From Western Post, 23 February 1861: £5 REWARD Stolen or Strayed on Wednesday last, Feb 13th, from Mr DOUGLAS's Paddock, Macdonald's Creek, one light Bay Horse, branded WHHM on near shoulder, saddle marked on the back near side and on the withers off side. £5 Reward, if stolen, will be given on conviction of the thief, or £2, if strayed, on delivery of said horse to Mr W BROOKS, or Mr Wellington HUME, Burrundulla. £20 REWARD Notice is hereby given that the above reward will be paid for information leading to the conviction of the parties who stole, on the evening of January 22, Two Bay Horses, one branded XJ on near shoulder, and HH on off shouder; the other TM CW on near shoulder, HH on off shoulder. The horses has since been found between Mudgee and Cassilis in a most shameful condition. Information is requested to be given to Mr HARDY, Chief Constable of Mudgee; or to Henry HINES, care of Mr BARNETT, Coach and Horses, Elgin-street, Maitland. Notice to Stockowners In a herd of my cattle, now on the road to Mudgee for sale, is one bullock with an illegible brand, and one Cow branded F F. The owner of either of them can have them, or the price they realize, less expenses, by applying to the undersigned; and if not claimed within three months the proceeds will be handed to the Mudgee Hospital. James HALL, Urawilky, February 12th. ***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.