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LAMBING HILL SCHOOL

Lambing Hill School, Parish Map 1906

Location of Lambing Bill School, Cnr of Gollan Road and Lambing Hill Road
Source: sixmaps

1901 - [MR GILLIS]

Mr. A. [Alexander Bayne?] Gillis, the popular school teacher recently appointed to take charge of the Spicer's Creek Public School, is a great favorite with all the scholars and parents, and it is the ardent wish of everyone around Spicer's Creek that Mr. Gillis will be permanently appointed to this school, as no man in the service is more deserving than he. For a period of eleven years Mr. Gillis has had charge of the Lambing Hill school, which is now far below his classification. I think the Department is guilty of ingratitude to such a deserving officer as Mr. Gillis. There is an average attendance of 22 pupils at Spicer's Creek school and it is a public injustice to have the good old school converted into a half-time school. Can the wise man John Haynes inform us of the reason why this school was allowed to be converted into a half-time one?
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 13 Jun 1901 Page 3

1902 - To the Great Beyond.
Mrs. Stinston, daughter of Mr. Hennessey of Mitchell's Creek, died the other day at the residence of her sister Mrs. Gillis, of Lambing Hill Public School, after a long and painful illness.

1905 - SCHOOL REPAIRS
Mrs. Doherty, of Lambing Hill, Mrs. C. Shearman, of Pine Lea, and Mrs. H. A. Murray, of Goolma, contemplate a trip to Sydney for the Easter festival.
Mr. Joseph George has commenced business as a general storekeeper at Spicer's Creek.
Mr. H. Hughes has just completed the contract of painting and repairing the Lambing Hill School.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 13 Apr 1905 Page 5

1906 - Goolma Progress Association
The monthly meeting of the Progress Association was held here on the 31st ult. Mr. G. H. Diehm occupied the chair. Mr. J. J. Ryan moved and Mr. D. Doherty seconded, that the minutes of previous meeting, as read, be confirmed and correspondence be received. Mr. G. Whale moved and Mr. J. J. Ryan seconded, that the secretary be instructed to write to the member for the district and request him to urge the Minister for Works to have the crossings over Goolma Creek and German Gully made trafficable on the Dapper established road between Lambing Hill school and D. Whale's residence. A vote of thanks terminated the meeting.

1906 - GOOLMA. (From our own correspondent.)
A valedictory was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. A. Gillis and family a few nights. ago. Mr. H. A. Murray occupied the chair and a handsome presentation was made by Mr. J. J. Ryan. Mr. Gillis was in charge of Lambing Hill school for 18 years, and has been removed to Rocky Ponds, via Balderodgery.
[A lengthy and interesting account of the. proceedings is sent us by our correspondent, but owing to pressure on our space we are compelled to holdover details till next week. Ed.]
Mrs. F. Brophy will Bucceed Mr. Pascoe at the Goolma school, and parents should be pleased in having such an excellent teacher to look after their children.

