1902 continued
THE GULGONG ADVERTISER
MINING AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL JOURNAL OF THE NORTH-WEST
Published Every Friday
Printed and published for the proprietor by Arthur Croft at the Printers Office, Herbert Street, Gulgong NSW
FEARLESS, HONEST, PROGRESSIVE
[The remaining news items for 1902 have been typed and sorted into the following categories by Ruth Davis of Gulgong.]
Town Gossip
Water Supply
Weather
Weddings
Yamble
Town Gossip
January 3 1902
Mrs Ellen Egan desires to thank Mrs BJ Naughton and Miss T McDonough for their kindness and attention to her daughter-in-law. Mrs P Egan during her fatal illness at the Gulgong Hospital.
Miss Gilroy, Matron of the Hospital requires a sewing machine for the institution in order to make bed line for the new building.
Mr and Mrs J R Fletcher and Miss McDonough are to sail for Westraha shortly.
Mr J Souter left last week for the same place.
We learn that Mr E Brigden closes his connection with the Commercial Hotel, Cobbora, next May.
Mr Emil Hohnhorst offers a reward of £10 for information that will lead to the conviction of persons destroying his property.
We learn that the Queensland Hotel at Home Rule has changed hands, Mrs Moses having sold the business to Mr Noye.
Nearly every householder in town is purchasing water for domestic purposes. We have said water but ‘fluid’ would be a more correct term for some of the mixture that is sold.
Miss May Hicks won the gold watch presented by Mr CA Russell to the lady for guessing the number of dresses made at Unity House during November and December, the number was 137.
Presentation
On Tuesday evening at the Belmore Hotel a presentation was made to Mr J R Fletcher on the eve of his departure from the district. Mayor Rouse occupied the chair. The evening started with an overture by Mr Morris on the piano and Mr W Nowland sang.
Mr Fletcher had done all in his power to advance the town, being on the Council, supported the football club.
Speeches by Messrs SB Rouse [Football Club] FW Scott, H C Rouse, Aldermen Dunne and Croft, TH West also addressed the gathering in a humorous and anecdotal manner. Mr Fletcher was presented with a travelling bag with the following silver plate inscribed Presented to J R Fletcher, Esq., on his departure from Gulgong. December 31st 1901 by members of the Gulgong Football Cub.
Others to entertain: Messrs R McDonough [song ‘They all love Jack’, A R Young sang ‘The Navy’, W Walsh ‘Last Night’ and A W Wood. Mr W Nowland sang ‘The Governor’s of Wollar’ which brought the house down by reason of the manner in which the singer brought in local identities—the Guardian’s popular editor and the police came in for some scathing rhyme.
January 10 1902
Being at Waverley Cemetery the other day for the funeral of the late Mr. C E Dekker, late Editor of the Evening News, I went in search of the grave of my old friend the late Fred. DeCourcy Browne, whose funeral I attended last year, I found the section and walked up and down every row of graves, no where could I discover headstone nor monument, either marble or freestone to mark the resting place of one who in life, was a leading man in many things and I confess I felt much surprise and disgusted. Fred DeCourcy Browne was an able writer, a staunch friend of the gold-digger, a prominent Freemason, JP and both in Gulgong and Redfern, too, a very active part in church matters—being a church ward at Redfern St. Paul’s. I will not say positively that no stone has been erected—though my search was so thorough that I could not possible have missed seeing it—if standing over the grave. In that large cemetery by the sea many notable men have been interred—I saw their monuments in marble, granite and freestone—Governor Duff, Henry Kendall, William Bede Dalley, Dencihy ‘Dicky’ Driver, John Hay, John Rae, Railway Commissioner Eddy and Goodchap, John McElhone, Lachlan McGowan the comedian and many others, poets, actors, singers etc., in regard to DeCourcy Browne, it made think none to kindly of people who might have marked the spot where is body lies.
A par in a recent issue of the Advertiser refers to a run of gold through ‘Appleyard’s paddock, Ford’s Creek where prospectors are on good-dirt. Can this be the paddock of John Marshall Appleyard? If so, I congratulate him, for the old man has been, hopeful—hoping in vain too. Appleyard is not a common name but I saw it on a stone in the cemetery the other day and it made me think of the sturdy old Yorkshire man I knew up Gulgong way. I have recently met once again John Scully—I though none to well—he has been receiving medical treatment in Sydney for his optics. This is the third time John has looked me up, he was always a closed man about his personal affairs—but certainly not in regards to his free handed generous disposition—John Scully was in his day a man to be proud of, for he spent his money in the place in which it was made—the pity being he spent so much on other people and save so little for himself—‘PROTEUS.’
A WELCOME HOME—was tendered to Mr and Mrs CR Young who have returned from New Zealand, Tasmania and Victoria on Tuesday—some thirty employees of the Commercial Warehouse and Roller Flour Mill congregated at the Silver Dust Mine for the occasion. Others present were Messrs R Rouse [Mayor] R Rouse jnr., W R Bentzen [Manager of the AJS Bank] and Arthur Croft, [Editor of the Advertiser]. Mr JN Spears was in charge of the catering. Mr B Stanley officiated the piano.
Mr R Rouse addressed the gathering ‘Gulgong made its start in 1870 and in two years produced 20 tons of gold, worth roughly 2½ millions of money, much was due to Mr Young who was always foremost in every movement for the benefit of the town. Mr H Clarke spoke about how the business had grown enormously since he first became connected with it—17 years ago.
