Home Rule, 1895?
Source: SLNSW (special order)
Thursday, October 17, 2024
EUGENE PAYNE
EUGENE PAYNE was one of three surviving children of Bridget nee O'Connell and William Payne (NSW BDM 17019/1878).
Eugene was born at Goodiman in 1878. He married Annie Vera Schults in 1902 in Wellington (NSW BDM 10396/1902). Their children included:
- William Patrick ("Bill") - born 1903 (NSW BDM 17368/1903); married Marie Edith McCormick in 1933.
- Norman F - born 1905 (NSW BDM 39120/1905)
- Vera - born 1908 (NSW BDM 9953/1908)
- Alfred E ("Alf") - born 1910 (NSW BDM 33668/1910)
- Lorna M - born 1912 (NSW BDM 51729/1912)
- Alvenie M - born 1915 (NSW BDM 22676/1915)
- Thomas - born 1916 (NSW BDM 49383/1916)
- Nellie - born 1920 (NSW BDM 8098/1920)
Eugene Payne died in Camperdown/Newtown in 1956 (NSW BDM 3318/1956) and was buried in Wellington. Annie, born 1878, died in Wellington in 1960.
Payne headstone in Wellington, NSW
Source: Austcemindex
ISBESTER
NEWS ITEMS
1950 - Late Mr D Isbester Was a Great Citizen
1950 - Late Mr D Isbester Was a Great Citizen
A native of the Gulgong district, Mr. David Isbester, of Cobbora, died in the Gulgong District Hospital recently at the age of 81 years.
Deceased was a landholder at Three Mile near Gulgong, and at Wollar before going to Cobbora. His father, the late Mr. Thomas Isbester, selected an area at Three Mile many years ago.
Mr. David Isbester was an alderman of the former Gulgong Municipal Council for some time and fought for the installation of electricity in the town. The late Ald J. F. Williams was mayor at the time, other colleagues being Aldermen A. E. Souter, J. H. Stahl, H. Evans, A. Baldwin, C. Martin, R. G. Beauchamp and H. J. Gudgeon.
The late Mr. Isbester was a great citizen and a great father to his large family. He will long be remembered as a man of outstanding character. Throughout his life he manifested a keen and intelligent
interest in matters affecting the welfare of the man on the land. Right throughout the district David Isbester was held in the highest possible regard and he proved worthy of the confidence reposed in him.The late Mr. Isbester was twice married, firstly to Miss A Warner, who died some 50 years ago and then to Miss Snider who, with a large grown up family, including Mr. Chris. Isbester, of Herbert Street, survive him.
The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Gulgong Cemetery, the Rev. A. J. Watt (Presbyterian), in the absence of Rev. S. Carr officiating. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
DOWD
1942 - [FORBES]
Mr. James Dowd, who has joined the [Forbes] legal firm of Messrs. D. J. Moloney & J. F. Williams, and was welcomed to the local court at yesterday's sitting, is a native of Gulgong. His father, Mr. James Dowd, Senr., has practised for over 30 years in that town and is widely known throughout the Dunedoo and Coolah districts, where he conducts branch offices. After leaving St. Ignatius' College, Mr. Dowd Jnr., entered his fathers office, where he rapidly became known for his energy. In the last nine years, at Gulgong, he has been associated with practically every social and sporting and philantropic body in the town.
For a number of years, he was secretary of the golf and cricket clubs, also secretary of the patriotic race meetings held in Gulgong from time to time. The sporting bodies in the town combined to accord him a farewell prior to his coming to Forbes. Mr. Williams, who has offered his services in an administrative capacity in the R.A.A.F., does not expect his call-up before the middle of August. The welcoming court speeches will appear in our next issue.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
SNELSON
Nurses at Gulgong Hospital, about 1910
Matron Snelson (seated on chair); Agnes Watt (right).
Source: Photo from Barbara Gurney
1924 - Matron of the Gulgong Hospital Honored - PRESENTATION OF PONY AND SULKY
On Friday afternoon last, the puny and sulky, subscribed by the people of Gulgong and district for the use of Matron SneJson was pre sented to her. The ladies provided afternoon tea and there was a good number of subscribers present. The mayor. Ald. H. J. Gudgeon, occupied the chair.
Mr. A. Ramsay, speaking on behalf of the ladies, said that although they had met with disappointments while collecting, their work was very creditable. The matron was deserving of anything they could give her and he hoped that she would find much pleasure in the pony and sulky.
Dr. Allport said hhe had been in close touch with the matron for the past three years, and he was pleased
that the people had decided to show their appreciation of her in such a way.
Mr. A .E. Brigden. hon. treasurer of the hospital said that Matron Snelson was the best they had ever had. It was through her efforts at economising that the hospital was kept going with the funds in hand. Last year, out of 250 patients, there were only 7 deaths, which was a fine achievement for the medical men and nursing staff.
Rev G. N. Bensley, speaking on behalf of the ministerial fraternity said that although members of the churches had frequently to visit the hospital at hours not convenient to the matron, it was always a delight to meet her; She had always been kindness itself.
Mr. A, Baldwin said that he held Matron Snelson in high esteem and he hoped that she would derive much benefit and pleasure from the pony and sulky.
Mr. Bootle endorsed the sentiments of the previous speakers adding that since he had been in Gulgong the name of Matron Snelson had been honored, particularly by the patients.
Mr. G. Bisley said that he had been on the Hospital committee for some years and the matron had always treated him with courtesy. It was very nice of the people to show their appreciation of the matron at this time, and not leave it until she was going away.
Mr. J. Mason also said a few words in support of the remarks of the previous speakers.
Mrs. H. Miller, on behalf of the ladies, also endorsed the remarks of the gentlemen speakers.
The Mayor then presented Matron Snelson with the pony and sulky on behalf of the people of the town and district.
Mr. V. Bucholtz responded on behalf of Matron Snelsen, and thanked the speakers for their remarks and the presentation. Matron Snelson briefly responded.
The singing of 'Auld Lang Syne' brought a pleasant afternoon to a close.
The following subscriptions were given to the above fund. The pony and sulky was purchased from Mr. Bensley for £30, and we understand that Mr. Bensley intends donating £1 towards the fund.
Several promised subscriptions have not yet been forwarded, and the money over and above, the amount of purchase will be handed to Matron Snelson: [names of subscribers not reproduced here]
Monday, October 14, 2024
O'DONNELL
Right Rev. Monsignor E. O'Donnell, P.P., V.F.
Gulgong Church Committee with Bishop Dunne, Monsignor O'Donovan and Father O'Donnell
Front row, far left: Eugene O'Connell
All Hallows College in Ireland had an association with Gulgong, because it was there that the Rev. Father O'Donnell received his training to equip him for the missionary life. (Loud applause.)
1919 - FATHER O'DONNELL FAREWELLED. Presentation. AN OVERDUE HOLIDAY.
Just prior to the departure of the Rev. Father E. P. O'Donnell, the popular parish priest of Gulgong, for the Irish Race Convention held in Melbourne early this month, he was the guest of a large gathering of his parishioners at the Gulgong Town Hall, where he was presented with a bulky wallet of notes, in order to enable him to take a holiday, after 17 years' service without a break. More than 400 people were present, representing all parts of the extensive parish. The platform, which was nicely decorated, was occupied by Mr. Eugene O'Connell (chairman), Rev. Father O'Donnell sitting on his right, and Very Rev. Father E. J. Flanagan, P.P., V.F. (Mudgee), Rev. Fathers T. Doran (Coonabarabran), J. Parker (Gilgandra), and D. M. O'Reilly (Gulgong), and Messrs. R. Loneragan and F Nilon (Mudgee), J. J. Ryan (Goolma), W. Brown and P. Haynes (Dunedoo), Alderman J. F. Williams, Messrs. A. Croft, J. D. Gormly, B. F. Owens, J. S. Hogan, P. J. McGowen, A. Gallagher (Gulgong). Other Dunedoo visitors were Messrs. W. English and Moriarty.
Prior to the presentation, an attractive musical programme was rendered. The chairman, in the course of his opening remarks, said that the parishioners, recognising that Father O'Donnell was more than overdue for a holiday, had put their heads together, and made up a large amount of money that would enable him to take a holiday as well as to represent the Bathurst diocese at the Irish Race Convention. 'We are here to-night,' he add ed, 'to show our appreciation of Father O'Donnell for the many great services he has performed, in our midst, and to show our love for him." (Applause.)
To Represent Bathurst at Irish Convention.
The Very Rev. Father Flanagan (Mudgee) said he was glad, on behalf of the parish of Mudgee, to join in the people's tribute of respect to Father O'Donnell. The priests of the Bathurst diocese a month ago had selected him with two other priests, to represent them at the great National Convention to be held in Melbourne. 'We know,' Father Flanagan added, 'that in selecting him we were selecting one who had an intelligent knowledge of the subject; who was able to, express himself intelligently and eloquently if
called upon to do so on the Irish question. We regret the Irish question is still a question, because it injures the prestige of the British Empire throughout the world, and it is to be hoped this great Convention, which will represent all Australia, will do something even in a small way to restore the good feeling that should exist between every part of the Empire towards Ireland.
For another reason, I am glad to be with you. You Gulgong people have risen to the occasion at last. You have had among you a priest, who has spent the best years of his life amongst us. Father O'Donnell is not yet an old man; but I don't think he can truthfully say he is a young man, and the 17 years spent amongst you have been the best years of his life. He has been generous to a fault with his money in all matters, not only in connection with the Church, but in public matters also. I am glad you have risen to the occasion, and I am proud to be here to-night to show publicly my respect to Father O'Donnell, and to join with you in showing honour and respect to one of the best priests you can have in the Gulgong
parish.'' (Applause.)
The Rev. Fathers T. Doran, D. M. O 'Reilly, and J. Parker, Alderman J. F. Williams, and Messrs. R. Loneragan, J. D. Gormly, A. Croft, J. S. Hogan, W. Brown (Dunedoo), J. English, A. Gallagher, R. E.
McClintock, and Dr. A. L. Mahon, in glowing terms, voiced the love, affection, and confidence which Father O'Donnell had inspired in the people of the Gulgong district.
The chairman then, amidst applause, presented Father O'Donnell with a wallet containing £200.
Father O'Donnell's Reply.
