19th Century News
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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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TROVE (https://trove.nla.gov.au). Images. National Library of Australia.
”Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925” FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org). Images.
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TO BE LET OR SOLD
(14 Jun 1828)
WITH immediate possession, THORP MILL and FARM, with about 800 sheep, working bullocks, cows, implements of husbandry, &c. the property of the undersigned, to whom application may be made, and further particulars known.
THOMAS AXFORD. Upper Clyde, June 12, 1828.
“The Hobart Town Courier” (TAS : 1827-1839), TROVE
To Be Let or Sold, 14 Jun 1828, p2, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4222103)
MONDAY, 14th October, 1872.
CAPTIAL PROPERTY AT BOTHWELL
known as
THE "BOTHWELL EMPORIUM"
THOMAS WESTBROOK
(Late Brent and Westbrook),
Is favoured with instructions from the proprietor, to sell by public auction, at his mart, on MONDAY, 14th inst., at 11 o'clock,
THAT CAPITAL PROPERTY in Dalrymple-street, Bothwell known as the “BOTHWELL EMPORIUM,” and adjoining Mr. Ife's stores. It has an area of 1¼ acres, and the improvements consist of a large 2-storey brick shop and dwelling, comprising as follows:- On ground floor - Large shop, store, sitting room, and kitchen. Upstairs - Commodious show-room and three bedrooms. Detached there are a butcher's shop, bakehouse, with capital large brick oven, &c, &c. There is a garden of about half-an-acre, stocked with fruit trees, and a convenient paddock, well fenced.
Terms - 20 per cent, cash deposit; balance by bills at 3, 6, and 9 months, bearing 7 per cent interest.
Title - Unexceptionable.
Reference to Henry Dobson, Esq., Solicitor, or to the Auctioneer.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
The Bothwell Emporium, 5 Oct 1872, p4, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8918395)
Miller Wanted.
(7 Jun 1842)
WANTED, for Thorpe Mill, Bothwell, a qualified, sober, steady Man - none other need apply. References as to character will be required. Apply to Alexander Anderson. Thorpe Mill, June 2,1842.
“Colonial Times” (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
Miller Wanted, 7 Jun 1842, p1, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8752729)
Death of Another Pioneer.
(14 Jun 1883)
Another of the early pioneers of this neighbourhood has passed from amongst us. Today the remains of the late Mr. John Ibbott were consigned to the grave in the cemetery used jointly by Episcopalians and Presbyterians for the past half century. The regard in which the deceased was held was evidenced by the large attendance at the funeral, many coming from a distance to pay a last tribute to the memory of one whose exemplary life had made him universally respected. Emigrating from England to this colony at an early age with his father, he not long after settled on the property which became his future home, and where he expired on the 8th instant, having attained the allotted three score and ten years. He entered his 71st year in the month of March last. His illness was of short duration, and the sudden termination was unexpected, although he had shown signs of failing strength for some months. He leaves a widow and grown up family of three sons and one daughter married to Mr. Magrath, of the post office, to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and indulgent father. Mr. Ibbott served as a magistrate of the Territory for the last 17 years, and was also a member of the Municipal Council for a number of years, an office which he recently expressed a desire to be relieved from at the next annual election, intending to retire in favour of some younger man. Inexorable death has, however, stepped in and relieved him of this and all earthly responsibilities.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Death of Another Pioneer, 14 Jun 1883, p2, c6
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9020884)
SUPREME COURT
Wednesday, 6th February 1857
Before His Honour, Sir Valentine Fleming, Chief Justice.
The Solicitor General conducted the prosecutions.
Stabbing and Wounding - Henry Craig, a respectable looking young man, was capitally charged with feloniously stabbing and wounding John McGinnes, on the 11th of November, with intent to murder him.
A second count charged the prisoner with the intent to do him some grievous bodily harm.
The prisoner was defended by Mr. Knight.
From the evidence of the prosecutor, who is the Chief District Constable at Bothwell, it was shown that the prisoner came to his house, about 11 o’clock on the night of the day mentioned, and told him that he had been insulted by two men, and had called for the Police, without effect; witness went with him to the constable on the beat, who said, he had heard no calls for assistance; witness then told the prisoner not to humbug the Police, when he went away singing, swearing, hallooing, and making a great noise. Witness, with constable Earley, went after him to take him into custody, when a scuffle ensued, and the prisoner stabbed witness in the back; the prisoner was very violent, and his wife coming to his assistance, he escaped; witness afterwards went to his house with four other constables, and took the prisoner into custody. When his wife came up, she took something out of his hand, but witness did not see what it was.
