From Western Post, 28 August 1861 CROWN LANDS SALE, MUDGEE - COUNTRY LOTS B GAWTHORN, 20a 2r N P BAYLY, 51a, 69a, 79a, 25a 2r, 29a 2r, 22a 1r, 30a x 2 H W BLOOMFIELD, 36a, 35a, 40a x 5, 30a, 20a, 63a, 41a T J HAWKINS, 26a M H LYONS 34a, 24a W COLEMAN 23a 3r, 20a J DOUGLAS 81a 1r W RITCHIE 20a 3r 24p E COVER 30a R CROSSING, 26a 1r, 44a J A H PRICE, 48a 3r J KNOX 32a E RICHARDS 20a ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

August 28, 1861 BIRTH On the 21st instant, at her residence, Cassilis, Mrs William MILLAR, of a son. POLICE COURT Tuesday August 27 Before the Police Magistrate, His Worship the Mayor, and T CADELL, Esq. Edward BULL was fined five shillings for being drunk in Market-street. Mary McQUIGGAN, charged with being drunk in Perry-street was discharged. William ANDREWS, out on bail, was charged with a second offence - stealing timber the property of the Mayor. Constable FARRAND said between 7 and 8 o'clock on Friday evening, he saw prisoner in Gladstone-street going in the direction of Mr McQUIGGAN's new building; a few minutes afterwards he heard a noise amongst the timber, and on proceeding towards the spot met the prisoner with the timber now before the Court. Upon asking him where he obtained it, he replied that the Carpenters gave it to him; he then took him into custody; he afterwards searched the prisoner's house, and found more timber, which he took, supposing it to have been stolen. A McCAULEY, was Mayor of Mudgee, he had a contract to finish Mr McQUIGGAN's hotel; the building materials upon the premises were his property; no one had authority to remove any of the timber. W NEWTON, carpenter, was employed by Mc McCAULEY; the prisoner had been assisting the masons; the timber in Court he believed belonged to Mr ! McCAULEY; he did not give prisoner permission to remove any of it. The prisoner having elected that the case should be decided by their Worships, he was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment. Alfred JACKSON, charged with stealing £1 19s. Mr CLARKE (for TEMPLETON) appeared for prosecution. Constable MOREN said he took the prisoner into custody, under warrant, for stealing certain monies the property of John CRIMMINS. He died the charge, and said that he won the money "gaffing". John CRIMMINS: Knew JACKSON to his great sorrow. On Friday last he was in his company at the Denison Arms; he was the worse for liquor; having pulled out a note for the purpose of paying for a couple of glasses, JACKSON said he wanted to speak to him, and they went out together into the back yard and commenced gambling. After losing about 'nine bob' he wanted to go away when JACKSON said he wanted money more than he (CRIMMINS) did, and that if he went away he would make him look like a blackfellow, so that no one should again recognize him as Mr CRIMMINS. He then collared him, and took out of his pocket a one pound note, half a sovereign, and eight or nine shillings in silver, in doi! ng which, he tore his trousers; he was drunk at the time, but when drunk he never lost his wits, and could swear that he was robbed of the money. George PERCY, hostler to Mr FOREMAN, saw both parties in his master's yard on Friday. They were gambling; CRIMMINS required to half crowns for the purpose of tossing up; having only one in his pocket, he had to pick one up which was on the ground; JACKSON could not have committed the robbery without his having seen it; JACKSON won; after all was over he gave him a shilling, and went away. JACKSON, in defence, told an unvarnished tale of his innocency, industry and youth; his having to support a wife and two children. He confessed to the gambling transaction, but was invited into it by complainant, who, after losing his money, cried like a school boy for it to be given back. He thought the fellow as more manly, else he would not have played with him. He was so well known that no one would believe him guilty of the charge, and confidently placed himself in their Worships hands. Not guilty. Patrick M'GRATH for assault. Mr CLARKE (for TEMPLETON) for complainant. W GORE, of Cudgegong, was in the road near Stoney Pinch on Sunday fortnight; he was in the act of yoking his bullocks, when defendant came up with his team, and drew up so close to his dray as to upset it; he afterwards struck him with his bullock whip, which cut his eyes and arm, and damaged his hat. He had a case in Court some short time since, as he was leaving the Court on that occasion, defendant said "never let me meet you on the road". For the defence. John PRICE said he was in company with M'GRATH on the day in question; he was in charge of a bullock tem which was ahead of defendants; hearing that something was the matter, he turned round and saw the M'GRATH's dray had caught a pole that was fixed to the wheels of complainant's dray which caused it to upset; defendant was trying to turn his bullocks; complainant was behind him; if the whip struck him it was by accident. It happened about hal! f a mile this side of Stoney Pinch; the road is not more than about seven feet wide. Mr CLARKE having addressed the Bench, M'GRATH was fined 20s and costs. Edward COOK, of Cooyal, was summoned for £5 for wages due. T WALTHAM was a mason; had hired with Mrs COOK as a weekly servant for four weeks at 20s per week, and double rations; he served five weeks, when he asked for his money, and was told if he did not leave the place he would be kicked out. Cross-examined by Mr COOK: Had previously worked for defendant for thirteen weeks; he was paid regularly every month; had engaged the last time to build a chimney. Defendant said the man had represented to him that he was a master builder; that he had erected a light house, and was able to build a chimney; he consequently engaged him to put two up; when the one in question was completed he wished to put in a fire to see how it would draw, to this the master mason objected, saying, "Wait till the other is finished'. On Sunday evening two gentlemen called at his house, and wishing to make them comfortable, the little girl thought she would put a fire in the "big" parlour, when, lo!! and behold, such a smother was made as was never seen. The smoke come pouring down in such clouds that it was full two hours before any one could remain in the house; he then examined the chimney and objected to it because there was not flue, and informed the master mason that he would not pay him until he put the work into order; he was still willing to pay; he must, however, have the job finished in a workmanlike way, besides the man, according to his own showing, owed him three days. Mr COOK not having any witnesses to contradict complainant, he was ordered to pay the amount and costs. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. 