Mr W R Bentzen spoke of his dealing with Mr Young for the past 19 years. Mr Hepburn, chief clothing department—Mr H Miller responded on behalf of the Mill employees—Mr J Barr on behalf of the grocery and provision department—Mr H Mahoney proposed the toast to the ladies—Mr Cleary responded—Mr Gibbons gave a recitation—Mr J Mahoney toast to the visitors—Mr R Cochrane sang—then they all sang God Save the King.
Mr P W Dunne, Gulgong has been gazetted as one of the new magistrates of State.
Gee Li of Reedy Creek, Gulgong has a caution for anyone destroying his property at Reedy Creek and if they are caught in the act he will shoot them.
The street and lanes of Gulgong are being repaired by the Council’s Works Committee. In many places a few loads of gravel on the footpaths would be a great saving.
Mr William Thompson—Mr ST Bishop informs us that an old friend went to Parramatta last week to see Mr Thompson. He could not be seen as he was too ill—the doctor said that Mr Thompson had failed very much lately and that he would never be any better.
Mr F W Scott of the local branch of the Bank of NSW is to proceed to Dubbo branch to relieve an officer there—it is understood to be only a temporary one.
January 17 1902
Mrs Reddish an old and respected resident of Gulgong, suffered a paralytic stroke on Tuesday and is in a very serious condition.
The Wilbertree Social was a great success in every way—the proceeds were in aid of the Old Gulgong Church.
The members of the Gulgong Band will shortly appear in uniform—Mr Kelly Gulgong’s leading tailor has been entrusted with the work of making the uniforms.
January 24 1902
Mr Starr of Barney’s Reef has a splendid market garden in which he grows tomatoes over 1lb in weight
Mr J C Watson of ‘Narragundi’ has purchased a 4 horse power chaff cutter and machine capable of cutting 10 tons daily.
We learn on good authority that the huge codfish floating in the waters of Cloudy Bay, Binders and the Rocky were killed by dynamite.
January 31 1902
Six candidates for municipal honours are in the field, one squatter, one farmer, one storekeeper, one tailor.
The Progressives—Messrs R Rouse, JF Williams and AW Wood should win easily
It is reported that Mr CR Young’s Commercial Hotel has changed hands and a cordial factory will be opened at Marks Corner.
Mr Edgar Naughton has received a wire from the Federal Military authorities asking him to join the contingent now being formed in Sydney. Mr Naughton joins as a farrier and he is the first soldier turned out by the local Rifle Club.
The Secretary and members of the Gulgong Band are making laudable efforts to bring the institution up to its former standard of excellence. Many new members have been enrolled in the place of those who deserted. Uniforms have been ordered and will be worn and paid for before the end of March. Unfortunately there is a lack of a conductor but this is to be overcome shortly.
January 31 1902
Plough Trials—Mr H D Lee agent for the Deering Harvesting Company held a plough trial at Mr W H Upham’s paddock on Tuesday—another trail has held at Mr W Lincoln’s farm at Tallawang on Wednesday—each trail was successful—the next trail will be at Mr Thomas Campbell’s at Slapdash tomorrow.
February 7 1902
On Friday night some person or persons with
more nerve than sense scattered poison baits
throughout the town. Mr Wood found his dog
dead—Mr Harris’s dog was dead in the back
yard—Mr Mahoney’s dog was dead in the
Mill yard. In all 13 dogs, 3 cats and sundry
fowls were done for. On Sunday another lot of
baits were laid—Hugh Curran’s two kangaroo dogs were poisoned in their shed—Mr Bellette’s two dogs died they picked up baits in the street. Some more cats likewise met Old Chorion. We have complained about this wholesale poisoning many times before—when some toddler is murdered the authorities may take the trouble to stop the curse.
Dr Leighton Kesteven one time of Gulgong now of Bourke drew £1800 in Tattersall’s sweep last week.
Mr W Watt’s fine brick residence on Tallawang Road is nearing completion. Mr M H Bennett is the architect and contactor
February 14 1902
Mrs JR Fletcher came up to Gulgong on Sunday morning and left again for her new home in Sydney on last Tuesday. The new host and hostess took over the Victoria Hotel Darlinghurst yesterday.
On Saturday a young boy named john Devitt was kicked by a horse and taken to the Hospital for treatment.
Mr PW Dunne and Mr John Duggan have purchased an extensive butchering at North Sydney.
Mr Wade Gudgeon’s newsagency is now in Herbert Street opposite Mr Judge’s Butchery
Messrs E Austin and G Merrett two Gulgong boys have gone to Pine Ridge having been engaged by Mr Buckland, they are among the best riders in the district.
Mr Starr of Barneys’ Reef, brought some magnificent tomatoes to town on Tuesday, some weighed 1¼lbs and he had cucumbers that were 6 feet long.
We are sorry to report that Alderman Rouse is in a very low state of health, he is being attended by Dr McCreadie.
Miss McCulloch is prepared to receive pupils for musical instruction at her residence Mayne Street—reason rates.
Mr WJ Brown has returned to Gulgong from the Cobbora Post Office.
February 28 1902
Mr JF Williams election to a seat in the Gulgong council is a matter for congratulations. It is good to see the young men of the community ready to take their share of public work.
