From Western Post, Saturday, February 2, 1861: POLICE J ORAM, charged with being drunk and using obscene language in Market-street, was discharged. Martin GRADY v. C WILLIAMS. Summons under Masters and Servants Act for wages. Dismissed - no appearance. Friday, February 1 Before his Worship the Mayor, E MARLAY, and M H LYONS, Esqrs., J.P.'s. R LINSON pleaded guilty of being drunk in the public streets. Fined 5s., this being his first offence. M DONOHUE was remanded on a charge of arson till Tuesday next. J BLOODSWORTH appeared to answer a complaint of J JUPP for unlawfully detaining a grey horse, the property of Miss JUPP. Mr JAMES appeared for complainant, Mr BRODRIBB for defendant. James JUPP on oath stated that the horse in question was the property of his daughter, who was under age; it was purchased of G IVORY about eighteen months since, and was branded MJ on near shoulder, JB onjoined on off shoulder. On the 17th January he and Marther came into Mudgee together; they separated for a short time while he went into the blacksmith's shop; shortly after his daughter came to him and said that Mr. BLOODSWORTH had taken the horse away from her. He immediately followed him and requested that the horse should be returned, which Mr. BLOODSWORTH refused to do. For the defence. R HOWE was called, who said that he had been in Mr. BLOODSWORTH's service as stockman about three years. Was present when the horse in question was marked with Mr.BLOODSWORTH's brand when it was two years' old; it strayed away from Mundooran. It was unbroken. Other horses have been missed; they were not to his knowledge advertised for. He had no doubt that the horse in the yard was the one in question. The horse was next examined. When after a deal of cross firing between the lawyers, the Bench declared the horse to be unlawfully in the possession of Mr. BLOODSWORTH, and ordered it to be restored to Mr. JUPP. A second case for a saddle, &c., was not gone into, Mr BRODRIBB promising to give delivery of them immediately. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

From Western Post, 2 February 1861 MARRIED On the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. C M'CARTHY, Mr George M'CAULEY to Julia Josephine, daughter of the late Mr. T O'BRIEN, Melbourne. From Western Post, Saturday, February 9, 1861 BIRTHS On Thursday, the 7th instant, at her residence, Mudgee, the wife of Mr CAMPBELL, blacksmith, of a son. On the 8th instant, at her residence, Gladstone-street, the wife of Mr W B HUTCHINSON (of the Mudgee Newspaper) of a son. From Western Post, Saturday, February 16, 1861 BIRTHS At Bathurst, on the 7th instant, the lady of Mr Justice DOWLING, a daughter. On the 7th instant, at Mudgee, NSW, the lady of Andrew CARTAN, Esq. (late of Winton House, Stillargan Brewery, County Dublin), of a daughter. (Home papers please copy. DEATHS On the 10th instant, at the Mudgee Newspaper Office, the infant son of Mr W B HUTCHINSON, aged two days. From Western Post, Saturday, February 23, 1861 DEATH On Tuesday, February 19th, at her residence, South Head Road, Sydney, of gastric fever, the beloved wife of Mr Frederick LAWRENCE, of the Western Post, aged 39 years. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

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Alice Green Swamp was not a property, it was an area which is now called Cullenbone, the newspaper that Annette Piper is so generously transcribing is the Western Post(1860/1861) which was published at Mudgee. regards Jeanette Byfield Mudgee Museum

MERRIWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. The following publications are for sale on the Merriwa, Cassilis areas. . LURE OF THE LAND by Helen Bettington $ 12.00 CASSILIS, THE FRONTIER VILLAGE, by Frank Hayes $ 22.00 DOWN CAME A JUMBUCK . by Tess O'Brien $ 22.00 PRACTIONER,PASTORALIST & PIONEER by Sheila Galbraith $ 48.00 (this book about the Traill family and Collaroy Station) plus post and package contact Carole

