GUNTAWANG SCHOOL

TEACHERS

1861: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: __ Goldsmith   

          Local Secretary Rev J K Piddington

1861: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: Henry Goldsmith   
          Local Secretary Rev W Angwin

1863: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: H. Goldsmith

1864: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: H. Goldsmith

1865: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: Tiddy, L

1868: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: Thomas Rooke

1869: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: Thomas Taylor

1870: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: S Chandler

1871: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: David Page

1871: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: 
          David Page (Australian Almanac)
          Alfred Page (Moore's Almanac)

1872-1875: Name of School: Guntawang   Name of Teacher: A G Hamilton

Sources: Walch's Almanac, Moore's Almanac, and The Australian Almanac

NEWS ITEMS 

1869 - NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL.

In accordance with the provisions of the 24th section of the Public Schools Act of 1866, an application has been received at the Council of Education Office for the establishment of a Public School at Guntawang.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 13 Mar 1869 Page 7 

1872 - Tenders – are being called for the erection of a public school at Guntawang. We wonder when tenders will be called for the erection of a school at Gulgong. Some months have passed since a plan was sent to the Council of Education for approval, but we have not heard whether it has been accepted, rejected or dealt with in any manner.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 108, 28 August 1872

1872 - [ADVERTISEMENT]

 GUNTAWANG Mechanics’ Institute

—0—

ETHIOPIAN ENTERTAINMENT

Will be given in aid of the

ABOVE INSTITUTE

November 9th,

In the

SCHOOL BUILDING

P R O G R A M M E

PART 1

OVERTURE

Opening Chorus………..The Company

Song – “Happy are We.”

“         “Ring, Ring, de Banjo.”

“         “Gentle Jennie Grey.”

“         “Uncle Ned.”

“         “Julietta Be.”

“         “Come Love Come.”

PART 11

Violin Solo.................................Mr. H. Grimbert
Song – Mary Blane....................Mr. Harding
Flute Solo...................................Mr. Grimbert
Song – Rock me to Sleep Mother...............Mr. H. Hamilton
Song – Annie Lisle.....................Master C. Moon
Concertina Solo..........................Mr. R. Moon
Song – Mother Kissed me in my Dream....Mr. C. Hamilton
Song – Under the Willow............Mr. C. Grimbert
Song – Massa in de Cold Ground.......Mr. Harding
STUMP ORATION.............................MR. HARDING
SHOO-FLY..........................................COMPANY

Admission 1/-: Front Seats 2/-. To Commence at 8

Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 128, 6 November 1872

1874 - Gazetted Notice 

His excellency the Governor has appointed Messrs. George Rouse J.P., Richard Rouse, T. A. Browne P.M. and Richard Rouse Jnr J.P. to form the Public School Board in connection with the Public School at Guntawang.

Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, June 27, 1874

1874 - [SCHOOL INSPECTIONS - MUDGEE DISTRICT]
Guntawang (V.) : —General inspection, 22nd May.

Numbers enrolled : —Boys, 15 ; girls, 24; total, 39.

Numbers present:—Boys, 9 ; girls, 14; total, 23.

The school is a new brick structure, well designed, suitably furnished, and well supplied with all the appliances for successful teaching. The old residence has also undergone a thorough repairing. The attendance is low and irregular. The average attendance is not nearly one-half the children residing in the neighbourhood. Punctuality is only tolerable, and cleanliness is fair. As a whole the discipline is weak. The prescribed subjects are taught, and the methods are appropriate, but, from want of thoroughness, fail to produce satisfactory results. The school has not progressed during the year, and the attainments are barely moderate.

Source:Report of the Council of Education upon the condition of the public schools. 1874

 

1880 - On Friday last Mr. Hamilton, master of the Guntawang public school, killed a brown snake 6 feet long in the playground. Several of the children were at the time playing near the spot.

Source: The Protestant Standard (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1895) Sat 13 Mar 1880 Page 9

1881 - Accepted Tenders in Connection with Public Schools
The following tenders have been accepted by the Government, viz.: ... Canadian Lead Public School, lining inside of teacher's residence - P.H. Lawson;... Guntawang Public School, fencing, erection of weathersheds, and supplying two tanks - G. T. Harvey...
Source: The Sydney Mail 2 Jul 1881

1881 - SACRED SONG.

