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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
20
Local observers urge reviving Peak Hill Jockey Club after years of dormancy. They argue a properly run club would benefit the town commercially and socially, noting nearby towns sustain multiple meetings each year. They insist enjoying racing does not make one a gambler and support for a club could boost local coin circulation.
The American Agriculturist urges that farming offers independence and honor within civilization. It emphasizes teaching children contentment on the farm as the foundation of success, a view valuable to Australian farmers as well as Americans.
Peak Hill Cricket Club held a committee meeting at McLean's Hotel Monday evening. President C F Stephens and members named J Freeman as practice captain and J Whiting as vice-practice captain. A selection committee was formed and funds boosted by donations from Freeman, Stephens, and McLean. Ground and material matters were delegated to the secretary, with plans for a match against Wilga Vale on the local oval.
Mr Deakin reports a cable from General Booth withdrawing his offer to transport 5 000 families to Australia. Booth deplores the difficulties and cannot proceed now, fearing conflict. Deakin regrets the withdrawal but believes the difficulties do not refer to Australia.
The outlook for the season is not bright with rain stubbornly delaying. Summer has appeared recently while early crops were damaged by late frosts and must rely on root growth. Mid season crops fared better after some rain, but late sown fields are backward with little rain and no progress. A good rainfall within ten days is crucial.
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds touted as miraculous with claims of quick relief. Attorney General denies rumors that Willis absconded from bail in South Africa, and officials urge caution over unverified reports.
The annual picnic of I. Eureka Lodge on the 8th attracted over 100 people to Barrabadeen. A lodge drag aided those without transport while Jim Freeman led the drive. Ladies provided significant support. dinner at 1 and tea at 6 preceded games and pastimes. Return at 6 left attendees highly pleased.
At the council meeting the Burraga Progress Association seeks an amendment to extend Mining on Private Property rules to mineral conditional purchases unused and unworked. Proponents argue owners should contribute to state taxation if not developed and that m.c.p. properties are idle despite rich mineral potential. An amended act is promised this session to enable development and create thousands of jobs.
The Peak Hill branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association convenes Saturday at 2 p.m. to revive local interest and press for railway communication. All farmers and interested parties are urged to attend as collective effort is needed to secure the railway.
An American physician notes that cancer rarely attacks people who lead dissolute lives or drink, while many victims are active women. He adds some diseases are labeled cancer by doctors due to uncertainty about their true class or name.
These three common ailments are helped by Chamberlain's Pain Healm when promptly applied. It will save time money and suffering. For sale by Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
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