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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
2
Various denomination services listed for Peak Hill and nearby towns on July 7. Roman Catholic Mass schedule notes a Sunday mass and second Sunday monthly. Methodist services set for Peak Hill McPhail Kadina Aledown and nearby locations with assigned preachers and times.
The Peak Mill Express reports a rainy month at Peak Hill, tariff plans for August, and random local items. It notes births, marriages, and deaths. court cases. property moves. and remarks on politics, markets, and a forthcoming show by W. H. Paling and Co. plus Beale & Co. in Sydney.
An athletic pole vaulter is reported to have cleared 121 inches at Osseth Park, New York. A separate notice announces a public auction on July 26 offering M Hayne's property totaling 2560 acres.
The Dubbo Land Board this week considered water rights cases. J. D. Mackay proposed a dam across the Bogan and was recommended. D. Mackay and O. Wahsing proposed a dam on the water right and were recommended.
New Electoral Lists for Ashburn ham are printed and held by the police. Electors may inspect the lists to see if their names appear. Those missing will be placed on a supplementary list on application in time for the coming elections. Prompt action is advised.
The Trundle Show plans a program on August 21 featuring the Time Handicap Trot Maiden Trot Maiden Hunters Hunters Plate Sheep Dog Trial and two stallion contests. Prizes range from £2 2s to £6 6s with £4 40 for best draught stallion and £3 3s for best blood stallion. Secretary is Mr J Medcalf.
Friday event at Mr. Johnstone's in Ooradery features a tennis match where local team loses 6 sets to 1 against an opposing side. About 30 couples join a late night dance with Miss Belton from Sydney helping with refreshments. Guests cheers greet the hosts as festivities continue until daylight.
At the Loyal Peak Hill Lodge peeing meeting on Wednesday evening officers were elected. Names named include N.G. J. Whiting P.N.G. O. Hobson V.G. H. McCasland Elective Secretary W. Garlick Financial Secretary J. Tuckwell Right and Left Supporters to N.G. L. McLea and P. Houghton Right and Left Supporters to W.G. W Aetill and R. Garlick Warden G. S. Hewett Guardian W. Frazer Conductor E. J. Phillips.
The deputy Labour leader Mr Holman has not publicly accepted Eden George's challenge to debate Labourite accountability for scandals. Ashburnham's member plans to address Eden George's electorate if Holman refuses, while Eden George is urged to stay in his own seat.
G B Crowhurst of Tomingley writes that Peak Hill will oppose the Public Works Committee decision leaving Tomingley and McPhail out of the railway plans. He announces an indignation meeting for the following Saturday and a protest petition seeking support from Peak Hill, noting a new survey could bypass Peak Hill.
Rain fell Monday morning in Mingelo, a beneficial shower hoped for crops. Mrs. James Barber learns of sister Mrs. O Frecklington’s serious illness with little hope. Mingelo footballers drew 6 6 with Peak Hill Boys Club. Town gears up for the Show as a ghost scares residents on the Common, prompting playful warning to pranksters.
The Minister for Lands says no new government contract for wire netting will be entered into until the exact quantities required in each district are known.
The Parkes Railway League secretary sent a telegram to MLA Eden George seeking a copy of the Public Works Committee recommendations on extending the line to Peak Hill. A meeting may be called once the text is received to decide on future action as the resolution aims to build Narromine to Peak Hill with further extension toward Parkes.
The legendary Caulfield Cup victor G Naroo, who clocked 7 13 in 1891, was destroyed last week at the Bairnkine property of Grant and Sheriff due to old age. The stallion served in Collarandabri district for several seasons producing promising progeny, but post triumph his stud success waned and he grew feeble before a humane bullet ended his suffering.
Farmers on Narromine road report fox hunting and grass hunting as popular turf. Mines at Ellerslin show progress after boiler cleanout while Peak Hill and Western Shows plan side shows and rabbit catching. Tomingley hosts Tomingley v Narromine football with a 9 to 6 result. Mrs Penberthy injured in sulky accident. Peak Hill Show schedules available from E Phail. L T French to preach at McPhail Methodist Church next Sunday.
Mar W H Roacus has bought the Baker grocery and produce business and will operate from the premises opposite the Post Office. He promises first class goods at bedrock prices and solicits a trial from customers.
A special Tuesday meeting with Mayor Alderman Morris hosted architect J H Bates to review three design schemes for a new council chamber. Plan A lowers building width to 30 feet and sets it 22 feet from Bogan Street and 40 feet from Caswell Street with a neat front for future extensions. estimated cost about £400. A public meeting is to be held Wednesday at the Council Chambers to discuss the plan.
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