BUCHOLTZ

Henry S Bucholtz married Elizabeth Snelson in Gulgong in 1886 (NSW BDM 6184/1886). Their children included:

• Frederick J - 1887
• Harold J - 1888
• Royden W - 1892
• William H - 1894
• Bertha - 1896
• Stanley B - 1898
• Edna B - 1901
• Eileen M - 1904
• Rodney - 1906

NEWS ITEMS

1906 - MRS. H. BUCHOLTZ.

The news of the death of Mrs. Harry Bucholtz, of Eurunderee, which sad event occurred on Tuesday morning, was received with genuine regret by all who were acquainted with her.

A chill received after childbirth, brought on pneumonia and other complications, and this was the cause of death. Nine little children and a husband are left to mourn their sad loss. Deceased, who was 42 years of age, was a daughter of Mr. John Snelson, of near Gulgong. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion of the cemetery.

The Ven. Archdeacon Dunstan officiated at the graveside.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 18 Oct 1906 Page 13

1913 - Wedding at Portland - BUCHOLTZ— ANNESLEY.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church of England, Portland, on the 26th instant, the contracting parties being Emily Margaret May, second daughter or Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Annesley, of Roy Alvin, and Frederick John, eldest son of Mr. H. S. Bucholtz, a descendant of the old pioneer family of Bucholtz, of Fredericksberg, Mudgee. The bride was given away by her father. Miss Grace Annesley (sister of the bride) and Miss Bertha Bucholtz (sister of the bridegroom) acted as bridesmaids. Mr. Harold Bucholtz accompanied his brother as best man, while Mr. Roy Annesley acted as groomsman.

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Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 3 Apr 1913 Page 17

1922 - Wedding. WATT— BUCHOLTZ.

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Luke's' Church, Gulgong, on March 29th, when Bertha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bucholtz, of Burragorang, and E. J. Watt, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Watt, of Gulgong, were joined in matrimony.

The Rev. C. J. Allen officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a dainty frock of ivory crepe de chene and georgette, hand embroidered. She also wore a veil which was held in place with a wreath of orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias and fern. Miss Edna Bucholtz, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and she wore a pretty frock of pink glace silk and georgette. She wore a black hat and carried a bouquet of mauve and pink cactus dahlias. Mr. D. Upham, of Sydney, was best man.

After the ceremony the reception was held in the Town Hall, when the usual toasts were honored. Mr and Mrs. Watt afterwards left by the evening train for Wyong where the honeymoon was spent. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue costume with hat to match. The future home of the happy young couple will be at Gulgong.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 4 May 1922 Page 17

1936 - "Very Much Alive."

"When announcing the engagement of Bessie, only daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. William Tuxford, of Gulgong, to Ronald, we referred to the bridegroom-to-be as the son of the late Mr. H. Bucholtz, of Eurunderee'' (states the "Mudgee Mail.") "This, of course, is not correct, as the 'dead' man, in the person of Mr. H. Bucholtz, called upon us and invited us to drink to his premature death. That "Harry" was pleased to find that the rumor of his passing was incorrect could be seen by his countenance, which radiated smiles. We congratulate him on his return to life, and hope that he, like the good old household cat, still has eight lives up his sleeve."

Source: The Muswellbrook Chronicle (NSW : 1898 - 1955) Fri 14 Feb 1936 Page 1

1936 - Gulgong Personal

MR H. J. Bucholtz (father of Mr. Rodney Bucholtz, of Gulgong) was admitted to the Mudgee District Hospital late on Saturday night last owing to being injured when a car which he was driving collided with another car on the Mudgee-Eurunderee road.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 May 1936 Page 13 

1937 - Bucholtz-Tuxford [NSW BDM 3970/1937]

A gown of ivory Mariette made on classical lines, with a long flared train and a coronet of orange blossoms from which fell a beautiful Honiton lace veil, was chosen by Miss Bessie Tuxford, only daughter of Mr. William Tuxford, of Gulgong, and the late Mrs. Tuxford, for her marriage to Mr. Rodney Bucholtz, youngest son of Mr. Henry Bucholtz, of Eurunderee, and the late Mrs. Bucholtz, on Monday last, at St. Luke's Church, Gulgong. The Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiated.

