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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
12
Ma J Jackson local registrar reports births 95 with 19 males 16 females deaths 10 and 1 marriage. Many district residents travelled to Parkes and elsewhere to wed reducing Peak Hill marriage rate in the official count.
Arthur Millgate of Peak Hill was firing a pea rifle on Friday when the weapon discharged over his hand. The forefinger of his left hand was badly shattered, a grazing bullet hit his face, and the bullet struck a tree limb overhead. He rode 30 miles to Peak Hill for Dr. Corfe’s care.
A four year old girl named Gray died after a fire at Mungery. Her eight year old brother briefly left the room and returned to find her engulfed in flames. She was admitted to Peak Hill Hospital by Dr Corfe and died a few hours after. The funeral was held Monday with Rev H G Willson officiating.
Loyal Peak Hill Lodge No 170 Manchester Unity reports elected officers including N G F Yabsley and W G W Roach. Conductor G Walker and Guardian J B Christophers named. Balance sheet shows half-year surplus £24 128 10d, credit balance £283 8s 2d, expenses £101 17s 2d, receipts £126 10s. Jas Tuckwell noted as financial secretary.
The Queensland state Governor remarks on social evils and unequal punishment. He states society tolerates male venial sins while ostracizing women, urging women and leaders to refuse social association with men not living straight lives to drive change.
The Secretary of the Eaglehawk Football Club in Eaglehawk Victoria notes the balm relieves strains sprains and heals abrasions quickly. He credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with keeping players in condition and free of soreness. For sale by Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
The system separates milk into thin layers keeping cream and skimmed milk distinct. It features automatic milk supply, minimal supervision, easy speed control, sharp skimming, and low wear due to gears and bowl bearings. Prices from £11 10s. agents R. B. Howard & Sons for Parkes and Peak Hill districts.
A lengthy report describes a large coastal district, now largely under crop with more clearance planned. It notes a surge in wire netting by landowners, two meetings at Mrs. Quinns with many signings and a plan to hold races on August 29. J Parsons is praised as secretary and a trophy donor. A Recreation Ground Committee meets to clear land for cricket and football and to press for a bigger government grant than five pounds.
Two young men ventured rabbiting after buying a horse and gear then drove to Condobolia. They worked a week on a station, averaging ten rabbits daily, but grew discouraged and sold their outfit for little before returning by train to the metropolis.
Federation line features a two year old stallion son of Federation described as quiet and lively. W Muggridge, noted horse judge, offered 100 guineas to purchase Federation. Four Federation progeny, colts and fillies, 20 months old, recently sold for £90.
Advertises Eden Photo Studios in George street Sydney offering Artist Proofs at 20s per dozen and 12 x 10 portraits. Cabinets available at 7s 6d per dozen. Encourages mail enlargements of existing portraits for inspection.
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