Whilst looking for something else I came across the introduction for an assignment I did for Uni a few years ago. We had to look at the history of a piece of land from it's beginnings until the 20th century. I chose the piece of land known as "Half Moon Farm" which is situated on the Hawkesbury River. This was land owned by the Pendergast family (my ancestor as well as some others on the list) I thought listers may be interested in a bit of the introduction........There is also a small private cemetery situated on this site. For more information you can see www.hawkesbury.net.au/cemetery/half_moon_farm/index.html Cheers Michelle Nichols European Settlement Governor Arthur Phillip discovered & named the Hawkesbury River and planned a settlement for the area. However, it was actually established by Lt.-Gov. Major Francis Grose, after Phillip returned to England in 1792. The exact date of settlement is not known but David Collins in his “An Account of the English Colony in NSW” reported in January 1794 that the settlers had picked out their plots. The rich fertile plains quickly produced crops and it was the major contribution of the Hawkesbury that allowed the colony to stabilise. By 1795 the settlement had stretched along both sides of the riverbanks and the population grew quickly. A number of skirmishes between the settlers and the aboriginal tribes in the district were reported, with deaths occurring on both sides. After a numerous confrontations between the local Dharug aboriginal tribe and the settlers, a detachment of the NSW Corp was sent to mediate. In 1802 Governor King interviewed several natives from the Hawkesbury, and they explained “that they did not like to be driven from the few places that were left on the banks of the river, where they alone could procure food”. King promised not to establish any more settlers lower down the Hawkesbury River, in return the aborigines promised to be amicable. (1) However there were still problems a few years later. On the 24th August 1804, Private Thynne Adlum(sic) was discharged from the New South Wales Corps. He had enlisted in Britain and arrived in the colony in 1792. On the 11th August 1804 Adlam was granted 80 acres on the Upper Half Moon Reach of the Hawkesbury River. Forty other grants were recorded in the Register for the Hawkesbury District on the same day. The grant stated that : “Feen Adlam - 80 acres in the District of Mulgrave Place, bounded on the west, east and south by the river and on the north by a line west 20 degrees, south 36 chains - Quit Rent two shillings after 5 years”. The grant was signed by Governor Phillip Gidley King and witnessed by John Palmer and David D. Mann. (1A) On the 12th April 1805 a series of barbarities were practised...by banditti. Three settlers, including Feen Adlam were murdered by aborigines led by the notorious "Branch Jack". The farm house was burnt and Adlam and his servant came to an unfortunate end. It was reported “...they had shared a merciless fate, a part of their Relicks being found among the ashes, and the remainder scattered piecemeal...from which circumstance it is probably conjectured, that after the ill-fated people had been inhumanely murdered, their limbs were severed and wantonly scattered”. (2) Sergeant William Day administered Adlam's estate and he sold two of Adlam's properties in November 1805. Buncker's Farm of 25 acres was sold to Reverend Samuel Marsden for £55, and Adlam's Farm of 80 acres was sold to James McGlade, the amount on the original document is illegible. (3) James McGlade was reported in the newspaper in 1806 as being convicted of stealing promissory notes valued at £14 and was sentenced to death. Fortunately he was reprieved but absconded from custody five months later.(4) Sometime between McGlade's purchase in November 1805 and 1808, Adlam’s Farm was acquired by John Pendergast. John Pendergast was a convict who arrived on the “Minerva” in 1800. He was convicted in Dublin in 1798 and was sentenced for a term of seven years for his misdemeanour.(5) According to the 1802 Muster, Pendergast was renting 30 acres in the District of Mulgrave Place with James Clark, a fellow convict from the Minerva and was achieving reasonable results. (6) By 1806 he is listed with a purchase of 115 acres, employing two indented prisoners and Jane Williams as his housekeeper. (7) Jane was also a convict arriving on the “Nile” in 1801. She was convicted in Bristol for stealing women’s clothing. There is no record of John and Jane marrying but they lived together as man and wife. The Pendergast's had at least four children all born in the Hawkesbury district, James born 1803, Thomas born 1805, Sarah born 1806, William born 1808 and Bridget born 1810. (In earlier research it was assumed that Charlotte who was listed on the 1828 Census was Bridget’s sister, possibly twin. However recent research shows that this was more likely Charlotte Hancey, Bridget’s sister in law) John's eldest son, also called John, was born in 1800, prior to Jane’s arrival. There is speculation about his mother but at this stage, it is not known. (8) In 1806 Hawkesbury River flooded three times and losses were extremely high. The whole district was plunged into debt and Pendergast, like many of the small settlers experienced financial difficulties. The Provost Marshall was instructed to sell by Public Auction in 1808 “...Two Farms, situate contiguous to Cornwallis known by the name of Pender's ; containing 60 acres more or less, with about 40 acres of growing wheat thereupon...Likewise a farm situate down the Hawkesbury River, formerly Adlam's Farm, The whole the property of John Pender”. (9) He obviously came good with the money, as neither of the properties were sold at this time. 1. HRNSW, Vol. 5, p. 513 1A. Land Grant Register, Book 3 p. 158. Land Titles Office, Sydney NSW 2. The Sydney Gazette, 21st April 1805. p. 2b 3. Old Register No. 1 /Vol. 1 no. 653 - 654. Land Titles Office, Sydney NSW 4. The Sydney Gazette, 14 September 1806, p.4; 28 September 1806 p. 2; 12 October 1806 p. 1 & 15 March 1807 p.1. 5. Principal Superintendent of Convicts : Bound Indents 1799-1801, SR Fiche 625 pp. 355, 363 & 367 6. Musters & lists NSW & Norfolk Island 1800-1802/Baxter (1988) p. 84 7. Musters of NSW & NI 1805 - 1806/Baxter (1989) pp. 57, 71, 83. 8. The Pendergast Family /M. Nichols (1984) Unpublished thesis for Dip. F.S., Sydney : Society of Australian Genealogists) pp. 1-3. Personal research (author) 9. Hawkesbury 1794 - 1994/Barkley & Nichols (1994) p.24 & The Sydney Gazette, 23 October 1808 p. 1

