24 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
1
A heated meeting discusses the filtration plant's effectiveness and requests for consumer samples to inspect the water system. Aldermen debate sourcing piping and the Council tasks Cornell to sample piping for review and recommendation after a special Water Committee session.
The Anti-TB Association plans to visit Parkes Wellington and Duda but will not include Peak Hill in the itinerary. The decision was debated at the last meeting with a motion to ask the association to reconsider their schedule.
Mentioned in Parliament that repairs at the Peak HM police station are halted due to contractor T McLean's hospital absence. The Minister for Works said tenders were accepted last November for general repairs and renovations, with resumed operations uncertain.
East beat Tomingley in the second round last match securing semi final participation. Tomingley batted well on a testing wicket as Dewi Iddington and Phi Youn delivered notable contributions. Hoda and Rovwlegtey took key wickets, with Peak Hil Kaata scoring 74 and Tom Wiley 42 in a tight finish.
Wool, Hive Shin Dealer advertises best prices with contact details. Phone or call is provided for inquiries.
Readers urge modernization of the Western Line from Sydney to Bourke via Nyngan citing deplorable conditions, cold and smoke, and passenger indifference. About 100,000 travelers would benefit if a through Western Line service were introduced with connections to Bourke and Sydney, improving travel times and comfort.
The article laments high fares and lost rail assets while urging renewed drive and initiative. It recalls a previous Sydney to Albury air conditioned service that eased travel for the public, noting complaints about suffocating heat and discomfort in winter travel.
A pre wedding gathering honored Nancy and Valerie Stanford with a display of rolling pins and silverware. Guests included Mitchum Laat and family who celebrated with toast pieces and warm remarks. Local donors and Fair Hill Young Anglients supplied favors as wedding plans were shared.
Peak HUI Council approved street stake events with the Cricket Association on March 11 and the Sisters of Mercy on March 25.
A cinema bill lists Judy Garland Gene Kelly June Allyson and Mickey Rooney in Technicolor Words and Music. Cartoon shorts Detected Shorts in Supp. James Mason and Ann Todd are also shown with Lex Barker Brenda Joyce and Chita. Showdates include Wednesday March 1 and March 3 4. Local listings note additional acts and cast.
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