Person:Duncan Logan (1)

The Argus (Melbourne, Tuesday 7 November 1876, page 7. Advertising Duncan Logan, storokoopor

Saturday 24 August 1889 THE PARIS EXHIBITION. '

AUSTRALIAN AWARDS. (BY OieBLB FRO_ OüB CORRESPONDENT.) LONDON, Aoo. 22. The following awards have been mado in connection with tho Paris Exhibition : WINE. VICTORIAN AWARDS. Silver Medals.Mr. Duncan Logan, Rutherglen

Monday 25 October 1880 Logan -On the 23rd Inst, at Glencoe, Park road, St. Kilda, tho wife- of D M Logan of a daughter.

Saturday 13 November 1880 WINE COMPETITION AT RUTHERGLEN. The first annual ahow of the Rutherglen Shire and Murray Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Society was exceedingly unlucky in the weather, but for which it would have been a aucceaa in every respect It wa3 also a little unfortunate, inasmuch aa tho wines, for vv Inch the district ia ao deserv cdly f tmoita, could not be judged at the time, owing to competent and accept ible judge3 not being procurable. 'Hie difficulty having been over- come, the awnrda were made oiiTucädaylaat. The following gentlemen acted as judges - Messrs R G MM llaon, Melbourne, Mr. Chas. Kit/, Melbourne , Mr. T U Goodal, Mel- bourne , and Mr Tames Wyse, Albury. There were 01 exhibits in four classes, and the fol- lowing were the awards, in all of which the judges, who separately wrote down their opinions, were unanimous, except in ono instance, where two wines wero nearly equal -

Si ctio\ 1 -Rest Tour Cottles of Red Wine, full, bodied, am vintage-.net, £a, Tosoph Pearce, tally lo, second, ¿1, Anthony Ruell, Rutherglen (17 entries) Joseph Poaico waa also rcconiincndcI u special pn¿o for a Shira?, medium fruity, and honour alilo mention waa ruado of a Shira/ of 1 Reek, of Judi0o Creek

Bre-nos _ -Beat Four Bottles of Dtj Red Wine, any v lntnc,o- Tirst, £3, F Iilissc, Darnnvvartlu, and I' Reck. Indi.,0, equal, divided, lion mention, J I Martin, Brown's Plains (lo entries )

Section 3 -Best 1 our Bottles of Whito \\ ino, dry, any vintage-tust, i-J, A Ruell, Rutherglen, second, i.1,1 Peck, Indigo lion mention of a Reisling of 1-71 to A Ruell, mid tho whole of the wino3 In this class, with olio evecption, were pronounced of a very high character (17 ontrios )

Fecnos _ -Best Tom Bottles of 1 nil bodied Whito Wine, any vintage-_irst,£_, I) O Hamilton, Rüther glen , second, £1, Josopli Poareo, Carlyle (17 entiles ) A special prize was awarded to Duncan Logan, of Rutherglen, for a Reisling 1873, medium fruity, and hon mention to J F Marlin, Browns Plains Four cxlilblts of Muscatel were separately classified by tho judges, and of these Mr Hamilton was recomiucudod for a special prize

Saturday 19 March 1881 HORTICULTURAL SUoVÀTTUE EXHIBITION. The work of staging the South Australian fruits being completed, the judges proceeded with their special business at an early hour yesterday, so that by mid-day the barriers could be removed and the public be admitted as promised. Mr Davenport has made a really effective display of the productions of South Australian vineyards and orchards One of the long side tables was filled with collections of apples, pears, lemons, oranges, wine and table grapes, nuts, filberts, walnuts, Spanish chestnuts almonds, plums, olives, melons of the several classes, and other fruits. The prize-list will show that the South Australian commissioners have won a number of first orders of merit, and it is to be under- stood that when second honours only have been given, the lower rank assigned to the exhibits is in recognition only of their want of size, a condition that has been occasioned by the drought. Amongst the table grapes were some fine bunches, and some berries of a size that is remarkable, considering the adverse character of the season. The introduction of stands carrying collections of the nut, citrus, and olive tribes broke the monotony of the long lines of dishes, whilst overhead were suspended large numbers of bunches of grapes. The table on the opposite side,

