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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
14
A gambler in Monte Carlo shoots himself after losing about 100 dollars in five franc pieces. Casino workers fill his pockets with gold and banknotes to cover the real motive, while silent figures flee before dawn. The Yankee departs Monte Carlo, pockets heavy, dust shaken from his feet.
West Australian Parliament considers strict clauses to curb gold theft with penalties of up to £50 fine or six months imprisonment for possession of stolen gold. Amendments propose £100 fine and 12 months. Officers may search with warrants. miners protest in bloodstream of political debate.
Money Savers praises shopping by post and in person as a convenience for country residents. David Jones and Coy offer two new catalogues covering clothing and fashion, delivering the latest styles to remote locales. A postcard request brings either or both catalogues by return.
Dr Sheldons Magnetic Liniment advertised to ease rheumatic and lumbago pain with continued use said to offer permanent relief. Price 6d for a small bottle and 3s for a large bottle sold by Gibson Bros. A clergyman joked about church attendance amid hypocrite concerns while a Washington surgeon grafted rabbit corneas onto a blind man potentially restoring sight.
Prague University Professor Kuxvta reportedly separated Rosa and Josefa Blazek, famed Bohemian twins joined at the hips. The operation followed a test showing independent temperatures and health. the sisters born in 1877 were long known for distinct talents and passions, including music and reading, and had toured London exhibition halls.
The September issue from publishers H. J. Herbert and Co. at 9 Hamilton Street Sydney will arrive. It features an article by Mr R Teece the noted actuary of the A M P Society in its pages.
R Baupine of Werribee Victoria set a chaff cutting record with a Conqueror Travell ing Chaff-cutter made by John Buncle and Sons. The machine cut 18 tons of straw chaff in one day and 82 tons of hay chaff in two days. The sample sold for top price in Melbourne.
In Sydney, Eden Photo Studios offers high quality portraits with unusually low pricing. Artist Proofs sized 12 by 10 inches are available at 20s per dozen, far cheaper than rivals charging 50s to four guineas. Cabinets cost 7s 6d per dozen. If you cannot visit, send a portrait for enlargement to Eden Photo Studios, George Street, Sydney.
The New Sovrme Wares Assembly backs funding two thirds of public works from land revenue about £371000 yearly. A closer settlement fund would hold £321000 from the Real Property Act assurance fund, used rarely with £10000 covering decades of claims. The Freeman's Journal notes if Carruthers continues in office he may earn a claim on his promises.
A local medicinal advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to clear sour stomach and improve appetite. It claims to promote gastric juice flow and better digestion and notes sale by Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J. W. Lees Tomingley.
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