Floyd S Richards, 18831947 (aged 64 years)

Name
Floyd S /Richards/
Given names
Floyd S
Surname
Richards
Birth 8 January 1883
Empire Day at Kandos 3 June 1915 (aged 32 years)

Note: EMPIRE DAY AT KAND0S.

EMPIRE DAY AT KAND0S.

The inauguration of Empire Day at Kandos occurred on May 24. Previously the locality had always co-operated with Rylstone in the celebration of the day, but with the advent of Kandos' population the residents decided upon their own celebration, and it was carried out characteristic of the Coomber folk indeed; it was quite equal to the best. Mr. Daly, the local teacher, ably assisted by local residents, organised a fine programme for the day, and it was equally well carries out. Mr. Oakden, manager of Kandos, opened the day's proceedings with a loyal speech to the children, after which little Alma Lloyd and Johnny Ring were called upon to unfurl a fine Belgian flag, presented by Mr. Oakden. Three cheers were then given for the King and Mr. Oakden. Several other speakers delivered addresses, namely, Messrs. Jas. Dawson, Peters, Strong, Richards, and Rev. Drummond. A splendid concert was given in the evening - all local talent - and it was in every way creditable. During the evening, Rev. Walker referred to Mr. Daly's unfortunate indisposition. The proceedings ended with a cordial recognition of all who had worked to make the day a success.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 June 1915, p. 10. Empire Day at Kandos

Rylstone Hospital contributions 12 April 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: Rylstone Hospital

Rylstone Hospital

AND KANDOS WORKERS. A deputation, comprising the President (Mr. J. R. Fletcher), Mr. J. J. Grady (hon. secretary), and members of the committee of the Rylstone Hospital, including Messrs. McLachlan, Milne, McKenna, Crossley, and Barton, with employees of Kandos Works, Messrs. A. Clifford, Freeman, and Mark Wenham, comprised a deputation to wait on Mr. Richards, manager of Kandos Cement, Lime, and Coal Co., Ltd., on Monday, relative to a proposal for a weekly contribution on behalf of the employees.

Mr. Richards in reply said he had consulted with the men, who had agreed to pay 4d per week, or £3/6/ per week in all. The company would safeguard the amount.

The secretary is to ascertain from Portland Hospital secretary whether the weekly contributions carry subsidy, and that being so, will the wives and families of Kandos employees be treated free at Rylstone Hospital.

President Fletcher, in thanking Mr. Richards, said they were only human, and asked that Kandos might continue to increase its support to the District Hospital. It was their hospital equally with Rylstone and district - it was the district people's hospital.

Mr. Richards briefly replied. He had no doubt good support would come from that centre. In case of emergency he would make overtures to his Board, and what he would suggest should the occasion arise would be approved.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 April 1917, p. 15. Rylstone Hospital contributions

Progressive Kandos 4 May 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: PROGRESSIVE KANDOS.

PROGRESSIVE KANDOS.

A few days ago Mr. Richards, the courteous works manager, escorted a small party through the cement works, which have been considerably extended during the past eight or nine months. Commencing at the terminal of the aerial tramway from the quarries - three miles long - the party was taken through every section of the works, which it is claimed, contains the most modern plant in Australia. The electric power station proved particularly interesting. The coal mine was also visited. This carries a seam 8ft. 9in. high, and as the coal is of good quality, the demand keeps brisk. Mr. Richards, who controls the whole concern, from quarry to laboratory, says the cement is of superior quality, and is naturally pleased at the prospect of having to supply, by contract, the Government with some 160,000 casks of Kandos cement.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 4 May 1917, p. 3. Progressive Kandos

Progressive Kandos 17 May 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: Progressive Kandos.

Progressive Kandos.

Only those who visit the thriving industrial centre of Kandos are able to appreciate the progress being made both at the cement works and in the general appearance of the township. It is about 18 months since the first land sale in the village proper was held. It was fully recognised at that time that the future of Kandos was assured, as illustrated by the number of allotments disposed of, and the high prices obtained. Later the second sale on the opposite side of the railway was held. Up to the date of the first sale there was no uniformity in regard to building. Houses were run up anywhere, but since surveys have been carried out, the streets are gradually assuming a more modern aspect. There remains yet much to do before the thoroughfares can be regarded in the light of roads, but a start has been made, and the future is in the lap of the gods. The hotel, conducted by one of the most genial of men, Mr. Dan Howard, and built at a cost - including land - of £11,000, would do credit to any town. Messrs. Walsh Bros. have just completed fine premises in which to carry on their butchery and bakery business, while the general stores, bearing the signs of Messrs. J. P. McGrath, Messrs. Long and Peterson, and Messrs. Smith and Winchester, are certainly commodious and well distributed. Mr. Jones, too, has nearing completion a neat shop, in which to carry on his fruit and newsagency business. It is said that efforts are being made to have the neighborhood declared an urban area, but the suggestion is as yet only in its early stages. The class of residence that is now supplanting the hut is quite modern in appearance, and many of them are of bungalow design. Both residents and travelling public complain of the facilities at the railway station, which is left without an officer, except on special occasions. Residents are of opinion that a centre which contributes so much to the railway revenue deserves greater consideration. It may not be out of place to suggest that a progress committee be formed at Kandos. If the success that attended the sports committee's initial effort may be taken as a criterion, it is apparent that such an association would be productive of much good to the community. Such gentlemen as Messrs. Peters, McGrath, Freeman, Noonan, Strong, Worrell, the Cliffords, and many others, who have in the past demonstrated their organising and working ability might consider this suggestion. Recently Mr. Richards, the courteous work's manager, escorted a small party through the cement works, which have been considerably extended during the past eight months. Commencing at the terminal of the aerial tramway from the quarries - three miles long - the party was taken through every section of the works, which, it is claimed, contains the most modern plant in Australia. The electric power station proved particularly interesting. The coal mine was also visited. This carries a seam 8ft. 9in. high, and as the coal is of good quality the demand keeps brisk. Mr. Richards, who controls the whole concern, from quarry to laboratory, says the cement is of superior quality, and is naturally pleased at the prospect of having to supply, by contract, the Government with some 160,000 casks of Kandos cement.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 17 May 1917, p. 31. Progressive Kandos

Court 24 May 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: RYLSTONE POLICE COURT.

RYLSTONE POLICE COURT.

At the Rylstone Police Court, on Thursday, May 10, before Mr. McMahon, P.M., Edward Foubester Thompson appeared on bail, charged with threatening language at Kandos, on the 16th ultimo, as follows: "We of the I.W.W. will see that within six months' time that there will be no N.S.W. Lime and Cement Company, and when the plant is rotting to the ground you and Jones will be humping blueys through the bush. Your life is worth nothing."

The remark's were addressed to the manager of the works, Mr. F. S. Richards. The matter arose on the day in question, after defendant had been discharged. Without pleading to the information, Thompson asked for a stay of proceedings, as he was being accorded legal assistance in his defence. He had been arrested on the day in question, and only obtained bail at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

John Purnell was charged with having at the same time and place made use of threatening language towards the same complainant, the manager of the Kandos Works, to wit, "We got one Yank, and we will get another. How are you on a go (meaning fight)? Your life is worth nothing." This defendant also signified his desire for a stay of proceedings.

The P.M.: It is not a matter of the A.W.U's concern; it is a question of what you require.

Mr. Chubb, who appeared, instructed by Mr. Richards, said in reply to the Bench, he could offer no objection, that defendant was entitled to be defended.

The P.M. said he only visited Rylstone once a month, so that it was now a question of the term of adjournment. Defendants assented to the adjournment to June 14, and were admitted to bail, £5 each, two sureties of £2/10/, which was forthcoming.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 May 1917, p. 30. Court

Progress 14 June 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: Marvellous Kandos

Marvellous Kandos

A CENTRE OF INDUSTRIES. PRESENT ACTIVITIES. AND FUTURE PROSPECTS. On Sunday representatives of the associated papers, the "Mudgee Guardian, the "Gulgong Advertiser," and the Dunedoo Chronicle" motored to Kandos, the new and growing industrial town on the western line, below Mudgee, to have a look at the place and the cement works which have called it into being. The representative of the "Guardian" was at Kandos 18 months ago when the place was still comparatively in its infancy. The works even then were well advanced, but beyond those connected with them there were practically no buildings at all. The pressman was on Sunday astonished - no other word would properly describe his sensation - at the really marvellous progress that has been made in the course of the year and a half that had elapsed since his previous visit, not only by the works but by the town that has grown up around them, and by the large number of buildings that have been erected and are in course of erection. The pressmen were met on their arrival by Mr. F. S. Richards, the works manager (and next in command to the general manager. Mr. Oakden), and one of the assistant engineers, Mr. L. H. Kennedy, and these two gentlemen for two and a half hours piloted the party over the works, every part of which was shown and thoroughly explained. The visiting pressmen greatly appreciated the courtesy of Mr. Richards and Mr. Kennedy. Both officials are Americans, and if all the citizens of the United States are as courteous and obliging as these two gentlemen, it will be a delightful thing to meet them. Mr. Richards, who has learnt his business in his native America, impresses one with being thoroughly au fait with the important work he has in hand, and is bound by reason of his ability and knowledge and enthusiasm to make a success of it.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 14 June 1917, p. 28.

Progressing 18 June 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: Kandos.

Kandos.

(From Our Correspondent). At the Works - Work at the cement factory and coal mine is progressing smoothly under the able supervision of manager Richards. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 18 June 1917, p. 1.

Progress Association formed 22 June 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: KAND0S

KAND0S

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION FORMED. (From our own Correspondent.) A public meeting was held in Kandos on Monday evening for the purpose of discussing the formation of a Progress Association. A good representation of Kandos attended, which enabled a strong committee to be formed. The officers elected were: - Mr. J. P. McGrath, president; Messrs. Smith, Barton, Walsh Bros., Richards, Hanson, vice-presidents; Mr. E. H. Freeman, secretary; Mr. Strong, treasurer. The N.S. Wales Lime and Cement Co., have let the contract for the construction of a large hall suitable for dancing, and other amusements. There is to be a room set apart for a library, where a good stock of books can be had for the convenience of residents. This is a gain which everybody will welcome, as there is no hall for holding any meetings.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 22 June 1917, p. 3. Progress Association formed

Trouble in Kandos 28 June 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: Trouble at Kandos.

Trouble at Kandos.

VIOLENT LABORERS. Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings at the Rylstone Police Court when two men from Kandos were prosecuted before Mr. M. J. McMahon, P.M. The accused were Edward Foubester Thompson and John Purnell, both laborers, and formerly employed by the Kandos Cement Company. They were charged with having used threatening language at Kandos on the 16th ultimo. The words were used to the superintendent (Mr. F. S. Richards) and Mr. Chetwyn Jones, works manager and engineer, and were as follows:- "We of the I.W.W. are a strong organisation, and will see that within six months' time there will be no New South Wales Lime and Cement Company, and when the plant is rotting to the ground, you (meaning Richards and Jones) will be humping blueys through the bush. Your life is worth nothing." The evidence showed that the trouble arose out of the refusal of the Superintendent, Mr. F. S. Richards, to allow a stop work meeting to discuss the proposal of the formation of a new union (other than the A.W.U.) and secure a fresh industrial award. Evidence in support of the complaint was given by F. S. Richards and E. C. Jones. The defendant Purnell denied that he was a member of the I.W.W., and pleaded that he was drunk at the time of the alleged committal of the offence. Thompson was also charged with advocating the destruction of property, and Purnell with advocating the endangering of human life. Only the threatening language charge was pressed. Thompson was fined £2, 6s costs, and £2 2s professional costs, in default one month. Thompson was also fined £2, 6s costs and £2 2s professional costs. Thompson was bound over to be of good behavior for 12 months. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 June 1917, p. 23. Trouble in Kandos

Land for school 16 August 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: Kandos.

Kandos.

Activity at the Works. The Works. - The Works continue to be very busy, and everything is running smoothly, despite the strike. The mills are still going, and the output is kept up to its usual capacity. The coal miners are still working in full swing, but, of course, owing to the strike no cement is being sent away just at present.

Electric Light Scheme. - The electric light scheme for the town of Kandos was discussed on a letter read from Mr. F. Richards, Superintendent of Works at the Kandos Works, stating that owing to the difficulty of obtaining the necessary transformers nothing could be done yet, but as soon as they arrived there would be nothing to interfere with the progress of the work of installation, as the Rylstone Shire Council has undertaken to clear the streets of all obstructions.

Parents and Citizens' Association Formed. - A public meeting was held on Tuesday last at the Kandos Public School for the purpose of forming a Parents and Citizens' Association. A fair number of parents were in attendance, when the following officers were elected:- President, Mr. J. Dawson: vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Lane, J. Owen, J. McGrath and J. Lloyd: secretary pro tem, Mr. E. H. Freeman: treasurer, Mr. T. Lloyd. It was decided not to transact any further business until the next meeting. Progress Association. - The Progress Association held its usual fortnightly meeting at the Public School on Tuesday evening, August 7, when Mr .J. T. McGrath (President) presided. There was a large attendance of members. Reports were read by the hon. secretary, Mr. E. H. Freeman, from Mr. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A.. Minister for Lands, re police protection for Kandos. Mr. Ashford promised immediate attention to the matter. Five new members were added to the Association's list, making a total of 40 members in all. The approved Public site was placed in front of the Association, being a two-acre block donated by the Cement Company, and it was decided that the site be accepted, and that a notification be sent to Mr. W. E. James, Inspector of Schools, Mudgee, also a letter to the Cement Company sincerely thanking them for their generous donation of the ground. (This, which should have been printed in Monday's "Guardian," had to be held over. Other Kandos news is printed on another page.) Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 16 August 1917, p. 24.

Progressing 22 November 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: Mr. Richards, superintendent of Works at Kandos, was in Mudgee (to which he had journeyed in his own…

Mr. Richards, superintendent of Works at Kandos, was in Mudgee (to which he had journeyed in his own car) on Monday. Mr. Richards, who reports everything to be going on swimmingly at the cement works and the colliery and the institution of the smelting (Cobar copper ores) industry to be fast approaching, is enthusiastic in his outlook of the town that is growing up about the works. He is also unceasing in his efforts for the promotion of the town's welfare and its up-growth. Everything that promises to minister to the prosperity of Kandos or the comfort or convenience of its people, as of interest and concern to Mr. Richards. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 November 1917, p. 24.

Kandos Works 20 December 1917 (aged 34 years)

Note: The Kandos Works.

The Kandos Works.

A "Guardian representative paid a visit to Kandos recently and was very much impressed by the progress of the works. Mr. Richards, the general manager of the works, extended a hearty welcome to our representative, and was kind enough to take him all over the works, and explain to him fully all the different processes employed. Mr. Richards is an efficient manager. He is very popular amongst all the employees, and is courteous to any one who takes the opportunity of paying a visit to the work's. During the past twelve months the industry has progressed considerably, and great things are expected from Kandos in the near future. It is deemed certain that very shortly a large smelting works will be established. This will be a great acquisition to the works, and will be the means of employing some 60 or 70 more men. Mr. Richards, and all the other gentlemen, at the works are a very entertaining and sociable circle of people, and every courtesy is shown to visitors at the works. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 December 1917, p. 21. Kandos Works

Kandos Progress 3 May 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: Kandos Notes

Kandos Notes

On Saturday morning, Mr. F. Oakden, managing director of Kandos Cement and Mineral Co.), and general manager of the Country Concrete Construction Co., who is also interested in the C.S.A. Copper Company paid a visit to Kandos in connection with the establishment of the new smelting works. The site of the proposed works, which is a V-shaped area lying between the main Mudgee line and the cement company's siding, has been "pegged out" for some time. However, something like finality was reached on Saturday morning, when arrangements were entered into to proceed with the clearing of the ground, excavating trenches, and preliminary work generally. The establishment of the works will give the town a further lift, while Mr. F. S. Richards, manager for the cement company, declares that his firm will continue to develop the works and thereby help the continued progress of Kandos. At the works, colliery, and quarries, everything is going smoothly, and Manager Richards speaks in highest terms of the men employed in the industry. It may be said in justice to the manager that the writer has heard the workmen generally speak in highest appreciation of him as a thoughtful and humane employer. The workmates and friends of Mr. Tom. Short, who sustained severe injuries as a result of a heavy stone falling upon him at the quarry, will be glad to know that he is getting along fairly well. He is still in Rylstone hospital, and it is hoped, should equal progress be maintained, that he will shortly be convalescent. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 3 May 1918, p. 6. Kandos progress

Smelting Works 10 May 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: SMELTING WORKS AT KANDOS.

SMELTING WORKS AT KANDOS.

On Saturday morning, Mr. F. Oakden, managing director of Kandos Cement and Mineral Co., and general manager of the Country Concrete Construction Co., who is also interested in the C.S.A. Copper Company, paid a visit to Kandos in connection with the establishment of the smelting works. The site of the proposed works, which is a V-shaped area lying between the main Mudgee line and the cement company's siding, has been "pegged out" for some time. However, something like finality was reached on Saturday morning, when arrangements were entered into to proceed with the clearing of the ground, excavating trenches, and preliminary work generally. The establishment of the works will give the town a further lift, while Mr. F. S. Richards, manager for the cement company, declares that his firm will continue to develop the works and thereby help the continued progress of Kandos. - Lithgow "Mercury"

Illawarra Mercury, Friday 10 May 1918, p. 4. Smelting Works

Generous offer 6 June 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: Progressive Kandos.

Progressive Kandos.

Generous Offer by Cement Works I understand that Mr. Richards, the superintendent of the cement works, has offered to any man enlisting from the works his full pay while he is away and his job when he returns. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 June 1918, p. 34. Generous offer

Entertainment 20 June 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: Musical Entertainment at Kandos.

Musical Entertainment at Kandos.

A grand musical entertainment, in aid of the Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. funds will be held in the Angus Memorial Hall, Kandos, by the Mudgee Gum Blossoms, on Monday, June 24. Tickets, 2s each. Reserved seats 1s extra. Seats may be reserved with Mr. F. S. Richards. Kandos. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 June 1918, p. 14. Entertainment

Entertainment 28 June 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KAND0S CONCERT.

KAND0S CONCERT.

(From our own Correspondent.) The Mudgee Gum Blossoms gave a much appreciated entertainment on Monday evening in Angus Hall in aid of the local Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. funds. The audience was a very large one, the hall being packed. The stage had been artistically draped and decorated by Mr. Hume, and looked very pretty. Each performer received well deserved applause and the singing of both ladies and gentlemen was appreciated by all. Corporal Behest, who was last heard here making an appeal for recruits, sang "They Built Piccadilly for Me," and the audience insisted on an encore. Corporal Behest gave "No Place to Go," another comic. "The Quakers' Meeting" was splendidly portrayed, and a very pretty scene from China Town showed Mrs. McArthur as the central figure, with the company dressed as orientals seated in a circle, the only lights on the stage being the Chinese lanterns. The singing of "Pat" caused much amusement. Miss Lovejoy acted as accompaniste. The flag scene was beautifully arranged, and quite a shower of coins fell into the Union Jack which had been unfurled by Miss Mabel Hume. At the conclusion, Mr. Richards, in a brief speech, thanked the Gum Blossoms for their entertainment, after which the National Anthem was sung. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 28 June 1918, p. 3. Entertainment

Smoko 16 August 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) The mechanics of the cement works held a "smoko" on Saturday. Mr. John Knox made an able chairman, and extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, Mr. F. S. Richards (superintendent of works), Mr. E. C. Jones (works manager), and Mr. L. Kennedy (shop foreman). Mr. Richards, in responding, said he was glad to meet his team of mechanics away from the works and that the Cement Company were at present undertaking an enterprise which meant great things for all in the near future. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Pugsley, Knox, Cosgrove, Bingham, Wells, Hamilton, and Carruthers, and Mr. Jones recited a couple of numbers, while Mr. Kennedy gave the monologue, "Mandy and the Patrol Waggon." Fuses were drawn at 11.45 p.m., with "Auld Lang Syne," etc.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 16 August 1918, p. 3. Smoko

Mining Enterprises 26 August 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: FROM BUSH TO TOWNSHIP

FROM BUSH TO TOWNSHIP

Remarkable GROWTH OF KANDOS BIG MINING ENTERPRISE KANDOS, Monday. The remarkable growth of the township of Kandos from nothing to a wide-awake and progressive centre of 1100 inhabitants was revealed in the Mining Warden's Court, when the New South Wales, Lime, Coal, and Cement Company made an application for suspension of labor conditions for six months on one of its leases, not yet included in the amalgamated areas, to enable such amalgamation.

Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent and works manager, who gave evidence in support of the application, indicated that during the five years of the company's activities in the area, upwards of £300,000 had been spent in developmental work and the installation of plant. He explained that any working of the lease in question at the present time would result in wasteage; to work it independently would require the erection of expensive apparatus. The possession of the lease would permit of the extension of operations in the future and preserved the continuity of the coal deposit. Witness expected the main tunnel to reach the lease in about three years. He did not think anyone could work it independently at a profit. The distance round to it was 5½ miles.

Mr. Richards further stated that the company was employing 267 men at present. The company had doubled its capacity within the past five months by the installation of an additional unit, and was now actively engaged in cement and coal production. Considerably more coal than was necessary for the works' own consumption was being produced and the surplus was being marketed. The plant, he thought, was the most up-to-date in the Commonwealth. An aerial tramway treats the limestone deposit, which was 3½ miles from the work, and this also was ahead of anything else in Australia. The rope ran continuously without hand attention. The plant worked three shifts and the colliery one.

Mr. Richards added that Kandos had grown from a bush farm to a population of over 1100 in five years, and was still growing at a rapid rate. Substantial buildings were being erected almost daily. The township had a public hall, school of arts, public school, and police station. The market value of the land had increased considerably. This company had subdivided at considerable expense an area capable of settling 5000 inhabitants. All this land had been sold, largely to the employees on an instalment system carrying easy terms. Five years ago the population of Kandos consisted of two families.

As a further result of the company's enterprise, the C.S.A. Mines, Ltd., of Cobar, had, within the past four months, begun the erection of refining and electrolytic works at an estimated cost of £75,000. These would be completed by Christmas time, and would employ about a hundred men. At present the C.S.A. was actively engaged in building operations. The C.S.A. scheme was only made possible by the ability of witness's company to offer coal, limestone, water, and electric power. The Cobar ore was now carried via the Mudgee line and the product sent direct to market. By arrangement, all the C.S.A. works were actually on the applicant company's property, which abutted on the main Sydney-Mudgee line.

In granting four months suspension from the date of the hearing, the Warden, Mr. A. B. C. Burke, remarked that he fully recognised the amount of work done by the company and the impetus the operations had given to the industry generally in those parts. While limiting the period for the present to four months, the company would, at the expiration of the time, if the necessity existed, ask for a further term of relief. Bathurst Times, Monday 26 August 1918, p. 3. Mining Enterprises

Red Cross 29 August 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: Kandos Red Cross Society.

Kandos Red Cross Society.

The President, Mr. Richards, a real enthusiastic Red Cross worker, and Miss Lloyd, secretary, and her committee are to be congratulated on the substantial support accorded to the Red Cross Fund, their final return being £13/12/6. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 August 1918, p. 8. Red Cross

Kandos Cricket Club 19 September 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KANDOS CRICKET CLUB.

KANDOS CRICKET CLUB.

A meeting of cricket enthusiasts was held at the Angus Memorial Hall on Thursday night, at which it was unanimously resolved to form a cricket club with the above title. Mr. A. P. Meany, J.P., was elected president and Mr. W. Conran secretary, Mr. C. Roberts treasurer, and the following gentlemen appointed vice-chairmen, Messrs. F. Richards, H. Schroder, Chetwynd Jones, W. R. Jones, J. P. McGrath, H. E. Phillips, R. Service, J. Fletcher, W. McKibbon (of Lithgow), D. Charles, C. P. Hansen, J. Lloyd, T. Hamilton, V. Smith, S. Winchester, J. C. Strong, and Mr. Robinson. It was resolved that the election of an executive committee be held over until the next meeting also the question of deciding the amount of entrance fee and annual contributions. The meeting decided to wait upon Mr. Chetwynd Jones to make arrangements for the wicket, and appointed the president, secretary and treasurer to form a deputation for that purpose. It was resolved to hold the next meeting on Monday week, September 23. We cordially invite everyone interested in cricket to roll up. Kandos should easily support two good strong elevens, and with the popular and enthusiastic officials who have been elected to pilot the first Kandos Cricket Club along we have not the shadow of a doubt that the new venture will be an unqualified success from its inception. The following donations have been received towards the establishment of the newly formed club: J. P. McGrath £1/1/, R. Service £1/1/, A. P. Meany £1/1/, W. McKibbin £1/1/, T. Hamilton 10/6. A subscription list has been opened which is being circulated throughout the township, and a liberal response is anticipated. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 September 1918, p. 15. Kandos Cricket Club

Successful Dance 19 September 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KANDOS RED CROSS SOCIETY

KANDOS RED CROSS SOCIETY

SUCCESSFUL DANCE. On Friday, September 13, a highly successful dance was held by the local Red Cross Society in the Angus Memorial Hall, over £16 being raised towards the funds of the Society after clearing expenses. To the casual visitor in Kandos it was an eye opener to see the brave array of fair faces and pretty dresses. There must have been fully 150 persons present, and at times the floor was almost uncomfortably crowded. We have no casualties to record, every dance was conducted with splendid order and decorum, and went off without a hitch. Mr. W. Keenan acted as M.C., and filled the bill well. The energetic and enthusiastic hon. secretary and treasurer, Miss A. M. Lloyd, officiated in the ticket office in conjunction with Mr. F. S. Richards, the President of the Society, and Mrs. Richards. The musical items were admirably rendered by Mr. Penny (cornet) and Mrs. Penny, Mrs. Peerman, Mrs. Service, Miss L. Conran, and Mr. C. Richards, of Rylstone. A choice assortment of refreshments was served during the interval by Mrs. F. S. Richards, Mrs. J. Lloyd, Misses A. M. Lloyd, O. George, C. Dawson, Mrs. A. Smith, and other helpers. There were visitors present from outlying centres, including (with others) Miss Noonan and Mr. R. Evans (Cudgegong), Messrs. A. Moore, R. Guthrie, H. Stackpole (Ilford), Miss Morrison (Narrango), are the Misses E. Dunn and Cooper (Rylstone. Practically every family in Kandos was represented in the assembly, which gathered not only to have a good time, but more particularly to honor and help the Red Cross Society, whose noble work commends it to all. The refreshments were contributed by members of the Society, and many of the dancers and visitors commented favorably on the richness and variety of the repast. The Kandos Red Cross Society is to be congratulated, not only upon the financial success of the dance, but also upon the highly efficient manner in which it was organised and conducted by its officers and helpers. Another dance will be held by the Society in the same hall on Friday, October 11, and we cannot wish it better luck than that it will be as great a success financially and socially as the last one. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 September 1918, p. 15. Successful dance

Kandos Tennis Club 20 September 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) The first annual meeting of the Kandos tennis club was held on Saturday. Mr. W. R. Jones presided, and the following office-bearers were elected: - President, Mr. W. R. Jones; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. C. Jones, A. Rail, F. S. Richards, J. P. McGrath, and Jas. Fletcher; secretary, Mr. Thos. Hamilton; treasurer, Mr. R. Service. It was resolved to make the annual membership fee 7s 6d for gents., and ladies free. It was also decided to hold a social evening to raise sufficient funds to purchase a new net and material for a shelter shed. The fact that only two blocks of land were disposed of at the land sale on Saturday (when over 30 central blocks were put up for auction by Messrs. Hardwick and Co.), looks as if the good horse has been flogged to death in regard to fancy prices for choice allotments. Plenty of local residents attended the sale, but were not prepared to give abnormal prices for residential sites. Maybe the boom has burst. The coal mine has been running fairly well for the last few months, but the decision of the Victorian Railway Commissioners to cut out the contracts per. rail may mean short-shifting the miners until such times as the smelters get going. This may relieve the tension somewhat. The C.S.A. are hurrying on their plant, with a view of making a start before the new year if possible. Light rain has fallen, but to do the necessary amount of good over an inch is required, as everything is very dry and the last heavy rains were soon absorbed by the hungry soil. The Rylstone Shire Council is at present conferring with the Cement Company in regard to lighting Kandos with electricity. The matter has been in abeyance for some considerable time, but now the work is to be pushed on as soon as the necessaries are completed. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 20 September 1918, p. 3. Kandos Tennis Club

Kandos Cricket Club 24 October 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KANDOS CRICKET CLUB.

