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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
2
Sunday October 10 and October 1 services listed for Thurch Bervices in England. Revd J R Blanchard and Revd A Genhem lead worship at various halls and churches with matin and evening events noted for Magonry Hall and Wootten venues.
Beak Will Express reports a Linen Dance next Tuesday the 12th at the Masonic Hall to raise funds for Joes hospital. Tickets cost 3s 6d or 1s 6d donations welcomed as town ladies and the hospital staff urge a large turnout.
Acting Corporal Ryso, on furlough, reveals the fate of Private Ryea who faced a 120 day call and desertion charges. Ryso’s South African War service and inclusion on the Honour List are noted as context for the public discussion of military discipline and the stigma attached to defection and arrest.
In a wartime gathering, Blanchard a local minister urges unity within the Presbyterian Church. He calls on adherents to attend services and support church activities despite difficulties posed by the conflict.
After a short interval Varkes Pictures Company restages a film night at Wellpenday on the 15th inst. The public is urged to attend as the event promises to draw patrons with drainer, vomios, and other filmy features.
In September Pea Hill District recorded 3 points of rain over six days. Upcoming events include a Woun Soldiers race at Wysngs next Wednesday and a Masnoic Fall cinema show at Farkoo Picture Palace. Local notices cover lottery results, advertising changes, a printing apprenticeship call, a conscription debate, and various regional reports from Condabolin to Parkes.
The association met on Saturday with President Lewcin Mulligan presiding. Mentions of labor shortages, harvest plans, and possible grain leasing changes due to government frostline. committees appointed to oversee grain issues and road repairs discussed with Goobang and Baldry branches.
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