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Newspaper articles and advertisements giving insights into life as it was in Bothwell during the 1800’s.
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THE GAZETTE.
(22 Jun 1886)
The following notices are published in today's Gazette. Tenders have been accepted as follows:- Erection of State school, Bothwell, M. J. Flanagan, £839.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
The Gazette, 22 Jun 1886, p2, c9
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9123748)
PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.
(28 Mar 1867)
The township of Bothwell usually so quiet, and it might be said monotonous in its every day life, expressed an agreeable change for the better on Saturday the 16th inst. by the assemblage of its entire population as well as members from the surrounding neighbourhood to witness the interesting ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new Sunday school-room by his Excellency Colonel Gore Browne, who with Mrs. Gore Browne, Captain Steward and party, were on the return from an excursion to the country in the vicinity of the Great Lake. The Governor arrived punctually, according to appointment, at 1 o'clock and was conducted to the site by the trustees. The building being of a religious character, the Rev. Mr. Hesketh opened the proceedings with prayer. The Rev. Andrew Blackwood reading the 104th psalm, after which an appropriate hymn for the occasion was sung by the children of the school and by many others of those present. A bottle containing the following inscription neatly engrossed on parchment was then deposited in the cavity of the stone by Mr. Simon Arnett, a trustee: The foundation stone of this building to be styled "the United Episcopalian and Presbyterian Sunday school" was on this 16th day of March, A.D., 1867, in the 30th year of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, laid by his Excellency Colonel Thomas Gore Browne, C.B., Governor in Chief, Vice Admiral &c., of Tasmania and its Dependencies Trustees, Archibald McDowall, Esq., Warden of the District; Mr. Andrew Blackwood and Mr. Simon Arnett, Superintendent of School, Mr. Archibald McDowall, Teachers Mr. William Stevens, Mr. William Hughes, Miss Amelia Allen, Miss Jessie Moyes, Miss Emma Hughes, and Miss Sophia Whiteway. The visitors of the school being the Rev. W. M. Hesketh, M.A., and the Rev. Andrew Blackwood, Presbyterian. Architect - E. C. Rowntree of Hobart Town. Contractors and Builders are Mr. James Easton and Messrs. Anderson and Stevens. Cost of building £220. Along with this document were deposited the following British coins, viz., one crown piece, one half-crown, one shilling, one sixpence, one four pence, one threepence, one penny, one half-penny and one farthing, also a copy of The Mercury newspaper, of this date, published at The Mercury Steam Press, Hobart Town. The corner stone having been then lowered into its place by the builders, Colonel Gore Browne striking it with the trowel in the usual manner declared it to be "well and truly laid." and in a most appropriate speech, which was listened to with evident satisfaction, expressed the pleasure he experienced in having had it in his power to lay the foundation of a building to be devoted to such a praiseworthy object as the religious instruction of the young, dwelling on the many advantages likely to result from the establishment of this and similar institutions throughout the country, and in language, which we cannot pretend to report correctly, expressed the warmest sympathy with the object for which the school was to be erected and heartily wishing it every success. A vote of thanks to His Excellency for his kindness in attending on this occasion was then proposed by Mr. McDowall, and responded to by three cheers for the Governor, and three for Mrs. Gore Browne. A collection was then made in aid of the funds, which was liberally responded to, not withstanding which the funds requisite for the completion of the work it was stated are still in arrears.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Bothwell, 28 Mar 1867, p3, c1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8844923)
IRRIGATION.
(30 Jan 1861)
Mr. Martelli's progress report on Irrigation the general features of which we have already announced is now in the hands of the Printer.
The following memoranda on the same subject, as far as relates to the Cumberland were prepared by Mr. H. M. Hull in the year 1857, and presented to the Royal Society at the instance of Sir Henry Young. As Mr. Hull and Mr. Martelli have both travelled over nearly the same ground, it will be interesting to compare the two reports and note the coincidences between them. Mr. Hull's paper, dated four years back, is as follows :
Report by Hugh Hull Esq., J.P. on present Irrigation in County of Cumberland.
Presented to the Royal Society by Sir Henry Young, 15th July, 1857.
Agreeably to His Excellency's wish that I should "give him a statement of what has been done up to this time in the way of Irrigation in the County of Cumberland, and with what results; and also state what are the capabilities of the District for systematic Irrigation," I beg to report:-
1. That Irrigation has during the last 15 or 16 years been employed in this District for the purpose of improving the little valleys (or bottoms as they are locally called) on each bank of the Clyde, and also on the eastern side of the Ouse River, and on the Shannon River; but the works have, with one or two exceptions, been of an inexpensive nature, and not extensive in their operations. But the result has been in all cases so satisfactory that it is astonishing these works have not been carried to a much greater extent. Two or three reasons may be assigned for this:-first, the uncertainty of a Summer supply of the water in the Clyde, owing to the wilful destruction of the dam at Lake Crescent, and the refusal of the owner of the adjacent land to permit its re-erection. Second, the objection of certain proprietors to allow cuttings to be made through their lands to convey water by which they would not be benefited, and thirdly, by the want of an energetic and speculative spirit on the part of proprietors to expend capital in works the benefits of which might not repay them for some years, or lastly, the want of capital to do works which would be so valuable to the Colony.