KANDOS CRICKET CLUB.

The Kandos Cricket Club held its second meeting on Friday evening. Mr. A. P. Meany (president) occupied the chair. It was decided to elect Messrs. R. M. Service and T. Farley as a deputation to wait upon the superintendent of the Cement Works, Mr. F. S. Richards, to arrange about the wicket. The annual subscription to the club was fixed at 5/. Mr. T. H. Jones was admitted as a member of the club. Messrs. Service, Roberts, and Conran were elected as a management committee to purchase everything required by the club, to supervise the preparing of the ground, and to collect subscriptions from prospective members. The meeting then adjourned. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 October 1918, p. 11. Kandos Cricket Club

War Loan 24 October 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: THE SEVENTH WAR LOAN.

THE SEVENTH WAR LOAN.

VISIT OF TANK "SUNSET" TO KANDOS. £500 RAISED. On Thursday morning, about 11.30, the tank "Sunset" arrived from Rylstone for the purpose of collecting local contributions to the Seventh War Loan. A large crowd gathered round it at the Kandos Hotel. At the invitation of Mr. J. N. King, controller, Mr. A. P. Meany, our local schoolmaster, marched the children out of school, and allowed them to participate in the meeting. Eloquent speeches were made by Mr. J. N. King and Sergeant G. J. Howell, V.C. M.M., pointing out the great sacrifices our boys at the front had made in order to preserve the glorious liberty and freedom we enjoy as citizens of the British Empire. Although it was essential to have men at the front in order to win the war, it was equally necessary to have money to provide them with ammunition, food, and clothing, and it was the bounden duty of everyone who could not fight themselves to contribute something to the Seventh War Loan. No amount was too small to be useful. If we could only afford to give £10 it would help, and we would have the satisfaction of knowing that we had done our duty.

Sergeant Howell narrated a story about a man at Orange who attended a tank meeting, and did not give anything. On his way home a storm came on, and to escape its fury he sheltered in a hollow tree. After the storm had subsided he found he could not get out, but upon recollecting his contemptible conduct at the tank meeting he felt so small that he managed to crawl out of the tree and reach his home. The sergeant said he hoped that no one around the ring at Kandos would have occasion to feel small like the man at Orange. His stirring appeal met with spontaneous success, the schoolchildren alone contributing £50 between them, as follows: Master Arthur Lucas £10, Master Stewart Dawson £10, Master William Hansen £10, Master Ken Richards £10, Miss Gertrude Richards £10. Other contributions then readily came to hand as follows:- W. M. Rail £50, Chetwynd Jones £10, S. Jeffreys £10, P. Dwyer £10. J. T. Beavis £10, Harold J. Sewell £10, Mrs A. P. Meany £10, E. V. Langevad £10, H. E. Phillips £10. At this juncture of the proceedings Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the local Cement Works, made an investment of £200, providing that another £200 was raised, making a total of £400. Almost immediately Mr. W. J. Forbes subscribed £10 and Miss R. Langevad donated £10, making the grand (total of £400 collected in about an hour and a quarter. Sergeant G. J. Howell, V.C, M.M., showed particular attention and kindness to the children, showing them his Victoria Cross and Military Medal freely and giving several of them his autograph. After the tank had left Kandos a further local subscription of £100 was received from Miss M. Knobel, sister of Mrs. Hansen, of Kandos Hotel, making a grand total of £500 raised at Kandos in about a couple of hours. It is a pity that over £1000 would have been subscribed to the Seventh War Loan locally had the residents only known that the tank was coming and been able to arrange to attend the meeting.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 October 1918, p. 11. War Loan

Repatriation Committee 31 October 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KANDOS, CLANDULLA AND MERIANGLE.

KANDOS, CLANDULLA AND MERIANGLE.

Sub-Committee of Rylstone Shire Repatriation Committee. Meeting in Kandos. The above sub-committee met in the Angus Memorial Hall on Wednesday, October 23. Mr. Chetwynd Jones, was unanimously elected chairman. Mr. Jones explained that the object of calling the meeting was to devise ways and means of raising funds for War Chest Day, Soldiers Dependents' Day. Jack's Day, and France's Day. Mr. F. S. Richards spoke in eulogistic terms, of the work done in the past by local effort for the Soldiers' Comfort Fund, the amount of having been raised, and £195 for other purposes, including the Red Cross, War Chest Fund, France's Day, etc. He said, "Kandos has done magnificently well in comparison with other districts. He suggested as an outsider that Kandos should have a fete day in Rylstone, and that town should be pitted against town in the various events so as to arouse enthusiasm. At this stage Mr. A. P. Meany asked if he was correct in assuming from Mr. Richards' remarks that he was not a member of the Kandos Sub-committee of the Rylstone Shire Repatriation Committee. Mr. Richards said that was quite right. Mr. A. P. Meany then proposed Mr. F. S. Richards as a member. Mr. J. Mason seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously. Mr. C. P. Hansen proposed Mr. A. B. Kempster, the Kandos representative of the Mudgee ''Guardian." as a new member. Mr. J. Mason seconded the nomination, which was carried. Mr J. Mason proposed Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, Miss Langevad, and Miss Alice M. Lloyd as new members. Mr. McDonald seconded the motion, which was also carried. Mr. F. S. Richards then moved his former suggestion as a definite motion in the following terms: "That we as a committee appoint a sub-committee to go to Rylstone on Wednesday next, and arrange with the Rylstone Repatriation Committee for a friendly competition between the two towns for certain events." Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Mr. Kempster suggested a fete day in Kandos, Rylstone representatives to be invited to contest certain events at Kandos, and at the same time Kandos representatives be sent to Rylstone to compete in the Rylstone sports. Mr. Richards pointed out that there was no suitable sports ground in Kandos, and that it might lessen the enthusiasm of the people to split the sports up into different sections held in various places. His motion was subsequently carried unanimously. A sub-committee was then appointed to confer with the Rylstone Repatriation Committee. The gentlemen elected were Mr. F. S. Richards, Mr. Chetwynd Jones, Mr. J. Mason, Mr. T. H. Lloyd (secretary), and Mr. Jackson. It was decided that it be a recommendation to the sub-committee to suggest to the Rylstone Committee that a tug of war, loans race, and queens competition be held between competitors representing Kandos and Rylstone. It was further resolved that the secretary write to the secretary of the Rylstone Committee informing them of the business transacted at the meeting, and arranging to confer with the Rylstone Committee on Wednesday, October 28. The sub-committee appointed will report the result of this conference to a general meeting to be held in Kandos at an early date. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 31 October 1918, p. 18. Repatriation Committee

Management changes 4 November 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Mr. E. Chetwynd Jones, works manager for the Cement Company, has been promoted to a position elsewhere in the cement industry of Australia, and leaves to take up his new duties on Saturday. Mr. L. Kennedy has been appointed assistant superintendent of the works, in conjunction with Mr. F. S. Richards. Mr. William H. McHugh has been appointed chief engineer to the works, and is to have full control of the electrical department including the power house. Mr. W. Junge has also been appointed head of the burning department. All three gentlemen have made themselves very popular with the workmen. Lithgow Mercury, Monday 4 November 1918, p. 3. Management changes

Capt Dunn Visits 11 November 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: CAPT. DUNN AT KANDOS.

CAPT. DUNN AT KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) Capt. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A. for Mudgee, arrived here at 11 a.m. on Thursday. He was met by a committee formed from the local kindred societies, who motored him and his good wife all over the town. An inspection was made of the cement works by the courtesy of Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of works. Mr. Dunn had many callers during his brief stay, and attended a mass meeting at the Angus Hall in the evening, where the Kandos Band struck up "Advance Australia Fair," and as Capt. and Mrs. Dunn left the motor for the hall, "See the Conquering Hero." The spacious hall was well filled, and Mr. Meany, chairman, introduced Capt. and Mrs. Dunn to the assemblage. After several gentlemen had bade them welcome to Kandos, Capt. Dunn thanked them heartily for the splendid welcome accorded them, and refrained from anything political. He was astonished at the growth of the town since the first land sale, over four years ago, when he last visited. Speaking on the war, he eulogised the great part the women had taken in this struggle for liberty and justice, especially at the seat of operations. A motion of confidence in Capt. Dunn was carried. Cheers were called for Capt. and Mrs. Dunn, and given lustily, A vote of thanks for the chairman concluded an eventful day. Lithgow Mercury, Monday 11 November 1918, p. 3. Capt. Dunn Visits

Staff changes 13 November 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

CEMENT INDUSTRY At the Kandos cement industry, which is making considerable progress, some important staff changes have taken place during the past few days. Mr. E. Chetwynd-Jones, late works manager, has been promoted to an important position in another cement industry in Australia. Mr. L. Kennedy has been appointed assistant superintendent of the works, in conjunction with Mr. F. S Richards. Mr. Wm. H. McHugh has been appointed chief engineer to the works, with full control of the electrical appliance and the power plant, Mr. W. Junge has been appointed head of the burning department. Australian Town and Country, Wednesday 13 November 1918, p. 14. Staff changes

Ball held 15 November 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) The Angus Memorial Hall was taxed to its utmost on Friday night, on the occasion of the ball in aid of Jack's Day. Tickets sold, realised £21, and sale of buttons, etc., swelled the total to £30. Arrangements were in the hands of the local Red Cross committee, who worked very hard to bring the function to a successful issue. Supper was provided at midnight. The Kandos Band was in attendance and rendered some delightful dance music during the evening. Miss Conran, Mrs. Pearman, Mrs. Service, and Mrs. Penny officiated at the piano. In thanking those present for their patronage on behalf of the Jack's Day fund Mr. F. S. Richards announced the latest war news from Sydney, which was received with enthusiasm. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 15 November 1918, p. 7. Ball held

Thanksgiving 21 November 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: Peace.

Peace.

THANKSGIVING IN KANDOS. A meeting of thanksgiving for our great and glorious victory over Prussianism was held in the Angus Memorial Hall on Wednesday, November 13. Mr. F. S. Richards occupied the chair. The Kandos Brass Band played the National Anthem. The Rev. S. G. Drummond led the congregation in singing the Doxology, (followed by prayer.

Mr. F. S. Richards spoke of the privilege of being able to hold the meeting and the responsibilities and problems to be solved by Australia after the war. They had the men and the money, and only wanted the right spirit to carry them through and make Australia a land of plenty.

Cr. W. R. Jones (Deputy President of the Shire Council) eloquently outlined the course of the war, the dogged perseverance and determination of England, the temporary set back through Russia falling out, and the tardiness of America in waiting until the eleventh hour before coming in on the side of righteousness and freedom. Notwithstanding her late arrival at the front she helped to strike a decisive blow which gave the Allies the victory. Every returned soldier who was incapacitated and unable to earn a living should be given a good home and amply provided for, and not expected to learn a trade and left to shift for himself. The soldiers had risked their lives, and in many cases lost them, that we might remain in the free enjoyment of our possessions, and the least they could do in return was to see to it that none of the men who came home lacked the necessaries of life. They should harbour no vindictiveness towards the Germans. The rulers of Germany were to blame for the war, and not the people. The day of victory was also the day of Germany's salvation.

The Rev. S. G. Drummond also spoke.

The Rev. V. A. Thomson said that as children of the Empire they were endeavoring to express their gratitude to Almighty God for many things - for the spirit of unity which had characterised their nation and its Allies in the conduct of the great war; for the willingness of their volunteers and self-sacrifice of parents, for the noble heroism and chivalry of their dear boys. The Red Cross workers were a body to be proud of. He was glad to hear that Germany had surrendered unconditionally, and hoped that now she was humiliated she would rise again to a position of dignity.

Mr. J. McDonald (missionary for the New South Wales Evangelisation Society) gave an eloquent address in which he stated that no nation on earth today had more occasion for rejoicing than Germany herself. The Allied victory was a righteous one which came from the hand of God. He had three sons at the front, and was looking forward to meeting them again in the near future. They had won because they had right on their side, and they could afford to be generous to their beaten foe. The German nation was glad of the Allied victory because they had been liberated from the most ruthless and despotic set of tyrants ever known in the world's history.

The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 November 1918, p. 11. Thanksgiving

Kandos award rates 13 December 1918 (aged 35 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

SEPARATE AWARD SECURED. (From our own Correspondent.) The Bank of N.S.W. has started operations here, with Mr. W. Fowler as branch manager. This, with the A.B.C. bank and the two savings banks brings the total up to four, which speaks for itself in regard to the abnormal growth of the town. The weather still continues dry and dusty, with hot winds. Rain is badly needed, and plenty of it. Stock have been turned into some of the crops which proved a failure, and vegetables in Kandos are strangers to many tables. Recently amongst the empty trucks which arrived for cement orders was one a quarter full of loose spuds, which under ordinary circumstances would be dumped. But a rush set in and they were soon secured. A bazaar was held on Saturday in the Angus Memorial Hall, to raise the necessary funds to build a church of the C. of E. community. A large crowd attended in the evening and bought articles from the various stalls very freely. The stallholders were: Sweets: Mrs. T. Lloyd and Mrs. C. Langevad; fancy goods, Mrs. F. S. Richards and Miss A. Lloyd; produce, Mr. M. Wenham; hoop-la, Mrs. J. Peerman; soft drinks, Miss F. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bossley; flowers, Miss R. Langevad, Mrs. Service, and Mrs. P. Freeman. The flowers were a beautiful assortment, kindly sent from Epping by Mrs. Chetwynd Jones, who recently bade farewell to Kandos. Mr. W. Keenan auctioned several articles in his usual efficient manner. The Kandos Band was in attendance and enlivened the proceedings with some nice selections. Over £130 (including donations of £50) was the total for the day, which must be very gratifying to the promoters, who worked very hard to bring the bazaar to a successful issue. The cement works are to shut down from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 24th inst., to 8 a.m. Thursday, January 2, thus giving the employees nine days' holiday. Mr. Bodkin, secretary of the A.W.U, arrived here last week, and finally arranged on behalf of the men for a separate award of rates for Kandos, dating from 4th December, 1918, and to extend over a period of two years. The minimum is 10s 8d a day. This is a nice Xmas box for the employees, who always receive fair treatment from the management in regard to any reasonable request. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 13 December 1918, p. 3. Kandos award rates

Electric lighting 23 January 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: Kandos News

Kandos News

We are still waiting patiently for the Cement Company to install our electric lighting system for Kandos. The last hitch between the Company and the Shire has been overcome by the Council agreeing to delete a certain clause in the agreement regarding liability for accident which was objectionable to the Company. There is no reason left why they should not proceed with the work at once.

Who said Kandos was short of water? We discussed informally the reasons why the people of the district did not avail themselves of the supply provided by the Shire Council on December 26 and 27 last, and the tenor of the remarks passed was certainly in the Council's favor. We trust that Mr. Hope, the Shire Engineer will have a report to make on the Cudgegong River scheme at the next Shire Council meeting. Notwithstanding the apparent apathy of the people of Kandos on the water question it is certain that the township cannot progress to any extent until it is permanently solved. It is as much to the interest of the Shire Council to see our district grow and prosper as it is to the residents of Kandos, and we are confident that they are fully alive to the importance of catering properly for this coming industrial centre. The Cudgegong River scheme of supplying water is the only one that can prove of permanent benefit to us, and it will pay for itself in a few years through the rapid increase in population and prosperity that will follow its inception. We wish to place it on record that when approached by an officer of the Kandos Progress Association for permission to take samples of the Cement Company's water for analysing purposes, Mr. O. F. Richards, the local superintendent of the works, not only granted it immediately, but also offered to provide sample bottles. This shows a very commendable spirit of co-operation on the part of Mr. Richards, and indicates the fact that he is quite as anxious to see that the residents of the district have pure water as the people themselves.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 January 1919, p. 25. Electric light

Burns accident 30 January 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: Another Kandos Accident.

Another Kandos Accident.

A lad named Alfred Field, aged about 9 years, had a ride from the township over to the Cement Works last Friday afternoon in Mr. John Flynn's cart. Upon arriving there he jumped off the tail board of the cart onto some smouldering ashes, and was badly burnt about the feet. Mr. F. S. Richards, the local superintendent of the works, immediately applied first aid, and then drove him over to the Rylstone Hospital in his motor car, where the boy is happily improving. This is the third accident that has occurred in Kandos within a few days. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 30 January 1919, p. 21. Burns accident

Water samples 13 February 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KANDOS PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.

KANDOS PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.

At a meeting of the Kandos Progress Association, presided over by Mr. A. P. Meany, the president, held on Tuesday evening. February 4 it was decided that in order to be prepared against an outbreak of the plague in Kandos a sub-committee be appointed to place their services at the disposal of Dr. Hansard for the purpose of rendering any assistance that may be required. Messrs. H. Agnew, P. Cottrell, E. Crossley, A. Foster, E. H. Freeman, C. P. Hansen, T. H. Jones, A. B. Kempster (acting secretary), A. P. Meany (president), J. Owen, and J. C. Strong (treasurer), volunteered for the work, and the acting secretary was instructed to notify Dr. Hansard accordingly. It was suggested that members of the Association should do their best to influence other residents to wear the mask when visiting the railway station. Considerable discussion took place on the reasons why the residents of Kandos had not availed themselves of the opportunity to purchase good drinking water from the Shire Council when it was provided by that body at ¼d per gallon. It was generally felt that the extra charge made by the local water carriers was responsible for the fact that only 5s worth of water had been purchased from the Council, and that neither the Council nor the Progress Association were to blame for the loss of £40 to the Council, which was involved through the water supplied to Kandos on December 26 and 27 last not being used. A member asked if Mr. Robins had the right to put a lock on the pump of a well originally sunk by him under the direction of the Council for the supply of water to the residents of Kandos. The chairman ruled the question out of order, saying that it was a matter for the Shire Council to deal with. Mr. Jas. Owen asked if the Cement Company could be approached re supplying water. Mr. H. Agnew reported that some time ago he was a member of a deputation which had waited upon the Company to ask them if they could reserve some of their water for drinking purposes for the residents of Kandos and protect it against impurity caused by horses, dogs, etc., getting into it. The Company had replied that they were quite prepared to do so if the Progress Association would guarantee to keep the fences in good repair and prevent people and animals from putting the water to improper uses. As the Progress Association could not give this guarantee the negotiations had fallen through. Mr. A. B. Kempster (acting secretary) reported that he had interviewed Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the Cement Works, and, in accordance with instruction received at a previous meeting, had asked him on behalf of the Progress Association, for permission to take samples of the Company's water for analysing purposes to ascertain whether it was fit for human consumption, pointing out that rumors had been floating about the township for some time that it was not, and that it was desirable in the best interests of all parties concerned to settle the question definitely one way or the other. Mr. Richards had met his request in very friendly and reasonable spirit, and not only immediately granted it, but also offered to supply sample bottles for the purpose, suggesting at the same time that the Progress Association should obtain samples of all the water in the district. The acting secretary's report was received, and he was instructed to secure samples of water as suggested by Mr. Richards. The Miners' Association, through one of their members who is also a member of the Progress Association. Mr. H. Agnew, invited the latter body to appoint a delegate to approach Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the Cement Works with their representative, asking him to use his influence with the men engaged at the works to make a proper use of the lavatories provided by the Company. Mr. A. B. Kempster was appointed to act in conjunction with Mr. H. Agnew. The acting secretary was instructed to write to the member for the district, Captain W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., asking him to make the necessary representations to the authorities to secure the dedication of the sanitary site at the earliest possible moment, so as to avoid any further delay in the inauguration of the new sanitary system for Kandos. Messrs. H. and R. Scroder, J. Urwin, J. Wauneck, and R. M. Fowler were proposed as new members. The treasurer, Mr. J. C. Strong, reported that the Association had a credit balance of £4/0/10 in hand. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 February 1919, p. 24. Water samples

Wine License 20 February 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KANDOS WINE LICENSE.

KANDOS WINE LICENSE.

CONTINUANCE GRANTED. An appeal was made against the continuance of 2 wine licenses held by Mr. Jones at Kandos, which was granted some months ago by Mr. H. Malone, P.M., at the Rylstone Licensing Court. Mr. Hardwick (instructed by Mr. Smithers) for the appellant, Mr. C. Davidson {instructed by Mr. G. Davidson) for the defendant.

F. Oakden, general manager of the N.S.W. Lime, Cement, and Coal Co., deposed: I reside in Sydney; visit Kandos about every ten days; Kandos is 4½ miles from Rylstone, which has developed during the past 5½ years by my company; have been manager since the inception of the company; know the hotel at Kandos; the hotel has been built about two years; it is a first class hotel, built to accommodate the travelling public; there are about 23 bedrooms; it will compare with any thing in the State as a country hotel; there are 13 or 14 outside rooms for workmen; in my opinion the hotel is sufficient for requirements; it is a well designed hotel upstairs and downstairs; there is half an acre of land adjoining for enlargement if required; there has been an increase of employees during the past 12 months; we have doubled our output; the population is about the same as when the wine license was granted; have never been in the bar; do not know of anyone not being able to get accommodation.

Cross-examined: My company subdivided the whole township; we had a covenant that no other hotel could be erected; I personally called an applicant and threatened him with equity proceedings; the covenant did not cover a wine license; have no concern of a monopoly; we do all we can to protect the hotel, our obligation is to prevent a wine license; my company had no transaction with the Sydney brewers; we have spent a lot of money in Kandos; we forecast a big future for Kandos; the copper works are up, but are unprofitable at the present time; the C.S.A. Co. have spent between £30,000 and £40,000; the property was subdivided into about 320 building allotments; believe there will be more than 5000 people before very long; the colliery will employ a lot of men; may stay a day when I go to Kandos.

Thomas Henry Jones deposed: Was granted a wine license and proceeded to carry on business; have been conducting it for four months; have done a good consistent trade throughout; my purchases for wine were £281/4/9; it was sold at 3d per glass, and 2/ and 2/6 per bottle; I only sell the best possible brands procurable: most of the wine is 3/ and 5/ per bottle: have never bought wine at the hotel: there has been no drunkenness about my premises; in fact there has been less drunken less than before I started.

Cross-examined: Do not carry on a fruit business at the wine shop; have a separate door for the wine business; took the entries produced from my ledger; take about £15 a week for fruit; the fruit returns go into No. 1 account; bought £286/14/9 worth of wine; have paid £176 for wine; have lived in Kandos 4½ years.

Austin Richard Taylor deposed: I am a builder and contractor living at Kandos: have been there for 15 months; know Jones' premises; live four blocks away from Jones; in my opinion Jones is doing a fair turnover; a fairly large number go to the shop; do not think there has been any increase of drunkenness; I am a great deal about the place, both day and night; have bought wine there at 4/6 per bottle and 3d per glass; there is a want for the license; have not gone to the hotel for wine; have used the hotel, which is well conducted.

Cross-examined: Live nearer the hotel than the wine shop; the wine shop has a separate door to the fruit shop; do not know of anyone being unable to get a drink at the hotel only after hours; have bought about half a dozen bottles of wine from Jones.

Henry Agnew deposed: I am a miner living at Kandos; know Jones' wine premises; live a quarter of a mile from the shop; have lived at Kandos three years; have been to the hotel and also to the wine shop; have seen no increase in drunkenness; think the license beneficial to Kandos; none of the employees have used the premises to excess; the population is increasing every day; the population mainly consists of cement workers, miners, and general laborers; the works adjoin the township; good wines are kept by Jones and sold at reasonable prices; have patronised the hotel; the wine at the shop is cheaper than at the hotel; the wine shop is 500 yards from the hotel; have not seen men at the worlds under the influence of liquor; go up town of an after noon sometimes at 4 or 4.30 o'clock; the wine and fruit departments are separate; there were 100 men building the C.S.A. works.

Daniel Charles deposed: Am a miner, and have lived at Kandos for two years; have no position in the union; live in Buchanan-street; the wine shop is well conducted; a good many people use it; have used it myself, and bought wine there; had patronised the hotel before and since; paid 6d at the hotel and 3d at Jones'; the wine at Jones' is of good quality; by taking the premises away the people would be deprived of cheaper wine.

Cross-examined: Have never been unable to get liquor from the hotel; my opinion is there should be two or three more hotels at Kandos; do not believe in monopolies; was president of the union once; the wine shop is nearer to the population: if I want wine I go to Jones'; if I want ale I go to the hotel.

W. S. Kelk deposed: I am Clerk of Petty Sessions at Rylstone; the cases of language, drunkenness, etc., for the past four months have been six, miscellaneous two; for the four months before the wine license was granted the numbers were 26 and 5. Cross-examined: There were no I.W.W. prosecutions in the past eleven months.

Walter H. Lucas deposed: Am a constable of police at Kandos; previous to the wine license being granted there was no policeman at Kandos until May 14; the wine shop first opened on October 19; a good deal of drinking went on until about November 20; then went away for holidays; since that time very little drinking has been going on; very often there are a great number of men slightly under the influence; cannot say whether it is advantageous or not; the population has now decreased, being 1033, including the quarry three miles away; have often seen people carrying bottles of wine away.

Cross-examined: Have seen the same thing at the hotel, have seen considerably more drinking at the hotel; was the first constable sent to Kandos; through my efforts the convictions decreased; there were more convictions in June than in July.

Charles P. Hansen deposed: I am licensee of the Kandos Hotel; there has been no extension of the premises; an increase of population was expected, but there has been a decrease; never had any trouble in supplying the needs of the community; hold a lease from Tooth and Co.

Cross-examined: Tooth and Co. are paying portion of the costs of the appeal; do not know whether they are running the whole of the appeal; I consider £25 a week a good wine trade.

F. S. Richards deposed: Am general superintendent of the Kandos Lime, Cement, and Coal Co.; the presence of the wine license has a detrimental effect on the men: have had to dismiss more men than before through drunkenness; have not watched the premises; have seen large groups of men there, many under the influence.

Cross-examined: Have not my records with me; they are in Kandos; I say there is a higher percentage of drunkenness since the wine license was granted; am one of the appellants in this case; gave instructions to have the papers filed; am paying my own expenses in this case.

Harold Schroeder deposed: Am works manager of the C.S.A. at Kandos; cannot say I have found my men under the influence of wine; they have been under the influence of liquor; expect to start the works with 60 men shortly; they may extend their works; they have spent a lot of money. His Honor considered there were good reasons for the license being granted, and he granted the license with £3/3/ costs.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 February 1919, p. 14. Wine License

Storm damage 13 March 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KANDOS WORKS.

KANDOS WORKS.

