Forbes district's gold boom to Forbes townsite growth
A historical account describes Forbes beginnings from the 1860s gold rush, noting 240,000 ounces mined in six months but a population drop from 28,000 to 3,500 as shallow leads declined. It discusses streets laid out in a chessboard pattern, rapid growth, and later doubts whether deep leads matched early yields. Government geologist Pittman remarks on mining methods and potential for reworking old grounds with improved gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Bergen
Lews
Lachlan
Itu
Bee
Winars
Pittman
Chern
Auch Poldfields
Brooks Estate Claimant From Albury Inheritance Notice
The Brooks Estate papers reveal a claimant from Albury. The estate, valued around two thousand pounds, centers on William Kotick and Brooke sowing cotton. A reward of £1000 was offered for Kotick, now likely deceased. W Hotallick, stated son, has long resided in Allmry. relationship and inquiries remain murky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagland
William Kytallick
Australia
Kotick
W. Hotallick
Allmry
Helin
Jase
Wallin Rotallick
Ant Tn Stuldiet
Mae
Arent We Humbugs and the Humility of Those Who Read
A satirical riff mocks complacent readers who defend unpleasant news as entertainment. It rails against habit and hypocrisy, from liquor temptations to church critiques, illustrating a restless audience hungry for scandal and conformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himwlf
Ducky and Drakes Hotel
Bealall
Brief Allotments and Oddities From Far Regions
Brevities report a hospital count at Molong, a mail tag cut open at Centarfield Cassinowich, and gold finds near Baghouan. It notes rainfall in Murwil Surubati, potential plague outbreaks near Rockhampton, and political returns for Quean Hey with Colonel Ayre leading. Also mentions turf club profits, live stock sales, a prohibition stance by Forbes Donian Society, and various local anecdotes including a deer hunting accident in Wellington and typhoid figures in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molong Hospital
Centarfield
Cassinowich
T. Law
Podwins Gully
Varken
Baghouan
Murwil- Surubati
Rockhampton
Tor Quean- Hey
Colonel Ayre
Trengie
Forbes Galedonian Society
Wellington
N.Z
Stubbs
New South
Durden
Billy Scludiz
Banton
Winiglen
Ascolids
MoaseeTonoph Wes
Tidewater
Nadinn
Uhue
Harald
Cooke Myles
Jolie Crayton
Belnant
Amlvetawny
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Gomingtey F
Spring & Summer Wear
IS. W. Lees, Gomingtey
Fred. Metters & Co
George Street
Sydney
Union At Bakery
Tablishe Dr
Baker
H. Schmidt
Peak Hill
Wader
A. G. F. Bollinger
Watchmaker
J.weller
Optician & Qunsmith, Parkes
Brooks
Albury
Litchfield, Builder
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