19th Century News
Newspaper articles and advertisements that offer insights into life in Bothwell during the 1800s.
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BOTHWELL - 13 March 1890
I have not been able to send you any news of late, not because there has been nothing to write about, but simply from the fact that I have been laid aside several weeks by a severe illness; but having now been restored to better health, I hope to be again able to send you occasionally a little local news when anything worthy of note occurs.
We have had a deal of sickness here of late, and many cases of typhoid fever, several of which were of a very aggravating nature, and in one case proved fatal. The Public School has been closed for the last four weeks, and I have not heard when it is likely to be again opened. It was closed in consequence of Mrs Miller, the head teacher's wife, being laid up with typhoid, but I am glad to say that she is now fast recovering. The Local Board of Health had a special meeting re the cause of so much typhoid, and I am told passed some very stringent resolutions, which, if carried out, and no doubt they will be, must certainly bring to light the cause of the much dreaded disease. In the meantime I would certainly advise visitors, especially those who may study their health, to give Bothwell a wide berth for at least a time.
Our farmers have now got all their grain in, and the stacks are much larger than usual, and it is to be hoped that when it goes through the threshing machine the results will be satisfactory to the growers.
A few nights ago some vagabond, in the shape of a human being, entered Mr William Blake's bark mill, which he lately erected at considerable expense, and in the most wanton manner, with the aid of a hammer, broke several cogs in the principal wheel, thus staying the working of them ill for several days, and the matter is made much worse by the fact that Mr Blake was at the time laid up with typhoid. It is to be hoped that justice will soon overtake the wretch who committed the cowardly act.
At the Police Office on Saturday, the 8th, Joseph Fahey, a larrikin of the lowest type, and hailing from Hobart, was charged before the Warden and Mr Manderville, J.P., with assaulting Constable Rainey in the execution of his duty. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 20s 6d or one month’s imprisonment. This fellow was already undergoing a sentence of one month, which he had received the previous day from the Warden for a very gross act of indecency.
W. M. Bisdee was charged on the complaint of Inspector Storehouse with allowing Californian thistles to blossom on his land. Defendant did not appear, but sent a letter to the Bench stating he was very busy with his sheep and could not attend, but admitted the offence. The case was heard ex parte, and resulted in a fine of 10s and costs.
George Branch and his wife made application under the Licensing Act for a prohibition order against their son, Matthew Branch, which was granted.
I am told that the Public Works Department have at last promised to repair the bridge over the Clyde, and that tenders for the same will shortly be called for. This work is very much required; therefore it is to be hoped that there will be no further delay in carrying it out. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9230568
COUNTRY NEWS - 3 May 1890
The bridge over the Clyde is still in the same disgraceful state the floods left it nearly 12 months ago, although Parliament voted funds for its repair. The bridge in its present state is no use whatever to the public, and sheep owners, who are just now about to remove their flocks from the Lake Country to winter on the low lands, will be put to much inconvenience for want of the bridge to cross them over. The Minister of Lands, in reply to a letter from the Warden (Mr A. McDowall) re the repairs of bridge, writes under date 13th March 1890, that specifications were being prepared and tenders would shortly be invited for the work. Since that time we have not heard any more on the subject. People do say that Ministers have forgotten Bothwell altogether, but I do not think that to be so, because I am told that one of them has been canvassing several of the Bothwellites whose names appear on the Buckingham electoral roll for their votes.
Since I last wrote re improvements on the township, another one has just been completed by Mr N. C. Paul, of the Crown Hotel, in the shape of a fine billiard-room, which has been furnished and fitted up in grand style, with one of Alcock's full-sized tables, so that commercial and other gentlemen who are fond of billiards can now cannon away to their hearts’ content. The building, I may add, was erected by Mr C. A. Nichols, one of our local builders.
