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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
5
A young man named J. M. P. left home to shoot rabbits with a pea rifle and was found in a paddock shot through the head after a late return. It is believed he tripped and accidentally discharged the rifle.
General Booth, back in England, praises Australia as a great nation with vast emigration potential. He notes distance from Britain as a drawback but praises climate, calls Australians warm-hearted, and envisions settlement of 100000 English surplus population with state support. The Salvation Army will push practical emigration with repayment once settlers can, selecting those ready to settle.
Shearing is in full swing across district stations with high quality wool. Milroy station reports a 500 guinea ram yielding 50 pounds, repeated shorn this year. Stud rams and ewes avg 16 pounds. shearers paid 26s per hundred, flock studs 30s. Spectator ram died after poisoning. Burrawang sheds saw only 16 of many shearers present last Friday.
An OCR fragment mentions Joans in this State maturing to £13,135,654 over four years and promotes Bonnington's remedy for colds, claiming its medicine will suit you and can be obtained everywhere.
Herbert Smith of 83 Nelson Street Annandale describes a dramatic recovery after using Clements Tonic. He details relief from feverish sleep, headaches and nervous tension, noting improved appetite, sleep, and strength after several bottles. A statutory declaration confirms the story.
BEAT changes have taken place with London and Paris acts. A Band adds to the show with Firing Storm and Cannon imine. Hall of Illusions features living pictures drama comedy tragedy and novelties. The machine offers flicker free entertainment. Admission to us One Shillings Children half price.
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