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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1952
Page
2
Residents and visitors across Geelong to Manly and surrounding districts enjoy holidays with relatives in Pewle Tal and Vietnam plans. Local hospital reports stable recovery for Mrs. Hand and Valerie Barnes after surgeries while Miss Hazel McKinnon returns home from holidays.
A recent newspaper excerpt shows MPs Roberton and Lucchetti tangled in a tongue twisting moment. Speaker Archie Cameron calls out the confusion as language barriers surface during debate.
In a letter to Mr Choe Cutler MLA the Minister for Education Mr R J Heffron says the department cannot replace sewing machines at Molong Central School. Only a charity option exists to trade in old machines and use proceeds to buy new ones. The department will not fund the project.
Fragmented OCR recounts Benjemin Prinklin an early American tyler and did all but reveals his role. It notes his alleged involvement in drafting a dedication and his work toward ending slavery, with terse references to his identity and actions.
A report notes freight rates rising to 61 per pound for many shipments. Traders respond by halting fatness consignments and pivoting to nine freight om, amid high costs and new parcel taxes affecting supply chains.
The text presents scattered lines about happiness and simple pleasures. It features oblique phrases like a little smile in some one's eyes and a little time to rent, suggesting a lighthearted, rustic mood. The garbled wording hints at an old or corrupted postcard style verse.
The Peak Hill branch of the Farmers and Bettlers Association has purchased a film projector for the benefit of its members and others. Organizer O'Brien will oversee the device and attend Peak Hill tomorrow night to show it for the first time.
A registered post relays a heart claimed as the Marquess of Montrose’s from England to Canada. Captain Wheatly-Crowe holds the relic for 200 years while Mrs. Maishe Armytage-Moore of Vancouver asserts a direct claim. The case ties to a steel case forged from the departed lord’s sword. Separately, George Walker fell from a ladder onto cement, injuring his forehead.
NSW sports groups sign a petition for open season on wild ducks and migratory jacksnipe. Stores collect signatures to present to State Parliament, as NSW is the only state without an open season for wild duck and stubble quail.
Three Molong residents Misa Beryl Betts Jim Buckley and Eric Evans attended the Davia Cup doubles match and were featured in Movietone News to be shown at Molong Theatre in about five weeks. No offers from Hollywood yet.
On New Year’s Day the Bowling Club hosted a intertown carnival with teams from Bathurst Parkes Canowindra Condobolin Dubbo Narramine Tottenham Trangie and 56 players. L Shwan’s rink won the trophy amid a festive crowd and warm hospitality from Peak Hill Diggers.
A pre wedding afternoon for Mrs W. ELLiott of Burrill hosted Miss Zihua Kopp's engagement and wedding plans. Attendees included Mia Kopp and others in festive attire as guests offered congratulations and wishes for the couple's future.
An illness themed baptism service concluded with a listening party of about 25 guests who gathered for a supper. Rhoads Vier led the event as the chosen speaker for the occasion.
Dr McLean spoke for Tran gle pod and conveyed appreciation for the spread and luncheon. Condobolin rink thanked hosts for a fine day and the joyous luncheon. Tottenham, Peak Hill, Canowindra Dig gers and the Auxiliary all praised the event and looked forward to next year.
The article notes Mr. Elder’s farewell and discusses the Bowling Club in the district. It mentions Waco district championships and Elber’s expected shift to more serious bowls as he settles in. It highlights local players such as K Ehler and Sanita Looft Club and mentions Preston Te Howard.
The schedule lists games this weekend in the elimination round of the Central Western District Championships. Local teams compete for advancement with results likely determining semifinal contenders.
A rink game featured players T Cannon E Newbigging M Leary and A Wright against H T McCarron J Mc Carron H McCarron Ll Mc Carron Bear. The match showcased a clash of clubs with several standout shots and tight exchanges throughout.
Sunday play pairs feature J Waleh and M Leary against T Canton and E New Higging, and H W McCarron and H McCorrop Snr versus A Fraser and R E Toward in the scheduled event.
The club championship schedule shows tomorrow's singles games with Curring ton facing EB Gilsenan and A Binglea pitted against GO Boyd, while A. Stanford meets SUNDAY'S PLAY A. Singles matchups include C A Kopp versus Bell and other pairings as listed.
Peak Hill church holds Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. Rev. Cecil Smith leads. Evening services include an 8 p.m. gathering and 7.30 p.m. Crib Devotion with the children’s service.
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