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Crossing & Cox --Auctioneers, Gulgong R. N. Collins— Green’s Hotel Star Hotel J. Emerson Wilton & Son R. W. Heard First Class Bricks, Best Stone etc. The Original Scotch Pie Shop |
| White & McCulloch Dr. R. H. K. Bennett Notice of Removal H. A. Swan The Annual Races will be held on 12, 13, and 14 May. |
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Nugget—We hear the fort-unate holders of No. 2, Stott’s paddock, yesterday
came ac-ross a nugget of gold weighing seventy-seven and a half ounces.
[77-1/2]. Oddfellows — the second annual picnic of the Indep-endent Order of Oddfellows is to
come off on Easter Monday. The spot selected near the Coming Event Lead, is
one of the prettiest in the neighbourhood. There is no doubt many will
attend. Shamrock Theatre — an amateur performance will be held there to aid the Roman Catholic
Church. Public School Fete — We remind our readers that the Fete in aid of the Public School fund
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Mr. Henry Tebbutt appeared for the petitioners and Edward Clarke for those against a Municipality. The names were gone over seriatim and it was determined that householders also were eligible to petition. Therefore those who only signed as miners were thrown out. It was also determined that those signed and were residents in Mr. Rouse’s and Mr. Lowe’s and other paddocks were not competent to petition because they occupied property for which the owners would be liable to be taxed. In several instances, where doubtful, it was left to the Commissioner to institute further inquiries. Mr. Browne stated that his instructions comprehended the subject of boundary was extent of the proposed Municipality, as well as the names and this would form a portion of the report he is to furnish the Government before the 10th. Mr. Clarke suggested the Mun-icipality was too large and unwieldy. Mr. Tebbutt replied that it was only about six-sixth of the size of the Municipality of Cud-gegong. Commissioner said he would hear further evidence if required and hold another meeting. Gulgong Mining Report
We regret to learn that mining affairs in Mr. Homer’s paddock do not
look so promising as very one had reason to expect from the result of washing a
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Mining Report continued At that time it was confidently believed that a good lead would be found running all the way through the paddock, but the result of more recent trials dissipated this idea. We understood that the shareholders in No. 4 finished a lot of 25 loads on Monday and the result was only nine penny weights. Newman and party, No.11 Caledonian are now engaged in washing a lot about 100 loads. According to the prospects obtained from time to time they expect this to yield about eight penny weights to the load. The run of gold is 50 feet wide in this claim, but the thickness of wash dirt only about one foot and in many places less. We believe it is the intention to sink a new shaft after finishing this washing. Johnson and party……their prosecting open………on the range below the lagoon on the Tallawang Road. |
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They sunk a considerable dis-tance in one reef but failing to get golden stone they returned on Tuesday to another shaft which they will drive.During the week several gentlemen have visited the leases on the Moonlight with a view of making arrangements to intro-duce machinery from Victoria. From Glaziers we learn that Nos. 1 and 4 are all on payable gold and are raising wash dirt. No. 2 have already 300 loads at grass which is being carted to McKeowin’s puddling machine at Magpie Gully about a mile distant; the dirt from this machine is expected to yield about 1 ounce to the load. No. 4 have eighteen months work before them. Nos. 1 and 2 in the wheat paddock, adjoining have sunk several shafts without yet tracing the lead, but from recent indications the shareholders are confident of success. Great interest is taken in the workings of these two claims, as holders of interests in Hutchinson’s paddocks are prepared to commence work if the lead continues. |
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Gulgong Court - Before the P.M. Drunk in Herbert Street Con Boyle charged fined 10/- or 24 hours. Obscene Language—Mrs. William Martin, who by her husband pleaded guilty of making use of obscene language, fined five pounds. Assault—White v Smith, this case occupied the court for some considerable time. It was a dispute, ending in an assault, relative to the erection of a store at Green’s Hotel. |
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Defendant was ordered to pay a fine of 5/- or 12 hours imprisonment. Pope v Wolzrich — Mrs. Wolzrich employed by Daniel Pope, two month ago, lost rings and other things, Constable Merrick search by warrant found items. Mrs. Pope gave evidence. Prisoner stated she found the items in the street, case dismissed. For Sale by Private Contract COONEY’S HOTEL, Herbert Street, Gulgong. Apply N. COONEY. |
For Sale To Let Free Ball TARRANT Notice orders for Bark, Quardrille Party at |
| Inauguration of Public School—Prince of Wales Opera House, Easter Monday [under the distinguished patronage of the Offers and Brethren of the Abbotsford Lodge of Free and Accepted masons, the Parents and Guardians of the Pupils and the Public generally]. H. Walker, C. L. MORRIS Great Clearing Sale A. H. SKOGLUND & Co.’s clearing Sale of Drapery, Waterloo House, opposite the oriental Bank, Queen Street. |
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday April 4 1874
Wanted A Good Baker. Apply Times Bakery.
Notice
In consequence of the BAD STATE OF THE ROADS the Undersigned Watermen, notify that the price of water will be One Shilling and Sixpence per Cask.
Signed
John, Gretton, Michael Hannah, Thomas Ryan, Thomas Hadon, Charles Horner, Ben Molloy, James Robinson, Philip Barnes, F. Smyth, J. Tompkins, Michael Sheen, James Smith, Abram Allen, Solomon Crompton, James Parish.
Editorial
The resources of this district are immense and it is impossible to estimate the greatness of the future in store for it. The soil and climate are particularly suitable for the production of the finest wines and fruits, in endless varieties, grow everywhere with the greatest luxuriance. Flax is another source, more valuable than maize or wheat, here then could be a new field of industry opened to the enterprising and industrious agriculturist. Soon we may have flax mills at work affording remunerative employment to the number of boys and girls who are growing in idleness and ignorance around us.
Where fruit grows so luxuriantly it will not be long before enterprising horticulturists turn their attention to the profitable speculation and preserving and drying the produce of their gardens.
At a centrally situated manufactory, the fruit might be disposed of by the growers without trouble at remunerative rates and the business of preserving and drying carried on by experienced hands in a wholesale manner with the happiest results.
At the Wait-a-While but a short distance from town, there are indications of the presence of coal beneath the surface but at what depth can only be ascertained. At Tallawang the indications are particularly strong; while at a point in the dividing range only a few miles distant from the old Cooyal diggings a seam of coal may be found cropping out on the surface. Again in the neighbourhood of the old Gulgong Reef surface specimens of copper ore have frequently been picked up and a party, some time ago, applied for a lease in order to work a vein which has since been abandoned. The quartz found in gold bearing reefs in that neighbourhood is thickly impregnated with copper as well as silver; and it is not improbable that rich veins of both will ere long to be opened out. It is unnecessary to speak of the rich deposits of gold in the district or of the large extent of country that ill remains to be prospected. At the Canadian crevices in the limestone lying fare below the surface are rich in gold. In Homer’s paddock good finds, under similar circumstances are met with; an it is probable that in the cavern shaft close by, gold will yet be found in payable quantities in the bed of the cavern after the water has been pumped out, or so fare reduced in quantity by the aid of machinery as to permit a thorough search to be instituted. The limestone is but a false bottom. About fifteen miles eastward of Gulgong gold is found at about fifteen to twenty feet sinking on a slate bottom, which gradually dips off till the lime stones is met. In this latter rock there are indications on the surface of the existence of immense caverns below. For the water in places, rushing down the gullies, finds it way into holes carrying with it soil and rubbish of all descriptions and never overflowing. At such places there must be either immense underground cavities or veritable rivers with strong currents to carry of the accumulation of rubbish to some fare distant outlet. Beneath all these immense boulders of limestone rock is the true bottom on which the goldminer expects to find wash he is in search of; and if it is there it will doubtless be found in time, as yet no daring enough to make the experiment.
If water cannot be brought to the quartz for crushing, it will not be long before stone which is now disregarded will be considered valuable enough to convey to the water. The single wire railway, constructed on post like the telegraph apparatus can be erected and worked at a moderate cost; and with powerful machinery and a good supply of water very inferior stone conveyed to a distant at small charge will yield more than wages by the crushing.
We have an excellent tannery established by Mr. Jackson, already in the town and we do not see why we should not have a wholesale boot factory also. A flour mill is one the greatest desiderata. For if that were established here the farmers of all the district around would sell their produce in Gulgong and purchase their supplies here this being by far the best market in the district. With good roads to invite traffic to a town properly tended, convenient courts and a spirited and energetic population, the prospects of Gulgong will grow brighter every day and no one in a few years will regret that he has invested his spare funds in property in the town.
Two Mile Flat will be holding a race meeting on Easter Tuesday, racing during the day and a ball in evening.
Races at Glazier’s Paddock are holding their races on Easter Monday.
Police Court Only trivial matters this day, one drunk and one obscene language both men, cautioned. On Thursday Mrs Beck charge that she did steal a fowl from Joseph Deitz, lots of evidence, case dismissed.
Public School Fete—John Hunter purchased the Grand Stand Booth, second by John Hill. There will be Trotting Races and the usual foot races.
MINING REPORTS [too blurry to type]
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 7, 1874
Grand Concert, Preliminary Notice in aid of the Presbyterian Manse to be held on Queen’s Birth Night.
Garling’s Paddock Sports these sports were perhaps the best outside meetings that has taken place for some time. Sportsmen in good numbers, Mr. Garling has been using all his efforts to raise money to complete the school. Mr. Stott was the Judge; Messrs Frost and Lamrock starters; stewards, Messrs Fitzpatrick, Wallis, Beal and Collins. [Races in Glazier’s Paddock]
Public School Fete yesterday was the gala day at Gulgong, at 9 a.m. the scholars attending the school were marshalled, there were 250 children, and these formed into a procession. The procession marched through the principal streets of the town accompanied by a band, they then proceeded to the race course were the sports day was held. Edward Ryan won the 150 yard dash with young Lyons second. The trotting match in buggies twice around the track was competed for by three well appointed turnouts. Miss Alice Saunders won the skipping contest. Master Brigden won the aged race for 16 year olds and young Courtis a good second. The compulsory handicapped race for the committee members was won by H. Woods with Jno Macdonald second, everyone thought Mr. Sellman should have had 60 yards start.