From Western Post 26 January 1861: Notice Having found a Horse belonging to me with my brand (defaced) of the following description, viz., black, with a little white on both pastern joints, a small white stripe on forehead, with additional brands, on near shoulder R in circle underneath my defaced brand, on off shoulder PF. Any person proving a better claim to him within fourteen days from date can have him by applying to N KENNEDY Coonabarabran, 15th January 1861 £10 Reward STOLEN or strayed from Lawson's Creek, one Strawberry BULLOCK branded JH on near shoulder. Also one Red and White BULLOCK, branded BG on off rump, tip of the off horn broken. The above reward will be paid if stolen, on conviction, or one pound each if strayed on delivery to Benjamin GAWTHORN, Oakfield Gate. £1 Reward STRAYED from Bruce's Creek, on the 4th instant, one Dark Iron Grey HORSE, black points, bell and hobbles on, branded PW near shoulder, SG illegible off shoulder. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the said horse to Mr R CROSSING, Mudgee; or Samuel GATES, Bruce's Creek. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

From Western Post 26 January 1861: POLICE Tuesday, January 22 Before the Mayor, Messrs, MARLAY, CADELL, and LYONS, J.P.s. Patrick M'EVAY remanded on a charge of forgery, was discharged. Jos. AUSTEN was summoned for mining of gold on the private land of W BOWMAN, Esq. Mr. CLARKE (for TEMPLETON) appeared for complainant, who after stating the case and saying he did not wish to press the charge heavily against the defendant, called upon Mr. CADELL, who said he had cautioned the defendant against working on his land. Early on the morning of the 15th instant he heard the report of a blast, and afterwards saw AUSTIN come out of a shaft. He told him that he had fired the blast. Mr. BRODRIBB, who defended the case, raised several legal objections, all of which were overruled by the Bench, who found the defendant guilty, and fined him 20s and costs. The case against W LAWLOR, charged with horsestealing was withdrawn. John SCOTT the Mudgee pieman, appeared on summons charged with threatening to cut the throat of his "better half". Mrs SCOTT attributed her husband's unnatural conduct to the influence of drink; when sober she had nothing to fear from him; he had, however, been so bad lately that if he did not mend his ways she should be obliged to leave him; all she wanted was that he should take the pledge. This SCOTT objected to. He could keep sober without anything of the kind, and thought if Mrs SCOTT wold not allow her tongue to run quite so freely, and to throw fewer glasses at his head they might get on much better together. Mrs SCOTT confessed to having been provoked to such doings through his fondness for the glass. The Bench having tried to reconcile the parties without effect, were about to bind the pie vendor over to keep the peace, and in default of his finding security to accommodate him at Mr. McBETH's for three months, when SCOTT came to his senses, and said he thought he would take the pledge. He was consequently remanded a week, at the expiration of which time he was either to produce a written document from his clergyman or else be bound over to keep the peace towards his family and all people, himself in security for £20 and two others for £10 each. P MALLEY was charged with an assault. Jas SHEA said he was leading a horse towards Oakfield on Thursday evening last, when, without giving the least provocation, MALLEY struck him on the eye, which caused it to swell, and from which he suffered very great pain. He challenged him to a fight, but he refused. He was only struck once. Fined 10s and costs, for which Mr. MALLEY politely thanked their honors. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

From Western Post 26 January 1861: FATAL ACCIDENT On Thursday, Dr KING, the coroner for this district, held an inquest at the house at the end of Market-street, lately occupied by Mrs VILES, on the body of James AUSTIN, who was killed by being thrown from his horse. From the evidence it appeared that AUSTIN had in the morning attended the Court-house for the purpose of answering a charge preferred against him for illegally mining for gold on private land. He remained in Mudgee till near sundown, when he in company with a friend of the name of PHILLIPS proceeded towards home. On reaching the Sydney road PHILLIPS got rather ahead, and on turning round found AUSTIN lying on the ground; he immediately dismounted, and finding deceased had a severe injury on his head, rode back to Mudgee for medical aid. He returned with Dr. CUTTING, but too late to afford any assistance, the unfortunate man having breathed his last. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death occasioned by falling from a horse". We are sorry to hear t! hat AUSTIN has left a large family who, we fear, are totally unprovided for. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

