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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
9
A sharp tongue criticizes Molong for dilapidated fences and senescent buildings on the main street. The satire complains about blighted homes and urges improvement by able-bodied locals. A quip about wishing Mr. Willis’s death circulates amid bank tragedy memories.
A seedow's wife in New South Wales placed a 14 month old child in a swing with two other children turning it. The child likely strangled as its head became caught in the ropes. The mother returned to find a tiny corpse being spun by the other children.
In the Bupriye issue today readers can explore the Kelly Gang as part of a series on stirring events in the old days. The article promises engaging historical insights for curiosity about past events.
The Railway Commissioners mark a jubilee on September 2 to honor the 40th anniversary of the first line opened to Parramatta. The note highlights growth and progress in the colony's railroad history and current status.
Mr E R Guay writes from Obley about a rabbit poisoning method used over seven days around wheat paddocks. Two workers poisoned 440 rabbits in one night with quince jam and ground strychnine, laying baits weekly and collecting hundreds of rabbits with skins valued at seven pounds.
Cuyler Hastings, famed American actor and former J C Williamson star touring Australia, writes that after days of severe cold and cough relief came from Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. He states one bottle gave relief after the first dose and full cure within days, endorsing it for coughs and colds. Sold by C I Stephens.
Percy Scott suffered catastrophic injuries after being dragged into mining machinery in Bendigo. The accident reports indicate both legs were torn off in the incident. A separate note mentions John Norton offering himself as a labor candidate for Dundas in Western Australia for the upcoming Federal election.
A weather fragment discusses drought conditions in the Dubbo district with mentions of 1562 and 1876 dates and mixed terms like Good Season and Partial Drought. It references drought severity levels from good to medium to drought, noting food prospects and uncertain harvest outcomes.
The foxes in the area are a growing threat to sheep and poultry. They are cunning and hard to trap or poison, preferring tongues and lambs as prey. Females bear three to five young after sixty to sixty five days, breeding in spring and increasing quickly.
An American millionaire Mr Kessler hosted a lavish birthday dinner for twenty four guests in a constructed gondola afloat in the Savoy Hotel yard. The yard was turned into a water world with artificial moon sky and Carnations. The cost totaled about £3000 or £129 per guest, with Signor Caruso performing and other artists added for the event.
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