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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
9
A playful verse notes a giant caterpillar stopping a train on its first attempt in South Australia. The whimsical insect is described as remarkable in size and impact, framed in light verse language about trains and legends.
At Forbes on Thursday E Weaver and Co stock agents held a large sale of 600 merino and Shropshire rams with prices from 2 pounds for merino to 5 pounds 17 shillings 6d for Shropshires. Hebden's Shropshires averaged 4 pounds 1 shilling, Anderson Bros 4 1s, Martin Bros 3 4s, Gatenby 3 1s, Uphill 3 pounds. 850 rams were sold privately for other owners.
Bert writes to the Tows and Coustxy Journal detailing Peak Hill district data on increased ploughing area since 1896, joint with Mr. Eden George M.L.A. He argues for a railway connection to reduce cartage from nearby Parkes and Narromine and cites holdings, alienated and crown lands figures for December 31, 1901, to support a rail expansion.
The piece notes Mr McGowen’s stance on Labour naming choices and the label Socialists. It argues many Australian Labourites favor the Socialists name and warns McGowen against showing weakness, suggesting a leadership change if needed. It cites his Ashfield faith remark as noteworthy but misaligned with Labour organs.
An overlander recalls a perilous 1865 cattle trek from the Richmond River to a station north of Rockhampton. He describes 70 basking alligators at a watercourse and brutal losses as cattle were forced through, with 40 bulls presumed eaten by the reptiles during a five hour crossing.
The actor reports a severe cold from stage exposure improved after using Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. He credits quick relief after the first dose and full cure within days. He recommends the remedy as effective and pleasant to take. Sold by GC F Stephens.
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