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 4 River Topics. (By Chris) Speaking at the banquet tendered him at Wiseman's Ferry, the Minister for Public Works (the Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan) stated that the Lyne Government had passed many useful measures which their predecessors never had courage to attempt. Now, "Teddy" should not take undue credit to his Government, for he must surely know that the most important measures passed during last session were introduced to the House by the Reid Administration, after whose downfall they were taken up and passed by Lyne. The necessity of a jam and fruit preserving factory on the river was never more forcibly emphasised than during the present season, when some thousands of cases of fruit have rotted on the ground in the various orchards along the river. This is a state of affairs to be deplored, and clearly indicates that out farmers lack energy and enterprise, not to say common sense. Surely we have men amongst us capable of taking this important matter up and bringing it to a successful issue, which, when once a going concern, must redound to the benefit and prosperity and credit of the river. Other districts in the colony can boast of the advantages accruing from co-operation, and why Hawkesbury farmers lag behind so surpasseth all understanding. One cannot fail to be impressed with the number of Indian hawkers who are apparently making a good living by disposing of their wares along the river. As I pointed out in my notes recently, these pestiferous hawkers are mere interlopers and social nuisances, and, indeed, it is not so long ago that river residents themselves regarded them with a feeling akin to horror and disgust. But now things are changed, and the Indian is becoming to be regarded as an "allright" sort of fellow, with whom nice bargains in Brummagem jewelry and brass trinkets (and other cheap and useless rubbish which usually run away with country folks' cash) made be made. "Chris'" motto is, "Australia for the Australians," and he hopes that with the advent of Federation, this alien invasion will in some degrees be checked. It appears that the Government dredge, "Signa," which was dispatched from Sydney some months back for Windsor Reach, to commence operations among the shoals up that way, in some mysterious manner found its way into Mangrove, or some other tributary of the Hawkesbury, where it is still doing work at the pleasure of the Member for Northumberland. Mr. Morgan should interview Mr. Norton (who appears to have control of the dredge) and politely request him to pass the "Signa" along to Windsor at his earliest convenience. Of course we are well aware that Mr. O'Sullivan and Mr. Norton are strong personal and political friends, but without insinuating anything. I would express the hope that the Minister's warm personal and political regard for the editor of "Truth," will not influence him in granting the Wolombians concessions, that are not also bestowed upon the Hawkesbury and other electorates of the colony. Talking of the river reminds me that the Hawkesbury's greatest champion and admirer, Mr. G. C. Johnson (founder of the now defunct "Hawkesbury Chronicle" newspaper) has lately been spending a somewhat extended holiday on its banks. Through the columns of the Gazette, Mr. Johnson has, with unswerving and unvarying advocacy, urged that the river be made navigable for large craft to proceed to Windsor, and no pen can describe the magnificent scenery abounding along the banks of our queenly "Australian Rhine" in a more faithful and realistic manner than that wielded so gracefully by the ex-Windsor editor. It is so safe to say that had our Windsor friends been so strong and consistent in their advocacy of the cause as G. C. J., the river would have been dredged long ago. I hope, however, that the Government will take up the work before long, and my sincerest wish is that the veteran journalist will yet see the s.s. "Hawkesbury" moored to Windsor wharf.