2. I have explored the banks of the Clyde for 25 miles - those of the River Ouse for 20 miles; the Dee for about 10 miles, and those of the Shannon with its' rocky bed for 15 miles. I have also explored the Exe Rivulet and the Jordan River; and after my ride of nearly 200 miles, I am of opinion, (although not a surveyor) that 20,000 acres of land on their several banks may be easily irrigated, if good Heads of Water can be secured during the summer. I have conversed with nearly all the large settlers in the country, and from their opinions I gather what I now say, - that, by damming lakes Crescent and Sorell (both of which lakes I have just visited,) a very large head of water can be secured ; (the expense estimated by an experienced gentleman at £80 only). Those two lakes contain, it is estimated, 24 square miles of water; if raised three feet this would give 72 millions of square yards of water, or in round numbers 4,000,000 gallons a day available, every drop of it, for Irrigation purposes, and then with sufficient fall to drive the two mills at Bothwell and the mill at Hamilton. The River Clyde can, without much expense, be led into the Exe Rivulet, which falls into the Jordan, and thus would give the means of irrigating the extensive valley of Cross Marsh and Bagdad Plains. To keep up the supply of the Clyde, the Shannon can, by a five-mile cutting, be brought into Mount Pleasant Valley, of 1,000 acres, on to Weasel's Plains, 2,000 acres, and then to the Clyde. The Shannon contains three times as much water as the Clyde, and takes its rise in the Great Lake, which is about 60 miles in circumference, and the mouth of which, being rocky, can easily be dammed. A dam at Halfmoon Marsh near Burford village, on the Clyde, would enable us to take the water out on each side, and command a very large extent of country all available for Irrigation. At Dennistoun nearly 2,000 acres of bush pasture are now roughly irrigated at a comparatively trifling expense. The soil is sandy, and is much benefited; more so than clayey soils, on which where irrigated, rushes grow, although richly intermingled with white clover, the seeds of which are borne into every corner by the flowing water. If the water be taken out at Halfmoon Marsh it could be carried above Dennistoun House, round by Fordell, Thorpe Mill, Logan, and then into Bothwell at a high elevation, and on the other side of the Clyde, it would command Blair, Cluny, Ratho, and other extensive farms with their valleys.
3. As to the value of Irrigated Land, I gather that where one acre of bush pasture will feed a sheep per annum, one acre of irrigated land will feed five. If the land had been ploughed and sown with English grasses, it is worth, when irrigated, from 20 to 30 acres of dry land. The paddocks at Meadsfield and Sherwood - evergreen, and nearly knee deep in clover - speak volumes for the value of irrigation; while the prices which the Meadsfield wethers and the Sherwood butter command, fully compensate the spirited owners of those properties for their outlay.
4. Shannon - At Hunterston, on the Shannon, 500 acres are irrigated at a trifling annual expense; and by a cutting of about 5 miles to Mount Pleasant, at a cost of about 20s. a rod, or £300 a mile, the water could be conveyed to Mount Pleasant and on to the Clyde. Messrs. Howell irrigate some paddocks from the Shannon.
5. The Ouse - The enormous works erected at great expense by Mr. Edward Lord have all gone to ruin, although the benefits from them when at work must have been very great. The valley of Lawrenny is very extensive, and even where new cultivated, the water hits brought up clover in deep beds. The soil is alluvial, with a sub-stratum of gravel, and forms one of the best-adapted soils for irrigation. The works at Cawood, where the water used to be raised 30 feet by a syphon worked by an undershot wheel, are now disused - probably from the small quantity of available flat land belonging to the proprietor.
6. Florentine - This valley for 8 or 9 miles will one day be the Dairy of Tasmania, - easily irrigated, excellent soil, sheltered situation.
I may be allowed to remark that the benefits proposed to be secured to the 2600 inhabitants of the County of Cumberland by' the bill now before Parliament for securing the sources of the Clyde, might be greatly extended by permitting such dams to be erected at Lakes Sorell and Crescent, and also along the Clyde, it would place at the disposal of the settlers a good head of water for Irrigation purposes, the distribution of which might fairly be left in the hands of Trustees residing in Bothwell and Hamilton, and the works themselves protected by a resident overseer. £10,000 raised by debentures expended in these works on the Clyde, the Ouse and the Shannon would, were the lands benefited assessed at a low rate, not only be repaid in a few years, both interest and capital, but the results which would soon be evident to the Hobart Town market would lead to the rapid progression of the district, and to the extension of summer sheep runs far away beyond the Great Lake and Lake St. Clair, towards the V.D.L. Company's settlements on the Surrey and Hampshire Hills; - the half million of sheep now depastured in the district would be fattened, and the Victorian market for coarse mutton superseded. The Irrigation rate might be collected by the police or municipal authority, in the same way as the road assessments, and any local repairs be done under the same authority.
