Dear Denise, I typed up some info. I saw re Hiram and G.A. CRAWFORD whilst at the PRO on Monday. Not much really but thought it would add to your treasure chest. The notes refer to Theatrical Licenses that both men applied for in Melbourne. Do you want it sent as an attachment to your personal email address or in the body of an email? Mary of Melbourne

Dear Mary, Have you any interest in the KYLE family from Wallan Wallan - John & wife Elizabeth. Possibly had a son John and a William. I typed up some things I saw at the PRO on Monday. Let me know if you are interested. Mary of Melbourne

Hi Denise, I too apreciate reading your dailing input - we are really lucky you're willing to spend the time typing & share with us. Re the below, do they mention any other names at the Reform Mine that donated ? Di Upper Beaconsfield, Vic. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <denisem@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 10:18 PM Subject: [HC] oma > - > Hospital Donations for August > per Reform Mine Myrtleford > A Finnie > - > > >

Hi again Carmel The original squatters in this area 1848 was William Furlonge [Barwidgee pastoral run]with 28,000 acreas along side this area was John Hill [Myrtle Creek pastoral run which became Myrtleford] 35, 000 acres in 1852 Barwidgee was leased to Richard Box, then passed through several hands The land was then sold as soldier settlements in 1919. I know that Patrick Toner and his wife Sarah Prendergast were in this region at the same time or just after William Furlonge and from an old manuscript I read years ago written aound 1840's it is stated that there was a hut situated at Waterloo used by the early drovers passing from Buckland overland where they would stay there. No proper dwelling was built at Barwidgee until Richard Box took it over. From off the top of my head.. it has been passed down that Waterloo was the original name of the area, before being called Barwidgee, this could have been taken from the name of the hut or first Barwidgee homestead. I know that in the early 1900's my family lived next door to Toner's and they called their property Waterloo Stud after the original Barwidgee Homestead or area. Also it was called that when I gew up in Myrtleford. Also there was a reef called Waterloo Reef (now callled Barwidgee Creek) Yes I have heard of the Wood family from there but not Knaggs. Most of the early settlers came to Barwidgee and Mudgegonga from Beechworth, Stanley and Hillsborough. The land Act of 1869 allowed them to apply for an allotment The following is from a survey 1918 for the Parish of Barwidgee 1876 Thomas Wood, Arthur Clingin 1877 Francis and Edward Hardy, Alexander Robinson 1879 F. Tuthill, Patrick Larkin, MT Carroll, Thomas Madigan 1880 John Carroll 1882 Patrick Murray 1883 J & G Hardy, and Nicholas Prendergast 1884 Patrick Toner, John Robinson, Lawrence Murphy 1890 B De Piazza 1891 P Pini The following is for the Parish of Mudgegonga (this is in between Barwidgee and Yackandandah.) 1879 John Brown 1881 P O'Callaghan 1884 Patrick Leonard 1885 John Wood, Thomas Morrison, Thomas Little, J Trezise (used to live at Waterloo) 1886 Thomas Evans, C.W. Roberts 1897 W. J. Brown 1899 John Carroll 1905 Richard Trahair, William Buck A good book to get hold of is called Mudgegonga's Hall of Fame by Bernie and Mary (Pini) Gibney regards Kerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carmel Hickson" <carmick1@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [HC] Waterloo Thank you, Ian. I believe some of my relatives- Wood and Knaggs lived there at some stage. Do you know if it was a pastoral lease? Carmel ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dickens" <hillhouse2@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 6:09 PM Subject: [HC] Waterloo > Carmel > I agree with Kerry, Waterloo is the Barwidgee Creek area. There was a > sign erected some years ago identifying Waterloo. Some of my lot were > from Waterloo (the Gunson line) Some of the births are registered in > Yackandandah, some in Myrtleford and only the last three children do > you find on the birth certificate the place as Waterloo. > ian payne >

Great find Denise. Thanks again. Anthony >From: "Denise" <denisem@powerup.com.au> >Reply-To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com >To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [HC] OMA >Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:05:27 +1000 > >A special delivery - >OMA 4.10.1883 > >On Monday J H Gray and Co of Beechworth submitted for sale at the Waterloo >Hotel Yackandandah 324 acres of freehold land in the parish of Yack. lately >occupied by Mr. D. Schollard and generally known as Mr. Foote's paddock. >The land was put up at 20s an acre and was knocked down to Mr. J. Bigelow >at >24s an acre. >- > _________________________________________________________________ SEEK: Now with over 50,000 dream jobs! Click here: http://ninemsn.seek.com.au?hotmail

