Peter Anderson, year unknown
Source: Kaye Browne
Peter Anderson was the licensee of a hotel between Gulgong and Mudgee that was referred to by a number of names, including:
- HALF-WAY HOUSE
- PETER ANDERSON'S
- THE DIGGER'S ARMS
- THE GOLD DIGGER'S ARMS
BACKGROUND
Peter Anderson (1834-??) was a Swedish immigrant who married Mary Ann Hutchinson in Mudgee in 1857 (NSW BDM 2205/1857). Their children, all registered in the district of Mudgee, included:
- Emily Henrietta Anderson - born 1859 (NSW BDM 9805/1859); married David Joseph King of Home Rule in 1896.
- Phoebe A - born 1860 (NSW BDM 9427/1860); married Henry Walter Lawes in 1881 (NSW BDM 4889/1881)
- Mary A S J - born 1862(NSW BDM 10563/1862); married John F Jenner in 1880 (NSW BDM 4095/1880)
- William H - born at Wilbetree in 1864 (NSW BDM 11296/1864); died 21 May 1879, aged 14, from injuries to his intestine from being kicked by a horse; buried at Mudgee.
- Peter E - born 1866 (NSW BDM 11456/1866)
- George H - born 1868 (NSW BDM 12712/1868)
- Clara Harriet - born 1871 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 13210/1871); died 1871 (NSW BDM 4524/1871)
- Charles E - born 1872 (NSW BDM 13276/1872)
- Alfred - born 1875 (NSW BDM 14671/1875); died 1875 (NSW BDM 7696/1875)
- Clara Harriett - born 1875 (NSW BDM 14877/1875)
In the death records of children that pre-deceased him, Peter Anderson is described as an innkeeper living at Three Mile Rush in 1871 and in 1879, he is described as a farmer.
NEWS ITEMS
Saturday March 8, 1871 - Situated midway between Mudgee and Gulgong on the main line of Road directly opposite the Royal Oak Inn. George A. Davis on instructions from Peter Anderson.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 2, 25 February 1871
1871 - [AUCTION]
Saturday 4th March - Geo. A. Davis had received instructions from Mr. Peter Anderson to submit for public auction at his Mart, Queen Street Gulgong, if not previously disposed of by private contract. This desirable Property, several acres which are cleared, cultivated and under maize, at present. The extent of Frontage to the Road is considerable and enclosed by a substantial wire fence. The position is admirably adapted for a store and no finer land for Cultivation of Vineyards can be found. From the rapidly increasing population in this neighbourhood there can not be the slightest doubt the fortunate purchaser will secure a handsome return by subdivision into allotments. The sole reason of the vendor parting with this splendid property is his determination to enter into other investments.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 3, 4 March 1871
Source: Government Gazette
Mr. Peter Anderson, publican at Three Mile Rush, child has died. Clare Harriet Anderson, 9 months. Doctor Lewis gave her mixture of 7 and ¼ drops of silver poppies and some grey powder and ipecacuanha. The child became composed after she had the mixture from bottle. Shortly after when a powder was given the child went black in the face and died some hours after. Dr. Ramsay made a postmortem examination, and found the lungs and other organs healthy. The liver and brain was congested, the bottle of medicine contain a preparation of opium, which was dangerous to administer to young children, and caused congestion of the brain. Dr. Belinfante who was called for advice, stated his belief that 7 and ¼ drops was not too much, although syrup of poppies was uncertain in strength. After some consideration the jury brought in a verdict of death by natural causes.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 32, 23 September 1871
1872 - LETTER RE POSTAL SERVICE
The Post Master General &c &c Sydney
Sir,
Sir,
In Reply to yours of the 17 inst per delivery of Branch Mail at the “Home Rule” via Canadian, the amount I can do the service for will be the sum of £100- One Hundred Pounds Sterling for the remaining term of my Present Contract.
I beg to inform you that I shall have to keep a Man and Horse expressly for this service in consequence of the “Home Rule” being distant 4 four miles out of the direct line and cannot be done by Coach.
I am Sir, Your Obdt Servant
Peter Anderson, Contractor
Mr Edward Webb, licensee of the Royal Oak Inn on the road to Mudgee, was fined £20, in the Mudgee Police Court for a breach of Section 44 of the Publican’s Act by ‘employing and permitting’ one Peter Anderson to retail spirituous liquors at his licensed house otherwise than as his hired servant or agent. From evidence as contained in the ‘Westen Post’ it appeared that Webb was a dummy, the licence being in his name but not residing in the house or controlling its management. There was an informer in the case, named John Burgess, but judging from his evidence he, too, was only a ’dummy’ and had an ill-feeling towards Anderson. We think the Mudgee Bench ought have shown more wisdom in dismissing so contemptible an attempt to ‘get at Peter’ as the informer said. The house we have always found well conducted.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 149, 18 January 1873
1870s - [REMINISCENCE]
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 17 Oct 1921 Page 8
1873 - Gulgong — St. Patrick's Day.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 158, 19 February 1873
1873 - INSOLVENCY
ANDERSON Peter
File No: 10923 | Citation: NRS-13654-1-[2/9449]-10923 | Place: Gulgong Road | Occupation: Publican
1874 - POLICE COURT
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime - Tue 9 Sep 1873 [Issue No.212 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 2464
1873 - St. Patrick’s Day Races
Will be held on the above day, at the Gold Diggers Arms, on the Gulgong Road. Signed:- Peter Anderson and Edward Webb.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 157, 15 February 1873
1870s - [REMINISCENCE]
There were several hotels on the two roads from Mudgee to Gulgong, the one via Home Rule and the other by Canadian. One of these was at Wilbetree, and was known as Sheriff's, and was kept by the late Mr. Henry Hunt. A second, Peter Anderson's, was at the junction of the Home Rule and Canadian roads, and the third, Millard's, yet further on.
