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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
10
It is expected there will be no pressing matters for the Lands Commission regarding land exchanges. Despite large volumes of valuable land exchanged in recent years, no sensational disclosures are anticipated.
The article warns of dangers from careless use of phosphorus baits and explains fatal doses for humans and animals. It discusses how phosphorus behaves in water, the benefits of premade phosphorised poisons, and the risks of uneven mixing and uncovered baits, urging safer laboratory-made formulations.
Fragmentary note suggests relief for a curing cold and mentions Aleve as a remedy. No clear event or identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed in the readable text.
The N.A.W. Unions report Enz A.W. Union with 11 600 members and £2821 in funds. The Unionists of New South Wales show 79 815 members, £83 100 income, £78 752 expenditure, and £69 409 in funds. The Federal Seamen's Union of Australasia totals £9031 in wealth as the wealthiest union.
A historic notice promotes Rabbo poison by C F Stephens chemist claiming it kills rabbits instantly with no mixing required. Testimonials from trapper Richardson say half a tin killed two hundred rabbits in one night, suggesting traps may soon be outdated.
A reader recalls early bushranging encounters with Ben Hall and companions near Eugowra before Gardiner's gang raid. He notes a cautious driver and lighthearted rounds of whiskey before parting. The letter shifts to Kate Kelly being exhibited with her father in Sydney, praising her horse and mocking police, with a brother touring the Western district with Wirths Circus.
An ex Bathurstian in San Francisco describes a hard labor market with 44 hour weeks, high living costs, and strict union rules. Carpenters earn 3 to 4 dollars daily, bricklayers 5 dollars, plasterers 6 dollars, and an initial 6 pound union fee awaits. Labor Day bans work with heavy fines, and the writer notes 260 pounds weekly living costs amid the bustling city.
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