Thank You Denise for the Murmungee Sunday school A few names there as the Ellens married into the Humes, Wells and Elmer families from below Kerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <denisem@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 5:16 AM Subject: [HC] OMA 22.9.1883 Beechworth Grammar under the control of Mr. Goldsworthy securedthe services as classical master Mr. R. T. Hopkins M.A. who gained a number of educational honors and a reputation of being a first class scholar. Mr. G made extensive additions to his private residence and thereby allowing for further number of boarders who would receive a good sound education and the comforts of home. Principal J Goldsworthy, Classical Master R T Hopkins M.A. Classical Moderator, Trinity College Dublin, Jnr. Master J. Cummins (B.A. written on paper in pencil). - NOTE _ while reading thru the papers, in some years I have come across large black sections. These possibly indicate someone has cut out a section of the original paper from which the film was made. I occasionally see pencil marks, ticks, and like the above, a notation. One ad is continually crossed out with a large X thru it. I think the papers filmed are ones from the old library in Beechworth. - Murmungee Sunday school. Rev Mr Mackie visiting. Jas Wells very pleased the school was doing "good", and was thankful to the teachers for the trouble and interest they took in endeavouring to lead the young in the right way. First prizes - James Hume Wm Hume Annie Wells, R J Thomson Wm Garratt, Kate Morrison, Leighton Wells, Jessie A Morrison, Henry Lyons. 2nd prizes - Selina Smart Martha Wells Maggie Woods Eliza Wells Emily Wells, Frederick Wells, Lillie Elmer, Clara Ellen, Harriet Elmer Mary Withero, Awards - John Hume John Smart Geo Hume Flora Morrison John Hendry Willie Ellen, James Morrison Lizzie Hamilton Willie Hume. - Charles Thornton Jnr is advertising that Graham Berry a rising 4 year old is to stand this season at Hawthorn Vale Farm Wooragee. -

