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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
5
An obituary tribute recalls Mrs Stanford as a generous, affectionate mother and friend who supported her large family. Her illness grievously affected the district as doctors in Sydney failed to halt her decline. The funeral passed Peak Hill with about 60 vehicles and horsemen, led by clergy. The family receives heartfelt sympathy.
The article reports the death of Mrs. Cawse, an longtime resident, after extended illness. It notes years of sickness and that during the Peak Hill outbreak she worked a claim on the opposite hillside with notable success in earlier times.
Funeral took place Monday afternoon with a large cortege of friends from the township. The old diggers turned out in great numbers to pay tribute to their erstwhile mate. The ceremony at the grave was performed by Rev Wiltson. Hearts go out to the bereaved relatives.
The Right Rev Dr Dunne Bishop of Bathurst spent a week in McPhail and nearby areas for confirmation. Thirty candidates offered themselves for confirmation at the local church last Sunday as the mission drew strong attendance.
On Monday last Angus Robertson of Wilga Park drove 32 miles to Peak Hill in two hours along a bush track with gates, stumps, and trees to dodge. He rode a fast red roan famed in the district and is regarded as one of the best drivers locally.
At the recent show the district residents claim prizes across categories. Blood filly two years and over won by J L Edwards. trotting yearling by J P McCudden. best matched pair buggy horses grassfed by J R Strahorn. best 12 stone hackney to Williamson and Sons Warge Rock. fat bullock by J D Sr. best Orpington cockerel Isl ington Ben. Ist Buff Orpington cockerel H C. Buff Orpington hen Ist. Silver Wyandotte second to Hawes and Lees Tomingley. best pair Turkeys black Mrs Rice. best Canary Miss Harper. cooking apples and peaches won by T Ring.
A public meeting discussing the Local Government Bill proposed by Mr B R Wise was held in Murrells Hall. The Mayor chaired and read the Attorney General's circular. Delegates to a Wise conference were discussed and questions set for the conference.
Residents planning city visits for the holidays are urged to call the Cyclorama again. The show features a thrilling battle scene with martial music and new cinematograph effects. A human butterfly emerges from a chrysalis and performs across the stage, dancing and flitting as other novelties appear.
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