Mr. Richards, the super at Kandos kindly detailed the result of the recent storm at Kandos. He said it was almost incredible that such a huge mass of logs, rocks and stones could be shifted by water, he said the storm brought the debris down in one great avalanche, crushing into the side of the works with terrific force. Indeed, said Mr. Richards, it was only a miracle that serious loss of life did not result, as it was several were only just in time for as the water poured through the blacksmith's shop some four feet deep, men were hurrying out of danger. Several took refuge in the top story of the works, others from the tunnels, which were all filled with water, got out and made safety. Mr. Richards estimates that fully 600 tons of rubbish was deposited on the side of the works, which an inspection will fully justify. He has had men shifting the debris away, but there still remains tons of it around the works. It is estimated that from 3 to 4 inches of rain must have fallen. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 March 1919, p. 26. Storm damage

Union 13 March 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: Rylstone News

Rylstone News

ONE BIG UNION. The war has developed Bolshevism. Its garms were lying dormant until fertilized by progress of the great war, and it has reared its ugly head in such a threatening manner as to menace the whole world with its hideous and blood thirsty policy. What is Bolshevism? I should say, bloodlust, mob rule, dealing death and destruction to everything of an intelligent and civilized nature that stands in its way. Its chief aim is the destruction of capital, the nationalisation of everything including our women. Once it gains power, no matter how humble it stoops to gain it, it is goodbye to law and order. Revolution is its symbol, and the condition of well ordered life, that has taken centuries to build up, will fall like a house of cards, and this monster is allowed to exist in the land. I do not for a moment think that any clean living and clear minded Labor man would give a seconds’ thought towards Bolshevism, but this One Big Union scheme is nothing more than an attempt to introduce it here. I am a unionist and in absolute sympathy with legitimate unionism, but this O.B.U. attempt is an exploitation of the working man in an effort to overthrow the principles of constituted authority, and every man who cares for the interest of his country, and whose privileges to live in it free and unfettered, so dearly defended by the great conflict now in course of settlement, should think well before he listens to the pleadings of men who care nought for the working man or the capitalist, so long as they can introduce their policy which is going to disrupt and create chaos, and bring ruin to all our industrial life. Unionism as it stands is a power in the land and cannot be ignored, it commands respects and enables each industry to act and think for itself. The Unionists are now asked to throw all their interests and principles in their respective Unions into the melting pot to come out stamped O.B.U. Is that the sentiments of democracy? No, it is autocracy. We allowed it to live and flourish in the world for four years. I need only refer to France, Belgium, Serbia, and our own crippled boys for an answer as to the results of its existence, and so it will be if the O.B.U. is allowed to rear its head. The O.B.U. seeks absolute power over all workers, what for, surely not the betterment of the working classes. They could not have a better or more decided voice to represent their interest as at present constituted. Let us fight the O.B.U., and if it must come, then another O.B.U. must arise to counter its influence, and I think there is sufficient intelligence amongst us to make the counter union sufficiently strong to nullify the attempt that this Bolshevism movement aims at, viz., the possession of all the instruments of distribution, production and exchange, and finally the nationalisation of everything.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 March 1919, p. 26. Union

Storm damage 17 March 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KANDOS WORKS.

KANDOS WORKS.

Mr. Richards, the super at Kandos cement works, says that it was almost incredible that such a huge mass of logs, rocks and stones could be shifted by water as were shifted in the recent storm. He said the storm brought the debris down in one great avalanche, crushing into the side of the works with terrific force. Indeed he said it was only a miracle that serious loss of life did not result, as it was, several were only just in time for as the water poured through the blacksmith's shop for some four feet deep, men were hurrying out of danger. Several took refuge in the top storey of the works, others from the tunnels, which were all filled with water, got out and made safety. Mr. Richards estimates that fully 600 tons of rubbish were deposited on the side of the works, which an inspection will fully justify. He has had men shifting the debris away, but there still remains tons of it around the works. It is estimated that from 3 to 4 inches of rain must have fallen. Leader, Monday 17 March 1919, p. 2. Storm damage

Church fund concert 21 March 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) On Friday night a children's concert was held in the Angus Hall in aid of the building fund for the Methodist Church. The concert was organised by Mr. O. S. Richards and Rev. G. Drummond, and over £10 was realised. The most interesting item on the programme was by Master Dawes, who rendered that good catchpenny song "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir;" 12s 8d was thrown on the stage in copper.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 21 March 1919, p. 3. Church fund concert

Fatality 11 June 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE WORKS (From our own Correspondent.) On Saturday at 7 p.m. a serious accident, which resulted in the death of Mr. Edward (Ted.) Burke (late of Sunny Corner and Portland), occurred at the cement works. The deceased was (in company with others) working some empty trucks down the company's line, when a long string of trucks broke away behind them and caught up to the one in front. A warning was given, and the deceased tried to jump clear of the line, but was caught and thrown under the trucks while his mate stood between the trucks and thus escaped injury. When the poor chap was lifted clear it was seen that one leg was almost severed above the ankle, and the other was severely crushed, and blood was rushing freely from the wounds. The doctor was sent for and took him to Rylstone hospital, where he succumbed to internal injuries and loss of blood at midnight. He showed great fortitude when awaiting medical attention, and asked for a cigarette, and smoked three or four. The superintendent of works, Mr. F. S. Richards did all in his power to relieve the unfortunate man. The works, in consequence of the death, closed down for two days, which allowed the men to attend the funeral on Monday at Rylstone cemetery, where the remains were interred. A large number paid respect to their late comrade. Father Flanagan, of Mudgee, officiated at the graveside. Deceased has left a young wife, who is a daughter of Mr. Hoffman, well known in Portland. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 11 June 1919, p. 3. Works fatality

Residence 4 August 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KANDOS

KANDOS

(From our own Correspondent.) Building operations continue to flourish, and buildings, more particularly residences, are going up everywhere. The residence of Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of N.S.W. Cement, Lime, and Coal Co., Ltd., is nearly finished. It is built on American lines, and being on a hill, commands a fine view of the surrounding country.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 4 August 1919, p. 2. Floyd Richards residence

Municipalism 18 September 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: Rylstone News.

Rylstone News.

MR. RICHARDS ON KANDOS MUNICIPALISM. Alleged Inaccuracies. In the course of his address to the members at the Kandos Progress Association, on the question of Kandos' claim to a municipality, Mr. Richards failed to accurately state the true position of Shire administration. Mr. Richards states that a mutual agreement was made with the Council whereby the streets should be cleared and grubbed in American fashion - as understood here its "Yankee grubbing," that is clearing off green timber level with the ground. That arrangement was, it is said, made with the previous Council, and whilst not doubting Mr. Richards' assertion, a thorough search of the office has failed to reveal anything that would disclose it.

In reference to the rates, Mr. Richards says £800 has been collected in 1, 2, 3, and 4 Divisions, and only £156 has been spent. This statement is misleading, inasmuch as that it does not distinguish between the rates collected in B. and C. Divisions of the Shire in which the Urban areas are respectively situated, and also because it places the blame on Councillor Macfarlane and Jones. The facts are that Nos. 1 and 2 areas are situated in C. Division and 3 and 4 in B. Division, which President Fletcher and Councillor Jennings represent. The rates from Nos. 1 and 2 area approximately amounted to £600, £200 of which has been expended in Council work, and the balance, something over £400, which is an accumulation of the two years' rates, has been banked, and contracts and other arrangements are now complete for the expenditure.

I am an advocate for Kandos claim for a municipality, but I know there is not the remotest possibility of the ambition being attained in the next decade. There have been many contributory causes to the chief oiJdm of Kandos streets present state. Chief of these is, as Mr. Richards frankly admits, the impossibility of the Company fully complying with the Local Government Ordinances 99-100. How are we to compensate for this impossibility to perform. There is only one way out of it and that is that the taxpayers must pay for the improvements if they want them.

It's a parrot cry in Kandos, "Look at our streets," but it must be remembered that this Council never took over No. 1 Division, yet it recognises its obligations to the ratepayers. It turned round and grubbed Angus Avenue, and made improvements in the cross streets, but I, as one of the representatives of Kandos, have closely watched the difficulties that many ratepayers have had to contend with in putting a roof tree over their heads, and I a. absolutely opposed to burdening these people with any further taxation.

The tax, viz., 5d in the £. is sufficient for them to pay, and it will gradually improve the streets. There is no particular haste. Let us do the work of town improvement so that its doing will not oppress the ratepayers, for it must be understood that all improvements in an urban area must be made out of the funds raised within the area. Any additions to these funds, such as the £180 Councillors Macfarlane and Jones have secured for expenditure within the area, are the direct results of representatives' interest in that portion of their Division.

Thus the ratepayers of Kandos, if they will think for themselves, will readily understand that their interests have been in no way neglected by their present representatives. If the ratepayers of Kandos require the rapid improvement of their streets, they have only to make the request, and bear the costs - and it will be done. But it has to be borne in mind that a water and lighting rate will come in the near future. This, added to the general, special, and sanitary rate, is going to total more than some imagine. With these taxes in prospect I certainly advise the ratepayers to go slow.

Let the townspeople breathe, and do not trouble them with heavy Shire taxations after the exhausting years they have suffered. If Kandos takes on a municipality it will find the taxation powers of a municipal council treble that of the Shire. This will not trouble the rich man, but the poor, struggling workman, whose hands are his capital, will be harder hit in the way of taxation under municipal laws than he will be under Shire ordinances.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 18 September 1919, p. 36. Municipalism

Methodist Church opened 24 September 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: KAND0S METHODIST CHURCH.

KAND0S METHODIST CHURCH.

IMPRESSIVE OPENING CEREMONY. (From our own Correspondent.) The opening of the Methodist Church took place on Saturday last, 20th inst., in the presence of a large number of people. The proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Mr. James Dawson then presented to Mr. Floyd S. Richards a gold key with which to perform the opening ceremony, and in doing so dwelt for a few minutes in a brief eulogy of the valuable assistance which Mr. Richards had given to the church. He had personally supervised the erection of the building, and taken a great interest in church matters generally.

Mr. Richards, in replying, thanked Mr. Dawson for his kind remarks and said that since coming to Kandos about five years ago, he had looked forward to the time when there should be a place of worship for the people. He had offered his hearty assistance, and that of his company, to whatever denomination should take steps to build a church, and it had given him great pleasure to be able to assist the Methodist Church in its worthy enterprise. Mr. Richards then unlocked the doors, and declared the Kandos Methodist Church officially open.

The general public then entered the church, and joined in singing the Old Hundredth, followed by the doxology. Prayers of thanks giving were next offered.

Rev. J. G. Wheen, president of the Methodist Conference, addressed the congregation, and complimented the people of Kandos on having such a fine building. He counted it no small privilege to be present that day, and ventured to say that throughout the whole of Australia there was not another church quite like the one they were fortunate enough to possess. (The church is built on the Mexican mission style, flat roof, and a square tower.) He hoped that the church would flourish and do much good work in the community. Mr. Richards then read a financial statement, showing the cost of the church to be about £1100, £360 of which constituted the debt remaining on the building. The proceedings closed with the benediction, after which afternoon tea was served.

The first services in the church were conducted by the Rev. John G. Wheen, and were largely attended.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 24 September 1919, p. 3. Methodist Church opened

Methodist Church opening 25 September 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: The Kandos Star.

The Kandos Star.

Kandos Methodist Church. OFFICIAL OPENING. The official opening of the Kandos Methodist Church took place at 3.15 p.m. on Saturday last, under very happy conditions. Although there had been much wind and dust during the day, the beautiful position of this unique pieces of architecture, on the brow of the hill separating Kandos township from the Cement Works, and immediately below the new and magnificent residence of Mr. F. S. Richards, the local superintendent of the works, and secretary of the Kandos Methodist Church Trust, protected it from the unpleasantness of the dust which was prevalent in other parts of the township. For some time before the appointed hour for the official opening, the Kandos Town Band, under the able baton of Bandmaster S. J. Blackwell, played melodious airs outside the church, to the great delight of the large crowd that had assembled to witness the notable ceremony of the opening of the first place of public worship in Kandos dedicated to the service of the Great Architect of the Universe.

The ceremony opened with the singing of the National Anthem, accompanied by the band, after which Mr. James Dawson, treasurer of the Kandos Methodist Church Trust, presented the key of the church to Mr. F. S. Richards, at the same time expressing in a few well-chosen words the deep appreciation that was felt by the Methodist community as a whole of Mr. Richards' splendid work in designing and superintending the erection of the beautiful building which was about to be opened and dedicated to the glory of God and the service of man.

Mr. F. S. Richards responded very feelingly, saying that when he first came to Kandos he had decided to do everything in his power to get a permanent place of worship established here, and that he would have assisted any other church as zealously as he had the Methodists. He did not concern himself about the denomination, so long as its object was to bring people nearer to God.

The church having been opened by Mr. Richards, an impressive service was conducted by the Rev. Owen Evans, the resident Methodist minister of the district.

The Rev. Owen Evans also introduced the Rev. John G. Wheen, president of the Methodist Conference, to the congregation.

The Rev. John Wheen gave an eloquent address, in which he thanked the Rev. Owen Evans for his kind words of welcome, and also expressed great admiration for the beautiful township of Kandos, which, he said, was so near to Heaven that he thought everyone ought to feel better for living here. He thought the people of the district ought to feel proud of the fact that they were the first settlers and pioneers of a lovely town ship like Kandos, which was destined to become a very much larger place and an important industrial centre in a few years. The church building, too, was something to be proud of. He thought he could safely say that there was not another like it in Australia. In architecture it was unique, and situated, as it was, on one of the highest points of the beautiful and highly elevated township, the atmosphere of Heaven being all around it, it should prove a great blessing and inspiration to the people, and bring them nearer to God. The simple beauty of its architecture, its bright and cleanly appearance, should carry its reflex into the homes of the people who came there to worship.

Mr. Gibson, on behalf of the Presbyterians of the district, warmly welcomed the coming of the Methodist Church to Kandos. He told a good story of a Chinaman who had regularly attended a Chinese mission for some time, and who suddenly stopped going there. The missionary, meeting him one day in the street, asked him the cause of his absence from the mission services. "Me no Chlistian now," replied John; "me Presbyterian." Although the story told against his own church, he thought it aptly illustrated the absurdity of members of one Christian communion keening aloof from worship with another Christian body. "If church unity is ever to be attained," continued Mr. Gibson, "it must come about through Christians coming together individually and working harmoniously with each other to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ." Mr. Gibson defined the Gospel as the outpouring of the Spirit of God upon the people. "We must have unity of purpose and openness of heart if we are to accomplish anything," he said, "and only by forgetting the non-essentials upon which we differ and concentrating upon the fundamental truths which we all accept can we advance the Church of Christ and bring His Kingdom on Earth nearer."

Mr. F. S. Richards read the financial statement, which showed that the church building in Kandos had cost about £,1085, and of that amount, £728 had been paid off, leaving a debit balance of £357 to be met. He earnestly invited all those who felt that they would like to help the church and had the means to do so to fill in the forms provided on the four-page souvenir sheets distributed in the building, and to promise to pay any amount, great or small, at any time within twelve months of date, as a contribution to the building fund, to get the church out of debt.

The Rev. Owen Evans heartily thanked the Kandos Town Band for their kindness in playing such a fine selection of melodies before the opening ceremony and inside the church, and paid Mr. S. J. Blackwell, the new bandmaster, a richly deserved compliment upon the proficiency of the musicians under his tuition. Refreshments were served in the church, during which the band again played appropriate airs very sweetly, including "The Old Hundredth" and "Lead Kindly Light."

A memorable function in the religious life of the community of Kandos came to a close about 5 p.m.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 September 1919, p. 38. Methodist Church opening

Methodist Church opening 11 October 1919 (aged 36 years)

Note: NEW CHURCH AT KANDOS.

NEW CHURCH AT KANDOS.

The opening celebrations of the Kandos Methodist Church (Rylstone Circuit) took place on Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st. Mr. Floyd S. Richards, superintendent of the N.S.W. Lime, Coal and Cement Co., Ltd., and secretary of church trust, performed the opening ceremony in the presence of a large gathering. On behalf of the trustees, Mr. James Dawson presented Mr. Richards with a gold key suitably inscribed, in the course of which he paid eloquent tribute to the splendid work of the latter in preparing the unique design of the church and superintending the construction work. In reply, Mr. Richards expressed his great pleasure in performing the opening ceremony, and stated that for some time it had been his desire, and that of the company he represented, to see a church erected in which the people could meet for worship. That day had dawned, and he thanked God for it. The large company which had assembled afterwards went into the church to take part in the impressive dedicatory service which followed. Fraternal greetings were received from the Rev. W. V. Thompson, of the Church of England, and Mr. Kinlock Gibson, of the Presbyterian Church. These were received and acknowledged by the President of the Conference. On Sunday, the 21st inst., the official services were conducted by the President of the Conference. Large congregations assembled, and were much impressed by the eloquent and timely deliverances of the President. Great interest gathers round the new church at Kandos, on account of its being the first of its kind in the State, as well as the first church to be built in the town. The township, which has only been in existence for a little over four years, has now a population of nearly 1,500, with an immediate prospect of it increasing to 2,000. The trustees are greatly indebted to the directors of the N.S.W. Cement Co. for the practical assistance shown in their effort to build a church. Through the manager of the company, Mr. F. S. Richards, the plans were donated, and for each bag of cement bought by the trustees for use in construction work the company generously donated one. This donation alone amounts to over £100. Several handsome donations have also been received from the directors. The church itself, which has cost over £1,000, is built almost entirely of reinforced concrete, and is after the American Christian Scientist design, and has, in addition to concrete walls, concrete floor, platform and roof. Both inside and out present a white appearance, which gives the impression of good lighting and cleanliness. The lighting is done by electricity, the current for which is supplied free by the Cement Company.

A departure from the orthodox way has been made in the matter of the seating accommodation, wicker chairs being used in preference to the much-used and uncomfortable pew, characteristic of so many churches. The reading desk is after the style of the one used by Billy Sunday, the great American evangelist.

Those in charge of the work at Kandos, recognise that the modern problem for the church to face is, how to win and hold the industrial classes for Christ, and accordingly they have put at the disposal of the people an attractive, modern and costly church building, in the hope that the people will find within the precincts of the church that which will inspire to worship and good morals.

Action is to be taken in the near future to secure the appointment of a minister to live at Kandos and assist in the work of the Rylstone Circuit.

Methodist, Saturday 11 October 1919, p. 8. Methodist Church opening

Workers strike 19 March 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: THE STRIKE AT KANDOS.

THE STRIKE AT KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) The cement workers, and coal miners at Kandos are still out on strike, and so far have refused to resume work. Mr. Richards, superintendent, is in Sydney conferring with his directors, and the union officials in Sydney have sent for the discharged man, on whose account the men are striking. He left for Sydney last night, so something definite should be available in the course of the next two or three days. The C.S.A. copper works are not involved. Extra police have been sent to Kandos since the commencement of the strike on Monday.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 19 March 1920, p. 4. Workers strike

Strike ended 30 March 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: KANDOS CEMENT WORKS.

KANDOS CEMENT WORKS.

STRIKE COLLAPSES. The strike of the Kandos cement workers has ended, The men having returned on the terms offered by Mr. F. T. Richards, the local superintendent, namely, that a position be found for an employee, Albert Davies, in the powerhouse, instead of under his original foreman. The men went out on strike on March 15, owing to Davies being transferred from a position under Foreman Judge to the limestone quarries. This was interpreted by the men as an act of victimisation, as Davies was a prominent union official, and they then decided to strike for his reinstatement in his former position.

Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 30 March 1920, p. 9. Strike ended

Kandos Water Supply 15 April 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: Kandos Water Supply

Kandos Water Supply

FROM THE UPPER CUDGEGONG PROPOSED SCHEME. ACCEPTABLE TO ALL PARTIES. KANDOS, Thursday. An inquiry was held at the Rylstone Police Court yesterday by Mr. Warden Burke into the subject of the applications by the New South Wales Lime, Cement and Coal Co. for leases and providing lands on the upper portion of the Cudgegong River for the purpose of weir construction, water conservation, and pumping station.

The applicant company was represented by Mr. G. W. R. McDonald, M.L.C. (one of the directors), and there were present Mr. Oakden (manager of the company) and Mr. Richards (Kandos works manager). Mr. C. A. Hardwick (instructed by Messrs. McPherson and Bawden, of Mudgee) appeared for Mr. W. R. Jones and eighty other persons, settlers and residents along the course of the Cudgegong as far as Mudgee, who had signed a petition against the proposals.

Mr. J. O. Ferguson, the owner of the lands on either side of the stream at the proposed site, appeared in person.

Mr. Engineer King, of the Water Conservation Branch, Public Works Department, represented the Crown. After the inquiry had been formally opened, it was arranged that the parties and their representatives should confer with Mr. A. King as to the nature of the company's proposals, and their possible effect on the supply of water in the river, and for this purpose an adjournment was made.

It is understood that Mr. King's proposals at the conference were found to be acceptable to the parties. Evidence was entered upon and given by Mr. Oakden and Mr. McDonald on behalf of the company; also by Mr. Engineer King; and by Messrs. W. R. Jones, T. Jennings (President of Rylstone Shire), and Mr. J. O. Ferguson, on behalf of the objectors.

The various parties, however, signified their concurrence in the proposals laid down by Mr. King. The Warden decided to recommend the granting of a lease at the site applied for for water conservation and pumping station and that the conditions laid down by Mr. King and agreed to by the parties, should be embodied as special conditions in any lease to be granted.

Mr. King's proposal was briefly as follows: - "That the company should erect a retaining weir of a capacity or approximately twenty million gallons, at a site some little distance upstream from where they propose to place it, and also erect a gauging weir some further distance upstream, and also another gauging weir below what is known as Ferguson's Hole. Provision will be made that although the company will be pumping from Ferguson's Hole, the water there must be kept at running summer level, and this will be checked by the gauges respectively at the up and down streams, whereas so that at least two million gallons per day if available and flowing in at the top of the weir must be discharged from the outlet below Ferguson's. This will apply in the case of the supply being less than two million gallons, but in any such case the company would be prohibited from pumping during that time.

Mr. King said from tests made he found that the present approximate water flow at that part was one million gallons per day. Therefore, whilst the Kandos Company will be assured of the ample supply to keep their industries going under this scheme, the position of settlers and other persons along the stream will be at all events maintained, and possibly be bettered as compared with what it is under present conditions.

Mr. King's proposals also included a provision that in the event of the Crown or the Shire Council desiring to purchase water from the company, for supplies for town or district, they might do so at a cost not exceeding 1/3 per one thousand gallons, the purchasers providing, all necessary meters, connections, and the cost of any additions necessary to the weir.

Mr. Jennings (Shire President) stated that these proposals would prove acceptable to his Council, and, he thought, to the people interested throughout the area.

The inquiry lasted until 5 o'clock in the afternoon.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 15 April 1920, p. 19. Kandos Water Supply

Enlarging Works 7 June 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent,) Mr. F. S. Richards, for some time manager of the N.S.W. Cement, Lime, and Coal Co., in Kandos, is going to America to buy machinery for the enlargement of the Kandos works. Mr. W. M. Rail is the new manager, and took over his duties on Tuesday last.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 7 June 1920, p. 3. Enlarging Works

Leaving for America 30 June 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Mr. Richards, who has been superintending the Cement Coy.'s works for the past four years, is leaving for America about the middle of next month. The friends of Mr. McHugh, who for some time was electrical engineer to the Cement Company, will be interested to hear that he will be leaving Newcastle and sailing for Canada early next month with his wife.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 30 June 1920, p. 3. Leaving for America

Addressed congregation 14 July 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Mr. Richards, the well known Rylstone identity, addressed a large congregation at the Church of England in the Angus Hall on Sunday evening. The Rev. Butler, who generally takes this service, was in attendance on the Rev. W. H. Thompson, the rector of the parish, who is seriously ill at his residence in Rylstone.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 14 July 1920, p. 3. Addressed congregation

Water scheme progressing 25 August 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) Work in connection with the water scheme is still pushing on as fast as possible, well over eight miles of pipes have now been laid. Mr. Richards, of the Cement Co. (who is a brother of the late Lord Mayor of Sydney) has taken over charge of the water scheme, Mr. Floyd Richards having departed for America. It is said that the output of the Cement Company for the past month constitutes a record in its history.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 25 August 1920, p. 1. Water scheme progressing

House near completion 6 September 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: Building Progress at Kandos

Building Progress at Kandos

Mr. J. Green is nearing the completion of F. S. Richards' house in Rodger street.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 September 1920, p. 1. House near completion

Extensions cement works 12 November 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Work in connection with the extension of the cement works was commenced this week, excavations for the foundations of new machinery having been started.

Mr. Richards, who is at present in America on holiday, is expected back the first week in December, when he will again take control of the cement works. The present acting manager (Mr. W. M. Rail) will then proceed to Western Australia, where he will start up and organise the West Australian Cement Co., Ltd. This will be the first cement works to start in that State.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 12 November 1920, p. 3. Extensions cement works

Returns from America 17 December 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. F. S. Richards and family arrived back in Kandos from their recent trip to America. Mr. Richards has again taken charge of the cement works, thus relieving the acting superintendent (Mr. W. M. Rail), who leaves for a short holiday on Thursday night, prior to his going to Western Australia.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 17 December 1920, p. 3. Returns from America

Leaves for Sydney 23 December 1920 (aged 37 years)

Note: Kandos.

Kandos.

MR. RICHARDS LEAVES FOR SYDNEY. Mr. Richards, formerly resident manager of the Kandos Cement Company, who has for some time been supervising the work in connection with the company's water scheme, leaves for Sydney tonight. Mr. Richards has piloted the scheme successfully through.

During his sojourn in Kandos he made many friends, the good wishes of whom he will carry away with him.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 December 1920, p. 13. Leaves for Sydney

Demand for cement 19 January 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

GREAT DEMAND FOR CEMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The post office has been renovated and now presents an improved appearance. Mr. Richards, works superintendent, has received word of his younger brother's death in Russia. Mr. Dunne, Minister for Agriculture, was in town on Sunday on a private visit. Mr. White, who has been a resident of Kandos for over twelve months, and has been in the forefront of Gulgong's civic life for the past 40 years, has left here and taken up his residence in Sydney. The excavation work of the factory extensions is continuing apace and almost the whole of the raw mill is now completed. The demand for cement is still unbounded, and practically all departments of the cement plant worked full time for the past week. The election of officers for the Kandos branch of the A.W.U. for the year 1921 resulted as follows: - President and executive member, Mr. Albert Davies; secretary, Mr. Frank Lloyd.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 19 January 1921, p. 3. Demand for cement

Returns to Kandos 18 April 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: Kandos News.

Kandos News.

MR. RICHARDS BACK. Mr. Floyd S. Richards, superintendent of the Kandos Cement Co on Wednesday returned from Sydney, where he had been giving evidence before Judge Rolin with regard to the implication for an increase in the basic wage on the part of the Kandos and Portland cement companies' workers. The Kandos application stands adjourned until Tuesday.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 18 April 1921, p. 5. Returns to Kandos

Governor visits 9 May 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: VICE-REGAL VISIT TO KANDOS.

VICE-REGAL VISIT TO KANDOS.

THE GOVERNOR'S INDISPOSITION. (From Our Kandos Correspondent.) KANDOS, Friday.

