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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
2
A Tuesday night fire at Paterson's Peak Hill hotel threatened destruction until local volunteers stopped the blaze. The piece also critiques local fire policy and notes a lengthy district court session where charges were handled by procedural issues, while Russia's reforms and revolts are discussed in stark terms.
The local Band, led by Mr. T. Laing, performed a street programme to appreciation on Wednesday evening and plans another such event next Wednesday. Two prisoners reportedly escaped from Orange gaol in a separate note.
Local tidbits report seasonably oppressive heat with 102 degrees in shade on Wednesday and fires in parlors last week. Mention of Tonic stones and Stermaxs Iron and Quinine sold at 3 per bottle. Inspector McLon of Alliance Assurance Co travels from Queensland amid desert woes as yeomanry hurry forward.
An incident at Gamboola station Molong on Saturday evening left James Rule a shearer with a severed ear after a confrontation with Hermander and Rosler. Rosler allegedly attacked Rule with a butcher knife. Rosler was committed for trial at the Orange Quarter Sessions.
Mr Jolly Havits begins action to annul one improvement lease granted to Edols Burrawang Black and Austin of Narromine. Edols paid Willis £6000 and Mack and Austin £1500 in the deal. Dalley divorce case entered, William B Dalley versus Santho Pauline Dalley, adultery alleged with John B Dalley as co respondent. case expected to run a fortnight.
A veteran figure from Queanbeyan quits his seat amid financial troubles described as politically spurred. The notice recalls his earlier honor winning the Visteria Crows for bravery and condemns the claimant as a victim of spite.
A vintage ad claims back muscles and tendons are strained and promises immediate relief and renewed strength by rubbing Dr Sheldon Magnetic Liniment into the back. It asserts the product removes soreness and inflammation, refreshing muscular tissues and vigor.
In Saturday’s advert a nearly new 18 carat gold keyless timepiece with chimes for hours half hours and quarters is offered. Bought in London by W.N. Willie for 48 guineas, it promises a large watch at a low price with a money back offer of twenty pounds if not satisfactory.
Messrs Ceowmrnst and Bonn report their latest 75 tons crushed dropping 15 dwts and plan another run toward Christmas. The Paton tributary shows prospecting activity. A notably large reef exists but has not yet been fully explored, leaving its value undetermined.
Crops in Western regions suffer from black onte foxtail caused by intense season conditions, stifling wheat. Estimated yield falls to between two and two and a half bags per acre, with hay deemed unsafe due to foreign growths.
Article reports nervous delays in government payments to hospitals and subsidies. Critics argue it is unreasonable to expect committees to finance institutions when the government delays obligations. They condemn the government’s high favored stance and apparent ample surplus.
A 16 year old named Stedman was crossing the railway ridge at Dabbo when struck by a train. His right arm was severed near the shoulder and the upper body injured. he was taken to hospital where the arm was removed at the socket.
Local wool clip notes detail quantities offered at Te Balea and Peak Hill areas with consignments including 7 to 14 bales and multiple itemized lots. The fragmentary list names suppliers, lot numbers, and prices in shillings and pence, indicating a busy rural market.
A Dubbo magistrate proceeding dealt with R. J. Hall of Tattersall's Hotel as defendant in a suit by a plaintiff seeking 668 pounds for an overcoat left in care. Under the Innkeepers Liability Act, 2 pounds 10s was paid into court. witness testimony showed the coat was handed to the defendant's staff and later stolen. The magistrate ruled the innkeepers' liability was clear and found for the plaintiff.
In a tight race Blue Spec surged to win by three quarters of a length, from Tartan half a length behind. Fabric finished fourth as Overdale and Scot Free set the pace early, with Maniopoto, Warroo, Grand Rapids, Pius, and others challenging along the way. Time recorded at 3.27 with odds 12 to 1 for Blue Spec, 3 to 1 for Tartan.
Anglican services listed for Burnith at 3.15 am and Peak Hill at 7.30 pm with Rector G Willisom noted. Roman Catholic mass at Peak Hill at 11, Benediction at 7.30 pm led by Rev Farner Dorsett. Methodist notices include Peakill Lain Kadina services at 3 pm and 7.30 pm with Rev T Northcott. Me 4 Yor: Na.
A cricketer has filed a schedule while magistrates in various parts of the state impose heavy fines on landholders for failing to disclose accordances with acts of the P.P. Board.
A rapid hotel fire at Tattersall's Hotel owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Paton gutted the pine structure. Rescue efforts led by a band of locals prevented spread to adjoining shops and homes. Firemen and volunteers doused flames with water and blankets, saving nearby properties. inquiry expected next Monday.
Fire on Nuseday night prompts residents to hastily remove goods while others flee the blaze. Gibson Bros. narrowly avoids looting as crowds gather. A previous town fire left a woman severely injured after a balcony fall, and rescuers urged caution to save her.
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