Yamble cannot be found on many maps despite the homestead of the same name still standing today. See map at end of article.
Pioneer Sarah Lowe came to Mudgee in 1832 and selected a range of land, including Yamble. Her brother-in-law, Reginald Lowe, is said to have designed the Gothic style, dual-gabled, red-brick home.
Pioneer Sarah Lowe came to Mudgee in 1832 and selected a range of land, including Yamble. Her brother-in-law, Reginald Lowe, is said to have designed the Gothic style, dual-gabled, red-brick home.
Yamble homestead today (note satellite dish!)
Source: The Property Shop, Mudgee
Also part of Yamble homestead
Source: The Property Shop, Mudgee
_______________________Some of the earliest news reports from the area (at least those available today) are unhappy tales. But the overall picture is of an area rich in mining and farming.
1869 - [FLOOD]
At Yamble, in the Mudgee district, lately, 500 sheep were swept away by a sudden flood.
Source: The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 - 1861; 1863 - 1889; 1891 - 1954) Sat 1 May 1869 Page 3
Source: The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 - 1861; 1863 - 1889; 1891 - 1954) Sat 1 May 1869 Page 3
The body of the late James Glasson, traveller for Mr Southward, of the Mudgee brewery, was discovered a little below the Yamble Crossing, where the unfortunate man was drowned, and brought into town at the end of the past week. The funeral took place on Friday, and was hugely attended. The body was discovered on a log by Mr Charles Lowe, jun., and an inquest was held on the spot, a verdict of "accidental death" being returned.
1879 - SHEARING.
At nearly every shed in the Mudgee district, the shearing operations for the year are completed. At Havilah, Rawdon, Dabee, Guntawang, Menah, aud Pallabucca, they are either finished or elso drawing to a close, and at Yamble and Biragambil, the bulk of the flocks are shorn.
1894 - [APHIDS]
Mr. R. Hassall, of Yamble, near Mudgee, has been experimenting, and has found that by planting onions around his peach trees they become entirely free from aphis. Trees that in previous years were almost ruined were entirely freed by this simple method from the pest this year.
1895 - [GOLD]
A gold rush has taken place to Mr. C. M. Lowe's paddock at Yamble, about 15 miles from Gulgong, in consequence of Smith's party having washed eight loads for 10oz. gold.
A gold rush has taken place to Mr. C. M. Lowe's paddock at Yamble, about 15 miles from Gulgong, in consequence of Smith's party having washed eight loads for 10oz. gold.
1895 - [ATTEMPTED SUICIDE]
A miner named George Brown, who attempted to commit suicide yesterday by cutting his throat while working down a shaft at Yamble diggings, escaped from the Gulgong Hospital this morning, and ran down the street naked, pursued by the police. Ultimately he was captured.
1895 - [ANOTHER VERSION]
George Brown, formerly mailman on the Wellington-road, now a miner, was brought to the Maitland Hospital on Monday from the Yamble rush with a cut in his throat. The patient is in a criticalcondition.
1895 - [TRADE]
Messrs. Will. Thompson and George Rush are still pushing along a good trade at Yamble, where a large number of miners are still at work.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 20 Dec 1895 Page 27
1896 - GOLD, BRIGHT GOLD. Says the Mudgee POST
At the Yamble rush three new claims have struck gold at a depth of 15ft., and are supposed to be on an extension of the lead from Smith and party's ground. The yield is said to be about 1½ dwts. to the dish, which is very good, and we hope soon to be able to chronicle some good results from this locality.
1896 - [SHOOTING]
Mrs Lowe, wife of Mr L G Lowe, of Yamble, experienced a very narrow escape at a wallaby drive. Mr C M Lowe fired at a wallaby, and the bullet struck a rock and rebounded 30 yards and became embedded in Mrs Lowe's forehead beneath the skin. It was extracted by Dr M'Creadie.
Mrs Lowe, wife of Mr L G Lowe, of Yamble, experienced a very narrow escape at a wallaby drive. Mr C M Lowe fired at a wallaby, and the bullet struck a rock and rebounded 30 yards and became embedded in Mrs Lowe's forehead beneath the skin. It was extracted by Dr M'Creadie.
1896 - MINING NEWS.
NEWS to hand last night (says the Gulgong ADVERTISER of November 27) states that another rush has taken place in Mr. Lowe's Yamble estate. The scene of the find is situate about a half mile below (south) of the old workings. The prospectors have struck an entirely new run of wash, in about 40ft sinking. The dirt prospects as high as 1dwt to the dish, the yield of gold bearing regular. A large number of men are already on the ground.
