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GALBRAITH
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 22nd May 1879 - The Rev. J. Hargrave recently visited Yalwal and held a service for some 40 people at Mrs. Galbraith’s.
ST, 25th May 1879 - Mrs. Galbraith provides lodgings and also bakes for the miners at Yalwal.
ST, 24th July 1879 - Letter to the Editor from Thomas B. Galbraith regarding scurrilous reports circulating about him in Yalwal. The letter is dated 22nd July 1879.
6th March 1880 - A son, Joseph, is born to Thomas and Caroline Galbraith. Thomas is listed as a Miner at Yalwal.
16th June 1880 - Joseph Galbraith is Baptised by J. Hargrave.
16th June 1880 - Letter requesting a School for Yalwal, Thomas Galbraith 3 children. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
ST, 6th May 1880 - Mrs. Galbraith is still catering for visitors to Yalwal.
ST, 9th September 1880 - The tender of T. Galbraith is accepted for tunnelling work at the Star Mine.
17th September 1880 - Petition for a School at Yalwal signed by Thomas Galbraith & 35 others. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
ST, 14th October 1880 - T. Galbraith & Co. are making good progress in the Star Mine’s tunnel.
ST, 21st October 1880 - A report that Galbraith & Co. have driven the tunnel 33 ft. in one month.
ST, 30th December 1880 - T. Galbraith & Co. have driven through a well defined quartz reef.
1880 - 1881 Church of England - Thomas Galbraith, of Yalwal, contributes 10s to the Nowra Church Fund.
ST, 17th March 1881 - Galbaith has completed the Star tunnel contract.
ST, 31st March 1881 - Galbraith & party have finished their contract with the Star Company.
ST, 14th April 1881 - Mr. Galbraith agrees to continue the tunnel at the Star Mine another 50 feet, at L2 10s per foot.
ST, 9th June 1881 - Messrs. Galbraith & Co. complete the Star tunnel contract.
25th November 1881 - Letter requesting that the School at Yalwal be upgraded from Provisional to Public, signed by Thomas Galbraith. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
1881 - 1882 Church of England - Thomas Galbraith, of Yalwal, contributes 7s 6d to the Nowra Church Fund.
ST, 18th May 1882 - Cricket Match: Colts game played between Burrier and Yalwal. J. Galbraith 0 and 2 runs.
ST, 26th April 1883 - Cricket Match: Colts game played between Burrier and Yalwal. B. Galbraith 0 and 0 runs.
ST, 10th May 1883 - Thomas Galbraith sues John Sivewright for 12 weeks and 2 days wages.
ST, 31st May 1883 - Thomas Galbraith advertises “Galbraith’s Accomodation House” at Yalwal for sale.
17th August 1883 - Letter regarding a reduction in school fees from Thomas Galbraith. States that four of his own children and an adopted niece and nephew by the name of Coote attend the School. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
ST, 11th October 1883 - Thomas Galbraith advertises his intention to apply for a Publican’s License for his house at Yalwal.
Diary of Bernard Brown, Nowra, 6th October 1883 - “.....Tom Galbraith here with a Petition to Sign to get Local Pub License for his house at the Yalwall diggings which is much required.....” (Shoalhaven Museum S 2035)
ST, 1st November 1883 - Thomas Galbraith, of Yalwal, is granted a slaughtering license.
1884 NSW Department of Mines Annual Report - “.....the claim was registered for want of capital, and the principal [Galbraith] shortly after accepted an offer to take the management of a mine in India.”
ST, 29th May 1884 - T. Galbraith’s application for a suspension of labour conditions on his claim at the Junction of the Shoalhaven and Kangaroo rivers is granted.
ST, 25th June 1885 - The Post Office, with two mails per week, is in the charge of Mrs. Galbraith.
ST, 17th September 1885 - Postal Statistics for 1884: Yalwal. Postamaster L10; letters posted 1005; postal revenue L18.
ST, 11th October 1886 - Thomas Galbraith v. Robert Johnson.
