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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
2
J Te WPT Mill of Wombin Parkes announces candidacy for the Goobang Shire Council election, seeking electors' support with a pledge to serve the Shire without sparing time or trouble and to advance local government. Dated October 16, 1908.
Public notice states tremoursing concerns at Byonk town concerning Harvey Park facade. It warns dogs or guns will be prevented without repack. Ten persona are referenced. Manager Hovey Park is cited as authority.
Public auction of cattle and horses by Seaborn & Co and Deeds & Co at Parkes Trucking Yards on Thursday October 25 at 11 am. Lots include 30 yearling cattle, 100 steers one year old, 100 steers two years old, 100 cows with calves, 400 fatteners, 20 draughts, and 100 draught horses. Cattle are cold-country bred and in good condition. Horses described as good bids with draft stock specially adapted for sale day.
Wednesday 14 November the instructions were issued to sell by public auction a large agricultural and grazing property near Peak Hill. The parcel is about a mile from Peak Hill on the western side of the Regio River, comprising 2500 acres with substantial fences, subdivided blocks, cultivation areas, dwellings and outbuildings. Water supplied by tanks, rich soil, and prominent wheat country location between Narrumine and Parkes. Auctioneers to provide fuller particulars on request.
A stud notice warns of further visits by Mesura and Quinn Bros to Ejuae Maul’s estate to inspect the mare PEARTESS and arrange care. Mares sent to their paddock will receive full attention and justice as required by the notice.
The notice lists Anglican services at Peak Hill Hlan and Veok Will Memorial Service at Tailpai and Vy Bev Het Wiltson Rector, plus Methodist services at Peak Hill and dleetown with evening meetings and lay preacher roles. Names include Mrs J Jelbert Cavadgery and Mr HF Fohowon.
Local notes report improvements in health of Ch Willson and Mrs Paton. Property moves include W. Hutehina’s platoon loss, W. Fraser and Miss Hounensy’s marriage, and Paton’s private hospital opening. Flood losses noted. auctions planned for Dubbo area. boxing-day racing and horse trade details. Voting urged for local government, crime verdicts recorded, and upcoming auction by Tyora Wood.
Ilewassl reports a four week period ending September with a profit of £19, likely from peak hill yields and Myalla operations. For the four weeks ending October 8,041 pounds were earned with yields including 308,078 from Peak Hill and 119 tons from Myalla, plus 243 tons for Vaux and further activity by Tattersall, Downk, Marines, and others. The text hints at company plans, tramway intentions, and anticipated improvements at the GY foot level as the firm adapts operations for the coming month.
McPhail notes operations at the centre have fallen off, with stone shortages leaving the battery short. Only Mensea, Mervilesa, and Party are tributary for stone while dairying and garden work gain pace amid improving weather. Rumors of a large Social and a Pope family effort circulate as details unfold.
Sporting Rifle Club formed at Wililie's Hall on Wednesday night the 17th. The venture aims to encourage local shooting, with monthly prizes and a village range. A committee will revise old rules and a meeting will settle final arrangements for the month’s shooting. Bailey named Secretary and Captain, A N Davey Vice Captain, subscriptions set at a monthly five shillings with initial funds reported from members.
The Myall and Peak Hill Company illustrate profit from low-grade ore by direct cyanidation. For the four weeks ending September 8, ore yielded 41 1/4 ounces at Wowk Hill and £4 at the Myall section, proving a business case for suitable equipment and management in treating micaceous sand and gold-bearing tailings in the Orange, Codja, and Parkes district.
John Grant a longtime Canowindra district pioneer died on Saturday at age 72. The obituary notes his status as an early settler and his impact on the district community.
Mind Gertrude Hennessy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Hennessy, married Thomas Frazer’s sister in a ceremony performed by Rev Father O'Donnell. Bride wore cream voile with satin and lace, bouquet and gold chain. reception featured a lavish breakfast and a long display of wedding gifts to the couple and both families. The couple planned a honeymoon to Sydney via Parkes after the ceremony.
A meeting was held in Wildie's Hall on Wednesday night to form a Powrite Club at Peakill. Negotiations are under way to sell a copper show at Gumble, with the shaft down 100 percent and a large ore body present tonight.
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