Hi fellow listers! I am off on holidays later this week so no more transcripts of the 'Western Post & Mudgee Newspaper' till later in October. There is still 6 months worth to come (till December 1862). I will also be unsubbing from the list during this period but will look through the messages on the archives when I return. Cheers! Annette Piper Coolah NSW

From Western Post & Mudgee Newspaper, 26 June 1861: June 26, 1861 Comfort and Plenty The Plough Inn, Keen's Swamp M MOORE (late of Running Stream) begs most respectfully to announce that it is his intention to open his new house for the accommodation of his many old friends and the public generally on the 1st day of July, when no pains will be spared to make the Plough Inn the most comfortable on the Sydney Road. The stables are replete with every convenience. The paddocks are secure, and the stockyards are large enough to accommodate almost any quantity of Cattle, and through which there is a stream of water always running. Travellers would do well to Note the Address - Plough Inn, Keen's Swamp. *** Small Profits and Quick Returns General Stores, Coonamble James M'CUBBIN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Coonamble and surrounding districts that he has opened the above Store with a large and well-assorted stock of Every Description of Goods from the best Houses In Sydney, all of which will be sold at a trifling advance on the Lowest Sydney Prices. *** HARGRAVES From our Correspondent June 24 - The absence of any news from this locality has led the diggers to suppose that your correspondent is at Lambing Flat, from which place many of the old hands are now returning, having learnt that experience is a dear school, but fools will learn in no other. Messrs CHAPMAN and HICKS, only the other day, while picking the stuff for their pug mill found a beautiful piece of gold weighing 8oz 11dwts. Mr M'GOWAN, jun., since his return from the seat of attraction, Laming Flat, has netted about £20 worth of the previous metal, which piece of fortune was duly appreciated. George CARR and mate too have been doing well; having been on almost all the old diggings, they have decided that the Louisa is far the best. In fact the finding of small nuggets from 5 dwts to 3oz is so common an occurrence that no one thinks it worth while to speak much less write about it. *** SERIOUS ACCIDENT - On Saturday, about nine o'clock p.m., Mrs NEAL residing near KNOWLES'farm, Oakfield, was sitting before the fire sewing, when her dress accidentally catching fire, she rushed out into the open air, which soon caused her to be enveloped in flames. Not being far from the creek she jumped into a water hole, which no doubt saved her life; she is very seriously burnt, especially about the back. Dr. CUTTING was shortly after sent for, and we understand that under his treatment, Mrs NEAL is progressing favourably. *** DEEDS READY FOR DELIVERY Donald McKINNON, Wellington, Title 2122 John M'MANUS, Wellington, Title 2129 John NICHOLS, Bligh, Title 628 John NICHOLS, Coonabarabran, Titles 634, 635 Wm. L RICHARDS, Wellington, Title 2036 Evan RICHARDS, Wellington, Titles 2037, 2114, 2115 E RUSHBY, Wellington, Titles 2112, 2113 Edwin ROUSE, Wellington, Title 2116 George ROUSE, Wellington, Titles 2117, 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, 2130, 2131, 2132, 2133, 2134, 2135 J F SKINNER, South Wagga Wagga, Titles 2760, 2761, 2762 Joseph TAYLOR, Rylstone, Title 1272 John TAYLOR, Coonabarabran, Title 1276 James TIGHE, Coonabarabran, Title 1277 William WRIGHT, Wellington, Title 2223 Mary WATKINS, Coonabarabran, Title 2271 *** TAUENDRIE and PARMIDMAN The Undersigned having purchased the above named stations in the district of Bligh, cautions all parties not to trespass or disturb the stock on the said runs. When a stockyard is put up ever facility will be given to parties who may have stray stock on the runs to get them removed. Any party not complying with the above notice his stock will be immediately impounded. N KENNEDY, Coonabarabran, June 15. *** £2 Reward Lost from Urawilky, a Black Horse with a white striped down face, branded RR conjoined on near shoulder, WT off shoulder. Whoever will bring him to Mr REEVE of Grattai, or to Mr James HALL of Urawilky, will receive the above reward. *** Wanted Immediately A steady man, who understands Driving on the Roads. Apply to James THOMAS, Carrier, Mudgee. *** Wanted A Steady Man, who understands Basket making. Apply personally or by letter to Joseph TAYLOR, Auctioneer, Rylstone. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper 29 June 1861: POLICE COURT Tuesday June 27 Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. CADELL John PHILLIPS, Robert FROST, Jacob JULIAN, R R HUGHSON, were each fined one shilling and 3s 6d costs for breach of the Publicans' Act, not having light outside of their houses on the night of the 16th instant. William WILLIAMS, charged by constable MILLER with being drunk and using obscene language in the public streets, was fined 10s. Friday June 28 Before the Police Magistrate and Mr MARLAY. Harriet HILL, charged by constable MORAN, with being drunk and using obscene language in the public streets at three o'clock on Tuesday morning, was severely admonished by the Bench and fined 40s or seven days imprisonment, with the promise of six months should she again be guilty of a similar offence. DEATH OF MR J T BELL We regret to announce the decease of Mr James Thomas BELL, formerly a Magistrate, and for many years a resident in this district. Mr BELL was universally esteemed for his amiability and urbanity and his loss is deeply felt by his immediate circle. Mr BELL has been residing the last few months at Nomby. Suffering from an affection of the lungs, he started for Mudgee in order to obtain medical advice and for the purpose of seeing Mr and Mrs George COX, who are at present on a visit at Broomby. He was, however, too ill to proceed beyond Wilbertree, and gradually sunk, until death ended his sufferings on Saturday last, at the residence of Mr Robert LOWE. The funeral took place in Mudgee on Monday, and was attended by a large number of inhabitants of the district. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper, 1 June 1861: DEATH At the residence of his parents, Cobbera, Robert Heywood, the beloved son of James and Bridget MAGICK, after an illness of a week's duration, aged two years and ten months. 5 June 1861: BIRTHS On the 11th ultimo, Mrs James HALL of Urawilky, of a son. On the 22nd ultimo, at the Manse, Hinton, the wife of the Rev. A M'EWAN, of a daughter. 12 June 1861: BIRTH On Tuesday, the 11th instant, at Mudgee, Mrs A RODGERS, of a son. 15 June 1861: BIRTH On Thursday last, 13th instant, at Mudgee Mrs BRANSCOMBE, of a son. 22 June 1861: June 22, 1861: BIRTH On the 18th May, at her residence, Dun Dun, near Louisa Creek, Mrs Edward DOUGHERTY, of a son. 26 June 1861: DEATH On the 19th June, at her residence, Long Creek, Meroo, after a long and painful illness, Jane, the beloved wife of Timothy DOWLING, leaving a husband and four children and a large circle of friends to deplore their loss. June 29, 1861: BIRTHS On Wednesday, June 12th at her residence, Curbin, Castlereagh River, Mrs Duncan M'REA, of a son. On the 24th instant, at Putta Bucca, the lady of Edward MARLAY, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIAGE On the 27th June, at the Wesleyan Parsonage, by the Rev. T ANGWIN, John Crompton TINDALL to Mary Catherine SERGEANT. DEATH At the residence of Robert LOWE, Esq., on Saturday last, June 24th, James Thomas BELL, Esq., aged 47 years. MARRIAGE On the 11th instant, by special license, at the Church of the Redeemer, Windeyer, Meroo, by the Rev. Mr. PALMER, Mr Henry Richard Clowarth McALPIN, son of Mrs WINGRAVE, Pure Point, to Miss Laura Ann WIGRAM, duaghter of Mr James WIGRAM, innkeeper, Long 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.