Father O 'Donnell, in reply, expressed his thanks to the large number who came to do him honour, many of whom were non-Catholics. He thanked all his parishioners out in the various parts of the parish, and he was pleased to see a number of delegates from those outlying districts; and he thanked them for their kind appreciation of his services amongst them, and they have shown it in a practical way. 'I can say it here to-night,' said Father O'Donnell, 'that as far as the Gulgong parish is concerned, it is a pleasure for Father O'Reilly and myself to minister to our people throughout the length and breadth of the parish, because when we go to the various districts the people always come to the various stations, and show that they do not only wish to attend to their duties, and do what is right in the interests of their salvation, but to show their appreciation of our work, and the fact of having to go out 40 and 50 miles, their presence clearly shows their appreciation of our work.
When he was ordained he volunteered for Australia, in spite of the advice of his relatives. His parents had already given one son to the New Zealand mission. If you ask me, he said, the reason why I came to Australia I could not give it to you; but my impulse was to be amongst the Australian people. (Applause.) It has been said I am an Irish man. I am proud of Australia and Australians; but I am an Irishman, and he is a very poor Irishman, indeed, who does not love his country. I love Ireland, and anything I can do to bring about a better feeling between Ireland and England, I am out to do it — (Applause) — because of the love I bear her; because, in, justice, she should enjoy that measure of liberty and justice which you enjoy in this sunny Australia. (Applause.) I say, then, applying the words of John Bright to another case, that if self-determination for Ireland, for which the people have fought for for hundreds of years, and which all the friends and lovers of Ireland all over the world are striving to bring about, is adopted, it will be a measure of justice to Ireland, and a measure of mercy to England. Ireland is a nation, and if she is a nation, has she not got rights, especially since you Australian soldiers went forth to fight for the rights of small nations? They went 12,000 miles away to fight for those principles, and they did it for the Cinderella of the Empire, the small nation which deserves justice at the hands of England. It would be a policy of mercy for England, because if Ireland received self-determination, that feud which has existed for centuries would be simply wiped out, and Ireland, instead of being an enemy at the gate, as she is today, would be a friend.
'I feel greatly honoured that I have been selected as one of the priests to represent the diocese of Bathurst. I thank you again for the honour you have conferred on me to-night, and the very practical way you have seen fit to honour me by presenting me with £200 to enable me to take a holiday. I appreciate it, and I hope I will be able to continue the good work I have been trying to do in this great parish. I did it in all sincerity, because it is my mission to do it.'
After votes of thanks had been passed to the ladies and the chairman, refreshments were handed round, and the young people held a dance.
Father O'Donnell intends spending a holiday in Tasmania, and afterwards proposes taking a trip to New Zealand.
Source: The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thu 20 Nov 1919 Page 61940 - [RETROSPECTIVE]
A name revered in the Diocese of Bathurst, that of the Right Rev. Monsignor E. O'Donnell, P.P., and V.F., of Dubbo, appeared in the files of the old paper in June, when the pleasing announcement was made that Father O'Donnell had been appointed to the charge of the historic parish of Gulgong. This was occasioned by the visit to Ireland of the Right Rev. Monsignor Long, P.P., V.G.
The 'Freeman' mentions that Father O'Donnell had only been in the country three years — one year at Gulgong and two years at Coonamble. Prior to that Father O'Donnell was connected with Mission work in Dunedin, New Zealand. Father O'Donnell had a brother, Rev. Father P. O'Donnell, who had charge of the Gore parish in the South Island. A great worker in the cause of education, of charity, and of religion, Father O'Donnell, or rather Right Rev. Monsignor, has left a splendid record in the various parishes for his zeal and enthusiasm. He received his early training at the Cistercian Monastery at Mount. Melleray, Waterford, Ireland. After this, Father O'Donnell went to Carlow and then to All Hallows', the famous missionary college founded by Rev. Father Hand. Since those far-off days Father O'Donnell has performed splendid work in and around Gulgong, Cobborah, Leadville, and other chief towns of the diocese, and is as vigorous a speaker as in the days of old. At Cargo recently, when he blessed the splendid new buildings built by Very Rev. Father Loneragan, his address was eloquent, and instructive.
1922 - Rev. Father O'Donnell farewelled Parishioners Pay Deserving Tribute to Beloved Priest.
Wallet with £400 Expresses Sentiments of Love and Admiration.'He was everybody's friend.' That, in simple language, expresses the feeling of the public towards the Rev. Father E. P. O'Donnell, of the Gulgong parish, who is about to remove to Orange, where he has been appointed Administrator. Moreover, it expressed the feeling of the great gathering of parishioners which thronged the Prince of Wales Theatre at Gulgong on Thursday night to bid him an affectionate good-bye. The warmth of feeling, the enthusiasm, and the heart-felt expressions of admiration and gratitude displayed, must have made the humble heart of this lovable priest throb with a pride of joy. The whole of the vast parish whose destinies Father O'Donnell has presided over with such distinguished success for the past 20 years, was represented either in person or in sentiment, and the sentiment was expressed in the very definite form of a gift of notes amounting to £400.
The early part of the evening was devoted to a musical programme, which was of a very pleasing nature. At the conclusion of this the guest of the evening appeared on the stage preceded by the chairman, Mr. J. J. Dowd, and accompanied by visiting priest, and representatives of the outposts of the parish and neighboring places. Apologies were read during the evening from Monsignor Long (Wellington), Father Loneragan (Coonabarabran), Father Eviston (Wellington), Father Cooney (Bathurst), Father Howard (Cowra), I Father Cusick (Dubbo), Father D. M. O'Reilly (Gulgong), Rev. L. J. Harwin (Church of England, Coolah), Mr. W. F. Dunn, (M.L.A.), H. Swords (Moolarben), S. J. Scully
J. J. Lennox (Cassilis), B. Chapman (Bylong), J. J. Ryan, Dan O'Leary, J. M'Donough (Cooyal), A. Gallagher (Gulgong), Charles Craft (Coogee), R. White (Rose Bay), R. E. M'Clintock (Muswellbrook), J. Cronin, Turill and Leadville Church Committees.
The chairman said he regarded it as a very distinct privilege to preside over that great gathering. They were assembled that night to express their feelings of appreciation and good-will towards Father O'Donnell and to present him with some tangible recognition of what he had done for them. When Father O'Donnell took a survey of that great gathering he must realise what a warm place he held in the affections of his people. They would miss his cheery face and kindly advice. He would carry with him their good wishes, and he was sure he would perform his duties with credit to himself and satisfaction to the people of Orange. He had to express his personal thanks to Father O'Donnell for many acts of kindness. In the departure of Father O'Donnell he was losing one of the finest friends he had ever had. (Applause). "I have the advantage of being the first of about twenty speakers,'' said the Rev. Father Flanagan, speaking in a Jjocular vein, "and I can, get in before any of them." What he had to say that night would be said with a good deal of pleasure and of sorrow. Father O'Donnell was his old friend, and, in the words of the poet, 'There is nobody like my old friends.' Father O'Donnell had been with them for twenty years. These were twenty years of hard work, both as a priest and a citizen. He had been with them in sunshine and in sorrow, in their misfortunes and triumphs, and he had done his work well. As an outsider he had heard Father O'Donnell spoken of in terms of glowing appreciation.
Over and over again it was said, 'We have two fine men in Father O'Donnell and O'Reilly,' and the fear was expressed that they would not be left long with them. When they heard sentiments of that kind on every hand they knew they were deserved. That being so it was hard to part with such priests as these. It spoke well for Father O'Donnell when they saw such a large gathering as was present that evening from all parts of the district. He was pleased to see Father O'Donnell's great abilities recognised by the Bishop. He was not only a good priest, but a great organiser, a fine preacher, and a good citizen. (Applause). He felt sorry Father O'Donnell was going, but glad, at the same time, he had received the important appointment as Administrator at Orange. On behalf of his Mudgee people he wished Father O'Donnell all happiness and God's blessing. (Applause).
Rev. Father Parker (Gilgandra) said it afforded him much pleasure to join with them in Honoring Father O'Donnell and witness their wonderful demonstration of loyalty and love. He looked upon it not only as a privilege but an honor to be there that night, for the brightest and happiest days of his life had been spent in Gulgong. He had been two years under Father O'Donnell and had learned to know his worth. He could assure them that Father O'Donnell had the respect and esteem not only of the people in Gulgong, but of residents in the vast stretch ot country which embraced Coonamble and Gilgandra. His name was a household word in the parts he had mentioned. He was esteemed for his fine qualities of mind and heart. The carrying out of his duties entailed long travel, and he had won unstinted praise and admiration. The sting was taken out of the regret felt at his departure by the fact that he had been appointed Administrator of the important parish of Orange. His future would be watched with interest by the young priests, for to them he was the soul of generosity and kindness. He hoped the years before him would be full of happiness, blessings, and prosperity. (Applause).
The Rev. Father Dowd said he looked forward to Father O'Donnell's departure with regret. His loss to them would be well nigh irreparable. In bidding farewell to Father O'Donnell he would be parting with one of the best men and one of the beat friends he had ever known. He owed him a debt of gratitude for his counsel and help which, he felt, he could never repay. During the live months he had been associated with him he found him to be possessed of qualities that were known only to God and a favored few. Father O'Donnell had come out from his own native land, parting from those who were near and dear to him. In order to devote his life to the winning of souls in Australia. Those who said that such men as these did not love Australia spoke falsely. (Applause). He (the speaker) was an Australian and he was proud of it. 'I am proud,' repeated the speaker amid applause, 'to be an Australian among such good men as these.' Father O'Donnell was a man of indomitable courage. He was charitable in thought, word and action. He was one of those men who made the Australian priesthood a great and honored institution. (Applause).
Mr. J. Loneragan (Mudgee) said he did not think anything they might say could express more eloquently the people's appreciation than the fine gathering that night. (Applause). Father O'Donnell had labored among them for 20 years and had never spared himself in his task. He lived the life of a Catholic priest, which was full of sacrifice. (Applause). He was also a great sport, and when they found a man who was a good sport they could depend on him. (Applause). A Catholic priest lived a life of great sacrifice and had to go wherever he was sent and do his best in the work of the Great Master. The appreciation by the people of Gulgong parish of the great work done for them by Father O'Donnell was splendidly manifested that night. Wherever he went, he knew that Father O'Donnell would perform the same grand work he had performed in Gulgong, where he had labored so long and unselfishly on their behalf. (Applause).
