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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
20
The Peak Hill district with 700000 acres shows rich wheat yields and growing crop area. A railway would cut ore and grain transport costs, boost dairy and stock industries, enable closer settlement, and pay for itself through increased tillage and local revenue. Local miners and farmers urge immediate construction.
The ex Australian Louis Spitzel died last week in Germany. His early life included a Melbourne jewellers shop and travels in South Africa. He rose as a diamond setter, advised Li Hongzhang in China, amassed a fortune, then lost it gambling in Europe. Later he worked as an East agent for Krupps and reportedly engaged in Russian and Chinese dealings. His death left about 2 million pounds.
The Fire Underwriters Association of N.8 S.W. issues regulations for this season requiring all insurers to follow. A 30 foot clear space around crops is mandatory. four ploughed furrows must be kept free of timber scrub or herbage. If not, an extra charge of 5 percent is imposed.
A survey notes 1942 insane persons in Queensland at end of 1905 and outlines mining growth in Australia with total mineral output to 1904. It includes incidents such as a Dubbo death at age 70, a fatal carriage accident near Cumnock, and a gun accident at Bombala. Also mentions life insurance in England and a price change for a sunlit tonic product.
Sir William Lyne argues for a higher duty on harvesters to 20 pounds to shield local makers. The Massey Harris firm plans an Australia branch. A cap on prices, from 84 to 60 pounds after a period, and bonuses under the Bounties Bill reward manufacturers paying standard wages, with penalties for underpayment.
The Minister for Customs predicts a Royal Commission this week to examine claims of improper spending in federal elections. Sir William Lyne notes alleged contributions from the shipping ring tobacco trust sugar company and squatters used to fund anti government campaigns. Under the Commonwealth Elections Act any exceedance of the £100 limit makes a candidate responsible.
Mrs. Annie Burke of 22 Walker Street Paddington recounts a long battle with severe illness and nervous collapse. She attributes recovery to Clement’s Tonic, noting restored appetite, energy, and happiness after treatment, and urges public acknowledgment of the remedy.
Annie Burke of 23 Walker Street Paddington NSW declares truthfully that she has read an annexed document numbered one to three and that it faithfully records her fitness and cure by Clementina Toni and that she consents to publish her statements voluntarily without payment. Subscribed in Paddington on November 8 1904 before J P Gibb J P.
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