Thanks for the snippet Denise Kerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <denisem@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 8:38 PM Subject: [HC] OMA 1.9.83 Since his arrival in B/worth Sergeant Lynch has initiated certain reforms in the direction of law and order; one of them being the clearing of the Chines camp of women of low repute who have for years frequented the place. he ahs been induced to take the latter step on account of numerous complaints respecting the misconduct of these abandoned females to whom he has given notice that they must seek FRESH FIELDS or be arrest on a charge of vagrancy. On Friday night all but two had complied with the demand and left the place. The sergeant is to be complimented upon putting into practical effect a laudable desire to clear the moral atmosphere of the town.--- Bet he suggested they go to Albury. - 6.9.83 extract from article on Dark River.Wm Wye real prospector of Dark,...Mr. Wye has acknowledged Mr. Williams as the first prospector on Brown's Ck branch of the Dark whilst Mr Wye claims only what he has prospected namely the Little Dart which contains the largest area already occupied besides the discovery of the Robbie Burns and Republic prospecting claims 4 miles south-east of the Mascotte prospecting claim. - 8.9.83 Shire of Towong - accounts payable. Hanna 7.17.0 Klipple 1.5.0 Hanna mentioned again in Engineer's report this time ....De-Faye has been employed between Bethanga and Springdale and is now at the latter place near the farms of the Richards's Hanna and Knoble (no commas no fullstops) have been between Burrowye and Thologolong and will go down as far as Bungil house they will also fix the Granya road. - 11.9.1883 Railway mishap on the Beechworth line. It happened Monday night 10th Sept. when about 5 miles from B/worth coming up the Big Hill one of the piston rods of the engine broke knocking out the cylinder head and carrying away the cockgear. Train brought to a stop. Driver Phillips used every endeavour to bring on his train but this failed, carriages were therefore detached and left on the line. Alarmed passengers, fears allayed,several went on in the engine, others elected to walk or await the return of the locomotive, Guard Nicholson remaining behind with the mail. Within half an hour of arriving the engine returned to clear the line.... Made the mails late for C and C. - Hillsborough Quartz Mining Co. no Liability application to register the company as a No-Liability Company. Place of operations - Dark River Mitta Mitta Registered office 59 Queen St Melbourne Value of company's property £5000 30,00 shares of 10/- each 30,000 shares subscribed Manager - Robert George Johnson shareholders (in part) J Milne , Queen st Melbourne, Gentleman 150 shares Wilberforce and Evans Mitta Mitta Miners 300 shares. (in lieu of cricket) - 13.9.83 Yack Cricket Club annual meeting held at Martin's Hotel Yack on 5th inst. W McIntyre secretary Messrs Fortescue Griffin Welshman Thomson Stodart C Hattersley and Jessop jun were appointed a committee. - J D Ireland died in Harrietville buried in local cemetery. Congestion of the lungs, from exposure caused death. Found buried in snow after walking across the alps. His statement "I am agent for the Australian Mutual Life Association and left Mr Noon's at 12 mile on 29th August to make Harrietville 30 miles away. Travelled thru the Dargo plains the whole time in show. Got lost. returned to Noon's.Started again. Rounding Freeze-out snow was chest deep and I had to travel on hands and knees. 4 miles from Bill Bowstead's it got dark wind cold, hands swelled to 3 times their size. Got to spur from Mother Murrell's old place, all the elements seemed to concentrate their fury on that one spot. Became confused and didn't know where to look for shelter. Got giddy, falling over logs and scrub. Son of barrister. - Murmungee Cricket Club meeting to reorganise the club which has laid dormant for some time. Officers elected for coming season J E Burbank President Geo Thompson sec. Edwin Jessop Treasurer General committee E Jessop J E Burbank G Thompson C Mummery G Elmer A Jessop H Elmer Match committee J E Burbank B Jessop J Elmer NEWS ITEM - The club will have matting this season as funds from a late concert given in the school were for this purpose. - Snow in Beechworth- inch deep at mid night. - Gap Hotel Gapsted - FIRE - destroyed. Mrs Bryce landlady was at a concert at Murmungee. insured for £600. - Robert Cartwright killed on the B/worth rail line short distance from Everton station. Seen on station night before worse for liquor and it is presumed he started to walk along the line. Overtaken by the pilot engine and killed - this engine sent on to take down the train that morning - consequence of the breakdown of the engine previously noted. - New Licenses issued Reginald A Ely 17a Wang North. Thomas Snow 7 a 1 r 10p Chiltern Marcus Stone 10a Bright Wm Tanner 13a 2r 14p Barnawartha - Jas F Kelly teacher of the Emu Ck State school near Benalla dismissed - fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. - Mention of CONSTABLE Lynch - just locking up a drunk. - Applicantion for land - under 19th Section - Yackandandah Finlay McIntosh 99 acres north of and adjoining John McGee's selection Bruarong. - London Tavern up for sale by order of Mortgagees. WENDY (copied to her) This is where St. George's Hall was. -

Thanks for that Chris. Much appreciated. Jackie -----Original Message----- From: Christine [mailto:wildmob@dodo.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 29 June 2004 9:34 PM To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [HC] Frauenfelder Hi Jackie C One of yours??? "ACCIDENT - A young man named Sebastian Frauenfelder, who was acting in the capacity of barman at the Rose Hotel, incurred a very serious mishap yesterday. While seeing after the fittings of a tank at the top of the building he fell off a distance of 20 feet and broke his leg, besides sustaining other injuries. He was at once taken to hospital and attended to." Reported from The Border Post 30.8.1884. Chris

Expertly prepared by Wangaratta Stables management :) J Denise wrote - 15.9.83 Wangaratta Show - Crawford and Co for best hackney

Thank you, Ian. I believe some of my relatives- Wood and Knaggs lived there at some stage. Do you know if it was a pastoral lease? Carmel ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dickens" <hillhouse2@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 6:09 PM Subject: [HC] Waterloo > Carmel > I agree with Kerry, Waterloo is the Barwidgee Creek area. There was a > sign erected some years ago identifying Waterloo. Some of my lot were > from Waterloo (the Gunson line) Some of the births are registered in > Yackandandah, some in Myrtleford and only the last three children do > you find on the birth certificate the place as Waterloo. > ian payne >