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From Western Post August 24, 1861 MARRIAGE On the 13th instant, at St. Thomas' Mulgoa by the Rev A H STEPHEN, assisted by the Rev. G VIDAL, Frederick SAVAGE, fifth son of George COX, Esq., of Wimbourne, Penrith, to Mary Hanna, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Digby MILLAR, Esq., of Mudgee. POLICE COURT Friday, August 23 Before the Police Magistrate, His Worship the Mayor, and E MARLAY, Esq. John COMA, charged with being drunk was fined five shillings or twenty-four hours' imprisonment. Samuel BOWMAN, a blind man, was charged with stealing a saddle. Mr BRODRIBB appeared for the prosecution. Mr JAMES for prisoner. Constable FARRAND took the prisoner into custody upon virtue of a warrant. When he found the prisoner he was lying in the scrub; he said how could he steal a saddle when he left another in its place. R HEARD: The man in charge was the prisoner referred to in the information; he came to his house on the 6th August and remained until the 10th; he represented he had money in Mr CHARLTON's hands. On the morning he told him that he was going up the town to settle some bills and would be back to breakfast; he borrowed a saddle, left the house, and did not return. The saddle in Court was his property. Thomas HOLMES, groom to Mr HEARD, said about a fortnight ago the prisoner came to him early in the morning and borrowed a saddle, saying he wanted to go up the town for an hour; that on his return to breakfast he should settle, as he was going to sta! rt for home; he did not return; had told him that he resided on the Sydney Road, near Blackman's Flat. H FROST: The prisoner and a boy came to his house on Wednesday last and left the saddle and two horses; he said the saddle belonged to Mr HEARD; he gave orders for the stable to be locked. This being the whole of the evidence, the prisoner was acquitted. David TAYLOR, charged with being illegally on Mr READFORD's premises. Mr BRODRIBB appeared for prisoner. Constable MORAN said on July 19th he was on duty in Market-street, between two and three o'clock in the morning, when his attention was directed by a signal he heard in Mr READFORD yard, upon going up the yard he found the prisoner with a man of the name of WILSON, at an open window which was supported by a stick. The morning was very dark, he lit a match and seized both men, the prisoner swung himself out of his hands, struck him on the face and said what are you doing with my mate? Upon hearing one of Mr CHRISTIAN's men call out, he ran away. Had not he least doubt that prisoner was the man. He searched for him on the morning, but could not find him. He recognized him as soon as he saw him in the dock on the day he was charged with the Guntawang robbery. Cross-examined by Mr BRODRIBB: Did not see the men open the window: it was one belonging to Mr READFORD's bed! room. W READFORD: The window in question was down but not fastened when he went to bed; he was disturbed by the noise, and found the sash propped up with a piece of wood. Did not know the prisoner Mr BRODRIBB called for the defence George WILSON, a prisoner under sentence, who said he remembered the night he was taken into custody; the prisoner in the dock was not the man who was with him in READFORD's yard; had never seen him, before meeting him in the Mudgee lock-up. The man who was in his company that night he had known three months; would swear positively that he did not know prisoner. James CHRISTIAN: Though he had seen prisoner in company with the other prisoner several times during the previous day READFORD's window was opened. Would not swear positively to the man; when he saw him brought in from Guntawang on the charge for which he stands committed, he told the constable that he thought he had seen him in the company of the man convicted for attempting to enter Mr READFORD's house. The Bench said there was sufficient doubt involved in the case, that they would give the prisoner the benefit of it, and ordered his discharged. Neil McBRIDE for assault. Mr JAMES appeared for complainant. W L WARREN, in the employ of W BISHOP, said he had a dispute with defendant on Sunday about some meat, when he got into a great rage, flew at him like a wild cat, dragged him out of the house, and struck him upon the head with the butt of a gun which caused the blood to flow very freely; he called out to a man of the name of GORE, who came to his assistance. Defendant ran away towards a heap of stones, howling in a most hideous manner, and commenced pelting them with large stones. Thomas GORE, better known as old Butty, said he was in bed at the time of the row, hearing a noise, he ran out and found WARREN on the ground, who said he was murdered. Upon examining him he found blood flowing from his head all down his back. Defendant had a gun in his hand; he endeavoured to take it away from him; when he ran away, but afterwards returned and pelted them with large stones so that they were glad to seek shelter in ! the hut. Could not say whether the gun was loaded. There being a cross case, the Bench said that they would prefer hearing it before giving any decision. The parties consequently changed places. Neil McBRIDE having been sworn, said he went on Sunday morning for his rations, which the "Super" refused to give him, telling him at the same time that if he did not leave he would stick a butchers knife into him. He then left the house, when defendant followed him with a gun and struck him with it upon the shoulder; he then gave him a "prop" or two in the belly; he afterwards followed him with an axe, but not being able to reach him he threw it at him. Cross examined by Mr JAMES: He brought the gun to Mudgee; could not say if "she" was loaded; it belonged to Mr BISHOP, but would not give it up because he did not want to be shot. He did not strike WARREN; it was possible that he gave him "a little tap of the gun on the head". W BISHOP said: hearing that there was a disturbance at the farm, he went to see what it was about, when McBRIDE used very violent language and not only confessed having committed the assault, but said he would repeat it if any man dared take WARREN! 's part. Mr JAMES said he had other witnesses, but as he had sufficiently proved his case, he would not further trespass upon the time of the Court. The Bench said that they would dismiss the second case, and fine McBRIDE £3 and costs. W RAY, summoned for wages due. Mr JAMES for defence. Bernard WARD said he hired as a weekly servant to RAY at 15s for the first three weeks, and 20s per week afterwards; he now claimed £8 10s; could not say when he was hired; he only kept an account in his head; when he asked for the money defendant offered to pay him by giving him a bill upon a Chinaman; he left without notice. W RAY having been sworn, said he did not dispute the money, except that the complainant charged for a longer time than he had served. Verdict £7 10s and costs to be paid within fourteen days. SHEEP For sale, by private contract, 900 (more or less) Hoggets of above equal sexes. These sheep are upwards of twelve months old, and as well bred as any sheep in the Western Districts. The purchaser will therefore obtain immediately a very heavy crop of wool. Delivery will be given immediately at Talloon, Castlereagh River. Application to be made to Mrs McCANN, Talloon. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post August 21, 1861 DEATH At the Upper Meroo, on the 16th July, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr R GLASSCOCK, aged 30 years. BIRTH On the 20th instant, at her residence, Gladstone-street, the wife of Mr L KNIGHT, of a son. POLICE COURT Tuesday Aug 20th Before the Police Magistrate, His Worship the Mayor, and Thomas CADELL, Esq., J.P. Thomas JONES, charged with being drunk in Market-street, was fined five shillings. Not having the money he was ordered to be lock up twenty four hours. H ORAM charged with using obscene language in the public streets on Sunday last, during divine service. Pleased as an excuse, vexation through losing a case in Court last week. In consideration of his having been locked up since Saturday, and not having previously been brought before the bench, he was fined 10s. Not having, as he said, the money, he was about being locked up for twenty four hours' longer, when, to his surprise, his friend Mr McBEATH, said he had had a note belonging to him which was taken from him at the time he was locked up. Richard BROWN, charged with being drunk, which he denied. Constable MORAN said he found prisoner drunk in Mortimer-street, between twelve and one o'clock this morning; he told him to go him, which he promised to do. Returning some time after, and finding him still there, he took him into custody. BROWN said he was looking after his mate, who was at Mrs MASON's and he wanted to know if he would be ready to go to work in the morning. Fined 10s or twenty four hours in the lock up. James COUGHLAN. Mr BRODRIBB applied on behalf of prisoner's wife, that instead of a letter being sent below, recommending that prisoner's ticket should be cancelled, that an application might be made to have him transferred to one of the pastoral districts, where he would not have the means of getting drunk, and at the same time be able to support his family. The Bench declined doing so, but said they would, on consideration of the children, give the prisoner one more chance; and after very seriously addressing him upon his conduct, agreed to release him at the expiration of his seven days, with the assurance that if he ever again appeared before the bench, upon no matter how trivial a charge, that his ticket would be cancelled. MERRIWA August 7 - Black Harry seem to baffle the attempts of his pursuers since he committed the shocking affair at Little Creek, near this place. He has twice robbed Messrs MARLAY and HUTCHING's sheep stations. On the afternoon of Thursday last, at two o'clock, he violated the person of a child about eleven years of age, the step daughter of man named MURRAY, who resides on the Liverpool side of M'Donald's Gap. After effecting his purpose, he told the girl he would fetch a knife and cut her throat. He ran off, as if to get a knife, and the little girl ran home. The stepfather, with indescribable apathy, went out and remained with the sheep (the little girl had been shepherding) and it was not until ten o'clock on Friday that night at stranger brought the tidings to this place. Early on Saturday morning Messrs BETTINGTON, WHITE and a few of Mr BETTINGTON's men, with the constables, started off to aid in pursuing the vile wretch. On Sunday a party of some fifteen or sixteen h! ad assembled on the Liverpool Range. These divided into two sections, and stealthily proceeded to search the secluded nooks. About noon one of the parties heard a shot, then another, and another. They now felt convinced the other party had fallen in with Black Harry, and that he was showing fight. They made off in hot haste for the supposed scene of conflict, and after nearly exhausting themselves in a race up the mountain, found the whole affair to be nothing more than a Murrurundi man, who ought to have known better, amusing himself shooting wallabies. After this intimation to the black, if within hearing, to hide well, our gentlemen thought their presence there no longer necessary, and they returned home. On Tuesday night word was brought into town that nearly twenty miles from MURRAY's he had robbed another hut, a pistol being part of the plunder he had carried off. Afterwards he passed a man on the plains; but the man being unarmed, he feared to attack the black, who carried a double barreled gun and a pistol. Shortly after he approached a hut, and but discharging his gun, summoned those within to appear; none answering his call but a woman, he entered, and ordered the trembling creature to make dinner ready for him, and to lose no time about it. The woman having obeyed his order, Harry sat down, placing his pistol before him and gun beside him. The poor woman, under the pretence of going out for a piece of wood for the fire, ran off, and hid herself in the cedar scrub close by. The woman watched him go away from the hut and make for the mountains. Shortly after leaving the hut he fired four shots, perhaps to deter any one from following him. As MILLS' little girl has not been seen since the 17th ultimo, I fear much that he has murdered the poor little thing. The subscriptions to aid the reward the Government may offer for his apprehension amounted, on Saturday last, to £83 10s. I saw MILLS' little boy last Sunday evening. The boy is quite sensible, but very weak. I think his recovery is very doubtful. The father showed me a piece of the skull about the size of a fourpenny piece, which oozed out from the wound in the back of the neck. A resident of Merriwa. EDUCATION A Lady, long resident in France, a member of the Church of England, who during the last three years has filled the situation of Governess in the families of G ROUSE, Esq., and of William LEWIS, Esq., wishes for another engagement. Address Miss BANFIELD, office of the Western Post, Mudgee. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post 17 Aug 1861: SUICIDE - ANOTHER VICTIM Yesterday morning Dr VAN ROSSUM, who has for some time past lead a very irregular life, informed his landlady that he had poisoned himself, and was about leaving the house when Mr G TAYLOR, happening to pass, he said "Mr TAYLOR, I have done it", or words to that effect, and handed him a bottle containing the remainder of the poison. Dr Wilson RAMSAY and Dr KING were immediately sent for but too late to be of any use. An inquest will be held this day. COONAMBLE From our Correspondent August 6th - The young but flourishing township of Coonable has been almost deluged with the heavy rains during the last three weeks, and a Chinaman lost his life on the 30th ult. in attempting to cross the creek during the time when it was bank high. The body was found the next day by drags, and was conveyed to Mr J M'CUBBIN's, the Royal Hotel, and ___ BLACKSTONE, Esq., J.P. being there at the time, an inquest was held on the body and usual verdict in such a case returned. ON account of the constant rain we were deprived of our mail until Saturday, and had it not been for the kindness of ___ BLACKSTONE, Esq., J.P., and Mr MASON, who brought it, we should have been without mail for a fortnight. The second Race Meeting will be held in Mr M'CUBBIN's Hotel on the 13th instant, and judging from the interest and activity which the Coonamble gentlemen are displaying in the matter, there will be good races, and something worth racing for, and everything will be done in the fir! st style. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post August 17, 1861 POLICE REPORT Before the Police Magistrate, and his Worship the Mayor. William ANDREW and Margaret ANDREWS were charged with stealing the sum of £16. Mr CLARKE for TEMPLETON, for prosecution. Mr BRODRIBB for defence. C HARDY, Chief Constable, arrested the prisoners on Tuesday, 18th instant, for stealing in April last the sum of £16, the property of William HEALY. Upon taking them into custody they said that hey knew nothing about the charge. William HEALY, residing near the Pipe Clay Creek, recollected giving evidence on a previous occasion of a sum of money which he had lost on a Sunday morning. He had on that day received from one of his brothers £19 and went to Mr JULIAN's for the purpose of paying a note he owed him, he changed another note for a bottle of brandy supplied to him by JULIAN's daughter. He took the brandy to the prisoner's dwelling; there were two other parties present. He had £16 odd in his pocket. The parties in the hut helped him to drink the brandy. After taking the first glass he became insensible. Some hours ! afterwards he was found by his brother in the road near his residence. The only thing he recollected was his brother and the constables searching his pockets; they found that the whole of his money was gone. Constable CAMPBELL went to prisoner's residence on the 14th where eh saw the prosecutor; from information he received he was induced to search the premises, and found fourteen one pound notes in a bottle under a heap of wood. He took W ANDREWS and a man of the name of WRITE into custody, who after being examined before the magistrate were discharged. Cross-examined by Mr BRODRIBB: Both prisoners said that they knew nothing about the matter; the yard was partly opened; there was no objection to his searching the place. Caroline HAYES, wife of the James HAYES, Market-lane, prisoners lived next door to her; on the day in question she saw the male prisoner about dinner time coming from a heap of wood in the yard towards the house; she afterwards heard of the robbery. ! John WRITER, busman, having been reminded that he was not obliged to answer any question that would criminate himself, said that he remembered seeing William HEALY between 7 and 8 o'clock at the prisoner's residence; after being there for about ten minutes he left and returned with a bottle of rum; the bottle went round to the bottom; whilst the breakfast was getting ready he saw Mrs ANDREWS with her hand in the prosecutor's pocket, and afterwards counting some notes. The male prisoner invited him to FROSTs where he had a glass and returned home, the police in the course of the day searched the place and took him and the male prisoner into custody. Cross-examined by Mr BRODRIBB: When the constable came he asked him to allow him to search the place; he asked him to show his warrant; did not object to the search; did not see the notes in the bottle; was given into custody by Mr HEALY; had not quarreled with the prisoners; had not given information to the police. Thos HEALY ! remembered giving his brother £19, who went to JULIAN's. Later in the day he found him laying in the road, searched him to see if he had the money he had given him in the morning; he found what he supposed was a roll of notes, which afterwards proved to be a note rolled round with a piece of cloth. Committed to the Quarter Sessions. Bail allowed. James COUGHLAN, illegally on premises. Constable MORAN said the prisoner was given into his charge by Peter the Frenchman, for being illegally on his premises. On his way to the lock-up he said he went to the house because he was going to swap huts with Peter. Peter EWIN, tripe dresser, said he had his door locked up about eight o'clock on Friday evening, when the prisoner came and forced it open; upon ordering him to leave, he tucked up his sleeves and said he would not; he next took the candle and went into the bedroom; when he went out he threw down a half a crown and said take that and hold your tongue. He did not miss anything. He was, however, robbed a short time since of all his clothes. In answer to an enquiry from the Bench, the Chief Constable said that the prisoner was a very troublesome character; he had been several times before the bench and was a ticket of leave holder. The Bench said as he had so often been before them, and would not take warning, they! should imprison him seven days for the present offence and write to Sydney recommending that his ticket be cancelled. The prisoner, as usual, pleaded on behalf of his poor children, who would be left without a protector, &c. Ellen MASON charged by Constable MILLER with being drunk and using obscene language in Mortimer-street, on the night of Wednesday last. Upon being asked what she had to say Mrs MASON said that she did not think she had been very bad; she had a little trouble on her mind through hearing that her husband had been found dead in the bush, and hoped that it would be excuse enough for her being let off, as she would like to stop in Mudgee till one of her daughters arranged to get married. The Police Magistrate told her that she had been so many times before the Court that he did not know what to do with her, he thought the better plan was would be to send her to Bathurst for two years, during which time she would get into better habits. They would, however, try her once more and only fine her £5 or two months' imprisonment. Catherine TIGHE, a female who has filled one or two situations as governess in families, was charged by Constable CAMPBELL with being drunk and disorderly in Market-street. It being her first offence, she was discharged. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