The bride, who looked charming, carried a sheaf of pink gladioli, asters and carnations, which, with the other bouquets, was the work of Mrs. H. E. Snelson.

Miss Joan Heard, (cousin of the bride) attended as bridesmaid. She was prettily attired in a gown of pink floral mariette and wore a picture hat to tone, the crown of which was composed of velvet petals and the brim of tulle. She carried a sheaf of blue delphiniums and pink talisman roses.

Little Clare Watt (niece of the bridegroom) acted as train bearer, and looked sweet in an ankle length frock of pale green mariette and carried a beautifully decorated basket of flowers.

The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. F. W. Heard, and the bridegroom's nephew, Mr. Allen Bucholtz, was best man.

The reception was held at the home of the bride's aunt, where a beautifully decorated three-tier cake was cut and the usual toast honored.

Miss S. Tuxford (aunt of the bride), assisted by Miss Snelson (aunt of the bridegroom), received the guests, the former wearing a frock of navy floral flat crepe and hat to tone, carrying a posy of autumn berries and talisman roses, and the latter a frock of beige crepe-de-chene with brown accessories and carrying an autumn tinted posy.

The happy couple left by car for their honeymoon which is being spent at Sydney and Whale Beach.The bride wore a frock of London Tan Matelasse with summer felt hat and accessories to tone.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 25 Feb 1937 Page 19

1945 - Deaths - Roy Bucholtz

The death occurred in the Manly Hospital on Sunday last of Mr. Roy Bucholtz, brother of Mrs. B. Watt (Gulgong) and Mr. R. Bucholtz (Glen Davis), both of whom attended the funeral. Mr. Bucholtz is a nephew of Misses A. and M. Snelson and Messrs. H. and P. Snelson, of Gulgong. He leaves a widow and two children. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Nov 1945 Page 17

 

1948 - Gulgong Personal

Mr. Stan Bucholtz, of Chatswood, returned home last Wednesday night after spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. Bertha Watt, of Herbert Street, and father, Mr. H. Bucholtz. The last named has been under medical attention at Mrs. Watt's residence.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 19 Aug 1948 Page 11

1949 - Mr. Bucholtz

Mr. Henry Samuel Bucholtz, a member of a pioneering family, died in the Gulgong Hospital last night. The funeral will take place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery at 11 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son are carrying out the arrangements.

Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Sep 1949 Page 2

1949 - FAMILY NOTICES

BUCHOLTZ, Henry Samuel—September 15, at Gulgong Hospital, father of Fred, Harold, Roy (deceased), Will, Stan, Bertha (Mrs. Watt), Eileen (Mrs. Copeland) Edna (Mrs. Goodday, N.Z.), aged 86 years.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 16 Sep 1949 Page 16

1949 - DEATHS - Mr. H. S. Bucholtz

A member of an old pioneering family in the person of Mr. Henry Samuel Bucholtz passed away at the Gulgong District Hospital on Wednesday of last week at the age of 86 years.

Born at Eurunderee of parents who had not long arrived from California in quest of gold, which was said to have been plentiful in that area about that time, the late Mr. Bucholtz married in 1885 Miss Elizabeth Snelson, daughter of an other pioneering family from 'Broadoak,' Gulgong, and took up farming pursuits in the Eurunderee district.

Following the death of his wife some 42 years ago, he often followed the urge to again try his luck in the field of gold prospecting, ever hopeful that some day he might strike it lucky. For some two years he resided with his daughter, Mrs. B. Watt, at 'Beechwood,' Herbert Street, Gulgong, and found occupation in tending the garden, being adept at pruning and such like.

He is survived by the following family: Frederick and Harold (South Coast), William and Rodney (Wagga), Bertha (Mrs. Watt, Gulgong), Stanley (Chatswood), Edna (Mrs. Gooday, Wellington, N.Z.), Eileen (Mrs. Copeland, Drummoyne).