Anybody researching these names?? I have some info to share. Chris

Hi Bev Try this shortened version http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net/ cheers Hec -----Original Message----- From: Bev Walker [mailto:bbwalker@vic.chariot.net.au] Sent: Tuesday, 29 June 2004 9:46 PM To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [HC] Re Email address for Wonthaggi Family History Centre. Dear List,   Could some one kindly help with an email address for the Wonthaggi Family History Centre please?   I have HYPERLINK "http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net"http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net.  I have tried to send the message several times but it says that Microsoft Outlook does not recognize it.   If anybody could help I would be very grateful.   Thanks very much,  Bev --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 1/09/2003

22.9.1883 Beechworth Grammar under the control of Mr. Goldsworthy securedthe services as classical master Mr. R. T. Hopkins M.A. who gained a number of educational honors and a reputation of being a first class scholar. Mr. G made extensive additions to his private residence and thereby allowing for further number of boarders who would receive a good sound education and the comforts of home. Principal J Goldsworthy, Classical Master R T Hopkins M.A. Classical Moderator, Trinity College Dublin, Jnr. Master J. Cummins (B.A. written on paper in pencil). - NOTE _ while reading thru the papers, in some years I have come across large black sections. These possibly indicate someone has cut out a section of the original paper from which the film was made. I occasionally see pencil marks, ticks, and like the above, a notation. One ad is continually crossed out with a large X thru it. I think the papers filmed are ones from the old library in Beechworth. - Murmungee Sunday school. Rev Mr Mackie visiting. Jas Wells very pleased the school was doing "good", and was thankful to the teachers for the trouble and interest they took in endeavouring to lead the young in the right way. First prizes - James Hume Wm Hume Annie Wells, R J Thomson Wm Garratt, Kate Morrison, Leighton Wells, Jessie A Morrison, Henry Lyons. 2nd prizes - Selina Smart Martha Wells Maggie Woods Eliza Wells Emily Wells, Frederick Wells, Lillie Elmer, Clara Ellen, Harriet Elmer Mary Withero, Awards - John Hume John Smart Geo Hume Flora Morrison John Hendry Willie Ellen, James Morrison Lizzie Hamilton Willie Hume. - Charles Thornton Jnr is advertising that Graham Berry a rising 4 year old is to stand this season at Hawthorn Vale Farm Wooragee. -

Hi Charles, One suggestion is to check on the birth certificate of one of the 5 daughters if you can locate, as previous children should be listed on subsequent births in Victoria. That may help to prove if you have correct person. If he is not mentioned, may suggest that he was brought up by others, as you suggested. He should be on her death certificate, but not always the case. Depends who is the informant on the death - they may not have known about this first child. You could try to locate decendents of other 5 children as they may have a family story which confirms your story. Someone else may have further suggestions. Good luck Glenda ----- Original Message ----- From: <Chas0575@aol.com> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 2:44 AM Subject: [HC] New to list & questions about Corryong etc. > Hello list, > > I have been trying to trace my great grandfather's line. His > name is William John Henry Griffiths. I located his marriage record in Perth, > Australia and it states he was born in Victoria. It states his mother's name as > Ruby Mary. I could not locate his birth until I was lucky enough to find him on > the WW 2 military roll website. It states he was born 31 July 1910 in > Corryong, Victoria. I was able to locate his birth and downloaded a copy. There is no > father listed. The mother is listed as Ruby Mary Griffiths. It states she is > 18 years old and was born in Greg, Greg, New South Wales. I then searched for > a birth in Greg, Greg, New South Wales around 1892 and could not locate one. > So I did a search in Victoria and found a Ruby Mary Griffiths born 29 January > 1892 in Tintaldra, Victoria. This birth record matches the information on > William's birth record except for Ruby's birth place. It stated she was born in > Greg, Greg. I looked at a map and see that Greg, Greg sits right next to > Tintaldra and the New South Wales side. Is it possible she was born in Greg, Greg but > registered in Tintaldra? Or is it possible she was just born in Tintaldra? > > This is a brick wall for me. I really want to confirm this is the > right Ruby Mary Griffiths. Does anyone have suggestions on how to prove this is > the right Ruby Mary Griffiths? I did locate her death record and it states she > was born in Tintaldra and had lived in Victoria for 81 years. It states her > married name is Ruby Mary Cullum. It states she married Thomas Joseph Cullum in > Seymour, Victoria at 23 years of age. So if she had William John Henry > Griffiths at 18 that would fit this date. It lists 5 daughters on the death record but > does not list William Jogn Henry Griffiths. If William was born out of > wedlock would they not list his name on this death record? Or could she have sent > him to a orphanage because she could not take care of him at 18 years old? > > Any help would be appreciated? Was there Census's taken in Australia > and what years did they take them? > > Best regards, > > Charles Thompson > Washington State, USA

