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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
12
The region shows improved conditions as copper mining at Login River Company’s field increases ore traffic to Newcastle. Ploughing resumes in Middlefold Roseneath Rosehill Elderstie Roadsforde with more runs under way. Mice plague Dandaloo districts, ruining stored flour. farmers resort to sifting before use.
Parkes hosts Easter Monday sports with about £80 profit and Parkes Annual Races set for May 2 and 3. Entries include Opening Handicap £20 Town Plate £20 and Parkes Cup £109 with £40 added. weights to be declared 27th instant. Also noted: Frank C. Magill joins G W Beaboro and Co. Molong wool prices. Molong Stawell Gift winner Em Thompson. Sydney yearling sale chestnut filly by Musketoon Carvel. Military Fair to net about £260. Newcastle Cup starters Exile and a cheque for £42 from Tattarsall.
Foxes have been killed in Baldry district but more remain including a sighting in Mr. McLean's paddock. Farmers oppose letting Reynard roam and call for prompt night shooting to protect flocks. A pest dead in Mr. Aubery's paddock may have been killed by poisoned jam. Baldry Progress Association met at Hamilton's Hotel with Mr. Hunt chairing in place of President Miller.
The Peak Hill Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association outlines exhibitor requirements for entries with full details, penalties for misdeclarations, ticketing, class structure, judging, and conduct. It covers ownership, timing, display, prizes, entry fees, steward roles, parade, safety, weight rules, and protest procedures.
A special vote was proposed to form and metalling three miles on Parkes road with bids for clearing Molong road. Korin moved both sides be cleared for 40 and McFarlane seconded. a remaining three quarters mile lies outside the plan due to fencing and wet weather makes the road hard to pass. In Baldarod recently Barber used a poison cart across a 200 acre paddock and found 711 rabbits the next morning.
Visit Eden Photo Studios in George Street Sydney for high quality portraits at cheap prices. Artist Proofs 20s per dozen, cabinets 7s 6d per dozen, with 12 x 10 size prints. If unable to visit, send a portrait for enlargement and inspection.
In Sydney Court Mr Justice Pring denied Francia Christopher Kelly of Dubbo the delivery of his daughter Florence Lavina Kelly now 15 years 5 months old who is in the custody of John Joseph Logue of Dubbo. The judge noted the father neglected the girl for 12 years and allowed others to raise her, only seeking custody now when she could be of use to him.
Mk KE A Guz authorised to collect amine. Receipt will be sufficient discharge. OHA8 D MacCARTHY Peak Hill. February 15, 1906.
The autumn and winter fashion portfolio by Anthony Horderhs is now ready, featuring beautifully illustrated designs. This season’s issue is described as of very excellent quality in both material and work, with strong printing quality.
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