ST, 4th May 1887 - James M’Arthur sues Thomas Galbraith for L13 4s 5d worth of goods sold & delivered. Galbraith ordered to pay L2 per month.
ST, 20th July 1887 - An advertisement is placed by Thomas heron expressing his sincere thanks to all those who participated in the attempted rescue of Alfred Underwood at the Pinnacle Mine. Thomas Galbraith is given special mention.
ST, 14th September 1887 - Thomas Galbraith, manager of the Pinnacle Mine, is defended in a letter to the Editor, by James Freed, in respect to the accident involving George Matthews at the mine.
ST, 23rd November 1887 - Cricket Match: The first cricket match is played in Yalwal and causes great interest. Dinner is taken at host Galbraith’s with turkey, fowls, roast beef, vegetables and plum pudding served.
ST, 5th December 1887 - Galbraith v. Heron for L62 6s 8d in wages due. Heron has a bad arm and is unable to attend the Court, according to W. Kelly, and the Warden postpones the case.
ST, 28th December 1887 - Galbraith v. Heron for L62 6s 8d being: L55 6s 8d wages and L7 horse hire when managing the Pinnacle Mine. Awarded the sum plus L3 3s in costs.
ST, 18th January 1888 - Galbraith v. Heron: L47 13s 6d for goods sold and delivered. Heron admits the debt. Verdict for amount and costs.
ST, 18th January 1888 - Galbraith v. Broers: L6 14s 10d for goods sold and delivered. To be paid back at 3s per week.
ST, 18th January 1888 - Galbraith v. J. Minnikin: L9 0s 7d for goods sold and delivered. Awarded L7 and half the costs of one witness.
ST, 18th January 1888 - Thomas Galbraith v. Nowra Municipal Council: Damages of L20. The case is non-suited, defendant allowed the costs of three witnesses.
ST, 18th January 1888 - A. Bindon v. T. Galbraith: Dishonoured Pro Note for L15. Verdict for amount plus costs.
ST, 26th January 1888 - Comparative Statement of Postal Business: Salary L10; letters posted 1560; Revenue L14; Profit to Treasury L4.
ST, 11th July 1888 - Advertisement for the Mortgagee Auction of Thomas Galbraith’s property at Yalwal, portion 60.
1888 - 1889 Electoral Roll - No. 564. Thomas Galbraith, residence Yalwal.
1888 - 1889 Church of England - Thomas Galbraith, of Yalwal, contributes 2s 6d to the Nowra Church Fund.
ST, 8th May 1889 - Land has been dedicated for a School of Arts at Yalwal. It is situated to the south of Mrs. Galbraith’s Boarding House.
ST, 27th November 1889 - Advertisement for the Auction Sale of Thomas Galbraith’s property at Yalwal, portion 60, unless a writ of fieri facias be previously satisfied. This refers to the Supreme Court Case of Lambert v. Galbraith.
ST, 8th January 1890 - Mrs. C. Galbraith donates 5s to the Yalwal School of Arts Building Fund.
1891 Census - Mrs. Galbraith is listed in the Census at Householders Schedule No. 102. * males and 6 females resident. (SRNSW Reel 2523)
ST, 22nd April 1891 - Miss Galbraith, in white satin with green ribbons, attended a ball in the new School of Arts at Yalwal.
ST, 7th March 1894 - Mrs. Galbraith: Postmistress.
ST, 12th February 1896 - William James Fimister, in evidence at the Golden Quarry Mine injunction hearing, stated: “We then roused Mrs. Galbraith up and asked her if it was necessary to post a notice, and she said it would do by and by. One was posted at 6.30 a.m.”
June - July 1896 - J. Galbraith and Mrs. Galbraith made purchases from Yalwal General Store. (Shoalhaven Museum Yalwal General Store Ledger S 1251)
16th December 1899 - Johnson’s report on the Yalwal School of Arts lists J. Galbraith as a paid up member. (SRNSW 20/13079)
15th July 1914 - Caroline Galbraith died, aged 66. She is buried at Yalwal Cemetery.
