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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
2
At the Livenwing Court yesterday morning the Acting P M and Dr Corfe presided as renewals of licenses were considered for Bidney Wildie Cambridge Club Hotel and other local commercial establishments.
Mr I Keolty named postmaster at Peak Hill arrives from Burrage on Wednesday. He is welcomed by friends before departure and the Exengss expresses warm wishes for the family and a happy sojourn.
Alderman A. N. Davey testified yesterday about cow trespass cases in the streets. He claimed he was the first to raise the issue in the Council while his own cow was under scrutiny. The Prime Minister pressed how he could reconcile city leadership with owning an almighty cow.
The Railway League will hold an important meeting in the Council Chambers tomorrow afternoon. Key business concerns securing a railway extension to Peak and a large attendance is hoped from all interested parties.
An elderly patient Edward Finn aged 70 died at the local Hospital from lung gangrene after months of illness. Funeral held Wednesday, body buried in the R.G. cemetery.
Bodaiar notes over a month has passed since the Tabor party's federal election victory without a land value slump. Land continues to rise, investors ignore fear of a graded tax, and the marriage tie remains intact as Watson has not started to disrupt the home.
The firm Tiamaraux Jonas and Devlin Limited presented their opening year sale with 6177 pieces described as largely useful wools. Demand was high though prices for higher grade Hesco remained steady. lower grades dominated supply with some Nunins and latubs commanding higher bids. overall sales exceeded 5091 Lulom at auction and private sale.
A severe quake in Kingaton Samaica on Monday unleashes fires destroying all buildings. Reports say many killed or injured including soldiers and prominent English visitors led by the Earl and Countess of Duiley. Fire confined to docks. over a thousand Americans in Jamaica affected.
The local Political Labor League met Monday evening with J B Bodg presiding. Nine new members joined and many others promised to join. Women members consider forming a Wom branch at Paul Hill and will receive information. Officers for the group are appointed, names not supplied.
Buabalong and nearby communities report favorable progress on Ureamy Hills wine project and Mount Hops Copper Mine employment remains strong. Texas Jacke, nicknamed The white-eyed Koilir of the North, has energized the township with songs and sayings before his departure.
At the Police Court yesterday Borgannt McLeay asked the PM for guidance on the Liquor Act. The Sergeant noted a man from several miles away can claim to be a Judger to evade provisions. The PM commented on unpredictable outcomes after 11 o’clock and people sleeping in the city.
A Molong Annus quote criticizes Jack Lynch, a Bathurat teacher formerly of Peak Hill, for using holidays paid by the public to organize politics. The piece questions regulations on government staff political activity and urges Lynch to resign from government service if he seeks election.
Mr Richards a dentist visits Peak Hill in January two unknown days, leaving locals curious about his purpose and schedule.
In a Thursday Police Court session Albert G. Litchfield faced a Liquor Act charge for allowing Sidney Wildie and two others on his Cambridge Club Hotel premises after hours. A.G. Ditchfield testified Wildie was a guest and later witnesses described the scene. Wildie was fined and costs. Case against another licensee for posthours occupancy was dismissed. A separate indecent assault case against William Lowing alias Midgie proceeded with testimonies and a committal for trial. Stray cattle and riot charges also featured in the day’s docket with fines imposed for minor offenses.
Mr H W Luhrs, a Shire Council member and longtime farming and labour advocate, announces his candidacy in the Labor ballot. Speaking from Wildie’s Hotel balcony, chair J B Sedgwick led the meeting as Luhrs outlined his political convictions and pledge to vigorously support his party in the coming election.
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