James Harvard Garland, was born about 1848 in Somerset, UK to Ann Raisin and her first husband (John, who died when James was about two years old). Ann and Thomas RAISIN married in Taunton UK. They arrived in MORETON BAY as free settlers.
Source: Sheels MatherJames died on 9 August 1937, aged 89, and is buried in Gulgong (NSW BDM 18916/1937)
Home Rule, 1895?
Source: SLNSW (special order)
Home Rule, detail
Store of Allan and Garland
Source: SLNSW (special order)
NEWS ITEMS
1914 - Progress at Dunedoo. First Show of a Great Wheat Growing District.
The holding of the first agricultural show was an event of some importance, and the ground, which has great natural beauty in the magnificent forest of trees, presented a splendid setting for the fixture. A month ago the land had not been dedicated, but the association, headed by its energetic patron, Mr. C. Patrick, who has been in the district for 52 years, backed up by the president, Mr. G. C. O'Brien; the hon, secretary, Mr. H. N. Stubbs, and members generally, worked wonders. The primitive simplicity of everything created an atmosphere that can only be associated with pioneering. The farmers and settlers had made good in proving the worth of the soil, and there was no better way of advertising it than through the show. It attracted a large influx of visitors, and vehicles of every description thronged the ringside, while the numerous motor-cars indicated the general prosperity prevailing...
THE feature of the horse section was the very fine display of draughts, especially the mares and young stock, while the ploughing teams made a fine showing. The fact that Clydesdales were the only breed represented indicates the farmers are determined to keep to the purebreds as represented in this particular breed. The winning stallion, 3yrs, in draughts, was Allan and Garland's Royal Ribbon, while in mares a very fine mare, Bawley, owned by Johnson Bros., secured the judge's verdict.
Team of Draught Horses at Dunedoo Show
The Heavy Clydesdale Stallion, 'Royal Ribbon' (imp.), 8 years old. For pedigree and further particulars, apply—ALLAN & GARLAND, Home Rule.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Aug 1918 Page 20
Mr. Sid Allen, has taken over the management of the store so long and well carried on by Messrs. Allan and Garland. We all wish for him a prosperous career in his venture.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 5 Jun 1919 Page 211920 - Clearing Sale. At Home Rule
Saturday, 30th October - J. Workman has received instructions from Allan and Garland to sell by auction at their farm 1½ mile from Home Rule, on SATURDAY, October 30, 1920, at 2 p.m. sharp, Land and Machinery as follows: —
400 Acres of Land— 240 acres lease, 160 acres C.P., 70 acres cultivation, balance all fenced.
Machinery — M'Cormack Harvester, M'Cormack Reaper and Binder, M'Kay Seed Drill. Set of Harrows, Double Furrow Disc Plough, 1 3-Furrow Mouldboard Plougn, 1 Lorry (2½M: tons, nearly new), Tip Dray and Harness, 6 Sets Plough Harness.
Nine head of Farm and Mixed Horses.
Buyers can attend with confidence as everything is for sale, and the whole of the Plant is practically new. Terms: Cash Before Removal.
J. WORKMAN, Auctioneer, Mudgee.
1923 - HOME RULE. Public Notice
ON account of retiring from business, all debts owing to Allan and Garland must be paid before February 14th, 1923.
ALLAN & GARLAND Storekeeepers, Home Rule
(Mrs) J. E. Allan
Jas. H. Garland.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 8 Jan 1923 Page 12Mr. James Garland, of Home Rule, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, was entertained at a social evening by his many friends and a very enjoyable time was spent. The veteran is still hale and hearty, and attends to all matters in connection with his store-keeping business. He also drives his own car.
1933 - HOME RULE POST OFFICE
POSTAL business at Home Rule is now in charge of Mr. J. H. Garland. The post office was formerly conducted by Mrs. J. Perry.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Oct 1933 Page 12
One day last week our attention was drawn to the meeting in Gulgong of three old hands of the district — Mr J. H. Garland (85), of Home Rule; his step-sister, Mrs.H. Allen (79), of Gulgong, and Mr F. Raisin (71), (Mrs Allen's brother), of Home Rule.Their combined ages totalled 235 years.
Next day, three brothers went one better, for when Messrs W. Tattersall (82), R. Tattersall (80) and C. Tattersall (78), all of Reedy Creek, met in Gulgong, their combined ages totalled 240 years.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Feb 1934 Page 13
1939 - [ESTATE]
Mr. F. G. Whalan, of Home Rule, on Friday last purchased a town allotment which was submitted to public auction by Mr. W. A. Saunders on behalf of the estate of the late Mr. J. H. Garland.
