1901 - £50 Reward.
FOR the past three years I have lost 3 valuable rams (branded L L on the baok of left ear) one having been stolen some two months ago. The above reward will be paid on conviction of the thief or thieves. Henceforth all persons trespassing on any of my land will be prosecuted as the law directs.
JOHN STOTT,
Canadian.
Dec. 17, 1900.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 7 Jan 1901 Page 4
1901 - GULGONG NEWS
On Sunday last an accident happened on the Canadian road. A sulky containing Mrs. John Stott, Mrs. Sharman and Mr. W. Stott, was proceeding towards Canadian, when another sulky in which Mr. James Hollow was seated, hove in sight, on the road between Finegan's and Snelson's. The sulkies collided near a culvert, and the occupants of the former trap were violently thrown, to the ground. Mrs. Stott was severely cut about the face, and Mr. Stott also came in for a share of trouble.
Mrs. Sharman was uninjured. Mr. Mr. Hollow was lucky, but each sulky bore evidence of the suddenness of the shock. It was a miracle that serious injuries wore not tho result of the unexpected collision.
1920 - Death of Mr. John Stott. - AT 87 YEARS OF AGE.
1935 - Mrs. Sarah A. Stott
Mr. John Stott, who had resided in the district for over half a century, died at Narragundy early yesterday morning, in his 87th year. Deceased was one of the most widely-known men in the central west. He was born in Somersetshire (England) and came to Australia with his wife, settling first in Victoria and afterwards coming on to Gulgong. Deceased is survived by a widow and the following daughters: — Mrs. J. Baldwin (Canadian), Mrs. W. Riley (Gulgong), Mrs. W. Buckley (Sydney), Mrs. W. Somerfield, jun. (Narragundy), Mrs. J. Williams, sen., survives deceased, who was a brother. Mrs. Williams is 90 years old. The interment took place in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong general cemetery. The Rev. C. J. Allen officiated. — Gulgong "Advertiser."
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 24 Jun 1920 Page 22
One of the best known ladies of the district, Mrs. Sarah Ann Stott, relict of the late John Stott, passed away on Thursday morning last, aged 85 years.
The late Mrs. Stott was a native of England, where she was married. She had been a resident of the State for 60 years, practically all of which was spent in this district.
Despite her ripe age, her passing surprised her many friends. She had been in good health, but on the previous Sunday a doctor was called in, and she was admitted to the Gulgong District Hospital on Wednesday evening. She had bronchitis and pneumonia supervened. Her husband predeceased her about 15 years ago.
Within about 10 miles of the town the late Mrs. Stott was best known. After she and her husband had been on a property at Springfield, they acquired a hotel at Canadian Lead. That was in the good old days, and the late Mrs. Stott took a keen interest in the welfare of their patrons. After they took up a property near the town, the late Mrs. Stott came into town to reside, and it was here that she cemented the many friendships previously made. She was very highly respected.
The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the cemetery, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiating. Mr. R. S. Bayliss carried out the arrangements.
The following grown-up family is left to mourn their loss: — Mesdames W. J. Buckley (Gulgong), J. Baldwin (Canadian Lead), E. M. Riley (Gulgong). Our sympathy is extended.