Cross-examined by Mr. Knight: Witness was attended by Dr. Teush, whom he did not see till about two hours after he was stabbed; he did not see any blood on his shirt before he went to Dr. Teush; he did not tell Mr. McWaide, that the prisoner snapped his fingers at him, and that he then told Earley to take him into custody; witness knew the prisoner, and the prisoner knew him: he was very much under the influence of drink.
The witness’s depositions at the Police Office were read, and Mr. Knight cross-examined him on a portion of his evidence. The witness stated, that he had been in the Police 12 years, and in the Colony between 15 and 16 years.
By His Honour: The prisoner first began to sing, and then to swear in a very loud voice; he also used indecent language, and acted in such a manner as to disturb the public peace.
By the Foreman of the jury, Mr. Wilson; witness had never any quarrel with the prisoner: the night was moonlight, but not very bright; witness did not, at first, feel much pain from the wound, but it afterwards became very painful.
By a Juror, Mr. W. Waterhouse: witness could not account for the hole in the lining of the coat, being larger than that in the coat itself.
Constable Earley gave corroborative evidence: he stated, that had the prisoner called out, he, witness, must have heard him; when’ McGinnes was struck by the prisoner, he called out, ‘Mind that hand; he has got a knife: I am stabbed.” Witness caught the prisoner’s hand; he had a small pen-knife in it, which witness endeavoured to get but, in the struggle, they all fell down; the prisoner’s wife then came up, and witness told her to stand back, as the prisoner had a knife in his hand; the wife threw herself upon witness, and said to her husband: “Husband dear, give me the knife,” she, then, got the knife out of his hand, shut it, and put it into her gown pocket, as witness thought; the prisoner, through the violence used, got away, and was afterwards apprehended in his own house.
Cross-examined by Mr. Knight: It was a light night, and the moon shone bright; the prisoner said he had been assaulted; it might have been six or seven minutes before the wife came up; it might have been four or five minutes before the wife got the knife; no one, except Mr. McGinnes was hurt with the knife; they did not follow the wife to try and get the knife; it had not been found; while they were struggling, witness told the prisoner to give up the knife.
By a Juror, Mr. White: witness did not think that McGinnes could have seen the knife, as the prisoner held his hand back.
Dr. Teush described the nature of the wound: it was a slight punctured wound, but not in any way dangerous or serious; had it been an inch and a half deeper, or had not the bone intercepted the weapon, it might have proved fatal.
Mr. Knight addressed the Jury for the prisoner; he adverted to the discrepancies in the testimony of D.C. McGinnes and Earley, and conjured the jury give the case their most serious consideration, as the life of the prisoner was at stake. The learned counsel repudiated the idea of any intent by the prisoner to murder the prosecutor, or, even, to do him some grievous bodily harm; he used no expression indicative of such intent, and the very nature of the wound refuted it; he laid great stress on the circumstance of no person being hurt by the knife, during a struggle of some minutes, and even doubted the existence of a knife at all: he, also, called the attention of the Jury to the fact of the brutal treatment of the prisoner by McGinnes and Earley, and submitted, that the charge against him might have been made, to exonerate the conduct of the police; he left the case under the direction of His Honour, to the serious consideration of the Jury, who would, he had no doubt, render it every justice compatible with the evidence.
His Honour summed up with his usual perspicuity, explaining to the Jury the law of the case; they were to consider the charge in four points of view; first, whether the prisoner stabbed the prosecutor with intent to kill and murder him; second, whether he so stabbed him with intent to inflict some grievous bodily harm; third, whether he stabbed him without any such intents, and fourth, whether he had committed a common assault. Having adverted to the evidence, and pointed out the main facts adduced by it, His Honour left the Jury to decide upon their verdict.
The Jury retired, and in a quarter of an hour, returned into Court, finding the prisoner Guilty of a common assault, and not guilty of the other charges laid in the information.
The prisoner was remanded for sentence.
