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Sunday, March 6, 2022

GULGONG FREEZING WORKS

Gulgong Freezing Works, Medley Street
Source: 'The National Estate' by Clem Lloyd, published 1977

Staff at Freezing Works on Barney's Reef Rd
Source: Gulgong Pioneers Museum

Back row: H Gossage, H Craft, J O'Connell, C Wheeler
Front row: C Coleman, F Ryan, W Hearne

NEWS ITEMS

1899 - STOCK MOVEMENTS
...1084 fat lambs, Nangunia to Gulgong Freezing Works. E. J. Gorman. Oct. 17.
Source: The Corowa Free Press (NSW : 1875 - 1954) Fri 20 Oct 1899 Page 2

1910 - THE RABBIT-FREEZING INDUSTRY
GULGONG.—The freezing works at Dunedoo, Capable of treating 50,000 pairs of rabbits per week, started operations on Monday.

1911 - [IMPROVEMENTS]
The Gulgong freezing works are too small to cope with the supply of rabbits and they have been closed down for six weeks in order to make extensive improvements.

1913 - New Gulgong Enterprise - Freezing Works Co. Formed
Quite a large crowd attended the public meeting at Gulgong last week to consider the advisableness of forming a rabbit freezing company. Mr. Wilson, a, representative of Messrs. Wilson and Flood, was present, and said his firm had agreed to take up 300 shares if the residents would subscribe to the remaining 1700. The firm also guaranteed shareholders 10 per cent. return on their money for 10 years, or, as an alternative, 7 per cent. on the money and one-third of the profits for 10 years, the firm to do all the financing and conduct the business.
The offer was considered a good one by those present, and it was unanimously decided to form a company of 2000 shares, payable 2/6 on application, 2/6 on allotment, and three monthly payments of 5/. Fifteen hundred shares were offered to the public, and nearly 500 were taken up by those present.
Provisional directors were elected as follows:— Messrs. Jas. Loneragan, J. J. Dowd, Jas Clark, J. F. Foster, C. Russell and J. Tuxford. sen.; bank, Bank of New South Wales: solicitors, Messrs. Monro King and Dowd; secretary, Mr. Wade Gudgeon.
A good deal of enthusiasm was evinced at the meeting, and the establishment of the company will prove of immense value to the Gulgong district, and be the means of finding employment for a goodly number of hands.

1913 - GULGONG FREEZING WORKS.
At a meeting of the provincial directors of the proposed Gulgong Freezing Works it was unanimously
decided to employ a canvasser to canvass the district for shares. Mr. Wilson, of the firm of Flood and Wilson, was present. The Chairman. (Mr. D. H. Spring) said that already 1000 shares had been applied for locally. Over 500 shares were still available. The agreement had been signed by. Messrs. Flood and Wilson whereby the shareholders were assured of 7½ per cent. on the money invested, and a third of the profits.
The capital of the concern was £3000, but the company only proposes to make an offer of £2000, and hold the remaining, 1000 shares for issue at any time if required. The firm of Messrs. Flood and Wilson, have stated that they will take one quarter of the extra shares over and above the £2000 should such be required.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 25 Sep 1913 Page 22

1913 - Gulgong Freezing Works to go Ahead.
It has been definitely decided to go ahead with the establishment of freezing works at Gulgong. The local and district people of that neighborhood were asked to take up 1200 shares. This was readily, even eagerly, taken up. The first call of 2/6 per share has been made. As soon as the money is in a start will be made to erect a suitable, commodious building. Work is expected to start on the structure very shortly, and it is anticipated that the new works will be in full swing by March or April of next year.

1913 - Rabbits.
Mr. J. B. Hanslow is doing good business with his rabbits to the Gulgong Freezing Works.

1915 - GULGONG FREEZING WORKS.
Says the Gulgong 'Champion': —
It is pleasing to note that under the supervision of Mr. Johnson; chief engineer for Messrs., O'Brien Bros., proprietors of the Gulgong Freezing Works, the engine boiler etc., are now on the site for erection. The foundation has been completed, and next week the power plant will be placed in position. Condensors and an electric plant will also be installed. Judging by the headway which is being made, it will not take the energetic engineering staff long before an up-to-date plant will be in working order, which will give an impetus to the town's progress and prove a great boon to the rabbiting fraternity.

1915 - Tenders Wanted
FOR excavating a DAM at Gulgong Freezing Works Site — about 1300 cubic yards. Further particulars apply at MUDGEE FREEZING WORKS.
Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 3 Jun 1915 Page 16

1915 - [WYALDRA SHIRE]
Messrs: O'Brien Bros., of the Mudgee Freezing Works, sought permission to dig drains to dam which is about to be constructed on the site of the Gulgong Freezing Works.—
Granted, subject to the work being carried out by the Engineer, and Messrs. O'Brien Bros, pay the cost.