Thankyou Robert, have sent to the Yahoo address. Regards, Bev -----Original Message----- From: Robert Crowe [mailto:crowerj@dodo.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 29 June 2004 10:02 PM To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HC] Re Email address for Wonthaggi Family History Centre. Bev, Have you tried wonthaggi_genealogy@yahoo.com or genie_au@fastmail.fm robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Walker" <bbwalker@vic.chariot.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:45 PM Subject: [HC] Re Email address for Wonthaggi Family History Centre. Dear List, Could some one kindly help with an email address for the Wonthaggi Family History Centre please? I have HYPERLINK "http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net"http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net. I have tried to send the message several times but it says that Microsoft Outlook does not recognize it. If anybody could help I would be very grateful. Thanks very much, Bev --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 1/09/2003 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 1/09/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 1/09/2003

15.9.83 Wangaratta Show - J McCormick wins first prize one pound for best three fat lambs any breed no older than 9 months Mary Porter second prize one pound for 3 lbs of powdered butter to be made up in plain rolls and be exhibit of maker. Crawford and Co for best hackney Miss Nolan first prize 1/1/- handsomest cushion in any work and Miss Nolan first prize quilt in knitted or crochet work one pound and Mrs Nolan first prize 1/1/- complete piece of Berlin woolwork Miss E Ely first prize 1/1/- piece of complete fret work by amateur, hand work only Mrs Nolan second prize 5/- complete piece of hand-made braiding - London Tavern withdrawn from sale - Colts will be castrated at Mr. George Ferguson's Farm Oxley on Thursday 20th inst., and at the Yards Tea Garden Ck on Saturday 22nd. Speying done at the Yards according to agreement. John Gardner Practical Castrator and Speyer. - Hospital Donations for August per Reform Mine Myrtleford A Finnie -

Bev, Have you tried wonthaggi_genealogy@yahoo.com or genie_au@fastmail.fm robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Walker" <bbwalker@vic.chariot.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:45 PM Subject: [HC] Re Email address for Wonthaggi Family History Centre. Dear List, Could some one kindly help with an email address for the Wonthaggi Family History Centre please? I have HYPERLINK "http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net"http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net. I have tried to send the message several times but it says that Microsoft Outlook does not recognize it. If anybody could help I would be very grateful. Thanks very much, Bev --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 1/09/2003

Dear List,   Could some one kindly help with an email address for the Wonthaggi Family History Centre please?   I have HYPERLINK "http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net"http://wonthaggigenealogy.cjb.net.  I have tried to send the message several times but it says that Microsoft Outlook does not recognize it.   If anybody could help I would be very grateful.   Thanks very much,  Bev --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 1/09/2003

Hi Jackie C One of yours??? "ACCIDENT - A young man named Sebastian Frauenfelder, who was acting in the capacity of barman at the Rose Hotel, incurred a very serious mishap yesterday. While seeing after the fittings of a tank at the top of the building he fell off a distance of 20 feet and broke his leg, besides sustaining other injuries. He was at once taken to hospital and attended to." Reported from The Border Post 30.8.1884. Chris