See Also Yalwal Village: Sports
Yalwal Cemetery Photo Gallery
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GALLOWAY, William
1888 - 1889 Electoral Roll - No. 572. William Galloway, residence Yalwal.
1891 - 1892 Electoral Roll - No. 651. William Galloway, residence Yalwal.
Shoalhaven News, 24th June 1893 - William Galloway gives evidence at the Homeward Bound Mine hearing. He is an employee of Mason’s.
24th August 1893 - William Galloway, Age 26 born in Ireland, Miner of Yalwal, married Mary Williams, age 22 born Shoalhaven, of Yalwal in St. John’s Church, Nowra. The ceremony was witnessed by Alfred Williams and Anne Linfoot & performed by Ernest Wooten.
June - July 1896 - W. Galloway made purchases from Yalwal General Store. (Shoalhaven Museum Yalwal General Store Ledger S 1251)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 21st July 1897 - William Galloway, miner, gives evidence at the Joseph Morgan hearing; cruelty to a horse.
ST, 3rd December 1898 - N. Bassar v. W. Galloway. James Paul had obtained a deed of assignment and authority from the trustees of the Basser Estate to sue for book debts which he had previously purchased.
16th December 1899 - L. Johnson’s Report on the Yalwal School of Arts lists W. Galloway as a paid up member. (SRNSW 20/13079)
1899 - 1900 Electoral Roll - No. 2135. William Galloway, Yalwal, Miner.
GANDERTON
1878 - 1879 Church of England - R. Ganderton, of Burrier, contributes 2s 6d to the Terrara Church Fund.
16th June 1880 - Letter requesting a School for Yalwal signed by R. Ganderton and W. Ganderton. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
17th September 1880 - Petition for a School at Yalwal signed by William Ganderton. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
1880 - 1881 Church of England - W. Ganderton, of Yalwal, contributes 5s to the Nowra Church Fund.
1881 - 1882 Church of England - R. Ganderton, of Yalwal, contributes 5s to the Nowra Church Fund.
1883 - 1884 Church of England - R. Ganderton, of Yalwal, contributes 5s to the Nowra Church Fund.
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 1st November 1885 - Cricket Match: Burrier v. Yalwal. W. Ganderton 0 and 0 runs.
ST, 8th Janaury 1890 - T. Ganderton and Mrs. Ganderton donate 2s 6d each to the Yalwal School of Arts Building Fund.
GANNON, J.W.
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 13th October 1897 -J.W. Gannon v. J. Kirkman; garnishee order on R.T. Thorburn. Adjourned one month.
GAYER
18th June 1889 - Lease Register: No. 215 GL 14. Transferred to Robertson, Clarke, Barry and S.C. Gayer. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 2nd October 1889 - In an Advertisement regarding the registration of the Homeward Bound Gold-Mining Company, No-Liability, the shareholders are listed:
Robert Gayer, Melbourne, Gentleman, 500 shares.
ST, 23rd July 1890 - Robertson, Clarke and Gayer sue W.E. Barry for the return of 15,000 shares in the Homeward Bound Mine. His wife, Charlotte, had contributed his share of the L19,000 purchase price of the mine.
ST, 3rd September 1890 - Homeward Bound dispute: see Brown v. Robertson.
27th January 1891 - Lease Register: No. 215 GL 14. Transferred to the Homeward Bound Gold Mining Company, No-Liability. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
1891 - 1892 Electoral Roll - No. 661 Robert Gayer (Non-resident) leasehold Yalwal, residence Melbourne.
GEARIN
Shoalhaven News, 6th May 1893 - “Mr. J. Gearin, a practical miner of large experience, lately came down from Armidale and inspected the fields, and he thinks a lot of Yalwal. It is likely that he will join one of the companies shortly.”
GILBERT, Charles
1891 Census - C. Gilbert is listed in the Census at Householders Schedule No. 53. 5 males and 2 females residing. (SRNSW Reel 2523)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 22nd July 1891 - Mr. C. Gilbert performed the Sailor’s Hornpipe as well as an Irish song & dance at a concert held in the School of Arts in aid of a distressed family.
