Farewell to W H Parr at McPhail before Hillgrove move
A crowded McPhail hall hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. W H Parr as they depart to Hillgrove where Parr becomes Sunlight mine manager. Local officials and residents from Peak Hill Tomingley and McPhail praised his mining work and wished health and prosperity. The event featured a gold albert and shield gift and a community send-off with speeches, music, and dancing.
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McPhail
W. H. Parr
Hillgrove
Renin
Stephens
Parr
H. N. Gibson
J.P
Peak Hill
Peak Hill) While Regretting Mr. Parr
Mr. Parr
Gibson
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
Mrs. Parr
Bill Parr
Caution Notice At Starvey Park Trespass Warning
Caution notice warns that persons trespassing at Starvey Park will face strict enforcement. Interference with traps or netting fences will be met with rigorous action and penalties.
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Starvey Park
Ite
Mambrino Cleve wins Parkes Show trotting prize
Mambrino Cleve, a trotting stallion under three years, won first prize at Parkes Show not under two as previously stated. The McPhail Memo noted a Rock HuonoPie show reversal at Peak Hill. Mr. Kelly clarifies Mambrino Cleve and Rock Huon did not meet in the same Parkes class.
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Parkes
McPhail
Peak Hill
Kelly
Over-Confidence at Council Meeting Sparks Warning
Alderman Bakes denies referring to Mr Eden George's confidence in re election. He says another alderman made the remark and he holds Mr George in high regard. The Express warns against over confidence and urges Mr George's supporters to avoid risks.
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Bakes
Eden George
Ald
Mr. George
the Express
George
Peak Hill Cricket Club annual meeting notes deficit and new officers
The Peak Hill Cricket Club held its annual meeting at Mclean's Hotel with J. Whiting chairing. A deficit of over £4 was reported by former secretary J. McAskill. New officers were elected including Patron Thomas Bridle and President C F Stephens. Membership set at 5s with calls if needed. A match Married v Single was planned and hopes for two teams. Mr Gibson received a vote of thanks for valued support.
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Peak Hill Cricket Club
Mclean’s
J. Whiting
J. McAskill
Thos. Bridle
C. F. Stephens
H. N. Gibson
R. McLean
McAskill
Gibson
Obley Police Court hears case of alleged horse killing
At the Obley Police Court before Mr R Hunt J P George Ashby alias Stanley faced a charge of maliciously killing a bay gelding belonging to A A McVicar of Goonoo. Evidence traced tracks from the accused to the carcase found in Goodrich hills after the horse was stolen and later exchanged. The accused planned to plead guilty and was committed for trial at Dubbo Circuit Court on 25 September. The animal was valued at £12.
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Obley
R. Hunt
J.P
George Ashby
Stanley
A. A. McVicar
Goonoo
Constantine
Alfred Dawes
R. O'Beirne
Goonoa
Goodrich Hills
Dubbo Circuit Court
McVicar
Dawes
Headaches Tied to Eye Strain Warns Local Chemist
Eye strain cited as a frequent cause of headaches. C. F. Stemaens offers free eye tests at the local shop.
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C. F. Stemaens
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McPhail Mems
W. H Parr
A. W. Taylor & Co
A. W. Taylor & 60
Chas, F. Stephens
Optician
Mambrino
Obley Police Court
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