1906 - A VALEDICTORY TO MR. AND MRS. GILLIS AND FAMILY.
(By our Goolma correspondent.)
Mr. H. A. Murray occupied the chair. He said that they had assembled that evening to bid God-speed to Mr. and Mrs. Gillis on the eve of their departure for Rocky Ponds, where Mr. Gillis had been promoted from the Lambing Hill public school. He trusted that their guest would be successful in his new sphere of duty. Mr. Gillis had been in charge of the Lambing Hill school during the past 18 years; it was the intention of the people of Lambing Hill and Goolma to present him with a memento as a token of their appreciation of his many sterling qualities. He then called on Mr. J. J. Ryan to make the presentation.
Mr. Ryan said he was pleased that he was entrusted with the making of the presentation, although he regretted the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Gillis, as they had been associated with Goolma and the surrounding district all their lives, and he could say that there were no more hospitable people to be found than Mr. and Mrs. Gillis, as the people of Lambing Hill used to assemble at their residence to spend a social evening. He spoke in laudatory terms of Mr. Gillis' ability as a teacher, as he considered that he was competent to judge as he was himself a teacher in the Public Instruction Department for 10 years. He (Mr. Ryan) concluded by asking Mr. Gillis to accept a gold chain and pendant on behalf of the residents of Lambing Hill and Goolma as a token of esteem. The pendant was appropriately inscribed.
Mr. J. Carberry said that he was pleased to be there that evening to add a few words of praise to Mr. and Mrs. Gillis. He had known them for a quarter of a century, and had been intimately acquainted with them. He had never met a more honorable, hospitable, civil and obliging people than Mr. and Mrs. Gillis. He felt that words were inadequate to express his profound sentiments for them, but he deeply regretted their departure. He felt certain that Lambing Hill's loss was Rocky Ponds' gain. He concluded his remarks by wishing them a pleasant and happy future in their new home.
Mr. E. A. Garling said he was sorry Mr. and Mrs. Gillis were leaving Lambing Hill, as they were very estimable friends. When he came here 12 years ago, quite a stranger, he had spent many a social hour at their place. The Debating, Literary Improvement Society was then in full swing, and Mr. Gillis used to always take an active part in it by getting up spelling bees, and he could say that it had improved many of the young people in a literary sense. He had often heard women say that they had reared eight or ten children, and what a lot of care they required; but they never realised for a moment the arduous duties that devolved upon the teacher to instruct them how to read, write and cipher. He concluded his remarks by wishing Mr. and Mrs. Gillis and family a happy future in their new home at Rocky Ponds.
Mr. Whale said he was very pleased to be there that evening to add a few words of praise to those already spoken of his esteemed friends. He was sorry they were leaving, as Mr. Gillis was a very painstaking teacher, and if pupils did not improve under his tuition it was their own faults, as he had a large family taught at Lambing Hill school and was perfectly satisfied as to Mr. Gillis' ability as a teacher. He terminated his remarks by saying that he felt certain that he was voicing the opinions of all the parents that had children attending the Lambing Hill school. Glasses were charged, and the health of Mr. and Mrs. Gillis drunk with musical honours.
Mr. Gillis, on rising to respond, was visibly affected. He said he had to thank them for the spirit in which his, Mrs. Gillis and family's health was drunk, also for the handsome gift they had presented him with that night, as he would always treasure it as it would be something to remember his Lambing and Goolma friends by. He was sorry to have to leave them, as he was associated with the people and the district all his life, and it was gratifying for him to know that he had so many friends whom he could call genuine friends. That night would always remain green in his memory no matter 'wherever his lot was' cast. He felt that words were inadequate to express his profound sentiment of regard and affection for the people he was leaving. He hoped to hear of the district being favoured with good rains, and of a return to more prosperous seasons.
Mr. J. A. Miller, in a very neat speech, presented Mrs. Gillis with a very nice gold brooch on behalf of her lady friends as a small token of their appreciation of her. Mr. J. Hellman responded for Mrs. Gillis. He said he felt sure that Mrs. Gillis would appreciate and treasure the gift of her friends.
Mr. Murray proposed the health of Mr. Pascoe, Mr. Gillis' successor. He said Lambing Hill folk were fortunate in having a man possessed with such sterling qualities as Mr. Pascoe. Mr. A. E. Garling supported the toast, which was drunk with musical honors. Mr. Pascoe said he sincerely thanked them for the manner in which they drank the toast of his health. He would endeavour to do his best to advance the children in education, so as the people of Lambing Hill will be able to say the same of him as they did of his predecessor that night.
Mr. Gillis proposed the health of the chairman (Mr. H. A. Murray) and coupled the names of Messrs. J. J. Ryan and G. Whale, whom he believed were the principal movers in bringing about this function. The toast was honored, and the evening's entertainment terminated by singing 'Auld Lang Syne.'

1907 - CONCERNING WUULUMAN
On Thursday evening last some of the many friends of Mrs. Horan, the popular school mistress at Wuuluman, met at the residence of Mrs. Pound, to bid farewell to her prior to her taking charge of the Lambing Hill school. I say 'some.' for although the gathering was a fairly representaiive one, the exigencies of time did not, allow word of the social gathering to be sent to all the surrounding, centres. Yarragal— poor Yarragal .again—I am sorry to state, was amongst the neglected. Nevertheless, we here, although debarred from this opportunity of showing the esteem in which Mrs. Horan was held by us, join with her many other friends in wishing her God speed.
She has been in charge of the Wuuluman school for the past twenty nine years, and during that period has taught at least two successive generations. The attendance has now fallen below the minimum required for a full time school, and will now be taught half-time with Illiginery. We trust that at Lambing Hill Mrs. Horan will be attended by the same success which crowned her efforts at Wuuluman. I am informed that it is the intention of her numerous friends to make her a presentation in the course of a week or so, in order to show in a practical way their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by her during the many years she has been the head of the Wuuluman, or more correctly, the Bulbudgerie school.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 23 May 1907 Page 5

