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NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 27 May 1904, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-14 01:51:48.0
It was expected that 20,000 head of cattle would be shipped from Wyndham in 1904. A new dip to stop ticks and pleuro was to be built at the "20-Mile", from Wyndham, and all cattle shipped from would go through.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 27 May 1904, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-14 01:39:55.0
Wyndham Policeman Parker and his dog's remains found inside 14 foot Crocodile, shot at Wyndham, WA in 1904. Lots of snippets about Wyndham in this column.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 8 July 1904, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-14 00:14:13.0
Mubble-Burra survived jaws of "Alligator" in Francis Bay as written up in NT Times appeared later in the London Daily Telegraph.
Victoria River Notes. (From variou[?] Correspondants.) May 14.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 15 July 1904, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-14 00:07:19.0
An interesting "Victoria River Notes" in 1905 mentions many well known stockmen and firms, movements of cattle.
Victoria River Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 7 October 1904, page 3
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2008-12-13 20:52:21.0
"Victoria River Notes" of October 1904 talk of cattle movements, shipping from Wyndham to Fremantle, and the lack of a reliable mail service.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 24 March 1905, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-13 15:46:27.0
Mr Skinner, late Government Resident at Wyndham, is reported to have married in Fremantle and now on the way to England in March 1905.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 14 July 1905, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-13 15:13:05.0
Mr. T. Cahill writes about the various stock movements through Victoria River Downs in April and May 1905.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 21 July 1905, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-13 14:59:23.0
In July 1905 Mr Burton of the Sunday Times in Perth is visiting Port Darwin and has been collecting information on the various Nort-West ports to write up in his paper.
A Trip Through Kimberley. FROM DERBY TO WYNDHAM, 640 MILES—BAD STATE OF THE COUNTRY—DROUGHT IN THE TROPICS.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 28 July 1905, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-13 14:56:05.0
In July 1905 an interesting and extensive article about the Kimberley, from Derby to Wyndham.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 17 November 1905, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-13 12:37:12.0
The Anti-Opium movement in Australia had apparently not yet reached Wyndham in November 1905.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 17 November 1905, page 3
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2008-12-13 12:35:47.0
In November 1905 Mr T. Cahill, stockman and manager for many years in the NT is retiring to his property near Toowoomba. Later in column talks of opening the Murranji Stock route.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 24 November 1905, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-13 12:25:48.0
In Nov. 1905 Mrs Aeneas Gunn has written a book with the title "Bell Bell" about an Aboriginal Princess of that name and her times on Hodgson Downs, where her husband died. (Is this "We of the Never Never")
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 24 November 1905, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-13 12:19:08.0
Mr GJ Scott, keeper of Wyndham Gaol says Port Darwin is a paradise compared to Wyndham. A party of men are sinking bores near Port Keats.
AN ALLEGED TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 December 1905, page 2
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2008-12-13 02:19:16.0
More on the 1905 Port Keats bore party "Massacre" and disappearance of Mr F Bradshaw's motor launch, with Jerry Skehan of Auvergne and others still missing.
THE ALLEGED MASSACRE.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 29 December 1905, page 2
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2008-12-13 02:18:08.0
More on the alleged Port Keats "massacre" of the Bradshaw's Run launch occupants in late 1905.
A TERRIBLE MASSACRE.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 5 January 1906, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-13 02:11:44.0
The Port Keats "Massacre" is detailed after the missing launch was found in late December 1905.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 January 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 22:52:16.0
In January 1906 some 8000 head of cattle are to come off, WF Buchanan's Wave Hill Station to be started to his NSW property at Narrabrai.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 January 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 22:48:52.0
Auvergne Manager John Skehan's brother Jerry with broken arm changes transport mode from horse to motor launch to get into Wyndham and is murdered.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 18 May 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 22:07:40.0
In May 1906 numbers of drovers employed in Sydney on account of Mr Skuthorpe arrive at Port Darwin to move 6000 head of cattle from Wave Hill to NSW and to avert a strike by the current drovers.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 19 October 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 21:42:36.0
October 1906 article on a meatworks for either Wyndham, WA, or Blunder Bay, mouth of the Victoria River, NT.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 9 November 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 21:32:12.0
P. Durack heads back to Wyndham after some weeks at Port Darwin
THE EARLY CLOSING ACT. TO THE EDITOR.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 16 November 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 21:29:57.0
A letter from CJ Kirkland on his way to Thursday Island in November 1906.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 7 December 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 15:43:26.0
Dr Strangeman the new NT Medical Officer, should arrive before Christmas (1906) to replace Dr. Fulton who will become Wyndham's Medical Officer AND Government Resident.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 4 January 1907, page 3
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2008-12-11 15:40:13.0
In January 1907 Dr. Fulton apologises for not bidding farewell to many friends, due to illness he'd suffered for two weeks prior to his departure for Wyndham, as its Medical Officer. Further down in the column talks of his New Year's Eve "sendoff".
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 8 February 1907, page 3
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2008-12-11 15:35:47.0
Death of Dr. Fulton at Wyndham on Feb. 1st (at 3 am see telegrams) not unexpected as he had heart disease and had almost "crossed life's border" just before leaving Port Darwin.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 15 March 1907, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 15:18:09.0
In March 1907 the WA Govt is berated for not providing Wyndham with a medical officer after the death of Dr. Fulton months before. Some Wyndham invalids were brought to Port Darwin, one, who has been unconscious for weeks.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 March 1907, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 15:10:18.0
In March 1907 a man named Lynch who had resided at Wyndham WA, died in the Palmerston (Port Darwin) Hospital.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, MAY 28. BOVRILAUSTRALIAN ESTATES LIMITED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 28 May 1909, page 2
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2008-12-11 14:44:15.0
The Bovril Australian Estates Co. successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange, much talk of Wyndham and Bovril's operations in 1909.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 23 August 1907, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 14:30:52.0
A drover named James Durack said to be related to the WA Duracks died of Dropsy on July 23rd 1907 while droving cattle from Wave Hill to Queensland. A large southern syndicate prospecting party leaves Wyndham.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 18 October 1907, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 14:18:16.0
In October 1907 a rumour of a meat freezing works at Wyndham, reappears. A Melville Island "blacfellow" had his leg amputated by an "alligator".
WYNDHAM MEAT WORKS.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 20 December 1907, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 14:04:46.0
An article in December 2007 discussing an agreement for the Wyndham Meatworks.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 13 December 1907, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 14:00:02.0
In October 1907 an article say that a deal has been made to construct a "meat freezing" works at Wyndham WA.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 24 January 1908, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 13:51:55.0
In January 1908, Mr. Moore, head stockman of the Ord River Station, was being successfully treated at the Port Darwin Hospital, after his horse had fallen on him.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 3 April 1908, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-11 13:16:23.0
Some prize bulls for Wyndham on the ss Airlie, which has left Sydney in early April 1908.