Hi Everyone, i have just updated the Pilliga surnames at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~surreal/Pilliga/ I may have missed one or two - my ISP had a hiccuph recently, and I sometimes lose them between computers. So if you have asked for a listing, and it is not there, please e-mail details again to kapana@netspace.net.au Thanks! Linda

From Western Post & Mudgee Newspaper, 22 June 1861: NOTICE The undersigned hereby gives notice that any person found TRESPASSING of Driving Cattle or Horses off his station known as Gundyule Cowell after this advertisement will be prosecuted according to law. C FRIEND. £1 Reward STOLEN from Freestone Cottage, Round Swamp, May 29th, one Saddle, nearly new, (Knox, Maker) stamped on both flaps, large W on near flap. David FREESTONE, Round Swamp, Mudgee Road. NOTICE Found upon my Run, one Black PONY, star in forehead, branded M near shoulder, like A off shoulder. Also, One Bay Pony, stripe down face, branded MR conjoined near shoulder, M on neck. The above horses will be taken care of and used as my own until claimed. L C CHEETHAM, Bonegeabong. £10 Reward. Stolen or Strayed from Tabribucca, Mudgee Road, a Bay Horse branded JRCB near shoulder, JR off shoulder, rising four years old. The above reward will be paid by George HAMILTON, of the above place, to any person giving such information as will convict the offender, if stolen; or £2 reward on delivery of the horse, or for such information as will lead to its recovery, being sent to Mr RUSSELL, postmaster, Keen's Swamp, or to George HAMILTON, Tabrabucca. £5 Reward Stolen or Strayed from Cooyal Creek, a Dark Brown Horse, about sixteen hands high, broken in to saddle, branded GX under saddle near side, EC2 near shoulder. Also, one Dark Brown Filly, branded SC near shoulder, MJ off shoulder. If stolen £10 reward on conviction of the thief or thieves; if strayed £5 on recovery. John HOLBURN, Butcher, Perry-street, Mudgee £5 Reward Stolen or Strayed from Denison Town, Talbragar River, about the 12th instant, a Dark Brown Mare, pitchfork brand near hip. If stolen the above reward will be paid on conviction of the thief; of £2 if strayed on delivery to Mr John KERR, Denison Town, or to the undersigned. Alexander RAMSEY, Pine Ridge, via Coolah. 20th June 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 & Mudgee Newspaper, 22 June 1861: TITLE DEEDS READY FOR DELIVERY Samuel BARNARD, Coonabarabran, Title 3481 Charles BROOKES, Mudgee, Title 3584 Sarah BLACKMAN, Wellington, Titles 3615, 3616 S A BLACKMAN, Phillip, Title 3620 E BLACKMAN, Phillip, Titles 3621, 3622, 3623 James COOPER, Coonabarabran, Title 3509 Alfred CROXON, Coonabarabran, Titles 3555, 3556 Richard CROSSING, Wellington, Title 3722 William COLEMAN, Phillip, Title 3723 Seymour DENMAN, Coonabarabran, Title 1687 George DOWNING, Coonabarabran, Title 1688 James DRAPER, Wellington, Title 1794 James DERWIN, Wellington, Titles 1795, 1796, 1797, 1798 George FORRESTER, Coonabarabran, Titles 1293, 1294 M S FRASER, Rylstone, Title 1298 J W FOREMAN, Wellington, Title 1378 Martin GRADY, Mudgee, Title 1890 William GOUDIE, Mudgee, Title 1891 George GOODRIDGE, Mudgee, Titles 1892, 1893 James HALL, Coonabarabran, Title 3078 J W HARDWICK, Rylstone, Titles 3082, 3161, 3162 R R HUGHSON, Mudgee, Title 3136 R B HASKEW, Mudgee, Title 3169 John KNIGHT, Coonabarabran, Titles 922, 947, 948, 949, 950 James KIRKLAND, Rylstone, Titles 975, 976 Michael KELLY, Mudgee, Titles 983, 984 E LYONS, Coonabarabran, Title 1422 Frederick LAWRENCE, Mudgee, Titles 1506, 1507 J T LANE, Wellington, Title 1518 M H LYONS, Wellington, Titles 1522, 1523, 1524 Robert LOWE, Phillip, Titles 1525, 2536, 1527, 1528, 1529, 1530 James MATHEWS, Coonabarabran, Title 3099 Maria MATHEWS, Coonabarabran, Title 3100 M A MATHEWS, Coonabarabran, Title 3101 George MATHEWS, Coonabarabran, Titles 3102, 3156, 3279 George MATHEWS, Jun., Coonabarabran, Title 3103 Thomas MALONEY, Coonabarabran, Title 3157 James M'CUBBIN, Coonabarabran, Titles 2044, 2054. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper, 19 June 1861: POLICE, Tuesday, June 16th Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr CADELL John MURPHY, charged with being drunk, said he had taken too much on Saturday, and being afraid to cross the river, he gave himself into the custody of the police. Having assured the Bench that he would no so commit himself again, he was discharged. John JOHNSON was charged with being illegally on certain premises and destroying property. Mr CLARKE appeared for the prosecution. Alexander H COX said he resided between Broomby and Burrundulla. On the 14th instant he locked up the premises in question about 3 o'clock. On his return he found the windows broken and four sashes destroyed, apparently with an axe. Prisoner was in one of the rooms where he found two chairs completely destroyed. The door being locked he had to request the prisoner to unlock it before he could get in. Upon asking him what he was doing, he replied that he was protecting the property. He then took him in the carriage to Broomby. JOHNSON, in defence, said he had been drinking, and did not know what he was about, and pleaded having a large family as a reason