Kandos was en fete yesterday in connection with the visit of the State Governor, Sir Walter Davidson, and Dame Margaret Davidson. Early yesterday morning prominent townspeople and the ladies were astir putting the finishing touches on the decorations in the streets and the Angus Hall. Disappointment and regret, however, were occasioned on receipt of a wire conveying the news of his Excellency's indisposition, and the cancellation of his engagements. Great preparations had been made by the Cement Co. in anticipation of the Governor's visit. All of the directors, as well as Judge Heydon, Mr. Oakden, general manager, Mr. Jaques, the company's solicitor, and several representatives of the Government arrived in a special carriage of the mail train.

Punctually at 12 o'clock the State car, containing Dame Margaret and party, also Mr. Hunter White's car with Judge Heydon and others, arrived at the Cement works. The visitors were welcomed by the works superintendent, Mr. Richards. No time was lost in making an inspection of the cement works and the coal mine. After the inspection the party adjourned to the Angus Hall where a banquet was held, to which prominent local people and the shire councillors had been invited. About 3.30 the vice-regal party motored to Rylstone to attend the hospital sports, whilst some of the directors went on a visit to the limestone quarries.

At 8.40 p.m. the Governor's special train, with the directors and others on board, left Kandos for Sydney. So ended a day which will live in the memories of the Kandos people as being the first occasion when a vice-regal party has visited our town.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 9 May 1921, p. 3. Governor visits

Pipeline inauguration 18 May 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Last Wednesday marked the inauguration of the pipeline service from the Cudgegong river to the local cement works. This work has been under construction during the past 12 months, and costs approximately £38, 000, being built by the Wood Pipe Co. Mr. Richards was in charge during the early part of the work and on his return to Sydney was succeeded by Mr. Gregory. The test took place on Wednesday, when the pumping house ran for three hours, and on Thursday, when it was in operation during the whole of the day. This should remove a great deal of anxiety from the local management in regard to future supplies, when it is remembered what the water shortage during 1919 and the first half of 1920 cost the company. One of the carpenters working on the cement works met with an accident on Saturday. Whilst at work, he cut his hand, severing an artery. He received first aid attention from Mr. Slapp and later on medical attention, when three stitches were inserted.

The coal mine has only been able to work two days since last Wednesday week, and the limestone quarry has been similarly placed.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 18 May 1921, p. 2. Pipeline inauguration

Fund raiser 25 May 1921 (aged 38 years)

Football Cup 5 September 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: Another Football Cup.

Another Football Cup.

PROMISED BY A KANDOS ENTHUSIAST. Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the Kandos Cement Company, and one of the greatest union football enthusiasts in the district, who attends all the matches in Mudgee when Kandos is playing, has intimated that should Kandos win the competition this year, and so to encourage the union game to go on again next year, that he will give a cup. The union officials and union footballers generally appreciate Mr. Richards’ offer very much. It is through the generosity of such men as Mr. Richards that the flag is kept flying in connection with the good old amateur game of football.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 5 September 1921, p. 12. Football Cup donation

Football Cup 14 September 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: FOOTBALL.

FOOTBALL.

KANDOS WINS CUP. RUGBY UNION FINAL. The final match of the Rugby union competition, Kandos v. Mudgee Colts, was won by the former, who have held the Cup for the past two years; by three to nil. The cup now becomes the property of Kandos. Mr. F. S. Richards, resident superintendent of the Kandos Cement Works, is presenting a cup for the district union competition next season. Several new teams, including a second Kandos team, are likely to compete.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 14 September 1921, p. 3. Football Cup

Footballers entertained 22 September 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: Kandos News

Kandos News

FOOTBALLERS ENTERTAINED. On Saturday evening the members of the Kandos football team were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd S. Richards at their residence. After the good things had been disposed of, a couple of hours were spent to music. Songs were received by Mrs. Richards and by several of the footballers. Mrs. J. Penny presided at the piano. Mr. A. P. Meany, president and manager of the Football Club, called on Mr. George Hall (the captain) to propose a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Richards and the ladies. Mr. Hall, in a very nice speech, thanked the host and hostess for their hospitality, and for the great assistance rendered the Club by Mr. Richards. The vote of thanks was seconded by Mr. W. Junge, and supported by Messrs. Abbot, Durham, Doherty and Simpson. The vote was carried by acclamation. The members of the Club then sang "For They Are Jolly Good Follows." Three cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Richards. Mr. Richards, responding, said it gave him great pleasure to assist the Club in any way. He admired the sportsmanlike manner in which they played the good old game, and said the members were a credit to the town of Kandos. Mrs. Richards also responded.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 September 1921, p. 16. Footballers entertained

Trustee 10 October 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: KANDOS TOWN BAND.

KANDOS TOWN BAND.

Under New Management. The Kandos Town Band is to be under entirely new management. A committee comprising three members each from the Progress Association, Miners, A.W.U. and the Band has been formed. Those elected are: - Progress Association, Messrs. R. M. Fowler. W. Anlezark and H. L. Taylor; Miners. Messrs. G. Arthur, J. Carter and E. Crossley; A.W.U. , F. Floyd, C. Shervey and J. W. Symonds; Band, H. Ford, H. Agnew and the secretary. The trustees are Messrs. Floyd, S. Richards, J. P. McGrath and W. Ford. Honorary auditors, Messrs. A. P. Meany and T P. McGrath. The president and treasurer will be elected by the management committee from within itself, and the secretary will be from the band. At a meeting held on October 4, with Mr. J. Thomas in the chair, the balance sheet was presented. I showed a satisfactory state of affairs. The expenditure for the past 12 months amounted to £249 10/0½. The band has now a credit balance of £29/8/9. The present valuation of the music and instruments is £145/10/. A meeting of the management committee is called for Thursday, October 13. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 10 October 1921, p. 13. Trustee Town Band

Inspect Works 19 October 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Several heavy showers occurred this morning, necessitating a stoppage at the coal mine and the quarry. Mr. Kneeshaw, assistant general manager, was on a visit of inspection at the local cement works today. This afternoon Dr. Darton and Messrs. Kneeshaw and Richards made an inspection of the various buildings available, in connection with the proposed casualty ward at the works. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 19 October 1921, p. 3. Inspect Works

Flower Show 25 November 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: KAND0S,

KAND0S,

(From Our Own Correspondent.) In spite of the inclement weather on Monday night, the flower show held in aid of the Kandos United Mission building fund proved a great success. On Monday night over £30 was cleared, and last night’s effort produced a further £40 odd. This effort is highly commendable, considering the weather conditions. The hall was tastefully decorated and running down the centre was the table holding the various exhibits. Judging by the neat and artistic articles displayed, Kandos has its talent no less than other centres. Also in the fruit and flower section the exhibits were an eye-opener as far as the fertility of Kandos soil is concerned. The results bespoke constant care and effort on the part of the exhibitors. The following were the stalls and the stall-holders:- Flower stall, Mrs. Dawson; produce, Mrs. Richards and Miss Dawson; fancy goods, Mrs. C. Kirkness and Miss Richards; sweets, Miss. I. and W. Dawson; refreshments, Mesdames Brooks, McCoy and Rose; hoop-la, Mr. Mitchell; quoits, Mr. Anlezark. Mrs. Dawson president, Mrs. Kirkness secretary, and Mrs. Rose treasurer were responsible for a lot of good work preliminary to the opening of the show. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 25 November 1921, p. 3. Flower Show

First communal Xmas tree 28 December 1921 (aged 38 years)

Note: GOOD XMAS AT KANDOS.

GOOD XMAS AT KANDOS.

KANDOS, Monday. This Christmas has been one of the best experienced here as work has been constant all round. Let us hope that next year may even surpass this.

The first communal Christmas tree held in Kandos eventuated in White Crescent on Saturday evening in fine weather. The tree was a 20ft pine erected in the Crescent and was profusely decorated with myriads of colored lights, stockings, toys, etc., with a big star at the top. The proceedings opened with the singing of "O Come all ye Faithful," this being followed by the Xmas carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem." After the children had finished singing, Mr. Gale, in a short, but very appropriate speech, explained the meaning of a communal Xmas tree. Christmas, as Mr. Gale mentioned, was a time when everybody should extend the hand of good fellowship and have a cheery word for each other, irrespective of political or religious views. Judging by the smiling faces, everybody endorsed his remarks.

Mr. Gale's speech concluded, the children were sorted out in parties according to their ages. What followed was the most serious and perhaps the most enjoyable part of the function from the kiddies | standpoint. Countless Xmas stockings and numerous toys and books were distributed, whilst fruit and nuts were given ad lib. There was more than enough for all. After the distribution the children again sang very joyfully, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" and "Whilst Shepherds watch their Flocks by Night." So ended one of the most successful and highly enjoyable functions yet held in Kandos. Special thanks is due to the Cement Co. - Mr. Richards in particular - for their unsparing efforts in arranging the tree - lighting etc. Mr. Schroder had charge of the singing arrangements. After the celebration the children had free admission to the pictures and right merrily did they avail themselves of the management's invitation.

Christmas services were held in the churches on Sunday. Father Corbett celebrated mass in Angus Hall. Rev. Beasley officiated at the opening service held in St. Lawrence's Church of England, and Mr. Gilbert was at the Kandos mission. Large attendances marked all services.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 28 December 1921, p. 2. Xmas tree

Strike Threat 12 January 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS WORKS

KANDOS WORKS

STRIKE THREATENED KANDOS. Thursday. The industrial situation at Kandos is troubled owing to the introduction of the contract system on certain construction works undertaken by the Kandos Cement Company, Limited, which is duplicating its plant. On Monday a resolution was earned unanimously at the largest mass meeting of the A.W.U. members ever held in Kandos deciding to appoint a deputation to wait upon Mr. F. S. Richards, local superintendent of the works, asking him to abolish the contract system and substitute the day-labor system, and notifying him that the men would come out on strike in 24 hours if he did not concede their demands. The reinstatement of certain men who had recently been dismissed was also demanded. Mr. Richards informed the deputation that he would have to refer the matters in dispute to the head office of the company in Sydney. A further complication of the trouble occurred on Tuesday morning when all the ash-pullers employed at the power-house were dismissed on account of their refusal to shovel coal from the bunkers to the shoots when required and when not engaged in pulling ashes. These men are members of the Firemen's Union but it is unlikely that any members of the A.W.U. will take their places or work with any men who do until the dispute is settled.

Bathurst Times, Thursday 12 January 1922, p. 3. Strike

Strike 12 January 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: STRIKE THREAT

STRIKE THREAT

Trouble at Kandos KANDOS. Thursday.

The industrial situation at Kandos is troubled owing to the introduction of the contract system on certain construction works undertaken by the Kandos Cement Company, Limited, which is duplicating its plant. On Monday a resolution was carried unanimously at the largest mass meeting of the A.W.U. members ever held in Kandos deciding to appoint a deputation to wait upon Mr. F. S. Richards, local superintendent of the works, asking him to abolish the contract system and substitute the day-labor system, and notifying him that the men would come out on strike in 24 hours if he did not concede their demands. The reinstatement of certain men who had recently been dismissed was also demanded.

Mr. Richards informed the deputation that he would have to refer the matters in dispute to the head office of the company in Sydney.

A further complication of the trouble occurred on Tuesday morning, when all the ash-pullers employed at the powerhouse were dismissed on account of their refusal to shovel coal from the bunkers to the shoots where required and when not engaged in pulling ashes. These men are members of the Firemen's Union, but it is unlikely that any members of the A.W.U. will take their places or work with any men who do until the dispute is settled.

Newcastle Sun, Thursday 12 January 1922, p. 6. Strike

Strike 12 January 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS WORKS.

KANDOS WORKS.

THREAT OF A STRIKE. KANDOS, Wednesday.

The industrial situation at Kandos is troubled owing to the introduction of the contract system on certain construction works undertaken by the Kandos Cement Company, Limited, which is duplicating its plant. On Monday a resolution was carried unanimously at the largest mass meeting of the A.W.U. members ever held in Kandos deciding to appoint a deputation to wait upon Mr. F. S. Richards, local superintendent of the works asking him to abolish the contract system and substitute the day-labour system and notifying him that the men would come out on strike in 24 hours if he did not concede their demands. The reinstatement of certain men who had recently been dismissed was also demanded.

Mr. Richards informed the deputation that he would have to refer the matters in dispute to the head office of the company in Sydney.

A further complication of the trouble occurred on Tuesday morning, when all the ash pullers employed at the powerhouse were dismissed on account of their refusal to shovel coal from the bunkers to the shoots when required and when not engaged in pulling ashes. These men are members of the Firemen's Union, but it is unlikely that any members of the A.W.U. will take their places or work with any men who do until the dispute is settled.

Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 12 January 1922, p. 10. Strike

Conference called 22 January 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: THE KANDOS TROUBLE.

THE KANDOS TROUBLE.

BATHURST, Tuesday.

A compulsory conference in connection with the Kandos cement strike has been called for Monday, Mr. Richards, manager of the cement works stated today that he had received a telegram from the Bureau of Labour and Industries to this effect. He had also received an intimation that the men would return to work pending the result of the conference.

Newcastle Morning Herald, Wednesday 25 January 1922, p. 5. Conference called

Strike 24 January 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS STRIKE

KANDOS STRIKE

Compulsory Conference Men Doing Too Well BATHURST, Tuesday.

Mr. Richards, manager of the Kandos cement works, has received a telegram stating that a compulsory conference between the Kandos Cement Company and the employees, who are on strike, will be held on Monday, the men agreeing to return to work on the old conditions pending the conference.

Mr. Richards states that the proposition will be put before the company, but that it is doubtful whether the suggestion will be adopted. The men, he says, are now asking for conditions that they refused at the outbreak of the strike. The so-called principle for which the men stated that they were fighting was mysterious. The contract system was said to be the cause of the trouble, though that would seem ridiculous, as the men had been working under contract in nearly every department at the works. "The whole trouble," said Mr. Richards, "is that the men have been doing too well. They had been for two years without a break earning from £10 to £12 a fortnight. The miners at the company's colliery are opposed to the strike, because they are losing from £12 to £24 a fortnight each while the cement works are idle.

Over 400 men are out of work.

Sun, Tuesday 24 January 1922, p. 3. Strike

Compulsory Conference called 24 January 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS STRIKE

KANDOS STRIKE

Compulsory Conference Called BATHURST, Tuesday.

A compulsory conference in connection with the Kandos cement strike has been called for Monday. Mr. Richards, manager of the cement works, stated that he had received a telegram from the Bureau of Labor and Industries to this effect. He had also received an intimation that the men would return to work pending the result of the conference.

Evening News, Tuesday 24 January 1922, p. 7. Compulsory Conference

College 29 May 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: GOING TO COLLEGE.

GOING TO COLLEGE.

Miss Gertrude Richards, of Kandos, who is going to the Burwood Ladies College to continue her education, and Master Ken Richards, who is also leaving for Newington College, will be entertained by their young friends at a social in the Kandos Mission Hall this week. Miss Richards has been in charge of the kindergarten class for some time, and her departure will be keenly regretted.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 29 May 1922, p. 11. Going to College

Send off 5 June 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Miss Gertrude Richards, daughter of the works superintendent, was given a send-off prior to leaving for the Burwood Ladies' College. The function took place last Tuesday evening in the Methodist Church, where Miss Richards has been a teacher for some time. During the evening, a number of items were rendered by the mission children. Miss Richards was the recipient of a handsome xylonite clothes brush, and a bottle of perfume, the presentation being made by Mr. Gilbert.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 5 June 1922, p. 3. Send off

Stand pipes 29 June 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS STAND PIPES

KANDOS STAND PIPES

There is a perfectly clear understanding between the Kandos Cement Company and Rylstone Shire Council in connection with the necessity for standpipes being erected in Angus Avenue without delay. The Shire President, accompanied by Councillors W. R. Jones and A. G. Jennings, visited the proposed site on Tuesday afternoon, where they met Mr. F. S. Richards (superintendent of the works) and decided to go straight ahead with the construction of the standpipes. The Company will carry out the construction and the expense will be borne by the Council.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 June 1922, p. 14. Stand pipes

Growth 12 July 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS NOTES.

KANDOS NOTES.

A PROGRESSIVE TOWN. (By a Recent Visitor).

Those who visit Kandos at lengthy intervals are most struck with the growth of the place, and especially with the expansion of the works. When the writer first visited the industry it was a comparatively small concern, but the extensions involving the introduction of new and ponderous machinery, are now apparent on all sides. The end is by no means yet, as plans are out for the erection of new boiler houses, etc., while the erection of a new reinforced concrete stack is to be commenced almost immediately. The officers now in charge of the various departments are evidently a very competent body. In this estimation the superintendent Mr. Richards, heartily concurs. The writer was on Saturday shown the recently equipped casualty ward which has been set apart in a neat cottage building, about 100 yards from the main portion of the works. This room, which is snow-white from end to end, contains a bed, stretchers, splints, examination table, and all restoratives necessary in cases of accident. It is indeed a credit to the company, and is certainly an example which should be followed by the proprietors of every works employing a number of men engaged among machinery, underground, in quarries, etc.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 12 July 1922, p. 3. Growth

Stand pipe 24 August 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS STAND PIPE.

KANDOS STAND PIPE.

Mr. Richards, superintendent at the Kandos works, says that the standpipe will be erected within a month. The tanks are almost completed, and Mr. Richards expects to have them all in order by the time mentioned.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 August 1922, p. 19. Stand pipe

Show 27 October 1922 (aged 39 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

SHOW AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

The flower show and industrial exhibition held by the Kandos United Mission, was opened on Monday afternoon. The hall was tastefully decorated and the stalls allowed evidence of a good deal of effort on the part of the exhibitors. The standard of the exhibits was quite up to that of former years, and the displays in the fancy work and cooking sections were well worth a visit. Quite a number of exhibits from the public school were made in the essay writing and penmanship sections. In the flower section many beautiful blooms were entered, and the task of judging was not easy. In the musical section, there were only two entries for under 14 years. The prize (gold medal) was awarded to Daisy Sneddon, after much deliberation by the judges, Doris Rawlings must be complimented on the good showing she made, taking into consideration that she only decided to enter the competition about a week before it was held. All the stalls were well patronised, and those responsible for the working up of the exhibition should have no fear as to the financial result. Amongst the many folk who helped to make the fair a success were Mesdames Richards, Tarrant, Hextall, Cox, Thrush, Dawson, Sneddon, Kirkness (secretary), Misses Dawson (2), Gillespie, Fletcher, also Messrs. Richards, Mitchell, Moran, Gilmore, Evans.

October 25.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 27 October 1922, p. 3. Successful Show

Accident 12 January 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Mr. Anthony (Jack) Villa who is employed as a powder-monkey at the quarry, met with a serious accident this (Wednesday) morning. Whilst he was preparing a charge the detonator exploded and blew off two of his fingers. Mr. Richards, the superintendent, motored out to the quarry, and took the injured man into Rylstone Hospital. Jack has been singularly unfortunate since working at the quarry, as it is only a little over twelve months since he fell down the face, and received injuries that kept him in hospital for over two months. We sincerely hope that he will have a speedy recovery.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 12 January 1923, p. 3. Detonator accident

Progressing 26 February 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KAND0S CEMENT WORKS.

KAND0S CEMENT WORKS.

PROGRESS AND CONTEMPLATED PROGRESS.

At the Rylstone warden's court on Thursday, before Mr. James, Mr. F. S. Richards, manager of the Kandos Cement Company, stated that nine years ago the company started with a capital of £250,000 and now the capital was £1,000,000. The works were originally laid out for an output of 400 tons daily. This maximum had been reached, and would be 450 tons per day by June. The company's holdings of coal, shale, and limestone were originally secured to give the works a lifetime of 200 years on the above production. Plans were complete for a total output of 1600 tons daily, which would be reached gradually.

To secure material for this increase over two hundred years further coal and limestone areas were secured at the court, the area of the colliery being increased to about 4000 acres. The enlarged works will of course, mean a considerably increased industrial population.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 26 February 1923, p. 1. Progressing

Progress 27 February 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: "KANDOS TOWNSHIP."

"KANDOS TOWNSHIP."

THRIVING INDUSTRY. ACTIVITIES EXTEND.

Nine years ago the Kandos Cement, Lime, and Coal Company started with a capital of £250,000. To-day the capital is £1,000,000.

The manager (F. S. Richards) gave this information at the Warden's Court, before Mr. James, warden. The plan of the works' originally laid out to work up to a total output of 400 tons daily. This maximum had been reached, and would be 450 tons a day by June 1.

The company's holdings of coal, shale, and limestone were originally secured to give the work a lifetime of 200 years, on the above production. Now, however, plans were completed for a much larger output daily, which would be reached gradually and to secure material for this increase for a period of 200 years further coal and limestone areas were sought.

The court increased the area of the colliery to about 4000 acres. The population brought together by the present works to-day numbers 2000. The enlarged works will mean a considerably increased industrial population.

Muswellbrook Chronicle, Tuesday 27 February 1923, p. 4. Progress

Resigned 5 March 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: Changes at Kandos

Changes at Kandos

MR. RICHARDS GOING TO AMERICA.

Mr. F. S. Richards, who has been superintendent of the works at Kandos since their inception, has resigned, and is going to America, from which country he came to Australia. He will be succeeded by Mr. Harold Schroeder, of Kandos, who has been on the staff for some time. Mr. William Fletcher, manager of the collieries at Kandos, has also resigned, and will be succeeded by Mr. Teesdale, of Maitland, and formerly in charge at Cullen Bullen.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 5 March 1923, p. 11. Resigned

Wine License 8 March 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KANDOS WINE LICENSE.

KANDOS WINE LICENSE.

Owner, Messrs. Caldwell and Smith; licensee. Mrs. Florence Clifford.

Floyd S. Richards, superintendent of the Kandos Cement Co., gave evidence as a prohibitionist, saying that he had kept a close watch on the effects of liquor on the men employed by the company. In his opinion no one handled a bar in Kandos as well as Mrs. Clifford. Kandos was rapidly growing, and would continue to thrive. The number of men employed by his company was just under 600. The cement plant was being expanded. Eight years ago the capital of the company was £250,000, now it was £1,000,000. The original plans were designed for four kilns, the last of the kilns being now on the water. The future of the plant was laid out on the assumption that the coal and limestone would last four kilns 200 years. The present intention was to extend the plant to 12 kilns and additional lands had been taken up with coal and limestone in sight to ensure sufficient material to last the full 200 years. Personally, as a prohibitionist, he was averse to licenses being granted of any kind, but if the present wine license were to remain, in his opinion it could not be in better hands than Mrs. Clifford's.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 March 1923, p. 12. Wine License

Visitors 8 March 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KANDOS VISITORS.

KANDOS VISITORS.

A large number of Kandosites, among them being Councillor Taylor, Mr. Richards (superintendent Kandos mine), Messrs. Penman, D. Gillespie, W. B. Murphy, and many others, were present in connection with the Licenses Reduction Court business.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 March 1923, p. 14. Visitors

Farewell 14 March 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

On Monday fifty-three members of the Kandos Cement Works met to say their final farewell to Mr. Floyd S. Richards, who has resigned the position of superintendent to return to America, after completing his agreement with the company. Mr. T. A. Lofthouse, chief electrical engineer, presented Mr. Richards with two bountiful cabin trunks on behalf of the staff, and many spoke of the good qualities of their late superintendent, Mr. Richards suitably responded.

The selling of Mr. and Mrs. Richards's furniture on Wednesday, breaks up a happy rendezvous of their many friends in Kandos district, after a most successful career in connection with the company, the capital of which has been increased from £250, 000 to £1,000,000 in six years, with the usual dividends still maintained.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 14 March 1923, p. 2. Farewell

Clock presentation 21 March 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Mr. James Fletcher, lately Manager Kandos Collieries Ltd., left Kandos on Thursday evening. Prior to his departure, about sixty of his friends met at his residence, in Angus Avenue, to bid him farewell. There were many happy speeches relating to the six years of good fellowship and sojourn in Kandos.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd S. Richards were also given a farewell by the members of the United Mission prior to their departure for America. Mr. James Dawson, of "Henbury," Kandos, presented Mr. and Mrs. Richards with a very handsome xylonite bedroom eight-day clock. Mr. Richards has been connected with the Kandos Cement Co., Ltd., during the last six years, and his work in connection with the great war by special efforts in war loans, etc., merited such a send-off to a loyal citizen. We wish them and children happiness and prosperity in their native country.

A new cottage of nine rooms is well on the way to completion, under Mr. J. B Owen's supervision, and will be tenanted by Mr. Teasdale and family, for the Kandos Company.

Mr. Harold Schroder, successor to Mr. Richards, has removed into more commodious premises, vacated by Mr. Richards, and Mr. K. M. Robinson has taken that of Mr. Schroder.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 21 March 1923, p. 3. Presentation

Presentation 26 March 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KAND0S.

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. Richards, late superintendent of the Kandos Cement Co., was presented with a substantial cheque from the directors of the company, and also a quantity of silver plate, prior to his departure to America.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 26 March 1923, p. 3. Presentation

Kiln 8 October 1923 (aged 40 years)

Note: KANDOS CEMENT WORKS.

KANDOS CEMENT WORKS.

LITHGOW, Saturday. A report from Kandos is as follows:- Number 4 kiln was placed in commission this week, and so far has proved very satisfactory. Preparations for installing the next unit are being made. When the installation is completed Kandos will rank as one of the biggest, if not the greatest cement producing centres in the Commonwealth. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 8 October 1923, p. 10. Kiln

Bazaar 21 February 1924 (aged 41 years)

Note: Kandos Church Bazaar

Kandos Church Bazaar

SATISFACTORY RESULTS. The Church of England bazaar was concluded on Thursday night last, and the financial result was quite up to expectations, as will be seen by the following: - Refreshments £60, fancy £26, sweets £20, hoop-la £16, produce £16 10s 9d, bachelors £15, cool drinks £10, flower £6 6s 6d. Dip £4 16s 6d. Total £174 19s 9d. The secretary, Miss O. Lloyd, and the various stallholders worked hard for success and are to be commended on their splendid effort. Raffles. - A number of articles were drawn for and won as follows: - Shoes (donated by H. A. McGrath), G. Hall; case of tomatoes, N Sauter: half-sovereign. Mr. Humphries; kettle, Daphne Pilley; spoons, Joyce Ellis; sovereign, Alf Moss: cream socks, B. Tindale; night dress, Mrs. Elken; black bag, Mr. Willoughby; case of peaches, P. Murray; hanging fern, Mr. Stedman; palm, Mrs. Schroder; sheep, (donated by Mr. Hamilton), E. Rodgers; sheep (donated by J. Lloyd), E. Cox; sheep (donated by T. H. Lloyd), T H. Lloyd; silver salver. Mr. Hassall; wallet, H. Richards; gent's boots (donated by H. L. Taylor). Mrs. Hundy; gold watch, G. Green; suitcase, T. Durham: mirror. M. Reilly; cushion, Mr. Schroder; box of chocolates (donated by N. Sauter). Mrs. H. L. Taylor. Queen Competition. - The queen competition was won by Miss D. Rawlings with 1017 votes; Miss Davies secured 571 and Miss Jones 114. The lucky number in connection with the queen competition was 9364. The holder of this ticket will receive £2 2s on producing it. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 February 1924, p. 17. Bazaar

Post Office 1 September 1926 (aged 43 years)

Note: KANDOS.

KANDOS.