DEATH.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 9 October 1908, page 2
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2008-12-11 13:02:12.0
Notice in NT Times of Tom Kilfoyle's death at Port Darwin in October 1908. Comment of 16 years resident in NT should be more like 22 years.
KATHERINE NEWS AND NOTES (From our Correspondent.)
Northern Territory Times Friday 25 September 1931, page 1
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2008-12-11 00:13:24.0
In 1931 Mr. and Mrs Rooney leave Katherine NT for Wyndham WA because there, a school will be available for their children.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 19 January 1906, page 3
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2008-12-10 23:52:43.0
1906 letter correcting a previous letter to the NT Times, saying that Mr and Mrs Byrne do NOT keep an open house at Brock's Creek.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, JUNE 4. MEAT WORKS AT PORT DARWIN.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 4 June 1909, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-10 20:16:03.0
In 1909 a "floating meatworks" is proposed for Blunder Bay (The Mouth of the Victoria River), however Wyndham still appears best option to this correspondent.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 October 1909, page 3
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2008-12-10 19:52:51.0
In October 1909 it was reported that Mr. W.J. Byrne had sold his Brock's Creek property to D. J. Byers and was moving to some land near Daly River. (Tipperary Station)
Northern Territon Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12. BOVRIL AUSTRALIAN ESTATES, LTD.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 November 1909, page 2
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2008-12-10 19:44:59.0
A "Floating Meatworks" is proposed for Wyndham in 1909 and the Keep River as a possible site for a meat freezing works. As well, Timber Creek as a site for the Bovril Company's meat canning factory.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17. THE MOMENTOUS BUDGET.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 17 December 1909, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-10 16:35:25.0
From English papers a "Missing" Baronet, with NT Times believing this could be (Sir Alex' Cockburn?) Campbell from near Wyndham?
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 25 February 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-10 16:30:22.0
Mr. Huddlestone talks of Tanami gold, horse trading and cotton in the Kimberley during 1910.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 25 February 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-10 16:24:04.0
It is reported that 14,000 sheep are to be put onto the Ord River country in this year of 1910.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, APRIL 15. THE GYROSCOPIC MONORAILROAD.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 15 April 1910, page 2
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2008-12-10 16:15:39.0
Manager of Bullita Station, Mr. Condon being treated for a spear wound at Port Darwin in April 1910. Still needs correction.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 April 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-10 16:09:16.0
In 1910 Mr J Bradshaw of Bradshaw's Run near the Victoria River arrives in Wyndham from south to travel overland to his property. Also some of the first flights in Australia.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 6 May 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-10 15:58:06.0
In May 1910 the "cattle steamer" Mandal called into Port Darwin looking for a chart of Wyndham Harbour at the start of a contract to export cattle from Wyndham to Manilla.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 10 June 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-10 15:17:27.0
The first shipment of cattle by the steamer Mandel, from Wyndham, in May? 1910 had many cattle die, mostly in port at Manilla.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, JULY 22. THE BOOLMAN BOOM.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 July 1910, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-10 14:55:38.0
Cattle Export from Wyndham to Manilla in 1910 the diary of a voyage where many cattle died is written up, as ammunition for better facilities at Port Darwin.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 5 August 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-10 13:50:48.0
One of the first investigators of agriculture in the Kimberley, the WA Commissioner for Tropical Agriculture, Mr A. Despiessis, passes through Port Darwin in 1910.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 August 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-10 13:43:48.0
An outbreak of pleuro pneumonia among the last lot of cattle exported from Wyndham has resulted in a quarantine at Manilla in August 1910.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, AUGUST 19. RADIUM.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 19 August 1910, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-10 13:37:30.0
In 1910 the NT Times "worried" that a freezing meatworks at Wyndham will be to the detriment of Port Darwin. The WA Premier promises 60,000 pounds for this.
Northern [?] Times PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, APRIL 14. MEAT WORKS AT WYNDHAM, W.A.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 14 April 1911, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-10 01:41:35.0
In early 1911 there is talk of Elephant Hill (on Carlton Hill Station) as a possible site for a new meatworks near Wyndham, with port facilities at Cape Dommet at a meeting of pastoralists in Wyndham.
Northern Corritory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, APRIL 21. RETURN OF THE ACTING ADMINISTRATOR.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 21 April 1911, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-10 01:25:52.0
Talk of the WA Govt. about to build a freezing works for the cattle industry at Wyndham, and Darwin losing opportunities in 1911.
Brick Works for Darwin.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 9 July 1914, page 6
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2008-12-10 01:13:35.0
4000 bullocks in charge of Mr. N. Durack for C.D. and D. on way from Victoria River to Wyndham.
WYNDHAM TURF CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, 1913.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 24 April 1913, page 5
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2008-12-10 01:11:32.0
Charles Flinders, secretary of the Wyndham Turf Club announces the 1913 race meeting and a Wyndham Cup of 60 pounds.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 4 August 1911, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 23:59:46.0
The coastal steamer Nelson's Captain has stated that 600 or so head of cattle are being shipped from Wyndham to Manilla which means the Manilla Embargo must have been lifted in July 1911.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 1 September 1911, page 3
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2008-12-09 23:30:24.0
Mr. J. Egan is moving 1000 head from VRD to Wyndham, while Mr. Byers of Bradshaw's run is mustering, both lots to be shipped from Wyndham.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 September 1911, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 23:19:08.0
A 1911 report says that to build a freezer works for cattle at Wyndham would need a 40 mile pipeline from the Ord River and would cost too much.
Northern Territory Times Darwin: Friday, October 20. SUPREME COURT. (Before His Honor Judge Mitchell and Juries.) MONDAY, OCTOBER 16. Murder.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 20 October 1911, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-09 22:57:47.0
Joe Egan passed through Victoria River Depot with 1200 head to Wyndham and Auvergne Station has started 800 head, both lots to be shipped from Wyndham to Manilla.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 3 November 1911, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 22:48:23.0
1911 comments on live cattle trade to Manilla mostly going through the fine facilities at Wyndham WA, while Port Darwin is lacking appropriate facilities.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 15 December 1911, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-09 22:36:43.0
NQ Register of August 8 1911 published NT and NW WA images of Victoria River Depot and Wyndham scenes.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 15 March 1912, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 22:10:06.0
Wave Hill are sending 10,000 head while VRD are sending 8,000 head to Wyndham for shipping at a cost of 7s per head while it costs 10s per head to get them to Darwin for shipping, where 1,000 head are being sent.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 April 1912, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 22:01:41.0
Laffin, Shaw and Rogers' droving plants have moved west from Anthony's Lagoon to lift cattle from VRD for Wyndham in 1912.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 April 1912, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 21:54:59.0
A telegram from Roebourne WA in April 1912 says the masts of the ill-fated steamer "Koombana" were washed up on a reef near Bedout Island, but no bodies have been found.
