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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
8
An amateur mendicant recounts a Sydney street experiment to live on two pence a day. He tests responses from prosperous passersby clerks and workers, noting charity, scolding, advice, and politeness as he seeks food and a penny. The account contrasts attitudes of different social groups.
A Wellington Police Court session heard a man lament the drink that morning. He claimed he voted for reduction but beer remained sixpence and the law did not help, as a constable warned him about prohibition.
The article discusses the heavy financial burden on Shire Councils faced with road health and local duties amid limited state subsidies. It critiques government aid as insufficient and accuses authorities of ignoring pleas for broader funding to support local services.
A historical tale describes a late century execution case where a woman, awaiting warrant dispatch, remained imprisoned for years. A clerk later found the warrant and ordered the sheriff to carry out the sentence. The account contrasts past indifference with modern standards, suggesting lingering barbarity.
At Homebush fat stock sale J D Munsus and partners report 46 914 sheep penned to a large turnout including S M P Qoy exporters and country buyers. Trade firm for all descriptions with prime quality selling well and lambs abundant. Cattle yarded 1194 with large buyer attendance, competition lively and prices up 5d to 1s per head.
John Spaulding was fined at Balmains Court for loitering on a footpath and giving a false name to Constable Mitchell. He claimed to be John Nelson of Merton Street Rozelle, a falsehood found to be incorrect. He paid a fine and additional costs or four days imprisonment. This marked the first case under the clause.
Danish women operators have taken to climbing poles to repair broken wires after a strike for higher wages and equal treatment. The government agreed to raise pay only if their work equaled that of male operators who are called out in emergencies.
A garbled letter mentions Sheldon Deak Coy at 3 O'Connell Street Sydney and a severe cold during rehearsals. It cites Dr Sheldon's New Dinovary for Congtix and a voluntary testimonial to Williamson's Drawatte Company with a dated signature and damaged mill references.
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