The threshing machine has nearly completed its work in this district, and the results upon the whole have been very good, so that farmers cannot complain. Mr C. Archer, of Norwood, I believe, has the heaviest crop of wheat, the average being 36 bushels to the acre. Whilst one 1 paddock of 7 acres gave 42 bushels to the acre. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9234062
A BAND FOR BOTHWELL - 25 June 1890
A large meeting was held at Mr Paul's Hotel on Friday evening, the 20th inst., of persons desirous of establishing a band, Mr Perkins occupying the chair, and it was resolved that a band should be formed, to be called "The Bothwell Band." Mr G. B. Sealy was elected president, and Messrs N. Paul and S. Arnett secretary and treasurer. There was also a good working committee appointed, consisting of seven members. A subscription list was opened, and already nearly £20 promised towards the purchase of instruments. There are some fine young men resident in the township, several of whom are good musicians therefore, there is no good reason why Bothwell should not establish and maintain an efficient band of instrumentalists. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9237354
BOTHWELL - 14 August 1890
A serious accident happened here on Thursday evening, 7th August, 1890. It will be remembered that about the middle of June last the bridge over the Clyde River on the township was partly swept away by the floods, and it has remained in the same state as the flood left it to this day, and no vehicle has been able to cross it since; foot-passengers have certainly managed to get over by climbing the old fencing and debris, with the assistance of a ladder, and at the risk of breaking their limbs. As regards the present accident, it appears that a respectable young girl named Elizabeth Shepherd, who is in the service of Mrs E. J. Webb, of Bagdad, came to Bothwell on Monday last for the purpose of spending a few days with a friend who resides over the river, and on the evening before mentioned had occasion to come to the township and she had no alternative to get across the old timber and debris and then jump a small creek, and in crossing the latter she slipped and broke her leg, and there the poor girl lay until her screams for assistance were heard by the police and others on the township, who at once went to her assistance, and carried her to the Crown Hotel, when the landlady, Mrs Paul, be it said to her credit, did all she possibly could for the comfort of the sufferer, who is an orphan, having lost both her parents years ago. She was on Saturday forwarded to the Hospital at Hobart. Had the Government repaired this bridge, and they should have done so many months since, this accident certainly would not have happened.
At the Police Court on Saturday, 9th inst., before Mr A. McDowall, Warden, and Mr A. Mandeville, J.P., James Jones was charged with using indecent language in a public street. Plea guilty. The Warden condemned in strong words the use of bad language in the streets, and said he was determined to put it down. This being Jones' first offence, he was fined 5s. Matthew Branch was charged, on the complaint of the Superintendent of Police, with a breach of the Education Act in not sending his two daughters, Effie and Rose, to school, in accordance with the rules of the said Act. Defendant pleaded not guilty. After the evidence of Mr Perkins, and the production of the head master's report, the accused was found guilty, and fined 5s. Walter Reardon was charged on a similar information, but he satisfied their Worships that his children's absence from school was no fault of his, and the charge was withdrawn. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12701844
BOTHWELL - 6 September 1890
We have had a deal of sickness here of late, and, as a consequence, regret to say many deaths have followed. Amongst those taken from us were two fine boys, sons of Mr Harry Branch, both of them having died within a fortnight, of what Dr Gormly calls continued fever, their ages being respectively 14 and 12 years. The doctor has now another boy aged nine years seriously ill with the same complaint. The greatest sympathy prevails throughout the whole district for the bereaved parents.
The bridge across the Clyde River is at last being repaired, and I am glad to say that the contractors, under the able management of their foreman, Mr Stevens, are pushing the work on well. The timber used is sound and of good quality, and the workmanship also is good and substantial; consequently the local Government Inspector of Works, Mr Simon Arnett, will have but little trouble in carrying out his duties.
The members of the Bothwell Band have had their musical instruments served out to them, and, I am told, have taken their first lesson from the instructor, whose report is very favourable as to their general aptitude for music, so that we may shortly expect to see them parading the streets and enlivening us with melodious strains.
The rabbit pest has very much increased of late in this district, at least I am told so by Mr Stonehouse, the worthy Inspector, and others who are much interested in rabbit destruction, and who have kept up a constant army of men trapping and otherwise destroying them; but it would be well for landholders to keep up united action of destruction, else bunny will rapidly increase again in numbers as the summer months approach.