which was dedicated to Victorian exhibits, was filled with fruts of every variety. The display of orchard fruits was very good for this dry season, and offered abundant opportunity to fruit growers to take notes for future use. The experience of last year has been repeated, viz , that Melbourne district orchardists are for the present excelled by growers living beyond the reach of the cold bleak winds that have militated for several years past against the development of our fruits. To Mr James Lang of Harcourt, belongs the credit of having distanced all other competitors in several of the apple classes, for where others have been considered worthy of first orders of merit he has received "special firsts." It may be said that his exhibits contained literally no inferior dishes. Amongst the winners of first prizes are Mr. J. C. Cole, of Richmond Nursery; Mr. Charles May, of Sunbury, and Mr Thomas Craike, Bowmont Vineyard, Sandhurst. Second prizes were won by Mr A A Harris, Clunes; Mr. Charles Stone, Brighton; Mr. W Bailey, Malvern; Mr. C May, and others. In the class for the heaviest cooking apples, Mr Lang, of Harcourt was first, with a grand specimen of Allan's Bank seedling, weighing 91b 6oz ; Mr. C. May next, with the same variety, weighing 6lb. 12oz. The finest table grapes, in the grape classes, came from Mr. W. Delbridge, Bellevue Vine-yard,Epsom; Duncan Logan, Rutherglen; G. T. Delbridge, Epsom; F.K. Shaw, Goornong; Thos. Craike, Bowmont Vineyard, Sandhurst. Mr. Shaw had a kind of trophy,

The finest table grapes, in the grape classes, came from Mr. W. Delbridge, Bellevue Vine-yard,Epsom; Duncan Logan, Rutherglen; G. T. Delbridge, Epsom; F.K. Shaw, Goornong; Thos. Craike, Bowmont Vineyard, Sandhurst. Mr. Shaw had a kind of trophy, Collection of Grapes -Special first, William Dolbridgo, Bellevue Vineyard, Epsom , special first, Thomas C-aike, Sandhurst first, the Commissioners for South Australia, commended, Duncan Logan, Rutherglen, commended A A Harria Collection ot Wine Grapes-Special (¡rat, Com mtseionersfor South Australia, spécial Amt Alb rt Heaviest Bundi of Dessert Grapes-Finît, Commis elouera for South Australia, 51b 3Joz second, Duncan Logan, Rutherglen, 41b Ooz.. third, Thomas Craike, alb 2Joz , commended William Delbridgo Cluster

Wednesday 1 March 1882 THE BORDEAUX WINE EXHIBITION The Victorian exhibits for the Bordeaux wine exhibition have been catalogued by Mr Taber, tho secretary There are 208 cases and 57 casks, one case of gooseberry wine, one case of cordials, and one case of phjlloxera specific In all there aro 231 dozen bottlea and 1 G70 gallons to bo for warded Appended ia a list of the exhibítors, with tables, Bhowing the numbers of the sampleB and their joara of vintage - Caldwell and Co 114 Collins street west, Melbourne Logan Duncan, Rutherglen

Friday 19 October 1883 & Monday 22 October 1883 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 IMPORTANTSALE OF CHOICE VICTORIAN WINES

120 Hogsheads

Well matured Wines. SHIRAZ, MALBEC REISLING TOKAY, MUSCAT, HOCK, PEDRO, CARBINET To Wine Merchants, Grocers, Shippers, and Others. GREIG and MURRAY are Instructed by Mr Duncan Logan, Rutherglen, to SELL by AUCTION. at their rooms, on Friday, 20th Inst, at half past eleven o'clock. 120 hogsheads finest Victorian wines, Comprimising Shlraz Malher, Reisling, Tokay, Pedro, Hock, Muscat Carbinet. Tile auctioneers call tho special attention of the trade to this very important sale of really cholce well matured wines from the Rutherglen district The bulk of the offerings w ill consist of qualities similar to those which gave so much satisfaction at last year's sale. Samples on view prior to sale. _ Terms at Sale Monday 22 October 1883

