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I am giving the name of a few other old
pioneers but I can not give the occupation
of some of them.
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Mr Kenneth Murchison a scotchman
resided here a good many years in the
early days, his wife being a Windsor native
she remained here for a number of years
after her husbands death. she Mrs Murchison
died in Sydney last year they only had a
son and one daughter who married & is living in
Sydney or there abouts at the present time.
Mr Kenneth Murchison was properiotor of
the (Blight Watchman newspaper) The office
which he purchased from a Mr Douglas &
Mr Evan's. That same Mr Douglas owner to
new Blight Watchman Office at the present
time
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The Clarion Office is also owned by a Mr
M. J.. Hennessy a very old person whos father
was one of the older pioneers in the early
days lived on the Maquarie River.
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An other old pioneer Mr Jethro White who came
here from Coonamble in the year 1867, & built
a large Store & Dwelling where he resided till
his death they were a large & respected family
his property as long since been sold, his
widow is still living here and is a very
feeble old lady about 88 years of age. Her Father
Mr Geo. Tailsby was at one time a manager
for different ones around at the time he being
a most trust worthy man. Mrs White also had
a sister Mr Mackey who lived quite close her &
also a Mr Geo Tailsby a brother who lives at
Willow Vale on the river who before coming here
owned a large station on the Maquarie which he
sold.