Hi All Am researching the above family from Newcastle area . My gg uncle William Jackson married Clarice Valda (Hertog ) Cleghorn at Austimer. Have only just received transcript of his death and many surprises on it Any help would be most grateful. Bev Beautiful Budgewoi NSW

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 12 What Our Member is Doing. The following correspondence has been received by Mr. Morgan, M.L.A. :- Department of Justice, Sydney, 13th January. Sir, - Referring to your letter of the 2nd instant asking that the establishment of a Court of Petty Sessions at Wiseman's Ferry may be expedited. I am directed by the Minister for Justice to inform you that, in view of a report received that there is no suitable accommodation procurable at present, the opening of the Court must be delayed until suitable permanent premises are available for court purposes. I am to add that the Works Department has been asked to provide for the addition of a court room and magistrate's room when plans are being prepared for the erection of the police station at Wiseman's Ferry. - George Miller. The Treasury, New South Wales, Sydney, 19th February. Sir, - With reference to your letter of the 19th ultimo, receipt of which has already been acknowledged, relative to the desirability of establishing abattoirs at Ham Common, Penrith, I am now directed by the Honorable, the Premier and Colonial Treasurer, to inform you that he does not think the Common can be considered. - F. Kirkpatrick. Department of Public Works, Sydney, Feb. 12th, 1900. Sir, - I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th instant, with position of the residents of Kurrajong, etc., re road Kurrajong to Mount Tomah via Bell's Line, and to inform you that a further communication will shortly be made to you. - Robert Hickson.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 7 SACKVILLE Since writing my last notes to you, we have been blessed by a splendid fall of rain in the shape of a storm, which passed over here on Wednesday morning last, doing a great deal of good to the late crops. General satisfaction is expressed here at the acquittal of Fred Barber, who was tried at Sydney last week on a serious charge, but the least said about the case the better, now that it is over. My anticipations of the match between the Riverstone and Park Villa "boys" were not far from the mark, as I stated that the game would be a good one. No doubt if time had permitted the tables would have been turned on the Riverstone players, as the "Parks" were going great guns on Saturday, and showed some of their true form. The Church of England river excursion came off on Monday, and was fairly well patronized considering that these trips are getting a bit overdone of late. We hear that Mr. Norman Tuckerman has taken up a selection on the Wilberforce Common, near Ebenezer. We wish him luck in his new venture. It is rumoured that one of the crew of our best known steamers trading to Sydney is about to enter the married state, the bride hailing from Windsorwards. Most of the people around here have the war fever in a bad way, and it is a pity we could not send a batch of them out to the Transvaal, just to show Roberts, Buller, and Co. how to manage affairs, as they appear to know all about the business, and find fault with the way things are carried on by those at the head of affairs.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 11 Hawkesbury Dairy and Butter Company, Ltd. The annual meeting of shareholders was held at the Factory on Wednesday afternoon. There were present :- Messrs. J. T. Gosper (in the chair), B. Conlon, S. Cox, C. Roberts, W. H. Hull, J. T. Fitzgerald, N. Hall, J. G. Percival, S. Gow, G. Marden, and the Secretary. Annual Report Mr. Berckelman read the following report and balance-sheet : - "In laying the annual report before you, your Directors regret not being able to show such a satisfactory result on the past year's operations as upon previous years, as, owing to the severity of the season, which has caused a considerable falling off in the quantity of milk, we have not been able to cope with the increased demand for butter. Still we feel that, having met all claims, and coming out with a credit balance of £39 9s 11d. good work has been done, and trust our efforts will meet with your approval. Out of the profits of the year your Directors recommend that £39 be granted towards machinery at Wilberforce Creamery, and the balance, 9s 11d. to preliminary expenses. The quantity of milk purchased during the year was 110,296 gallons (as against 145,312 gallons last year) at a total cost of £1,347 16s 11d. The amount of butter obtained was 41,185 lbs., which was disposed of at prices varying from! 9d to 11d lb. In conclusion, your Directors look forward to the future hopefully, and urge each shareholder to assist by using his best endeavours in increasing the number of milk suppliers, as considerably more milk could be treated with the same outlay." Balance Sheet. - Liabilities. To Capital - 2000 Shares at £1 .. .. .. £2000 0s 0d Reserve Fund .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £170 0s 0d Profit and Loss Account .. .. .. .. . £39 9s 11d .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £2209 9s 11d ASSETS By Land and Buildings .. .. .. .. .. £1174 0s 5d Plant and Machinery .. .. .. .. .. .. £982 14s 7d Cash in Bank .. .. .. £111 11s 3d Book Debts .. .. .. .