On Tuesday last Messrs PW Dunne and J Duggan have left town going to North Sydney to start an extensive butchering business.
March 7 1902
Mr P Brophy the popular Beryl teacher has gone to Sydney to seek medical aid, he has been suffering from bad eyes for some time.
During Mr A Croft’s absence this journal will be conducted by Mr V McDonough but the policy of the paper will undergo no change.
Mr J R Fletcher’s hotel, Oxford Street is a great resort for all people from Gulgong and district.
March 14 1902
The news of the shameful outrage perpetrated upon the feathered pets of Mr Joseph Prowse the other evening has caused a feeling of insecurity which recent events of this kind fully justify. Mr Prowse possesses the finest lot of poultry in the Gulgong district. Pollard mixed with strychnine were the means used, 15 birds were found poisoned.
March 14 1902
Mrs Egan cautions people from trespassing on her property at Reedy Creek
March 21 1902
The crowd in Gulgong on each night of the Show was very orderly. But a little hair and skin were flying on Friday night.
The Band was a success but a larger crowd of dancers was expected by Secretary Thompson.
The Band was a pleasant sight to see being dressed in suits made by Mr J Kelly.
March 28 1902
Mrs T Saunders has sold her furniture effects and this week the family proceeded to Sydney to live.
Trooper W Spring who is to sail for South Africa on Wednesday next, visited the town of last Monday to bade adieu to all friends.
Trooper Lou Parish who saw a lot of fighting at the front in Tranvaal is at present in Gulgong.
In the Cudgegong River the holes are full of dead fish so it is no use for fishermen to try their luck for Good Friday.
Mr A P Lambert is 12th man in the Mudgee District team to play a Sydney eleven. The selectors evidently do not pick a team on form. Mr Lambert is a better player than 5 of the selected men but he hails from Gulgong
We are pleased to see Mr G Bellette’s name amongst those picked against the Sydney eleven. When George was twice as good as he is now the selectors always shut their eyes to the fact. Funny isn’t it.
Mr CR Young kindly lent the Corner buildings Mayne and Medley Streets to the Committee for the Coronation Bazaar during Show week.
Mr Tom Britt, [so long with Mr R Elliott] has started coach driving on his own. He has a coach and some good horses and handles the ribbons between Gulgong and Mudgee via Cullenbone.
Cigarettes have gone up one penny per packet and the youths of Gulgong are pulling long faces. The increase in price will perhaps prevent more weeds being seen parading the streets.
We regret to hear that Mr Richard White is still confined to his room, with severe attack of rheumatism.
Another old resident in the person of Mrs Egan of the Prince of Wales Hotel is also in a serious state of health.
April 4 192
Gulgong is getting quite deserted on account of the number of hands leaving weekly for Sydney and other places.
Mr Tom Isbester was liberated from the lock-up on Monday last rather than pay Mahomet what he considered he did not owe, the veteran took the fortnight out.
Mrs Ellen Egan is desirous of letting her property situated on Reedy Creek near Gulgong. The land has a frontage to the creek and is well watered and grass. Apply to the Prince of Wales Hotel.
Mr ST Bishop reports of having sold privately on account of the Mudgee Building Society, 17 acres 7 per with a weather board dwelling situated about a mile west of Gulgong to Mr MJ Noy for £175
April 11 1902
Last week Mr John Hewitt and Mr V DeBoos, two Gulgong boys sailed in the ‘Furyalus’ for South Africa. They have been engaged to convey horses from Queensland and NSW to Cape Town. Upon landing at Cape Town they will serve six months in Kitchener’s Scouts. The transport took 500 horses from Sydney and a large quantity of bran and flour branded CR Young, Silver Dust.
We learn on good authority that Mr William Thompson of Times Bakery fame, who has been and inmate of Gladesville Asylum, is now convalescent and sufficiently well to be boarded out.
Gulgong was well represented at the Royal Show this year. Our city representative met Messrs LG and HC Rouse, R and JA Campbell, W, S and W Saunders, G Dando and other residents. Numerous Gulgong people are to be met every day, Messrs Duggan and Dunne and Mr J Littlefield are doing well in business. Miss Saunders has opened a high class dressmaking establishment in a fashionable quarter of the city. Mr C Shannahan is about to open a provisioning establishment. Mr Bond is making a ‘pile’ butchering. Jack Coleman does a roaring trade in his Surrey Hills hotel and Jack Fletcher and his genial wife have a splendid stand in the Victoria Hall, Darlinghurst.
April 18 1902
Mr E Baldwin representing James Loneragan Ltd Mudgee was in town last week on business.
The Police made a raid on a betting shop on Saturday. Twenty four arrests were made. Alas ! the poor punter
Back Again—Mr P J Curran who was in Sydney some six weeks ago take up a study preparatory to teaching in the Patrician Brother’s School at Redfern has returned to Gulgong owing to his failing eyesight—he was unable to pursue the profession which he intended to adopt.
Mr EJ Redmond who is employed at the Hay Market Branch of the AJC Bank is at present spending holidays in Gulgong, he looks well and likes the city.
April 25 1902
Messrs Green & Co have leased Mrs Egan’s farm at Reedy Creek
Mrs Selff is now running the Oriental Hotel in Mudgee.