Parish of Wilbertree
Source: HLRV
On 13th May 1869, Peter Anderson of Wilbetree purchased Portion 82 (above) - 60 acres for £60.
On 21st April 1870, Peter Anderson of Wilbetree purchased Portion 92 (above) - 40 acres for £40. In 1879 these were mortgaged to George Stott, farmer, from "near Gulgong".
Both portions were transferred to John Gottlieb Wurth, a farmer, in 1881.
We learn from the local journal that this national saint's day is not to be allowed to pass unnoticed. Messrs. Deen and King intend holding sports in Homer's Paddock, which we doubt not (says our contemporary) will be patronised as well as their sports were last year. At the Half-way House, on the Mudgee road, better known as Peter Anderson's, there will be a day's racing, which doubtless will attract many. There is some talk of a St. Patrick's dinner, a mode of celebrating the festival that was popular some years ago.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 158, 19 February 1873
1873 - LOST
One bay horse, reward offered, from Shallow Rush, Chinaman’s Creek. CHARLES AUSTIN, Chinaman’s Creek Or PETER ANDERSON, Half Way House.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 197, 5 July 1873
ANDERSON Peter
File No: 10923 | Citation: NRS-13654-1-[2/9449]-10923 | Place: Gulgong Road | Occupation: Publican
Source: NSW State Archives
1874 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
Wanted A COOK. Apply to PETER ANDERSON, Half-way House, Mudgee Road.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 30 April 1874
1874 - POLICE COURT
Horse Sweating - John Scully sued Peter Anderson for illegally working two horses, his property without his leave or license. Scully had his horse on agistment with Anderson. John Groyndle, manager for Scully, Joseph Groyndle son of John gave evidence. Case was adjourned to a later date.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 10 December 1874
Anderson v Scully for agistment of horses, case adjourned.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 10 December 1874
Horse Using - Scully v Anderson adjourned case. Henry Jellett witness from Coolah said the plaintiff’s manager gave permission for the defendant to use the horse. Case dismissed.
Agistment - Anderson v Scully case adjourned.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 17 December 1874
1874 - Publican’s Licenses
Licenses were granted on Tuesday to Mrs Murray, Diggers Arm’s, Canadian and Sarah Brooks, Digger’s Arms, Home Rule.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 10 December 1874
1874 - [MINING]
In O'Donohough's paddock, on the Mudgee road, between O'Donnell's Lane and Peter Anderson's, all the claims have been taken up, and according to report, matters are likely to flourish, as every confidence of a successful issue is based upon results in Williardt's and O'Donnell's paddocks, which are adjacent.
1874 - HOME RULE - THE WEATHER.
During the last eight days the weather has been very unsettled, and we have experienced some very heavy downpours. The roads are in a deplorable condition, especially that part of O'Donnell's lane near Peter Anderson's, where often the mail coach and horses got bogged, and have to be pulled out by a team of bullocks.
The following gentlemen have been appointed to form the Public School Board of the public school at the place specified in connection with their names, respectively, viz.: Wilbertree—Messrs. Charles Bland Lowe, J.P., Charles Henry Tuckerman, Peter Rogers, Peter Anderson, Edward Webb, and Stephen Dociver.
1875 - POLICE COURT
Stealing a Shilling Strap - William Farrow charged. The strap was the property of Peter Anderson. Remanded for a week
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 9 January 1875
1875 - POLICE COURT
Stealing - William Farron on bail for stealing a strap belonging to Peter Anderson failed to appear; a warrant was issued.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 16 January 1875
1875 - POLICE COURT
Perjury Peter Anderson v John Grenley, this took place in the case Scully v Anderson, which involved horses on agistment that were used without permission. Man named Henry Gillet mentioned, also Mary Ann Anderson wife of Peter. Case remanded.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 6 February 1875
1875 - POLICE COURT
Perjury - Anderson v Grenly. Alfred Tiffon gave further evidence and the Bench decided to commit and the case will come up at the next Mudgee Sessions.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 6 February 1875
1875 - [PUBLIC AUCTION]
Half Way House - Between Mudgee and Gulgong - POSITIVE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Of Household Furniture, Stock in Trade etc., instructed by Mr Peter Anderson [who intends relinquishing the Hotel business] on June 29 by Joseph M Cox.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 24 June 1875
1879 - PROBATE
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.
In the land and goods of William Henry Anderson (a minor), late of Wilbetree, near Mudgee, in the Colony of New South Wales, selector, deceased, intestate. NOTICE is hereby given, that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof in the New South Wales Government Gazette, application will be made to this Honorable Court, in its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, by Peter Anderson, of Wilbetree aforesaid, father of the abovenamed William Henry Anderson (a minor), deceased, that, letters of administration of his estate, goods, chattels, credits, and effects may be granted to him.—Dated this 6th day of June, a.d. 1879.
EDWARD CLARKE, Proctor for the said Peter Anderson, Market-street, Mudgee. By Frederick Curtiss, his Agent, 151, King-street, Sydney.