£269 6s 10d .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £380 18s 1d Less Outstanding Cheques .. .. .. .. £380 3s 2d £52 14s 11d .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £2209 9s 11d PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT To Milk purchased .. .. .. .. .. .. £1347 16s 11d Wages .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £173 18s 6d Freight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £32 19s 6d Income Tax .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £3 14s 6d Municipal Rates .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £11 0s 1d Commission .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 17s 5d Coal and Oil .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £21 8s 1d Postages .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £2 13s 6d Insurance .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £7 11s 3d Printing .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £1 2s 6d Rent .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £3 0s 0d Sundries .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £22 19s 2d Balance - Profit .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £39 9s 11d .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £1668 11s 4d By Butter Sales .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £1331 9s 9d Skim Milk Sales .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £54 12s 3d Agistment .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £12 10s 0d Sundry Receipts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12s 6d Book Debts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £269 6s 10d .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £1668 11s 4d RESERVE FUND To Balance .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £170 0s 0d Mr. Percival asked what had the Wilberforce Creamery cost up to date. The Secretary replied that the building cost £63 5s 9d. and the machinery £99 14s. At the last annual meeting £50 14s 2d was owing ; they now asked for £39, and about £10 would remain owing. Mr. Fitzgerald asked if it were possible to have a profit and loss account when they had outstanding accounts amounting to over £300. The Secretary explained that out of the outstanding accounts he had, since the end of January, received and banked over £150. Mr. Fitzgerald asked the amount of the bill for coal. The Secretary said about £17. Mr. Fitzgerald thought the sum exorbitant. Mr. Clarke (manager) explained that in the summer they worked seven days a week for long hours. He assured the meeting that all possible economy was practiced in the use of the coal. Mr. Berckelman informed the meeting that the coal cost 7s per ton at the pits, and 5s 4d freight. Mr. Fitzgerald asked some information concerning the item, sundries £22 19s 2d. in the balance-sheet. Mr. Berckelman laid on the table an itemized account. Mr. Fitzgerald took exception to several items, and Mr. Berckelman went into a full explanation. He thought Mr. Fitzgerald did not know much about the running of the factory. Mr. Fitzgerald said he knew more than the Secretary about running butter factories, as he had had experience on the South Coast. The shareholders owned the concern, and they naturally expected a dividend. Mr. G. Marden as ked what was the supply at the Wilberforce Creamery, and whether the concern paid expenses. It was stated that the creamery was paying Mr. Fitzgerald wished to know the price paid to suppliers for the past year. The Secretary said he was not in a position to give the information at that moment. It was elicited that the factory at present had 34 suppliers, and Wilberforce 10, and that the milk at Windsor had been very poor in butter fat during the past twelve months. At Wilberforce the test was higher. Mr. S. Gow said he could not understand why the test was higher at Wilberforce. Mr. J. T. Gosper said he was of opinion that a mistake was made by most dairymen in keeping the heifer calves from heavy milkers. They lost sight of the fact that the cow which gave the greatest quantity of milk did not always give the most butter fat. Mr. Gow compared the tests of his milk at the local factory and in Sydney ; the latter invariably tested over 4, and the local milk just 3.Mr. Fitzgerald said that there was something wanting somewhere regarding the amount of butter fat obtained from their supply of milk. Mr. Berckelman said he thought they could rest assured that the fault lay in the poverty of the milk. Mr. Clarke said he would be glad to show the books to any of the shareholders. He asserted that every penny was accounted for, and that he was as careful as it was possible to be. If there was any dissatisfaction with the manner in which he did his work he was willing to resign in favour someone else. The report and balance-sheet were then adopted on the motion of Messrs. Fitzgerald and Gow. Election of Directors. Mr. Fitzgerald asked if any alteration had been made in the articles of the company, and being answered in the negative, maintained that all their elections of directors since the second annual meeting had been illegal. Four directors should retire every year, and they had only been retiring three. After some discussion it was resolved