why he should be let off. Mr WARBURTON told him that had he been found there at night he would have been liable to have been sent to prison for three years. In consideration of his f! amily the Bench instead of giving him a heavy sentence would only order him to imprisoned for 14 days. William BALL was summoned under the Impounding Act. Mr JAMES appeared for defendant. M H LYONS said on the 4th June he found 7 pigs, the property of BALL in his paddock, he drove them up to BALL's place and demanded 17s 6d for the trespass, which he refused to pay. The paddock had a fence sufficient to keep out horses and cows, but not suckling pigs; it was not under cultivation. Cross-examined by Mr JAMES: Could not recollect whether BALL asked him to show him the pigs. When they reached the fence they all ran into the herd. They were small ones; there was but little grass in the paddock. C SHEPHERD, in the employ of defendant, was present when LYONS demanded the money for the pigs. He asked for 14s, BALL asked him to point out the pigs, and went into his yard. He had seen all the pigs about a quarter of an hour previously. There was a boy who looked after them, he was taking breakfast at the time. The Bench said complainant had proved his case, and ordered the ! amount to be paid, with costs of Court. 22 June 1861: POLICE Friday 21st June, Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr. CADDELL. William SIZE was charged with having in a public place used provoking language, tending to cause a breach of the peace. Mrs ALDERSON having been sworn, said she resided next door but one to the defendant about 11 o'clock on Sudnay morning she was driving SIZE's goat away from her garden, when he came out and called her names (unfitted for publication) within hearing of people who were going to Chapel. Cross examined by defendant: When he (SIZE) had threatened to tomahawk her dog she told him he had much better tomahawk himself; acknowledged having called him a cat murderer, he having not only killed her own tom, but likewise all the cats that came within his reach. Had accused him (SIZE) of having stolen her wood, which she would now do so again before the Court, having watched him when he was taking it from her heap. The Bench here interposed, and said the questions he was asking had nothing to do with the case, and nothing would justify him calling a female such horr! id names - which he could not disprove, he was deserving of punishment. SIZE having confessed having used all the words, pleaded poverty, as a reason for being leniently dealt with. The Bench inflicted a fine of 40s and 6s 4d cost, which W SIZE thought to heavy, he only having 20s; he was consequently, sent to gaol for seven days. We believe the money was advanced in the course of the morning, and SIZE consequently released. Michael FARRY summoned Daniel LAHENE for £1 9s 8d balance of wages. The evidence was so conflicting and complicated that the Bench were obliged to dismiss the case. Thomas NEW, fined 20s and cost, for allowing 11 pigs to run about Market-street. W CAPLIN, Thos NICHOLSON and Evan JAMES were each fined 5s and cost for breaches of the Towns Police Act. J W FOREMAN and W READFORD were fined 1s and costs for not having lamps burning during the night of Tuesday. ***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.

Dear List Is there somebody who can give me some direction or a lookup for court records. I have found a death of a Robert BUTLER in Mudgee gaol in 1883 the records of Mudgee gaol were all destroyed, all that survives is one large book which shows written across the page in small print (Death of Robert Butler) no more information. Robert Butler's death 1883 show's no marriage no children, no clues. It does say born Liverpool, N.S.W. ages and date calculate about 1815, so back to the First Fleet. Robert BUTLER married Mary Jane NICHOLSON 1856 Maitland, N.S.W. he was a SHOEMAKER from Curbing District of Bligh, born Liverpool, England. Checked shipping to no avail, checked convicts, nothing, is he the Robert Butler born 1815 Liverpool N.S.W. and back to the first Fleet or did he swim. I have followed the Electoral Rolls and find 1859/1860 Robert Butler, at Radsfordslee, the Hunter District. Robert BUTLER 1870 to 1879 in District of Hartley, Oakborough, Rylstone. The Electoral Rolls then show from 1881/1882 to 1883/1884, Robert BUTLER is in the district of Mudgee Oakborough, Rylestone. Sands Directory 1881-1882 Robert Butler SHOEMAKER, at Rylestone. I now after 20 years of searching, I still cannot confirm that this man is mine, during the 1970's I would listen to my grandfather Robert BUTLER who was born in Coonamble 1896, talk of his family history "which much has been confirmed" I always remember him saying, if you do our family history "Remember if you come across a criminal by the name of Robert BUTLER he is not ours, I had a dreadful time at school, they all thought he was my grandfather but he wasn't, Oh! by go-kees he was a bad man, you wouldn't want to know him. Oh! by go-kees I would love to have him, add some spice to the family tree. Any ideas of direction would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards Rhonda newell.