1907 - SCHOOL CHILDREN VISITORS.
We [Wellington Times] had the pleasure this morning of a visit from the children of the Lambing Hill School (of which Mrs. S. Horan is in charge). The young people viewed the machinery in working order and were evidently much interested in what they saw of the internal working of a newspaper office.
Lambing Hill School is over 30 miles from Wellington, and to have been represented at the School Sports yesterday speaks well for the live interest taken by the parents and teachers in the little ones.

1908 - SANDY CREEK AND DISTRICT
The Goolma School picnic to-day, the 21st inst., gives every promise of being a huge success. A few of our local residents intend being present.
The pupils of the Lambing Hill Public School are busy practising for their concert on the 9th. Nov., and should by that time be well versed in their respective parts. The concert is to be followed by a plain and fancy dress ball. Tickets for the above are three shillings The proceeds will be devoted to buying prizes for the children attending the Lambing Hill Public School.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 22 Oct 1908 Page 5

1908 - GOOLMA. (From our own Correspondent.)
The monotony of this place received a very pleasant transformation on King's birthnight, when the pupils of the Lambing Hill public school gave a display of their vocal talent by holding a concert in the Goolma Assembly Hall. All the performers acquitted themselves in a very efficient manner, which did great credit to their teacher, Mrs. J. Horan. Both pupils and teacher were applauded on facing the footlights. Miss E. Talbot, our talented pianiste, acted as accompanist. The following was the programme:—
  • Overture, Miss E. Talbot;
  • chorus, 'Empire Flag,' pupils;
  • song, 'Rose of Killarney,' Miss Rindfleish;
  • recitation, 'The Better Land,' Miss Maud Hanslow;
  • chorus, 'Japanese Fan,' pupils;
  • 'Scarf Drill,' pupils;
  • dialogue, K. Whale and L. Shearman;
  • 'Somebody's waiting for me,' Mr. H. Reindfleish;
  • recitation, ' Peace shall follow battle,' Mr. R. Whale;
  • song and dance, 'Walking home with Angeline,' Miss E. Talbot;
  • dramatic sketch, 'Aunt Sarah's choice,' five pupils;
  • recitation, 'Made home happy,' Miss Ida Garling;
  • song, 'My darling Dolly,' Miss Horan;
  • song 'Holy City,' Miss Rindfleish;
  • 'Japanese maidens,' pupils,'
  • dumb-bells, pupils;
  • song, 'Banquet in misery hall,' Miss E. Talbot;
  • recita tation, 'Smiting the rock,' Master L.Garling;
  • song, 'O'er the hills,' pupils;
  • tableau, 'Australian States,' pupils;
  • 'Nightwatch,' pupils.
As a fitting finale to the concert, a plain and fancy dress ball was held, and was a most pronounced success, both financially and otherwise. The duty of M.C. was ably carried out by Mr. M. Hughes, while the music (piano) was supplied by Miss E. Talbot in her usual brilliant style. A sumptuous repast was served at midnight, and it is needless for me to state that the good things provided received ample justice.

A large and representative meeting of members of the Goolma Progress Association was held here on the 14th inst, for the purpose of re-organising same. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : — President, Mr.H.A. Murray; vice presidents, Messrs. D. J. Ryan, G. H. Diebm, W. Skinner, and E J. Shearman; treasurer, Mr. J. J. Ryan; secretary, Mr. J. Carberry.
Mr. G H. Diehm moved, and Mr D J Ryan seconded, that the secretary write to Crs. Ryan and Lowe, and request them to urge the Council to repair road between Lambing Hill school and Dividing Range. Mr. A. E. O'Connor moved, Mr. J. O'Connor seconded, that the secretary write to the councillors for the riding and ask them to cause the Council to have the road near Mrs. N. Caffrey's attended to at once, as the road in question was positively dangerous to the travelling public.
A very heavy storm passed over Meeting Flat and Lambing Hill and rain fell in torrents, between two and three inches being recorded within the space of an hour.
Mr. A. Shearman, our local carrier, had the misfortune to lose a very valuable draught horse, through falling down a digger's shaft.
District School Inspector Wright paid us a visit last week to inspect the new school building.
Miss Unice Underwood, of this place, had occasion to seek medical aid for a blood poisoned hand, and from latest reports the patient is doing well.
Our old friend, Mr. W. Scott, of Omeo, is slightly indisposed from an attack of rheumatism.
Cricket seems to lack interest here this season. Tennis and shooting seem to be all the rage here at present.