1915 - [OPERATIONAL]
The Gulgong Freezing Works have started operations. They will be a big boon to the district.
1916 - GONG FREEZING WORKS.
Works at the Gulgong Freezing Works was resumed on Wednesday last. A few weeks ago the company decided to reduce the price of rabbits. The rates were 7d and 2d. These rates the men refused to accept, with the result that the works closed down for a few days. The men were eventually offered 6½d and 3d, but refused. When the works opened on Wednesday last the old rate was re-established. Supplies came in pretty freely on Thursday last. The freezing industry has been greatly handicapped owing to the scarcity of water, for which the company is paying £14 per week.
This serious handicap will be obviated as soon as tanks are sunk. Nine hands are employed. Between 3000 and 4000 pairs of rabbits are received daily.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 13 Mar 1916 Page 2

1916 - BORE AT GULGONG.
Messrs. O'Keefe Bros., the well known boring contractors, are putting down a bore at the Gulgong
Freezing Works. This will ensure a constant and adequate supply of water to the works.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 23 Mar 1916 Page 16

1916 - LOCAL BREVITIES
Messrs O'Brien Bros., who have been so successful with their freezing works at Mudgee and Gulgong, and have just opened other works of a similar character at Dunedoo and Capertee, are also interested in new freezing works, which are being established at Rockley, which is a small western township some distance off the railway line, but not far from Bathurst. From reports it would appear that the new proposition has every prospect of being as big a success as the venture on the Mudgee line. Apparentlv Messrs. O'Brien Bros, have an abiding faith in the future of the freezing, industry in this State. Personally we consider that it is only in its infancy, and that there is big money for those who, like the O'Brien family, get in early.
...
The proprietors of the Gulgong Freezing Works have had some bad luck in connection with their effort to obtain water on their property, by means of sinking a well. They had bored to a depth of 200ft., when the earth fell in at the bottom of the bore. As a result of this operations had to be temporarily suspended until the bore was re-sheathed. This work was apparently accomplished, and the plant was then set going again.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 13 Apr 1916 Page 29

1916 - LOCAL BREVITIES
Mr. Johnson, engineer in charge of the Mudgee and Gulgong Freezing Works, has gone to Sydney for a
holiday. He will be away some weeks.

1916 - Gulgong Freezing Works - To be Enlarged
The Gulgong Freezing Works have closed operations, and will not resume until September. The manager stated that the present building had been found to be too small to pack the large quantity of rabbits that were being received. The works had only been used for chilling purposes, and the rabbits were eventually sent away to Mudgee.
The advent of winter has obviated the necessity for chilling. The company intends purchasing rabbits at the railway station until about September next, when the works will be enlarged to double their present size. It is intended to instal new machinery and make the works capable of handling large quantities. The company, in making these alterations, has decided that they shall be of such a nature as to make the works capable of freezing the rabbits for export purposes, hence there will be no more necessity to rely on Mudgee to finally treat bunny for England's festive board.

1917 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 15 Jan 1917 Page 2

1917 - LOCAL BREVITIES
Operations have been resumed at the Gulgong Freezing Works, which had been closed down for some time, during which considerable alterations to the works, involving an expenditure of over £3000, have been made. Additional freezing chambers have been added to the works at a cost of over £1000.

1917 - [RE-OPENED]
Although the Gulgong Freezing Works under the management of Mr. N. J. O'Connell, only recommenced work a few days ago, they are doing a very satisfactory business.

1917 - [WYALDRA SHIRE COUNCIL]
O'Brien Bros., Ltd. requested the council to erect a crossing at the entrance to the Gulgong freezing works. — Referred to engineer.
Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 8 Feb 1917 Page 11

1917 - [WYALDRA SHIRE COUNCIL]
...The engineer ...also recommended that the work at the entrance to the freezing works be done, the Coy. having agreed to pay half-cost.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Mar 1917 Page 13

1917 - Rabbit increasing.
Since the Gulgong Freezing Works closed the rabbits have been unmolested in this locality, and, consequently, are increasing. It is rumored that the works will shortly open again, and that a van will run from Ulan to the works.

1918 - [RE-OPENED]
Gulgong freezing works were reopened last week.
Source: Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent (NSW : 1887 - 1932) Tue 22 Jan 1918 Page 1

1918 - FREEZING WORKS CLOSE.
MUDGEE, Tuesday. - The Mudgee Freezing Works Company, which controls the Mudgee Freezing Works, Capertee Freezing Works, and Gulgong Freezing Works, closed down on Saturday as a result
of instructions wired from Melbourne from Mr. D. J. O'Brien, managing director, who, with other freezing works representatives, held a conference with Senator Russell.
If is believed that the Government refused to enter into a contract to purchase rabbits on behalf of the Imperial Government, as all rabbits purchased last year have not yet been shipped to England, owing to the scarcity of shipping.
Source:  The Bathurst Times (NSW : 1909 - 1925) Tue 29 Jan 1918 Page 3

1918 - Gulgong Freezing Works Re-open.
Messrs. OBrien Bros., Ltd., announce that the Gulgong Freezing Works will re-open on Monday next.
The prices to be paid are: — Large rabbits 5d a pair, small 2d a pair.

