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Newspaper

Peak Hill Express

Location

Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 02, 1906

Page

3

Benefit Concert at Masonic Hall for Pope widow and children

A crowded crowd attended the benefit at Masonic Hall organized by HL DeLacy for the Pope family fund. J S Christophers led Myalls Peak Till Band with Carl Rosa advertire and solo cornet performances. Vocalists included J Campay and J Paton. Mrs Hill impressed with The Truth or a Lie, while DeLacy staged six character sketches in The Adventures of Mrs Waggles.

HL. DeLacy M. Pope Masonic Hall Doora Myalls Peak J. S. Christophers Carl Rosa Mr. DeLavy Messrs E. McFarlane Jack Litchfield A. G. Litchfield L. Reece Misson B. Morir J. Paton Birnie D. and C. Veitch Dessia Mr. DeLacy Mrs. Waggles L. Laing Misses Morris Treguskis McAuliffe Reoco

Mingelo and Local Happenings in Brief

Weather has ranged from cold to warm with rapid shifts. A 9 month foal died after falling into an abandoned shaft on the Common. A meeting at the Hotel discussed Mingelo linked by phone to Penk Lill and decided to collect local statistics. Haymaking starts next week on many farms as heat brings snakes and rising concerns. Political matters trouble us little as officials focus on themselves.

E. Collins Jan

Local Police Station Faces Staffing Strain at Peak Hill

Constante TAxyex relieved at Peak Hill during Cons table Pope's absence and has returned to Forbes. Constable Pope remains on sick leave. Sergeant McLeay now in charge while Brayne remains seriously ill and confined to his room, delaying a transfer to Bunny Corner.

Constante Taxyex Peak Hill Pope Forbes McLeay Brayne Bunny Corner

McPhail District News Roundup and Local Events

McPhail District reports on mining finds in the Myalls mine noted as promising with specimens rich and a gold estimate said to be substantial. Local concerts entertain, a Sunday schooling event promises good patronage, and Mr Brown fell ill after salt beef. A cricket win for McPhail over Towingley by 17 runs is recorded, with school-children’s run event at Lemingley. Mr Hawes promotes the school entertainment. A query asks if all local dogs are registered. Mr Usher visits regarding the proposed railway line to Pent Til, sounding hopeful. Tom Scott’s Saturday accident near Glen Isla left him and two girls shaken but unharmed. A plan for a cycling event from Dubbo to McPhail is considered, and W. J. Nivolls’s pace champion pony is noted. Weather turned from heat to a sharp change. Representation at Peak Hill benefit concert is noted, while Shire elections seem of low interest, with Massie, J. D. Mackay and Frater offering services to ratepayers.

McPhail Towingley Lemingley Hawes Usher Ta Railway Department Pent Til Tom Scott Glen Isla Sarringa Parte Scott Dubbo Mebhail W. J. Nivolls Tomingley Peak Hill Massie J. D. Mackay Frater

Balderodgery correspondent reports on crops and opinions

The Balderodgery correspondent notes good wool prices and healthy crops with ample grass and water, yet farmers grumble about many things. He cites a 24 inch by 13 inch by weight radio bush from Mr. Watt at Ruby Mount, discusses railway prospects, gambling regulation, and Federal Elections with local member Mr. Brown.

Jn. Watt Buby Mount Wait Shuyrs Baldry Juba Balderodgery Pete Brown

Mrs Joan Lindeau Dies in Trangio Sunday

Mrs Joan Lindeau a respected Trangio resident died Sunday in Trangio after a brief illness. She was known for community service and is survived by her husband and children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the local funeral home.

Mra Joan Lindeau Trangio

Nomination of Candidates for Ridings Ay Band C Parkes Shire

Notice states nominations close Friday November 9 1910 at the Temporary Shire Council Office Court Street Parkes for Ridings Ay Band C. Forms and candidate lists available at Bokien Stations Bogan Gate Trundle Peel Hill and Aledown for completion and lodging.

Goobang Court Street Parkes

Electors and Citizens Endorsement Petition

A letter by JOHN CHAWEORD dated October 22 100 urges electors and gentlemen to support his candidacy for the position of guardian or representative. He claims experience in shire matters in Victoria and asks voters to back him in a future election at Cannell Table Ridge. The missive seeks confidence from ratepayers and stresses the need for reliable duties and advocacy.

Goubaig

Auction Notice for Slate Hill Property at Peak Hill

H N Gibson with Joseph Jackson Ave sell by public auction at Peak Hill on the Western Side of Bogan River. About 2500 acres with improvements, fully fenced, ringbarked paddocks, water from 7 tanks, good soil, in the wheat belt from Narranive to Parkes. Full particulars on application.

H. N. Gibson Joseph Jackson RE. Robertson Peak Hill Dave Pioloak Slate Hill Bogan River C.L. Landest Ounod Weather Board Navranive Parkes Pha Avellaneera

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