Cricket Match—Married versus Single
Amongst the other sports during the Public School Fete, there was a cricket match played between the married and singles men on the race course. The playing was very good and the top scorer was presented with a bat in the evening at the Prince of Wales Opera House by the P.M. It will be seen by the following score that the married gentlemen retain their muscle and came out of the contest victors. The winner of the willow, Mr. T. Browne was caught by Fitzpatrick after scoring 15. Mr. J. Nelson bowled by Honeysett, made fine play and scored twelve but was nicely caught by Mr. C. Bid. Harvey made ten and was not out. Both bowling and batting were considered good.
Single
Burrell T., b Honeysett 3
Nelson A., b Honeysett 1
Fitzpatrick, b Marshall 2
Williams T., b. Marshall 0
Nelson J., c. Bird b. Honeysett 12
Parish, c Moss 0
Kelly, c Brown 2
Harvey, not out 10
Mahoney c and b Honeysett 0
Dennis b Honeysett 0
Brentall, b Honeysett 2
Byes 3
Leg bye 1
Total 36
Married
Honeysett J. c Williams 1
Moss J. b. Nelson 7
Cummerford M. stp Nelson 7
Browne T. c Fitzpatrick 15
Nightingale R. b Nelson 3
Marshall R c Burrell b .Harvey 6
Gedye T. c Harvey b. Nelson 5
Huxley c Burrell 1
Lewis H. c Harvey 0
Halliday J not out 0
Bird C. b Nelson 1
No ball 1
Leg bye 1
Wides 6
Byes 5
Total 59
Umpires Messrs. Donald and Sharrock
Scorer Mr. Shaw
Odd Fellows Celebrations
the members of the Loyal Happy Valley Lodge, of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, celebrated their second anniversary yesterday by holding a grand picnic. The place selected for the picnic was a valley lying under the southerly side of the range as it falls toward that was termed the Coming Event Lead. The brothers of the order arrived at the Lodge Room at 9.30 a.m. and having arrayed themselves in the regalia of the order formed procession and marched down Medley Street and then turned up Belmore Street and visited the Hospital. This was to show their sympathy with the benevolent objects. A very liberal collection was made and three cheers given. The procession returned down Belmore Street and then marched up Herbert Street, attracting much attention, not only on account of the exquisite and costly bunting they displayed but the music from a fine band.. Returning to Queen Street they marched over the Red Hill to the ground selected for the sports. There was one publican’s and luncheon booth under the superintendence of Host Orlovich of Rouse’s paddock. There was also a dancing booth where the young people had an opportunity of tripping the light fantastic too their hearts content. There was also fruit stalls.
After the sports everyone marched back to the lodge room and separated. In the evening they met at Mr. Selff’s hotel where an elegant supper was served. There were estimated to be more than a thousand persons on the ground during the day and the amusements consisted of cricket, foot racing for children and racing for symbols by brothers of the order and dancing. We understand Mr. David Buchanan visited the lodge and participated in the proceedings towards the close of the meeting.
Cricket Match
A return match came off on Saturday between Lowe’s Paddock Team and the Canadian’s Team. Good cricket was played. After the match the members adjourned to the Wollongong where a dinner was provided by Mrs. Greening in her usual style.
Lowe’s Paddock Team R. Doyle, W. Irwin, D. Smith, F. Warry, F. Kearns, J. Burrell, J. Larey, T. Jones, E. Kearns, P. O’Brien and P. Poole
Nil Desparandum Team M. Cain, N. Wort, W. Moffet, J. Waters. W. Adden, J. Hook, D. Donald, J. Smith, A. Kellet, H. Noyes and J. Clarke.
Lowe’s won 120 runs to 97.
Mr. Buchanan’s Meeting addressed his constituents form the balcony of Selff’s Masonic Hall last Monday evening. Owing to the doubt of the hour of the meeting [to many cooks] the attendance was not large. Thomas Calhoun voted to the chair. Just telling us how great he is, then it gets blurry
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 9, 1874
Editorial N/A
The Escort The escort left this morning with 1440 ounces 10 dwts. 11 grains of gold.
Libel Case At the Mudgee District Court, this morning in the case of Moses v Stormer, a verdict given in favour of plaintiff for fifty pounds. We understand the defendant intends moving for a new trial.
Home Rule Races dates of the meeting for the Annual Races there have been altered to May 18th and 19th.
The Hospital Improvements are in progress at this institution. The balcony was very unsafe before, but has been entirely renovated during the last two or three weeks. A bath room has been erected at the end of the verandah which will much conduce to the comfort and relief of the patients.
Home Rule Band we understand this band without solicitation came to Gulgong on Easter Monday and gave their services gratuitously at the school fete which last the whole day. Afterwards they went to Home Rule and played there also gratuitously for the concert for the Catholic School.
Police Court
Arthur McQuade charged with setting light to a log hut at Home Rule the property of Peter Redmond. Constable J. O’Flatherty made the arrest and was remanded by Senior Sergeant O’Donnell.
Gulgong Mining Report
The escort from this goldfield gives a very good indication of the vast resources of the place. It should be borne in mind that the escort leaves Gulgong twice a month and from other goldfields only once a month. For instance, if the monthly escort conveys two to three thousand ounce for Currajong or Hill End, the reports have a high sounding name, but only those who take the trouble to reckon aggregate will be able to arrive at a correct conclusion in regard to the wealth and resources of the place.
The party who have been sinking for a new lead of gold on what was formerly known as the Great Western bottomed one shaft and only obtained a few colours. The rock was dipping at a sharp angle toward the flat and the party concluded to shift over about one hundred years and put down another shaft.
There is a great degree of activity to be witnessed on the Black Lead. The gold is now found upon the benches from fifteen to twenty feet above the gutter originally worked, and the deposit is found where the claims were poor in altogether a different position from that in which was first looked for. The gold is quite as coarse as that found in the old run. Most of the parties are making first-rate wages and seem to have at least a year’s work before them.
It is now thought that capital can be most profitably employed in the deep ground on the Moonlight lead. Some three years ago several shafts were bottomed at more than a hundred and fifty feet. There was a good wash but the water rendered the ground too difficult to work. It was alleged at the time that good payable prospects were got, and that the sample of gold indicated a rich lead. But the parties came to the conclusion that the ground could not profitably wrought except by the aid of machinery. Those interested in the claims applied for leases and have constantly shown their faith in the value of their claims by securing their to right to them.
It is evident that in order to maintain the prosperity of the town, that capital must be invested in the deep and difficult leads, and we hope to see operations of a more extensive kind than heretofore. If those how have made their fortunes here, in places where the gold was easily obtained, now come forward and invest it will encourage the investment of capital from a distance.
On the Perseverance the gold is being traced into private ground of Mr. Rouse steadily and the claims are turning out much better than was at anticipated. During the last week several claims were bottomed on good payable gold and the place is in a most prosperous condition.
In glazier’s paddock and those adjoining the miners are as a general thing, realising more than average wages. We are assured that some of the parties make as much as ten to twelve pounds per week to the man Puddling machines have been made at a distance of about two miles so …………
Home Rule from our Correspondent
Mining work of all kinds is resumed over the whole of goldfield and very few laggards have failed to put in an appearance at their respective posts. Quieter holidays were never spent on any diggings that those which have just passed, and if there was no more rowdiness and drunkenness in any other town in the colony than there was in Home Rule.
Some time since I mentioned that a new prospecting shaft had been commenced between the Christmas and Buchanan lines and that subsequently it was partially abandoned and work discontinued. I am now glad to report that the vacancies in the party have been filled by new men
and that they have been engaged today in making preparations for sinking in earnest. Their intentions was not generally known but those who were in the secret were on the ground long before 9 a.m., the shepherding hour and two or three claims on each side were at once taken up. No doubt but that tomorrow or next day at farthest the line will be rushed, for the success of the Christmas has brought the whole of that ground into favour. The sinking is said to be about 150 feet and dry; and if this is the case and no unlooked for impediment cause delay, three weeks will be sufficient to reach the bottom.
The ‘Undaunted’ party, after a welcome spell of holiday rest, are pegging away as energetically as ever at their shaft on the Buchanan, and if they encounter no difficulties absolutely insuperable with their present means, there will be no further stoppage till they reach the gutter. Their present depth is about 185 feet and less than 20 more will suffice before they begin the drive. As yet they have met with no water except some dribbling at one spot, but this has been puddled back, and it is not expected they will have anything worse to contend with for the rest of the distance. Some little delay has been unavoidably occasioned by the necessity of slabbing the rotten granite which forms the bed-rock in which they are sinking. Scores of gentle shepherds still stick close to their claims on both sides of the Undaunted.
On the Christmas we may now expect other discoveries from hour to hour, wither through bottoming new shafts or driving and a good deal of dirt is being grassed on the golden claims. The prospectors and No. 1 [Amalgamated] have a large paddock which they have begun to cart to the puddling machine. Shares in this line are still held at high figures and frontage claims as fas as 15 and 16 north are occupied, while blockers are busy on the south side as far as the Shallow Rush.
The shaft that is going down on Mr. Blackman’s land at the race course is a first class piece of work, equal, perhaps superior to anything of the kind on this side of the goldfield. I understand that the present depth is about 120 feet. If success should crown their venture, the prospects of the Buchanan line, which joins this private ground on the north will be much improved.