May 16 1902
Mr WJ Baker, Manager of the Commercial Bank, Coonamble committed suicide there last week. There is no accounting for the deed as he was not in financial difficulties and he was married about a week ago and only arrived with his bride on the Saturday before the fatal occurrence.
The people of Gulgong are losing a good banker in the person of Mr AE Morris officer of the AJS Bank—he took part an interest in all sports and was prominent in musical and dramatic circles also he was the organist at St Luke’s Church—he is going to Forbes.
Herbert Street should be a happy place to live in—it possesses Paradise and a host of Celestial inhabitants.
Our residents will learn with regret that Mrs FR Tomlinson is the North Sydney Hospital and is in a critical condition of health. She is a daughter of Mr L Hasenkam of Gulgong.
May 23 1902
Mr Kemple McDonough, Watchmaker of Gulgong has been declared Bankrupt.
Mr Cooper has arrived in town to replace Mr Morris at the AJC Bank.
May 30 1902
Mr Joseph Charles an old Gulgong boy has been elected Mayor of South Perth.
It is reported around town that Mr Tom Wood of Yamble will very likely be the new proprietor of Young’s Commercial Hotel, if this proves to be true we wish him luck
One of our most enthusiast footballers is Mr Tim West of Guntawang who biked in from that place last Monday for the purpose of rousing a meeting to form a football club.
There is no truth in the rumour that Mr Val McDonough has joined the staff of the Guardian he is still with the Advertiser
It is rumoured in town that while Senior Constable Hick and Constable McRae were having a moonlight ride on Saturday night they quite accidentally came upon a surprise party—we hear that proceeding are to be taken.
June 6 1902
Apology
I apology to Dr Thomas Wright of Gulgong and his sister-in-law Mrs Wright for saying improper of defamatory statements made by me concerning them respectively and I respectfully with draw all aspersions against their respective characters.
W M BLUNT—Gulgong—May 30 19092
A Catholic Doctor—Not Wanted
to the Editor
Sir—Who I wonder is the immortal genius that advertised in the ‘Herald’ for a Catholic doctor for Gulgong? Is it some bigot that couldn’t find any better means to his hand of placing his Catholic fellow-citizens in and invidious and repulsive position or is it an enemy of our local doctors. One thing I feel certain of that no Catholic had anything to do with the matter etc.
Signed Catholic.
The members of the Gulgong Brass Band were invited to play in front of the Prince of Wales Hotel on Saturday night. Punctually at 8pm the bandsmen dressed in their uniforms took their stand in front of the bar and played for two hours.
Mr James Loneragan purchased Mr Richard Steer’s cottage in Medley Street; lately occupied by Mrs Falconer for £345. We understand that Mr Jas Parker is going to reside at the above mentioned cottage.
June 13 1902
Departure of Mr CR Young—at the beginning of next month Mr Young and family will be leaving Gulgong
Serious Illness—We regret to report the serious illness of Mr FW Russell, is son Mr CA Russell wired that his father was not so well and that the doctors had little hope for him.
Farewell Gathering
A nice little party was held at Blunt’s Post Office Hotel by members if the local band to farewell their very young energetic citizen, Mr WJ Thompson, till recently secretary of the Gulgong Band. Among those present were Messrs H Byfield, J Kelly, G Brooks, H Curran, J Tuxford, H Brigden, F Campbell, Louis Naughton, members of the band and Messrs P Hepburn, G Cornish, G Souter, O Cicognini, V McDonough, E Powell, C Wright, T Thompson, F Egan, RJ Cohen, ER Brigden, W Everett, W Blunt, T Saunders and John Copus who was in the chair. The usual toasts were made and replied to and entertainment supplied by those attending.
June 27 1902
Mr and Mrs Albert Murn took their departure form Gulgong last Tuesday—they are to try their luck in Tasmania—it is Mr Murn’s intention to work for Mr E Brown late of this town.
The first Federal Flag to see seen in Gulgong was flying at the top mast high on the flag pole of Mr WM Blunt’s Post Office Hotel on Coronation Day—it is 15 feet by 7½ feet. As there was a good breeze all the flag was gallantly waving—showing itself to the best advantage.
July 14 1902
A Farewell to Miss Clarke—the members of the Bayly Street Lawn Tennis Club gave Miss Kate Clarke a farewell on Wednesday afternoon on the Tennis ground, she is leaving for Warren where she will commence duties on Monday as assistant in the Public School.
Constable Selff, an old Gulgong boy, and son of Mr William Selff of Mudgee has been promoted and is now Senior Constable at Laurence.
Presentation to Mr AP Lambert
At the end of the Hospital Committee meeting on Friday night a presentation was made to Mr Lambert—attending were Messrs R Rouse jnr., TH West, J Tuxford, W Fletcher, PJ Wade, CR Young, J Mahoney, the Revs. AJ Doig, M Long and FE Haviland and Dr McCreadie. The handsome Kodak with a silver plate attached, inscribed ‘Presented to AP Lambert Esq. by the committee and staff of the Gulgong District Hospital showing their appreciation of his untiring and unselfish service during the many years he has acted as the honorary secretary. Mr Lambert in thanking the committee said he was quite knocked off his perch and that they could not have given him anything better as photography was one of his main interests.
July 25 1902
The name of TF De C Browne will be kept green for years to come by the name of DeCourcy being attached to each of his three splendid sons, now in manhood, residing with their mother at Petersham—one son has just returned from South Africa.
