Abt 1841 - James Moyes was born in Tasmania, Australia to William Moyes and Jessie Janet Taylor.

1 Jan 1842 - Counted on the census living at [1-B1] Alexander St. 
William Moyes (owner, occupier), wood house, completed, inhabited. 
Male (William Moyes), aged between 21 and under 45, married, arrived free, Church of England, mechanic/artificer. 
Female (Jessie Moyes), aged between 21 and under 45, married, arrived free, Church of England, other class. 
Female (Marion Moyes), aged between 21 and under 7, married, born in colony, Church of England, other class. 
Female (Euphemia Moyes), aged between 1 and under 7, married, born in colony, Church of England, other class. 
Male (James Moyes), aged between 1 and under 7, married, born in colony, Church of England, other class. 
Male (employee), aged between 14 and under 21, single, arrived free, Church of England, mechanic/artificer. 

1 Jan 1848 - Counted on the census living at [1-B1] Alexander St.
William Moyes (owner, occupier), wood house, completed, inhabited.
Male (William Moyes), aged between 21 and under 45, married, arrived free, Church of Scotland, mechanic/artificer.
Female (Jessie Moyes), aged between 21 and under 45, married, arrived free, Church of Scotland, other class.
Female (Marion Moyes), aged between 7 and under 14, married, born in colony, Church of Scotland, other class.
Female (Euphemia Moyes), aged between 7 and under 14, married, born in colony, Church of Scotland, other class.
Male (James Moyes), aged between 2 and under 7, married, born in colony, Church of Scotland, other class.
Male (John Moyes), aged between 2 and under 7, married, born in colony, Church of Scotland, other class.
Female (Rebecca Moyes), aged under 2, married, born in colony, Church of Scotland, other class.
Male (employee), aged between 21 and under 45, single, in private service, Church of England, mechanic/artificer.

20 Aug 1859 - Newspaper article.

PLOUGHING MATCH. This annual match came off on Wednesday last, upon a piece of land belonging to Mr William North, within about a mile of the Township. The weather in the early part of the morning was cloudy, and throughout the day several cold sharp showers of rain fell, the result of which was that the attendance was not so numerous as upon previous years. Shortly after 9 o'clock nineteen Ploughs started, twelve for the Europeans' Prize and seven for the "Plough" for the Native Youths'. The work performed by Mr Thomas Nettlewood and Mr Robert Jillett, with Oatlands teams, far surpassed the other work on the ground, a great deal of which was anything but first-rate, and such as we have not been accustomed to see done upon like occasions. Mr Ibbott's son, quite a lad, who obtained the 5th prize in the Natives' Match was much commended, and we feel quite sure that when next he handles "the Plough" in competition, he will be much better placed. In the evening the Europeans' Prizes were awarded at the "Castle Inn," but a protest having been entered against Mr Jillett, on the ground of his being over age, the Natives' Prizes were not awarded until Thursday. Mr Allen who obtained the second Natives' Prize was the protestor, but upon Mr Jillett's father stating, that his son was not 18 years old until October, he subsequently withdrew his protest, and the successful competitors having attended at Mr Bowden's, on Thursday, they received their rewards. The following is a list of Prizes. Native Youths- 1st prize, a new Plough and £2 - Robert Jillett, Oatlands; 2nd prize, £8 - Richard Allen; 3rd prize, £5 - James Moyes; 4th prize, £2 - William Horne; 5th prize, £1 - George Ibbott. The Judges for the Ploughing were, Messrs T Dwine and Mr McCall. A reward of £3 for the best finished new Plough, was given to Messrs Bayley and Henry Wise, Bothwell, the makers of the Prize Plough, the Judges being Mr H Smith and Mr Nichols. Several Shooting Matches came off on the same day, in which Mr Bayley distinguished himself, and won several good sweepstakes.

1867 - Resided at Cluny; occupation - overseer.

11 Jul 1868 - Newspaper article.

A Board of Works meeting was held; there were seven tenders for supplying and erecting the telegraph poles between Bothwell and Melton Mowbray, and the fortunate tenderers were Messrs James Moyes and Joseph Blake, price at the rate of 9s per pole; the highest tender was at 14s. Messrs Moyes and Blake also received the contract for the Blue Hill and Ouse Road, Mr Polkie for the work at the Jordan Bridge, and Mr Webb for some work on the Shannon Road. After other requisite business had been disposed of, the meeting broke up. The insulators and wires have been sent for to England, and are expected to arrive in the colony about December, when the apparatus will be fixed up under the immediate directions of the Inspector of Electric Telegraphs.

21 Oct 1869 - James Moyes married Harriet North at St Luke's Church, Bothwell according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by Licence; witnessed by Kezia Gaby and William North. James was aged 29, a bachelor and farmer; Harriet was aged 25 and a spinster.

MOYES-NORTH - On the 21st October, 1869, at St Mary's Church, Bothwell, by the Rev A Wayn, James, eldest son of Mr W Moyes, to Harriet, only daughter of Mr W North, Grantham, Bothwell.

