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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
A scattered report from Peak Hill highlights community life with mentions of farming shows, park events, hospital fundraising, and local officials. References cover farm associations, dairy and fruit growing interests, and civic meetings. Notable names include Mr. G Slatford and J Wollonmll, with remarks on Parkes Show and Narromine districts.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mingelo cyanida plant Maborn and officials Afr Yabsley Bonel with plans for early actions. Mentions projects at a park wall and tennis adjustments to curb costs with unclear dates or local details.
A fatal railway incident on Monslay involved a man named Dy, MacCarthy, who was knocked down by a horse drawn cart and later died at a hospital. Medical staff, including Doctor Cribb of Orange, operated to remove two pieces of chain from the man’s shill but could not save him as dawn approached.
A garbled postwar reminiscence describes a bleak town scene with a pompous tanker, wary townsfolk, and tangled political unease. The speaker notes fading wit, wary hope, and a distant visit to Mingsla amid tainted streets and hard civic talk.
A fragmented 19th century prose description recounts a traveler’s vision on a high Alpine summit. The scene traces the sun’s ascent as twilight falters, with references to mountains, sunrise splendor, and a dramatic landscape that overwhelms the observer.
A compressed, difficult passage evokes a historical or reflective scene with mentions of a seam and Mary Malia, a landscape described as snow covered, with a sense of torment and a mock sun. The text hints at guilt, punishment, and a treacherous January atmosphere.
The report details multiple mining parties and vessels at a reefing camp on a Saturday with crews from Puckwell and Parky working tributaries near Bay Battery. It notes gear setup, washings, and depths around 10 to 12 feet, with various parties engaged in driving, sinking, and testing channels as they pursue ore yield and extraction progress.
Fragmented OCR text mentions race events and individuals Bertier and Taslor with unclear context. No coherent reportable facts emerge beyond names and possible competition references.
A turbulent ballot report notes McPhail Prigrees Association ballot action with nominations on Friday January 22. Jarane Guy named as Hosting Offer. W J Norris named Poll Clerk. The shaft sinking at Roody's site proceeds to 100 feet, with workers facing shifts. Sunday lectures, university observances, and book fundraisers are announced by Halliday Malls of Dubbo alongside local clergy and community leaders.
A garbled excerpt mentions rabbits and a lesson about coping with fear or dash of imagination. The readable text hints at a school context and topics around rabbits, perhaps a science or language activity.
A fragmentary letter discusses a proposed joint wall and bridge across the Dogan River near Grant Myally United, noting a 200 foot approach and 30 feet of weapon-cutting embankment. The document references traffic, river crossing, and a meeting of the council to consider the plan and its feasibility.
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