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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
6
The Peak Hill Division of the Mudgee District reports 1905 gold yield from 40,786 tons of stone processed, yielding 6,316 ounces valued at £24,584. Machinery value, after depreciation, is £21,817 and 163 men were employed. Past eight years' returns follow.
Forbes and district faced a severe blaze with fires raging for days and threatening the town on Friday. Wongajong and Eulong homesteads called for help as hundreds of volunteers battled the flames, saving the homesteads but leaving stock and fences compromised. The fire likely started at Eulong and spread to Wongajong and Wandary.
A column lists practical cautions for residents including avoid late hotel stops, comply with taxes and voting, file municipal nominations properly, buy locally, and manage time and work. It cautions against risky behavior and stresses prudence in civic duties and personal finances with broad regional references.
An 1890 report lists Excellent Value in Men's Clothing and new stock, notes travel costs for Gimaon Bros exploring coastal routes, and records Government Labour Bureau endorsement. It cites Christmas season strength in New South Wales and urges rent reductions and artesian bore development to ensure water supply in drought-prone regions.
A fragmentary note describes common childhood injuries and the promise that a remedy called mage tominiment relieves pain. The prose suggests household practice and advice for easing minor hurts in children, with an emphasis on comfort and quick relief.
Local council minutes show discussion on penny postage within 20 miles to the General Post Office Sydney the works department funding for a bridge at Ten Mile Creek Mingelo Genanagie loan and a motion on foot travel penalties. The sanitary condition was satisfactory and financials show a credit balance of £37 14s. Ald Jackson moves to notify ratepayers of future work. debate on repairing the Weir and department responsibilities. Accounts passed including rents and street lamps.
A local note highlights tax news, a Warren birth, and W. Bundren of Peak Hill now running a watchmaker jeweller and optician business. Me Ey O Meara is praised as a sports organizer. A P A and H Association general meeting is set for Saturday to adopt new rules. Over £100 from a church bazaar supports Presbyterian work. Narromine should explore west and south mineral ranges as a mining belt with potential risks and rewards.
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