“The Hobart Town Mercury” (TAS : 1857), TROVE
Stabbing and Wounding, 6 Feb 1857, p2, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3242848)
Henry Craig, convicted of assault, was sentenced to imprisonment and hard labour in the Gaol at Hobart Town for three years.
“The Courier” (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
Supreme Court, 13 Feb 1857, p3, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2457928)
THE GREAT LAKE COUNTRY.
Caught in a Snowstorm. A Brave Rescue.
(11 Jul 1898)
Our Bothwell correspondent writes - The following is an authentic account from the Great Lake country, showing that a shepherd's life is not all beer and skittles. I believe the conduct of Stuart and Woolley is particularly commendable. The sufferers are slowly recovering.
On the 23rd of May last two men Edward Finlay and Dawson, both shepherds for Mr. H. F. Gage, left a neighbouring hut, "The Banks," soon after breakfast, taking with them their own horses, and another horse to pack Finlay's traps from his own hut, about six miles away. Having arrived at Finlay's hut and packed their swags, they started to return, but found some sheep on their way. These they had to cross over the Ouse River, and in doing so had to walk through up to their knees. Putting the sheep in a paddock they again started for "The Banks" but, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, but were soon caught in a severe snow storm which the horses would not face, and getting baffled they wandered about until nearly 10 o'clock, when Dawson fell off his horse completely exhausted from cold. Finlay, not caring to leave him to perish, decided to stay with him, so lay down beside him all night without fire, shelter, or covering of any sort, except snow, which was about 3ft. deep in the morning. Although they had rugs on the horses their hands were so benumbed with cold they where unable to undo them. The horses stayed with them all night, and in the morning Finlay managed to get on his legs, and getting between two of the horses with his arms over them, got within sight of "The Banks" but in a dazed state. Here two other shepherds, William Stuart and James Woolley, carried him in and attended to him, and then started out to look for Dawson, who they found about a mile away on the broad of his back, frozen stiff, but still alive. Putting Dawson in a blanket, which they had taken with them, they managed to carry and drag him to their own hut. No easy task when the rocky nature of the ground, and depth of snow were taken into consideration some of the drifts being 10ft. or 12ft. deep.
Too much praise cannot be given to Stuart and Woolley for their efforts, in which they succeeded in saving life.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Caught in a Snow Storm, 11 Jun 1898, p1, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9424142)
BOTHWELL.
(8 Mar 1880)
At the meeting of the Road Trust of Saturday, 28th February, there were present:
The Chairman (Mr. W. Nicholas), and Messrs. N. P. Allison, E. Bowden, H. T. Savage, W. A. Forster, and Edward Nicholas, jun.
The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.
A letter from Mr. James Taylor, addressed to the Chairman, notifying his resignation as a trustee, was read, and the resignation accepted, as Mr. Taylor is leaving the district. On the motion of Mr. Allison, seconded by Mr. Forster, Mr. Frederick McDowall was appointed a trustee in place of Mr. Taylor.
The Chairman stated that he had received an application from Mr. F. Synnot for some repairs to be done to the Shannon bridge, pointing out that one of the logs had broken in two and that the bridge was not safe. It was proposed by Mr. Allison, seconded by Mr. E. Nicholas, jun., and carried, that the sum of £10 be voted for the repair of said bridge.
An application from Messrs. William Wylie and Charles Lacey, for a road into Bothwell from their places at Den Hill, through 2½ miles of Mr. Ibbott's land, was read, and taken into consideration. The Clerk was directed to reply, referring the applicants to the Cross and Bye-roads Act, 1870, under the head of "By-roads."
An account from the clerk and treasurer, amounting to £5 15s. 6d. for half-year's salary and small sundries, was passed, and the business' concluded.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Bothwell, 8 Mar 1880, p2, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226506559)
To the Editor of the Guardian.
(3 Jul 1852)
Sir - Being one of the earliest subscribers to your journal, I take the liberty of calling your attention to the fact, that the residents of the Bothwell district are sadly in want of labour, in consequence of the great number of men that have left for the Victoria diggings. I see by your paper that very little was attempted to be made by the Leaguers in the Council respecting the petition presented by Messrs. Allison, Gunn, and Sinclair, signed by 142 farmers, praying for a continuance of convict labor in the absence of any other. I would beg to add, that a large number of farmers and employers of labour in this district knew nothing of such a memorial as the one above alluded to, otherwise it might and would have been signed in the Bothwell district alone by more applicants for labor than there are altogether in the petition; for there is no doubt - there can be no doubt - that it is to prison labor alone we must look for a long time, as it would be sheer nonsense to expend money in bringing free emigrants here, as they would not remain in this island an hour longer than they could get away to Melbourne.