1918 - Gulgong Freezing Works - OPERATIONS RESUMED.
The Gulgong Freezing Works resumed operations last week, and rabbits are now being received at the old prices 6d for large, and 3d for small. The rabbits will be skinned at the works and will be packed minus the head and feet, which has been found necessary in order to save shipping space.
Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 13 May 1918 Page 4

1919 - FREEZING WORKS.
The Gulgong freezing works resumed operations a few days ago, and rabbits are being received in large quantities.
Source:Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Wed 22 Jan 1919 Page 14

1919 - [GULGONG FREEZING WORKS]
Mrs. M. O'Connell, mother of Mr. J. O'Connell, manager of the Gulgong Freezing Works, is seriously ill in the Blayney Hospital. She is 72 years of age.
The Gulgong Freezing Works are going at full pressure. Up to 1200 pairs of rabbits arc being received and dealt with daily. The prices paid are 7d (large) and 2d (small) a pair.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Sat 25 Jan 1919 Page 1

1919 - Gulgong Freezing Works - PROBABLE EXTENSION - MEAT TO BE FROZEN.
We hear from a reliable source it is more than probable that in a short while the Gulgong freezing works will be merged into a big industry, and one which must bring incalculable good to our district.
At the present time the works are too small to accommodate the large supply of rabbits received. Thousands of pairs of rabbits are treated weekly and more, we understand, might be received if the works were large enough.
This difficulty, however, promises to be shortly fixed up. The present owners, Messrs. Borthwick and Sons (Australasia) Ltd., are contemplating making big extensions to the works. The extensions will not only permit of thousands of rabbits being treated, but will make room for the treating of bigger stuff. Large stock will be purchased locally and from outside centres. The stock will be killed outside the three-mile radius and brought to the works and frozen. In order to carry on such big operations big extensions of the works will be needed.
It is satisfying to see that Messrs. Borthwick and Sons Ltd., are showing such commendable enterprise in deciding to utilise the local works for an extension of their frozen meat trade.

1919 - The Rabbit Industry.
The Gulgong freezing works closed down a few weeks ago owing to the abnormal scarcity of rabbits, due to the drought. In a casual chat with Mr: J. O'Connell, manager of the works, we learned that recently he had travelled 140 miles in two trips through the district, and had seen no move than 20 rabbits. In Mr. O'Connell's opinion rabbits will not be plentiful again this year.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Jun 1919 Page 8

VO - continue

1932 - [FORMER MANAGER]
Mr. D. J. O'Connell, of Lake Cargelligo (formerly of Gulgong) was at one time manager of the former freezing works in Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 24 Mar 1932 Page 13

1932 - GULGONG.
Freezing works have been opened here, and as the Mudgee freezing works, which were destroyed by fire some months ago, are not to be rebuilt, it is expected that Gulgong will become n centre for the rabbit industry.

1932 - MONEY IN CIRCULATION
There should be an increase in the amount of money in circulation in Gulgong as the sleeper cutters last pay day received about £1500, and many men are engnged in trapping rabbits for the Gulgong freezing works, and in obtaining rabbit and fox skins. Rabbit skins are coming in in thousands weekly, but the price is very low. There are scores and scores of fox skins coming in and these average about 7/ each. These factors and the amounts of relief grants being distributed to the Town and Shire Council should ease the acute local unemployment problem.

1932 - FREEZING WORKS
Mr. L. Norris, of Gulgong, purchased part of the plant of the Mudgee Freezing Works which were partly destroyed by fire. He also bought some of the building which was left. Mr. Norris hopes to start making additions to his present building next week. He will then have less difficulty in coping with supplies of 'Bunny' than what he has at present.

1932 - THE RABBIT TRADE
There is evidently a little money in rabbits. This week lorries operating on behalf of the Gulgong freezing works, established a service at Grattai and Windeyer, centres far removed from the base. It is confidently expected that a brisk business will reward the new venture.

1933 - RABBIT INSPECTOR'S VISIT
Mr. Wilson, rabbit inspector of the Mudgee Pastures Protection Board, has been doing a round of the Gulgong district. He states that the running of the Gulgong freezing works has been responsible for helping to keep 'bunny' in check.

1933 - MARKET FOR RABBITS
The Gulgong freezing works proprietor, Mr L. Norris, wants rabbits, for which he is prepared to pay 8d and 4d per pair. There should be good money in the game for energetic trappers.


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Sunday, November 7, 2021

KELLY'S FAMILY HOTEL

Kelly's Family Hotel, right  ca 1872
Source: SLNSW
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Mayne Street looking west from the corner of Herbert Street Gulgong 1872
Kelly's Hotel can be seen in the distance
Source: SLNSW

In the early 1870s, Kelly's Family Hotel was located on the corner of Mayne and Medley Streets, Gulgong, on the location of today's Ten Dollar Town Motel.
Source: Note supplied by Baldwin & Davis, Research Gulgong (July 2006)

Ambrose Kelly, licensee, was born in Ireland in about 1835 to Robert Kelly (a farmer) and Ellen Moore. In 1855, at the age of 20, Ambrose came to Australia. He appears to have moved between the goldfields of Victoria, Grenfell and Gulgong.

