The following names are taken from a list of persons applying to register their Freeholds at a General Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in Belfast on the 24th October, 1831.

No. 73

Name and Residence of Applicant: James Abernethy, Crewpark
Description of Freehold, with the names of Barony and Townland in which situated: House and land, Upper Massereene, town land of Crewpark
Yearly Value to be registered: £10

On Wednesday last, Mr. William Smith, Parish of Hillsboro’, merchant tailor, to Lydia, only daughter of Mr. W. Fleming, of Crew Park, Parish of Ballinderry.

At Antrim Quarter Sessions re Spirit Licences, With the result appended in each case:

Joseph Bickett, Crew Park, granted,

For Sale at Hope Croft, Glenavy, two good dairy cows, at note - one pure-bred Kerry Malahide herd; one half-bred Kerry, Crew Park herd. Apply, James Johnston, 19, Waring Street.

Lisburn Board of Guardians - On 29th inst the weekly meeting of the above Board was held. Present - Messrs. John Alexander (chairman); W.T. Henry C.E., J.P.; W.J. Wilson, V.C.; Arthur Maxwell, Hugh graham, William Higginson, J.A. Richey, Jacob Green, Richard Knox, Thomas Thompson, John D. Hamilton, W.J. Todd, and Philip Jordan ……

The assistant clerk read that the veterinary department say that swine fever exists at Mr Charles Scott’s, Sloan Street, Lisburn; Eliza Brady’s, Knockmore; John McAreavy’s, Ballynalargy; Samuel Kinghan’s, Maze; James Scott’s , Ballymurphy; Jonathan Turner’s, Ballykeelartfinny; Robert Gordon’s, Bailie’s Mill; John Dunwoody’s, Cargycreevy; and John Martin’s, Crew Park. Other places were visited, and pigs slaughtered during the week. The Board then adjourned.

Evans - August 12 at her residence, Crew Park Farm, Ballinderry, Amelia, the dearly - beloved wife of William Evans. Her remains will be removed for interment in the family burying ground, Middle Church Cemetery, Ballinderry, tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at two o’clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. Wm. Evans.

Death - Wilson - September 17 at Crew Park, Glenavy, my beloved mother. Her remains will be interred this (Friday) morning in the City Cemetery. Funeral private. James M. Wilson.

Cruelty to sheep

George Rollins, Glenavy was prosecuted at the instance of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for cruelty to sheep on the 21st ult.

Mr Joseph Allen, solicitor, appeared for the prosecution; and Mr D. Barbour SImpson, solicitor for the defendant. COnstable Bradshaw deposed that he was on duty in Seymour Street when his attention was attracted to the cart conveying sheep. He observed the forefeet of one of the sheep protruding from the back of the cart. He spoke to the defendant who said there were twelve sheep in the cart. When the back of the cart was let down four sheep actually fell out and two were lying on the bottom of the cart exhausted, having apparantly been trampled on by the others. The size of the cart was 4ft by 5ft. In his opinion it was cruel and more than cruel to have so many sheep in that space. Six would have been sufficient. It would take defendant about an hour and a half to travel the seven miles from Glenavy.

By Mr. SImpson - The fact that the feet of one of the sheep were out at the back of the cart would be an act of cruelty in itself. It would nothave been possible for Rollins to have seen that from the position he was in. He could not say how many of the sheep were lambs. Some of them did fall out and others jumped out.

Constable Patton gave corroborative evidence.

James Hilland, flesher, Seymour Street, examined by Mr. SImpson for the defence, said the sheep were for him. There were 7 sheep and 5 lambs in the cart. He was present at the unloading and admitted that they were rather tight, but there was ample room in the cart for ten sheep. Sheep were easily marked and when slaughtered he did not find a single mark on any of them. Their worships imposed a fine of 5s and 16s costs.

Market Tolls Prosecution

Lisburn Urban District Council prosecuted James Evans Crewe Park, Glenavy for selling buttermilk in Lisburn without paying market toll.

Mr John T McConnell Town Solicitor, said the prosecution was brought by the Urban Council for selling five rundlets of buttermilk in Lisburn without having paid market toll. When challenged the defendant said that he did not know that milk was tollable at all.

James Higginson, market patrol said that on 3rd February, he saw defendant in Sloan Street, carrying five rundlets of buttermilk at Messrs Toss’s shop. When asked for a ticket he said he had not got one, and that he did not know there was a toll on buttermilk. On his way to Todd’s defendant passed two milk depots.

Defendant said he only started in the milk business in the middle of January and knew nothing about tolls. He knew nothing about the regulations.

By Mr. McConnell - He brought butter and eggs to Lisburn market on Tuesdays and paid toll there. He was only in the milk business for a month.

Mr. McConnell said he would not press for a heavy penalty in the case.

