English Shipping. Passengers, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 November 1873, p 6, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13326888:

Per William Duthie, For Sydney. [...] Rev. M. Barrow, [...]

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Muswellbrook. (From a Correspondent.) Presentation, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 20 February 1875, p 9, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115474530:

The Catholics of the district of Muswellbrook have just presented their worthy pastor, the Rev. Michael Barron, with a handsome buggy and pair, as a token of the esteem and reverence which they entertain for his person and sacred office. The buggy is double-seated, provided with hood, and constructed on the most improved modern fashion. The painting is tastefully executed, and as a matter of course, the colour emblematic of Irish nationality is very conspicuous. It has been purchased from McCarthy and Son, Sydney. The harness is of the very best sort, with beautiful silver-plated mountings. This appendage is from the establishment of Mr. J. Rigney, West Maitland. The horses, which are splendid animals, are the gifts of two members of the congregation ; but it would be invidious to mention their names as all the parishioners of the district have united in thus giving substantial expression of their respect for Father Barron, and grateful acknowledgment of the spiritual favours which they receive through his hands. Nor is this the first time the Catholics of the district have given decided evidence of their appreciation of Father Barron's sterling qualities; for immediately on his taking charge of the mission, they presented him with a purse of twenty guineas to provide for himself a horse. Father Barron is now only twelve months amongst us, and during that period he has endeared himself to all, particularly the poor, in whom he takes a special interest. He has, in the discharge of his sacerdotal duties, given the most disinterested attention to the spiritual requirements of his people. We have known him on several occasions not only to have sacrificed his comfort, but even to have risked his health and life in attempting to reach, during dead of night, in the most inclement weather, and sometimes in flood time at some distant part of his mission, a dying member of his flock, to whom it was desirable to administer the last sacraments. In these instances he has given sign of a scrupulous conscience, the exercise of great self-denial, and zeal for the salvation of souls—qualities so estimable in the priesthood. From the few remarks I have made it may be justly inferred that the people are worthy of the priest, and the priest of the people.

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Religious Memoranda. Roman Catholic, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 March 1875, p 6, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13353307:

The Rev. Michael Barron, of Muswellbrook, has been presented with a buggy and pair, in token of the esteem in which he is held by his flock.

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Merriwa, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 16 October 1875, p 13, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115474918:

(From a Correspondent.)
The Jubilee closed here yesterday. The mission was opened on Wednesday, 6th, by Father McGrath, of Scone, assisted by Father Meagher (our resident priest), and Father Barron, from Muswellbrook. Taking into consideration the very busy time of the year, the attendance was very good all through. At High Mass on Sunday, the chapel was crowded, the space near the door, where there are no seats, was packed so close that it was next to impossible to kneel. [...] Father McGrath and Father Barron will proceed to Cassillis, where they will open the mission on next Wednesday. From Cassillis they will go to Uarbry. [...]

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Marriages, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser, 12 February 1876, p 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18803284:

On 26 January, at Branxton, by the Rev. Father Barrow, Nicholas, second son of Hammond Kouder, of Lochinvar, to Jane, third daughter of Francis Boland, Fordwich.

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Branxton, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser, 6 April 1876, p 5, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18805236:

Branxton, Wednesday afternoon.
At half-past one o'clock this morning the Rev. Father Barron met with a serious accident. While riding home from Greta, the stirrup leather broke, and consequently he was thrown violently to the ground, sustaining concussion of the brain. Dr. Schulzen was sent for by the police, and had him removed to the Presbytery. Later in the day Dr. Pierce was sent up by Father Hand, and both gentlemen met in consultation, and agreed in diagnosing the case.

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Death of Father Barron, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser, 18 April 1876, p 5, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18805648:

We are very sorry to announce that the Rev. Father Barron, of Branxton, who was thrown from his horse near that township some days ago, died from the effects of the accident—compression of the brain—on Saturday. The deceased clergyman was much beloved by his people; he was a most zealous, earnest, and gentle priest, and was only twenty-six years of age.—An inquiry into the cause of death was held by the Coroner, Mr. T. W. Pearse on Saturday last, when the following particulars of the accident were elicited. Father Barron was accompanying Father Murray part of the way to Maitland, and was attended by his servant man. They left Branxton at eight p.m. and on arriving at the Red Hill decided on returning. They parted with Father Murray, but waited till a kangaroo dog belonging to Father Barron came on to the road, it having followed an opossum into the bush. On the dog returning Father Barron told his groom to follow him, and set off. The groom followed, and on reaching the culvert beyond the Red House (about one hundred yards) he came up to Father Barron's horse walking leisurely along, but riderless. He caught the horse, and found that the stirrup-leather was broken and hanging down. Mrs. Ann Keen, who lives near the spot, hearing the horses going by came to her door and saw that one of the horses was riderless. She could also see something black on the road, and on going to it found it was the rev. Father. The groom came up, and Mrs. Keen also woke up a Mr. James Rafter, who lived near, and Dr. Schulzen was sent for. The rev. gentleman was removed to his own home as soon as possible in Mr. Drinan's buggy. He was attended to by Dr. Schulzen, and by Dr. R. Pierce, and everything that medical aid could do was done, but without avail, as the rev. gentleman never thoroughly recovered consciousness, but lingered till Saturday morning. The medical witnesses were of opinion that death was caused by compression of the brain the result of a severe fall The jury returned a verdict of "Accidentally killed by a fall from a horse."

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NSW death registration: Michael F. Barron, 7425/1876, age 26, Maitland district.

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Miscellaneous Items, Australian Town and Country Journal, Sydney, 22 April 1876, p 9, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70590755:

The Rev. Father Barrow, who was thrown from his horse a few days ago, near Branxton, died from compression of the brain arising from the above accident, last Saturday. The deceased clergyman was much beloved by his people, and was a most zealous, earnest, and gentle priest. His age was only twenty six.

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District News, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser, 6 May 1876, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18806227:

Branxton.
In consequence of the death of the late Revd. Father Barron, the catholics of the district of Branxton have been deprived of the benefits of Divine Service, during some weeks past. On reference to your advertising columns, it will be seen that Mass will be celebrated in Branxton Church on Sunday, the 14th inst., by the Revd. Father Foran, who we understand has been appointed priest of the district.
Branxton, May 5.

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Fr T.J. Linane, From Abel to Zundolovich, Vol. 1, 1979, p 20:

Barron, Michael P., Irish
Victim of a Riding Accident
b. Co. Tipperary (prob.); ed. Thurles; ord. 1873 for Maitland; served at East Mait., Muswellbrook, Branxton. d. 14.5.1876; age 26; buried East Maitland Church.
(See Footprints Vol. 1, No. 3)
Ref.: The Diocese of Maitland, by Rev. H. Campbell.