Does any one know if there is a Pioneer register for the Kurrajong area, Im looking for William Ryan he had property there,he married in 1853 to Ellen Eve Arrand, anu one have these in there trees, thanks Happy Hunting, Carole NSW

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 4 Windsor Volunteer Company "A" (Windsor) Company, 3rd Infantry Regiment, under the command of Captain Paine, fell in on Windsor Park on Saturday afternoon last and were put through instruction in company in attack and defence of positions by that officer, assisted by Lieutenants Paine and Fitzgerald. Prior to the parade of the Company, Lieutenant-Colonel Bartlett, Adjutant of the Regiment, inspected and passed to the ranks 15 recruits who have been under instruction for the past 2 months. This squad subsequently attended the Company parade at 3.30 p.m. and swelled the number present to 56 - an excellent attendance. At the conclusion of the parade, and before dismissing, Captain Paine called on the Officers, N.C.O's and men to give three ringing cheers for the British success in South Africa, and needless to say this was responded to most lustily.

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Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 6 On Inland Waters - Conclusion. Among Orchards and Cornfields [Written Specifically for the Gazette by G. C. J.] The run down the river is generally pleasant, for a cool easterly breeze is the rule ; but our "day out" was a caution, for a cool place on the "Hawkesbury" was out of the question. The crew did some circus business in the water in every stopping place - glad to cool themselves no doubt - and as far as Wiseman's Ferry their antics proved most amusing. But even natatorial exhibitions pall ; and as the sun set and stoppages were still the order of the day, river scenery lost some of its charm, and watching the loading up of produce on deck became wearisome. At Mangrove two large boats were waiting out in the stream. Before their cargoes were transferred to the steamer it was quite dark, and one could but indistinctively outline the hills on either side. To one who knows Bar Point navigation seemed not without danger ; for the wind had freshened and a huge bush fire from Pumpkin Point down to below Bar Point obscured the course with a thick haze of smoke, and one both admired and pitied the skipper - the latter, because a paternal government has not thought proper to place a single light for the Hawkesbury voyager's guidance. Skipper O'Brien is only a young man, but he has plenty of gumption ; possesses a wonderfully quiet temperament and a good pair of eyes - for it is really no child's play to run a boat like the "Hawkesbury" from Bar Point round Milson's Island across to Long Island, under the bridge, and thread her way across the flats to the railway wharf. It was a weird scene, that hoisting aboard from the fishermen's boats huge bags of oysters, one man in the bows holding a "flareup." During such loading, and with a strong tide running, a boat may drift on to the rocks, so that the skipper must "keep his eyes skinned" in order to know his whereabouts ; and on a dark night I should say that steering a steamer of the "Hawkesbury's" size from Bar Point to the railway wharf is far more anxious work than taking her round to Sydney. But what about the "Plimsoll mark ?" What about deck loading ? It may be alright, but changes at sea come suddenly and frequent, and one lump of a sea on board, with such cargoes as the "Hawkesbury" has been carrying lately, and where is she ? I am not a croaker, but when I know the fuss that is often made about colliers carrying a few baskets of coal on deck from Newcastle or Bulli, I am of opinion that the deck load of a Hawkesbury trader (which is also a passenger boat) is equally dangerous. Anyway, it strengthens my argument that a separate passenger service is necessary for the river - our river - the People's river. Half-past two o'clock in the morning is not a pleasant or convenient hour to land passengers at the railway wharf, from which no train leaves until 7 o'clock, and I contend that the H.R.S.N. Company should stand aside as passenger carriers or run a boat for the special purpose. Imagine the "Hawkesbury" leaving Ebenezer at 5 a.m. and reaching the railway wharf at Long Island at 2.30 next morning. One would like to know when the skipper and crew rests, and how the Early Closing Act applies to them ? Even round the coast, the eight hour system obtains on the boats. Notwithstanding these remarks, I have nothing but praise for Captain O'Brien and his crew. The former is the best tempered man I ever met ; his orders are given quietly and he never appears put out. He smokes his pipe, minds his helm, and is courteous to his passengers, and so, indeed, are the "boys," all of whom are athletic and splendid workers. I must also say a good word for Mr. Tom Rose, who is both attentive and obliging and ready at all times to afford information to those "who want to know, you know." The Rose's are a fine old Lower Hawkesbury family, and I have pleasant memories of an elder "Tom Rose." If it be not out of place to make a suggestion, here is one : Why not let one boat pick up from Ebenezer to Colo, or say Wiseman's, and then steam straight away to the railway wharf, leaving the "Narara" to pick up all cargo below ? It would necessitate the handling of more cargo than now, it will be said. Even so, it would be a decided advantage to shippers, who would get their produce to market something earlier. And herein is the big trouble about which producers loudly complain - some of them being shareholders in the company, though patronizing another boat because of earlier delivery in Sydney. Say the boat leaves Ebenezer on Monday ; fruit to go that day must be pulled and packed either on Saturday or Sunday - and Sunday work is not unknown on Hawkesbury farms. The boat reaches Sydney at any hour between midnight and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, so that fruit may reach Bathurst street market before noon, or it may not ; if it does not there is a poor lookout for it. Thus, my idea of the two boats running half the distance each the same day has some merit, even though a day is lost between, which there must be with only two boats. I believe Skipper Jones is to have a new boat shortly (I have seen the model of her hull), and then he will compete more keenly than ever with the company. And now I have done - have had my little growl (as of old) and touched upon many things. It will be seen that I am all for the river ; and if I rap some people over the knuckles it is for their good. I should like to see improvements in many directions, especially in the orchards - less waste and more labour put upon the land. It is nonsense to say it won't pay ; wages are not big in all conscience, and labour is plentiful. It would pay some proprietors far better to do less bullocking themselves, and devote more time to superintendence. If the orchards produce too much, all the more reason why jam factories should be established at the points I have indicated. Then only choice fruits need be sent to market - all the other could go in to the jam pot. During my holidays I met many who swore by the Gazette - even men who voted for Federation, and some who are professed protectionists. Most of those I met were glad to hear of the recent change of proprietors, and I was assured that the old paper would not suffer therefore. I met your Lower Portland correspondent - that rising young genius, "Chris," of whom I can say much - were it not that his native modesty might be shocked. As a rule, the farmers are liberal - in that I found in most homes - both local papers, and their merits were freely discussed - the Gazette faring well in the discussion. When my dream of the Hawkesbury comes to pass I may write thus :- "O River ! Through the night I hear Thy wavelets rippling on the pebbly beach, I hear thy current stir the rustling sedge That skirts thy bed ; thou intermittest not Thine everlasting journey, drawing on A silvery train from many a woodland spring And mountain brook. On glide thy waters, till at last they flow Beneath the windows of the populace town, And all night long give back the gleam of lamps, And glimmer with the trains of light that stream From halls where dancers whirl." -- G. C. J.

