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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
2
A fragmented report mentions awards at a Wellington show for poultry with Lavt and Hawes winning prizes, plus notes on a fatality case and a church event. The text references an April day, local meetings, and plans for a public meeting next Wednesday, with various community concerns and sparse details.
Fragmentary text references a gathering or event at Matthawn Hall tonight. Mentions messages about a party and a fundraiser or aid. Contains unclear names and locations and several garbled phrases.
Public Gazette items list four blocks around Homestead with numbers 12800 to 1280, referencing Ceo ang Halding and Tad Distt of Pare o. The readable text notes dates in June and mentions correctional or public sale context with local officials.
A Sunday incident near the Wesleyan Church involved Provocation and disturbance during public worship. A man named Grimmuell allegedly provoked others, causing disruption to ministers and worshippers. The report notes the offense could invoke heavy penalties under the law, with hopes no extreme measures will be needed.
Reports from the Salin factory developments indicate progress at the McPhail property during the past week. An extension to 640 feet shows encouraging signs for McPhail's future, with adjacent Amalgamated mining activity noted and hopes for a revival of permanent autumn regulations.
At a Molong P.P. Board meeting a ballot was held among Mesare Marythews Moore Hunt and Salmer for a board seat. Mr Moore won and will retain his position for twelve more months with possible reallocation. The other members Hunt and Palmer remain eligible for repletion while three other vendors reportedly suffer.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a scheduled event or meeting at a hall with references to rooms and names. It mentions Wed Onlay and a 1904 dir coe and various scattered items, ending with a plan to proceed to Mateos Hall after a ledger-like list of names and roles. The readable items are nonspecific and context is damaged.
A fatal blaze at Peak Hill claimed the life of a 77 year old resident. The victim, described as elderly, perished after a fire swept through her residence on the Peak Hill road. Nearby witnesses and authorities reported the incident occurred around 4 PM. The fire disrupted a nearby home, with occupants noting the deceased had lived in Peak Hill for 14 years. Her husband, a former Orisa veteran, was reportedly in an asylume in another area. An inquiry into the accident is being conducted by local authorities.
A fragmentary description of a social gathering features elaborately dressed attendees wearing silk, chiffon, and satin gowns with trimmings and embroidery. Names appear in a long list of speakers and guests, with a note that Mrs W Daley catered the event.
An undated telegram roundup describes discussions at a Mantar Sulaan Aso annual dinner and mentions education of people to counter white traders, a minister of Aumnilture, and a Pilfonee fe open fe Aum. It notes a seizure of jewoh recuretnd and a bank balance showing rise to 12,780 at Afetbourne with valuables seized.
Fragmentary testimony describes a fatal accident at MePhed mines No 4 plat where a cage and shaft system failed. Witnesses including Bodda and Hooking discuss lamp placement, lighting, and safety duties while miners like Mawac Dryer McAtanny are named among the casualties and rescue attempts. The coroner seeks to determine whether adequate lighting and safer clearances could have prevented the tragedy.
An old report summarises a case in which the board concluded the deaths resulted from an incident along the western boundary. No blame was attached to anyone after reviewing the evidence. The main question remained whether a fence would have protected the area near Minas from a fatal event.
A noisy hospital committee session discussed monthly costs and store shortages at Crusell Qhamns. The president, Mr Campey, led motions with input from Mathews and others. A proposal to organize a Tropical Day during state elections was approved, and routine staff matters including front paddock needs and a mapping of meat supply were noted.
A note from the Cindur Secretary for Tends discusses the Miaintke for Lande and the Genanagis HIU. The matter awaits further consideration though the previous om og hormtio 0 br ths appl ion ent witht the Dubbo is not adhered to.
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