Mr. J. D. Gormly said that when the Bishop's choice fell on Father O'Donnell it was a right one, and while regretting his loss to them they must feel pleased that he succeeded to such an important position. Father O'Donnell was an ideal priest, and in the administration of his sacred office none could have done better. (Applause). He was a man of great piety and his works of charily were recognised and commended by the general public. (Applause). Many of the places he had to visit in the early days of his ministry were sparsely populated and widely scattered. Dunedoo, for instance, twenty years ago, had one house; now it was quite a large town with a church and a fine convent. They could multiply instances like this by the score, and then they would have a picture of the labors and achievements of their beloved pastor. (Applause). Look over the landscape wherever they went throughout the parish and they could see them dotted with the beautiful buildings of the Catholic community. They had to express their appreciation of his great work in catering for the education of their children. (Applause). Thus, as a result of his foresight and energy the foundations of their future were built truly and well. (Applause). He had also to express his appreciation and admiration of his work as a citizen. He was also a sport, as Mr. Loneragun had said, and a good clean one at that. (Applause).
He expressed his confidence that Father O'Donnell would do credit to his position at Orange and that the peoplo there would learn to appreciate and love him as they had done in Gulgong. (Applause).
Mr. R. Loneragan said he had been brought into close association with Father O'Donnell, and he could testify to the ability with which he had carried on the work of his parish. Among the many good works he had performed was that done during the terrible influenza epidemic. (Applause). He know Father O'Donnell did not want any thanks for what he had done, but it would not be right if they did not publicly recognise the great and merciful work he did during those dark days of trouble and anxiety. (Applause). Father O'Donnell had been 20 years in Gulgong and it was only right when one had borne the heat and burden of the day as he had done, that he should be given a change; yet he (the speaker) was sorry he was going and his place would be hard to fill.
Cr. A. Croft said he was glad to have the opportunity of saying good-bye to a very old and dear friend. He had known him for twenty years, and he could yet see him getting the call to Bathurst, for Bathurst was his place. (Applause). Father O'Donnell possessed a genius for organisation. He was not his (Cr. Croft's) spiritual father, but nevertheless he deeply regretted his departure.
Mr. H. V. O'Halloran (Dunedoo), like the other speakers, deplored Father O'Donnell's departure, but recognised that with his great abilities as a priest and his goodness as a mail he could not be allowed to remain there. He understood that during the 20 years father O'Donnell had been with them he had been responsible for building practically the whole of the splendid sacred edifices which the parish possessed. (Applause). At Dunedoo everything they owned was organised by Father O'Donnell, and the work throughout was of great credit to the Catholic Church. He practised deeds of kindness unknown to the people, and forgotten by himself. (Applause). As a citizen he had rendered distinguished service to the community, and as a priest he had taken part in the affairs of the parish and carried out many undertakings to a triumphant conclusion, which would have been a failure without his inspiration and assistance. (Applause). Referring to the work entailed in the large parish, the speaker said they had worked out the number of miles Fatlier O'Donnell had to travel and the places he had to visit, and they found he could only manage one visit a month. They could imagine how hard it must be for him to carry out his work; but he never flinched and never failed in the necessary work of the parish. Though Father O'Donnell will have gone, the many fine edifices he had been responsible for erecting would remain as a fine monument to his life and work in the parish. (Applause).
Dr. H. P. Blaney (Coolah) expressed his pleasure at seeing such a magnificent gathering. Father O'Donnell was a friend to every body in the parish. He was always willing to help them and tell them anything he knew. Any secrets which they had, or any troubles, they were ready to confide in him, for they knew he had a ready ear and a sympathetic heart. He was always prepared with a kindly word of advice that would put them on the right track. (Applause). As a sport, he remembered when Father O'Donnell or ganised a football team which toured the district, and met with a hearty welcome everywhere. Father O'Donnell, however, was not much of a sport in regard to racing. He gave him (the doctor) many a tip, but he lost money on them, (Laughter). He hoped, however, that when he got among the sports of Orange he would improve in that respect. (Laughter.) Few people would like to travel in all sorts of weather over his parish, extending for 150 miles, as Father O'Donnell had done; yet he never
failed them. The buildings he had erected in the parish spoke well for his enthusiasm and the success of his labors. He, too, was sorry Father O'Donnell was going, but was glad he was going to such a place as Orange, whero he would find some rest after his strenuous years of labor. (Applause).
Mr. J. F. Williams (Canadian) testified to Father O'Donnell's magnificent achievements in the erection of Catholic buildings.
Cr. Morgan Gleeson (president of the Meroo Shire) said he felt proud to be there to do honor to such a worthy priest. His intended departure was very keenly regretted, as he had proved himself an exemplary priest as well as a courteous gentleman. (Applause). They thanked him for his many acts of kindness performed during his 20 years' ministry and were pleased to see their beloved Bishop had singled him out for this important appointment. He hoped he would be spared for many years to carry out his priestly duties in the same distinguished manner as at Gulgong. (Applause).
Mr. Frank Loneragan (Dunedoo) in adding his testimony, said the day was never too long or the weather too bad for Father O'Donnell to travel in carrying on the work of the parish. (Applause).
Mr. T. P. Carroll, speaking on behalf of Wollar and Bylong thanked Father O'Donnoll for his long years of priestly service and devoted administration, which had been characterised by ability, kindness and courtesy to everyone.
Cr. D. E. McGrath said Father O'Donnell had labored hard and earnestly for the welfare of his parishioners, and his work was a credit to him.
Mr. Conroy (Wollar) said that every man, woman and child in the parish was present in spirit if absent in person, that night. All regretted Father O'Donnell's departure.
Mr. A. K. Garling (Dunedoo) said there was one monument above all others which Father O'Donnell had built up. That was represented in the souls in Heaven, there through his advice and good counsel. (Applause). He was a man whom the children loved, and none regretted his departure more than they. (Applause). He was a father to all in their troubles, one who made it easier for them to bear their crosses and their burdens. (Applause).
Mr. John English expressed his deep debt of gratitude to Father O'Donnell. He was one of the noble band of Catholic priests who laid the foundation of Catholicity truly and well in this great southern land, and Father O'Donnell, so to speak, was the greatest Roman of them all, (Applause). He took a great interest in Christian Catholic education of the young. He clearly saw that if Catholicity was to win they must have Catholic schools, and the number of convents which they had was a testimony to his energy and clear-sighttedness. He knew of no man more highly respected by the public than their guest of the evening. (Applause). Father O'Donnell had performed many a good act unknown to even his friends. That night many a clouded eye and kindly heart would speak the love and affection they had for their generous and noble priest. (Applause).
Mr. B. F. Owens read and address from the H.A.C.B. Society, which he presented to Father O'Donnell amid applause. An address from the parishioners was next read by the chairman, and presented. Mr. Dowd also presented a wad of notes, which he announced to the accompaniment of tremendous applause, contained £400. While it contained four hundred notes, said the speaker, it contained four thousand good wishes from the parishioners of Gulgong. (Applause).
Following a remarkable demonstration of enthusiasm. Father O'Donnell, speaking obviously with suppressed emotion, said:
'I should indeed be made of stone did I not feel the great honor done to me by the parishioners of Gulgong parish.' He felt that night that he was placed in the position that he could not adequately express his sincere thanks for their great kindness and the honor they had done him. He thanked the various gentlemen who had spoken for the generous sentiments expressed regarding him. They had given him credit for virtues he did not possess. They gave him credit of having done work that any priest in similar circumstances would have done. As Mr. Loneragan had said, a priest when he went to a parish went there to do his duty to his people and to the church of which he was a minister. Therefore, he deserved no thanks, because he had only done for his people what he should do as the priest who was placed in charge. Instead, he owed them thanks for their many acts of kindness. He initiated the building undertakings, but it was the people of the parish who paid for them. He was there to publicly express his thanks for their great kindness and generosity to him on many occasions. They showed it when his Lordship the Bishop of Bathurst came to the parish and and asked for money to build the hospital. They gave nearly £1300. They gave it as a work of mercy. He knew their virtues and the value of their esteem. He had many opportunities of learning it during his 20 years' residence among them. Though he could not adequately thank them he hoped there was One who would adequately thank and reward them for their work in the interest of the church, and in the interests of Catholic education in the parish. (Applause). He had been among them for nearly twenty years and in the central and western districts for a longer period. At one time his district stretched from Coonamble to Gundablum station, near the Queensland border, and he had tried to do his duty there as he had here. It was a pleasure to be placed among such people as they had in Gulgong. Not only was that true of the Catholic people but also of the non-Catholic people, at whose homes he was always welcome. In fact in some places they would be "vexed" if he passed by without calling. He was welcome because he always acted as a priest and as a man. (Applause). He had always acted towards others in the manner he expected them to act towards him. He thanked the representatives of the various districts present, and asked them to convey his thanks to the people for their kindness towards him and for their valuable help. He would ask them to give to Father Cooney and Father Howard the same loyal co-operation they had given him. They were getting good priests, who would be able to perform their various duties better than ever he had done. He thanked them for the beautiful address. The address from the H.A.C.B. Society referred to him as a living link with the society between the society and the land of his birth. Australia was his adopted country, and he loved Ireland first. Those who were Australians should love Australia first, and the countries their fathers came from next. As he had adopted Australia as his country he tried to instil into the hearts of the young men a love of Australia, to teach them to stand up for the rights of its citizens and to honor its flag. Applause). While he loved Ireland first he placed Australia second in his affections. He expressed thanks to his reverend colleagues for having come so far to do him honor. He also thanked the secretaries of the movement. Messrs English and Owens, and the president, Mr. Dowd, for their work in organising so succcssful a function. Finally he thanked them all for the honor done him. It was hard to say good-bye. It was hard to break the ties that had bound them so closely together for a period of 20 years. He felt in severing his associations he was leaving good people, good friends, and good Catholics. He felt deeply severing his connection with the district. He hoped God would give them every blessing, and that their future would be full of happiness and good fortune. (Applause).
