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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
2
A horse described as about 15 hands with dark bay coat, near shoulder branding, white star on forehead and small hind foot line is sought. Light mane, thin build, and missing since last seen near Peak Hill. Finder rewarded upon retort.
Mr Mares attended the trotting event amid confusion over timetable and fees. Officials note that adjustments by Fionnay Lori and Decemier affect charges and seating arrangements.
The report lists informal and formal votes from Goobang Shire elections held on Saturday November 4 1906. Declared elected councillors include Herbert Dan Taso and Jones Evan Lewis for A Riding and Whitmill John Loudgn Crawford Joaine Balcombe Alexander Stephen for other seats. Returning officer Herbert B Pulver signs the proclamation at Parkes Court Street on November 29 1905.
The will of George Brayne late of Peak Hill New South Wales a sergeant of police is being probated Amelia Brayne named Executrix to apply after 11 days probate may be granted notices served at Walter Dent Solicitor Peak Hill and at Mackenzie and Mackenzie 164 Pitt Street Sydney Proctor for the applicant.
Anglican services listed as Corangery at 10 a.m with readings by R G Fletiher and a memorial at 7.45 p.m led by Rev H L Wilson. Roman Catholic Mass held on the second Sunday of the month. Methodist services at Peale Hill on Sunday at 11 a.m and 7.40 p.m led by Rev Kan Moulton.
In Calare electors vote next Wednesday for a federal member and three senators. The Exykusa urges all to exercise franchise with attention to duties and future Commonwealth destinies. Campaigns center on Fitzpatrick defending anti socialist stance against Brown and Labour foes.
The salary for Mr. Charles Power Commonwealth Crown Solicitor has been increased to £950 per angus.
C F Prepnexs offers eye testing and supplies likely to ease headaches and improve reading pleasure, though the text is garbled and hard to parse. The notice suggests vision improvements for readers and a product connection to eye care services.
At the court yesterday the resignation of Mr E J O Williams who has left the district was accepted. Small District Court Bailiff was scoped. Sergeant McLeay will fill the position until a permanent appointment is made.
The Australian Democratic Union announces anti Socialist candidates Gould Millen and Walker. They are retiring Senators with nearly six years in the Federal Senate and led the poll in the first Federal elections in 2001. Opponents of Socialism are urged to vote solidly for these men.
The adjourned Licensing Court granted licenses for auctioneers H N, Gibson, J Jackson, J W Spence, T L G Goober, W Roach and T Jackson. Renewals of billiard licenses were given to 8 Wildie, A G Litchfield and G H Crowhurst Toningley. Wildie also received a publican s license for Boxing Day Raves.
Parkes Hxastyen replies to objections against railway construction to Peak Mill. The Narromine to Peak Hill proposal is referred to the Public Works Committee and recommended by the Railway Commissioners. Bowditch and associates will have further comment in the next issue.
A reader laments repeated cow nuisance and vandalism to garden trellises by nocturnal prowlers. The writer notes prior council attempts to curb outdapes failed and an inspector’s raid for legal action ended in smoke. The piece questions who was responsible for the alleged smoke.
Warrds Canowindra correspondent reports a Boree branch meeting at Cranbury where members unanimously endorsed J. O. L. Fitzpatrick as anti socialist candidate. Dr. Kater and Mr. Whitaee urged voters to align with the anti socialist platform and vote solidly for Fitzpatrick.
Hotelkeepers are reminded that their hotels must close for liquor sales on polling day from 9am to 7pm under the Liquor Amendment Act 1905. The rule applies to all licensed premises during the election of Parliament and Legislative Assembly members.
A farewell compliment was paid to Mr J Laing bandmaster of Peak Hill Town Band before his move to Wellington. The Mayor Alderman Jackson presented a gold medal to Mr Laing as thanks for guiding the band through difficulties and serving the town as a fine citizen and musician.
A ukary hail storm last week damaged crops while farmers began harvesting with good yields reported. Mr DB Mitchell is in Sydney for medical treatment. Mr RB McNivee spoke to electors supporting J O Ly Fitzpatrick. The Myalls Peak Hill Band played at Recreation Ground to warm reception. A memorial service was held by Rev J G Wilton with prayers for the late Matthew Pope. Mr J Vayis remains bedridden with pneumonia.
A first load of wheat for the Sydney market was received for transit, arranged by agent A Znowwke for John Darling & Sons. The grain, though small in quantity, is of the variety Part's Early and is attributed to Mr. W Doyle of Ponle Hill Road, Ponle Hill.
Mr PF McGuart reports a startling incident while returning from a visit to Mudgee on the 28th ultim. Near Urquhart’s farm a ball of fire approached and struck the harness, exploding with a loud report and shifting the harness to one side. He wishes not to endure another event like Mudgee.
A conference of delegates from country hospitals may be held in Downy on December 11 and 14 at the instigation of the Inverell Hospital Committee. The business will discuss hospital management with focus on subsidies and health for injuries in relation to the topic.
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