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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
2
Anglican services listed for Tomingley and Buckle Hill with rector Rev. Witton. Roman Catholic misa every second Sunday. Methodist gatherings at Peak Hill and Hartview with W. Juhanon and A. Watt named.
The item reports on pensioners in Muigos, copper box values in London, mining and wool yields near Sydney and Newcastle, local accidents, baptism at Manildra, weather effects on farming, and civic notices. It lists municipal actions, court references, and upcoming community meetings with multiple names and places across New South Wales.
A garbled excerpt discusses rabbits and timing for feeding or activity, noting breeders prefer two good measures over many, with unclear references to waking times and Australian context. The fragment mentions juveniles and distortion of meaning, but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR lists names and words with unclear context including Lady Wallace Stan Maxmear and Grefton Lad. Panama. No cohesive event or outcome defined.
On Thursday October 4 the Licensing Court approved renewals for Herons the P M and Sidney Wildie of the Commercial Hotel and for A F Stafford at McPhail. The billiard license renewal carried a fee of £26 per annum and the hotel license renewal fee was £10 annually.
Mr F Jonnson will occupy the local Methodist pulpit both morning and evening this Sunday. The subjects are Profitable Listening at 11 am and A Wretched Bargain at 7:30 pm. Whartview will be visited in the afternoon.
On Monday morning Hugh McLean son of R R McLean of the Club House Hotel was struck on the head by a falling cliprail. He lay unconscious for over sixty hours and his condition caused great anxiety though reports yesterday suggested he was out of immediate danger.
At the Police Court, Mrs Wawkesley was charged with unlawfully assaulting a bailiff in the execution of duty. The bailiff testified he came to seize family property under a writ of execution. A neighbor, Mrs Hawkanley, allegedly ambushed and fired at the bailiff, who was then ejected from the premises. The defendant was fined 20s with 8s costs, seven days in default, and a week to pay.
A hospital committee debate centers on patient liability for maintenance costs in public hospitals. A mother with a chronically ill child sought exemption from a 7 18s bill, arguing family illness and lack of home support. The president stated care is for those without a home, and the committee ultimately refused exemption.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a playful political lyric or verse urging politicians to prepare for reform. The unreadable lines include phrases about wind, laws, and a retentive mind, with garbled words suggesting a satirical protest piece or diary-like note.
Reports from McPhail District recount a week of varied events including a dairy venture on leased land, foxes increasing, and several livestock sales. A unique burial at Tomingley for a black dog named Jimmy drew a large crowd with improvised graves and a dogpack procession, described with harsh racial commentary from bystanders.
Heavy rains over two days caused Tan Mile Creek to run banked and damaged the Doak Till Mingelo road. Mrs T S Bowley left for Sydney for another operation. Walter Brown becomes manager of Harvey Park Estate. A dispute between Doak Till and Mingelo is worsening. Mr T S Blomley reportedly sold Lin farming to John Bensley, which is denied by Mrs Monne. Mrs Monne, Parkes elder, dies, mother of Mrs DB J Rittmeister of Mingelo.
Last month 26 584 sheep and 2415 ontile moved over Parkes Common in a routine crossing reported by local handlers. The tally reflects steady livestock movement through the rural corridor as farmers track seasonal flocks.
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