Tho following artists supplied the programme:— Overture, Miss D. Nowland; song, Mr. Rose; song, Miss Dowd; song, Miss Rheinberger; step dance. Miss Ibbett; song; Mr. Cowburn; song, Miss I. Naughton; song, Miss Rheinberger; song, Mr. Ross; song, Mrs. D. M'Grath, step dance, Mr. J. O'Callaghan, song, Mr. Cowburn; song, Miss Dowd; comic song, Mr. J. M'Grath.
The organising work in connection with the function was excellently carried out by a committee, of which Messrs. B. F. Owens and J. English were the hon. secretaries, and Mr. J. J. Dowd was chairman. After the function visitors were regaled with light refreshments at Naughton's Hotel.
To-night a citizens' farewell will be tendered the popular priest.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 1 May 1922 Page 8
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 1 May 1922 Page 8
Sunday, October 13, 2024
J F WILLIAMS
JOHN FRANCIS WILLIAMS, born about 1869, married ELLEN WELLS in Gulgong in 1901 (NSW BDM 6703/1901). Their children included:
- Vincent J - born 1902
- Joseph E - born 1904; married Mary M Ling in 1935 (NSW BDM 4628/1935).
- Mary C - born 1906
- Gertrude - born 1908; married James W Jennings (NSW BDM 6171/1932).
- John Francis - born 1910 (NSW BDM 4362/1910); married Josephine Gumbleton (NSW BDM 16111/1932).
- Alice M - born 1911
- Florence E - born 1913; married James Winter in Gulgong (NSW BDM 20052/1939)
- Ellen - born 1916
- Una F - born 1917
- Kathleen - born 1920
- Elizabeth E - born 1921
NEWS ITEMS
1902 - [CANDIDATE]
Municipal matters are a bit more lively in Gulgong than Mudgee, Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian, is in the field. We would be pleased to see him take his place at the Council, for there is nothing like the young men coming forward. Mr. A. W. Wood is also a candidate with excellent chances of success.
1902 - [RESULTS]
Gulgong.— R. Rouse, C. E. Hilton, J. F. Williams (elected). Extraordinary vacancy: A. J. Wood (elected).
Source: Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Wed 12 Feb 1902 Page 71902 - [OPINION]
Mr. J. F. Williams' election to a seat in the Gulgong council is a matter for congratulation. It is good to see the young men of the community ready to take their share of public work, and it is better still to see the public approve of their ambition. A seat at any of the district councils should be eagerly sought, for and deemed an honor.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 20 Feb 1902 Page 10
1903 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
150 Fat Sheep. - Crossing & Cox HAVE received instructions from J. F. Williams, Esq. , and others, to sell by auction at the Corporation Sale Yards, on TUESDAY next, 14th April, at 10 o'clock, 150 Prime Fat Sheep.
1904 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
A Grand Social IN AID OF THE Wilbetree R.C. Organ Fund, WILL BE HELD AT HOME RULE IN Moroney's Hall, ON Wednesday, September 14 - DOUBLE TICKETS 3s. - SINGLE 2s. - Doors Open at 7.30.
J. F. WILLIAMS and W. DONOGHUE, Hon Secs.
1905 - [RETIRING ALDERMEN]
GULGONG.—Retiring aldermen: A. E. Brigden, J. F. Williams, T. J. Wade. Auditors: W R. Bentzen,
A. Cross.
1905 - [WILBETREE RIFLE CLUB]
The following are the officers elected in connection with the Wilbetree rifle club:—Patron, Mr. Isaac Rowbotham; captain, Mr. H. F. McHugh; hon. sec., Mr. W. Donoghue; hon. treas., Mr. J. F. Williams; committee, Messrs. Thos. Mitchell, Thos. Rowbotham, George Williams, and John Donoghue.
A meeting was held at Home Rule on Friday to discuss the railway route from Mudgee to Dunedoo. The chair was occupied by Mr. C. J. Barrett, and the meeting was addressed by Messrs. McHugh and Morony. Mr. Armstrong moved the following resolution:
'That this meeting is of the opinion that the Mudgee-Dunedoo railway should be constructed via Wilbetree and Canadian with all possible speed, and it is also the opinion that a deviation via Cullenbone is against common sense, on the following grounds: (1) There is no genuine appeal for it ; (2) The Cullenbone route is comparatively a desert, and (3), that construction in that direction would be disastrous to the densely populated districts of Wilbetree and Canadian.'
Seconded by Alderman J. F. Williams (Gulgong), and carried unanimously. Messrs. Morony, J. Griflin and E. James were appointed to give evidence before the Public Works Committee at Gulgong on the 20th instant. The attendance at the meeting numbered 55.
The following nominations were received yesterday for aldermen. Mr. W. G. Gibbs returning officer. As only seven are nominated and nine are required, steps will have to be be taken to vacancies : —
A. E Brigden
A. E. Souter
Stanley B. Rouse
William A. Watt
H. J. E. Gudgeon
J. F. Williams
Wade Gudgeon.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 23 Jan 1908 Page 12
At the last meeting of the Gulgong Municipal Council the Mayor was granted an annual allowance of £15, although Aldermen J. F. Williams and R. A. Hornsey voted against it. The Mayor said he was strongly in favor of an allowance being made to the person who occupied the mayoral chair, but he had not made up his mind as to whether he would accept or not. On Monday, however, Alderman Brigden informed us that he had given the matter careful consideration, and had decided not to accept the allowance this year. — ' Advertiser.'
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 11 Feb 1909 Page 141910 - [HACB OFFICERS]
At the half-yearly meeting of All Hallows branch [of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society], Gulgong, the following officers were elected for the current half-year: ... Rev. Father E. O'Donnell, P.P., Ald. J. F. Williams, D. McGrath, sen.; auditors...
A special meeting of the Gulgong Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night, February 9, when there were present Aldermen A. E. Brigden (Mayor), J. F. Williams, H. J. Gudgeon, W. Gudgeon, A. E. Souter, and R. Hornsey. A letter was received from the Works Department refusing the request of the Council for a grant of £300 to erect a new bridge at Home Rule. It was decided that the Mayor interview the Hon. Lee, Minister, with a view to having the grant obtained. The Mayoral allowances for the ensuing year was fixed at £50. Alderman A. E. Brigden was unanimously reelected Mayor for 1910-11. A motion was carried that a rate of 3d in the £, on the unimproved capital value, be struck and levied. The clerk read a detailed statement of arrears of rates and interest thereon. The amount of back rates, some of which were owing for the last 19 years, was £344/15/7 and the interest £11/10/10.
It was decided that the Governor in Council be asked to appoint Mr. Albert Murn as alderman of the Gulgong Municipal Council, vice Alderman Watt resigned.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 17 Feb 1910 Page 17
1911 - [ELECTION RESULTS]
1911 - [ELECTION RESULTS]
Elected:—A. Baldwin, 174: *S. B Rouse, 160; *A. E. Brigden, 137; *W. Gudgeon, 130; *R. W. Heard, 125; T. J. Wade, 127: *A. E. Souter 122 *Dr. J. L. M. McCreadie, 116; *H. Gudgeon, 103.
Defeated:—*A, Murn, 83; J. D. Parker 76; *J. F Williams, 75; J. Judge, 74; C. Page 68; C. Shanahan, 58; T. Ryan, 55. The "Laborites" were routed.
1913 - [MILKING MACHINES]
Last year Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian, while in Sydney saw an advertisement calling for agents for the Miller-Made Milking Machines. He thought he would see what the new apparatus was like. He called on the company, and at once saw how great was the improvement on the old style of milking machine. The Miller-made invention only weighs 1lb. 7oz., and only costs £5/5/. It is on the simple syphon priciple. Four of the machines can easily attend to a herd of 40 cows. Mr. Williams made representations to the Company, and was appointed district agent for these splendid machines. At the forthcoming show Mr. G. A. Watson (the Company's expert) will be in attendance, and will give exhibitions with all classes of cows. This should be very interesting to our local dairymen.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 Feb 1913 Page 13
A meeting of the Gulgong Council was held in the Town Hall. Present: Aldermen A. E. Brigden (Mayor), A. Baldwin, H. Gudgeon, R. Heard, D. H. Swing, and A. Souter...
Correspondence... From Mr. Donoghue, secretary Wilbetree Progress Association, asking that a culvert be placed across the gully in lane near Mr. J. F. Williams' property. Decided that Council could not see their way clear to comply with the request.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Jun 1913 Page 7
1913 - [COUNCIL]
1913 - [COUNCIL]
Dissatisfied Municipal Ratepayers - Canadian Residents' Petition - Deputation Waits on Shire Council -Caustic Criticism of Municipal Management - Shire Councillors Sympathetic.
The members of the Wyaldra Shire Council had just dispersed on Thursday afternoon after having completed the business at the usual monthly meeting, when a deputation from the Wilbetree Progress Association came on the scene. The Councillors returned to the Shire Chambers and received the visitors—Messrs. F. S. Stacy, J. Tuxford, sen., T. Walsh, J. F. Williams, G. Beauchamp and J. Williardt.
The President had mentioned at the Shire meeting that the Wilbetree Progress Association had forwarded a letter, informing the Council that a deputation would wait on them in regard to the matter of the Canadian and Wilbetree residents' petition to have portion of the outlying lands of the Gulgong Municipality excised from the municipal area, and added to the area of the Wyaldra Shire; it was also desired to have an expression of Council's views on the proposal.
Mr. F. S. Stacy introduced the deputation, and after referring to the reasons for the visit, said he desired to know whether the Shire were sympathetic on the matter. He understood there were one or two difficulties to be got over, and he hoped there would be some solution to the trouble.
Mr. J. F. Williams said that the boundaries of the municipality were struck to go nowhere and anywhere. The northern boundary of the municipality was out about half a mile from the post office, but the eastern boundary extended seven or eight miles into the country. If the area was cut down and made a town area to be looked after by a town council it would relieve the farmers in the affected area of a heavy burden, which at present was not fair. The rate struck on the farmers in the municipal area was about /3 in the £, while the rate struck on land owned by the farmers in the shire area was much less. The only solution to relieve the farmers in the municipal area of the burden with which they were laden was for the shire authorities to have control of the lands in question. There was another matter, and a very important one in the speaker's opinion, and that was the bad state of the roads under the control of the Municipal Council. While the roads in the shire were in a splendid condition, the roads in the municipality — he referred more particularly to the roads in the Wilbetree and Canadian centres — were in a disgraceful state. (Hear, hear).