Hi List Thanks to everyone who passed on either advice or information or both Barb

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 3, 1900 - page 8 Stray Thoughts. I have had a trip down to Colo since I last wrote you, did enjoyed [sic] most immensely. I saw many of my old friends, notable the Aspery's, the Turnbull's, and the Dunstan's, all residents in and about Sackville. I always try and manage a trip in the fruit season, I'm something like the bank clerks in Windsor. They do the same thing, go down when the fruit is ripe. This is the season the young ladies on the river call them the "flying foxes." Anyway, it is to me a most charming trip. There is health in every turn ; there is no necessity for correcting the faults of sewage, or advising the people how to prevent epidemics. The doctors tell us that cholera and typhus have but a small chance with those who live in healthy localities, and who keep their digestive organs right, I'm sorry, I can't say that Freeman's Reach is so free from objectionable influences. We are too close to Windsor, and we suffer when the winds blow our way. Some very ugly effluvias waft across! the river from the dirty old town. As we live by breathing air, our great aim should be to have it pure if possible. To accomplish this we are invited to try a thousand of the various nostrums put forward for the benefit of the human family. My advice is ; Have none of it. Let me be your medical adviser and I'll undertake to carry you through - that is if you follow instructions. I don't want to feel your pulse. I don't want to look at your tongue ; if there is anything that will increase vitality, and enable the system to throw the debilitating efforts of a foul atmosphere, giving vigor to the organs of digestion, renewing the faded appetite, and encouraging healthful repose it is "Elixir" - composed only of the charming and salubrious air of the far-famed Hawkesbury. The ingredients are safe, and credentives to that effect can be had from all who are lucky enough to be located either at Sackville or on that beautiful retreat the Colo River, the water of which is s! aid to be the purest in the world. There is land to be had in both pl aces for residential purpose. If you are wise, you will go and buy a lot whilst it can be had cheaply. There is one thing certain - the day is not far distant when all the choice spots of the river will be annexed by land speculators. I am pleased to notice that one of your aldermen has made an attempt to bring about the purification of Windsor. It will doubtless be a hard task to convince some of the aldermen that cleanliness is godliness. Windsor may well be termed a "city of dried bones," and it is likely to retain the name whilst it is governed by men who have not got the heart to spend a shilling. They ought to go down upon their knees and pray night and day to be delivered from the presence of the bubonic plague. Chumpkins.

