Christmas Tidings From Caswell Street Businesses
Mr A N Davey, proprietor of the Caswell Street shop, known for tin bread and cakes, promotes a Lily White washing machine and agricultural machinery. He is an alderman active in town affairs and runs Peak Hill’s oldest store, Hand’s opposite the Express Office, with a large stock of drapery and goods. A summer drinks promo mentions the new milk shake Pettechore and ginger beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Davey
Caswell Street
Sydney
Davey
T. Hand
Peak
Hill
Thomas Hand
Hand
Peak Hill
Tomingley merchants shine in a brisk year
The town’s traders report strong twelve months with M. P. Hartas running newsagency and hairdressing while J. W. Lees of Tomingley expands with vans to surrounding centers. A festive season follows as Lees anticipates a joyful personal milestone and the BEIS offers congratulations to the happy father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
Lees
Mr. Lees
Mr. Leés
Beis
Tragic Fires After Drowning Death In Stuart Town
Mrs Krxo of Stuart Town, widow of the man drowned at Central Macquarie dredge Fahoo, lost her home in a fire while cooking for shearers. The shed burned with 11 168 inside. The children escaped. The husband’s body had been found nearby in the river a week earlier, shifting in the roots after fresh floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krxo
Stuart Town
Macquarie
Fahoo
J. Sloane
McPhail and Peak Hill District Band Revives After Recruiting
The McPhail and Peak Hill District Band, once less heard due to miners leaving the area, has recruited using about 30 pounds for new instruments. They meet twice weekly in the Kite Tent and plan outdoor practice with a portable lamp later. The group hopes to join in Christmas carols nationwide and perform for charity with upcoming plans announced in the Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail
Peak Hill District
the Express
J. B. Christophers
Lifebuoy Tent Seeks Juvenile Members in Peak Hill
Parents are advised of an Express advertisement about a Lifebuoy Tent under the Independent Order of Habites meeting in Euchie Street every alternate Wednesday. Boys 8 to 16 may join with a 6d initiation and 3d fortnightly, with benefits on age 16 or death after six months. Members pledge total abstinence and are led by appointed Superintendents. more information from C. J. Morris J. H. Young and W. Piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Express
Independent Order of Habites
Euchie Street
Messrs
C. J. Morris
J. H. Young
W. Piper
Tonic claims tone and vigor for all users
A promotional note extols Sterzens Iron and Quinine Tonic as a reliable builder of tone and vigor at 3a per bottle. Local chatter hints Mr J L Trefle of the Farmers and Settlers Association may challenge Forbes for a parliamentary seat, boosting debating strength. A birth cluster near Vic reports twins in two sisters and a sister-in-law within 24 hours. An Indian hawker cremation at Hay ends with plans to send recovered teeth and nails to India. Cautionary medical note advises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel issues in children during summer.mon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
J. L. Trefle
Forbessee
Vic
Hay
Asher
India
Ganges
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M. P. Hartas
Hartas
Jackson
Freeman's
Roach
Domeny & Sons
Wea
Rosemmay
Atrance
Xoon Hanpicar
Giaperore Harprcar
Holland
Phaenix
Gladstone
Phoenix
London
A. G. F. Bollinger
Edward Dunn
Peak Hid
W.J. Dent
AS Peak Hill
Gwals’y Comtaidge
McPhail and
Peak Hill District Band
Gibson Bros
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