Wanted for Shoeing
WANTED, a steady Young Man well up in SHOEING and accustomed to General Jobbing. Apply to F. Lighton, blacksmith, Mintaro.
Northern Jottings
NORTHERN JOTTINGS. By an Idler. … It strikes me forcibly that Mintaro is going to the dogs. There is nothing doing in the place worth recording. The men are scattered over the harvest fields in the district, and the women and children get along after a fashion. I had the pleasure of speaking to the “Butcher’s Wife,” who is noted for her eccentricities, but who failed to recognise me as the gentleman who on a previous occasion gave a pen picture of her ladyship, at which she was highly indignant. While in the neighborhood I thought I would visit the far-famed Mintaro slate quarry, The proprietor is a kind affable old gentleman, and I was shown over the works. Flags of all sizes can be obtained, and of splendid quality. I did not imagine that it was such a valuable property, and that such an extensive business was being carried on. There is not a place of any importance in the colony, I am told, where there is not Mintaro flagging. It is sent in large quantities to Victoria and the neighboring colonies. Having seen the material I am not surprised at the extensive business done in it. …
Governess Wanted
WANTED, a Young Lady as GOVERNESS, capable of imparting a plain English Education and Music. Apply by letter to ” A. H.,” Mintaro.
Bazaar at Mintaro
TOPICS. … Bazaar at Mintaro. — On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last the Catholics of Mintaro. held a bazaar in the Council-Room for the liquidation of the debt on S. Mary’s Church and school, and they had every reason to be satisfied and even proud of their success, which, considering all circumstances, was indeed a splendid one. The weather was as beautiful as could be wished for on such an occasion. There was a good attendance during the three days, but especially on Saturday night, when it was scarcely possible to move through the crowd, making it a subject for regret that a larger room could not be obtained. For months before many of the ladies, especially the Sisters of S. Joseph, worked hard, making great sacrifices in order to make the bazaar a complete success. These ladies, always forward when a good work is to be done, are well known, and their services are gratefully acknowledged. Several Protestant ladies and gentlemen came forward, as on many former occasions, and assisted their Catholic neighbors by their services and contributions ; too much praise cannot be given to them for their kindness and generosity. The stalls, which were laden with a great variety of useful and ornamental articles, were presided over by Misses Haddy, Hayman, Henschke, Horan, Larkey, Johanna Madigan, Mary Madigan, Priest, Tobin, and Weathers, who very energetically endeavored to find purchasers for their goods, The more valuable articles were disposed of by raffle, and were keenly competed for. This mode of disposing of them caused a great amount of fun. Amongst the articles raffled were a Madonna di Rafael, a silver watch, a young steer, a sheep, a pig, a donkey, a bag of flour, a gun, pictures, shoes, dolls, and many other things. The refreshment department was under the management of Mesdames Lewing, Morris, and Ryan, who catered for the wants of the needy. The whole was under the superintendence and direction of Mr. Giles, who, with the greatest generosity, devoted his time and labor during the whole week to the bazaar. This gentleman also deserves the hearty thanks of the congregation for the services he has rendered as a singer in the choir for a length of time past. Great praise and thanks are also due to Miss Mary Madigan, who for many years past has played the harmonium and conducted the choir of S. Mary’s with so much skill and care. The amount realised during the three days was nearly £100. The most of the remaining articles were sold at auction by Mr. Johns, of Hanson. As they have yet to raffle a first-class hand sewing-machine and to dispose of some other articles, the proceeds may be expected to reach a very fair amount. An entertainment on Saturday night closed the proceedings…
Miller Birth
MILLER.—On the 5th of September, of Mintaro, Mrs. Thomas Miller, of Mannanarie, of a daughter. Both doing well.
Bazaar Mintaro
BAZAAR. MINTARO. TO PAY OFF THE DEBTS ON S. MARY’S CHURCH AND SCHOOL. A BAZAAR will be held October 14, 15, 16 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) , in the COUNCIL ROOMS, MINTARO (Mr. Giles’ Office). A Madonna di Rafael, a Sewing-machine, a Silver Watch, and a Young Steer to be Raffled. The remaining articles to be sold by Auction. ENTERTAINMENT on SATURDAY NIGHT.
Stanley Meeting
STANLEY, March 27. Present— The Chairman, Messrs. Brown, Horgan, and Faulkner. Tenders accepted—93, T. Faulkner, £15 10s.; 94, G. McLeish; forming, £1 12s. 6d. per chain, rolling, £1 5s. per day. Return of £200 spent on Railway Station-road to be forwarded to Government. Roads to be inspected and reported upon near T. Madigan’s, Hill River. Works ordered—Forming and rutfilling between Sections 349, 351, and 337, 354, Walkey; between Sections 248 and 258, 321 and 325, Bowman’s Block; repairs to creeks near Mintaro; repairs to road near Mintaro Gap. Receipts, £21 7s. 2d.; payments, £79 11s. 3d.
Fatal occurrence
Fatal Occurrence.—About noon on Wednesday, the 25th inst., at Upper Wakefield, Jas. Martin, aged 21, who has parents living near Hanson, lost his life. He was standing on the shafts of a wagon loaded with hay on Mr. Harrold’s farm while driving round a corner and a wheel went into a hole. He then fell, and the wheel passed over his head, completely crushing it. Death was instantaneous. An inquest was held at Mintaro on Thursday.
Wanted notices
WANTED immediately, a WHEELWRIGHT or CARPENTER. Apply, WILLIAM HUNT, Mintaro. Only a steady man need apply. … WANTED TO PURCHASE, Two or Three Thousand Two tooth MERINO EWES; about Four Thousand Two or Four Tooth MERINO WETHERS. WM. BOWMAN, Mintaro.
Mintaro Railway station road
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. Tuesday, June 23. … SUPPLY—IN COMMITTEE … Road from Mintaro Railway Station to township of Mintaro, £1,000. After a discussion, in which the importance and urgency of this work were admitted, the item was passed…