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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
2
The state seeks to have old age pensions paid through postal offices to reduce costs. The idea mirrors a federal system in Victoria and aims to shift administration to post offices across the state, with the Commonwealth already funding such payments at a lower relative cost.
A rugged manager known as the boss at Jambone defends his homestead from a bagman and a blaze. The tale recalls his fearless rush into a shearer's hut, saving others as flames rise and smoke fills the night sky. Old Peter will greet him in the roll call beyond.
A reader explains that original allotments sell off after five years due to illness delay or selling to genuine settlers. They cite block prices from 500 to 900 pounds, with 60 to 150 acres improved and poor housing. The writer argues rent should not exceed five pounds per year per home stead, notes droughts rabbits and lack of income as grounds for appeal, and claims officials may tolerate or ignore these issues.
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