The principal Easter Monday entertainment in this town was the Roman Catholic gathering at the Ring of Bells Assembly Rooms for the enjoyment of music and dancing.
The primary object—that of raising money for the completion of the church and school room—was, I am informed, fully attained; and much credit is due to the promoters. The attendance would have been better except for the affray to hear Mr. Buchanan at Gulgong. The Home Rule Band was in attendance, Miss Bardwell on the harmonium, and Mr. George and Miss Jane Copas of Gulgong are among several others, gratefully spoken of as having contributed much to the enjoyment of the evening.
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 11, 1874
Editorial The libel case of Mr. Abraham Moses against this paper was tried before and lost, but tried again at the late District Court and won by the Plaintiff. We have nothing to complain of but the flagrant injustice of the law. We did our duty to the public in exposing what we fairly considered a piece of contemptible trickery. The law has administered a measure of castigation to us for wounding the feelings of the man we were exposing. The plaintiff has received satisfaction for the damage so wrongly inflicted on his high public reputation. He has got his satisfaction at a cost, which, taking all circumstances into consideration, must have been rather more than slightly inconvenient to the successful litigant. It is very wrong indeed to wound the sensitive feelings of any man whom you may consider yourself justified in accusing of glaring impropriety. We were guilty of this daring offence and the law has very properly said that we must submit to the penalty of our crime. We have, therefore, to pay fifty pounds and costs—taxed costs only, however—and thus justice is satisfied, at the same time that the honourable man whom we so iniquitously attempted to bereave of his reputation, receives his pecuniary solatium.
This arrangement while it is not very hurtful to our feelings must certainly be very grateful to his. He will receive in medical jurisprudence after this and become a stout advocate at his own fire-side, of the amalgamation of the professions. But it is not in this strain that we can afford either time or inclination to waste our ink or wear out our pen. Mr. Moses must be regarded as, in a pecuniary sense, about as well off as ourselves. The public is the sole gainer of the result, in whatever light it may be viewed, whether as an accusation against him on our part or a condemnation passed against him on the part of the Crown. We object more especially on public grounds to the pandering to the cupidity of barristers implied by a repetition of trials. When is this to stop? One may be taken on a frivolous suit to Mudgee, again to Bathurst, from there to Sydney and over the seas to House of Lords. The public will perceive the beauty of this bountiful provision for the support of the whole tribe of barristers and will perceive also how industry in all highly civilised communities such as our own is fleeced for the maintenance of useless presumption and parasitical idleness. A word at parting for Mr. Booth. He has always been grotesquely grand in his hostility to the proprietor of this journal for a supposed injury, now of seven years date. While we assert that this injury can not be justly imputed by Mr. Booth that we give a fig for his hostility for he is just as capable of inflicting injury on us as he is of doing good to the public. We tell him this much, however, that as a notoriously hostile witness, his opinions in the box are open to the severest criticism.
Gulgong Charitable Institutions—We understand that a committee is being formed for the purpose of giving a series of entertainments during the race nights, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the charitable institutions of Gulgong.
The Public School—We are glad to be able to state that financially as wall as socially the fete and amateur entertainment for the public school funds was a very great success. After paying all expenses, the result is a balance of one hundred and three pound, three shillings and six pence, seventy three pounds, nine shillings and six pence of which net proceeds of the fete and twenty nine pounds, fourteen shillings that of the amateur performance. There is still a debt of one hundred and three pounds on the school.
A New Firm We notice that Messrs Edward Thomas and Co have succeeded Messrs Blackman and Conway and Wilton and Sons in their business in Medley Street as timber, produce and forwarding agents. Mr. Thomas had been connected with the store for about three years and by his general urbanity and obliging disposition, secured the respect of the public.
Dangerous Practice-During the week parties have caused bonfires in our streets. It is very well to get rid of the stumps, but the buildings which are constructed of the most inflammable material ought not to be endangered. The fire in Belmore Street occasioned considerable anxiety to the residents and attracted the notice of the police. If the practice is persisted in no doubt prosecutions will follow. Supposed that a heavy wind had occurred during last night the embers and light shavings would have been blown in all directions and would very likely have got into the dry bark roofs and a conflagration of the town be the result.
Police Court
Indecent Behaviour Henry Walsh and Margaret Hong were charged with indecent behaviour in the public street. Prisoners stated that they were both in a state of ‘beer’
Constable Forster proved the arrest, and the behaviour totally unfit for publication, fined five pounds or one months gaol Mudgee.
Cruelty to a Horse J. Jones v Geo. Hardy -witnesses for and against, fined 40/- and costs.
Obscene Language Wilson v Lee—language unfit for publication, Melinda Wilkinson said she heard the defendant call complainant some names, fined 40/-
Wages Smith v Cameron—wages under a mining partnership, postponed.
Gulgong Mining Report During the week a 25 acre lease had been applied for of ground situated between the Star Lead and the Black Lead. At one time, two and a half years ago, when it was in contemplation to swing the base line of the Black Lead, it was thought these two leads would be found within half a mile of each other and that the Star would consequently be within the parallels of the Black Lead. But the recent leases have left this ground now open for occupation. We learn that the adjoining 25 acre lease will very soon be the scene of busy operations and if gold is found, all the ground in that quarter of the goldfield will be materially increased in value.
The party in No. 5 Black Lead finished washing a lot of 35 loads of headings at the puddling machine of George the Greek, at the head of Adam’s Lead and we believe they are found to yield the party fair wages. They were intending to finish the present lot today. Other parties down the Black Lead are continually finding new and payable ground and a great deal of work is being got through with.
There are now nine claims on payable gold in the private ground of Mr. Rouse on the Perseverance Lead. The run of gold is in some places more than thirty feet wide and runs from six to eighteen inches thick. The claims here are paying very well and the lead is likely to be traced a long distance. Messrs Frazer and party, in No. 8 have a little water to contend against, but the claim only makes some half dozen bags during the 24 hours. The party in No. 9 have a greater quantity of water and it is thought that when the lead is traced further down the flat the water may cause considerable trouble and additional expense in working the ground.
From the Twelve Mile Rush we learn that about 100 miners find steady and profitable work. The sinking is quite shallow and the ground by no means difficult to work.
Home Rule from our Correspondent
Reports have been in circulation for sometime past that the ground at the Home Rule Extension is to poor to pay even the expenses and therefore of course, leaving worse than nothing by way of wages. I am well aware how difficult, often impossible, it is to get at the truth respecting mining affairs; still by pushing inquiries on every occasion and quietly observing the doings of the shareholders, it is not difficult for an experienced mining reporter to decide whether a worked claim is payable or not and even to arrive at an approximation of the yield. I have followed this course in this present instance and have satisfied myself that the ground is amply payable, though not rich and that the rumours to the contrary originate either in spite of a singularly contemptible character or from a desire to dishearten shareholders and so induce them to part with their interests ‘on the cheap.’ That there have not as yet been handsome dividends is no proof that the ground is a duffer; work that brings in the gold has but just fairly commenced and the yield of the first two small washing’s from prospectors was probably almost entirely absorbed by the very heavy preliminary expenses. I am informed it to be true—that, the first of these washing’s gave a little less and the second a little more than 7 dwts. per load, and that there is at lest two and a half feet depth of wash; and that there is added to the fact that the whim is easily capable of besting the water, then the man who says the ground is not payable must decide for himself whether he is a fool or a knave, or whether he merely allows him petty personal spite to addle the poor substitute for brains.
Whether the ground is payable or a duffer it is certain that it is being worked with increased energy and it is not likely this would be the case if it gave no more than 2 dwts. per load as rumoured. The shareholders on the next claim, Fisher and party are quite as well pleased with the prospects as their neighbours are, though they have not yet tried the dirt at the machine. Here also the depth of wash is at least two and a half feet, which shows 2 grains to the dish taken anywhere and the whim-which is an excellent job and works well. On the whole, I am inclined to think Home Rule would be no worse if it had more such claims and fewer croakers and blatherskites.
A washing at the Dog and Cat has yielded 5 dwts. to the load. This looks poor no doubt, but it pays, considering the sinking is shallow and easy and the dirt plenty. In Victoria it would be prized.
The new line between the Christmas and Buchanan is, I hear, is to be called the ‘Easter,’ from the fact of its having been taken in hand at that season just past. It is a better name than the ‘Spitting Cat’ or even the great ‘David Buchanan’ at least it has a reason attached to it. It is hope it will turn out the same as the Christmas. The prospectors started their shaft and the line is rushed.
Home Rule is just now infested by a swarm of petty larcenous, who have lately walked off with all sorts of goods and chattels belonging to the citizens. Nothing seems to come amiss to these free larcenist if only it is portable and saleable. Tools, clothing, cooking utensils, saddlery, horses, poultry and in one case a purse with money, and among other things ‘too numerous to mention’ that have been missed within the last week or two. But the provision safes seem to tempt the rascals more irresistibly than anything else and their contents of beef and whatever frequently disappears. Our police as usual are wide awake and will no doubt catch some of these night prowlers, but a detective would be a great assistance.
Mudgee Court
We extracted the following report of the case tried at the last sitting of the above court.
Libel
A Moses v J. B. Stormer—this was an action to recover two hundred pounds for an alleged libel published in the Gulgong Evening Argus, 1st December 1873 as follows:-
‘There are various ways of doing business, depending much upon the intellectual and moral worth of the parties engaged. Some way are honest, some are dishonest and others are queer, while some again maybe be pronounced shady, the indistinct and perishable hue. I go round advertising my own goods in an indirect way by speaking contemptuously of the goods of others, although I have in my heart that the latter are vastly superior both in quality and price to my own. I sample a rival’s hogshead of spirits for instance and rush to the door as if I were poisoned, exclaiming with all grimace of a Red Indian ‘Ugh’ poison by the sacred Talmud. Where in the name of Moses did you get that rubbish? I’d rather give 30 shillings for my spirits than fifteen bob for that!’