Northern Ter[?]tory Times DARWIN FRIDAY, AUGUST 23[?] LIVE STOCK FOR THE EAST. (COMMUNICATED.)
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 23 August 1912, page 2
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2008-12-09 21:49:16.0
In 1912 the youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Farrar of Nutwood Downs is doing well in Darwin Hospital after being shot in the leg by his own gun during a muster.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 24 May 1912, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 17:34:20.0
It has been written up by scientists in 1912 that White-Ants at Wyndham, WA eat metal and glass.
NEWS & NOTES[?]
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 July 1912, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 17:15:17.0
In July 1912 the cost of shipping cattle from Wyndham was 6s 6d per head.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 28 November 1912, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 16:29:01.0
A 1912 description of the WA Govt. ss "Western Australia" which will inaugurate the Darwin to Perth via Wyndham mail service in March 1913.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 27 February 1913, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 16:14:58.0
The ss Kolya at Wyndham loading cattle for Manilla. VRD will send their cattle to Wyndham for shipment this season of 1913.
Latest Telegrams. THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION. July 24th
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 31 July 1913, page 6
News
1boab
2008-12-09 15:49:45.0
In July 1914 the Maguire brothers and a man named Neumann, who had been prospecting, were murdered by natives on the ketch "Wanderer" near Camden Sound, on the Nor' West coast.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 20 August 1914, page 12
News
1boab
2008-12-09 15:20:51.0
At the outbreak of war in 1914, the captain of the ss "West Australia", under instruction, puts two German crew members ashore at Wyndham.
Original P[?]try. WYNDHAM, N.A.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 15 October 1914, page 3
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2008-12-09 15:13:43.0
Here is an interesting poem titled "WYNDHAM" by the late Mr. H. Skinner J.P. of Kimberley and published in the NT Times of October 15th 1914
News and Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 22 July 1915, page 21
News
1boab
2008-12-09 14:48:24.0
In July 1915 a transhipment of 2000 casks of cement for the proposed new meatworks at Wyndham is discussed, as well as 219 Patagonian immigrants to arrive at Port Darwin for Katherine.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 3 August 1916, page 12
News
1boab
2008-12-09 14:37:20.0
31 July 1916 suicide of J. Stevens on the Oval at Port Darwin. Prior to coming to NT, he had been in employ of C.D
Northern Territory Times DARWIN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1916 NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 31 August 1916, page 8
News
1boab
2008-12-09 14:24:46.0
Mr. Holmes in 1916 was stocking his "latest purchase", Nutwood Downs, and reported mobs of cattle from Wyndham had passed through headed to Queensland.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 22 February 1917, page 12
News
1boab
2008-12-09 13:51:49.0
A private letter from Jack Mayhew (My Grandfather) who survived the 1897 Port Darwin cyclone as an infant, signs up for war in 1917.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 24 May 1917, page 12
News
1boab
2008-12-09 13:40:08.0
In 1917 four prize bulls for Messrs. Durack brothers on way to Wyndham. The ss Bambra and ss Kwinana unloaded materials for the new meatworks at Wyndham and were held up as the 100 men landed there were on strike.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Thursday 24 May 1917, page 13
News
1boab
2008-12-09 13:04:22.0
Mr Oliver NT Director of mines takes the NT Govt. motor car on the ss Bambra to Wyndham with the intention of driving to the Tanami goldfields in May 1917.
Victoria River Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 11 May 1918, page 15
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2008-12-09 02:07:46.0
In May 1918 talk of Wyndham Meatworks and the murder of MacDonald who was buried at Dick's Creek Yard, Auvergne Station. STILL NEEDS CORRECTION
VICTORIA RIVER NOTES V.R. DEPOT, Nov. 14th.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 7 December 1918, page 11
News
1boab
2008-12-09 01:58:04.0
On 20th October 1918 the first car to ever pass through the Victoria River Depot, was being driven by "Cock" Brown from Wyndham to Katherine.
A Trip to Wyndham. (Contributed).
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 4 January 1919, page 20
News
1boab
2008-12-09 01:40:12.0
In December 1918 a round trip to Wyndham for a few day reveals progress at the new Meatworks with a good description.
MENTONE RACES. MELBOURNE, Saturday.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Tuesday 14 September 1920, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-09 00:00:34.0
Mr C. Cornish, of Wyndham, selected labor candidate for the Kimberley Division in the 1920 WA state election, visits Darwin.
Pine Greek Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 7 October 1922, page 5
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2008-12-08 23:47:08.0
In 1922 Lady Cockburn Campbell, nurse and children to be met by Sir Alex at Wyndham to take them to their new home at Waterloo Station. Lady Cockburn Campbell would later die in childbirth on the station.
Classified Advertising
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 16 June 1923, page 6
Advertising
1boab
2008-12-08 23:40:54.0
In June 1923 Connor, Doherty and Durack have the Wyndham Hotel up for tender. A driller advertises his lost horse, strayed near the Behn River, near Rosewood Station.
Town Talk
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 7 December 1923, page 5
News
1boab
2008-12-08 23:27:59.0
Walter C Brown ex Vesteys man to contest the Kimberley Division in the next WA State election.
Town Talk
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 7 December 1923, page 5
News
1boab
2008-12-08 23:26:22.0
Sir Alexander Cockburn Campbell, one of Vesteys' managers from Port Darwin to Wyndham on the ss Bambra in 1923.
Bush Personals.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Tuesday 29 January 1924, page 1
News
1boab
2008-12-08 23:19:07.0
1924 talk of Ned Morgan and his late brother Dave Morgan who died near Wyndham as well as Ted Fogarty and family of Delamere, and his wife's recent isolated birth.
General Telegrams. Woman Committed for Alleged Murder.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 2 April 1926, page 4
News
1boab
2008-12-08 23:06:02.0
A union stoppage feared before the Wyndham meatworks starts for the 1926 season is averted and the kill will go ahead.
Display Advertising
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Tuesday 11 May 1926, page 4
Advertising
1boab
2008-12-08 23:02:47.0
Killing started at the Wyndham Meatworks on April 26th, with 17,000 head booked in from NT Stations alone, and would go until at least September. Darwin meatworks has been closed for years.
Classified Advertising
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Tuesday 22 June 1926, page 1
Advertising
1boab
2008-12-08 22:58:05.0
In 1926 Mr. M.P. Durack was a round trip passenger on the Bambra and George Omne Wood, who'd brought stud cattle from Queensland to Wyndham recently had died of pneumonia at sea.
THE KOOLINDA First Visit to Darwin
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Tuesday 1 March 1927, page 1
News
1boab
2008-12-08 22:33:07.0
In February 1927 WA State Shipping Service showing off the MV Koolinda on her maiden voyage to Port Darwin after a quick passage from Wyndham.