Source: The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 - 1954) Wed 2 Dec 1896 Page 4
1897 - [DELIVERIES]
1897 - [DELIVERIES]
The Times Bakery and Produce Store, Herbert and Bayly streets, was established by the present proprietor, Mr. William Thompson, in the very early days of Gulgong. It is the principal business of its kind in the district, and, in addition to bread and produce, embraces general grocery, fine vans and carts delivering orders in the surrounding district as far as Yamble, Home Rule, Canadian, Stringybark, etc.
Source: Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 13 Feb 1897 Page 28
1899 [NEW HOTEL]
Host Woods has every prospect of a real good trade at his new and twell-appointed hotel at Yamble.
1899 [NEW HOTEL]
Host Woods has every prospect of a real good trade at his new and twell-appointed hotel at Yamble.
1899 - Yamble Cricket.
There will be a meeting of Yamble and Two Mile cricketers at Woods' hotel on Saturday evening. A good roll up is requested.
There will be a meeting of Yamble and Two Mile cricketers at Woods' hotel on Saturday evening. A good roll up is requested.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 27 Jan 1899 Page 13
1899 - [YAMBLE PUBLIC SCHOOL]
Mr. E. S. Tomkins, of the Yamble Public school, has received a well-deserved promotion, and is to
take charge of a school in the Singleton district. The Yamble people are losing a good citizen.
take charge of a school in the Singleton district. The Yamble people are losing a good citizen.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Tue 14 Feb 1899 Page 2
1899 - [SCHOOL TEACHER]
1899 - [SCHOOL TEACHER]
Our Two Mile correspondent writes and says that great regret was expressed out Yamble way when it became known that the highly popular school teacher, Mr. E. S. Tomkins had received notice of removal.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 17 Feb 1899 Page 16
1899 - Yamble Land.
We hear that Mr. R. Rouse intends to cut up some land adjoining Woods' hotel at Yamble, and that
Mr. J. H. McEwen is surveying the same. The land will be offered for sale shortly.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Tue 28 Feb 1899 Page 2
1899 - [SCHOOL PLANS]
1899 - Yamble Land.
We hear that Mr. R. Rouse intends to cut up some land adjoining Woods' hotel at Yamble, and that
Mr. J. H. McEwen is surveying the same. The land will be offered for sale shortly.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Tue 28 Feb 1899 Page 2
1899 - [SCHOOL PLANS]
Two Mile Flat parents are seeking to have a school worked half-time with Yamble school.
Two Mile Flat parents are seeking to have a school worked half-time with Yamble school.
Two Mile Flat people want a school on the village reserve. Since Mr. Tomkins has gone, Yamble
school has been closed.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 28 Apr 1899 Page 14
1899 - [LAND SALE]
school has been closed.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 28 Apr 1899 Page 14
1899 - [LAND SALE]
McEwen and Cox will hold a sale of 22 agricultural farms, and 12 business sites, at Yamble Hotel, on Wednesday. 31st May. The land has recently been sub-divided, and is Mr. R. Rouse's, of Guntawang.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 19 May 1899 Page 14
Mr. Richards, M.P., returned to town on Sunday morning, after a three days run through the western localities of the electorate. At Ben Buckley on Thursday night he had a big roll up at the Messrs. Parkinson's (Mr. J. Abernethy in the chair). At Yamble on Friday the Two Mile Flat and adjacent localities bunched for a live roll up at Mr. T. Woods' hotel. Mr. W. Lovett was in the chair, and at the close a vote of thanks was moved by Mr. C. M. Lowe.
1899 - [STILL NO TEACHER]
We would like to see Mr. Richards, M.L.A., stir up the department to appoint a new teacher to
the Yamble public school. It is months since Mr. Tomkins was transferred.
the Yamble public school. It is months since Mr. Tomkins was transferred.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 30 Jun 1899 Page 14
1899 - Goolma and Yamble. Development of Agriculture. A Butter Factory Wanted. Activity in Copper Mining. A Budget of News
The pastoral and agricultural outlook here is excellent since the rain. Stock is in splendid condition, and there will be a heavy clip of first class quality. The area under wheat has been considerably increased this year, Mr. C. Lowe had 100 acres in last season, and this year has cleared a lot more ground. Mr. Charles Martin is putting in a good area on his property down the river, and Messrs. J. and W. Parkinson, who have some splendid land on Ben Buckly, are also going in largely for cultivation. There can be no doubt that this is a great farming district. The seasons are wonderfully equal, Messrs. George and Charles Rush, who have been farming here for years, state that even in the worst periods of drought, they have never known a really absolute failure in the crops, such as is heard of from other less favored districts.
