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Peak Hill Express

Location

Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 09, 1906

Page

2

Church Services Schedule for Anglican Methodist and Catholic

Anglican services on November 1 at Coradgery Burril Peak Hill with Rev H G Wiltson. November 18 Peak Hill Holy Communion at 8 a.m McPhail 11 a.m Tomingley 3 p.m Peak Hill 7 40 p.m. by Rev G Wiltson. Methodist services on November 11 Peak Hill 11 a.m and 7 40 p.m Aledown 7 30 p.m by Mr F Johnson and Mr J Scoble. Roman Catholic Mass every second Sunday of the month.

Coradgery Burril Peak Hill H. G. Wiltson McPhail Tomingley IG. Wiltson Methodist F. Johnson Aledown J. Scoble

Death of George Brayne at Peak Hill

Brayne the Sergeant of Police died at Peak Hill on November 5 1906 aged 56. The notice records his death and ranks as a long-serving officer.

Brayne Peak Hill Sth George Brayne

Peak Hill Express Highlights Big Sale and Local News

The Peak Hill Express for November 9 1906 reports a big sale of buggies and sulkies at Peak Hill tomorrow afternoon and notes wage demands by Codar miners possibly leading to a strike. It covers mail contracts, race results, influenza impact, deaths and local business updates with multiple named places and people.

Peak Hill Codar J. H. Howard John Bridge & Co Wold Wilga Vale Alectown Parkes Paton Ken Doyle Mr. Doyle Mira Alec. Haley Merrigal Station Hilleton A. 2 B. Triggs Bogan Dib Domeny Molong Bert Hobson Chinchilla Queensland Eneral Obson Sydney Poseidon Joseph Donnelly White Cliffe Williams Thomas Wallace Corfe Fred Webster New Southales Royal Agricultural Society Callan Park Hospital Australia Melbourne Squires Eling Bogan Gate Wrundle Rundle

Five Parents Convicted for School Attendance Violations

In Police Court yesterday Mary Lawkesley Fanny Egan Samuel Brodie and Charles McLelland pleaded guilty to failing to send their children to school the required days and were fined 1s 6d costs each. Augustus Hardy pleaded not guilty on two similar charges and the cases were withdrawn.

Mary [Lawkesley Fanny Egan Samuel Brodie Charles McLelland Costa Augustus Hardy

Rates Debt Case in Small Debts Court

The local Council sued Alfred Stines and William Myers for 17s 1d and 21 12s 9d in rates. Stines had 12s 4d paid. a verdict for the balance with 5s costs and 4s witness expenses. Myers case: verdict for full amount with 3s Court costs and 4s witness expenses. defendants did not appear.

Alfred Stines William Myers W. J. Dlunt Stines Costa

Calare Election Campaign Moves Through Villages and Halls

J C L Frizrarrick will address voters at Wildies Hall this evening and at Alectown at midday Saturday. Witzpatrick cannot visit McPhail and Tomingley. About 130 polling centers exist, making full canvassing before polling day impossible. Fitzpatrick lags after delays in anti socialist candidate selection but remains active and ready to campaign.

J. C. L. Frizrarrick Wildie’s Alectown Witzpatrick McPhail Tomingley Calare Fitzpatrick

Regrettable incident at Brayne interment mars grave ceremony

During Sergeant Brayne’s funeral a grave proved too small for the coffin. Clergy halted the service as mourners stood by while workers enlarged the grave for over half an hour. A lady fainted and others grew hysterical. Relatives and friends condemn the lapse and hope accountability follows.

Brayne

Poxsterpuy Sweeps Caulfield Derby and Melbourne Cup Triple

Poxsterpuy, a son of Positano, achieves a rare treble by winning the Caulfield Cup Derby and Melbourne Cup in record time. Jockey T Clayton, 25, stars on all three mounts including Acrasia in the Melbourne Cup. Toseidon, Positano-Jacquith progeny, also claims major wins like AJ C Derby and Eclipse Stakes. Dovaddon shows strong form with seven races, six wins.

Poxsterpuy Positano Sydney T. Clayton Clayton Acrasia Toseidon Jacquith Dovaddon Winging

Miners Rights Licenses Expire in November Listing

A fragmented notice lists names and dates for miner licenses expiring in November. The readable portions name several individuals such as Jackson, Cardtnagh, Hardy, Taylor, and Hawes along with scattered place-like terms and dates, reflecting a chaotic historical license update.

Mistas Livhos U. Jhaks Jon Jackson Tints Cardtnagh Vagustis Hardy AL Baesuian Business Livense Dan Marka Tower Werrds Stydulia Williamson Wiley We OA Badia Dsth Londsa Hawes Mth Jaen Luus Binile Piercy

Cricket Club Formed With Public School Support

A new cricket club is being formed in connection with the local Public School. The initiative aims to provide structured play and training for students, supported by school facilities and staff.

