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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
20
A reader asks the Expness editor if the town council permits the nuisance inspector to patrol after dark. The letter cites Alderman Davey’s comment on cattle freedoms at night and complains the cow bells disturb sleep, questioning rate payments if the officer neglects duties. The writer implores better enforcement or more sleep with fewer disturbances.
Fifield and Phillips report good washdirt with 2 to 5 ounces per dish and loads of tin. Duell, Driscoll, Nicholla, and parties show excellent wash up to four feet deep, with last week yielding over 300 pounds of tin from 11 loads. Ferguson resumes payable tin and O Neil and Wallace run thick wash with portable washing-up plant and losses.
A long awaited Peak Hill practice day featured a scratch match arranged by Messrs Campey and C F Stephens. Campey’s team won 149 games to Stephens’ 130 after close, competitive play with players Gibson Yeoman Shaw McKeown C H Stephens Verge and A Morris on the-winning side and C F Stephens Dr Corfe McAskill Ireland Harvey T Jackson and H Morris on the losing side. The gather urged continuation of such practices.
Mingelo edged Alectown by six points to nil at Alectown with Egan and McCasland scoring for the winners and Nicholas refereeing. A proposed combined side from Peak Hill Mingelo and Alectown was hinted for a future match against Parkes and Tichbourne.
Chief Secretary Mr Heart reports very satisfactory liquor act observance in country districts. Inspectors note public compliance and a sharp drop in Sunday and after hours drinking. Mr Hogue adds police handle added duties with diligence.
An 19th century health ad claims complexion reveals stomach impurities and promises Dr Sheldon Digestive Tabules will remove the cause, curing headaches and indigestion. The note mentions sale by Gilson Jos. The State Premier says the government plans to abolish public school fees.
The writer stresses that prospecting is wasteful without knowing where to look and argues thrift as the key virtue for traders. He claims his stock offers well kept, practical goods and urges comparison with his Piama Goon value and smart nations.
Mr. Harry Lamsert presents the Salvation Army’s Australian number of Victory and its 40 page annual social work report. It details homes for men women and children and the drive to reclaim and provide honest occupations while avoiding questionable profits. The Australian work costs about £1000 weekly with public appeals accounting for one tenth.
The passage urges kindness over judgment toward neighbors and relatives. It counsels avoiding fault finding, condemning, or public shaming, especially in church or social settings. It promotes lending aid when a friend has fallen and recognizing one’s own potential fallibility.
Advertisement urging sufferers to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy to stop coughing and improve sleep. Mentions Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley as local sellers.
In Sydney Court Judge Cohen and a jury heard ex-matron Jane Slater sue E. J. R. Raymond for £1000 alleging assault when she was ejected from the District Hospital at Bellingen. Slater, still claiming matron status, refused to vacate a seat. she was removed with a chair and later left the premises. The 25 member committee faced criticism as the judge noted broad control fuels trouble. Jury awarded Slater £150.
A Tuesday meeting of R C Bazaar promoters chaired by Mr. E D Glasheen approved two stalls the Fancy and Refreshment. Mrs H N Gibson and Miss Paton to run the Fancy stall while Mrs Baker Miss Norris and Miss McAuliffe handle Refreshments. A sub committee was formed to interview local bands.
The Peak Hill P A and H Association hosts its annual show awarding best draught stallions. A £1 prize is presented by Mr John Boles for Foal by Rock Huon. Mr J P McCudden presents £1 for Peas Stallion over 1 year, with Mr H Willacy also contributing £1.
Preliminary notice states arrangements to provide a first class trotting stallion to horse owners in the district at a reasonable figure. Stallion will be on view at Peak Hill Show. full particulars on application to A. Yeo.
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