I regret that I cannot spare time to go more fully into this important subject, but on looking at the map His Excellency will see that it is to the county under my care that the colony will have to look, not only for a large portion of its annual land revenue, but also from its great advantages of lakes and rivers and plains, as the great field of future Irrigation, and for its supply of meat, should the Victorian market fail.
Respectfully submitted by HUGH M. HULL
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Irrigation, 30 Jan 1861, p2, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8796008)
UPPER CLYDE, Feb. 21, 1828 - The thermometer was this day at 83 degrees of Fahrenheit, in the shade. We had a visit last week from the Rev. Mr. Robinson, in his official capacity. He delivered a very impressive sermon at Bothwell, to a congregation of about 130. We learn he will continue his visits quarterly until a clergyman for the district be appointed. We are very much at a loss for a resident surgeon, and look to every Gazette for the appointment of one for this district.
“The Hobart Town Courier” (TAS : 1827-1839), TROVE
Upper Clyde, 1 Mar 1828, p3, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4223882)
GENERAL POST OFFICE
26th August, 1841.
It is hereby notified for the information of the parties concerned, and the public generally, that the following Tenders for the conveyance of certain Branch Mails, for two years, from the 1st October next, have been accepted:-
To and from Green Ponds, Bothwell, and Hamilton, Richard Bennison, £150 per annum.
F. C. Smith, Postmaster-General.
“The Courier” (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
General Post Office, 3 Sep 1841, p4, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2955699)
Notice.
(12 Aug 1834)
JAMES FISHER begs to inform the inhabitants of Bothwell and its neighbourhood, that he has succeeded to the business of Mr. Robert Parkinson, and at the same time, invites their attention to his extensive and well selected assortment of goods.
Bothwell,
Aug 8, 1834.
“Colonial Times” (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
Notice, 12 Aug 1834, p1, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8647745)
BOTHWELL.
(6 Jan 1864)
A public dinner was given at the Crown Inn, Bothwell, on Thursday evening last, 31st December 1863, to Mr. John Brown Park, the late public teacher here, upon the occasion of that gentleman's leaving the district for New Zealand.
There were present, besides the guest of honour, the Worship; the Warden; Alexander Reid, Esq., J.P.; W. B. Wood, Esq., J.P.; Thomas Axford, Esq., J.P.; Messrs John Ibbott, John Tod, Rev. John Robertson, William Bedford, John Brown, Henry George Quodling and Matthew Robinson. The company would have been much more numerous had it not been such a busy time. Several sent excuses on this account. Dinner was served at 8pm. A. McDowall, Esq., Warden, acted as Chairman and W. Bedford, Esq., as Vice. The "provend," as Captain Dalgetty was wont to call the refreshments of the "inner man" of his time, consisted of boiled turkey, roast fowls, roast ducks, roast beef etc. etc., to all which, not forgetting the more exhilarating cheer, ample justice was done. After the usual loyal toast of the Queen, etc., the Chairman proposed the health of their guest, which was heartily responded to will all honours.
Mr. Park in reply, made an excellent speech. After thanking those present for their kindness in inviting him to meet them on that occasion, he expressed his gratitude for the great kindness he had invariably received from all during the whole period he had resided in the district, and he sincerely hoped his successor might be equally fortunate in obtaining their good-will. He said he never would have left the district, but would have been content to spend the remainder of his days here, had not his salary been reduced. He explained that he had been brought to the colony under stipulations with the government of the day, expressly to undertake the duties of a public teacher, and although the agreement run that the engagement was for five years certain, he never dreamt for one moment that his services would be continued and at the same rate of salary, at least, after the expiration of that period; provided that he gave satisfaction. Mr. Park stated that he was of six gentlemen who arrived in the colony under similar circumstances, and that all but two of them had deserted it for other lands, owing to their belief that they had not been justly dealt by. He then urgently begged the gentlemen of the district to take in interest in primary education, pointing out how necessary it was for the welfare of the community etc. Previous to sitting down to dinner, the following address was delivered to Mr. Park.
Bothwell, 31 December 1863.
To Mr. John B. Park, Schoolmaster, Bothwell.