The Coonamble Independent Friday April 5 1907 Departure of Rev. Mother John St Brigids, Coonamble The Rev Mother left by Tuesday morning's train en route to Ireland where she will take part in the General Chapter of the Congregation which will take place in the County Carlow in September. The Rev Mother will be accompanied from Sydney by the Rev Mother Allacoque who intends to be present at the General Chapter. The Rev Mother has been in Coonamble for 24 years so that we may well term her a pioneer in character building. We would ask some of the older residents to just look back at the Rev. Mother's landing in Coonamble, and just view the position of the place now. It was quite interesting to listen to the to the description portrayed by her life in Coonamble. When she came here first the heat was something terrific and the place all round seemed parched up. We can imagine how things must have been at that particular time when water was tenpence per pint. The Rev. Mother mentioned that just at that time there was a fair amount of sickness and the Convent was quite bare from the outside view, no trees or anything about to make the place cool; the heat seemed to pierce right through the roof, fairly raising them from the floor of the House. The Rev Mother speaks in the warmest spirit of the hospitality of which she received just at that time and speaks in the same strain now as far as the liberal hospitality of the Coonamble people is now towards the convent. The Rev. Mother is quite anxious to return to Coonamble and will only be too pleased to report when she arrives in Ireland of the hospitable people she has been associated with during her 24 years in Coonamble. The g rounds at the convent reflect great credit on the Rev. Mother who has had the garden nicely laid out giving a far different approach to the place now on her departure clearly showing that her ambition has been accomplished by leaving a nice home which she has expressed her desire to return again to if spared. Quite a number were at the station to say goodbye, and wished the Rev. Mother a safe journey. ------------ Comment: We can imagine how things must have been at that particular time when water was tenpence per pint. Rod Warnock Kilaben Bay NSW Australia rwarnock@idx.com.au

The Coonamble Independent Friday July 19 1907 Wedding (Communicated) FERGUSON - JENKINS. - A wedding was celebrated on Wednesday week by Rev. J. H. Nolan at the Presbyterian Manse, Gulargambone at the residence of the bride's parents, between William , second eldest son of Mr. Peter Ferguson, of Gulargambone Station, and Elizabeth Florence, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Jenkins, of that town. The bride who was given away by her father, wore a costume of white taffeta voile, the skirt being trained and trimmed with flowers and white satin Ribbon, the bodice relieved with white satin ribbon and pleated chiffon; veil of silk tulle surmounted with a coronet of orange blossoms. The first bridesmaid was the bride's sister Ethel, attired in a cream flaked voile costume, trimmed with silk ruched ribbon and yak insertion. Mr. A. J. Smith, of "Inglewood", was best man. After the ceremony which took palace in the prettily-decorated drawing-room, the guests who were all relatives partook of the breakfast, at which the usual toasts were honored. Shortly afterwards Mr. And Mrs. Ferguson left for their future home at "Wilber". The bride's travelling dress was a sage green cloth costume, trimmed with green velvet and cream guipure insertion, with green felt hat. Note: "A wedding was celebrated on Wednesday week by Rev. J. H. Nolan at the Presbyterian Manse, Gulargambone at the residence of the bride's parents, between William" this as written. Ceremony calculated as taking place 9 July 1907. ----------------- Rod Warnock Kilaben Bay NSW Australia rwarnock@idx.com.au

The Coonamble Independent Friday May 31 1907 Wedding A large congregation assembled at St. Paul's Church, Quambone, on Saturday to witness the marriage ceremony of Mr. Albert Thomas Cafe of Quambone , and Miss Alice May Furness of Gulargambone, the Rev. John Parr being the officiating clergyman. The bridesmaid was Miss Jesse Maud Jones and the best man Mr. John Stanley Jones. The newly married couple will reside in Quambone. ----------------- Rod Warnock Kilaben Bay NSW Australia rwarnock@idx.com.au

The Coonamble Independent Friday May 3 1907 Wedding A marriage was celebrated on Wednesday evening last by the Rev. John Parr officiating when Mr. John A. P. Lee of Quambone was united in holy bond to Miss Elinor M. Ryan also of Quambone. The bridesmaid was Miss C. F . Ryan (sister) and the groomsman was Mr. T. H. Paine. The future residence of the happy couple will be at Quambone and we wish them all joy and prosperity. ------------------ Rod Warnock Kilaben Bay NSW Australia rwarnock@idx.com.au

The Coonamble Independent Friday January 25 1906 Marriage A quiet marriage was celebrated by the Rev Father Doran assisted by Rev Father O'Kennedy in St Raphaels Church Cowra on Thursday November 29 th between Mr Patrick Louis Veech of Quilbone Quambone and Miss Cissie Ginty eldest surviving daughter of Mr John J Ginty J P of Sylvania Canowindra. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Misses Emily and Nellie Ginty. Mr Bernard Veech acted as best man. The Rev Father Doran celebrated the Nuptial Mass at 10 o'clock after which the happy young couple caught the train for the Mountains and Sydney. Mrs Veech sen, her sons Con and Bernard, Miss Veech (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Ginty and family were entertained at dinner at the Presbytery by Rev Fathers O'Kennedy and Doran. Although the invitations to the ceremony were confined to immediate relatives, the gifts were surprisingly numerous and exceptionally costly. The gifts to the bridesmaids were diamond and ruby brooches - Warren Herald ---------------- Rod Warnock Kilaben Bay NSW Australia rwarnock@idx.com.au