The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee general cemetery on Friday morning last, Messrs J. C. Swords and Son having charge of the arrangements. The sincere sympathy of the 'Advertiser' is extended to the bereaved relatives and friends.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Sep 1949 Page 16

STEWART

Headstone in Gulgong Cemetery

Source: Austcemindex

Source: Find a grave

The inscription reads:

This Memorial

WAS ERECTED BY THE GOVERNEMNT

to
CHARLES STEWART

NATIVE OF ABERDEENSHIRE SCOTLAND

AGED 56

He was shot dead in his house near Gulgong on the of 10th April 1885 during an encounter between the police and armed criminals.

10.04.1885

CHARLES STEWART [STUART], a storekeeper aged 60 years, died from “GUNSHOT WOUNDS INFLICTED BY ARMED ROBBER”. [Victim of Angel and Thurston]. (NSW BDM 11986/1885)
R ACHESON, Coroner JP
Place of death: Green Swamp
Place of burial: Gulgong (C of E)
Witnesses: JESSE BENNETT and JAMES LEWIS
Born in SCOTLAND. Parents unknown.
Length in Colony: unknown
Marital status: Olive Olivia Marie Stuart, of Cudal (listed as beneficiary)

Source: Gulgong death records to 1910

NEWS ITEMS

1885 - The Coonamble Tragedy. ESCAPEES SHOT.

Gulgong, April 11.

There was great excitement here this morning when the news was brought that Thurston and Angel, the Coonamble gaol escapees and murderers, had been shot, the former dead. Certain information had been given to the police, and, acting on it, Senior-Sergeant Burns and Constables M'Kinlay and Day secreted themselves in the store of Mr. Charles Stewart, at Slasher's Flat on the Mudgee-road, nine miles from here. Thurston and Angel came to the store about 12 o'clock last night, and compelled Mr. Steward, who was sleeping in an adjoining hut, to open it. They then shot Stewart dead whilst on his knees begging for his life, whereupon the police opened fire, shot Thurston dead, and wounded Angel in three places. Dr. Kealy was brought from Gulgong, who at once recommended Angel's removal to the hospital, which was done, and it is the doctor's opinion that Angel cannot recover. A magisterial inquiry was held on the body of Charles Stewart by Mr J F Plunkett, JP, and the evidence of Sergeant Burns and Constable M'Kinlay was taken, when the inquiry was adjourned until Tuesday next. Dr. Kealy is now making a postmortem examination of the bodies.

Sergeant Burns has been sent out ever since the prisoners escaped from Connamble, and by his knowledge of the country he tracked them from place to place.

Constable Thomas McKinlay, sworn: Am a constable stationed at Gulgong; I have seen the dead body of a man named Charles Stewart in his store near here; I went in company with Sergeant Burns and Constable Day to the store on Thursday night last ; we remained there all night, anticipating that the place would be robbed ; we went there again last night, about 8 o'clock ; I see the plan produced ; I was placed in a room by Sergeant Burns ; there is a little window in it looking into the store, at which I was posted; about a quarter to 12 a man came into the verandah ; he sang out "Old man, I want some tobacco" when I heard him speak I said to the sergeant, "That is Billy Thurston's voice, I know it;" about five minutes after I saw a light coming past the store window deceased opened the door ; I then cocked my rifle ; the two men followed deceased into the store ; deceased came round the counter past my window; the two men covered deceased with their revolvers, and told him to bail up; they told him to come back from behind the counter ; the deceased came back and said "For God's sake don't shoot me; you can have what you want;" he then went on his knees ; I covered Thurston; just then there was a report from, I think, Thurston; I then fired; both men had the old man covered; the deceased, when the shot was fired by Thurston, was facing Angel, at least he was so facing when he knelt down; the light was all the time on the counter; I saw the back of the deceased's head from where I was standing, as he knelt on the floor ; shots were fired by both the sergeant and Constable Day ; I believe there were three ; Thurston went out at the front door and fell ; Angel rushed into the passage, and into the room where I was ; I thought at first it was Constable Day, but when I found it was one of the men I fired at him with my revolver; the man staggered and rushed out of the front door ; I followed him, and found him lying down on his face, about 50 yards away ; he was wounded ; I took a revolver (produced) out of his hand ; the revolver did not belong to any of our party ; I examined the revolver after we carried Angel in, and found it to have been recently discharged; an empty cartridge case was in it ; Sergeant Burns had previously examined it ; we took the man back to the store, and he told me his name was White, after wards he said his name was Angel ; I heard him tell Dr. Kealy that he was out a month from Coonamble;  I fired a rifle (a Martini-Henry) at Thurston in the store from my position at the window; that shot could not have hit the deceased; no object was visible between me and the man I fired at; deceased was on his knees and the counter intervened between us ; did not fire a revolver shot through the window ; when we came back with the wounded man we saw Thurston lying at the door dead; I then recognised him as William Thurston ; I had known him since 1879 ; there was a warrant out against him for murder ; I took a revolver from him when I went after Angel ; it is a Colt's — the police do not use them ! there were five barrels loaded ; one barrel was recently discharged ; I found deceased lying dead where he had knelt down ; I saw him with a wound above his left nipple ; I believe that was the only shot fired by the men, by Thurston. The inquiry was adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, the 14th instant, at Gulgong.

