GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday 2 1875
Bread the price of Bread has been reduced by the Bakers to 5d
instead of 6d for the two pound loaf.
Mr Buchanan A meeting of friends and supporters of Mr D Buchanan will be held at Dennis’ Star Hotel, this Saturday evening.
The Stamp Duties The Stamp Duties Act expired by effluxion of time on the last day of the last year. No one now will be required to put a stamp on a will or receipt and till the act is renewed for formality of stamping may be a voided as unnecessary.
Promotion we are glad and at the same time sorry to learn that we are about to lose the services of young William Prothero who has been promoted to Grafton.
New Journal We beg to acknowledge the receipt of a prospectus of the Dubbo Advertiser, a new weekly journal.
School Fetes yesterday being the first day of the New Year, the children of the Congregational and Wesleyan Church both had picnics at different places. They did not agree to differ, but they agreed to enjoy themselves and they did so admirably. No city could form a better procession and well dressed and pretty children appeared in these two processions.
The Hospital the late sports of the united orders of the German association and Oddfellows Society achieved of a great benefit for the hospital. The sum raised to 124pounds 7s 6d. the contribution is much need and gratefully received. The noble order of the Oddfellows has won a worldwide respect by their generous sympathy for distress; the Germans who, although friends may be regarded as foreigners, have won our regards by their expressive sympathy with the sufferings of our people.
Dr Lewis With the old year [says our Home Rule correspondent] has departed one who has filled a place at Home Rule since the first days of the rush. Dr Lewis died in the early hours of Thursday last, and was borne to his long home on the evening of the same day. We shall see him no more and may therefore, without risking the charge of flattery record the good word that is spoken of him in every tongue. He will be missed. Unlike some members of his profession he did not stay to enquire whether his re-numeration was secure. His first thought on receiving a summons to a sick bed was to afford relief from pain as soon as possible. The same treatment was given whether you could afford it or not. Note he is buried in the Gulgong Cemetery in an unmarked grave.
Church of England On New Year’s Day about 200 of the Sunday School children assembled at the church and headed by the Rev W S Newton and Mr Arrowsmith, superintendent, proceed to Wooden'’ Dam. The procession was livened by the band. At the dam the young folk enjoyed themselves at cricket, sack races, swinging and other games; and a number of kind friends came from the town to see the fun. After tea Rev Newton distributed 31 prizes and rewards to the scholar who had distinguished themselves by good conduct and Scriptural knowledge.
Police Court - Before L S Donaldson
Stealing from a Store Samuel Webster and Richard Cummings charged
with entering the store of Mr Frahran, Ford’s Creek. Snr Sgt O’Donnell made the
arrest. William Bowes, assistant at the store sworn: The entered the store
bought drink, went into the bedroom, use threatening language. Frances Fraham
also gave evidence, as did William Harris, Edward Irwin, George Miners. Sentence:
Samuel Webester, 3 months hard labour, at Mudgee and Richard Cummings to 14
days. Notice of appeal was given.
Home Rule Races
The weather on opening day of the
New Year could hardly be said to have been ‘all that could be wished’ for
though it was fine, the sun was hot and the wind which blew in strong gusts was
certainly not cool. The attendance, however on the first day of the meet was
good; a thousand at least being present when the fun was at its highest. Many
strangers were present and the neighbouring farmers mustered in force judging
from the number and quality of the vehicles. There was also a rather numerous
sprinkling of ‘the less ugly of the two sexes’ some of the lady cavalry sitting
their nags with a grace which it seemed a pity the whole of them could not
attain to. There was little or no picnicking but numerous parties availed
themselves of the grateful shade of trees [which some vandal would have cut
down by way of improvements] to avoid
the dust and heat of the more crowed parts of the ground. The usual train race
meetings, consisting of thimble riggers to
hoe genus omnes, were to wonder wholly unrepresented and the pigeons
therefore escaped the customary plucking. A solitary swing boast was the only amusement
for the juveniles and perhaps it was as well for the weather was almost too hot
for the enjoyment of even that apology of exercise. The alteration in the sites
of the booths is a decided improvement two being on either side of the Grand
Stand thus dividing the crowd and lessening the crush. In these temples of
Bacchus Messrs Bibb, Maguire, Osborne, [Grand Stand], Robinson and Wesley,
dispensed the much needed refreshment and if doughy weather compels suction
they ought to have done well. Our friends the Home Rule band occupied their
usual post and enlivened the intervals between the events with their cheering
strains. As to the general arrangement they were as they always are the best
attainable under the circumstances. The officers one and all have worked con amore and the result on this as on
all former occasions has been a success.
Cricket
Home Rule played Nil Desperandum
and there was a good attendance of spectators and everything passed off well.
The only point in the play worthy of particular mention was the bowling of the
Home Rulers, which would have done credit to any club in the colony. Rickettes
and Edmonds were the only two bowled throughout the two innings .
Nil Desperandum Team: Messrs Daly, Humphries, McMahon, Cobcroft,
Smith, Huxley, Strange. Bowdill, Hook, e Lynch and M Lynch. First Innings 31
runs, Second 34
Home Rule Team: Messrs E Kearns, Ricketts, Moverly, Alexander, F
Kearns, Balcher, Blackman, King, Edmonds, Matthews and Dawson. First Innings
42, Second 19
Gulgong C C v Biraganbil C C
This match was played at Homer’s
Paddock. Gulgong lost by nine runs, which defeat is attributed to the absence
of the best of the Gulgong team. Rouse for Biraganbil and Stephen and
Nightingale for Gulgong, bowled remarkably well.
Biraganbil Team: Messrs Bowling, Campbell, Jones, Rouse, Barlow,
Bryson, Donaghue, smit, Flood, Maddock and Rowley; frist Innings 43 runs,
Second 63
Gulgong Team: Messrs Brown, Parish, Stephen, Warry, Nightingale,
Halliday, McCauley, Collins, Laidley, Brentnall and Donaldson. First Innings 59
runs, Second 40
Wanted A Good General Servant. Apply to G M WINTER, Cooney’s Hotel, Herbert Street
Wanted A Cook. Apply to G SHARMAN, Butcher, Queen Street.
Acknowledgment. Received from W Binder and A Simons on account of the German Association the sum of 10 pounds as donation towards the funds of the Gulgong Public Hospital. L S DONALDSON Treasurer
Acknowledgment Received from Mr Charles Cassel of 124 pounds 7 shillings and 6 pence being the proceeds of the Picnic got up by the Oddfellows and German Associations
L S DONALDSON Treasurer
Notice Bakers William Thompson, Times Bakery; O’Neill Brothers; F Walton, Home Rule; J N Davery, Canadian; have reduced the price of bread by one penny per 2 lbs loaf
Reward for lost mare. Return to JAMES BARNBROOK, Belmore Street
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday January 7 1875
and
Home Rule Mining Report
incorporated the Gulgong Guardian
Saturday January 7 1875
[First Column is blurry can’t read
the Editorial]
Weather Lately the weather has been extremely hot and the consequence is that much sickness prevails, especially in the shape of sore throats and infection of the tonsils. In several instances these have had to be cut off to relief and nitrate of silver has been in considerable demand. We have had surprising dust storms and a few gentle showers of rain with vivid lightening and heavy peals of thunder. These did not suffice to cool the atmosphere as Gulgong received only the tail end or the fringe of the showers.
Church of England it will be seen on reference to our advertising
columns tenders for the erection of the new Church of England building will be
received up to the 27th instant. The plans and specifications may be seen at
the office of Mr. Donaldson.
The New Shamrock Theatre We remind our reader that Mr Sawbridge
will celebrate the opening of his new theatre by a grand Ball and supper
to-morrow evening. A full band will be in attendance. We hope the new theatre
will be better patronised than the old one.
Mr. Robert Forster one
of the candidates for the Northern Goldfield election arrived in town
yesterday, he was meet by a number of friends and will speak at Tallawang on
Saturday next.
Hospital Treat the patients in the hospital received a well deserved treat on Christmas and New Years days. Accordingly Messrs Thomas, Collins, Lewis and Trebble went around and collected not only a considerable sum of money but also many articles of luxury for the refreshments of the fourteen patients.
Wanted A General Servant. Apply to Mrs Tuxford
Wanted A good General Servant. Apply to MRS. McKINNON, Robert Burns Hotel.
For Sale THE PIONEER HOTEL, Kennedy’s Creek, Tallawang. For particulars apply at the Premises
Acknowledgment Received from Mr GIDDEY the sum of 50 pounds as a
donation to the Funds of the Gulgong Hospital.
L S Donaldson, Treasurer
Notice all parties indebted to Mr. S SAMPER are requested to settle accounts before January 15, or same will be given into the hands of a solicitor.Notice In consequence of the decease of Mr James REDMOND, all persons indebted to the firm of REDMOND and DRSCOLL are requested to pay all out standing accounts so that the Partnership can be finalised before February 1, all said accounts to be paid to the undersigned.
J O’DONOVAN]
C DRISCOLL ] Executors
Reward for a mare lost from near Homer’s Paddock. Reward on delivery to WESLEY’S HOTEL, GulgongReward for horse lost from the Canadian Lead JOHN DAVEY Canadian Bakery
Reward for lost horse. Return to Mr. Barrett, Storekeeper, Nil Desperandum
Gulgong Public Hospital A committee meeting to held January 13, and on the 18th the Annual General Meeting is to be held at Warburton Hotel by order Wilson Ramsay, Sec.
Protestant Alliance Friendly Society
The Officers and Members of this Society are invited to a meeting at the Lodge Room Star Hotel, Thursday next. C. BIRD Secretary pro tem
Piano Tuning
Mr Taylor is to arrive in Gulgong in a few days and may be contacted at Mr. Selff’s Hotel.
Foot Ball Club
St. Patrick’s Day
Sports
at Homers Paddock
A Grand Ball at Night
John King Hon Sec
Look Out For
OSBORNE’S
Masquerade and Fancy
Dress Ball
on Anniversary Day
at the Enterprise Hotel, Home Rule
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday 9 January 1875
Note the front page has not
change since time began
Editorial We must again refer however reluctantly, as regards the
Bench, as regards the public to the unsatisfactory arrangements of the Gulgong
Court House. They are dilatory in the extreme; and it is thought nothing of to
cause the great inconvenience to the public. The time of the police is wasted
also and the officers with prisoners for trial from distant out posts, such as
Talbragar and the Home Rule are subject to the greatest annoyance from delays
which too frequently necessitating a postponement of their hearing to future
opportunities. Why should this state of things be permitted to continue? In
mining cases especially, the evils of procrastination are simply illustrated. For
there are generally many witnesses in attendance and this costs each of them
ten shillings and often a great deal more per day. The offices of the Warden
and Police Magistrate have been proved beyond doubt altogether incompatible. For
the general public cannot be kept waiting at the Police Court for the hearing
and settlement of civil and criminal cases; neither can the miners be kept waiting
for the settlement of their purely special and local cases. It is a false
economy to suppose that anything is lost to the public by a greater
manifestation of zeal in studying their interests.
Church of England We have been requested to notify to our Home Rule
friends that there will e a service at the Home Rule tomorrow afternoon in the
Oddfellow’s Hall, to commence at 3 p m
The Australian Bellringers Troupe We have received a letter from
the agent of the above troupe which states that in consequence of the youngest
member being ill that they have gone to Melbourne and their appearance at Gulgong
has been delayed to the beginning of March.
Error Our attention has been called to an error in a previous issue
in which Dr Ewington gets credit for setting the leg of a young man Noyes, who
had been hurt by a fall from his horse on Boxing Day. It was Dr Bennett who
performed the operation and without wishing any disparagement to Dr Ewington,
credit must be given to the correct gentleman.
An Idea Costume cricket matches are much in vogue in Sydney and
Melbourne and as they afford a good deal of harmless merriment, prove
attractive. At the sports to be got up for the benefit of the Public School, on
anniversary Day a costume cricket match would be a new feature in a Gulgong
Programme and would probably help to swell the receipts.
Mr Buchanan We have been requested to publish the following extract
from Mr. Buchanan’s letter sent to a member of his committee at Gulgong: Tell the miners if Mr Donnelly attempts to
injure them by depriving them of their votes on the ground that they had
previously voted for Mudgee if any one of them raises a Supreme Court action
against Mr Donnelly, I will act as his counsel without fee.’
Vital Statistics The Registrar of this district informs us that the
Quarter ending 31st December last, there were 71 births, 35 of which were males
and 36 females. During the same period there 31 deaths, 19 males and 12
females. There were 21 marriages during the quarter.
Police Court yesterday was opened at 2 p m instead of the usual
hour, the cause being there were no magistrates. This was a great inconvenience
to the members of the public who had business at the Court. The P M is in
Sydney, Mr Donaldson on leave. Dr Ewington the only one in Gulgong to depend
upon and is not fair to ask any magistrate to do all the work and get neither
thanks or reward for doing so. We wonder whether Mr Parkes ever worked for
nothing and wonder what his reasons for not appointing additional magistrates
when there are so many eligible gentlemen here.
Lost Child On Monday evening a lad named George Rowe, aged 10, son
of Mr Rowe, farmer, was sent to drive cattle home. The cattle came but the boy
was missing. The night being very dark his parents thought it probable he was
staying with some of the neighbours. Tuesday came and enquires were made
everywhere, but no tidings could be heard of the missing boy and on Wednesday
every available horse was brought into requisition and readily mounted by men
willing to undertake the task of searching the bush. Some hours afterwards the
poor little fellow was found down a shaft about 14 feet deep that he had fallen
into in the dark. There being no foot holes he was unable to climb out. Fortunately
he is not much the worse for wear for his fall or confinement.
Police Court - Before W Ewington J P
Ill Using a Horse John How charged, proved fined 20/-
Stealing a Shilling Strap William Farrow charged. The strap was the
property of Peter Anderson. Remanded for a week
Stealing Mary Power charged, stole 10/- from Mr McLaughlin. Remanded
Obscene Language Constable Evans summoned Elizabeth Stewart for
using this language in a public place at Home Rule, remanded
Threatening Language Neil McKinnon proprietor of the Robert Burns
Hotel charged with threatening the take the life of Edward James Cory,
solicitor.
Mr Brough appeared for McKinnon.
Constable Robert Forster made the
arrest; at the time the accused said he meant no harm to Mr Cory who was trying
to get him to sign some papers and they had words.
Edward James Cory sworn: The
information read is true. I was at the Robert Burns Hotel having a glass of
grog when the defendant came into the room and threatened to kill me and knock
my head off; I believe him to be a lunatic and to be at large; I bore him no
malice; on Wednesday 5th the accused in the presence of Angus McIntosh
requested me to prepare a deed of separation between himself and his wife; I
prepared a draft of the said agreement, the accused took a pen and put some
scratches upon it; next day I prepared another, took to the accused and he
refused to sign it.
Mr Brough: It was true that the
accused had in a joke told Mr Cory he might draw up a deed of separation and Mr
Cory thinking him serious prepared the deed, transferring all the property the
accused possessed, license, stock in trade to himself as trustee; he would ask
the Bench to hear the accused statement.
Mr McKinnon said that Mr Cory had
been in the habit of frequently coming to his house bothering him to sign a
deed of separation from his wife and transfer the property he owned to him,
thus depriving his wife and children of whatever he possessed; he had no wish
to separate from his wife and all he wished was that Mr Cory would keep from
his house.
The Bench said thee was no
evidence of lunacy and bound the accused over to keep the peace himself in 50
pounds and two securities of 10 pounds each or one month’s imprisonment.
Drunkenness Thomas Morrissey on bail appeared, charged of being
drunk in Main Street, Home Rule, first appearance, left off with a caution.
Correspondence
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by
correspondents]
FACTS v ASSERTIONS
Sir, As a matter of fair play I
ask the insertion of this letter to answer the peculiar misstatements contained
in Mr Keatings letter in your Thursday’s issue relative to the scale of
Registration Fees chargeable under the Mining Board Regulations. Mr Keating in
his refined language calls the Mining Board fees as ‘wholesale robbery.’ Well,
let me just test the truth of this courteous assertion. Under the old
regulations the fee for the amalgamations of claims was half-a-crown for 12
names and half-a-crown for ever additional 12 or lessor number. Under the
Mining Board scale he fee is 1/6 for the application and 1/- for the
certificate of amalgamation, the number of names immaterial; or if the parties choose
the form of application can be bought for 2d. from the Registrar and filled in
by one of the party, and thus save one and fourpence, and make the cost of the
registration only one and twopence. The cost of registration for a frontage
claim under the old regulations was 2/6 for six names and another 2/6 for
additional six or lesser number. The Mining Board fees are 2/- for 12 men or if
the form of application be bought one shilling and twopence. So much for the
impudent untruthfulness of Mr Keatings assertion. There is an advantage under
the Mining Board system which my amusing critic has overlooked. Under the old
regulations the system of registration was a delusion and an encouragement for
fraud. There was nothing to prevent a share being sold to three or four
different purchasers. Nothing to prevent a man’s share being sold and
transferred without his knowledge. Under the Mining Board system such a little
game is impossible. If a man buys a share he knows exactly what he does buy, whether
sleeping or working, or whether it has any registration encumbrance. If,
therefore, this security is given half the fee, where is the robbery? There are
many other advantages which the Mining Board
system confers but this letter is not the one to explain them in. If Mr.
Keating had read the copy of the regulations I sent him and if unable to
understand their plain explicit meaning to have sought information from some
person competent to give it to him, he would not have made such a ‘bosthoon’ of
himself as he has by his letter. The survey fees are framed by the Government,
the Mining Board not having the power to frame any regulations relating to such
fees. This can be seen on referring to the Government
Gazette, 30th December, 1874. As to his vulgar abuse of me, I must decline
to notice it. Its object is so transparent as to carry with it its own
reputation. During the excitement of an election men say and do many things
that they are sorry for afterwards. I am sorry that my candidature for the
Northern Goldfields should have excited Mr Keating and a few other kindred
spirits. I never asked for his support and his letter proves I acted wisely in
so doing, as such advocacy as his does one more harm than good. He was aided me
however by his letter, by proving the necessity of having under certain
conditions education compulsory and free. I naturally thought that having made
mining legislation the study of my life, carefully watched the Goldfields Act
and regulations of the various colonies and having shown in many ways that I
understand the subject, that asking the miners of the Northern Goldfields to
send me to Parliament to aid in remedying the many serious and irritating
defects of the Mining Act of 1874 was not a censurable ambition on my part. Mr.
Keating thinks it is and I differ from him.