that four directors should retire, each of whom would be eligible for re-election. Lots were drawn to decide who should retire with Messrs. B. Hall, N. Hall, and C. Roberts, when Mr. A Tuckerman was drawn. The four retiring directors were unanimously re-elected, on the motion of Messrs. Fitzgerald and Marden. Mr. C. Roberts proposed, and Mr. Conlon seconded, "That Messrs. J. J. Paine and J. Dickson be elected auditors." Mr. Fitzgerald took exception, and thought the auditors should be shareholders. The Secretary informed the meeting that Messrs. Paine and Dickson were both large shareholders. The gentlemen nominated were then unanimously elected. Mr. G. Marden proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Directors who had laboured so well during the past year. Mr. Hull seconded the vote. Mr. Fitzgerald supported it. The duties of the directors had been arduous, especially as they had been trying to make a concern pay that won't pay. Mr. J. T. Gosper responded on behalf of the shareholders. They had given a lot of time to the company, and always did their best for it. The vote was carried by acclamation.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 4 RICHMOND Mr. Rosengren (from Messrs. Paling and Co's) will visit Richmond on the 23rd inst. All orders addressed to the Post Office will receive prompt attention. We regret to learn that Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas, senr., of North Richmond, have not had their lines cast in pleasant places of late. Mr. Douglas himself has had a six months' bout of sciatica, and one of their sons has been two years laid up with rheumatic fever. We are glad to be able to say that the old gentleman is about again, but his son's improvement is very slow. On Saturday, March 3, a £10 pigeon match, promoted by Mr. J. T. Town, will be shot off in his paddock at North Richmond. Entries close with Mr. Town on Wednesday, February 28. Shooting will commence at 2 p.m., and a good supply of first-class birds is promised. Mr. Town has a good reputation as a caterer for public amusement, and those who attend this meeting will be well served. The "Continental" at Toxana grounds on Wednesday week, in aid of the R C church improvement fund, was a successful and thoroughly enjoyable function. A really good programme was gone through, and among the more meritorious items was a glee by Messrs. Allison, W. Valder, and J. F. Shine. The convent pupils gave several dances, and Miss Shine delighted the audience with her singing. Refreshments were provided, and this was not the least interesting part of the entertainment. A sum of £10 was realised. We have received the following letter :- "Council Chambers, Richmond. 17/2/1900. The Manager, "Windsor and Richmond Gazette." Dear Sir - I have been instructed by His Worship the Mayor of Richmond to draw your attention to the notice in your last issue re election of Mayor of Richmond. It states that Mr. Alderman Hill was then elected by 5 to 7. This is an error, for when Alderman Watson was defeated by 5 to 2, Ald. Hill was elected by an unanimous vote from the seven aldermen present ; he himself did not vote, and Ald. Skuthorp, who was too ill to attend, wrote asking the Council to elect Ald, Cobcroft, or failing him, Ald Hill. His Worship will be glad if you will correct this in next issue. - Yours truly, C. S. Guest, Council Clerk." Look out for Julian A. Warren's advertisement next week. Something special in gentlemen's suits, ladies' costumes, and mackintoshes. Our Mr. R. E. Warren will call on you. Winter stock coming to hand daily. At a recent meeting of the Richmond Borough Council Ald. Campbell went out of his way to say nasty things about the Gazette. He is reported to have said "a dirty little paragraph recently appeared about himself, which was inspired by one of the aldermen." If Ald. Campbell said this, he said what was untrue and cowardly. We know what paragraph he referred to, and if it fitted his case he is welcome to it. It was inspired by no alderman, and we can assure Mr. Campbell that the gentleman who was supposed to have given us inspiration knew nothing of the par until he saw it in cold print. We were surprised at the manner in which Ald, Campbell let his tongue run riot. No man has been more humiliated by what he said than himself, and we know that he is heartily ashamed of the part he took in that disgraceful meeting. Again, let us quote Ald. Campbell's published remarks : "He was surprised to see a paper which he had supported for years being made a tool of by Ald. Watson."! Just here we could say some nasty and cutting things about Ald. Campbell, but we're not built that way. We give him fair warning, however, that if ever he attempts to make a target of this paper again in order to put himself right with any clique, we'll come down on him like a ton of bricks - and fight him with his own weapons. We had the courage to stand up for what we conceived to be the "right" against the overwhelming odds of "might," and Ald Campbell to the contrary, we assert that we are not, were not, and never will be the tool of Ald. Watson or any other man. Neither do we run the Gazette to felicitate any particular set or section of the people. Since the foregoing was written we have been assured by Ald. Campbell that what he said was not correctly reported.