The deceased, Charles Stewart, was universally liked and respected for his gentle kind disposition. Dr. Kealy made a post-mortem examination and found a bullet in the right shoulder. It had struck the left shoulder, smashing the collar-bone, and had cut through the large vein of the heart, and then into the front of the right shoulder. Death must have been almost instantaneous. Angel died at 20 minutes past 9 on Sunday morning. He made a statement to Mr. Dobson, Church of England minister, and also to the policeman, that he did not shoot Mitchell, but that Langley the warder had done it in the scuffle.

Source: The Colonist (Maryborough, Qld. : 1884 - 1952)  Sat 25 Apr 1885 Page 16

CWA HALL

CWA Hall, Herbert St Gulgong
Presbyterian Scottish Fair, 1970

Source: Ailsa Campbell

JOHN THOMAS COLBURN MAYNE

John Thomas Colburn Mayne - was born in Ireland around 1834 in Ireland to Captain William Colburn Mayne and Mary Ellen nee Turner. In 1838 the family moved to Australia.

John married Charlotte Augusta Arabin in Molong NSW in 1857 and died 3 March 1924 in Ingleburn.

NEWS ITEMS

1857 - MARRIAGES.
On the 3rd instant, at Gamboola, Molong, by the Rev. R. W. Vanderkiste, John T. Colburn Mayne, Esq., to Charlotte, eldest daughter of Charles Arabin, Esq., of Ballinrobe, county Mayo, Ireland.

Source:  The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 12 Mar 1857 Page 1

1925 - [PROBATE]

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES Probate Jurisdiction - In the Will and Codicil of JOHN THOMAS COLBURN MAYNE late of Denham Court Ingleburn in the State of New South Wales Esquire deceased — Pursuant to the Wills Probate and Administration Act 1898 and the Testator's family Maintenance and Guardianship of Infants Act 1925 Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any debts claims or demands of what kind soever upon or affecting the state of the abovenamed deceased (who died on or about the fifth day of March 1924) and Probate of whose Will and Codicil was granted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales in its Probate Jurisdiction on the twenty fifth day of August one thousand nine hundred and twenty four to JOHN THOMAS COLBURN MAYNE, HORATIO RAMSAY MAYNE and WILLIAM HORNER FLETCHER the Executors of the said Will and Codicil are hereby required to send in particulars of such debts claims and demands to the said Executors on or before the first day of October next at the expiration of which time the surviving Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto having regard to the debts claims and demands only of which they shall then have had notice and the said surviving Executors will not be liable for the assets so distributed to any person of whose debt claim or demand they shall not have had notice at the time of such distribution Dated this twentieth day of August, 1925 for the Executors, P V McCULLOCH, Proctor, 14 Martin place Sydney

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 21 Aug 1925 Page 4

O'DRISCOLL

NEWS ITEMS

1923 - JOHN O'DRISCOLL - DEATH IN SYDNEY.