There are a couple of books covering Singleton Cemeteries I have Whittingham there are no Walsh,s in it the address of the singleton Family History Society is PO BOX 422 Singleton 2330 Hope this helps Nita in Newcastle

Hi List I am hoping someone could help me with Singleton Cemetery Transcripts. I am looking for a Kevin WALSH he died in 1958, I am hoping to find his wife's name. I believe that they are buried together. If anyone can help i would love to hear from them Barb

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 4 News in Brief Rumoured that Mr. D. Holland has resigned as secretary of the Windsor Gas Company. Prize shooting in connection with the Windsor Volunteer Rifle Club takes place this (Saturday) afternoon commencing at 3 p.m. sharp. At the direction of Captain Paine Windsor Company gave three hearty cheers at the conclusion of Saturday's parade for the success of the British forces in South Africa. A weatherboard cottage and contents at Berkshire Park were consumed by fire on Wednesday night. The house was unoccupied, and was the property of a Sydney resident. Our Church of England friends at the Vineyards will hold a concert on Thursday next, 15th inst. A good programme will be submitted, and a crowded house should be the result. Senr.-Sergeant Boyd was in Sydney on Saturday last giving evidence before the Federal Commissioners, at the Colonial Secretary's office, with reference to the Hawkesbury Electorate and its capabilities, commercially and otherwise. Fifteen recruits were passed into the ranks of A (Windsor) Company on Saturday afternoon last by Adjutant Bartlett. As, however, there were only 11 vacancies in the Company, only 11 men were taken on to the pay-roll, the balance remaining on the strength as supernumeries. The local Company under its present officers appears to be in a very healthy condition. At the meeting for the formation of a Squadron of Lancers in the Hawkesbury District much enthusiasm prevailed. Towards the close of the meeting, however, two Richmond gentlemen got into conflict as to something that had transpired at the meeting held in Richmond. It would be just as well if all little bickerings were kept out of the meetings in future, as nothing more than these little "snaps and snarls" will tend to destroy the "esprit de corps" that should prevail. Playing with Central Cumberland last Saturday against Redfern, "Bill" Howell put together 62 runs, and Les Pye battled dashingly, scoring 100 before being bowled by Lipscombe. Stand-off, bred by Mr. M. Pearce, of Windsor-road, and purchased by Mr. Jas. Gosper, who in turn sold the horse to Mr. Ike Ernshaw, has been performing well in Victoria, though he has had the bad luck to run second twice. Stand-off won the Welter Plate of 250 sovs., and ran second in the Oakleigh and Newmarket Handicaps. While Mrs. J. Roberts and Miss Ada Roberts, who live near the "Red Gate," were driving home from Rouse Hill the other day a part of the harness broke, and the horse began to plunge. Miss Roberts was thrown out of the vehicle on to a fence, and was severely hurt. Medical aid had to be sought, and we are sorry to say that her injuries are rather serious.