JOHN MCWAIDE,
Tanner, &c., Bothwell.
30th June, 1852.
"Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania"
(TAS : 1847-1854), TROVE
To The Editor of The Guardian, 3 Jul 1852, p2, c6
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/173062188)
BOTHWELL.
[From our own Correspondent]
(27 Aug 1856)
The Public School building is nearly completed, one room will be 30 x 20 feet, another is appropriated to the girls, who are to be industrially taught, and a third room to be the Public Library, on the table of which will be found magazines and newspapers, contributed by the Townspeople, and 500 volumes of select works on its shelves. The present schoolmaster is indefatigable, and his labours are duly appreciated by the parents, and the Visiting Magistrates of the District.
A bazaar to be held on nomination day, in aid of the funds of the school, and the Ladies of the District are all zealously working for the purpose, and in the evening a grand exhibition of magic lanterns is to be made.
The Savings Bank, established under the auspices of the new A. P. Magistrate, is succeeding upwards of £25 having been paid in during the month.
“The Hobarton Mercury” (TAS : 1854-1857), TROVE
Bothwell, 27 Aug 1856, p2, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3339044)
BOTHWELL PUBLIC SHOOL.
(27 Dec 1884)
The annual distribution of the Bothwell Public School prizes took place on Friday, the 19th inst, in the presence of a large number of the parents of the children and well-wishers. The Rev. A. Beresford, chairman of the local board, presided. The proceedings were opened by some collective singing by the children, 100 being present, accompanied on the piano by Miss. S. Hughes, and the manner in which they acquitted themselves reflected much credit upon that lady. The chairman then read his report of the examination in Scripture history; and presented the prizes, which he yearly awards to the successful scholars in that subject. He also read a letter addressed to the conductor, Mr. J. F. Johnston, B.A., T.C.D., from the Hon. N. J. Brown, Minister of Lands, and member for the district, who generously gave special prizes, expressing his regret that he was unable to personally present them, and giving assurance to the children that he felt a warm interest in their progress and welfare, and hoped that before next Christmas their studies would be carried on in a more commodious and suitable building. Mr. Johnston also received a letter from the Warden, Mr. A. McDowall, a letter saying he was unavoidably prevented from attending, and conveying his best wishes and congratulations to the prize-winners. The absence of Mr. McDowall was regretted, as he takes a great interest in the school, and annually gives a handsome donation for prizes, besides having recently erected a double swing in the girls' playground which a dozen can enjoy themselves at a time. Specimens of the girls' needlework, which were exhibited, attracted a good deal of attention from the ladies present, the mistress, Mrs. Johnston, bestowing great pains upon this most important and useful subject of a girl's education. The prizes were then presented to the winners by Mrs. McDougall, who had no light duty to perform, as owing to the liberality of the Warden, Mr. Manderville, the Hon. N. J. Brown, Mr. Williams, Mr. Reid, herself, and other friends, nearly every child was presented with a token of encouragement. Mr. Johnston then gave a most satisfactory report of the state of the school and the work performed during the year, and heartily thanked all friends for the kind assistance and encouragement given, and expressed the hope that as the new school would soon be an accomplished fact the attendance would be largely increased. The chairman then gave the children some sound practical advice in his usual happy manner. After some more singing the proceedings were then concluded by adjourning to the playground, where lusty cheers were given for the Hon. N. Brown, the donors of prizes, and the teachers. This terminated one of the most successful and pleasant breakings-up of the season. The following is the prize-list:
Special Prizes - Rev. A. Beresford, Scripture history, C. Bowden, F. Hughes, R. Branch, Lucy Blake, Emily Maskell, Ethel Savage. The Hon. N. J. Brown, attendance, Frank Hughes, 229½ days out of a possible 230; Lucy Branch, 223. Good conduct, Cecil Bowden, Lucy Branch. M. Mandeville, writing (judged by donor), Letitia Johnston (girls), Arthur Sims (boys). Mrs. Williams, reading (presented by donor), Letitia Johnston (girls), A. Perkins (boys). Mrs. McDowall and Mrs. Williams, sewing, E. Branch, A. Denholm, M. Smith, E. Maskell, Annie Woods.
