Friday, March 1, 2024

McGAURR

Pitsawing timber, Edward McGaurr's Sawpit, Medley Street, Gulgong
Source: SLNSW

Bark Hut and Pit Saw, Gulgong 1872
Source: SLNSW

These two images show McGaurr's pit saw from two different angles, looking up and down the slope of Church Hill.

NEWS ITEMS

1874 - ADVERTISEMENT
Belmore Timber Yard - Edward McGaurr
Source: GULGONG EVENING ARGUS 2nd April 1874. 

1876 - ADVERTISEMENT
Edward McGaurr - Begs to inform the residents of Gulgong that he has constantly on hand Timber of All Kinds and Sizes.
Source: GULGONG EVENING ARGUS December 2 1876

1878 - [DEATH]
Edward McGaurr, son of Richard McGaurr and Eliza Burns, born in Parramatta, died 12 December 1878 from a fractured skill caused by a fall from a horse (NSW BDM 7569/1878).
Source: Gulgong Death Records