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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
2
A reader's letter to the Express criticizes the Town Council for backing a local candidate, alleging canvassing for Mr. Tackean and urging reform among civic leaders. The writer defends Mr. T Jackson while condemning perceived influence and favoritism in the mayor's circle.
James Jelbar urges readers to support the New South Wales Aborigines Mission as it pursues evangelization of NSW Aboriginal communities. The undenominational body relies on free will offerings, is guided by a council including indigenous members, and publishes its aims through the Avyocars periodical.
A decomposed roan body was found tied to a tree in the Wagga district. A palm-sized note described despair and a planned suicide, signed by a likely J. Warden, with words pleading for messages to former friends and noting a life of misery. The deceased appeared about 50 years old.
List of first heat and second heat results from Pantacans Purse track meeting with names such as Hy rook D J Plinkett J McNamara and E Robards. Includes Empire Wheel Race one mile with prize details and noted distances from 60 to 200 yards.
Parsies G W Seaborn Co will sell at Parkes on Thursday May 29 forty dairy cows one hundred paddies four hundred two year old ateora and sixty one cows Forbs Mr W K Gatneoy senior announces for sale at Forbes on Saturday June 2 five hundred cattle dairy cows paddies and venlors Panxua Merars J B Leeda Co with G W Seaburn Co will sell at Parkoa on Saturday June five hundred fifty well bred store cattle bullocks cows steers and baiters with fine springers
A man named Cameron was severely burned at Fifield in February and died from his injuries. A magisterial inquiry recorded a death by burn. An anonymous letter to the Police Commissioner alleged Cameron was tied and set ablaze, with others possibly involved. Four arrests have been made and Cameron’s body may be exhumed for further investigation.
The Myalls Penk Hill Band presents the year ending 2 April 1906 showing a credit balance of £3 on Sd after 20 public performances. The bandmaster urges collective responsibility and effort to make the group a credit to themselves and to aid charity.
A May 21 1902 letter from M Duxw hon secretary of the Narromine School of Arts thanks the Express editor for supplying the paper free. The note calls the Express a credit to the town and Peak Hill district and signs M Duxw.
The first Narromine Show drew about 2000 attendees despite heavy morning rain. Entries topped 300 in the horse section with prizes awarded to Haery Taylor Wellington and others. Exhibits in cattle agriculture and machinery were strong, highlighted by the Sunshine push harvester. The event opened by Mr Campbell and attended by M L A Eden George, with Narromine’s association growing to over 200 members and a successful night concert raising over £100 in prizes.
The week has been marked by cold conditions and intermittent light showers. Forecasts indicate continued chilly spell with sporadic rain and overcast skies.
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