An old friend recently visited Mr William Thompson, say he is never likely to leave is living tomb do that is what Callan Park is.
August 1 1902
Extinction of Landmark—Like the fall of an old warrior the old apple tree at the southern end of Herbert Street, right opposite the residence of Mr WJ Brown, has succumbed to the brutal axe. Before ever Gulgong existed and in fact any years before Gulgong was ever thought of, the old landmark, there stood towery. There is not an old citizen that cannot but remember it from his childhood. The tree has been felled as Herbert Street has been continued and joined to the main road leading to Mudgee and it was found to be an obstruction.
A Surprise Party took place at the residence of Mrs De Boos, a party of people just turned up and a good time was had once the family recovered from their shock. Messrs JE Barrett, G Randell, Brown, Burgess and Heath and Miss Elsie De Boos supplied the entertainment also dancing was held.
August 8 1902
The Troopship Drayton Grange which is expected to arrive in port this week is reported to have on board Gulgong soldiers—Troopers Edgar Naughton, W Spring and Sam Driscoll. It is reported that the ship is frightfully overcrowded and a lot of sickness on board and it is expected that there is to be a big row over the matter. Trooper Jack Hewitt arrived in Sydney from South Africa
Leo McGroder, a Gulgong boy sailed for England this week having secured employment on board.
August 15 1902
Mr S Pyne of Gulgong is the successful tenderer for work at the Windeyer police quarters
A nanny goat milch herd would be a blessing just now at Gulgong to take the place of the dying out milch cow. The nanny in the long ago was a much appreciated unit of the goldfield but gradually she has been biffed out.
August 22 1902
Undesirables—What circus it that ? was the exclamation of a lot of folk on Wednesday afternoon last as several wagon loads of dark-skinned people, tents, poles and baggage drove merrily down Herbert Street in the direction of the cemetery. But it turned out to be a band of Gypsies who have honoured us with their undesirable presence. We surmise that they have come from Mudgee where there was a large camp there on last Sunday.
There are several bands of Gypies travelling NSW and from accounts in some newspapers it would have been better if this State had never seen them. Their mode of livelihood is thus—they camp near a town and perhaps their presence might not be known until they inundate the town, telling fortunes and picking up odds and ends or in fact anything they think will be useful to them. They have already been moved from several towns and all we hope is that they will get from Gulgong in a very quick time.
September 26 1902
A Dingo Haul—a few day ago a dingo mother with five pups were secured at Slapdash by Mr William Moss. He was going through the bush when he came upon the pups and having a gun with him, laid in wait for the mother to return who was quickly despatched by the trapper when she returned after a short time.
October 3 1902
Reunion of old friends in Sydney, namely Mr CR Young and family, residing at Randwick, Mrs Maloney, Jim Maloney who is thinking of going to South Africa, Jack Souter employed at the Newtown branch of Messrs Pattison & Co. Chemist, Mr Tom Searle working at Lassetters, Mrs Price mother of Joe the famous runner.
Convalescent—the following patients are progressing favourably—Miss Linda Hasenkam, Messrs H Treasure, Tom Walsh, A Deihm , D Cooney, G Patterson, and young
Ted Ryan.
Miss E Foster had the misfortune to injure one her ankles whilst dancing one night last week, it was found that a bone was broken.
Mrs Davey will deliver a lecture in the Salvation Army Barracks on next Tuesday on Love, Courtship and Marriage.’
Soames’s infernal machines which plies between Mudgee and Cullenbone Road [not on Sundays excepted] will be responsible for a few sensations yet horse won’t take at all kindly to those motor things.
Mr MV Lahy who for the past 11 years has occupied the position of District-Superintendent at Orange for the Singer Co has been appointed to a similar position at Ballarat [Vic]—Mr Lahy is well known in this district—his people living down Uamby way.
Owing to the scarcity of water in Tipppings Dam, Mr Hasenkam and party were forced to move the battery to Reedy Creek.
Charles Hawkins the old Gulgong-Guntawang, farrier has taken the shop at Mrs Smith’s West End Mudgee—Charlie went to Sydney but has returned to this area where there is more sympathy and kindness to be found amongst those you know.
October 3 1902
Mrs Bellamy of Fisher Street has Pekin duck settings for sale
October 24 1902
Only three persons turned up at the meeting to form the Debating Club.
Mr Lambert was successful with his Exhibits at the Mudgee Industrial Exhibition last week—we can say honestly say our popular teacher is a first class amateur photographer.
Miss Linda Crawford who made her debut as an amateur actress last Wednesday night, took her part exceedingly well.
October 31 1902
As yet not a Gulgong lady has applied to have her name on the Electoral roll—you must be 21 years of age and 12 months in the State and 3 months in the district in which the applicant resides.
November 7 1902
Mr D Falvey has just completed a residence for Mr Joseph Crean, the building is on the road towards the ‘Coming Event’, looks well and reflects great credit to the builder
On several occasions we have drawn attention to the dangerous culvert in Herbert Street opposite Mr S Brooks residence but no notice has been taken by the local Council
The police are busy this week and will probably be so for a few more weeks collecting the names of the ladies for the purpose of putting them on the electoral roll. Constable Kennedy is enrolling the ladies of the town while Senior Constable Ferris and Constable McRae are likewise engaged with the ladies living out of town.
