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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
18
The district received general rain with heavier amounts in some areas. Wilga Vale recorded half an inch, Ourra 36 points, and Bercham reported 110. Though insufficient for full requirements, the rain eases pastoral pressure and may reduce fodder costs as ploughing resumes after weeks of standstill.
John Burrs faced a May 4 obscenity charge in a magistrate court. Constable Hill testified Burrs and three men were in the lane, Burrs denied bad language and claimed Joe Adams used the obscene terms. The PM dismissed the case due to doubt, Adams to be summoned.
The Right Rev. Dr Pert will arrive this afternoon and be formally received at the church by district residents and Convent pupils. The visit is described as a significant ecclesiastical occasion for the community.
At Dubbo Land Board sittings the following local cases were dealt with Applications can Acquire Homestead sections E. F. Raliges from John Bouffler Wil Handa from W. H. Parr To Bee to Residence on one of two Holdings E. F. Hodges Postponed W. D. Handa Foponad.
Mr H L DeLacy sells gramophones and records in town and district. This week he landed the instrument winning the Sydney Show gold medal first prize, on sale for fifteen guineas. The fine phonograph has seen large recital guidings and DeLacy holds 800 records across many genres for customers to hear before buying.
James Woods sued Walter Braithwaite for £10 bought for a horse later found to be stolen. The court heard that Braithwaite had the horse a week, bought from Mr. West, then sold it to Miles who recovered £14 value. Police seized the horse and Woods sought repayment. verdict was for £10 with 9s costs. The magistrate noted Braithwaite’s remedy was against West.
Mrs. A M Paton sought additional suspension of labor conditions on gold leases at Tomingley, arguing capital is being raised and the mine has run for eight to nine years with wages and machinery costs. She said more machinery is needed. no new leases exist. The Warden refused further suspension beyond three months, warning it would be the last time.
A 42 mile road race from Forbes to Parkes and return had 28 competitors. W Johnson won with 11 minutes, G Tumber 9 minutes 30 seconds, R J McNamara 2 hours 4 minutes 11 seconds fastest overall, taking a champion’s prize. W Campbell, A Musgrove and E J Sladden also placed, with Foote Bros trophy and Palmer tyres awarded.
Last year global copper production reached 763711 tons with Australia supplying 43000 tons. Reports include a rooster dispute case in Lismore, a fatal rabbit-shooting accident at Gardiner's Creek in Victoria, and the Orange postmistress death at 70. Other items note Kibah Station sale, sheep prices, and the Besses Band tour earnings.
An eclectic mix of labor figures by country, historical executions, a schoolboy essay excerpt, a cow producing six calves with high mortality, and humorous or cautionary anecdotes. Also notes on electricity and pain, a Sydney police remark about a watch snatcher, and a Victoria shooting incident with two confessors.
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