Dear Sir, We whose names are her on to annexed and we feel confident that many others who have not had an opportunity of affixing their signatures I heartily concur with us - seeing that you are on the eve of definitely removing to New Zealand, deem it our duty publicly to convey to you an expression of our esteem and respect for yourself and family to record our testimony to the faithfulness, diligence, and efficiency with which, for many years, you discharged the duties of the important and responsible office you held among us and to the consistent good example you uniformly exhibited in every relation of life, both public and private. We regard it a a very serious loss indeed now to be deprived of your services services performed go with such credit to yourself, and such benefit to our small community in general; but knowing you have good and weighty reasons for the course you have adopted, we can do no other than sincerely wish you in all manner of success, comfort, and happiness in the new and more important field to which your labors are about to be transferred. Of this you may rest assured we who have so long enjoyed the pleasure of your acquaintance, and witnessed your zealous, judicious, and effective exertions to train up our youth, in knowledge and virtue, will always cherish, wherever your, or our, lot because feeling of kindly remembrance towards you. We are, Dear Sir, Yours sincerely,
A. McDowall, Warden, Rev. John Robertson, Presbyterian Minister, Wm. M. Hesketh, Chaplain, Church of England, Wm. Campbell, M.D., John Tod, Alex. Reid, J.P., John Ibbott., William B. Wood, J.P., John Brown, Matthew Robinson, H G Quodling.
Thomas Axford, J.P.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Bothwell, 6 Jan 1864, p2, c7
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8823722)
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BOTHWELL.
(2 Feb 1863)
Election of Councillors and final state of the poll, January 30th, 1863:
McDowall - 138; Axford - 133; Reid - 127; Wood - 124; Nicholas, Edward - 105; Synnot - 86; Bedford - 61; Arnett - 58; North - 47; Horne - 36; Nicholas, George - 17; Tod - 13; Ibbott - 3.
The first six gentlemen were declared by the Returning Officer, John Forster, Esq., to have been duly elected. The three last gentlemen were not candidates by consent.
The following morning the Council met at the Council Chamber, when the following officers of the Municipality were unanimously elected:
Archibald McDowall, Esq., as Warden, at a salary of £120 a-year.
Mr. Matthew Robinson as Council Clerk, at a salary of £170 a-year, and
Mr. George Quodling as Superintendent of Police, at a salary of £200 a-year.
Alexander Reid, Esq., was appointed Treasurer, and after the election of a committee to frame bye laws, and the transaction of other routine business the Council adjourned.
The township was very orderly, and the election did not seem to create much interest, except amongst the candidates and their friends.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Rural Municipality of Bothwell, 2 Feb 1863, p2, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8814951)
FEARFUL ACCIDENT.
(24 Jan 1863)
On Monday, 12th January, a fearful accident occurred to the wife of Mr. John White, storekeeper of Bothwell, who, it appears was attending her usual duties in the kitchen of the dwelling house, which is some distance from the place of business, at which the other members of the family were engaged, when, by some mishap, her dress took fire, and there was no one else in the house at the time to assist her to put out the flames. She ran out of the house, towards the shop, but before she proceeded far tried to put out the flames by rolling on the ground, when a woman, who was washing, attracted by her screams, ran and succeeded, by throwing water upon her, in putting out the fire, but not, unfortunately, before the poor sufferer was dreadfully burnt. Dr. Campbell was speedily in attendance, and applied the usual applications but little hopes are entertained of her recovery, as the unfortunate lady is advanced in years, and is very severely burnt.
"Launceston Examiner" (TAS : 1842-1899), TROVE
Fearful Accident, 24 Jan 1863, p3, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41458558)
Weatherboard Cottage, with Two Acres of Land,
at Bothwell.
(14 Feb 1879)
Roberts and Co., instructed by the owner, Mr. John Davis, will submit to public competition at their mart, Murray-street, on Tuesday, 25th February, 1879, at 12 o'clock, the Weatherboard Cottage standing on two acres of land, and fronting on Franklin Street in the thriving township of Bothwell, as now occupied by the proprietor. Attached to the premises is a weatherboard stable, piggeries, etc. The land is in first rate order, and as a snug serviceable property there are few in the township to equal it.
Terms at sale.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Weatherboard Cottage, 14 Feb 1879, p4, c5 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8973715).
Bothwell Subscription Hunt Ball.
(26 Sep 1849)
A BALL WILL BE GIVEN at the "BOTHWELL CASTLE HOTEL" on THURSDAY EVENING, the 4th of October. Gentlemen's tickets £1 5s.; Ladies tickets 6s.
On application to any of the following gentlemen who will act as Stewards, tickets can be obtained:
WALTER SYNNOT,
FREDERICK PATERSON,
ALEXANDER REID, JUN.,
T. L. GELLIBRAND.
Dancing to commence at Nine o'clock.
"The Courier" (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
Bothwell Subscription Hunt Ball, 26 Sep 1849, p4, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2964874)
Marriage Notices
CAMPBELL-MOYES - On the 18th Sep, 1858, at the residence of the bride's father, Bothwell, by the Rev. J. Robertson, Dr. William Campbell, to Marion, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Moyes, Crown Inn, Bothwell.
"The Courier" (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
Marriages, 22 Sep 1858, p2, c1
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2464212)
BOTHWELL.
(4 Aug 1856)
A school house was recently erected at the joint expense of the inhabitants and the government, for the sum of £600, at which 55 children attend, the master being one of the trained schoolmasters sent out from home.