Really appreciate answers re Green Swamp - thank you one and all. So now I know where it was and that it was a property. I found the cert I referred to - marriage between John WYKES, Labourer, Bachelor of Green Swamp and Ann WARK, Servant, Spinster, of Green Swamp; 1872; Presbyterian; Witnesses Charles E JOHNSON and sister of bride, Elizabeth MCALLUM [sic].; place of marriage - residence of Richard SIMS, Green Swamp, Dis of Mudgee. So, possible, that SIMS was owner of property called Green Swamp and John and Ann both worked there. John and Ann had about 10 children mostly born Tichborne/Parkes. But haven't been able to find out any more about John WYKES - no parents on marriage cert. Can't afford transcriptions yet. I don't know why?? but my family history budget is always over spent??!! Would appreciate any info about WYKES. Thank you again re Green Swamp everyone. Alice.

From Western Post, Saturday 19 January 1861: James SHERRINGHAM In Returning thanks to his numerous customers for the patronage with which they have favoured him, begs to acquaint them that ON THE 1st FEBRUARY NEXT He purposes to RE-OPEN The Mount Victoria Inn Situated about a mile from his present residence, and hopes to merit by strict attention to the comforts of his customers the same amount of patronage as heretofore. J S has been at considerable expense for improvements and additions to the dwelling house and Stables, which he trusts will prove satisfaction to both neighbours and travelers. Rose Inn, Little Hartley WANTED For the Country, a Man as COOK. Apply to Mr. John HEALY, Mudgee. WANTED A female servant, Apply to Mr A McCAULEY, Gladstone-street. £4 Reward STRAYED from Collaroy, near Cassilis, a BROWN MARE, small star on forehead, with a little white on hind foot, branded 53 under P near shoulder and on off shoulder WB on P. The above reward will be paid on delivery to the undersigned. James LAWRENCE Collaroy, 7th January, 1861 STRAYED INTO MY PLACE, Campbell's Creek, Red and White COW, branded PC on left rib and near rump. The brands correspond with mine, but should a better claim be laid at the said Cow, they may have her by paying expenses. PATRICK CROWLEY, Campbell's Creek, January 14th. Lost or Stolen A DARK BROWN COLT, two years old, mixed with grey hair, grey face, branded EM near side, near hind leg under fetlock white. One pound reward will be paid for intelligence leading to its recovery: or five pounds (£5) for information leading to the conviction of the thief. Edward MAHON Pipeclay Creek. Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Cattle branded diamond (sideways) on the rump and ribs and depastured at Warrena and the adjoining stations, are my property, and I hereby caution all parties not to take possession of or interfere with them. My intention is to muster and brand the said Cattle forthwith. Duncan MACRAE Colbin, near Mundooran. NOTICE ALL STOCK found trespassing upon my land known as Lawson Dam Station on Pipeclay Creek will be impounded without respect of persons after this date. John HEALEY January 12, 1861. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