Hi all, Thanks to the efforts of Steve Liversidge, we are pleased to advise that the following church registers have been transcribed and are available online for you to view. St Philip's Church of England (Clydesdales) ~ Baptism Register 1846 - 1876 ~ Burial Register 1848 - 1872 ~ Marriage Register 1847 - 1854 All three registers are available from the main St Philip's page http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/church/stphilips_clydesdales.html Other church registers can be accessed via the main page at http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/church/ Jonathan Auld ================================================================ Hawkesbury on the NET ~ Cemetery Register: http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/cemetery/ Hawkesbury on the NET ~ Church Registers: http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/church/ Hawkesbury on the NET ~ Memorials, Monuments & Plaques Register: http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/memorial/ Hawkesbury on the NET ~ Lists Register: http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/lists/ ================================================================

I'm curious why did Henry Buttsworth get that land? Elizabeth -----Original Message----- From: Cathy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, 14 February 2006 2:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HHHV] Henry Buttsworth Hi Terry, Thanks very much for the information. Every little bit helps, much appreciated. Cathy

Hi Terry, Thanks very much for the information. Every little bit helps, much appreciated. Cathy

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 4 Maurice Gerald's Princess Dramatic Company After an absence of some two years, Mr. Gerald will renew his acquaintance in Windsor as advertised in our columns. He arranged to play a season of two nights, commencing Thursday next, March 1st - and on the following night Friday. A fine military drama, entitled "Soldiers of our Queen" will be the opening bill, and Mr. Gerald has generously arranged with the committee of the School of Arts to play for their benefit. The whole arrangements are in the hands of a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. McCauley, Walker, Broome, and J. B. Brown, and should prove a great success. Tickets are now in circulation, and may be obtained from all members of the committee. On the following night Friday, March 2nd, the famous Irish drama 'Conn The Shaughraun' will be placed upon the boards. Mr. Gerald's excellent portrayal of Conn will be remembered, as we consider that Mr. Gerald's Company is the best that has ever visited Windsor. "The Shaughraun" is a sparkling Irish Drama. It a! bounds in thrilling incidents and pathetic developments, and never fails to draw large houses. We are all unfortunately familiar with what is called the Stage Irishman. The ridiculous caricature often raises the ire of the successful sons of Erin, and offends against all the canons of good taste, but those who saw Mr. Gerald as Conn, in "The Shaughraun" have a true and life-like portrait of the versatile Celt ; full of heartfelt pathos, and at other times bubbling over with wit and humour. No doubt our Irish friends will cordially welcome this true and playful delineation of the natural character while to all others it will remove any prejudices which may have been the outcome of the unworthy stage Irishman alluded to. During the action of "The Shaughraun," "The Wearing of the Green," and "Killarney" will be sung by Miss Nella Raynham, and "Sons of the Sea" and "Soldiers of the Queen" will be introduced in the drama.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 7 PITT TOWN We hear that Mr. Walter Bootle, who recently joined the Police force, has been transferred to West Maitland. Miss G. Hebblewhite, who has been teaching at the local Superior Public-school for some time, has received a well deserved promotion to the Windsor Public-school. During the time Miss Hebblewhite was connected with the Pitt Town school she proved herself an excellent teacher, and was much liked by all the pupils. The Rev. W. S. Newton, M.A., who has been away for a change, returned home last Saturday. Mr. A. Mawson is having some alterations effected at his general store. Mr. Paull has the work in hand, and when completed it will be a big improvement. Mr. James Vaughan, junr. Has growing on his farm a fine sample of early maize. It promises to give a heavy yield. Mr. John Gillespie, son of Mr. James Gillespie, senr., was in town during the week, and his many friends could recognise his familiar face, although he has not been amongst us for the past fifteen years.