"The Hobarton Mercury", (TAS : 1854-1857), TROVE
Bothwell, 4 Aug 1856, p2, c6
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3338852)
FLOODS.
(28 Jul 1830)
The Cross Marsh is a complete sea, the floods inundating the whole of the country, and the stream so fierce and rapid, that, on Saturday last, the Clyde messenger, in attempting to cross the Jordan, had nearly lost both himself and the post-bags: he did not reach Bothwell until Sunday afternoon.
"Colonial Times" (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
Cross Marsh, 23 Jul 1830, p3, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8645253)
ESTATE OF FOREST GREEN
1000 acres, Stock, Farming Implements
&c, &c &c.
(15 Nov 1842)
At the "Young Queen Inn," Bothwell on Monday 28th November next, at 12 o'clock, by order of George Nicholas, Esq. (The assignee) to be sold without the least reserve.
The valuable Estate of Forest Green, the property of Mr. John Tod, insolvent, containing 1000 acres of land, and subject to a mortgage of £1000 at 10 per cent which expires on the 1st of July, 1845. The above estate is situated on the west side of the Blue Hills, fronting on the east bank of the River Ouse, the south side line which adjoins located land is fenced, the north side line is open to an extensive tract of crown land, to which this estate has an exclusive right. There are several useful paddocks fenced in, and about 50 acres in cultivation, 30 of which are in crop, and looking well; also two acres of potatoes; the remainder is now ploughing for turnips. Considerable sums have been expended on the improvement of this property; the house is of first-rate order, and fit for any respectable family; the outbuildings are good; the garden has been most tastefully laid out, has a green-house, and abounds in choice fruit trees, flowers, and rare plants. After which - 480 ewes and 420 Lambs, in their wool; 6 Working bullocks, bows, yokes, and chains; 2 Milch cows, with calves; 1 Horse, fit tor gig or saddle; 1 Gig and harness; 1 Bullock cart; 1 Plough; 1 Pair of harrows; 12 Bags of oats; 29 bags of wheat; 10 Pigs.
Terms for the Estate - £1,000 may remain on mortgage for any period that may suit a purchaser, not exceeding ten years, at 10 per cent, with a power to pay off the £1,000 at any time during the ten years, and the residue by bills at three, six, and nine months, the two latter bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum.
For the Stock, &c. - Above £25 and under £100 3 months, and above that sum, 6 months by approved bills with 3 months interest added.
Parties wishing to view the Estate, may apply to the permanent assignee, George Nicholas Esq., Nant Mill, Bothwell.
"The Hobart Town Advertiser" (TAS : 1839-1861), TROVE
Estate of Forest Green, 15 Nov 1842, p3, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264590982)
THE FLOODS. BOTHWELL.
(6 Jun 1872)
Tuesday, 4th Jun 1872, 1p.m. A correspondent hurriedly writing to us says - "Heavy rains since last night from south and eastward; half the township streets under water. Still raining hard".
Another correspondent telegraphs as follows - "7.40p.m. The flood in the Clyde yesterday was the highest known since 1854; it spread over the low lands like a sea. It has done immense damage to fences, gardens and the streets, which are submerged. Some families were obliged to leave their dwellings for security."
"The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
The Floods, Bothwell, 6 Jun 1872, p2, c7
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8920982)
Caution.
(14 Dec 1844)
I hereby caution the Public from purchasing 100 Acres of Land from my Husband, James Hann, adjoining the grants of Messrs. Ogilvie and Cartwright, at Butcher's Bottom, the same being my marriage portion, and I hold the documents. Asenath Hann, 2 Dec 1844.
"Colonial Times", (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
Caution, 14 Dec 1844, p2, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8755807)
PRELIMINARY.
(9 Sep 1879)
Valuable Property in the Bothwell District,
known as Southernfield.
ROBERTS AND CO. have received instructions from the trustees of the estate of the late H. M. Howells, Esq., to sell by auction, at their mart, in November, THAT VALUABLE PROPERTY, known as "S0UTHERNFIELD," situated in the Bothwell district. The property contains 9,646a. 1r. and 16p., and will be sold in three lots, as under.
LOT 1 - Contains 3,194a. 1r. 16p., has a large frontage on the River Shannon, and is bounded by Lot 2, Messrs. Downie and Nicholas, and is all good grazing land for sheep or cattle.
LOT 2 - Contains 3,152a., 150 acres of which are cultivated, and 100 acres laid down to English grasses and divided into paddocks all well fenced. On this lot is the Homestead, consisting of a substantial stone dwelling-house, containing 6 rooms, outbuildings, 6 stall stone stable, stone barn and shearing shed in one, large brick hut, convenient wooden cottage containing 3 rooms, etc. There is a large garden of about 2 acres, well stocked with fruit trees, and well fenced. A never-failing creek runs through the garden. This lot is bounded by Lots 1 and 3, the River Shannon, and Messrs Downie and Easton.
LOT 3 - Contains 3,300 acres, all well fenced, and subdivided into paddocks. The greater part of this lot is clear, good grazing land. Bounded by Rivers Ouse and Shannon, and Messrs. Easton's.
