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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
2
In sad memory of my dear husband Henry Madden who departed this life January 27, 1608. Years pass but the wound remains deep within my heart. Always good and true, he was beloved by his wife B Madden who inserts this remembrance.
A garbled obituary fragment honors a father named John with scattered lines about memory and family. The text mentions June and vague references to mourners Haney and George, suggesting a personal memorial in progress rather than a full obituary.
Fragmented notice lists church services and minor postings. Mentions Roman Catholic Mass on the second Sunday each month and a 7:30 pm service led by Rev, with dates in May and June. Also references committees or individuals such as Mrs Le Ls Bird and Mr O E'Morsis in association with services.
Local items report repairs to a pole road, committee meeting set for June 20, and weather hints of possible rain. Mentions a kangaroo dog incident in Harvey Park, water rights hearings delayed, and Benevolent Society collector visiting. Also notes school closure fears, invitations to a state convention, and various local happenings in Peak Hill and surrounding towns.
Reports show the board will take evidence nationwide amid disputed decisions. Notable items include a death sentence commuted to life for Richard Riley, price rises planned by Sydney bakers, and confirmations and sentences from Bathurst Parkes and Orange sessions. Archbishop Murphy marks his 93rd birthday. A horse poisoning case in Oudal leads to two years hard labor. Dr. Robert Lamb dies at Wentworth Falls, former Hebrides Mission superintendent.
The Peak Hill and McPhail rifle teams met on Saturday at Peak Hill. McPhail won by 13 points with strong contributions from Bailey and Schmidt. Afterward players and officials dined at Wildis’s Commercial Hotel where speeches praised the victors and touted future rifle range opportunities.
From Our Correspondent a review of local attitudes toward McPhail, returning residents, and upcoming departures. Notes on farmers ploughing, high price expectations, wheat deliveries, mine cleanups, and a Tomingley McPhail match with Crowburt Lonehayes. A Kyalite sequence mentions a yearling pony lost to lockjaw.
Local dispatches report on Peak Hill collecting centre activity with calls on the public for support. Items include prices at Fook Hill Show, trotting exhibitions, a horse poisoning case, and municipal hints. References to council plans, a fined butcher, and demographic notes appear alongside scattered curiosities.
A young man on Chatsworth Island died ten days after being bitten by an unknown creature described as a groan whip awake. The event prompted local officials to review the seaside danger and potential wildlife risks.
Rain in Mingelo and surrounding areas caused flooding with seven inches recorded and widespread damage. The Peak Hill to Aleo road needs Shire Council attention amid recent showers. Mingalo School remains a nuisance to travelers while 40 acres of common land were granted to John Furner. Patterson sold over 100 cattle to Siemson near Dubbo.
Tax mine will close for two or three days to overhaul the crushing plant and finish a new tram line from the Main halt to the gate. The tram line runs further west to extend the open cut, and Mr. JW Nicolla has ceased his tribute at Myalla with workers moved to wages by the company.
The Black Boake shaft has been sunk to about 100 feet and a crosscut is planned from the bottom of the shaft in a westerly direction to trace the lode.
New postal rules take effect on the 20th. Prohibited acts include supplying substances to remove postmarks from stamps, possessing stamps with altered or erased postmarks, and using stamps with removed postmarks for telegraphic purposes. Penalties reach up to £50, with fines up to £1 per day.
Consipinable interest centered at Parkes as Charles Hansen faced charges of obtaining the endorsement of William Metcalf and Joseph W Fletcher for a £29 promissory note with intent to defraud. Evidence was lengthy, the case adjourned, and Mr J MoKe PM set a retrial date with the Forbes Sessions. Bail was allowed.
McPhail correspondent reports in Dubbo that Hawkesbury Agricultural College hosts the Farmers Winter School offering expert lectures across farming branches. Jack Lynch wins the Labor ballot to contest the next election against Race, who has faced tough times in Oberon. Bogan Gate notes excellent rains improving crops and pastures, enabling graziers to cease feeding.
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