Hi Lynette, It seems that my Goodwins are not your Goodwins. I have James Goodwin/ Amy O'Brien,Grenfell/Narrabri James Goodwin / Alice Folkes, Lithgow James Goodwin/Margaret Gillespie, Deniliquin. Cheers Sally -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/359 - Release Date: 8/06/2006

Lynette and Marilyn, In the Hunter Valley I have a Mary and Patrick Smith as one of my sets of gg grandparents. Two of their children married Bridges and Goodwins. Their son John Isodore Smith, born 23/9/1855, married BRIDGE, Matilda b: 21 Jan 1859 d: 6 Sep 1932. John and Matilda's children married into the following families - Drummond, O'Hearn, Williams, Jones, Forbes , Henderson, Crossleys and Burgess. James, another son of Mary and Patrick, born 20/9/1858 died 12/8/1917 at Kurri Kurri married Sarah Jane Goodwin, b 28/5/1872, died 15/8/1946 at Rydalmere. I'm descended from another child of Mary and Patrick's, a daughter Mary Agnes Smith. She may have been born in Wollombi. She married Martin Bouffier in Maitland in 1875. After her death in 1893 Martin married Honorah McGrane. Are these people in your family line, or in your wanders around family history in the Hunter Valley have you come across them? I have more information about John Smith and Matilda Bridge and have made contact with other family members descended from them if you are interested. Anne Whiteford ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Mercer" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [HHHV] Surname interests around NSW > Hello Lynette > My family includes BERRY/BARRY, BRIDGE, GOODWIN all of whom were settled > in > the Hunter Valley at Wollombi and Maitland in the early 1800s onwards. > These > have not been "recent " in the areas you have mentioned. > Please let me know more specifically what your interest is. > Marilyn Mercer > Windsor > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lynette Begg" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:11 AM > Subject: [HHHV] Surname interests around NSW > > >> I have the following surnames that 'started' in the New England area, >> particularly focused around Walcha and environs and in the late 1800s >> into >> the early 1900s. More recent generations are known to be on the coast >> and >> down into the Hunter Valley and as further south to Sydney and beyond. >> Hoping there are some connections on this list today. >> >> BERRY >> >> BRIDGE >> >> EGAN >> >> FARDELL >> >> FENERTY >> >> FRANCIS >> >> GOODWIN >

Hello Lynette My family includes BERRY/BARRY, BRIDGE, GOODWIN all of whom were settled in the Hunter Valley at Wollombi and Maitland in the early 1800s onwards. These have not been "recent " in the areas you have mentioned. Please let me know more specifically what your interest is. Marilyn Mercer Windsor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynette Begg" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:11 AM Subject: [HHHV] Surname interests around NSW > I have the following surnames that 'started' in the New England area, > particularly focused around Walcha and environs and in the late 1800s into > the early 1900s. More recent generations are known to be on the coast and > down into the Hunter Valley and as further south to Sydney and beyond. > Hoping there are some connections on this list today. > > BERRY > > BRIDGE > > EGAN > > FARDELL > > FENERTY > > FRANCIS > > GOODWIN

I have the following surnames that 'started' in the New England area, particularly focused around Walcha and environs and in the late 1800s into the early 1900s. More recent generations are known to be on the coast and down into the Hunter Valley and as further south to Sydney and beyond. Hoping there are some connections on this list today. BERRY BRIDGE EGAN FARDELL FENERTY FRANCIS GOODWIN HANSON HATCH HAYDEN HERON HOLDER HOY HUNTER JONES KELLY LISLE McMILLAN OGILVIE RODEY SCOTT SMITH (James from Niangala) STEER SUTHERLAND TICKLE (Henry from Quipolly - son of John TICKLE and Ann COLE, other children settled in Dungog) WEBB WINTERS WOOD WRITE Lynette Begg P.O. Box 289 East Maitland NSW 2323 Australia BROBBEL One Name Study - [email protected] Guild member 4139 researching all BROBBELs and their descendants from all countries and all time periods. SUTHERLAND Family Reunion for descendants of Robert SUTHERLAND and Grace LOUTFOOT / LIGHTFOOT on 14th & 15th October 2006 at St. John's Centre, Morpeth NSW Australia. Their grandchildren's surnames SUTHERLAND, HOY, RODEY, TICKLE, SMITH, WINTERS, HENDERSON, WESTWATER, SMART, PETERSON, ISLES and MEDEW. http://www.geocities.com/sutherlandreunion