Cr. Bowman: A very graceful compliment to the shire.
In reply the Shire President (Cr. E. J. Lowe) said that he was quite seized with the importance of the question, but the one great point to be considered was hgat they were asking the Municipal Council to cut off a large portion of the revenue-earning power. It was not fair or reasonable to assume that this could be done without taking over a corresponding amount of the Municipal Council's responsibility. He understood that there was a debt of about £1700 on the Gulgong Town Hall.
Under the Act, a poll of the rate payers would have to be taken. He assured the members of the deputation that when the matter came to a head the Canadian people would receive every consideration, he might almost say leniency. But before they could take any of the revenue away, from the Council they would have to obtain the sanction of the Council's creditors. Here was the important point, and he did not think it would be easily got over. Personally, he was of opinion that there should be no Municipal Council at all. (Hear, hear). The whole area should be under the control of the Shire Council.
Mr. Stacy asked if the Shire would be favorable to taking over the whole of the municipal area.
The President and Cr. Horne said that they would, but the other mem bers of the Shire did not venture a
remark on the question.
Mr. Stacy then read a letter received from the Public Works Department by the Gulgong Municipal Council some short time back, and to which, he said, no reply in compliance with the requests contained therein had been forthcoming. The letter stated that a petition had been received in that Department praying that the outlying lands in the Municipality of Gulgong, as shown on an attached lithograph, be excised from the municipal area of the Wyaldra Shire. The Department asked for an expression of the Council's views on the proposal.
The letter also asked that the Municipal Council furnish the Department with the following information:— (a) The unimproved capital value of all ratable land within the present municipal boundaries; (b) the rate of revenue of the municipality based on the levy for 1913; (c) the number of ratepayers in the municipality; (d) the length of roads in the municipality; (e) the total expenditure of the municipality for the year 1912; and similar information with respect to the municipality as proposed to be curtailed. No reply had been sent to that letter. He may be under a misapprehension, but it looked as though the Municipal Council were hostile to the proposal. Apart from not supplying the information asked for in the letter, the Municipal Council had written to the Wilbetree Progress Association asking for the sum of two guineas before the above information would be supplied. It was the Department who were seeking the information.
Cr. Bowman said he was absolutely in sympathy with the people who sought to relieve themselves of a burden, more especially when those ratepayers represented the producers. The producers should not be unduly taxed to support the townspeople. The people came to a centre to create a township and employment, but neither the town ship nor the employment would exist if it were not for the producers surrounding. It was not a fair thing to ask the producers in the country to contribute revenue to the up keep of town functions. It was apparent they did not receive a reasonable return for the taxes they paid.
The speaker failed to understand how the petitioners, being purely country residents, had shouldered the Town Hall octopus for so, long. In his opinion, this debt should never have been placed upon them.
In conclusion, Cr, Bowman said he would be glad to fall in with every favorable and equitable movement to further the interests of the petitioners, who he again referred to as the producers.
Cr. Rogers agreed with Cr. Bowman that the country residents should not be saddled with the Town Hall debt. He might be in error, but he thought that the debt was incurred by the Municipal Council before the area now sought by the petitioners to be added to the Shire territory was brought under the control of the Municipal Council. In conclusion, the speaker suggested that if the area was added to the Shire, it could be formed into a separate and additional riding, giving proportional or equal representation in Shire management. He agreed with the views of the previous speakers.
Mr. J. Tuxford, sen., one of the members of the deputation, said he hoped the Shire Council would take
over the whole of the Municipal area, and then he thought they would have good roads and better management.
Mr. J. F. Williams, also a member of the deputation, said he had omitted to mention one or two matters in his former remarks. From what could be gathered, it seemed that the Municipal Council was under the impression that the move was purely a Canadian one, and that the sympathy of the municipal rate payers was confined to that centre. He could assure them that such was not the case. The petition had been placed before a very large number of town ratepayers, and almost everyone had been sympathetic and signed the petition. As an instance of the injustice under which Canadian and other residents in that and contiguous centres suffered, he referred to a request made to the Municipal Council to place a cross
ing over a very bad gully in Rothe's lane. Application had been made to the Municipal Council on numerous occasions to have the necessary repairs carried out, but nothing had been done. The request to have the work done had been before the Council on and off since 1902. As a result of nothing having been done, residents of Cooyal, who were outside the Municipal area, were forced to cart their produce to Mudgee, a distance of fourteen miles. If the road was in trafficable condition they would be able to bring their produce to Worribil, about half the distance they now had to travel.
Cr. Lowe (President) said that there were many important things to be looked into, but if there was any way open to get the petitioners in under Shire control, he and his councillors would be only too happy to assist them and welcome them.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 17 Jul 1913 Page 301913 - GULGONG'S COUNTRY RATEPAYERS.
1913 - [Gulgong Council - Correspondence]
1914 - Gulgong Municipal Election. Who Should be Elected? The Old Council Taken to Task.
1914 - Gulgong Election. Mr. Brigden Defeated. Interesting Figures.
At the last meeting of the Gulgong Shire Council a deputation representing the country ratepayers, consisting of Messrs. F. S. Stacy, Gregory, J. F. Williams, G. Beauchamp, and George Williams, asked for their inclusion in the shire.
After discussing the matter, it was decided, on the motion of Crs. Rouse and Rogers, 'That this council is of opinion that it would be advisable that a portion of the municipality of Gulgong should be merged in the Wyaldra shire, provided satisfactory arrangements were made by the existing ratepayers in those outlying districts to pay their just proportion of their present debt.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 Nov 1913 Page 231913 - [Gulgong Council - Correspondence]
From Mr. J. F. Williams, drawing Council's attention to the bad state of road leading from Mr J. Williams' to Worribil station, and asking Council to have same repaired...
The Works Committee were empowered to expend £100 on the following works: — £30 on Eumaralla road, £10 on road Isbester's to Gulgong reef, £10 at Morrisey's culvert in Nolan's Gully, £25 on lane to Worribil station, and £25 on road Stageman's to Considine's.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 Nov 1913 Page 10
(To the Editor. )
Sir,— For the first time for many years I see we are to have a municipal election. Well, Mr. Editor, I am glad to see the people of the place are taking a little more interest in their own affairs. It seems to me that it is high time we had a change in the personnel of the members of the Council. When one sees so many Council meetings lapse for want of a quorum, it is very evident from that fact alone that there is considerable apathy and want of vim shown by the members of the Council. And now we have, the opportunity I think the fewer of them we send back the better. Again, there has been nearly £900 of the rate payers money frittered away for nothing, in a search for water, where it was well known there was none; and now they are contemplating returning to a motion of Aldermam Heard's, which motion, was carried by the Council unanimously over two years ago, and has never been rescinded. And this, all because some of the great aldermen had a prejudice, or petty spite against some individual. So, therefore I think we want as much of a change as we can get. For these reasons, consequently, I would suggest to the voters to record their votes to the following:— Robert W. Heard, always for the people; Wade Gudgeon, the makings of a good man; L. C. Naughton, another whose all is in Gulgong, and who is also capable of being a good alderman; R. Beauchamp, and John F. Williams, coming from the outside desire a place. As the outside are paying a fair proportion of the rates, it is only fair they should have representation; also, J. F. Williams was one of the best aldermen Gulgong has had for many years; Albert J. T. Murn, William C. Fyfe. Edward D. Stott, and Walter U. Gardner, all progressive men, with all their interests in the Municipality, and who, therefore, will do the best they can for the place, and safeguard the interests of the ratepayers. These are the nine I would strongly recommend voters to vote for in the best interest of the place we live in. Thanking you, Mr. Editor, for allowing me so much of your valuable space. I am, etc.
A RATEPAYER OF OVER 11 YEARS.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 29 Jan 1914 Page 24
The Gulgong municipal election on Saturday provided, a surprise or two. The greatest surprise of all was the defeat of Mr. Ex-Mayor Brigden, who polled only 107 votes, this being 16 votes below that which would have enabled him to fill the lowest position in the scale of members. Ex-Alderman Souter was also defeated. Mr. Heard topped the poll with 204 votes, being 24 above the next highest.
Following are the results: —|
R. Heard |
204 |
|
E. Stott |
180 |
|
W. Fyfe |
166 |
|
Wade Gudgeon |
158 |
|
A. Murn |
147 |
|
A. Baldwin |
142 |
|
J. F.
Williams |
130 |
|
L. C.
Naughton |
128 |
|
R. Beauchamp |
123 |
|
W. Gardiner |
115 |
|
A. E. Brigden |
107 |
|
J. Clarke |
106 |
|
A. E. Souter |
98 |
|
H. J. Gudgeon |
77 |
The poll was declared in the Town Hall. There was an attendance of over 200. Mr. Brigden, who appeared very upset, said it was his intention to resign from all public bodies in Gulgong, with the exception of the Parents and Citizens' Association. Other candidates also spoke.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 2 Feb 1914 Page 31914 - Gulgong Council. Ordinary Meeting
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Apr 1914 Page 10The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Wednesday night. Present : Aldermen R. W. Heard (Mayor). A. Baldwin, W., Gudgeon, E. D. Stott, R. Beauchamp, J. F. Williams, and Fyfe...
HOME RULE BRIDGE.
The Clerk was instructed to forward an application, simultaneously with that of the Wyaldra Shire to the Minister for Public Works for a grant of £700, for the purpose of erecting a new bridge at Home Rule, and that Mr. Dunn, be asked to use his influence in the matter.
1915 - Two Orphan Soldiers Farewelled at Wilbetree.
On Tuesday evening last, the many residents of Wilbetree assembled together to bid farewell to Sergeant Major William Egan and Gunner Herbert Bush, prior to their departure for the front... Mr. J. F. Williams, in a rousing patriotic speech, endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers. The two recipients suitably responded...
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 25 Nov 1915 Page 19
1916 - £100 REWARD.
We, the undersigned, hereby offer £100 REWARD for such information as will lead to the Conviction of anyone stealing Sheep, being the property of any of the undersigned:
|
E. C. Marks |
Fitzroy Stacy |
|
C. A. Stott |
M. P.
Schneider |
|
Louis Roth |
M. A.
Schneider |
|
R. Troup |
H. Austin |
|
John Williams |
J. F. Williams |
A meeting of the above-named Council was held on Saturday at the Cudgegong Council Chambers.
