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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
20
The report highlights a remarkable infant born to Thomas Well family weighing 32 pounds though under a year old. It notes Pear Hrix fame for vegetable growth and the claim of a giant hen fruit while shifting to discuss Holman M.P.’s remarks on immigrant needs in New South Wales.
A reader asks if a selector living far from town must register dogs kept to protect crops from noxious animals. The reply states that the Act requires all dogs to be registered and notes government aims to raise funds through taxes.
Mrs Elizabeth Pears aged 75, widow of George Henry Pears, longtime Molong and Peak Hill resident, died of bronchitis after a week of illness. She leaves eight children from two marriages, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral held Sunday afternoon in the Church of England cemetery section, with Mr Miles conducting service in Rev H G Wilson's absence.
A reader rails against grassy land politics and rabbit control in Australia. He argues the squatter bears as many troubles as the selector and critiques government attention to breeding depots, Crown reserves, and travel routes. He warns about sheep losses from phosphorous pollard used for rabbits and questions the Pastures Protection Board and inspector visits.
A local retailer advertises a vast hat sale with over a thousand hats in stock for men women and children. The seller notes counts exceed a thousand and suggests many more hats are available beyond the estimate.
Mr Hoourre general manager of Myalle Peak Gold Mines Limited sent a cable to London noting four week gold value ending September at £1050. He reports a No 8 level discovery in the Myalle mine now 5 ft wide and likely valuable as it improves.
Mr Evex Groncz writes to Peak Hill officials on the proposed Peak Hill Railway. He notes ministers will send surveyors after papers are prepared and urges district residents to assist. He emphasizes the lengthy parliamentary process and urges unity among holders for eventual success.
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