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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
4
For the four weeks ending January 26 Peak Hill posted a profit of £513 while Myalls showed a £60 loss. For the four weeks ending February 23, 3600 tons were treated for 4130 ozs with Peak Hill 240 tons yielding 501 oz and Myalls 360 tons yielding 1120 oz. Prospects at Myalls improve as winzes in the bottom level advance.
A committee meeting of Loyal Peak Hill Lodge M A LC O F was held in the Lodge Room on Wednesday evening to arrange the annual social. The event is set for 15 May with catering by the committee. Ticket prices are 1s 6d double 4s 8d single and 2s 6d for extra lady. Printing and advertising are handled by Secretary J Tuckwell.
McPhail News notes 107 points of rain at Tomingley on Monday night and a thunderstorm bringing around an inch of rain. It mentions farmers planning ploughing, local road gate proposals, a big Tomingley sale of property and stock on March 16, and mining prospects at Myalls mine with 112 ounces recovered in four weeks. Also covering travel plans, fruit growing notes, and social events.
Baldery celebrates the official opening of Eden Hall with brace auction, tea, and ball. Mr Eden George MLA and Mrs George lead ceremonies, with Mr T Brown MHR present. The crowd, moving from ballroom to refreshments, numbered many couples as land deeds are handed to trustees.
Mr J D Mackay of Bulgandramine is elected Patron of the Dubbo Polo Club and Mr Hugh Sitralorn becomes Vice-President.
Joseph Jackson defends Council funds against Mr Williams claim dating from 1904 to 1906. He argues annual appointments were standard, denies prior authority over Williams, and proposes arbitration to settle perceived overpayment. He asserts will not further public discussion and notes overpayment may be confirmed by accountants.
Sunday night a cottage owned and occupied by Mr. H. Lake was destroyed by fire at Trangie. The fire left property damage and the loss of the dwelling, with no report of injuries.
Peak Hill hosts opening handicap event for £6 and Wheel Rawl of 18, Bicycle and Athletic Sports on 18th. Entries for the Sheffield Handicap close on Saturday. Prominent riders Horder Quinlan and Peters have pledged to participate. A grand sail and ball will follow at the Masonic Hall that night.
Anglican services on March 10 at 11 a.m. Burrill at 3 p.m. Peak Hill 7.30 p.m. by Rev H G Wiltson. March 17 Peak Hill Holy Communion 9 a.m. and Children’s Service 1 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. by Rev A G Wiltson. Roman Catholic Mass 1 p.m. Benediction 7.30 p.m. Methodist Peak Hill 11 a.m. by Mr J Jelbart Kadina 4 p.m. Peak Hill 7.30 p.m. by Rev J E Moulton.
Government to let a second section contract for 22 miles from Trundle to Tullamore with a 40 week completion window. First 16 miles Bogan Gate to Trundle delayed as current contractor incomplete. Station buildings planned between Trundle and Tullamore. tenders soon.
Jockey Club meeting at Wildies Hotel tonight. Clearing out sale at Lemingley on Saturday 16th March. Parkes Races entries close Monday. Molong Show set for May Li. 89 applications for over 500 miles of wire netting received by the Dubbo P P Board. George Horder won five mile scratch at Sydney Cycling Carnival and may race at Peak Hill on 18th March. Seaborn and Weston to conduct Parkes sale of cattle horses sheep machinery on 16th March. Further particulars advertised.
On Friday 22 March 1907 special fares apply for return rail travel to Sydney and intermediates. First class 14d per mile return with a minimum charge of 7s 6d, second class 1d per mile return with a minimum 4s. Travel starts Parkes at 5 20 pm. Tickets valid one calendar month from issue. Returns by Mail Train Sunday nights barred. For details see handbills. By order of the Commissioners Act 342 H McLachlan Secretary.
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