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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented discussion on mining policy and economic prospects in New South Wales. The piece contemplates government investment, public benefit, and the impact on prosperity, arguing for a careful, measured approach to funding mining ventures and related development. It weighs social costs, legislative oversight, and the need for prudent expenditure to stimulate regional growth and wealth.
A tribute notes Lord Salisbury as a long serving statesman and journalist, praising his work in public life, his roles under Gladstone and Disraeli, and his influence as a steady Conservative figure. The piece reflects on his retirement and England’s loss of a great leader after decades of political and editorial influence begun in 1868 under Lord Derby.
The town reports discuss a stalled scene at the government paddock with day labor oversight and council supervision, plus a planned show by PAL and Et Association. Other notes mention a horse incident near the town, a tank project at Cooka snidgerd, and an athletics team lineup for a local contest.
The article describes drought and water scarcity harming cattle and farming in Alton, noting failed wells and scarce fodder. It cites local figures like Mr Coulston enabling neighbours and lists residents Moses, Taney, Cavey, and Tomkins as notable in relief efforts. The piece underscores the broader impact on families, labor, and stock, with mentions of Bullock Creek and Ballonk Create as affected areas.
An informal reunion of participants in the County Building Fund affair was held by permission of Min Qibaon at Hor Suede on Friday evening. Mr. Pure Herald expressed gratitude for support from business men and noted the Ladies contributed Lane work while friends from McPhail were unable to attend due to distance. Mrs. Gibson offered War House theater access for rehearsals and supported a forthcoming fundraising event.
A Peak Hill Rifle Club meeting was held Monday evening at the Club Hours Hotel. The minutes record a vote on officers for the next quarter, with names including Prudent and others considered for permanent bays, and note efforts to obtain permits within the Municipality. The session closed with a weaest.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention impoundings and a local notice in旧 style. The readable names and specifics are unclear, but the item references enforcement actions and official site entries.
A fragmentary report praises the Hill ladies for charitable work at the hospital. It notes the aid given by Mrs Barn eeea Mrs Taylor Mrs Anderson Mrs Wynne and others, with thanks to the committees and supporters for their services and subsidies. The text reflects gratitude and mentions a fundraiser or event at mid month.
Fragmented excerpt discusses popularity and "hotter quality" in relation to a white-faced Kipmish type and table use. Mentions invasion of how pons and development of flavors, with unclear references to Min ute ronal ble til trad and Langehan.
The Taohien Gold Fields Ltd manager at Fortes reports a four week woolen clear ending July 9th with a gold yield around 45 tom. Water supply and wind gear construction are noted as essential for ongoing operations at the Tomingiey shaft where Beane and Wadia direct preparation work.
Disjointed notes report tax and travel items, West Indies cricket scores with Hill 90 Trumper 85 Duff 51 five players in double figures. War Secretary confirms enlistments in South African police. D.C.L. conferred on Sir Edmund Barton at Oxford with colonial and American observers. Union tensions over wages in Riverina pastoralists. Murderer of Constable Guilfoyle and accomplice at large. police search ongoing in Hornsby. Vague reports of fodder theft near Corowa and city notices.
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