Local notes from McPhailMemorial area recount losses and comings
UNiVersal regrets the sudden death of J R Strahorn of Glen Isla Station. Other items note recovery of George Merriless after a battery accident, holiday plans, new hotel ownership, a Peak Hill railway soon, crop concerns, Maker Bros. purchasing McFarland’s butcher shop, community events, school breakups, and dry weather impacting stock. The remains of Strahorn were conveyed to Dubbo for interment.
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Newa
J. R. Strahorn
Glen Isla
George Merriless
Narromine Peak Hill Railway
A. W. Young
Sydney
Eva Dawson
H. S. Stafford
Peak Hill
Semingley
Maker Bros
McFarland
Ern Dawson
McPhail
William's Hall
Smith
New Zealand
Mr. Strahorn
Dubbo
W. Maker
B. Burford
Tomingley
Hovey
John Ashby
Alectown Gold Fund Renaming Sale Update
The purchaser Mr. T. Bridle reports amicable settlement of the Sharpe versus Davis dispute over a 12th interest. Equity Court proceedings are chassoned and Bridle expects immediate possession to begin development work on the claim at Alectown.
Sheep Truck Pass Rules Visit Sydney from Country Dists
The Treasurer replied that a consignor trucking sheep to Sydney must send three trucks to obtain a pass. The Chief Commissioner rejected a single truck pass unless three consignors ship one truck on the same day. A return journey ticket was issued to a drover with two trucks. Passes ranged from four to fifteen days by distance.
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Lynch
Sydney
Jockey Club Privileges Auction Results
On Wednesday H N Gibson offered at auction the privileges linked to the Jockey Club and Boxing Day Races. Prices realised included the Racecourse Right for 12 months to Reache and Matthews and various booths and gates with amounts ranging up to 456 pounds for the Publican’s Booth McAtamney and 152 pounds for the Right of Tatter Salle. Total realised 28 pounds.
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H. N. Gibson
Jockey Club
Reache
Matthews
Tattersalle
C. McAtaniney
A. Allen
McAtamney
Gates
T. O. McGeorge
Local Mining Report from Myalls Peak Hill G M Ltd
The manager states fair returns remain at Myalls but no permanent prospect. Peak Hill shows improved ore value and extraction. Work at Carrington Wythes Mooney at 250 ft level opens good ore with profitable potential. Last month's clean up at Peak yields a reward.
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Myalls-Peak Hill
Our Member and the Railway Debate in Parkes
The piece accuses Mr Lynch of neglect over the railway issue and calls for explanations. It notes public discontent and reflects on how Parkes should accept the minister’s pledge to extend the rail line from Peak Hill to Parkes as policy. It contrasts earlier opposition with current acceptance of the project.
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Pancns Examiyxn
Peak Hill
Parkes
Narromwine
Trespass Warning in Waterford Paddocks
Waterford authorities caution that trespassing in Waterford Paddocks or interfering with Rabbit Pits will be prosecuted. Named offender is Thomas Rice of Waterford, noted November 4.
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Waterford
Thomas Rice
Tenders for cleaning and repairing Peak Hill water drains
Tenders invited to clean out and repair water drains serving YAMS on Messrs. Anderson and Hunters Water Rights at Peak Hill. Further particulars on application to the undersigned. tenders due by Monday 26 December. Signed H N Gibbon.
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Messrs. Anderson
Hunter
Peak Hill
H. N. Gibbon
Hartview Mare Lost Near Bright Bay With Branded Mark
Reward offered for the return of a Bright Bay mare named Hartview from Genanagie area to Peak Hill or Ardell Balderodgery. Branded RT on shoulder with saddle and light harness. Contact M. J. Kenis or D. Verny for Ardell location.
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Hartview
M. J. Kenis
Peak Hill
D. Verny
Ardell
Boxing Day Races at Peak Hill Jockey Club
Opening Handicap carries a £5 prize with 6 furlongs. Boxing Day features a £12 Boxing Bay Handicap with £2 to second. Welter, Hage Rack, and Forced Handicap events listed with distances and penalties. Nominations and entrance fees required. weights to be announced on December 20 at Peak Hill.
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Furlonpe
Boxing Bay
Prin
Diatanow
AWC
Bales
Wean Pany
Peak Hill Hox Prison
Sid Wildib
Hox
Sze
Timbrebongie Shire Council Elector Lists Inspection Notice
Electors lists for Timbrebongie Shire Ridings may be inspected December 1 21 1907 at multiple offices including Narromine Trangie Dandaloo Tomingley Peak Hill and Coboco. Persons lacking names or wishing to claim or object must submit written notices by December 21 1907 with proper forms.
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Tolice
Timbrebongie
Shire Council
Narromine
Trangie Court House
Dandaloo Court House
Tomingley Court House
Peak Hill Court
Farrendale
Mr. A. Cameron
Coboco
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McPhail Mems
Alectown Gold Fund
Railway
Orange
Masonic Hall
St. Stephen's Church of England Sunday School
E. Leslie
McLeay
Gregory McGirr
M.P.S
McGirr
Peak Hill Jockey Club
Idr
Thom Hibdle
Wo Badan
Lowry
HN. Gibson
A. W. Taylor
Townson
Air
Shaw
Mte
Sir Wildhie
JP Heilly
Thiaven
Bosley Mir
AL J. Shaw
Coure
Mr. Do. Hetty
Lindies Gyre Muses
D. Coleian
W. D. Brown
A. Kokle
Itebiekl
Corte
Mehicows
Keri
Brown
McAtainiey
Kable
5. Matthews
A. Rowolio
I. Nellis
Moker
Glaahwen
W. Hell
Parkes District Hospital
Soares
Alectown
Parkes Amateurs
Nicholas
H. Venables
Bees
H.A.C.E. Society
New York
League of Wheelmen
N.S. W. Athletic League
SSO
A. Gannon
Enwn Panxen
Jace Wherre Sacu
Photography
Fellows and Thompson
Wellington
The
W. H. Frazer
Seo
Timbrebongie Shire Council
Shire Council Chambers
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