If I am defeated I shall accept
it like a man and Mr Keating may rely on it that I shall not abuse or impute
improper motives to those who opposed me. Hoping to be excused, sir, for
trespassing upon your valuable space so much in noticing the reckless
misstatements contained in Mr Keating’s letter
I am, yours obediently
T F DE COURCY BROWNE
THE ELECTION FOR
GOLDFIELDS WEST
[To the Editor of the Evening Argus]
Sir, At the nomination for the above
electorate the returning office [Mr. Dennis Donnelly] stated that he was
determined to prevent all miners voting under the miner’s right who had already
voted for any district. In the event of his doing so, all those who voted at
the Mudgee election would be disfranchised for the goldfields. I told Mr Donnelly
that if he acted as he said he intended to do, he would be acting most
illegally and moreover, subject himself to heavy damages at the instance of
those he so wronged. I believe the law is that the miners have a vote in virtue
of their miners’ rights, and if they happen to be on the roll of any
electorate, they had a vote also in virtue of that qualification. Sir William
Manning and Mr Butler have both given their opinions that the law is as I have
stated it; and the returning officer, if he wrongs a single voter at the
ensuing election, will do at his peril and must abide the consequences. In
corresponding with the returning officer on this subject, he says, in a letter
to me, that he acts under instructions given by Mr John Robertson three years
ago. I was amused at the simplicity of this and wrote him that I thought a
child might know that all instruction of Mr Robertson fell dead the moment he
left office. It seems the present Government decline to incur the
responsibility of instructing Mr Donnelly in the matter yet. Mr Donnelly
announces his intention to ‘rush in where people very far removed from angles
fear to tread.’ If Mr Donnelly is not bereft of every vestige of common prudence,
he will think twice before he interferes with the exercise of so delicate and
valuable a civil right as the franchise, especially as, by his proposed
interference, he will inflict a severe wrong upon numbers of people by the
perpetration of a flagrantly illegal act. I submit that no returning officer
can legally ask the question ‘Have you voted at any other election?’ The only
legal questions that a returning can put to a vote are ‘Are you the person
whose name appears in this miners’ right?’ and ‘Have you already voted in this
election?’ Every voter should decline to answer any other questions; and if Mr
Donnelly or any of his subordinates, injures one man by depriving him of his
vote on the ground under consideration, the tribunals of the country may read
the returning officer a lesson that he will not soon forget. Three of the first
men at the Bar agree with me that the miners can vote under their miners’
right, and also by being on any electoral roll; and the returning officer would
do well to think this over, as he cannot suppose that any man will suffer a
wrong at his hands with impunity.
Would you kindly allow me to
notice a paragraph in your paper touching Mr Sweeny’s withdrawal from the
contest? Giving Mr Sweeney every credit for earnestness, I submit that he can
not withdraw. No act of his, or anybody’s, can permit his name appearing on the
ballot paper and his friends will consequently, on May 11, have the opportunity
of striking mine off and leaving his on; a very pretty danger for me, if my
supporters are deluded with the idea of Mr Sweeny’s having retired from the
contest and so do not trouble themselves to vote.
With sincere apology for
troubling you at this length and offering the important matter treated at the
beginning of this letter as my excuse.
I remain, sir, yours very
sincerely
DAVID BUCHANAN.
MR KEATING’S LETTER
[To the Editor of the Gulgong Evening Argus]
Sir—I would ask the favour of a
small space in your correspondence column to reply to one assertion contained in
the letter that—Home Rule publican—William Keating in reference to Mr DeCourcy
Browne. Mr Keating says, ‘What claim has Mr Browne to be called a practical
miner who has not one week’s hard work in mining during his life?’ Now, Sir,
permit me to tell Mr Keating that I worked with Mr Browne for many months on
the Lambing Flat in wet and difficulty ground and a better working mate no man
could wish for; and will back him now even to sink or slab a shaft or make or
put in a set of timber with Mr Keating. I was speaking the other day to a man
who was out prospecting with Mr Browne near the Talbragar River and he says he
never worked with a better working man in all his life. While mates with me Mr
Browne never lost on hour except when he was called on to take part in having
the many grievances of the miners redressed; he was found as good with the pen
as the pick. Mr Keating’s letter is evidently an election dodge unworthy of an
honourable opponent.
If Mr Browne had advocated the
old frontage system, and did not knock on the head the mother and baby
shepherding he would no doubt be lavishly praised by Mr Keating. I am sure the
good sense of all manly and intelligent miners will at once see the peevishness
and wounded vanity of Mr Keating’s letter and like me despise it.
Yours faithfully
THOM COLHOUN
Canadian.
Notice All claims against the late Dr FRED LEWIS to be sent to my
office before the 14th prox.
ALFRED DALE
Western Goldfields Election
The friends and supporters of David Buchanan are requested to meet at Dennis’ STAR Hotel this evening at 8 p m J. McLAUGHLIN; J. MacDONALD [Joint Hon. Sec.]
Application to Mine for Gold
W A Byrnes and party,
Locality—Gulgong—on the road leading from ADMAS’ PUBLIC HOUSE to Gulgong
bounded on the east by A Cox’s land and on the west by G Rouse’s land Slasher’s
Flat
Plunkett & Co selling on the 16 inst. The whole of the extensive Mining Property belonging to EDWARD GEE. Machines, Drays etc
Editorial about the Press and one's private life.
Death of George Dunmore Lang which have.
Football Club the club intends providing amusement in the shape of athletic sports on St Patrick’s day and a Ball in the evening.
Today’s Police The Police Court this morning was presided over by Dr Ewington, who was the only magistrate obtainable. Cases that required two magistrates were therefore unavoidably postponed.
Hugh Frazer for being drunk in Main Street, Home Rule, sentenced to
three days imprisonment.
James Walmsley for behaving in a disorderly manner, fined 20/-
Correspondence A letter from Mr Keating reopens up the subject treated of in our last and previous issues. The election is over and we do not see the necessity of again referring to a subject which can have no beneficial results to either party or the public. One part of Mr Keating’s letter complains of us having left out a portion of his former communication. We did so because it was libellous.
Letters of Administration It is notified in the Gazette that the applications for letters of administration of the goods etc of William Kennedy, deceased be granted to William Henry McKeown of Lane Cove near Sydney, as attorney for James Kennedy of Serpentine Creek near Sandhurst, brother and one of the next of kin. It is also notified that a similar application of letters of administration of the goods etc., of Alexander Cotter, deceased, may be granted to Caroline Cotter of Newtown, the mother and next of kin of the deceased.
GOLDFIELDS ELECTIONS
West
Buchanan 448 votes, Sweeney 12
North
Forster 223 votes, Browne 15
These are the totals to hand.
Editorial
about the election but no names referred to.
A Scene in Court Yesterday during the hearing of a magisterial
inquiry, which was presided over by Dr Ewington [in the absence of the coroner]
a most unheard off proceeding took place and one that makes one blush with
shame for our town and especially for the honour of the Bench, which has been
disgraced by the action of one who from his position should be able to conduct
himself and act as becometh a gentleman. Will our readers credit the fact that
because Dr Bennett looked or stared at Dr Ewington that the latter should take
advantage of his magisterial position and order Dr Bennett’s removal from the
Court of Justice. When we further state that because Dr Bennett again returned
to Court as he had the perfect right to do –our readers will scarcely believe
that Dr Ewington again accused Dr Bennett of staring at him, ordered his arrest
and then sentenced him to 24 hours imprisonment for contempt of Court.
After the sentence Dr Bennett
called his worship a d-------- imposter, and although we cannot uphold Dr
Bennett in the use of the expression, yet the totally uncalled for exercise of
Dr Ewington’s magisterial power made the same almost excusable. We should not
speak so strongly on the matter but we have the word of a gentleman, who is
well know and universally respected and whose veracity is unimpeachable and he
states most emphatically that he saw Dr Bennett during the whole of the
proceedings and that the gentleman did not either stare, make faces or in any
way commit himself towards the Bench. In the face of this evidence what
conclusion can we come to, except that some slight mental aberration of a
usually unclouded intellect must have been the cause of Dr Ewington for
forgetting himself. We therefor suggest that Dr Ewington should , however
humiliating to himself, make some amends for his ungentlemanly and
unmagisterial conduct by giving Dr Bennett a public apology and we feel sure
the former will be the gainer in the end by doing so.
[Maybe it was over the Error printed on the 9th]
Magisterial Enquiries Held yesterday by Dr Ewington at the Court House
on the death of George Train, who was killed by the upsetting of his cart near
Rouses fence, Three Mile, while on the road home to his late residence at
Ford’s Creek.
Frances Train wife of the
deceased gave evidence stating that they had a store at Ford’s Creek and her
husband had gone to Gulgong for stores, he was in good health and she never saw
him a live again.
George Michael Winter publican at
Gulgong stated the deceased was in his premises and had one beer, he left with
Byers the actor and returned later much effected by liquor, he laid down and
slept for two hours, about 7pm deceased said he would drive home, he drove
gently up the street, he was not drunk.
Thomas Dennis, miner, residing
near the Three Mile, was going home about 10pm in the company of William
Thompson when they came upon the upturned cart, the man was dead and they came
to Gulgong to report the accident.
Verdict accidental death
This was when the unseemly
interruption took place as reported above.
A second enquiry was held before the above
into the death of Frederick Bussell. From the evidence it appears that the
deceased and his mates on the 6th instant were working in a prospecting shaft
at Williardt’s paddock, Old Gulgong, when a quantity of earth fell and crushed
him, he was at once removed to the hospital and lingered until the evening of
the 13th when he expired.
Verdict accidental death.
Indignation Meeting
Yesterday evening a public
meeting was held at Dennis’s Star Hotel, for the purpose of protesting against
the conduct of Dr Ewington, while sitting upon the Bench and sending Dr Bennett
to prison.
William Self in the chair, all
speakers to be given a fair hearing.
Mr Brough read the first
resolution: That this meeting is of the opinion that the arbitrary, if not unjust,
conduct of Dr Ewington in sending Dr Bennett to 24 hours imprisonment, demands
that the matter should be reported to the Minister for Justice, with a view
that such steps be taken to protect the liberty of the subject from such
unwarrantable outrage. Mr Brough was in the court at the time and stated that
the only act of which Dr Bennett could be accused of was that he had the
audacity to look at Dr Ewington while he was on the Bench. At no time did Dr
Bennett by word or act insult Dr Ewington in any way. Dr Ewington had taken
advantage of his position as a JP to gratify a feeling of malice and ill-will
towards Dr Bennett.
Mr Brough produced a letter
written by Dr Ewington and addressed to J A Courtis, that would enable those
present to judge the character of Dr Ewington.
The letter as follows:-
Gulgong March 30, 1874
Sir, Unless my bill is paid on or before Thursday morning next, at 10 a
m, a summons will issue against you and another for the recovery of my debt. I
an well aware of all circumstances in which you live and if the child who I
attended is not yours, I know whose it is.
Your obedient servant
WILLIAM EWINGTON, Surgeon
The meeting wanted to go in a body to console Dr Bennett, this was decided against and Mr Brough was to go and inform Dr Bennett of the happenings of the meeting
Those mention who attended the
meeting: Messrs Trounce, Lonnergan, Dennis, Harris, John Scully, McMather,
Hunter &Dr Ramsay.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr P Healy
Sir, After having this morning
only made certain complaints to me respecting the conduct of the medical
officer, secretary and acting wardsman of the Gulgong Hospital and having
requested verbally by me to make these complaints in writing to the committee,
you first promise to do so and afterwards distinctly declined, repudiating one,
at least, of the statements made by you to me. As the committee meet tonight
for the purpose of drawing up their annual report, I again request that you
will hand in any complaints to the secretary of the institution by 8pm., and such
letter shall not [as you stated to me probably would be the case] be
suppressed. Such assertions when made, should be proved by facts and as I have
been on the general committee for 1874, and having always hitherto supported
anything and everything for the common weal.
I am only too glad that at last
one of our mining community, who have, as a body, so used the institution since
its opening, so abused the conduct of those connected with it, and so meanly
contributed to the support, should come forward and demanded every enquiry into
the working of the same, and I shall only be too happy to render you any
assistance you may require and to see you amongst the governing powers of the
annual meeting of subscribers [for which, please, all qualify beforehand], when
no doubt, numerous and beneficial improvement will be proposed, if not carried
out.
I am yours etc
CHAS. BIRD.
TO Let A four-roomed Cottage, large yard, stables etc. Apply to J HUNTER
Acknowledgment Ten Pounds receipt on behalf of Mr Andrews by J A Brough and of One Pound on behalf of Mr Martin by J F Plunkett for the Gulgong Hospital
WILSON RAMSAY Secretary
Public Notice
Gentlemen—I beg to resign my
position as Treasurer of the Gulgong Hospital and request that you will elect
my successor at your Annual Meeting
L S DONALDSON
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Editorial About immigration
Masonic The members of the Abbotsford Lodge are reminded that the
usual monthly meeting will take place on Tuesday next.
Medical The Secretary of the Happy Valley Lodge of Oddfellows advertises for a Medical Officer to attend the members of that society during 1875 and the Hospital Committee also require a legally qualified surgeon for the institution for the present year.
Turner’s Van In consequence of some repairs being required during the last trip of this van, its departure from Gulgong is delayed until Wednesday, the 20th. This will allow passengers reaching Sydney on Friday night or Saturday morning; and the fare to Wallerawang is 17/6, it is cheap and a comfortable mode of conveyance.
Hospital Annual Meeting We remind our readers that this meeting is to be held on Monday next at Warburton’s Hotel’
Mail Time Table, 1875 The following arrangements for the arrival and departure of the mails from Gulgong during the present year:-
- Leave Gulgong for Home Rule, Mudgee and Sydney daily [except Saturdays] at 6.45am.
- Arriving at Gulgong from Sydney via Mudgee and Home Rule daily [except Mondays] at 5 pm.
- Leave Gulgong for Denison Town every Saturday at 7am arriving on Wednesday at 6 pm.
- Leave Gulgong for Wellington every Tuesday at 5 am, arriving on Saturdays at 6 pm.
- All mails close at the Gulgong Post Office at 9 pm, Sydney excepted, which closes at 10 pm.
Police Court - Before T A Browne PM.
Threatening Language Neil McKinnon appeared to answer the charge of
using threatening language towards his wife.
Mr Brough who appeared for the
plaintiff said the wife of the defendant had done all in her power to assist
her husband out of difficulty. The first bail had withdrawn from their bond,
and she had procured others and for this alone he had threatened to take her
life. Mr Brough had been an eye witness to his freaks and considered him
dangerous to be at large. The violence of the man was something dreadful and he
would ask his worship to bind him in such heavy penalty that his wife would not
be able to obtain bail.
The Bench said it would be
useless to be continually binding the accused over to keep the peace. He would
therefore remand him till Tuesday for medical examination.
Neglect of Duty Robert Norton summoned Nathan Miles, Poundkeeper of
Coolah for illegally selling a mare, which the plaintiff valued at 30 pounds. Case
dismisses.
Dillon v Aldridge Mr Cory applied for an adjournment his client
having fallen from his horse and handed a certificate from Dr Rowe stating his
spine was injured. Charles Henry Rowe sworn, said he was an MD, said and what
of that. The Bench: You will please
give your evidence in a becoming manner. Witness:
All right, he had examined Mr Aldridge, his spine so injured that he could not
attend court. Mr Brough: Have you
your diploma? Dr Rowe: I have my
diploma, but shall not satisfy you by showing it. Mr Brough: Was Mr Aldridge sober.
Witness: in a very excited state: When Mr Aldridge fell he lost his
equilibrium, fell upon his, injured his spine and the vertebra in his neck. Bench: If you do not give your evidence
in a becoming manner I will send you to gaol. Witness: All right, I like Marshall law. The witness was here
committed to the lockup till the rising of the court and the case adjourned
till Tuesday, the Bench remarking that if the case vexatious he would allow all
reasonable costs.
Stealing William Farron on
bail for stealing a strap belonging to Peter Anderson failed to appear a
warrant was issued.
Several other cases were called
but owing to the absence of Dr Ewington, were adjourned for a fortnight
Correspondence
THE GULGONG HOSPITAL
Sir—Hearing that some violent
attacks are being made against the visiting committee, the surgeon, wardsman
and matron, I grave your permission to insert a few lines relative to the
matter. I was an inmate of the institution for the 5th of May, bedridden with a
broken ankle and none can so well judge the various matter of an institution as
those receiving relief. Whilst I was in the institution I can vouch for the
fact that every attention was paid to the patients by Dr Bennett and his
arrival at the door was a moment of rejoicing for all the inmates. The visiting
committee have done their duty and every credit is due to them. The kindly
manner in which they talked of each of the patients put a cheering aspect upon
their case and eased for a time the heartburning of the sufferer. Relative to
the wardsman and matron, my feelings will not allow me to express my gratitude
to them. Morning, noon and night they were ever in attendance, willing and
ready to gratify the wishes of the sufferers. To one and all connected with
institution my lasting gratitude is due.
I remain, sir, respectfully,
LACHLAN McGOWAN.
Mr C. BIRD and the
HOSPITAL
Sir—Permit me briefly to reply to
the bumptious epistle of Mr Charles Bird in your last issue. I am ready to make
and substantiate the complaints I made to Mr Bird as to the shameful neglect
and of my dead friend Frederick Bussell while an inmate of that mismanaged
charity the Gulgong Hospital. But my complaints shall not be laid before a
committee, several members of which declined to take any steps to enquire about
them. One coolly told me to write a letter to the Argus. Another declared he was disgusted with the committee’s
goings on. A third old me to write to
the committee about my complaint. And Mr Bird became almost frantic with
excitement when I complained of the inattention of Dr Bennett, he bounced and
bullied me for daring to call in question the conduct of that model medical
officer. I am ready to substantiate my complaints of the ill treatment and
neglect of my friend, now removed from the misery he was subjected to, while
helpless on his deathbed from injuries received in his claim at Williardt’s
paddock. But it shall be a committee of subscribers, who shall investigate any
complaints and not a body who judging from their conduct would not probe this
matter to the core and remedy the abuse. With reference to the sneer at the
miners not supporting the hospital, I would like to know who else does it. It
is not Mr Bird, contractor of drugs and committee man to the hospital. If I was
in the same profitable position, I would be able to give more than I have
given; but nevertheless I have given according to my means. I leave those
miners who have so munificently aided the hospital funds to deal with the
insolent insult of this excitable committee man and contractor. He may rest
assured that there will be improvements made, such as will remove the want of confidence
widely expressed in the competency of Mr Bird and the majority of his
colleagues to manage our hospital and make it what it one time was a welcome
place of refuge for the sick and maimed miner.
I am yours, respectfully
PATRICK HEALY.
Wanted A Good Baker. Apply to GOLDEN AGED BAKERY Home Rule
Hibernian Society The members of this society are requested to attend a meeting on Thursday night. L GELESPIE Sec.
Abbotsford Lodge 517 SC The monthly meeting will be held of January 19, by Order of the RWM. A H STEPHEN, Secretary.
Public Notice On account of my lease expiring and not being able to come to terms with the proprietor, I am obliged to clear off the whole of my stock. JAMES CLIFTON, Drapery, Boot Bazaar etc., Herbert Street.
Gulgong Public Hospital Required a Legally Qualified Gentleman, as Surgeon to the institution. Salary 100 pound per annum, with right of private practice.
Wilson Ramsay, secretary.
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Death January 9 1875 at his late residence Lowe’s Paddock, of fever, John McIntyre, leaving and affectionate wife and child, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, aged 29 years. May is soul rest in peace.
Accident A boy named Conway living near Coolah, whilst engaged with a chaff cutting machine on Friday last, got his hand entangled with the cog wheels and so crushed one of his fingers had to amputated. Dr Ramsay successfully performed the operation on Sunday morning.
