Hawkins family of Bathurst NSW 1848-1861

[majm]

Re farmer/carpenter leaving Bathurst during gold rush to go seafaring .... My Bathurst families were there long before gold fever swept the colony, and they stayed there.  I have not considered a study to see who went to sea as alternative to gold fever sufferings.....  But I have delayed answering until I had spoken with some others who have similar central west themes in their researchings....   Sorry, but it was not usual for anyone with carpentry skills to leave the district during these rushes.... this was a vital skill (cradles, sluices,  mine shaft supports, stores, assayers offices,).   As was any farmer (who could butcher to provide fresh meat)...  Hope this helps a little. 

Cheers,  JM 

[majm]

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/71211142 Town & Country  10 Mar 1894.   This is the obit for the chap I would think may be "Felder, Bathurst" ..... Sir Wigram ALLEN's quartz mines in the Western Districts.... and FS FIELDER at Bathurst District Court in 1870s 

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/allen-sir-george-wigram-2877


Cheers,  JM

[majm]

NSW ER 1878 WEST MACQUARIE

H F HAWKINS of Main Camp, freehold at Main Camp
Thomas J HAWKINS of Walmer, freehold at Walmer



NSW ER 1870 WEST MACQUARIE
Edward HAWKINS, of Macquarie River, residence, Macquarie River
Thomas J HAWKINS of Walmer, freehold at Walmer

Cheers,  JM

[richardha]

Thanks for all the information: so if Fielder was the Registrar, 'Sent to Fielder Bathurst' may mean that the record was sent to the Bathurst Court Registrar to be filed, and perhaps the sentence was served at Bathurst Gaol as well.

[majm]

Well, I am only speculating, but yes, it could well be so...... 

Cheers,  JM