Kelly's death record says he married Margaret Moon in Bendigo in about 1857 but Margaret's cemetery listing says she was born in Gulgong and her father's name was Denis. The latter seems unlikely as there was no "Gulgong" in 1839 when Margaret was born.

Ambrose and Margaret's children were: 5 males, 3 females (living); 2 males (deceased) and included:
  • James Kelly - born 1858; died 17 Jun 1885 aged 27; buried Gulgong
  • Ambrose Kelly - born 1863; died 8 Jul 1885; buried Gulgong
  • Johanna Kelly - born 1870, Binalong
Ambrose Kelly Snr died in 1873. The cause of death was "organic disease of the heart". He was 38 years old. He is buried at Gulgong Cemetery. Margaret Kelly, his widow, took over the running of the hotel.

NEWS ITEMS before GULGONG
1868 - BUSH INN, 7-MILE. 
AMBROSE KELLY BEGS to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has obtained a License for the above House at the 7-Mile, and has furnished everything necessary for comfort and convenience, The Wines and Spirits, Ales, &c., are of the best quality, and the most approved brands. A. K. solicits a share of patronage.

  • In June 1871, Messrs. Joseph M'Connell, David Pyne, and Robert Hill, of Grenfell, storekeepers, sued Mr. Ambrose Kelly,  licensed victualler, also of Grenfell, over failure to pay for a billiard table they had bought on his behalf. The jury found for Mr Kelly, that he had wanted a "first class" billiard table and when that purchased did not suit him, the gentlemen had it returned to them.
    Source: Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Wed 7 Jun 1871  Page 2
 
NEWS ITEMS in GULGONG

1871 - IRISH NEWS
... a nice little office has been erected in Medley Street (next Kelly's Family Hotel), where the Irish Citizen may be had immediately after the arrival of the mail on Saturday evenings.

1872 - [ADVERT - KELLY'S FAMILY HOTEL]
Queen and Medley Streets, GULGONG. A KELLY begs to inform his friends and the public generally that, having completed the erection of the above commodious Hotel, he is now prepared to accommodate all who may favor him with their patronage.
The above, from the central position, respectability, etc., offers especial inducements to visitors from New Zealand, Queensland, Victoria, and other parts. The bar is replete with the best brands, and the domestic arrangements such as to enhance comfort. The Stabling is excellent.

 

1873 - SUICIDE.
An inquest was held by T. A. Browne, Esq., coroner, and a jury, at Mr. Ambrose Kelly's Family Hotel this afternoon touching the death of Patrick Shannon, a butcher, in the employ of Mr. Walker, Herbert-street; Mr. S. S. Moses was chosen foreman of the jury.
Mr. Ambrose Kelly, the proprietor of Kelly's Family Hotel, corner of Queen and Medley streets, died, after a few hours illness, on Saturday morning. The deceased formerly had a hotel at Grenfell, and came here two years ago. He has maintained a large business connection, and his death, at the early age of 38, is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, the procession extending more than half-a-mile in length, and containing between six and seven hundred persons. Mr. Kelly leaves a wife and family of children.
Ambrose Kelly Headstone, Gulgong
Source: Austcemindex

1878 - ALLEGED MURDER NEAR GULGONG.
Margaret Kelly, landlady of Kelly's Hotel, Gulgong, gave evidence showing that deceased [John Goodwin] stopped at her house ten days, during which time she had the care of two £5 notes which belonged to him, after settling up with her and purchasing articles for his own use, he left as servant to her son and his mates who were traveling, taking with him £6 and some silver; arriving at Tallewang, they were overtaken by the storm, and her son, James Kelly, with Samuel Wright and Thomas Connor, returned for forage and remained in the hotel until Mr Peterson informed them on Saturday of the tragedy; during their absence Goodwin was left in charge of the horses, drays, and camp. [Full story at link]
 
1884 - John Holden became Licensee of Kelly's Family Hotel

1899 - DEATH
KELLY.—December 29, 1899, at her residence, A.J.C. Hotel, Randwick, Margaret Kelly, late of Gulgong, aged 60 years. R.I.P.