On Tuesday evening a service of sacred song, known as "Eva," was rendered at the Guntawang School of Arts building, by the choir connected with the Anglican church. The entertainment was of a pleasing and successful character. Mr. A. Hamilton had the direction of the musical portion of the entertainment, and Mr. Warden Browne consented to undertake the connective reading.

Source: Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919)  Sat 22 Jan 1881 Page 38

1883 - CONCERT AT GUNTAWANG

A concert was held at the School of Arts, Guntawang on Tuesday for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of prizes for the children attending Guntawang School. A number of residents of Gulgong attended. Mr R Rouse of Guntawang in the chair, there being no printed programme announced the names. The lady vocalists were Misses Mooy, Searle, Masters and Dupain. Mesdames Dobson and Pearce playing the accompaniments. The gentlemen were Messrs Dobson, Rouse, Hamilton, Pearce, Robinson Clarke and Hill

Source: Bishop's Clippings

1890 - Guntawang Public School­­—To Parents
In answer to several enquires Mr W C Kemp has decided to boards pupils limited to four boys. Proper home comforts.
Terms: Washing, mending etc 9 guineas per quarter and for school fees, books etc. bursary etc 1 guinea extra. Parents attention is shown to the fact that a State School Bursary was recently won by the undersigned.
W. C. KEMP Public School, Guntawang.

Source: MUDGEE GUARDIAN - May 26 1890

THOMAS LOCKWOOD MARTIN

Thomas Lockwood MARTIN was the son of Robert William MARTIN (1850 – 1931) and Rosetta Ann TAYLOR (1856-1923).

was once the home of Thomas married Ada F Blinkco in Redfern in 1905. They lived at “Hillside” Cobbora. Thomas and Ada were the parents of:

• Harold - born 1916
• Noel - born ?
• Cecil - born 1918

NEWS ITEMS

1933 - "Grievous Bodily Harm" TOM MARTIN ARRAIGNED

What Happened at Cobbora FULL POLICE COURT EVIDENCE

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 23 Nov 1933 Page 13

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ANCESTORS

There were five generations of Robert Martins:

• Robert MARTIN Snr 1766 – 1846;
• Robert MARTIN Jnr 1797 – 1872;
• Robert Cooper MARTIN 1822 – 1884;
• Robert William MARTIN 1854 – 1931 Snr; and
• Robert William MARTIN 1878 – 1935, brother of Thomas Lockwood Martin

It appears the land at Cobbora was passed to Robert Cooper MARTIN and somehow this land was lost to the Rouse family*. A brother, William, had the Hotel. “The Traveller’s Rest” on Cobbora Station.

Source: Darryl Pickett

* See also page 177 of this history.

Thomas Lockwood and Ada May Martin, Gulgong Cemetery

Source: Austcemindex

JOSEPH WILLIAMS

Canadian Lead Mine Head, 1872

Source: SLNSW

JOSEPH WILLIAMS

Born about 1832 in Dublin, Ireland.

In 1854, Joseph Williams (aged 23) and his brother, John, arrived in Australia on the Lady Ann.

Joseph married Elizabeth* Harrison in Albury in 1866 (NSW BDM 1282/1866)?

* an Elizabeth P Williams died in Gulgong in 1920. Her father's name was Michael. No mother's name was recorded.

Joseph and Elizabeth's children included:

• Margaret - 1866; married Walter C Ellery (NSW BDM 30/1892)
• Christina - 1867
• John F - born 1868 at Mudgee (NSW BDM 12548/1868) lived at Canadian
• Mary E - 1869; married John O'Connor in 1893 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 3764/1893)
• Joseph - 1871 lived at Cooyal and/or Canadian
• Thomas J - 1873-1916
• Elizabeth - 1874
• Catherine Alice - 1879, married Martin J O'Connor of Lambing Hill, Goolma
• Georgina -  born ____ (died 1942) married Michael Considine/Consadine at Gulgong in 1893. Their children included:

• John J - 1893
• Patrick Thomas 1895-96 (died in infancy)
• Mary  - 1897; married Herbert Grimshaw in 1917.
• Michael L - 1899-1900 (died in infancy)
• Joseph - 1902
• Kathleen A - 1903
• Elizabeth E - 1905
• Thomas F - 1909
• Francis E - 1910

NEWS ITEMS

1917 - Weddings. GRIMSHAW— CONSIDINE.