1891 - 1892 Electoral Roll - No. 676. Charles Frederick Gilbert, residence Yalwal.
GILBERT, Thomas
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 14th December 1892 - Thomas Gilbert sued Messrs. F.W. King, J. Irwin and W. Davis for wages. It was shown that King had let the Pinnacle Mine to Irwin and Davis. The case against King is dismissed and a verdict is given against Irwin and Davis.
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GILCHRIST, Alexander
30th December 1890 - Lease Register: No. 420 GL’s 31 and 32. Gilchrist, of 321 George St. Sydney, is the sole applicant. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
GILLMAN, J.H.
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 23rd December 1891 - Notice is given of the cancellation of J.H. Gillman’s 40 acre Mineral Lease in the Parish of Yalwal.
GILMOUR
1891 Census - Gilmour listed in the Census. Probably living at Robert Stonehouse’s house. “Uninhabited taken at Hotel Stonehouse & Gilmour.” (SRNSW Reel 2523)
GLANVILLE, George
26th December 1898 - George Glanville, divorced, aged 48 farmer of Yalwal, married Amy Fielding Garrad, born Yorkshire aged 23 of Nowra, at St. John’s Church, Nowra. The cermony was witnessed by Seward Elliott and H. Weigand and performed by H.M. Trickett.
GOODHEW
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 12th February 1890 - Constable Goodhew and his horse are swept hundreds of yards downstream whilst attempting to cross the Danjera Creek in flood. Both escape unharmed.
ST, 22nd July 1891 - Messrs. Lawrence and F. Goodhew perform comic songs at the Yalwal School of Arts in aid of a distressed family.
GOODMAN, Jack
June - July 1896 - Made purchases from Yalwal General Store. (Shoalhaven Museum Yalwal General Store Ledger S 1251)
GOODMAN, Robert
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 24th March 1897 - Robert Goodman v. Alex Hielman for L4 15s being the balance due on supply of wood to the Homeward Bound Mine. Goodman withdrew the case after being promised a cheque for L4 15s less L1 5s, the amount that he had been overpaid on a previous delivery.
GOODWIN, James
27th August 1895 - James Goodwin. aged 32 a carpenter from Yalwal, married Ada Ann Rogers, aged 25 a widow born at Willaroo Lake George but now resident at Yalwal. Her parent were William Davis and Martha Holmes. The couple were married at St. John’s Nowra and the ceremony was performed by Edward Wooten and Witenessed by Walter Kohler.
June - July 1896 - Made purchases from Yalwal General Store. (Shoalhaven Museum Yalwal General Store Ledger S 125)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 30th January 1897 - James Goodwin is charged with cutting timber on Crown Land, near Yalwal, without a license on the 18th. He went and saw Mr. Hielman [possibly to get money] and got a license the same day. fined 10s and costs.
21st November 1897 - A son, George Loftus is born to James and Ada Goodwin. James is listed as a Miner at Yalwal.
ST, 1st December 1897 - James Goodwin, labourer residing at Yalwal, gives evidence at the Coroner’s Inquiry into the death of Mrs. Clauss.
10th February 1898 - George Loftus Goodwin is Baptised by H.M. Trickett.
5th July 1898 - A daughter, Pearl Margaret, is born to James and Ada Goodwin. Although James’ abode is given as Yalwal he is listed as a miner at Grassy Gully.
3rd August 1899 - A son, James Dennis, is born to James and Ada Goodwin. James is listed as a Miner at Yalwal.
1899 - 1900 Electoral Roll - No. 2136. James Goodwin, Yalwal, Miner.
15th Janaury 1900 - Pearl Margaret Goodwin is Baptised by H.M. Trickett.
October 1901 - A son, Vincent John, is born to James and Ada Goodwin. James is listed as a Miner at Yalwal.
16th November 1902 - James Dennis Goodwin and Vincent John Goodwin are Baptised by W. Newby-Fraser.
GOULDING, Thomas
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 12th March 1890 - Thomas Goulding, charged with using obscene language, did not appear in Court. A warrant is issued for his arrest. He is also charged with assaulting John Vidler, at Nowra, but Vidler declined to proceed any further with the matter.