1.9.83 Since his arrival in B/worth Sergeant Lynch has initiated certain reforms in the direction of law and order; one of them being the clearing of the Chines camp of women of low repute who have for years frequented the place. he ahs been induced to take the latter step on account of numerous complaints respecting the misconduct of these abandoned females to whom he has given notice that they must seek FRESH FIELDS or be arrest on a charge of vagrancy. On Friday night all but two had complied with the demand and left the place. The sergeant is to be complimented upon putting into practical effect a laudable desire to clear the moral atmosphere of the town.--- Bet he suggested they go to Albury. - 6.9.83 extract from article on Dark River.Wm Wye real prospector of Dark,...Mr. Wye has acknowledged Mr. Williams as the first prospector on Brown's Ck branch of the Dark whilst Mr Wye claims only what he has prospected namely the Little Dart which contains the largest area already occupied besides the discovery of the Robbie Burns and Republic prospecting claims 4 miles south-east of the Mascotte prospecting claim. - 8.9.83 Shire of Towong - accounts payable. Hanna 7.17.0 Klipple 1.5.0 Hanna mentioned again in Engineer's report this time ....De-Faye has been employed between Bethanga and Springdale and is now at the latter place near the farms of the Richards's Hanna and Knoble (no commas no fullstops) have been between Burrowye and Thologolong and will go down as far as Bungil house they will also fix the Granya road. - 11.9.1883 Railway mishap on the Beechworth line. It happened Monday night 10th Sept. when about 5 miles from B/worth coming up the Big Hill one of the piston rods of the engine broke knocking out the cylinder head and carrying away the cockgear. Train brought to a stop. Driver Phillips used every endeavour to bring on his train but this failed, carriages were therefore detached and left on the line. Alarmed passengers, fears allayed,several went on in the engine, others elected to walk or await the return of the locomotive, Guard Nicholson remaining behind with the mail. Within half an hour of arriving the engine returned to clear the line.... Made the mails late for C and C. - Hillsborough Quartz Mining Co. no Liability application to register the company as a No-Liability Company. Place of operations - Dark River Mitta Mitta Registered office 59 Queen St Melbourne Value of company's property £5000 30,00 shares of 10/- each 30,000 shares subscribed Manager - Robert George Johnson shareholders (in part) J Milne , Queen st Melbourne, Gentleman 150 shares Wilberforce and Evans Mitta Mitta Miners 300 shares. (in lieu of cricket) - 13.9.83 Yack Cricket Club annual meeting held at Martin's Hotel Yack on 5th inst. W McIntyre secretary Messrs Fortescue Griffin Welshman Thomson Stodart C Hattersley and Jessop jun were appointed a committee. - J D Ireland died in Harrietville buried in local cemetery. Congestion of the lungs, from exposure caused death. Found buried in snow after walking across the alps. His statement "I am agent for the Australian Mutual Life Association and left Mr Noon's at 12 mile on 29th August to make Harrietville 30 miles away. Travelled thru the Dargo plains the whole time in show. Got lost. returned to Noon's.Started again. Rounding Freeze-out snow was chest deep and I had to travel on hands and knees. 4 miles from Bill Bowstead's it got dark wind cold, hands swelled to 3 times their size. Got to spur from Mother Murrell's old place, all the elements seemed to concentrate their fury on that one spot. Became confused and didn't know where to look for shelter. Got giddy, falling over logs and scrub. Son of barrister. - Murmungee Cricket Club meeting to reorganise the club which has laid dormant for some time. Officers elected for coming season J E Burbank President Geo Thompson sec. Edwin Jessop Treasurer General committee E Jessop J E Burbank G Thompson C Mummery G Elmer A Jessop H Elmer Match committee J E Burbank B Jessop J Elmer NEWS ITEM - The club will have matting this season as funds from a late concert given in the school were for this purpose. - Snow in Beechworth- inch deep at mid night. - Gap Hotel Gapsted - FIRE - destroyed. Mrs Bryce landlady was at a concert at Murmungee. insured for £600. - Robert Cartwright killed on the B/worth rail line short distance from Everton station. Seen on station night before worse for liquor and it is presumed he started to walk along the line. Overtaken by the pilot engine and killed - this engine sent on to take down the train that morning - consequence of the breakdown of the engine previously noted. - New Licenses issued Reginald A Ely 17a Wang North. Thomas Snow 7 a 1 r 10p Chiltern Marcus Stone 10a Bright Wm Tanner 13a 2r 14p Barnawartha - Jas F Kelly teacher of the Emu Ck State school near Benalla dismissed - fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. - Mention of CONSTABLE Lynch - just locking up a drunk. - Applicantion for land - under 19th Section - Yackandandah Finlay McIntosh 99 acres north of and adjoining John McGee's selection Bruarong. - London Tavern up for sale by order of Mortgagees. WENDY (copied to her) This is where St. George's Hall was. -