NEW POST OFFICE OPENED. (From Our Own Correspondent). The new post office was officially opened today (Monday). Although there was no celebration of any kind, the general public and the Progress Association were invited by Inspector Nash, to attend at the new building on Saturday evening for the purpose of inspecting the interior. Inspector Nash explained the advantages of the telephone system, pigeon holes, strong room, also the extra wide counters which are constructed of Queensland maple, and which preclude any danger of the till being rifled, the writing desks, etc. Somens sanitary system has been installed. Private letter boxes are now available to the public, and the mail matter so treated will be available at 7.45 a.m. Mr. Nash traced the history of the postal department in Kandos from the time when he prevailed upon Mr. J. T. Strong (storekeeper) to take charge of the postal arrangements, when Kandos had less than a hundred people resident in the town. He said he had every confidence in Kandos, and with the advent of Charbon, he felt sure that he would not regret recommending to the department the establishment of the present building. With the co-operation of an efficient staff and the public, the general needs should be met for many years to come. Cr. Simpkins, president of the Progress Association, thanked Inspector Nash on behalf of the various public bodies for his personal attention to correspondence and also for his invitation to be present that evening. Mr. Richards endorsed the president's remarks. The Progress Association had persistently agitated for an office worthy of the town, and Mr. Nash had always advised them at the opportune time. Mr. Cribb re-echoed these sentiments and stated that the fact of the department spending so much money in Kandos spoke volumes for the stability of the town. Kandos was justly proud of the office the department had provided. Mr. Vic. Selig, while at work in the mine on Saturday morning, received a nasty blow on the head with a pick, causing a deep gash. He was taken to the surgery, where seven stitches were inserted.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 1 September 1926, p. 2. Post Office

Death 17 August 1947 (aged 64 years)
Note: Floyd S. Richards

Floyd S. Richards
BIRTH 8 Jan 1883
Wolverine, Cheboygan County, Michigan, USA DEATH 17 Aug 1947 (aged 64)
Hollister, San Benito County, California, USA
BURIAL Odd Fellows Cemetery
Hollister, San Benito County, California, USA
MEMORIAL ID 214125384

Empire Day at Kandos

EMPIRE DAY AT KAND0S.

The inauguration of Empire Day at Kandos occurred on May 24. Previously the locality had always co-operated with Rylstone in the celebration of the day, but with the advent of Kandos' population the residents decided upon their own celebration, and it was carried out characteristic of the Coomber folk indeed; it was quite equal to the best. Mr. Daly, the local teacher, ably assisted by local residents, organised a fine programme for the day, and it was equally well carries out. Mr. Oakden, manager of Kandos, opened the day's proceedings with a loyal speech to the children, after which little Alma Lloyd and Johnny Ring were called upon to unfurl a fine Belgian flag, presented by Mr. Oakden. Three cheers were then given for the King and Mr. Oakden. Several other speakers delivered addresses, namely, Messrs. Jas. Dawson, Peters, Strong, Richards, and Rev. Drummond. A splendid concert was given in the evening - all local talent - and it was in every way creditable. During the evening, Rev. Walker referred to Mr. Daly's unfortunate indisposition. The proceedings ended with a cordial recognition of all who had worked to make the day a success.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 June 1915, p. 10. Empire Day at Kandos

Rylstone Hospital contributions

Rylstone Hospital

AND KANDOS WORKERS. A deputation, comprising the President (Mr. J. R. Fletcher), Mr. J. J. Grady (hon. secretary), and members of the committee of the Rylstone Hospital, including Messrs. McLachlan, Milne, McKenna, Crossley, and Barton, with employees of Kandos Works, Messrs. A. Clifford, Freeman, and Mark Wenham, comprised a deputation to wait on Mr. Richards, manager of Kandos Cement, Lime, and Coal Co., Ltd., on Monday, relative to a proposal for a weekly contribution on behalf of the employees.

Mr. Richards in reply said he had consulted with the men, who had agreed to pay 4d per week, or £3/6/ per week in all. The company would safeguard the amount.

The secretary is to ascertain from Portland Hospital secretary whether the weekly contributions carry subsidy, and that being so, will the wives and families of Kandos employees be treated free at Rylstone Hospital.

President Fletcher, in thanking Mr. Richards, said they were only human, and asked that Kandos might continue to increase its support to the District Hospital. It was their hospital equally with Rylstone and district - it was the district people's hospital.

Mr. Richards briefly replied. He had no doubt good support would come from that centre. In case of emergency he would make overtures to his Board, and what he would suggest should the occasion arise would be approved.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 April 1917, p. 15. Rylstone Hospital contributions

Progressive Kandos

PROGRESSIVE KANDOS.

A few days ago Mr. Richards, the courteous works manager, escorted a small party through the cement works, which have been considerably extended during the past eight or nine months. Commencing at the terminal of the aerial tramway from the quarries - three miles long - the party was taken through every section of the works, which it is claimed, contains the most modern plant in Australia. The electric power station proved particularly interesting. The coal mine was also visited. This carries a seam 8ft. 9in. high, and as the coal is of good quality, the demand keeps brisk. Mr. Richards, who controls the whole concern, from quarry to laboratory, says the cement is of superior quality, and is naturally pleased at the prospect of having to supply, by contract, the Government with some 160,000 casks of Kandos cement.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 4 May 1917, p. 3. Progressive Kandos

Progressive Kandos

Progressive Kandos.

Only those who visit the thriving industrial centre of Kandos are able to appreciate the progress being made both at the cement works and in the general appearance of the township. It is about 18 months since the first land sale in the village proper was held. It was fully recognised at that time that the future of Kandos was assured, as illustrated by the number of allotments disposed of, and the high prices obtained. Later the second sale on the opposite side of the railway was held. Up to the date of the first sale there was no uniformity in regard to building. Houses were run up anywhere, but since surveys have been carried out, the streets are gradually assuming a more modern aspect. There remains yet much to do before the thoroughfares can be regarded in the light of roads, but a start has been made, and the future is in the lap of the gods. The hotel, conducted by one of the most genial of men, Mr. Dan Howard, and built at a cost - including land - of £11,000, would do credit to any town. Messrs. Walsh Bros. have just completed fine premises in which to carry on their butchery and bakery business, while the general stores, bearing the signs of Messrs. J. P. McGrath, Messrs. Long and Peterson, and Messrs. Smith and Winchester, are certainly commodious and well distributed. Mr. Jones, too, has nearing completion a neat shop, in which to carry on his fruit and newsagency business. It is said that efforts are being made to have the neighborhood declared an urban area, but the suggestion is as yet only in its early stages. The class of residence that is now supplanting the hut is quite modern in appearance, and many of them are of bungalow design. Both residents and travelling public complain of the facilities at the railway station, which is left without an officer, except on special occasions. Residents are of opinion that a centre which contributes so much to the railway revenue deserves greater consideration. It may not be out of place to suggest that a progress committee be formed at Kandos. If the success that attended the sports committee's initial effort may be taken as a criterion, it is apparent that such an association would be productive of much good to the community. Such gentlemen as Messrs. Peters, McGrath, Freeman, Noonan, Strong, Worrell, the Cliffords, and many others, who have in the past demonstrated their organising and working ability might consider this suggestion. Recently Mr. Richards, the courteous work's manager, escorted a small party through the cement works, which have been considerably extended during the past eight months. Commencing at the terminal of the aerial tramway from the quarries - three miles long - the party was taken through every section of the works, which, it is claimed, contains the most modern plant in Australia. The electric power station proved particularly interesting. The coal mine was also visited. This carries a seam 8ft. 9in. high, and as the coal is of good quality the demand keeps brisk. Mr. Richards, who controls the whole concern, from quarry to laboratory, says the cement is of superior quality, and is naturally pleased at the prospect of having to supply, by contract, the Government with some 160,000 casks of Kandos cement.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 17 May 1917, p. 31. Progressive Kandos

Court

RYLSTONE POLICE COURT.

At the Rylstone Police Court, on Thursday, May 10, before Mr. McMahon, P.M., Edward Foubester Thompson appeared on bail, charged with threatening language at Kandos, on the 16th ultimo, as follows: "We of the I.W.W. will see that within six months' time that there will be no N.S.W. Lime and Cement Company, and when the plant is rotting to the ground you and Jones will be humping blueys through the bush. Your life is worth nothing."

The remark's were addressed to the manager of the works, Mr. F. S. Richards. The matter arose on the day in question, after defendant had been discharged. Without pleading to the information, Thompson asked for a stay of proceedings, as he was being accorded legal assistance in his defence. He had been arrested on the day in question, and only obtained bail at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

John Purnell was charged with having at the same time and place made use of threatening language towards the same complainant, the manager of the Kandos Works, to wit, "We got one Yank, and we will get another. How are you on a go (meaning fight)? Your life is worth nothing." This defendant also signified his desire for a stay of proceedings.

The P.M.: It is not a matter of the A.W.U's concern; it is a question of what you require.

Mr. Chubb, who appeared, instructed by Mr. Richards, said in reply to the Bench, he could offer no objection, that defendant was entitled to be defended.

The P.M. said he only visited Rylstone once a month, so that it was now a question of the term of adjournment. Defendants assented to the adjournment to June 14, and were admitted to bail, £5 each, two sureties of £2/10/, which was forthcoming.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 May 1917, p. 30. Court

Progress

Marvellous Kandos

A CENTRE OF INDUSTRIES. PRESENT ACTIVITIES. AND FUTURE PROSPECTS. On Sunday representatives of the associated papers, the "Mudgee Guardian, the "Gulgong Advertiser," and the Dunedoo Chronicle" motored to Kandos, the new and growing industrial town on the western line, below Mudgee, to have a look at the place and the cement works which have called it into being. The representative of the "Guardian" was at Kandos 18 months ago when the place was still comparatively in its infancy. The works even then were well advanced, but beyond those connected with them there were practically no buildings at all. The pressman was on Sunday astonished - no other word would properly describe his sensation - at the really marvellous progress that has been made in the course of the year and a half that had elapsed since his previous visit, not only by the works but by the town that has grown up around them, and by the large number of buildings that have been erected and are in course of erection. The pressmen were met on their arrival by Mr. F. S. Richards, the works manager (and next in command to the general manager. Mr. Oakden), and one of the assistant engineers, Mr. L. H. Kennedy, and these two gentlemen for two and a half hours piloted the party over the works, every part of which was shown and thoroughly explained. The visiting pressmen greatly appreciated the courtesy of Mr. Richards and Mr. Kennedy. Both officials are Americans, and if all the citizens of the United States are as courteous and obliging as these two gentlemen, it will be a delightful thing to meet them. Mr. Richards, who has learnt his business in his native America, impresses one with being thoroughly au fait with the important work he has in hand, and is bound by reason of his ability and knowledge and enthusiasm to make a success of it.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 14 June 1917, p. 28.

Progressing

Kandos.

(From Our Correspondent). At the Works - Work at the cement factory and coal mine is progressing smoothly under the able supervision of manager Richards. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 18 June 1917, p. 1.

Progress Association formed

KAND0S

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION FORMED. (From our own Correspondent.) A public meeting was held in Kandos on Monday evening for the purpose of discussing the formation of a Progress Association. A good representation of Kandos attended, which enabled a strong committee to be formed. The officers elected were: - Mr. J. P. McGrath, president; Messrs. Smith, Barton, Walsh Bros., Richards, Hanson, vice-presidents; Mr. E. H. Freeman, secretary; Mr. Strong, treasurer. The N.S. Wales Lime and Cement Co., have let the contract for the construction of a large hall suitable for dancing, and other amusements. There is to be a room set apart for a library, where a good stock of books can be had for the convenience of residents. This is a gain which everybody will welcome, as there is no hall for holding any meetings.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 22 June 1917, p. 3. Progress Association formed

Trouble in Kandos

Trouble at Kandos.

VIOLENT LABORERS. Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings at the Rylstone Police Court when two men from Kandos were prosecuted before Mr. M. J. McMahon, P.M. The accused were Edward Foubester Thompson and John Purnell, both laborers, and formerly employed by the Kandos Cement Company. They were charged with having used threatening language at Kandos on the 16th ultimo. The words were used to the superintendent (Mr. F. S. Richards) and Mr. Chetwyn Jones, works manager and engineer, and were as follows:- "We of the I.W.W. are a strong organisation, and will see that within six months' time there will be no New South Wales Lime and Cement Company, and when the plant is rotting to the ground, you (meaning Richards and Jones) will be humping blueys through the bush. Your life is worth nothing." The evidence showed that the trouble arose out of the refusal of the Superintendent, Mr. F. S. Richards, to allow a stop work meeting to discuss the proposal of the formation of a new union (other than the A.W.U.) and secure a fresh industrial award. Evidence in support of the complaint was given by F. S. Richards and E. C. Jones. The defendant Purnell denied that he was a member of the I.W.W., and pleaded that he was drunk at the time of the alleged committal of the offence. Thompson was also charged with advocating the destruction of property, and Purnell with advocating the endangering of human life. Only the threatening language charge was pressed. Thompson was fined £2, 6s costs, and £2 2s professional costs, in default one month. Thompson was also fined £2, 6s costs and £2 2s professional costs. Thompson was bound over to be of good behavior for 12 months. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 June 1917, p. 23. Trouble in Kandos

Land for school

Kandos.

Activity at the Works. The Works. - The Works continue to be very busy, and everything is running smoothly, despite the strike. The mills are still going, and the output is kept up to its usual capacity. The coal miners are still working in full swing, but, of course, owing to the strike no cement is being sent away just at present.

Electric Light Scheme. - The electric light scheme for the town of Kandos was discussed on a letter read from Mr. F. Richards, Superintendent of Works at the Kandos Works, stating that owing to the difficulty of obtaining the necessary transformers nothing could be done yet, but as soon as they arrived there would be nothing to interfere with the progress of the work of installation, as the Rylstone Shire Council has undertaken to clear the streets of all obstructions.

Parents and Citizens' Association Formed. - A public meeting was held on Tuesday last at the Kandos Public School for the purpose of forming a Parents and Citizens' Association. A fair number of parents were in attendance, when the following officers were elected:- President, Mr. J. Dawson: vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Lane, J. Owen, J. McGrath and J. Lloyd: secretary pro tem, Mr. E. H. Freeman: treasurer, Mr. T. Lloyd. It was decided not to transact any further business until the next meeting. Progress Association. - The Progress Association held its usual fortnightly meeting at the Public School on Tuesday evening, August 7, when Mr .J. T. McGrath (President) presided. There was a large attendance of members. Reports were read by the hon. secretary, Mr. E. H. Freeman, from Mr. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A.. Minister for Lands, re police protection for Kandos. Mr. Ashford promised immediate attention to the matter. Five new members were added to the Association's list, making a total of 40 members in all. The approved Public site was placed in front of the Association, being a two-acre block donated by the Cement Company, and it was decided that the site be accepted, and that a notification be sent to Mr. W. E. James, Inspector of Schools, Mudgee, also a letter to the Cement Company sincerely thanking them for their generous donation of the ground. (This, which should have been printed in Monday's "Guardian," had to be held over. Other Kandos news is printed on another page.) Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 16 August 1917, p. 24.

Progressing

Mr. Richards, superintendent of Works at Kandos, was in Mudgee (to which he had journeyed in his own car) on Monday. Mr. Richards, who reports everything to be going on swimmingly at the cement works and the colliery and the institution of the smelting (Cobar copper ores) industry to be fast approaching, is enthusiastic in his outlook of the town that is growing up about the works. He is also unceasing in his efforts for the promotion of the town's welfare and its up-growth. Everything that promises to minister to the prosperity of Kandos or the comfort or convenience of its people, as of interest and concern to Mr. Richards. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 November 1917, p. 24.

Kandos Works

The Kandos Works.

A "Guardian representative paid a visit to Kandos recently and was very much impressed by the progress of the works. Mr. Richards, the general manager of the works, extended a hearty welcome to our representative, and was kind enough to take him all over the works, and explain to him fully all the different processes employed. Mr. Richards is an efficient manager. He is very popular amongst all the employees, and is courteous to any one who takes the opportunity of paying a visit to the work's. During the past twelve months the industry has progressed considerably, and great things are expected from Kandos in the near future. It is deemed certain that very shortly a large smelting works will be established. This will be a great acquisition to the works, and will be the means of employing some 60 or 70 more men. Mr. Richards, and all the other gentlemen, at the works are a very entertaining and sociable circle of people, and every courtesy is shown to visitors at the works. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 December 1917, p. 21. Kandos Works

Kandos Progress

Kandos Notes

On Saturday morning, Mr. F. Oakden, managing director of Kandos Cement and Mineral Co.), and general manager of the Country Concrete Construction Co., who is also interested in the C.S.A. Copper Company paid a visit to Kandos in connection with the establishment of the new smelting works. The site of the proposed works, which is a V-shaped area lying between the main Mudgee line and the cement company's siding, has been "pegged out" for some time. However, something like finality was reached on Saturday morning, when arrangements were entered into to proceed with the clearing of the ground, excavating trenches, and preliminary work generally. The establishment of the works will give the town a further lift, while Mr. F. S. Richards, manager for the cement company, declares that his firm will continue to develop the works and thereby help the continued progress of Kandos. At the works, colliery, and quarries, everything is going smoothly, and Manager Richards speaks in highest terms of the men employed in the industry. It may be said in justice to the manager that the writer has heard the workmen generally speak in highest appreciation of him as a thoughtful and humane employer. The workmates and friends of Mr. Tom. Short, who sustained severe injuries as a result of a heavy stone falling upon him at the quarry, will be glad to know that he is getting along fairly well. He is still in Rylstone hospital, and it is hoped, should equal progress be maintained, that he will shortly be convalescent. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 3 May 1918, p. 6. Kandos progress

Smelting Works

SMELTING WORKS AT KANDOS.

On Saturday morning, Mr. F. Oakden, managing director of Kandos Cement and Mineral Co., and general manager of the Country Concrete Construction Co., who is also interested in the C.S.A. Copper Company, paid a visit to Kandos in connection with the establishment of the smelting works. The site of the proposed works, which is a V-shaped area lying between the main Mudgee line and the cement company's siding, has been "pegged out" for some time. However, something like finality was reached on Saturday morning, when arrangements were entered into to proceed with the clearing of the ground, excavating trenches, and preliminary work generally. The establishment of the works will give the town a further lift, while Mr. F. S. Richards, manager for the cement company, declares that his firm will continue to develop the works and thereby help the continued progress of Kandos. - Lithgow "Mercury"

Illawarra Mercury, Friday 10 May 1918, p. 4. Smelting Works

Generous offer

Progressive Kandos.

Generous Offer by Cement Works I understand that Mr. Richards, the superintendent of the cement works, has offered to any man enlisting from the works his full pay while he is away and his job when he returns. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 June 1918, p. 34. Generous offer

Entertainment

Musical Entertainment at Kandos.

A grand musical entertainment, in aid of the Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. funds will be held in the Angus Memorial Hall, Kandos, by the Mudgee Gum Blossoms, on Monday, June 24. Tickets, 2s each. Reserved seats 1s extra. Seats may be reserved with Mr. F. S. Richards. Kandos. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 June 1918, p. 14. Entertainment

Entertainment

KAND0S CONCERT.

(From our own Correspondent.) The Mudgee Gum Blossoms gave a much appreciated entertainment on Monday evening in Angus Hall in aid of the local Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. funds. The audience was a very large one, the hall being packed. The stage had been artistically draped and decorated by Mr. Hume, and looked very pretty. Each performer received well deserved applause and the singing of both ladies and gentlemen was appreciated by all. Corporal Behest, who was last heard here making an appeal for recruits, sang "They Built Piccadilly for Me," and the audience insisted on an encore. Corporal Behest gave "No Place to Go," another comic. "The Quakers' Meeting" was splendidly portrayed, and a very pretty scene from China Town showed Mrs. McArthur as the central figure, with the company dressed as orientals seated in a circle, the only lights on the stage being the Chinese lanterns. The singing of "Pat" caused much amusement. Miss Lovejoy acted as accompaniste. The flag scene was beautifully arranged, and quite a shower of coins fell into the Union Jack which had been unfurled by Miss Mabel Hume. At the conclusion, Mr. Richards, in a brief speech, thanked the Gum Blossoms for their entertainment, after which the National Anthem was sung. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 28 June 1918, p. 3. Entertainment

Smoko

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) The mechanics of the cement works held a "smoko" on Saturday. Mr. John Knox made an able chairman, and extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, Mr. F. S. Richards (superintendent of works), Mr. E. C. Jones (works manager), and Mr. L. Kennedy (shop foreman). Mr. Richards, in responding, said he was glad to meet his team of mechanics away from the works and that the Cement Company were at present undertaking an enterprise which meant great things for all in the near future. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Pugsley, Knox, Cosgrove, Bingham, Wells, Hamilton, and Carruthers, and Mr. Jones recited a couple of numbers, while Mr. Kennedy gave the monologue, "Mandy and the Patrol Waggon." Fuses were drawn at 11.45 p.m., with "Auld Lang Syne," etc.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 16 August 1918, p. 3. Smoko

Mining Enterprises

FROM BUSH TO TOWNSHIP

Remarkable GROWTH OF KANDOS BIG MINING ENTERPRISE KANDOS, Monday. The remarkable growth of the township of Kandos from nothing to a wide-awake and progressive centre of 1100 inhabitants was revealed in the Mining Warden's Court, when the New South Wales, Lime, Coal, and Cement Company made an application for suspension of labor conditions for six months on one of its leases, not yet included in the amalgamated areas, to enable such amalgamation.

Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent and works manager, who gave evidence in support of the application, indicated that during the five years of the company's activities in the area, upwards of £300,000 had been spent in developmental work and the installation of plant. He explained that any working of the lease in question at the present time would result in wasteage; to work it independently would require the erection of expensive apparatus. The possession of the lease would permit of the extension of operations in the future and preserved the continuity of the coal deposit. Witness expected the main tunnel to reach the lease in about three years. He did not think anyone could work it independently at a profit. The distance round to it was 5½ miles.

Mr. Richards further stated that the company was employing 267 men at present. The company had doubled its capacity within the past five months by the installation of an additional unit, and was now actively engaged in cement and coal production. Considerably more coal than was necessary for the works' own consumption was being produced and the surplus was being marketed. The plant, he thought, was the most up-to-date in the Commonwealth. An aerial tramway treats the limestone deposit, which was 3½ miles from the work, and this also was ahead of anything else in Australia. The rope ran continuously without hand attention. The plant worked three shifts and the colliery one.

Mr. Richards added that Kandos had grown from a bush farm to a population of over 1100 in five years, and was still growing at a rapid rate. Substantial buildings were being erected almost daily. The township had a public hall, school of arts, public school, and police station. The market value of the land had increased considerably. This company had subdivided at considerable expense an area capable of settling 5000 inhabitants. All this land had been sold, largely to the employees on an instalment system carrying easy terms. Five years ago the population of Kandos consisted of two families.

As a further result of the company's enterprise, the C.S.A. Mines, Ltd., of Cobar, had, within the past four months, begun the erection of refining and electrolytic works at an estimated cost of £75,000. These would be completed by Christmas time, and would employ about a hundred men. At present the C.S.A. was actively engaged in building operations. The C.S.A. scheme was only made possible by the ability of witness's company to offer coal, limestone, water, and electric power. The Cobar ore was now carried via the Mudgee line and the product sent direct to market. By arrangement, all the C.S.A. works were actually on the applicant company's property, which abutted on the main Sydney-Mudgee line.

In granting four months suspension from the date of the hearing, the Warden, Mr. A. B. C. Burke, remarked that he fully recognised the amount of work done by the company and the impetus the operations had given to the industry generally in those parts. While limiting the period for the present to four months, the company would, at the expiration of the time, if the necessity existed, ask for a further term of relief. Bathurst Times, Monday 26 August 1918, p. 3. Mining Enterprises

Red Cross

Kandos Red Cross Society.

The President, Mr. Richards, a real enthusiastic Red Cross worker, and Miss Lloyd, secretary, and her committee are to be congratulated on the substantial support accorded to the Red Cross Fund, their final return being £13/12/6. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 August 1918, p. 8. Red Cross

Kandos Cricket Club

KANDOS CRICKET CLUB.

A meeting of cricket enthusiasts was held at the Angus Memorial Hall on Thursday night, at which it was unanimously resolved to form a cricket club with the above title. Mr. A. P. Meany, J.P., was elected president and Mr. W. Conran secretary, Mr. C. Roberts treasurer, and the following gentlemen appointed vice-chairmen, Messrs. F. Richards, H. Schroder, Chetwynd Jones, W. R. Jones, J. P. McGrath, H. E. Phillips, R. Service, J. Fletcher, W. McKibbon (of Lithgow), D. Charles, C. P. Hansen, J. Lloyd, T. Hamilton, V. Smith, S. Winchester, J. C. Strong, and Mr. Robinson. It was resolved that the election of an executive committee be held over until the next meeting also the question of deciding the amount of entrance fee and annual contributions. The meeting decided to wait upon Mr. Chetwynd Jones to make arrangements for the wicket, and appointed the president, secretary and treasurer to form a deputation for that purpose. It was resolved to hold the next meeting on Monday week, September 23. We cordially invite everyone interested in cricket to roll up. Kandos should easily support two good strong elevens, and with the popular and enthusiastic officials who have been elected to pilot the first Kandos Cricket Club along we have not the shadow of a doubt that the new venture will be an unqualified success from its inception. The following donations have been received towards the establishment of the newly formed club: J. P. McGrath £1/1/, R. Service £1/1/, A. P. Meany £1/1/, W. McKibbin £1/1/, T. Hamilton 10/6. A subscription list has been opened which is being circulated throughout the township, and a liberal response is anticipated. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 September 1918, p. 15. Kandos Cricket Club

Successful Dance

KANDOS RED CROSS SOCIETY

SUCCESSFUL DANCE. On Friday, September 13, a highly successful dance was held by the local Red Cross Society in the Angus Memorial Hall, over £16 being raised towards the funds of the Society after clearing expenses. To the casual visitor in Kandos it was an eye opener to see the brave array of fair faces and pretty dresses. There must have been fully 150 persons present, and at times the floor was almost uncomfortably crowded. We have no casualties to record, every dance was conducted with splendid order and decorum, and went off without a hitch. Mr. W. Keenan acted as M.C., and filled the bill well. The energetic and enthusiastic hon. secretary and treasurer, Miss A. M. Lloyd, officiated in the ticket office in conjunction with Mr. F. S. Richards, the President of the Society, and Mrs. Richards. The musical items were admirably rendered by Mr. Penny (cornet) and Mrs. Penny, Mrs. Peerman, Mrs. Service, Miss L. Conran, and Mr. C. Richards, of Rylstone. A choice assortment of refreshments was served during the interval by Mrs. F. S. Richards, Mrs. J. Lloyd, Misses A. M. Lloyd, O. George, C. Dawson, Mrs. A. Smith, and other helpers. There were visitors present from outlying centres, including (with others) Miss Noonan and Mr. R. Evans (Cudgegong), Messrs. A. Moore, R. Guthrie, H. Stackpole (Ilford), Miss Morrison (Narrango), are the Misses E. Dunn and Cooper (Rylstone. Practically every family in Kandos was represented in the assembly, which gathered not only to have a good time, but more particularly to honor and help the Red Cross Society, whose noble work commends it to all. The refreshments were contributed by members of the Society, and many of the dancers and visitors commented favorably on the richness and variety of the repast. The Kandos Red Cross Society is to be congratulated, not only upon the financial success of the dance, but also upon the highly efficient manner in which it was organised and conducted by its officers and helpers. Another dance will be held by the Society in the same hall on Friday, October 11, and we cannot wish it better luck than that it will be as great a success financially and socially as the last one. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 September 1918, p. 15. Successful dance

Kandos Tennis Club

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) The first annual meeting of the Kandos tennis club was held on Saturday. Mr. W. R. Jones presided, and the following office-bearers were elected: - President, Mr. W. R. Jones; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. C. Jones, A. Rail, F. S. Richards, J. P. McGrath, and Jas. Fletcher; secretary, Mr. Thos. Hamilton; treasurer, Mr. R. Service. It was resolved to make the annual membership fee 7s 6d for gents., and ladies free. It was also decided to hold a social evening to raise sufficient funds to purchase a new net and material for a shelter shed. The fact that only two blocks of land were disposed of at the land sale on Saturday (when over 30 central blocks were put up for auction by Messrs. Hardwick and Co.), looks as if the good horse has been flogged to death in regard to fancy prices for choice allotments. Plenty of local residents attended the sale, but were not prepared to give abnormal prices for residential sites. Maybe the boom has burst. The coal mine has been running fairly well for the last few months, but the decision of the Victorian Railway Commissioners to cut out the contracts per. rail may mean short-shifting the miners until such times as the smelters get going. This may relieve the tension somewhat. The C.S.A. are hurrying on their plant, with a view of making a start before the new year if possible. Light rain has fallen, but to do the necessary amount of good over an inch is required, as everything is very dry and the last heavy rains were soon absorbed by the hungry soil. The Rylstone Shire Council is at present conferring with the Cement Company in regard to lighting Kandos with electricity. The matter has been in abeyance for some considerable time, but now the work is to be pushed on as soon as the necessaries are completed. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 20 September 1918, p. 3. Kandos Tennis Club

Kandos Cricket Club

KANDOS CRICKET CLUB.

