From Western Post, Saturday 19 January 1861: James SHERRINGHAM In Returning thanks to his numerous customers for the patronage with which they have favoured him, begs to acquaint them that ON THE 1st FEBRUARY NEXT He purposes to RE-OPEN The Mount Victoria Inn Situated about a mile from his present residence, and hopes to merit by strict attention to the comforts of his customers the same amount of patronage as heretofore. J S has been at considerable expense for improvements and additions to the dwelling house and Stables, which he trusts will prove satisfaction to both neighbours and travelers. Rose Inn, Little Hartley WANTED For the Country, a Man as COOK. Apply to Mr. John HEALY, Mudgee. WANTED A female servant, Apply to Mr A McCAULEY, Gladstone-street. £4 Reward STRAYED from Collaroy, near Cassilis, a BROWN MARE, small star on forehead, with a little white on hind foot, branded 53 under P near shoulder and on off shoulder WB on P. The above reward will be paid on delivery to the undersigned. James LAWRENCE Collaroy, 7th January, 1861 STRAYED INTO MY PLACE, Campbell's Creek, Red and White COW, branded PC on left rib and near rump. The brands correspond with mine, but should a better claim be laid at the said Cow, they may have her by paying expenses. PATRICK CROWLEY, Campbell's Creek, January 14th. Lost or Stolen A DARK BROWN COLT, two years old, mixed with grey hair, grey face, branded EM near side, near hind leg under fetlock white. One pound reward will be paid for intelligence leading to its recovery: or five pounds (£5) for information leading to the conviction of the thief. Edward MAHON Pipeclay Creek. Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Cattle branded diamond (sideways) on the rump and ribs and depastured at Warrena and the adjoining stations, are my property, and I hereby caution all parties not to take possession of or interfere with them. My intention is to muster and brand the said Cattle forthwith. Duncan MACRAE Colbin, near Mundooran. NOTICE ALL STOCK found trespassing upon my land known as Lawson Dam Station on Pipeclay Creek will be impounded without respect of persons after this date. John HEALEY January 12, 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.