Church Services in July Across Denominations
Anglican services list July events at Peak Hill Burrill and surrounding parishes with morning and afternoon timings, prayers and chaplaincy notes. Roman Catholic Masses held on the second Sunday at Ilam with 7 30 p.m. devotions. Monday morning Mass follows. Methodist meetings set for Peak Hill McPhail Aledtown and related locations with times in the afternoon and evening led by pastors including Rev J Megan Moulton and Mr T Denning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilam
Methodist
Peak Hill
J. Egan Moulton
McPhail
J. B. Sedgwick
J. Megan Moulton
Aledtown
T. Denning
A. Young
Peak Hill Show Entries Close and Local News Briefs
Entries for Peak Hill Show close on Thursday July 18. Various community notes include a call for volunteers for a regular correspondent at Alectown, a parish and hospital association meeting at Wildie’s Hotel, and a drowning incident among Scottish immigrants. Other items cover show week paddock availability, a monster stock sale on July 26, church services in Peak Hill and Gilgandra, local racing results, an injury from a bullock ride, and losses from Darling pea poisoning affecting 1300 to 1500 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Katoomba
P.A. and
H. Association
Wildie’s
Vinta
Park
Leakey
Feskes
Messra Roache
Matthews
T. Jackson
J. Egan Moulton
L. L. Bird
Ae Gilgandra
Gira Bicycleta
BR. J. McNamara
Peakil
Joe McNamara
Brons Bros
Cironus
Dubbo
P. Peggot
Installation of officers at Oddfellowship lodge
Independent Order Oddfellows details Monday night installation of officers for the half-year term at the Lodge Room. Officers installed include N.G. A J Matthews W.G. P O Madden Secretary W Veitch Treasurer A O Mead Warden H F Hubbard Conductor J Dunne Guardian F Garnam R8 to P G E O McLean L8 to P G John Hand B S to V G V H Wright L8 to V G H Snow R8 Supporters W J H Hubbard I8.8 W Fite gh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.N.G
W. G. Hand
N.G
A. J. Matthews
W.G
P. 0. Madden
W. Veitch
A. O. Mead
H. F. Hubbard
Bro
J. Dunne
Proposed Council Chambers for Peak Hill Adopted
A ratepayers meeting at Peak Hill considers a new municipal chamber costing about £400 to £600 with potential future expansion. The plan, advised by architect J H Bates, proposes a 36 by 23 assembly room, two 12 by 14 rooms, and a 20 foot setback facing Bogan Street, with later additions including a large hall facing Caswell Street. A public referendum will confirm approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
O. J. Morrin
Cll
J. H. Bates
Forbes
Bogan Street
Phil
Caswell Street
Bank of Australasia
Foulkes
Bakes
McLean
J. B. Sedgwick
Sedgwick
H. N. Gibson
Peak Hill
R. J. Baker
de Gideon
Rabbit Skins Sale Tops Market Prices Amid Demand
Sydney Tavurspay report shows a successful sale of rabbit skins with prime winter skins fetching 12d, firm demand for quality, but no value rise for faults. SOHUTE, BELL & 00 note market stability for lower grades and continued strong interest for top quality skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tavurspay
Mr Epen George to Speak at Peak Hill and Nearby Towns
Mr Epen George announces he will address electors at Peak Hill on Tuesday night before the Show and also at Tomingley and McPhail on Friday and Saturday July 26 and 27. Ladies are invited. Mr Edeo George to be accompanied by Mrs George, arriving from Parkes on Monday the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epen George
Peak Hill
Tomingley and McPhail
Edeo George
Mrs. George
Parkes
Letter Boxes Rental Policy For Country Towns
Me Kanty the local Postmaster reports a General Post Office notice: private box rentals in towns with no delivery or one daily delivery will be 10s per year if at least 10 boxes are taken for one year or more. In towns with two or more daily deliveries the rental remains £1 per year as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me.Kanty
General Post Office
McPhail Mems Sports and Local News Amid Cold Weather
Weather in the district remains frigid with stock losses at Bulganine Station and other areas. Leases change hands as R J Edwards sublets grass country to J R Strahorn. a McPhail sports day was announced.
Old Days Recall Wheat Prices and Bushranger Dangers
Hector Angus of Molong recalls past wheat prices up to £158 per bushel and £7 10s per bushel as wonder, describes 1839 payment woes, land at 5s per acre, bush tracks, and sightings of bushrangers in the Weddin Mountains led by Scotchy Whitton and Long Derry, who was shot after threatening to jump Sloane’s station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Gilchriot and Redfernst
Abram Hope
Wallabies, &O
Weddin
Scotchy
Whitton
Long Derry
Jimmy Sloane
Sloane
Hector Angus
Molong
Mining news at Myall Hill and Jersey shaft developments
Mining report notes improved ore value at Myall Peak Hill open cut since western tram line shift. Jersey shaft to begin open cut this week while Knuckey’s shaft sinking to 100 ft continues. Black Snake workings paused awaiting aid decision. soda zone 12 to 14 ft at 100 ft with copper. Lease near Government Tank paddock dubbed Blue Duck. no eggs yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Knuckey
Myalls
Black Snake
J. Marks
L. P. Stiller
Public Thanks From Peak Hill Reader
H H HOWARD expresses gratitude to Peak Hill and District residents for practical sympathy after a loss. He recalls their kindness in supporting his recovery following the incident of poisoning and notes the esteem held by the public between Peak Hill and Narromine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
H. H. Howard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church Services
Anglican
Asa.m
Burril
Sp.m
Desnasin
Pains Bear
Iea Ray
H. G. Wittsey
Miselo
Chapla
B.C. Putronen
Oddfellowship
Independent Order
McPhail Mems
Bulganine
R. J. Edwards
Tink
J. R. Strahorn
Glen Iala
Young Buckman
McNamara Brothers
Gilgandra Sporte
Garrick
Piper
Phail
Spead
Alley
Stafford’s
H. G. Wiltoon
Tomingley
F. R. Swyoy
W. Atkinson
McPhail - Tomingle
O. Frater
E. Mitchell
Mitchell
Alex
Taylor
Eden George
M.L.A
Munday
Mining News
F. Yabsley
Hon. Seo
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