QANTAS REPORT.
Northern Territory Times Friday 20 April 1928, page 11
News
1boab
2008-12-08 19:31:20.0
A report on QANTAS in 1928 talks of the North Australian mail service.
TOWN TALK
Northern Territory Times Friday 10 August 1928, page 8
News
1boab
2008-12-08 02:04:28.0
Mr. J.W. McAdam of the Six-Mile Hotel at Wyndham reports on the Wyndham Meatwork's season of 1928.
VICTORIA RIVER NOTES
Northern Territory Times Friday 5 July 1929, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-08 00:14:55.0
In July 1929 talk of Bert Drew's two teams of eighty donkeys, many stockmen including an injured Bullita manager Tom Lawson being taken by MP Durack in a "Big Dodge" to Wyndham hospital, while Tom Cole is left as manager at Bullita.
AVIATION
Northern Territory Times Friday 6 November 1931, page 7
News
1boab
2008-12-07 23:44:10.0
A bit about Mollison's London to Wyndham record time about to be broken in 1931?
TWELVE DAYS OR FOUR MONTHS? LETTER DELIVERY IN NORTH-WEST
Northern Territory Times Tuesday 7 June 1932, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 23:39:25.0
Halls Creek and Wyndham snail mail service of 1931 and 1932.
NEWS AND NOTES.
West Australian Saturday 9 May 1891, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 21:00:17.0
In May 1891 a dispute between A.B. Wright the contractor of the Wyndham-Halls Creek Telegraph and the Government is to go to arbitration.
Sittings, Local and Otherwise.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 19 June 1891, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 20:46:42.0
In June 1891 Tom Kilfoyle is starting a butchering firm at Palmerston, Port Darwin.
Shipping. PORT DARWIN. ARRIVE[?].
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 19 June 1891, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-07 20:37:49.0
In June 1891 Miss ? Byrne and Mrs. Kilfoyle arrive in Port Darwin from Wyndham.
Christmas Day at Wyndham.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 15 January 1892, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 20:27:54.0
Wyndham WA 1891 Christmas Day at the Byrne family's Six-Mile Hotel and a New Year Fancy Dress Ball to see in 1892 at Wyndham.
WYNDHAM NEWS. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE TAGLIAFERRO. BECORD SHIPMENT OF CATTLE. THE BESIDENCY AND THE POST OFFICE. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) WYNDHAM, July 1.
West Australian Tuesday 2 July 1895, page 5
News
1boab
2008-12-07 17:37:26.0
In 1895 Wyndham saw the arrival of Sir Alexander Cockburn Campbell, the new Clerk of Courts.
Murder in East Kimberley, W.A. SENTENCE OF DEATH PASSED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 December 1899, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 16:10:51.0
In 1899 a death sentence for the murderer of Ah Sing - Gardener near King River, Wyndham. The aboriginal man was brought into Wyndham by members of his own tribe.
Wyndham (W.A.) Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 22 December 1899, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 16:03:12.0
In December 1899 an extensive "Wyndham Notes" talks of a send off for GW Mayhew and many other topics. Joseph and Ben Bridge separately in trouble with the law.
Notes of the Week.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 5 January 1900, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-07 15:38:35.0
Wanted man Ben Bridge is captured by trooper Freeman and taken into Wyndham on Dec. 27th 1899 in chains.
News and Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 24 August 1900, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 15:30:01.0
In 1900 a letter from GW Mayhew at Boulder, near Kalgoorlie WA.
News and Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 28 June 1901, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 15:12:44.0
1901 Wyndham is a thirsty place! with modest prisoners.
News and Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 14 November 1902, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 15:02:58.0
In 1902 a concert was being organised for the benefit of Mr. GW Mayhew. A horse owned by Mr. WJ Byrne, named "Saint Patrick" found dead by snakebite.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 15 July 1904, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 14:55:28.0
Mr WJ Byrne in 1904 intends adding 1000 acres to his Brock's Creek property and has just put 500 head of cattle near Daly River. (Is this the beginning of Tipperary Station?)
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 16 March 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 14:38:39.0
De Rougemont (aka M. Smith)? shoots himself at Oodnadatta SA in 1906. Was this De Rougemont?
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 10 August 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 14:26:33.0
In 1906 W.J. Byrne moves 1400 head of cattle onto land near the Daly River in very dry conditions.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 9 November 1906, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 02:31:37.0
Chas. Pfitzner killed instantly after being thrown from horse while riding with W.J. Byrne in 1906.
NEWS & NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 17 May 1907, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 02:19:30.0
In 1907 a wreath arrives from Wyndham for the grave of GW Mayhew, sent by his sister-in-law, Maggie Byrne.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 THE GOVERNMENT RESIDENTSHIP.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 31 December 1909, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-07 02:04:28.0
Brock's Creek races with horses owned by W.J. Byrne on 28th December 1909.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 18 February 1910, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-07 01:49:45.0
In 1910 Mrs W.J. Byrne of Tipperary Station takes her 1st trip away after arriving in the Territory twenty years earlier.
NEWS & NOTES
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 20 October 1911, page 3
News
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In 1911 Mr WJ Byrne of Brock's Creek passes Victoria River Depot with 230 horses for Argyle Downs. Muster on for fat bullocks to be shipped from Wyndham to Manilla.
An Interesting Letter
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 13 September 1919, page 8
News
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2008-12-06 16:53:11.0
An interesting letter in 1919 from WJ Byrne of Tipperary Station about camel and donkey teams working in the East Kimberley.
The Territory Election. (To the Editor[?])
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 18 November 1922, page 8
News
1boab
2008-12-06 15:50:04.0
NT Election candidate in 1922 Mr. W.J. Byrne of Tipperary Station writes a letter to the editor.
LOCAL COURT
Northern Territory Times Friday 16 September 1927, page 8
News
1boab
2008-12-06 15:34:40.0
Lee Tong of Wyndham v Harry Crosbie of Katherine for non payment in Sept 1927.
Northern Territory Times FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1932. TOWN TOPICS
Northern Territory Times Friday 1 April 1932, page 4
News
1boab
2008-12-06 15:30:17.0
In 1932 the Misses Byrne visit their Brother Will' Byrne and his family at Tipperary Station NT.
AERODROMES DARWIN AND WYNDHAM (Hansand.)
Northern Territory Times Friday 22 April 1932, page 1
News
1boab
2008-12-06 15:22:48.0
1932 Hansard notes on expenditure for the Darwin and Wyndham aerodromes.
News and Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 21 December 1900, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-06 15:14:24.0
In December 1900, Miss J. Byrne marries Michael Cassidy late of "The Paddock", Wyndham.
WYNDHAM NEWS. DESPATCH OF A POLICE PARTY TO THE BEEN RIVER. GOLD DISCOVERY NEAR STURTS CREEK. [BY TELEGRAPH.] [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] WYNDHAM, October 5.
