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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
2
A notice lists Catholic and Methodist services across Peak Hill, Radion, Melville, and surrounding towns. Readings include a Catholic mass on the second Sunday monthly, Methodist gatherings at Peak Hill and Mel Hill with pastors listed, and evening hours at each location.
The Peak Hill Express notes a rifle match tomorrow and reports Sydney wheat quotes per bushel. It mentions extended half-holidays, damp weather, local fines, rabbits shot in Wellington district, infant death, and various local notices including tenders, auctions, and a bank transfer.
Molong Telegram notes Parliament to begin July 3 with expectations the session will be brief. A Molong correspondent reports Eden George has challenged W A Holman to a public debate in Dubbo Wellington or Orange on party responsibility for scandals. Mrs Frecklington of Peak Hill lies in critical condition after a shotgun accident near Lithgow.
The Secretary of the Perkes Railway League received a letter stating that necessary steps support abolishing branch rates on the Orange Parkes line with through rates substituted. The Public Works Committee heard more evidence in Sydney this week. Eugene Gill, a fitter at Brarleigh Railway Workshop, testified about a contrivance to overcome gauge issues.
A Saht Exranas correspondent describes a common method of poisoning foxes in Kyalite using dead lambs and birds as bait. The writer notes foxes target bait, advises minimal handling, and details methods to poison with heart or ear wounds and how foxes chew off ears or tails to consume the poison.
Parkes Mining announces 99 loads of quarts crushed at Currejong yielding 148028 Tdwta of melted gold. The trial run produced the ore from 125 feet by two men in 29 weeks. The party is congratulated on the fine return.
Rainfall data shows Waterford 23, Peak Hill 29, Wilga Vale 30, Roseneath 33, Ourra Street, Boreham 41, Tomingley 16, Dubbo 17, Parkes 30. The listing records the observed figures across multiple locations following a night of showers.
A man in Gomville ten miles from White Cliffs died instantly in a self inflicted explosion. William Knight an elderly pensioner placed dynamite on his chest and a sheet of iron covered it inside the shed. The blast created a large chest and abdomen wound. a box of matches remained clutched in one hand.
Weather changes bring a green shoot after showers and rabbit drives yield 600 accounted for. Traffic and road rules cited for accidents as drivers bear the burden. Mr Ovlbran narrowly escapes a Sunday mishap. Crowburst and Bobs report three shifts running. H G Wilton to conduct services. Bourke Show prizes noted. copper mining work near Cumnock involves T Golding and associates.
Sunday afternoon on the Tomingley road Mr T Colbran’s buggy was overturned after a motor bike tied to a mare caused the horse to bolt. Colbran was pitched over the dash while Miss McCudden, thrown from the mare, was dragged under the wheel but escaped serious injury. The mare, recently valued at £50, was lame. the buggy was nearly new, bought at the Dubbo Show.
A reader notes the Bogan Gate to Trundle railway spans 16 miles with good road access yet remains undelivered by the contractor. The Trundle station’s location is criticized for its placement away from town, hampering settlers who face high cartage costs. Rumors mention a line to Tullamore and a possible extension toward Trangis, suggesting the loop's completion is imminent.
A rifle match will be shot at Peak Hill on Saturday afternoon between McPhail and Peak Hill Sporting Rifle Clubs starting at 2 PM. Peak Hill selects E Bailey G Chaders J Hutchine W Hotchios EB McLean J Morris Murray Reilly R Stewart H Schmidt Emergency A N Davey McAtamney to represent the club. visitors will dine at Willies Hotel after the match.
The State Parliament will convene on the second Tuesday in July. The session is expected to be brief, focusing on supply and with no amendments to the Gaming Act anticipated.
McPhail Mems reports shooters journey to Peake Hill for the fourth watch amid modest gains. The Howard subscription list nears £4 with 21 12 6d from Tominglay, while issues like a blocked road by a traction engine and a smashed motor buggy draw local concern. Mr L T French to lead Methodist services next Sunday.
The Right Rev Dr Duane bishop of Bathurst with Father Campion visited Poak Hill last week. Pupils of St Josephs School welcomed him with a sports programme and a Gaelic greeting. The bishop celebrated Mass at 11 and held a sermon. In the afternoon he confirmed 38 candidates who pledged to abstain from alcohol until age 21.
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