| 1890 to 1899 |
| 1890 |
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The manager of Frazer's Creek Station, John Swan, and William Nicholls of Dinton Vale, take an interest in the Ashford coal field and limited mining took place. |
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May |
23 students enrolled at school with an average attendance of 20. |
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Aug |
The school was converted to a public school. Marion Fox is appointed as teacher. |
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| 1891 |
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Ashford township has a population of 67 people housed in 16 dwellings. |
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| 1893 |
Apr |
Miss Fox resigns as school teacher. Harold Denshire is appointed in her place. |
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| 1894 |
Aug |
An application was sent to enlarge the school but was refused. Repairs and additions to the existing building were carried out instead. |
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| 1898 |
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Howard's sawmill opened, situated in the paddock on the western side of the intersection of Fraser Street and Inverell Street. Cypress pine was the primary mill source. |
Taken in 1907, shows a load of pine logs ready to unload at Howard's Mill. |
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A request for the reintroduction of Money Order facilities was refused, but the sale of Postal Notes was approved. |
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| 1899 |
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A petition was submitted concerning the reintroduction of Money Order facilities. Signatures included: A. Kimmorley, butcher; P. Halloran, Farmer; John T. Carroll, Publican; J. G. Smith, Grazier; G. H. Moore, Blacksmith; J. Elroy, Constable; James Henderson, Builder; E. New, Carrier; F. Halloran; H. D. Denshire, Teacher; J. Stevens, Storekeeper; Joseph and W. H. Moore, Farmers; W. H. Howard, Sawmill; C. O'Brien, Carrier; A. Watts, Farmer. |
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