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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary notices list times and locations for church events including Waterfau and Kadina services, a Sunday schedule at Peak Hill and McVhail, and mentions of Methodists and Catholic roles. Names such as Dandatoo and Jamey Jeunant appear among unclear place references.
Foxoph Jumen Tuckwoll of Avoca Strout Randwick wed Eilon Kitchen step-daughter of Willisa Lockington Peak Hill in a ceremony at St Pauls Kodfura conducted by Rav Chuan Busco.
The government moves to survey the Narromine to Tomingley railway immediately while earlier surveys for Parkes via Peak Hill proceed. The drive aims to link Western and Southern railways, but critics warn unemployed workers need real incentives and private employer engagement to avoid losses.
A Victorian-era column critiques Australian immigration policy and Parliament. It questions the effectiveness of politicians and public officials while analyzing General Booths offer to settle migrants. The piece contrasts landless and landholding families and argues for equitable support to attract newcomers.
A Wednesday night event at Tomingley drew about 45 couples for a lively dance in aid of the B C Church fund. Visitors from Ponk attended. J J Paton MC and T Laing supplied music. Mrs McQuirden and others helped, with a juvenile dance held the following night.
An M.LL.A. mayor, Mintand of Aray in MA, was committed for trial at Sydney Police Court on a charge of fraudulent appropriation of £4 belonging to Tamia Johnston of Buns Gondore. Prosecutor said the money was to settle debts with the Farmers' and Settlers' Board. The accused denied the charge, claiming the funds were earmarked for another purpose.
Personal notes report Mr R Gray appointed tenahur of Nasromine evening and death of Wy T Weston in Dubbo Hospital. Other items cover recoveries, hospital admissions in Parkes and Peak Hill, a May death at Trangie, a dangerous illness of Benator Neild, and two Peak Hill residents marrying in Sydney. A Peak Hill girl returns home declared incurable, a quiet Redfern wedding at Rev Canon Boyce Church.
The tragedy at Garra Molong reports 27 year old John Staines taking his own life with a breach loading gun. He told his father days earlier he would shoot himself and then prepared the weapon by removing a shot and seating a bullet before firing with his foot. A bicycle fall months earlier is linked to his death.
A gray crowd of parents and children gathered for a Sunday Salon Picnic at the Peake Mill grounds with visitors from nearby quarries. Various events and games entertained the crowd, including a race for a trophy and a lively concert inside Forsey Hall.
A report from The Myalls and Peak Gill Gold Mines Limited notes test crushing at Myall Mine yielded froths with tailing gold not included. Discovery conditions have improved as results from the trial crush progress.
The Public Service Board's 1904 report notes changes in educational costs and attendance. It cites shifts in per pupil expense and quarterly attendance, with averages and stipends differing from prior rates.
The correspondent reports a meeting at the Public Hall to arrange opium topics. A plan to reconvene on September 27 is noted. Heavy rain on Monday improves crops and affects Ten Mile Creek area. Residents petition Peak Hill Council for repairs amid continuing concerns.
Letter from Tomingley dated 19/9/09 attacks ex Premier Jon See over past actions including the Orick affair and O Sullivan errors. Criticizes current reform politics and calls for accountability amid Federal cabinet deadlock and High Court talks.
Fragmentary transcript reveals a confession note tied to the Quilbons murder case. The writer describes attempted shooting, alibi details, and a chaotic scene around a bushed location with uncertain outcomes.
Report describes a gold ore sample near Y hen with Mr. Hunter selling ore on a Saturday and Talbott involved in handling stem material. A rush ban followed and many claims were secured as samples were lifted apart. The find is described as the richest in the district.
A gentleman offers to purchase land in a rainfall area suitable for mixed farming. He proposes to allocate 10 families from the current entrants and provide each family a 250-acre block. Families would receive land at cost and repay within 20 years. The government is not considering the estate.
MLA Mu Even Gronox hammers Minister for Works over road conditions in Ashburnham Electorate. Grants earmarked include £70 for Goobang Bartley crossings, £625 Crooked Creek to Geabang Creek, £15 Rocky Fonds to Gunmock Balderodgery, £37 Alagala to Nerromine, £30 Molong Noza Creek to Burra Wong Creek.
The Salvation Army reports a week of Self Denial with a strong push for donations to aid neglected children in Australia and New Zealand. Arrangements are made to manage state children and extend Prison Gate Brigade Homes while governments support related child care efforts.
The District Inspector Mr. R. G. Tulhunty returns to Dubbo from Narromine Dandaloo and Thmingley with a stock promising outlook. Crops show mixed progress with some late crops making little headway while early greens seem fair. Shearing runs along the Bogan Dorribang Ryathoo Strathallen Bulgandramine and Wallen Hilton as farmers await rain and better conditions.
Hearing will commence in Stathia on Att October 7 YH as announced in the shearing notice. Details reference Sir Wanlow Wontung and Bard Sthwagars.
A fragmentary OCR line shows scattered names and phrases. The legible parts reference individuals, a Darin, and a likely event but lack coherent context or details for a full news item.
The readable fragments reference a Labor Court and an individual possibly named Toni or Thy with ages or dates. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or outcome.
Nettle Tih Blawa is described as governing a region as a mun official. The text notes administrative actions and local governance details without explicit dates. The fragment indicates a formal role in municipal affairs and generic oversight duties.
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