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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
18
We request all correspondents to send their contributions to this office by Wednesday to avoid omitting them from the next issue. If delays persist, items will be deferred to the following edition.
A Coradgery reef report notes the claim found earlier looks very promising with dollied stone yielding splendid prospects. It is intended to cyanide some of the stone to test for gold content.
A concert by a notable company arrives at Peak Hill next month featuring young Australian violinist Keith Kennedy. Critics described his playing as brilliant and astonishing, with Antonia Dolores praising his talents.
General Booth is told by Mr. Deakin that the States will take advantage of his offer to send 5000 families to Australia if provisions are made for approving migrants and settling them efficiently on arrival. Mr. Carruthers notes 1,400,000 acres at Pilliga Scrub near Narrabri for settlement. Booth awaits Mr. Seddon’s reply before finalizing plans.
A young married man Frank Symons employed at the crated waters factory in Wyalong died on Tuesday after drinking spirits of salts mistaken for soda water during a vacation. A doctor induced vomiting but the patient worsened and died of heart failure from irritant poison.
Cape weed is spreading across Anounp Peak Hill and along stock routes where it dominates pasture. It first appeared after the 1902 drought, likely from imported chaff, and has since spread rapidly. Its toxicity remains doubtful as cows have ingested it without dying.
The article discusses dog registration in New South Wales, noting possible district exemptions and past polices in Molong. It argues that despite uncertainties the 28 shillings 6 pence registration fee is a state law that should remain in force across all districts and require executive action to suspend.
A Bathurst businesswoman received a note from the Chief Clerk in Bankruptcy stating a man who filed his schedule 30 years ago paid £1 7s 6d to satisfy a debt owed to her. The act of honesty is noted as worth recording.
A well known resident called the office and threatened to discontinue the Express citing high cost. He joked that in the past he could read the Express by candlelight while now he burns candles and still misses some news. The paper notes such complaints are rare.
A reader from Tomingley defends ex premier Sir John See against harsh remarks by Mr Crowhurst. The writer praises See as honorable and straightforward and suggests he would not reclaim the premiership amid current Legislative Assembly turmoil.
Mr Waddell asks if the Government will provide funds in loan estimates to buy rabbit proof fencing for settlers and whether netting will be imported at about seventeen pounds per mile. The Lands Minister says the matter is under consideration and will be reviewed once the year’s loan estimates are fixed. Mr Crick urges the Minister to quietly contract if a decision to buy is made to avoid price increases.
Sub-Inspector Pavan led police during the shooting of Ben Hall and the ore now oversees Mudgeo angel. A valuable cow owned by Mr Seymour died while calving. Madame Heller the clairvoyant predicts the Federal Capital will not settle for ten more years and then move to Bonn. Premier Deakins to stay in office for another year or two at most.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s remedy for coughs colds and consumption promising to stop the cough heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent serious effects from a cold. It claims the medicine is pleasant tasting and guaranteed with small dose and is sold by F. Steplivus.
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