From Western Post and Mudgee Newspaper Wednesday, October 23, 1861 PUBLIC NOTICE I Hereby caution the public from giving any credit to my wife, CHARLOTTE BALLARD (maiden name Charlotte MILTON), on my account, as I will not be responsible for any debts that she may contract after this date. ROBERT BALLARD (x His mark), October 13. £5 REWARD STOLEN or strayed from Coonamble, a Bay HORSE, two hind feet white, branded JKJJ near shoulder; saddle marked both sides. £5 reward will be given, if stolen, on conviction of thief, or £2 if strayed, on delivery to P McMAHON, Coonamble. £10 REWARD STOLEN or strayed from Merri Merri Creek, Big River, a Black HORSE, branded ICPT. £1 reward if strayed, on delivery to Robert FROST, Mudgee or £10 if stolen on conviction of the thief. Thomas PARKER. £1 REWARD LOST a Bay HORSE from a team at Tunnabutta, branded IT on near shoulder; star on forehead, and star on back; had on when lost a bell and hobbles. The above reward will be paid on its restoration by Peter M'PHEE, Burrundulla. TO BE LET A BAKERY, SHOP, &c, complete, with good stable and yard, situated in Market-street, near Dickson and Burrows' store. For particulars apply to Mr. J J WILSON, Burrundulla Hotel, Burrundulla road, or to the office of this paper. PRE-EMPTIVE PURCHASES APPROVED 27th September, 1861 Bligh District E B CORNISH and A CRUICKSHANK, Murrumbidgeree Run, 320 acres, £320 A CROXON, Coonabarabran Run, 3 roods, 23 perches, £7 3s. A CROXON, Coonabarabran Run, 2 acres, 3 roods, 25 perches, £23 5s. A CROXON, Coonabarabran Run, 2 acres, 1 rood, 3 perches, £18 3s. A CROXON, Coonabarabran Run, 3 acres, 24 perches, £25 4s. A CROXON, Coonabarabran Run, 2 acres 2 roods, 20 perches, £21 Wellington District W. ROBINSON, Tilga Run, 316 acres, £316 plus cost of measurement £7 John SMITH, "Boree Cabonne" Run, 240 acres, £240 plus cost of measurement £7 John SMITH, "Boree Cabonne" Run, 223 acres, £223 plus cost of measurement £7 John SMITH, "Boree Cabonne" Run, 480 acres, £480 John SMITH, "Boree Cabonne" Run, 320 acres, £320 John READFORD, Gunnegeldra Run, 7 acres, 1 rood, 16 perches, £9 2s. 2d. ***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