A certain person in this town of the wine and spirit persuasion does his business in this style. It is very uncharitable to say the least and very contemptible. But the dodge is very transparent. In the town and on the leads beyond it, this sly dispenser of poison, for his is none of the best, being watered and fired on the premises, prosecutes his nefarious calling, endeavouring to extort an order by maligning his honest rivals. But, as I said before, the dodge won’t work; and I would recommend him to go to Currajong and try his little game there, where he is not T. W. K. As for another member of the family, who has been branded already, he had better make tracks to Goulburn and invest in a pub. He is better fitted for the bar than the bench, I know and so say all of us.’Dr. Belinfante instructed by Mr. Johnson appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Isaacs instructed by Mr. Dunn for the defendant. The plaintiff was examined by Dr. Belinfante and pointed out certain portions of this article which he believed referred to him and Messrs. Plunkett, Booth and Selff also gave evidence to the effect that they believed that the plaintiff was libelled by certain portions of the publication.All the witnesses were cross examined by Mr. Isaacs at considerable length.
Mr. Isaacs said he would not on consideration, call any evidence for the defence. It had been stated by the counsel for the plaintiff that a custom of making innuendos that had risen in that Court, but it was justifiable to do so under certain circumstances, innuendos being most important. [The retract from the Argus containing the alleged libel was here read by the learned counsel, sentence by sentence, who commented upon each seriatim.] The plaint in this case must have drawn up by a self-centred, nervously-irritable and intellectually weak person, not by a professional man, and the innuendoes set forth in it were absurd. Plaintiff had never been put into the witness box to swear that the word alleged to be libellous justified the innuendos set forth in the plaint, and if he [plaintiff] had any regard for an oath, he could not swear. Because the Talmud was referred to, the plaintiff had selected himself from among the whole of the Jewish race as the person to whom it referred. He is the definite articles of humanity and in the maelstrom of his all-absorbing vanity had applied it to himself. Because the words ‘holy Moses’ had been used, where were as common as the celebrated Anglo-Saxon expletive beginning with a d---,], plaintiff had graciously chosen to say that they referred to him. He could only say that there was but one word in the English language strong enough to characterise such an assumption; that word he could not use in Court, but it consisted of three letters, began with an l and ended with an e. Not even a real Red Indian could seem offended by the reference to a “Red Indian” which the paragraph in the Argus contained; and bit even the great Moses himself, the statesman, poet philosopher and prophet could feel that the term ‘holy Moses’ contained any reproach, let alone the plaintiff in that case. Why the fact was that Moses’s were as plentiful as noses, and why should the slander refer especially to Abraham Moses the plaintiff.
His Honor summing up felt that the innuendos did refer to the plaintiff and assessed the damage at fifty pounds and with expenses for five witnesses.
Dr. Belinfante applied for an increased fee which his Honor granted.
Mr. Isaacs then gave notice of his intention to move for a new trial.
Money Lent—S. H. Barnes v H. Tebbutt, money lent 24/10/-. Stafford H. Barnes stated that it was for go into mining speculation. Plaintiff agreed to accept a ????
List of names who donated to the Church of England.
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 14 1874
Editorial
About the benefits of cultivation, then—Our town of Gulgong that has sprung into existence and assumed proportions of importance during the past few years, principally on account of the mineral wealth that abounds in every quarter, is capable of still greater extension and it is to this point we now desire to direct the attention of our readers. There is no danger, we think of the mineral wealth being exhausted for many years to come, but we would like to impress the fact upon the minds of the people that the permanent prosperity of the town and district is capable of being most materially augmented. This may be done by opening the land to cultivators. The miners have demonstrated a most important fact, for it is now known that here are underground currents of water sufficient for all purposes of irrigation and with this necessary element the soil and climate of this district will produce two crops within the twelve months. How different this is from colder climates where even one crop is doubtful. A land agent should be appointed at Gulgong without delay, empowered to receive applications from intending purchasers, and even the land Act of the colony should be contracted by those in authority in a manner that will effectually protect the right of landed proprietors. We desire to see homesteads teeming with happiness and plenty and in order to secure these facilities should be afforded to those who desire to settle down in life and surround themselves with comforts only obtainable from agricultural pursuits.
Police Court James King charged with stealing a horse, remanded.
New Billiard Table Mr. Hill, proprietor of Tattersall’s Hotel has appropriated a portion of his capacious establishment to a new billiard table. The new room is where the dining room was formerly and it has been so transformed and improved as to make it an agreeable lounge for those whose avocation’s allow that sort of thing.
Illegally Detaining Shaw v Quantrell, plaintiff being short of money 10 months ago, borrowed 10/-, leaving him a gold locket a security, he had since offered the 10/- back but the defendant refused to return the locket. Defendant said he had purchased the locket sold it to Mr. Giugni, property ordered to be returned.
Bit Nugget—The nugget found in No. 2 Stott’s paddock by Kelly and party, an account of which we gave in our columns on the Thursday evening after, weighed exactly 77 ounce 5 dwts. Notwithstanding our truthful report, some one who attempts telegrams to Sydney paper asserts that it weighed 66 and a half ounces. The claim has already yielded considerably more than 2000 pounds per man and there may still be several years work. It was commenced two years ago, the 9th of November last and this was the first claim that got gold in Mr. Stott’s paddock.
Church Nuisances—We understand that every church is annoyed by dogs who follow their masters or mistresses and think they have a perfect right to go to church or chapel. Those who are in the habit of attending a place of worship can testify to the annoyance caused by the canine tribe. At the Church of England on Sunday night there were about a dozen dogs in various parts of Church. Another nuisance which this Church has always been subject to is caused by those who take what is know as an outside ticket. These character, who are not particularly fond of listening to a sermon, like to hear the singing and console themselves with striking matches and smoking their pipes much to the annoyance of the congregation. There is place for everything but a church is not the place to smoke a pipe.
Gulgong Hospital Meeting—The regular monthly meeting of this committee took place on Monday evening. Present were: C. B. Cairnes, in the chair, Messrs. Plunkett, Allum, Bird, Donaldson, Driscoll and Thomas. A letter was read from David Buchanan, member for the Western Goldfield, stating that he had laid the application of the treasure for a subsidy from the Government and had done all in his power to obtain same. A. W. Honour resigned his position of auditor, this was filled by J. E. Laidley.
Gulgong Mining Report
It is gratifying to know that the cement crushed at Mr. Scully’s machine last week, from the Great Extended company’s Lease yielded seven pennyweights to the ton. It should be considered that this yield is quite independent of the yield from the dirt that is washed through the sluice boxes as it comes from the drives. The cement crushed at the machines is only that portion of the wash dirt that cannot be manipulated by the action of water and the fork. The result is considered highly satisfactory and we are assured that it was in a great measure owing to the pains taken by Mr. McKay the manager of the machine, to see that fresh water from the tank came constantly in contact with the clay, gold and quicksilver on the tables, that so much gold was save.
Since finishing he above lot the machine has been engaged in crushing from a parcel of about three hundred tons of tailings form the puddling machine of Mr. Wilson. These machines are situated at the ‘lagoon’ near No. 40 Black Lead, and a great quantity of the dirt from the rich claims on both the Black Lead and Happy Valley Leads have been washed there. Williams and party disposed of their machines to Mr. Wilson, and these tailings are being put through the action of the stampers and from the appearance of the tables and the amalgam, very good results are expected. It would be a pleasant walk for almost anyone to visit the machines at Reedy Creek and witness the work.
Reefing operations are still carried on in the district, but a large proportion of the capital that should have been a appropriated to developing our own reefs has been wasted in the foolish ventures at Hill End and Currajong and it will only be by hard work that we may expect returns.
All the machines about Gulgong are kept pretty constantly employed at work upon the dirt produced by the various leads in the immediate neighbourhood, and the results as a general thing are satisfactory.
The shareholders in No. 11 and 12 Perseverance, have commenced putting down their shaft and most of the timber was placed upon the ground yesterday.
Home Rule from our Correspondent
No. 1 north on the Christmas Lead has the flag flying since Thursday, which unintentionally, I omitted to mention in my last. This makes the seventh claim in an unbroken line actually on the gold. There was a rumour afloat that No. 3 north had struck it also but I saw no flag when passing this morning. It is thought by some that most of the other shafts that are going down on this side are too far to the westward and that the lead runs between the old and new baselines. On the south nothing worth naming has been struck, nor is it likely there will be, except perhaps a possible patch. The ground has been as thoroughly searched it maybe taken as certain that a blank occurs between No.4 south and the Shallow Rush; but this will matter very little it the lead is traced on the north well into the deep ground and continues to improve. McGee in connection with Messrs. Franklin and Huxley, the proprietors of the water-race is putting up a new puddling machine on the lead, just below the dam at the back of the Catholic Chapel.
On the Easter line, more shares have been taken up and the prospectors are making good progress.
It is reported that payable prospects have been obtained in a shaft near the police camp on the south side of the town. The party drove for some distance, but finding the bedrock dipped too rapidly they are now sinking a new shaft. Three or four other claims have been taken up, on all of which sinking is going on. One party came across a layer of basalt and had to use powder, but they expect to bottom shortly at 70 to 80 feet. The spot is as likely to contain something good as any in this neighbourhood, being intermediate between the Shallow Rush and Home Rule prospectors.
From Blackman’s Rush, I hear that the owner of John’s paddock had been prospecting the shallow part of his land and has written to this agents here [Messrs Jones & Co.] stating that the prospects are as good as to induce him to change his mind with regard to throwing open his selection to the miner, as he announced he would do a short time back. The sinking is said to be 50 feet, dry and easy. One would think it ought to pay him better to realise a fat sum quickly, as others have done by letting in the miners; but it is to be supposed he knows his own business best.