From Western Post 19 January 1861: DUBBO From our Correspondent DISTRICT COURT Before Mr. Justice DOWLING (The court was held in a room adjoining Mr FANNING's inn; which afforded more ample accommodation than the Court-house). Thursday, 10th January CHEATHAM v. MACKAE Messrs SERJEANT, of Bathurst, and COLQUHOUN, of Orange, supported the plaintiff's case. Mr. JAMES appearing for defendant. The plaintiff sought to recover damages for breach of agreement to deliver a quantity of cattle, and claimed £200. In December, 1857, Mr Duncan MACKAE, being about to enter the service of Mr James L CHEATHAM, of Borregobong, as superintendent of his cattle stations, was reminded by his employer that he could not be allowed to retain any cattle of his own, and Mr CHEATHAM suggested that MACKAE should sell him such as he possessed. MACKAE's cattle were running at Warrena about fifty miles from his new domicile. The number was estimated at about 300 and the price agreed upon £300. This sum was admitted to have been paid by instalments in a general account between the parties for stores, wages, &c., and the main question at issue was whether or not defendant had agreed to deliver. The contact not having been reduced to writing, occasioned a difference of opinion, after so great a laps of time, as to its terms. The plaintiff and Mrs CHEATHAM (not Betsy) declared that the defendant agreed on the word and honour of a gentleman to gather, deliver, and brand 300 head. Jervis CHEATHAM also supported this testimony, but on cross-examination had a strong objection to saying in what part of the house the conversation occurred. The Judge, however, having reminded him of the existence of a lock-up, the witness again (as he had often before done) consulted the interior of his hat, and said, "Why, if you must know, it was in the dining room". Defendant's version of the contract was that he was to collect as opportunity offered while in plaintiff's employ; that plaintiff was to supply him with horses, which he failed to do; that he never undertook to muster and deliver, but in fact sold the right of the brand; that plaintiff never asked him to deliver until he was going to leave the service, and that the present action was the result of ill-feeling begotten by the failure of a juvenile CHEATHAM to awaken the sympathies of a fair one then under defendant's care. The Judge thought the defendant should have branded and kept account of the cattle, and that the term of engagement was pointed to by the evidence at the time within which such branding (in this case identical, as he thought with delivery) was to be performed. He found a verdict for the plaintiff for amount claimed. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

RYLESTONE From our Correspondent Harvesting is nearly over in our district, and I am happy to say that the crop is rather more than an average one. The weather has been remarkably dry of late. The corn and potato crops are suffering considerably: in fact, the whole country is dried up for want of rain. We are hoping business will shortly improve. Our steam mill will conduce a little to it, Mr. PURVIS having taken Mr SIMPSON (lately manager of the Mudgee mills) into partnership. Missionary meeting - on Friday last a most interesting missionary meeting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel; John HARDWICKE, Esq., in the chair. It was remarkably well attended by people of all denominations. The Rev W J K PIDDINGTON read the report, after which Mr WADDINGTON and the Rev Mr FAWCETT, of Bathurst, and Rev Mr ADAMS, missionary from the Friendly Islands, severally addressed the meeting. On Sunday, Mr. FAWCETT preached two very excellent sermons to large and gratified congregations. The collections amounted to £71 2s. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

Green Swamp was situated between Mudgee and Gulgong on the Mudgee side of the Cudgegong River, the area is now known as Cullenbone, hope this helps. Jeanette Byfield Mudgee Museum

Narelle - thank you for your reply. Apparently there were at least these two places called Green Swamp. I know my people were around Mudgee/Gulgong area somewhere so I presume that Green Swamp on their certificate is in that area. Alice.