School Prizes - the gift of the Warden, Mr. A. McDowall: Class 7 - Home lessons, C. Bowden. Arithmetic, W. Stewart. Geography, J. Timmins. Mapping, A. Perkins. Class 5 - Home lessons, J. Stewart. English history, C. Allen. Geography, E. Sims. Reading, A. Ainsworth. Arithmetic, R. Johnston. Mapping, F. Hughes. Class 4 - Arithmetic, Lucy Blake. Reading, Lydia Hales. Home lessons, Emily Maskell. Writing, A. Hales. Special for great Improvement, W. Crockett. Writing, Annie Woods. Grammar, Ellen Branch. Class 3 - Arithmetic, C. Hornsey. Writing, Douglas McDowall. Reading, Ethel Savage. General improvement, G. Denholm, Caroline Watson, A. Blake, A. Swindells. Class 2 - Attendance, E. Nicholls. Arithmetic, A. Branch, Reading, G. Horne. Writing, T. Timmins. Second Reading, Percy Edwards. General improvement, R. Branch, Kate Bale, Ada Bailey, Leslie Blake, Lewis Wylie, Arthur Ryan, B. Shaw, George Tarr, Rose Bale. Class 1 - Good conduct, Edward Lewis, Sarah Smith, and about 20 others awarded in this class.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Bothwell Public School, 27 Dec 1884, p3, c8
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9098125)
Valuable Houses and Allotments of Land
in the Centre of the
Thriving Township of Bothwell.
(8 Feb 1856)
By Messrs. BRENT & WESTBROOK (Successors to Mr. T. Y. Lowes), on MONDAY, the 3rd Match, on the respective lots at Bothwell, at Twelve o'clock...
Lot 3. A Weather-boarded Cottage of two rooms, and half an acre of garden ground, in the township of Bothwell, and adjoining the residence of Mr. Edward Bowden.
Lot 4. Contains Half an Acre of land, adjoining the last lot, well fenced, and in excellent condition.
Terms - Twenty-five per cent, cash deposit at the time of sale, the remainder by bills at two and four months, bearing Bank interest.
Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Auctioneers, at their Mart in Murray-street.
"The Courier" (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
Valuable Houses, 8 Feb 1856, p1, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2498566)
FARM TO LET.
(2 Dec 1853)
The Farm of Fordell, in the district of Bothwell, containing 3500 acres Good Pasture Land, for five years from the 1st February, next. 800 Ewes and 400 Ewes and Wether Lambs will be let with the farm.
Offers will be received till the 17th December.
For further particulars apply to Mr. Barr, Fordell Cottage.
"The Courier" (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
Farm to Let, 2 Dec 1853, p3, c1
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2238406)
BOTHWELL ROAD TRUST.
Statement of the Receipts and Expenditure of the Bothwell Road Trust for the year 1869.
Receipts:
Balance from 1868 - £148 18s.
Assessments - £174 8s. 3d.
Government Grant in Aid - £87 4s. 1d.
TOTAL- £410 10s. 4d.
Expenditure:
Clerk, Collector and Treasurer's Salary, for last half of 1868 - £10.
Mr. George Easton, work on Melton Mowbray Road - £29 15s.
John Bisdee Esq., to pay for repairs for Black Marsh Road - £25.
Samuel Jackson, work on Oatlands Road - £31 10s.
Samuel Jackson, metalling near Thorpe, repairing causeway and draining - £3 14s. 6d.
Andrews and Whiteway, gravelling 50 rods Melton Mowbray Road - £22 10s.
J. Smith and J. Barnes, repairs to Sherwood Road - £20.
Mr. Isaac Blake, metalling 67 rods at Pitcairn's Marsh - £53 12s.
Mr. Isaac Blake, carting 103 loads of metal - £6 8s. 9d.
S. Jackson, metalling 125 rods Melton Mowbray Road near Black Marsh - £56 5s.
S. Jackson, cutting and forming 58 rods Oatlands Road and blinding 42 rods - £5.
W. Webb, work on road to Ouse - £5.
John Miller, day work from June 8th to 30th October - £25 19s.