I regret to hear that Mr. Stephens, of the Congregational School teachers of this town, met with a severe accident on Saturday. His horse reared and falling over backwards crushed and bruised his rider. One who saw the mishap says it was a miraculous escape as he fully expected Mr. Stephens was killed, I am informed the patient keeps his bed and that it will be some time before he recovers from the effect of his violent shaking.
Not a few miners are going or have started or have started form this side of the goldfield to Kurrajong, but they seem to be chiefly those who have lately been doing nothing here. On the other hand new faces are seen here every day; it may therefore be said that the population, as regards numbers, is about at a standstill.
Mudgee District Court
Breach of Contract—W. H. DAY v Cameron and Co. amount involved one hundred and eleven pounds, wages. Day had a contract for 6 months as town salesman and acted in other capacities. Mr. Maurice Lazarus told me I was disliked by the customers which was not true and dismissed me. I told Mr. P. B. Cooke I was going to leave the Crystal Fountain and to apply for my situation.
Maurice Lazarus denied the chief part of the plaintiff’s evidence, offered to settle with him and take him back. Verdict for the plaintiff.
Orange Flour for sale at Times Bakery.
Notice The Members of the GULGONG QUADRIFLE CLUB are advised that a meeting will be held as usual on Thursday, 16th. Ladies admitted by Ticket only, to be had of the Members Club. J. B. HOLDEN, Secretary.
Medical and Chemical
The Term of Agreement having expired with the Medical Officer of the Loyal Happy Valley Lodge of Oddfellows, Gulgong they are inviting applications for the position
W. RUSSELL, Selff’s Hotel, Gulgong
Dancing Instructions are being conducted by Thomas Woods, Professor of Dancing. Apply at Selff’s Hotel, Queen Street, Gulgong.
Gulgong Turf Club
Annual Races, 1874
Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14
MAY
Geo. Hewitt ---Secretary
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 16, 1874
Editorial the establishment at Gulgong of a District Court is a subject that cannot be too frequently or urgently recommended to the inhabitants. During the past ten days the roads between here and Mudgee have been lined with carriages conveying passengers to the different courts called there as parties to suits and witnesses. The expenses, taken in the aggregate are of course enormous. Government should be applied to for a remedy. It has been stated that a very large portion of the business in these courts originated at Gulgong and at points beyond, thus obliging partied to actually pass through Gulgong from long distances beyond in order to enforce the collection of debts and to see that justice is done between man and man. We frequently hear the remark made that the enforcement of the collection would be better off if they did not make the attempt. This is wrong and a remedy should be provided. To say nothing of the advantages to suitors if a Court were established here and the very creation of such courts implies the construction of buildings as propers places in which to conduct the business of such courts. Such edifices would not only be an adornment to the town and district but would secure the appropriation of the money to the district and it expenditure would add very much to the business of the town. Contractors and labourers would find profitable employment. No doubt the gentlemen who represent us in the Legislative Assembly are desirous in their efforts to look after our best interests, but it is not to be expected that they will exert themselves unless urged to so important a duty by the inhabitants of the town for whose interests are demanded. The revenue derived by Government during the past three years from Gulgong goldfield would certainly justify the expenditure claimed. We trust the representation will be made and efforts put forth by our citizens to secure the advantages alluded to. Whether this subject deserves more attention than has already been devoted to it, we leave for those most interested to say. A petition has been prepared setting forth in detail the rights of the people to have greater facilities afforded for the administration of justice. The petition had been drawn up with great care and most numerously signed, and we believe it is the intention of the committee to forward it almost immediately to the Minister of Justice and Public Instruction. Still it would be good policy to have a little more force brought to bear upon the officers into whose hands such petition are sent. Our citizens should represent to our members of parliament the absolute necessity of what is asked for, and they should be urged to take particular pains to make the representation requisite to secure success.
Fatal Accident-A lad, seven years old named Reuben John Sharp, whose father has been in the habit of working in the bush and bringing bark, poles and such like things into town for sale, was accidentally killed yesterday. It appears that Mr. Bursell the storekeeper for Mr. Brown on the Black Lead, met the lad on the road, near Glazier’s paddock and gave him a lift in the cart. The lad was thrown out and did not survive long.
Serious Casualty—A son of Mr. John Lyons, farmer near the Coming Event Lead, met with a serious accident on Monday, last. He was engaged in thrashing corn and in changing hands while turning the crank, the end of one of his fingers became entangled with the machinery and a portion of it was completely cut off, taking bone, flesh and skin. It was done so quickly and smooth that the lad was considerably astonished when he found that the had lost a portion of his finger. He was brought to the surgery of Mr. Bird, where the necessary remedies were applied and relief afforded. In the management of all kinds of machinery great care should be observed in order to prevent accidents.
Leases at Gulgong—In reply to questions in the Assembly by Mr. O’Connor, on April 10, it appears that 192 leases have been applied for since the first of May 1871; that thirty-four leases applied for eighteen months ago have not been granted; the eighteen have been surveyed and sixteen remain unsurveyed. It also appears that four leases applied for within the past six months have been granted. Upon a first glance this fact would seem to indicate a degree of partiality on the part of the Lands Office, but we fancy it will be found, upon investigation, that in many instances the applicants are more desirous of being relieved from labour conditions attached to the opening of leases than in having them granted.
Capital Offence—We learn that Ah Cheen, a Chinaman, was convicted on Wednesday at the Assizes in Mudgee, of murder and sentenced to death. Our readers will remember that it was a stabbing affray in lower Herbert Street over some gambling transaction. The prisoner was ably and eloquently defended by Mr. Dalley, who had been specially retained, with a fee of 75 pounds. Unless the Executive see something in the circumstances to authorise a commutation of the sentence, we believe this will be the first instance in the Mudgee district where the extreme penalty of the law has been visited upon offender. Cit Young, charged as accessory was acquitted. We learn further that it is likely that Breen, for three atrocious murders will be considered unfit to be put upon trial, on account of mental aberration. It is reported that he is a raving madman and attempted the life of one of the gaol officials.
Gulgong Mining Report
The mining affairs at Cloudy Bay and in fact all the way through Rouse’s paddock up Ford’s Creek, and around Glazier’s and Hutchinson’s paddocks, will continue to be permanently prosperous, although no very brilliant finds have been announced. A large population derive a good support and in many cases manage to make very good wages. No doubt that further prospecting will result in opening many new leads.
For some unaccountable reasons the development f the riches of the reefs in the neighbourhood of the Old Gulgong are not so rapid as the shareholders, who have been paying wages for several years, think they have the right to expect.
We should feel a great deal of pleasure in chronicling a rich yield of stone and from all we can learn we believe that there is abundance of payable quartz in that locality. The recent reduction in the price of crushing at Mr. Scully’s machine should certainly induce corresponding efforts on the part of proprietors of claims and leases and the machine should be kept in constant work. The improved appliances introduced by the manager, Mr. McKay—not only a practical mechanist, but a miner of long experience should meet with every encouragement.
We learn that Messrs. Bond, Bullock and party will commence another crushing tomorrow. There is a large body of stone in the claim and it is got out with facility. It does not appear to be very rich, but by judgement, we understand the party feel confident the reef will be made to pay.
The creation of Mining Boards, under the New Mining bill, is already attracting considerable notice. This new Board will consist of eleven members—nine to be elected in the same manner a members of the assembly by the inhabitants of the goldfield and two to be appointed by the Governor and the Council. The sum allowed for compensation for the whole Board is only one thousand pounds. This appears very inadequate when we consider the importance of the duties implied. Now eleven men are called upon to frame a code of mining laws, applicable to the management of one of the most important interests of the colony, a thing that all the legislative wisdom of the country has failed to accomplish during the past 20 years and yet the wages offered are scarcely so much as skilful miners are able to make in their claims. We suppose the election of the members of this most important body will be announced in the course of about 6 weeks and that one member will be allotted to Gulgong, one to Hill End and one to Parkes. We also think that the apportionment of members should have been made more with a view to the interests of each division of the goldfields and that production should have entered largely into the calculations of our legislators.
From the Star Lead it is currently reported that gold has been got in Binder and Company’s Lead. It was struck yesterday and we believe gold could be seen pretty plentifully in the face of the main tunnel. We trust that the report may prove true and that the lead so long looked for has now been discovered.
Gulgong Turf Club There was a meeting at Tattersall’s [Selff’s Hotel] last evening and the attendance was very good and the entries taken were numerous. Turf Club Handicap, 11 entries, Gulgong Handicap 14 entries and the Publican’s handicap 10 entries.
The public will see from the above that our next annual race meet promises to be more brilliant than heretofore held. The horses will be of a superior class, the prizes are good and no efforts are being spared to make a grand success of the affair.
Police Court [blurry]
Wanted
A Good General Servant. Apply to MRS. HARDY, HOME RULE HOTEL.
For Sale
A Shop and Dwelling House freehold in Herbert Street. Apply to Messrs. Truman and Kelly, Queen Street or to ALBION HOTEL.
Tenders
Required for the Erection of Paling Fence, Alterations to Grand Stand, etc., at Race Course. Particulars on application and tenders to be addressed to the Secretary on or before Saturday 18th. GEO. HEWITT, Secretary.
Reward
for strayed or stole cattle for Cope’s Creek. JAMES HAMILTON, Dairy, Reedy Creek.
New Drapery and General Store
Queen Street, Gulgong
Preliminary Notice
C.Young
In thanking the inhabitants of Gulgong and district for the patronage, begs to announce that owing to a domestic affliction and other circumstances he has DETERMINED to REMAINDIN GULGONG. For the more effective working as Extensive Business C. Young has admitted R. L. Jones into a Co-Partnership as Young & Jones.
GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 18, 1874
NOTICE
W.Windsor
Having taken the Premises lately occupied by Mr. Taylor, known as the New Zealand Bakery hopes to have the continuing patronage accord to his late predecessor.
Editorial is very similar to the last issue on the need for a District Court House.
Diphtheria-- this scourge has made its appearance in the neighbourhood; a child of Hutchinson’s died at after an illness of four hours.
Blackman’s paddock—We learn that gold has at last been struck heavily in the paddock at six grains to the dish, which means, according to ordinary calculations an ounce and a half per load.
Church of England—At a meeting of the congregation of the Church of England, held on Easter Tuesday, the following gentlemen were elected church wardens:-Parish Warden, Mr. C. b. Cairnes; Trustee’s Warden, Mr. A. J. Allum; Clergyman’s Warden Mr. L. S. Donaldson. The following gentleman at the same meeting, were elected to represent the Gulgong congregation at the Church of England Synod to be held Bathurst on 28th April—Mr. R. Rouse of Guntawang and Mr. Greville of Bathurst.
School Inspection –Yesterday Messrs. O’Byrne and Allpass, Inspectors of Schools under the Board of National Eduction, paid an official visit to the Roman Catholic Denominational School in Medley Street, to consider the report of the application made to the trustees of the school to have it converted into a vested institution under the National Board. There were in attendance about a hundred and thirteen scholars under the superintendence of Mr. and Miss Copas. The appearance of the school was most orderly and neat and the inspector made a minute examination, the result of which will not be known till their report has been furnished to head quarters.
The Roads leading from Gulgong are still in a disgraceful state. Going lately to Mudgee we met one dead mail coach in the bush. The horses and the mail-bags had been removed and the passengers were jogging along through the mud—each on his own shanks mare. Another coach in the dead of night, was stuck-up for repairs; and the driver warned the passengers that he would do what he could to avoid, but they must expect a capsize. For in the darkness, amidst stumps and trees, with drift logs and newly made ruts on every hand and right before you, how could any man expect to ferret his way for 20 miles from Mudgee to Gulgong through the abominable passes of the Canadian and the smaller diggings, with their man traps and coach traps infesting the path with almost unavoidable dangers. This is the condition in which the roads have been left by a considerate Government for the people of Gulgong to travel over to the Mudgee law courts. We would like to have the driving of a bishop, a cabinet minister, a judge, half a dozen barristers and our two members over this self same road. By the breaking of a few necks we might secure the voting of a few thousands; and the danger would be lessened of much injury on society. The capsizing of a mail coach freighted as we have described would be really a public advantage.
The Public School—there are now about 430 names on the roll of the Public School, although of course the attendance does not reach that number. Perhaps in no public school in the country does the general appearance of the scholars present so favourable aspect. They are neat in their dress, orderly in their manners and quick in their intelligence. They have made wonderful progress under the excellent system of teaching that is adopted. But we are not exactly satisfied with the building. It will certainly be very close within in the summer and more verandah accommodation is therefore highly desirable. The planting, too, of a number of evergreen trees would both ornament the grounds and afford agreeable shelter to the children while at their games. But all this requires money and there is none to spare. Indeed there is still a considerable balance to pay up and till that is liquidated we cannot hope for any extensive improvements. To the teachers the public are largely indebted for the benefits already derived from the establishment of this institution. It is a credit to the town and no patronage that may be bestowed upon it can be at all to liberal.
The Magazine these buildings are now finished and ready for handing over by the contractor Mark Smith, to the appointed officer of the Government. They are uniform in size and in external appearance, but the interior arrangements of the two are widely different. The kerosene magazine is without shelves, these being unnecessary. The floor of Portland cement; the brick made at Reedy Creek are excellent in quality and resist the dampness of the heaviest rains. The stone used was brought from the Talbragar and is beautifully white and fine in grain. Iron has been excluded altogether, save in the case of lighting conductor, which lead down into a deep well excavated from the solid rock. The door keys are of brass and all the apertures for ventilation are of the same metal; while the nails and spiked are of stout copper, and all the solid fixings of the interior of the powder magazine are of stout timber exceedingly well put together. The labour require for the construction was much greater than the contractor bargained for; the locality being difficult of approach from the height and steepness of the hill and the formation being of the hardest slate rock, split in huge junks and standing on end. But the execution of the work is nevertheless perfect, as far as we are able to judge of it, and reflects credit on the industrious and intelligent contractor, Mark Smith.
Town Improvements Since we wrote last on town improvements, great advances have been made by the spontaneous action of the energetic inhabitants without any aid whatever from the public treasury. First there are the extensive alterations in the architecture of the hospital; next comes Scully’s machine at full work at the lowest prices; again we have White and McCulloch new chemist shop—and ornament of the town and is a sure indication of growing prosperity; then we have Tuxford’s large produce store, crammed with goods and in full work; Kirkpatrick’s shop adjoining the Post Office; Hill’s Hotel, entirely refitted and furnished with a first class billiard room and bar; Wesley’s Hotel, undergoing renovations; Young and Jones launch out into new lines of business in their extensive premises in Queen Street; the alterations effected by Mr. Scully in the hotel lately occupied by Mr. Dillon; and the fine cottages that are everywhere springing up in the suburbs. Two very neat private residences here have been erected by prosperous miners near Binder’s at the foot of Jones’s Hill; and the neat cottage of Mr. Farr’s is undergoing most extensive alterations. These are not mere brick chimney, or papering, or whitewashing improvements but substantial and expensive alterations, which change the whole aspect of the town for the better and establish in character for stability and permanency. We want now a mill, a District Court, a bridge over Reedy Creek at Martins’ Crossing, a substantial vote for the repair of our main roads and a municipality; and with the, we can rival the best country towns of an equal extent of population, sin wealth, position and importance.
Police Court
Disorderly Mary Tyrell charged and fined.
Insulting Language Mary Sydney charged, by Margaret Lewis and fined three pounds
Insulting Language Kate English charged by Margaret Lewis, fined three pounds.
Mining Reports to blurry
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 21, 1874
Editorial
About the Electoral Bill
Birth On the 19th instant, the wife of Mr. John Powell, Victoria Hotel, Queen Street, of a Daughter.
Death On the 19th instant, of consumption, at the residence of her parents, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Annie Elizabeth, fifth daughter of Mr. T. Browne and beloved sister of Mrs. J. B. Stormer.
Local Departure—We regret to learn that our old friend Cam Baker has determined to relinquish business on Gulgong and proceed to Canowindra where he is to commence on a new scale under different auspices, we hope more favourably but we do not think so, as a general storekeeper. The loss of old familiar faces will be replenished with new ones and we hope that Mr. Baker in his new sphere will prosper.
Court News nothing as such
Miner’s Association We beg to direct attention to a letter in another column advocating the establishment on Gulgong of a Miner’s Mutual Benefit Association. The letter speaks for its self.
[letter to blurry to read]
Accident We regret to state that on Saturday night while it was dark, Mrs. Drew the wife of William Drew of the puddling machine, was thrown out of a cart in consequence of the horse suddenly swerving on the and road and coming in contact with a stump. She was severely injured and was brought back to the Warburton Hotel, where she now lies. Dr. Bennett having been sent for was immediately in attendance and found the collar-bone broken. He reduced the fracture, applying the necessary bandages and the patient under is care is now progressing towards recovery.
The Mudgee Road—Nothing has been set down on the Estimates for the formation, we will not say repair, of the mail track between Mudgee and Gulgong. We still hope, however, that some allowance will be made for this necessary work out of the lump sum voted for minor roads. The coaches are now always late, but who, under the circumstances, can blame the drivers. They are all careful and experienced whips; yet every time they drive over this road in the dark they run the risk of breaking their necks; and surely this fact is some guarantee, though but a small one, for the safety of the passengers. We trust that it is not too late to secure some amount for this important work. We cannot congratulate the Government on the attention they have displayed to the wants and wishes of this important community; and neglect, especially at electioneering times, is not easily forgotten.
Gulgong Mining Report
On the Perseverance lead mining is in a more prosperous state than at any time heretofore. There are already eleven claims on payable gold in the private ground, and it was reported yesterday that the shareholders in No. 12 had struck payable wash. There is a little water at the lower end, but not enough to cause much inconvenience. The ground is taken up for a long distance but tracing the lead is necessarily slow because so few sink ahead of the last claim of gold. This is a decided advantage to owners because they are saved from sinking many duffers. In the claims on the Government ground things are looking exceedingly well. In No. 11, Demetrius and party have nearly another machine of dirt ready for washing. They have already had two lots washed, yielding respectively one ounce and 18 penny weighs to the load. The lead was then narrow—from 25 to 30 feet. It is now from 70 to 80 feet, but the washdirt is not so thick, being only about 6 inches. The prospects, however, indicate that the yield will be quite as good as heretofore. In No 9, German Peter and party are nearly ready for another washing. Their last washing yielded at the rate of 2 ounces 6 dwts. to the load, but the lead was found to be only 13 feet in width. The run is now getting wider. From the results we judge that the distribution of gold is quite uniform.
The shareholders in No. 7 on the Caledonian had a washing of 34 loads at Mr. Porter’s upper machine last week and the yield was much the same as before and quite satisfactory.
At the same machine the shareholders in No. 3 Rouse’s paddock, Shallow Rush also had a lot of 30 loads put through and it was found payable.
Bond, Bullock and party continue to raise good looking stone from their reef on Red Hill and it is said they will commence carting to Mr. Scully’s crushing machine as soon as the stampers are disengaged.
The claims on gold at Glazier’s and other paddocks in that neighbourhood, yield very good wages and will last for a long time. They have not as yet succeeded in tracing the lead through the bar or long its sides although efforts continue to be made to do so. This is fortunate for it keeps many from work who would otherwise find employment.