1900 - Death of an Old Gulgongite.
Mrs. Kelly, who was a well known figure in public business at Gulgong, owning Kelly's hotel (now W. Norris) passed away on Friday last, at her residence, at Randwick, where for some time past she conducted the Randwick Hotel. The funeral on Sunday last was largely attended, prominent identities of the metropolitan turf being in attendance, including Mr. Humphrey Oxenham, Mr. Tom Payten, &c. Friends from this side were present to pay their respects to the remains of the good old lady. Amongst those who followed the cortege in cabs were Messrs. Richard White and Percy Webb. The interment took place in the R.C. portion of Waverley cemetery.
Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Tue 2 Jan 1900 Page 2

1900 - Gulgong Property Sale
Mr. S. T. Bishop, auctioneer, Gulgong, reports having sold the property known as Kelly's Family
Hotel, situated in Mayne and Medley streets, Gulgong. Mr. Joshua J. Davis, of Barney's Reef, was the purchaser, the price being £525 cash.

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Monday, November 1, 2021

ROSSITER'S HOTEL

Rossiter's Hotel Gulgong, 1872
Source: SLNSW

Henry Rossiter, licensee is on the right in dark clothes
Source: Information supplied by Baldwin & Davis, Research Gulgong (Sept 2006)

Rossiter's Hotel Gulgong, 1872
View of Mayne Street, looking west
Source: SLNSW

This image shows Rossiter's Hotel at the intersection of Mayne and Medley Streets, looking west along Mayne Street. Rossiter's Hotel, left, is opposite Kelly's Family Hotel [cropped] - Ambrose Kelly licensee. On the bend in the street is Dr Kelly's surgery and J.T Woods' Sydney House. 
Source: Note supplied by Baldwin & Davis, Research Gulgong (July 2006)

Advertisement for "Thiodon" resting agains the wall outside Rossiter's Hotel
Source: SLNSW

Rossiter's Hotel Gulgong, 1872
View of Mayne Street, looking east
Source: SLNSW

Henry Charles Rossiter, 1872
Source: SLNSW

Henry Charles Rossiter married Mary Anne Friend in Young in 1868 (NSW BDM 1818/1868). Their children included:
  • Henry Charles - born 1872 (Gulgong); married Kathleen Flood in Warren in 1894; died 1931, Paddington.
  • Edward - born 1874 (Gulgong)
  • Thomas - born 1876; died 1876 (Young).
  • William - born 1877 (Gulgong)
  • Emma Jane - born 1879 (Dubbo)
  • Ivy - born 1886 (Dubbo)
  • Oliver - born 1889 (Dubbo)
  • Violet - born 1893 (Warren)
  • Mona - born 1899 (Warren); married Robert White in 1927 in Darlinghurst.
In 1872, Rossiter purchased Allotment 1 of Section 17 for two pounds fourteen shillings. On 1 Sept 1892, the property was transferred to Lewis Charles Naughton of Gulgong, Store Assistant and some time later to Bernard Naughton.

Location of Rossiter's Hotel
Source: SLNSW

In 1874, Rossiter purchased two lots on Belmore Street (Allots 6 and 11 of Section 21).

Source: SLNSW

NEWS ITEMS

1871 - Sale of Race Booths
Sold by G.A. Davis: W. Frost, Rossiter, Saunders, Selff, Deitz, Bullock.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 3, 4 March 1871

1871 - Rossiter’s Hotel
(Corner of Queen [Mayne] and Chapel [Medley] Streets)
THE above HOTEL having been considerably enlarged, now offers every facility for the comfort & convenience of VISITORS. The PARLOURS are retired and cosy, thus affording exceptional attractions to those having business to transact. The TABLE is second to none on the goldfield, and the BAR is always well stocked with the Best Brands in WINES , SPIRITS &c.
Secure Yards. Good Stabling
ROSSITER & FRAZER, Proprietors.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 18, 17 June 1871

1871 - Early Closing Movement 
A public meeting was held at Rossiter’s Hotel last Tuesday evening to initiate a movement; object is the closing of all business places at eight o’clock every evening except Saturday. 
T. A. Browne P.M. presided, and gave his warm approval to the movement, which would be productive of benefit to all concerned, by enabling them to have leisure for mental recreation. Mr. H. J. Woods moved ‘That in the opinion of this meeting the hours of labour in stores on this goldfield are excessive and should be shortened'. Mr. Wilkinson second the motion, supported by Messrs. Pickering and Moses, carried unanimously. 
It was moved by Mr. Tissington -'That the following gentleman who have signified their adherence to the movement, form a committee to carry out the object of the meeting, viz., Messrs. Angove, Booth, Samper, Frost, Walker, and Bourne, with power to add to their number', seconded by Mr. Hart and carried unanimously.
Mr. Murphy [Booth & Co.] moved and Mr. Selff seconded - 'That a deputation of the employees in the various stores, do wait upon those storekeepers who have not yet signified their adherence to the early closing movement, requesting them to close at eight o’clock' - carried unanimously.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 23, 22 July 1871

1871 - Masonic Meeting
A meeting of Masonic Brethren was held at Rossiter’s Hotel for the purpose of establishing a lodge in Gulgong. There was a good attendance. Brother W. Booth was voted to the chair. After animated discussion the meeting resolved unanimously to form a lodge. A committee was appointed to find suitable premises and to report progress to the next meeting.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 24, 29 July 1871