West Australian Friday 6 October 1893, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-06 15:04:06.0
In 1893 a Police party is despatched to the Behn River, the scene of Constable Collins murder. Supplies get low in Wyndham.
Darwin Town Council
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 13 March 1920, page 1
News
1boab
2008-12-06 14:51:23.0
In March 1920 permission is given to exhume the body of Thomas Kilfoyle, who was buried in Darwin cemetery on Oct. 6, 1908, for reinternment in WA.
GN 60/27 APPOINTMENT
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 11 March 1927, page 7
News
1boab
2008-12-06 14:29:40.0
In 1927 Jack Kilfoyle is appointed Justice of the Peace.
COUNTRY. WYNDHAM. WYNDHAM, November 6.
West Australian Wednesday 8 November 1899, page 4
News
1boab
2008-12-04 12:10:48.0
Mr. Bradshaw's "petroleum launch" takes goods from Wyndham to within two miles of Auvergne Station for Connor Doherty and Durack in November 1899.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. RACING FIXTURES. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
West Australian Friday 26 May 1899, page 6
Detailed lists, results, guides
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Both round Australia cycling parties get ready to depart in May 1899, Richardson from Perth and the others from Melbourne both going different directions.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. EACING FIXTURES. TO-DAY.
West Australian Thursday 29 June 1899, page 5
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-03 20:36:27.0
The round Australia cyclists set off in June 1899, Richardson from Perth, while the White Brothers will set off from Melbourne.
Notes of the Week.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 14 July 1899, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 20:08:51.0
Argyle Station blacks kill Port Darwin lubra in July 1899. Round Australia cyclists commented on.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. RACING FIXTURES. TO-DAY.
West Australian Wednesday 12 July 1899, page 6
News
1boab
2008-12-03 19:57:46.0
The round Australia cyclists reach Yass in July 1899.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. RACING FIXTURES. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
West Australian Friday 4 August 1899, page 6
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-03 19:45:42.0
The round Australia cyclists reach Maryborough in August 1899.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. NOTES AND CHAT.
West Australian Monday 21 August 1899, page 6
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-03 19:32:53.0
Round Australia cyclists reach Charters Towers in August 1899.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. NOTES AND CHAT. (BY "PAYNATOR")
West Australian Thursday 31 August 1899, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-03 19:17:37.0
In August 1899 the round Australia cyclists reach Croydon in Queensland.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. NOTES AND CHAT.
West Australian Saturday 2 September 1899, page 6
News
1boab
2008-12-03 19:09:33.0
In August 1899 the "Circumcycling" group reach Normanton while going the other way Richardson had not been heard of for five weeks since leaving Halls Creek, WA.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. RACING FIXTURES. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
West Australian Friday 29 September 1899, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-03 18:45:40.0
In September the round Australia cyclists going different directions meet at Powell Creek NT.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. RACING FIXTURES. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
West Australian Monday 2 October 1899, page 6
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-03 18:37:30.0
The round Australia cyclists, both groups travelling in opposite directions meet at Powell's Creek NT in September 1899.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. RACING FIXTURES. TO-DAY.
West Australian Wednesday 29 November 1899, page 6
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-03 18:16:43.0
November 1899 and word that the round Australia cyclists were almost speared in Jasper Gorge, are now past Newry and on way to Halls Creek WA.
Cycling Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 8 December 1899, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 18:10:10.0
No word from the round Australia cyclists who left Katherine for Halls Creek late in 1899.
SPORTING NEWS. THE TURF. RACING FIXTURES. TO-DAY.
West Australian Saturday 13 January 1900, page 6
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-12-03 18:02:11.0
January 1900 and the round Australia cyclists reach Fortescue, Pilbara Western Australia.
LATEST TELEGRAMS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] [BY TELEGRAM.] ADELAIDE. February 2.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 9 February 1900, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-03 17:56:42.0
The round Australia cyclists reach Perth in early 1900. Arthur Richardson completes his round Australia bicycle journey in Perth.
LATEST TELEGRAMS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] [BY TELEGRAM.] ADELAIDE. February 23.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 2 March 1900, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 17:47:35.0
1900 the round Australia cyclists reach Eucla.
News and Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 13 April 1900, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 17:40:48.0
Sir Alex. (Cockburn-) Campbell is to race his horse "Tally Ho" at Wyndham and perhaps Darwin. More on round Australia cyclists reaching Melbourne. GW Mayhew in Sydney on way to Fre(e)mantle.
News and Notes.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 27 December 1901, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 16:37:35.0
1901 Wyndham is visited by a cyclone and damage done to most buildings in the town.
Farewell to Mr. G. W. Mayhow.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 25 August 1899, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 16:29:29.0
Farewell to Mr GW Mayhew NT Times Owner/Editor in August 1899.
Notes of the Week.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 25 August 1899, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-03 16:25:32.0
August 1899 GW Mayhew leaves Port Darwin for Wyndham.
Notes on a Visit to Wyndham, Western Australia.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 20 October 1899, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 16:10:47.0
Part 1 of "Notes on a Visit to Wyndham" by GW Mayhew in 1899.
Notes on a Visit to Wyndham, Western Australia. (Continued from our last issue.)
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 27 October 1899, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 16:09:39.0
Part 2 of "Notes on a visit to Wyndham" by GW Mayhew in 1899
Notes of the Week.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 27 October 1899, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-03 15:10:57.0
(Absolutely mad!?) Cyclists leave Port Darwin for WA to ride around Australia in 1899.
Notes of the Week.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 20 October 1899, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-03 14:35:42.0
A mention of another column in this issue written about Wyndham by Mr. G. W. Mayhew, while on a tour of the Kimberley in late 1899.
Sittings, Local and Otherwise.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 25 December 1891, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 14:21:41.0
Late in 1891 a man named Wingfield dies of sunstroke at Wyndham. Wyndham reported hotter than ever. Three aborigines sentenced to death for murders at Mt. Dockerell, in the Kimberley.
NOTES OF THE WEEK.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 11 September 1891, page 2
News
1boab
2008-12-03 14:06:43.0
1891 a Guano deposit near Wyndham. Another article on the Halls Creek to Wyndham Telegraph contractor in court. As well unregistered companies on Halls Creek goldfields. Not yet corrected.
Kimberley Goldfields. (From our own correspondent.) May 7th.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 June 1891, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 13:56:52.0
May 1891 detailed description of the Kimberley Goldfields around Halls Creek, WA.
Siftings, Local and Otherwise.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 June 1891, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 13:23:18.0
In 1891 Thomas Coombes an old Maude Creek miner died at Kimberley, WA. (Halls Creek?). Wyndham horses Quamboneson and Czar may go up for NT races.
DISTRICT NEWS. WYNDHAM.