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 3 Town Gossip. The Rev. A. S. Swift has been in Sydney attending the Wesleyan Conference. Copies of "Bushman to the Front" (Chas. Huenerbein) may be had at the Gazette office. Price 2/-. Mr. L. A. Simpson, dentist, can be consulted at the Fitzroy Hotel next Wednesday and every succeeding Wednesday. Messrs. M. Cornwell and John Neil intend volunteering for the next contingent. It is also probable that Mr. Clarry Hayes will volunteer. The annual exhibition of the Nepean District A. H. and P. Society will be opened on March 14 (next Wednesday), and continue on the two following days. Castle Hill Show takes place on the 4th and 5th April. Entries close on the 24th instant, with the Secretary, Mr. Frank Rogers, or Mr. R. A. Pye, Windsor. Butchers, bakers and milk-vendors should remember that it is compulsory to fill up the prescribed form showing the half-holiday taken by their carters. Next Tuesday night Mr. James Simpson, the popular teacher of Freeman's Reach School, will give a lantern lecture in connection with the Windsor L. and D. Society. On Wednesday, next 14th inst., a grand concert will be held in the Windsor School of Arts, when a capital programme is promised. The entertainment is in aid of the Wesleyan circuit fund. Mr. George South resumed duty at the local Post and Telegraph office to-day (Friday) after a most enjoyable holiday at Sackville and round the metropolis. Mr. Hilton Hayes, of Freeman's Reach, son of the late Thomas Hayes, has passed the necessary examinations to qualify for the mounted police. He is an intelligent young man, and the right stamp for a trooper. Mr. F. Fewings was riding along Macquarie-street on Friday last when his pony put its foot on a soft spot where a water hydrant was leaking. The horse plunged and for a while its foot was fast. When it got free the animal fell and rolled over several times with its rider. At St. Matthew's Church of England on Sunday thanksgiving services for the recent British victories in South Africa will be held. Special music will be rendered. The Rev. S. G. Fielding will deliver an address on the religious aspect of the recent victories. Replying to the deputation which recently waited upon him from the Hawkesbury Agricultural Association, asking for a special grant, Hon. J. L. Fegan said that no one could have done more in the direction of attempting to secure such a grant than had Mr. W. Morgan, M.P., who had interviewed him several times on the matter. Mr. L. Maloney, formerly manager of Hatte's drapery establishment, is striking out for himself in Windsor, and opens a drapery establishment next week opposite the Gazette office, in the premises just vacated by Mr. E. J. Cupitt. Mr. Maloney intends to employ most of the lady assistants that he had in Hatte's shop. Read his advertisement in this issue. Returns from Mulgrave Station for February, kindly furnished by Mr. Westall : - Gross tonnage dispatched, 1,339 tons, 16cwt 3qrs ; No. of trucks, 293 ; firewood, 1,095 tons 14cwt 1qr ; No. of trucks, 126, Hay, 136 tons ; No. of trucks, 34. Potatoes, 553 tons 2cwt 3qr ; No. of trucks, 98. General goods, 54 tons 19cwt 3qrs ; No. of trucks 35. Total, 1,839 tons 16cwt 3qrs ; tot al number of trucks, 293. 4,449 bags potatoes, 63 bags maize. With reference to the letter from Mr. Jas. Hancock in our last issue, re public meeting at Bullridge, Mr. W. Moses has handed us the list of "ayes" and "noes" taken when the 'house" divided on the question of altering the name of the Public School from "Morgan." It is admitted that three Freeman's Reach residents and one minor voted with the "ayes," but it is also claimed that six non-residents of the Bullridge voted with the "noes."

Researching the SUTHERLANDs of Walcha. Some stayed in the New England area around Armidale and Tamworth while others spread out, some to the coastal areas, some to various parts of the Hunter Valley and some to Sydney and the Central Coast. Would love to find some of those 'missing' groups. Lynette Begg nee Sutherland Lynette Begg P.O. Box 289 East Maitland NSW 2323 Australia BROBBEL One Name Study - [email protected] Guild member 4139 researching all BROBBELs and their descendants from all countries and all time periods. SUTHERLAND Family Reunion for descendants of Robert SUTHERLAND and Grace LOUTFOOT / LIGHTFOOT on 14th & 15th October 2006 at St. John's Centre, Morpeth NSW Australia. Their grandchildren's surnames SUTHERLAND, HOY, RODEY, TICKLE, SMITH, WINTERS, HENDERSON, WESTWATER, SMART, PETERSON, ISLES and MEDEW. http://www.geocities.com/sutherlandreunion