SYDNEY, Tuesday.

John O'Drlscoll, of Liverpool-street Paddington, died last night, aged 82.

His father was one of the Gulgong gold pioneers of the fifties. After remaining in the Gulgong district for a quarter of century, and doing much gold mining along the Macquarie, John O'Driscoll went to the Copeland goldfields, where he erected a battery and carried out many successful crushings. He removed to Newcastle, where he held a lease of the baths for several years. He came to live in Sydney 20 years ago.

Source: The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954) Tue 26 Jun 1923 Page 5

CAPTAIN WILLIAM COLBURN MAYNE

Captain William Colburn Mayne was born in Wicklow, Ireland on 22 July 1808 to John and Theodosia Colburn. He died 31 August 1902, aged 94, and is buried at Enfield Anglican Cemetery, Portion 14, Row 34.

William married Mary Ellen Turner. Their children included:

• John Thomas Colburn Mayne - born 1834? in Ireland?; married Charlotte Augusta Arabin in Molong in 1857; died 3 March 1924 in Ingleburn
• Charlotte Anne Colburn Mayne - b 1840; died 27-10-1939 in England
• Maria C C - born 1843;
• Emily C - born 1844;
• Dorothea C - born 1846;
• Ann Turner Colburn Mayne - born 1847; died 16-1-1924 Terrace Hastings (England)
• Horatio Ramsay - born 1850

He bought 1084 acres in the County of Bligh in 1841 (well before Gulgong existed by name). He was able to purchase land with the help of 150 pounds sterling that he received from (less than 15 years) service as a Captain in Her Majesty's 5th Regiment of Foot.

From 1840-1844 Captain Colburn was listed as a Commissioner of the Peace. He was living on a property called Llangollen at Cassilis.

NEWS ITEMS

1840 - [ADVERTISEMENT]

TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.—

On the Morning of the 6th Instant, while camped near the Ford, at Jerry's Plains, a Dray belonging to Charles Boydell, Esq., was attacked by four armed men and robbed of various articles of Clothing. Supplies. Plate, &c., &c. my property. I hereby offer a Reward of Twenty Pounds for the Apprehension and Conviction of the Thieves, and the recovery of the things stolen.

Among them was a small Tin Box, containing private letters and papers, of no value to any one but myself, for the recovery of which I now offer a Reward of Five Pounds.

W. C. MAYNE.
Llangollen, Cassilis.
Source: The Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842)  Mon 17 Feb 1840  Page 3

1840 - [CONVICTS ABSCONDED]
Principal Superintendent of Convicts' Office, April 22, 1840.

THE undermentioned Prisoners having absconded from the individuals and employments set against their respective names, and some of them being at large with stolen Certificates and Tickets of Leave, all Constables and others are hereby required and commanded to use their utmost exertion in apprehending and lodging them in safe custody. Any person harbouring or employing any of the said Absentees, will be prosecuted as the law directs.

J. M'LEAN,
Principal Superintendent of Convicts.

...Kircher John. Strathfieldsaye (2), 22, Yorkshire, sweep, 5 feet 1¾ inch, ruddy comp., brown hair, dark grey eyes, scar on right cheek, scar left side forehead, 2 scrofula marks under left ear, and one left collar bone, two blue scars left eyebrow, man's head and gun lower right arm, blue ring middle finger right hand, sun and five streaks inside lower left arm, balloon outside same, scar left elbow, from Captain Mayne, Llangollen, since April 3.

1845 - ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. - COLONIAL SALT BEEF.

To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald.

GENTLEMEN, When the French ship the Eliza was here some eighteen months since, we sent on board two casks of beef, cured by Messrs. Beatie and Mayne, at Llangollen, and which we believe had been then three or four years in pickle, as a sample, and requested Commodore Berard to favour us with a report on it Commodore Berard having kindly done so, we now enclose it, in order to its insertion for the information of the settlers, and the slaughterers of cattle.

We are, Gentlemen,

Your obedient servants.

JOUBERT AND MURPHY.

Sydney, August 19, 1845.