At the Police Office on Monday, the 1st inst. Present: Mr A. McDowall, Warden. Margaret Crockett was charged with using indecent language in the public street; she pleaded not guilty, but the evidence of Constable McCarthy proved the charge. The Warden said she was an old offender; he had fined her several times for similar offences, but that course seemed to have no effect, and so he sentenced her to 14 days’ imprisonment, for which the prisoner thanked his Worship.
Robert Bew was charged, on warrant, by the Superintendent of Police, with having in March 1885 stolen a bullock, the property of the late Alexander Reid's estate. Mr Perkins explained that the accused had left the colony in March 1885, when he knew that he was charged with the offence, and had only lately returned, and he, Mr Perkins, could not now find the witness he needed to prove the case; he therefore asked that Bew might be discharged. The request was granted.
The Court of General Sessions was then held. Present: Mr A. McDowall, chairman, and Messrs F. McDowall, W. A. Thorne, and H. F. Chamberlen, Js P. There were only three cases set down for hearing, as follows:
Cooper v. Pitt - Claim for £2 15s, value of a melodeon. Defendant said he would rather the case had been settled out of court. The Court concurred, and it was settled accordingly.
Robert Bew v. A. Manderville - Defendant was sued in his capacity as manager of the Dennistoun Estate, for £11 being the balance of an account said to be due to plaintiff for erecting a fence in 1884, since which time plaintiff had been absent from the colony. Defendant claimed that he had paid plaintiff for all the work he had done, and produced cheques and vouchers in support of his assertion. The Court said the evidence given was not clear as to the items, no particulars of the claim being produced, and non-suited plaintiff.
Savage v. Venne - This was a claim for £2 9s 2d, for goods sold and delivered to defendant. Verdict for plaintiff for the amount claimed with costs. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12703355
BOTHWELL - 9 October 1890
It is my painful duty to record the death of Mr Humphrey Thomas Savage, a very highly respected resident of Bothwell. Mr Savage arrived here from England about 40 years ago, and ever since has been closely connected with well-nigh everything which has had for its aim the welfare of the people and of the district. For many years after his arrival he was engaged chiefly in farming, but latterly had gone into business, having built in Bothwell a very handsome and substantial stone residence, which easily occupies the premier position amongst the best specimens of local architecture. Part of this was devoted to the purposes of a general store. He still, however, had time to devote to other matters concerning the public polity, taking a warm interest in all municipal matters, and for many years being one of the most active members of the local Road Trust. Mr Savage was a member of the Church of England, for which he had an especial affection; and whose interests he always had at heart. For a considerable time he filled the office of a church warden, in which capacity he was also a valued assistant to the resident clergyman. But the chief work of his life for the church was done as superintendent of the Sunday school, a position which he occupied for above 20 years; and few of the past or present generation are there in this parish who have not felt his kindly, helpful influence. He was universally loved by the children, and was frequently in receipt of letters in the most affectionate terms from old scholars who had grown up and settled elsewhere. Recently Mr Savage's health has been very broken, though he was never absent from his beloved Sunday school. About a fortnight ago he ruptured a blood vessel in the brain, and after suffering greatly for days, to the deep regret of everyone, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, at 67. The funeral took place on the following Friday, and few who witnessed the scene will be likely to readily forget it. In the cortege I noticed all the Sunday school children, each of whom had some design in beautiful spring flowers, and by (as it seemed to me) every male in the district, whilst the approaches were lined by numbers of the mothers of the children. The grief on all sides was too genuine to be mistaken. The old parish church was not large enough to hold all who sought to hear the grand old service of the Prayer Book and to help sing one or two of the deceased's favourite hymns. At the grave, however, a large crowd assembled, and at the conclusion of the service the children, accompanied by the people, sang the sweet and ever popular hymn, ''There is a happy land." Then followed a very touching scene. All the children, numbering about 120, approached the grave in turns, and cast upon the coffin the beautiful white flowers they bore, until the grave was well nigh full; nor could we be but struck with the universal grief on the faces of all the youthful mourners - a grief not unshared, indeed, by all present. We have never met heretofore an instance so striking, nor witnessed a sight more pathetic. It was the highest praise of, and tribute to, such a loving saintly life that could be given. On Sunday evening the incumbent (whom I omitted to add