Cart hire - £1.
Edward Smith, 6 days work at Den Hill culvert - £1 7s.
Mr. R. J. Nichols, repairs to tools, 1868 and 1869 - 19s 6d.
Proprietor of Mercury, advertising - £2 18s 6d.
Clerk, Collector and Treasurer's salary for 1869 - £20.
Stamps and postages for last half of 1868 - 13s 8d.
Stamps and postages for 1869 - Stamps and postages for 12s. 1d.
Mr. J. C. Pratt, printing Demand and Receipt Books - 15s.
Balance on hand in V. D. L. Bank - £87 0s. 4d.
TOTAL - £410 10s. 4d.
We certify the above Account to be correct, the same having been examined and compared by us with books, papers, and vouchers produced to us this 20th April, 1870.
Trustees - Frederick Synnot, Edward Nicholas, John Philip Sherwin, William Bedford, Henric Nicholas, Humphrey Thomas Savage.
"Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925", FamilySearch, Bothwell Road Trust, p621/1870 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-V9MN-6)
Clydeville Cottage, Bothwell.
(4 Jan 1854)
By Mr. T. Y. Lowes. On Monday 16th January, 1854, at the Exchange Mart, Collins-street.
A very handsome and convenient Brick Cottage, with splendid garden and 20 acres of rich grass land, on the banks of the Clyde, adjoining Wentworth and the properly of Alexander Reid, Esq., at present occupied by F. Patterson, Esq.
A capital coach house, stables and every convenient out offices are attached, built in good styles, and arranged with great taste, in fact, it embraces all that can be wished for in a gentleman's villa; the situation is delightful beyond conception.
This would be a desirable residence for the proprietor of the Hunterston Estate.
Terms at sale.
"The Hobart Town Advertiser" (TAS : 1839-1861)
TROVE, Clydeville Cottage, 4 Jan 1854, p4, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264631606)
BRANCH MAILS BETWEEN HAMILTON AND BOTHWELL VIA MONTACUTE.
(14 Feb 1860)
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed tenders, for the Conveyance of Branch Mails between Hamilton and Bothwell, via Montacute, per horse post or foot messenger, twice a week each way, for One, Two or Three Years, at the option of the party tendering, will be received at this office until Tuesday, the 21st instant, at noon, when they will be opened, and the lowest, if approved, accepted.
The Contractor will be subjected to the usual conditions upon which Contracts for the Conveyance of the Branch Mails are taken, for which see Gazette of the 14th July, 1867.
The tenders are to be marked " Tenders for the Conveyance of the Branch Mails between Hamilton and Bothwell," and are to be addressed to "The Postmaster-General."
(Signed) F. M. Innes, Postmaster-General.
General Post Office, February 3rd, 1860.
"The Hobart Town Advertiser" (TAS : 1839-1861)
TROVE, Branch Mails, 14 Feb 1860, p4, c1
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264683879)
WANTED
(5 Sep 1862)
A good SHOEMAKER; also an APPRENTICE. Apply to Mr. Andrew O'Herns, Shoemaker, Bothwell.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Wanted, 5 Sep 1862, p1, c6 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8810379)
DR. LINDSAY DICKSON
may be
CONSULTED AT BOTHWELL
on and after
THIS DATE
July 24, 1880.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Dr Lindsay Dickson, 26 Jul 1880, p1, c2 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8985914)
BOTHWELL.
(14 Aug 1890)
A serious accident happened here on Thursday evening. 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.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE,
Bothwell, 14 Aug 1890, p2, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1270184)
DEATH OF A TASMANIAN.