The little Catholic Church at Wilbetree was prettily decorated by girlfriends and relatives of the bride on Tuesday, February 20, when Herbert Grimshaw, son of Mr. Grimshaw, of Reedy Creek, and Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. M. Considine, and granddaughter of Mr. Joseph Williams, an old and much respected resident of Canadian Lead, were married by Rev. Father O'Donnell.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 5 Mar 1917 Page 4

1920 - Late Joseph Williams. AUSTRALIAN PIONEER AND IRISH PATRIOT

A correspondent at Canadian writes: —

The late Joseph Williams, whose death took place on January 23, at the great age of 88 years, was a native of Dublin, Ireland. When quite a young man he, in company with his brother John, left his native country, and sailed for Australia. When not many days on the water their ship, an old sailing vessel, was caught in a storm, and was driven onto the coast of France. Their boat being badly damaged they were obliged to remain in a French port for several week for repairs. The voyage to Australia took six months to complete, and was full of interesting events and dangers. Their boat was again caught in a storm when nearing the coast of Australia, and was towed into Syd-Harbour in a leaky and dangerous condition.

Landing in Australia in the early fifties the two brothers followed various occupations, working for some time at Dapto, Blacktown and other places. When the gold rush set in the brothers decided to try their luck at gold mining. Crossing the Blue Mountains per bullock dray they visited most of the big fields with varying success. Amongst the fields they worked on were the Lachlan, the Turon, and the Meroo. At the Meroo Chinese were very numerous, and gave the miners a lot of trouble. Many a pitched battle took place between the white miners and the Chinamen.

The brothers resided at Merrendee for a number of years. There they met with a fair amount of success, working in company with the late Mr. James Hollow, of Canadian, (a brother-in-law) and Mr. James Endacott, some of whose family still reside about Merrendee. They secured some fine patches of gold. The party here also raised a fine herd of cattle.

On this field an incident occurred which the late Mr. Williams often spoke of amongst other mining experiences. It was St. Patrick's Day, and the party decided to have a day off, and visited some sports in another part of the field. Whilst they were having a good time taking part in a game of cricket, etc., the claim they were working (being shallow ground, and having a fair amount of excavation) collapsed from the surface. The fall-in buried tools, etc. The men were in the habit of all working below at times, so were supposed to be buried by the fall, the miners not having missed them earlier in the day.

Great was the excitement when the news spread that Williams and party were believed to have been buried alive. Relief parties were immediately hard at work trying to unearth the supposed victims, and it was not till late in the evening, when the party returned to camp, that the miners discovered, to their great joy, that the party were safe and well. 

Mr. Williams went to Canadian about 60 years ago [1860ish]. There he took up land and settled down, and remained till his death. His brother John, and his brother-in-law, James Hollow, also settled at Canadian, and the three were amongst the old pioneers who blazed the track. It was at Canadian that the trio met with their greatest luck in gold finding. Shortly after their arrival at Canadian the Gulgong, Canadian and Home Rule rush broke out, and in these fields they met with a fair measure of success — particularly in Stott's paddock.

Mr. Joseph Williams' brother John pre-deceased him by 22 years. The late Mr. Joseph Williams leaves the following family: Mrs. Williams (widow); daughters Mrs. [Margaret] Ellery (Gulgong), Mrs. [Georgina] Considine (Canadian), Mrs. [Mary] John James, and [Catherine Alice] Martin O'Connor, of Lambing Hill, Goolma; sons — Messrs John. Francis. Williams (Canadian) and Joseph Williams (Cooyal). Mr S. J. Williams[??], whose death occurred four years ago, was also a son of Mr. Joseph Williams. His grandchildren number 58.

Mr Williams was a devoted member of the Catholic Church, and was always ready to assist in its advancement. He was also a great patriot and lover of Ireland, and took a keen interest in all matters connected with it. His one great desire was to see the land of his birth a free land enjoying her independence as a nation once again.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 5 Feb 1920 Page 8

1920 - [JOSEPH SNR]

Mr. Joseph Williams, an old resident of Canadian, who died recently at the age of 88 years; was the father of Mesdames John James [O'Connor] and Martin O'Connor, of Lambing Hill [Mary E and Catherine Alice], Goolma. With his brother he came to Australia in the fifties and crossed the Blue Mountains when the gold rushes broke out. After working on the various fields in the West the deceased took up land at Canadian 60 years ago, and resided there until his death.

Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Thu 5 Feb 1920 Page 4

HARGRAVES

1871

We have three churches, and some zealous members of each. The propagators of slander are active, but few and unworthy, and the police court is only occasionally the corrector of morals. Nearly one-half of our children have removed to Gulgong and Hill End, but our numbers are still sufficient to maintain a Public School. The spirit of unity which exists amongst our population in educational matters made the school important when other affairs were at their lowest ebb. A tender has been accepted for the erection of a new school with accommodation for eighty pupils. Some of the expenses still remain to be collected. The people of Hargraves will no doubt ever feel grateful to the indefatigable members of the school board.

Something has been said about races and a picnic during Christmas holidays, and together with other amusements a grand ball - not the least attractive we - may therefore hope to hear the important event again announced, and to see the inharmonious colours of orange and green again unmeaningly displayed. Theatricals now and then give us a call, out, from the manner they deal with small communities, no one capable of appreciating the slightest elocutionary effort could be guilty of giving them a single son until they promise to 'reform altogether.'

Source: Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Fri 22 Dec 1871 Page 3

1875

Source: Greville's Index 1875

Source: Greville's Index 1875

CANADIAN LEAD PS

Teacher and schoolchildren outside school,
(with Sons of Temperance poster still partly on the wall), Canadian Lead (?)
Source: SLNSW

Location of Canadian Lead and Public School

Source: Parish maps

NEWS ITEMS

1874 - Canadian School

A Concert and Entertainment Funds devoted to the Purchase of a Harmonium.

Source: GULGONG EVENING ARGUS, March 26, 1874

1874 - Canadian School 

We have been requested to correct an error which appeared it an advertisement in the Home Rule Chronicle of last evening, relative to the date of the school picnic and examination in connection with the school. Next Wednesday is the day of the picnic not the 23rd.

Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, December 19, 1874

1875 - Canadian 

A Band of Hope was instituted on Monday evening at the Canadian. The meeting was held at the school-room, which was filled. Quite a number of those belonging to the Band of Hope at Gulgong was present. Rev Mr Trevor, Mr Bell and Mr Thomas of Home Rule addressed the meeting. Master Grono recited 39 verses ‘The Story of Biers,’ in a very creditable manner; Mr Eveleigh recited ‘The Arab’s Farewell to his Horse,’ Mr Milton sang ‘Ever of thee I am fondly dreaming, Messrs MacNamara and Taylor sang an instructive duet; Master Durham sang ‘Mother kissed me in my dream. The meeting closed by singing the national anthem. About 50 people united with the society and every thing went off splendidly.

Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, August 19, 1875

GARLING

Sgt Gerald Garling 10412

Howitzer BTY. A.I.F. 1915

Gerald Garling was the son of Clarence William Henry Garling and Mary Katherine Gardiner, born in Queanbeyan. According to descendants, Gerald was a bank teller at the Bank of NSW in Coonamble from about 1906. He grew up in Camden but his father retired from the Bank of NSW in 1900 and the family moved to Mosman.

1906 - A GULGONG SEND-OFF.

Says the " Mudgee Post":— At Mrs Brigden's Prince of Wales' Hotel, Gulgong, last Wednesday night, Mr Gerald Garling, ledgerkeeper at the Bank of New South Wales for the past two years, was entertained at a, farewell dinner on the eve of his departure for Orange, whither he has been promoted. The chair was occupied by Mr A. P. Lambert, who proposed Mr Garling's health, the toast being supported by Dr McCreadie, Ven. Archdeacon Geer, Messrs J. D. Parker, P. J. Wade, H. C. Rouse, C. J. Rudder, O. Cooper, C. E, Hilton, and T. H. West. 

Various speakers paid high eulogy to Mr Garling for the active interest he had taken in the various institutions of the town, notably the Football Club, the Hospital, the Dramatic Club, and the School of Arts. Mr Garling left for Orange on Thursday.