officiated at the funeral) dealt at some length upon the singleness of heart in the Redeemer's cause shown all through the life of Mr Savage. He described him as a manly, fearless Christian, one who was not afraid of his opinion, but who never did an injury, and who never had an enemy, and never lacked a friend. One who never omitted, when opportunity offered, doing a kind action - or failed to cheer and help the downfallen and unfortunate; in a word, it was one of the most perfect and spotless lives he had ever met. Their friend's affection for, and power over, children was but a copy of the Redeemer's love for the little ones. It would not be possible, during the lives of those who knew him, that he should be forgotten, for in the hearts of hundreds will that memory, sweet and pure, ever be enshrined. But it would not only be a pity, but an act of negligence, if such a life, productive of such good, and forming, as it had done, the characters of so many, had no visible memorial to perpetuate it, and the preacher suggested that a scheme to erect an "In Memoriam" stained-glass window - which had already been set on foot by the teacher and scholars of the Sunday school - should have the warm support and aid of every soul in the parish, a suggestion which I very cordially endorse. Mr Savage leaves a widow and eight children, three of whom are sons, and settled in various parts of Australia. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/163580822
BOTHWELL - 15 September 1891
On Tuesday, 6th inst., the mortal remains of Mr G. B. Sealy were followed to their last resting place in the Bothwell Cemetery by a very large number of persons, including all the Sunday school children and their teachers, and many friends from Hobart, in all about 260, who wished to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of one they all loved and respected. Mr Sealy was only 38 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children, also a daughter by a former marriage, to mourn their sad loss. Deceased was a good husband and a fond parent, his thoughts at all times being the love and welfare of his family, and the good of his fellow man. He was superintendent of the Sunday-school, and also a church warden, and by his death the Church of England loses a great supporter. The funeral services were performed by the Rev. Mr Beresford, who was much affected at the loss of so dear a friend and strong adherent to his church. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12726601
THE OPENING OF THE NEW ANGLICAN CHURCH, BOTHWELL - 22 October 1891
The opening and consecration of the Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels, Bothwell, took place on the 15th inst. In the early morning a celebration of Holy Communion was held, at which the Dean of St David's gave a helpful and apt address to those attending.
The foundation stone of this handsome edifice was laid about four years ago by Mrs William Nicholas, late of Nant, in the presence of Bishop Sandford and a large concourse of people. During his speech upon that occasion the late Bishop of Tasmania remarked, "That with such a talented architect as Mr Alex. North we might reliably expect a beautiful building, and with such an experienced builder as Mr Thomas Lewis we could rest assured of a solid and enduring structure," observations which have been most fully realised. Upon arrival of the coach at 1 p.m., a luncheon was given to the clerical visitors by the leading churchmen of the parish. This, it is needless to add, was much appreciated.
By 10 minutes to 3 some 500 people had assembled in the church, or about it, to take part in the ceremony. Punctually at that hour a long procession of surpliced choristers and clergy, including the Dean, the Bishop, and his chaplain, bearing the pastoral staff, was formed, and preceded by a banner-bearer marched round the church singing to the echo the stirring hymn, "Urbs Beata." Arriving at the chief entrance, the usual demand for admission was made by the Bishop knocking upon the closed door with his staff; and upon admittance he had presented to him the formal demand for consecration. This was read by one of the churchwardens. Then followed the reforming of the procession, and finally all its members were seated in the choir stalls with the exception of the Bishop and his chaplain, who were within the sanctuary. The "Form of Consecration," with slight amendments, was that used recently at the opening of St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne. This was evidently the work of a learned and able liturgist, and upon this occasion was seen and heard to its greatest advantage. The choir, under the able guidance of the Rev. C. H. Dicker, of Hamilton, rendered its part most beautifully, whilst the Bishop, with his dignified and manly presence, performed the various acts of consecration nobly and well. His sermon was a model of simplicity, greatly resembling, if we may coin an expression exactly suitable, one of Charles Kingsley's studies in pure Anglo-Saxon. The offertory was about £30. This was good when it is remembered that nearly all present had given largely on several occasions prior to this. A recessional hymn brought to a fitting close a large and important, not to add a very beautiful, work, but also a striking and stately sacred ceremonial.
