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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
18
Mr A G Lircurrzeto moved the sawmills from Barrabadeen to Mr W G Haynes property at Genaren where the plant is now in full working order. Litchfield remains ready to cut timber for any orders and will supply price information on request.
Man named Keefe Kavanagh killed at the Proprietary Mine Broken Hill while working in the new mill. He was caught in the gand drawn in and whirled. an arm was torn from the body and chest injuries proved fatal within minutes.
Mesens Epwan Weaver and Coy with Bathurst firms report selling 24 000 wethers for Messrs Bros Bathurst. The 4 and 5 year olds from Edols Burra Wang breed were depasturing at Lake Cowal Forbes. Purchaser was Mr W J Campbell of Newmarket near Hay at a high price. Weavers and Coy record a successful season sale.
Annual Review from Marssxus Goldsbrough Mort & Co of Sydney reports over 1,000,000 bales sold in the just ended season. The firm says the rise proves the trade’s value to the Commonwealth and predicts a day when all Australian wool will be handled in the States.
The case against W. P. Crick ex Minister for Lands ended abruptly after Peter Close’s testimony was withdrawn. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, prompting speculation Crick may win the Sydney Cup with Ossian.
On a rainy dark Monday near Forbes to Peak Hill, a sulky driven by Wiipre of the Commercial Hotel struck a stump after passing Mingelo. The overturn threw the pair and the horse. Mr Wildie suffered facial cuts but escaped serious harm. The party continued to Peak Hill, arriving about 1 a.m.
Friday last Mr. Martin O'Brien received news of his sister Miss Tottia O'Brien who died four days after a house fire incident. She caught fire while performing household duties and was taken to Muswellbrook Hospital. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Mr Epen George M L A writes that definite arrangements are being made to assist people who wish to buy wire netting through the Advances to Settlers Board. A clear statement of the arrangements is expected next week for crop protection next year.
Mayor presided over a Monday gathering to plan the annual Hospital fundraiser. The event will be held May 24 Empire Day with J Jackson and Wynne as joint secretaries, Hartas treasurer, and a committee formed. Delacy asked to organise the concert. Phillips and McAskill tasked to draft the programme. A further meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday.
A field exhibition test of H. Y. McKay’s Sunrise Stump Jump Disc Plough at Laverton on the 3rd instigated strong farmer approval. The plough tackled surfaced blue stones with ease, delivering smooth, jar-free operation. several units were sold to local farmers impressed by the jump action and ease of use.
Mrs Hartin sustained a dislocated left shoulder in a Friday accident while driving with her husband. The horse and wagon swerved and the rider was thrown, and she was transported to the hospital.
A reminiscence notes Ben Hall, the outlaw, buried in a decaying cemetery shade. The grave is described as freshly trimmed with sparse sprigs from a gum tree, as locals, perhaps a woman, maintain a quiet vigil amid the neglected site.
Express reports under the above heading discuss weekly editor contributions and urge readers to act against gun recklessness. A recent incident saw a youth on a bicycle with a loaded pea rifle. the rifle exploded, bursting the front tyre and triggering loud cursing. If a person had been hit, the outcome would have been fatal.
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