Peak Hill P A and H Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Peak Hill P A and H Association met at McLean’s Hotel with President J L Whitmill in the chair. Members present included A W Taylor O W Barnett J F Carmichael J W Lees J R Strahorn E J Stevenson A Haynes F Stephens J Jackson J Ithens R Newbigging R J Baker and H N Gibson Treasurer and acting Reveatar An apology came from A N Davey in Melbourne. The annual report showed a credit balance of £217 13s 7d plus £130 promised in prizes. The secretary's duties and election rules were discussed and grass fed sheep definitions debated. The meeting adjourned to February 3 for ballot results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill P. A. & H. Association
McLean's Hotel
J. L. Whitmill
Messrs
A. W. Taylor
O. W. Barnett
J. F. Carmichael
J. W. Lees
J. R. Strahorn
E. J. Stevenson
A. Haynes
A. Haynes, ©. F. Stephens, J. Jackson, J. Ithens, R. Newbigging
R. J. Baker
H. N. Gibson
A. N. Davey
Melbourne
Express
Stephens
Jackson
Lees
Cammisheal
Peak Till Town Band Annual Meeting Sets 1905 Balance
The Peak Till Town Band held its annual meeting on Thursday January 18 naming officers for the year including Bandmaster T Laing Deputy J Daly and Band Sergeant H J Snow. The 1905 balance showed a credit £2 receipts £81 103 3d and expenditure £79 104 3d. A motion by J Daly approved purchasing a new slide trombone.
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Peak Till Town
T. Laing
J. Daly
H. J. Snow
J. Hennessy
8. Murrell
W. G. Hand
O. F. Stephens
J. Harvey
A. Cousins
C Murrell
A. Chappel
G. McGowan
E. V. Hand
Local Band Grows Amid Early Struggles and New Fund
Minutes report the band formed May 1903 under J Laing with 15 members, four veterans and 11 learners. By 1905 it became a Town Band under J McAskill with public concerts. 31 engagements last year, touring to Aledown and Tomingley for Peak Hill Hospital Sports. Membership reached 19. funding relies on town subscriptions for instruments and bandmaster salary.
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J. McAskill
Aledown
Tomingley
Peak Hill
Aotive
Albany labourer mauled by dog relapses after surgery
In Albany Western Australia labourer William Ralpy suffered severe facial injuries from a dog attack. After treatment his mental state deteriorated with dog like barking and violent behavior. stitches failed and a surgical operation followed. A Chicago merchant Marshall Field died leaving a fortune of £15,000,000.
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Albany
W.A
William Ralpy
Marshall Field
Chicago
Municipal Council Meeting Faces Weir Oversight and Rate Review
The council upheld inspection of the Weir during Eden George’s visit. Reports note Barrett completed Derribong Street contract, £17 5s credit, no rates paid. Motions lapse due to Jackson’s absence. he proposes reinsertions next meeting. Rates last year and collected totals to be returned. supervision of local dairies discussed. sanitation task forces to inspect daily premises. typhoid prevention urged.
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Gibson
Bakes
Ring
Hand
Oxley
Jackson
Weir
Ald
Eden George
Works Committee
J. Barrett
Derribong Street
Ald. Jackson
Ald. Bakes
Ald. Hand
S. J. Barrett
Ald. Oxley
I.O.N
Rabbits Haunt Peak Hill Amid Drought and Water Woes
Crops near harvest show mixed results from tolerable to fair with rabbits a major loss source. Over 2000 rabbits killed in Turner's paddock in one night amid drought and heat. Town relies on Government tank but water security is poor as gate locks fail and animals trespass. Tributers continue at the mine as management changes occur.
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Acre
Turner
McPhail
Hocking
Broken Hill
C. J. Morris
Peak Hill
Myalls
Pro
Myalla
The Peril of Our Time Cure Ad For Lung Disease
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s new discovery for coughs colds and consumption claiming to cure lung trouble. It promotes small dose pleasant to take and guaranteed relief with sales by C F Stephens.
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Sheldon
C. F. Stephens
Dress Not S
Our clothes and how we wear them define us, with no excuse for ill fitting or underpriced outfits. The piece riffs on fashion sense, praising a stylishly adept peer and detailing summer fabrics from crash to voile, with prices from 15/6 to 27/6 from David Jones & Co in Sydney.
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Messrs
David Jones & Co
Sydney
Butcher
Lndies
Wilressel
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P.A. & H. Association
Stevenson
Carmichael
F. Stephens
J. Campey
Campey
J. Matthews
Gibson Bros
McPhail Mems
Amurosixe
Western Queen Flour Mills
Parkes
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
T. D. Oxley
Pruprivtar
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