Gulgong Band It will be seen by advertisement that a meeting is called for this evening at Green’s Hotel for the purposed of taking step for the formation of a Gulgong Brass and String Instrument Band, there is little doubt but all lovers of good music will attend.
Mr Ryan who lectured in Gulgong some time ago, has returned to Gulgong, with the intention of giving another lecture.
Sickness We are sorry to have to record the fact that a great amount of sickness prevails. Measles, scarlatina and typhoid fever are unfortunately not unknown in this district. ‘Prevention is better than cure,’ and as an accumulation of rubbish in back yards is often the primary cause of sickness, we cannot too strongly recommend its speedy removal wherever it exists.
Horse Feed The grass is getting scarce around Gulgong owing to the continued dry weather. There is some passable feed on the other side of Reedy Creek, and if a couple of steady lads were to start tailing horses as is done on other diggings a profitable trade would be the result. All that is required is a good yard for securing their horses at night when owners do not require them brought home.
Skilful Surgical Operation Dr Bennett has performed a most successful operation at the Gulgong Hospital, it consisted of the excision of the arm, at the elbow joint of a Chinaman named Ah Chow, who had been admitted for medical treatment. We understand this is only the third of the kind that has been successfully treated in the colony.
Mail Contractors Following are the successful contractors:
Wallerawang to Mudgee 6 times per
week, Cobb & Co.; Mudgee to Gulgong via Home Rule 6 times per week, T.
Tarrant; Home Rule to Canadian Lead, 6 times per week, J Clarke; Gulgong to
Denison Town once a week, J Clarke; Wellington to Gulgong once a week, Mr
Gilllis; Mudgee and Guntawang, Guntawang and Two Mile Flat, twice a week, Mr
Cheshire.
Bush Fires Some lazy vagabond set fire on Sunday to a piece of good grass land, situate between the Lagoon and the Racecourse paddock. The flames spread with great rapidity and but for the most extraordinary efforts of Mr Hewitt, the secretary of the Gulgong Turf Club, one side of the Racecourse fence would now be a heap of ashes. It is useless to ask who did it? The best way to stop similar occurrences is to catch someone lightening a fire and leaving it a light and then giving him in charge. Sergeant O’Donnell will put him through his facings and a trip for three months to Mudgee will teach him better manners in future.
Dogs These animals are very well in their place, but a lot of howling dogs, or dogs that bark for an hour together for the sake of barking, are a nuisance either night or day. The residents of Belmore and lower Herbert Streets have had the ‘delightful’ music of howling dog night and day for the past seventy hours and it has become such a nuisance that, if not soon abated, the assistance of the police or a summons will have to be resorted to for its suppression. It is a great pity the Dog Act is not in force in Gulgong and we think the police or some of the magistrates should endeavour to have the Act applied to this town. Too many dogs tend to make a town very unhealthy and this is another reason why the Dog Act should be in force here.
Presentation On Saturday evening a number of residents of Home Rule assembled at Kitkpatrick’s Hotel for the purpose of presenting to Mr Honour of the Oriental Bank, a valedictory address on his departure to Gulgong, he is to replace Mr Stacey. Mr R L Jones presiding.
Presentation of a Testimonial to
Beauchamp Stacy
On Monday a number of friends met
at Selff’s Hotel to farewell Beauchamp Stacy, of the Oriental Bank, a position
he has held since the opening of Gulgong, he is to be present with a valuable
gold watch. T A Browne in the chair, William Murphy read the address. Mr Brough
proposed the toast, to great applause.
Hospital Annual Meeting held at the at Driscoll’s Hotel, T A Browne in the chair. He had thought that the interest in the hospital was languishing, but he was proud to see that during the past few months some large donations had been made, showing that the doners were not unmindful of the valuable services the Gulgong Hospital rendered to their fellow brothers.
Treasurers Report: The secretary said, owing to the absence of Mr
Donaldson, he could only read the report. Moved Plunkett, 2nd Scully, that the
report be held over until audited, carried.
Annual Report: Messrs Stewart, Stacy, Cairnes and Donaldson had
resigned during the year. Trees donated by T A Browne and J B Stormer had been
planted in the grounds. Surgical and other instruments had been purchased from
the estate of Dr Belinfante. Messrs Plunkett, Young and Collins were appointed
trustees.
Medical Report from Dr Bennett: There has been a large number of patients
under medical and surgical care. The average stay of a patient is 26 days. There
were 110 admitted, males 101; females 9. Discharged, males 75; females 8. Deaths,
17males; I female. Remaining December 31, 9. Improvements, the verandah has
been enlarged, the reserve fenced in, bath room added, but there remains room
for improvement. The beds are to small, especially in the treatment of
fractures. Several operations had been performed, including the excision of a
foot and an amputation of an arm. The wardsman is unsuitable as he can neither
read or write and no record has been kept of patients, this was reported some
months previously.
Appointments to Office President: T A Browne; Vice President: R
Rouse; Medical Officer: Dr R H K Bennett; Secretary: Wilson Ramsay; Auditors:
Messrs Bowes and Laidley; Committee: Messrs: McDonnell, M O’Neill, Collins,
Thomas, Cassells, Andrews, McCulloch, Heard, Mark Smith, Scully and S Green; Treasurer:
A W Honour.
Mr Healey spoke of the lack of
treatment given by the wardsman to his friend Frederick Bussell, he refused
nourishment to the patient and was generally uncaring. The committee is going
to look into the complaint.
Gulgong Turf Club will hold their Annual General Meeting at Selff’s Hotel on Friday evening. George Hewitt Secretary
For Sale the residence now occupied by Henry Truman. Consisting of Four Rooms, Detached Kitchen, Wash house, Bath room, Buggy Shed etc.
Editorial About the Electoral Bill
Medical We announce the arrival of Mr McMullin, who intends
practicing his profession at Gulgong and Home Rule. He can be consulted at Mr
Zimmler’s dispensary or at this temporary residence, the Warburton Hotel.
Kerosene and Power Magazine - At last we can congratulate Mr Sellman, the Government and the public that the building for the purpose of being used as Kerosene and Powder Magazine are put to use for which they were originally intended. Mr Sellman has charge of the buildings and a reference to our advertising columns will show those who have powder or kerosene oil the charges for storing same.
Verses We beg to acknowledge receipt of a few verses for publication on the death of the late Mr Lang. Mr Lang was a literary man of high standing and therefore any contributions to the memory of him should have some literary merit about them which these verses have not, and for which reason only we must decline their publication.
Gulgong Hospital visiting committee for the present month is Messrs J Scully, J Andrews and Mark Smith.
Oriental Bank the new manager is Mr Charles Russell, at Home Rule, he was formerly the account at Burrangong.
Gulgong Band at the meeting held on Tuesday evening Mr J Scully was elected as treasurer and Mr Beal as the secretary.
Gulgong Band at the meeting held on Tuesday evening Mr J Scully was elected as treasurer and Mr Beal as the secretary.
Mining Leases We have often heard a good deal of grumbling about the length of time it takes to issue mining leases. The Mines and land Departments are proverbially slow; but, at last, we learn that the former is making efforts to redeem its name, and that the next Gazette will contain a list of two hundred and fifty leases of land in the Western and Southern districts. We concur, with a contemporary, that considerable dissatisfaction has long been felt on the various goldfields at the non-issue of the leases in question and operations on the areas selected have been considerably retarded. The issue, therefore, of these leases even at this late date will be much welcome.
Police Court - Before T A Browne
Articles of the Peace Neil McKinnon who was remanded for medical
examination was brought up. Senior Sergeant O’Donnell said, there had been no
medical examination; since the time of McKinnon’s being in the lockup he had
behaved himself in every way calm and orderly. Mr Cory said the accused would
be far worse without he was bound over to keep the peace. Bound over to keep
the peace himself in 50 pounds and two sureties of 20 pounds each or in default
one month’s imprisonment.
Partnership Dispute Charley Chong, on bail appeared to answer the
charge of breaking into the premises of J Sabadine, Home Rule, they were in
partnership in a restaurant at Home Rule, the plaintiff rented certain premises
from Mr Woolwich in July 1874. There was some sort of dispute over dissolution
of the partnership, Chong got through a window to obtain his share of the
partnership. Case was dismissed.
Wounding a Horse Mum Lee and Ah Look charged with offence, the
horse belonged to James Cooney of Reedy Creek. Lee and Look are market
gardeners and Cooney is a miner and carter, they were neighbours. Cooney had
seen Mum Lee chasing the horse with and axe some months previous and on the
fourth instant the horse had been found with a stab wound to the jaw. Cooney
had not asked for any money, several witness for and against; but there was no
positive proof and the case was dismissed.
Criminal Libel Edwin J Shettle and Henry Tebbutt appeared charge
with printing and publishing a libellous article in the Mercantile Advertiser,
relative to Edward James Cory. Mr Brough appeared for the prosecution and
wished to withdraw from the case. Mr Tebbutt on behalf of himself and partner
objected. Mr Cory, though sitting in the Court, said he did not appear. The
farce of his name being called three times at the door of the Police Court
having been performed, case dismissed.
Assault Action brought on behalf of his son by Thomas Dillon,
against Edward Aldridge. Dillon Junior was engaged by the defendant at the Home
Rule races to ride Locket, with instruction to win, he tried but could not, and
came second. When Dillon Jnr asked defendant what he was going to give him for
the ride, defendant replied ‘ A cuff,’ and proceeded to cuff him under the ear,
causing a split, Dillon Senior witnessed this. Eliza Jane Burns, sworn: She had
paid both Dillons’ their wages, did not see the assault and had Mr Aldridge in
sight the whole time. Found guilty and fined 20/- and costs of 40/- and 4-/-
for witnesses or in default one months imprisonment.
Detaining Property George Stott v John D’Cetta. This action was to recover
certain items of jewellery left by the plaintiff with the defendant a jeweller
at Home Rule, for repair.
Evidence of George Stott: Items
had been left some three months with the defendant, one brooch, and pair of ear
rings, valued at nine pounds ten shillings, had asked for the items several
times but could not get them. Defendant had offered to pay for them. Defendant
said the items had been stolen from the shop of White and McCulloch, not having
the money for the items he offered Mr Stott a chronometer which he refused to
accept. Order made for the restoration of the articles.
Assault Ah Chong v Sabadine, this case rose out of the previous
one. Daniel Curtain gave evidence. Verdict guilty, fined 20/- and other cost
amounting to 50shillings and 10pence or one months gaol.
Wages Walters v Copeland employed for labouring work, case
dismissed.
Wardens Court
Paton v Heath this was over share
sales in the claim ‘What-do-you-thing-of it’ at Home Rule. Verdict for the
defendant and the shares ordered to be re-transferred.
Wanted A waitress apply to Mrs S GREEN, Green’s Hotel, Herbert Street
Wanted A Good General Servant. Apply to Mrs BIRD, Herbert Street
Wanted to Purchase Tip Drays and Draught Horses. Apply to ROSSITER’S HOTEL, Queen Street.
Notice Mr J Miskin, Home Rule, please communicate with A R JOHNSTONE, Crystal Fountain, Gulgong about the Pointer Slut found by you.
Reward for a lost Paisley Shawl, if returned to the NEW ZEALAND HOTEL
Government
POWDER AND OIL
MAGAZINE
It is hereby notified to the Public that the above Magazines are now open for the reception of Powder and Oil, subject to the following scale of rent and will be under the charge of Mr JAMES SELLMAN from whom all information can be obtained.
100lbs
and over…….2d per week
30lbs “ “ …….1d per week
25lbs “ “ …….1/2d per week
Six weeks Entrance Rent charges on all packages, after which charge will be made as to size per week.
By Order A R Paton, Ordnance Storekeeper and Barrack Master
Dr. McMullin
Member of the Royal College of Physicians,
Edinburgh
Member of the Faculty
of Physicians and
Surgeons, Glasgow
Registered by Medical
Board NSW
Editorial [Political]
Gulgong Sale Yards An advertisement in another column states that
Messrs Beal and Davis have taken the Gulgong Sale Yards and will hold
periodical sales thereat.
Medical The Happy Valley Lodge of Oddfellows is calling for a medical attendant for the members and the wives and families of same.
Tenders We remind contractors that the tenders to erect the Church of England building close tomorrow the 27th.
Home Rule A special meeting of the members of the United Miner’s Lodge of Oddfellows will be held tomorrow.
Anniversary Day Today being the anniversary of the Foundation of the Colony was celebrated by a grand fete at Homer’s paddock, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the clearing of the debt on the Public School. A full report of the cricket match and sports will appear in our next issue.
Photographic We announce the arrival of Mr H Billington, Photographic Artist, from the studio of Mr A Collins. Mr Billington is prepared to take likenesses of all kinds at his temporary residence next Mr Janson’s hay and corn store. He also purposes taking view of different parts of Gulgong and every house in it, so that the owner can have a photo of his house at a merely nominal cost.
Gulgong Hospital Applications for the offices of wardsman and matron will be received by the secretary. The salary for the joint offices is 75 pounds per annum; and those who apply must send their applications in their own handwriting with references as to capability, respectability etc.
The Escort The fortnightly escort left this morning with 1,060 ounces of gold. The smallness of this escort is to be well accounted for from the fact that there are thousands of load of dirt to grass which it is impossible to wash. The miner’s are wise in not washing in puddle, for it is well known that the lighter gold will float. After the first heavy rain we have little doubt that activity in puddling will resume and the escort will again show a large return.
Water Supply and Municipality We understand that a letters have been forwarded to Messrs Goold, Forster and Buchanan for presentation to the Colonial Secretary urging upon that gentleman the desirability of the wants of this town and district being attended to. No doubt, now that the new blood is in the Assembly, our wants may be considered and fresh promises given us. But promises, like pie crust are made to be broken, particularly when coming from the Minister of the Crown. We think a public meeting should be called and a Progress Committee formed for the purpose of continually agitating or a fair share the public money to be expended in this district. This is summer and the road from here to Mudgee is just passable and that is all that can be said of it. What will it be in six months hence if nothing is done? It will be a repetition of late mails, broken down coaches etc. and all we can do is to persistently agitate until we get what we are justly entitled to, for that is all we want.
Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! This was the cry on Saturday evening and those who saw the fire at Green’s Hotel did not expect it would be subdued so easily. When there are willing hands an a little system, fire is often extinguished before it has time to make any great headway. The cause of the fire at Green’s was through the falling of a kerosene lamp in the billiard room. The billiard room is furnished with a chandelier, the branches containing the lamps being screwed on to the main rod. Mr Green removed one of these to re-trim the lamp and did not take precaution to have the rod held by some person, the consequence was that the weight of the other end caused the lamp to over balance and fall on the floor. The lamp at once broke and it contents ran over the room, which presented a sheet of fire. Dr Bennett happened to be in the room and gave the alarm. Prompt assistance being at hand, the table and floor were covered with blankets and the fire extinguished. The damage done is estimated at 40 pounds. It perhaps may not be our of place here to say that blankets, tablecloths, bags etc., are the proper remedies when kerosene is on fire. Had water been first used the probability is that not only Green’s Hotel but the adjacent buildings would have been burnt to the ground.
Gold Mining Leases The following undermentioned leases have been forwarded to the Warden at Gulgong for the delivery to the Leasees and unless the Leasees pay the arrears of rent, if any, and take delivery of their respective Leases forthwith they will be returned to the Department for cancellation:
J Coghlan and other, Gulgong; W Sippell, Green Swamp, G Reed, Gulgong, Peter Atwell, Ironstone reef, Tallawang and J Abrahams and other, Gulgong. Note the list covered a large area of the west.
GULGONG TURF CLUB
The annual meeting of the Gulgong
Turf Club, was held on Friday evening at Selff’s Hotel, Mr H J Woods in the
chair, when the following officers were elected for the year 1875. President: R
Rouse, Vice President: R Rouse Jnr, Judge: S A Blackman, Treasurer: W Binder,
Clerk of the Course: T Ryan, Starter: W Selff, Committee: Messrs Craigen,
O’Neill, Woods, Bird, Donaldson, Plunkett, Selff and Hill, Secretary: G Hewett.
The following report was read by
the secretary and adopted:
Gentlemen, I have the honour to
report that since your present committee were appointed they have held 22
meetings—2 of which the President attended, your Vice President 1, Messrs
O’Neill 19, Craigen and Plunkett 15 each, Donaldson 16, Selff 15, Stacy 14,
Hill 8, Graham 7 and Woods 5.
The first business of your
committee after their election was to prepare the programme for the annual
meeting this was done on the 20th February but owing to the action taken by the
Home Rule Club in trying to have their meeting between Mudgee and Gulgong
meetings, the programme was altered to March 26th; the carrying out of this
altered programme by your committee was attended with great success, the club
realised thereby the very handsome profit of nearly 300 pounds. In March Messrs
Craigen, Plunkett, Hill and O’Neill were elected to act as an improving
committee under whose instructions and superintendence the late alteration and
improvements of the course, grand stand, lawn and saddling paddock have been so
ably carried out. The permanent improvements and alterations consists of
enlarging the saddling paddock, fencing in the lawns, erecting counter to the
grand stand booth, altering and dividing the grand stand with sawn timber and
wire, levelling and tanning the course, removing and enlarging the members
paddock and fencing the straight running with a good substantial paling fence. This
work all of which is of a permanent nature has been done at a cost of
127pouds/18shillings/11d, and by carrying it to a profit and loss, will show
that the club have realised during the financial year the sum of 407pounds/5shillings/4d.
of this amount, however, the members 49 in number, have contributed 103 pounds
18 shillings. At the commencement of the year the club had a debt against it at
the Oriental Bank for 430 pounds/11 shillings/4d as an overdraft, this was provided
for by the members of your committee giving bills to cover the amount. At our
annual meeting this amount was again covered by the trustees of the course
giving promissory notes to the amount of 150 pounds. The following gentlemen
have been gazetted as trustees: Messrs S A Blackman, George Rouse jun., W
Selff, C Driscoll and your treasurer. By referring to the balance sheet you
will see that the club is now in debt to the sum of 151pounds/4shillings/11d
which if deducted from the debt at the commencement shows a profit for the year
of 278pounds/6shillings/5d. but by adding the cost of the permanent
improvements for the year a profit of 407 pounds/5shillings/4d
To Let A COMMODIOUS SHOP in Queen Street, between Mr O’Neill’s and the Post Office. Apply Henry Beal, Auctioneer
Wanted A General Female Servant. Apply DENNIS’ STAR HOTEL
Five Shilling Reward Lose a Black and Dark Brown Collie Sheep Dog, about 18 months old. Apply to ELIZABETH SELFF, Bailey Street.
Gulgong Band the adjourned meeting of those interested will be held at Green’s Hotel Saturday evening next at 9 o’clock.
JOHN SCULLY Treasurer
HERNY BEAL secretary
Gulgong Sale Yards
Queen Street
BEAL & DAVIS
Having taken those Central
Premises in Queens Street, are prepared to transact all kinds of Commission
Agency.
GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday January 30 1875
Death of Mrs Alderson Many of our readers were doubtless acquainted with Mrs Alderson the respected mother of Mrs DeCourcy Browne, she had been ailing some, but thinking the change of air would do her good, left Gulgong for Sydney in company of Mrs Browne about three weeks since, but had been paying a visit to her daughters at Goulburn and Liverpool. Whilst at the latter place she was taken worse and expired rather suddenly yesterday morning.
