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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
18
An advanced counter drink dispenser will begin operation at the New Refreshment Rooms opposite the Post Office on and after Saturday, 23 November, signaling a new refreshment option for customers.
Parliament hears minister to back Public Works Committee recommends a Narromine to Peak Hill line as part of a Western South loop. Forbes notes Parkes and Peak Hill rivals, but survey work and local deputations push for Parkes to Peak Hill extension and broader regional linkages.
On Thursday December 5 the Licensing Court granted billiard licenses to Sidney Wildin and A G Litchfield of Pearl Hill while T Golding’s application for Tomingley premises was approved. The Commercial Hotel MiPhail license was transferred from H F Stafford to KE Dawson.
Cricket selection lists J Hallinan and A Morris among Peak Hill players for the Harvey Park match on December Sth at 2 pm. Expressed notations include many players with duplicates and conveyance note for players to arrange own transport.
The item surveys cricket and racing news with remarks on players like Harry Graham, Wakeful, Positano, and Orens. It notes Parliament v Press cricket results, comparisons of Australian sprinters Day and Day’s claims, quotes from Trumper about the NSW collapse, and a January sports programme at Aledown. It lists a potential test team for England tours and reserves an eleventh player.
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