1900
4 October 1900
Shearing at Toolamanang.
Shearing will commence at Mr. Jennings' Toolamanang Station, on October 15th. Those who are engaged please note1
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1905
26 January 1905
The Toolamanang Wethers
Messrs. Crossing and Cox report having sold, on behalf of Mr. James Jennings, Toolamanang station, 3000 4 and 8-tooth wethers to Mr. E. J. Scully, of Coolah. The sheep are station-bred, and are described as being a very fine lot2
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27 February 1905
The Wallinga Stud Sheep.
Stud-masters report that there are prospects of a good season for the sale of all classes of rams. Last week Wallinga stud sold 20 selected flock rams to Mr. James Jennings, of Toolamanang station, and three to Mr. George James. Both these flock masters are strong believers in the Wallinga blood3
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1910
7 April 1910
TOOLAMANANG STATION
THE HOME OF MR. JAMES JENNINGS.
"Toolamanang" station near Cudgegong, the property of Mr. James Jennings, was the subject of an article in the February number of "Dalgety's Review." The article, which was as follows, was accompanied by several illustrations of this magnificent property:-
The accompanying views depict portions of Toolamanang, one of the most compact properties in the Mudgee district. It is situated on the Cudgegong River, 22 miles from Mudgee and 13 miles from Rylstone, on the main Sydney-Mudgee road and in direct communication with Rylstone.
Toolamanang has an area of 17,000 acres of secured land, chiefly free hold, and all highly improved. It is the property of Mr. James Jennings. The estate is watered by six miles of double frontage to the Cudgegong River. In addition thereto is a never-failing supply of running water from the Cudgegong, Oakey, Bocoble and Aaron's Creeks, which run through the property. So ample and excellent is the supply of water on the estate that it has never been
necessary to expend any money on water conservation. The country consists of white box ridges, red soil and limestone hills with black soil flats. The river frontage land is of a rich river soil, specially adapted for lucerne and corn growing; 300 acres of this are now laid down with lucerne and 70 acres are under corn.
The property is securely fenced and sub-divided into 60 paddocks ranging from 10 to 1000 acres. The stock on Toolamanang comprises some 10,000 high-class sheep, 1000 head of cattle, and 60 head of draught horses, light harness and saddle horses. The woolshed is fitted with all the latest improvements, containing 10 Wolsley shearing machines, and there is an up-to-date pumping plant, giving an abundant supply of water to the shearing sheds and drafting yards.
The nucleus of this property was purchased by the present owner 27 years ago, and has been added to by purchase from various persons, and to-day is one of the most compact properties in the Mudgee district.
An excellent demand has always been secured for the Toolamanang wool clip, which for a number of years has been realised in the Sydney market, and with most satisfactory results. It is invariably in good condition, and of fine quality4
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1919
22 September 1919
Soldiers' Welcome Home
PAST AND TO COME.
There was recently an interesting welcome home function that took the form of a progressive euchre tournament and dance at Bara recently. The soldier welcomed was Corporal C. E. Ferris, of the Royal Australian Field Artillery, who has been the guest of his uncle, Mr. E. Carter, of Bara. During the evening a presentation was made to Private Carter by Mr. Andrew Wisbey. On Friday night Lieutenant Leslie Underwood was tendered a welcome home by the residents of that locality. Private Carter Is a grandson of ex-Police Superintendent Carter, now of Mosman, and who was at one time Inspector of Police at Mudgee. A welcome home will be tendered, on Friday night, in the woolshed of Mr. J. J. Jennings, Toolamanang station, Cudgegong, to the following returned soldiers:- Messrs. Edward Milton, Thomas Perram, Jack Perram, and an invitation to be present is extended to all returned soldiers of the Rylstone Shire. At Pipeclay, on Wednesday night, a welcome home will be tendered to returned soldiers J. O'Brien and L Underwood. On Wednesday night returned soldier Thomas Boyd will be welcomed home at Grattai5
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1922
13 July 1922
close here is Toolamanang Station the property of Mr. James Jennings, Senr., a pioneer. The property is of very large extent, and comprises some very fine country (since I was there, Mr. Jennings has recently passed to the great majority)6
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1924
16 April 1924
PURCHASE OF 27,000 WETHERS
MUDGEE. - Messrs. Faning Bros., of Toolamanang Station, bought 27,000 two-year-old wethers last week at £2 per head7
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1927
2 April 1927
"TOOLAMANANG" STATION SOLD.