Erratum We are sorry and yet glad that an error crept into our columns on Thursday. Sorry that the true facts of the case were not recorded and glad that Mr Cooper whose death we announced is not dead but still in the land of the living. We are glad to announce that Mr Cooper is recovering from the sunstroke which prostrated him.
Gulgong Hospital A general meeting of the members of this institution was held at the Warburton Hotel last evening, Present Messrs Collins [in the chair], Scully, Smith, Heard, Green, Thomas, Andrews, Cassells, McDonald, O’Neill, and the secretary Dr Ramsay. The object of the meeting was to appoint a Wardsman and Matron from the applications received. There were eight applicants viz., Mr and Mrs Ricketts, Tickner, Davis, Kitchen, Jones, Renshaw, Howley and McGill, the ballot was follows: Howley 8 votes, Kitchen 2, Renshaw 1, for the rest no votes were recorded. Mr and Mrs Howley were elected and have been ere this communicated with on the subject. There was only on local applicant.
Home Rule Chronicle The following paragraph appeared in last night’s issue of the Chronicle:- ‘We regret that our connection as journalist and readers must with this issue cease, but in the present state of the field we do not think it advisable to continue the publication of the Chronicle. The Gulgong Evening Argus will contain all the Home Rule local news and as its circulation at Home Rule is now and has been during the past month larger than the Chronicle, advertisers who think proper to transfer their notices to that journal will not be losers but gainers by so doing. We thank those who have supported us during our short career and hope the day is not far distant when Home Rule will again require a local organ and if so, we shall be glad to respond to the call. Advertisements contracted for and which have not expired will be inserted in the Gulgong Evening Argus till the end of the contract term.
The Late Mr G D Lang ‘Outsider’ in the Western Post tends the following graceful tribute to the memory of the late Mr Lang, which we feel sure will be perused with interest by most of our readers:-- ‘It is almost too late now to refer to the late George Dunmore Lang; but as this is Outsider’s first communication since Mr Lang’s death and as long years since we were very intimate friends, a word or two may perhaps be excused. I need not refer to his very great ability as that was known and granted many years since by some of the most competent judges in these colonies; but I would refer to a few of his many rare and good qualities. No man breathing detested a mean and shuffling action more than did the late Mr Lang, and no person was readier to take up and expose a wrong. You might sit with him for hours and in all moods and never hear a word proceed from his mouth that might not be repeated before the purest child that breathes. He well knew the infirmities of poor human nature, even at its best; and, perhaps the only way to anger him or rather that he could be angered was if a few friends were together and the conservation turned to the disadvantage of one absent. He could not bear anything approaching to back-biting; and if continued in, he invariably left the company, no matter who might be present. He was read up on all subjects as but few men in these colonies are; was a rare and keen controversationalist and had biting powers of sarcasm, if he choose to use them, which his genuine kindness of heart but rarely allowed him to do. He was liberty personified. To sum up, he was essentially a gentleman in all he said and did. He possessed his frailties like us all; but surely, as has been so beautifully said by Sterne, as they were entered by the Recording angel, he dropped a tear which blotted them all out. As I stood by his grave and called before the mind’s eye the numerous persons whose intimate acquaintance I had formed in these colonies, I could think of none whom I knew, living or dead, and many of them are dead, who possessed a purer heart or kindlier spirit or finer and more sensitive feelings than he at whose grave I stood. Many a person besides Outsider throughout these colonies and some of them in high positions will drop a tear to the memory of the late George Dunmore Lang.
Police Court - Before the P M
Drunkenness John Skitton charge with drunk at Home Rule, pleaded
guilty, first offence, cautioned.
Insulting Language T L Ross summoned Matilda Wilkinson for using
insulting and disgusting language towards plaintiff. Defendant denied the
charge. Mrs Ross gave evidence which took the form of a written statement, it
left little doubt of the language having been used. Fined 40/- or one months
imprisonment.
Furious Riding William Large and Michael Handy appeared to answer
the charge which occurred in Main Street, Home Rule. Mounted Constable Foster
proved the offence, each fined 40/- or one months gaol.
Assault Hill v Joyce. John Hill states he was in company of his
wife and a man named Bowenstrange, we were sitting at my door when the
defendant came along with a shovel upon his shoulder and ran against my wife,
told him to mind where he was going, he replied ‘Your worth nothing more than
to run upon,’ he then started to remove his shirt, my son told him to move on,
he then hit me with the side of the shovel. John Hill Junior corroborated the
evidence of his father.
There being a cross summons his
worship decided to hear both sides
Samuel Joyce stated: ‘He went to
borrow a shovel and after a lot of who pushed and who shoved, went on to say
the Hills’ were going to stone him and Charles Smith saw the whole thing, Hill
had a large stone in his hand. A lot of rambling evidence was given by Charles
Davoran. Verdict left to the Bench Joyce v Hill case dismissed, Hill v Joyce,
defendant fined 20/- and 20/- costs and 20/- for witnesses or a months gaol.
Illegally Impounding- two horses- Peter Wilson charge James Gibbons
with this offence, they are neighbours, Defendant having a garden enclosed with
a bush fence and the plaintiff’s horse kept breaking through the fence. Case
was dismissed.
Abusive Language Mary Wilson v Elizabeth Hopely –Mary Wilson handed
in a piece of paper upon which was written the language used and call Mrs Ross
to prove the truth of the statement. Mr Brough said he had great hesitation in
putting a lady in the box to give evidence to such filth. Annie Ross sworn:
‘the language upon the paper was used.’ Fined 4 pounds and 1 pound costs or one
months gaol.
Wilson v Clugie No appearance of the defendant, new summons to be
issued.
Notice If the dray left at my place for repairs by S Smith,
Puddler, Black Lead is not removed and paid for within 14 days from this date it
will be sold to pay expenses.
Signed THOS. FREEMAN Queen Street.
Auction Sale Mr C L Morris will sell by public auction at Dr Ewington’s residence, tomorrow, at 2p m all that gentleman’s household furniture and effects also a very superior hogskin saddle and silver-mouthed bridle. The sale is a bona fide unreserved one, as Dr Ewington is leaving the district.
Contracts Tenders will be received at the Treasury, until noon on February
23, for furnishing maize, oats, bran, hay and straw for the use of the Police
horses for 12 calendar months from April 1st.
Accident Vincent Jellett was yesterday attending as topsman at the Cavern Claim, Happy Valley and while in the act of landing a bucket of dirt the horse in the whip became restive and the rope got entangled with the sprag in the wheel and was withdrawn with great violence striking him upon the forehead and temple. He was stunned for a time but fortunately there was another man upon the landing place who prevented him from falling down the shaft.
The Weather There has been a very agreeable change in the weather since our last issue. It rained in various parts of the district on Sunday. In Gulgong only some few showers fell while at Home Rule and towards Mudgee it came down in torrents. One gentleman informed us that he got wet through three times in one day. There are many in Gulgong who would like to have the opportunity presented to them of getting so good a ducking. On Sunday and yesterday it was almost cold enough for fires. Today its a very agreeable one but no sign of rain and that is what we want very badly.
Very Sudden Death A man named Joseph Bland died from the bursting
of a blood vessel on Saturday last. He was a resident of Talbragar and had come
to transact some business at Mr Jackson’s of Reedy Creek, in connection with a
thrashing machine at work there. While stooping down to get a drink of water
the unfortunate occurrence took place. He immediately ran towards the house and
Mr Jackson who saw him running and observed the blood over his clothes went to
meet him, just as Mr Jackson reached him he expired. He was sixty years of age
and leaves a family of 5 grown up sons.
Government Land Sale The following Gulgong town allotments are advertised to be sold by auction at a Government land sale to be held in Mudgee on 26th February. These lots were applied for in virtue of improvements by the persons respectively named, but forfeited through non-payment of appraised value. The upset price is 8 pounds per acre:--
- Allotment 4, section 1, 24 perches, J H Cogden;
- Allotment 7, section 1, 1 rood, T Saunders;
- Allotment 8, section 1, 20 perches, T Saunders;
- Allotment 11a, section 3, 10 ¾ perches, G A Davis;
- Allotment 5a, section 4, 8 perches, J Redmond;
- Allotment 2a, section 7, 13 perches, C E Whicker;
- Allotment 2, section 10, 16 perches, Robert Stewart;
- Allotment 3b,section 10, 11 perches, P Hogan;
- Allotment 4a, section 11, 15 perches, E Tarrant;
- Allotment 4a, section 16, 24 ¾ perches, G Tunks;
- Allotment 5b, section 17, 17 perches, W Johnson;
- Allotment 8, section 16, 24 ½ perches, E Bunker;
- Allotment 11, section 16, 16 perches W A Smith;
- Allotment 12, section 16, 36 ½ perches, W A Smith;
- Allotment 15a, section 16, 18 ½ perches, T McBrien;
- Allotment 19 section 16, 12 perches, G L Keighan;
- Allotment 20, section 16, 19 perches, J H Murray.
Gulgong Mining Report
For want of rain nearly every dam
is dry and as a consequence we expect our next escort will be a light one;
though it is a serious inconvenience to miners they will eventually be no
losers, for we notice that considerable activity is going on at the various
claims in landing washdirt to grass, and no doubt when the dams are supplied
with water a supply of which we hope is not far distant, all the machines will
be at work.
The Three Mile Reef
Mallison and party have completed
all preliminary arrangements for the efficient working of the claim; they have
sunk 35 feet deeper and cut through the reef which we mentioned in our last
report. They are now in full working order and stone is being landed to grass.
Nightingale and party No 1 south,
now down 124 feet and have driven nearly 50 feet and are among well defined
leaders. This party expect to be upon the reef in a few days.
St John and party No 7 south are
delving away downwards and are 130 feet deep.
Levey and party No 3 are busy
trenching.
Miller and party No 1 north are
down 130 feet and intend sinking a further depth of 20 feet before opening out.
The Three Mile a few months since
was like a deserted field but is now the scene of activity and when a few more
of the claimholders commence sinking it will be a busy place.
Moonlight Lead
Dale and party are actively at
work driving in hard cement all of which is to be blasted.
Ryan and party Nos 4, 5, and 6 we
understand will shortly commence active operations in their claim. It is now
nearly 12 months since they applied and paid for the lease but up to this date
it has been neither been Gazette nor
granted and they are still in the same position they were the first day they
applied for same. They have sunk a shaft 225 feet deep, slabbed and centred
throughout, with a drive of 200 feet and now on gold, their whim is erected and
everything ready to carry on the claim but they want a lease, the non-granting
of which has retarded the energies of the party.
Red Hill
Leased Claim Company—the trial
crushing of 40 toms from the lode at the 70 feet level we understand is
anything but satisfactory. It must be remembered that the manager took the
whole lode before him for trial necessitating a log of mullock being among the
stone.
Black Lead
No 21 Black Lead have between 250
and 300 loads of dirt to grass and are still landing. This company have
obtained a lease of two acres adjoining their claim.
No 23 Black Lead are again on a
good run of gold. No 25 and 26 Amalgamated are still busy landing washdirt. No
44 better known as the Engine Claim after a temporary stoppage, resumed work
yesterday.
Happy Valley
No 9 are landing washdirt which
is calculated to run ten dwts to the load.
No 11, Giles and party have
completed their logging up and are down 70 feet and expect to be on the wash in
a few days.
All the Cavern Claim, Jellett and
party are still landing wash and have a large paddock ready for the machine as
soon as a supply of water is obtainable.
Gold Statistics of Gulgong for 1874
We doubt not the following statistics
of the quantity of gold forwarded by escort from Gulgong during 1874 together
with the yield for 1872 and 1873 as a comparison will prove interesting to our
readers. On reference to the figures it will be seen that this years yield is
much below that of 1873 and very little more that one half of that of 1872. The
decrease is a matter for serious consideration of all interested in the prosperity
of the goldfields, especially business men who have gone in heavy for permanent
and expensive improvements. There is much that could be done by this section of
our population in aiding the resources of the goldfield but unfortunately our
business men apart from the management of their business concerns, have not
shown the desire to initiate of support liberally any movement or ‘spec’ having
for its object the thorough testing of the hitherto unexplored portions of this
vast goldfield. We hope our statistics will result in a ‘change coming’ o’er
the spirit of their dream’ ore it is too late.
The following is the yields of
gold for 1874 as transmitted by escort which we believe is a true test of the
yield of the goldfield , very little gold being conveyed by private hand:-
1874 Ounces Dwts Grs
January 6791 9 0
February 4694 12 8
March 7683 4 6
April 4502
6 8
May 6012
5 14
June 7523
6 7
July 4489
2 20
August 6322 9 18
September 5363 7 9
October 4458 10 12
November 7821 3 22
December 6926 6 6
Total 72,488 4 10
As compared with the previous two years the decrease is very marked. The yield of 1873 was 114, 459 ounces being 41,971 ounces more than was obtained in 1874. The yield of 1872 was 134, 450 ounces or 61962 ounces more than 1874, an almost alarming difference. Th yield of 1871 cannot be correctly determined for during a portion of that year there was no escort from Gulgong, all gold obtained being credited to Mudgee.
As the total from Mudgee for 1871
was 70, 437 ounces, nine-tenths may fairly be credited to Gulgong, which would
be about the rate of 1871 to 1874.
The average monthly yield for the
past three years has been 1873: 11, 201 ounces, 1873: 9, 538 ounces, 1874:
6,040 ounces. The highest escort was in 1872: 10,904 ounces, 1872: 8,622 ounces
and 1874: 5,300 ounces. Despite the marked falling off in the yield of 1874 the
Gulgong goldfield maintains its position as the leading goldfield of the colony
as the following figures show:-
1874
Gulgong 72,488 ounces
Parkes/Grenfell 50,011 ounces
Tambaroora 25,266 ounces
The decline in the yield of the Tamboroora goldfield is remarkable and sufficient to account for the non payment of calls by shareholders and the general collapse that has taken place in the prospects of that paradise of company managers. The yield for 1873 was 62,433 ounces, 1872 was 79,062 ounces. What the cause are for the fifty cent decrease of 1874 we cannot say. The local organ of information does not aid us but we suppose the rich surface views having been worked down to the water level in 1872 and 1873 accounts for the operations of 1874 having yielded so small a venture.
We shall in an early issue deal
with the figures we have presented in this article as affecting the prosperity
and development of this promising goldfield and in the meantime recommend them
for the earnest perusal of all who think at all about the future of Gulgong.
Police Court - Before the P M
Robbery James Musgrove charge with stealing property and money,
value 62/6, from the home of Ellen Clugie, Queen Street. Senior Sergeant
O’Donnell proved the arrest, found the money and article on the prisoner. Committed
for trail at Mudgee
Affiliation Eliza French v Patrick Ward—this was a case in which
the plaintiff sued the defendant to show cause why he should not support his
illegitimate child.
Defendant by his attorney,
pleaded guilty and would allow 5/- per week, he having already paid over 20
pounds.
Mr Brough said he was not
disposed to go into the case, as it would be unpleasant to all parties but
would ask his worship to allow 10/- per week. Order to pay 10/- per week for
twelve months with 42/- professional costs ad to find security for the
fulfilment of the payments. The sum to be paid to Snr. Sgt. O’Donnell.
Disputed Ownership Arrowsmith v Bennett-suit to recover the price
of a sewing machine. It appears that the plaintiff purchased the estate of one
Perriot who was at present in the Mudgee gaol and could not be produced. Case
dismissed.
Insulting Language Annie Burns v Annie Maria Hutchins, while
sitting under my verandah at the Home Rule, used insulting language to me; she
said ‘The idea of a yellow girl sticking up to a banker’ and I suppose you are
jealous of me; I know Mrs Newton, she is call ‘The Queen.’ The Bench, the words
being used in a non public place dismissed the case.
Insulting Language Mary Wilson v Eliza Clugie -This was another of
those interminable quarrels which are of common occurrence of late. Annie Ross
sworn, proved the language as written down being used, and she stated far worse
words made use of being unfit for our columns. Fined 4 pounds with 0ne pound
professional costs; in default 3 months gaol.
Illegally Impounding Thomas Isbester v C. Lamrock for impounding 5
head of cattle, the cows were taking a short cut to water over and unfenced
plot, this often happens, and Lamrock will not show Isbester the boundaries. A
C Garling of the Three Mile gave evidence. Plaintiff having fail to produce the
poundkeeper or his books the case was dismissed.
For Sale A first Class Spring Cart Horse. Apply to W T LEWIS Undertaker
Police Court There was a clean sheet both yesterday and today at
the Court
English Mail the mail from England via San Francisco leaves Sydney
Leaves on the 13th instant, closing at Gulgong on Wednesday next.
New Sydney Paper we have been informed on a pretty good authority
that Messrs Shettle, Hyde and Moore, who were engaged in this office for some
time, have decided to start an evening journal in Sydney and that they have
gone to Melbourne for the purpose of purchasing the plant for same. We very
much question if the venture will pay, for it is really not an evening but a
morning journal that is required in Sydney, and that, seemingly, no one has
either the pluck or cash enough to start. We wish the gentlemen named every
success in their spirited enterprise.
Death
of Mrs Hardy In our issue of January 23, we stated that Mrs hardy the
respected landlady of the Home Rule Hotel met with a sad accident through the
bursting of a kerosene lamp. Since then she has been under constant medical
attendance and every means that could be used to alleviate her sufferings and
save her life was attempted, but to no purpose for the unfortunate lady
breathed her last breath yesterday. Only a few months ago her late husband
expired very suddenly while on visit to friends in Mudgee. The late Mrs Hardy
leaves one child, a little boy some three or four years of age, to deplore the
loss first of a good father then of a kind and loving mother.
Gold Mining Leases We call the attention of our reader to the three liss of gold mining leases which have been forwarded to the Warden at Gulgong for delivery to the respective lessees. The lessees the Department of Mines intimate, must be taken delivery forthwith, failing which they will return to the department for cancellation. Our opinion is that this will be the case with many leases for the simple reason that so long a time has elapsed since they were applied for that the applicants have in many case left the district and in others entered into other mining speculations which would preclude their carrying out the conditions of the lease. A fortnight is quite long enough to elapse between the application for a lease and its being either granted or refused and if some definite term was fixed miners would know how to act.
What about the Fire Engine? It was rumoured that after the Windsor fire that all towns would be issued with fire engines and that Gulgong was among that number. We have not heard a thing. The people of Gulgong are very short sighted, especially the business portion of the community, that they do not take some steps to secure a fire engine or ropes, buckets, axes, etc., to either extinguish a fire if one breaks out or pull down the next house to stop the course of the enemy. The best fire engine in NSW would be of little use in Gulgong as the nearest water is two and a half miles away.
Wanted A Good General Servant. Apply to MISS OLIVER, Herbert Street, Gulgong
Reward for lost horse from No 23 Black Lead. Signed PHILLIP QURK
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday February 6 1875
Protection On Thursday last a man named William Watchford was brought up for protection from Denison Town, the poor fellow being in a most wretched condition. He was 85 years of age and had been in the colony 55 years. He was sent to the Mudgee gaol with a recommendation from the PM the he be sent to the Benevolent Society.