Mr Maurice Condon Gulgong’s oldest band member, having been tutored by the veteran Bandmaster Mr Lang will play with the Gulgong Band on the day of the Hospital Demonstration.
November 14 1902
Sports men who make it a practice to go shooting in the Showground are requested to relinquish doing so. Serious damage has been done to lock and gates—the Agricultural Society has decided to take proceeding against any persons found trespassing with a gun on the grounds in the future.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY—Annual Meeting.
President: Mr Hilton
Treasurer: Mr Harrison
Secretary: Mr Lambert
Committee: Messrs E Garling, J Muller, O Cooper, H Cross, WJ Brown and Rev FE Haviland
Mr Lambert was requested and agreed to give a demonstration on the ‘Making of Lantern Slides’ at the next meeting.
November 228 1902
Miss K McGowan intends to take up residence at Gilgandra after Christmas as a pianoforte teacher,
There has not been a Council meeting for nearly two months –aldermen being two apathetic to attend the meetings.
The local police have finished collecting the names of ladies for the Electoral roll—in the Gulgong Division 422 female names were taken and Senior Constable Ferris has stated that about 50 women refused to have their names taken. There are 736 male voters in this division.
December 12 1902
On Saturday after the storm many people were observed in the streets looking for gold. Many specks were pick-up, including one weighing 4 dwts which was found in front of the Times Bakery in Herbert Street.
During the thunderstorm which occurred here on Friday afternoon two horses owned by Mr James Merritt were struck dead by a flash of lightening. The animals were on the Common near Mr Jager’s residence when they were killed. One of them was plainly marked behind the ear by the flash, the other being killed by the shock. Mr Merritt estimates his loss at about forty pounds—he had fed the horses all through the drought.
A subscription was launched for the Edwards family who have been left destitute by the tragic event of Saturday. Messrs ER Brigden, AP Lambert and J D Parker are the trustees of the fund.
A very nice weatherboard cottage is being erected at Western End of Mayne Street by Mr Thomas Gudgeon. The first example of having a Building and Investment Society.
December 19 1902
On Monday last, Mr John Murn and family left Gulgong with the intention of taking residence at Wellington—owing to a better chance of obtaining employment there that at Gulgong—but according to a Wellington source he would be better staying put.
It is reported that the portion of Reedy Creek known as ‘Egan’s Crossing’ is in a wretched state—it is nearly impossible for a loaded dray to cross this portion of the creek
Messrs ER Brigden and RJ Cohen went around town on Wednesday to interview business’s in regard closing their premises for Xmas. The shops will close from Xmas Eve at 10pm until December 29. J Loneragan Ltd, Russell Brother, G Marsh, Albert E Brigden, LC Naughton, Mrs AH Lum, Jas N Spears Times Bakery and Peter & Bellette will be open till noon on the 27th
December 19 1902
Mr A Little has recently broken Spooner’s record ride [57½ minutes] from Gulgong via Green Swamp to Mudgee—Mr Little did it in 52 minutes. Not to be beaten Spooner again rode for the record and this time he did it in 50½ minutes.
It doesn’t look to healthy for Gulgong, hearing first of one family then another leaving us—but when you glance around it is not surprising. There are no trades flourishing today—for instance Bob Heard the saddler has a sign—No apprentices needed here. No boys at the boot making—no boys at the tailoring.
December 26 1902
On a station near Goondiwindi on the Queensland border; 30 Chows are engaged in ring-barking and 3 sisters are married to an aboriginal, a Hindu and a Chinaman. White Australia !
Mr Cragg a well known photographer late of Gulgong is doing a good business at Sandy Creek he is stationed at Cobbora.
Mr L G Rouse is busily engaged in removing his furniture etc from his old office to the new one recently erected for him by Mr Richard White.
On Saturday last some of the members of the DeBoos family took their departure from Gulgong for the Metropolis where they are about to take up their abode. This week the remainder of the family, including Mr and Mrs DeBoos will say good bye to Gulgong.
During the very heavy storm which fell last week much damage was done to town property. One of the biggest losers was Mr D Cooney whose crop of maize in the paddock near Protection Hill was almost completely ruined by the water which rushed down in torrents from the hill.
Mr M Caffrey has leased his splendid grazing property to Mr JM Parkinson of Ben Buckley.
It is refreshing to see the grand sheets of water in the lagoons and all the dams are full in the district.
Mr C E Hilton has applied for as a gold mining lease 15 acres situated on the south eastern boundary line of the Salvation Hill Mining Syndicate’s Mining Lease.
Water
January 10 1902
Owing to the immense daily consumption of water Tuxford’s Dam is rapidly becoming empty. The only reservoir containing any large supply is the tank in the Little Happy Valley.
The water in the Cudgegong is rapidly drying up and down towards the Meroo the stretches of river bed are without a drop of water.
Gulgong Advertiser
January 17 1902
Water at Last
Messrs W Boyd and J Leonard have started operations at the Wait-a-While and will deliver the purest water to any part of town at the low rate of 1/- per cast. This is a chance for those in want of good water for domestic purposes. Give the new men a trial. Orders should be left at the times Bakery Herbert Street, Gulgong.
January 24 1902
The water problem is again becoming a serious one to Gulgong residents. The Council and the Progressive Parties have been so often repulsed that they care no longer to take the question in hand. Meanwhile a half score of water carters are reaping a rich harvest.
