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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
1
The Myalla and Peak Hill Gold Mines Limited reported gold value for the four weeks ending August 12 at £912. The telegram indicates shipments to London and outlines the mine’s production performance.
Donations totaling several pounds were received by Mr J Campey treasurer of Peak Hill Hospital in August. Amounts include August Matthews 10s BE Burford rent 4s and a 53 donation from Farmers meeting Alectown.
Mrs Axtuii and Sona at Curra Station boast ten Burgon sheep shearing machines erected by expert Joli Wales of Burgon and Dell Sheffield England. Wales also builds four machines for Nor W Haynes at Genaren six for Me Sl Jones at Roseneath and eight for Balcombe Brothers at Coradgery. Curra trial of machines powered by a Hercules oil engine proved particularly satisfactory. On view at Youll Regret It If You Dont See It.
A note promotes visiting the Coelorama Hall of Lusion with its wondrous novel ties. It’s a must on city itineraries for men, women and children and promises a satisfying experience.
The secretary of the NSW Country Press Association commends the Reprew publication for its operation and progress. He notes an eight page edition is a significant achievement for Poa Hil.
A reader from Lemingley submits a remedy for rheumatism citing lithin citrate one ounce and potass citrate half an ounce with eight ounces water. It advises a teaspoon four times daily or every two hours for relief and satisfaction from muscular or articular rheumatism.
Lachlan Bullocks reports two mobs sent by W. Marsh of the Forbes district to the Melbourne market. The first mob of 60 head averaged £12 1s per head. The second lot of 70 head averaged £13 11s 6d. Despite claims, prime fats were delivered to Melbourne butchers.
A physician reports a cigarette recently tested contained opium and arsenic. The wrapper is ordinary rice paper whitened with arsenic, creating a habit-forming craving in smokers through both opium and poison to which the user is unaware.
A storekeeper in Nowriekn receives a dated note from a customer asking for a wedding present for his daughter to be married on the 15th instinst. The writer emphasizes long customer service with the store.
Travelling shearers like Sirmangas continue through Peak Till in hope of shed work. This year records show a surge in job seekers with managers receiving over three times as many applications for stands than last year. The reform government appears to have helped few.
A Salvation Aruy wedding is planned for Thursday at the School of Arts in Cudal Melcy. Admission is one shilling with a reserved seat available for tenpence. Bouey appeals to the public to contribute for the sight and curiosity surrounding the event.
A correspondence notes a reward of 4400 for discovering a new gold vein at least ten miles from existing payable workings. If within six months 50 miners work profitably, and after twelve months 600 miners are employed profitably, an additional 500 may be claimed.
Our letters remain unanswered as we doubting the legitimacy of Sydney firms offering exorbitant ad rates. We warn fellow journalists against free advertising space and call out these supposed contractors as rank frauds.
The article laments dilapidated cemetery conditions across towns and urges public appeals to improve gravesites. It cites Inverell as a model where parish volunteers, led by the Canon, cleaned a churchyard to show love for the departed.
A fragment hints at a trial involving Bennington’s Trish Moss and a doll named Dolly Que, suggesting a judgment or discussion that may persuade readers about suitable medicine. The text is ambiguous and fragmentary.
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