MR. JOHN GAWTHORNE.
The death took place, at the Mudgee District Hospital, on Friday, of one of the oldest identities of Mudgee district, in the person of Mr. John Gawthorne, aged 71. The deceased was born at Mudgee, and lived in this district all his life, where he was engaged in farming. For many years he managed farms at Tallewang, and other places. He was a fine, steady, straightforward man, and was held in the highest respect and esteem by all who knew him. He was a very well known figure, and had aquaintances from far and wide. His wife predeceased him by many years. Some few years ago Mr. Gawthorne retired from farming, and up till quite recently lived with his daughter, Mrs. R. Graham, of Mortimer-street, Mudgee. About a month ago he was admitted to hospital, where he remained until the time of his death. The following children are left: — James Gawthorne, Mrs. Walter Hough (Sydney), Mrs. John Smith (Mudgee), Mrs. R. Graham, (Mudgee), Mrs. Sharrock (Gulgong), Mrs. Turner (Gulgong), and Mr. Cecil Gawthorne (Coolah). He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: — William and Henry (Mudgee), James (Crudine), Daniel (W.A.), Mrs. George Oram (Mudgee), Mrs. George Southwick (Mudgee), Mrs. Keddy (Sydney), Mrs. Goodiff (Sydney), and Mrs. George Pitt (Lismore). There are also a great number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday. The Rev. Canon Dunstan officiated at the graveside. Mr. J. C. Swords conducted the funeral arrangements.
A VERY old and highly respected resident of this district in the person of Mrs. Susanah Gawthorne, died in Mudgee on Saturday, December 30th, at the age of 89 years. The old lady had not been experiencing the best of health during recent months, but her death, although not unexpected, was a matter for deep regret amongst a wide circle of friends. A family of three sons and five daughters is left to mourn, including Jack (Mudgee), Ernest (Sydney), Cecil (Sydney), and Mesdames W. Hough (Sydney), Kurtz (Mudgee), Sharrock (Gulgong), C. Colless (Mudgee), and Turner (Wellington). The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Gulgong cemetery, the Rev. J. Fullerton officiating at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. H. Barton.