From Western Post, Saturday, 19 January 1861: CHILDREN'S FETE at BURRUNDULLA This event came off on Monday last and will be long remembered by all who attended it as one of the most pleasant gatherings of the kind which has been held in Mudgee. A more delightful day, or a more appropriate place for a picnic could not well have been selected than the large paddocks belonging to Messrs G H and A B COX, as they afford that great desideratum, shade, in the shape of several magnificent willows. The invitation was general, and we were glad to see that it was accepted in the same spirit. Amongst the six or seven hundred children and the three hundred or so adults, were persons of all classes. The children started from Mr COCHRANE's store at about two o'clock, one hundred and fifty of the little ones carrying a flag each headed by a large one on which was inscribed "Ration pets", in allusion to Mr. COCHRANE's kind custome of giving rations of lollies every Saturday to our young Mudgeeites. These flags, with others on the ground, together with a brass band, gave an air of great liveliness to the scene. Cakes, spice nuts, sweetmeats, pears, apples, tea, &c., were provided in great abundance and proved sufficient even for the wonderful capabilities of the lads. The fruit was provided by R LOWE Esq; the cakes were prepared by three ladies well known and old residents in the town; the tea, tables, tent &c. on the ground, by G H COX, Esq., for all which friendly assistance and co-operation we know our friend Mr COCHRANE felt grateful. The children were arranged in groups and the cake &c., distributed amidst merry shouts and ringing laughter. The feasting being finished, dancing, cricket, racing &c., followed and were kept up with great spirit till near sun down. The foot racing was particularly amusing, for which the boys were indebted to Mr BURROWS, who kept it up with great zest and liberality. About seven o'clock the grounds began to thin, when the band played the National Anthem, in which all united. G H COX, Esq., then addressed the children, and on their behalf thanked Mr COCHRANE for his kindness, after which cheers were given for the Queen, Mr COCHRANE, G H and A B COX Esq., &c.; and thus ended an exceedingly agreeable and merry affair. We are glad to state that not a single incident occurred to take from the pleasure of the day and that the young people behaved remarkably well. We believe it is Mr COCHRANE's intention to return shortly to England, and we are sure that the remembrance of the scene on Monday last will often present itself to his mind forming a pleasant reminiscence of Australia, while we in Mudgee shall often think of him. We cannot close this account without alluding to the kindness of the Mayor, and Messrs DICKSON, STANBURY, MOLLOY, DOUGHERTY, and BAX, for conveying the party to and from the ground. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

From Western Post, Saturday, January 19, 1861: POLICE Tuesday, January 15 Before his Worship the Mayor, T CADELL and M H LYONS, Esqrs., J.P.s. G BLAKE v T MILLS. Settled out of court. A D NEAL was charged with assaulting a boy of the name of WALSH. Complainant said he was in a paddock when, without provocation, defendant struck him with a clod, threw him on the ground as if he had been a dog, and then kicked him. Fined 20s and costs, or three days imprisonment. M WALSH, father of the boy, preferred a charge against NEAL for threatening to assault him. Complainant, seeing his boy ill-used, remonstrated with defendant, when he said, if he did not mind, he would kick his ______ brains out, and fearing that he would carry out his threat, he sought protection of the Court. Bound over for six months to keep the peace. P McIVOR was again remanded in consequence of the absence of Mr. OLIVER. W LAWLOR was likewise remanded on a charge of horsestealing. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

From Western Post 19 January, 1861: DEATH On Monday last, 14th January, John, beloved son of Eliza and John SMITH, of the Carriers' Arms, Mudgee, aged 6 years and 5 months. Saturday, January 26, 1861 MARRIAGE On the 17th instant, at Grattai, by the Rev. J GUNTHER, by special license, Mr Edward Greatorix ROSE, of Mudgee, to Anna Maria, eldest daughter of Samuel JAMES, Esq., of Grattai. Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.

hi there, i'm new to this list and am really enjoying the transcriptions from Annette Piper, thanks! I am researching the names CALF/E (also CAFE), HALLORAN, and PURSS who lived in/around this area for most of 1800's. Related names are LODGE, McLEOD, and O'CONNOR. Megan

I am trying to contact an Australian person who, 18 months ago was looking for information about Emmeline and Hannah Munden, grand mother and great grandmother. I have lots of information about these two who are my relatives also, but each time I try to e mail 'Jan Jansma' the e mails are bouncing back bad address. If any of this rings any bells with anyone would they please contact me. Thanks. Sallie England

Hello Alice One of my ancestors (John Walls) was at Green Swamp for some time. I did find one site that said Green Swamp was now Inverell (? my spelling) Deanne Walls ----- Original Message ----- From: Alice Erickson <wondrlnd@tpg.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-PILLIGA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 7:59 AM Subject: Green Swamp > Hullo list - I'm still enjoying the snippets from Annette - great stuff. > Even if you don't have any names they give a snapshot of society of that > time. The emphasis on horses runs parallel to the emphasis on stealing cars > etc today. And drinking was a great problem then as now in the courts. And > the opinion of the police??!! > > Does anyone know where Green Swamp was? I have a certificate with that > address on it. > > TIA, Alice. > > ______________________________