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 4 A Coloured War Map - FREE We have received from Mr. W. Christie, who is the publisher, a well executed Map of the Seat of the War in South Africa. The Map, which is neatly folded in a red cover for carrying in the pocket, is skillfully drawn by Mr. W. G. Kerle, M.I.G.E., (who was for several years employed professionally in South Africa), and is printed in four colours on good paper, of a size about seventeen by twelve inches. All the points representing the scenes of recent conflicts are faithfully depicted, and, to all interested in the War (and who is not ?) the possession of a copy will be appreciated. These Maps are being given away free, by mentioning this paper, to all who can call or who will send a One Penny stamp for a copy. The original published price of this map was 6d., but, fired with an enthusiasm created by "The Empire's call to arms," and the desire to provide the public with an interesting souvenir, the publisher is distributing them free. Mr. Christie's address is No 11 The ! Strand, Sydney, and his announcement will be found in our advertising columns.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 5 Clarendon Mrs. Hibbert, who has been away on holidays, resumed duty on Monday, after a good trip to Melbourne, where she had an enjoyable time. The good lady was entertained by a few leading citizens in a town in the Southern colony, and on leaving, we believe a champagne supper was talked of on the eve of her departure. She made many acquaintances while there, and expects some of them over to Clarendon at Easter. It is whispered that in about six months' time a local lady, a great favourite with everybody, is going to London. While there, they say, she will change her name. We all wish her luck.

I am interested in finding information about Mr G.C.Johnson the one time proprietor of the Hawkesbury Chronicle who wrote in the local newspapers under the nom de plumes of Cooyal and Paul Twyford. Thanks to Maureen and her Windsor and Richmond Gazette snippets I now know who Cooyal was. My interest is I am working on trying to track down the origins of the many false stories about Solomon Wiseman some of which have been reproduced as the fact. In this research I am interested as to why G.C Johnson was so keen on promoting the Hawkesbury river as an early tourist destination. Regards Elizabeth

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 4 An Unusual Proceeding As a rule when a Forester gets a removal, everybody in the district is glad, and more especially is this the case with timber-getters. However, this rule was very much altered on Thursday last at Bulahdelah, on the Myall River, when it became known that the local Forester Mr. W. F. Crowley, had received a well-merited promotion, and a speedy removal to the Taree district. Although living far apart, word soon got round, and the timber-getters rolled up in force at Stewart's Hall, Bulahdelah, together with a large gathering of the general public. Mr. J. Peterie was voted to the chair, and everybody present vied with each other for a couple of hours in saying things both kind and complimentary of Mr. Crowley, and although one and all were pleased to hear of his advancement, yet all were sorry to lose him, as they had all learnt to admire and respect him for his many manly and obliging qualities. The party afterwards entertained Mr. Crowley at a banquet at the River View Hotel, and the meeting adjourned at a late hour, after a most enjoyable social evening had been spent. Mr. Crowley is well favourably known in Windsor, and his good wife is a daughter of Mrs. B. Barnett, of George-street. Mrs. Crowley has been staying with her mother for a time and left this week for her new home, accompanied by Miss Stella Barnett.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 4 Upper Colo and Wheeney Creek Progress Association The ordinary monthly meeting took place at Cavanough's, Upper Colo, on 17th ultimo, at 7 p.m. The president occupied the chair. In the absence of the hon. secretary, Mr. Thomas Gosper was appointed to act in his place. Correspondence was received from Department of Public Works, giving expenditure on various roads for past three years. From Department of Public Instruction stating that the tenders of Mr. Thomas Gosper had been accepted for improvements to the Public Schools at Upper and Central Colo. From Local Land Board notifying meeting of Land Court on 8th proximo, and asking for representation from Association re deviation of our main road at Wheeney Creek. The Secretary was instructed to write to Acting Chairman, Local Land Board, in reference to application of Jeremiah Roberts and Alfred R. Gregory for 320 acre lease on Colo River. Mr. Blanch was appointed to attend the Land Court on the 8th March, to protest against deviation of our main road at Wheeney Creek. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. A. D. Blanch has been rather seriously ill. It is gratifying to know that the good lady is recovering, and we hope that she will soon be quite strong again.