The noted “Toolamanang" station, situated in the Mudgee district, carrying 20,000 sheep, has been in the Jennings' family for upward of half a century, changed hands last week to Messrs. Blyth and English, of Victoria. The selling agents being the British Australian Land Co. Ltd., and Messrs. Morath Bros., of Sydney8
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31 August 1927
RYLSTONE.
Toolamanang Station, Cudgegong, owned by the Jennings Bros., has been sold to a Victorian buyer. The land is to be subdivided9
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31 August 1927
Probably a Case for the Sessions
There seems to be a probability that there will be a case for hearing at the Quarter Sessions, which commence on Thursday. One evening last week a hut on Toolamanang station, Cudgegong, was broken into, and a number of articles stolen. The Rylstone police were communicated with, and Sergeant Ritchie overhauled three youths whom he suspected, but failed to find any of the stolen property in their possession. He kept them under observation for many hours, and was at last rewarded by seeing them go to where the stolen goods were planted, and he arrested them. They are to be brought up at Rylstone to-day, and will probably be committed to the Sessions10
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1928
2 April 1928
Big Property Deals
"TOOLAMANANG STATION" RESOLD. £140,000 INVOLVED.
This well known property at Cudgegong, comprising about 12,000 acres, chiefly freehold, has all been resold. As previously reported it was purchased by Messrs Blyth and English last year, and they resold about 6,500 acres to Messrs Murray, Oliver, and Perram.
The homestead portion of 5,600 acres freehold (which includes the lucerne land) has now been resold, together with the stock, to Mr. W. C. Corlis for cash.
The original sale, as well as the resales, were effected by Morath Bros., 15 Bligh-Street, Sydney and the double transaction involved a sum of £140,00011
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1929
21 October 1929
STOLEN WOOL
ROBBERY FROM 'TOOLAMANANG.
It is reported that three bales of wool, valued at about £60, was stolen from “Toolamanang” Station, Cudgegong, between Friday and Sunday. The police are now engaged in investigating the matter12
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1970
9 January 1970
Auction Sales
Preliminary Notice. Clearing Sale
Thursday, 29th January, 1970
At “Toolamanang” Cudgegong
Commencing at 2 p.m.
Under instructions from: Mrs. E. Williams.
Comprising: Sheep, Plant, Furniture and Sundries.
Full details later issue.
Andy Pirie & Co. Mudgee. Stock and Station Agents.
Phone 21033 – A.H. 2184113
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14 January 1970
Clearing Sale
“Toolamanang”
Thursday, 29th January, 1970 commencing at 2 p.m. Under instructions from Mrs. E. Williams
Situation: In the village of Cudgegong.
Sheep:
700 Merino Ewes, 6 & 8th, shorn Sept., Merryville blood, dry.
625 Merino Wethers, 6 & 8th, shorn Sept., Merryville blood.
465 Merino Wethers, 5 & 6 years old, shorn Sept., Merryville blood.
485 Merino Mixed Sexes, 2 & 4th, shorn Sept., Merryville blood.
365 Merino Mixed Weaners, Merryville blood, unshorn.
10 Merino Rams.
Plant:
Massey Ferguson T.E.F. Diesel Tractor, 1 Carryall, Trailer, Jetting Plant.
Sundry Tools, Sundry Furniture.
On Account Other Owners:
Ajax Model B single box wool press.
For further details contact selling agents:
Andy Pirie & Co. - Mudgee. Auctioneers Phones 21033 - A.H. 2184114
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