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From Western Post August 14, 1861 POLICE COURT Tuesday August 13 Before the Police Magistrate, his Worship the Mayor, and T CADELL, Esq. Thos. BURNS charged with maliciously destroying property. Mr CLARKE appeared for the defence. Charles POLDEN, baker, on oath, stated that he was standing at the bar of HUGHSON's public house on Thursday, when defendant came up to him in a very familiar way, and greeted him with "how are you Charley?" and at the same time giving him a knock on the head which rendered his hat useless; he gave 15s for it when it was new. Cross-examined by Mr CLARKE: There was no "scrimmaging" of hats at the time when BURNS spoilt his hat; WALSH said "Never mind old man, take my hat"; would not swear that several hats were not thrown into the fire! He took his hat home; it was in such a dilapidated condition that he expected his "missus" had thrown it away. It was perhaps eighteen months since he bought the hat; at the time of the bonneting he considered it was worth ten shillings. T McGUIRE was present at the "scrimmage"; he helped to knock the hats about; his won came in for a share; saw Charley's hat knocked about; all hands had a turn at it; could not say what its value was, as it was not his style of "castor"; did not think he should have picked it up had he seen it lying in the street; each tried to knock one another's hats about; it was like a regular game of blind man's bluff. Mr CLARKE said he had other witnesses, who could prove that the damage was not done intentionally; it was one of those public house games too common in Mudgee. His witnesses, from some cause, not being present, he should only ask their Worships to assess the amount of damage at the value of the old hat, which, form complainant's statement had been in use eighteen months. Verdict 10s and costs. Richard CROSSING was summoned for unlawfully detaining a bullock. Mr CLARKE appeared for Mr CROSSING. John BROOKS said on Saturday he saw a bullock in Mr CROSSING's possession branded JTM on the off rump, which he (complainant) had purchased from Charles WILLIAMS, of Hartley, on the 10th of last month; he lost him about a week afterwards; he knew the bullock by his colour and general appearance, and valued him at 50s. The man of whom he bought him was driving a mob at the time. R CROSSING bought the bullock in question in a mob of cattle he had purchased from MORRIS. It had never been out of his possession since, which was about six weeks. He knew it well; it being an 'old stag' which he tried to sell to a man on the diggings, who when seeing what he was doing said "for goodness sake don't push that one in the lot, whatever you do". James LESTER, stockman to Mr CROSSING said the plaintiff came and claimed the bullock, which had been in his charge for six weeks. This ! being the case, the Bench said they had no alternative but to dismiss the case. ORANGE From our Correspondent August 8th - a melancholy accident occurred here on Sunday evening last by which a young woman named Margaret DARLEY met an awful death from burning. Being in the house alone at the time the immediate cause of the catastrophe must remain shrouded in mystery, and but little light was thrown upon the sad affair at the coroner's inquiry held yesterday. The deceased, who was addicted to intemperance, was found by a man who had occasion to call at the house, lying on the floor with life nearly extinct, but evidently making every effort to crawl to an adjoining room. Medical aid was immediately rendered, but not before the vital spark had fled. Verdict: accidental death..(obscured) ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post, 10 August 1861: POLICE COURT Friday, August 9th Before the Police Magistrate and his Worship the Mayor. Mrs SIMPSON summoned Mrs REID for unlawfully detaining five girl's hoods. From the evidence it appeared that Mrs SIMPSON had employed defendant to work her five children's hoods at one shilling each; Mrs REID having been occupied a whole week in completing the work, refused to give the hoods up unless five shillings extra were paid over the price first agreed upon, especially as she could obtain five shillings per day be her needle. The Bench said as she had agreed to do the work for the sum named in the summons, they had no alternative but to make an order that the hoods be given up, with 3s 6d costs. Messrs SIMPSON, ARNOLD, M'COY and HOWARTH were severally fined under the Towns Police Act for allowing horses and cows to stray in the public streets. WINDEYER From our Correspondent MURDER - A murder was committed on Wednesday last at a place called Cox's Flat, near the Pyramil, situated about ten miles from this place by a man named KELLY. His victim was a respectable man named Frederick SCHOFIELD, the son of a clergyman. I have not heard the particulars only that he was killed by a tomahawk. The deceased was buried in the cemetery belonging to this township. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends. KELLY was forwarded to Mudgee escorted by two of the mounted patrol. NARROW ESCAPE OF THE REV MR BIRDS BY DROWNING A correspondent at Hall's Creek, Merriwa, send us the following report:- During the late rains, the Rev. Mr BIRDS, minister for Cassilis, narrowly escaped being drowned, whilst attempting to cross the flooded creek at Mr PEBERDY's Hall's Creek. He had been observed to come to the crossing-place, and on seeing it flooded, to turn back, as if to head the water, which had been down about twenty minutes; but Mr PEBERDY's son, on coming some minutes after, found a horse saddled and bridled, and not knowing who was the owner, led it home. It was then recognized to belong to Mr BIRDS. A search was at once instituted, and the rev. gentleman was seen clinging to the branch of a tree. With great difficulty, he being much nearer the opposite bank, a rope was thrown to him, with a running noose, which Mr BIRDS had just enough strength to place over his body; he was then drawn to the bank, very much exhausted. He had been washed about one hundred and fifty yards after losing his hor! se, and sank several times while being drawn out. If Mr PEBERDY had been half an hour later returning home, a valuable life had been lost, for no human being was within hearing, and it was quite impossible for the rev. gentleman to have reached the land by himself - Maitland Mercury. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post, 10 August 1861 SUPPOSED DEATH BY POISON An inquiry was held at the hospital on Thursday afternoon before G WARBURTON, Esq., P.M., touching the death of a patient of the name of Thomas BURNS. Dr W KING having been sworn, deposed that he was sent for on the 2nd instant to see deceased at the Royal Oak, he found him very cold, with an anxious countenance and very feeble pulse; he had said he had not been drinking, and that his bowels were very regular. He had vomited, and a dog which partook of the matter was immediately paralysed. He (Dr KING) having to leave Mudgee for the purpose of holding an inquest at Cox's Flat; and suspecting that the man had taken something deleterious, requested Dr CUTTING to visit him during his absence. On his return he found deceased had been removed to the hospital, where he attended him. He several times went off almost into a state of collapse. On Wednesday he felt s much better that he arose from his bed. On his next visiting him he found him dead; he died about 12 o'clock at night. From the symptoms of the case he was of the opinion that death was occasioned from his having taken poison, especially when the state of the dog! was taken into consideration. T HEALY said that deceased came to the Royal Oak on the 31st July; he was accompanied by two gold diggers who said that hey had picked