Home Rule from our Correspondent
Bottoming the shaft, Nos 1 and 2 Amalgamated on Blackman’s land near the race course is the chief mining event of the last few days; and a very important event t is for the interests of Home Rule if the opening of the ground confirms the reported prospects. The bottom is said to dip towards the hill know as ‘The Rocks’ indicating a deep gutter between that high ground and a bar east of the shaft. At the upper end of the shaft where the reef was last struck, there is no gold; but at the other end wash that prospects 6 grains to the dish has been round. Most probably—almost certainly—this is a continuation of the run of gold now being worked in Baxter’s paddock on the other side of the creek and if so it proves that a regular lead had been struck and Home Rule has a second foretaste-the Christmas being the first—of the good times to come. There is water in this shaft, but the whim keeps it down without difficulty. Altogether the shareholders in this claim may be considered as very fortunate; and if Mr. Blackman throws the rest of his land open as he probably will do, there will soon be others in the same pleasant position. Joining this on the north is the public land in which are the Buchanan and the Easter lines, both improved; and the reasonable supposition is that one or other [perhaps both, if it forks] will strike the same lead in deeper ground; and the possibility of such a discovery within half a mile or so of the township has already a most cheering effect on all who desire the prosperity of the place.
By the time the report is in print the Easter prospects will be down about 110 feet and if nothing unforseen occurs they are likely to reach the bottom by the end of the week. Of course it will be by mere chance if they strike the gold on the bottom but if they do not it is not probable. with the example of the Christmas before them, that they will abandon the undertaking without driving. This line has come into increase favour since the success of the prospectors in the race course paddock.
On the Christmas No. 3 north, they struck the lead and hoisted the flag, making the ninth claim on gold. No. 4 has, I hear, come across the cement and is therefore delayed, but once through that they are almost sure of getting the wash. On the south side there has been a small rush and the ground is pegged from No. 5 to the supposed run of gold near the police barracks, where 5 or 6 shafts are going down. After innumerable unsuccessful attempts to trace the Christmas on the east side of the rocks, it is concluded it must curve to the west, hence the occupation of this ground. The Christmas lead is now a lively scene and contrasts pleasantly with the silence that pervaded the locality only a short while since. Huts and other buildings are being erected in all directions; Gee and Huxley’s new puddling machine is being rapidly progressed with numerous heaps of wash are increasing in bulk day by day and everything denotes prosperity to those who possess shares in the lead and the improvement of business in general. But this is only the beginning of the beginning, if the belief of hundreds is justified in the early future when other leads are opened.
I am informed that Hall and party, from Lowe’s paddock are prospecting on the far side of Warrable Mountain. If there is anything there they are the right sort of crowd to find it.
An accident occurred to two ladies last week, by which both were seriously hurt. Mrs. Halloran of the Canadian was taking a drive with her friend Miss Costello when on coming into Lowe’s paddock by Clarke’s Store the wheel of the vehicle came against a heap of stones and a capsize was the consequence. Mrs. Halloran’s wrist was dislocated and Miss Costello received a severe wound to the forehead which it is pleasant to hear is not likely to leave a scar. It is painful to contemplate injury to a plain face but when beauty is disfigured it seems doubly distressing; but fortunately nothing of this kind need be apprehended in this young lady’s case.
Wanted
a RESPECTABLE middle-aged WOMAN to look after a small family, Sobriety indispensable.
Apply WESLEY’S HOTEL, Gulgong
Notice a meeting of the friends and admires of the exiled John Mitchell will meet at Con Driscoll’s at 4 p.m. next Saturday
KING
J. P. SWEENY Joint Secs.
Notice We the undersigned have agreed that the FARE between Gulgong and Home Rule shall be ONE SHILLING and SIXPENCE each way on and after the 21st April
Signed: Thomas Wilson, George R. Hopely, T. Owen, F. Pike, Barry, G. Taylor, T. Butler.
Reward Lost horse, return to DOWNEY’S HOTEL, Gulgong.
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 23, 1874
Marriage
SPENCER—AURNDELL.
On the 20th April, at the Church of England, Gulgong, by the Rev. W. S. Newton, Mr. Samuel Spencer of Stott’s Paddock to Maria eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Aurndell of Lowe’s Paddock.
Editorial
Idleness of the want of fixed employment is one of the most fertile sources of crime. We have evidence of this every day in the prevalence of the system of horse-planting, which is perhaps one of the meanest species of crime that could possibly be conceived. A highwayman rides boldly up to a traveller on the road places a pistol to his head and demands his money. He openly run his risks and if there is no honour in his vocation, there is at least no duplicity about it. He brands himself openly as a villain and acts up to his profession, declaring society his enemy and levying war against all men indiscriminately. But to all the vices of the highwayman the horse-planter adds that of sneaking cowardice. The hobble and bell stealer must be classed with the pickpocket, whose ambition as a thief rises no higher than the skilful appropriation of honest men’s pocket handkerchiefs. Those gallant young men who engage in the noble vice of horse-planting are no better than the bell and hobble stealers; and if they were in England where there are no hobbles to steal and where horse-planting is out of the question as the means of gaining a livelihood they would no doubt turn their attention to clothes-lines or to the sticking up of children on their way to school for the sake of the bread and butter.
These fellow are miserable crawlers amongst even thieves. They come down in the night on their miserable weeds and drive off a poor man’s horse to some distant gully where they leave it till a reward is offered for its recovery. Then they bring the animal back and receive the wages of their roguery claiming acuteness and knowledge of the bush. In this district these horse-planter form a numerous and formidable class—the meanest in
all the country. They are not worthy of sentence of imprisonment with hard labour. What would do them good would be solitary confinement for twelve months with a fortnightly taste of the cat in some public place, where they would not have all the roaring to themselves.
Flogging is no doubt a cruel custom; but for that very reason it is a fitting punishment for barbarous offenders. It teaches a lesson which can be taught by no other kind of persuasion and it is a more infallible instructor than the gallows itself. For death does not always intimidate and the prospect of it has not enough of the scarecrow about it to deter some men from crime. But whipping is a remedy of quite a different complexion. It bears repetition, which the other does not and its sting is both lasting and severe. These idle louts of horse-planters, if they have the least surviving spark of respect for themselves must have the profound contempt for each other. There is not even ingenuity in their system of roguery; there is no cunning or cleverness. As for any display of intelligence in the carrying out of their evil practice it is of the most meagre sort and does industry for the support of meanness and depravity. They are specially obnoxious to the miner—who has to lose often several days in looking for his horse and to pay a man to work his claim while he is doing so. And not only this, but he has to bear the cost of advertising and the amount of the reward, which in nine cases out of ten had to be paid to the very man who caused him all the loss and trouble. If no reward is offered the animal generally finds its way into the pound, where it is sold for a song. Again we are infested with a swarm of horse-stealers, whose system of tactics set the law completely at defiance. They have not the courage to be dangerous, but they are a very great nuisance—taxing honest people and levying blackmail on a stolen animal, he will invariably be found in possession of what he calls a receipt, duly attested by some other rogue who acts as a confederate. What can the police do under such circumstances? The law discharges the criminal and they see the rogue who professes to feel deeply injured by their suspicion, walk out of the court knowing him to be guilty, but without a stain on his character. Mobs of horse, acquired by fraud, are driven with impunity hundreds of miles through the country from one district to another. Now, no one should be permitted to pass a police station while travelling in this way with stock without reporting himself. This might be a nuisance to many, but it would be a benefit to the public generally.
The Hospital a meeting of the subscribers will be held at the Warburton Hotel on the 24th at 8.30. p.m. for the election of trustees.
Police court
Before the P.M.
Drunkenness Mary Ann Hogan charge, pleaded guilty, fined 10/-
Impersonation James Gaffney –who surrendered himself was charged with personating at the late election. Senior Sergeant O’Donnell and Dr. Ramsay, who was the returning officer gave evidence. Remanded.
Before L. S. Donaldson, J.P.
Assault Melinda Jane Smith charged with the above offence on view of a constable, remanded
Assault James Emanuel charge with violently assaulting his wife, remanded.
Slander Lee v Wilson—plaintiff accused the defendant Mrs. Mary Wilson of using abominable language towards his wife, Wilson had a habit of this. Mrs. Symes, neighbour, corroborated evidence. Melinda Wilkinson for defendant never heard the words. Fined 1/- and costs.
Next case, the above was reversed, nonsuited
Board and Lodging Simmons v Warry Defendant did not appear, verdict for plaintiff.
Gulgong Mining Report
The ground on the Moonlight and vicinity in attracting much more attention than formerly. The fact that Messrs. Barnett, Morris and party have been getting good payable gold steadily for more than two years in No. 2, near the road, had the effect of turning attention to the whole flat. There are now four shafts being put down between the prospectors claim on the Star of the West and No. 4, Moonlight Lease, or what is know as the ‘whim claim.’ It is supposed that a distinct lead may be traced between the supposed Moonlight and the Star of the West, but whether this new lead will come within the parallels of either near Barnett’s and party lease, and, altogether, mining matters were a more energetic look in that quarter than for some time past. There is some talk of putting up a new puddling machine in this locality, which will be a great convenience to the miners.
