Wellington Hulme

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Marilyn Hume on 4th January 2016

1830 At the age of 15, Wellington was committed to trial for stealing a shirt, the property of Anne Edwards, this being his second conviction, in the courts at Manchester. At his trial on 18 January 1830 he was found guilty and sentenced to 7 years, then was transported on the Marquis of Huntley. His Bound Indent papers describe him as having no education, brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 2 1/4 inches tall with dark ruddy complexion. He had blue dots between left thumb and forefinger, and something was missing on middle finger of same hand. A scar over his right eye completed the description. 1830 After his arrival in Australia on 21 August 1830, he was sent to Lieutenant Theo Hobby of the 102 Regiment at Bathurst.It was Lieutenant Hobby, who in 1804 brought tidings of the convict revolt at Castle Hill. 1833 At Theo's death in 1833,he was buried in the Richmond cemetery alongside the Cox vault, which contained the remains of Henry Cox and his wife. Wellington's services were transferred to George Cox who employed him afterwards as stockman on Nombie Station Liverpool Plains. He was a trustworthy servant, and often brought down cattle as far as the crossing on the Nepean, when buyers from various parts bargained for a sale. 1834/1839 A Ticket of Leave was issued for Wellington on 31 Dec 1834,(No. 34/1572) allowed to remain in the District of Bathurst on the recommendation of the Bathurst Bench. This describes him as a native of Manchester with a trade of a rope maker. The Certificate of Freedom followed on the 9 November 1839, (No. 39/2008)stating that his native place was Salford, which is just outside Manchester, occupation rope maker and dyer. A rope maker worked long hours 6 am to 8 pm in summer and from dawn to dusk in winter. There were 4 stages to making a rope - 1. preparing the filament fibres; 2. bunching these into yarns, and then yarns into cords; 3. a number of yarns are twisted into strands and 4. three or more strands are twisted into rope, which is termed laying. 1200 feet of fibre makes approximately 700 feet of rope. In the manual production of rope, a young boy called a wheel turner would sit behind a spinning wheel, at one end of the rope walk. A man would place a loop over the hook in the centre of the spinning wheel, walking backwards along the length "walk", and evenly drawing out material for the rope, usually hemp, as he went, whilst the boy turned the wheel, thus twisting the two lengths of hemp together. When long enough, this would be taken from the hook and secured until a second length was twisted. A thicker rope meant more individual strands twisted together in the same way. Brackets were placed alongside the "walk" to support the weight of the rope and prevent sagging. By 1841 a 16 year old would have earned 3/8 (3 shillings and eight pence) per week. 1843 Marriage to Elizabeth Reynolds Warman, by banns with the consent of her parents took place on 6 Feb 1843 at St John the Baptist at Mudgee in NSW. On his Marriage Certificate we find the spelling of the surname "Hulme" has changed to "Hume". This most likely happened because neither Wellington nor Elizabeth could not read or write, therefore depending on someone else to fill in the papers and a mistake was made. This happened often, especially if the person had a broad accent. In a letter that his mother-in-law wrote to her son Charles, she states that Wellington was a good husband to Elizabeth and that he never gave them any trouble. We next find Wellington at Burrundulla, a property outside Mudgee which was owned by the Cox family. Here he became Head Stockman. 1844/1867 Between 1844/1867 eleven children were born at Burrundulla. Sadly though, Wellington born 23 Sep 1858 died at 2 months, followed by Adolphus born 10 January 1865 passed away age 16 months. When Adolphus died there were many children dying during an epidemic of pneumonia and diphtheria. 1872/1873 In 1872 Wellington was very ill, his daughter Lydia came home to nurse her father for he could not lay down in his bed for ten weeks but sat in an easy chair night and day. He started with something that looked like a ringworm and scratched it at the time of shearing and the yolk of the wool poisoned it. Doctor Cutting made splendid cure of it, he used Baker's Bread and Port Wine Poultice, according to Wellington's mother-in-law he used gallons of port wine for the neck. By January 1873 he was improving. 1891 Elizabeth was living in Mudgee alone when she was admitted to the Hospital for the Insane in 1891 because she was unable to look after herself. Her admission papers give Wellington Hume as next of kin, his address being Mulgoa near Penrith. 1902 Wellington's death on 19 February 1902 has him living at Gladstone St Mudgee and occupation Labourer. He is buried at the Church of England Cemetery Mudgee. He, like many others, threw away opportunities of accumulating wealth by continuing to work for wages. Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative Monday 10 March 1913 Page 2 For the farm servant who had been on the same station continuously for the greatest length of time (1st prize £2, 2nd £1). - The first prize went to Thomas Dillon with 34 years service. The second prize to Wellington Hume (alias 'the Duke') with 29 years service, both employed at Burrundulla. Thomas Dillon was an Irishman, and. according to his years had entered Mr. Cox's employment in 1827. Wellington Hume was a Lancashire man; and had been in the service of Lieut. Hobby before that of the Burrundulla squire. (This article above was an article referring to the Mudgee Show in Putta Bucca on May 24, 1861) His nickname was 'The Duke'. He died a respected member of the community. For many years preceding and up to the time of his death he was in receipt of a pension after old age precluded his working.The Duke did not long survive his late master, G H Cox, ending his earthly career towards the end of 1901. Wellington died 19/1/1902 OBITUARY Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thursday 20 February 1902 p 13 Article Death of an Old Identity. The death occurred yesterday of a very old identity of this district, when Mr. Wellington Hume, better known as 'The Duke,' passed away at the residence of Mrs. Burrows in Gladstone-street. The deceased, who was born in the year of Waterloo (1815) came to Mudgee when only 19 years of age, and nearly the whole of his life was spent in the service of the Cox family at Burrundulla, he having served three generations. He enjoyed wonderfully good health, and even yesterday morning he ate a hearty breakfast. The old Duke was full of reminisences, and could probably tell more of old Mudgee history than any other man. Some weeks ago he went out of harness, and was pensioned by the Hon. G. H. Cox, who held the old family servant in the highest respect. The funeral this morning was attended by many who had known the old fellow all their lives. Deceased is survived by a family of eight, of whom Mrs. S. Parkins, of Budgee, is one.