January 31 1902
Some endeavour is to be made to raise a sum to remove the green mud and slime and disease germs from Tuxford’s Dam. No doubt the Common Trust will subsidise the movement most liberally.
A dead cow is to be found in the bed of Wyaldra Creek just ABOVE the hole from which the town supply is taken. The carcase is too far decomposed to be remove. Think of it, ye opponents of a water supply—remember it—ye boosicans—and take your whisky neat.
May 30 1902
Water Supply—Gulgong is now without grass and water is almost a thing of the past. Certainly the supply at the Red Hill and old Butter Factory may last for sometime but the people are at a great disadvantage nevertheless. Years ago Gulgong could have had a water supply but they declined the preferred gift so now they have themselves to blame, so are now lamenting.
Weather
January 3 1902
On Tuesday we were visited with another of those dust and grit storms, peculiar to Gulgong. The dust managed to get through anywhere except hermetically sealed cans.
March 21 1902
TERRIBLE DUST STORM—Wednesday last was one of the most wretched days it has been our lot to experience. All day long the town was enveloped in dust which was blown up all the streets by a strong northerly wind. Closed doors were the order of the day; but the dust managed to find its way into most places and next day there was a great cleansing process in operation at all premises, especially the business places. The dust that is now left in the streets is but a trifle.
Record Storms
A very heavy storm fell at Reedy Creek, out about the highlands on the 10th. Hail fell for nearly an hour, followed by a downpour of rain. Fences were washed away and all the dams were soon overflowing. The hail was on the ground to depth of 3 or 4 inches. Messrs HD Lee and G Stott suffered a great loss of many sheep.
At Canadian there was a fearful storm on the same day. Fences and luge logs were swept away and two cows were carried down stream for over 200 yards. Much metal was washed from the roads. The oldest residents assert that this storm was the heaviest ever experienced in the Canadian district.
At Two Mile Flat and Goodiman terrific storm also occurred. It is strange that Gulgong should have missed all of these heavy and much needed falls.
March 28 1902
Rain—Just at time of going to press the rain was falling steadily and had every appearance of continuing. This was quite a relief after the terrible dust storm on Wednesday last.
October 3 1902
Thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday were not limited to just Gulgong but there were only a few points in Gulgong. The rainfall for Gulgong since August 1 is 229 points.
November 14 1902
Record Dust Storm—last Saturday afternoon a terrific dust storm swept over Gulgong—a strong westerly wind was blowing at the time and the clouds of dust blown up the street were blinding—for over 20 minutes the won was enveloped in semi-darkness—it was impossible to see across the streets. All business paralysed and the atmosphere was stifling. A light shower of rain fell after the dust had subsided. Not much damage was done to town properties but the wind carried away a portion of the roof of the Guntawang Hotel.
December 19 1902
A Destructive Storm was experienced last Wednesday night. On Thursday morning the was evidence of how destructive nature was. In Mr Harris’s yard a fine big fig tree was levelled to the ground—Mr H Cross had part of his fence blown down—the approaches to the culvert in front of the residence of Mr Dennis Cooney was washed away—and one of the windows of the chemist shop of Mr Albert Souter was blown in. The lightning was most vivid and one old resident state that there had not been a storm like it since 1877.
Weddings
February 21 1902
Yesterday a pretty wedding was celebrated in the local Presbyterian Church when Mr M H Bennett was married to Miss Hannah Brown, the ceremony was performed by the Rev Doig and the honeymoon is to be spent at Canoblas.
March 14 1902
Wedding Bells—A very pretty wedding took place in St Luke’s Church on the 5th instant when Mr Thomas McGee of Sandy Creek took for better or worse Miss T K Flood of Cudgebegong. The bride looked lovely in a cream dress trimmed with silk and chiffon with hat to match. Miss E McGee acted as bridesmaid. She was robed in cream muslin, most beautifully trimmed with hat to match. Mr J Haley was best man. Rev Haviland performed the ceremony. A great number of friends were welcomed at the brides parents where the breakfast was partaken of and the toasts were proposed. Mr P Hanslow and Mr O’Connell and others made appropriate remarks. The happy couple are to reside at Sandy Creek. [A list of over 100 presents is held over.]
April 4 1902
Wedding—On Easter Monday at the RC Church, Botobolar by the Very Rev M Long VG of Gulgong, Mr EJ Gamgee, Editor of the Mudgee Guardian was united in the Holy bonds of Matrimony to Miss Balston of Botobolar.
April 25 1902
Mr James Gleeson and Miss Kate Carroll were married at Stony Creek last week, the Rev M Long Officiated.
June 27 1902
At Home rule on Wednesday next Mr John Noy of Gulgong will marry Miss Annie Drew of Home Rule.
July 14 1902
On Tuesday evening last Mr Emil Hohnhorst was married to Miss Lily Stott daughter of the late Mr George Stott of Canadian. Rev FE Haviland performed the ceremony.
At Botobolar on Wednesday Mr Peter Mara and Miss Ada Wall second daughter of Mr Jeremiah Wall were united in the holy bonds of matrimony
September 19 1902
On Wednesday morning a very pretty wedding was celebrated in St Luke’s Church of England, contracting parties being Mr Joseph Cicognani and Miss Annie Stewart, stepdaughter of Mr James Crawford. Mr George Souter was best man and Miss Sarah Crawford as bridesmaid, Rev FE Haviland officiated.