McCoy, Connors and Kitchin who have been at work for many months in old No. 9 Happy Valley, without getting anything payable, have at last come upon good dirt. They had a washing of 36 loads on Tuesday at the machine of Mr. Trounce and the yield was between nine and ten pennyweights to the load. The original working in this claim ,when the gold was obtained was at a depth of 140 feet. McCoy and party commenced at this depth and followed the slope of the eastern reef up 40 feet. The ascent was gradual and no gold of any consequence was found until they reached the 100 foot level. Here they have come upon a run of wash dirt and it yields an ounce to the load. It is thought that if they had taken only the best of the dirt it would have yielded more than an ounce to the load. In consequence of this new feature in the lead the gold all the ground on the 100 feet level from No 9 to Mr. Homer’s paddock has been taken up. The gutter in this quarter winds in a tortuous manner, forming something like the letter S, so that passing Nos. 10, 11,12 and 13, it brings No 14 to join No 9. It almost invariably occurs where ever water courses make such sharp curves, that the deposits of gold are not only unequally distributed, but are found lying at different levels. In cases like these parties may sink with a good chance of success off the main line. The shareholders in No 14 [Caple and party] hope to catch a portion of this shallow run in their ground, notwithstanding they have for some time past been getting very fair gold at the level of 100 feet. The shareholders in NO. 15 are engaged in getting out headings and mullock and fine it remunerative. In No. 16 the party are driving steadily away and hope soon to be upon payable washdirt.
All along the Black Lead, from the lower end of Herbert Street, the utmost activity prevails and the parties in nearly every claim are bringing to the surface wash dirt of more or less value. Not a day passes but some new feature is discovered and it is almost impossible to estimate the period of time when the ground on the flat will be exhausted of gold and finally abandoned.
Reward for lost horse, return to STAR HOTEL.
Wm. Binder
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 28, 1874
Birth April 23rd, at the residence of her father-in-law, Campbell Street, Balmain, Mrs. P. W. Kelleher, a daughter.
Death April 21st, at Mudgee, Richard Judge, aged 22 years, native of Mudgee and eldest son of Richard and Julia Judge, of Gulgong; much respected and regretted by all who knew him.
Editorial N/A
Protestant Alliance—A branch of the above association is proposed for Gulgong and will shortly be established, as the initiation of the proceedings are in the hands of influential residents who will see the measure out. This is a benefit society and will be established under the Friendly Societies Act. The more plentiful these societies are the better; for they cause men to be provident who otherwise would spend during their lifetime all they earn and leave their wives and children penniless at their death.
Inquest Yesterday afternoon an inquest was held by the Coroner, Mr. Commissioner Browne, on the body of a man named Charles Riches, who was found dead in a dam on the Black Lead. The greater part of the body was out of the sludge on the bank and his the head not even covered. He may have fallen in a fit and seen smothered; but there was no evidence to show exactly how the unfortunate man met his death. A verdict of ‘accidental death’ was returned, a post mortem examination by Dr. Ramsay disclosing the fact that there was so sign of violence.
John Mitchell—there is an organised movement to express the sympathy of a very influential section of the public of Gulgong for the patriotism of this gentleman, now aged and not in very affluent circumstances in the city of New York. It may be remembered that he escaped with others of his compatriots in the Oberon cutter, sent out especially for their rescue. Those who still retain a recollection of the events of the Irish insurrection of 1848 will remember that Mitchell is a Protestant the son of Presbyterian clergyman, we believe; but like Emmett and Curran he did not allow sectarianism to narrow down his patriotic feelings. A strong committee was formed for Gulgong and the co-operation of the Home Rule will be respectfully solicited. Messrs. King and M’Enerney have been appointed joint secretaries and Messrs M. O’Neill and Con Driscoll joint treasures. A meeting will be held at Home Rule on Thursday evening.
Gulgong Mining Report
The alluvial lease recently applied for No 2 Star of the West, is north of the prospectors. The prospectors on this lead in putting in their westerly drive about 100 feet, crushed a run of wash dirt containing nice course gold and some of the shareholders were desirous of following this run and getting …. a machine of dirt; but before this could be done unfortunately difficulties arose between members of the company and the machinery was taken off the ground. This claim is now registered; but we learn that some of the shareholders who have faith in the ground are taking measures to recommence work with effective machinery as soon as the time expires for which the ground is registered.
The shareholders in No 23, Black Lead now have about 400 loads of dirt to the surface and from the prospects obtained from time to time, it is expected to pay very well. There is something quite unaccountable in the manner in which gold is deposited at this part of the Black Lead. The party in No. 24 have tunnelled several hundred feet; and although they formerly got wash dirt that yielded five to six pennyweights to the load in the westerly shaft—where they were much troubled by water—they failed in finding payable gold at the level at which the gold is being got in No. 23. We learn also that the party working in Nos. 25 and 26 Amalgamated, have not, as yet, succeed in finding a payable run, although they have continued to prospect there in a most systematic manner. They have had two lots washed, but the result has been anything but satisfactory.
It is not clearly demonstrated yet whether the gold struck near No. 9, old Happy Valley, is a branch lead, or only a spur from the Happy Valley Lead. On the supposition that it is a new run, several claims have been taken up and are being sunk upon. Johnson and party—whose claim adjoins that of McCoy and party—bottomed on Saturday but got no prospects. They have determined to put in drives so as to thoroughly test the ground.
As the Shallow Rush above Wall’s paddock near Glazier’s, quite a number of shafts have been put down, but there has not been time enough elapsed since the discovery by Forbes and party to prove the value of the locality.
Music – the Home Rule Band having received a Full Band of New Instruments from Sydney and are now opened for engagements. N. B. String Band is also available.
ALEXANDER G. CURRIE, Secretary of the Home Rule Band.
No 74 Miner’s Own L.O.L
Members will please meet in the NEW Lodge Room on next Monday night.
By order of DAVID DICKSON, W. M
Notice Lost horse, at H. A. SWAN, Lynne and Herbert Streets, Gulgong.
Gulgong Evening Argus a FILE of the above journal is kept at the Free Public Library, the Parliamentary Library and at Gordon and Goth’s Sydney and Melbourne.
Notice the undesigned wishes to advise that they have entered into a Partnership as
Cabinet-Makers, Joiner and Undertakes.
WILLIAM R. JAMES
[Late of Hill and Co., Sydney]
JAMES C. COURTIS
[Late, Manager for Mr. Freeman, Undertaker, North Devon, England]
Note the Address
Next to KELLY’S FAMILY HOTEL
Queen Street
Red Boot Red Boot
Temporary Place of Business
Next to Collins’s
May
Prize Boot Maker
Red Boot Shop, Herbert Street
Notice of Removal J. Kirkpatrick has moved to new larger premises Next to the POST OFFICE.
NOTICE
WHEREAS my WIFE Mary Ann Rossiter has left her home, I hereby caution all persons from giving her Credit on my Accounts, as I will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by her after this date.
HENRY ROSSITER
Rossiter’s Hotel, Queen Street, April 28th, 1874.
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - April 30, 1874
Editorial About Parliament and Mr. Parkes.
Police Court There were again no police office cases for hearing today.
Gulgong Hospital A meeting of the committee will be held at the Warburton Hotel, May 5th, to consider business of importance.
Appeal Court Messrs R. Rouse and L. S. Donaldson presided at the hearing of three cases of mining appeal. They were too lengthy for publication today.
Royal Shamrock Theatre on the second of May, a farewell benefit will be tendered Miss Clara Neville at the above theatre on which occasion the burlesque of the ‘Fair Rosamond’ will be produced and a concert given with the May Pole Dance.
Wheat Messrs Matthews of Gulgong and McDonald of the Home Rule, have purchased a large quantity of wheat from the free selectors in this district to be forwarded to Dubbo. This competition will have the desired effect of raising the price of grain to the producers, as the Mudgee monopoly will be broken and the millers there will have to pay a little more for their grist.
The Cemetery Yesterday afternoon Mr. Cairnes of the Bank of NSW, took to the Cemetery a spring cart full of tree, shrubs and flower plants, for the ornamentation of the necropolis. He went vigorously to work and with the aid of three volunteers put in the whole of his kind and valuable contributions before dark. This place wants a little more looking after, as the weeds have taken possession of every foot of ground.
The Late Mr. Richards who met his death by being smothered in the sludge in a dam near Black Lead, he was subject to fits and of eccentric disposition. He leaves a wife and five children in very poor circumstances; and we hope the public will do some thing to assist. Contributions may be left at this office and will be acknowledged.
Police Court
Before the P.M., April 24
Assault Christy Johnson charge by Henry Rossiter with striking him on the temple with a riding whip. The evidence of Mr. Rossiter having been taken the case was remanded for the evidence of Dr. Ewing and other witnesses.
Uttering John Welsh charge with uttering counterfeit coin, Senior Sergeant O’Donnell made the arrest.
Charles Bird, chemist, sworn; the accused with his with a crowd of boys about him was intoxicated and asked for some thing to put him right; he tendered what he called a shilling, but it was an imitation of a sovereign, man admitted he had such a coin, said he had picked it up at the Wait-a-While, he never intend to do anything with it. Owing to him being intoxicated the case was dismissed with a caution.
Bruglary Charles Bates and Felix Maguire were charged, Constable Augustus Hamilton station at Talbragar made the arrest. This happen in the Cobbora area.
Mining Reports blurry
Public Demonstration
A Public Demonstration will take place on Saturday afternoon. All miners are requested to attend, and thereby show their appreciation of the Government of NSW, in at length acceding to the prayer of one of their petitions.
The procession will move from Rossiter’s Hotel punctually at 4 .p.m
A collection will be made at the conclusion of the ceremony for the benefit of the Gulgong Hospital.
Notice
MR. DAVID MILNE having determined to have the Prospecting Shaft in his Paddock bottomed, being the junction of all the different leads on the Home Rule district; the shaft at the present time is down 170 feet, slabbed and centred, with a whim in good order on the claim.
D.M. will find the following for the working of the same:- Whim Horses and Horse feed, all timber necessary for the botting of said shaft, likewise the use of all gear now in his possession.
For further particulars apply to Matthew McDonald, Miner’s Home Hotel, Home Rule, Sole Agent for the Above. DAVID MILNE.
Wanted A COOK. Apply to PETER ANDERSON, Half-way House, Mudgee Road.
For Sale Nicholas Cooney still trying to sell Cooney’s Hotel.
