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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
10
Mr Thomas Gordon of Newbridge reports a severe loss after sending a draft of cattle to the Lachlan for fattening. He has learned that 94 head died due to over-feeding, illustrating exceptional herb age growth in the district.
About 80 men have been sworn in for the Parkes Rifle Club and 5 000 cartridges arrived and stored in the Secretary's office. Rifles are not yet received and rent for the range is still under discussion. Practice is expected to begin when rifles arrive.
Closer Settlement summary shows Goobang district allotments over the past year with 6 572 acres including 1 276 acres original ballotter and 5 099 acres additionals. Mickibri allotment 6 500 acres with 40 acres original ballotter and 5 660 acres additionals. Genanagie portion incomplete due to appeals.
Rain fell last Friday and continued through Sunday with points tallied: Sunday 9 a.m. 41, Monday 26, Tuesday 80, Wednesday 85, by writing time 15, total 235 points. Mr Norris advances on his hotel with stables nearly completed and the old premises to be demolished by month end. A fox entered Mr G Stanford’s flocks and killed several sheep.
A Monday Empire Carnival Committee meeting in Council Chambers saw strong attendance. Mr Jackson was elected to the eligible position and the treasurer reported a credit balance of 142 pounds 1 shilling. An especial thanks was given to DeLacy for organizing the concert after months of labor.
An eccentric medical advert touts Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption guaranteed. It promotes COP Stephens as seller and cites Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints priced at 1s 6d.
A Grogan household celebrates a rare event Friday with a quartet of Australian born infants, including a short lived child among the newborns. Parents face heightened responsibility as the family now numbers twelve living members under Dr Roberts care, with Mrs Grogan and infants doing well.
The Under-Secretary for Finance and Trade informs Mr A Kully MLA that residents are willing to pay a betterment tax but cannot fund stock or guarantee deficits. Work beyond Trundle cannot proceed unless funded stock is issued and losses for five years are guaranteed, per a letter presented by Bulbodney Railway League secretary T A House.
An old advertisement praises Dont Diet Digestive Tabules for supplying nutrients and transforming health. It promises strength, new life, and renewed ambition, claiming the product helps digestion and enjoyment of living, sold by OQ I Stephens.
The Debating Society held its weekly meeting on Friday with fair attendance. Mr M O'Brien introduced an Amended Land Bill while Mr Miles stood in for Mr Jackson in opposition. A government majority of one followed the debate. Tonight Mr J Farquharson to introduce an Amended Mining Enactment to start a new quarter.
Anglican Peak Hill hosts Holy Communion at 11 am while Tomingley holds 3 pm service and McPhail at 7 30 pm on Wednesday 7 June Peak Hill children’s service at 4 pm led by Rev H G Wicksox rector Roman Catholic Mass second Sunday monthly Wesleyan Kadina 3 pm led by Mr J M Job Peak Hill 7 30 pm led by Mr J Scoble
A modern remedy claims to cure coughs colds and consumption. Advertisements note O F Stephens selling to consumers and Woods Great Poppermint Gam marketed for children. Weather remains very cold with intermittent showers and rain at press time.
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