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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
10
A meeting to form a local Reform League branch was held with Mr Broinowski presiding. Attendees debated alignment with Reform League or Liberal Reform Association, opting instead to create an advisory board. High interest and expected large membership were noted.
A social event at Palmer's Hall in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church occurred on Wednesday evening. About thirty couples attended. Mr Souter organized the event with tireless effort. Music was provided by Miss Morris with Mrs Fitzgerald and Mr Laing on piano and Mr Fitzgerald on violin, and Mr Tuckwell served as master of ceremonies. Net proceeds totaled about L3.
Mr J B Reymond of Forbes declares his intention to contest the Ashburnham electorate at the forthcoming state elections. He has long represented Forbes Parkes and nearby districts in the State Legislature and is highly regarded locally. He runs as the nominee of the present Government.
A remarkable incident occurred during Mr Hutchins selection on the Bogan when a bullock team attached to a waggon halted and, tearing through timber, collided with a giant tree. The crash killed one bullock and seriously injured several others. Mr Jones of Balladoran owned the team and adjusted his approach, reversing the usual bullish patience.
Narromine will be represented by Webb Dempster Williams Wren Ferryman and either Tiernan or Riley. Peak Hill names W Gibson A Potts F Stephens and Yeoman with two selections on May 23. A recent match at McPhail ended Peak Hill 41 McPhail 33 with captains Mckeown and Yeoman coordinating.
The land act of 1903 ends postal submissions for conditional purchases homestead selections and settlement leases and requires personal applications to obtain original holdings while additions must be applied for in person to the local land agent. The Lands Department plans changes to standardize procedures and reduce inconvenience.
Members of the association met at the Commercial hotel on Saturday the 4th Inst. Mr E L Jones presided and Mr B R Wise invited a delegate to the Sydney government convention. The President will represent the association at the annual conference and nominees for the Meads P P Board were discussed with Mr Whitmill and Mr Palmer proposed.
Mining at Paddy's Flat remains intense with about 30 men at work. Cadigan's group reports 13 loads from their second shaft and 4 cents per load from the last wash. Other crews like Gibson McAuliffe Walsh Piercy and Tuckwell push shafts and washes across boundaries while Bobby Burns mine tests 100 tons under McPhail syndicate supervision. Frazer Ward report cyanide sand work and a 14 dwts per ton result for the end of the week.
The Sydney Newsletter recounts a ceremony at Wyalong for the new railway with Minister E. W. O'Sullivan offered a scrub turkey at lunch. A humorous exchange over the meal occurs, highlighting local demeanor and a misheard menu. The issue also notes the death of Rev. McDougall of Peak Hill and mentions Grimmett’s White Australia letter held for next issue. Also advertised are Woods' Peppermint Cure and Woods' Chonfoppemt for coughs.
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