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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
2
Church notices show Anglican service by Beane ann Bente hrs Peak Hill with a 7.10 p.m. time. Roman Catholic mass occurs every second Sunday of the month. Methodist meetings appear in Peak Hill Kadina and Bank Hill with a 7.20 p.m. schedule.
Framing Peak Hill district growth and railway hopes officials share figures on cultivation area livestock and crops with Narromine rail link projected. Estimates show 70 000 acres under cultivation winter frost impact and 300 000 sheep in the patrol district alongside 43 000 acres newly cultivated and a 800 000 bushel yield projected for the wider region. The Peak Hill Tomingley Railway League highlights potential freight tonnage and regional benefits.
A boy found a newborn unwrapped infant near a manure heap by Mudges. A dog was seen eating debris torn from the heap, prompting police to investigate. The body showed signs of alive birth and several days’ decomposition.
The Parkes Land Board reviewed applications for the Gevanagio Sub-division near Peak Hill, approving ministerial field sittings and detailing improvements valued as Crown property. Faults in the Dubbo Board’s area allocations caused hardship for settlers awaiting titles and depreciation of improvements over two years, with values varying from modest to several pounds per acre.
Mm T S Browtry of Mingolo had a sensational runaway yesterday when a collision with a tree and a falling limb caused the wagon to bolt. Mrs Davidson was thrown, Mrs Bromley injured with a cut hand needing stitches, and young Eden Bromley clung to the wagon. Dr Corfe attended and noted Mrs Bromley was severely bruised.
Last night a concert and dance organized by Mr J F Nicholas proved highly successful socially and financially to raise funds for the Recreation Ground. Performers included Miss Swain, Miss Morr Mosars, L Rheecs and Simmons. Mr Teo Rheews delivered a revelatory singing performance. The promoter and contributors received much praise as revenues exceeded £8 in gross takings.
A severe quake struck Valparaiso Thursday night, causing extensive damage estimated around 650 million. Many buildings collapsed, 140 residents buried in Santiago, and aftershocks kept fear and darkness across the area as people sought refuge in public shelters and wrecked streets.
Ginson Buos Bale offers a reward for the recovery of a late aborthorn bull. Mee F. Little of Trundle died aged 65 on Monday. John Fuannery, 70, longtime Parke resident, died on Tuesday. J. Mesra and T. Jackson to conduct a stock sale on Saturday. Lady Northcote is identified as the adopted daughter of Canadian millionaire Lord Mount. Tames FR. Slatden, who recently set himself on fire at Parken, died from injuries. Mrs Glasheen of Parkes, mother of Alderman E. Glasheen, is noted. Industrial Rehabilitation and Vigner Show dates announced. October Sil notices. A pony named Tambarora, well known on the Clarence, died at age 4 after being starved while drinking. Tain won the Caulfield Grant National Steeplechase on 1100 acres owned by a boy attending an Adelaide college. Priddy had 228 pints of grain registered at the local Fort Office for the month. No Anglican service at the qvst Sunday church. Rev. AL Wiltson illness prompts parish conduct by C. Hecehor. Bes. OG Wilkson recovering. will speak after confirmation. Mrs. Stattard begins Peak Hill plumbing and trades. Scafford engaged to oversee trades and guarantees.
Over two inches of rain fell in the past week at Aiedtown. Little Mick owned by Mr. G. Nicholas placed third in the Trot at Parkes Raves. Local figures J Grawford J Davey J Cook J Nicholas and A Buster are gazetted as trustees of the Recreation Reserve. On Tuesday teacher J B Lowe of the local Public School was restrained in Parkes after a health trip to Aledowa. Mr Lowe has served the town for years and now appears to have lost his reason amid sympathy for Mr Taowe and family.
Last Friday's rain brought about two inches, boosting growth yet rabbits caused damage to short crops. Harvey Park Estate may soon change hands. J Kevin of Mingelo bought My Hoxtin's Dogan selection. Many locals traveled to Aledown for the concert and dance. Mr G O Born improves after rheumatism and thanks Mingelo residents for their support.
From Our Correspondent reports mixed district updates on rains, crop progress, livestock sales, and local trades. Mentions J F Carmichael at Kyalite reporting inches of rain and points, improvements in cleaning up loads, and various residents like McDonald and May attempting new work. also notes a successful operation in Sydney and ongoing recovery.
The text discusses a reduced number of Aquirmirers needing to endure the life of this Parliament and notes caution about a five term limit. The fragmentary report suggests legislative changes affecting tenure and continued service.
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