ST, 6th August 1890 - Thomas Goulding is arrested in Junction St., Nowra, under the influence and convicted of the obscene language charge.
GRADY
Shoalhaven News, 17th March 1877 - Deeds of Grant are now ready for delivery, at land Titles Office Sydney, for William Grady, of Yalwal.
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 6th April 1882 - Cricket Match: Vurrier v. Yalwal. W. Grady 0 and 0 runs; 4 wickets.
ST, 8th January 1890 - W. Grady donates 5s to the Yalwal School of Arts Building Fund.
1891 Census - Wm. Grady listed in the Census at Householders Schedule No. 51. 6 Males and 1 female resident. (SRNSW Reel 2523)
ST, 29th April 1891 - Grady, a farmer, contributes L1 to the construction of the Public Road between Upper and Lower Yalwal.
1891 - 1892 Electoral Roll - No. 706. William Grady, freehold Illaroo, resident Yalwal.
ST, 27th January 1892 - Grady’s Ettrema Creek Run is advertised to let.
June - July 1896 - W. Grady made purchases from Yalwal General Store. (Shoalhaven Museum Yalwal General Store Ledger S 125)
ST, 20th February 1897 - Cricket Match: Yalwal v. Bamarang at Bamarang which is won by Bamarang 206 to 160 runs. For Yalwal; J. Grady 1 and 1 runs; W. Grady 3 and 1 runs.
1899 - 1900 Electoral Roll - No. 2137. William Grady, Yalwal, Miner.
GRAHAM, Christopher
6th September 1878 - Lease Register: No. 36 GL 41. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
6th September 1878 - Lease Register: No. 37 GL 45. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
14th September 1878 - Lease Register: No. 41 GL 46. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 8th January 1890 - C. Graham donates 5s to the Yalwal School of Arts Building Fund.
GRAHAM, James
11th August 1874 - Lease Register: No. 5 GL 25. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
28th May 1878 - Lease Register: No. 32 GL 15. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
8th October 1878 - Lease Register: No. 31 GL 41. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 3rd July 1879 - Jas. Graham, Secretary, calls for the allotment of shares in the No. 3 Claim.
ST, 11th September 1879 - Finch, C.E. King and Rose v. Graham: claim jumping.
8th November 1879 - Lease Register: No. 53 GL 3. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
24th December 1879 - Lease Register: No. 54 GL 42. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
ST, 6th May 1880 - Graham & part’s Mimosa Mine.
ST, 17th June 1880 - Graham and party are sinking and have cut good stone at 10 or 12 feet.
20th December 1881 - Lease Register: No. 54 GL 42 and No. 53 GL 3. Transfers his interests to Linkenbagh & Grieve. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
ST, 25th May 1882 - Messrs. W. Kennedy, James Graham and James Monaghan, directors of the Star Company, to visit the mine.
ST, 10th April 1884 - Notice to J. Graham and another to execute and take delivery of their gold-mining lease within 30 days.
ST, 25th June 1885 - James Graham, director of the Star Company.
ST, 17th October 1888 - J. Graham’s mining lease application at Yalwal has been refused.
ST, 8th January 1890 - James Graham donates L1 to the Yalwal School of Arts Building Fund.
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GRANT
Diary of James Thomson, Burrier, 13th June 1877 - “Got letter from mr. Grant & Holland & Moss about Yalwal G.M. Co.”
GRAY, Robert
24th February 1877 - Lease Register: No. 11 GL 13. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
GRAY
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 3rd October 1894 - A benefit concert, in aid of Mrs. T. Jones, is given by the Yalwal Negro Minstrels. Messrs. James, Kennedy, Bettons and Gray perform ‘gags and comicalities.’
GREEN
24th February 1877 - Lease Register: No. 11 GL 13. John Green is one of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
1881 - 1882 Church of England - W. Green, of Yalwal, contributes 5s to the Nowra Church Fund.
