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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
15
In a solemn ceremony M Witte and Komura exchanged a handshake after the last signature. Russians and Japanese then stood together, with cordial speeches marking the moment of agreement.
In a leading article the TeLzeram urges the Government to pass a bill granting immunity to witnesses willing to reveal light on possible corrupt acts. The paper argues such protection is essential to expose real culprits and achieve justice.
Soura Australian Premier Price was apprenticed at nine to his father as stone cutter. He came to Australia 22 years ago and faced land issues before chopping stone. He entered civil service, rose, and became Premier. This recalls Sir John Lee who carried his swag in early days and could reclaim the billet.
A writer in Forbes Truzs recalls meeting a Chinese resident of the district. The man shares details of a murder at Peak Hill connected to a fellow countryman hanged last year. The Chinese community reportedly contributed £20 to defend their countryman.
Mr McGowen recalls how two of his shopmates mortgaged their furniture to fund his early campaign. He says the £40 deposit and risk to friends’ savings influenced his view on electoral deposits while opposing Mr Hogue’s Electoral Bill.
The Sydney paper reports Sir John Lee could become Premier within a fortnight if allied to the Legislative Assembly. The Ministry’s fate hangs by a thread as the Waddell Crick faction pressures. Carruthers and Ashton may oppose the Labour Ministry, while McGowen could form a new government, prompting calls for a Waddell coalition.
A dramatic near miss in a recent storm at Bogan Gate left Mr. Jas Boles unhurt though his horse was killed by a lightning strike. Boles leapt from the trap and reached the house as a blinding bolt struck the animal. He suffered temporary disorientation but survived.
A N W settler writes that he cannot travel for registration due to farm duties and family tasks. He asks the MP to see the constable and register his eight month old dog named Bismark, noting breed uncertainty and references to local figures, a damaged bridge, and other household concerns. The writer claims to pay the dog’s registration fee.
A London report says Sir Victor Horsley performed a groundbreaking operation on Countess Telfener, sister of Mrs John McKay. After twenty years of suffering from neuralgia the patient endured skull opening, brain removal and nerve relief, then healing scalp wound with no pain since.
Parkes Show luncheon and tea tent grossed £72, the largest sum since the Methy dist Church committee took charge. The August payments to the butter factory suppliers exceeded £140 as local suppliers increase with new premises. Gold medals for champion raw and one at the recent Show were awarded by Messrs. Metcalfe and Thatcher. Local pensioners report delays in payment from the Reform Government treasury.
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