Source: Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945) Thu 11 Jan 1906 Page 2

Springfield Homestead c 1963

Painting of "Springfield" by Max Steinmann, 1967

Source: Petrina McFarlane

Arthur Crawford Garling, was a selector who owned 'Springfield' Gulgong. Arthur married Annie Rushby at McDonald's Creek, Mudgee in 1860. 

Annie Rushby was the daughter of Michael Rushby, grazier and Elizabeth Holmes. Annie was born at McDonald's Creek, Mudgee in about 1841.

Arthur and Annie's children included:

• Arthur F - born 1861
• Annie - born 1863
• Blanche - born 1865
• Charles C - born 1868
• Alfred Ernest - born 1871
• Percival Stuart - born 1873
• Albert Edward Hawkshaw - born 1875
• Edgar Lancelot - born 1878
• Septimus William - born 1880 (died aged 7 weeks)
• Adelaide Ethel - born 1881
• Lucy Victoria - born 1884

1908 - Farming Property for Sale.

In another column tenders are invited for the purchase of Mr. A. C. Garling's well-known, farming property, Springfield, four miles from Gulgoug Railway Site. This being one of the
pick farms of the district it should be keenly competed for. Tenders close on Monday June 8th.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 25 May 1908 Page 2

1908 newspaper
Source: Libby Sills

1909 - DEATH OF MRS. GARLING.

General and deep was the regret which was felt throughout this district on Tuesday morning when it became known that Mrs. Garling, wife of Mr. A. C. Garling, of Springfield, Gulgong, had passed away at midnight on Monday. Deceased, who generally enjoyed the best of health, was taken suddenly ill on Friday last. She then was seized with an intense pain in the side, and medical advice and attendance was at once sought. The patient, however, continued to get worse, and her sons and daughters were summoned to her bedside. On Monday morning it was seen by her afflicted husband, loving and distressed family, and sorrowing friends, that the beginning of the end had been reached. Dissolution was fast approaching, but the Christian sufferer, regarded the certainty of death with a quiet and natural composure, which it was consolatory to her family to contemplate. Hers was a true, unhesitating faith, and she was willing to lay down the burden of a now weary life, in the certain hope of a blessed immortality. She expired peacefully just at the hour of midnight.

Mrs. Garling, who was 67 years of age, had resided at Springfield for many years. There everyone was her friend, and the majority her close and loving friends. Deceased was one of those who would weep with her friends in their distress, reprove them to their face for actions which others would ridicule or censure them behind their backs; she would stand forth in the defence of her friends when detraction was secretly aiming deadly weapons at their backs. When sickness overtook them, she would minister the balm of consolation to them, and when death had burst asunder the ties which bound her to them, she would shed tears of sorrow on their graves.

She reared a large family, all of whom have inherited her good qualities, and by their intelligence and perseverance have, in no small measure, contributed to the happiness and gentle calm of her last years To these the loss of such a mother must indeed be a severe blow, and to them and the bereaved husband we tender our deepest sympathy. All the members of the family were present at the funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, and was very largely attended, the Ven. Archdeacon Geer officiating at the graveside.

Those left to mourn their loss are Mr. A. C. Garling (husband), Mrs. J. Huxley, Mrs. T. H. Wood, Mrs. Rudder, and Miss L. Garling (daughers), Messrs. A. F. Garling (Gilgandra), Edgar Garling (Gilgandra), Hawkshaw Garling (Tooraweenah), Alf Garling (Dapper), Percy S. Garling (Mudgee), and Clarence Garling (sons of deceased).

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 May 1909 Page 15

1914 - MR. A. C. GARLING.

Last week a very old and well-known resident of the district, in the person of Mr. Arthur Crawford Garling, died in Sydney. Deceased was born on 16 May, 1838, in Macquarie-street, Sydney, and was married to Annie Rushby at Mudgee by the Rev. Mr. McEwan on 7th March, 1860. His wife died on 24th May, 1909. She was a native of Broombee (near Mudgee.) The following children survive: Arthur Frederick (Gilgandra), (Annie Elizabeth (widow of the late Mr. John Hurley, Haberfield, Sydney), Mrs.T. Wood (Yamble), Charles Clarence (Tooraweenah), Alfred Ernest (Dunedoo), Percival Stuart (late of "Mudgee Western Post" and Orange "Leader," now of Haberfield, Sydney), Albert Edward Hawthorne (Gilgandra), Mrs. Rudder, Bondi, Sydney), Lucy Victoria (who lived with her father at the time of his death at Bondi. 