4 Sep 1871 - Newspaper article.

BOTHWELL. TESTIMONIAL TO MR QUODLING. Bothwell, 25th August, 1871. To Mr Henry George Quodling, Superintendent of Police. Sir, We have heard with regret that you have resigned the appointment of Superintendent of Police of this district. During the many years that you have had the supervision of our police you have faithfully and efficiently fulfilled the duties of your office, and though we regret the loss of your services, we consider that it is an act of justice on the part of the Government to give you the promotion you so well merit. The urbanity of your manners, and the example which you have always set in private life, have gained for you the esteem and respect of the whole district. We therefore beg your acceptance of the accompanying purse of sovereigns as a small token of our regal and good wishes for your future prosperity. (Signed)... James Moyes.

19 Mar 1878 - [1-C2] Dalrymple St - James Moyes (occupier), Thomas Gaby (owner), butcher's shop, annual value £2.

25 Feb 1879 - [1-23.2] Alexander St - James Moyes (occupier), Henry Hurley (owner), butcher's shop, house, annual value £20.

20 Feb 1883 - [1-23.2] Alexander St - James Moyes (occupier), Henry Hurley (owner), house, shop, annual value £20.

14 Apr 1884 - Juror at the inquest of Nathaniel Paul Allison at [2-32.1] Frances St, Priory, who came to his death from being of unsound mind when he cut his throat from which he ultimately died.

17 Feb 1885 - [1-25.2] Dennistoun Rd - James Moyes (occupier), Trustees Good Templars Hall (owners), house, shop, annual value £15.

23 Jun 1885 - [1-25.2] Dennistoun Rd - James Moyes (occupier, erased), Trustees Good Templars Hall (owners), house, shop, annual value £15.

16 Feb 1886 - [1-D1] Patrick St, Bothwell Castle - James Moyes (occupier), Edward Bowden (owner), public-house, 4 acres, annual value £60.

16 Feb 1886 - [1-D1] Patrick St, Bothwell Castle - James Moyes (occupier), Edward Bowden (owner), assembly room, annual value £20.

10 Jan 1887 - Juror at the inquest of John Shaw at theBothwell Police Office, who came to his death while being temporarily of unsound mind and did kill himself with a razor.

1 Mar 1889 - Registered as a shareholder owning 120 shares in The Campbell's Reward Gold Mining Company.

17 Aug 1889 - [2.35] Logan St, Clydeville - Catherine (Curtin) Andrews and Charles Edward Andrews conveyed to James Moyes for the sum of 5s paid to Catherine (Curtin) Andrews and £615 paid to William Lambert Dobson (mortgagor) - 18a 2r 24p.

22 Nov 1889 - Newspaper article.

LICENSING DISTRICT OF BOTHWELL. Annual Meeting of Licensing Bench, Monday, December 2nd, 1889. Notice is Hereby Given that the following application for a Certificate of approval of a Public-House License being granted has been received by me - James Moyes, Bothwell Castle, Bothwell. Simon Arnett, Clerk of Petty Sessions. Dated at Bothwell, this 16th day of November, 1889.

14 Jan 1890 - [1-D1] Patrick St, Bothwell Castle - James Moyes (occupier), Edward Bowden (owner), public-house, annual value £85.

22 Jul 1890 - Juror at the inquest of John Stevens at the Police Office, Bothwell who came to his death from a razor wound inflicted by himself while suffering temporarily from insanity.

6 Nov 1891 - Newspaper article.

LICENSING DISTRICT OF BOTHWELL. Annual Meeting of Licensing Bench, December 1, 1891. Notice is Hereby Given that the undermentioned Person has applied for Justice's Certificates approving his receiving of a Public-House License - James Moyes, Castle Hotel, Bothwell. Simon Arnett, Clerk of Petty Sessions. Dated at Bothwell, this 2nd day of November, 1891.

6 Dec 1892 - James died from chronic convulsions at the age of 51 years at Bothwell.

MOYES - On December 6, 1892, at Bothwell, James, eldest son of the late William Moyes, aged 51.

8 Dec 1892 - Buried at Bothwell Cemetery.

6 May 1895 - [2.35] Logan St, Clydeville - Newspaper advertisement.

AUCTION. Wednesday May 15, 1895. Valuable Property at Bothwell. Westbrook Bros are favoured with instructions from the Curator of the estate of the late Mr James Moyes to sell by auction at the Exchange Mart, Collins-street, on Wednesday, May 15, at 11.30 sharp, the Valuable Property at Bothwell, comprising 18a 2r 24p of land, bounded by Wentworth, Logan, and River streets. There is an excellent dwelling house, also stable, coach house, and suitable outbuildings on the property. Terms - 25 per cent, cash deposit, balance on completion. Reference - Messrs Dobson, Mitchell, and Allport, Solicitors, or the Auctioneers.