Present: Messrs. E. Hughes (chair), W. Abernethy (Mudgee branch), W. J. Farthing and E. D. Moon (Gulgong), J. F. Williams and L. R. A. Roth, (Wilbetree)...
At a special meeting of the Gulgong Municipal Council the mayoral allowance was again fixed at £20. Ald. Wade Gudgeon was re-elected mayor unopposed. At the conclusion of the meeting an adjournment was made to the Mayor's parlor, where his Worship's health was proposed by Ald. J. F. Williams, who spoke of the good work done during Ald. Gudgeon's last term of office and the able manner in which he had filled the mayoral chair at the meetings. Ald. Gudgeon, responding, said he was determined to carry out the work which pertained to the office to the best of his ability.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 21 Feb 1918 Page 15
Major Walter Wells, son of Mrs. T. King, of Home Rule, and brother of Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian, will arrive back from the front in a few days' time. Major Wells took part in a good deal of big fighting on the Western front, and during the famous Messines battle had both legs broken. Prior to enlisting Major Wells was area officer at Wollongong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 11 Mar 1918 Page 10
KING.—August 6, at her residence, Home Rule, Emily, the beloved wife of Thomas King, and mother of Edward H., of Dunedoo; late William H. of Flemington; Nellie (Mrs. J. F. Williams), of Wilbetree; John, of Youngee Plain, Wyalong; and Major Walter Wells, M.C. (A.I.F.); Rebecca A., and late Robert Joshua King.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 10 Aug 1918 Page 12The proposal of the amalgamation of the Municipality of Gulgong and the Shire of Wyaldra was discussed at a poorly attended meeting, convened by the Wilbetree Progress Association, held in the Gulgong Town Hall. The Deputy Mayor (Ald. A. Baldwin) presided. After considerable discussion, Mr.
A. Croft moved, 'That this meeting pledges itself to support any scheme brought forward for the amalgamation of the Gulgong Municipal Council with the Shire of Wyaldra.' Mr. L. D. Stott seconded the motion, which was carried. Ald. J. F. Williams moved, 'That a petition for amalgamation be prepared in both areas, and sent to the Minister, and that an expression of opinion by both the Municipal and Shire Councils be obtained and forwarded to the Minister.' Seconded by Mr. Williams, and carried.
Messrs. A. Croft, F. D. Stott, W. Donoghue, J. F. Williams, G. Beauchamp, R. Hollow, and M. Clark were appointed a committee to give effect to the above Resolutions.
1919 - Gulgong Hibernians. CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY. FIRST COMMUNION BREAKFAST.
The Gulgong branch of the Hibernian A.C.B. Society celebrated St. Patrick's Day by holding their first
Communion breakfast at the eight o'clock Mass in St. John the Baptist's Church. A large number went to Communion. Subsequently the break fast was held in the schoolhall, which was attended by over eighty persons...
Bro. J. F. Williams hoped the Peace Conference would be the means of giving freedom to the land of St. Patrick, and that the Irish people would enjoy the same measure of liberty and freedom as was enjoyed in Australia.
Mr. Eugene O'Connell said that no man who advocated Home Rule for Ireland could be termed disloyal, because he was advocating the interests of the Empire. A united Ireland under the Crown would be the greatest source of strength the British Empire would have. (Applause.)...
Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Thu 3 Apr 1919 Page 38A repatriation league has been formed at Home Rule. The following officers were elected: Chairman, Mr. R. Hollow; hon. secretary, Mr. F. W. Taylor; delegates to central council, Messrs. J. Baldwin, R. Hollow, John Williams, and J. F. Williams.
1920 - GULGONG MUNICIPALITY - SOME NEW MEN.
The following are the results of the Gulgong municipal elections:—
F. W. Heard____236
A. Baldwin____230
J. F. Williams____215
C. J. Martin____198
E. D. Moon____181
H. D. Evans____166
R. G. Beauchamp____165
D. Isbester____156
J. H. Stahl____140
(The above were elected).
H. J. Gudgeon____128
H. Miller____ 123
H. A. Porter____120
F. R. Tomlinson____113
G. Hoult____109
B. De Groen____105
1920 - Death at Gulgong. MRS. J. WILLIAMS, SENIOR.
Mrs. Joseph Williams, sen., who since the death of her husband, some six months ago, has resided with her daughter, Mrs. W. Ellery, of Gulgong, passed away on Monday night last. Deceased was over 6o years of age.
The following children are left: — Mrs. W. Ellery (Gulgong), Mrs. M. O'Connor (Goolma), Mrs. J. O'Connor (Sydney), Mrs. James O'Connor (Goolma), Mrs. W. Considine (Canadian), and Messrs. Joseph and John Williams (both of Canadian).
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Aug 1920 Page 12
(Nine to be Elected)
J. H. Stahl, J. F. Williams, L. Williams, H. A. Porter, H. J. Gudgeon, J. A. Lynch, K. A. McRae, A. E. Souter, A. E. Brigden.
Source: The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Sun 3 Dec 1922 Page 5
1922 - Gulgong Municipal Elections - ALD. STAHL TOPS THE POLL.
1922 - Gulgong Municipal Elections - ALD. STAHL TOPS THE POLL.
The Gulgong municipal elections were held on Saturday last, and the result caused a lot of excitement. The poll was a very light one, as only 182 voters went to the poll. Informal votes totalled 3: Ald. J. H. Stahl topped the poll but he was closely followed by Aldermen J. F. Williams and L. F. Williams. Ten candidates presented themselves, and Mr J. Cross was the defeated one. Polling was close, and only sixteen votes separated the leading man and the lowest one. The new council is made up of five of the old aldermen, who have proved themselves capable men. Included in the new council are Mr. A. E. Brigden and Mr. A. E. Souter, who have served for many years in the Gulgong Council at different times: Mr. Les Williams, who was third on the list: and Mr. J. A. Lynch, who, although new to municipal life, will not be found wanting. The Mayor will be elected tomorrow (Wednesday). After the result was known on Saturday night, all the candidates said a few words to a good crowd of ratepayers, who had assembled in the hall waiting for the result. The polling was as follows:—
J. H. Stahl 176.J. F. Williams 170,L. Williams 168,H. A. Porter 166,H. J. Gudgeon 163,J. A. Lynch 163,K. A. Macrae 150.A. F. Brigden 154,A. E. Souter 154.J. Cross 138.
Informal 3. The first nine were elected. — Gulgong 'Advertiser.'
1923 - Amalgamation. Vote ' Yes ' on Saturday. Gulgong Municipality and Wyaldra Shire
TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GULGONG.
Ladies and Gentlemen, —
A ballot on the question of amalgamating the municipality of Gulgong with the Wyaldra shire will take place on the 24th instant (Saturday).
As this is a movement which stands for solid PROGRESS and ECONOMY, we strongly urge the ratepayers to vote 'YES' for the amalgamation of the areas.
We ask you to vote 'Yes' for the following reasons:—
1. It means economy in adminis ration — the saving of several hundred pounds per annum that are wasted at present.
2. It means more money to spend on our roads and streets, and expert supervision for all works by a competent engineer, instead of the present system of amateur control.
3. It means that the heavy burden of taxation that our ratepayers are subjected to will be reduced.
4. It means a greater Gulgong, as a council of the united areas would have greater influence with the various Government departments.
Under section 16 of the Local Government Act, no new municipality will be created unless the area has a population of 3000 inhabitants and can raise a revenue of £3000 on a rate of 3d levied on the unimproved capital value of land therein. This proves the futility of Gulgong trying to carry on as a municipality, when a rate of 4½d in the pound unimproved capital value, and that on a very high valuation, only yields about £900 revenue.
Therefore, ladies and gentlemen, as ratepayers of the municipality of Gulgong, if you act in your own interests and the interest of Gulgong and district, you will vote 'Yes' on Saturday.
(Signed)
J. F. WILLIAMS,
R. J. HOLLOW,
P. J. HALLORAN.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Nov 1923 Page 23
1924 - BATHURST BURR ON RESERVE
The stock inspector [Mudgee Pastures Protection Board] also read a letter from J. F. Williams,, Canadian Lead, complaining of the prevalence of burrs on the reserve at Canadian Lead, and urging that
action be taken. The reserve, the inspector stated, was not under their control, but in the interests of travelling stock they might act. The cost would be about 50/, and the writer undertook to stack and burn if the board had them cut. Decided that inspector arrange to have burrs cut.
1924 - Gulgong Council - ALD. WILLIAMS ELECTED MAYOR.
The election of Mayor was the first business transacted at Wednesday's meeting of the Gulgong Council. The Mayoral allowance was fixed at £20.
Two nominations were received, Ald. J. F. Williams and Ald. H. J. Stahl. The former was elected his supporters being Alds. Porter, Gossage, Hall and Snelson.
Ald. Gudgeon, who had been Mayor, for two years, congratulated Ald. Williams and thanked his colleagues, the town clerk, and the townspeople for the assistance they had given him during his term of office. The new Mayor had served a lengthy period in the council and thought that he was entitled to hold the position for one term.
He would do his best to carry out the duties. Ald. Gudgeon had always been courteous and fair.
Mr. Gibbs, town clerk, thanked the retiring Mayor for his assistance, and congratulated Ald. Williams on his election.
ELECTION OF COMMITTEES
When nominations for the works committee were asked for aldermen, with the exception of Ald. Gossage, objected to being a member. Finally, Ald. Stahl volunteered, and was followed by Ald. Snelson.
Other committees appointed were : —
Finance Alds. Brigden, Stahl, Porter.Sanitary, Alds. Gudgeon, Hall, Stahl.Parks, Alds. Souter, Porter, Hall.Lighting, Alds. Porter. Souter, SnelsonTown Hall, Alds. Porter, Snelson, Gossage.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Wed 24 Dec 1924 Page 22
1925 - Railway Commissioner's Visit to Gulgong - DEPUTATION MAKES IMPORTANT REQUESTS.
Mr. J. F. Williams, Western Area Commissioner, accompanied by Mr. G. Nicholas, District Superintendent, and Mr. J. Livingstone secretary, arrived at Gulgong on Tuesday. The party was met at the railway by a deputation representing Gulgong and Wyaldra shire. The Mayor, Ald. J. F. Williams, introduced the deputation.
