Mr [I] Osborn [James Osborne, publican of Ring of Bells Hotel, Home Rule or draper of Hill End ?]
Source: Mitchell Library, SLNSW
Joseph Moss was licensee of the Ring of Bells Hotel in Herbert St, Gulgong, 20 December 1871.
In September 1872 and in 1873 he had the licence for Home Rule's Ring of Bell's Hotel.
James A Osborne was licensee for Home Rule's Ring of Bell's Hotel in 1874.
Source: Governemtn Gazettes
Landlords:
Joseph Moss - to 31 Aug 1872
William Kirk - Aug-Oct 1872
Joseph Moss - Oct-Dec 1872.
Ring of Bells Hotel sold to Osborne Nov 1872
Source: Information supplied by Don Dougan and Barry Baldwin (2008)
NEWS ITEMS
1872 - [NEW HOTELS]
Amongst the most prominent vendors of suction is Joe Moss, of the "Ring of Bells," who has almost completed a snug house, in what will be the main street, where we hope he will be as well patronised as his merits deserve, and his friends wish him. David Wright, of the Queensland Hotel, on the Black Lead, is also re-erecting his house. In fact not less than a dozen public houses are now in course of erection, as are scores of other buildings too numerous to mention.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 88, June 19, 1872
1872 - [OLD HOTEL]
Of business news, I hear, that Mr. Joe Moss has sold his hotel, the Ring of Bells, for £400 cash, not a bad price as things go.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 97, July 20, 1872
1872 - PUBLIC MEETING
A large public meeting was held at the Home Rule, Gulgong, on Monday night, in front of Moss's Ring-of-Bells Hotel, at which about 1200 persons were present. The object was to consider the propriety of taking steps to test the recent decision of the police magistrate in the case of Spring and party and Masters and party, respecting the title to a creek-bed claim between Lowe's and Masters' paddocks on Cooyal Creek. The bench decided in favour of Masters and party, and that they owned one-half of the bed of the creek.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 109, August 31, 1872
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 116, September 25, 1872
1872 - ADVERTISEMENT
TO PUBLICANS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS AND OTHERS
ROBINSON AND IRWIN Have received instruction form Mr. W. Kirk to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday October 9th ALL THOSE VALUABLE PREMISES know as the ‘RING OF BELL HOTEL’ HOME RULE
The Hotel contains 8 rooms, spacious bar, large dining room, kitchen, together with 10 stall stables and out-houses.
The Auctioneers beg to call special attention to this bona fide sale. The Hotel is doing the largest trade and is situated in the best position on the Home Rule. It is so well known that it is needless to comment further.
Stock-in-trade and Furniture to be taken at valuation
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 125, October 26, 1872
1872 - AMUSEMENTS.
At the Royal Shamrock Theatre, under the management of Miss Joey Gougenheim, good houses are frequently obtained. Miss Maggie Oliver has completed her engagement, and will shortly be leaving for Sydney. Miss Joey is negotiating with some first class talent at Sydney and Melbourne, and no doubt the public will reward this spirited lady with their liberal support. This evening Mesers. Melville, Newton, and Dumar take their benefit, upon which occasion Mr. Joseph Moss, of the Ring of Bells Hotel, an old amateur, assisted by Miss Bessie Moss, have kindly volunteered their services. A bumper house is expected.
Mr. Joe Moss of the Ring of Bells Hotel is determined that the Home Rule people shall have a second place of amusement as well as the Gulgongites, and is now preparing plans for the alteration of his assembly rooms into a theatre. Mr. J. L. Byers will probably be the lessee, which is a sufficient guarantee to the public that no expense will be spared in making this new place of amusement when opened second to none on these gold-fields.
1872 - Cricket Club, Home Rule
Meeting will take place at the Ring of Bells Hotel, Home Rule, on Saturday 16, at 8 p.m. for the Formation of a Cricket Club. Those wishing to join are requested to attend. JOE MOSS
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 130, November 13, 1872
1872 - [RECURRING ADVERTISEMENT]
RING OF BELLS HOTEL HOME RULE
FIRST Class Accommodation for Traveller’s. The best brands of Wines and Spirits and Liquors only kept in stock. Good Stabling.
Detached from the Hotel is a large CONCERT ROOM, 40 x 26 feet, with Stage, which can always be had on Reasonable Terms.
