In Memoriam Hartas In Loving Memory 1904
In Memoriam for Hartas, Hartas family notes the death on July 27 1904 aged ten. The verse recalls a small sorrow and beloved child’s loss, naming M Hartas and Peak Hill.
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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
2
In Memoriam for Hartas, Hartas family notes the death on July 27 1904 aged ten. The verse recalls a small sorrow and beloved child’s loss, naming M Hartas and Peak Hill.
The Peak Hill letter charges highlight NSW Commonwealth postal reform calls. Citizens demand universal penny rates across states, noting five mile local mail costs rival international rates. Fines for minor weight breaches are criticized as excessive and burdensome on local business.
About 26 aboriginals near Tomingley will gain a reserve between Tomingley and Bulgandre mine on the Bogan River. Sub Inspector Kenny and Sergeant Brayne designate the site with government wire netting to enable farming and a stable home. A homestead selection of 1541 acres in four blocks near West Cobbora and Dublieywud will open for selection on November 16.
Brief items report arrivals in Sydney on November 1, steady rainfall, hay making in Trangie district, and an Orange jockey named Murphy winning all six races at Bourke. Milthorpe notes an unusually cold winter, while Busy Corner promotes Dreasy Linen Conway suits for boys and Tavion hats.
A fur correspondent reports partial mine leasing at McPhail with tribute portions only not the full mine. Trial crushing produced 15 tons yielding Boze. overall tributers delivered 18 tons per ton and a general monthly average of Tdwts Eyre for the stone.
At Temora Police Court on Monday Thomas O Sh e a an old age pan tiquer was committed for trial on a charge of assaulting two boys. Evidence showed he had served 15 years under the name Wilson for bushranging and was a member of Gardiner s Gang who once terrorised the Western districts.
Parkes district reports cropping progress this season amid a referendum plan to locate a new public hall. The Dairy Co invites tenders for a refrigeration room at its factory. Land Board sittings granted William Williamson and Bona permission to erect rabbit proof fences at Warge Rock. Rail transport costs for wool from Parkes to Sydney are £2 16s 0d per ton greasy and £3 26d 0d for scoured.
Local wool prices reported for Australian clips include E L Jones Roseneath with multiple lots and D and M over Bulgandramino showing varied yields. WM K Bosell and others posted assorted figures such as 24 shillings 10 pence and several single piece lots across different grade categories.
Warres 8 suggests government lands that have been taken up should be publicly advertised with full descriptions of areas available their location country quality soil and suitability before sale. He argues idle lands breed rabbits and urges creating demand to ensure occupation.
A tennis match on Parkes courts last Saturday ended with Peak Hill defeating Parkes by 66 to 41 in 25 games. Spectators enjoyed perfect weather and the Indies served afternoon tea. Officials praise Parkes Club hospitality and workmanship, looking forward to the next gathering.
A reader writes to the Expaa letters page reflecting on racial attitudes, citing a road race result where white riders finished far behind the winner. The letter uses provocative phrasing to challenge stereotypes about race and achievement, noting the surprise at the outcome.
A garbled era racing note references Un Cheval Mort and Ava Waly Atting in a Canfield Cup context. Laments and praise mix as the text hints at wagers and outcomes but remains largely unreadable.
A local bicycle road race from Tom togley to Peak Hill and back to MePhall drew strong crowds on a Wednesday. Domeny and Wah Sing led early and finished close behind with 20 minutes for the eleven miles to Peak Hill, while Fitzallen and Perry posted notable times before an accident near Peak Hill altered the field.
Ginsey Bros announce a large range of shirts with low prices and a promotion called Splendid rete. A wagon and eleven tons of wool were burned en route from Walgett to Dubbo, with Hugh Strahan owner and Connell in charge. about £70 netted by a Church of England bazaar at Narromine.
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