West Australian Monday 14 October 1889, page 4
News
1boab
2008-12-03 12:53:10.0
October 1889 crew of HMS Rambler take on "Wyndhamites" at cricket. Durack and Kilfoyles horse breeding program. Wyndham's first wool! and a visit by Sir Malcom Fraser.
REPORT OF H.M.S "RAMBLER" FOR SEASON 1889.
West Australian Friday 3 January 1890, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-03 12:33:49.0
1889 hydrographic survey of the Cambridge Gulf and NW Coast by HMS Rambler. Note that what we call Lacrosse Island today is named Crosse island here.
Sports at Wyndham.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 12 June 1891, page 3
News
1boab
2008-12-01 00:25:00.0
Wyndham holds a sports day in May 1891 that is reported here in detail.
Terrible Murder by Blacks.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 26 December 1890, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-30 23:48:52.0
1890 Death of Tudor Shadforth on Ord River Station after being speared through the heart.
Shipping. PORT DARWIN. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 26 December 1890, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-11-30 23:36:13.0
Here in December 1890, arriving from Wyndham for a Port Darwin wedding are Tom Kilfoyle and Kate Byrne.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 26 December 1890, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-30 23:26:23.0
Kimberley Goldfield and Pastoral Notes are found in this column as well as the Marriage of Tom Kilfoyle to Catherine Byrne, of the Byrne Family who started the Six-Mile Hotel out of Wyndham.
Northern Territory Times. PALMERSTON: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 26 December 1890, page 2
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In late 1890 Mr. W. L. Baker of Wydham is elected as the first member for East Kimberley in the W.A. Legislature.
KIMBERLEY NOTES. HALL'S CREEK, Jan. 25th.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 28 February 1890, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-30 21:43:33.0
1890 description of the Kimberley Goldfields and telegraph situation to Halls Creek.
Shipping. PORT DARWIN. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 28 February 1890, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
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2008-11-30 20:57:16.0
Here in February 1890 Miss Spry who would marry WL Byrne and the Misses Byrne (4) which refers to, Maggie, Jo' Cattie and Mary Ann Byrne on their way to help their brothers with the Six Mile Hotel at Wyndham.
Shipping. PORT DARWIN. ARRIVED
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 1 June 1889, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-11-30 20:46:19.0
GW Mayhew's mother arrives at Port Darwin in May 1888.
Deputation.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 17 November 1888, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-30 20:36:14.0
Discussion of cost of telegraph between Wyndham and Halls Creek at 35 pounds per mile in November 1888.
Shipping. PORT DARWIN. ARRIVED
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 3 November 1888, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-11-30 20:15:49.0
More freight here for the Ruby Queen Mine (mentioned) in October 1888.
Shipping. PORT DARWIN. ARRIVED
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 22 September 1888, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-11-30 20:12:39.0
This may be a significant shipping to Wyndham, mentions as passengers, Messrs. E. Giles, T. Hayes, (most likely Tom - partner in Rosewood Station), James. Byrne, (Overlanded with Duracks) and Exports-3 dogs, T. Hayes ; 2 horses, P. Durack ; 1 bull, P. Durack ; 90 tons machinery, P. Durack ; which is most likely the machinery for Durack's gold mining venture at the Ruby Queen Mine at Halls Creek.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 27 November 1886, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-30 19:44:23.0
Correspondence from Ord River talks of various mobs of cattle to the Kimberley Goldfields and mentions Byrne arriving at Durack's with horses in June 1886. Mentions Buchanan, Crocker and Sturt Creek in NT Times of November 1886.
Shipping. PORT DARWIN. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 24 April 1886, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-11-30 19:33:04.0
J.M. Durack on ss Rajpootana for the Cambridge Gulf in April 1886.
Tha Byrne Gass
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Tuesday 2 June 1925, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-30 19:18:19.0
In 1925 WJ Byrne of Tipperary Station is sued by the Crown for rent. The rent had actually already been paid in full.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 16 May 1885, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-30 19:13:41.0
John Urquart, drover with Messrs. Durack died of fever at the Roper River in March 1885.
Journey of Messrs. P. Saunders and A. Johns.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 21 October 1882, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-30 18:52:14.0
1st report in October 1882 by Saunders and Johns on their return to the NT and their discovery of what would become the Halls Creek, Kimberley Goldfields in 1882.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 27 August 1881, page 1
News
1boab
2008-11-30 18:17:09.0
Saunders and Johns arrive at Tien Tsen (The old name for Cossack, Western Australia) onboard the cutter "Prospect" in 1881.
THE BONUS FOR GOLD DISCOVERY.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 20 August 1881, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-30 18:13:30.0
Saunders and Johns lured by 5000 pound bonus from WA Government for discovery of payable golfield in 1881.
PIONEER DROVERS (From Australasian)
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 28 January 1927, page 7
News
1boab
2008-11-30 18:02:38.0
Pioneer Drovers article has good information still needs correction.
DEATH OF AN OLD PIONEER.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Friday 25 September 1896, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-30 17:55:05.0
Obituary for prospector, NT identity and co-discoverer of the Halls Creek, Kimberley Goldfields, Adam Johns after buggy accident in September 1896.
Exploration and Prospecting. FROM RAEBOURNE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORY BY PHILIP SAUNDERS AND ADAM JOHNS.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 24 March 1883, page 3
News
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2008-11-30 16:51:52.0
This is a classic piece of history here from Philip Saunders and Adam Johns, in search of a goldfield, undertake a journey from Roebourne WA to the NT, and discover the Halls Creek, Kimberley Goldfields during 1882.
OCCASIONAL NOTES.
West Australian Tuesday 3 April 1883, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-30 16:24:02.0
The site for yet un-named Derby WA mentioned as having been chosen as site for Kimberley town in April 1883.
OCCASIONAL NOTES.
West Australian Tuesday 3 April 1883, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-30 16:19:58.0
Mr. Hardman, the Geologist selected for Kimberley exploratory survey party, arrived in Perth, to join party leaving in April 1883.
Classified Advertising
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 3 May 1884, page 4
Advertising
1boab
2008-11-30 13:21:30.0
The May 3rd 1884 NT Times published by the Executor of the estate of Joseph Skelton, Mr. Frederick Shaw.
Death of Mr. Joseph Skelton.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 3 May 1884, page 3
News
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2008-11-29 23:42:39.0
The obituary for Mr. Joseph Skelton, owner editor of the NT Times newspaper, died 25th May 1884, published on 3rd May 1884. Perhaps they mean't April as this means his death date was still weeks away?
LAW COURTS. POLICE COURT—PALMERSTON. TUESDAY[?] MARCH 18. (Before J. G. Knight, Esq., S.M.)
