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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
19
A faint sidelight on the rabbit problem at Deniliquin reveals charges of failing to destroy rabbits to inspectors. A sheepman claimed spending £150 on rabbit destruction from January 20 to June, another £155 16s 9d, plus £215 for wire netting, yet both men were summoned for not destroying rabbits.
Electors whose names are missing from the Commonwealth election rolls may be added up to the writs issue. Visit any Post Office to inspect the roll for your division, obtain a form, and have your name placed on the supplementary rolls. Applications must be made before the writs are issued on 5 November.
The Mineral Industry reports stronger export totals for New South Wales in the first nine months, led by silver ingots and refined metals, copper ingots and ore, tin and coal. Total value reached £4,391,042 with a net increase of £917,259 year over year, aided by gains in silver, copper and tin exports and coal shipments.
A dispute at a parish after the rector’s death pits two neighboring elders for the vacant position. One candidate, tall and thin, attempts to perform the duties by reading from the desk at dawn, provoking the rival who rises abruptly in the pulpit. The judge intervenes as the service ends.
Two New South Wales settlers from Narromine and Tuverell crossed into Queensland seeking land holdings. Government officials confirmed their discoveries, but a private Department of Lands letter reveals they regret the crossing and plan to return to New South Wales to escape cross border obligations.
Mr Dulhunty has retired from a tour around Dubbo Murrumbidgerie Eulomogo and Georie. He notes magnificent crops plentiful grass and water with stock in splendid condition. He calls this the best season for years though rabbits are very bad and hard to control due to long grass and reluctant bait uptake.
Mr J Kilby, a local farmer, faced a heavy loss after a severe hailstorm last Monday night. Despite spending on wire netting and crop protection, about 800 acres of his 400 acre crop were beaten down, with hailstones as large as hen eggs. He will repurpose the reaper and binder to crack the damaged crop for straw.
Marion Edwards testified she wore men's clothes for over seven years to support herself from age twelve. She traveled with a man, worked wool sorting, French polishing, horse breaking, and as a groom. A widow’s bond to appear in court unsettled her, yet she believed law would not punish the widow. After Sydney, Brisbane offered 50 pounds weekly for four weeks, but a chance meeting led to her arrest.
Fragmentary text hints at a notice or ad regarding goods or services labeled Good for Youth and Old Age. Mentions Bonringtons and Visa. Details unclear but implies a promotional or product listing with possible financial terms.
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