1871 - Hospital Committee.
A meeting of the Hospital Committee was held at Rossiter’s Hotel, President Mr. R. Angove in the chair. Tenders for the erection of the hospital were opened, and that of Mr. W.J. White was accepted for the sum of 247 pounds, to be completed in 8 weeks from signing of contract.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 27, 19 August 1871

1871 - [NEW PROPRIETOR]
Rossiter’s Hotel has a new proprietor JOHN TREBBLE, who is the sole proprietor having purchased the business from Messrs. Rossiter and Frazer. Dissolution of Partnership Henry Rossiter and Robert Frazer. New Partner ship between Frazer & Trebble.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 45, 23 December 1871

1872 - POLICE COURT
Pocket Picking - James Fagan, picking pocket of Thomas Rice. Jimmy pretended to be drunk went to Rossiter’s public house and fell on Rice, trying to pick his pocket. Mr. Benjamin Stokes observed, landlord kicked him out, he then went to Binder’s Hotel, he tried the same caper, Stokes had followed, he then informed the police. Case dismissed.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 47, 6 January 1872

1872 - Rossiter’s Hotel
John Treble - Begs to inform patrons of the above hotel that he has become the Sole Proprietor.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 47, 6 January 1872

1872 - POLICE COURT
Bogus Cheques – Robert Gordon, bogus cheques, cashed by the following, Mr. McCubbin, of the Victoria Hotel, Queen Street, Mr. Treble of Rossiter’s Hotel. Committed to Mudgee for trial.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 61, 16 March 1872

1872 - Rossiter’s Hotel
HENRY ROSSITER Begs to inform the patrons of the above Hotel that, having become the sole proprietor, he will endeavour to carry on the business in a manner that will ensure a continuance of the favour hitherto bestowed upon the Hotel while owned by Messrs. Rossiter and Frazer.
As the BAR, TABLE, LIQUORS and BEDROOMS are all favourably know to the public, it will ever be the study of the proprietor to improve upon them, so as to keep pace with the wants of his customers. COMMODIOUS STABLING – SAFE YARDS.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 104, 14 August 1872

1872 - POLICE COURT
Stealing a Saddle – James Doyle was brought up charged with stealing a saddle, bridle and saddle cloth the property of Michael Garland. Sergeant O’Donnell, arrested the prisoner at Norton’s Guntawang, and charged him with robbery, prisoner denied charge. Michael Garland stated he was at Rossiter’s Hotel Queen Street on Saturday night, had tied his horse to the post and went inside, was there about 15 minutes, and when he came outside his horse was gone; found the horse later minus the saddle and bridle, value £5. 
Thomas Collane, miner, stated had worked with the prisoner, was in Gulgong on Sunday and purchased a saddle and bridle from him, paid £3, left Hill’s stable between 8 and 9 am; prisoner said he had got the articles from a man named Sands, who owed him money. Alfred Burns groom at Hills proved the finding; remanded till Tuesday.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 129, 9 November 1872

1872 - New Year’s Races
Those who attended the meeting at Rossiters hotel: T.F. DeC. Browne [chair] Messrs. Selff, Craigen, Saunders, Redmond, Ryan, Rossiter, Binder, Graham, M. Downey and Robinson...
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 131, 16 November 1872

1872 - [BIRTH]
On Wednesday, the 27th November, at her residence, Rossiter's Hotel, Queen-street, Gulgong, Mrs. Henry Rossiter of a son [Henry Charles Jnr].
Source: Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 7 Dec 1872 Page 28

1872 - POLICE COURT
Stealing a Bridle—Case against James Moor for stealing from Michael Gartlan outside Rossiter’s Hotel, was dismissed.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 194, 25 June 1873

1873 - POLICE COURT 
Appeal Cases - Lewis v Connell – This case Lewis and party were supposed claim holders of the "Chance" and Connell and party claim holders of the "Black Swan". In addition to this there is a third claim holder - Pender and party - and it was arranged to hear the three cases in one.
The Black Swan had been taken up and registered to all 23 Black Lead to block off. The present applicants of the Black Swan were owners by purchase.
The appellants in the case were W. Connell, J. Newman, P. Malcome, W. Breen, W. Grattan and W. Daly. The respondents were H. Rossiter, J. Lewis, A. Poulson, R. Gillies, R. Collins and W. Ponder. 
Dr. Belinfante in addressing the Bench said that he hoped their decision would be guided by the present evidence and not by any previous decision and if the respondents were not entitled to the ground they would be careful to which party the claim was given. 
R. Collins stated he was shareholder in No 4. Black Swan and had purchased from Smith and Hogan date of purchase 24th June 1872. Adjourned.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 187, 31 May 1873

1873 - Arrest under Warrant
Thomas DeCourcy Browne was brought before the Bench. The nature of the charges against him were not gone into. Bail was allowed and tendered by Messrs. Rossiter and P. H. Jamieson.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 194, 25 June 1873