I thought I would list my BUTLER research interests. Listed below are the known children of Robert BUTLER and Mary Jane NICHOLSON, for some unkown reason the name (Sarah Jane) was written on the marriage certificate which is definately incorrect. Robert BUTLER married Mary Jane(Sarah Jane) Nicholson 1856 West Maitland, N.S.W. Known children of the marriage births not registered. Ellen BUTLER born circa: 1856 Merri Merri Creek, married James WEBSTER 1877 Coonamble, N.S.W. Robert Henry BUTLER born circa: 1860 Coonamble, married Dorah LEAUR 1901 Sydney, N.S.W. Thomas BUTLER born 1862 Mendooran, died 1862 Dubbo. William Thomas BUTLER born circa 1866 Come-By-Chance, N.S.W. married Annie Mary ROSS (nee SMITH) 1890 Coonamble, N.S.W. I feel with the gaps in ages of their children, they may have had more children whom they did not register at birth, if anyone feels they have a connection I would be pleased to hear from you. Regards Rhonda Newell.

From Western Post & Mudgee Newspaper 12 June 1861: From Accepted Tenders for Runs: Bligh District James HALL, Urawilky West Run, £2 15s rent, plus £20 assessment. *** 15 June 1861: POLICE Friday June 14th Before the Police Magistrate, his worship the Mayor, and T CADELL, Esq. Charles WILLIAMS, remanded upon suspicion of having stolen certain goods, the property of ROWELL and KELLETT, was brought up for re-examination. Mr BRODRIBB appeared for the defence. A EALES in the employ of WILLIAMS, said on the night in question he was at home waiting for the return of the prisoner and dray; fancying her heard them in the distance he put on his hat and went to meet them, when he found WILLIAMS so drunk that he was incapable of managing the horses. He called out to him several times, but he was too drunk to answer. After getting him home he went to sleep for some time on the sofa; after he awoke he said he had purchased two tarpaulings for the thrashing machine, the old ones being worn out. They went to the dray, and WILLIAMS handed the things to witness, who placed them in the room where they were found by the police. On the next morning he gave him one of the coats which he put on. The coat was given up to the police. John SCOTT the Mudgee pieman, said he was at HEARD's on Saturday night obtaining a little live coal fot he purpose of increasing the heat of his can, when he heard some one say "there goes Jemmy the barman" meaning the prisoner. This was all he knew. The Bench considering that there was sufficient evidence to send the case to a jury, asked the prisoner if he had anything to say. Mr BRODRIBB said he would reserve it for his defence. He was then committed to take his trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions. Mr BRODRIBB, in applying for bail said he trusted their worships would take into consideration that WILLIAMS was a bona fine householder; he had long occupied a farm on the Burrundulla estate, which he had cultivated in a manner highly creditable to him; he was an active hard working man; had prepared his land for the coming crop; and had no doubt got into his present unfortunate position by taking a few glasses too much. The evidence showed he had unfortunately indulged too freely on Saturday when in Mudgee. He (WILLIAMS) still fancies that he had purchased the articles, and no one who knew him would believe that he stole them; under these circumstances he trusted that their worships would consent to accept moderate bail. The Bench, after a short consultation, agreed to accept bail - prisoner £100 and two sureties £50 each. *** Mr OLIVER having been appointed manager of the Bathurst Branch of the Bank of New South Wales, several gentlemen purpose inviting him to a dinner previously to his leaving Mudgee. We likewise hear that a piece of plate will be presented to him on the occasion. The dinner, we believe, will take place on Monday, at HUGHSON's Hotel. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper, 12 June 1861: POLICE Tuesday June 11th Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr CADELL. Daniel HERN, shoemaker, charged by Constable MILLER with being drunk and using obscene language in Duro-street on Sunday last, was fined 40s or 14 days' imprisonment. Susan BURGRAVES, an old offender, was fined 20s or 48 hours' imprisonment, for being drunk in Perry-street, with the promise of six months the next time she was brought up for a similar offence. J C WILLIAMS, farmer, Burrundulla, was charged with being suspected of having robbed the stores of Messrs ROWELL and KELLETT on Saturday last. Constable MOREN said - he went on Monday to prisoner's farm with a search warrant, to which he made no reply; upon searching the premises, he found part of the missing goods, consisting of two great coats and two tarpaulings; they were on a stretcher in the bedroom; he said he had purchased them of a man who was either at Mr FOREMAN's or Mr VILE's; he did not know the man's name, that he had given £7 10s for the tarpaulings, but he did not what he had given for the coats, as he was drunk at the time. Constable FARRAND accompanied the former witness and found one of the coats in the kitchen, prisoner said it belonged to a man in his employ. He afterward saw the man who said he had received it from WILLIAMS on Sunday morning, and that he had worn it on that day. Prisoner gave up the key of his bed-room, in which was found the other property then in Court. C HARDY, Chief Constable, said - at 8 o'clock on Saturday evening he received information that four coats and two tarpaulings had been stolen from ROWELL and KELLETT's; he examined the tracts about the store and traced those of a dray into HEARD's yard, where he picked up a piece of linen with No. 20 and 22 upon it. Mr ROWELL identified it as the ticket belonging to the large tarpauling. The tracts of the horses were remarkably large. Nicholas ROWELL - identified the property before the Court as belonging to the firm of ROWELL and KELLETT, which he valued at about £15; there was another coat missing worth £1. He last saw the property on Saturday evening about half-past 6 o'clock, the coats were hanging outside the store, the tarpaulings were on each side of the door. They were missed about half an hour afterwards; he gave information to the Chief Constable; would swear the things had not been sold by any one belonging to the establishment. The ticket picked up in HEARD's Yard was fixed upon the