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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
12
News in brief covers Caulfield Cup outcomes with Torah third, local wheat and cattle market mentions, land and unemployment debates, drought and rabbit plague reports along the NSW Queensland border, and commentary on land agents and public health notices.
An archival snippet records Willie Sid voicing a stance that all land in the state be free from political control to ensure equal opportunity for every man and woman, arguing it is time for a fair deal. The fragment references Bourke and the 1906 era context.
A group of six men clearing a paddock near Cowra sought shelter from a thunderstorm under a tree. While the others moved to a dray, a young man named John Smith remained beneath the tree and was struck by lightning, killed instantly.
A historic note claims a physician of note prescribed a remedy for insomnia. Each night before sleep mix a cup of oatmeal with fine meal, add a yolk of a fresh egg, a tablespoon of whisky, and a little sugar. The mixture is said to soothe the brain and induce natural sleep.
A reader sent a pun filled note praising Peak Hill Express with cricket metaphors. It extols wide circulation and high public appeal while urging readers not to miss or buy the paper as it scores in the long run.
After many years Mr H Crawford of Flirtation Hill won a pursuit of a legacy of 2710 from Bingara. The funds had wandered through the Curator of Intestate Estates and other departments before solicitor Mr Davidson of Mudgee traced the chain. Crawford gained the wealth and entered his claim last week.
Regaxpryo the above Company billed to appear at Peak Hill to-morrow night, the Mudgee Grimoray says under the heading of A Rare Musical Treat. Despite bad weather Monday and Tuesday nights last, fair and appreciative audiences greeted the first class artistes of vocal and instrumental fame in the famous combination. The show, with the celebrated biography, is described as one of the best ever seen in Mudgee. Keith Kennedy, a master violinist and winner of 25 gold medals, delivered a remarkable performance that delighted listeners.
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