1925 - The Letter Bag - GULGONG'S MAYOR HAS A WORD.To the Editor.
Sir,—My attention has been drawn to certain statements published in 'Pictoria Pictures Magazine' to the effect that while discussing the recent polls taken at Gulgong, Alds. Gudgeon and Stahl claimed to be Scotsmen, while the Mayor, Ald. Williams, did not know whether he was a Scotsman or an Irishman, but was willing to make a compromise and call himself a 'crossbred.'
I flatly deny having made such silly statement, and neither did the other aldermen referred make the remarks as reported. Although there were several aldermen present at that meeting and the reporter for the local paper, no one seems to have heard those remarks but Mr. Pictoria. Methinks this would-be wit has a bee in his Pictoria bonnet, for his report is a malicious fabrication that could have only emanated from a disordered mind. I am no 'crossbred' or twister. If Mr. Pictoria wants to report the sayings and doings of the local council, let him first report what he said to Ald. Stahl on the night that Gentleman so conclusively proved himself a better Austialian than Mr. Pictoria.
I would remind our budding journalist that if 'Pictoria Magazine' is to serve any useful purpose in Gulgong, it must adhere to facts and help to boost the township. The district certainly offers ample scope to any literary genius with inclination to boost it without resorting to scurrilous misrepresentations. Such tactics only create friction amongst the people. I am, etc.
ALD. J. F. WILLIAMS,
Mayor of Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 18 Jun 1925 Page 16
1925 - Gulgong's Mayor - LOSS TO THE COUNCIL.
The Mayor of Gulgong Ald. J. F. Williams has decided not to submit his name to the ratepayers on Saturday next. Although this is regrettable it must be borne in mind that he has given over 20 years' service to the municipality, and during the whole of that time he has performed useful work. Ald. Williams has always acted fairly to every alderman since he has been Mayor, and in every instance he gave his opinion in a fearless manner. He is not likely to seek municipal honors again, but he has done his duty to the town faithfully and well.
Mr J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, is a patient, in the local Hospital, suffering from appendicitis.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Dec 1927 Page 19
Mr W. Dunn, M.L.A., has been notified by the Minister for Education. Mr. Drummond, under date 18/10/29, as follows: in response to your personal representations on behalf of Mr . J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, and the petition presented by you for the local residents, regarding the retention of the school at Canadian Lead, I have called for a report thereon. You will be further advised immediately the issue is decided.
GULGONG, Sunday.
"The Federal and State Governments have broken the hearts of the farmers," declared Mr. J. F. Williams, addressing a big meeting of farmers at Gulgong yesterday afternoon. Labour Parliamentarians were bitterly assailed. The Mayor of Gulgong (Ald. Baldwin) asserted that the Governments had only one object in view—to keep the industrialists happy and contented. He added that the amount of money required to restore the 8 1/3 per cent cut to Civil Servants would be sufficient to place the farmers on their feet again.
John Francis Williams, the 21 year old son of Mr J. F Williams, Canadian, has past his various law examinations with high honors, and is now entitled to the L.L.B degree He is one of the youngest students in the State to gain such distinction, and is to be warmly congratulated on his effort. After leaving the Canadian school he attended the Mudgee High School where he gained the leaving certificate. During the past few years he has been engaged in a Sydney solicitor's office.
Results of the recent theory of music examinations conducted by the State Conservatorium on behalf of the Australian Music Examination Board, show that Ruth Schomberg (daughter of Mr and Mrs H. T. Schomberg) and Nellie Williams (daughter of Mr and Mrs J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead) passed grade V. with honors. They are pupils ot St. Joseph's Convent, Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Nov 1931 Page 12
1932 - SCRATCH ME! Campaigner of Parts - GULGONG NATIVE
The 'Sun' had the following to say about Mr. J. F. Williams, of Sydney (son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead), in connection with the election campaign: —
The U.A.P. has a mighty arm of stalwarts, always ready to fill the breach to speak at a moment's notice when things begin to lag, and to stand unflinchingly before the slings and arrows of the outrageous opponent.
Of this gallant band a notable example is Mr. J. F. Williams, a campaigner of parts. In Cleveland street he held the stump, unvanquished, alone, and undismayed, from 8.30 until 10.5p.m. The relief speaker had failed to materialise. Husky, but defiant; tired, but filled with a sense of duty nobly done, Mr. Williams stepped down. A pipe for solace, thought he, and plunged hand in pocket for his matches. But a strange match-box had found its way into that pocket during an impassioned harangue, and in its top there was a hole. And, further— inside the box was an angry and turbulent colony of fleas.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Jun 1932 Page 12
Miss Gertie Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. F. Williams, of Home Rule, received from Gulgong, Home Rule and Mudgee friends at a gathering at Home Rule, a silver tea service, case of afternoon tea spoons and set of canisters. Mr J. Donoghue presided, and made the presentation, speeches eulogising Miss Williams also being made by Messrs C. Matthews and C. Pickering.
Miss Williams had been a popular telephonist in the Mudgee exchange and is now about to be married.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Jun 1932 Page 13
A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the presence of a big gathering of friends at St. Luke's Church, Wilbetree, on Saturday, June 18, when Gertrude, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, was married to James Wilfred, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. John Jennings, of Cudgegong. The Rev. Father T. Brosnan, P.P., of Gulgong. performed the ceremony, which was followed by Nuptial Mass.
The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a beautiful frock of white crepe-satin and heavy chantilly lace, and carried a bouquet of choice white and pink blooms. The veil of Brussels net and point lace was a gift from the bride's mother.
The bridesmaid, Miss Alice Williams, sister of the bride, looked charming in pale green crepe-satin, with hat and shoes to match, and also carried a bouquet of bright pink carnations and sweet peas. Mr. Les. Jennings, brother of the groom, was best man. Miss Imelda Naughton presided at the organ, and appropriate hymns were sung during mass by a choir of the bride's sisters. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The Rev. Father Brosnan presided at the breakfast, and proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom. The happy couple left by car for Orange and Bathurst, en route to Sydney, the bride travelling in a dark brown costume with hat and shoes to match.
The bride, through her kindly, courteous disposition, had made for herself many sterling friends in Mudgee, which fact was evident by the number of presentations made to her on the occasion of her marriage. Among the presents made — and they were many — by no means the least acceptable was that of a beautiful statue of "Our Lady," made on behalf of the Children of Mary by the Right Rev. Monsignor Flanagan, V.G. Their future home will be at Cudgegong.
Amongst the solicitors admitted in Sydney on Friday last was John Francis Williams, aged 22 years, son of Mr and Mrs J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead. He is the youngest solicitor in the State.
Mr A. G. Saddlngton, the retired prothonotary of the Supreme Court, moved the admission before the Chief Justice, Sir Phillip Street. Justice James and Justice Stephen, mentioning that Mr Williams was the youngest Bachelor of Laws ever admitted to that Degree.
Mr Williams qualified for the Bar nearly two years ago but preferred to wait. He is now practising on his own account at 76 Pitt street, Sydney, where his Mudgee and Gulgong friends will find him should they at any time be in Sydney. Mr Williams deserves to be congratulated on his bold move in these hard times.
It is interesting to note that Mudgee boasts the oldest solicitor in the State. It is another distinction to possess the youngest, who incidentally, in his final examinations, topped the State.
The engagement is announced of Miss Josephine Gumbleton, B.A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gumbleton, of Murwillumbah, to John F. Williams, LL.B., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, Gulgong.
1933 - [WEDDING]
Murwillumbah, was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Josephine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gumbleton, of Murwillumbah, was married to John Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, near Mudgee.
1933 - [ILLNESS]
THE many friends of Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, will regret to learn that he Is a patient in the Gulgong District Hospital with a bad heart. His condition has been serious.Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 7 Dec 1933 Page 12
1934 - DEATH - Mr J. F. Williams
1933 - [ILLNESS]
Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, is still a patient in the Gulgong Hospital, and his condition is serious.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 21 Dec 1933 Page 13
1934 - [VISITORS]
Mr. V. Williams, a teacher at the Drummoyne Practice School, is spending the school holidays as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead.
Mr. J. Williams, solicitor, of Sydney, and Mrs. Williams have also been the guests of Mr. Williams' parents. Unfortunately, Mr. Williams has been ill in the Gulgong Hospital for some weeks.
The death occurred in the Gulgong District Hospital on Tuesday morning of Mr John Francis Williams, aged 65 years, of Canadian Lead, one of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of the Gulgong district.
A native of Canadian Lead, the late Mr Williams helped materially to pioneer farming in this district, which in his young days was a famous goldfield. Deceased himself interested himself at intervals in mining in his young days, but mostly followed farming pursuits. He was one ot the most energetic farmers in the district, which is left the poorer by his passing. He commenced in a small way with 40 acres, and gave good prices for adjoining areas which he gradually acquired.
Deceased was of a very charitable disposition, and was as fine a man as any in the district. He was Mayor of Gulgong some years ago. Some little time ago he was admitted to the Gulgong District Hospital with a bad heart, his condition being serious.
A widow and large family are left to mourn their loss, including Messrs Joseph Williams (Gulgong), John Willlams (Sydney), Vince Williams (Drummoyne), Mrs Jennings (Mudgee district), Miss Mary Williams (Canadian Lead and Gulgong), Miss Alice Williams (Mudgee), Nurse N. Williams (Gulgong).
Further reference to deceased will be made in next issue. The funeral took place to the Catholic portion of the Gulgong cemetery this afternoon. Our deepest sympathy is extended.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 18 Jan 1934 Page 13
Miss Nellie Williams, daughter of Mrs Williams and the late Mr J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, joined the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, on Monday last. She was until recently attached to the staff of the Gulgong Hospital.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 10 May 1934 Page 12
Mr. John Wells, who died in the Wyalong district quite recently, was a brother of Mrs J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, and Mrs W. Bones, of Eurunderee.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 Sep 1934 Page 13
1934 - DEATH AT DUBBO
The death has occurred of Mrs O'Connor, wife of Mr J. O'Connor, of Dubbo. Deceased was a sister of Mr J[oseph] Williams, of Home Rule, and the late Mr J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, and Mesdames Consadine (Gulgong), Martin O'Connor (Mudgee), and — O'Connor (Sydney).
