Rain and mining notes from Peak Hill district 1906
In a 1906 Brevities column from Peak Hill NSW, general rain is forecast with mining updates. Items cover the Bobby Burns mine water troubles, Narromine Show prizes, and mining court plans at Dandaloo. Social notes mention bands, weddings, and local appointments, with population events across Wellington Dubbo Narromine Trangie and Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domony & Son
Coonamble
Ouradgery
Conwell Street
Norrow
Sydney
Bobby Burns
Tondora
Mynile
Peak Hill G.M. Ltd
Beeadyt
Glen Innes
Land Board
Emenrer
Dandaloo
Wellington
Dubbo
Lachlan
Forbes
T. Northcott
Parkes- Peak Hill
Queensland
Tota French
Peak Hill
Jehu
Iron Lingelo
Nui
Landa
H. N. Gibson
Peter Boni
Palentag
Dr Corfe to Take Over Peak Hill Practice
Dr Corfe. M B M C H of Sydney has purchased Dr Miys practice at Peak Hill and will arrive Monday to assume duties. He comes highly recommended by the medical profession and was recently acting on temporary duties for Dr Johnston at Parkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corfe
Sydney
Mi Y
Peak Hill
Mondey
Teomm Renens
Johnston
Parkes
Police Court Report From Thursday March 4
The Police Court on Thursday March 4, before Mr J McKenney, dealt with cases including Gronox Exxtra fined three days for drunken disorderly conduct. Thomas Laing sued Edward Bailey after a February 6 incident between rival bands. Bailey fined 200 and 4 costs in default 3 days. Arthur Hart and O H Ingoldby disputed £12 Ila for work at Crown Battery Peak Hill. Hart stated wages and overtime due, while others testified to ownership and contracts. Verdict for Hart for £19 11s plus costs. two weeks to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashault
Thomas Laing
Edward Bailey
Laren Laing
Bailey
Arthur Harty
O. H. Ingoldby
A. E. McTotosh
Prasad
W. JP Dent
Mr. McTotosh
Mr. Ingoldby
Sydney
Arthur Hart
Inguldby
Crown Battery
Te Persbitt
Owen
Josh
William Johnson
Mr. Richards
Richards
Peak Hill
Mr. Ingold
Angeldby
H. Tagellby
Cone Beok
Hart
Johnson
Mr. Dent
Licensing Court Grants Hotel and Publican License
Mrs. McAtamney received renewal of license for the Carrington Hotel and a license for a publican's booth for sports on the 14th March.
Debts Court Case: Handy vs Kidney Seeks 7 28 44d
Small Debts Court case records Thomas Handy and Andrew Kidney with claims of 7 pounds 28 shillings 44 pence and 4 shillings costs. Verdict awards full claimed amount plus 59 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Handy
Andrew Kidney
Vera Foral
4A Costa
Thomes Handy
Poate
WARDEN'S COURT HEARS INGOLDBY WAGES CLAIM
Court heard J J McMahon claim against H Ingoldby for ten pounds ten shillings wages due. Verdict awarded full account claimed plus £ 320 professional costs and court fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McMahon
H. Ingoldby
Wedding Bells at Mingela for Mira Furner and Thomas Stanford
A small wedding at the Furner residence Mingela Mingela Wednesday joined Mira Ellen Elizabeth Furner and Thomas H Stanford. Rev H G Wilton officiated with Miss Christina Furner and Miss Charlotte Furner as bridesmaids. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left for Sydney for their honeymoon amid rice and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Furner
Tinder Vale
Mingela
Mira Ellen Elizabeth
Thomas H. Stanford
George Stanford
Jersey
H. G. Wilton
Peak Hill
Minsee Christina
Charlotte Furner
Reuben Furner
A. N. Davey
G. Furner
McLelland
Mins M. Wright
D. Stewart
Misa O. Foarner
Blomiley
Mr. Egan
Poralcy Shams
Miss Price
J. Farner
M. Egan
Mr. Yabsley
Clara Farner
Miss Farner
Miss Purner
M. A. Johnson
Master McLelland
Mrs. Wright
Rabbit Eating Sheep Sparks Poison Mystery in Loombuh