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 6th April 1882 - Cricket Match: Burrier v. Yalwal. W. Green scores 3 and 1 runs; J. Green scores 0 and 1 runs.
ST, 18th May 1882 - Cricket Match: Colts game played between Burrier and Yalwal. J. Green 0 and 0 runs.
ST, 26th April 1883 - Cricket Match: Colts game played between Burrier and Yalwal. J. Green 0 and 0 runs.
1883 - 1884 Church of England - W. Green, of Yalwal, contributes 2s 6d to the Nowra Church Fund.
ST, 1st February 1888 - Cricket Match: Burrier v. Yalwal at Burrier, which Yalwal win easily. J. Green 0 and 13 runs, 1 catch.
1888 - 1889 Electoral Roll -
No. 645. George Green, jnr., residence Burrier
No. 646. Jermiah Green, freehold Junction St., Nowra
No. 647. William Green, residence Burrier
No. 651. Thomas Green, residence Burrier
No. 652. John Green, residence Burrier
ST, 8th January 1890 - J. Green donates 5s to the Yalwal School of Arts Building Fund.
ST, 11th November 1891 - Thomas Green’s conditional purchase of 100 acres, Buangala, is Confirmed.
See Also Yalwal Village: Sports
GREGORY, Alfred Rolfe
22nd December 1886 - Lease Register: No. 109 GL 51. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
21st June 1888 - Lease Register: No. 109 GL 51. Gregory transfers his interest to E.W. McGavin. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
15th October 1889 - Lease Register: No. 207 GL 23. Acquires 1/4 of D.K. Inglis’ interest. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
21 November 1889 - Lease Register: No. 207 GL 23. Transfers his interest to James Irwin. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
18th June 1890 - Lease Register: No. 351 GL 53. Gregory is the sole applicant. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 25th May 1892 - Notice of Rent Due: Alfred Rolfe Gregory, GL 53.
ST, 22nd June 1892 - In a case concerning the Dangera Treasure Mine: “.....when the first money was paid the owners were Hicks, myself [James Irwin], Gregory, and Inglis.”
GREGSON
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 13th March 1879 - Reference to Noble and Gregson’s Battery.
ST, 24th July 1879 - Noble and Gregson’s ‘Black Eagle’ battery is now crushing.
ST, 6th November 1879 - The Last Chance Mine is now crushing at Gregson & Co.’s Battery.
ST, 18th December 1879 - Henry Gregson is sued for 3 weeks wages by E. Meaney.
16th June 1880 - Letter requesting a School for Yalwal: Mrs. Gregson 1 child. The letter is signed by James Gregson and indicates he has at least one eligible child. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
ST, 5th July 1880 - J.A. Craven v. Henry Gregson.
ST, 25th November 1880 - Gregson v. Skelton.
ST, 10th May 1883 - W. Barron v. Henry Gregson for cost of goods L22 2s.
ST, 12th July 1883 - Auction Sale of the insolvent estate of Henry Gregson, Flatrock Creek.
ST, 19th July 1883 - Gregson’s estate withdrawn from sale.
ST, 7th March 1894 - Jimmy Gregson, R.T. Thorburn’s coach driver, transports a group from Yalwal to Nowra, after they had crossed the flooded Yarramunmun Creek by Flying Fox.
GRIEVE, Thomas
8th October 1878 - Lease Register: No. 31 GL 41. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
8th November 1879 - Lease Register: No. 53 GL 3. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
24th December 1879 - Lease Register: No. 54 GL 42. One of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
9th February 1880 - Lease Register: No. 47 GL 12. Transferred 1/16 share from Linkenbagh. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
20 December 1881 - Lease Register: No. 53 GL 3 and No. 54 GL 42. Transfer of Graham’s interests to Linkenbagh and Grieve.
GRIFFITHS
Shoalhaven News, 10th August 1872 - Griffiths and party are working a reef on a registered Prospecting Protection Area.
SN, 22nd September 1872 - Specimens from Mr. Griffiths claim are exhibited in Nowra.
SN, 30th November 1872 - The reefs at Yalwal are deserted with the exception of Griffiths and party.
