History: Gulgong Cullengoral Station
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1907
1908
15 October 1908
HOMESTEAD BURNED DOWN.
GULGONG, Wednesday. - A disastrous fire occurred at Cullengoral Station, six miles from Gulgong, on Monday night. The fire originated in the kitchen of the homestead. Mrs. D. R. Denne and her children were in bed, and hearing a noise at half-past 9 o'clock, she got up, and found the kitchen in flames. She rushed in, and got her little children out of bed, awoke a boy who slept near the stable, and sent him for J. Smith, a station hand, living a quarter of a mile away. On his arrival, Smith rushed in and saved the beds and Mrs. Denne's clothing; but had no time to save anything else, glassware, valuable silverware, piano, and other heirlooms being lost in the blaze. The manager, Mr. A. W. Colls, was away in Mudgee at the time. The place was insured for £1500. Cullengoral was once owned by Mr. A. M. Rouse, who sold it to the present owner. The place was of pine and weatherboard, and the names had no difficulty in getting a hold. The fire originated in the kitchen, and must have been caused by a flaring lamp or coals from the fire. The conflagration could be plainly seen from Gulgong2
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