N.B. - The stock will be sold about 10 days after the sale of the property.
Reference - Messrs. Elliston and Featherstone, Solicitors, Stone Buildings.
"The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Southernfield, 9 Sep 1879, p4, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8981068)
NOTICE.
(4 Sep 1849)
WHEREAS, certain measures have been pursued by Mr. T. Harris, the elder, of Bothwell, which prevent the business carried on by him and me, under the style of "T. Harris & Co.," from being properly conducted, and which, indeed, have compelled me to leave my home. This is to caution all parties against giving any credit in future on account of the said firm, as I will not be responsible for any further transactions. WILLIAM HARRIS, Aug 29.
"The Hobart Town Advertiser" (TAS : 1839-1861), TROVE
William Harris - Notice, 4 Sep 1849, p3, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264604782)
In the Matter of the Insolvency of James Warren, late of Bothwell in Tasmania, Shopkeeper.
(13 Feb 1856)
To the several Creditors of the said Insolvent and to the said Insolvent himself or their or his Agents respectively.
Notice is Hereby Given that Joseph James Overell, of Hobart Town in Tasmania, Haberdasher, a Creditor of the above named Insolvent to the amount of Fifty Pounds and upwards did this day present his petition to Fielding Browne Esquire Commissioner of Insolvent Estates for Hobart Town praying amongst other things that the said James Warren for the reason therein mentioned might be declared Insolvent. And the said petition having come on to be heard before the said Commissioner the said James Warren was declared Insolvent accordingly and James Harcourt of Hobart Town, Ironmonger, was thereupon appointed Provisional Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the said Insolvent. And notice is hereby further given that the said Commissioner has appointed Wednesday the twenty-seventh day of February instant at the Court of Requests' Room in the Court House, Hobart Town at eleven o'clock in the forenoon for the First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Insolvent, in order to the proof of their debts the election of a Permanent Assignee the examination of the Insolvent and for otherwise proceeding in the said Insolvency.
Dated this twelfth day of February 1856.
William George Harris, Solicitor for the said Joseph James Overell.
"The Courier" (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
James Warren - Insolvency, 13 Feb 1856, p3, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2498790)
INSOLVENT COURT.
(28 Feb 1856)
Wednesday, 27th February, 1856
(before Mr Commissioner Browne).
Re James Warren.
First meeting of creditors.
Mr. Harris said the insolvent had absconded from Colony. Creditors were in from the country, and of course debts would be proved in his absence. The following debts were then proved. By Mr. Roberts, on behalf of Mr. Synnot, £57 15s, the balance of a bill of exchange for £77 8s given for sheep sold and delivered. By Mr. Harris, on behalf of Edward Andrews of Bothwell, £206 12s 9d for carriage of goods; and on behalf of William North, £61 12s for goods sold and delivered.
In this case Mr. James Harcourt has been appointed assignee. On the application of Mr. Harris, an adjourned meeting of creditors was fixed for the 12th of next month.
"The Hobart Town Advertiser" (TAS : 1839-1861), TROVE
James Warren - Insolvent Court, 28 Feb 1856, p3, c1
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264639791)
11 Jun 1833 - The Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to appoint Charles Schaw, Esq. Assistant Police Magistrate in the police district of Bothwell, vice D'Arcy Wentworth, Esq.
"Colonial Times" (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
Charles Schaw, 11 Jun 1833, p4, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8647051)
BARN AND STACK FIRES.
(19 Apr 1833)
We regret extremely to announce that the barn of Mr. Russell, at Bothwell, was set fire to on Sunday night, and burned to the ground by some wicked incendiary. There were upwards of 1000 bushels of wheat in the straw entirely consumed, besides a fine sow and pigs which could not be extricated from the flames. Fortunately the horses belonging to the farm, which usually stand at night in the building, happened to be left out by accident at grass on that night. Not satisfied with the perpetration of this horrid crime, the wretch, (for it must evidently have been the same individual that committed both offences) next night set fire to stack belonging to Captain Wentworth, the police Magistrate, which was also destroyed. No doubt is entertained but these fires were occasioned, by some ill-disposed vindictive person. Captain Wentworth's indeed, took place on the rainy night of Monday, and could scarcely have occurred through accident. Strong suspicion rests on one individual, and every pain is taken, we learn, to unkennel him. The Government will doubtless offer a handsome reward for his conviction, and a subscription we learn is raising, among the settlers for the same purpose.
"The Hobart Town Courier" (TAS : 1827-1839), TROVE
Barn of Mr Russel, 19 Apr 1833, p2, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4193277)
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. NO MORE RHEUMATISM! 'THE PAUSILIPPIC LOTION.'
(17 Mar 1856)
For the speedy cure of the most acute Rheumatism and Rheumatic Affections of all kinds, by a few outward and painless applications to the part affected. A couple of days, sometimes twenty-four hours, will suffice to completely relieve and cure the sufferer. Perfect Cure of Rheumatic Gout of Eight Years Standing.
