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Peak Hill Express

Location

Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1907

Page

2

Church Services Led by Jim Roman at Stine

A schedule lists Methodist services with times and locations. Observers note devotions at 7 00 pm and morning gatherings on Monday. Names include Mr J H Sedgwick and Mr J B Sedawich among organizers at local halls.

Jim Roman Om Senehey Wnent Stine Ort Methodist J. HL Sedgwick Methhall Tam Wie A Yoong Pak Hill Kr J. Muer J.B. Sedawich

In Memoriam Collins Dearly Loved Son Francis

In memory of Francis John Edward Collins who died October 8 1904 at Mingelo aged 1 year 7 months. The parents place a small memorial note with a photo on the wall and express their enduring love and sorrow.

Collins Tor Attic Darlin Rancis John Eidward Ana Mingelo

Peak Hill News Bits and Local Notices 1907

Local notes from Peak Hill dated Friday October 25 1907 cover hay making plans and crop reports between Bathurst and Dubbo. Parliaments likely prorogation in early November. Obituaries and notices include Mr J Jolhare Mr Nt Stephens and Mr P Galfoey. A grand concert a silver cup event and a flower show prize payments are scheduled with auctions and sales around November 2 and 20.

Farewell to Wor. Bro. Stephens at Masonic Lodge

Masons gathered on Thursday 17th to bid farewell to Wor. Bro. O F Stephens as he departs for Bangalow. Wor. Bro. G J Crowhurst led the meeting with toasts and praise, a past Treasurer’s jewel was presented, and the gathering ended with Auld Lang Syne and songs.

Jacw Manonio Levhice Thureday O. F. Stiphens Bangalow W.M Staphinna Turdent Stephens Lodge Jarney Kinckwy Oo Murray Nonga Brox, Chappel and Kitto Konge Bros T. Hand R McLeon Dann Wor Brow, Knuckey and Crowhurst Yabsley

Orange Sensation: Man Shot in Anson Street and Suspect Apprehended

Report from Orange describes two men Joseph Thomas Smith and Charles Lecount leaving a Parramatta hotel. Lecount allegedly fired twice at Smith wounding him fatally and later surrendered. Inquest returned a murder verdict against Lecount and he faces trial in the Sydney Circuit Court on November 25.

Orange Anson Struet Joseph Thomas Smith Charles Lecount Parrhmata Haslam Aas Stanford Lecount Smith Armstrong Orrcuit Court Sydney Lycount

Butterbone shearer linked to liberal subscriptions raise funds

A brief note reports Butterbone shearer arranging new subscriptions totaling £80 amid a broader column of miscellaneous incidents. The items also mention the desecration of Kruger’s Pretoria tomb and a railway accident near Forbes with one fatality en route to hospital.

Kruger Pretoria Tames Ferguson Forbes Springfield Bathurst District Armd Gorge Phillips W. H. Webb

McPhail Mems and Local Happenings at Hillgrove

Norurso wued to report Lut-by wondnr nd gen a hoppers. Wallaby Park finished mearingInst idity, McChai and McQueen to leave for Hillgrave for a new mine post. McPhail Public School excelled at Ponte Hill Exhibition with prize wins and praised map plans. Hilda Mitchell lost handwriting contest. Sarah Birniy won second prize at Ponte Hill Show. Concert at Moethodint Church supported Groft family and attracted many despite colds. Prizes from Sunday School distributed. young grasshoppers harm Mr Wah Sing's veg garden. John Butler backed Poseidon for the Derby. Hillgrove moves announced. Mining quiet. new tributors start work. C Smith to lead Parkes Public School in head teacher’s absence but missed due to late arrival of Mr McDonaldey.

Norurso Wondnr Genaahoppers Wallaby Park Chai McQueen Hillgrave Bunkett Mine J. Crmini Burrage McPhail Public School Ponte Hill Hilda Mitchell Sarah Birniy Prizato Ponk Hill Moethodint Groft Wah Sing John Butler Joral Poseidon Derby Purr Hillgrove C. Smith Parkes Thara McDonaldey

Methodist Lecture by Rev Boyer Highlights Wesley Work

The local Methodist Church hosted Rev. F. O. Boyer of Orange in a Friday evening lecture on John Wesley's life and mission. Chair J. Morrie noted support for a home mission board, funds surpassed last year, and gratitude was given to Boyer for his address as the gathering closed.

Boyer Orange John Wesley J. Morrie Booth Wien

Forlos district sheds cut out. early drought impacts noted

Fragmentary report shows sheds in the Forlos district largely out of use as Narromina and the southwestern region shift sheep to early harvest. Railway Department issued orders for next week with deposits paid, indicating a staged grain or stock movement amid the downturn.

Narromina South Western Railway Department

Tomingley Branch Agitates Over Land Leases at Meeting

A Tomingley branch meeting of the Farmers and Sattler Association discusses immediate steps to save recently cancelled improvement leases. Proposals seek 10 000 acres for additions and 16 000 acres for originals, with debate over living areas and equal treatment for settlers.

J. Campbell Association I. Campbell R. Carter Messrs. Frater Turner Mungery Frater Crowhurst Mr. Crowhurst Comber Bulgandranine J. Grahame Tink Cas Carter Lynch Trefle McDonnell

Federal Labor Leader Watson Returns Amid Retirement Talk

Commonwealth Labor Party leader Mr J C Watson arrived in Sydney by express from Melbourne and said he planned no retirement announcement. He cited health reasons and a need for rest, denying any commercial billet or High Commissionership link and offering no further comment on his future plans.

J.C. Watson Commonwealth Labor Party Sydney Express Melbourne Synxsy Monsind Henang Mr. Watson Tigwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Peak Hill Express NNN Jus. Jolhare Nt. Stephens Bathurat Dubbo Teachers Association Mountain King Lortwu GN. Gibson BF. Stephens Myalls-Peak Hill Band B. Yabsley Lisnarte Nicholas Baxter McNamara Eotore Darlington Tuepaotor Cooney Sereal Pearcy and Williams Baldoridgery P. Galfoey Narromino ED. Glashwen Peak Hill J. Varavicini Bingor Coipaiy Parkos Heen Taleamnan J. TE. Smin Yulin Us, Simith Cenistant Myl*hail Gauithett Tur Masonic Bro. Stephens McPhail Mems Rev Tomingley A Mertgo Tomingley Beanch Forners’ and Sattler’ Association A .R. Bairstow Arper C. Bsss Comber F. Turner W. Tink F Grahame G. Crowharat
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