Thursday 6 August 1885

THE COROWA SHOW. [BY TELEGRAPH) (PROM otin ox«.:* RBroiiTEn.) COROWA, WEDNESDAY., THE NINTH SHOW IN CONNECTION WITH THE COROWA PASTORS' Agricultural, and Horticultural Society was held to-day. Tho.xvouthor xvas splendid, and about 1700 people wore present. Tho show was very successful. Tho principal , [exhibits were the sheep and horses, xvhich wore of excellent _ quality, but x-ery fow cattle xvcro on tho ground. Wheat . xvas not so largely represented as might have bcou expected . considering the nature of tho district, but tho Rumples shown xvcro of good grain and xvoight. Tho farm mid ' garden produce xvas of an excellent description, illustrating . tho natural productiveness of tho soil, aud tliero was a fine display of poultry, flowers, and plants. Numbers "f specimensof work by tho children attending tlio State school wore also exhibited. An interesting exhibit xvas Walker's cast-iron strainer, for tightening the wires in fences. The , principle is that of a ship's windlass and marling-spikos. The following is the list of awards : SADDLE HOUSES.-Weight-carrying hack-Henry Hay ' of Colliudinu/'l ; M'Farlnne Bros., of Barooga, 2. Light ?weight-carrying hook-William Yates, of Wahgunyah, 1 ; Ellen Thompson, of Corowa, 2. Hunting horse or mare W. Ncwcoiucu, jun., of Tnnnilick, 1 ; M'Fnrliine Bros., 2 ; Samuel Wilson, inn., of Lima, !). Lady's hack-William Yates, 1 ; Ellen Thompson, 2. Pony, 14 hands and under Duncan Logan, of Rutherglen, 1 ; James Nilgie, of Corowa, 2. Trotting horse or maro in saddle-A. M'Nab, 1 ; M'Farlnne Bros., 2. Trotting horse or mare in harness -Frank Haley, 1 ; II. F. Lowes, 2.

Saturday 12 September 1885 ThE WANGARATTA SHOW SECOND DAY. Dry White Wlne-First Duncan Logan Rutherglen

Thursday 14 August 1884 AGRICULTURAL SHOWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] FBOU OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) THE EDENHOPE SHOW. EDENHOPE, WEDNESDAY. There was a good display of wines, the principal prize takers being Messrs G 1\ Morris, Brown s Flams, D Logan, Rutherglen; R Trimble, Rutherglen, 1'

Saturday 11 October 1884 THE BENALLA SHOW. WINE ALE &c (Judges Messrs L Marie, Dookie, and II M Goech Melbourne )-Red Wine any age first G F Morris and Sons, Rutherglen second, Duncan Logan. White Wine, any age- First D Logan , Second G F Morris and Sons Red Wine, last vintage-First, D Logan. i second, Hamilton and Sons, Rutherglen White Wine, last vintage-I irst, G 1 Morris and Sous sec mu Hamilton and Som Collection of Aerated W ateta and Cordials-MM L Rule, Benalla

Saturday 11 September 1886 THE- WANGARATTA SHOW. The show of wines was superior to any hitherto seen on this ground The following vignerons were well represented -Messrs F Busse and Sons, Burrabunnie, G s Smith and Sons, Wahg_iV)ah .braharuBros.,Rutherglen ,0 I" Morns nnd Sons, Rutherglen Duncan Logan Rutherglen

Tuesday 19 October 1886 THIS DAY. 200 Hogsheads. Finest MATURED VICTORIAN WINES From tho Celebrated Rutherglen Dlstrict reisling, tokay, vbr-_ilho. pi:dro, shiraz, Comprising Some of tho Finest Wines Ever Offered on the Marhrt. The Wines are btored in Melbourne, and Buyora Can Inspect tho Bulk Prior to Sale. Tho Auctioneers Call tho Special Attention of tho Trade to this Important bato of Really High-class Well Matured Wines, the Production of tho Best Vineyards in Rutherglen. To Wine Merchants, b'hlppets, Connoisseurs, and Others. GREIG and MURRAY are Instructed by Mr. Duncan Logan to SELL by AUCTION, at tholr rooms, on Tuesday, 10th October, at half.past t,\o o'clock, 200 casks choicest Victorian wines, tho finest wines produced In the colony. sample or view prior to sale. Terms at Sale.

Thursday 28 March 1895 RUTHERGLEN, TUESDAY. Mr. Duncan Logan, who for the last 35 years has carried on business in Rutherglen as general merchant, died this morning after a long and painful illness. Deceased came to this district in the early digging days, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was 58 years of age, and had been a colonist lor nearly 40 years. He leaves a son and two daughters.