Sir, I have to state that I received a perfect cure from the use of that valuable Lotion, and am now entirely free from Rheumatics.
(Signed) Robert Whiteway, Bothwell, 11 Jan 1856.
"The Hobarton Mercury" (TAS : 1854-1857), TROVE
No More Rheumatism, 17 Mar 1856, p3, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3337814)
BOTHWELL.
(22 Jun 1889)
After an unusually wet season heavy rain fell incessantly for two days last week and the river rose very rapidly. During Thursday night and early next morning several families were obliged to leave their homes, all the streets in the lower part of the township being flooded. Blake's brewery, from its position, was the first to be submerged - a most unfortunate circumstance for the enterprising proprietor, who has just built a new brewery and had made arrangements for removing, fitting up machinery, etc. Mr. Blake also had a large stock of grain, sugar, flour, potatoes, etc, all of which suffered more or less damage. A peep into the cellar next morning, however, consoled the patrons of the popular beverage, as there was a large stock floating about, and doubtless in good condition. The bridge over the Clyde, known as the new bridge, which was built some five years ago, is partly destroyed, and the one known as Reid's was removed bodily and landed on the new bridge. This (the new one) was about the most unsightly, unwork manlike structure it was possible to imagine. Some 150 yards in length, ascending from the level of the township at a considerable incline, and built on piles except in the centre, which was of earthwork - and such earthwork! Backed at the ends by loose rubble and at the sides by turf, and filled with sand from the hill close by. Whether the Public Works officials in their wisdom deemed it necessary to dam the water back in order to inundate the township, or whether there was a certain amount of money and no less to be spent on the bridge I do not know; but this much is certain that the bridge would have been more substantial and less costly had it been constructed of piles throughout which will be necessary after all. Other small bridges have been swept away and roads damaged, and the Road Trust, into which some new blood has been lately infused, will have their hands pretty full for a time. The bridge over the Jordan, or rather the approaches to it were destroyed, thus cutting off all vehicular traffic for a time at least. Telegraphic and postal communication was interrupted for a day or two, but is now restored. It is almost unanimously acknowledged to have been the highest flood on record. The weather has now cleared up and we may expect some severe frosts.
“The Colonist” (Launceston, TAS : 1888-1891), TROVE
Bothwell, 22 Jun 1889, p8, c2, (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200354713)
COUNTRY NEWS. BOTHWELL.
WHOLESALE SHEEP-STEALING.
(20 Aug 1859)
Mr. Alexander Reid has had stolen from the Dennistoun Estate within the last six weeks no less than two hundred and forty fat wethers and lambs. One hundred and forty were missed on Wednesday. The police, as yet, have no clue but C.D.C. Quodling is on the alert.
“The Hobart Town Daily Mercury” (TAS : 1858-1860)
TROVE, Wholesale Sheep-stealing, 20 Aug 1859, p3, c7 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3257181)
SUPPOSED INCENDIARISM.
(26 May 1849)
The shed adjoining the pound which is close to the house of Mr. E. Andrews, at Bothwell, was burnt down on Wednesday last, and property to the amount of £70 was destroyed. The fire was discovered about three o’clock in the afternoon, and, under the impression that it was wilfully originated, a reward of ten guineas is offered for information which will lead to the discovery of the offenders.
“The Courier” (Hobart, TAS : 1840- 1859), TROVE
Supposed Incendiarism, 26 May 1849, p3, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2965885)
Estates of Ratho and Humbie.
(27 Oct 1837)
To be sold by private bargain, the proprietor proceeding to England.
1st - RATHO, adjoining the thriving township of Bothwell, consists of 1,600 acres, or rather more, all fenced in and subdivided into numerous paddocks of various sizes; above 100 acres are in English grasses and clovers of different kinds, and nearly 200 acres more in crops of wheat, barley, oats, and turnips.
The English grass paddocks are at present under irrigation from the river Clyde, which can be easily done at any time of dry weather and the crops are looking extremely healthy.
The dwelling house of stone, and cattle stalls, with barn, and servants' cottage, of brick, are very substantial; also fowl houses, pigeon house, stables, piggeries, &c. all very complete and convenient.
An excellent garden well stocked, and young shrubberies round the house, having the river 100 yards in front, and a well of fine water at the kitchen door.
Two flour mills, within half an hour's drive, and every convenience of mechanics of all kinds, shops, &c. in Bothwell, where almost any thing can be bought or sold, and weekly carriers to Hobart town.
In short, a more complete, valuable and convenient place, with a genteel residence, is seldom in the market.
2nd - HUMBIE, consists of about 2,200 acres of as fine a sheep farm as is in the island; a great proportion of it is substantially fenced in, distant about four miles from Bothwell, river frontage; with sheep yards, huts, &c. and a paddock of two acres for potatoes, which are a certain crop at this spot. An inexhaustible rock of limestone in the centre of the farm.