Incendiarism
On Thursday night last some cowardly scoundrel set fire to a stack of wheat
containing about 500 or 600 bushels, the property of James Lamrock. The fire
burnt with such fierceness that it was impossible to save any portion of the
stack. On Friday the Coroner T A Browne, held an inquiry into the fire, but we
have no particulars as yet.
Chinese New Year Today being the anniversary of the Chinese New
Year is being observed as a general holiday by the natives of the flowery land
resident in Gulgong. The morning was ushered in with a grand display of
fireworks, consisting principally of Chinese crackers which if not so pretty as
some we have seen, at any rate make was much noise. The rest of the day is
being kept up according to Chinese ancient custom, and no business whatsoever
is transacted at any of the stores.
Hawks For the last few weeks the inhabitants in the environs have
been much annoyed by hawks which are making havoc with the young chickens. These
vultures have become so bold that they dart down close so the doors of the
houses and boldly steal their prey. On Wednesday last one seized a good sized
hen and carried it to a great hight, but the weight compelled it to lose its
hold and the fowl fell to the ground dead.
The Weather Since our last issue heavy rain has fallen and the
combined heat and moisture have already started the grass. Not that its face is
thoroughly washed, the country will soon look beautiful ad it will be ‘Oh be
joyful’ with everybody and everything, the mosquitoes included. These who have
lost crops by the drought should endeavour to reimburse themselves by preparing
for winter sowing, which, if early, not only gives more time for the plant to
come to maturity but is also the best prevention of rust in cereals. Those who
have gardens should at once get in their first sowing for winter vegetables,
especially cabbage and cauliflowers which last will be ready to transplant
about the equinox when the rain usually falls.
St Patrick’s Day In out advertising columns it will be seen that
the members of the Home Rule branch of the Hibernian Society intend celebrating
St Patrick’s Day at Home Rule with a grand fete
at which all kinds of sports will be indulged in, and amongst them that of
‘hurling’ which is not commonly played in this part of the colony. After the
sports of the day there will be a grand ball and refreshments in the evening at
the Shamrock Theatre, at which the gentlemen will be admitted by ticket and the
ladies by invitation. At Gulgong, on the same day will be a grand fete at Homers Paddock, the programme of
which is not yet published and a ball in the evening under the auspices of the
Football Club. There are not doubt plenty of people in the district to
patronise both amusements well. We therefore thrust that there will hundreds at
each.
A Criminal Career A man named Cronquest has just been sentenced in
Sydney to three years hard labour for appropriating a draft order for five pounds.
He had been previously in Gulgong, he professed to be a printer and compositor
and an editor. When at Gulgong he wanted a situation with us and we wanted and
editor at the time, but we took one look at him and decided against employing
him. He then went to the Guardian and
being off guard, with others, the
proprietor gave him 5 pounds. He then went to Dubbo and tried the same thing. The
most extraordinary thing is that this man was a very clever fellow if only he
had put his talent in the right direction.
Gulgong Mining Report
We were in hope from the shower
that visited us on Thursday night to have had the pleasure of recording the
fact that all the dams were full and thus enable the miners to commence washing
but the rain that fell has contributed but little towards so desirable an
object.
New Rush
On Thursday several new claims
were taken up between No 10 Happy Valley and the Royal Standard and several
parties have also taken up claims between No 11 Happy Valley and the Black
Lead. The claims are to the west of the Happy Valley.
No 21 block east Black Lead have
started crushing cement from their claim at Cottle’s machine and are raising
about 80 tons of wash per week.
Frazer’s Lead
At this lead the prospectors are
washing a little stuff at the Moonlight by way of a trial of the dirt.
- No 5 have just finished washing up, under difficulties for want of water, the yield being 9 dwts to the ton.
- No 6 and 7 have each large paddocks of wash and are still raising more.
- No 8 are driving for the outside run
- No 10 and 11 [Cooney and party] are getting good payable gold at 60 feet.
- No 12 have bottomed at 70 feet and are upon gold.
- No 13 and 14 are sinking and expect to bottom in a few days.
- No 15 are washing come stuff at the Moonlight.
- No 16 have about 300 loads of wash on grass.
- No 17 and 18 are sinking and suppose they have enough work to last them two years.
- No 19 and 20 are about to start sinking.
This is the last claim being
close to Rouse’s fence. We understand the miners intend asking Mr Rouse to open
part of the paddock in the line of the lead as far the river.
Should this application be
granted there will be work for hundreds of miners for some time to come.
Frazer’s Lead runs almost north and south, while the Perseverance is running
east and west, and it is expected that the two leads will junction at the
fence.
The Perseverance
At this lead, Mr Orlovich some
time since at a cost of nearly 500 pounds, erected two splendid puddling
machines with every necessary appliance and one diamond washing machine; also
without exception the finest dam in the district, which when full would cover
over six acres and contain water from one to twelve feet deep. There is now
just sufficient water to try a prospect. The miners are not idle, but on the
contrary are all busy and stacking their wash dirt.
- No 1 have a large paddock of wash and are still adding to it.
- No 3,4 and 5 have a small paddock and are still raising more.
- No 7 and 8 are sinking and are down 70 feet.
- No 9 are raising good payable wash.
- No 10 and 11 are down a depth of 70 feet but have two formidable enemies to contend, viz rock and water.
A few weeks since the party
working No 1 claim obtained 16 small diamonds and Guard and party some few
more.
Rouse’s Paddock, Three Mile
The German party working in this
paddock have just completed a washing which yielded 1 ounce to the ton. There
are few others both in deep and shallow ground raising a little wash but the
bustle and activity of former days are gone.
Police Court - Before the P M
Disputed Purchases Phoebe Ann Skudds v Hayes. It appears Skudds
sold Hayes 2 cows and delivered them, but he came the next day and removed a
cow that he had not paid for. Defendant discharged and ordered to return the
cow.
Disputed Ownership Robert Cain v Alcock over a kangaroo dog, Cain
said he lost the dog about 2 miles from Gulgong had offered a reward and later
saw the dog with Alcock. Thomas Devlin stated he had bred the dog and given it
to Cain. Dog ordered to be returned.
Illegal Detention Thomas Terrar v Mark Ellis, over a cigar box
Terrar had in his tent, it went missing and he saw Ellis with it, who said it
was 9 months since they had boarded together and Terrar had given him the box,
case dismissed.
Disobeying an Order of the Court
Stott v De Cetta –sometime ago
the court ordered De Cetta to return jewellery that had been left for repairs
to be returned, he had failed to do this because the goods had been stolen,
Order to pay the amount of value or one months gaol.
Perjury Peter Anderson v John Grenley, this took place in the case
Scully v Anderson, which involved horses on agistment that were used without
permission. Man named Henry Gillet mentioned, also Mary Ann Anderson wife of
Peter. Case remanded.
Home Rule [from our
Correspondent]
A letter from a mining township
ought, I suppose, begin with mining, but just now there is so little to begin
or end with-- and that little is so well know already—I cannot hope to furnish
a report worth the attention of your readers. Mining here may for the present
be summed up in the monosyllable ‘hope’, and that is centred in the Buchanan
prospector’s claim. It is thought by many not without reason the name ‘Home
Rule’ was unhappily chosen and that it has contributed not a little to
prejudice the place in the opinion of outsiders, I cannot help thinking that a
name of better omen and more indication of sterling merit might with propriety
have been selected for the one great venture on which our expectations are
based. The most enraptured worshipper of our Davie in flesh will hardly assert
that all that glitters in his character is gold and many even of those who vote
for him do so rather because of his use in the House as a shocking example,
than for those higher qualities which are usually looked for in a representative.
I am no croaker, but if our Davie the goldmine has no more true metal in it
than our Davie the member I am afraid there will soon be fewer homes to rule in
Home Rule.
The engine on the Buchanan claim
has, I am informed, so far given satisfaction, and seem to be fully equal to
the work expected of it. The lower lengths of piping are being fixed as the
water is lowered, and then the mullock that was washed into the shaft with the
influx of water must be raised before the bottom is reached; but though this
work may take some time it may now be considered certain that the chief
difficulties are surmounted. As to the Gloriana the accounts are so conflicting
that perhaps it were better to say nothing about it. Many regard it as ‘duffer’
and some have abandoned their shares but others are sticking to it and the
prospectors are still working. The only thing certain is that not even a sample
of the fortune which a prophetic shareholder said it contained has yet come out
of it; but no one can say the fortune is not there or thereabouts and all unite
in wishing the sanguine one may realise his expectations, for he has shown
pluck and perseverance and deserves a slice of good luck. A good deal of wash
more or less payable is coming to grass on several claims along the line of the
Home Rule Lead and that item finishes my mining report—‘not much when it’s
fried’ as Sam Slick would say, and yet it is all worth writing except a
splendid prospect which I know of a verity was the other day dug out of the
gizzard of a duck which one of our lady townsfolk was preparing for dinner. There
were four or five shotty specks weighing together about two grains. Trifling as
the circumstances may appear, it is better worth attention than the majority of
‘payable prosect’ that have been struck on Home Rule, for the bird must have
been on surface gold somewhere, and that somewhere would most probably furnish
a golden egg to anyone who traced it out.
In a recent Argus was a notice of
an honest lad named Henry Aspinal who picked up a purse in Herbert Street and
took it to the Police Camp with the view of finding the owner. I am curious to
know if he received the liberal reward he deserved and I want a photo of him to
show some of our Home Rule boys what an honest boy is like. I do not say we
have no honest boys among us but I am quite sure we have our full share of
those who are not and that comparatively very few of those who claim to be
honest would follow the fine example of young Aspinal. There are men and women,
too, among our readers, who may fined that the cap I am making for the boys may
fit their heads as well and if there are, let them wear it.
Mrs Sophia Hardy, the landlady of
the Home Rule Hotel, expired on Wednesday night from the injuries she received
from an exploding lamp. Her remains were removed to Mudgee the next day for her
interment by the side of her husband.
Some Gulgong man tells us in your
paper that we have had ‘torrents’ of rain, if so, no one here is aware of it. A
few light showers laid the dust but insufficient to start vegetation. If to
want it, is to have it, we are due for 24 hours steady downpour. The maize crop
is said to be nearly totally lost through the drought. February 5
[Since the above was in type
heavy rain has fallen in both Home Rule and Gulgong.]
Manchester Unity I O O F
No 83 Gulgong
Drs Newton and Pericles are
Medical Offer’s for the above lodge, consulting rooms at the MEDICAL HALL next
door to Mr C Bird, Chemist.
F W RUSSELL -Secretary
Tenders wanted for wood in 2 feet or 5 feet lengths, as per Cord. Apply J B STORMER, Argus Office.
Wanted a waitress Apply Mrs Green, GREEN’S HOTEL
VALENTINES!
The Greatest Variety that has
ever been in the District to be seen at
Robert Robinson’s
Book and Stationery
Depot
Post Office
Gulgong Band We are requested to remind the committee appointed for
the establishment of a Gulgong Band that at meeting is being held this evening
at Mrs Powell’s, Herbert Street.
The Escort The usual fortnightly escort left Gulgong on Tuesday with 2539 ounces of gold and 500 pounds in notes. Considering the scarcity of water and the consequent inability of many who have hundreds of loads washing dirt to turn the same into gold this is really a large one.
Fire We understand the Government have forwarded a fire engine to Wallerawang, so that it is either on the road or will leave in a day or two for Gulgong. Mr Collins has received instructions to make two large tanks, which are to be placed at the Camp. There are two large tanks full of water at the Court House and the first good rain would fill the two now being made. We have been informed that we were in error in stating that the water was 2 ½ miles away because there is always plenty of water in the shaft of the Red Hill Company, in the claim known as the Whim Claim. This could also be made available and tanks placed in close proximity to the claim could be always kept filled so as to be in readiness in case of a fire. When the engine arrives a meeting should be called and a fire brigade formed. This has been confirmed by letter.
Small Debts Court - Before P M and CPS
Selff v Ramsay 6 pounds 10 shillings rent of office in Herbert
Street. Dr Ramsay denied any responsibility. Dr Perciles said it was a verbal
agreement with Mr Selff and with Dr Ramsay they rented the same premises
conjointly. When they applied for a reduction in the rent, Dr Ramsay was
present, he was responsible for one half of the debt. Dr Ramsay admitted he
owed the amount and would pay.
Chong v Sabardine no appearance
of the plaintiff, struck off.
Ching v Wilson continued.
Salnder Thomas Hill sued Mr Hill of the Twelve Mile for slander and
defamation of character. Plaintiff was passing defendants house, when the latter
ran out and said, ‘What have you been saying about my wife,’ and held up a
blanket which plaintiff new to be a signal of war. Stewart said before this
occasion the defendant said “You are loafer; what ever you learned was in
Parramatta.’
By the Bench: the gesture of
holding up the blanket meant H. M. G.; before the exposure none of the
residents knew he had been in gaol.
By Mr Cory: I was in 1872
committed for an offence and suffered 18 months; the words used were, you are a
thief and a loafer; I work every day mining and was never in gaol but once.
By the Bench: I taught the
defendant’s children at the rate of 2s each per week; had discontinued teaching
at Mr Hill’s request; we had no quarrel.
C Smith and Christian Poulson
corroborated the evidence of the plaintiff.
Verdict 5 pounds and plus cost
costs.
Gulgong District Hospital
The committee met to inquire into
the grave charges made by Mr Healey against Robert Redman, recently acting
wardsman at the Hospital, alleging cruelty and neglect to the late Frederick
Bussell who was a patient in the institution.
After mature consideration and
investigation we have arrived at the conclusion that Mr Healey’s charges are
gross exaggerations, having little or no foundation and that the conduct of the
acting wardsman [Robert Redman] to the patients in the hospital has been highly
satisfactory.
Signed JOHN SCULLY, HENRY ANDREWS
AND JOHN MCDONALD
William Hall, George McCartney,
Charles Williams, Henry Sock, James Charlton, Margaret Cassidy, all patients at
the Hospital stated they had received and observed nothing but good treatment
while in the hospital. Robert Redman stated that he had allowed Healey to sleep
on a mattress on the floor beside Bussell’s bed, and had provided nourishment
as prescribed by Dr Bennett
To Carriers and others
Wanted BULLOCK or HORSE TEAMS to take large quantities of Copper
Ore from near Gillies on the Wellington Road to the Icely Smelting works. For
further particulars apply to JOSEPH DEITZ or WILLIAM PAUL Canadian
J. Dietz
Pro Balara Co.
Sons of Temperance
Gulgong
Drs Newton and Pericles have been
elected as Medical Advisers to the above Order.
A J HOLLIBONE G S
Tenders Required for carting 400 tons of Quarts from the Three Mile
to Scully’s machine
Apply J MALLINSON Three Mile
Reward for lost saddle mare, likely made to Biragambil. T J CURTIS, Gulgong
Reward 20/- Lost Bay Mare branded D R near shoulder. Reward paid on delivery to
PATRICK MORRISSEY Farmer Canadian
Wanted 60 sheets of Good Stringy Bark. Apply R N COLLINS Herbert Street
Funeral
The friends of the late GEORGE
McCARTY, Baker, Tallawang, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral to
move from the Gulgong Hospital Friday, February 12.
T W LEWIS Undertaker.
Highly Important Sale near Mudgee
W C Reynolds & Co
Have received instruction to Sell
by Public Auction at
Allen’s Junction Inn
Menah & Guntawang
Roads
on February 16, 1875
The Lease, Licence, Good Will, Furniture, Stock-in-Trade, Buggy, Horses and everything in and about the above Hotel. In lots, Terms Cash -No Reserve
Church of England
The Churchwardens beg to inform
the Members of the Church of England that the STIPEND FUND is in arrears and
request that those who are indebted to the same will forward the amounts due at
their earliest convenience. Those who do not subscribe to the Fund are
requested to do so.
Signed L S DONALDSON, R ROBINSON,
J B STORMER, Churchwardens.
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday February 13 1875The Weather a refreshing show of rain fell about 3 pm this
afternoon and the weather, as we write, still looks changeable. We hope to see
a good downpour, which will prove very beneficial.
The Prince of Wales Theatre a performance will take place at the Theatre of Tuesday evening for the benefit of the Gulgong Band. Several amateurs and professionals will appear and we trust that the entertainment may be a successful one.
Promotions We understand that Henry Williams, who has been connected with the Telegraph Office in this township some considerable time and lately had charge of the office, acting both as operator and manager, has been promoted to the office of Post and Telegraph Master at Rylstone. He has been very attentive to his duties during the time he has been at the Gulgong Office and we are glad to chronicle his promotion.
Measles This epidemic is on the increase, and we did not at all exaggerate when said that sickness was in every other house; and should probably have been nearer the truth if we had stated two out of every three houses. We understood that measles in this place was not confined to children only, but several grown up persons are also suffering from it, among whom we may mention Mr Jackson of the Tannery and Mr Lewis fore man of this office. In some families the whole of the younger members are laid up at the same time.
We understand most if not all the
schools in town will be closed on Monday, until the scholars get well, which we
hope will be very soon.
We Don’t Believe It Rumour is always saying something and as often tell lies as the truth. The last yarn is that the block of ground on which is erected the Prince of Wales Theatre—which Mr Cogdon applied for but unfortunately omitted to forward payment in time—it so be sold by auction at the Government Land Sale at Mudgee on the 26 instant. So far the rumour is correct [the land is advertised for sale] but not satisfied with this much, it must also state that on of our millionaires intends taking advantage of Mr Cogdon’s awkward predicament and buying the allotment whatever price it fetches. We say we don’t believe it, and it fact feel sure that the respect in which Mr Cogdon is held will be regarded, and if the land is offered for auction a friend deputed to purchase it for him will be allowed to do so. We think if a proper representation of the case is made to the Lands Office and the apprised value tendered with the ten per cent added the land would be withdrawn; but failing this we do not think anyone will attempt to buy it except those deputed to do so by Mr Cogdon, who is unfortunately some 2 to 3 hundred miles from Gulgong.
Improved Land It is notified that the undermentioned person will be
permitted to purchase the following portions of improved lands situate in the
village of Gulgong. The purchase money must be paid to the Colonial Treasury,
Sydney, within three months form the day of this notice [9th February 1875]
under a penalty of an addition to the appraised value of 10 per cent and if
that increased price is not paid within a further period of three months, the claim
to purchase will lapse and the land will be brought to auction:-
- Patrick Maloney, 30 perches, allotment 1, section 20, 50/-;
- John Bird Stormer, 1 rood, allotment 6, section 14, 6 pounds ;
- Richard Valentine Mosburg, 1 rood, allotment 3 section 32, 3 pounds;
- Patrick Maloney, 30 perches, allotment 2 of section 30, 56/-. The above sums include the deed fee.
Perjury Anderson v Grenly. Alfred Tiffon gave further evidence and
the Bench decided to commit and the case will come up at the next Mudgee
Sessions.
Abbotsford Lodge
S C 517
Regular Meeting on February 10th.
By Order of R W M –A H Stephen, Secretary
Reward for lost mare, reward paid if delivered to CHARLES PAIN Green Swamp Hotel.
Reward for horse lost from Reedy Creek. WON CHONG.