Saturday 30 March 1895 NOTICE is hereoy given, that after 14 days I from the publication hereof application will be made to the supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria, in its Probate Jurisdiction, that PRBATE of the WILL and Codecil thereto of DUNCAN LOGAN, late of Rutherglen, In the said colony, storekeeper, deceased, may be granted to Wllhlam Channing Bayliss, bank manager, and John Logan, storekeeper, bth of Rutherglen aforesaid, the executory named In and appointed by the said will Dated this 29th dav of March 1895 RICHARD LAWSON CROSS proctor, 418 Collins street, agent for Edmundson and Edmundson, of Rutherglen, proctors for the executors.

Friday 3 May 1895 WILLS AND ESTATES. The will, dated February 2, 1895, and codicil, dated March 14, of Duncan Logan, late of Rutherglen, storekeeper, who died on March 27, have been lodged for probate. The estate is valued nt £8960, of which £2,800 ia realty and £6750 personally. It is left in trust tor the testator's children, John, Daisy, and Ruby, in equal shares.

Saturday 20 July 1895 Auction sales of wines will be held during next week Mr G G Crespin will offer a stock of choice old wines in the estate of the late Duncan Logan, of Rutherglen, being the oldest wines in the colonv Messrs M'Clure, Valentine and Co. (on Wednesday) will offer some choice wines from the cellars of Anthony Roach, Rutherglen, and a collection of old sherries, Madeiras, invalid ports &c , selected by the late Duncan Logan, of Rutherglen.

Tuesday 9 February 1904 < Saturday 30 January 1904 IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE thurs feb 11 MURRAY DISTRICT WINES." To Close Accounts in the Estate of the Late Mr. Duncan Logan, Rutherglen. ; To Wine Merchants, Shippers, Grocers, and Others.

< Monday 1 April 1907 The Sydney Morning Herald THURSDAY, 4th APRIL, 1907, AT 11 O'CLOCK. HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE BY AUCTION AT THE MART, 124, 120, AND 128 CASTLEREAGH ST Under instructions (from the Executors of the late DUNCAN LOGAN, Esq., Winegrower and Mer- chant. Rutherglen, Victoria. " THE WHOLE OF THE CONTENTS OF TOE CELLARS OFTHE ABOVE ESTATE, comprising about 20,000 GALS, of HIGH-GLASS WINES. | CLARETS, BURGUNDIES. MADEIRAS. REISLINGS, HOCKS, SHERRIES, PEDRO PORTS, Etc. The whole forming a rare collection of Specially Selected Vintages. The late oWNER'S's reputation for forty-flve year's as a wine Judge and Merchant is sufflclent guarantee of the quality of these line Wines, many of which are over 20 years old. Every lot is guaranteed under the Pure Foods Act Catalogues are obtainabl forwarded on implication. SAMPLES willbe on view and may be tasted on TO-MORROW and Wednesday '2nd and 3rd April S H Harris ÀND COMPANY, In conjunction with Y0UKMAN and CO., RUTHERGLEN have been instructed by the EXEC

1. ↑ Peter Campbell. Hotson Family Tree.
2. ↑ Deaths in Rutherglen, in Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Federation Index Victoria, 1889-1901: Indexes to Births Deaths and Marriages in Victoria
   Year 1895, Index #3375, 18 Feb 2017.

   Name: Duncan Logan
   Death Place: Rutherglen, Victoria
   Father: Jno

3. ↑
   Saturday 10 September 1910.

   LOGAN.-Friends of the late Mr. DUNCAN M. LOGAN are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of internment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew.
   The funeral will move from his late residence, "Lethington," Hopetoun-street, Camberwell, THIS DAY (Saturday, 10th inst.), at 2 p.m. sharp.

4.   RUTHERGLEN, in Victoria, Australia. Leader. (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
   NO 2217, page 29 (Saturday, 2 July 1898), 18 Feb 2017.