large tarpauling. Knew the prisoner, who was a customer. He accompanied the constable to Burrundulla; was present when the goods were discovered. The Chief Constable asked for a remand in order to obtain further evidence. Adjourned till Friday. Bail refused. Laurence MOORE, remanded on a charge of forgery, surrendered his bill. Mr BRODRIBB appeared for the prosecution, Mr JAMES for the defence. Mr George TAILBY stockholder, of Willow Glen, near Rylstone, said he kept an account at the Mudgee branch of the Joint Stock Bank. No portion of the cheque in question was in his handwriting; the signature bore no resemblance to his. No one but Mrs TAILBY had authority to draw money on his behalf, which she always did in her own name. Had known the prisoner a long time; had traveled with him on the roads, and had met him in Mudgee. About the time the cheque was drawn they were both staying at the same hotel; had not requested the prisoner to fill up a cheque for him. Cross-examined by Mr JAMES: Saw the prisoner every day while he was in Mudgee; he was in and out of the hotel all day. It was impossible he could have requested him to draw out the cheque; he had his book in his pocket, and had he required one filling up he would have requested his son to have done it for him, and no one but himself could have signed it. By the Bench: Had no transaction with prisoner that required the payment of £20. Henry FROST, re-sworn: Was prosecutor in the case. Mr TAILBY, the last witness, was the person the prisoner represented to be the drawer of the £20 cheque. Not knowing the signature, he would not cash it without an endorsement. Mr BLOODSWORTH, who is a neighbour of Mr TAILBY, then put his name on the back. Had known TAILBY and BLOODSWORTH fifteen or eighteen years; before cashing the cheque he thought there was something wrong, which was the reason why he required its being endorsed. Mr BLOODSWORTH made no demur. Mr J F SKINNER, manager of the Joint Stock Bank, said they had but one account in the name of TAILBY. The signature in question was not a genuine one. This closed the case for the prosecution. Mr JAMES having declined making any observations, the usual caution was read to the prisoner, who said he would reserve his evidence. He was then committed to take his trial at the Quarter Sessions to be held on the 5th July. Bail allowed - himself in £200, and two sureties of £100 each. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper 1 June 1861: Mr WALKER sold the lease of five years of the Oakfield farm, 175 acres, for £201 per year - about 75 acres being bush land. 5 June 1861: WINDEYER From our Correspondent, June 3rd, 1861 Telegraph Office - We are waiting anxiously for the arrival in town of the apparatus connected with the Telegraph; the office is to be in the premises lately occupied by the Oriental Bank, and C G SMITH, Esq., has been appointed to the office; the building is in a very convenient spot, it is large and spacious, and built of brick; it was supposed the office would have been in the premises of Messrs SHUTTLEWORTH and CHARLTON, but we hear that the premises have been privately disposed of. The business of the Oriental Bank is being carried on by Mr TUCKER, of Long Creek, in consequence of Mr DAVIDSON, late Manager, leaving the district. 8 June, 1861: POLICE Friday June 4, Before the Police Magistrate and E MARLAY, Esq. The only case was that of M HAYES, who was fined 10s or 24 hours' imprisonment for being drunk in Perry-street. A MAN named James DACEY, supposed to be nearly eighty years of age, was found on Friday last, clothed in rags, and lying in the street in a state of exhaustion from insufficient food. He was taken to the infirmary but died without recovering his consciousness. 12 June 1861: WINDEYER From our own Correspondent, June 10th, 1861. ERROR - I committed an error in stating in my last that Mr C G SMITH had been appointed station master for this town. I perceive, by the papers, that he is appointed for Sofala. RYALSTONE From our Correspondent, June 10th, 1861. Our little village was startled out its propriety, last Sunday, by a report that Mr WADDINGTON's (National School Teacher) house had been broken open during his absence from home. On inquiry it turned out that a man named Jacky, an aboriginal, had broken two panes in the school-house windows, and by putting his hand through the broken panes, had stolen a time piece that was conveniently placed on a small shelf near the windows. Jacky took the time-piece to Mr SHUMACK, shoemaker, telling him it was his, and to take care of it for him; after this exploit, he very coolly walked into Mr WALTON's stable, and seeing a horse ready saddled, &c., with a valise strapp'd on, - he made free to take it. Since which he has not been seen; this was most barefaced robbery; several people saw him with the horse, but imagined it was one that had been lent him to brake in. The police have been out for 3 or 4 days, and although they have heard of him, and one day were only an hour behind him! , they did not manage to take him, which by-the-bye is a great pity, for a greater scoundrel, cannot be. I forgot to mention that the horse belongs to Mr McLEOD, who lives a few miles from Ryalstone. Last week some parties took two of Mr WALTON's (the Innkeeper) horses out of his paddock, and gave them what they term a swearing, the horses were away 3 days, and had very plain saddle marks on them, when they returned. WATLON suspects some parties who live a few miles from here, and who are in the habit of scouring the bush after wild horses, he has offered a reward of £20 to any one who will inform of the parties. It is about time a stop was put to such practices as these. I shall be very happy to send you a report of the rascals being found out.. A young man at Denyam last Saturday week, was riding a young horse, when something frightened it, and he began to buck-jump, sending the young man with great violence over his head; when taken up it was found his collar bone was broken, besides other injuries. Mr WESTON, surgeon, Ryalstone, was sent for at once, the fracture was quickly reduced, and under that gentleman's care, he is progressing favourably. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper, 12 June 1861: SUBSCRIPTION LIST On behalf of the Widow and Children of the late Thomas COOPER, who accidentally met his death by overturning of the Mudgee Van at Stoney Pinch. A M'CAULEY 10s Mrs NEVILLE 5s Mrs THOMAS 5s C HAWKINS 5s H NEVILLE 1s Mr MILLER 5s J MOLLOY £1 J SMITH 10s J TURNER 5s R SCUDDS 5s __ SOUTHWICKE 5s J DOREY 5s Robert COHEN 2s 6d J SAUNDERS 2s 6d H HARRIS 10s Mrs REUBEN 5s E MAHON 1s Mr MARSH 5s W BRANSCOMBE 2s 6d __ GILLESPIE 2s 6d George SANDERS 5s Richard R HUGHSON 5s T E MILLS 5s C JILLITT 2s 6d John BENNETT 2s 6d Snooks 2s 6d J ROBINSON 2s 6d SHUTTLEWORTH and CHARLTON 10s __ BURGESS 2s 6d Mrs McKENNA 5s John FARRAND 2s 6d Mrs MOSS 5s A WILLMOTT 5s Mr SULLIVAN 2s 6d Mr HUME 5s Mrs RANWELL 10s Children of Mrs RANWELL 1s M A ARNOLD 2s 6d C M'CARTHY 10s Bob RIDLEY 2s 6d J WEBSTER 2s 6d Eugene DALY 5s Mr KNOWLES 5s Samuel NIXON 10s John WESLEY 2s 6d Joseph MILLS 2s 6d W J MILLS 5s W JONES 2s 6d Mr THOMAS 5s Mrs PHILLIPS 5s Henry DEAN 5s James WILKINS 5s Mr COLEMAN 2s 6d J BARRY 3s J W FOREMAN 8s W BLEHSHMIED 5s J EDWARDS 5s A Friend by Mrs THOMAS 15s Mr M'GUIGAN 7s 6d ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper, 8 June 1861: SUBSCRIPTION LIST Easter Offering to the Rev. James GUNTHER N P BAYLY £10 G H COX £5 A B COX £5 Robert LOWE £5 W W LOWE £3 J F SKINNER £2 2s J T TYALOR 10s 6d W CAPPLIN 10s Eugene DALY 5s W BLEHSHMIED 5s W F STANBURY £1 1s Mrs STANBURY £1 1s J D LITTLE 10s John SMITH 10s E G ROSE 5s M H LYONS £1 John HEALY £2 Henry DEAN £1 John PHILLIPS 10s W R BLACKMAN £3 S A BLACKMAN £3 SHUTTLEWORTH & CHARLTON £1 T H SINDEN £1 John WESLEY 10s W KING £1 R CROSSING £1 George ROUSE £5 5s Jacob JULIAN £2 G R MILLS £1 John DICKSON £1 R R HUGHSON £1 J C WILLIAMS £1 H W OLIVER £2 Henry DARE £1 1s Jas. ATKINSON £1 Edward COVER £1 1s Edwin ROUSE £5 Mrs HASSALL £1 10s W MAYBURY £1 C THACKER 10s W TUCKERMAN 2s 6d Mr BLOMFIELD £1 Jas. CHRISTIEN £1 Mr OLIPHANT £2 2s Mr M'CAULEY £1 1s G WARBURTON £1 1s G BLOODSWORTH £1 E MARLAY £1 1s G MILLER £1 N LAWSON £1 F BUCHOLTZ 10s Mrs MILTON 5s Mrs PAGE 5s J SPENCER 5s Mr M'CABE 5s Mr CADELL £1 J DOREY £1 A THOMPSON 10s 6d J BARTLETT 5s W READFORD £1 1s J JEWELL 10s Mr HUME 5s Mrs M'KENNA £1 John MOSS £1 W BALL £1 A M'ARTHUR £1 S MOORE 10s Mr GOSSAGE £1 J HOLBURD 10s W B HUTCHINSON £1 C B LOWE £2 2s L O D JAMES £2 2s Old Joe 10s Thomas JONES 10s 6d Mr LEWIS £1 1s Mrs BLACKMAN £2 Mrs NEVILL 10s Samuel FOWLER 10s R CAMPBELL 5s T CHAPPELL £1 1s Mr GIBSON £2 2s Mrs HEARD £1 Mr HARDY 10s W SIMPSN £1 E CLARKE £5 Arthur COX 7s 6d T NICHOLSON 10s T MILNE 10s Mrs NORRIS 2s 6d Collectors: Mr W SIMPSON, Mr W F STANBURY. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper 5 June 1861: POLICE Monday May 3 Before the Police Magistrate and his Worship the Mayor. Matthew HAYES pleaded guilty to having been drunk on Sunday afternoon in Perry-street. Discharged with a caution. Susan BARGRAVES was charged by constable FARRAND with being drunk and using obscene language in the public streets on Saturday night. Prisoner said she had only left her master's service a short time before. She certainly did take a glass or so which had such an effect upon her head that it would not do for her to take another, and that if the Bench would forgive her and send a policeman with her she would take the pledge. She had not been in Mudgee long and did not expect to have been brought before their worships twice in so short a time. The Police Magistrate said he would try her once more, and ordered her to be locked up for 24 hours. Should she be brought up again for the same offence she would be very severely dealt with. Tuesday June 4th Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. MARLAY and CADELL. John HOGAN was fined 5s for being drunk. Thomas NEW, summoned for a breach of the Towns Police Act, was fined 10s and 3s 6d costs for allowing a cow to stray in Market-street. Mr HUGHSON, who appeared to answer a charge of allowing a steer to stray upon the Government reserve, enquired of the Bench if it was not contrary to British rule and law to punish a person twice for the same offence? There being no commonage for the inhabitants, the beast in question had been tied up ot a shed from which to could see the green grass growing that nature had ordained for its sustenance; it very naturally made an effort to get loose and succeeded, but was not permitted to enjoy itself long, for the police walked it off to the pound. He had paid the fees and was now called upon to show cause why he should not be fined. Mr MARLAY said thwer was not doubt it was a hard case, and it was a pity there was not a commonage for the use of the town. At Merriwa there were 1200 acres for that purpose. However, as the reserves were intended for public recreation, they had no alternative. Mr WARBURTON gave the police instructions to find out the owners of strayed catt! le, which would avoid the necessity of putting them into the pound. It being Mr HUGHSON's second offence, he was fined 10s and costs. The Rev. J GUNTHER was summoned for allowing a horse to be at large on the reserve. Mr GUNTER said - the horse had only been out a very short time; at 12 o'clock he told the Chinaman to take it to the river for a drink; the man let him out, and went into the kitchen; by one o'clock, to his surprise, he was served with a summons. This being the second offence, the same fine was inflicted as in the previous case. Mr Arthur COX was fined 10s for fifteen goats, 10s for a sheep and 7s 6d costs. The goats were said to be in charge of a lad who was taking them to water. Mrs BLACKMAN was fined 10s and costs for 6 pigs. ***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 & Mudgee Newspaper 5 June 1861: Small Debts Court, 3 June 1861 (cont.): John BURGESS v E CARTER - £3 promissory note. Next sittings. W THORNBELL v Thomas FOWLER - £1 money lent. Verdict for plaintiff. J GARRATTY v W RYAN - £6 for hay sold. Settled. James COLEMAN v John COX - £4 10s for beast sold. Verdict for plaintiff. H J LAVERS v W BAYLY - £6 9s 10d goods sold. No appearance. Wilson RAMSAY v M H LYONS - 21s for medical advice. Dr. RAMSAY stated - that he was at HEARD's hotel the day after Mr LYONS was said to have been assaulted by Mr BARRY; his lip was very much swollen, and he consulted him as to what course he out to pursue; he advised him to apply cold water. LYONS denied having asked Dr RAMSAY for his advice, and called Mr MARLAY, who said on the day in question Mr LYONS consulted him as to what he ought to do with his lip; Dr RAMSAY being present, he declined giving an opinion, and