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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
17
A late nineteenth century brief survey notes a Peak Hill licensing court, boxing visit plans, town allotment talks, a railway extension push, theft recoveries near George's Plains, and various local events. It mentions hospital fund drives, church openings, weather impacts, and community sales, with multiple names and places across Peak Hill Narrromine Bourke Dubbo and surrounding districts.
No services will be conducted in Poa Till or district as announced. The notice affects all congregations and members are advised to stay updated for further information.
A boy named Bertis Flinn was injured on a Friday while cutting a string from his schoolbag with scissors. An accidental upward movement caused a painful wrench, prompting parents to take him to Sydney on Dr. MacCurthyte's advice for medical consultation.
The Art Muslin Dance held at the Masonic Hall on a Wednesday evening drew over 50 couples. Local organizers Mrs Gibson and colleagues arranged refreshments and seating to ensure fair shares, while Mr E D Glastinen supported church matters.
The tale centers on a notorious dingo known as The Cardinal in the Musumbidgos region. After years of evading trappers, the dingos fate ended when a famed trapper named Dick Reid captured or killed him. Local selectors celebrated the death with donations totaling up to £30, the dingo’s value in guineas.
Sydney reports that Japan and Russia agreed on peace terms after talks. An official announcement indicates Japan may gain concessions and compensation related to indemnities. Conference adjournment planned to consider fresh proposals. earlier demands for surrender of interned ships and limits on Russian naval power were withdrawn.
Two masked men armed with revolvers burst into a Roan at Tvalen Hill while I wontan slept and demanded money. They rifled a pillow stash and escaped with £40 from under her pillow, leaving the woman shaken.
A 12 year old, Hiio Sim, injured when a disused single barrel gas item exploded in a public safety incident at Trout. His brother Harukd and a young man were nearby. the device, borrowed and in disrepair, discharged as Eric moved toward the Trout, causing fatal injuries. Dowth was instantaneous.
In Dandaloo district Minrso reports Mount Royal copper mine at Orange Plains opening well with a shaft down 200 feet and large sulphide body found below water level. Nearby Megara Lind and Wallace strike a parallel lode half a mile north west, sizing a new shaft to reach 60 feet and promising a large rich body. Ore already sent to smelting works, but transport costs may hinder returns despite high grade ore.
Mr Oslear P M Mic CE Qaiean loeith Pulive Magistrate is leaving the district after Lech appointed to Mr Oslear lina occupied the Polive Magistrate for Forbon district over two years. He is praised for courtesy and ability and his departure is met with best wishes from residents.
Greenwood Dramatic and Comedy Company visits Peak Hill with a varied programme of drama and comedy. The Urgenerwood Company join for the first time since a year ago and will present the famous madcap entertainment My Sweetheart as part of a planned evening of song, skits, and light theatre.
Mawata Cahill of Nancorine will stage an annual sale on September 40 100 head of pea ant priced at $0. Tight Trave shown as part of offerings.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a company with 100000 total shares valued at 900,000 and a current price around £30,000. text mentions Myalls and Lak Hil, Pararen’s at Od, and two sales at 2s. The context implies a reorganization or sale of assets with share uptake details.
The article notes the dead and wyopup season is near and operatives have launched work with optimism. Peak Hill expects full swing within weeks, shearer efficiency should rise, and district returns look satisfactory. Agricultural prospects appear promising if rains come.
The London Trinity College Musical Examination held at the local Convent in June produced successful results. Elizabeth McAuliffy 92, Ethel Franks 1, Durvio Fina 90, Klio Litehuolt 13, Nellie Deward J1, Joesph Norris 3, Carrie Veitch 88 are named among the successful candidates. The Reprem congratulates the students and the Sisters on the excellent results.
A young Tonga named Av Bulgandram NWA was accidentally shot in the right leg when a weapon discharged during an altercation. The bullet entered the leg and exited above the hip. the injured man was taken to Punky Hi Hospital for treatment by Dr. Jarthy.
The weather in Parkes remained bitterly cold with snow near Sidney. A man named Atkins faced trial for alleged tent theft at Wiottborne. Bail set at £110. A well-known Parkes resident Mr Hans Mattison, age 70, died yesterday after 38 years in the town. The District Court will sit at Parkes on September Yth. An accidental death near Shallow Lead is investigated with no evidence of foul play.
Fragmentary text notes names like Molong Friesel and Gabe Beery related to foxes or athletic strength. No clear event or place details emerge.
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