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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
The paper celebrates a year under current ownership noting growth from 12 to 20 pages and a surge in circulation and local advertising. Editors thank correspondents and supporters and pledge continued progress to meet readers' needs.
Coroner inquiry into the recent blaze hears Domeny insist he was bound gagged and robbed before perishing. Frank Parslow testifies he found Domeny alive on the floor with wrists not tied and groans as others attempt to aid him. Doctor Reiach notes neck wounds and facial injuries that may contradict Domeny’s account. The hearing adjourns to Friday for further medical and legal evidence.
Football selection lists Peak Hill players to represent the town at the Mingelo and Aledtown combined event in Mingelo on July 1. Names include G Carter W Brackett M Hockett B Maddon H McCasland W McFarland T McFarland J McNawara A Morrie B Houghton W Willoughby A Seymour T Evane J Matthews Gh Bharp.
Parkes officials dispute claim that Commercial Bank will accept homestead selections as security. A letter from A W Shadforth says advances by the bank have only been on properties within about 20 miles, contradicting published statements and clarifying policy.
Mr LT Htwerr and Burgoom-Dontet urge completion of dental work within set time to avoid worsening conditions. Lowett reports progress in Spain and anticipates returning with his family after the Shaw.
For the four weeks ending in June, the operation processed 1087 tons at Punk Will with 37 tons by Harria and Bon. Myalla treated 234 tons with 296 tons by Birnie and Nicolls, 25 tons by Brown and party, and 18 tons by Tattersall and party. Yields listed include Peak Fill 2itlore and other tributors with various tonnages and entities.
Residents petition the Deputy Postmaster General to keep Mr. Campoy at Peak Hill after news of his transfer to Burraga. They note Peak Hill office revenue rise over 18 months, booming mining and pastoral activity, and Campoy’s 16 years of service and charity work. A large meeting backed a telegram urging retention.
On Tuesday morning Matthew Dwyer aged elder in Alecawn was found dead in his garden Watches by his faithful dog The dog bit Sergeant Graneger when removing the body The tuner took place on Wednesday Deceased was a bachelor and among Alecawn’s oldest residents
Local services announce Mr Jolson will speak on personal work in Christian warfare. Evening sermon by Mr Tolhart titled The Mutual Principle Applied. The visit of Evangelist Rens延 extended to Parkus Circuit by seven days with planned meetings at Beate Hill and nearby locations after a weeklong schedule.
Local brief notes report another sudden death at Alectown and a motion of censure against the Government. Movars Roach and Matthews praised business as stock and station agents. A social by the Town Band is planned for Monday night. A fox was captured on Waterford Estate. An abroad letter from San Francisco appears in today’s issue. Prime Minister Deakin fined for riding on a footpath. Show ads and market drops are recorded, with prices at Sydney shop sales down 26 to 50 percent.
Tomingley held the Tig annual social in support of Tomingley Tennis Club with TL Colbran as secretary. Miss B Mor supplied music and Mrs L Beat provided catering. A Plateau Peak Hill party later had an accident when a horse fell and the buggy overturned but the occupants Miss Morris Miss Swain Miss Cooper and Messrs McKeown and Barnett escaped unharmed.
The week sees a notice of motion to refer to Justice Owens' report on the Lands Department amid misconduct findings against Mr. Orick. Members clash over debate timing, with calls to expel or discipline and references to pending proceedings. The Speaker insists on awaiting the Address in Reply before ruling.
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