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 22 March 1884, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-29 23:24:48.0
The full cattle stealing case of Wentworth D'arcy Uhr over 18th and 19th March 1884, afterwhich he was acquitted.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 22 March 1884, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-29 23:11:33.0
Wentworth D'Arcy Uhr is cleared of cattle stealing charges. In same column on March 22 1884 is mentioned Joseph Skelton, NT Times proprietor and his illness.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 22 March 1884, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-11-29 23:04:27.0
March 15th 1884 Mr Joseph Skelton, proprietor of the NT Times and his wife leave for Sydney on the ss Whampoa due to his ill health. He leaves the newspaper in the care of VL Solomon and HH Adcock.
Northern Territory Times PALMERSTON: SATURDAY, MARCH 15.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 15 March 1884, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-29 22:57:51.0
March 1884 Announcement of D'arcy Uhr being charged at the Palmerston, Port Darwin bench for cattle stealing.
LAW COURTS. LICENSING BENCH. TUESDAY, 10TH MARCH.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 15 March 1884, page 2
Detailed lists, results, guides
1boab
2008-11-29 22:54:58.0
Good descriptions of pubs in the Top End, by the inspector of "public houses", in March 1884.
MIGRATION POLICY FROWNS ON GROUP SCHEMES Warned by Example of Innisfail
The Canberra Times Monday 11 December 1944, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-29 21:11:59.0
In December 1944 the A.C.T.U. request the Government to reverse its decision on the Jewish Settlement in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia.
CHILD MIGRATION PLANS TO BE EXPANDED Early Report Expected
The Canberra Times Friday 17 November 1944, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-29 20:46:17.0
In November 1944, the federal government under acting Prime Minister Mr. Forde reject the idea of a Jewish Settlement in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
A.N.A. OPPOSITION TO ESTABLISHMENT OF JEWISH, COLONY SYDNEY, Wednesday.
The Canberra Times Thursday 27 April 1944, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-29 20:26:49.0
A day after Curtin's 1944 comments on a Jewish settlement scheme in the Kimberley, appeared in the news, follow an opposition to the scheme from the Australian Natives' Association.
MR. CURTIN DETAILS BASIS OF PACT WITH NEW ZEALAND WASHINGTON, Monday.
The Canberra Times Wednesday 26 April 1944, page 1
News
1boab
2008-11-29 20:15:06.0
In April 1944, Prime Minister John Curtin says that the Kimberley Jewish settlement would receive consideration.
NO APPROVAL FOR JEWISH COLONY IN EAST KIMBERLEYS
The Canberra Times Tuesday 26 October 1943, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-29 20:10:46.0
In October 1943, three years after MP Durack's suggestion of a Jewish settlement in the Kimberley, the federal Government here defers any decision until after the war.
JEWISH MIGRANTS Huge Settlement Scheme PLAN FOR NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PERTH, Monday.
The Canberra Times Tuesday 25 April 1939, page 1
News
1boab
2008-11-29 19:43:52.0
Here in a 1939 article, M. P. Durack suggests the idea of a Jewish settlement in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITION.
The Courier (Hobart, Tas.) Monday 24 March 1856, page 2
News
1boab
2008-11-29 18:11:46.0
The 1855 North Australian Expedition under Gregory mentioned here in a letter from the expedition botanist, Ferdinand Mueller.
EXP[?]RATION IN THE [?]MBER[?]Y DISTRICT. (Melbourne A[?]6.)
The Brisbane Courier Saturday 28 November 1885, page 3
News
1boab
2008-11-29 17:14:02.0
Text of Harry Stockdale's explorations in the Kimberley of 1884 and 1885, corrected almost exactly 123 years later, on Nov. 29th 2008.
LATEST TELEGRAMS. RETURN OF THE KIMBERLEY EXPLORATION PARTY. KATHERINE. Thursday. Self and party arrived here to-day all well. Been detained by floods. W. J. O'DONNELL. Friday.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 28 March 1885, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 16:07:24.0
This March 1885 article hails the "RETURN OF THE KIMBERLEY EXPLORATION PARTY" to Katherine after being detained by floods and is communicated by telegram from W. J. O'DONNELL.
OCCASIONAL NOTES.
West Australian Saturday 10 May 1884, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 15:56:25.0
Another mention of O'Donnell and the "Kimberley Exploring Party" and opening up of lands at Port Warrender, seems like an early scam.
Latest Colonial, Intercolonial, & Foreign Telegrams. (From our Exchanges.) Sydney, Jan. 11.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 9 February 1884, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 15:41:30.0
February 1884 Carr-Boyd in Argus article apparently says O'Donnell led expedition in disgusting manner?
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 20 October 1883, page 2
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2008-11-29 15:34:14.0
October 1883, talk of W.J. O'Donnell's "Kimberley Exploring Party" some in Port Darwin, article mentions Carr-Boyd, Linacre, Wells and O'Malley.
OCCASIONAL NOTES.
West Australian Friday 20 July 1883, page 2
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2008-11-29 15:20:56.0
July 1883 mention of O'Donnel's (SA) "Kimberley Exploring Party"
[?]GENCE.
The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser Saturday 23 September 1882 Supplement: Second sheet to Maitland Mercury, page 5
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1boab
2008-11-29 15:09:04.0
In September 1882 the WA Government allocate ?6000 for the exploratory and geological survey of the Kimberley region, after Alexander Forrest's first expedition.
THE KIMBERLEY DISTRICT. TO THE EDITOR OF THE WEST AUSTRALIAN.
West Australian Friday 28 April 1882, page 3
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2008-11-29 15:01:41.0
A letter discussing remunerations and costs of Forrest's late Kimberley expedition.
OCCASIONAL NOTES.
West Australian Friday 22 September 1882, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 14:58:27.0
A telegram to Mr. Alexander Forrest informs him that Messrs. Durack's exploring party had landed at Cambridge Gulf, and further down the WA parliament debate recompense for Alexander Forrest's Kimberley Expedition.
KIMBERLEY EXPLORING EXPEDITION. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 13 October 1883, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 14:40:12.0
October 1883 finds a report by W. J. O'Donnell discussing the Kimberley Exploring Expedition, talks of Ord and Cambridge Gulf and foresees the Kimberley Goldfields.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 27 September 1884, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 02:22:48.0
An NT Racing Club deputation ask the Government Resident for land to make a horse racing track in September 1884.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 27 September 1884, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 02:19:05.0
Mentions the start of a "Depot" at the Victoria River in September 1884, finally being a success. Mentions Buchanan Brothers, Osmand and Panton, Fisher and Lyons, the Ord and Victoria Rivers.
LAW COURTS. LOCAL COURT—PALMERSTON. MONDAY, 28TH JULY. (Before T. K. Pater, Esq., S.M.)