The late Mr. Garling was one of the pioneers of Springfield, being the second selector in the district. He came to Springfield, near Gulgong, about 1846 — acquiring a small selection under the Sir John Robertson Act. He was a justice of the peace, and occupied a position on the School Board before the advent of the truant inspectors. He used to teach the children in spare time. Soon after the death of his wife in 1909 he sold his farm at Springfield and lived privately for about three years in Gulgong. He then removed, and lived for about two years at Bondi, where he died. His remains were brought to Gulgong and buried beside those of his late wife. 

Deceased lived a sober, industrious and exemplary life. In his early days he was in the Bank of New South Wales, but let that institution to go mining. However, he had no success, and so turned to farming.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 21 Dec 1914 Page 2

 

Gulgong Cemetery

Source: austcemindex

Alfred Ernest Garling

Alfred Ernest Garling, son of Arthur Crawford (and cousin of Gerald Garling) was a resident of Gulgong and a member of the football club. Alfred married Catherine M Whale of Goolma in 1896.

In 1905 he donated a piece of his land at Dapper to a new football club being formed for Gollansville. He seemed to hold positions in the football club wherever he worked included Gilgandra, Mudgee and Dunedoo. 

OBITUARY - MR. ALBERT [sic Alfred] ERNEST GARLING

The death occurred at his residence, Orange, on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 of Mr. Albert [Alfred] Ernest Garling, after several months' illness. Death was due to heart failure. Born at Gulgong in 1871, the late Mr. Garling's youth was spent in an apprenticeship with Messrs. Christie and Young, storekeepers, in his home town. After completing his training, Mr Garling, who had shown a distinct leaning to the merchandise trade, was appointed Dunedoo manager for Loneragan's, the noted Mudgee merchants. After several years in the managerial position he commenced business on his own account. At one time he was associated with his brother, the late A. F. Garling, in a storekeeping business in Gilgandra, the store at that time being located where the Commercial Bank now stands. The next avenue exploited by Mr. Garling was the land, he successfully conducting a farm at Sandy Creek. Three years on the land and then Mr. Garling purchased the hotel at Dunedoo, where he became deservedly popular relinquishing that business to take over the wine saloon in Summer Street. Orange, in 1922. 

During his 15 years residence in Orange, Mr. Garling interested himself in many charitable organisations, being a past president of St. Vincent de Paul Society, and an active member of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge. Mr. Garling is survived by a widow, formerly Miss Mary Whale, of Goolma, two sons, Leslie (Cootamundra) and Keith (Sydney University), and one daughter, Ida (Mrs. H. A. Watts, of Sydney). Four brothers, Edgar (Coonamble), Percy (Longueville), Clarrie and A. E. H., (Tooraweenah), and four sisters, Mesdames A. Hurley (Sydney), A. J. Rudder (Bondi), S. Brock (Sydney), and T. H. Wood (Gulgong) survive. One brother, Frederick, predeceased him several years ago.

The funeral left Mr. P. J. McGowan's funeral parlors at 2.30 on Friday afternoon for St. Joseph's Church, and thence to the Catholic portion of the Orange cemetery.

Brethren of the M.U.I.O.O.F. marched in the funeral cortege. Mr. Darby Garling, of Gilgandra, nephew, made the trip to Orange on Friday for the funeral.

Source: Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh (NSW : 1929 - 1942) Thu 7 Oct 1937 Page 5

Percival Stuart Garling,  another son of Arthur Crawford Garling, was the editor and part proprietor of the Western Post Mudgee then sold it and bought the Orange Leader in 1909.

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 Gulgong Rugby Team, 1903

Source: Lorraine Bertram

__?__ Garling with the Gulgong Rugby Team, 1903

This man is labelled in a Brigden family photo of the Gulgong Rugby Team 1903 as "Gerald Garling". Gerald would only have been 19 at the time, and descendants think it is more likely that this is Alfred Ernert Garling (aged 31). Gerald was a member of the team in 1905 so it seems unlikely he would be out of uniform as a manager or coach in this picture. 