1908 - WELL DESERVED HOLIDAY.
Mrs. J. Horan, teacher of the Lambing Hill Public. School, has been granted a well deserved six months' holiday. She has been in the service for 30 years.

1909 - GOOLMA (From our own Correspondent.)
The "Lambing Hill" school picnic eventuated on the 16th inst. The day was an ideal one for an outing and a large and representative gathering embraced the opportunity of it, as there were visitors from Gulgong, Yamble, Spicer's Creek, Sandy Creek, Goolma, and Cudgebegong. The picnic was held in the school reserve. A large bough shed was erected capable of accommodating 300 people. The spread, which was a very dainty one, was laid under the shade of some umbrageous trees. Mrs. Horan, the popular teacher, and a large train of ladies waited on the children and visitors. It is needless for me to state that the edibles provided received ample justice. Both young and old indulged in foot-racing and games of all descriptions. The teacher deserves encomiums for the pains that she takes with her pupils. The dumbbell and wand exhibition won the admiration of parents of children attending other schools. Miss Jessie Turney gave quite a number of phonograph selections, which were much appreciated by the gathering. The kiddies finished up with a scramble for lollies.
The teacher and parents of Lambing Hill are to be commended for the very able and courteous manner in which they conducted the function. The prizes were a splendid assortment, and the children appreciated the article allotted to each of them. The following is a list of the races: —
  • Girls, under 12 years — Ethel Whale 1, Hilda Shearman 2, Maude Hanslow 3.
  • Girs, under 7 years — Ida Garling 1, Lotty Shearman 2, Violet Hanslow 3.
  • Girls, over 12 and under 15 years — Ruby Whale 1, Florrie Shearman 2.
  • Boys, under 12 years — Leslie Garling 1, Jack Donnelly 2, Leslie Drysdale 3.
  • Married ladies race (prize, china teapot)— Mrs. L. Davis 1, Mrs. Reeves 2, Mrs. Drysdale 3.
  • Race for single men (prize, a mystery)— Jim Gollan 1, Jack Rindfleish 2, F. Talbot 3. This race created a little excitement to ascertain what the mysterious parcel contained; it turned out to be a pair of little children's boots.
  • Married men's race (prize pipe)— D. J. Ryan 1, W. Hughes 2. Only two started.
  • Boys' race, under 15 years — L. Caffrey 1, D. Carberry 2, Jack Donnelly 3.
  • Ladies' race — Ursie Whale 1, F. Shearman 2, A. Shearman 3. 
There were other events too numerous to mention.
'Fairlight,' Goolma.
Dear Playmate,— This is my first letter to the 'Catholic Press,' and I hope you will admit me to your playground. I am not going to school just at present, as the Lambing Hill Public School is being shifted near to our place. I have six sisters and two brothers. I am 10 years old. My sister Madeline has already written to the 'Catholic Press,' and I thought it was my turn this time. The Sisters of St. Joseph's, Penrith, sent my sister two lovely holy cards and a medal for collecting. Our fruit trees are in blossom, and I hope we will have a good crop of fruit. We are milking one cow, and we call her Ivy. There was a banquet in Gulgong on Sunday week in connection with the opening of the convent, which is a lovely building. I hope I will have a little more news next time I write. — I remain, your new playmate, EILEEN O'CONNOR.
(Welcome to the playground. It will be nice to have the school close to your home. By all indications the coming season should be a good one for the State. Tell me more about your orchard next time you write, and let it be soon.)
Source: The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thu 2 Sep 1909 Page 35

