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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
15
A collection of satirical observations from a Sydney audience recounts a minister and servant leaving a wedding pondering their steadiness, while political snippets critique poverty, printing trade, and NSW mineral wealth. It cites ex-MLA Richard Sleath’s claims and remarks on printing, local commerce, and opal exports with regional slang and humor.
Parkes records September payments show £937 15s 10d paid to suppliers and expect a four figure total this month. Arthur Lane partners with J Fuller after expanding as an auctioneer, land, and shipping agent. John Crawford of Belmont nominates for Goobang Shire B riding. local candidates include J Whitmill and A B. Crawford delivers a strong anti socialist address at the Royal Hall. new hotel proprietor James Freeman succeeds D Yockey. W J Brion reports four property sales, including Peak Hill. A Stewart becomes Parkes F and S Association secretary with planning strength.
Sergeant McLeay of the police force, formerly stationed at Warren under Senior Constable Piggott, has been transferred from Bunny Corner to Peak Hill. Sergeant Brayne from Peak Hill has moved to Sunny Corner. the sergeant has a wife who was a daughter of the late Mr J Taylor and is regarded as popular.
A Victorian reader reports eczema relief after using Zam-Buk Balm, noting four or five applications cleared years of on hands. Ad claims Zam-Buk also cures piles boils running sores rash ringworm rheumatism lumbago and more with a versatile ointment sold from Sydney and 1s 6d to Ys 6d for family size.
Vague OCR fragment hints at a medical or remedy advert promising relief from fatigue or illness. The text mentions a bottle of fate and a product name resembling Moss with disclaimers about asking for it. Readable details are limited.
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