A sheep owned by Mr. George Bruce near Cintuook died after consuming poisoned rabbit carcasses found in the flock’s feed. Post mortems showed fur and bone fragments in the stomachs, prompting theories that hunger or desiccated poison bait led to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bruce
Loombuh
Cintuook
Bruce
Thin Wook
Sale of Peak Hill Land at Dubbo Lands Office
Auction will sell Portion 96 in Mingelo parish Narromine on Wednesday next at Dubbo Lands Office. Advertised in Dubbo papers but not Peak Hill Express, isolating locals who must travel 44 miles to bid. Mr Eden George MLA called for inquiry into the sale process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbo
Parish Mingelo
Watten
Eden George
M.L.A
Mems and Racing Notes From The Melbourne Scene
Movements and results from the sporting world include Boxers and rowers set for March races. Melbourne Cup winner Blue Spea reportedly linked to St Heliar Stakes. An offer of 10000 guineas discussed in England for Corkinn oot, log remains contested. Artie Town retires under doctor’s advice from sculling due to varying vine in the Jug. Newcastle swimmer Thoroughgood notes activity while Jim Branbury’s caru appears on the Parramatta River. Cladaume and Machine Gun expected to contest for £500. W Sladen takes third in Sydney Thousand heat. Tartan, Casha, Soot ee, Loval Sweeps win at Newmarket and Australian Cup via G Harvey and J Hackatt. Wheel Race and Sheffield Handicap entries close for Youk Hill events on March 14 and 17. J Whiting praised as top county sketeton coach. Orang wal Bacon Trylye wins Town Plates. Minister victorious in two races. Tim Sheehan draws prize in Tuttersall’s Melbourne Cup event, learns of award only later. Cecil Healy sails to Melbourne for Olympian Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laut
St. Heliar Staken
England
Artie Town
Thoroughgood
Newcastle
Jim Branbury
Tim Sheehan
Tuttersall
Sheehan
Tattersall
Cecil Healy
New South Wales
Melbourne
Athens
Government invites tenders for rabbit proof wire netting
The government calls for bids to supply 4000 miles of galvanised rabbit proof wire netting. Tenders close May 28. The cost to settlers will be repaid within 20 years with 6 percent interest.
Sydney Meddlers Probe Mine Worker Letter Mix Up
A Peak Hill resident notes a Sydney firm sent a confusing inquiry seeking details of a former resident’s finances and character. The letter, mistakenly addressed to a mine worker, appears aimed at a different man whose name is similar. The writer questions why Sydney interests pry into businessmen’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munay
Sydney
Peak Hill
Addromeed
Farmers and Settlers Public Meeting Announced
Tim Mayor convenes a public meeting with district farmers and settlers at Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon to decide whether to revive the local branch or form a new representative association. Mr. John Bouiller is cited as an active worker for farming interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Mayor
Agricultural Labourers Openings in Rural Districts
The Intelligence Department reports many vacancies for men with agricultural experience or those seeking experience at the ruling wage. Prospective workers may gain tuition and wages, with indications of ample rural demand for labor in agriculture and pastoral work. A Wellington resident faced legal action after attempting a stockman's pass for sale.
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Tumberamba
Thor
Akull
Lees
Bogan Gate
Railway Commission
Kirktaldie
McIntosh
Mao
J. Egan Koulton
Hughes
Forbes P.P
Bathurst
William Gatacre
Colesbury
South Africa
W. B. Wynne
B. Raymond
Woollahra
Dorkds
Dr. Corfe
P.M
J. McKenney
Gronox Exxtra
Wad
Fina
Warden’s Court
Stanford—Furner
Peak Hill Land
Meddlers
Sand
Wade
Sallenes
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