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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
2
October 20 church services listed for Peak Hill and Rose Vale Nek Dietrich’s with Holy Communion at Bam Peak Hill Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at 1 am. Services at Peak Hill 3 pm, offertory envelopes 7 90 pm. Conducted by Rev. H G Willson Mission Chaplain and Mesars RB Fletcher and L MuLeny Licensed Readers.
The notice lists Mass times and devotions for a Roman Catholic community on the second Sunday and following Monday. October 20 includes services at Peak Hill McPhail Kadina Aledtown and Peak Hill with multiple clergy names J B Sedgwick L Bird Rev F B Swyny and A Young.
Friday October 18 1907 Peak Hill notes report a poor crowd for the Summerset Comedy Company and recount local events. T. Ring killed a six foot brown snake. Dogs registered rose to 132 from 96. Rawsonville shearer D Kilby processed 4700 sheep and 1160 lambs. Rifle club scores pending. Constable Guthrie posted to Blayney. Sgt Lord tops. Education figures show 27 of 100 state children absent daily. Local sales, horse auctions, and a Bathurst remark on police leniency pepper the week. McNamara wins Eight-Hour Wheel race at Cobar then Wellington. Doctors note typhoid decline. Hospital plans morgue. J C Bowyer to lecture on Wesley. Silver shield won by W Hutchins.
The Sydney Squirbs notes a week of events for country pressmen in Sydney. Lord Mayor hosts at Town Hall. theater outings. a Blue Mountains picnic on a special train. Aaron's Exchange Hotel reunion. visits from Peak Hill and Forbes delegates. coverage of Randwick racing and betting circles. mentions of Miss Clara Butt, a fatal fall, and political chatter about the Premier’s resignation and the Attorney Generalship.
The Myalla Peak Hill G M Ltd reports four weeks ended Sept 7 Peak Hill profit 332 and Myalla loss 82. For four weeks to Oct 5, 3770 tons treated 480 vz with 3530 at Peak Hill 3380 vz and 240 at Myalle 14202. Knuckey shaft depth reached, level advancing. Commonwealth Wellington mine to operate soon. Blayney Copper Mines water in main shaft lowered to 276 ft. 286000 gallons. copper in water 26b per 1000 gallons. De Rose shaft and 160 ft level repairs continue. Furnace treated 395 tons ore yielding about 76 tons matte 48%. Mount Morgan has 60 men at Many Peak near Gladstone. machinery arrived in Gladstone via the Civility with more expected.
Final reminder that the Flower Show opens tonight at the local Masonic Hall and runs for four nights The secretary reports entries exceed previous years Attractions include the Human Butterfly Cat Mystery Camera Obscura The show opens at 2 30 p m Saturday for country visitors.
The St Stephen's Sunday School reports 97 children enrolled this quarter with a strong teaching staff. In September, scholars and teachers presented Mrs Hobson a silver cruet stand and a bound Prayer and Hymn Book. Superintendent L R McLeay praised Mrs Hobson for her work. A new marks system is in use and regular attendance remains high. An annual concert with prizes is planned for January.
Reports describe dry weather aiding haymaking and reaper work while Methodist Sunday School and church events draw crowds. A fire destroyed the Croft residence but insurance covers it. a benefit concert is planned to aid the family. New teacher Mr McDonald arrives from Gundaroo with a growing family. local mail contractor Harry Howard may sell the Narro-tine line.
Ma W Kuxty representative of Singer Manufacturing drove a buggy and pair from Bul Gandramine to visit Mr W Sharkey. While he was away the horses were frightened and became restive. The vehicle and a sewing machine were damaged though no serious injuries occurred. Kelly had secured the horses beforehand to prevent harm.
McPhail Methodist Church crowd attended a Sunday School anniversary when a fire alarm disrupted the service. Attendees evacuated to the Croft residence and the program was postponed to Saturday with a door collection for Mr. Croft.
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