" COMMODORE BERARD'S REPORT.

"We have made two experiments of Mr. Murphy's beef. The meat is in good order, and has a good flavour; but we do not consider it choice meat yet; there are too many small pieces, and too great a quantity of bone; this lessens the sailors' rations. If the process of curing that meat had been only used for the best parts of the animal, I have no doubt but it would be equal to the best Irish beef. The objections are only to the choice of pieces."

1846 - APPOINTMENT.

His Excellency the Governor has directed it to be notified, with reference to the notice from the Colonial Secretary's Office of the 9th instant, ... that William Colburn Mayne, Esq., has been appointed to succeed Mr. Wright, as Commissioner of Crown Lands in the district of Wellington.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 28 Nov 1846 Page 3

1846 - [MAGISTRATE]
Government Gazette, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1846.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint William Colburn Mayne, Esquire, to be a magistrate of the territory and its dependencies.

Source: The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Wed 25 Nov 1846 Page 4

1851 - [JUSTICE OF THE PEACE]
...William Colburn Mayne, of Wellington...

Source: New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Sat 25 Oct 1851 [Issue No.122 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 1725

1852 - [INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE]

...now, I, William Colburn Mayne, the Inspector-General of Police throughout the Colony of New South Wales, duly appointed under the before in part recited Act of Council, in pursuance of the power and authority so vested in me by the said Act, do hereby give notice that the Constabulary Force for the portions or districts of the said Colony hereinafter described...

Source:  New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Fri 16 Apr 1852 [Issue No.39] Page 619 

Captain W C Mayne

Source: Trove (see below)

1900 - Captain W. C. Mayne. A PROMINENT COLONIST.

A gentleman who has occupied many prominent positions in the public service of this colony is Captain William Colburn Mayne, who now, in his 93rd year, lives in quiet retirement at "Viewbank," Cheltenham-road, Burwood. Born on July 22, 1808, less than three years after Nelson's great victory at Trafalgar Bay, he was the youngest child (by his first marriage), of Captain John Mayne, of Lattin, County Monaghan, Ireland.

Having been educated at Feinaglian School, Dublin, and at Trinity College, Dublin, young Mayne was gazetted ensign in the 5th Northumberland Regiment, now known as the Northumberland Fusiliers. After a period as lieutenant on half pay (unattached) he subsequently became, by exchange, full-pay lieutenant in the Northumberland Fusiliers, in 1826. Later on, Lieutenant Mayne entered the senior department of the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, passed through the regular course, obtaining a first-class certificate, and in 1833 was promoted to a captaincy in his old regiment, the Northumberland Fusiliers. 

Five years later, in 1838, broken health caused him to retire from the service, and in November of that year he sailed for Sydney in the ship "Hero of Malown," which arrived in Port Jackson on April 1, 1839. Here, Captain Mayne turned his attention to the pastoral and agricultural pursuits of the colony, in which he continued for some years, notably at Llangollen (Cassilis), Melville Plains (Liverpool Plains), and St. Clair (Falbrook), as well as at Rosenthal, Darling Downs (in Queensland). Leaving St. Clair, he became tenant of Toongabbie (near Parramatta), from Major Wentworth. December 1, 1846, Captain Mayne was appointed Crown Lands Commissioner for the district of Wellington, an office which he held until he was appointed Inspector-General of Police for the colony (which then included Queensland), in 1852. 

Before the establishment of responsible government in the colony, he was nominated as a member of what was then the Legislative Council, and under responsible government, which was instituted in 1856, he was appointed to the higher Chamber as representative, in that House, of the first Ministry. On the retirement of the Donaldson Ministry, in August, 1856, Captain Mayne resigned his seat in the Legislative Council. On September 18, in the same year, he was appointed Auditor-General for New South Wales, and he continued to discharge the duties of that office until, on November 10, 1864, he was appointed the first official Agent-General for the colony in London; the duties having previously been carried out by a member of the British Parliament. Two years later Captain Mayne was chosen to act as head of the commission for New South Wales at the Paris Exhibition of 1867. After fulfilling the duties of Agent-General for seven years, he was, at his own request, relieved from office and returned to Sydney. Subsequently, he re-visited England and the Continent, remaining away from Australia for about four years after which he again returned to Sydney. Since then he has resided constantly at "Viewbank," Burwood.