Talking about farming it is really extraordinary that there is no butter factory here. The country is peculiarly suitable for dairy farming as along the creeks and rivers there is a never failing water supply and splendid cultivation land. The factory has done much for every district where it has been initiated, and it ought to be easy to start one here with an assured supply from 200 to 300 cows. It would mean a certain cash market for a totally new product, and would ultimately lead to a great development...
Very general expressions of satisfaction are heard at the decision of the Department of Education to build a new school between Mrs. Williams', at Two Mile Flat, and Yamble. Mr. Geo. Rush was most assiduous in his efforts to this end, and deserves public thanks for the energy he displayed in getting signatures to the petition, armed with which Mr. Richards, M.L.A., was able to prove to the Minister, how just were the claims of this part for more extended educational facilities...
Mr. Woods is doing a nice trade the Yamble hotel, and his store and butchers' shop is very handy. Bye the bye beef is only 2½ d per lb out here. A good deal cheaper than you get it in Mudgee.
Mr. A. W. Lovett has built a blacksmith's shop next to Woods' hotel, and does a rattling good business. He also does general wheel wrighting and turns out some first class work...
The copper find at Wyadra, about a mile and a half from Yamble bridge, and opposite Brophy Bros.' property, is being opened out by Endacott and party, who have sunk about -40ft. The show looks well, and competent experts who have visited the property have no hesitation in saying that it is worthy of systematic exploration.
The pastoral and agricultural outlook here is excellent since the rain. Stock is in splendid condition, and there will be a heavy clip of first class quality. The area under wheat has been considerably increased this year, Mr. C. Lowe had 100 acres in last season, and this year has cleared a lot more ground. Mr. Charles Martin is putting in a good area on his property down the river, and Messrs. J. and W. Parkinson, who have some splendid land on Ben Buckly, are also going in largely for cultivation. There can be no doubt that this is a great farming district. The seasons are wonderfully equal, Messrs. George and Charles Rush, who have been farming here for years, state that even in the worst periods of drought, they have never known a really absolute failure in the crops, such as is heard of from other less favored districts.
Talking about farming it is really extraordinary that there is no butter factory here. The country is peculiarly suitable for dairy farming as along the creeks and rivers there is a never failing water supply and splendid cultivation land. The factory has done much for every district where it has been initiated, and it ought to be easy to start one here with an assured supply from 200 to 300 cows. It would mean a certain cash market for a totally new product, and would ultimately lead to a great development...
Very general expressions of satisfaction are heard at the decision of the Department of Education to build a new school between Mrs. Williams', at Two Mile Flat, and Yamble. Mr. Geo. Rush was most assiduous in his efforts to this end, and deserves public thanks for the energy he displayed in getting signatures to the petition, armed with which Mr. Richards, M.L.A., was able to prove to the Minister, how just were the claims of this part for more extended educational facilities...
Mr. Woods is doing a nice trade the Yamble hotel, and his store and butchers' shop is very handy. Bye the bye beef is only 2½ d per lb out here. A good deal cheaper than you get it in Mudgee.
Mr. A. W. Lovett has built a blacksmith's shop next to Woods' hotel, and does a rattling good business. He also does general wheel wrighting and turns out some first class work...
The copper find at Wyadra, about a mile and a half from Yamble bridge, and opposite Brophy Bros.' property, is being opened out by Endacott and party, who have sunk about -40ft. The show looks well, and competent experts who have visited the property have no hesitation in saying that it is worthy of systematic exploration.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 28 Jul 1899 Page 11
1899 - [TELEPHONE]
The people of Yamble, Two Mile Flat, Twelve Mile, and Goolma will be called together in a few days to further discuss a proposal to have telephonic communication. The member for the district has written a letter making suggestions, and urging unanimity.Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 11 Aug 1899 Page 15
1899 - Goolma and Yamble. Death of a Well-known Resident. A Telephone Office Wanted. Mining.
I regret to have to record the death of one of the oldest and most respected residents of this district in the person of Mr. W. McNamara, of Two Mile Flat, at the ripe old age of seventy-six. Dr. McCredie was in constant attendance, but despite all care and attention the poor old gentleman passed quietly away on Tuesday last, and was interred in the R.C. cemetery at Gulgong on Thursday, the Rev. Father Long officiating at the grave. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs. McNamara and family.