1909 - MID-WAY. (From our own Correspondent) )
The New Year is not promising to be a very favourable one by the appearance of the first month, and if we miss the second month we might say good-bye to a good winter. At present we are getting a treat with hot N.W. and S.W. winds, accompanied by great volumes of dust. The young corn crops are trying to withstand the heat waves, but bit by bit they are failing, and unless we get a good, heavy fall of rain there will be no corn crops, as well as no wheat crops.
While journeying to Goolma one day last week I noticed the Wyaldra Shire has made a move to get the road cleared between Lambing Hill and Goolma, which was a long-standing want. The work is, I believe, to be carried out under the management of Mr. Jacob Ward. If such be true I am sure Mr. Ward will make a good job of it, as his knowledge of road-work is hard to excel. The Wyaldra Shire councillors deserve credit for giving their ratepayers this much return for their rates. I hope the Cobborah Shire councillors will soon pay the same attention to the road from Dapper to Gulgong.
While speaking of my journey to Goolma, I might as well keep on. The first place I passed of any note was the Lambing Hill school. The residents of the Hill were just beginning to assemble at a picnic that was held at the school that day, and, after passing the school, going towards Goolma, I began to meet other district residents all making for the picnic. There were sulkies, buggies, bikes, horsemen and some on foot. One could hardly drive through them, but I managed to dodge my way to the telephone office for the purpose of getting a message to Gulgong. After waiting from 10.30 a.m. till 4.20 p.m. I succeeded in getting my message away. Then I left quite convinced that nothing less than a direct telephone from Goolma to Gulgong or Mudgee is any good to the public here.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 21 Jan 1909 Page 5

1909 - LAMBING HILL SCHOOL PICNIC.
The Lambing Hill school picnic was' held last Saturday, and there was a very large attendance of the residents of all ages, from the lithe some young to those tottering with age. The latter looked on contemplating the frolics of the juveniles, and doubtless their memories carried them back to the far off days when they, too, could revel in such happy games. The day was cool, and on the whole, the picnic was a success.
1909 - [TEMP]
Mrs. Horan, teacher of the Lambing Hill Public School, has availed herself of the 6 months' holiday granted her by the Education Department. Mr. Harold Hodge commenced duty at Lambing Hill as temporary teacher on 27th ult.

1909 - [SCHOOL PICNIC] 
Lambing Hill public school is joining forces with Dapper and Medway in the monster picnic to be held at Dapper on Empire Day.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 20 May 1909 Page 5

1909 - [CESS PITS]
School Repairs. — Mr. E. Drysdale's tender has been accepted for repairs to the cesspits of the Lambing Hill school.

1909 - TRANSFER
Mr. Harold Hodge, teacher of Lambing Hill school, has received notice of transfer to another district.

1909 - SANDY CREEK AND DISTRICT.
(From our own Correspondent.)
The many friends of Mrs. J. Horan will be pleased to learn that she has arrived and commenced duties at the Lambing Hill school. Mr. H. Hodge has taken his departure for fresh fields and pastures new.
During his six months sojourn here he became well known and was one of the most popular young fellows in the district. He was always to the fore in matters appertaining to sport, and his efforts served to help all sporting institutions along during his stay in our midst. His departure is much regretted by his many friends in this district.
There is a proposal on foot to have the Lambing Hill school shifted from its present situation to a spot about a mile along the Lambing Hill-Spicer's Creek road. Should this be effected it will be the means of nearly doubling the attendance of pupils, and taking into consideration the fact that at present the attendance is only just enough to keep the school in existence, I think that the proposed alteration is just what is required. The decision of the department will not be known for a week or two.

1912 - NEW TEACHER
Miss Donnelly, of Dilga, who has been a student of the Sydney Training College for some time past, has received an appointment as teacher of the Lambing Hill Public School, in the Wellington district.

1912 - [NEW LOCATION]
The old Lambing Hill school on the Dubbo Road, not being central enough, a new one has been erected about a mile further on towards 'Rockdale' [O'Connor Bros' property]. The new structure could do with a porch which at present it is doing without, and another seeming necessity is a shelter shed for the children. Perhaps when the 'time is ripe' those wants will be supplied.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 6 Jun 1912 Page 2

1914 - [SCHOOL HOLIDAYS]
Miss Lucy Patterson arrived home [to Molong] on Saturday last from Lambing Hill public school to spend her Xmas vacation with her family.