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 2 August 1884, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-29 01:54:17.0
A rap on the knuckles for GW Mayhew and the demand of an apology in July 1884
Complimentary Banquet to J. L. Parsons, Esq., Government Resident.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 17 May 1884, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-29 01:45:45.0
At a banquet for the new Administrator, in May 1884, GW Mayhew as owner of "The North Australian" newspaper, responds to a toast proposed to "the Press" and refers to the late Joseph Skelton, of the opposition newspaper the NT Times, as a friend.
NEWS ANS NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 3 November 1883, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-28 23:46:47.0
Port Darwin's first? solicitor, Mr Charles Herbert arrives at Port Darwin in 1883.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 3 November 1883, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-28 23:22:25.0
October 31st 1883 sees the Kimberley Exploring Party leaving Port Darwin.
Concert.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 3 November 1883, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-28 23:17:41.0
Here a concert at Port Darwin, amazingly, starring members of the Kimberley Exploring Party, in particular Mr. Carr-Boyd, before their departure in October 1883.
LAW COURTS, POLICE COURT—PALMERSTON. MONDAY, APRIL 23. (Before J. G. Knight, Esq., S.M.) Assault.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 28 April 1883, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-28 19:54:59.0
April 1883 a court case has GW Mayhew as witness to assault at a hotel with a billiard table, possibly owned by Mr. Masson?
Northern Torritory Times PALMERSTON: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 4 November 1882, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-28 19:29:57.0
A snippet for the (re?)formation of the Port Darwin Cricket Club in November 1882 finds GW Mayhew as one of the founding members.
Race Meeting.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 29 April 1882, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-28 19:20:37.0
An important snippet for the formation of the NTRC, the N.T. (Horse) Racing Club in April 1882 finds GW Mayhew as one of the founding members.
Race Meeting.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 29 April 1882, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-28 19:19:52.0
An important snippet for the formation of the NTRC, the N.T. (Horse) Racing Club in April 1882 finds GW Mayhew as one of the founding members.
Grand Concert in aid of the Building Fund of the Palmerston Church.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 13 August 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-28 19:01:54.0
Palmerston Church Building Fund Concert - Mayhew on Cornet August 1881
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 4 June 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-28 18:51:12.0
George W. Mayhew playing Cornet in Port Darwin local band within months of arrival, rates mention in opposition newspaper.
THE KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. [FROM THE North Australian.]
West Australian Thursday 27 January 1887, page 3
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1boab
2008-11-28 17:46:29.0
The demise of the Kimberley Goldfields in January 1887 as told to "The North Australian" also mentions the "Ragged Thirteen" and the "Mountain Maud" a white woman with six Afghan cameleers.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 15 September 1883, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-26 14:35:27.0
Comments here in September 1883 of Butterfield and Swire's new steamship company, running between China and Port Darwin, includes th ss "Whampoa".
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 12 March 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-26 14:07:05.0
This says the "William McKinnon" arrived on November 7th, however it is more likely that this should be March 7th.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 12 March 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-26 14:05:20.0
The first arrival to Port Darwin of George Washington Mayhew, aged 18 in the company of his future partner, Charles, James Kirkland, of a similar age. Both arrived on the ss "William McKinnon" on Nov. 7th 1880.
The Gulf of Carpentaria. No. 11.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 7 July 1883, page 3
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2008-11-26 13:57:34.0
Mention of matters to do with death of Dunscombe and his yacht's Chinese crew. Dunscombe is mentioned in CJ Kirkland's 1930 reminiscences on 50 years in the North.
AFTER FIFTY YEARS
Northern Territory Times Tuesday 10 June 1930, page 1
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1boab
2008-11-26 01:51:58.0
June 1930 CJ Kirkland to be leaving the Territory soon after 50 years in the north.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 21 December 1878, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 23:48:25.0
Sunday, 16th December.Here the s.s. Atjeh, under Captain Wessels names all passengers except one, mentioned as "one in steerage, from Adelaide" is almost certainly Charles James Kirkland who arrived at Port Darwin in December 1878 on the "Atjeh". The "J. J. Laurie" mentioned should probably be JJ Lawrie.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 29 April 1882, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 18:57:51.0
Several snippets here on Captain Dunscombe about salvage of the ss "Brisbane" and that Captain Dunscombe is the owner of the Schooners "Margaret" and "Dawn," the ketch "Hibernia," and the cutter "Prospect".
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 26 November 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 18:45:43.0
November 1881 an auction sale of the salvaged fixtures and fittings of the "ss Brisbane". As well construction of the Point Charles Lighthouse has commenced.
Total Wreck of the s.s. Brisbane on Fish Rocks.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 29 October 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 18:28:54.0
A description of the ss Brisbane foundered on Fish Rocks in October 1881.
Enquiry into the Wreck of the S.S. Brisbane.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 29 October 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 18:22:50.0
This inquiry into the wreck of the steamship "Brisbane" comes to the conclusion in October 1881, that a lighthouse should be constructed at Point Charles.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 29 October 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 18:17:26.0
More on Dunscombe (loss of yacht?) and the salvage of the ss "Brisbane" in October 1881.
Foundering of the Schooner "Dawn" off Southport.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 22 October 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 17:56:35.0
The "Dawn" sinks overnight after taking rice and stores from the "Brisbane" which had foundered and was lying on "Fish Reef", Kelsey and crew safe with Captain Dunscombe on "Pioneer". Rice had swollen and split the vessel.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 23 April 1881, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 17:42:55.0
The "Hybernia" under Captain Duscombe to Daly River. As well pioneers Adams and Johns to look for goldfield near WA border. Foundations of Fanny Bay Gaol being dug by prisoners in April 1881.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 3 July 1880, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 16:04:42.0
The cutter "Prospect" here brings a load of Timor ponies to Port Darwin in May 1880.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 27 March 1880, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 15:57:44.0
Dunscombe leaves Port Darwin in March 1880 for Timor.
POLICE COURT. (Before E. W. PRICE, Esq., S.M.) Monday, March 22nd.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 27 March 1880, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 15:56:21.0
Here we find Dunscomb's name as James and cutter "Prospect" mentioned in March 1880.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 7 February 1880, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 15:50:15.0
Mr. Dunscombe arrives on 6th February 1880 and it is mentioned that CJ Kirkland was left on an island near Timor, as he discussed much later in his 1930 reminicences of 50 years in the north. Also mentioned is the man overboard.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 6 September 1879, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 15:43:48.0
The cutter "Prospect" mentioned here is the same yacht that Saunders and Johns depart in for WA in 1881.
NEWS AND NOTES.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 6 September 1879, page 2
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1boab
2008-11-25 15:42:34.0
The referral below to Mr. Dunscombe and his cutter "The Prospect" appears to be the same "Duuscombe" and "The Prospector" referred to by CJ Kirland in his 1930 reminiscences of 50 years in the north.
Farewell Dinner to Messrs. Adam Johns and Philip Saunders.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette Saturday 16 July 1881, page 2
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