BOON

Thomas and Alice Boon, 1923
Source: Phillip Boon

Thomas Lesley Cameron Clyde BOON (known as Les) married Alice McSpadden in 1923 in Balmain North (NSW BDM 12466/1923). Their son, Ronald CC Boon was born in 1924 in Lithgow (NSW BDM 23857/1924). Les served as a police constable in Gulgong from 1924 to 1928.

Boon wedding party, 1923

Source: Phillip Boon

NEWS ITEMS

1924 - Gulgong's New Constable.
Constable Boon has been transferred from Lithgow to Gulgong to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Constable Davidson.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 11 Aug 1924 Page 9

1924 - [NEWS AND NOTES]

Constable Boon, late of Bathurst and recently of Lithgow, has been promoted to Gulgong.

Source: National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 - 1954) Sat 8 Nov 1924 Page 1

1924 - [Vide Police Gazette, 1924, page 653.]

BERNARD HOWELL PAYNE, charged on warrant with wife desertion, has been arrested by Sergeant 1st Class McDonald, and Constables Boon and Stapleton, Gulgong Police. Remanded to Taree, and ordered to pay 15s. per week for six month's for the support of his wife, and £13 1s. 8d. costs.

Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 28 Jan 1925 [Issue No.4] Page 59

1925 - [WON THIRD PRIZE]

Mr. J. Boon, of Portland, father of Constable L. Boon, of Gulgong, won third prize in the Police Art Union. Incidentally we might mention that members of the local police force sold £50 worth of tickets, and that amount will in due course come back to the Gulgong Hospital.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 May 1925 Page 7

1925 - [CHARGE OF VAGRANCY FAILS]

After the sergeant and Constable Boon had been cross-examined by Mr. Bootle, the police magistrate dismissed the charge against defendants.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 Aug 1925 Page 3

1925 - Apprehensions.

ALBERT JOHN GREEN alias BERT McPHELAMEY (28), charged on warrant with obtaining the sum of £1 10s. 6d, the property of Henry Langford, by false pretences, and with obtaining fruit and money, value £2, the property of Walter George Tweedie, by similar means, has been arrested by Sergeant 1st Class MeDonald and Constable Boon, Gulgong Police. Sentenced to twelve months’ hard labour on each charge (accumulative). 

Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 26 Aug 1925 [Issue No.34] Page 459

1926 - [HOSPITAL]

Mrs. Boon, wife of Constable Boon, is also an inmate of the hospital. She expects to be leaving the institution soon.

Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Sep 1926 Page 2

1926 - Accident

Constable Boon of Gulgong, was returning home from duty on Saturday evening last, when he stumbled over his favorite dog, which was curled up on the steps at his home, and fell rather heavily with the result that he sustained painful injuries to his elbow. An x-ray examination in Mudgee on Sunday disclosed the fact that the bone of the elbow was chipped and the constable is likely to feel the effects for some time.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 11 Oct 1926 Page 7

1928 - Awarded a Stripe

CONSTABLE BOON PROMOTED - NUMEROUS CONGRATULATIONS.

The New Year opened up fairly well for Constable L. Boon, of the local police force. Constable Boon received word of his promotion to first-class constable, and now wears a stripe.

A capable officer, Constable Boon is very popular in this district, and he received numerous congratulations on his well deserved promotion.

The regrettable feature about it, though, is that it may mean a transfer any day,

—Gulgong Advertiser.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Jan 1928 Page 15

1928 - [ILLNESS]
Mrs Boon, wife of Constable Les. Boon, is recuperating at Piper's Flat, where she is the guest of her
brother, Mr W. McSpadden. Mrs Boon's health gave way recently, her condition having been serious.
Constable Boon motored to Piper's Flat with Mrs Boon on Thursday last and went on to Lithgow, returning to Gulgong the same evening.

Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Jan 1928 Page 15

1928 - [CONSTABLE BOON]

Constable Boon, who has been stationed at Gulgong for about four years, has received notice of transfer to another station, and will be taking his departure in the near future. As a police officer he has proved himself highly capable, while his many excellent qualities as a citizen has earned for him the esteem of the residents of the district, and his impending departure is much regretted. The good wishes of all is with him to his new station.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 Jun 1928 Page 33

WEATHERLEY

Cyril James Weatherley, son of George and Catherine Weatherley of Uarbry via Cassilis was born in Coolah in about 1892.

Cyril enlisted on 6 October 1916 at Bathurst and joined the 3rd Batallion. His full military record can be viewed here.

Cyril died in 1965 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 11639/1965) and is buried in Gulgong Cemetery.

NEWS ITEMS

1916 - New Recruits.

Amongst the latest to hear and obey their country's call are Frederick Charles Goodman and Cyril James Weatherley. Both are Mudgee district boys, and we hope they shall retain the good name they have gained in this locality while they are in camp.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 2 Oct 1916 Page 2

1927 - [WARRANT]

Vide Police Gazette, 1927, page 251.

CYRIL JAMES WEATHERLEY, charged on warrant with disobeying a magisterial order for the support of his child (£19 10s. due), lias, been arrested by Constables Boon and Cook, Gulgong Police. Charge withdrawn. Re charged with neglecting to pay the sum of £28 10s. and 8s. costs due. Discharged, amount paid.

Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 31 Aug 1927 [Issue No.35] Page 504

1916 - Uarbry Mems. - FAREWELL TO PRIVATE C. J. WEATHERLY

A large number of friends of Uarbry and district assembled at the Uarbry Hall on Saturday, October 20, to bid farewell to Private. Cyril James Weatherley, prior to his departure for the front. The main feature of the evening was dancing which was indulged in by about 20 couples. Excellent music was provided by Messrs. Cohen, Carr, Robbins, Gjessing, Williams, and others. Supper was handed round at midnight after which dancing was proceeded with until the wee small hours of the morning, when all wended their way home thoroughly satisfied with the night's entertainment. Songs were rendered by Private Weatherley, J. McGrath, and C. J. Ross, which were greatly appreciated.

During the evening Mr. C. J. Ross, on behalf of the young hero's friends at Uarbry, presented him with a handsome wristlet watch and cheque for £4/16/. He also wished the departing soldier, who will sail on Saturday, November 4, all sorts of success and a safe return.

Private Weatherley, in a few well chosen words, thanked one and all for their presents and kind words.

The audience then sand "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." and terminated in three cheers for our soldier boy.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 2 Nov 1916 Page 21

1919 - RETURNING SOLDIERS BY THE KAROOLA.

The following is a list of officers, nurses, and men of the A.I.F. who are returning to Australia by the Karoola, which left England on May 6:-

... Cyril James Weatherley

91 MAYNE ST

 

1960s

Source: Barbara Gurney

1968-72

Source: Wes Stacey via NLA

72-74 HERBERT ST

 

Early 1960s
Source: Barbara Gurney

Source: Barbara Gurney

Source: Barbara Gurney

Source: Barbara Gurney

HENRY COOK LEE

 

Henry Cook Lee and Jane Riches

See also: BENJAMIN LORN CAMPBELL

DANIEL ERNEST WADE

Daniel Ernest Wade was born in 19890, the youngest child of Thomas Wade and Ellen nee Spradford.

Daniel Ernest Wade (front of first photo) with his father, brothers and sister.

The photo was taken on the day of his mother's funeral (Ellen Wade nee Spradford) - 29 May 1912

Source: Toni McIntyre

Ivy Beatrice Wade nee Watson on her wedding day, 1913

Wife of Daniel Ernest Wade

Source: Toni McIntyre

Daniel married Ivy Beatrice Watson (daughter of Mary Jane Hughes) in Gulgong in 1913 (NSW BDM 5261/1913) and they had 9 children. He died in Mudgee District Hospital, 31 July 1938 (aged 48 years).

Daniel Wade (right) was an apprentice at The Times Bakery.

Source: Toni McIntyre

NEWS ITEMS

1938 - DEATH - Mr. D. E. Wade

THE death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital last evening of Mr. Daniel Ernest Wade, a very highly respected citizen, aged 47 years. About a fortnight ago, deceased contracted pleurisy and pneumonia, and although a great fight was made to save his life, the effort proved unavailing. 

The late Mr. Wade was born at Tallawang, and spent the whole of his life in the Mudgee and Gulgong districts. The fates were very unkind to him during the past 18 months or so. While following his occupation as a laborer, he had the misfortune to pierce his foot with a pick, and, complications setting in, he spent a long time in the Mudgee and Sydney hospitals, where operations were performed, and portion of a toe removed. He battled on gamely in spite of this disability, and earned the reputation of being a capable and conscientious workmen while in the employ of the local council. 

He is survived by a sorrowing widow and nine sons and daughters, the youngest being four years of age. To these and other sorrowing ones the deepest sympathy of the whole district will be extended. A service was held in St. John's Church of England this afternoon by the Rev. A. G. Powell, and the funeral took place in the general cemetery. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son were in charge of the arrangements.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 1 Aug 1938 Page 2

FREEMAN

John E Freeman had the Publicans Licence for the Commercial Hotel, Log Paddock. Mudgee District, 30 Nov 1878 - 30 June 1879

- FREEMAN John E residence Log Paddock, where situated Log Paddock.
Source: 1878-79 Electoral Roll Mudgee (from www.ihr.com.au)

NEWS ITEMS

1879 - [DEATH]

Mudgee. Thursday. John Edward Freeman, an innkeeper at Log Paddock, suddenly dropped dead lost evening. At the inquiry held on the body to-day, the medical evidence showed that death resulted from natural causes.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 14 Feb 1879

1879 - [INQUEST]
MUDGEE. (From the Western Post, Feb. 14.)

An inquest was held before the coroner (Mr. D. Meares, P.M.) yesterday (Thursday) at the Commercial Hotel, Log Paddock, on the body of John Edward Freeman, the landlord of that hotel, then lying there dead. From the evidence of Mrs. Freeman it appeared that her husband had complained occasionally for some months, and particularly for a week past, and had consulted Dr.Newton twice within a few days. On the day of his death, however, he seemed better, and had not spoken of being ill. In the afternoon of Wednesday, his wife came to Mudgee, leaving him and a niece named Mary Pearce in the house. Shortly after her leaving home, Freeman said he had a very bad pain in his heart, but he got relief after a time, and went about his ordinary business. Between 4 and o o'clock he had several customers in the bar, and was sitting speaking to them, when he fell to the floor, exclaiming " Oh, my heart !" He was raised up and put on a sofa, but he never spoke again, and died in a few minutes. Dr. Newton stated that he had attended deceased at different times for about three years, and had seen him twice last week. He suffered from disease of the kidneys, which a post-mortem examination showed to have been the cause of his death. There was a large quantity of blood in the peritoneum, and an abscess in the left kidney. The jury gave a verdict in accordance with this evidence.

Source: Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, Thu 20 Feb 1879