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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
15
Local and district news report neglected cemeteries at Narromine and Peak Hill, a mining downturn at Goodrich Copper Mine Yooval, and upcoming Peak Hill railway talks. Notable items include a Dubbo Polo Carnival plan, a Narromine marriage at Homewood, and changes to mining licenses and long term miners rights.
At Timbrebongie Shire Council meeting Councillor O Rice urged a Narromine Tomingley telephone connection as a boon enabling direct talks with Peak Hill Forbes Parkes and nearby places. The motion to apply for the link was seconded by Dr Horrigan and carried.
At the Timbre Bongie Shire Council session the President noted no one was in charge of the McPhail Tank. Councillor Frater said the tank was the village main water source for domestic use, and some residents relied on it until recent rains. He believed storekeeper Mr Mitchell was to oversee the tank and offered to confer with him this Saturday. permission was granted.
A local army officer presents a well printed booklet titled Saved praising the Salvation Army and General Booth. The piece highlights noble rescue work and urges support for the Army's scheme anchored in Christian regeneration and cooperation with God and man. The Express commends the General.
An American visitor to Sydney learns about horses that jump near 7ft on turf and the American high jumper Heather Bloom who reportedly cleared 7ft 1in from a springboard. The piece notes American record trends, compares conditions with Australia, and comments on the money in American sport and the potential for horses to adapt to Australian tracks.
Mr W Marshall inspector laments vermin destruction act and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine for coughs and bronchitis. He recalls buying from H and G Harris in Casterton and treating a severe cold while driving. Available for sale by A W Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomirgley.
Local Jockey Club met at Wildies Hotel with officers and eight members. George Coleman appointed handicapper. The club decided to auction the publican's booth and Shaw privileges, with gates and fruit stall to be sold the next Saturday.
The Show privileges were auctioned by Baker and Spence on Saturday afternoon. The Publican's Booth sold to Mr. McAtamney of the Carrington Hotel for £35 10s, Luncheon Booth to Mrs. Rodda for £9 10s, Fruit Stall to Mr. Allan for £4 10s, Tatternalls right to Mr. Wildie at £6, grazing right to A W Taylor & Co for £4 5s, with total proceeds £59 15s. The Publican's Booth for the Races was bought by Mr. Wildie for £5.
A humorous yarn recounts Eden George M P receiving a jumping kangaroo near Boombury and a Sydney friend joking he could profit by breeding the animal for its tails. The creature, now at Manly, entertains many local children, though the tale questions the tail as a potential feast.
Mr Duthounty tours Tomingley Obley Dandaloo Narromine Ponto Spicer s Creek Cobborah and Mun dooran finds green country since late rains though grain is short. Lamba rearing would have fallen drastically without rain. now expectations rise. Stock are strong though not fat. grain grows and cultivation expands. Rabbita scarce due to trapping and landowner activity. foxes plentiful. sheep and cattle face hard times with insufficient grass for travelling stock.
Items from Sydney and regional Australia note a seat at Manly captured and bailiffs earning Garrick sums, with election timing and the Mining Act to take effect in July. Reports mention a man fined for assaulting police in Manilla, show prize lists, tax plans, and parliamentary advertising fees.
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