STUBBO SCHOOL

Francis Rowell and the late John Archibald Campbell selected the first school site in the district at Stubbo; the stumps of the school still stand at this site — about six miles from Gulgong on the Barney's Reef road.

Source: Mudgee Guardian Thursday 24 June 1946

Location of the public school at Stubbo

Students at Stubbo school in the 1920s

Back row: Coral Heard, Sylvia Davis, Reg Davis, Bob Heard, Reg Lee, Charlie Davis, Keith Beattie, Gordon Beattie, Ettie Dawson.

Middle row: Marjorie Thomas, Roma Fenton, Rita Watson, Mavis Carr, Isabel Fenton, Lily Heard, Vera Dawson.

Front row (sitting): Gordon Davis, Sid Davis, Tom Lee, Billy Lee, Ted Dawson, Elle Kelly, (daughter of teacher) Nancy Beattie, Ruby Dawson

 

Stubbo school building next to a grain silo

Source: Barbara Gurney

1928 - AN ESTIMABLE FAMILY OF STUBBO SCHOOL TEACHER

Prior to his departure from the district, Mr. W. Kelly, who for over 20 years was in charge of the Public School at Stubbo, near Gulgong, was given a farewell by the residents of Stubbo and the surrounding districts. Mr. Ben Campbell, of 'Avoca' set the ball rolling, and the function was held in Mrs. J. C. Watson's woolshed, which was decorated for the occasion by former pupils of Mr. Kelly, in the persons of Mrs. A. Steele of Binnaway, Miss Rene Campbell of 'Avoca,' and Miss Rita Watson of Stubbo. Mr. Ben Campbell was unanimously elected chairman and in a neat speech spoke of the good qualities of the departing teacher, and the length of the time he was In charge of the school at Stubbo. The very fact he said, of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly being so long with them showed that the parents appreciated to the fullest his work in teaching their children and when we take into consideration that ten of his pupils became school teachers it only accentuates the sorrow we feel when we know that he has been removed to another district.

That district will assuredly be the gainer, but the names and personalities of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly will live in our district for all time. We all wish Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and family much happiness in their new sphere and that good luck and fortune will attend them wherever they may be. Mr. John Campbell, a former pupil, lived over his school days again when he remarked that Mr. Kelly was always thorough; and now that he, the speaker had reached manhood's estate, with family responsibilities of his own he felt very glad that Mr. Kelly had been so strict — not only in the teaching of lessons, but in those matters which show the way to lead good, useful and happy lives. 

The chairman then read an apology from Mr. J. Watson, Health Officer, at Rylstone, who regretted that he was unable to attend. Mr. Watson wrote that for over 20 years Mr. Kelly had taught our children and during that time we had seen them grow up into good and useful men and women taking their places successfully in the world's work and reflecting the greatest credit on him and his wife who had piloted them through their school days. During that long period, not one single complaint had been made, and the Department of Education should feel proud in having such efficient officers. No one has heard of any pupil turned out by Mr. Kelly that has not made good. 

Mr. Kelly, on rising to thank them for all the kind things said about him and his family, was visibly affected. It is hard to leave such a district, he said, where he and his family had always been treated with the utmost consideration and kindness. He looked upon Gulgong and Stubbo as his home, and 20 years in the place tended to make one feel quite at home. He had taught his pupil’s children in the Stubbo School, and if he stopped much longer he would be teaching the grandchildren. He and his wife and family were very sorry that he had to leave, but marching orders have to be obeyed, and he assured them that Stubbo would never be forgotten. Mr. Jack Campbell, an ex-pupil ably responded on behalf of parents and pupils. Refreshments were then served by the ladies of Stubbo—all former pupils—and dancing was indulged in to piano music supplied by Mrs. Steele, Mrs. L. Lockley, Miss Rita Watson, Miss Edith Kelly, and to the accordion played by Mr. Arthur Dawson—all one time pupils of Mr. Kelly.

Miss Corrie Heard another ex-pupil sang a sweet song which carried away all present. The hardest part then came in the saying of good-byes, and when Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and family departed it was felt that a good teacher a good man, a personal friend, and estimable family was leaving.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 6 Feb 1928 Page 24