1915 - Local Brevities
Miss Nash, of Mudgee, has gone to take up duties as relieving teacher at Lambing Hill School. We wish her success.

1916 - SCHOOL MATTERS.
Miss Nash, of the Lambing Hill School, has been transferred to Junee Vale, via Baradine, and Miss Hall is filling her vacancy. The subsidised school at Cudgebegong is in full swing under the teacher Miss Lett. The attendance of children has greatly increased.

1918 - Lambing Hill School.
Captain W. F. Dunn has received the following communication from the Education Department:
With reference to your representations in relation to the question of repairing and extending the Public School at Lambing Hill, via Goolma, I have the honor to inform you that the local teacher has been instructed to accept the tender of Mr. H. Clark son, of Goolma, for the carrying out of the necessary repairs. From a report received from the local Inspector of Schools, it appears that the accommodation is ample for the present enrolment and it is, therefore, not proposed to take any action in the direction of extending the existing building. Regarding the proposal to fence the site, I have to add that it is thought that the local residents should make some effort in the matter.

1921 - Q.C. Examinations. MUDGEE AND DISTRICT RESULTS.
The following are the Mudgee and district passes at the Q.C. examinations, success at which Qualifies for entrance at the High Schools:—
Lambing Hill Public School — Hilda Mary Hanslow, Loretto Agnes O'Connor, Ursula Philomena O'Connor.

1922 - DEATH OF SCHOOL TEACHER.
Miss Annie Lawlell, teacher of the Lambing Hill Public School (near Goolma) died in the Gulgong Hospital yesterday, Sunday, morning, from pneumonia. The remains will be taken to Sydney by today's train for interment. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents in the Goolma district, where the deceased was very highly esteemed. She was a great lover of sport and did all she could for the development of the district.

1923 - LAMBING HILL SCHOOL CONCERT.
A very interesting concert was given at Goolma on December 8, by the Lambing Hill school pupils. Its success is largely due to their capable teacher, Miss Strudwick, who worked very diligently. The following pupils took part: Masters Vivian, Tom, and Joe O'Connor. Vincent Whale, Misses Beatrice, Mary, Irene, and Kathleen O'Connor, Jessie Gorrie, Phyllis Diehm, Bertha Shearman, Edna Ryan, Audrey Diehm, and Hilda Hanslow.
Mr. T. O'Connor thanked residents for attending, and cheers were given for Miss Strudwick. Supper was served, and dancing was then indulged in, to the music supplied by Mrs. E. Byrnes and Messrs. H. and W. Gorrie. Profits totalled £20/5/.

1929 - LETTERS
'Woodlands,' Goolma.
Dear Gumblossom, — This is my first letter to the Page. I am ten years of age, and I have a dark complexion. My birthday is on the 25th of July. I go to Lambing Hill public school and am in fourth class. The school is two and a half miles away, so I ride to school. All around our house is bush, it is very nice to go for a walk. We are shearing here now, and we are having a busy time.
Would you please get me some "corries,'' dear Gumblossom? I would like 'corries' who are interested in tennis, reading sewing, and riding. 
Dr. Gleeson gave a mission here, and he was very nice. Father Brosnan and Father Coglan are our parish priests. Well, dear Gumblossom, as there is no more news this time I will close. Your new
friend, ISLA DOHERTY.
(I give you a great big welcome to the Page, Isla, and loved getting your dear, little letter though I do not know just where your town is. I have asked for a correspondent for you, and hope by this, you have a letter. You must write and let me know how you get on. You were very honored to have a mission
given by his Lordship Dr. Gleeson. You write a splendid letter for ten years old, Isla, and I shall be very pleased to hear from you again. My love,—GUMBLOSSOM.)
Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Thu 17 Oct 1929 Page 47