(19 May 1889)
The following letter, received by Mr. P. H. McArdell, of Mornington, Bellerive, will interest many old residents in Tasmania. Mrs. Louisa Nicholas, writing from Hawthorn, Victoria, says: "My husband was the son of the late Edward Nicholas, captain of the 71st Highlanders. He was the nephew of the late Henric Nicholas, of Cawood, and George Nicholas, of the Nant, the former in the Hamilton district, and the latter in Bothwell, Tasmania. I have a letter given to my late husband by Sir Robert Officer, the Speaker of the House, speaking in the highest terms of him, and saying his leaving was a great loss, he considered, to the colony, for my husband had spent large sums of money in developing the resources of the colony. The coal mines at the Mersey were both owned and worked by my late husband, and I daresay you will remember his brother, Sydney Nicholas, was drowned by the capsizing of the Lady Denison lifeboat whilst on a visit to the mines at Port Arthur that my husband held a large interest in. He was a member of the first Parliament in Tasmania (elected for the Kingborough district), and captain of the 3rd Rifles. Many gentlemen gave my husband letters besides the Speaker of the House, all testifying to the good he had done for the colony, amongst them being Mr. Alexander McNaughton, Mr. Ronald Gunn, and Mr. John Davies, of The Mercury newspaper."
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Death of a Tasmanian, 19 May 1899, p2, c8
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9448402)
THE OPENING OF THE NEW ANGLICAN CHURCH, BOTHWELL.
(22 Oct 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 stone work. 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.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Opening of the New Anglican Church, 22 Oct 1891, p4, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12729054)
Death Notices
McDOWALL - On January 5th, 1898, at his residence, Logan, Archibald, oldest son of the late Archibald McDowall of Edinburgh, Scotland, in his 80th year.
"The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Archibald McDowall - Deaths, 7 Jan 1898, p1, c1
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9412839)
NICHOLAS - Died on Tuesday the 2nd April, 1844, at Meadsfield, near Bothwell, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. Edward Nicholas, suddenly called away, to the deep regret of her numerous friends and relatives.
"Colonial Times" (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
Elizabeth Nicholas - Died, 9 Apr 1844, p2, c3
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8754758)
Marriage Notices
BARDEN-PATIENT - On Thursday, December 27, 1883, by the Rev. A. Beresford, at the parish church, Bothwell, Joseph James Barden (late of South Australia) to Eliza, second daughter of Mr. Aaron Patient, of Bothwell.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Barden-Patient - Marriages, 31 Dec 1883, p1, c1
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9026587)
COLBECK-CHIVERS - March 8, 1860, at Bothwell, by the Rev. J. Robertson, Mr. F. C. Colbeck, to Eliza, third daughter of Mr. G. Chivers, of Spring Hill.
"The Mercury" (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Colbeck-Chivers - Marriages, 13 Mar 1860, p2, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/19467756)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
(5 May 1840)
To the Gentleman who may be Appointed to succeed Mr. Wilkinson, as Government Schoolmaster at Bothwell, or any other Gentleman wishing to establish a Boarding School in this healthy District. The best and most extensive House in this township, containing fourteen different apartments, with one acre of garden ground well stocked with choice fruit trees, also a Stable with six stalls and other out-buildings, making it every way calculated for a respectable Boarding School. Rent most moderate, for particulars apply to Mr. T. Gaby, Storekeeper, Bothwell.
P.S. The Proprietor is desirous that the Gentleman who may receive the Government appointment as School Master in this district will inspect these premises, it being known that his respected predecessor, Mr. Wilkinson, has been precluded from taking Boarders from Settlers, for the want of accommodation in the premises he now occupies. Bothwell, May 4, 1840.
"Colonial Times" (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), TROVE
To Be Let, 5 May 1840, p3, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8750709)
TO BLACKSMITHS.
(2 Jan 1858)
To Let. A Blacksmith Shop and tools complete in the Township of Bothwell. For further particulars apply to John Merry, junr., Bothwell.
"The Hobart Town Daily Mercury" (TAS : 1858-1860)
TROVE, To Blacksmiths, 2 Jan 1858, p1, c5
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3246031)
The Sherwood Estate.
(23 Aug 1844)
Mr. T. Y. Lowes will sell by Auction, at the Exchange Mart, Elizabeth-street, on Monday, the 9th of September, at 1 o'clock precisely, by direction of the proprietor, and with consent of the mortgagee. The- highly valuable and well-known Estate called "Sherwood," situate on the River Clyde, about 8 miles from Bothwell. This Estate consists of three grants of 800, 700, and 500 acres, making altogether 2000; the whole of which is fenced and subdivided into about 20 paddocks, and bounded for at least five miles by the Clyde. There is a capital Stone Mansion and every requisite out-building on the property, and a first-rate orchard and garden surrounded by a stone wall. About 150 acres are in cultivation.
