John Breneger's All Nation's Hotel, Home Rule
Source: Mitchell Library. SLNSW
John Breneger was licensee of the All Nations Hotel at Home Rule in 1873.
Source: New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Tue 9 Sep 1873 [Issue No.212 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 2464
1872 - Lowe’s Paddock Races
1872 - Lowe’s Paddock Races
Weights for Handicap
John Breneger was born on 30 December 1833 (Eisenbach, Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Source: Findagrave). He arrived in Australia in 1855. He married Sarah Marion Stewart (from Sydney) in the district of Dubbo in 1861 (NSW BDM 1723/1861, spelling "BRAUMENGER"). They were photo-graphed outside the All Nations Hotel, Home Rule in 1872. Sarah's father may be the other man in the photograph. And there is a reference to the "landlord's sister" being employed in the bar.
Their children included:
- Lilly A B - born 1869 (NSW BDM 10127/1869)
- Flora Marion - born 1871 (NSW BDM 13290/1871); died 20 February 1872 aged 11 months from thrush (NSW BDM 5175/1872)
- Ernest F - born 1871 (NSW BDM 13291/1871); died 10 April 1872 aged 12 months from "convulsions, ailing since birth" (NSW BDM 5228/1872)
- Flora Ann - born 1873 (NSW BDM 306/1873)
- Sarah Ann - born 1874 (NSW BDM 14887/1874)
- Marion Stewart - born 1876 (NSW BDM 15697/1876)
- May - born 1884 in Walgett (NSW BDM 27362/1884); died 1885 in Walgett (NSW BDM 12654/1885)
They lost the twins while in Gulgong and their youngest child, May, after they moved to Walgett.
John Michael Breneger died on 26 June 1915 (aged 81) at Walgett, NSW. He is buried at Eumanbah Station Cemetery, Walgett Shire.
Saarah Marion Breneger nee Stewart was born 19 January 1839 in Liverpool NSW. She died on 20 March 1915 (aged 76) at Walgett, NSW. She is buried at Eumanbah Station Cemetery, Walgett Shire.
_______________Alfred Breneger married Mary Jane Love in Walgett in 1884 (NSW BDM 6195/1884). Their children included:
- Ethel M - (NSW BDM 28054/1885)
- Flora M - (NSW BDM 30456/1888)
- John S - (NSW BDM 36672/1893)
- Donald - (NSW BDM 26412/1896)
- Kate Marion - (NSW BDM 35352/1898)
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1872 - LOWE’S PADDOCK RACES
To be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th
FIRST RACE–The Maiden Plate of 10 sovs. For all horses that have never won an advertised prize at the time of entrance. Distance one and a half miles, carrying weight for age.
SECOND RACE–The diggers Purse of 6 sovs. For all horses to be approved of by the Stewards, I mile heats; weight for age.
THIRD RACE–The Lowe’s Paddock Handicap of 20 sovs. With a sweepstake of 1 sov. Each added; for all horses to be handicapped by the Stewards or whom hey may appoint. Distance two miles; second horse to receive 3 sovs. from the prize.
FOURTH RACE–A Bona Fide Whip Horse Race of 5 sovs. To be approved by the Stewards; one mile one event, carrying welter weights.
FIFTH RACE–Hack Race of 5 sovs., heats one mile, carrying 9 stone. The winner to be sold for £7.
SIXTH RACE–Consolation Stakes for sovs.
Entrances for the MAIDEN PLATE and HANDICAP to close on the 23 instant, at 9 p. m.
Weights to be declared on the 25th instant non-acceptance, half-forfeit. Entrances and qualifications 10 per cent on amount of prize
RULES
*** Three Entrances or no race.
All Entrances with the necessary fees to be addressed under cover to the Hon. Sec. And endorsed ‘Entrance to the Lowe’s Paddock Races.’ Randwick Rules strictly adhered to, except where otherwise specified. The decisions of the Stewards to be final in all cases.
JOHN BRENAGER Hon. Sec
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 132, November 20, 1872
We remind horse owners that entries close today at 9 .p.m. At Breneger’s All Nations Hotel Lowe’s paddock.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 133, November 23, 1872
Weights for Handicap
Victrix …….. 8 12Gulgong …….. 8 10Atlas …….. 8 8Chance …….. 7 7Sovereign …….. 7 5Dora …….. 6 10
No-acceptance to be declared before 9 pm. on Friday 29th inst.
JOHN BRENAGER Hon Sec.
JOHN BRENAGER Hon Sec.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 134, November 27, 1872
1872 - POSTPONEMENT - LOWE’S PADDOCK RACES
The Above Races, advertised to take place on Satur-day November 30th has been POSTPONED until SATURDAY, DEC. 14th, 1872
In consequence of the INCLEMENCY of the WEATHER and Unsound Condition of the Course.