Bailiff Fees Questioned in Small Debts Court Judgment

Joseph Jackson sued BE J EL Williams for £6 7s 11d for goods sold. Williams claimed a £4 7s 4d set-off and paid balance into court. Judge rebuked the bailiff for private fee arrangements, awarding Jackson £2 8s 7d.

Yeaterday Joseph Jackson BE. J. EL. Williams Jackson Ss. Williams P.M Williams

Warden Grants Six Month Suspensions for Gil 767 Mine

At Tomingley Devons the Warden’s Court granted six months suspension of labor conditions for gil 767 after Robert Paton, manager of the gold lease, cited lack of capital to work the property. An estimated £1000 worth of machinery has stood unused for six years as the deepest shaft stands at 260 feet. No objections were raised and the lease has existed about three years with all gold mined spent on the mine. A similar six month suspension was granted for T M Paton’s g l 818.

Devons J. McKensey Annie Paton Gil Tomingley Robert Paton T. M. Paton G.l

Destructive Cottage Fire in Caswell Street

A fire at 2 am gutted a wooden cottage owned by Mr. A N Gibson in Caswell Street. Occupied by Mr. Houghton, the home burned after Mrs. Houghton left a candle burning. Only a sewing machine and two chairs survived. Miss Long lost all her clothing. The adjoining dwelling was saved after doors were forced open. the house was insured for £50 with Alliance Company.

Anort A.N. Gibson Caswell Street Ert Houghton Fawes Houghton Newcastle George Charters Alliance Company

Death of Sergeant George Brayne at Peak Hill in New South Wales

Obituary notes the death of Sergeant George Brayne at Peak Hill after a period of illness including pneumonia and heart failure. Born in Brighton England, 56, he served 33 years in the New South Wales police, held postings at multiple stations, married Amelia Wallagher in 1874, and left a large family. The funeral was widely attended with police pallbearers and a lengthy procession to the Church of England cemetery.

George Brayne Sumlay Sergeant Brayne Corfe Brighton England Charles G. J. Brayne Dubbo New South Wales Parramatta Hill End Tambaroora Bathurst Mundooran Denison Town Girilambone Rylstone Wollar Curcoar Sergeant O'Brien Peak Hill Brayne Parkesteline Oak Hill Amelia Wallagher Constable Gallagher Mesara George Ernest Gartov Edith Clara Murivl Victoria Minnie W. Brayne Braidwood W. H. Brayne Double Bay 8. Howlett Mre. Howlett L. Laver Wilson Sydney Egan Carcoar Mra. Coleman the Oaks F. R. OC. Llupkins FP. Milckleson Blayney G. M. Links Carcoq WW. Lees Tomingley A. W. Page Me P. Gallagher CO. Higgs J. Boachier T. Burton A. Davey Mee Edgecliffe C. W Mra. Tucker Myalls-Peak Hill Band Thos Ring E. H. Allan J. $. Christophers Hansard Mra. Wynne Mra Be, Wooden A. C. Upton Penrith J. J. Clements McLeay Williams Dixon Aledown Hill Pope Church of England H. G. Wiltson W. B. Wynne McAtamney H. N. Gibson M. P. Harris Pranks F. O H. Pears S. Hartin

Young Man Fined For Indecent Language in Caswell Street

At the Police Court yesterday a youth was fined £1 6s in costs for using indecent language in Caswell Street. The magistrate warned that if the offender appeared before him again he would impose the heaviest penalty possible.

Caswell Street P.M

District notes sickness deaths and local events

The district reports widespread childhood illness and the death of Brayne, with sympathy for his widow. Sirus fell ill with pleurisy pneumonia and was admitted to Peak Hill Hospital. A mob of 30 Seattle-bound people moved for paddocking. Local sales include Mr J P M Cudden selling a Rock Huon foal to Mr Le Grand of Victoria. A local firm pursues commission on a sheep sale. case set for Friday. Anniversary services at McPhail Church were followed by a Sunday School concert with Miss Ethel Edwards the star, organized by Mr A W Young and Mrs Peaberthy. A tableau titled Tag Dying Soldier was staged. Mining activity was slow due to cleaning. James Tauffeau, senior, left for Fred Golds.

Sa Brayne Wido Aton Sirus Peak Hill Hospital Seattle J. P. M.cudden W. M. Robson Narromine Ethel Edwards A. W. Young Peaberthy Errilesa James Tauffeau McPhail Fred Golds

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