   Rutherglen, so named by Mr. J. A.
   Wallace in honor of his birthplace, the
   Scottish Rutherglen in the vale of the
   Clyde, is one of the most attractive towns
   in Victoria, and to the discovery of gold in
   the vicinity on the 9th September, I860, the
   town owes an existence, which, after the
   rush of the early sixties, languished for a
   long period; but of recent years has taken
   up a new lease of life, so fresh and exultant
   that on every hand can be seen the signs
   of a new era of prolonged prosperity; and
   this also has been brought about by a gold
   rush. The discovery of gold by the
   brothers Tom and Harry King and their
   mates Harry and John Mitchell, who came
   through the scrub from the Chiltern rush
   in order to have a wide field in which to
   prospect (the auriferous areas about Chil-
   tern being fully occupied) was only made
   after weeks of hard and profitless work, and
   the members of the party were well nigh
   giving, up when Mr. Turner, a butcher, at
   the river township of Wahgunyah, encour-
   aged them to hold on as he was confident
   they would strike it rich, and, thanks to
   the practical aid extended to them, Mr.
   Turner had the gratification of seeing the
   first prospect washed and having the same
   handed to him, and until a very recent date
   It was still In his possession. Mr. Turner Is
   still alive and well at his delightful resi-
   dence on the banks of Lake Moodemere, and
   bears the reputation of being in the van as
   a farmer, orchardist and vigneron. Within
   a couple of months of the gold discovery
   there was a population of fully 25,000 people
   on the field, and the surviving pioneers of
   Rutherglen have many amusing stories to
   tell of those wild and lawless days, when
   the town of canvas tents and bark huts was
   a scene of revelry, night and day, and the
   keepers of dancing saloons were raking In
   the shekels by the bushel, for the gold
   so easily and plentifully won was ensier
   still got rid of, and the happy-go-lucky
   miners were never happier than when the
   gold was running through their hands like
   water, as it certainly did when the shallow
   alluvial leads of Rutherglen were yielding up
   the fabulous hoards of gold, hidden away for
   so many countless ages. These were the
   days when miners, in their hours of leisure,
   roamed the town in far more picturesque
   garb than now, long sashes and white pants
   being much in evidence amongst the reck-
   less but hardy spirits who kept the settle-
   ment lively with feats of devilry and boister-
   ous amusement. It is a matter of supreme
   delight to the old survivors of these days to
   call to mind and relate to the new generation
   the scenes of mirth and revelry which held
   sway in Rutherglen well nigh four decades
   ago; and one drinking house in particular,
   "the House of Blazes," which was notorious
   in the days of the long gone rush, affords a
   subject for many a racy yarn when the
   veteran townsmen can be moved to a recital
   of incidents taking place in the early history
   of Rutherglen. It was in times like these
   that Mr. J. A. Wallace pegged out the site
   for the Star Hotel (his seventh "Star Hotel"
   on the gold fields of the north-east); and
   Mr. D. G. Hamilton started on his successful
   career as a storekeeper under a large gum
   
