This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
5
Miscellany notes from Canowindra and surrounds report a successful dairyman’s kindness, stalled Canowindra races, and updates on local workers and losses. Mentions Trangie horse The Jester sold for 110 guineas, Woods' Peppermint Cure, and debt payments on Bega church.
The Town and Country Jovanan 16th August 1905 declares DeLAUY'S Establishment at Peak Hill the best of its class in New South Wales outside Sydney. One trial will prove it not only the best but the cheapest establishment out of Sydney.
A shopping notice advertises reduced price on Sparkling Yeringa Apple Cider and a Beautiful Iced Fruit Drinks Tap.
Two special prizes of 58 awarded by Mrs. Davey of Aledown for best patched trousers and best darned sex. Darning prizes fixed by the Society. Mrs. Davey’s special offers 7s 6d first and 2s 6d second for a girl 15 years and under.
Me Huon Arthur faced an unsettling moment at Curra when turning down bedclothes revealed a large snake beneath the sheet. He promptly dispatched the intruder and prepared for rest.
Mr T Brown MHE writes to Council Clerk Wynne outlining boundary changes to include Peak Hill and district in the Bland Canoblas Division. The commission accepts recommendations, redefines the Wyalongs, adds Riverina influence, and extends the division to Bullock Creek and Fifield to widen Peak Hill and Trundle interests.
The annual Vestry Meeting at St Stephen's Church England on Tuesday May 1 elected Wardens Sidesmen and Auditor. Rev H G Willson reported extensive pastoral work including 4018 miles travelled 376 parochial visits 45 sick visits 10 hospital visits 33 school visits and over 50 baptisms.
Workmen near a Roman Catholic chapel in Bristol uncovered the coffin of Patrick O'Brien a giant from Kinsale who died a century ago. The lead shell decayed revealing the remains protected by an iron barred rock cavity. The breastplate identified the deceased and the coffin will be reinterred.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.