JOHN BRENAGER, Hon. Sec.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 136, December 4, 1872
1872 - LOWE’S PADDOCK RACES
Postponed till THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th.
Judge, Mr. A. Shaw
Starter, Mr. E. Wormall
Stewards: Messrs. A. Mortimer, J. Drew, M. J. D’Arcy , J. Shaw, Wm. Cobcroft, J. Johnson, R. Roberts, J. Hook and Wm. Eather.
Treasurer, Henry Pratt
Clerk of the Course, Mr. Geo. Hobby
Secretary, John Brenager
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 136, December 4, 1872
1872 - LOWE’S PADDOCK RACES
Gay was the paddock of Lowe’s last Saturday after-noon, when the postponed races came off with all success the most spirited sportsman could desire. The day being a half holiday and the place centrally situated, the affair was well attended from both Home Rule and the Canadian. Gulgong sent out only a few of ‘her beauty and her chivalry’, and even some Mudgee men were there. The weather was rather hot. Vehicles of all persuasions, from four-in-hand to the one-horse-chay brought their fair freights. Booths were in the hands of Hosts Brenager, Drew and Johnson, who were wishing the judging form appearances that the races would last all week. The course was in excellent order and racing well.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 140, December 18, 1872
At the Gulgong Police Court, last week, John Fussell, on bail, appeared to answer the charges of assaulting, with intent to rob, F. A. Symes, at Brenager's Hotel, Lowe's Paddock, on the night of the 14th March.
F. A. Symes, sworn, said: On Thursday he was coming from the Home Rule, late at night. He lost his way, and the light of the public house attracted his attention, and he made for it. It was the house below Johnson's in Lowe's Paddock. He went in, and the prisoner was present. After inquiring his way the prisoner said he (witness) owed him 23s. There were several people present. One of the women had a child in her arms. Witness denied the debt, and said, "I owe no person anything, and if you have any demand come and present your account - this is no time for settling." He (witness) was about to leave, when prisoner said, "You shall either leave me your watch or saddle, or I'll have your life." Upon attempting to go towards his horse prisoner struck him several times in the face. He (witness) returned to the public-house, and inquired for the landlord, for the purpose of protection. Some person told witness the woman behind the bar was the landlord's sister, and she said the landlord was not at home. He (witness) again attempted to get to his horse, when prisoner again struck him. From the effects of the blow he fell upon the stones. Witness said "Do not molest me at this hour of the night, have a drink, and let me go." Prisoner replied, "I'll have the watch or the saddle, or I'll take your life." A third time he tried to get away, but it was useless, and for fear of further violence, he put his watch upon the counter and left. He (witness) bled from the effects of the violence used, and he had shown the blood to the constable who arrested the prisoner.
By Mr. Cory: The first blow was struck outside the door of the public house. Could not tell how many persons were at the hotel at the time of the assault. Did not owe 23s: Prisoner was a perfect stranger to witness. If he had ever seen him before he did not recollect it.
By Mr. Clarke: When he went with the constable the landlady gave up the watch. No one in the house ever attempted to interfere in any way.
For the defence, Mr. Cory contended that there was no case. There might have been a threat.
Constable Patrick Merrick said Symes did not point out the blood to him, but he might have done so to the other constable. He saw marks of violence on Symes' face.
John Layming sworn, said: Saw plaintiff and defendant at Beranger's public house on Thursday night. They were quarrelling outside. Fussell said the complainant owed him 23s and he had better pay. Symes said he had only 1s, and asked prisoner to have a drink. Prisoner refused to drink, and said he had worked late and early for complainant, who said, "If I owe you the money, come in to-morrow and I'll pay you". Fussell said, laughing, "Leave me your horse, saddle, and bridle till yon pay." Symes refused. Prisoner then said, "Leave me your watch and chain till you pay me." Symes refused, saying it belonged to his son. Defendant said he knew the watch did not belong to his son. Plaintiff then took the watch and laid it upon the counter, saying, "We are square now." Fussell took up the watch and handed it to Mrs Brenager. Symes demanded the watch, but she said, "Here, Jack (meaning the prisoner) take it." But Symes took it from her and handed it to the prisoner, saying "Take it to Johnson, I know him". He (witness) had not seen any blows. There was a little blood on Symes' face when he came in.
By the Bench: Neither of the men were sober. Defendant wanted the horse, saddle, and bridle as security.
William Leonard sworn, corroborated the former witness. Complainant handed the watch to prisoner, and he handed it to the landlady.
Sarah Brenager sworn, said: When complainant came to her husband's house he was the worse for drink. The complainant and prisoner were quarrelling. When Symes came in a second time there was blood upon his face. Fussell asked Symes to have something for a debt, and Symes gave over the watch. Witness could not recollect if Symes claimed protection.
Mr Cory addressed tbe bench on behalf of the prisoner; and Mr. Clarke replied, contending that the witnesses for the defence, had corroborated the complainant's evidence and asked to have the witnesses bound over on behalf of the crown. The prisoner was committed for trial at the next circuit court. Bail allowed - himself in £80, and two sureties in £40 each.