The Chairman said that the magistrates were quite satisfied that there was no intention on defendant’s part to defraud the Urban Council. They would impose the nominal fine of 5s and 8s costs.

Lisburn Board of Guardians

Mr James Gregg, V.S., reported as follows - The veterinary department say that swine fever exists at the premises of J. Gilliland, Lisnatrunk; W. Hawthorn, carrycot; Wm. Magee, Ballymacward; Robert Bell, Legaterriff; George White, Lisburn; Joseph McKnight, Ballyclough; Robert Morrow, Whitemountain; John McKee, Ravarnet; William Andrews, Blaris;James McKee, Aghadalgan; Joseph O’Hara, Ballymaclose; Moses Moore, Crew Park; Isaac Matchett, Aghakilmoney; William Kelly, Lisburn; James Archer, Lisburn; and that the disease does not exist at Mary A. Caldwell’s, Crew.

James Culbert

Date of Death 08 07 1879
Date of Grant 11 08 1879
Effects under £200
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of James Culbert late of Aghnaless County Antrim Farmer deceased who died 8 July 1879 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Oliver Henderson of Lisburn Land Steward John Taylor of Ballinderry Farmer and Samuel Green of Crew Park (Ballinderry) Farmer all in said County the Executors.

Samuel Green

Date of Death 06 05 1911
Date of Grant 02 07 1911
Effects £1442 16s 6d
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

Probate of the Will of Samuel Green late of Crewpark County Antrim Farmer who died 6 May 1911 granted at Belfast to William Thomas Green and Samuel Thompson Green and Joseph Neill Farmers.

James Moore

Date of Death 10 05 1890
Date of Grant 02 07 1890
Effects £179
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of James Moore late of Crew Park County Antrim Farmer who died 10 May 1890 at same place was proved at Belfast by Henry Ballance of Kilcreeny in said County Farmer one of the Executors.

William Evans

Date of Death 10 02 1904
Date of Grant 15 06 1904
Effects £1624
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

Probate of the Will of William Evans late of Crewpark County Antrim Farmer who died 10 February 1904 granted at Belfast to James Murray and James Smyth Farmers.

Samuel Green

Date of Death 06 05 1911
Date of Grant 03 07 1911
Effects £1442 16s 6d
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

Probate of the Will of Samuel Green late of Crewpark County Antrim Farmer who died 6 May 1911 granted at Belfast to William Thomas Green and Samuel Thompson Green and Joseph Neill Farmers.

Thomas Evans

Date of Death 11 09 1915
Date of Grant 29 10 1915
Effects £31
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

Administration of the Estate of Thomas Evans late of Crew Park, Glenavy County Antrim, farmer (retired) who died 11 September 1915. Granted at Belfast to James Evans, farmer.

James Evans

Date of Death 21 02 1934
Date of Grant 22 10 1934
Effects £2624 10s 7d
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

Evans James of Crewpark Glenavy county Antrim farmer died 21 February 1934 Probate Belfast 22 October to Walter Beckett and William George Evans farmers. Effects £2624 10s. 7d.

Mr William Thomas Green

Date of Death 08 03 1941
Date of Grant 19 11 1941
Effects £1177 0s 0d
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

Green William Thomas of Crewpark county Antrim farmer died 8 March 1941 Probate Belfast 19 November to Eliza Jane Green the widow and Ethel Green spinster and Sarah C. Reid married woman. Effects £1177.

Selina Armstrong

Date of Death 27 08 1943
Date of Grant 2411 10 1943
Effects £201 19s 8d
Registry Belfast

Full Abstract:

Armstrong, Selina of Crew Park Glenavy County Antrim farmer died 27 August 1943. Administration Belfast 11 October to Thomas Armstrong farmer the husband. Effects £201 19s 8d.

Unlicensed Bull

The Ministry of Agriculture summoned Joseph Reid, Crewe, Glenavy for keeping an unlicensed bull. Mr.A.S. Merrick (Crown Solicitor for Co Antrim) prosecuted.

Reid explained that he had not tried to procure a licence because he did not think he would be granted one. He had kept the animal for use on his own farm. It had now been castrated. The R.M. imposed a fine of £3 with £2 9s extra costs.

Attractive 20 acre holding with modernised dwelling.
15 Crewe Park Road, Glenavy.

Compact farm with land on either side of a laneway from the County Road. The land is all good quality grazing. The Out Buildings consist of a modern garage and store and fully sheeted 45' x 25' Hayshed. Cement yard.

The house is an attractive 1,100 sq ft one-storey modernised bungalow. Accommodation comprises: Porch; Living room; half tiled kitchen and larder, 3 bedrooms; bathroom and W.C. and Box Room.

Further particulars from Agents
D. Mairs
Estate Agent, Auctioneer and Valuer
8 Bridge Street, Lisburn
Telephone Lisburn 3128.