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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1950
Page
2
Town gossip records the birth of a daughter at Peak Hill Hospital and lists residents in hospital or ill health. It also mentions local travel to Sydney, social events, a charity ball, club meetings, and upcoming golf and community activities with several names and addresses across Peak Hill and nearby areas.
In loving memory of Hannah Elizabeth who died March 27, 148. She is mourned by her children Vena and Percy and by grandchildren Wenle, George and others.
Peak Hill CWA was represented at the Gondobolin Group Council Meeting held in Yarrabandai last Thursday. Members from Peak Hill included Mires C J Bell state executive, Mrs M Bryant cup secretary, Mrs A W Wirhes and At Kider. Mrs Brod Sinema presided. State President Mrs Brooks spoke from Sydney noting aims to expand membership and canton work. Branches present included Cundobolin Higdearong Boganiate Kincatoo Forbes Parkes Toundle Tullimore Peak Hill. Albert branch apologized after Peak Hill meeting.
Peak Hill residents report Reverend Father Heath was taken to Lewin Hospital in Sydney after falling ill while returning from Mass duties. He traveled by Peak Hill Ambulance and remains under medical care as authorities update his condition.
The Country Party member for Lannon, L. J. Failes MHRA, was named to Parliament's sub committee handling RSL pensions, POW subsistence claims, and other matters affecting returned ex servicemen. The report notes his local executive role and church-town ties.
The Peak Hill NSW article notes Mr G Byrne will again head the local F and S Association. The meeting praised his sincerity and experience and praised auditor Mr H Northcott for 50 years of service. The street stall to aid Sisters of Mercy was a success and a forthcoming sale and afternoon teas are planned.
A schedule of church services for Palm Sunday and Holy Week across Peak Hill Tomingley Numalla Aledown and surrounding parishes. Listings include Holy Communion Evensong Sacrament and afternoon services led by Rev. OD M Ledsam Rev R R Anderson Rev K A Craigen and Pastor Robert Moodie with times ranging from 8 am to 7 30 pm and outdoor gatherings at ALF Hall.
A notice warns that anyone trespassing on Rocky Sea or Waratah will be prosecuted without regard to parish leaders. Signed by A J Matthews.
Agricultural market notice from Dubbo reports pumpkin prices in rail trade. Bags weighing cwt 20 and over priced at 19 shillings per bag with bags and quantity incentives. Market phrasing reflects Queensland Dubbo blur and quality notes.
Fifty delegates from the electorate attended the Lawson Country Party meeting in Dubbo for the annual election of officers. G Colin McKellary praised the gathering as indicative of strong membership. Officers elected include chairman Golf h McKellar alternate to Federal Conference E Gacy chairman P Buckley and G N Wen worth secretary P ik dewn treasurer Maurice, trustees Puller and Thorpy. The group backed a permanent Dubbo office and continued the current State campaign organization after the forthcoming State election. L J Fails M P and R G Medcall MLA attended.
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