Captain Mayne has the experience of few men in having resided in New South Wales under the regime of no less than twelve Governors and the administration of twenty-nine Ministries.

Source:  Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 3 Nov 1900 Page 26

1902 - DEATH OF CAPTAIN W. C. MAYNE. - AN OLD COLONIST.

As announced briefly in our issue yesterday Captain William Colburn Mayne passed away at his residence, Viewbank, Cheltenham-road, Burwood, on Sunday morning. Captain Mayne had attained the

ripe old age of 95. He had lived in retirement for several years, and although he had filled many responsible positions in New South Wales was always one desirous of avoiding notoriety of any kind.

Naturally retiring in disposition he shrank rather from the public gaze, although on occasions he would entertain his many old friends with reminiscences of the old regime. Born on July 22, 1808, he was the son of Captain John Mayne, of Lattin, county Monaghan, Ireland, by his first marriage. He received a good education at Feinaglam School, Dublin, and, exhibiting considerable mental gifts, entered Trinity College, Dublin, where his early education was considerably advanced. Exhibiting a desire for military life young Mayne was gazetted ensign in the 5th Northumberland Regiment, subsequently called the Northumberland Fusiliers. He became a lieutenant (unattached) on half-pay, and afterwards exchanged into the fusiliers in 1826 on full pay. Lieutenant Mayne, after a course in the senior department of the Sandhurst Royal Military College, obtained a first-class certificate and received a captaincy in his old regiment. In 1838 Captain Mayne's health necessitated his retirement from military service, and in November, 1838, he left the old country in the ship Hero of Malown, the voyage occupying nearly six months. Arrived in New South Wales, Captain Mayne engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits, and remained on the soil for several years, rapidly acquiring colonial experience, which his natural intelligence and vigour enabled him to tum to advantage. He spent some time at Llangollen (Cassilis), Melville Plains (Liverpool Plains), and St. Clair (Falbrook), in this State, and at Rosenthal on the Darling Downs, which was then part of the mother colony. He rented Tongabbie estate, near Parramatta, from Major Wentworth, and watched the growth of Sydney from this quiet place. Captain Mayne's first public appointment was as Crown Lands Commissioner for the district of Wellington in December, 1846. He held that position for about six years, and was then appointed Inspector-General of Police for the colony.

Captain Mayne's next notable advancement was as a member of the Legislative Council, and when responsible government was instituted in 1856 he became the representative of the first Ministry in the Upper House. When the Donaldson Ministry vacated office the Hon. Captain Mayne resigned his seat in

the Upper House, but his absence from public prominence was but short, for on September 18, 1856, he

received the appointment of Auditor-General for the colony. He retained this position till November 10,

1864, when he was appointed the first Agent-General for New South Wales in London. Captain Mayne's fitness for the position, which he filled with credit, was often tested during the early days, and he acquitted himself honourably and well. In 1867 Captain Mayne went to France as chief of the New South Wales Commission for the Paris Exhibition.

His period of office as Agent-General having terminated at his own request in 1871, Captain Mayne returned to the colony. In later years he again paid a visit to England and the Continent, spending four years away from his adopted home, for the last 20 years his life had been spent in quiet walks. He had been a witness of the marvellously steady progress of the colony, and had taken no inconsiderable part in guiding and aiding that progress. The venerable gentlemen went to live at Burwood, then a quiet country place, several years ago, and there his wife died, leaving a large family. Viewbank, where he died, was his Burwood residence. During his long und useful career Captain Mayne saw the arrival and departure of 13 Governors and the political rise and fall of many colonial notables. He was in the State or connected with it while 30 different Administrations were in power, but latterly he shrank from the turmoil and hurly-burly of politics. Almost to the end he retained his mental faculties. The teaching he had received in his early school and college days remained with him, and his wonderful memory was a constant theme for surprised and delighted comment among his numerous friends. He was proud of New South Wales and proud of the great men who had predeceased him, and who in their lives had helped to mould the future of the colony.