1874 - NOTICE
WHEREAS my WIFE Mary Ann Rossiter has left her home, I hereby caution all persons from giving her Credit on my Accounts, as I will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by her after this date.
HENRY ROSSITER
Rossiter’s Hotel, Queen Street, April 28th, 1874.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 28 April 1874

1874 - Public Demonstration
A Public Demonstration will take place on Saturday afternoon. All miners are requested to attend, and thereby show their appreciation of the Government of NSW, in at length acceding to the prayer of one of their petitions.
The procession will move from Rossiter’s Hotel punctually at 4 .p.m
A collection will be made at the conclusion of the ceremony for the benefit of the Gulgong Hospital.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 30 April 1874

1874 - Police Court - Before the P.M., April 24
Assault - Christy Johnson charge by Henry Rossiter with striking him on the temple with a riding whip. The evidence of Mr. Rossiter having been taken the case was remanded for the evidence of Dr. Ewing and other witnesses.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 30 April 1874

1874 - [INSOLVENCY COURT - SURRENDERS]
Henry Rossiter, of Gulgong, publican. Cause of Sequestration: Losses in business and mining speculations. Liabilities, £1189 4s Assets, £311.WU. Deficiency, £878 4s. Official assignee, Mr. F. T. Humphery.
Source:  Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 11 Jul 1874 Page 8

1874 - Deeds of Grant 
It is notified that deeds of grant of the undermentioned portions of land in favour of the following persons are ready for delivery upon payment of the assurance fee, which is set opposite each name where the same is not already paid:-
- H Rossiter, 28 perches. Village of Gulgong, 2d.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 18 August 1874

1874 - Birth 
On the 22nd instant, at her residence Queen St, Mrs. Henry Rossiter, of a son [Edward].
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 26 November 1874

1875 - Deeds of Grant 
The following Gulgong deeds of grant are ready for delivery under the usual conditions:-
- H Rossiter, 1 rood
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 27 May 1875

1875 - Fire Brigade 
Meeting held in Scully’s Building with Mr Samper in the chair. Mr Samuel Green was elected as an honorary member by Mr Harris.
Mr Cogdon the proposed the following gentlemen as members to be elected at the next meeting:- Messrs John Hunter, Maurice Lazarus, J S Ross, William Selff, Attwood W Honour, George Sharman, W Binder, P O’Neill, W Murphy, R Angove and H Rossiter.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 15 June 1875

1875 - Progress Committee
New members enrolled were: Messrs Rossiter, Scurrah, Spring, Arrowsmith, T Ryan, W Ward, Farr, Daveron, Ellis and Langdon.
Petition Committee were Messrs Scully, Bird, O’Neill, Plunkett, McDonough, Scurrah, Rossiter, Tuxford and Zimmler, fifty copies to be printed.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 12 February 1876

1875 - Police Court before the PM
Larceny - Charles Stanley on bail appeared charged of stealing a pair of boots the property of Eliza Davis.
Sen Sergeant J Merrin: Miss Davis had informed me a pair of her boots were stolen, I proceeded to Mr Stanley’s residence near the pound, told him a pair of boots were missing from the sale at Rossiter’s Hotel, replied he had not seen any boots; just then a woman, who is called Mrs Stanley came out of a room; Mrs Stanley when questioned said Stanley had brought them for 4/- for her; Miss Davis’s brother was with me at the time. 
Cross examined by Mr Cory: I was not in uniform, did not tell him I was a constable, did not caution him, he knew me well, I know him as the assistant pound keeper, he had been drinking.
Eliza Davis: I reside with my sister Mrs Rossiter, those are my boots, Mr Daveron the auctioneer was in my room with Mr Hall, Stanley was in various parts of the house, I purchased the boots from Sun Tong Lee for 8/6, they burst at the side on the first time of wearing.
Sergeant Keenan, said he wished to called a witness, a woman reputed as Mrs Stanley, she was present but she had disappeared.
Henry Davis: I am a brother to the witness, I saw the accused go into my sister’s room; when he left I noticed he went up the lane and over Red Hill. Case proved sentenced to 3 months Mudgee gaol.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 8 March 1876

1876 - Gulgong Municipality
I herby publish, for general information, the names of the undermentioned gentlemen, who have duly nominated as candidates for the positions of Aldermen and Auditors for the Gulgong Municipality...
  • Henry Rossiter publican, Gulgong, nominated by Frederick William Russell clerk, Mayne Street and William Murphy, storekeeper, Mayne Street.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 5 April 1876

1876 - Gulgong Municipal 
The nominees were read out. William Booth protested as to why his name was not on the roll. The Returning Officer with all courtesy refused to receive any protest or have any arguments. Mr Young inquired as to why his nomination was not read out, the explanation being it was either informal or too late. Messrs Collins, Sharman, Mallinson, Smith, Jansan, Larance then with drew their nominations and Mr Coleman was now deceased.
Those candidates who wished to address the meeting were invited to come forward...
Henry Rossiter: Gentlemen—I consider it is no good my saying I will do so and so. Everybody seems to know each other’s business better than he does himself. I am not going to address you at any length. I am a candidate for the honour of election. Elect me and my actions shall prove I will do my duty.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 12 April 1876 