   tree that stood just where his extensive
   stores now cover so much ground, and send
   forth large supplies of goods to satisfy the
   demands of the present day mining popula-
   tion. The town was first named Barkly,
   but the coming on the scene of Messrs. Wal-
   lace, Masterton, Stevens and Hamilton
   changed the order of things, for the name of
   Wallace had already become a name to con-
   jure with on the gold fields of north-east
   Victoria, as his indomitable pluck and en-
   ergy had raised him head and shoulders
   above the other pioneers, so that when he
   rechristened the town Rutherglen his right
   to do so was never questioned, for to the
   miners of these good old days the name of a
   place signified little, so long as the yellow
   metal, so precious to mankind, could be got
   easily and plentifully.
   With the going out of the shallow diggings
   the population of Rutherglen departed as
   speedily as it came, and only a number of
   the more sober-minded and practical miners
   of the community remained behind, choos-
   ing rather to take up land and cultivate the
   soil than to follow up the precarious, uncer-
   tain and adventurous life of gold mining on
   newer fields of discovery, and to those who
   remained and went into farming can be at-
   tributed the real stability which has come to
   Rutherglen from the great vine growing in-
   dustry, which has spread over the face of
   the whole district, and changed a country
   of gleaming mullock heaps and deserted
   claims into a picturesque landscape. In
   the infant days of Rutherglen the country
   from the Murray, at Wahgunyah, to the
   Black Dog Creek was in the hands of three
   squatters, Messrs. Lyndsay Brown, John
   Foord and James Gullifer, and to the first-
   named of these three, Mr. Lyndsay Brown,
   can be traced the initiation of vine growing
   in this part of Victoria, for although Mr.
   Brown knew nothing whatsoever about the
   industry himself, he was so impressed with
   the ideas of two Germans from the Rhine-
   land vineyards, who were in his employ,
   that he planted something like five acres,
   and the success of the undertaking proved
   beyond all doubt that the soil was particu-
   larly well adapted for the production of
   wine. The impetus given to vine culture by
   the Government of which Mr. J. L. Dow
   was Minister of Agriculture can be well
   seen to-day, for with the bonus offered of
   £2 per acre for every acre of vineyard or or-
   chard planted, the farmers, large and small,
   were encouraged to go into the viticultural
   industry, and the result is that the vines
   are now all in full bearing, and the yearly
   vintage is a very heavy one.
   Vignerons have beautified the district, and
   made it a picture that is passing fair to look
   upon, for o'er gently sloping hills and restful
   valley lands the beauteous tracery of vines
   has crept— o'er farm house, mansion and cot-
   tage home, the graceful tendrils are trained
   and twined, and when the summer sun pours
   down his burning rays one can shelter 'neath
   bowers of densest foliage, and feast on the
   luscious grapes hanging so temptingly over-
   head and so invitingly around. From the
   Sugarloaf, an elevated position close to
   Rutherglen, the eye can easily follow the
   course of the great deep alluvial lead which
   has been proved from Chiltern to the Murray
   through Rutherglen. From the Chiltern Val-
   ley mines down to the river poppet legs can
   be seen for miles rising up from the rich
   gold gutters of the district. Wahgunyah and
   Corowa, the two nearest border towns of
   Victoria and Now South Wales respectively,
   are also pleasing features of the country to
   be seen from the top of the Sugarloaf Hill,
   and on every side pleasant homesteads peep
   forth from the vineyards, whilst the town-
   ship of Rutherglen itself smiles peacefully
   down in the valley below, with its delight-
   fully situated private residences pictu-
   resquely grouped on the little hills around.
   Of these homes the most striking is that of
   Mr. David Glen Hamilton, who, as store-
   keeper, vigneron and private citizen, is
   highly esteemed. Another handsome resi-
   dence, sheltering at the foot of the Sugar-
   loaf, is "Rockbarton," the home of Mr.
   Charles O'Grady. More in the valley than
   "Rockbarton" lies the comfortable home-
   stead and roomy cellars of the Ugadale
   Vineyard, better known as Ralston's. There
   are also well kept vineyards such as
   those of Messrs. Schiuer and Sons,
   Ruhe and Sons and John Goldsworthy.
   Amongst the vignerons there are many
   growers, such as Mr. G. F. Morris, of Fair-
   field, with his 500 or 600 acres; Messrs. Gra-
   ham Bros., of Netherby; Mr. H. A. Caugney.
   of the Mount Prior Vineyard; Messrs. Kelly
   Bros., Terravinia; Mr. H. M'Kenzie, Olive
   Hill; and Messrs. G. Sutherland Smith and
   Sons, of All Saints Vineyard, at Wahgun-
   yah. Amongst others who are pursuing the
   industry with success, may be mentioned
   Hamilton and Sons, Wm. Burrows, J. Pren-
   tice, D, King, W. Upton, W. Hughes, J. Nell-
   son, J. Campbell, A. K. Buchley, R. Kllborn,
   James Chandler, R. Smart, A. Mitchell,
   Thos. Brierley, Telford and Sons, J. Robb,
   and others whoso names space will not admit
   of. In Rutherglen proper many alterations
   have taken place within the last few years,
   numbers of old buildings having been pulled