the man up on the Sydney Road; that he was in a very destitute condition. They afterwards went on their way. On the following morning deceased asked witness's wife if he could get any work; they promised to employ him provided he could give a reference to any one in the town, and in the meantime set him to a job in the yard. He did this work very well, and appeared to be in a very healthy state till the afternoon, when hearing a moaning noise he (Mr HEALY) went out to see what was the matter, and found deceased in the kitchen shriveled up and apparently in great pain, with his hands across the region of his stomach. He gave him a glass of brandy and applied a mustard poultice, which gave him considerable relief for an hour. Towards evening he had a relapse; he then gave him a mustard bath, and hot drinks, which eased him until morning, w! hen the pain returned. He vomited, and a dog belonging to the house which ate part of the vomit became perfectly paralysed. The dog was not now to be found; search had been made in all directions for it. He immediately went for a medical man. On Friday the deceased was removed to the hospital. The dog was perfectly well and lively up to the time of its eating the vomit. Did not think that the man was poisoned; he had been in a very destitute state, and had slept in the cold upon the mountains. Had told him that the two men had been very kind to him. Arthur Thomas Pigot CUTTING, was a duly qualified medical practioner, had held a post mortem examination on the body; he found the heart half as large again as the usual size, the lungs were very much congested, the liver enlarged to twice the normal size and much congested; and the right kidney was slightly diseased, which appearances were quite sufficient to account for death. From the appearance of the man previously to death, and the circumstances of the dog suffering in the manner he did, he was of the opinion that the man had taken some deleterious substance. Upon Dr KING leaving Mudgee he at his request visited deceased, who told him that he had drank nine glasses of rum at SULLIVAN's; had known men drink as much as thirty glasses of rum without being ill; had not made an analysis it being too late. This being the whole of the evidence, and considering the diseased state of the body, and the privation the man had evidently undergone, the Police Magistrate considered there was sufficient cause for death. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

Hi. I'm researching the following families,some of the Mcgregor's lived around Mudgee District. 1. Robert Edward1 McGregor was born 1841 in NSW Australia. He married Charlotte Ann ? Abt. 1875. Children of Robert McGregor and Charlotte ? are: 2 i. Eliza2 McGregor, born 1876 in Sydney NSW Australia. 3 ii. Alexander McGregor, born 1877 in Sydney NSW Australia; died 1944 in Sydney NSW Australia. 4 iii. Charlotte Ann McGregor, born 1879 in Sydney NSW Australia; died 1884 in Sydney NSW Australia. 5 iv. John Kirk McGregor, born 1880 in Sydney NSW Australia; died 1927 in Newtown NSW Australia. 6 v. Gertrude McGregor, born 1881. 7 vi. Florence McGregor, born 1882 in Sydney NSW Australia; died 1882 in Sydney NSW Australia. 8 vii. Ellen McGregor, born 1886 in Sydney NSW Australia; died 1890 in Sydney NSW Australia Peter Proctor mogulones@ozemail.com.au

From Western Post, 7 August 1861 £10 Reward The above reward will be paid by the undersigned for information leading to the conviction of the parties who worked and ill used my horse known as "Brown Paddy". John COX, Broomby. SUBSCRIPTION LIST Towards Raising a Fund for paying the Funeral Expenses of the late W BROWN, who has left his family in a complete state of destitution. Collected by Mr LYONS: H FROST 2s 6d Mr CHAPPELL 2s 6d Mr DEAN 2s 6d Mr CASSIN 2s Mr RICHARDS 2s 6d Mrs A M'DONALD 5s Mrs BALL 2s 6d Hugh CAMPBELL 2s J NEATE 2s 6d G VOWLES 2s 6d Mrs HEARD 5s Geo. HOSKINS 3s E FOLEY 1s S WINTER 5s F D MILLER 5s Mathew BROWN 5s Mrs SAWYER 5s Mrs RANDELL 4s Mr G J GIBSON 5s Mrs HOLBURD 2s 6d E SAYWELL 2s 6d Mrs S MOORE 2s 6d W TULLOCH 2s 6d Robert COHEN 2s 6d Andrew M'CAULEY 10s William HAZELTINE 2s 6d. J JUPP 3s William CAPLIN 2s 6d J JONES 2s 6d Mr M'CAULEY 2s 6d M DALEY 1s 6d John SULLIVAN 5s Eugene DALY 2s 6d W READFORD 5s William SUMMERHAYS 2s 6d M SHARP 5s C M'CARTHY 5s Mrs JAMES 2s 6d William J MILLS 2s 6d M E WARREN 10s Mrs BLACKMAN, sen., 5s W R BLACKMAN 5s Thomas H SINDEN £1 Thomas NEW 5s James PATEMAN 2s 6d Henry DARE 5s James DWAINE 2s 6d Edward FANTON 2s 6d Tim O DRISCOLL 2s 6d John C TINDALL 2s 6d Thomas LEWIS 5s Mr ALLPASS 10s Plus other unidentified donations. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post, 7 August 1861: LIST OF LETTERS LYING AT THE GENERAL POST OFFICE UNCLAIMED ADAMS Alexander, Mudgee ARCHBOLD George, Dubbo BAYLISS J S S, Dubbo BARNARD F., Mudgee BLACKMAN James, Mudgee BOWLING John, Mudgee BOWLES John, Orange BOROMAN E M, Mudgee BOYD Alexander, Mudgee BOYLE Thomas, Dubbo BOYD Mr, Schoolmaster, Mudgee BROWN Robert, Orange BUTABY Miss, Mudgee CAMPBELL D, Mudgee CAUL R, Mudgee CHADBURN Mr., Mudgee CLARK W G, Mudgee CORBETT James, Orange CROMBIE C O , Merrendee CURBERY Mrs, Mudgee CULLEN B, Mudgee DALE J S, Mudgee DALE J L, Walgett DARLING James, Mudgee DARVIN John, Mudgee DAVIS William, Mudgee DENTON Mr., Mudgee DEANS Thomas, Mudgee DERVINE Mrs., Mudgee DEUR A., Merrendee ERSTELL W., Orange FARRELLY A., Mudgee FISHER Thomas, Mudgee FOSTER Jos., Orange FOSTER J and J W, Orange FORD James, Mudgee FRASER Mr., Mudgee GALLAGHER Charles, Mudgee GENDRY O J, Dubbo GEORGE O., Mudgee GELLEGAN C T, Orange GILBERT M., Orange GORDEN M, Mudgee GODDARD George, Orange GRAHAM G K , Avisford GREEN John, Mudgee GRANT J S Mudgee GULST William, Mudgee HARPER John, Mudgee HARNETT J M, Mudgee HAYES James, Mudgee HEWLETT G, Mudgee HEARD Mrs., Louisa Creek HEAP Thomas, Mudgee HIGGINS Miss L, Mudgee HOMER M., Mudgee HUME John, Mudgee JONAS F, Mudgee KERVESSON Henry, Orange KNIGHT Mr., Mudgee LAKEMAN Henry, Mudgee LONGHON Mr., Avisford LOWE D, Mudgee LOWRY Johanna, Mudgee MARGERRISON James, Dubbo MAGUIRE Mrs., Mudgee MAGUIRE Mr., Rylstone MANK William, Mudgee MATTHEW William, Dubbo MAHAN John, Orange M'KAY Angus, Mudgee M'MILLAN R., Wee Waa M'GRATH James, Mudgee M'MAHON Mrs F, Mudgee M'EWAN J., Mudgee M'LARAN P., Mudgee MECAHER H., Mudgee MIDDLETON Thomas, Mudgee MIDDLETON R., Walgett MURPHY B., Orange MUMFORD Thomas, Mudgee MUSGRAVE Charles, Mudgee MYLES James, Mudgee OLIVER Mr., Merrendee O'NEIL W., Coonabarabran PAIN Thomas, Merrendee PIERCE H., Mudgee PHORIL H., Mudgee QUIGLEY M., Orange ROLFE James, Dubbo ROSE R., Merrendee ROBINS W., Mudgee ROLF A, Mudgee RYAN J., Mudgee RYAN Mrs J., Mudgee SENIOR T., Mudgee SELF William, Mudgee SLACK Mrs S., Mudgee SMITH Mary Ann, Mudgee STEWART John, Mudgee TAIT D., Orange TAYLOR Mr., Mudgee THORNTON