JOE MOSS Proprietor
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 131, November 16, 1872
1873 - Settling
1873 - LIGHT-FINGERED GENTRY.
P. DWYER, Secretary.
1873 - SPORTING.
A meeting was held on Friday evening last, at Moss's Ring of Bells Hotel, when a goodly number of the racing gentry put in an appearance, to take into consideration the desirability of establishing here annual races. The stewards and other officers were appointed, and the meeting was adjourned to last evening, Monday, when the first day's programme was decided upon. From the liberal amount of prizes offered by the Home Rule Jockey Club, especially the Home Rule Handicap, of 100 sovs with 5 sovs added, a large muster of the right sort is anticipated. The stewards on this occasion after the dissatisfaction expressed with reference to the Christmas handicapping, and to prevent any local prejudices have appointed Mr. West, M.L.A., so well known in the sporting world, as their handicap per. This arrangement will generally be approved of, and impart more confidence in the owners of horses at a distance who intend to go in for a spin.
The settling up took place at 8 p.m., at Moss' Ring of Bells Hotel, where an agreeable evening was passed.
Within the last month a number of petty thefts have taken place. Scarcely a night occurs without some place or other being pilfered, and the thieves apparently have no particular choice as to what line of goods they deal in. On Friday evening last the party in charge of Barlow's circus had occasion to step out for a few minutes, and on his return found that a carpet and a quantity of wearing apparel, with other goods worn missing. On Saturday evening some prowling vagabonds, taking advanage of the negligence of Mr. Moss' cook in not locking the kitchen door, helped themselves to several large joints of beef, mutton, and veal provided for the Sunday's dinner. Mr. Moss for the future is determined to remember the old adage, "Don't offer temptation," and see that his larder door is not neglected to be kept securely fastened. Many other petty thefts have also taken place; but the career of these nocturnal rascals will not be of long duration, as the police will soon be on their scent, and if by chance they should happen to make their debut to the Gulgong bench of magistrates, it will be sometime before a second appearance will be put in.
1873 - THE HOME RULE ANNUAL RACES.
To take place on MONDAY, the 12th, and TUESDAY, 13th May 1873.
President: T. A. Browno, Esq
Vice-President: Herbert Lowe, Esq.
Judge: S. A. Blackman, Esq., J.P.
Treasurer: Mr. W. Keating.
Stewards: Messrs. S. Bibb, W. Wall, J. Moss, J. Farnell, J. Leggatt, A. Gorman, H. Stott.
Handicapper: T. H. West, Esq., M.L.A.
Starter: Mr W. Wall.
Clerk of the Course: Mr. J. Regan.
FIRST DAY.
To take place on MONDAY, the 12th, and TUESDAY, 13th May 1873.
President: T. A. Browno, Esq
Vice-President: Herbert Lowe, Esq.
Judge: S. A. Blackman, Esq., J.P.
Treasurer: Mr. W. Keating.
Stewards: Messrs. S. Bibb, W. Wall, J. Moss, J. Farnell, J. Leggatt, A. Gorman, H. Stott.
Handicapper: T. H. West, Esq., M.L.A.
Starter: Mr W. Wall.
Clerk of the Course: Mr. J. Regan.
FIRST DAY.
First Race.—The MAIDEN PLATE of 75 sovs, with 3 sovs each added; for all maiden horses at the time of entrance, two year-olds excepted; distance 1 ¼ mile. Penalties for winners after date of entrance, once 5lb ; twice or more, 7lb; not accumulative; second horse to receive £10 from the prize.
Second Race.—PRINCE OF WALES STAKES of 25 sovs; for all horses, to be handicapped by the stewards, or whom they may appoint; distance 2 miles. The winner to be sold by auction immediately afterwards for £30; any surplus to go to the funds.
Third Race.—HOME RULE RACE CLUB HANDICAP of 100 sovs, with a sweep of 6 sovs each added; distance 2 miles; second horse to receive 15 sovs from the prize.
Fourth Race.—HACK SELLING STAKES of 10 sovs; for all hacks; one mile heats. The winner is be sold for £16; any surplus to go to the funds.
SECOND DAY.
First Race.—PUBLICANS PURSE HANDICAP of 50 sovs, with a sweep of 3 sovs each added; distance, 2½ miles; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the prize.