The terms, which will be liberal, will be made known at the time of sale. For further particulars, apply to Mr. John Sherwin, Macquarie-street; to Messrs. Allport and Roberts; or to the Auctioneer.
"The Courier" (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
The Sherwood Estate, 23 Aug 1844, p3, c6
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2950667).
TO LET.
(13 Jun 1863)
By Tender, for the term of three or five years, as may be agreed on, that old-established Tannery and Brewery, situated at Bothwell, on the River Clyde, doing a first-rate business.
The Brewery is complete; also the Tannery and Fellmongering establishment, Woolpress, and all complete for carrying on the business. There is also a quantity of bark on hand, that may be taken at valuation.
N.B. Does not bind himself to accept the highest tender, or any tender. Tenders will be received up to the 25th June. Possession can be given on the 1st July.
For further particulars apply to Mrs. McWaide, Bothwell or to Mr. Robert Jones, Jun., Glossenberry Vale, near Oatlands.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
To Let, 13 Jun 1863, p1, c6 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8818446)
CAUTION TO THOSE WHO KEEP
GEESE AND FOWLS.
(26 Aug 1863)
Poison will be placed on various parts of my two paddocks, situated on the east side of the township of Bothwell, until the grain is taken off, for the purpose of destroying vermin.
WILLIAM HORNE. Bothwell, 24th August, 1863.
“The Mercury” (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE
Caution, 26 Aug 1863, p1, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8820250)
Tuesday, 7th November, 1858.
The Estate of Blair and other Valuable Properties near Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia
Brent & Westbrook are favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the late Mr. James Fisher to Sell by Auction, at the Castle Inn, Bothwell, on Tuesday, the 7th December, at 12 o'clock.
LOT 1. The Well-known and Valuable Estate of Blair, situate in the county of Cumberland, about three miles from Bothwell, containing 1600 acres of splendid land, and bounded by the estate of George Nicholas, Esq., Cluny Estate, the property known as Nant Cottage, and the River Clyde, on which it has an extensive frontage. This fine property was for many years past in the occupation of its late owner, who spared no expense in its improvement; it is securely fenced and subdivided with 120 acres in paddocks under cultivation; 140 acres laid down to English grasses, of which 70 acres are under irrigation. There is a newly-built and well-arranged dwelling-house of 2 stories, containing nine spacious rooms, large entrance hall, stores, and other conveniences, and detached are the Stables with 6 stalls, Coachhouse, Dairy and large Barn, Huts, and other Buildings, all most substantially built. About 400 acres of rich bottom land near the River may, at a trifling cost, be irrigated, and thus rendered of immense value. The whole of this valuable Estate is in perfect order and will be sold with the growing crops and the right to the purchaser to immediate possession.
LOT 2. A very valuable Block of 640 acres of fine grazing land at the Soldier's Marshes, adjoining the public reserve, together with the men's huts, yards, and other improvements. The purchaser of this lot will have the option of taking 6200 acres of grazing land rented from the Crown, and immediate possession.
Lot 3. An allotment situate in the township of Bothwell, known as Chesterfield, and containing ten acres of first-rate land, fenced and cultivated.
LOTS 4, 5, and 6. A first-rate allotment often acres, fronting on Dennistoun-street, and divided equally into 3 lots, as shown on the lots by the surveyors' flags. These last lots will be sold on the ground.
For terms and further particulars apply to Thomas Young, Esq., solicitor; or to the auctioneers, at their mart, where, plans of the properties may be seen.
“The Courier” (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
Valuable Properties, 30 Nov 1858, p1, c2
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2465436)
SALE OF HORSES.
(13 May 1853)
A few days ago Mr. Andrews, a Bothwell carrier, sold two cart horses for the unprecedented large sum of £420. The purchaser, was John Brown, Esq., of Woodlands, Cross Marsh, a retired Victorian squatter, whose knowledge of the value of stock is only equalled by his great practical experience. This sale may be taken as conclusive evidence of the great demand for and scarcity of horse stock in Van Diemen's Land. Such prices as these will, I am afraid, have the effect of preventing our Victorian neighbours from visiting us with the view of purchasing dray and plough horses.
“The Courier” (Hobart, TAS : 1840-1859), TROVE
Sale of Horses, 13 May 1853, p2, c4
(https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2243459)