referred Mr LYONS to the doctor who recommended cold water. The Court decided, as defendant had not himself applied for the advice, they would dismiss the case. W BALL v M H LYONS - £7 10s for killing two pigs. Mr JAMES appeared for complainant. W BALL said - in August last he found one of his pigs, which he valued at £3, dead in LYON's paddock; some time after he lost another pig, which he valued at £3 10s; he had no doubt both were shot by LYONS. The last pig was a sow which by this time would have been worth £10. In February last he was in his yard, and hearing the report of firearms, he looked towards LYONS', when he saw the smoke of a gun, presently the pig came home, and afterwards died in the public street from the effect of the wound; he had likewise lost a third pig, which he belived LYONS had shot. W FROST knew BALL's boar pig; he was near LYONS' house and saw him put a gun to his shoulder and fire at the pig; the shot did not take effect; he fired again, when the pig run a few yards and fell down; the pig rotted in the paddock. Mr LYONS cross-examined both witnesses at considerable length, and occupied the Court a ! long time, as to their jurisdiction, &c. - having read something somewhere that he could not point out, and which he wished one of the professional gentlemen present to find for him; but which they declined to do. The Bench having decided the numerous points against him, Mr JAMES wished to put LYONS in the box for the prosecution, which occasioned another waste of time, wand which resulted in the magistrates fining him 40s or seven days' imprisonment for contempt of Court, and giving a verdict for the amount claimed with costs; thus proving to Mr LYONS that a little law (a smattering of which he has)like "a little learning is a dangerous thing". E BAYLY v SIMPSON - This case, which has been so frequently before the Court, was withdrawn by Mr BAYLY upon condition of Mr SIMPSON paying the costs. T MILLER v J W BURGESS - For rent of land. Mr BRODRIBB for complainant. Mr CLARK (For TEMPLETON) for defendant. E CARTER, agent for MILLER, said he had let a piece of land in Perry-street to defendant for 24 weeks at 1s per week; at the expiration of the time he gave him notice that in future the rent would have to be 2s 6d per week. He had frequently applied for the amount and was told he would not pay it until compelled by the Court. Mr CLARKE obtained a nonsuit on the ground of there being no proof of occupation, no authority to increase the rent, and that the notice was signed by E CARTER as landlord. ***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 & Mudgee Guardian 5 June 1861: SMALL DEBTS COURT Monday June 3 Before the Police Magistrate, the Mayor, and E MARLAY, Esq. Henry FROST v John CAMERON - £7 3s 6d for promissory note. Verdict £2 2s 6d costs. Daniel EARLS v S A BLACKMAN - £1 16s the value of a pair of boots. D EARLES having been sworn, stated that a man in the employ of Mr BLACKMAN had given him an order for a pair of boots. Before making them he spoke to Mr BLACKMAN, who said "it is all right". Mr BLACKMAN denied having promised to pay for the boots; the man was in his employ at the time but was now discharged. Had the bill been sent to him with the boots he would have stopped the amount from his wages. When he said, "all right" he alluded to the man working for him. W MURPHY was put into the bos, but not being able to throw any light on the matter, the case was dismissed. J TAYLOR v William LYNES - 11s 6d balance due for board and lodging. Mrs TAYLOR, at great length, explained how the debt was contracted. The defendant had lodged at her house until he was able to get married; she found flour for the wedding cake, and had likewise accommodated LYNE's wife with board and lodging before th wedding. LYNES denied the debt, and put in a set off for whitewashing a room and the loan of a whip which had never been returned. Mrs TYALOR said the whitewashing was done solely on account of the wedding LYNES wishing to make the room as respectable as he could for Mr M'EWAN. The Court, after paying the greatest attention to both sides, gave a verdict for the defendant. P HOGAN v R CROSSING - £5 for trespass of pigs Mr CLARKE (for TEMPLETON) for defendant. P HOGAN, farmer at Nash's Flat, said he had for a long time been annoyed by a lot of pigs which had destroyed his wheat, corn, barley, and potato crops; he was sure the pigs belonged to Mr CROSSING; when he spoke to him about them, all he could get was "go and shoot them". Had tried to drive them to the pound, but there was such "hapes on 'em" that he could not manage them; they were sure to make for the yard. Mr DALY, baker, had been living at HOGAN's, and had often seen the dogs hunting the pigs; they always made towards HOSKING's yard. Richard CROSSING said he had a number of pigs on his farm, but they were all kept in a yard, from which only suckers could creep out. He had often been annoyed by people taking down the rails and letting strange pigs into his yard; he had turned out as many as seven at a time. HOGAN spoke to him about the pigs, when he told him there were not his! , and that as far as he was concerned he might shoot them. G HOSKINGS said he was in the habit of riding to the farm to see that the pigs were all right; they were kept in a pig proof yard; he had often seen strange pigs about the farm, even that day HOGAN's boys were driving a lot away, which they did not know to whom they belonged. Verdict £2 10s., 5s costs. Ann COHEN v RYAN - 18s 4d for goods sold. Settled out of Court. Ann COHEN v T KATEN - £3 3s 4d for goods sold. Defendant denied owing the amount having paid it with sundry pennyweights of gold. Mrs WALSH proved having seen defendant give Mrs COHEN 6dwts. Of the precious metal, for which he only received a piece of soap - the difference was to be placed to his credit. Complainant, who appeared astonished at the woman's evidence, gave vent to her feelings by exclaiming in a sepulchral tone "God forgive you". An account of the gold purchases having been handed in the Court after examining the, gave a verdict for the amount, upon which KATEN's exclaimed - "it is wrongestest bill, even that has been paid since creation". Richard JACKSON v Henry FROST - £1 9s for hay sold Mr BRODRIBB for FROST. R JACKSON said - the hay was given to defendant when the river was up two years ago; he did not make a demand