The Kandos Cricket Club held its second meeting on Friday evening. Mr. A. P. Meany (president) occupied the chair. It was decided to elect Messrs. R. M. Service and T. Farley as a deputation to wait upon the superintendent of the Cement Works, Mr. F. S. Richards, to arrange about the wicket. The annual subscription to the club was fixed at 5/. Mr. T. H. Jones was admitted as a member of the club. Messrs. Service, Roberts, and Conran were elected as a management committee to purchase everything required by the club, to supervise the preparing of the ground, and to collect subscriptions from prospective members. The meeting then adjourned. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 October 1918, p. 11. Kandos Cricket Club

War Loan

THE SEVENTH WAR LOAN.

VISIT OF TANK "SUNSET" TO KANDOS. £500 RAISED. On Thursday morning, about 11.30, the tank "Sunset" arrived from Rylstone for the purpose of collecting local contributions to the Seventh War Loan. A large crowd gathered round it at the Kandos Hotel. At the invitation of Mr. J. N. King, controller, Mr. A. P. Meany, our local schoolmaster, marched the children out of school, and allowed them to participate in the meeting. Eloquent speeches were made by Mr. J. N. King and Sergeant G. J. Howell, V.C. M.M., pointing out the great sacrifices our boys at the front had made in order to preserve the glorious liberty and freedom we enjoy as citizens of the British Empire. Although it was essential to have men at the front in order to win the war, it was equally necessary to have money to provide them with ammunition, food, and clothing, and it was the bounden duty of everyone who could not fight themselves to contribute something to the Seventh War Loan. No amount was too small to be useful. If we could only afford to give £10 it would help, and we would have the satisfaction of knowing that we had done our duty.

Sergeant Howell narrated a story about a man at Orange who attended a tank meeting, and did not give anything. On his way home a storm came on, and to escape its fury he sheltered in a hollow tree. After the storm had subsided he found he could not get out, but upon recollecting his contemptible conduct at the tank meeting he felt so small that he managed to crawl out of the tree and reach his home. The sergeant said he hoped that no one around the ring at Kandos would have occasion to feel small like the man at Orange. His stirring appeal met with spontaneous success, the schoolchildren alone contributing £50 between them, as follows: Master Arthur Lucas £10, Master Stewart Dawson £10, Master William Hansen £10, Master Ken Richards £10, Miss Gertrude Richards £10. Other contributions then readily came to hand as follows:- W. M. Rail £50, Chetwynd Jones £10, S. Jeffreys £10, P. Dwyer £10. J. T. Beavis £10, Harold J. Sewell £10, Mrs A. P. Meany £10, E. V. Langevad £10, H. E. Phillips £10. At this juncture of the proceedings Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the local Cement Works, made an investment of £200, providing that another £200 was raised, making a total of £400. Almost immediately Mr. W. J. Forbes subscribed £10 and Miss R. Langevad donated £10, making the grand (total of £400 collected in about an hour and a quarter. Sergeant G. J. Howell, V.C, M.M., showed particular attention and kindness to the children, showing them his Victoria Cross and Military Medal freely and giving several of them his autograph. After the tank had left Kandos a further local subscription of £100 was received from Miss M. Knobel, sister of Mrs. Hansen, of Kandos Hotel, making a grand total of £500 raised at Kandos in about a couple of hours. It is a pity that over £1000 would have been subscribed to the Seventh War Loan locally had the residents only known that the tank was coming and been able to arrange to attend the meeting.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 October 1918, p. 11. War Loan

Repatriation Committee

KANDOS, CLANDULLA AND MERIANGLE.

Sub-Committee of Rylstone Shire Repatriation Committee. Meeting in Kandos. The above sub-committee met in the Angus Memorial Hall on Wednesday, October 23. Mr. Chetwynd Jones, was unanimously elected chairman. Mr. Jones explained that the object of calling the meeting was to devise ways and means of raising funds for War Chest Day, Soldiers Dependents' Day. Jack's Day, and France's Day. Mr. F. S. Richards spoke in eulogistic terms, of the work done in the past by local effort for the Soldiers' Comfort Fund, the amount of having been raised, and £195 for other purposes, including the Red Cross, War Chest Fund, France's Day, etc. He said, "Kandos has done magnificently well in comparison with other districts. He suggested as an outsider that Kandos should have a fete day in Rylstone, and that town should be pitted against town in the various events so as to arouse enthusiasm. At this stage Mr. A. P. Meany asked if he was correct in assuming from Mr. Richards' remarks that he was not a member of the Kandos Sub-committee of the Rylstone Shire Repatriation Committee. Mr. Richards said that was quite right. Mr. A. P. Meany then proposed Mr. F. S. Richards as a member. Mr. J. Mason seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously. Mr. C. P. Hansen proposed Mr. A. B. Kempster, the Kandos representative of the Mudgee ''Guardian." as a new member. Mr. J. Mason seconded the nomination, which was carried. Mr J. Mason proposed Mrs. Thos. Lloyd, Miss Langevad, and Miss Alice M. Lloyd as new members. Mr. McDonald seconded the motion, which was also carried. Mr. F. S. Richards then moved his former suggestion as a definite motion in the following terms: "That we as a committee appoint a sub-committee to go to Rylstone on Wednesday next, and arrange with the Rylstone Repatriation Committee for a friendly competition between the two towns for certain events." Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Mr. Kempster suggested a fete day in Kandos, Rylstone representatives to be invited to contest certain events at Kandos, and at the same time Kandos representatives be sent to Rylstone to compete in the Rylstone sports. Mr. Richards pointed out that there was no suitable sports ground in Kandos, and that it might lessen the enthusiasm of the people to split the sports up into different sections held in various places. His motion was subsequently carried unanimously. A sub-committee was then appointed to confer with the Rylstone Repatriation Committee. The gentlemen elected were Mr. F. S. Richards, Mr. Chetwynd Jones, Mr. J. Mason, Mr. T. H. Lloyd (secretary), and Mr. Jackson. It was decided that it be a recommendation to the sub-committee to suggest to the Rylstone Committee that a tug of war, loans race, and queens competition be held between competitors representing Kandos and Rylstone. It was further resolved that the secretary write to the secretary of the Rylstone Committee informing them of the business transacted at the meeting, and arranging to confer with the Rylstone Committee on Wednesday, October 28. The sub-committee appointed will report the result of this conference to a general meeting to be held in Kandos at an early date. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 31 October 1918, p. 18. Repatriation Committee

Management changes

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Mr. E. Chetwynd Jones, works manager for the Cement Company, has been promoted to a position elsewhere in the cement industry of Australia, and leaves to take up his new duties on Saturday. Mr. L. Kennedy has been appointed assistant superintendent of the works, in conjunction with Mr. F. S. Richards. Mr. William H. McHugh has been appointed chief engineer to the works, and is to have full control of the electrical department including the power house. Mr. W. Junge has also been appointed head of the burning department. All three gentlemen have made themselves very popular with the workmen. Lithgow Mercury, Monday 4 November 1918, p. 3. Management changes

Capt Dunn Visits

CAPT. DUNN AT KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) Capt. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A. for Mudgee, arrived here at 11 a.m. on Thursday. He was met by a committee formed from the local kindred societies, who motored him and his good wife all over the town. An inspection was made of the cement works by the courtesy of Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of works. Mr. Dunn had many callers during his brief stay, and attended a mass meeting at the Angus Hall in the evening, where the Kandos Band struck up "Advance Australia Fair," and as Capt. and Mrs. Dunn left the motor for the hall, "See the Conquering Hero." The spacious hall was well filled, and Mr. Meany, chairman, introduced Capt. and Mrs. Dunn to the assemblage. After several gentlemen had bade them welcome to Kandos, Capt. Dunn thanked them heartily for the splendid welcome accorded them, and refrained from anything political. He was astonished at the growth of the town since the first land sale, over four years ago, when he last visited. Speaking on the war, he eulogised the great part the women had taken in this struggle for liberty and justice, especially at the seat of operations. A motion of confidence in Capt. Dunn was carried. Cheers were called for Capt. and Mrs. Dunn, and given lustily, A vote of thanks for the chairman concluded an eventful day. Lithgow Mercury, Monday 11 November 1918, p. 3. Capt. Dunn Visits

Staff changes

KANDOS.

CEMENT INDUSTRY At the Kandos cement industry, which is making considerable progress, some important staff changes have taken place during the past few days. Mr. E. Chetwynd-Jones, late works manager, has been promoted to an important position in another cement industry in Australia. Mr. L. Kennedy has been appointed assistant superintendent of the works, in conjunction with Mr. F. S Richards. Mr. Wm. H. McHugh has been appointed chief engineer to the works, with full control of the electrical appliance and the power plant, Mr. W. Junge has been appointed head of the burning department. Australian Town and Country, Wednesday 13 November 1918, p. 14. Staff changes

Ball held

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) The Angus Memorial Hall was taxed to its utmost on Friday night, on the occasion of the ball in aid of Jack's Day. Tickets sold, realised £21, and sale of buttons, etc., swelled the total to £30. Arrangements were in the hands of the local Red Cross committee, who worked very hard to bring the function to a successful issue. Supper was provided at midnight. The Kandos Band was in attendance and rendered some delightful dance music during the evening. Miss Conran, Mrs. Pearman, Mrs. Service, and Mrs. Penny officiated at the piano. In thanking those present for their patronage on behalf of the Jack's Day fund Mr. F. S. Richards announced the latest war news from Sydney, which was received with enthusiasm. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 15 November 1918, p. 7. Ball held

Thanksgiving

Peace.

THANKSGIVING IN KANDOS. A meeting of thanksgiving for our great and glorious victory over Prussianism was held in the Angus Memorial Hall on Wednesday, November 13. Mr. F. S. Richards occupied the chair. The Kandos Brass Band played the National Anthem. The Rev. S. G. Drummond led the congregation in singing the Doxology, (followed by prayer.

Mr. F. S. Richards spoke of the privilege of being able to hold the meeting and the responsibilities and problems to be solved by Australia after the war. They had the men and the money, and only wanted the right spirit to carry them through and make Australia a land of plenty.

Cr. W. R. Jones (Deputy President of the Shire Council) eloquently outlined the course of the war, the dogged perseverance and determination of England, the temporary set back through Russia falling out, and the tardiness of America in waiting until the eleventh hour before coming in on the side of righteousness and freedom. Notwithstanding her late arrival at the front she helped to strike a decisive blow which gave the Allies the victory. Every returned soldier who was incapacitated and unable to earn a living should be given a good home and amply provided for, and not expected to learn a trade and left to shift for himself. The soldiers had risked their lives, and in many cases lost them, that we might remain in the free enjoyment of our possessions, and the least they could do in return was to see to it that none of the men who came home lacked the necessaries of life. They should harbour no vindictiveness towards the Germans. The rulers of Germany were to blame for the war, and not the people. The day of victory was also the day of Germany's salvation.

The Rev. S. G. Drummond also spoke.

The Rev. V. A. Thomson said that as children of the Empire they were endeavoring to express their gratitude to Almighty God for many things - for the spirit of unity which had characterised their nation and its Allies in the conduct of the great war; for the willingness of their volunteers and self-sacrifice of parents, for the noble heroism and chivalry of their dear boys. The Red Cross workers were a body to be proud of. He was glad to hear that Germany had surrendered unconditionally, and hoped that now she was humiliated she would rise again to a position of dignity.

Mr. J. McDonald (missionary for the New South Wales Evangelisation Society) gave an eloquent address in which he stated that no nation on earth today had more occasion for rejoicing than Germany herself. The Allied victory was a righteous one which came from the hand of God. He had three sons at the front, and was looking forward to meeting them again in the near future. They had won because they had right on their side, and they could afford to be generous to their beaten foe. The German nation was glad of the Allied victory because they had been liberated from the most ruthless and despotic set of tyrants ever known in the world's history.

The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 November 1918, p. 11. Thanksgiving

Kandos award rates

KAND0S.

SEPARATE AWARD SECURED. (From our own Correspondent.) The Bank of N.S.W. has started operations here, with Mr. W. Fowler as branch manager. This, with the A.B.C. bank and the two savings banks brings the total up to four, which speaks for itself in regard to the abnormal growth of the town. The weather still continues dry and dusty, with hot winds. Rain is badly needed, and plenty of it. Stock have been turned into some of the crops which proved a failure, and vegetables in Kandos are strangers to many tables. Recently amongst the empty trucks which arrived for cement orders was one a quarter full of loose spuds, which under ordinary circumstances would be dumped. But a rush set in and they were soon secured. A bazaar was held on Saturday in the Angus Memorial Hall, to raise the necessary funds to build a church of the C. of E. community. A large crowd attended in the evening and bought articles from the various stalls very freely. The stallholders were: Sweets: Mrs. T. Lloyd and Mrs. C. Langevad; fancy goods, Mrs. F. S. Richards and Miss A. Lloyd; produce, Mr. M. Wenham; hoop-la, Mrs. J. Peerman; soft drinks, Miss F. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bossley; flowers, Miss R. Langevad, Mrs. Service, and Mrs. P. Freeman. The flowers were a beautiful assortment, kindly sent from Epping by Mrs. Chetwynd Jones, who recently bade farewell to Kandos. Mr. W. Keenan auctioned several articles in his usual efficient manner. The Kandos Band was in attendance and enlivened the proceedings with some nice selections. Over £130 (including donations of £50) was the total for the day, which must be very gratifying to the promoters, who worked very hard to bring the bazaar to a successful issue. The cement works are to shut down from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 24th inst., to 8 a.m. Thursday, January 2, thus giving the employees nine days' holiday. Mr. Bodkin, secretary of the A.W.U, arrived here last week, and finally arranged on behalf of the men for a separate award of rates for Kandos, dating from 4th December, 1918, and to extend over a period of two years. The minimum is 10s 8d a day. This is a nice Xmas box for the employees, who always receive fair treatment from the management in regard to any reasonable request. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 13 December 1918, p. 3. Kandos award rates

Electric lighting

Kandos News

We are still waiting patiently for the Cement Company to install our electric lighting system for Kandos. The last hitch between the Company and the Shire has been overcome by the Council agreeing to delete a certain clause in the agreement regarding liability for accident which was objectionable to the Company. There is no reason left why they should not proceed with the work at once.

Who said Kandos was short of water? We discussed informally the reasons why the people of the district did not avail themselves of the supply provided by the Shire Council on December 26 and 27 last, and the tenor of the remarks passed was certainly in the Council's favor. We trust that Mr. Hope, the Shire Engineer will have a report to make on the Cudgegong River scheme at the next Shire Council meeting. Notwithstanding the apparent apathy of the people of Kandos on the water question it is certain that the township cannot progress to any extent until it is permanently solved. It is as much to the interest of the Shire Council to see our district grow and prosper as it is to the residents of Kandos, and we are confident that they are fully alive to the importance of catering properly for this coming industrial centre. The Cudgegong River scheme of supplying water is the only one that can prove of permanent benefit to us, and it will pay for itself in a few years through the rapid increase in population and prosperity that will follow its inception. We wish to place it on record that when approached by an officer of the Kandos Progress Association for permission to take samples of the Cement Company's water for analysing purposes, Mr. O. F. Richards, the local superintendent of the works, not only granted it immediately, but also offered to provide sample bottles. This shows a very commendable spirit of co-operation on the part of Mr. Richards, and indicates the fact that he is quite as anxious to see that the residents of the district have pure water as the people themselves.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 January 1919, p. 25. Electric light

Burns accident

Another Kandos Accident.

A lad named Alfred Field, aged about 9 years, had a ride from the township over to the Cement Works last Friday afternoon in Mr. John Flynn's cart. Upon arriving there he jumped off the tail board of the cart onto some smouldering ashes, and was badly burnt about the feet. Mr. F. S. Richards, the local superintendent of the works, immediately applied first aid, and then drove him over to the Rylstone Hospital in his motor car, where the boy is happily improving. This is the third accident that has occurred in Kandos within a few days. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 30 January 1919, p. 21. Burns accident

Water samples

KANDOS PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.

At a meeting of the Kandos Progress Association, presided over by Mr. A. P. Meany, the president, held on Tuesday evening. February 4 it was decided that in order to be prepared against an outbreak of the plague in Kandos a sub-committee be appointed to place their services at the disposal of Dr. Hansard for the purpose of rendering any assistance that may be required. Messrs. H. Agnew, P. Cottrell, E. Crossley, A. Foster, E. H. Freeman, C. P. Hansen, T. H. Jones, A. B. Kempster (acting secretary), A. P. Meany (president), J. Owen, and J. C. Strong (treasurer), volunteered for the work, and the acting secretary was instructed to notify Dr. Hansard accordingly. It was suggested that members of the Association should do their best to influence other residents to wear the mask when visiting the railway station. Considerable discussion took place on the reasons why the residents of Kandos had not availed themselves of the opportunity to purchase good drinking water from the Shire Council when it was provided by that body at ¼d per gallon. It was generally felt that the extra charge made by the local water carriers was responsible for the fact that only 5s worth of water had been purchased from the Council, and that neither the Council nor the Progress Association were to blame for the loss of £40 to the Council, which was involved through the water supplied to Kandos on December 26 and 27 last not being used. A member asked if Mr. Robins had the right to put a lock on the pump of a well originally sunk by him under the direction of the Council for the supply of water to the residents of Kandos. The chairman ruled the question out of order, saying that it was a matter for the Shire Council to deal with. Mr. Jas. Owen asked if the Cement Company could be approached re supplying water. Mr. H. Agnew reported that some time ago he was a member of a deputation which had waited upon the Company to ask them if they could reserve some of their water for drinking purposes for the residents of Kandos and protect it against impurity caused by horses, dogs, etc., getting into it. The Company had replied that they were quite prepared to do so if the Progress Association would guarantee to keep the fences in good repair and prevent people and animals from putting the water to improper uses. As the Progress Association could not give this guarantee the negotiations had fallen through. Mr. A. B. Kempster (acting secretary) reported that he had interviewed Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the Cement Works, and, in accordance with instruction received at a previous meeting, had asked him on behalf of the Progress Association, for permission to take samples of the Company's water for analysing purposes to ascertain whether it was fit for human consumption, pointing out that rumors had been floating about the township for some time that it was not, and that it was desirable in the best interests of all parties concerned to settle the question definitely one way or the other. Mr. Richards had met his request in very friendly and reasonable spirit, and not only immediately granted it, but also offered to supply sample bottles for the purpose, suggesting at the same time that the Progress Association should obtain samples of all the water in the district. The acting secretary's report was received, and he was instructed to secure samples of water as suggested by Mr. Richards. The Miners' Association, through one of their members who is also a member of the Progress Association. Mr. H. Agnew, invited the latter body to appoint a delegate to approach Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the Cement Works with their representative, asking him to use his influence with the men engaged at the works to make a proper use of the lavatories provided by the Company. Mr. A. B. Kempster was appointed to act in conjunction with Mr. H. Agnew. The acting secretary was instructed to write to the member for the district, Captain W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., asking him to make the necessary representations to the authorities to secure the dedication of the sanitary site at the earliest possible moment, so as to avoid any further delay in the inauguration of the new sanitary system for Kandos. Messrs. H. and R. Scroder, J. Urwin, J. Wauneck, and R. M. Fowler were proposed as new members. The treasurer, Mr. J. C. Strong, reported that the Association had a credit balance of £4/0/10 in hand. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 February 1919, p. 24. Water samples

Wine License

KANDOS WINE LICENSE.

CONTINUANCE GRANTED. An appeal was made against the continuance of 2 wine licenses held by Mr. Jones at Kandos, which was granted some months ago by Mr. H. Malone, P.M., at the Rylstone Licensing Court. Mr. Hardwick (instructed by Mr. Smithers) for the appellant, Mr. C. Davidson {instructed by Mr. G. Davidson) for the defendant.

F. Oakden, general manager of the N.S.W. Lime, Cement, and Coal Co., deposed: I reside in Sydney; visit Kandos about every ten days; Kandos is 4½ miles from Rylstone, which has developed during the past 5½ years by my company; have been manager since the inception of the company; know the hotel at Kandos; the hotel has been built about two years; it is a first class hotel, built to accommodate the travelling public; there are about 23 bedrooms; it will compare with any thing in the State as a country hotel; there are 13 or 14 outside rooms for workmen; in my opinion the hotel is sufficient for requirements; it is a well designed hotel upstairs and downstairs; there is half an acre of land adjoining for enlargement if required; there has been an increase of employees during the past 12 months; we have doubled our output; the population is about the same as when the wine license was granted; have never been in the bar; do not know of anyone not being able to get accommodation.

Cross-examined: My company subdivided the whole township; we had a covenant that no other hotel could be erected; I personally called an applicant and threatened him with equity proceedings; the covenant did not cover a wine license; have no concern of a monopoly; we do all we can to protect the hotel, our obligation is to prevent a wine license; my company had no transaction with the Sydney brewers; we have spent a lot of money in Kandos; we forecast a big future for Kandos; the copper works are up, but are unprofitable at the present time; the C.S.A. Co. have spent between £30,000 and £40,000; the property was subdivided into about 320 building allotments; believe there will be more than 5000 people before very long; the colliery will employ a lot of men; may stay a day when I go to Kandos.

Thomas Henry Jones deposed: Was granted a wine license and proceeded to carry on business; have been conducting it for four months; have done a good consistent trade throughout; my purchases for wine were £281/4/9; it was sold at 3d per glass, and 2/ and 2/6 per bottle; I only sell the best possible brands procurable: most of the wine is 3/ and 5/ per bottle: have never bought wine at the hotel: there has been no drunkenness about my premises; in fact there has been less drunken less than before I started.

Cross-examined: Do not carry on a fruit business at the wine shop; have a separate door for the wine business; took the entries produced from my ledger; take about £15 a week for fruit; the fruit returns go into No. 1 account; bought £286/14/9 worth of wine; have paid £176 for wine; have lived in Kandos 4½ years.

Austin Richard Taylor deposed: I am a builder and contractor living at Kandos: have been there for 15 months; know Jones' premises; live four blocks away from Jones; in my opinion Jones is doing a fair turnover; a fairly large number go to the shop; do not think there has been any increase of drunkenness; I am a great deal about the place, both day and night; have bought wine there at 4/6 per bottle and 3d per glass; there is a want for the license; have not gone to the hotel for wine; have used the hotel, which is well conducted.

Cross-examined: Live nearer the hotel than the wine shop; the wine shop has a separate door to the fruit shop; do not know of anyone being unable to get a drink at the hotel only after hours; have bought about half a dozen bottles of wine from Jones.

Henry Agnew deposed: I am a miner living at Kandos; know Jones' wine premises; live a quarter of a mile from the shop; have lived at Kandos three years; have been to the hotel and also to the wine shop; have seen no increase in drunkenness; think the license beneficial to Kandos; none of the employees have used the premises to excess; the population is increasing every day; the population mainly consists of cement workers, miners, and general laborers; the works adjoin the township; good wines are kept by Jones and sold at reasonable prices; have patronised the hotel; the wine at the shop is cheaper than at the hotel; the wine shop is 500 yards from the hotel; have not seen men at the worlds under the influence of liquor; go up town of an after noon sometimes at 4 or 4.30 o'clock; the wine and fruit departments are separate; there were 100 men building the C.S.A. works.

Daniel Charles deposed: Am a miner, and have lived at Kandos for two years; have no position in the union; live in Buchanan-street; the wine shop is well conducted; a good many people use it; have used it myself, and bought wine there; had patronised the hotel before and since; paid 6d at the hotel and 3d at Jones'; the wine at Jones' is of good quality; by taking the premises away the people would be deprived of cheaper wine.

Cross-examined: Have never been unable to get liquor from the hotel; my opinion is there should be two or three more hotels at Kandos; do not believe in monopolies; was president of the union once; the wine shop is nearer to the population: if I want wine I go to Jones'; if I want ale I go to the hotel.

W. S. Kelk deposed: I am Clerk of Petty Sessions at Rylstone; the cases of language, drunkenness, etc., for the past four months have been six, miscellaneous two; for the four months before the wine license was granted the numbers were 26 and 5. Cross-examined: There were no I.W.W. prosecutions in the past eleven months.

Walter H. Lucas deposed: Am a constable of police at Kandos; previous to the wine license being granted there was no policeman at Kandos until May 14; the wine shop first opened on October 19; a good deal of drinking went on until about November 20; then went away for holidays; since that time very little drinking has been going on; very often there are a great number of men slightly under the influence; cannot say whether it is advantageous or not; the population has now decreased, being 1033, including the quarry three miles away; have often seen people carrying bottles of wine away.

Cross-examined: Have seen the same thing at the hotel, have seen considerably more drinking at the hotel; was the first constable sent to Kandos; through my efforts the convictions decreased; there were more convictions in June than in July.

Charles P. Hansen deposed: I am licensee of the Kandos Hotel; there has been no extension of the premises; an increase of population was expected, but there has been a decrease; never had any trouble in supplying the needs of the community; hold a lease from Tooth and Co.

Cross-examined: Tooth and Co. are paying portion of the costs of the appeal; do not know whether they are running the whole of the appeal; I consider £25 a week a good wine trade.

F. S. Richards deposed: Am general superintendent of the Kandos Lime, Cement, and Coal Co.; the presence of the wine license has a detrimental effect on the men: have had to dismiss more men than before through drunkenness; have not watched the premises; have seen large groups of men there, many under the influence.

Cross-examined: Have not my records with me; they are in Kandos; I say there is a higher percentage of drunkenness since the wine license was granted; am one of the appellants in this case; gave instructions to have the papers filed; am paying my own expenses in this case.

Harold Schroeder deposed: Am works manager of the C.S.A. at Kandos; cannot say I have found my men under the influence of wine; they have been under the influence of liquor; expect to start the works with 60 men shortly; they may extend their works; they have spent a lot of money. His Honor considered there were good reasons for the license being granted, and he granted the license with £3/3/ costs.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 February 1919, p. 14. Wine License

Storm damage

KANDOS WORKS.