1830 At the age of 16 Wellington was committed to trial for house breaking at the Salford Session. At his trial on 18th January 1830, 1830/1833 After his arrival in Australia he was sent to Thomas Hobby of Evans. Afther Theo's death in 1833 Wellingtons services were transferred to George Cox who employed him afterwards as stockman on Nombie (Nomeby) station Liverpool Plains. 1838 A cattle station at Guantemborne, near Brewarrina N.S.W. on the Cato Creek, Wellington Hume or "The Duke" was stockman in charge of the cattle when Guantambone was taken up (Quantambone) 1834 / 1839 A Ticket of Leave was issued for Wellington on 31 December 1834 , allowed to remain in the District of Bathurst 1843 Marriage to Elizabeth Reynolds Warman, by bans with the consent of her parents, took place on 6th February 1843 at St. John the Baptist at Mudgee in N.S.W. On his marriage certificate we find the spelling of the surname Hulme has changed to Hume. 1844/1867 Between 1844 - 1867 ten children were born at Burundulla, Feb. 1846 Wellington was a Stockkeeper at Burrendulla electrol Roll 1869-70 Wellington Hume , residence Burrundulla (N0 1055) George Henry Cox at Burrundulla Electrol Roll 1873-74 Wellington Hume , Residence Burrundalla ( No 3796) Electrol Roll 1878-79 Wellington Hume , Burrundulla (no 1772) 1870-71 Elect Roll Hume George Wellington Burrundulla freehold 1891 Elizabeth was living in Mudgee by herself when she was admitted to the Hospital for the Insane in 1891 because she was unable to look after herself. Her admission papers give Wellington Hume as next of Kin, his address being Mulgoa near Penrith. Mulgoa was settled by wealthy landowners, principally the Cox family , one of their estates was "Glenmore". It is possible that Wellington was sent to work on one of these properties. 1902 19th February, died has him living st Gladstone Street, Mudgee and occupation Laborer. He is buried at the Church of England Cemetery Mudgee