1935 - WEDDING - Williams—Ling
1935 - [GUEST]
Miss N. Gumbleton, of Murwillumbah, is the guest of Mrs J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead.
A very pretty wedding took place at St. Ann's Church, North Bondi, on Saturday last, when Miss [Mary] M. Ling, of Gulgong, daughter of Mr C. F. Ling, of North Bondi, ard the late Mrs Ling, was married to Mr J[oseph E]. Williams, son of Mrs Williams and the late Mr J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead. The Rev. Father O'Sullivan, parish priest, of North Bondi, officiated.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a brown and fawn Russian tunic, with brown accessories. She carried a pearl covered prayer book.
Miss T. Ling (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid, and wore a pale green frock with black accessories. She carried a bouquet of frangipanni and autumn tone roses. Mr Vincent Williams (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. The reception was held at the residence of the bride's father. The happy couple left on a motor tour of the South Coast for the honeymoon. Their future home will be in the Gulgong district.
Miss N. Gumbleton, of Murwillumbah, is the guest of Mrs J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 30 May 1935 Page 12
1935 - [HOSPITALISED]
Mrs J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, was admitted to the Gulgong Hospital last week.
Mrs J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, was admitted to the Gulgong Hospital last week.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 28 Nov 1935 Page 12
1936 - [SISTER MARIE]
A religious reception and profession took place at St. Joseph's Convent, Perthville, the week before last, and the church , was crowded with relatives and friends of the young Sisters. The Rev. Father Kelly, of Gulgong was in attendance. Amongst the young ladies who received the white veil were Miss Marie Williams (daughter of Mrs. Williams, of Canadian Lead, and the late Mr. J. F. Williams), in religion Sister Marie.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Oct 1936 Page 18
1937 - [TRIP]
Miss Mary Williams (daughter of Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead), is on a six weeks' health trip to Northern Queensland.
1937 - [VISIT]
Nurse Nellie Williams, of St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, is spending part of her annual holiday as the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, and is looking well. Prior to going to Bathurst. Nurse Williams was probatlonery nurse at the Gulgong Hospital.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 24 Jun 1937 Page 19
1937 - [RETURN]
1938 - A CLEVER SISTER
Miss Mary Williams recently returned from a prolonged holiday but will not be resuming duty at the office of Jas. Loneragan (Gulgong) Pty. Ltd. for some weeks.
Mr. John F. Williams, solicitor, of Sydney, and son of Mrs. Williams, of Canadian Lead, and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, has bought the practice at Forbes of D. J. Moloney and Son, solicitors. As an alderman of Fairfield, Mr. Williams was tendered a civic farewell.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 29 Jul 1937 Page 17
1938 - A CLEVER SISTER
Sister Nellie Williams, daughter of Mrs. Williams and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, who commenced training at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, is now on the permanent staff. She was for a time on the staff of the Gulgong District Hospital prior to leaving for Bathurst over four years ago. She had very creditable passes during each year of her training at Bathurst, being dux of the hospital for the years 1934-5-6-7. A presentation was made to her in honor of her performance. She has been in Sydney on annual leave.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 21 Jul 1938 Page 12
1938 - [NURSE]
Nurse C. Francis, in tendering her resignation... on the motion of Mr Hoult, seconded by Mr Maguire, it was resolved that the position be offered to Miss Betty Williams (daughter of Mrs. Williams of Canadian Lead, and the late Mr J. F. Williams).
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 13 Oct 1938 Page 12
1938 - [NURSE]
Miss Betty Williams, daughter of Mrs. Williams, of Canadian Lead, and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, commenced duty at the Gulgong District Hospital as a probationary nurse on Monday morning.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 20 Oct 1938 Page 13
1938 - Recreation Ground - Canadian Lead Reserve
To last Gulgong Town Council meeting Mr. G. F. Allman, Under-Sccretary, Department of Lands, replied as under to the council's letter: —
'Referring to your letter of 25th October, 1938, relative to the desire of the estate late J. F. Williams to
lease for grazing purposes an area of land at Canadian used as a recreation ground, I have to inform
you that the area referred to is Reserve No. 36635 for public recreation. The trustees of this reserve
are Messrs. William Stageman, John Llewelyn Hooke, Joseph Williardt, James Joseph Baldwin, Charles
Arthur Stott, Allen Roy Hamilton, and Clifford Last. Any question of leasing the grazing rights of the
reserve is primarily one for the consideration of the trustees, to whom representations should be made by the parties interested. The leasing of grazing rights over recreation reserves should be by public
auction or tender and the consent of the Minister for Lands to any lease should be obtained by the
trustees before the same is entered into by them.'
It was resolved that the information be made available to the executors of the estate of the late Mr. J. F. Williams.
To last Gulgong Town Council meeting Mr. G. F. Allman, Under-Sccretary, Department of Lands, replied as under to the council's letter: —
'Referring to your letter of 25th October, 1938, relative to the desire of the estate late J. F. Williams to
lease for grazing purposes an area of land at Canadian used as a recreation ground, I have to inform
you that the area referred to is Reserve No. 36635 for public recreation. The trustees of this reserve
are Messrs. William Stageman, John Llewelyn Hooke, Joseph Williardt, James Joseph Baldwin, Charles
Arthur Stott, Allen Roy Hamilton, and Clifford Last. Any question of leasing the grazing rights of the
reserve is primarily one for the consideration of the trustees, to whom representations should be made by the parties interested. The leasing of grazing rights over recreation reserves should be by public
auction or tender and the consent of the Minister for Lands to any lease should be obtained by the
trustees before the same is entered into by them.'
It was resolved that the information be made available to the executors of the estate of the late Mr. J. F. Williams.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 24 Nov 1938 Page 13
1939 - [BIRTH]
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Farrand Street [Forbes], are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son on Wednesday in "Brentwood" private hospital.
1939 - [FAMILY]
Mrs. J. F. Williams recently returned to Canadian Lead, after being the guest of her son, Mr. J. F. Williams and Mrs. Williams, of Forbes, where Mr. Williams is proprietor of a firm of solicitors, Messrs Maloney and Williams.
Sister Marie, daughter of Mrs. Williams and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, was recently transferred to St. Joseph's Convent, Baradine, where she is teacher of music and assistant teacher of art.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Feb 1939 Page 13
J. E. Williams wrote as follows: —
'As an executor of the estate of the late J. F. Williams, Canadian Lead, I wish to make application to erect two gates on the alignment of the main Canadian road, enclosing two lanes leading to the Canadian recreation ground.'
Ald. Brigden moved, and Ald. Amies seconded, that the application be granted under the usual conditions, and that the estate must bear any cost the council incurs.
C. Scholtz sought permission to sink a shaft in a lane situated be tween paddocks owned by Mr. Joseph Williams, of 'Killavalla,' Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 25 May 1939 Page 12
1939 - [ENGAGEMENT]
The engagement is announced of Sister Nell Williams, of St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, and daughter of Mrs. Williams and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, to Mr. Tom English, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. English, of George Street, Bathurst.
1939 - [WEDDING]
At a Nuptial Mass celebrated at St. John the Baptist's Church, Gulgong, on Saturday morning, 25th ult., the marriage of Mr. James Winter, eldest son of Mrs. J. Bull, of Dunedoo, and the late Mr. Winter, of Windeyer, and Florence Emily, daughter of Mrs. Ellen Williams, of Canadian Lead, and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, was solemnised by Rev. Father Crowe. At a subsequent reception, friends of both families were entertained. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Winter will be at Canadian Lead.
1940 - [BIRTH]
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Winter, of Canadian Lead, on Monday last. Mrs. Winter was formerly Miss Flo Williams, daughter of Mrs. Ellen Williams, of Canadian Lead, and the late Mr. J. F. Williams.
Nurse Betty Williams, of St. Vincent's Hospital, Bathurst, is on holidays and is staying with her mother, Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead. Nurse Williams recently passed her second year examination, being second in the class.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 11 Dec 1941 Page 10
1942 - [DOWD]
Mr. J. J. Dowd. jun., solicitor, leaves Gulgong next month for Forbes, where he will join the staff of D. J. Maloney and Williams. During the absence of Mr. Williams on military duty Mr. Dowd will manage the practice. Mr. Williams is a son of Mrs. Williams and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 26 Mar 1942 Page 10
1942 - ENGAGEMENTS
The engagement is announced of Jean Buzzard, B.A., eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dunlop, of Strathfield, and Vincent Joseph Williams, B.A., eldest son of the late Mr. J. F. Williams, and of Mrs. E. Williams, of Gulgong.
1942 - [LEAVE]
L.A.C. John Williams, son of Mrs. Williams and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, was home on leave at the Lead last week-end. He is stationed at Bradfield Park. A solicitor from Forbes, his business is being managed by Mr. J. J. Dowd, jun., of Gulgong.
1942 - [TRAVEL]
Mrs. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, accompanied her son, L.A.C. John Williams, to Sydney on Sunday night by train from Mudgee.
1943 - [LEAVE]
Congratulations to Pilot Officer J. F. Williams, son of Mrs. E. Williams, of Canadian Lead, Gulgong, who is on leave at his home in Forbes at present.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 8 Jul 1943 Page 171945 - [RETURN]
Forbes people will be sorry to say good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dowd, of Grenfell Street. Mrs. Dowd left last week for Gulgong, where she was accompanied by her husband, but the latter is returning to carry on for some time the legal business of Mr. J. F. Williams, who in the near future expects his discharge from the Air Force.
1946 - [SISTER JOHN]
Miss Joan Williams, daughter of Mrs. E. Williams, of 'Canadian Lead,' was professed at Perthville on St. John's Day, March 19, having taken the name of Sister John and has been appointed to Dunedoo. Rev. Fr. Crowe, of Gulgong, was a visitor to Perthville for theoccasion.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 28 Mar 1946 Page 17
1947 - [REPATRIATION HOSPITAL]
Mr. J. F. Williams, solicitor, of Forbes, who served in the R.A.A.F. during the last war, has been for some time, a patient in the Repatriation General Hospital, Concord (until recently known as the ???th A.G.H.).
1949 - [BURSARY]
James Jennings, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jennings, of Home Rule has won an Intermediate Bursary. James, who is a grandson of Mrs. E. Williams and the late Mr. J. F. Williams, of Canadian Lead, has attended St. Stanislaus, Bathurst, for the past three years.
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