1900 - MAIL CONTRACTS
25. Leadville, Dents on Town, Bolaro, and Cobbora, twice a week—William O. Brigden, Cobbora, 2-wheeled vehicle, 1 horse, 3 years, £31 19s. per annum.
1902 - Death of Mr. Willie Brigden.Source: New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Fri 26 Oct 1900 [Issue No.1010 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 8418
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brigden of the Prince of Wales Hotel Gulgong, will deeply sympathize with them in the death of their second eldest son Willie, which sad event occurred on Saturday morning. The deceased young man, who was in his twentieth year, had suffered much, and indeared himself to all who knew him by his kindliness and patience.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 8 Sep 1902 Page 2
1902 - THE LATE WILLIAM OLIVER BRIGDEN.
When the news flashed round on Saturday morning that poor Willie Brigden had breathed his last, much regret was expressed on all sides.
The late W. O. Brigden was the second son of Mr. Edward R. Brigden, of the Prince of Wales' Hotel, Gulgong, and had been ailing for the greater part of his life. When he was about ?? years of age, the disease from which he ultimately died attacked him in the feet and ankles, and gradually proceded higher, till seven years ago, when it reached the region of the heart. Year after year he bore his sufferings unflinchingly, and no matter how bad he felt he was never known to utter a single complaint. For the past week he had been confined to his bed, and on the morning of his demise he felt as if he was going to pull through, but alas! without any pain, and rather quickly, he obeyed the last Maker's call, and the once peaceful boy was soon numbered amongst the bright flowers cut down by the grim reaper's sickle.
All that could be done in the way of medical attention and tender nursing was of no avail, and nothing was spared by the grief-stricken father and mother to try and bring back the glow of health to the cheek of the son who had suffered for so many years from paralysis of the heart. The deceased was about 19 years of age, and was loved by all who knew him; in fact, it was hard to do aught else but like him. The funeral, which was an exceedingly lengthy one, took place on Sunday afternoon, the last solemn rites being recited by Mr. W. R. Bentzen; and when the grave closed over the coffin, many a pang of sorrow was felt in the hearts of the bystanders, at the loss of one who, by ?anly disposition throughout his life had endeared himself to all. The bereaved family received scores of letters and telegrams of condolence from people all over the State, and the beautiful floral wreaths were placed on the coffin by sincere friends.
The deepest sympathy is expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Brigden and family in their great bereavement, in which readers of the "Guardian" must say May he, after life's fitful fever, [slee]p well.