SN, 15th February 1873 - Notice regarding Registered Leases: Griffiths Prospecting Area and Griffiths and party 5 acres.
SN, 7th June 1873 Griffiths expects to strike the reef any day now.
SN, 16th August 1873 - Notice Regarding Registered Leases: William Griffiths and two others, 5 acres, quartz.
SN, 23rd August 1873 - Griffiths and Co.’s Claim at Yalwal is the only one really doing anything.
SN, 22nd May 1875 - Mr. Griffiths has forwarded a considerable portion of the battery, manufactured by him at Terrara, to Yalwal for the Pioneer Co. The remainder will be shortly ready.
SN, 7th August 1875 - A pair of sawyers are wanted to cut 5,000 feet of hardwood, apply to W. Griffiths, Yalwal, or John M’Arthur, Terrara.
SN, 23rd December 1876 - Notice is advertised to William Griffiths and others to execute and take delivery of a 4 acre 1 rood and 7 perch lease (73 - 80) or it will be cancelled.
Diary of James Thomson, Burrier, 23rd March 1877 - “Went up to Yalwal - saw Griffiths machine crushing not much good.”
SN, 30th June 1877 - William Griffiths lease application has been refused.
14th August 1878 - Lease Register: No. 41 GL 46. William Griffiths one of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
14th August 1878 - Lease Register: No. 45 GL 40. William Griffiths one of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
14th August 1878 - Lease Register: No. 33 GL 10. William Griffiths one of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
6th September 1878 - Lease Register: No. 36 GL 41. William Griffiths one of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
6th September 1878 - Lease Register: No. 37 GL 45. William Griffiths one of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 6th November 1879 - Mr. Griffiths is managing M’Arthur’s five head battery.
14th February 1880 - Lease Register: No. 33 GL 10. Griffiths and M’Arthur transfer 1/2 interest to Jones and Johnson. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
17th September 1880 - petition for a School at Yalwal signed by Wm. Griffiths and 35 others. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
16th May 1881 - Lease Register: No 71 GL 46. William Grffiths is one of the original applicants. (SRNSW Reel 1538)
ST, 6th April 1882 - Cricket Match: Burrier v. Yalwal. W. Griffiths, 0 and 2 runs.
ST, 27th April 1882 - Griffiths and party are working a lode north-west of the lower settlement [Lower Yalwal].
ST, 18th May 1882 - Cricket Match: Colts gane played between Burrier and Yalwal. W. Griffiths 1 and 3 runs, 3 wickets.
ST, 25th May 1882 - Griffiths and party have raised a large quantity of stone from the Poor Man’s Friend Mine.
ST, 31st July 1889 - Warden’s Court: Griffiths v. A.H. M’Culloch for work and labour done. Verdict for Griffiths L3 plus 26s costs.
SN, 18th July 1891 - William Griffiths Obituary: “For a time he devoted some attention to prospecting what is now a thriving goldfield at Yalwal, being one of the first on the field.”
See Also Yalwal Village: Sports
GRINDLEY
17th September 1880 - Petition for a School at Yalwal signed by Mr. E. Grindley and 35 others. (SRNSW 5/18232.1)
GROGAN, John
Shoalhaven News, 11th May 1895 - J. Grogan and another’s application for GL 56, Ettrema, is refused.
Shoalhaven Telegraph, 1st February 1896 - The Day Dawn Mine is held on tribute by Messrs. William M’Lean, John Grogan and Henry Smith.
11th December 1896 - Lease Register: No. 596 GL 32. Transfer of 1/2 of Thomas McLean’s interest to Henry Smith and John Grogan of Yalwal, 96 - 31187. (SRNSW Reel 1539)
1899 - 1900 Electoral Roll - No. 2139. John Grogan, Yalwal, Fireman.
GUIECE
1891 Census - Louis Guiece is listed in the Census at Householders Schedule No. 55, Negro half-caste. (SRNSW Reel 2523)
GYMER
1891 - 1892 Electoral Roll - No. 753. William Gymer, residence Yalwal.
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