A public meeting is to be held on Saturday, the 19th instant, at Woods' Yamble Hotel, for the purpose of discussing the necessity for telephonic communication between Yamble and Mudgee. A communication has been received from Mr. Richards, M.P., stating that all preliminary arrangements had been carried out for same. It is to be hoped that the meeting will be well attended, as it is really a matter of great importance to the district.
Mining matters are somewhat brisk just at present, Endicott, Robinson and party, at their copper mine, Wyadra, have a splendid show, and no doubt after the mine has been opened out, will prove a great boon to the district. The old Bolaro copper mine at Goolma is still going ahead. Some very rich ore is being smelted just now, and should this prove satisfactory to the shareholders a good number of hands will have employment at the mine.
I regret to have to record the death of one of the oldest and most respected residents of this district in the person of Mr. W. McNamara, of Two Mile Flat, at the ripe old age of seventy-six. Dr. McCredie was in constant attendance, but despite all care and attention the poor old gentleman passed quietly away on Tuesday last, and was interred in the R.C. cemetery at Gulgong on Thursday, the Rev. Father Long officiating at the grave. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs. McNamara and family.
A public meeting is to be held on Saturday, the 19th instant, at Woods' Yamble Hotel, for the purpose of discussing the necessity for telephonic communication between Yamble and Mudgee. A communication has been received from Mr. Richards, M.P., stating that all preliminary arrangements had been carried out for same. It is to be hoped that the meeting will be well attended, as it is really a matter of great importance to the district.
Mining matters are somewhat brisk just at present, Endicott, Robinson and party, at their copper mine, Wyadra, have a splendid show, and no doubt after the mine has been opened out, will prove a great boon to the district. The old Bolaro copper mine at Goolma is still going ahead. Some very rich ore is being smelted just now, and should this prove satisfactory to the shareholders a good number of hands will have employment at the mine.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 18 Aug 1899 Page 15
1899 - Yamble.
Our Yamble correspondent writes telling us of splendid rain and improving crop prospects. The district is receiving a lot of attention from mining investors, and several were out there this week viewing the areas taken up for dredging. A meeting is to be held shortly at the Yamble Hotel for the purpose of
forming a cricket club.
Our Yamble correspondent writes telling us of splendid rain and improving crop prospects. The district is receiving a lot of attention from mining investors, and several were out there this week viewing the areas taken up for dredging. A meeting is to be held shortly at the Yamble Hotel for the purpose of
forming a cricket club.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 25 Aug 1899 Page 13
1899 - Proposed Telephone to Two Mile, Yamble, &c
On Saturday night one of the largest gatherings of people that has been seen at Yamble assembled in the large room at Mr. T. Woods' hotel. Mr. Percy Lowe was voted to the chair, and having explained the object of the meeting, called on Mr. E. Richards, who was present by appointment, to enlighten those interested in the proposal to connect that part of the district by means of the telephone. Mr. Richards, explained at considerable length the result of his interviews on the subject, and invited to discuss the most important first consideration, as to the personal guarantee that would have to be provided before the telegraph authorities would undertake the proposed connection. The conditions were favorably entertained, and in a few minutes the names of twenty-eight residents of the district were given in as guarantors for whatever the annual cost of proposed service would be. The guarantors subsequently resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and on the motion of Mr. George Rush, seconded by Mr. C. M. Lowe, it was decided to recommend that the telephone' office be at Mr. Woods' store, and in charge of Mr. Woods. Mr. Woods intimated that to further the object in view, namely, general convenience, he would undertake the responsibility and provide premises for the office. The matter now only awaits official sanction.
On Saturday night one of the largest gatherings of people that has been seen at Yamble assembled in the large room at Mr. T. Woods' hotel. Mr. Percy Lowe was voted to the chair, and having explained the object of the meeting, called on Mr. E. Richards, who was present by appointment, to enlighten those interested in the proposal to connect that part of the district by means of the telephone. Mr. Richards, explained at considerable length the result of his interviews on the subject, and invited to discuss the most important first consideration, as to the personal guarantee that would have to be provided before the telegraph authorities would undertake the proposed connection. The conditions were favorably entertained, and in a few minutes the names of twenty-eight residents of the district were given in as guarantors for whatever the annual cost of proposed service would be. The guarantors subsequently resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and on the motion of Mr. George Rush, seconded by Mr. C. M. Lowe, it was decided to recommend that the telephone' office be at Mr. Woods' store, and in charge of Mr. Woods. Mr. Woods intimated that to further the object in view, namely, general convenience, he would undertake the responsibility and provide premises for the office. The matter now only awaits official sanction.