The church is built throughout with a warm-tinted sandstone of first-class quality. This stone was the gift of Mr J. D. Wood. The plan of the church is cruciform, the transepts being each double arched, so that from the interior they appear as aisles. One of the transepts has been separated temporarily as a choir vestry by crimson-coloured curtains, most artistically arranged by a certain lady parishioner. A dwarf stone wall divides the chancel from the nave, which at one end runs out so as to form the pulpit, the front of which is decorated by a large and costly mosaic figure of our Lord. This is the gift of the architect. The central feature in the church is doubtless the altar table, which was resplendent with gold and crimson hangings. The altar, and indeed almost all the chancel furniture, are gifts from the communicants. The prayer disk and chair, splendid pieces of work, are the gift of Mrs William Nicholas. About half of the seats were presented by individual parishioners. The font is a unique and attractive piece of stonework. There are no less than five memorial windows which cost in the aggregate upwards of £300. The surplices and cassocks are the work of a small band of ladies under the skilled leadership of Mrs Perkins, who also made all the other crimson hangings. The church people feel thankful for such work, so good and tasteful. The seats are provided with kneeling boards. These are from drawings by the well-known architect, Mr Butterfield. The design of the church reflects the highest credit upon Mr Alex. North, of Launceston, the architect. And the solid, honest, splendid stonework is the highest possible commendation that Mr Thomas Lewis, the builder, can wish for his future contracts.
The evening was brought to a close by a tea meeting, patronised by some hundreds. A concert and children's cantata terminated the day's festivities, all of which reflect credit of the highest kind upon those who planned and carried them into effect. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12729054
FIRE AT BOTHWELL - 13 June 1892
DESTRUCTION OF THE CROWN HOTEL. NARROW ESCAPE OF INMATES. At a little before 4 o’clock on Saturday morning, the 11th June 1892, the Crown Hotel, kept by Mr Paul, and owned by Mr H. F. Nichols, was discovered to be in flames. The outbreak is supposed to have originated in the back part of the premises, and no doubt was accidental. The wind was blowing very hard at the time, so that the place was soon a wreck, and it was by the greatest effort that the family and the lodgers - there being three commercial travellers staying in the hotel at the time - escaped with their lives. Great sympathy prevails for Mr Paul, who has lost everything he possessed, including the clothing of himself and family. None of his property was insured. Much sympathy is also felt for Mr Nichols, who, I am told, is also uninsured. Mr Williams, traveller for Messrs R. Miller and Co., of this city, who was one of the three travellers lodging at the Crown Hotel on Friday night, has given us some additional particulars. He says that shortly after 11 o’clock he and Mr Westbrook retired to their room, and were soon asleep. At 10 minutes to 4 they were aroused by a violent knocking at the door, and the cry of “Fire!” and they heard Mr Paul, the landlord, calling on them to rouse up quickly. Hurrying on some of their clothes, they got out into the passage, and found that the way downstairs was already blocked by flames, and they were in a serious predicament and retreated to their room again, and contemplated the possibility of dropping out of the window a distance of 35ft as the only chance of saving their lives. However, good fortune prevailed; a sudden change of wind sent the flames swirling away from the staircase for a brief interval, and they managed to get down to the ground floor and into the open just as the back part of the house was falling, leaving the greater part of their clothes and their jewellery in the bedroom. Mr Sydney Smith, traveller far Messrs Dodgshun, of Launceston, also managed to escape with a few burns about the hands, face and neck, and the loss of most of his clothes and personal effects. His buggy, which was in a shed at the rear of the hotel, was also destroyed, but he managed to save his samples and his horse. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it apparently broke out somewhere near the billiard-room, though Mr Paul, who went to bed at 11.30, asserts that everything appeared safe at that hour. Mr Williams desires to thank, on behalf of himself and fellow travellers, Mr Nichols, the owner of the premises, Mr and Mrs Wheeler, Mrs Simmons and Miss Hale, who provided them with clothing, and displayed other kindnesses in their emergency.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12743503
BOTHWELL - 27 June 1892