September 26 1902
On Tuesday last a very petty wedding was celebrated at the Church of England Gulgong, the contracting parties being Mr AJ Campbell of Slapdash and Miss Alice Davis youngest daughter of Mr J Davis of Gilgal. The bride who was charming attired, was attended by Miss Jean Campbell and Miss Hannah Davis, while Mr R Campbell was best man. the Rev FE Haviland officiated. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left for Mudgee en route for Hobart Tasmania, where they will spend a couple of weeks before returning to Slapdash.
November 7 1902
McGuinn—Guigni---A very fashionable wedding was celebrates at St Bridget’s Church Dubbo on October 29 1902—when the well-known Dubbo solicitor, son of the late Mr L McGuinn was united with Miss Rosa Guigni, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Guigni of Dubbo and granddaughter of Mr CR Young. Mr Martin McGuinn was best man and Miss Stella Guigni was the principal bridesmaid, Misses Nellie and Victoria Guigni the other maids
December 19, 1902
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John’s Church. Gulgong on last Wednesday, Mr. James Cook of Coolah and Miss Mary Brennan daughter of Mr. John Brennan of Coolah were the contracting parties. The bride was charmingly dressed, was given away by her father—whilst the bridesmaids in attendance were Miss Lily Brennan and Miss C. Crawford. Mr. Joseph Brennan was best man. The nuptial knot was tied by the Very Rev. M. Long, VG. After the ceremony a delightful wedding breakfast was partaken at the Post Office Hotel. The wedding presents were numerous and costly.
December 26 1902
Wednesday morning at 12.30pm a will take place at the Gulgong Methodist Church, the contracting parties being Mr H C Plum, school teacher of Tucklan and Miss Helen Alice Clarke [better known as Nelly] third eldest daughter of Mr W Clarke, Gulgong Post and Telegraph Master. Rev Mr T Parker of Mudgee will officiate. The church was very prettily decorated by the friends of the bride with an arch of green and white from which a wedding bell was suspended. The bride was given away by her father, wore a dress of liberty silk trimmed with twine coloured insertion and lace and white chiffon and a wreath and veil. She also wore a gold muff chain and carried a shower bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The two bridesmaids, the Misses Kate and Florrie Clarke, sister of the bride, wore dress of white Indian muslin trimmed with Valenciennes lace and insertion and twin-coloured hats trimmed with white satin ribbon. Each wore a gold brooch and carried a shower bouquet of pink and white flowers, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr W. F. Fletcher from Kalgoorlie, WA was the best man. Just before the ceremony the Rev Parker presented the bride with a silver butter dish on behalf of the church member, in recognition of her services as organist. As the bridal party left the church Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was played by Mr W Dunne of Mudgee. The breakfast was held at the home of the bride’s parents. During the afternoon Mr and Mrs C H Plumb left for their honeymoon amidst the hearty congratulations of their friends in a shower of confetti and rice. The bride wore a travelling costume of vieux rose summer coating trimmed with guipure insertion and a white hat. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents.
Yamble
January 3 1902
Mr. O’Brien of the NSW Acetylene Gas Co., has completed a splendid installation of the beautiful lights at Mr TH Wood’s Yamble Hotel it is learned that Mr C M Lowe is going in for it also.
March 7 1902
The Gulgong dog poisoner has been put in the shade by his prototype in the vicinity of Yamble on Friday night three horses the property of Mr Arthur Gardiner of Yamble were poisoned by strychnine. It appears Mr Gardiner fed his horse in a wooden trough in the paddock on Friday evening and the next morning their dead and swollen bodies were discovered. In the crevices of the trough traces of powder were found and believed to be strychnine. The owner contact Gulgong Police and Senior Constable Hicks is in charge of inquires.
Mr TH Wood of Yamble will run the publican’s booth at the Show.
April 25 1902
On Friday last a serious accident happened to a young man named Herbert Treasure—he was working in a drive at Yamble when about 3 tons of earth fell on him. He was with difficulty extricated by his mates, who quickly brought him to Gulgong where he was admitted to the Hospital where Dr Busby attended to his injuries, his bad being very badly hurt. He is 23 years and his people reside in Victoria.
May 2 1902
A social to benefit Mr H Treasure will be held in Mr T Wood’s Hall Yamble on May 9.
Tickets Single 2/- Double 3/-
H. Rose Hon Sec
J Manning Hon Tres.
May 16 1902
The social held for Mr H Treasure had a fair attendance. Music was supplied by Mrs Papworth and Mrs Murray [piano] Mr Ward [violin] and Mr Rose [Accordion]—Mr TE Wood was the MC. Mr Treasure is making a fairly good recovery.
July 14 1902
A Shooting Accident—a rather peculiar gun accident occurred last Thursday at Yamble. Andrew Deihm jnr son of Mr Andrew Deihm of Yamble was putting several shells into a magazine rifle when the gun accidentally went off—the barrel pointing down at the time and young Deihm got a bit of a scare. Sometime later he got a pain in his foot and on removing his boot discovered that he had been shot in the foot. He went straight to McManus Hotel where he is under the care of Dr McCreadie.
September 19 1902
Andrew Deihm junr who shot himself in the foot recently had to have his toe remove at the Gulgong Hospital by Dr McCreadie.
[This is the end of material for 1902]