Hi everyone I think it best that I remind everyone that Rootsweb does not allow advertising ... other than their own. If you wish to advertise, then you must ask the List Admin for permission. beforehand. Rootsweb request that you do not provide a price etc other than a web site or an email address unless approved by the List Admin. If anyone wishes to advertise, then please run it pas me first. Regards Lesley Uebel mailto:[email protected]

Reprinting of East Kurrajong Book - Expressions of Interest The Kurrajong East Public School History Committee is considering reprinting the publication 'Footsteps along the ridge: the first 125 years of Kurrajong East Public School' which was produced by the committee to celebrate the sesqui-centenary of the school in March 2003. It is envisaged that copies of the book will sell for approximately $30.00 per copy with postage and packing at an extra cost. Please contact Cathy McHardy by email: [email protected] or by mail: PO Box 258, Kurrajong NSW 2758 if you may be interested ( no obligation) in purchasing a copy. Best wishes, Cathy

Hello Lesley and all the listers, Has anyone researched the circumstances surrounding Henry Buttsworth's grants of land at what is now East Kurrajong and Glossodia? The grants were in about 1830 and amounted to about 1500 acres in all. Does anyone have further information apart from what appears in the Col Sec Corres? Regards, Cathy McHardy

Hello, My family interests in the Hawkesbury are: Griffiths Potts Perry Lake Johnson, Mary Other interests are: Galbraith Regards, Lyn.

Hi Lyn I am also a member of the very large Griffiths/Potts family, would be glad to exchange information Regards Julie Webb Gold Coast > Hello, > > My family interests in the Hawkesbury are: > > Griffiths > Potts > Perry > Lake > Johnson, Mary > Other interests are: Galbraith > > Regards, > Lyn.

Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24. 1900 - page 8 RICHMOND BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTION OF MAYOR. A special meeting was held on Wednesday, 14th last, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current year. Present ; Ald. Hill (Mayor), Allen, Whitwell, Cobcroft, Campbell, Kelly, Watson, and Bailey. An apology was read from Ald. Skuthorp for his absence through illness. He asked the Council to elect Ald. Cobcroft as Mayor, and, failing that, Ald. Hill. It was resolved to decide the voting by a show of hands. The Mayor said he wished to thank all the ratepayers for the courtesy shown to him during his term as Mayor, and the Aldermen and Council Clerk, for their ready assistance. Alderman Cobcroft, in rising to nominate Ald. Watson as Mayor, said that years ago it was decided by the Council to elect the Mayor according to seniority, and that it was Ald. Watson's turn now. He (the speaker) had been asked several times to allow himself to be nominated but had refused, but sincerely thanked the Aldermen for their kindness. He had much pleasure in nominating Ald. Watson for the position of Mayor. As there was no seconder, Ald. Watson said he seconded his nomination himself. It placed him in an awkward position, but he would not lose the opportunity of explaining himself. It was understood that the aldermen were to be elected as Mayor according to seniority. He came next to Ald. Cobcroft, and it was his turn. He would not have seconded his nomination but for nasty rumours that had been circulated. He had had a conversation with Ald. Campbell, and that gentleman coincided on the question of seniority. Alderman Campbell rose to a point of order. The Mayor said that many rumors had been going about and he would give the aldermen a chance of hearing them. Alderman Watson said that Alderman Campbell subsequently said : "You will have to propose Hill as Mayor, because no one here can afford to offend Mr. Guest." He was asked by another gentleman if he was going to be nominated as Mayor, and was told that, if selected, the Council Clerk would let so conduct things that the Council would be involved in litigation. He knew that Mr. Guest was possessed of more common sense than to do a thing like that. Rumours had also gone round to the effect that several of the aldermen would retire if he was elected as Mayor. If it came to personal matters he was sure Ald. Hill didn't want the chair. Unfortunately he and Mr. Guest had some words at a recent meeting, but he could not see why that should debar him from sitting in the chair. Ald. Whitwell told him before last election that he would have to vote for Hill, but would vote for him (the speaker) next year. Another alderman came to him the other day and said "I will vote for you o! n Wednesday, there's my hand on it." Alderman Whitwell denied having promised Alderman Watson his vote. He had promised a vote for Ald. Hill, and had much pleasure in nominating him as Mayor. Ald. Hill had proved a worthy Mayor. Ald. Allen seconded Ald. Hill's nomination, and said the Mayor had carried out his duties with credit to the Borough and honor to himself. Ald. Bailey supported the nomination of Ald. Hill. Ald. Campbell supported the nomination of Ald. Hill. Ald. Watson asked him publicly to vote for him and he told him he would not. Ald. Watson was pugnacious and his remarks were objectionable. When the Minister for Works came up recently he (the speaker) happened to be present at the meeting, when the Mayor gave way to allow another gentleman to take the chair, and Ald. Watson said that he never heard of such a damnable insult. He couldn't support Ald. Watson because he had trailed the honor of the Mayoral chair in the dirt. A dirty little paragraph appeared recently in a Windsor paper about himself which was inspired by one of the alderman. Two Windsor men came over to Richmond last week and tried to persuade him to vote for Ald. Watson, whom they said was the only man who could put the Council-clerk down. The insinuations made about the Council -clerk were insulting. Mr. Guest had controlled the Council for 30 years without ever making a slip, and the Council were ! proud of him. Ald. Watson spoke of a paragraph in the "Advocate" - but who was running Dr. Watson but the other paper ; and he was surprised to see a paper, which he had supported for years being made a fool of by Ald. Watson. Ald. Kelly said that if the Mayor was elected by the ratepayers, although Mr. Campbell topped the poll as an alderman, he was sure he would not as the Mayor. If Ald. Watson behaved himself he would get his vote some day. The Mayor called for a show of hands for Ald. Watson, when two hands were held up (Aldermen Cobcroft and Watson). A show of hands for Alderman Hill resulted in an unanimous vote, Aldermen Cobcroft and Watson voting. Alderman Watson complimented the Mayor on his election and said he would not have opposed him only for the rumors that had been circulated about his candidature. He also thanked Alderman Cobcroft for his support. He gave the lie direct to Ald, Campbell, and was sorry to think that he had gone so far. The Mayor thanked the aldermen for re-electing him to the Mayoral chair, and he regretted that Ald. Cobcroft was not occupying the chair. Special meeting on Friday, 16th February, 1900. Present : The Mayor (Ald. Hill) in the chair, Aldermen Allen, Bailey, Campbell, Cobcroft, and Kelly. The Mayor drew attention to the report in the Gazette stating he was elected by 7 to 5. He was elected unanimously, the previous motion being lost by 5 to 2. He also said the report in the "Advocate" about his entertaining the Aldermen was not correct, as only some of the Aldermen were present, and he went invited by them. Ald. Cobcroft said the Mayor was quite correct. A few aldermen met at his house. The Mayor had never arranged anything beforehand. It was left in the Council-clerk's hands to put matters right. The Council then (then) chose the committees, treasurer, &c., as follows : - Works-Committee - Aldermen Cobcroft, Kelly, Bailey, and Allen. Finance-Committee - The Mayor, Ald. Campbell, and Whitwell. By-laws and Park-Committees - The whole council. Honorary Treasurer - The Council-clerk. Alderman to sign cheques with Mayor and Treasurer - Ald. Cobcroft. Resolution "That the Finance-Committee be instructed to prepare and submit to this Council as estimate in accordance with section 141 of the Act of 1897 for providing funds for the coming year." Balance-sheet The Balance-sheet, audited and found correct, was laid on the table, showing that the year begun with an overdraft of £46. The present year begins with only £22 overdraft. £50 was added to the sinking fund. As the mortgage was falling due in September this year, the Mayor said the Council-clerk suggested the issuing of £700 worth of debentures at 4 per cent, which would readily be taken up locally. The money from them with sinking fund to be used in paying off existing mortgage,. It was resolved to communicate with the Municipal Association as to necessary procedure for issuing debentures. The Council then rose.

Hi Mary, I am fairly sure that it only states "Pender" in the reports of this incident, however John Pendergast (Minerva 1800) was living downriver at this time and would have had to travel past Mangrove Creek to get to Sydney by boat. I will double check my old research as I recall following up this report and see if there is anything else which may confirm. Michelle Nichols >From: "Mary Boddy" <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Subject: Pender/Pendergast aboriginal attack >Does anyone know if the Pender who was on the vessel attacked by aborigines >off Mangrove Point in 1805 is the same man known as PENDER or PENDERGAST or >PRENDERGASS, transported on the Minerva in 1800 (wife Jane Williams, Nile, >1801)?

Subject: [HHHV] Pender/Pendergast aboriginal attack Hi Lesley, Thanks for the article. An interesting look at the conflict between the natives of the area and the pioneers. Cheers, Maureen