These two properties must be sold together, as they are rented together for 7 years. Great proportion of the purchase money may remain for a term of years, to be agreed upon, at 10 per cent.
Particulars may be learnt by application to the undersigned.
A. REID. Ratho, Oct. 12, 1837.
“The Hobart Town Courier” (TAS : 1827-1839), TROVE
Estates of Ratho & Humbie, 27 Oct 1837, p1, c1
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4169410)
BRICK DWELLING AND LAND, BOTHWELL.
(16 Nov 1854)
Mr. Worley is instructed to Sell by public auction, at his Mart, Elizabeth-street, on Thursday the 30th November, at 1 o'clock.
Brick dwelling and land at Bothwell, the property of the late William Westley thus described - One acre, one rood, and twenty-five perches of Land situate in the township of Bothwell, bounded on the south by 1 Chain and 95 links along Patrick-street on the east by 6 chains and 69 links along the Market-Place to an allotment occupied by or belonging to Thomas Hopkins, on the north by that allotment and on the west by part of an allotment to Cornelius Randall, and by allotment to Alexander Denholm Jnr. and Andrew Reid to Patrick-street, with a brick house and buildings thereon. The premises are well situated for business purposes, and, as such, would be a desirable purchase, either for the owner's possession or as income.
For further particulars apply to Arthur Perry, Esq. Solicitor, Macquarie-street Hobart Town.
"Colonial Times" (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
Brick Dwelling and Land, 16 Nov 1854, p1, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8778089)
BOTHWELL.
(11 Aug 1886)
We have two new State school teachers in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, who, I am told, came from the Sorell district, where they gave great satisfaction as teachers at the State school at Kellevie, and I have no doubt they will do so here. Miss Hughes, who has been assistant teacher in the Bothwell State school for many years, and I may add that for a long time past the greater part of the duties of the school have devolved upon her, has been promoted to the charge of the State school at the Old Beach, a promotion she well deserves, and I am sure the parents of the children attending her school will very soon recognise her presence as a great loss to the district, particularly in a scholastic point of view. She is possessed of good teaching abilities, plenty of energy, and a pleasant manner of discharging her duties in the school. Such qualifications when combined cannot fail to give satisfaction both to parents and scholars.
Mr. Flanagan, the contractor for building the new State school at Bothwell, is getting on very fairly with the work, and hopes to get it completed, by the end of the year. We are also to have a new residence built for the schoolmaster, but I have not yet heard who the contractors are. I have seen the plans of the buildings, and I may say, if built according to the plans, it will be a very pretty and convenient residence, and also an ornament to the township, and which is another proof, added to the many, that the Hon. N. J. Brown, our member, has not forgotten our interests.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Bothwell, 9 Jun 1886, p3, c6
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9123130)
BOTHWELL.
(14 Oct 1857)
The Bothwell Literary Society which has now been established 23 years, and which during this year has received a grant in aid of £50 from the Colonial Treasury, is progressing most satisfactorily. At the committee meeting on Saturday, when the accounts for 1856-7 were audited, it appeared that the sum of £75 5s. 3d. had been expended during the year in the purchase of 195 volumes of Books, that a new catalogue had been printed of the 1500 volumes now contained in the library at an expense of £6 6s.; while the whole of the incidental expenses amounted to thirty-five shillings and one penny. One third of the government grant is still due from the Treasury, and 3 subscribers only of 31 are in arrears. The annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday when books will be nominated for purchase to the amount of the year's subscriptions. The library is essentially a Public Library, being open to all classes of the steady community of Bothwell, from the member of Parliament down to the farm overseer, and the room forming a part of the public school buildings will be a public building for ever, as it is the intention of the Education board to place the buildings in the hands of certain residents of Bothwell as trustees.
"The Hobart Town Mercury", (TAS : 1857), TROVE
Bothwell Literary Society, 14 Oct 1857, p3, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3245313)
TOWNSHIP OF BOTHWELL.
(26 May 1864)
THURSDAY, 2nd June, at 12 o'clock.
A Brick nogged Cottage, situate in the township of Bothwell, together with 8 acres and 39 perches of land, now and for some time past in the occupation of the Rev. John Robertson.
MR. G. A. KEMP is favored with instructions to sell by public auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY, the 2nd day of June, at 12 o'clock, THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT OF LAND, the property of Robert Barr, Esq. The whole of the land having a frontage upon Arthur Crescent, and the larger portion upon River and Patrick-streets.
To those desirous of becoming possessed of a good property, well situated in the township of Bothwell, their attention is particularly directed to the above.
Title Grants.
Terms - 25 per cent, cash, balance at 3, 6 and 9 months, bearing interest.
Further information may be obtained on application to Messrs. Thos Young & Son, Solicitors, No. 12, Liverpool-street, Hobart Town, or to the auctioneer.
"The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Township of Bothwell, 26 May 1864, p4, c7
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8826400)