From Western Post 2nd March 1861: LOOK TO YOUR FASTENINGS At half-past four o'clock on Friday morning, the inmates of Mr HOWARTH's residence were disturbed by loud cries of "thief! thief!!" proceeding from a detached building occupied by a servant. Mr HOWARTH, on going to see what was the matter, found the woman in a great fright, and the contents of her box scattered all over the place. It appeared that she was first disturbed by something touching her feet; she sprang up, and was in the act of striking a light when a man knocked the match box out of her hand, struck her on the face, and ran away, leaving his coat, boots and hat behind. The only prize he carried away was a purse, containing a few pieces of paper, and a packet of hair, which , he doubt, took to be notes. A short time since a party broke into Mr G WALKER's house,but was, fortunately disturbed. A few nights after, an attempt was made to force an entrance into Mr E CLARKE's residence. Mr. CLARKE, upon getting up in the morning, found the parlour window wrenched! open. The parties had evidently been interrupted, as they left behind an aze and some other instrument. LOUISA CREEK, HARGRAVES From our Correspondent WHEW! What a hot day yesterday was; so was the dinner, with scarcely a breath of wind to cool it. This observation escaped me whilst quaffing a cup of that refreshing beverage (wine) at a marriage which took place in the quiet little hamlet of Hargreaves. There were upwards of thirty people present at the marriage ceremony, and it proved one of those few bright Gala days which so seldom disturb the serenity of this little spot. "Where peace and plenty happily reside And rustic swells acknowledge it with pride". The wedding was held in Mr George YOUNG's ball-room, which was got up in A.1., style, and was both numerously and respectably attended, while the refreshments did honour to the hands that prepared them; the people of Louisa Creek acted nobly on this occasion, never did it so completely empty itself; being a resident here for some few months I accepted a card for the pleasure of enjoying a few spare hours, for the host of ladies who honored us with their presence, and whose brilliant dresses contrasted with the brightness of the day, made this one of the most picturesque I have ever seen. "Both great and small were dressed in all The rainbow hues so showy; While some were seen in Linoln green, And some in garments snowy". I tarried till the last of the fair visitors disappeared, and as I turned to leave the place mentally ejaculated:- Sic transit gloria mundi! I have very little to say respecting the aspect of the diggers, everything seems to be very lively here at present; those staying at our diggings are doing very well. In my next, I shall be able to send you more local matter, fearing that I may take up more space than I ought in your valuable journal, I will now conclude. ***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.