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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
5
The federal government is urged to guard against introducing the rabbit eating ant. A general law is demanded to punish cranks from bringing pate into Australia without care. The ant is described as so ferocious that people cannot rest under vines without attack. The mosquito is considered harmless compared to the anti rabbit ant.
A Condobolin decision under section 42 of the Pastures Act awards £258 to Mooney from Chas Burcher. Burcher held a preferential occupation license with part of his holding forming a travelling stock reserve along the netting fence. The case shows adjoining holders must contribute to fence costs despite precarious land tenure.
George Towns and Canadian sculler Edward Durnan appear likely to race for £500 a side in March at Parramatta or Hunter. Durnan asks £100 expenses. Towns agrees to fund. If Durnan arrives with uncle Edward Hanlan, the event gains strong public interest.
A stormy House debate fixed harvester duties at £12 for harvesters, £6 for strippers, and 1d per lb for parts. The Tariff Commission suggested raising stripper duties to 25 percent, which could push total duties to just over £10 based on a £38 valuation, but the invoice value of £65 was contested. The government proposed £16 per machine as an alternative.
The Electoral Department highlights post voting facilities added by Parliament. If seven miles from a polling place, enrolled voters may apply by post using forms available at post offices. Applications require a signature and witness from a postmaster, J.P., head teacher, Customs officer, police officer, medical practitioner, or similar official.
Cuyler Hastings, noted American actor formerly with J Williamson Dramatic Company, writes he suffered a severe cold on stage and found relief after one dose of Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. He claims a complete cure in days and recommends the remedy as pleasant and meritorious. Gideon Bros. sell it.
A terse remark notes that neglect by certain observers toward Conti searches yields little benefit, while those who do care may pursue different approaches to information gathering. The statement emphasizes practical outcomes over overanalysis.
Merchant opinion urges a clear Parliament answer on the landed cost in Sydney of 4000 tuies of wire netting bought in London over two months ago. Ashton's figures and Carruthers’ higher estimate prompt calls for a firm government price and delivery timeline, with 15 months for final delivery threatening delays for farmers and settlers.
A warning against delays in treating croup and recommending Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The medicine is touted as safe without narcotics and effective if given at early signs of hoarseness or croupy cough. Available from Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
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