1876 - Election of Mayor
At a meeting of the gentlemen lately elected as aldermen for the Municipality of Gulgong held on Saturday at the Warburton Hotel, Richard Rouse was elected as Mayor. 
Aldermen Bird, O’Neill, Homer, Woods, Selff, Tuxford, Hunter and Rossiter.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 26 April 1876 

1876 - Gulgong Borough Council
Weekly meeting, present: Mayor Rouse, Aldermen O’Neill, Hunter, Bird, Homer and Tuxford. A letter from Alderman Rossiter requesting 3 months leave was granted.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 24 June 1876

1879 - Private Advertisements.
Land Titles Office, Sydney, 6th February, 1879,
In the matter of discharge of mortgage, No. 10,417, of Henry Rossiter to Walter Church and Robert Hills, of allot. 1 of sec. 17, village of Gulgong, vol. 150, fol. 104. NOTICE is hereby given, of the intention of the Registrar General to register the above discharge of mortgage after the expiration of twenty-one days from the date hereof, without production of the original mortgage, reasonable cause having been shown, and consent of the Commissioners obtained, pursuant to sec. 91 of the Real Property Act. E. G. WARD, Registrar General.

1891 - DIVORCE
ROSSITER Henry Charles - ROSSITER Mary Ann
Year: 1891 | Divorce Number: 628
NRS-13495-29-[13/12400]-628
Divorce papers Henry Charles Rossiter - Mary Ann Rossiter, Thomas Fowler

1894 - [CONVEYANCE OF MAILS]
Warren and Cannonbar, once a week—Henry Rossiter of Warren, horseback, 3 years, £41 9s., per annum.
Source:  New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Mon 29 Oct 1894 [Issue No.712 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 6860

1903 - BANKRUPTCY
Henry Charles Rossiter, of Warren, late hotelkeeper. Mr. W. H. Palmer, official assignee.
Source: Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Sat 1 Aug 1903 Page 3

INSOLVENCIES

Insolvency Index 1842-1887 - Series: 0 | File No: 12002 | Citation: NRS-13654-1-[2/9532]-12002 | Place: Gulgong | Occupation: Licensed Victualler
Insolvency Index 1842-1887 - Series: 0 | File No: 17974 | Citation: NRS-13654-1-[2/9997]-17974 | Place: Medway, near Dubbo | Occupation: Innkeeper
Bankruptcy Index 1888-1929 - File No: 15708 | Date of Sequestration: 30/07/1903 | Citation: NRS-13655-1-[10/23405]-15708 | Place: Warren | Occupation: Hotelkeeper

1904 - OBITUARY
Charles Henry Rossiter, 71, for 21 years a resident of Warren.
Source:  The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912) Wed 12 Oct 1904 Page 916

1914 - PROBATE
Probate Jurisdiction—In the Estate of HENRY ROSSITER, late of Warren, in the State of a New South Wales, Hotelkeeper, deceased, intestate...

1921 - DEATH.
ROSSITER. September 23, 1921, at her residence, 397½ Dowling-street, Moore Park, Mary Ann, relict of the late Henry Charles Rossiter of Warren, beloved mother of Harry, Ted, Will, Oliver, Ivy, Violet and Mona, aged 65 years. At Rest.

NB: Bertha Lawson, as a single parent, separated from poet Henry Lawson, lived at 397½ Dowling-street, Moore Park around 1903.

1921 - PERSONAL
Mrs. H. Rossiter, wife of the late Henry Rossiter, who for many years conducted a hotel business in Warren, died in Sydney last week, at the age of 65 years. The deceased leaves a grown up family of four sons and three daughters.
Source: Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945) Mon 3 Oct 1921 Page 4

1931 - DEATH.
ROSSITER.—June 4 at his residence 81 Hargraves-street Paddington, Henry Charles beloved husband of Kathleen Rossiter and father of May, Harry, Jessie, Herbert, Jack, Joe, and Nellie, and eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs H C Rossiter, of Warren, aged 58 years.
Source:  The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 5 Jun 1931 Page 10

1931- [EARLY LIFE]
The older residents of Warren heard with regret the death of Mr. Henry Charles Rossiter, which took place at his residence, 81 Hargrave street, Paddlngton, recently, at the age of 58 years. The late Mr. Rossiter came to Warren as a boy with his father, the late Mr. H. C. Rossiter, who in 1882 took over the old Travellers' Rest Hotel, which was the first house built in Warren and is now the residence of Mr. W. Readford. He spent his school days in Warren.
Source: Narromine News and Trangie Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1955) Fri 19 Jun 1931 Page 7
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Today, the Centennial Hotel occupies the same corner of Mayne and Medley Streets where Henry Rossiter had his hotel during the goldrush.

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