   down to make way for more extensive and
   handsome structures. The Victoria Hotel is
   a fine hostelry of red brick, and one that
   would grace the main thoroughfare of the
   metropolis itself. The exterior appearance
   of the building is particularly striking, whilst
   the inside furnishings and arrangements are
   on an elaborate scale. The proprietor (Cr.
   S. P. Gollings) is highly esteemed. The
   Rutherglen Hotel has been extensively al-
   tered and added to by the new proprietor,
   Mr. Harry M'Kay, who makes a popular
   host, and here the visitor is assured of
   warm welcome. Amongst the many new
   business promises of recent erection may
   be mentioned the grocery establishment of
   Punshon and Co.; the drapery warehouse of
   Hooper and Co. The post office has
   been enlarged considerably of late, and
   none too soon either, for an immense postal
   business is transacted across its counter.
   Amongst well-known business people who,
   in their particular lines, do a big business,
   mention may be made of George
   Audley, W. Westlake, Jasper Bros., Ken-
   neth M'Lennan, Helyar and Zander, Tel-
   ford Bros., W. Rees, J. T. Hessin, J. Ash-
   ton, W. and H. Chandler, T. H. Ready
   (agent for "The Age" and "The Lender"),
   J. H. Kilgour, S. Younkman and Co., M. Mar-
   tin and Co., Bamber (Hit or Miss Stores),
   Thos. Robins, R. Rich and a host of others,
   whose brilliantly lighted premises make
   great shows on Saturday nights. The lar-
   gest merchant in the place is of course Mr.
   D. G. Hamilton, who is referred to else
   where. Another old established business is
   that of the late Duncan Logan (now con-
   ducted by his son), and this firm also deals
   largely in wine buying from the vignerons,
   and blending and grading same for the mar-
   ket in a cellar at once capacious and well
   appointed. Rutherglen boasts of a racing
   club, football club, cricket club, bicycle
   club, bowling club, lawn tennis club and a
   boating club. The first day of the year, is
   always the great gala of the latter club,
   and a regatta is held on the lovely
   waters of Lake Moodemere, about five miles
   from the town. The Australian Natives
   Association is strong in the town, likewise
   the Amalgamated Miners' Association and
   the society of the Ancient Order of Druids.
   There is also a well-supported literary so-
   ciety, whilst the agricultural and horticul-
   tural societies are particularly strong and
   in great repute throughout the north-east.
   A big drawback to Rutherglen has been the
   want of a proper water supply, but that
   will soon be removed now, as the borough
   council is making arrangements for the
   bringing of water from the Murray River,
   a distance of four miles, through a Sys-
   tem of pipes.
   Messrs. Travis and Howett are the engi-
   neers for the perfecting of the water sup-
   ply. On a Saturday night, especially if it is
   a big pay night at the numerous mines, Main-
   street, Rutherglen, presents a picture of
   great liveliness and vivacity, for the crowds
   throng everywhere, and as the general feel-
   ing is that of good humor an immense
   amount of genuine and harmless amuse-
   ment can be extracted from the vagaries
   and sayings to be seen and heard In the
   street.
   A large railway traffic to Rutherglen has
   resulted from the mining progress now
   going on, and the Victorian Government
   has surely no harder worked employee than
   Mr. James Carter, the obliging and courteous
   station master.
   In the vicinity of Rutherglen several town
   ships have sprung up at the mines, such as
   Prentice Freehold and Great Southern. The
   township of North Prentice is also forging
   ahead. The borough council of Rutherglen
   is now a progressive one, and the affairs of
   the borough are being conducted with much
   spirit— a very necessary thing, when the
   town is being revolutionised. The mayor,
   Mr. J. R. Burrows, is a very popular member
   of the council, and a native of the district.
   The president of the shire of Rutherglen,
   Mr. Alex. Prentice, like the mayor, is a
   native of the district.
   Mr. W. Frew, of the Rutherglen Timber
   Yards, is turning the Murray pine to ad-
   vantage, and has achieved success in creat-
   ing a brisk demand for this beautiful pine
   timber, which has the great quality of being
   proof against the destructive white ant.
   The pine makes a most durable flooring,
   and is largely used in the building trade in
   many ways. Furniture made from the Mur-
   ray pine is also in use in this district. The
   Rutherglen Livery and Bus Stables of Mr.
   E. Middleditch are situated in Main-street,
   and the proprietor has all classes of vehicles
   on hire. Cycling Is a favorite sport in this
   district, and the roads are excellent. Mr.
   J. S. Little has a fine stock of cycles in his
   establishment, and he acts as agent for the
   well known Austral Cycle Agency. The
   cycle works of Mr. R. Hargreaves are under
   the personal supervision of the proprietor.
   He is a practical engineer, with Birming-
   ham experience. His "Rutherglen" cycle is
   appreciated by cyclists. The Hit or Miss
   Stores, owned by Mr. W. Bomber, command
   a large and flourishing trade. The proprie-
   tor enjoys the reputation of supplying supe-
   rior quality of goods at popular prices, and
   residents show their appreciation of Mr.
   Bomber's enterprise in this direction.