In the vicinity of Home Rule, the only Boxing Day sports at present advertised in the local papers are wrestling and other sports, provided by Mr. Breneger of the All Nations Hotel, Lowe's paddock. The sports are of a miscellaneous character, comprising wrestling in the Devon, Cousin Jack, and Cumberland style. Bobbing for silver, catching treacle rolls, and climbing the greasy pole also form part of the programme; and last, but not least, the fair sex are to go in for a running foot race, but whether they are to carry weight for age, and be handicapped, the bill of fare fails to mention.
The proprietor, JOHN BRENEGER, over anxious to meet the wishes of the Miners of the district, has determined, on BOXING DAY. 26th December, to give the public in general the greatest day's amusement ever witnessed on this gold field, comprising:—
Wrestling in the Devon and Cornish styles; also in the Cumberland style.
Jumping in SacksThrowing the Hammer.Youths' Racing, over 12.Youths' Racing, under 18Boys dipping heads in water for silver.Boys catching treacle rolls in their mouths.Greasy Pole.Ladies' Running Foot Races, &c., &c.
Wrestling Cornish and Devon style;—First prize, a hand some Liverpool Lever Watch, guaranteed genuine; second prize, £2. Entrance, 5s.
The wrestling rules, as used in the old counties, strictly adhered to.
Cumberland style:—First prize, £2; second prize, 15s. Entrance, 4s.
All entries to the wrestling match to be made on or before the 20th instant, at Breneger's Hotel, Lowe's Paddock.
These prizes are open to all comers. The entrance to the other sports made on the morning of the 26th—day of the sports.
T. A. COURTIS, Secretary.
G. STOTT. Esq , Judge.
BRENEGER, Treasurer.Source: Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 20 Dec 1873 Page 2
On Thursday afternoon, a son of Mr. Brenagers, of the All Nations Hotel, Lowe's Paddock, aged about nine years, was bitten in the arm by a black spider whilst playing on a log near to his home. The symptoms presented were those of insect poisoning, occasioning drowsiness and frequent acute pain. The little fellow was taken to Home Rule, where the usual medical remedies were applied, but I have not since heard whether he has thoroughly recovered.
Source: Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 14 Mar 1874 Page 35No. 1489. John Breneger, of Eumanbah, near Walgett, laborer. Mr. E. M. Stephen, official assignee.
John Breneger made application to the Registrar in Bankruptcy this morning for a certificate of discharge. The bankrupt, who incurred debts as an hotelkeeper, kept no books, and the certificate was therefore suspended for six months.
1892 - SINGULAR SHOOTING CASE. A MOTHER'S PROTECTION OF HER DAUGHTER.
A peculiar shooting case is reported from Walgett. At the police court to-day Mrs. Breneger, of Eumanbah, was charged with having shot at a man named Ryan, whom she found on her premises during Wednesday night. It appears that Ryan had made an appointment by letter with the daughter of the accused to meet him at a certain place near her house. The letter fell into the hands of the mother, who went out about half-past 1 o'clock in the morning to meet the accused with a loaded shot gun. Ryan
was lying on his face on the grass when Mrs. Breneger appeared. He, thinking her daughter was approaching, whistled, and Mrs. Breneger said, "It's all right," and immediately afterwards fired at Ryan and slightly wounded him in the legs. Ryan got up at once and ran down to a public house situated a short distance away. The publican sent him to the Walgett Hospital. The accused was committed for trial, but general sympathy is expressed with her.
1892 - CHARGED
Sarah Marion Breneger, charged with shooting at William Ryan with a gun with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, has been arrested by Sub-inspector Morrow, Walgett Police. Committed for trial at Walgett Sessions. Bail allowed.
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 27 Apr 1892 [Issue No.17] Page 146
1892 - RETURN OF PRISONERS TRIED
Name: Sarah Marion BrenegerOffence: Shooting with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
On whom committed: William Ryan
Where and when tried: Walgett Quarter Sessions, 1st July, 1892
Sentence: Bound over in the sum of £40 to appear at next Walgett Quarter Sessions to receive sentence if called upon.
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 27 Jul 1892 [Issue No.30] Page 246
1907 - THEY PARTED ON GOOD TERMS - A DROVER AND HIS WIFE
Florence Ann Cook (formerly Breneger) petitioned in the Divorce Court yesterday for a dissolution of her marriage with William Henry Cook, on the ground of desertion. Petitioner said that she married the respondent in September, 1896, at Walgett, according to the rites of the Presbyterian Church. At the time she married the respondent he was a commission agent. In December, 1903, he went droving, and in 1904 he again went away droving, and she had not seen him since. They were on good terms when they parted. His Honor granted a decree nisi, and made it returnable in six months, respondent to pay petitioner's costs.
