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“Bulletin” Staff in July 1863
The following comprised the staff of the “Rockhampton Bulletin” in July, 1863, several of whom subsequently achieved considerable political, social, or commercial eminence:-
William Hitchcock Buzacott, proprietor. Died on the 12th July, 1880, aged fourty–nine years. Father of W. S. Buzacott, of the “Evening News”.
Charles Hardie Buzacott, assistant in literary department. Some years later he became one of the members for Rockhampton; was member of the state cabinet for some years, and part proprietor of the “Brisbane Courier.” He died a year or two ago, aged eighty-six. He started the “Maryborough Chronicle” in 1860, the “Peak, Downs Telegraph” in 1864; the “Capricornian” in January, 1875, and the Brisbane “Daily Mail” in 1903. He also commenced the daily issue of the “Morning Bulletin”. His second son W. J. Buzacott, is editor of the “Queenslander.”
George Hitchcock Buzacott, commercial department. He subsequently became a Deputy Postmaster-General of Queensland, retiring some years ago. He is believed to be still living in the neighbourhood of Brisbane.
W. O. Hodgkinson, editor. He was second in command of the Mackinlay Exploring
Expedition, which ended at Port Denison in 1862. After leaving “Bulletin”
he (with John Druery and Meagher) issued the “Rockhampton News”
and when that closed its career launched the “Mackay Mercury”.
Later he was a Gold Warden and some years after a member of the Legislative
Assembly and Minister for Mines. He was first editor of the “Government
Mining Journal.”
A. H. Campbell, accountant. In later years he was Town Clerk for the Borough
of North Rockhampton.
-- Compton, assistant in commercial and literary departments. He later achieved some distinction in musical circles.
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The original
Bulletin office, now the site of James Stewart and Co. |
William Davis, foreman of mechanical department. Left towards end of the year to become Town Clerk for the Municipal Council, a position he held till 1901. He was succeeded by T. V. Nobbs, who in 1910 gave place W. T. Dean, who still holds the position.
John Mackay, compositor. He afterwards became part proprietor of the “Peak Downs Telegram” (in conjunction with W. Graham). Mackay was a justice of the peace, and Mayor of Clermont. He died many years since.
Robert Mitchell Ross, compositor, who served his time with W. H. Buzacott (partly in Sydney). He subsequently started the “Darling Downs Gazatte” with W. H. Traill). The latter afterwards sold out and launched the “Sydney Bulletin.” R. S. Ross the noted Socialist writer, is a son of R. M. Ross.
Charles Wiley, compositor. He was a Nova Scotian, and had been a sea captain. Later he left for America.
James Cunningham, compositor. He was the ‘Whip” of Queensland. He died in 1871 from heart failure.
Robert E. Lyans, compositor. Also served his time with W. H. Buzacott. He later started lucrative business in Sydney, and then became a hotel proprietor. He attained considerable skill as a bowler.
Oscar M’Crohon, compositor. A fine horseman, and loved bush life, and later was an overseer at Saltern, believed to be dead.
Duncan Macmillan, apprentice. Subsequently a valued hand for some forty years in the Government Printing Office. Still alive, living at Cooparoo, Brisbane.
John Phillips, chief machinist. He died many years ago, leaving a large family and a most estimable widow, whose kindly disposition can be vouched for by many. She is believed to be still living, with the ninety milestone not far distant.
Edward Wright, assistant machinist. Later, he was with C. H. Buzacott when he started the “Peak Downs Telegram.” And with W. O . Hodgekinson when he initiated the Makay Mercury. Afterwards he became owner and editor of that paper.
Samuel Sheppard, rollerman. A hardworking new chum, who saved his money with both hands, and took an early opportunity of returning to beloved Lancashire.
William Johns, errand boy. He later became a compositor, and finally reader on the “Record”, and “Evening News”, a position he still worthily holds.
James M’Donough, machine room assistant, long since dead.
If none have been forgotten, the writer comes next John T. S. Bird, who
in his sixty years in Queensland has seem some vicissitudes, but on the
whole the life has been a pleasant one, over fifty years of which have
been spent in the “Bulletin” Office, from 1870 to 1918 continuously.