John, or R B GOW, Mudgee THOMPSON M, Dubbo THOMPSON R , Mudgee THOMPSON James, Mudgee THOMAS John, Mudgee THOMAS A E, Mudgee TURNER John, Mudgee WALKER T., Rylstone WALSH John, Coonabarabran WALKER Mr., Cassilis WILCOCK R F, Mudgee WHITE H., Mudgee WISE George, Mudgee WINN Mr., Mudgee WILSON Mr., Mudgee WOOD H., Avisford WYATT William, Dubbo YORK Thomas, Mudgee ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post, 7 August 1861: MERRIWA From our Correspondent. FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE MURDER BY A BLACKFELLOW. On the 16th July, a dreadful murder was committed by a blackfellow named Harry, who for three months past was engaged by the Messrs HALL as a stockman. On the morning of the day he committed the murder he sharpened a large American tomahawk, and said he was going to get opossums; but went direct to the hut of a shepherd named MILLS, and enticed a boy (nine years old) to go with, as he said, to kill opossums. No objection was made by the boy's mother, as the blackfellow was well known to the family, being in the same employ. The black filled four opossums, and, having made a fire, roasted and ate one. Then he struck the poor little fellow three times on the head with the back of the tomahawk and left him for dead. The boy lay there insensible till Thursday morning (18th ), when he was found by a shepherd quite blind. The little boy is now quite sensible, and his sight has returned. After murderously assaulting the little boy, the inhuman wretch must have returned to th! e mother in the hut, murdered her, and stolen away a female child four and a half years old, a double-barrelled gun, powder, and shot, and some percussion caps. Some few trinkets were found about 50 yards from the hut, but nothing beyond what is above enumerated was missed from the hut. A sad spectacle presented itself to poor MILLS when he returned with his sheep at sundown Wondering why his children did not run to meet him as usual, he went into his hut and found the corpse of his wife, the head lying in a large pool of blood, three fractures in the skull, and a large cut about 6 inches long and 5 deep, given from behind, almost severing the head at the base of the skull from the body. Of course death was instantaneous. The children were nowhere to be found. Three boxes outside the hut and their contents scattered all about. Poor MILLS stopped in the dwelling that was lately to him a happy home, while his fellow shepherd carried the horrid tidings to the head station, about three miles off. News of the outrage having been conveyed to Merriwa (six miles) with all haste, the constables and a large party of the male inhabitants, well armed and mounted, with J P BETTINGTON, Esq., JP at their head, proceeded in search of the fiend. The whole party, in! sections of three or four, with a thorough bushman of great local knowledge at the head of each, scoured the country in all directions. Every individual determined to risk his own life, if necessary, so that the foul fiend might meet the end his awful deed demanded. The morning after the murder, the blackfellow having the poor little girl with him, called at a Chinaman's hut six miles from the scene of the butcheries. He had the double barreled gun and a small bundle in a handkerchief, but nothing else. He then appeared as if making for Miller's Gap, in the Liverpool Range. His object seems to be to get the child with him to his tribe on the McIntyre. The scoundrel must have concealed himself in the mountains during the day and traveled at night, else he never could have escaped from the numbers who were searching for him. Mr BETTINGTON discharged his duty nobly, and inspired the whole party with the same energetic spirit he displayed himself. For five days and five nights this young gentleman and his party never ceased their exertions to rescue a human being from a life worse than death, and to bring to justice a villain who life is a curse to the earth. Mr BETTINGTON's first step was a most judicious one, viz., to ride fast ahead and give notice to the stations on the other side of the Range. I am told the people there are all on the look out for the murderer. I hope their exertions will be more successful than were those of the people in this neighbourhood. Last Friday, a station of Mr MARLAY's was robbed, at the foot of the Range. Many suppose this was done by the blackfellow. But tracks of a man and child were discovered on Miller's Gap the day before the robbery. Many think these were the footprints of the blackfellow and child, and if so, the robbery must have been committed by someone else. I am told those tracks were not more than half a day old when Mr BELL with a blackfellow, a good tracker, were put upon them; also that the whole people on Liverpool side were out on the search for the foul murderer. And lest there might have been a chance of his robbing the hut, and lying to on the Range till his pursuers lost hope in the search, the Cassilis and Merriwa constables are out on the Ranges. It is to be hoped he will yet be taken. The people have contributed liberally towards a reward for his apprehension, and the Messrs HALL and the Government are expected to double the amount. The love of money it is hoped will induce the blacks to fetch him out of his own tribe, should he unfortunately get there. But was is already the fate of the poor child? Many fear that when she is no longer able to travel, he will murder and perhaps eat her. It is shocking to relate, that a catalogue of crimes such as these, murder, rape, robbery and kidnapping could be perpetrated in the very heart of the settled districts, and yet the foul perpetrator escape even so long as this. ***END*** N.B. All care has been taken to transcribe the above accurately, however errors may have been inadvertently made. Spelling of names/places should be as appears in original. Transcribed from microfilm available from the State Library. Annette Piper Coolah NSW

August 7, 1861 POLICE COURT Monday August 5th Before the Police Magistrate, his Worship the Mayor and E MARLAY, Esq. Daniel HEARN, charged with being drunk in Church-street, was fined 10s or twenty four hours' imprisonment, with the promise of six months the next time he appeared before their worships. SMALL DEBTS COURT Monday August 5 Before the Police Magistrate, the Mayor, and E MARLAY, Esq. M LAMROCK v T PARKER - £10 promissory note. Verdict for plaintiff £6 3s William ORAM v John WRIGHT - £2 16s work and labour done. Verdict for defendant. Wilson RAMSAY v John McKENZIE - £2 2s medical attendance. Verdict for the amount. M LAMROCK v Samuel BARNABY - £9 goods sold. Settled out of Court. M LAMROCK v John SUCIDER - £3 goods sold. Settled. Sophia PATCIEL v John HUME - £7 rent. Verdict for plaintiff. H R REUBEN v T NICHOLSON - £5 rent. Verdict for plaintiff.