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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
3
Wool prices and lots from Hewnr J Woop Aledown list varied weights and rates. Entries show wool grades from 9 to 28 pounds and prices per pound in pence, with notes for Washington FF Tomingley and H McGifford Tomingley indicating market participants.
Local Land Board lists cases to be dealt with at Peak Hill on the 20th instant including confirmations for multiple entries with acreages and applicants such as Chas Frecklington A F Davey Thos Frecklington and John Klein plus a Lands Court returned application and appraisal of Crown improvements.
The article promotes Rabbo, a phosphorus free poison for rabbit control, claimed to kill on impact and not eaten by stock. Discovered by Greg McGirr Ph.D., it is sold in tins for 2s 6d with Charles F. Stephens as local chemist agent, and is touted as widespread across New South Wales.
Tomingley beat Peak Hill by 3 runs in a tense season opener on Tomingley’s wicket. Morris took 3 for 2 as Jim Freeman and Arthur Morris bowled well late, limiting Peak Hill to 3 fewer than needed. Yooman 12 Edwards 22 Williams 20 led Tomingley batting while Potts 35 Bridle 21 McAskill 15 toppe d Peak Hill. tea served by Tomingley ladies at 4 o’clock.
Notice of Peak Hill races to be held on Boxing Day with a programme featuring a prize of 17 pounds and two nominations closing Monday 18 December. Weights will be published in the Express on Friday 22 December. Hon secretaries are Messrs W B Wynne and A Yeo.
Coradgery reports Quinn and Party down 35 feet but not actively working while awaiting the outcome of a recent trial sent to Cockle Creek. Taylor Wilson and Party are at 30 feet with 10 tons of ore bagged for Cockle Creek, and Brodie Schofeld and Party show fair prospecting.
Belle Crome Company, a talented troupe of vocalists and bellringers, performed to packed houses in Shonshot and Peak Hill. Noted for refined entertainment, Miss Belle Crome tops the touring state, with Ernst Crome on piano and Harry Fane, James Williams, Mand Jefferson, and Tom Saunders delivering lively acts and strong encores.
Anglican services at Coradgery and Genavagie with Holy Communion and evening prayers. Peak Hill schedule includes 7 30 p m services. Catholic Mass on second Sunday monthly. Methodist gatherings at Peak Hill with morning and evening services led by local pastors Grimmett McPhail and Sco sue.
Reward offered for recovery of a gold brooch with cross bar and diamonds stolen between McLean's Hotel and Post Office on October 22 1905. Warnings about legal action by A E McIntosh solicitor. Also thanks for help after Tattersall's Hotel fire and a vast list of saleable items including furniture tools and farm implements to be sold publicly.
Reports show Queen Alexander donate £2000 for London's unemployed, Sydney fundraising for Russian Jews, and a satisfactory mine blast result. Sir John Lee hosts in Japan. contracts for transport between Trangie and Dundaloo set at £140. A New Zealand shooting suicide in Allanton and bush fires in Trangie district extinguished. local notes end with a garbled line.
Nominations for Bee and Boxing Day Handicap must reach secretaries by 10 am Monday December 18. Weights published Friday December 22. Entries for other races close at 10 am race day. Hack Race details unclear. Five percent nomination fee with no acceptance required. Nominators must provide age pedigree and last two years performances. W B Wynne and FRO signatories.
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