1931 - LETTERS
'Kia-Ora,' Goolma.
My dear Gumblossom, — This is my first letter to the Page and I hope to see it in print. I was thirteen years old on the 26th of December, and my sister Roma was five on the same day. We get the 'Freeman's Journal' every week and I enjoy reading the Children's Page. I have seven brothers and two sisters. Isla Doherty had a party on Christmas Eve. I went to it and had a very good time. There was a Christmas tree with presents on it for the children. I was given a book off the tree and its name was 'An Unexpected School.' I go to Lambing Hill Public School and am in eighth class. There are only sixteen children go to our school. We have sewing lessons every Tuesday at school now, Gumblossom. My father will soon be finished harvesting, Gum blossom. We have a chestnut pony and his name is Tim. We have two little black chickens and six white ones. I have no more to tell you this time, Gumblossom, so I will close. Your new friend JOYCE WHALE.
(Here is your letter, Joyce, and I give you a very big welcome to the Page. I was delighted to hear from you, and to put yours and Roma's name in the birthday book. What a nice big family you are. I suppose there are several older than you? Have you any snaps of your family? I would like one for the Page. Wasn't it nice of Isla to have the party. She is a very good correspondent to the Page. It is nice to take sewing lessons. I love sewing, and hope you will write to me soon and tell me how you are getting on. My love,— GUMBLOSSOM.)

1934 - [SCHOOL HOLIDAYS]
Mr. A. H. Shinfield, of the Lambing Hill School, left by car on Friday to spend his vacation in the city.

1934 - DEATHS - Mr. Hugh Doherty
A MILITARY funeral was accorded Mr Hugh Doherty, who has been a very highly respected resident of Goolma all his life, in Gulgong on Tuesday afternoon.
The late Mr Doherty, who was 55 years of age, had been a patient in the Gulgong District Hospital for some weeks, having been ailing for about two years.
Born at Goolma he attended the Lambing Hill school and then went on the land. A son of the late Mr Daniel Doherty, he was one of the most highly esteemed residents of the district and evidence of his popularity was the large cortege to the graveside, where the Rev. Father Crowe officiated.
Before the war deceased was one of the leading cricketers of the Goolma district and was a fast bowler. His war service, during which he was badly wounded, having been shot through the shoulder and other parts of the body, left him anything but his former self.
He nearly captured the Governors when the whole countryside was endeavoring to get on their tracks. He was eight weeks away on the search. A widow and the following family are left to mourn their loss: Cliff, Gerald, Margaret and Daniel, all of whom attend the Goolma school. Cliff recently passed the Q.C examination.
The following are his brothers and sisters: Messrs R. D. Doherty, John Doherty, Hubert Doherty, Mesdames A. Britten (Sydney), J. Smith (Dubbo), T. H. Whale and Misses S. Doherty (Sydney), K. Doherty (Sydney), and Grace Doherty.
At the graveside Pte. W. Allan sounded the Last Post. The arrangements were carried out by Mr R. S. Bayliss. Our sympathy is extended.
1935 - [NEW SCHOOL YEAR]
School reopened this week at the local schools. Mr A. Shinfield returned to take up duties at the Lambing Hill school.

1936 - LAMBING HILL SCHOOL
Mr. W. F. Dunn, MLA., has been advised by the Acting Minister for Education, as follows:—
"I refer to your personal representations in regard to the need for repairs and painting at the Lambing Hill Public School. I have had an estimate of cost prepared, and have arranged for the authorised work to be put in hand by this Department's Day Labour Staff as soon as practicable."

1940 - [ACCIDENT]
The heavy fog on Sunday evening was responsible for a motor accident on the Gulgong-Goolma road resulting in Mr. A. H. Shinfield (teacher in charge of the Lambing Hill School, Goolma), and George Carberry (also of Goolma) being Admitted to the Gulgong District Hospital with facial abrasions. A car which Mr. Shinfleld was driving struck a tree.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 20 Jun 1940 Page 12

1986 - PROPOSED REVOCATION OF DEDICATIONS
As I am of the opinion that the purposes of the dedications of the areas described hereunder have failed, notice is given in accordance with the provisions of section 13, Closer Settlement (Amendment) Act, 1914, that it is intended to revoke such dedications with a view to dealing with the lands in accordance with the provisions of that Act.
JANICE CROSIO, Minister for Natural Resources.
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Land District—Wellington; Shire—Mudgee —Parish Worobil, County Bligh, 8 094 square metres, being portion 122, dedicated as Lambing Hill Public School Site, Gazette 11th July, 1884. DB85 H 382 (Education Department SB82/007460).



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