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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
8
An in memoriam note commemorates W. DL Githamn who passed away at Vanya ton on the 8th September 1908. The tribute recalls his faithful service and expresses deep regret for his loss, noting his kind disposition and lasting remembrance.
Roman Catholic services listed with morning devotion at 7 and evening devotions. Methodist schedule shows a service at 1 am and other noted times. Several garbled names and places appear in the notice with unclear spellings.
The Peak Hill Express reports on hospital patients in Wheat, local ads, and a hospital ball in Dubbo netting £112. It notes license reductions boosting property values, community notices, lost and found items, and brief local society items. Mentions councils, a Victorian councillor’s view on federal elections, and local health and accidents.
The report notes heavy wool with vegetable matter issue and a Sydney steamer carrying rabbits to Honiton. It mentions a gold yield at Marriekeille, a libel verdict for a Moruya solicitor, shearer earnings in Goodooga, and projections for the North Coast railway. It also cites wheat prices in Sydney, a mining manual, and a statewide option vote on license reduction.
Burrill Pews Hut represented well at the Presbyterian Church event with visitors from across the district. Proceeds fund lining and painting of the newly-erected church near W. Elliott’s homestead eight miles from Alectown and ten from Powk Hill. The tea and concert featured Rev. Finlay Brown and Rev. H. G. Willson, with performances by Miss Morrie, Miss McLean, Miss Brayne, and many local helpers.
Reports from Myalla Pank Hill mines show lower ore values but falling treatment costs with profits at £192 in July and £188 for the prior month. Forbes mine shutting. fields near Alectown attract speculation and potential litigation around Sharpe and the lease, while shafts on Sharpe’s slopes reach depths of 410 to 50 feet. Builders and engineers push development along Lundiloo Road toward Tottenham and Dandaloo with new stores and cottages, as Gold Bill Company announces £5000 capital and 20 000 shares for Tomingley Paton’s mine, backed by favorable prospectus from C J Morris.
From McPhail and district notes a reporter reports many miners dead or gone amid copper slump at Orange Plains and the Caroling Mine closure. News mentions Mr David Nolan’s log amputated in Sydney Hospital, election aftermath quiet, rainfall absence, and grumbling as coping. Rev Swyny preached. motor cars back, over 19 000 sheep to be shown at Wallaby Park. Birnie to Hillgrove with ponies.
Parkes Exannven reports a claim that a man collected miners names who supported Eden George on polling night for possible denial of work in Cobar. The note says it may be an individual act, not organized, yet tied to Labor supporters’ spirit observed locally.
Six hotel licenses and fifteen wine licenses in Ashburnham Electorate vote for reductions. A syndicate forms to salvage vessels sunk at Navarina battle with hoped treasure of 41.5 million. Archbishop Dunne reports 343 girls and 364 boys confined in Brisbane in a single service, a Queensland record. In Deniliquin, royal paper editor and mayor quarrelled, editor winning nose wringing. Sheep owners must notify inspectors about slewing start dates under the Shearers Accommodation Act.
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