Captain Mayne leaves two surviving sons—John Thomas Colburn Mayne and Horatio Ramsey Mayne—and several daughters and relatives. The funeral is to take place to-day at Enfield Church at 3.30 p.m.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tue 2 Sep 1902 Page 5

Grave of Captain William Colburn Mayne

Source: Austcemindex

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John Mayne*, a miner, married Annie O'Driscoll in Gulgong in 1872 (NSW BDM 2760/1872).

It is said that the renaming of Queen Street to Mayne Street is related to this man. Further research required.

Charles Arabin Colburn Mayne - died 12-05-1910 at Berry (occupation farmer)

Walter Herbert Colburn Mayne - died 14-11-1933 Queensland (oocupation grazier)

PATRICK P HALLORAN

 
Patrick and Elizabeth Halloran, Gulgong Cemetery

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1930 - DEATH. PATRICK HALLORAN

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1940 - DEATH. MRS. E. HALLORAN.

The death took place in Sydney on Saturday, 19th inst., of Mrs. Elizabeth Halloran, relict of the late Mr. Patrick Halloran, at the age of 79 years, and mother of Mrs. B. J. Egan, of Muswellbrook.

Having been a resident of Gulgong district for about 60 years, the late Mrs. Halloran, who was very highly esteemed, was very well-known and liked by everyone. For many years deceased resided at Canadian Lead, where she was a true friend to hundreds of residents in the early days when that village could boast of thousands of inhabitants due to a gold rush.

The deceased was a most lovable woman and a loving mother. No one who ever went to her in trouble was turned away empty handed. Through out the whole of her life she had been devoted to religion and was a staunch adherent of the Catholic Church. She was a native of County Clare, Ireland.

Unfortunately, the closing months of Mrs. Halloran's life were marred by an injury. About three months ago, and shortly after having visited Muswellbrook, she sustained a broken thigh, caused when she slipped at her own home.

The remains were brought to Gulgong and were laid to rest in the R.C. portion of the Gulgong cemetery, the Rev. Father Foley officiating.

The following grown-up family are left to mourn their loss: Messrs Frank Halloran, Patrick Halloran (both of Gulgong), Frederick Halloran (Dubbo), Mesdames P. Hickey (Moree), E. Huxley (Bexley), M. J. Gleeson (Wollongong), B. J. Egan (Muswellbrook), P. Buckley (Parra matta) and Miss A. M. Halloran (Parramatta).

Source: The Muswellbrook Chronicle (NSW : 1898 - 1955) Tue 29 Oct 1940 Page 4 and
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 24 Oct 1940 Page 12

1941 - DEATH - Mr. Patrick Halloran [son of Patrick and Elizabeth]

THE death occurred on Friday last at Parramatta of a Gulgong native, Mr. Patrick Halloran, aged 51 years. Deceased, who was widely known throughout the district, had, up to a few weeks previously, been a patient in hospital in Sydney for about seven weeks, and on his discharge (as hopeless, sad to say) he was cared for at the residence of a sister at Parramatta (Mrs. B. J. Egan, formerly the proprietress of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Gulgong).

"Paddy," as his many friends invariably called him, had been a valued employee of some property owners in this district for many years, but for some time past had been employed on the Sandy Hollow-Maryvale railway construction work. He will always be remembered for his integrity and sterling character. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. Halloran.

His widow and two sons and a daughter are left to mourn their loss, also the following brothers and sisters: Messrs. Frank Halloran (Gulgong), Fred. Halloran (Dubbo), Mesdames B. J. Egan and W. Huxley (Parramatta), M. Gleeson (Wollongong), A. Buckley (Lithgow), P. Hickey (Quirindi), and Miss A. M. Halloran (Parramatta).

The funeral took place to the Catholic portion of the Gulgong Cemetery on Sunday afternoon after a service had been conducted in the church, the Rev. Fr. Crowe officiating.

Our sympathy is extended.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 2 Oct 1941 Page 11