Second Race.-The PUDDLERS', CARTERS', and WHIP HORSE RACE, for a set of harness valued at 10 sovs; for all horses the bona fide property of puddlers, carters, and claim holders within a radius of three miles of the Home Rule; distance 1 mile; the second horse to receive £2; the winners to draw 1 ton round the course within one hour; 11 stone up.
Third Race—THE CONSOLATION STAKES of 15 sovs, for all beaten horses during the mooting; distance 1½ mile.
Fourth Race.—The FORCED HANDICAP of 15 sovs, with a sweep of 2 sovs each added; for all winners, optional to the winners of the Consolation Stakes and hack races; distance l½ mile.
Entrances for the Maiden Plate and Home Rule Handicap to close on the 21st April. Weights for the handicap to be declared on the 20th April. Non-acceptors half-forfeit if declared on or before the 6th May, at 8 p. m. Night of general entry—10th May. at, the Ring of Bells Hotel. Weights for the Publicans' Purse Handicap to be declared on the 12th May, at 9 p. m.; non-acceptors half-forfeit if declared bofore 9 a.m. on the 18th May, at the Club rooms. All entrances to be sent under cover to the Secretary, enclosing entrance fee, and all sweeps to be made good on the night of general entry.
Australian Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to, unless other wise specified. The decision of the Stewards to be in all cases final.
Entrance, 7½ per cent. No qualification.P. DWYER, Secretary.
1873 - HOME RULE. May 6.
The present and only topic causing sensation amongst the business people here is their forthcoming first annual races, which commence on Monday. The enlarged saddling yard and other improvements on the course cannot fail to prove a comfort to visitors, as no expense is being spared by the proprietor, Mr. Joe Moss, of the grandstand booth to make it what it should be, and the publicans with their stands are following suit, and everything will doubtless reflect credit on the efficient manner in which matters are being carried out.
1873 - SPORTING.
Last evening, pursuant to advertisement, a meeting was held at Joe Moss's Ring of Bells Hotel, for the purpose of arranging next annual meet. A number of the right sort were present, some who had returned only recently from the adjacent new rushes. A great deal of time was lost in discussions quite irrevelant to the purpose, and it was anything but a social gathering, as too many individual bickerings were indulged in. After about two hours unnecessary waste of time, it was decided to have races, and the secretary was instructed to put himself in communication with the Gulgong stewards, to arrange the date, so as not to clash with their meeting, It was also arranged that the Maiden Plate should be decided on next Monday, and the advertisement, forwarded to the T. and C.
Source: Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Sat 8 Nov 1873 Page 4
1873 - £10 REWARD.
1873 - £10 REWARD.
STOLEN or strayed,—One brown horse, branded G R conjoined near shoulder, 18 off shoulder, near fore foot white, star and snip, white on hind feet. The above reward will be paid, if stolen, on conviction of the thief; or £2 if strayed, on delivery to the "Ring of Bells Hotel," Home Rule.
JOHN CHRISTONSON.Source: New South Wales Governmen t Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Tue 16 Dec 1873 [Issue No.298] Page 3524
OTHER MOSS ARTICLES
Moss v Beck – Mrs. Beck stated she had bought from Mr. Moss on the last occasion 5 gallons of port wine and the quality was not suited for her customers. James Lincoln gave evidence, swore he measured out the wine and that there was not quite 4 gallons. Mr. Moss swore most positively that the wine produced was not the quality sold by him. Verdict for £1/16/-
Moss v Miller – goods bought and sold.
Source: Gulgong Guardian
1874 - SETTLEMENT
Important Notice the undersigned, having relinquished business in Gulgong, requests an Immediate Settlement of all moneys due to him, and if not paid before November 1st, will sue without respect to parties concerned.
J. A. MOSS, Belmore Street. [likely Jacob Albert Moss who moved to Carcoar]
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, October 17, 1874
1874 - OVERHEATING
‘Coup de Soleil’ this case occurred at Springvale, a farm owned by John Moss near Glazier’s paddock, on Friday, his son aged 14 years was reaping, with his head uncovered and suddenly became helpless. On Sunday he was brought into Dr Wylie at Mr Dennis’ Hotel, where his temples were shaved and leeches and cooling lotion was applied. Dr Bennett was called in and pronounced a clear case of phrenitis [fever of the brain] and had the head completely shaved and applied other remedies. In the course of the day the lad had improved and was taken home by his father. There have been other cases of the like during the past few days all as a result of not covering the head from the heat during the harvesting.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, December 15, 1874