The Crown Hotel, which was lately destroyed by fire, is being re-built, and I am informed that the work is under the sole management of Mr Robert James, of Bridgewater. The work will be pushed forward as quickly as possible, and no time will be lost in placing at the disposal of its patrons the accommodation which the "Old Crown Hotel" always afforded them. In the meantime, the magistrates have granted Mr Paul permission to sell under his license in a building situate not far from the site of the old Crown, which belongs to Mr William Sealy, and hitherto known as "The Bothwell Bazaar." https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12744486
CROWN HOTEL - 26 November 1892
BOTHWELL. The undersigned begs to inform his numerous patrons that the above Hotel has been rebuilt and newly furnished throughout, with a special view to the comfort of Private Families, Lake Parties, and others; Bath, Bed, and Dining Rooms; new Billiard Table, by Alcock. Also, Sample Room. Royal Mail Coach leaves and arrives daily. N.B.: Special arrangements made with parties desiring to visit Lake. Horses and Vehicles always on hand. N. C. PAUL, Proprietor. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13294924
BOTHWELL - 4 August 1893
A pleasant evening was spent here on Saturday, the 20th July, in the form of a children's concert, and as it was for a good cause it was well patronised, passing off without a hitch. The instrumental and vocal performers were Mesdames Chamberlain, J. H. White, Misses Denholm (2) and Spurling, Messrs C. W. Sims and F. McRae, and a strong chorus of children, numbering 40 voices. One of the numbers given being The White Garland, in which the juveniles performed their parts in a very creditable manner. Financially, the entertainment was also a success.
Wonder often arises as to what our councillors are about, some of our streets being in a very bad state, particularly High-street, the centre being washed away by the recent heavy rain, leaving a great gutter there. To improve matters, there are several heaps of timber scattered about in dangerous positions for passers-by. It has, to my knowledge, been there for upwards of six years. It belongs to one of our councillors; therefore it is needless to ask why it has not been removed ere this?
The chief topic of conversation here is the bad times and bunny, and how to get rid of him. At present we are rather overdone in the "patent trap" line, and trying to imagine the amount of brain required to invent such marvels. We are apt to quote the well-known refrain, "And as we gazed, our wonder grew. That one small head should carry all it know."
Attending church on Sunday last, I could not help being struck by the plain practical sermon delivered by the Rev. Morling, our new incumbent, who, though he has only been amongst us a short time, seems to have quite won the hearts of all creeds, and is much esteemed. Our hearts quite go out to him in sympathy for his late sad bereavement, the loss of his helpmate making it far harder for him to contend with the manifold duties pertaining to his sacred office.
Another well-known auld residenter has lately been removed from our midst by the grim hand of death, viz., Granny Stevens, whose well-known face will be missed for many days, she in her day being ever ready to lend a helping hand to the needy. Requiescat in pace. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13282361
A CASE FOR HELP - 13 October 1893
Sir, will you kindly permit me, through the medium of your journal, to draw the attention of the charitably disposed people of this and surrounding districts to the case of a family at Apsley, who are in extreme want. The father of the family, named Zachariah Smith, has been laid up with severe illness for some months past and is still a sufferer from chest complaints, which will prevent his doing any work for some time. In the meantime, his wife and family of small children are in the most destitute circumstances. The man is a steady, hard-working man when well. To anyone willing to send contributions in money or kind, I would suggest that they be sent to Police Constable McCarthy, stationed at Apsley, who would, no doubt, acknowledge the receipt of any donations, and see that they were devoted to the best advantage. Apsley, October 12. Yours, etc., J. J. Hayes. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13290609
BOARD OF HEALTH - 13 November 1894
The Chairman said he had received a long report from Mr Perkins, the Inspector of Nuisances, re the death of Mrs Love by diphtheria and the illness of her son, who had been removed to the hospital. He had forwarded the report to Mr Mault, the secretary of the Central Board of Health, who had returned it, and it was read and well discussed, and Messrs Chamberlen and Ibbott were appointed to see that a certain drain near Mr Love's dwelling, and which was referred to in Mr Perkins' report, be filled in. In reply to the Chairman, the Inspector said that he had seen Mr Beasley re the stagnant water that was some time ago lying in his paddock in Patrick Street, and that gentleman had removed the nuisance complained of. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9331842