Peak Fill Express Reports Rush at Coradgery 14 Miles From Peak Hill
Report from Coradgery near Peak Hill notes a prospecting party led by Mowers Staples Quinn and Humphrey struck gold at a depth of soft country. Six tons of ore sent to Cockle Creek works for treatment. ore shows no reef gold and will need smelting. Multiple leases pegged by various parties with fresh applications this week amid promising prospecting area.
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Tugacene
Coradgery
Peak Hill
Seavey
T Smile Peg
Jons Parkes
Chadgery
Staples
Quinn
Humphrey
Cockle Creek Amolting
Morsra
Frank ‘Taylor
Arthur
Martin R. Taylor
H. x Gibson
Litchfield
McAtamney
E. A. Geo
Jenner
Fraser
Brodie
Kadina Picnic Ends in Concert Despite Rain
Kadina residents and visitors from Parkes and Peak Hill gathered at Mr Grimmett's woolshed for an afternoon of music and refreshments in spite of looming storm clouds and heavy rain. The evening concert, presided by Rev T Northcott, featured local performers including Grimmett and Melville families with Parkes and Peak Hill guests. After coffee, attendees trudged home through mud and water, the Peak Hill group arriving about 2 am.
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Waopsespaw
Kadina
Parkes
Ponk Hill
Ae Becca
Wall
Peak Hill
Important Auction Sale at Kurrajong Comingley
Ale H N Grisox announces highly important sales of tarme to take place on the th and 8th November under instructions from J W Waters M H Wilson and J L Edwards Kurrajong Comingley The auctioneer recommends the properties to investors with full particulars in advertising columns.
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Ale. H. N. Grisox
J. W. Waters
M. H. Wilson
J. L. Edwards
Kurrajong
School Clothes Taylor's Garment Remedy in 3s 11d
A fragment notes a remedy for wear in school clothes from Taylor's with pricing listed as 3s 11d. The text references purchasing suits from Reajating Galatos but details are unclear.
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Taylor
Brevities and Local Developments Across Genanagie and Peak Hill
The notes cover land additions to Crown lands near Peak Hill, a government forecast of monsoonal rains, and town property surveys. Mining, horse and cattle updates, grazing yields, and a prize for recovering two horses are noted alongside rainfall figures, new iron and steel knife tech, and a plan to move Kadina’s Grimmett family.
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Genanagie
J. Hocking
Parich Mingelo
Domeny and Son
Hunt
Thomas Hond
B. Farey
Perry
Poongey
W. Reilly
Tomingley
Tasmania
Sheffield Steelmakers, Limited
England
Jas, Grimmett
Kadina
Queensland
Local News Briefs From Walgett And Surrounds
Rain hampers relief work as Charles Dull, patient at Walgett Hospital, dies by his own hand after wandering into the bush. Dennis Maddon, famed gold discoverer of Pook Hill, visits town. Mr Madden leaves Forbes for Albury. mayor and townspeople honor him. Stock and Station Journal features Mr McBfellan’s portrait. Mina Gibson, eldest daughter of K H N Gibson, undergoes surgery for a thigh splinter. Immigration plans are reconsidered due to Australian tensions. Ilfracombe boy burns mother with matches and is fatally burned. Parkes Farmers and Settlers push tax relief for land from income tax.
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Charles Dull
Walgett Hospital
Dennis Maddon
Pook Hill
Madden
Sydney
Pml
Loft Forbes
Albury
Stock & Station Journal
McBfillan
Mina Norma
K. H. N. Gibson
Hoath
Australia
Ilfracombe
Parkes
Farmers and Settlers Association
Keith Kennedy Company of Entertainers in Halt Pawn Hill
The Keith Kennedy Company of entertainers will appear in Masonic Halt Pawn Hill on Saturday October 28. The company is highly praised by contemporaries and has drawn bumper houses nearly everywhere.
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Keith Kennedy
Masonic Halt Pawn Hill
District Crops Outlook Warns of Ruin Without Rain
A provincial report warns that wheat prospects are poor as late frosts and continued dryness cut yields. Early rains promised a record crop but drought in recent months threatens many fields, with some districts facing absolute ruin if rains do not return soon.
Edwards Arnscombe wedding at St Stephen’s Church
A crowded St Stephen’s Church welcomed the marriage of Lamet Lawie wards of Kurrajon Comingley and Miss Elizabeth Anscombe with Rev H G Willson officiating. The bride wore white silk with pearls, bridesmaids wore cream voile, a four decker wedding cake from A N Davey Peak Hill was cut, and guests at Kurrajong toasted the couple.
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St. Stephen's Church
Lamet Lawie
Kurrajon
G. McFarland
K. Maker
A. E. Potts
Tomingley
Kurrajong
JL. Bowards
A. N. Davey
Peak Hill
Flower Show and Industrial Exhibit At St Stephen's Church
The second annual Flower Show and Industrial Show at St Stephen's Church opened yesterday. A large crowd toured the exhibits noted for high merit. A full report will appear in the next issue. The exhibition continues tomorrow and for several evenings with an attractive program each night.
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Thorn
The Proprietary Mine Inspection Dispute
Mr Hooke visits Peak Hill Pro retary mine and urges safety upgrades at cost. Manager Hocking contests the need but directors planned four new rates costing £500 which would require extra labor, while Inspector Hooke’s stance changes the outlook on mine safety and potential closure.
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Hooke
Minos
Peak Hill
Pro Retary
Hocking
China
Buffs Grand Executive Council Meeting At McAuley Hotel
The Grand Executive Council of the Buffs met at McAuliffe’s Hotel on a Wednesday in early 4th instant. The retiring Grand Secretary reported a credit balance over £10. Officers appointed include Charlon Murray ICO M as Grand Eriaio, Chas McKinlay Primo as Deputy, J J Mohr Primo as Grand Reg, Edwin Maker Primo as Grand Tyler, John Jams KO M as Grand Treasurer, D McAuliffe Primo as Grand Chamberlain, A O Chappel Primo as Grand Secretary, J Scott Primo as Grand Waller, J Sampey KC M as Grand Inspector, C F Stephens KC M as Grand Auditor, and Murray with J Campey KC M as Grand Trustees. The council praised its condition and urged more young men to join, noting philanthropy and conviviality as guiding principles.
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The
Buffs
McAuliffa'a
Eriaio
Charlon Murray
Ico.m
Grail Primo
Chas
McKinlay
Cumnock News Briefs Highlights Local Farming and Trades
Dry weather hampers crops with blight in many fields. rain is needed. Shearing continues with plenty of workers and good sheep. McKinnon sells bakery business to Willis and plans to take over a Wellington venture next week. Fitzpatrick spoke on My Trip to Japan at Leary’s Hall to a large audience. Leary’s horse Deceiver wins three of four in Two Mile event. Jockey Club moves races to November 9. Yeoval church tender invites bids. New buildings rise in Cumnock and creamery increases to twice daily. Band under Mr Henry performs an open air program Saturday night.
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G. McKinnon
Baker
Sue
T. Willis
Molong
McKinnon
Wellington
J. C. L. Fitzpatrick
Japan
Leary’s Hall
Luninock Jockey Club
B.C
Yeoval
Cumnock
Henrg
M.A. Leary
Deceiver
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Leo
Merrines
Condobolin
Gawthrop
Togo
Hugland
Narrabri
Forsea
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Edwards
Arnscombe
B.A.C
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