Mr. Richards, the super at Kandos kindly detailed the result of the recent storm at Kandos. He said it was almost incredible that such a huge mass of logs, rocks and stones could be shifted by water, he said the storm brought the debris down in one great avalanche, crushing into the side of the works with terrific force. Indeed, said Mr. Richards, it was only a miracle that serious loss of life did not result, as it was several were only just in time for as the water poured through the blacksmith's shop some four feet deep, men were hurrying out of danger. Several took refuge in the top story of the works, others from the tunnels, which were all filled with water, got out and made safety. Mr. Richards estimates that fully 600 tons of rubbish was deposited on the side of the works, which an inspection will fully justify. He has had men shifting the debris away, but there still remains tons of it around the works. It is estimated that from 3 to 4 inches of rain must have fallen. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 March 1919, p. 26. Storm damage

Union

Rylstone News

ONE BIG UNION. The war has developed Bolshevism. Its garms were lying dormant until fertilized by progress of the great war, and it has reared its ugly head in such a threatening manner as to menace the whole world with its hideous and blood thirsty policy. What is Bolshevism? I should say, bloodlust, mob rule, dealing death and destruction to everything of an intelligent and civilized nature that stands in its way. Its chief aim is the destruction of capital, the nationalisation of everything including our women. Once it gains power, no matter how humble it stoops to gain it, it is goodbye to law and order. Revolution is its symbol, and the condition of well ordered life, that has taken centuries to build up, will fall like a house of cards, and this monster is allowed to exist in the land. I do not for a moment think that any clean living and clear minded Labor man would give a seconds’ thought towards Bolshevism, but this One Big Union scheme is nothing more than an attempt to introduce it here. I am a unionist and in absolute sympathy with legitimate unionism, but this O.B.U. attempt is an exploitation of the working man in an effort to overthrow the principles of constituted authority, and every man who cares for the interest of his country, and whose privileges to live in it free and unfettered, so dearly defended by the great conflict now in course of settlement, should think well before he listens to the pleadings of men who care nought for the working man or the capitalist, so long as they can introduce their policy which is going to disrupt and create chaos, and bring ruin to all our industrial life. Unionism as it stands is a power in the land and cannot be ignored, it commands respects and enables each industry to act and think for itself. The Unionists are now asked to throw all their interests and principles in their respective Unions into the melting pot to come out stamped O.B.U. Is that the sentiments of democracy? No, it is autocracy. We allowed it to live and flourish in the world for four years. I need only refer to France, Belgium, Serbia, and our own crippled boys for an answer as to the results of its existence, and so it will be if the O.B.U. is allowed to rear its head. The O.B.U. seeks absolute power over all workers, what for, surely not the betterment of the working classes. They could not have a better or more decided voice to represent their interest as at present constituted. Let us fight the O.B.U., and if it must come, then another O.B.U. must arise to counter its influence, and I think there is sufficient intelligence amongst us to make the counter union sufficiently strong to nullify the attempt that this Bolshevism movement aims at, viz., the possession of all the instruments of distribution, production and exchange, and finally the nationalisation of everything.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 March 1919, p. 26. Union

Storm damage

KANDOS WORKS.

Mr. Richards, the super at Kandos cement works, says that it was almost incredible that such a huge mass of logs, rocks and stones could be shifted by water as were shifted in the recent storm. He said the storm brought the debris down in one great avalanche, crushing into the side of the works with terrific force. Indeed he said it was only a miracle that serious loss of life did not result, as it was, several were only just in time for as the water poured through the blacksmith's shop for some four feet deep, men were hurrying out of danger. Several took refuge in the top storey of the works, others from the tunnels, which were all filled with water, got out and made safety. Mr. Richards estimates that fully 600 tons of rubbish were deposited on the side of the works, which an inspection will fully justify. He has had men shifting the debris away, but there still remains tons of it around the works. It is estimated that from 3 to 4 inches of rain must have fallen. Leader, Monday 17 March 1919, p. 2. Storm damage

Church fund concert

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) On Friday night a children's concert was held in the Angus Hall in aid of the building fund for the Methodist Church. The concert was organised by Mr. O. S. Richards and Rev. G. Drummond, and over £10 was realised. The most interesting item on the programme was by Master Dawes, who rendered that good catchpenny song "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir;" 12s 8d was thrown on the stage in copper.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 21 March 1919, p. 3. Church fund concert

Fatality

KANDOS.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE WORKS (From our own Correspondent.) On Saturday at 7 p.m. a serious accident, which resulted in the death of Mr. Edward (Ted.) Burke (late of Sunny Corner and Portland), occurred at the cement works. The deceased was (in company with others) working some empty trucks down the company's line, when a long string of trucks broke away behind them and caught up to the one in front. A warning was given, and the deceased tried to jump clear of the line, but was caught and thrown under the trucks while his mate stood between the trucks and thus escaped injury. When the poor chap was lifted clear it was seen that one leg was almost severed above the ankle, and the other was severely crushed, and blood was rushing freely from the wounds. The doctor was sent for and took him to Rylstone hospital, where he succumbed to internal injuries and loss of blood at midnight. He showed great fortitude when awaiting medical attention, and asked for a cigarette, and smoked three or four. The superintendent of works, Mr. F. S. Richards did all in his power to relieve the unfortunate man. The works, in consequence of the death, closed down for two days, which allowed the men to attend the funeral on Monday at Rylstone cemetery, where the remains were interred. A large number paid respect to their late comrade. Father Flanagan, of Mudgee, officiated at the graveside. Deceased has left a young wife, who is a daughter of Mr. Hoffman, well known in Portland. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 11 June 1919, p. 3. Works fatality

Residence

KANDOS

(From our own Correspondent.) Building operations continue to flourish, and buildings, more particularly residences, are going up everywhere. The residence of Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of N.S.W. Cement, Lime, and Coal Co., Ltd., is nearly finished. It is built on American lines, and being on a hill, commands a fine view of the surrounding country.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 4 August 1919, p. 2. Floyd Richards residence

Municipalism

Rylstone News.

MR. RICHARDS ON KANDOS MUNICIPALISM. Alleged Inaccuracies. In the course of his address to the members at the Kandos Progress Association, on the question of Kandos' claim to a municipality, Mr. Richards failed to accurately state the true position of Shire administration. Mr. Richards states that a mutual agreement was made with the Council whereby the streets should be cleared and grubbed in American fashion - as understood here its "Yankee grubbing," that is clearing off green timber level with the ground. That arrangement was, it is said, made with the previous Council, and whilst not doubting Mr. Richards' assertion, a thorough search of the office has failed to reveal anything that would disclose it.

In reference to the rates, Mr. Richards says £800 has been collected in 1, 2, 3, and 4 Divisions, and only £156 has been spent. This statement is misleading, inasmuch as that it does not distinguish between the rates collected in B. and C. Divisions of the Shire in which the Urban areas are respectively situated, and also because it places the blame on Councillor Macfarlane and Jones. The facts are that Nos. 1 and 2 areas are situated in C. Division and 3 and 4 in B. Division, which President Fletcher and Councillor Jennings represent. The rates from Nos. 1 and 2 area approximately amounted to £600, £200 of which has been expended in Council work, and the balance, something over £400, which is an accumulation of the two years' rates, has been banked, and contracts and other arrangements are now complete for the expenditure.

I am an advocate for Kandos claim for a municipality, but I know there is not the remotest possibility of the ambition being attained in the next decade. There have been many contributory causes to the chief oiJdm of Kandos streets present state. Chief of these is, as Mr. Richards frankly admits, the impossibility of the Company fully complying with the Local Government Ordinances 99-100. How are we to compensate for this impossibility to perform. There is only one way out of it and that is that the taxpayers must pay for the improvements if they want them.

It's a parrot cry in Kandos, "Look at our streets," but it must be remembered that this Council never took over No. 1 Division, yet it recognises its obligations to the ratepayers. It turned round and grubbed Angus Avenue, and made improvements in the cross streets, but I, as one of the representatives of Kandos, have closely watched the difficulties that many ratepayers have had to contend with in putting a roof tree over their heads, and I a. absolutely opposed to burdening these people with any further taxation.

The tax, viz., 5d in the £. is sufficient for them to pay, and it will gradually improve the streets. There is no particular haste. Let us do the work of town improvement so that its doing will not oppress the ratepayers, for it must be understood that all improvements in an urban area must be made out of the funds raised within the area. Any additions to these funds, such as the £180 Councillors Macfarlane and Jones have secured for expenditure within the area, are the direct results of representatives' interest in that portion of their Division.

Thus the ratepayers of Kandos, if they will think for themselves, will readily understand that their interests have been in no way neglected by their present representatives. If the ratepayers of Kandos require the rapid improvement of their streets, they have only to make the request, and bear the costs - and it will be done. But it has to be borne in mind that a water and lighting rate will come in the near future. This, added to the general, special, and sanitary rate, is going to total more than some imagine. With these taxes in prospect I certainly advise the ratepayers to go slow.

Let the townspeople breathe, and do not trouble them with heavy Shire taxations after the exhausting years they have suffered. If Kandos takes on a municipality it will find the taxation powers of a municipal council treble that of the Shire. This will not trouble the rich man, but the poor, struggling workman, whose hands are his capital, will be harder hit in the way of taxation under municipal laws than he will be under Shire ordinances.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 18 September 1919, p. 36. Municipalism

Methodist Church opened

KAND0S METHODIST CHURCH.

IMPRESSIVE OPENING CEREMONY. (From our own Correspondent.) The opening of the Methodist Church took place on Saturday last, 20th inst., in the presence of a large number of people. The proceedings opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Mr. James Dawson then presented to Mr. Floyd S. Richards a gold key with which to perform the opening ceremony, and in doing so dwelt for a few minutes in a brief eulogy of the valuable assistance which Mr. Richards had given to the church. He had personally supervised the erection of the building, and taken a great interest in church matters generally.

Mr. Richards, in replying, thanked Mr. Dawson for his kind remarks and said that since coming to Kandos about five years ago, he had looked forward to the time when there should be a place of worship for the people. He had offered his hearty assistance, and that of his company, to whatever denomination should take steps to build a church, and it had given him great pleasure to be able to assist the Methodist Church in its worthy enterprise. Mr. Richards then unlocked the doors, and declared the Kandos Methodist Church officially open.

The general public then entered the church, and joined in singing the Old Hundredth, followed by the doxology. Prayers of thanks giving were next offered.

Rev. J. G. Wheen, president of the Methodist Conference, addressed the congregation, and complimented the people of Kandos on having such a fine building. He counted it no small privilege to be present that day, and ventured to say that throughout the whole of Australia there was not another church quite like the one they were fortunate enough to possess. (The church is built on the Mexican mission style, flat roof, and a square tower.) He hoped that the church would flourish and do much good work in the community. Mr. Richards then read a financial statement, showing the cost of the church to be about £1100, £360 of which constituted the debt remaining on the building. The proceedings closed with the benediction, after which afternoon tea was served.

The first services in the church were conducted by the Rev. John G. Wheen, and were largely attended.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 24 September 1919, p. 3. Methodist Church opened

Methodist Church opening

The Kandos Star.

Kandos Methodist Church. OFFICIAL OPENING. The official opening of the Kandos Methodist Church took place at 3.15 p.m. on Saturday last, under very happy conditions. Although there had been much wind and dust during the day, the beautiful position of this unique pieces of architecture, on the brow of the hill separating Kandos township from the Cement Works, and immediately below the new and magnificent residence of Mr. F. S. Richards, the local superintendent of the works, and secretary of the Kandos Methodist Church Trust, protected it from the unpleasantness of the dust which was prevalent in other parts of the township. For some time before the appointed hour for the official opening, the Kandos Town Band, under the able baton of Bandmaster S. J. Blackwell, played melodious airs outside the church, to the great delight of the large crowd that had assembled to witness the notable ceremony of the opening of the first place of public worship in Kandos dedicated to the service of the Great Architect of the Universe.

The ceremony opened with the singing of the National Anthem, accompanied by the band, after which Mr. James Dawson, treasurer of the Kandos Methodist Church Trust, presented the key of the church to Mr. F. S. Richards, at the same time expressing in a few well-chosen words the deep appreciation that was felt by the Methodist community as a whole of Mr. Richards' splendid work in designing and superintending the erection of the beautiful building which was about to be opened and dedicated to the glory of God and the service of man.

Mr. F. S. Richards responded very feelingly, saying that when he first came to Kandos he had decided to do everything in his power to get a permanent place of worship established here, and that he would have assisted any other church as zealously as he had the Methodists. He did not concern himself about the denomination, so long as its object was to bring people nearer to God.

The church having been opened by Mr. Richards, an impressive service was conducted by the Rev. Owen Evans, the resident Methodist minister of the district.

The Rev. Owen Evans also introduced the Rev. John G. Wheen, president of the Methodist Conference, to the congregation.

The Rev. John Wheen gave an eloquent address, in which he thanked the Rev. Owen Evans for his kind words of welcome, and also expressed great admiration for the beautiful township of Kandos, which, he said, was so near to Heaven that he thought everyone ought to feel better for living here. He thought the people of the district ought to feel proud of the fact that they were the first settlers and pioneers of a lovely town ship like Kandos, which was destined to become a very much larger place and an important industrial centre in a few years. The church building, too, was something to be proud of. He thought he could safely say that there was not another like it in Australia. In architecture it was unique, and situated, as it was, on one of the highest points of the beautiful and highly elevated township, the atmosphere of Heaven being all around it, it should prove a great blessing and inspiration to the people, and bring them nearer to God. The simple beauty of its architecture, its bright and cleanly appearance, should carry its reflex into the homes of the people who came there to worship.

Mr. Gibson, on behalf of the Presbyterians of the district, warmly welcomed the coming of the Methodist Church to Kandos. He told a good story of a Chinaman who had regularly attended a Chinese mission for some time, and who suddenly stopped going there. The missionary, meeting him one day in the street, asked him the cause of his absence from the mission services. "Me no Chlistian now," replied John; "me Presbyterian." Although the story told against his own church, he thought it aptly illustrated the absurdity of members of one Christian communion keening aloof from worship with another Christian body. "If church unity is ever to be attained," continued Mr. Gibson, "it must come about through Christians coming together individually and working harmoniously with each other to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ." Mr. Gibson defined the Gospel as the outpouring of the Spirit of God upon the people. "We must have unity of purpose and openness of heart if we are to accomplish anything," he said, "and only by forgetting the non-essentials upon which we differ and concentrating upon the fundamental truths which we all accept can we advance the Church of Christ and bring His Kingdom on Earth nearer."

Mr. F. S. Richards read the financial statement, which showed that the church building in Kandos had cost about £,1085, and of that amount, £728 had been paid off, leaving a debit balance of £357 to be met. He earnestly invited all those who felt that they would like to help the church and had the means to do so to fill in the forms provided on the four-page souvenir sheets distributed in the building, and to promise to pay any amount, great or small, at any time within twelve months of date, as a contribution to the building fund, to get the church out of debt.

The Rev. Owen Evans heartily thanked the Kandos Town Band for their kindness in playing such a fine selection of melodies before the opening ceremony and inside the church, and paid Mr. S. J. Blackwell, the new bandmaster, a richly deserved compliment upon the proficiency of the musicians under his tuition. Refreshments were served in the church, during which the band again played appropriate airs very sweetly, including "The Old Hundredth" and "Lead Kindly Light."

A memorable function in the religious life of the community of Kandos came to a close about 5 p.m.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 September 1919, p. 38. Methodist Church opening

Methodist Church opening

NEW CHURCH AT KANDOS.

The opening celebrations of the Kandos Methodist Church (Rylstone Circuit) took place on Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st. Mr. Floyd S. Richards, superintendent of the N.S.W. Lime, Coal and Cement Co., Ltd., and secretary of church trust, performed the opening ceremony in the presence of a large gathering. On behalf of the trustees, Mr. James Dawson presented Mr. Richards with a gold key suitably inscribed, in the course of which he paid eloquent tribute to the splendid work of the latter in preparing the unique design of the church and superintending the construction work. In reply, Mr. Richards expressed his great pleasure in performing the opening ceremony, and stated that for some time it had been his desire, and that of the company he represented, to see a church erected in which the people could meet for worship. That day had dawned, and he thanked God for it. The large company which had assembled afterwards went into the church to take part in the impressive dedicatory service which followed. Fraternal greetings were received from the Rev. W. V. Thompson, of the Church of England, and Mr. Kinlock Gibson, of the Presbyterian Church. These were received and acknowledged by the President of the Conference. On Sunday, the 21st inst., the official services were conducted by the President of the Conference. Large congregations assembled, and were much impressed by the eloquent and timely deliverances of the President. Great interest gathers round the new church at Kandos, on account of its being the first of its kind in the State, as well as the first church to be built in the town. The township, which has only been in existence for a little over four years, has now a population of nearly 1,500, with an immediate prospect of it increasing to 2,000. The trustees are greatly indebted to the directors of the N.S.W. Cement Co. for the practical assistance shown in their effort to build a church. Through the manager of the company, Mr. F. S. Richards, the plans were donated, and for each bag of cement bought by the trustees for use in construction work the company generously donated one. This donation alone amounts to over £100. Several handsome donations have also been received from the directors. The church itself, which has cost over £1,000, is built almost entirely of reinforced concrete, and is after the American Christian Scientist design, and has, in addition to concrete walls, concrete floor, platform and roof. Both inside and out present a white appearance, which gives the impression of good lighting and cleanliness. The lighting is done by electricity, the current for which is supplied free by the Cement Company.

A departure from the orthodox way has been made in the matter of the seating accommodation, wicker chairs being used in preference to the much-used and uncomfortable pew, characteristic of so many churches. The reading desk is after the style of the one used by Billy Sunday, the great American evangelist.

Those in charge of the work at Kandos, recognise that the modern problem for the church to face is, how to win and hold the industrial classes for Christ, and accordingly they have put at the disposal of the people an attractive, modern and costly church building, in the hope that the people will find within the precincts of the church that which will inspire to worship and good morals.

Action is to be taken in the near future to secure the appointment of a minister to live at Kandos and assist in the work of the Rylstone Circuit.

Methodist, Saturday 11 October 1919, p. 8. Methodist Church opening

Workers strike

THE STRIKE AT KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) The cement workers, and coal miners at Kandos are still out on strike, and so far have refused to resume work. Mr. Richards, superintendent, is in Sydney conferring with his directors, and the union officials in Sydney have sent for the discharged man, on whose account the men are striking. He left for Sydney last night, so something definite should be available in the course of the next two or three days. The C.S.A. copper works are not involved. Extra police have been sent to Kandos since the commencement of the strike on Monday.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 19 March 1920, p. 4. Workers strike

Strike ended

KANDOS CEMENT WORKS.

STRIKE COLLAPSES. The strike of the Kandos cement workers has ended, The men having returned on the terms offered by Mr. F. T. Richards, the local superintendent, namely, that a position be found for an employee, Albert Davies, in the powerhouse, instead of under his original foreman. The men went out on strike on March 15, owing to Davies being transferred from a position under Foreman Judge to the limestone quarries. This was interpreted by the men as an act of victimisation, as Davies was a prominent union official, and they then decided to strike for his reinstatement in his former position.

Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 30 March 1920, p. 9. Strike ended

Kandos Water Supply

Kandos Water Supply

FROM THE UPPER CUDGEGONG PROPOSED SCHEME. ACCEPTABLE TO ALL PARTIES. KANDOS, Thursday. An inquiry was held at the Rylstone Police Court yesterday by Mr. Warden Burke into the subject of the applications by the New South Wales Lime, Cement and Coal Co. for leases and providing lands on the upper portion of the Cudgegong River for the purpose of weir construction, water conservation, and pumping station.

The applicant company was represented by Mr. G. W. R. McDonald, M.L.C. (one of the directors), and there were present Mr. Oakden (manager of the company) and Mr. Richards (Kandos works manager). Mr. C. A. Hardwick (instructed by Messrs. McPherson and Bawden, of Mudgee) appeared for Mr. W. R. Jones and eighty other persons, settlers and residents along the course of the Cudgegong as far as Mudgee, who had signed a petition against the proposals.

Mr. J. O. Ferguson, the owner of the lands on either side of the stream at the proposed site, appeared in person.

Mr. Engineer King, of the Water Conservation Branch, Public Works Department, represented the Crown. After the inquiry had been formally opened, it was arranged that the parties and their representatives should confer with Mr. A. King as to the nature of the company's proposals, and their possible effect on the supply of water in the river, and for this purpose an adjournment was made.

It is understood that Mr. King's proposals at the conference were found to be acceptable to the parties. Evidence was entered upon and given by Mr. Oakden and Mr. McDonald on behalf of the company; also by Mr. Engineer King; and by Messrs. W. R. Jones, T. Jennings (President of Rylstone Shire), and Mr. J. O. Ferguson, on behalf of the objectors.

The various parties, however, signified their concurrence in the proposals laid down by Mr. King. The Warden decided to recommend the granting of a lease at the site applied for for water conservation and pumping station and that the conditions laid down by Mr. King and agreed to by the parties, should be embodied as special conditions in any lease to be granted.

Mr. King's proposal was briefly as follows: - "That the company should erect a retaining weir of a capacity or approximately twenty million gallons, at a site some little distance upstream from where they propose to place it, and also erect a gauging weir some further distance upstream, and also another gauging weir below what is known as Ferguson's Hole. Provision will be made that although the company will be pumping from Ferguson's Hole, the water there must be kept at running summer level, and this will be checked by the gauges respectively at the up and down streams, whereas so that at least two million gallons per day if available and flowing in at the top of the weir must be discharged from the outlet below Ferguson's. This will apply in the case of the supply being less than two million gallons, but in any such case the company would be prohibited from pumping during that time.

Mr. King said from tests made he found that the present approximate water flow at that part was one million gallons per day. Therefore, whilst the Kandos Company will be assured of the ample supply to keep their industries going under this scheme, the position of settlers and other persons along the stream will be at all events maintained, and possibly be bettered as compared with what it is under present conditions.

Mr. King's proposals also included a provision that in the event of the Crown or the Shire Council desiring to purchase water from the company, for supplies for town or district, they might do so at a cost not exceeding 1/3 per one thousand gallons, the purchasers providing, all necessary meters, connections, and the cost of any additions necessary to the weir.

Mr. Jennings (Shire President) stated that these proposals would prove acceptable to his Council, and, he thought, to the people interested throughout the area.

The inquiry lasted until 5 o'clock in the afternoon.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 15 April 1920, p. 19. Kandos Water Supply

Enlarging Works

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent,) Mr. F. S. Richards, for some time manager of the N.S.W. Cement, Lime, and Coal Co., in Kandos, is going to America to buy machinery for the enlargement of the Kandos works. Mr. W. M. Rail is the new manager, and took over his duties on Tuesday last.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 7 June 1920, p. 3. Enlarging Works

Leaving for America

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Mr. Richards, who has been superintending the Cement Coy.'s works for the past four years, is leaving for America about the middle of next month. The friends of Mr. McHugh, who for some time was electrical engineer to the Cement Company, will be interested to hear that he will be leaving Newcastle and sailing for Canada early next month with his wife.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 30 June 1920, p. 3. Leaving for America

Addressed congregation

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Mr. Richards, the well known Rylstone identity, addressed a large congregation at the Church of England in the Angus Hall on Sunday evening. The Rev. Butler, who generally takes this service, was in attendance on the Rev. W. H. Thompson, the rector of the parish, who is seriously ill at his residence in Rylstone.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 14 July 1920, p. 3. Addressed congregation

Water scheme progressing

KANDOS.

(From our own Correspondent.) Work in connection with the water scheme is still pushing on as fast as possible, well over eight miles of pipes have now been laid. Mr. Richards, of the Cement Co. (who is a brother of the late Lord Mayor of Sydney) has taken over charge of the water scheme, Mr. Floyd Richards having departed for America. It is said that the output of the Cement Company for the past month constitutes a record in its history.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 25 August 1920, p. 1. Water scheme progressing

House near completion

Building Progress at Kandos

Mr. J. Green is nearing the completion of F. S. Richards' house in Rodger street.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 September 1920, p. 1. House near completion

Extensions cement works

KAND0S.

(From our own Correspondent.) Work in connection with the extension of the cement works was commenced this week, excavations for the foundations of new machinery having been started.

Mr. Richards, who is at present in America on holiday, is expected back the first week in December, when he will again take control of the cement works. The present acting manager (Mr. W. M. Rail) will then proceed to Western Australia, where he will start up and organise the West Australian Cement Co., Ltd. This will be the first cement works to start in that State.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 12 November 1920, p. 3. Extensions cement works

Returns from America

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. F. S. Richards and family arrived back in Kandos from their recent trip to America. Mr. Richards has again taken charge of the cement works, thus relieving the acting superintendent (Mr. W. M. Rail), who leaves for a short holiday on Thursday night, prior to his going to Western Australia.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 17 December 1920, p. 3. Returns from America

Leaves for Sydney

Kandos.

MR. RICHARDS LEAVES FOR SYDNEY. Mr. Richards, formerly resident manager of the Kandos Cement Company, who has for some time been supervising the work in connection with the company's water scheme, leaves for Sydney tonight. Mr. Richards has piloted the scheme successfully through.

During his sojourn in Kandos he made many friends, the good wishes of whom he will carry away with him.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 December 1920, p. 13. Leaves for Sydney

Demand for cement

KAND0S.

GREAT DEMAND FOR CEMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The post office has been renovated and now presents an improved appearance. Mr. Richards, works superintendent, has received word of his younger brother's death in Russia. Mr. Dunne, Minister for Agriculture, was in town on Sunday on a private visit. Mr. White, who has been a resident of Kandos for over twelve months, and has been in the forefront of Gulgong's civic life for the past 40 years, has left here and taken up his residence in Sydney. The excavation work of the factory extensions is continuing apace and almost the whole of the raw mill is now completed. The demand for cement is still unbounded, and practically all departments of the cement plant worked full time for the past week. The election of officers for the Kandos branch of the A.W.U. for the year 1921 resulted as follows: - President and executive member, Mr. Albert Davies; secretary, Mr. Frank Lloyd.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 19 January 1921, p. 3. Demand for cement

Returns to Kandos

Kandos News.

MR. RICHARDS BACK. Mr. Floyd S. Richards, superintendent of the Kandos Cement Co on Wednesday returned from Sydney, where he had been giving evidence before Judge Rolin with regard to the implication for an increase in the basic wage on the part of the Kandos and Portland cement companies' workers. The Kandos application stands adjourned until Tuesday.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 18 April 1921, p. 5. Returns to Kandos

Governor visits

VICE-REGAL VISIT TO KANDOS.

THE GOVERNOR'S INDISPOSITION. (From Our Kandos Correspondent.) KANDOS, Friday.

Kandos was en fete yesterday in connection with the visit of the State Governor, Sir Walter Davidson, and Dame Margaret Davidson. Early yesterday morning prominent townspeople and the ladies were astir putting the finishing touches on the decorations in the streets and the Angus Hall. Disappointment and regret, however, were occasioned on receipt of a wire conveying the news of his Excellency's indisposition, and the cancellation of his engagements. Great preparations had been made by the Cement Co. in anticipation of the Governor's visit. All of the directors, as well as Judge Heydon, Mr. Oakden, general manager, Mr. Jaques, the company's solicitor, and several representatives of the Government arrived in a special carriage of the mail train.