Tender of Mr Little has been accepted for firewood. J B Stormer
Thanks The Rev J Trevor begs to acknowledge the receipt of three Guineas through Messrs Homer and Kirkpatrick as a New Years Gift.
Church of England Fresh tenders for the erection of the new Church
of England building will be received up to the 24 instant. The plans and
specifications can be seen at Mr Donaldson’s office.
The Weather A delightful change in the weather has taken place since our last issue, since which time we have had a good deal of rain, so much, in fact that all the dams and tanks are full to over flowing.
New Journal The third number of a new weekly journals call the Dubbo Advertiser came to hand last night.
Police Court William Johnson and James Conway charged with making use of objectionable language in a public place, each fined 20/- or in default 7 days gaol.
Mary Ann Hogan charged with being drunk and disorderly. It being
her third offence in 12 months, she was fined two pounds; in default, 14 days
gaol. She was also cautioned that if she came before the Court again, she would
be imprisoned without option of a fine.
Thomas Murphy also charged with being drunk, cautioned and
discharged, it being his first offence.
English Mail via Suez will close at the Post Office, Gulgong on Thursday evening at 9pm. Registered letters to go by the mail should be posted and money-orders procured before 6pm on the same day.
A Smart Dog On Friday last, Tim Whiffler, one of the Nightingale breed of kangaroo dogs, now the property of Mr J Davis, of Talbragar, killed, in one afternoon 17 large kangaroos. We imagine this fellow does not let much sport escape him.
Accident A miner named Gordon, met with an accident through a fall of earth in No 25 Black Lead. Fortunately no bones were broken although he was much bruised. Under medical advice and the careful nursing of his friends we are glad to learn he is in a fair way to recovery.
Mining We are informed mistakes at times occur in the mining
reports that appear in this journal and we can only say that if such is the
case, it is the fault of the miners themselves who give us the information. We
shall, however, for the future take a report from miners we are personally
acquainted with and so avoid a re-occurrence of the evil. Why miners are so
fond of giving reporters wrong information we are at a loss to understand and
we much question if they know themselves.
New Mining Bill A letter received from Mr David Buchanan:- My Dear Sir, I have just had a conference with the Minister for Mines. It is the intention of the Government to repeal the present Mining Act in toto and produce a new one founded, I hope, on commonsense. Now I want you to call half-a-dozen of the most intelligent practical miners together for the purpose of sending me their ideas, clearly expressed, on the subject. I will then try to have their views embodied in the new bill. Do this at once so that I may lay their opinions before the Minister without delay. The new bill will be produced as soon as Parliament meets on the 22nd March. I will not fail to insist upon the justice being done to Gulgong in the matter of water supply, etc. This is most important that the miners should at once send their opinions. I think the miners have now some chance of being wisely and fairly dealt with.’
Latest Mining The late heavy rains having filled all the dams with water the claim holders on the various leads, as may be expected, are in great glee, as they will now be able to wash up and as there is at least two months supply of water we full expect to see a large increase in the escort.
Happy Valley: No 11 on Friday at
the depth of 145 feet came upon wash, with a prospect of 5 grains to the dish
but on Saturday night the heavy rain poured into the shaft carrying with it
debris of all description. The shaft being so much damaged as to necessitate
the sinking of a fresh one.
The trial crushing of cement from
No 23 East Block, Black Lead, did not meet the expectations of the
shareholders. They are however, still raising wash and hope to be more
successful next time.
No 25 and 26 are still making a
considerable increase to their paddock and wait with anxiety their turn at the
puddling.
Lagoon: a small rush took place
near the Lagoon but up to the time of our going to press nothing payable is
known.
At Mallinson’s Reef the
prospecting party are raising stone at the rate of 100 tons per week. They have
300 tons to grass and commence crushing at Scully’s machine on Monday. The
stone is said to be improving.
Last evening information was
received from the Minister of Mines that the whole of the leases upon the
Moonlight Lead had been granted and forwarded to the Warden. This will have the
effect of stoping the unpleasant feeling that has existed in this locality
relative to one party sinking while others were idle. Not that the leases are
granted and forwarded we have little doubt but the whole of the companies will
go to work with spirit.
Home Rule
From our Correspondent
It is just this day 24 years ago
since gold was first discovered in NSW and I mention the circumstances merely
to contrast the glut which soon followed the discovery with the present
scarcity of the precious metal on these diggings. The ‘lucky vagabonds’ of the
early days thought nothing of a claim that did not give and ounce to the tub
and from shafts which could be measured by a man with his feet on the bottom
and his head sticking out of the top; but now a couple of grains to the dish of
a depth of 200 feet through all manner of cement, drift, false bottoms and
goodness knows what, is a matter for public rejoicing. I have just heard of
such a discovery and sincerely hope it is true, for it is time something of the
kind turned up or that Home Rule rolled up and took itself off to some place
where a living can be made, if there is sch a place yet left on the earth’s
surface. This gold is said to have been struck in a shaft in Chinaman’s Gully,
which has been put down by some who held shares either in or near the Gloriana
but being tired of waiting till the prospectors bottomed they started to sink
and now it is stated they have struck payable gold. This is all that I know
about it at present.
Mr Forde one of the prospectors
of the Gloriana has been with me and from him I learned that the bedrock at the
bottom of their shaft dips very abruptly and at the lower end wash carrying a
few colours of gold has been found. They are now sinking in the reef to a depth
of 15 feet, being 10 for the well and 5 for a drive which they intend to put in
towards the gutter.
The Buchanan prospectors have
been steadily at work but a break in the machinery has caused a temporary
stoppage.
There seems to be a good deal of
sickness about, and all the children of one family are laid up with the
measles. The gully that has been a standing nuisance in this place from the
first of the rush is in some parts again becoming pestiferous. Every now and
then thanks to the interference of the police a clearance is made of the old
bones and other cognate deposits, after which for a short time it is just
possible to pick one’s way through the 33 different stench’s without being
knocked down by any of them, but the filth is again accumulating ready to
assist the spread of any disease that may appear among us, and people with weak
stomachs give the horrible place a wide berth.
The weather has been delightful
since the late rain but it is again rather hot and the dust [not the gold dust]
is flying about plentifully enough.
[The above arrived to late for
our Saturday’s issue]
Gulgong Cricket Club
Call of Five Shillings
Members are requested to pay the
Treasurer the above Call at their earliest convenience, as funds are urgently
required to clear off liabilities and pay current expenses.
L S DONALDSON Treasurer
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday February 20 1875Sermon A gentleman has undertaken to defray the cost of inserting a
sermon in each Saturday’s issue of this journal The first which appears in our
fourth page. Is by the Rev T De Witt Talmagy.
Measles This epidemic is as prevalent as ever about Gulgong. Some
member of nearly every house in town-and in many cases two, three and four—are
laid up at the same time. Mr Binder has four children ill. Two from our office
are laid up.
The Dogs Again- We have received a letter from a Queen Street
resident about the annoyance caused by dogs, who have apparently neither home
or owner. We cannot say any more on the subject than we have said, except we
publish an extract from the letter which will be in our next issue. There are
no doubt too many dogs about Gulgong and the sooner some of them are killed out
of the way the better.
Postponement of Sale The large important sale of household
furniture, advertised by W C Reynolds and Co to take place at Mr Eli Allen’s
Hotel, near Mudgee was postponed on account of the wet weather, will take place
next Tuesday.
The Weather there is cause for much thankfulness for the very
splendid rains which we have been favoured with. A week or two back and
everyone thought there was sure to be a drought, but happily all fears on that
score are now removed. It has rained almost incessantly since our last issue,
including this morning with a sharp drenching shower, since which time the sun has
shown out, and today is very warm. The difference of the temperature in 24
hours was very marked-last evening fires were necessary, tonight it is almost
too warm to bear the ordinary summer clothing.
Important Mining Case this one of trespass before the Warden and
Messrs John Drew and John Crowley, Assessors.
Coutts and party v Gilles
and party
[This is a very long item].
Great Central General Store
Herbert Street
R BROWNE & Co
Wholesale and Retail
Drapers, Grocers, Ironmongers,
General Produce Merchants Wine and Spirits
Gulgong and Home Rule
New Establishment
Important Notice
Owing to the non-payment of
burials of relatives and or friends the undersigned has suffered great
financial loss during the past 12 months. So as to protect his business, in the
future when funerals are ordered they must be accompanied with the payment for
same.
W. T. LEWIS Undertaker.
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Church of England Tenders are to be received till 24 instant, for
the erect of the new building. The former tenders were considered too high,
therefore new ones were called for. A meeting is to be held of the building
committee to consider the new tenders.
Mining when we say that all those who have dirt to wash are getting it put through the machines as fast as they can, we about sum up the mining news. Only one claim—the Cavern Claim—that we have heard of have as yet finished washing; but as the result was mere hearsay we refrain from mentioning it. Our Home Rule correspondent has given the mining news of that part of the goldfield.
The Dog Nuisance - In our last issue we stated we would publish an extract from a letter. What we intended to say was that we would publish an extract from the ‘Dog Nuisance Act’ which we now do. It shows that the remedy is in the hands of those who are annoyed with the hundreds of ownerless mongrels who prowl about the streets of Gulgong. A petition will be drawn up asking that the Act may be extended to Gulgong and if the residents sign it, there is no doubt the prayer of the petition will be granted. The following is the section of the Act referred to:--Section 19. And be it enacted that it shall be lawful for His excellency the Governor whenever he shall see fit to extend the provisions of this Act to any town within the said Colony by notice to that effect published in the NSW Government Gazette.
Approved Leases It is notified that the application of the undermentioned persons for leases of Crown Land for Gold Mining purposes have been approved of :- Morris, Burnett and Co., 5 acres Moonlight Lead; McLachlan, Winter and Co., 20 acres Black Lead; Peterson, Brown and Co., 20 acres Black Lead; McLachlan, Warner and Co., 20 acres Black Lead; Whelan, Grady and Co., 1 acres Black Lead; Bullock, Cummins and Co., 9 acres Moonlight Lead; Tomkins, Lambert and Co., 4 acres Black Lead; Mayes, Donnelly and Co., 1 acres Nil Desperandum; Cook and Burgo, 4 acres Magpie Gully; Warner, McLachlan and Co., 25 acres Black Lead; Speers, Forster and Co., 25 acres Star Lead; McArthur, OKeefe and Co., 6 acres Star of the West; Daly, Grady and Co., 1 acres Black Lead.
The Schools We were informed on Saturday evening that we were in
error in stating that nearly all the schools in Gulgong were closed on account
of the measles being so very prevalent. We more readily believed the report,
perhaps because we thought they should be closed, I am convinced that if the
Council of Education closed all their schools for a month, the mortality caused
by the spread of this disease would diminish.
Monday’s Police Court --There were only two cases for haring at this court yesterday—John Cain charged with being of unsound mine, the evidence of Dr Ramsay was taken and it appeared that Cain was a monomaniac labouring under the impression that some one was buried in his hat. He was remanded to Mudgee gaol for 14 days for medical treatment.
James Conway charged with assaulting Mary Ann Ross. Constable Evans proved the arrest and stated that Mrs Ross gave him in charge for assault. Mrs Ross stated that the prisoner came to her place for some washing she had done for him, she put them on the chair, he then started to call her names, she pretended to go for the police, and when she returned he met her and thew a maul ring at her. The defence stated that they had been drinking together and Mrs Ross became abusive and threw the maul ring at him. Fined 40/- with option of a months gaol at Mudgee.
Home Rule
from our Correspondent
Though many are leaving our town
and neighbourhood there are plenty left whose faith in the good day coming is
strong and who will never quit till the deep ground is made to give up its
secrets; and not the if anything at all promising is struck, for they will be
in the best position to take advantage of whatever may turn up. There are four
prospecting parties now at work and the result of whose labours rest just now
on the hopes of Home Rule—namely the Homeward Bound, the Gloriana, the Enterprise
and the Buchanan. According to the latest accounts the Homeward Bound is still
sinking, but expect to bottom every day, as they are down about 190 feet and
have a change of stuff. The Gloriana are still slabbing and preparing to drive
the gutter. The Enterprise are sinking a new shaft and may bottom in a
fortnight or so if they have luck. Respecting the Buchanan there have been
conflicting rumours but as far as I can learn affairs on this claim look
brighter than they have done for many months past. It was understood on
Saturday that the bottom had been reached and that the drive would be clear of
mullock in a few days and the engine meanwhile keeping the water well under.
Nos 3 and 4 Amalgamated in
Blackman’s racecourse paddock have their whim at constant work to break down
the water of which they have a good deal to content against; it is thought they
are either on the wash or close to it, because in the other claims on the same
line in Baxter’s paddock the gold and the heavy water were found together. Should
the gold be struck in this shaft the chances of the Enterprise party will be
more in their favour.
A good deal of steady work is
being done on blocks and leases off the Home Rule Lead chiefly in raising dirt,
most of which yields fair wages. A trial washing of 60 loads from a new shaft
off No 6 gave last week a very satisfactory return. Keating and party off No 5
are raising good-looking wash and will try it at the machines as soon as they
have about 150 loads to grass. It is pretty evident a bend from the old lead
goes through this claim and if so it ought to turn out well, for the ground
abreast of it gave good returns in former days. Cornish and party near the
above are washing.
There is a rush today to some shallow ground near the junction of Warrable and Cooyal Creeks, in consequence of fair prospects being obtained by a Chinaman who was fossicking in an abandoned tunnel in one of the high banks of the former stream not far from the old Lily May. The reef here comes to the surface and dips away towards the north and east in the direction of the Red Lead and Britannia, so it is possible the gold may be trace to something good in the deeper ground.
Home Rule Annual Races
to be run on the
May 3 and 4, 1875
President: R. Rouse
Jun.
Vice President: A W
Honour
Judge: S A Blackman
Stewards: R Kirkpatrick, R
Graham, P Dwyer, Thos. Belcher, J Moverley, M J D’Arcy, J A Osborne, N Hawkins,
I Rowbotham
Treasurer: C Russell
Starter: E Gee
Secretary: H Bennett
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday February 27 1875
List of Applications received at the Department of Mines for mining
under roads
Henry Taylor, Gulgong, on the
Mudgee Road between Gulgong and Mudgee situated between Williardt’s &
Robinson’s paddock, 200 feet by width of road
Michael Bogden & David Jones,
Gulgong on portion of road dividing Richard Rouse’s property, Frazer’s Lead
James Cummerford, Michael Garde,
Phillip O’Niele and Daniel Curtain, on portion of Cobbera road between
Guntawang & Diamond Mines, Reedy Creek, bouded on both sides of Richard
Rouse’s property, 800 feet by width of road
John Costa and party, Gulgong,
Portion of road leading from Guntawang to Reedy Creek datum peg of the portion
being situated 300 yards in northerly direction from the north west corner of R
Rouse’s paddock.
James Macadam, Henry Brutlz,
Christopher Thomas and Nicholas Deiklitch, Gulgong, Portion of the road leading
from Mudgee to Cobbora which passes through Richard Rouse’s ground.
Gold Mining Leases It is notified that the undermentioned leases have been forwarded to the Warden of Gulgong:- H Woods and another, Gulgong 3 acres; Thomas Mitchell and another Green’s Swamp, Gulgong 10 acres: T R Smith, Gulgong 5 acres; J Edgely and others Green’s Swamp near Gulgong 10 acres; L J Gueld, Gulgong. 6 acres. If the abode leases are not taken delivery of forthwith they will be returned to the Department of Mines for cancellation.
Cancelled Leases Two leases of 5 acres each of Johnstone Reef, Tallawang, granted to Peter Allwell and another have been returned to the Department of Mines for cancellation.
The Dog Nuisance A well-signed petition was forwarded to the Colonial Secretary so that the ‘Dog Nuisance Abatement Act’ can be carried out in Gulgong. This will allow the dogs without owners to be killed.
Gulgong Band a meeting of the subscribers to the fund for starting a local band will be held at Binder’s Star Hotel on Monday evening. The object of the meeting to get the immediate formation of the band and procure instruments.
The Lands Office Some queer proceedings take place at the Lands Office sometimes. For instance the other day a Gulgong allotment of land was gazetted for sale by auction at Mudgee and after being gazetted, it had to be withdrawn, simply because the owner held a document from the Lands Department stating that as the money had been received no time would be lost in preparing and forwarding the deed. This was dated March 29 1874 and yet in February it is advertised for sale and the owner, who was 200 miles away from Gulgong had to return home post haste to prevent his property being sacrificed. After putting him to a lot of expense the land is withdrawn. [This is the Prince of Wales Theatre]
Auction A notice in another column states that C L Morris will sell by public Auction the estate of the late Mrs Alderson, [‘Rose Cottage’] the house and land in the occupation of Mr. T F Browne, The sale takes place at Morris’s yards on Tuesday next.
Police Court a man named Riece was yesterday fined 10/- for making use of profane language at Home Rule
A Rumour It is rumoured in Gulgong that at the land sale in Mudgee yesterday a very unfair advantage was taken by some parties who are supposed to be gentlemen and who ought to know better. One Gulgong allotment was sold, we are informed within five minutes of opening the Court and that an undue haste was used to have the same disposed of before the owner who was known to be on his way to the Court House, could arrive. That only the upset price was given for the same; and that when the owner did arrive at the Court House—5 minutes behind time only- he was coolly told by the purchaser that he could have the allotment for 30 pounds, although that purchaser had it knocked down to him for 3 pounds. We hope for credit of the parties concerned that the rumour is untrue.
Good News –We hear that it is very likely the long-promised water supply will be shortly granted and that Gulgong will also be proclaimed a municipality. If this is true we may thank the new Ministry for it, for while the Parkes Administration were in power Gulgong was most studiously neglected.
To be Sold Cheap
GRAHAM’S HOTEL
known as Tattersall’s Hotel
For further particulars apply to
R GRAHAM on the
Premises
Gulgong Cricket Club
A Special General Meeting is to be held at Nightingale’s Hotel, to consider the financial position of the club. L S DONALDSON Hon Sec
Wanted A Wheelwright, good wages - Apply to M. Mathews, Queen Street.
Preliminary Notice A Sports Day will be held in Mr Blackman’s
Racecourse on Easter Monday under the auspices of the Grand United Order of
Oddfellows, Home Rule.
E W STOPFORD, Secretary.
Electoral Roll A copy of the Electoral Roll for Mudgee has been
hung outside the Court House today. Electors have 14 days to examine it and
those whose names are omitted if they attend the Court House at the day
appointed of its revision can have the omission rectified.
Police Court
A man named George Masey charged
with being in possession of a stolen horse, the property of Mr A Campbell,
remanded.
Walter
Baxter charged with a breach of decorum, fined 10/-
Approved Gold Leases It is notified that the undermentioned
applications for leases of gold mining purposes have been approved:-Frank Dale
and others 21 acres, Moonlight Lead.
George L Durham and others, 12
acres Moonlight Lead.
William Craigen and others, 12
acres, Moonlight Lead.
New Post Office has been appointed at Mitchell’s Creek, under the
name of Lincoln and that Montefiores which is situated between Wellington and
Mitchell’s Creek, still has no direct communication with either Wellington or
Gulgong, although it has a Post Office and the mailman passes the door on each
trip between the above named places.