Some giant fish have already been hooked in the Cudgegong this season. A 401b cod was caught in the Cudgegong near Yamble, while a Mudgee youth hauled in a 13lb cod at Menah.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 29 Sep 1899 Page 12
1899 - [DREDGING]
Mr. Garland, the promoter of the Macquarie river dredging scheme, was at Gulgong recently, and expressed a high opinion of the prospects of the Yamble dredging scheme. He says that if it turns out a quarter as good as the expert's estimate the shareholders will draw handsome cheques.Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 27 Oct 1899 Page 14
1899 - Yamble
We are waiting patiently in expectation of the telephone being established here. 'Tis said the world moves slowly — so does a Government department.
Great interest is being centred in dredging, and some our residents have got this new kind of fever. We hope soon to hear of their recovery.
Most of the wheat crops in this district will be a failure, Mrs. McNamara has, however, one of the nicest crops I have ever seen in the district, and we expect to hear of it going 50 bushels to the acre.
Mr. H. Wood is doing good biz. in his hotel and store, as also is Mr. Will Lovett at smithy.
Our sheep farmers are quite jubilant at the high price wool is realizing just now. There will be very little fruit this year.
1899 - [CRICKET]
The Gulgong Our Boys and Mudgee Our Boys will play a match on the Gulgong wicket on Saturday next. Play is to start at 11 a.m. A good game is expected. The Gulgong Our Boys played Yamble on the latter's wicket on Saturday, and the visitors won by 63 runs. Our Boys made 85 and 72, and Yamble 40 and 48. The best batting for the winners was done by V. McDonough 33, W. Elliott 23, G. Bellette 16, and for Yamble C. Rush 13, Manning 11, Talbott 10. Bellette, Rudder and McAteer bowled well for the winners, and Capper, Lett and McManus were most destructive for the other side.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 3 Nov 1899 Page 12
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 3 Nov 1899 Page 12
We are waiting patiently in expectation of the telephone being established here. 'Tis said the world moves slowly — so does a Government department.
Great interest is being centred in dredging, and some our residents have got this new kind of fever. We hope soon to hear of their recovery.
Most of the wheat crops in this district will be a failure, Mrs. McNamara has, however, one of the nicest crops I have ever seen in the district, and we expect to hear of it going 50 bushels to the acre.
Mr. H. Wood is doing good biz. in his hotel and store, as also is Mr. Will Lovett at smithy.
Our sheep farmers are quite jubilant at the high price wool is realizing just now. There will be very little fruit this year.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 17 Nov 1899 Page 16
1899 - [GOLD AND DIAMONDS]
Mr. George Rush, of Two Mile Flat, one of the promoters, was in Mudgee on Saturday, and tells us that shares are going off readily in the district for the Yamble Gold and Diamond Dredging Co. Mr. Rush assures us that this will be one of the best payable specs, in the district.1899 - [SHARES]
Mr. C. E. Hilton is stopping in town for a few days, and is placing a number of shares in the Yamble
Gold Dredging Company. He had great success in Sydney.
Gold Dredging Company. He had great success in Sydney.
1899 - A Two Mile Flat Blow.
Out Two Mile Flat way a very heavy storm was experienced the other day. Sheds were unroofed in all directions. At Mr. Lowe's, at Yamble, a number of outbuildings were flattened, and Mr. Woods' butcher's shop next the hotel was laid low.
VO: continue news from 1900
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1970 - MORROWOLGA STATION
Morrowolga Station belonged to Mr. Hassall in 1852. A news item from that year states that the name "Morrowolga" was derived from "morrowol", the Aboriginal name for granite.
Elevated view of homestead at Morrowolga Station, Yamble, New South Wales, ca. 1970
Source: Wes Stacey
Interior view of hallway of homestead at Morrowolga Station, Yamble, New South Wales, ca. 1970
Source: Wes Stacey
Angled view of homestead at Morrowolga Station, Yamble, New South Wales, ca. 1970
Source: Wes Stacey
1886 - [WEDDING]
LOWE—HASSALL.—June 15, at Wellington, N. S. W., by the Rev. S. G. Fielding, Francis Joseph Lowe, second son of Joseph Lowe, Newstead, Bringelly, to Kate, second daughter of Richard J. Hassall, Morrowolga, near Mudgee.Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 10 Jul 1886 Page 1
See also: Yamble Hotel
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1970 - POST OFFICE
Post Office, Yamble, New South Wales, ca. 1970
Source: Wes Stacey
Location of Yamble, NSW
See also: Yamble Hotel
