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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
2
A scrambled local page covers topics from drought attitudes and fodder concerns to land and mining news. Mentions of Molong landings, Narromine gold prospects, and rail tender figures sit beside Parkes tennis plans and visits by Monara and Parkes teams. Various local officials, teachers, and clergy are noted along with weather impacts and apprenticeship applications.
In a blunt stance MacCanrite states he will refuse to sign any requests for free passes to Sydney hospitals unless in urgent, pressing cases. He argues the system is becoming overused and pressured by demand.
Rain halted since Saturday has brightened season prospects. Partial mining suspension cleared miners from the area with families left behind as peak Hill provisions rise. Officials moved to Peak Hill. mine sent to Mossi, Beroie and Nicolls on tribute where tributaries report good gold. Two shifts run with over two dozen workers. 800 feet level yielded about an ounce per ton. Roof reportedly opening. a new manager residence is being built at Peak Hill for imminent occupancy.
A Peak Hill Cricket Club committee met at Freeman's Hotel on Monday evening with H W Gibson and others present. Jampay declined treasurer, Eden George MP accepted patron. W Gibson elected treasurer. W A Lampeona elected vice president. Secretary reported a £12 10s 8d material order from Gibeon Bros arriving soon. Access to club material limited to financial members and Lane-side visitors. meeting noted solid financial outlook for the season.
Mr D Frrom sent a five pound one shilling cheque to the Narromine Dubbo Hospital secretary from the Commercial Travellers concert. Friendly Societies Debating Society formed. Farmers and Settlers meeting approved a motion directing the secretary to write to the Minister for Lands to save holdings under the Pastures Protection Act, with half assessment rates. The Narromine Peak Hill Railway issue was discussed and support expressed.
A donor named Young offers 2000 pounds to support the establishment of a Church of England Grammar School for boys in the area. The notice lists multiple Tuscan hats and a range of prices from 28s 1d to 10s 9d offered by Tarias & Co and others.
A violent storm struck over the town and district, with heavy lightning. On Tuesday afternoon two valuable animals were struck dead at Mr. Mosas Wooda farm, New Wyregal, near a wire fence. One was owned by Mr. Bratton of Spring Valley, Torin, and the other by Mrmed Woune Bath. The mares were killed instantly and found huddled a quarter mile from the house.
On Tuesday Mr J Hocking general manager of the Myalla Peak Hill Gold Mines sent a cable to London directors stating the value of gold obtained for the four weeks ending 7th October is £1450. He notes cyanide extraction is materially improving. In the Myalla section payable ore still exists despite the drive and extending above and below the level with prospects very encouraging.
Rain arrived with welcome steadiness across the district, dropping at intervals since the last issue. The Post Office logged 110 points, heavier falls occurred toward Tomingley with hail. Mr. W A Pampa’s aileen area saw a foot of water on the roads. properties belonging to Lampe, Bouffler, and OLeary suffered some damage. Since January 1, 1880, local rainfall totals have been recorded at 18,80 points.
W P Crick faced a charge in Water Police Court for unlawfully receiving a reward beyond his propriety as minister for Tanda. The case, including bank books and Lands Office papers, was adjourned for two weeks on bail of 500 pounds and one surety.
A week of rain boosts crops previously deemed lost as fields turn green and heads fill out. At Camnock Police Court William Rutter junior faced remand for sheep theft from Larran Lake station after police application. George Eggleston suffered a serious leg injury in a timber accident, with Dr Reiach reporting cautious recovery. Inter-Club debate between Quannock and Wellington postponed due to eight hour day sports, while shearing stalls amid wet weather.
A meeting is advertised at the Council Chambers tomorrow afternoon at 9 o clock to discuss the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association. Farmers are urged to join, with emphasis on a strong turnout from both business and town communities. The railway stake is described as a fight to the finish, and local supporters vow determined action.
Tox Trundle Races opened Friday with fair fields and close finishes. Bonnie Jeas won the Opening and Trundle Handicaps, while William son’s Cashier took the two Handicaps. Rain caused a subdued seat race but the event finished. Night concerts raised about £20 for the School of Arts. A furniture and cattle auction at Bogan Gate drew interest. Monthly Farmers and Settlers Association meeting discussed Local Government and enrolled new members. Paton to take over Trundle Hotel next Wednesday. Athletic Club schedules a 26th January program including a 20 bicycle race and £10 Sheffield.
Prospecting work and development at No 1 shaft Orange Plain copper field cover 1500 acres. Lode at 180ft level shows 6ft to 6ft width with high grade sulphide ore and 11 per cent copper. Twenty tons despatched to Waratah smelter. over 200 tons treated averaging 20 per cent copper. Second grade ore queued for weekly parcels to Lloyd Smelting Lithgow. North of Underlay mine Trongie syndicate probes several promising outcrops.
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