Gulgong Hospital the meeting advertised will not take place, as it
was called for the purpose of receiving the Treasurer’s Report, who was absent
at the previous meeting; by the rules it is necessary that any meeting of this
kind should be a public one of the subscribers. In lieu, therefore, of the
committee meeting, a meeting of the subscribers is called for the 10 instant.
Gulgong Band At the meeting held last Saturday, the funds already
in hand amount to 30 pounds but this is not considered sufficient for the
instruments etc. An amateur entertainment will shortly be given to further
augment the funds.
Gulgong Mining Report There is a great rush to a spot about 28
miles from Gulgong on the Wellington Road. It was generally rumoured last week
that payable gold had been struck there and in consequence of the report
several miners left here and proceeded to the scene of the new discovery,
taking their mining implements with them. Yesterday Mr Alexander Brown and
party reported having struck payable gold, getting 6 to 12 grains to the dish. They
report having of sinking to be 64 feet, considerable water and that the shaft
required slabbing. The locality is at the head of Spicer’s Creek. Amongst others
who are engaged in sinking are Messrs John Henry and party [Ballarat Jack] who
expected to bottom any day now. This party are sinking in No 1 on the deeper
side of the prospectors. The ground has been taken up some distance on both
sides of the prospecting claim. There was a report in town last evening that as
much as a pennyweight and a quarter had been got to a dish in the prospector’s
claim. The country for some miles is said to present favourable indications of
its being highly auriferous. John Trounce applied yesterday for a site of five
acres for a dam, for puddling purposes and this appears to be an indication
that the rush is thought well of by some.
J Nightingale, J Pikard, W
Crossley and A Taylor have applied for a lease of six acres auriferous ground
between Rouse’s fence and the old Three Mile diggings. J S Scott and Thomas
Collins have applied for a lease of 8 acres at the Three Mile.
Mallinson and party have already
commenced having a lot of about 400 tons of quartz from their reef at the Three
Mile crushed at the machine of Mr Scully, Reedy Creek. This reef bids fair to
become one of the most valuable mining properties in this district. The tables
at the machine thus far give every appearance of the stone turning out
handsomely.
Michael McCoy and party, Old
Happy Valley, near No 8, had a washing up last week and the yield was
excellent, taking into consideration that it was old ground and so many parties
have been working around it for more than three years. There are other claims
being worked to advantage in the same locality. They occasionally come across
good patches but there is no regularity in the payable character of these
outside runs.
On Frazers Lead more activity
prevails than at anytime during the previous 12 months. The second run only a
few yards distant from the lead originally is said to be much the best of the
two and there are now about 20 claims on good gold. Seventeen of these are in
Rouse’s private ground.
In the Great Extended Company’s
lease on the Black Lead active operations have been resumed and the prospects
of the company are estimated to be higher than of any time before. They had
about 100 tons of cemented stuff to grass previous to the suspension of work
about two months ago. They have since taken this cement to Cottle and sons,
Union Battery and had it crushed, and the yield is said to have been something
more than half an ounce to the ton. This was quite as much as was expected and
gives renewed courage to the proprietors in the prosecution of the works.
The shareholders in Nos 25 and 26
Amalgamated, Black Lead, have been engaged for about a week at Smith’s machines
washing a lot of about 300 loads. There are various reports about the dirt is
yielding—some say ½ ounce in the load. Shareholder in No 24, same lead, are now
engaged in getting by the time this is finished they will be able to form a
clear idea of the value of their claim.
Captain Bunker and party have
recently been engaged in sinking a shaft close to Mr Homer’s paddock fence,
south of the prospecting claim of James Court and party. They had been
previously been working a shallow run on a false bottom at the base of Old
Surface Hill. This shallow ground was payable but parties who sank a great many
shafts further down towards the head of the old Star lead failed to find the
run of gold on the false bottom. It is now surmised that the lead may be traced
underneath the false bottom.
At Tallawang they have abundance
of water, and a great deal of prospecting done. Parties in the old workings
continue to make fair wages. Several parties have left there during the past
few days to try their luck at the new rush on the Wellington Road.
A fine specimen of quarts was
picked up on the Red Hill on Saturday by Mr Barnet containing several coarse
specks of gold on the solid stone. It is somewhat surprising that the surface
of the hill, where so many nuggets and rich specimens have been found is not
worked in a systematic manner.
Home Rule
From our Correspondence
The report of another whole
week’s mining may again be summed up in the one word ‘ditto’ for there is positively
nothing worth noting now going on which has not been recorded repeatedly during
the last three months. Mr Forde of the Gloriana, called on me yesterday and
spoke as hopefully as ever about the venture. The party have finished slabbing
the shaft and were to have begun sinking the well this morning. They intend
going down 20 feet in the reef so as to have plenty of space for the water as
well as for opening the drive which will be carried on till the western dip of
the reef is reached. The Homeward Bounders are similarly employed. Their reef
is dipping in the same way as the Gloriana’s and they have the same wash and
colours. On this account it is thought the two shafts are on the same line but
they are a mile or more apart and therefore thee is plenty of room for two
independent leads. The Homeward Bound have put up their whip and will also
begin driving at once towards the Western reef. The steepness of the dip in
both these shafts indicates a well defined gutter near by and until the lowest
depth is explored no one can say the ground is duffer. No amount of experience
can enable a miner to see through a hundred feet of mullock, though some of
them talk as if they can. The Buchanan’s are pegging away steadily and it is
said something decisive will be know by the end of the week. This, however, has
been so often said that it is safer not to reckon on it.
‘Blessed is he who expects
nothing for the can never be disappointed.’
On the Home Rule lead Keating and
party are washing a trial lot, and if it turns out well will sink another
second shaft at once. Cornish and party’s washing gave a good returns, and they
are raising a fresh paddock. On the south end of the Easter, Dennis and party
are in with their drive something liked 40 feet and are sanguine of success as
they have already a little gold.
Many are leaving for Currajong
and elsewhere, but this sort of thing happens inevitably on all alluvial
diggings. As soon as there is a good find there will be no lack of population.
Under the Verandah
What is the meaning of the
terribly suggestive list of missing persons that was published in the Police Gazette last week? Within a few
days three men and three women have mysteriously disappeared, without leaving a
trace by which they may be discovered. There may be others missing of who the
police know nothing, but we have al all events the startling fact detailed with
the horrible particularity, that a number of men and women have suddenly
dropped out of the knowledge of their friends and relatives as completely as
though they had been swallowed by an earthquake.
Notice Moonlight Lease Nos 4, 5 and 6. A meeting of shareholders
will be held at Binder’s Star Hotel on 4th instant. Business important.
BULLOCK & RYAN
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday March 6 1875
Bellringers The Australian Bellringers perform at the Shamrock
Theatre, Home Rule, on Monday and Tuesday and at Gulgong Wednesday and
Thursday.
Rev Father O’Donovan We are sorry to have to report that this much
respected gentleman is very ill of typhoid fever, ‘Dr Newton and Dr Rowling,’ the
Times states, ‘recognise his critical
state and are in constant attendance.’ We trust by our next issue we shall be
able to report that all danger is over and that he is fast regaining towards
his usual state of health.
Inspector of Nuisances We have asked, ‘Who is the Inspector of
Nuisances at Gulgong?’ We are not able to answer the question; but for the
benefit of the inhabitants generally and of that officer in particular [if he
exists] to a very disgusting stench in Medley Street about half-way between Queen
Street and the Catholic Church. We have been informed that dead fowls are lying
about. We trust, if there is no Inspector of Nuisances, the police, with their
usual promptitude will take the matter in hand.
Police Court
Two men were charged with being
drunk and disorderly were cautioned and discharged.
Thomas McCoy was fined 5/- in default 24 hours gaol, for being
drunk at Home Rule.
Ah Sun charged with larceny, remanded in consequence that the PM
was absence being away on Warden’s duty.
It may be law but it is not
justice to lock a man up from Saturday till Tuesday morning simply because
there is no second magistrate to hear the charge. It is certainly time this
ridiculous administration of Law and Justice was severed and Mr Browne either
be appointed Police Magistrate or Warden; for it is evidently not within the
bounds of possibility for anyone man to publicly perform the amalgamated duties
which both positions entail. If a thing is worth doing at all, it is worth
doing well and the administration of justice should be no exception to this
rule.
Wardens’ Court At the Wardens Court on Thursday, before Warden
Browne, the following case were disposed of. Brown v Davidge, this was a case
of trespass in a hut on the ground known as the Tammany Lease. Complainant
produced his lease and stated that he had not given defendant permission to
occupy. Ordered to abate trespass and pay cost of 3 guineas. Brown v Durant
similar to the above, same result, ordered to pay 2 guineas.
The Water Supply the following letter contains the gratifying
intelligence that 800 pounds will be placed on the Estimates for a water supply
to Gulgong. We are indebted in a great measure to Mr C Zimmler and the late Mr
G D Lang, in conjunction with our member, David Buchanan, for the prospect of
this important work being carried to a successful issue:- ‘Colonial Secretay’s
Office, Sydney, march 21, 1875. Sir,
Referring to your letter of the 18th ultimo and to previous communications from
the interested and to the petition presented by you on the 30th October, last
from certain inhabitants of Gulgong, praying that a sum might be placed on the
Estimates to provide a supply of water for that township, I am directed by the
Colonial Secretary to state, for the information of the petitioners, that the
necessary instructions have been given with a view of the sum of 800 pounds
being placed on the Estimates for the current year for the above purpose. I
have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servant, HENRY HALLORAN—to David
Buchanan Esq., M P.
New Mining Regualtions Our attention has been called to a
regulation of the Mining Board which is now being enforced and which we think
should be altered. It is Clause 138 and reads as follows:- ‘Transfers—The
holder of any mining tenement or share or interest there in, may, in the form
of Schedule 10, assign or transfer such mining tenement, share, or interest, or
any other part thereof, to any person: Provided that every such transfer shall
be signed by the parties thereto or their authorised agent, in the presence of
the Mining Registrar, who shall duly register the same and issue to the
transferee a duplicate of the transfer ticket. The Mining Registrar shall
refuse to register the transfer of any mining tenement, share, or interest, the
title to which shall then be in issue in any Court, and legal notice of which
shall have been served on the said Registrar.’ The effect of this regulation
must be apparent to anyone. The mode hitherto adopted has been for the transfer
to be signed by the parties concerned and witnesses. It was then forwarded, for
registration with the miner’s right of the purchaser. It seems a very hard
thing to make all parties in the transaction pay a visit to the Court House,
especially when the share or shares to be transferred are situated at any
distance from the Registrar’s Office.
Bridge over Reedy Creek We were shown a letter this morning from Mr
R Forster, the member for the Northern Goldfields, which states that he hopes
to get a sum of money placed on the estimates for a bridge over Reedy Creek at
Martin’s Crossing. There was a numerously signed petition forwarded early last
year to the late Minister for Works and after agitating the subject a
considerable time an answer was received, that the road superintendent did not
consider a bridge necessary as a crossing was made, and that Slasher’s Flat
Bridge would answer the same purpose. This road superintendent cannot know much
of this district as Reedy Creek is 4 miles north of Gulgong and the Slasher’s
Flat Bridge is 7 miles south, and all the traffic from Denison Town, Cobbora,
Mendooran, Coolah, Coonabarabran, Coonamble etc have to cross Reedy Creek
before they can reach Slasher’s Flat Bridge. Dr Belinfante was drowned at
Slasher’s Flat last winter and a bridge is in the course of erection and a poor
digger and his horse drowned at Reedy Creek about the same time but because
there was no great stir about the matter the bridge over the river is
neglected. Had the Hon. Henry Parkes been drowned the bridge would have
followed as a matter of course. Even in summer the deposit of sand in its bed
and the steepness of tis banks render unloading of heavy teams necessary. We
trust Mr Forster will succeed in the object he has in view.
Magisterial Courtesy On going to the Registrar’s Office yesterday
to get particulars of the mining cases held on Thursday we were politely
informed that the Warden had left instruction that we were not to have the use
of the depositions, but must be in the Court House during the hearing of mining
cases if we wished to report them. The Warden must know that nine times out of
ten the reasons we are not in the Court during the hearing of the cases it that
we in common with the rest of the inhabitants of the Goldfield, never know what
time the Court will open. The summons issued state 10 am; but is the Court
opened at that time? is its not on the contrary oftener 11, 12, and even 1 pm,
before it is opened? We have hitherto and we do now exonerate Mr Browne in a
great measure for his unpunctuality because we are aware that the offices of
Warden, Police Magistrate and Coroner, should not be filled by one gentleman. But
for this very reason we have to complain of the justice of the fiat. Why should the order be made now
any more that it was two or three years ago? Such an order was never before
made during the 15 years of our journalistic life, although we have quarrelled
with Commissioners, Police Magistrates and CPS’s until they have been ready to
eat us without a grain of salt; but they never so far forgot themselves in
their angriest moods as to issue such an absurd and unjustifiable decree as
that just issued by Mr Warden Browne.
Female Telegrapher Operators The Government having made
arrangements for the employment of females in the telegraph department, and
this having become pretty general known, some 80 applications have been sent in
by ladies offering themselves as candidate’s for employment. Of those six have
selected as probationers and there is reason to believe that the service of
others will be put through a prescribed course of instruction during the period
of probations.
Evening News.
Gulgong School of Arts
The Half Yearly Meeting of the subscribers of
the above will be held on March 12.
By Order of J MACDONALD Hon Sec
Lost from the Wesleyan Church, Gulgong, a dark mare. A reward will be given if returned to Rev H YOUNGMAN, Gulgong or Rev W Clarke, Mudgee
For Sale A cottage with Three Rooms and a garden apply to S BISHOP near Old Cemetery or W H WALKER Butcher, Herbert Street
Wanted A Farming Man, one who can plough and drive a team. Apply to R WILSON, The Lagoon
Gulgong Mining Report
It is gratifying to be informed
that progress is being made in regard to mining enterprises. We have reference
of the opening of Mr Rouse’s woolshed paddock at Guntawang. It has long been
surmised that gold in payable quantities would ultimately be traced into this
ground and the fact has now been established. Messrs Thomas B Scurrah, John
Hicks, Thomas Saunders, William Selff and Alexander Taylor have made
arrangements with Mr Rouse to work the ground and the contract is that the
party shall allow one fifth of the gold to Mr Rouse as a royalty. This is the
same amount allowed by miners in other private ground belonging to the same
gentleman. But the party is to secure the ground by suitable fences, to prevent
the sheep from falling into the excavation. It is estimated that the fencing
may be done for about 20 pounds. The locality in between the Guntawang woolshed
and the river but on the fall towards the Diamond Mine. Most of the contractors
are working their own share. The distance from Gulgong is about four miles. The
sinking is from 7 to 9 feet, there is from 10 to 15 feet of washdirt and the
prospects thus far have been from one grain to one pennyweight to the dish. They
have now from 40 to 50 loads of washdirt raised. They have also obtained some
small diamonds. We learn that they intend to make a tramway from the workings
to the bank of the river, to convey the dirt; but they may conclude to raise
the water at the river and provide means to flow it to the claim. We may also
mention that there are about 20 claims on payable gold in a continuation of
Frazer’s Lead through the private ground of Mr Rouse, and it is thought that it
will be traced all the way to the claim of Scurrah and party.
John Peter Horn has made
application for a prior right of water at Old Cooyal.
W. Lowe, P Poole, T Johnson and J
Neil have applied for a gold mining lease at Dungaree near Rylstone. This shows
that the industry is extending in that direction.
Another lease of 2 acres is also
attracting attention throughout the entire district. John Smith has given in an
application for a dam near the Old Louisana Reef.
Some of the capitalists of
Gulgong are now turning their eyes towards the rich copper lodes in Napier
county, parish of Narrangra, this is situated about 22 miles from Gulgong on
the Wellington Road. John Hill, William Craigen, William Selff, T B Scurrah and
John Foster have taken out a 20 acre lease and we learn that preliminary works
have already been commenced. The exact location is about one quarter of a mile
south of the Bong Bond Springs. [NOTE: This is near Belara owned by Viv Gorrie]
Alick Porter is now engaged in
excavating the gully that formerly constituted the upper portion of his dam at
the rear of the Victoria Hotel. Gold has been found upon nearly every side of
the low lying range leading down to Adam’s
Lead and we are given to understand that Mr Porter is making the ground pay
very well. No doubt the whole surface of this hill would pay for working if
water could be made available.
We learn that the lease near
Homer’s fence is now being worked. This proves that some parties are determined
to trace a lead of gold through the paddock. There have been breakages in the
run in that direction but it should be ultimately found.
There are now nine claims in full
work in Glazier’s and Wall’s paddocks. Wylie and party have commenced putting
down a new shaft and being in proximity to where gold had been found they stand
a good chance of meeting with success.
[There is then a long letter on "Gold Mining and Agriculture Twin Elements of Prosperity" and "The Gold Miner and the Gulgong Hospital" which goes for four columns and not really relevant]
Funeral
The friends of Mr Aldridge are invited to attend the funeral of his infant son, Alfred Percy Edward, to leave his residence at Black Lead tomorrow at 2 pm
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday March 13 1875
Mining Leases John Court and Charles Cassell have applied for a gold mining lease of three acres on the Star South land near Homer’s Paddock.
Fire Engine the long talked of fire engine has arrived. From its appearance we should judge that it was made after the flood certainly, but not in modern times, for it is a very unsatisfactory looking affair. If a thing is worth doing at all it is worth doing well, and if the premier goldfield of NSW is considered of sufficient importance to have a fire engine presented to it, the Government might as well have sent a decent one and not such an antediluvian affair as the one received. ‘Ah well,’ as we heard a gentleman remark, yesterday, ‘The Government thought no doubt it might as well rot in Gulgong as the Victoria Barracks.’
Canadian Postal Service We are in receipt of the following letter from the Postmaster General, in reply to one sent by us calling his attention to the unsatisfactory time table between Home Rule and Canadian:-‘Sir, with reference to your letter, dated the 17th ultimo, relative to the time taken in the transmission of correspondence from Gulgong to Canadian Lead, I am directed to inform you that inquiry has been made into the matter and that the time table between Home Rule and Canadian Lead has been altered so as to remedy the evil complained of. I enclose you a copy of the amended table that will come into operation on the 12th.”
Amended Time Table—leave Home
Rule daily [Tuesday excepted] at 8.15am, arrived Canadian Lead, daily at 8.45am
[Tuesday excepted] Leave Canadian Lead daily at 12.30pm and arrive Home Rule at
1pm.
Police Court
At the Police Court yesterday, John Boyd and Margaret Jackson, two respectable looking people were charged with stealing a side-saddle. From the evidence of the apprehending constable it appears that a certain side-saddle had been stolen, and he saw the female defendant using what he supposed to the saddle. On questioning her, she stated that she had bought the saddle and paid 6 pounds for it; she said she had purchased it from a man with a spring cart. The police constable then acts very imprudently. He does not produce a warrant, or the person who lost the saddle to identify it, but on his own responsibility apprehends the woman and brings her to the lock-up. Subsequently the male prisoner is apprehended. The evidences of the owner of the saddle was that the saddle produced was some thing like the one he had lost, but he could not swear to it and the wife of the same gentleman gave evidence to the same effect. We have not mentioned the name of the apprehending constable but let him imagine himself apprehended for stealing what he honestly bought and how would he feel? Both prisoners were of course dismissed and the magistrate would only have done his duty had he severely reprimanded the constable.