before for the money because he owed FROST for a chain, for the value of which he was sued last Court day. The hay was not weighed, "it was compued by the men at a good two cwt". Mr FROST denied owing the money, or even giving any one in his employ to go to JACKSON's for hay; he always had plenty of his own. The Court were unable to come to a unanimous decision, Mr MARLAY having left the Bench, the case was consequently dismissed. R JACKSON v S H BARNES - £2 7s the price of a quantity of turnip seed. Mr CLARKE for BARNES. JACKSON said - some time since he offered BARNES a quantity of turnip seed, he left him 11 ¾ lbs., for which he asked 6s per lb. Mr BARNES told him to leave it and call again, when he called he said he would only pay for 4lbs., which he refused, he could not take it back as it was too late to dispose of it, people having put all their seed in. Mr BARNES denied purchasing the whole of the seed. When JACKSON brought it he told him that he only wanted 3 or 4 lbs., and that he would leave the whole for approval; on his calling a day or so after he told him that he could only keep the quantity he first named, and handed the bag to the boy to give to JACKSON who refused to take it. Verdict 16s, (which had been paid into Court), and costs; the 7 ½ lbs of seed to be returned. ***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.

Annette, Wonderful resource you are providing for us. Thank you. I am also looking forward to when you get on to the Mudgee Guardian as my HUNT family and their associated families will also be involved. Gee I wish I was "over east" so I could have access to the records! Di Crystal Mundaring Western Australia

From Western Post & Mudgee Newspaper 1 June 1861: POLICE Friday, May 31st Before his Worship the Mayor, the Police Magistrate and Mr. MARLAY. John HOWLETT was charged with having assaulted Samuel WORK, of -at's Castle. Samuel WORK stated on oath that about dusk on Friday last the defendant struck him behind the neck, which turned him deaf for a considerable time. On his recovering, he received a blow upon his hand, which was so band, that he would not have the use of it for a long time to come. When down defendant kicked him, pulled all the buttons off his coat and shirt, and tore his necktie to pieces. Dr. CUTTING said he was called in to attend WORK, who was suffering from a difficulty of breathing, which arose from a blow he had received; he had a contused wound on the hand about 2 ½ inches long, which had evidently been inflicted by a kick of a boot or else from a blow of a rough stick. The injury was such that it would prevent him from using his hand for a considerable time. John CLARK, shoemaker, of Green Swamp, said WORK came to his place about 9 o'clock, and said he had been waylaid, and as it was 4 ! o'clock in the morning requested that he might remain till daylight. Mrs HARVEY said she was returning home from Mudgee on Friday evening; as she passed Julian's WORK asked her to give him a lift. When she arrived at defendant's fence (who was related to her) she stopped. WORK tried to get out, but not being able, HOWLETT helped him; when he got out WORK put himself into a fighting attitude and asked defendant who he was, and struck him. HOWLETT returned the blow, which knocked him down. WORK then challenged him to a fight, if he would give him the high ground; he then "shaped" and HOWLETT knocked him down and walked into his house, leaving WORK on the road. WORK was drunk when he got into the cart; when he got out he could hardly stand, but was able to "shape" for fighting. Was quite sure WORK struck the first blow. The Bench said that although the complainant was drunk and had been provoking, defendant had no right to take the law into his own hands; they therefore! fined him 40s and costs, or seven days' imprisonment. James KENNEDY summoned for assaulting his wife. Mrs KENNEDY said her husband had been away all one night and the following day. She went to bed early the next night and locked the door; he shortly after came home and asked for his supper; she put before him all she had, when he threatened to kill her; she ran to a neighbour's house, and would not live with him again; all she wanted was her things, the children, and a little to live on. KENNEDY said - he had taken a little too much grog and was cross with his wife, but denied having ill-used her - she was a deal too fond of grog herself, and was in the habit of keeping company with very low women. He promised to go home and never again get drunk. Mrs KENNEDY would not accept his promise and requested that an order might be made for he husband to give up the children and part of the goods, and she would not have any more to do with him. The Bench having tried in vain to reconcile the woman, who was determined not to go h! ome again, bound the husband over to keep the peace for 12 months, himself for £20, and two sureties of £10 each. Martin GRADY was summoned for assaulting his wife. Jane GRADY, a respectable and evidently kind hearted woman, said, that on Monday night her husband struck her about the head which caused the blood to flow from her ears - he had lately been in the habit of keeping out till two or three o'clock in the morning - when he would come home he would ill-use her, telling her he didn't wish to kill her at once, but would do it by slow degrees. She sometimes earned £3 a week by washing; when she asked him for money to pay the weekly bills, he abused and hurt her. GRADY confessed to having "hammered" his wife, but not without occasion; it was very hard for a man to work all day and go home and cook his own meat. Mrs GRADY said the reason was, he would not give her money for meat. The Bench strongly advised a reconciliation. Defendant said he would rather go to the lock-up for six months. He was then sentenced to 7 days imprisonment, and to find security to keep the peace for 12! months. After he was taken away, Mrs GRADY earnestly entreated the Bench not to lock him up, all she wanted was that he should be bound over to keep the peace. After pressing her application, the Magistrates sent for the prisoner, and told him that his wife had begged him off, and that he had to thank her for being released; he had evidently a very kind hearted wife, and if he was ever again brought before them, they would punish him severely. ***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.