Punctually at 12 o'clock the State car, containing Dame Margaret and party, also Mr. Hunter White's car with Judge Heydon and others, arrived at the Cement works. The visitors were welcomed by the works superintendent, Mr. Richards. No time was lost in making an inspection of the cement works and the coal mine. After the inspection the party adjourned to the Angus Hall where a banquet was held, to which prominent local people and the shire councillors had been invited. About 3.30 the vice-regal party motored to Rylstone to attend the hospital sports, whilst some of the directors went on a visit to the limestone quarries.

At 8.40 p.m. the Governor's special train, with the directors and others on board, left Kandos for Sydney. So ended a day which will live in the memories of the Kandos people as being the first occasion when a vice-regal party has visited our town.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 9 May 1921, p. 3. Governor visits

Pipeline inauguration

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Last Wednesday marked the inauguration of the pipeline service from the Cudgegong river to the local cement works. This work has been under construction during the past 12 months, and costs approximately £38, 000, being built by the Wood Pipe Co. Mr. Richards was in charge during the early part of the work and on his return to Sydney was succeeded by Mr. Gregory. The test took place on Wednesday, when the pumping house ran for three hours, and on Thursday, when it was in operation during the whole of the day. This should remove a great deal of anxiety from the local management in regard to future supplies, when it is remembered what the water shortage during 1919 and the first half of 1920 cost the company. One of the carpenters working on the cement works met with an accident on Saturday. Whilst at work, he cut his hand, severing an artery. He received first aid attention from Mr. Slapp and later on medical attention, when three stitches were inserted.

The coal mine has only been able to work two days since last Wednesday week, and the limestone quarry has been similarly placed.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 18 May 1921, p. 2. Pipeline inauguration

Football Cup

Another Football Cup.

PROMISED BY A KANDOS ENTHUSIAST. Mr. F. S. Richards, superintendent of the Kandos Cement Company, and one of the greatest union football enthusiasts in the district, who attends all the matches in Mudgee when Kandos is playing, has intimated that should Kandos win the competition this year, and so to encourage the union game to go on again next year, that he will give a cup. The union officials and union footballers generally appreciate Mr. Richards’ offer very much. It is through the generosity of such men as Mr. Richards that the flag is kept flying in connection with the good old amateur game of football.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 5 September 1921, p. 12. Football Cup donation

Football Cup

FOOTBALL.

KANDOS WINS CUP. RUGBY UNION FINAL. The final match of the Rugby union competition, Kandos v. Mudgee Colts, was won by the former, who have held the Cup for the past two years; by three to nil. The cup now becomes the property of Kandos. Mr. F. S. Richards, resident superintendent of the Kandos Cement Works, is presenting a cup for the district union competition next season. Several new teams, including a second Kandos team, are likely to compete.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 14 September 1921, p. 3. Football Cup

Footballers entertained

Kandos News

FOOTBALLERS ENTERTAINED. On Saturday evening the members of the Kandos football team were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd S. Richards at their residence. After the good things had been disposed of, a couple of hours were spent to music. Songs were received by Mrs. Richards and by several of the footballers. Mrs. J. Penny presided at the piano. Mr. A. P. Meany, president and manager of the Football Club, called on Mr. George Hall (the captain) to propose a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Richards and the ladies. Mr. Hall, in a very nice speech, thanked the host and hostess for their hospitality, and for the great assistance rendered the Club by Mr. Richards. The vote of thanks was seconded by Mr. W. Junge, and supported by Messrs. Abbot, Durham, Doherty and Simpson. The vote was carried by acclamation. The members of the Club then sang "For They Are Jolly Good Follows." Three cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Richards. Mr. Richards, responding, said it gave him great pleasure to assist the Club in any way. He admired the sportsmanlike manner in which they played the good old game, and said the members were a credit to the town of Kandos. Mrs. Richards also responded.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 September 1921, p. 16. Footballers entertained

Trustee

KANDOS TOWN BAND.

Under New Management. The Kandos Town Band is to be under entirely new management. A committee comprising three members each from the Progress Association, Miners, A.W.U. and the Band has been formed. Those elected are: - Progress Association, Messrs. R. M. Fowler. W. Anlezark and H. L. Taylor; Miners. Messrs. G. Arthur, J. Carter and E. Crossley; A.W.U. , F. Floyd, C. Shervey and J. W. Symonds; Band, H. Ford, H. Agnew and the secretary. The trustees are Messrs. Floyd, S. Richards, J. P. McGrath and W. Ford. Honorary auditors, Messrs. A. P. Meany and T P. McGrath. The president and treasurer will be elected by the management committee from within itself, and the secretary will be from the band. At a meeting held on October 4, with Mr. J. Thomas in the chair, the balance sheet was presented. I showed a satisfactory state of affairs. The expenditure for the past 12 months amounted to £249 10/0½. The band has now a credit balance of £29/8/9. The present valuation of the music and instruments is £145/10/. A meeting of the management committee is called for Thursday, October 13. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 10 October 1921, p. 13. Trustee Town Band

Inspect Works

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Several heavy showers occurred this morning, necessitating a stoppage at the coal mine and the quarry. Mr. Kneeshaw, assistant general manager, was on a visit of inspection at the local cement works today. This afternoon Dr. Darton and Messrs. Kneeshaw and Richards made an inspection of the various buildings available, in connection with the proposed casualty ward at the works. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 19 October 1921, p. 3. Inspect Works

Flower Show

KAND0S,

(From Our Own Correspondent.) In spite of the inclement weather on Monday night, the flower show held in aid of the Kandos United Mission building fund proved a great success. On Monday night over £30 was cleared, and last night’s effort produced a further £40 odd. This effort is highly commendable, considering the weather conditions. The hall was tastefully decorated and running down the centre was the table holding the various exhibits. Judging by the neat and artistic articles displayed, Kandos has its talent no less than other centres. Also in the fruit and flower section the exhibits were an eye-opener as far as the fertility of Kandos soil is concerned. The results bespoke constant care and effort on the part of the exhibitors. The following were the stalls and the stall-holders:- Flower stall, Mrs. Dawson; produce, Mrs. Richards and Miss Dawson; fancy goods, Mrs. C. Kirkness and Miss Richards; sweets, Miss. I. and W. Dawson; refreshments, Mesdames Brooks, McCoy and Rose; hoop-la, Mr. Mitchell; quoits, Mr. Anlezark. Mrs. Dawson president, Mrs. Kirkness secretary, and Mrs. Rose treasurer were responsible for a lot of good work preliminary to the opening of the show. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 25 November 1921, p. 3. Flower Show

First communal Xmas tree

GOOD XMAS AT KANDOS.

KANDOS, Monday. This Christmas has been one of the best experienced here as work has been constant all round. Let us hope that next year may even surpass this.

The first communal Christmas tree held in Kandos eventuated in White Crescent on Saturday evening in fine weather. The tree was a 20ft pine erected in the Crescent and was profusely decorated with myriads of colored lights, stockings, toys, etc., with a big star at the top. The proceedings opened with the singing of "O Come all ye Faithful," this being followed by the Xmas carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem." After the children had finished singing, Mr. Gale, in a short, but very appropriate speech, explained the meaning of a communal Xmas tree. Christmas, as Mr. Gale mentioned, was a time when everybody should extend the hand of good fellowship and have a cheery word for each other, irrespective of political or religious views. Judging by the smiling faces, everybody endorsed his remarks.

Mr. Gale's speech concluded, the children were sorted out in parties according to their ages. What followed was the most serious and perhaps the most enjoyable part of the function from the kiddies | standpoint. Countless Xmas stockings and numerous toys and books were distributed, whilst fruit and nuts were given ad lib. There was more than enough for all. After the distribution the children again sang very joyfully, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" and "Whilst Shepherds watch their Flocks by Night." So ended one of the most successful and highly enjoyable functions yet held in Kandos. Special thanks is due to the Cement Co. - Mr. Richards in particular - for their unsparing efforts in arranging the tree - lighting etc. Mr. Schroder had charge of the singing arrangements. After the celebration the children had free admission to the pictures and right merrily did they avail themselves of the management's invitation.

Christmas services were held in the churches on Sunday. Father Corbett celebrated mass in Angus Hall. Rev. Beasley officiated at the opening service held in St. Lawrence's Church of England, and Mr. Gilbert was at the Kandos mission. Large attendances marked all services.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 28 December 1921, p. 2. Xmas tree

Strike Threat

KANDOS WORKS

STRIKE THREATENED KANDOS. Thursday. The industrial situation at Kandos is troubled owing to the introduction of the contract system on certain construction works undertaken by the Kandos Cement Company, Limited, which is duplicating its plant. On Monday a resolution was earned unanimously at the largest mass meeting of the A.W.U. members ever held in Kandos deciding to appoint a deputation to wait upon Mr. F. S. Richards, local superintendent of the works, asking him to abolish the contract system and substitute the day-labor system, and notifying him that the men would come out on strike in 24 hours if he did not concede their demands. The reinstatement of certain men who had recently been dismissed was also demanded. Mr. Richards informed the deputation that he would have to refer the matters in dispute to the head office of the company in Sydney. A further complication of the trouble occurred on Tuesday morning when all the ash-pullers employed at the power-house were dismissed on account of their refusal to shovel coal from the bunkers to the shoots when required and when not engaged in pulling ashes. These men are members of the Firemen's Union but it is unlikely that any members of the A.W.U. will take their places or work with any men who do until the dispute is settled.

Bathurst Times, Thursday 12 January 1922, p. 3. Strike

Strike

STRIKE THREAT

Trouble at Kandos KANDOS. Thursday.

The industrial situation at Kandos is troubled owing to the introduction of the contract system on certain construction works undertaken by the Kandos Cement Company, Limited, which is duplicating its plant. On Monday a resolution was carried unanimously at the largest mass meeting of the A.W.U. members ever held in Kandos deciding to appoint a deputation to wait upon Mr. F. S. Richards, local superintendent of the works, asking him to abolish the contract system and substitute the day-labor system, and notifying him that the men would come out on strike in 24 hours if he did not concede their demands. The reinstatement of certain men who had recently been dismissed was also demanded.

Mr. Richards informed the deputation that he would have to refer the matters in dispute to the head office of the company in Sydney.

A further complication of the trouble occurred on Tuesday morning, when all the ash-pullers employed at the powerhouse were dismissed on account of their refusal to shovel coal from the bunkers to the shoots where required and when not engaged in pulling ashes. These men are members of the Firemen's Union, but it is unlikely that any members of the A.W.U. will take their places or work with any men who do until the dispute is settled.

Newcastle Sun, Thursday 12 January 1922, p. 6. Strike

Strike

KANDOS WORKS.

THREAT OF A STRIKE. KANDOS, Wednesday.

The industrial situation at Kandos is troubled owing to the introduction of the contract system on certain construction works undertaken by the Kandos Cement Company, Limited, which is duplicating its plant. On Monday a resolution was carried unanimously at the largest mass meeting of the A.W.U. members ever held in Kandos deciding to appoint a deputation to wait upon Mr. F. S. Richards, local superintendent of the works asking him to abolish the contract system and substitute the day-labour system and notifying him that the men would come out on strike in 24 hours if he did not concede their demands. The reinstatement of certain men who had recently been dismissed was also demanded.

Mr. Richards informed the deputation that he would have to refer the matters in dispute to the head office of the company in Sydney.

A further complication of the trouble occurred on Tuesday morning, when all the ash pullers employed at the powerhouse were dismissed on account of their refusal to shovel coal from the bunkers to the shoots when required and when not engaged in pulling ashes. These men are members of the Firemen's Union, but it is unlikely that any members of the A.W.U. will take their places or work with any men who do until the dispute is settled.

Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 12 January 1922, p. 10. Strike

Conference called

THE KANDOS TROUBLE.

BATHURST, Tuesday.

A compulsory conference in connection with the Kandos cement strike has been called for Monday, Mr. Richards, manager of the cement works stated today that he had received a telegram from the Bureau of Labour and Industries to this effect. He had also received an intimation that the men would return to work pending the result of the conference.

Newcastle Morning Herald, Wednesday 25 January 1922, p. 5. Conference called

Strike

KANDOS STRIKE

Compulsory Conference Men Doing Too Well BATHURST, Tuesday.

Mr. Richards, manager of the Kandos cement works, has received a telegram stating that a compulsory conference between the Kandos Cement Company and the employees, who are on strike, will be held on Monday, the men agreeing to return to work on the old conditions pending the conference.

Mr. Richards states that the proposition will be put before the company, but that it is doubtful whether the suggestion will be adopted. The men, he says, are now asking for conditions that they refused at the outbreak of the strike. The so-called principle for which the men stated that they were fighting was mysterious. The contract system was said to be the cause of the trouble, though that would seem ridiculous, as the men had been working under contract in nearly every department at the works. "The whole trouble," said Mr. Richards, "is that the men have been doing too well. They had been for two years without a break earning from £10 to £12 a fortnight. The miners at the company's colliery are opposed to the strike, because they are losing from £12 to £24 a fortnight each while the cement works are idle.

Over 400 men are out of work.

Sun, Tuesday 24 January 1922, p. 3. Strike

Compulsory Conference called

KANDOS STRIKE

Compulsory Conference Called BATHURST, Tuesday.

A compulsory conference in connection with the Kandos cement strike has been called for Monday. Mr. Richards, manager of the cement works, stated that he had received a telegram from the Bureau of Labor and Industries to this effect. He had also received an intimation that the men would return to work pending the result of the conference.

Evening News, Tuesday 24 January 1922, p. 7. Compulsory Conference

College

GOING TO COLLEGE.

Miss Gertrude Richards, of Kandos, who is going to the Burwood Ladies College to continue her education, and Master Ken Richards, who is also leaving for Newington College, will be entertained by their young friends at a social in the Kandos Mission Hall this week. Miss Richards has been in charge of the kindergarten class for some time, and her departure will be keenly regretted.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 29 May 1922, p. 11. Going to College

Send off

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Miss Gertrude Richards, daughter of the works superintendent, was given a send-off prior to leaving for the Burwood Ladies' College. The function took place last Tuesday evening in the Methodist Church, where Miss Richards has been a teacher for some time. During the evening, a number of items were rendered by the mission children. Miss Richards was the recipient of a handsome xylonite clothes brush, and a bottle of perfume, the presentation being made by Mr. Gilbert.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 5 June 1922, p. 3. Send off

Stand pipes

KANDOS STAND PIPES

There is a perfectly clear understanding between the Kandos Cement Company and Rylstone Shire Council in connection with the necessity for standpipes being erected in Angus Avenue without delay. The Shire President, accompanied by Councillors W. R. Jones and A. G. Jennings, visited the proposed site on Tuesday afternoon, where they met Mr. F. S. Richards (superintendent of the works) and decided to go straight ahead with the construction of the standpipes. The Company will carry out the construction and the expense will be borne by the Council.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 June 1922, p. 14. Stand pipes

Growth

KANDOS NOTES.

A PROGRESSIVE TOWN. (By a Recent Visitor).

Those who visit Kandos at lengthy intervals are most struck with the growth of the place, and especially with the expansion of the works. When the writer first visited the industry it was a comparatively small concern, but the extensions involving the introduction of new and ponderous machinery, are now apparent on all sides. The end is by no means yet, as plans are out for the erection of new boiler houses, etc., while the erection of a new reinforced concrete stack is to be commenced almost immediately. The officers now in charge of the various departments are evidently a very competent body. In this estimation the superintendent Mr. Richards, heartily concurs. The writer was on Saturday shown the recently equipped casualty ward which has been set apart in a neat cottage building, about 100 yards from the main portion of the works. This room, which is snow-white from end to end, contains a bed, stretchers, splints, examination table, and all restoratives necessary in cases of accident. It is indeed a credit to the company, and is certainly an example which should be followed by the proprietors of every works employing a number of men engaged among machinery, underground, in quarries, etc.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 12 July 1922, p. 3. Growth

Stand pipe

KANDOS STAND PIPE.

Mr. Richards, superintendent at the Kandos works, says that the standpipe will be erected within a month. The tanks are almost completed, and Mr. Richards expects to have them all in order by the time mentioned.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 August 1922, p. 19. Stand pipe

Show

KANDOS.

SHOW AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

The flower show and industrial exhibition held by the Kandos United Mission, was opened on Monday afternoon. The hall was tastefully decorated and the stalls allowed evidence of a good deal of effort on the part of the exhibitors. The standard of the exhibits was quite up to that of former years, and the displays in the fancy work and cooking sections were well worth a visit. Quite a number of exhibits from the public school were made in the essay writing and penmanship sections. In the flower section many beautiful blooms were entered, and the task of judging was not easy. In the musical section, there were only two entries for under 14 years. The prize (gold medal) was awarded to Daisy Sneddon, after much deliberation by the judges, Doris Rawlings must be complimented on the good showing she made, taking into consideration that she only decided to enter the competition about a week before it was held. All the stalls were well patronised, and those responsible for the working up of the exhibition should have no fear as to the financial result. Amongst the many folk who helped to make the fair a success were Mesdames Richards, Tarrant, Hextall, Cox, Thrush, Dawson, Sneddon, Kirkness (secretary), Misses Dawson (2), Gillespie, Fletcher, also Messrs. Richards, Mitchell, Moran, Gilmore, Evans.

October 25.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 27 October 1922, p. 3. Successful Show

Accident

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Mr. Anthony (Jack) Villa who is employed as a powder-monkey at the quarry, met with a serious accident this (Wednesday) morning. Whilst he was preparing a charge the detonator exploded and blew off two of his fingers. Mr. Richards, the superintendent, motored out to the quarry, and took the injured man into Rylstone Hospital. Jack has been singularly unfortunate since working at the quarry, as it is only a little over twelve months since he fell down the face, and received injuries that kept him in hospital for over two months. We sincerely hope that he will have a speedy recovery.

Lithgow Mercury, Friday 12 January 1923, p. 3. Detonator accident

Progressing

KAND0S CEMENT WORKS.

PROGRESS AND CONTEMPLATED PROGRESS.

At the Rylstone warden's court on Thursday, before Mr. James, Mr. F. S. Richards, manager of the Kandos Cement Company, stated that nine years ago the company started with a capital of £250,000 and now the capital was £1,000,000. The works were originally laid out for an output of 400 tons daily. This maximum had been reached, and would be 450 tons per day by June. The company's holdings of coal, shale, and limestone were originally secured to give the works a lifetime of 200 years on the above production. Plans were complete for a total output of 1600 tons daily, which would be reached gradually.

To secure material for this increase over two hundred years further coal and limestone areas were secured at the court, the area of the colliery being increased to about 4000 acres. The enlarged works will of course, mean a considerably increased industrial population.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 26 February 1923, p. 1. Progressing

Progress

"KANDOS TOWNSHIP."

THRIVING INDUSTRY. ACTIVITIES EXTEND.

Nine years ago the Kandos Cement, Lime, and Coal Company started with a capital of £250,000. To-day the capital is £1,000,000.

The manager (F. S. Richards) gave this information at the Warden's Court, before Mr. James, warden. The plan of the works' originally laid out to work up to a total output of 400 tons daily. This maximum had been reached, and would be 450 tons a day by June 1.

The company's holdings of coal, shale, and limestone were originally secured to give the work a lifetime of 200 years, on the above production. Now, however, plans were completed for a much larger output daily, which would be reached gradually and to secure material for this increase for a period of 200 years further coal and limestone areas were sought.

The court increased the area of the colliery to about 4000 acres. The population brought together by the present works to-day numbers 2000. The enlarged works will mean a considerably increased industrial population.

Muswellbrook Chronicle, Tuesday 27 February 1923, p. 4. Progress

Resigned

Changes at Kandos

MR. RICHARDS GOING TO AMERICA.

Mr. F. S. Richards, who has been superintendent of the works at Kandos since their inception, has resigned, and is going to America, from which country he came to Australia. He will be succeeded by Mr. Harold Schroeder, of Kandos, who has been on the staff for some time. Mr. William Fletcher, manager of the collieries at Kandos, has also resigned, and will be succeeded by Mr. Teesdale, of Maitland, and formerly in charge at Cullen Bullen.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 5 March 1923, p. 11. Resigned

Wine License

KANDOS WINE LICENSE.

Owner, Messrs. Caldwell and Smith; licensee. Mrs. Florence Clifford.

Floyd S. Richards, superintendent of the Kandos Cement Co., gave evidence as a prohibitionist, saying that he had kept a close watch on the effects of liquor on the men employed by the company. In his opinion no one handled a bar in Kandos as well as Mrs. Clifford. Kandos was rapidly growing, and would continue to thrive. The number of men employed by his company was just under 600. The cement plant was being expanded. Eight years ago the capital of the company was £250,000, now it was £1,000,000. The original plans were designed for four kilns, the last of the kilns being now on the water. The future of the plant was laid out on the assumption that the coal and limestone would last four kilns 200 years. The present intention was to extend the plant to 12 kilns and additional lands had been taken up with coal and limestone in sight to ensure sufficient material to last the full 200 years. Personally, as a prohibitionist, he was averse to licenses being granted of any kind, but if the present wine license were to remain, in his opinion it could not be in better hands than Mrs. Clifford's.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 March 1923, p. 12. Wine License

Visitors

KANDOS VISITORS.

A large number of Kandosites, among them being Councillor Taylor, Mr. Richards (superintendent Kandos mine), Messrs. Penman, D. Gillespie, W. B. Murphy, and many others, were present in connection with the Licenses Reduction Court business.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 March 1923, p. 14. Visitors

Farewell

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

On Monday fifty-three members of the Kandos Cement Works met to say their final farewell to Mr. Floyd S. Richards, who has resigned the position of superintendent to return to America, after completing his agreement with the company. Mr. T. A. Lofthouse, chief electrical engineer, presented Mr. Richards with two bountiful cabin trunks on behalf of the staff, and many spoke of the good qualities of their late superintendent, Mr. Richards suitably responded.

The selling of Mr. and Mrs. Richards's furniture on Wednesday, breaks up a happy rendezvous of their many friends in Kandos district, after a most successful career in connection with the company, the capital of which has been increased from £250, 000 to £1,000,000 in six years, with the usual dividends still maintained.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 14 March 1923, p. 2. Farewell

Clock presentation

KANDOS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Mr. James Fletcher, lately Manager Kandos Collieries Ltd., left Kandos on Thursday evening. Prior to his departure, about sixty of his friends met at his residence, in Angus Avenue, to bid him farewell. There were many happy speeches relating to the six years of good fellowship and sojourn in Kandos.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd S. Richards were also given a farewell by the members of the United Mission prior to their departure for America. Mr. James Dawson, of "Henbury," Kandos, presented Mr. and Mrs. Richards with a very handsome xylonite bedroom eight-day clock. Mr. Richards has been connected with the Kandos Cement Co., Ltd., during the last six years, and his work in connection with the great war by special efforts in war loans, etc., merited such a send-off to a loyal citizen. We wish them and children happiness and prosperity in their native country.

A new cottage of nine rooms is well on the way to completion, under Mr. J. B Owen's supervision, and will be tenanted by Mr. Teasdale and family, for the Kandos Company.

Mr. Harold Schroder, successor to Mr. Richards, has removed into more commodious premises, vacated by Mr. Richards, and Mr. K. M. Robinson has taken that of Mr. Schroder.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 21 March 1923, p. 3. Presentation

Presentation

KAND0S.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. Richards, late superintendent of the Kandos Cement Co., was presented with a substantial cheque from the directors of the company, and also a quantity of silver plate, prior to his departure to America.

Lithgow Mercury, Monday 26 March 1923, p. 3. Presentation

Kiln

KANDOS CEMENT WORKS.

LITHGOW, Saturday. A report from Kandos is as follows:- Number 4 kiln was placed in commission this week, and so far has proved very satisfactory. Preparations for installing the next unit are being made. When the installation is completed Kandos will rank as one of the biggest, if not the greatest cement producing centres in the Commonwealth. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 8 October 1923, p. 10. Kiln

Bazaar

Kandos Church Bazaar

SATISFACTORY RESULTS. The Church of England bazaar was concluded on Thursday night last, and the financial result was quite up to expectations, as will be seen by the following: - Refreshments £60, fancy £26, sweets £20, hoop-la £16, produce £16 10s 9d, bachelors £15, cool drinks £10, flower £6 6s 6d. Dip £4 16s 6d. Total £174 19s 9d. The secretary, Miss O. Lloyd, and the various stallholders worked hard for success and are to be commended on their splendid effort. Raffles. - A number of articles were drawn for and won as follows: - Shoes (donated by H. A. McGrath), G. Hall; case of tomatoes, N Sauter: half-sovereign. Mr. Humphries; kettle, Daphne Pilley; spoons, Joyce Ellis; sovereign, Alf Moss: cream socks, B. Tindale; night dress, Mrs. Elken; black bag, Mr. Willoughby; case of peaches, P. Murray; hanging fern, Mr. Stedman; palm, Mrs. Schroder; sheep, (donated by Mr. Hamilton), E. Rodgers; sheep (donated by J. Lloyd), E. Cox; sheep (donated by T. H. Lloyd), T H. Lloyd; silver salver. Mr. Hassall; wallet, H. Richards; gent's boots (donated by H. L. Taylor). Mrs. Hundy; gold watch, G. Green; suitcase, T. Durham: mirror. M. Reilly; cushion, Mr. Schroder; box of chocolates (donated by N. Sauter). Mrs. H. L. Taylor. Queen Competition. - The queen competition was won by Miss D. Rawlings with 1017 votes; Miss Davies secured 571 and Miss Jones 114. The lucky number in connection with the queen competition was 9364. The holder of this ticket will receive £2 2s on producing it. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 February 1924, p. 17. Bazaar

Post Office

KANDOS.

NEW POST OFFICE OPENED. (From Our Own Correspondent). The new post office was officially opened today (Monday). Although there was no celebration of any kind, the general public and the Progress Association were invited by Inspector Nash, to attend at the new building on Saturday evening for the purpose of inspecting the interior. Inspector Nash explained the advantages of the telephone system, pigeon holes, strong room, also the extra wide counters which are constructed of Queensland maple, and which preclude any danger of the till being rifled, the writing desks, etc. Somens sanitary system has been installed. Private letter boxes are now available to the public, and the mail matter so treated will be available at 7.45 a.m. Mr. Nash traced the history of the postal department in Kandos from the time when he prevailed upon Mr. J. T. Strong (storekeeper) to take charge of the postal arrangements, when Kandos had less than a hundred people resident in the town. He said he had every confidence in Kandos, and with the advent of Charbon, he felt sure that he would not regret recommending to the department the establishment of the present building. With the co-operation of an efficient staff and the public, the general needs should be met for many years to come. Cr. Simpkins, president of the Progress Association, thanked Inspector Nash on behalf of the various public bodies for his personal attention to correspondence and also for his invitation to be present that evening. Mr. Richards endorsed the president's remarks. The Progress Association had persistently agitated for an office worthy of the town, and Mr. Nash had always advised them at the opportune time. Mr. Cribb re-echoed these sentiments and stated that the fact of the department spending so much money in Kandos spoke volumes for the stability of the town. Kandos was justly proud of the office the department had provided. Mr. Vic. Selig, while at work in the mine on Saturday morning, received a nasty blow on the head with a pick, causing a deep gash. He was taken to the surgery, where seven stitches were inserted.

Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 1 September 1926, p. 2. Post Office

Death

Floyd S. Richards
BIRTH 8 Jan 1883
Wolverine, Cheboygan County, Michigan, USA DEATH 17 Aug 1947 (aged 64)
Hollister, San Benito County, California, USA
BURIAL Odd Fellows Cemetery
Hollister, San Benito County, California, USA
MEMORIAL ID 214125384