Murder
The coroner, T A Browne, held an
inquest on the 10th and 11th instant on the body of See Tye, the unfortunate
Chinaman who was cut and wounded with a tomahawk by James Gatsos. The jury,
Coroner, several police and the prisoner Gatsos proceeded to the house of Ah
Yin, Reedy Creek, on Wednesday evening, when it was found that certain
important witnesses were not in attendance. The day being advanced the jury
sworn in and proceeded to view the body, after the inquisition was adjourned
till Thursday at 2 pm, at the Court House, Gulgong. On Thursday the jury Messrs
John Hunter, William Selff, James F Plunkett, Henry Harrris and C L Morris
having answered their names.
The following evidence was
taken:-
Robert Forster, police constable
stationed at Gulgong:; Opposite Sun Tong Lee, in Herbert Street, I saw a
Chinaman in a spring cart covered in blood from a head wound, he was removed to
Hospital. I proceeded to Happy Valley in company of Constable Parker and near
Trounce’s puddling machine where I saw the prisoner James Gatsos, a Greek; he
stated that he had chopped down the Chinaman with a tomahawk, he said he did
not know the man, we then arrested him and Senior Constable Parker took him to
the lock-up. Yesterday I saw the Chinaman from the cart lying dead in a hut at
Reedy Creek.
George Hopkins, sworn: I saw the
prisoner hit the Chinaman of the back of head three times, he was in a spring
cart, he jumped out of the cart and ran towards me, with the prisoner after
him. I disarmed the prisoner and sent for the police. The Chinaman was in the
habit of hawking vegetables daily, prisoner worked near the place.
Bridget Adams sworn: The Chinaman
came to my house at the Happy Valley in a cart, he was talking to me when a man
jumped up on the wheel of the cart and struck the Chinaman three times. I saw
Mr Hopkins take the tomahawk away from the prisoner.
Wilson Ramsay sworn: I am a
legally qualified medical practitioner residing at Gulgong, I saw the deceased
at Reedy Creek in a hut, he was suffering from wounds to the head and arm, when
I saw the deceased he was a live; the wound to the head would be likely to
cause death.
Reginald Henry Kemp Bennett
sworn: I am a duly qualified medical practitioner; the deceased, See Tye, was
brought to the hospital on the 6th instant, suffering from wounds to the head
and arm, I saw the deceased shortly before he died, he was suffering from
traumatic erysipelas caused by the wounds, when I saw the deceased last there
was very little hope of his recovery.
Ah Yin sworn: I am the brother of
See Tye, who lived with me at Reedy Creek, I saw the deceased at 5 am and he
was quite well; the next time I saw him he was wounded. Then he died in the
hut. I do not know the prisoner.
Committed for trial at the next
Mudgee Circuit Court, April 12.
Gulgong School of Arts The half yearly meeting was held at the Institute with Vice President L S Donaldson in the chair. The following were elected :-
President T A Browne; Vice Presidents, Donaldson and Morris; Treasurer Mark Smith; Hon. Sec and Librarian J Macdonald; Committee Messrs Plunkett, Young Arrowsmith, McLachlan, M O’Neill, Bowes and Denis Driscoll. Auditors Laidley and Robinson. Mr Young gave a small amount to the cost of the rent of the meeting room from Mr Scully.
Notice to Miners and Others
The Paddock of Messrs Robert and
James LAMROCK will be opened for Mining Purposes on the 22 Instant.
Notice all parties who are indebted to the RED BOOT COMPANY are requested to pay the amount owing to the undersigned. Agent
WILLIAM SELFF
Wanted A respectable Female Servant. Apply to MRS HUNTER Albion Hotel.
For Positive Sale
The Splendid Freehold Property at
the Establishment of the GREATEST WONDER OF THE WORLD, in Queen Street. The
property contains sufficient rooms, double lined and papered, suitable for a
nice snug hotel, with kitchen, and servants room, bathroom and pantry, well
fitted up. For a business site it cannot be surpassed. The allotment is the
full depth, facing the Telegraph Office and the Court House at the back. This
central property will be sold a bargain, as the proprietor intends leaving the
colony.
Also the Large Galvanized Iron
Store in Herbert Street, formerly used as a Wholesale Wine and Spirit Store,
standing on a corner allotment, 66 feet frontage. This valuable property will
also be sold a bargain.
Apply to A MOSES, Queen Street.
Editorial Blurry but the gist is the unhealthy conditions of the environment, germs etc and we could be a lot cleaner.
Masonic the usual monthly meeting of the members of the Abbotsford Lodge will be held this evening.
Police Court
Charles McCarthy, fined 20/- for using obscene language.
St Patrick’s Day tomorrow is a general holiday by the banks and most of the stores. The Court House will proceed with business as it is not a Government Holiday.
Gulgong Hospital the adjourned meeting will be held at Driscoll’s Hotel for the purpose of receiving the Treasurer’s report.
Mudgee it is notified that the District Court sittings will be adjourned from April 13 to 19, this has become necessary to prevent business of the Circuit and District Court clashing.
Pound Fees—We notice that there is 30 pounds 7 shillings 5d in the Treasury which can be obtained for the Gulgong Hospital on the secretary making application for the same. It is the unclaimed pound fees returned from Gulgong and Talbragar Pounds.
Forage for Police It is notified that tenders for supplying for the
Public Service have been accepted from Mr Greenwood for Gulgong and Mudgee.
Gulgong Mining Report
On Saturday night Tallawang
presented an appearance of animation not witnesses for some months. The street
in front of Mr James Cluff’s Inn was filled with miners and the house literally
crammed. They were discussing the effect that would probably result from the
important discovers that had been made during the past week. It appeared on
Thursday, Thomas and party bottomed on 15 feet in Cluff’s Gully, lower done
than the old prospecting claim and obtained 3 dwts from the bottom. German Bill
and party in the claim above bottomed on Saturday and obtained more than an
ounce. Paine and party in the adjoining claim below Thomas and party, obtained
7 dwts. The prospects form three different claims all within 48 hours gave
fresh hopes to the miners.
From the head of Cluff’s Gully,
Ownes and party have already delivered about 50 tons of cemented washdirt at
Cottle and Son’s Union Battery, and it is confidently expected to yield about
an ounce to the ton. There is a party prospecting about 3 miles from Peterson’s
Inn beyond Old Tallawang. The sinking is very hard but the party has made
excellent progress during the past week.
Mallinson and Company finished
crushing their 200 tons of quartz at Scully’s machine and yielded one ounce and
6 dwts to the ton. It is said to be a fine and beautiful sample of gold.
Clarence, Turner and party in No
2 east block, Black Lead, now have to surface about 150 loads. Already more
than 5000 loads of dirt has been taken from this claim. It is estimated that it
will required several years to fully exhaust the riches of this ground. The
works in the Great Extended Company’s lease are not progressing favourable
after the crushing of their cement, the yield ½ ounce to the ton.
Michael Toohey and Charles Flynn
have taken up prospecting area near Hickey and Morrissy’s paddock, Nil Desperandum.
P Quilan and T S Owens have
applied for a lease of 6 acres at the Periwinkle Lead.
T A Browne, the Warden was on a
professional visit to Windeyer last week, where he had been called to settle
some matters connected with water rights. It appears that several Frenchmen
have applied for water rights and that mining is likely to become of more
importance there, than formerly.
Home Rule
From Our Correspondent
Spends a full column telling us
to give our kids a garden to look after and will stay out of trouble.
Cricket
Results of the match played
between Home Rule and Glazier’s Paddock Cricket Clubs.
Home Rule First Innings
- Rowbotham b Lynch 6
- Ricketts c Strange b Lynch 7
- E Kearns c Duffy b Lynch 0
- Alexander run out 9
- Moverly b Whaley 4
- F Kearns b Whaley 0
- King b Bodill 4
- Edmonds b Bodill 3
- Walsh not out 3
- Irwin run out 0
- Sundries 5
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Second Innings
- Ricketts b Lynch 0
- E Kearns b Whaley 0
- Alexander c Lynch b Strange 11
- F Kearns b Whaley 2
- Rowbotham run out 1
- Moverly b Lynch 36
- King b Lynch 13
- Edmonds lbw 3
- Walsh b Whaley 0
- Irwin b Whaley 0
- Bennett not out 0
- Sundries 8
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Glazier’s Paddock First Innings
- Whaley b Edmonds 7
- E Lynch c Kearns b Ricketts 8
- Fitzpatrick b Alexander 1
- Smith b Alexander 3
- Bodill lbw 0
- Duffy c Bennett b Ricketts 2
- Humphrey run out 7
- Hook b Ricketts 0
- M Lynch not out 6
- Frost c/b Ricketts 0
- Strange b Ricketts 0
- Sundries 5
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Second Innings
- Frost b Ricketts 5
- Fitzpatrick b Kearns 0
- Strange b Ricketts 0
- M Lynch b Kearns 2
- Bodill b Rickettts 0
- Humphry b. Edmonds 6
- Smith b Edmonds 21
- Whaley lbw 6
- E Lynch b Ricketts 2
- Hook stumped Alexander 0
- Duffy not out 0
- Sundries 20
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To Let
ROSE COTTAGE, the residence of Mr
DeCourcy Browne, containing six rooms, kitchen, servants room, stable, kitchen
and flower gardens. Apply to the Premises
To Let
The House opposite the Belmore
Hotel, lately in the occupation of Dr Ewington.
Apply J HUNTER Albion Hotel
Caution I hereby give notice to whom it may concern that I will not
be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Ellen O’Connor
JOHN O’CONNOR
Notice
WIN TOW and QUIE CHING are no longer Partners in Sun Tong Lee’s Business at Gulgong or Home Rule. Business will be continued by SUN KUM TIY, Sydney, March 13, 1875
Notice We the undersigned Storekeepers of Gulgong, have agreed to
close our Establishments tomorrow St Patrick’s Day
Woods & Co per R
Goldsmith
W Booth & Co
A H Skoglund & Co
A Moses
Hunter & Co
On Hing & Co
Sun Tong Lee & Co
R Brown & Co per
M McMahon
J Clifton per Miss
Oliver
C R Young
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GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - Saturday March 20 1875
Editorial About Religion, Catholic’s and Protestants
Church of England -Friday next being good Friday there will be
services, morning and evening at the Church of England Gulgong and in the
afternoon at Guntawang.
Sunday School We have been requested to state that a Sunday School
in connection with the Church of England at Home Rule has been opened at Lowe’s
paddock under the supervision of Messrs Thomas and Lowe.
Gulgong Band a meeting of the
subscribers and committee will be held at Mr Wesley’s Hotel Monday evening.
Fatal Accident yesterday afternoon a young many named John Reece
was killed by a heavy fall of earth in No 2 claim, Home Rule Extension. The
utmost exertion during the whole night failed to recover the body, another fall
of earth having occurred just as the remains were reached. An inquest will of
course be held and we shall then furnish the particulars. Up to 9 am this
morning, his mates and fellow miners were still trying to recover the body.
Leases Ready for Delivery The following Leases are ready for
delivery and can be obtained from the Warden:-
W Dowling and others Gulgong; A B
Hilliard and other; C L Morris and another Wilbertree; J Court and others
Gulgong; T K Smith and other Gulgong; N G Ferguson and other Gulgong.
Approved Leases the following have been approved:-Charles Coyle and
others, Black Lead; Benjamin Morgan and others Home Rule; William Crowley and
other Home Rule; Joseph Atkinson and other, Three Mile; John Long and others
Home Rule; Daniel French and others Black Lead; Thomas Miller and others Three
Mile; Samuel Samper and others Three Mile.
Rather Singular Yesterday morning several teams passed through
Gulgong, freighted with chaff, en route from Mudgee to Coonamble, a distance of
about one hundred and twenty miles. The price paid for the carriage was 8
pounds per ton. This added to the price of cost would probably bring the value
of this commodity up to 13 pounds per ton. Now it appears strange to us that
hay cannot be grown with as great facility on the Castlereagh as in other
district. Of course we are glad to see traffic and teams passing through our
streets, because it shows that Gulgong is in a line between important sections
of the country and must always be a thoroughfare.
Wesleyan Church A tea meeting will be held in the Wesleyan Church,
Gulgong on Monday evening next for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Rev H
Youngman, who leaves here shortly for Tamworth, we believe. Mr Youngman has
been here for about two years and he was well respect by all. Many will sorry
that he is leaving just when he was getting to know his congregation. However
it is a rule of the Wesleyan Church.
Mudgee Railway there is a meeting being held in and effort to have
a railway link between Mudgee and Wallerawang
Very True –The Herald’s Home
Rule and Gulgong correspondent says:-‘There is a growing desire on this to have
the land opened for cultivation under such restrictions and will secure the
miners from hindrance in their work. Large areas of the soil are very rich and
are specially well suited for the growth of cereals; but they all remain
wilderness under the present law, except such small garden patches the miners are
allowed to til for their own use. It certainly is desirable—since the shallow
ground is for the most part exhausted –that the miners should be encouraged to
supplement their precarious earnings by cultivating the surface and making for
themselves permanent homes. The land might be leased in small blocks with right
of purchase. Land should be thrown opened [Note we have covered this before]
Church of England Public Meeting A meeting of members of the Church
members and subscribers to the Building Fund was convened for last evening; and
at the appointed time somewhere about two or three and twenty persons were
assembled.
T A Browne P M having been
requested to take the chair opened the meeting, explained the object of same,
which was that the tenders for the new building was higher than anticipated.
The Building Committee deemed it advisable to call a meeting of the subscribers
to the Fund, and to see what course they should take. Some persons thought a
wooden building on the stone foundation would meet the demand of the church at
present, while others were of the opinion that a stone or brick structure would
be the best.
Mr L S Donaldson said the cost of
a stone building with brick openings would be 1500 pounds without any mention
being made of the internal fittings which would probably come to something like
150 pounds more. 100 pounds had already been expended in the plans and
specifications and the stone foundation, so that it would yet cost 1400 to
erect the buildings. A wooden building would cost about 1000 pounds including
the fittings or 800 to 850 pounds without fittings. He would not give any
opinions at this stage.
Mr Richard Rouse was of opinion
that it would be best to erect a wooden building on the stone foundation. He
had spoken to an excellent carpenter who erected the Guntawang Church, and he
had made a rough estimate of the cost of a building the size required and built
in a substantial manner, for 800 pounds, and he should advise that they erect a
wooden building in preference to getting themselves into debt, the interest
alone of which they would find a very heavy item of expense.
Mr Arrowsmith proposed that a
wooden Church be erected in lieu of the stone one that was contemplated. Mr
Winter seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously.
The meeting the assumed
conversational tone, during which Mr Rouse, in expressing his pleasure at the
wise determination the meeting had come to, promised to do all in his power to
assist in getting the Church erected and out of debt. Mr Corlette suggested
that tenders be called for in the Sydney Herald
as well as the local journal. Mr Morris wished to know if anything was gone
to be done to the present handsome building in the shape of lining and papering
it. Mr Donaldson said he should object to anything of the kind, so far as he
was concerned; as it had been decided to erect a wooden church, the probability
was that a new building would be ready for use in about four months.
Mr Skoglund proposed that a
bazaar should be got up for the purpose of augmenting the funds already to
hand.
Mr Rouse objected to a bazaar as
all the work devolved upon a few ladies and it was a much harder undertaking
than people general thought. At any rate he would advise their trying all other
means first, and then if they found they had a couple of hundred pounds a
bazaar might be resorted to as a final effort.
Mr Arrowsmith was in favour of a
Bruce Auction and concluded his remarks by preposing that a committee be formed
for the purpose of getting up such an auction. Mr Morris seconded the motion,
carried. A committee formed by those who were present, with the power to add
too.
St Patrick’s Day at Home Rule
Brilliant sky and pleasant
breeze, verdant grass and shady trees, all lent their kindly aid to make bright
eyes brighter and light hearts lighter on the day of Ould Ireland’s Patron
Saint. On the Racecourse were sports galore and about 600 holiday makers were
there, some to play, some to look on, all to enjoy themselves. The theatre band
was there, as was Sawbridge, as jocose and cheerful as he always is, looking as
if he had been born on a sunshiny day when the joybells were ringing and that somehow
the sunshine and music had got into his composition, compelling him to be merry
and genial through life. Messrs Keating, Riley, Murphy, Egau and Irwin were the
stewards; Sam Bibb dispensed the good things at the refreshment booth, besides
attending his duties as the secretary and scorer of the cricket club. Mr L
Gillespie was the very able secretary of the Hibernian Society.
Those who played cricket as
followers:-
United Miners Team: Messrs McKenna, Hughson, Woods, A Campbell, A
Kellett, W Kellett, Lyons, F Campbell. Sullivan and Miller. 1st Innings 43
runs, 2nd 37 runs
Home Rule Team: Messrs Ricketts, Hall, Rowbotham, Alexander,
Moverly, Belcher, E Kearns, F Kearns, Blackman, King and Burchill. 1st Innings
39 runs, 2nd 48 runs.
While the cricket was being
played other sports were going on: Isobella Norris was again the skipping
champion with 1036 skips. Mary Jane Longford was second and Harriett Edmonds
third. The hurling was won by James Miller of Mudgee, Healey second. J Nolan
got the prise for the best jig and reel. Mr Belcher won the cricketers race
with Mr Moverley a close second.
The ball was a great success the hall being crammed to the doors.
Reward for a Lost Purse reward will be paid on the return to
KELLY’S HOTEL.
Sports !! Sports !! Sports !!
Will be held at
Blackman’s Racecourse
Paddock
on
Queens Birthday
Weekend
Under the auspices of the United
Miners Lodge, G. U. I. of O. F. Home Rule
I. O.O.F. Manchester Unity
PIC—NIC
will taken place on
EASTER MONDAY
in the Vicinity of
Woodin’s Dam
Under auspices of the Loyal Happy
Valley Lodge of Oddfellows
J R JONES Sec Picnic Committee
A Grand Amateur Concert
to conclude with a
BALL will be given on
Easter Monday, March
29th
By the Grand United
Order of Oddfellows
at
Osborne’s New Concert Room
Home Rule
E W STOPFORD
Secretary
Anniversary
The Rose of the West Division
No 67 Daughters of Temperance
Will celebrate their
THIRD Anniversary by
A Tea Meeting, Soiree
& Ball
to be held in the
Temperance Hall,
Gulgong
March 24, 1875
Tickets 2/6 T COLHOUN Secretary
Notice
We the undersigned, have this day
entered into Partnership as Attorneys. Solicitors and Proctors at Mudgee and
Gulgong, under the named of Dunn and Clarke.
Signed: GEORGE M DUNN, EDWARD CLARKE
Albion Hotel
Corner Herbert & Queen Streets Gulgong
The Proprietor wishes to advised
that he has secured the adjoining premises recently know as Nightingales Hotel.
The House is under going most thorough repairs and the hotels will be as one.
JOHN HUNTER Proprietor.
