OBITUARIES

From the Mudgee Mail, Mudgee Guardian, Gulgong Advertiser and Western Post—the date is of the newspaper, not necessarily the date of the death.

ADAMS   John

March 2, 1900

On Saturday last Mr. John Adams, Snr, a very old resident of the district, died at the local hospital from pleurisy.  The late Mr. Adams was one of the first in the mad rush of miners to Gulgong Goldfield in 1870.  He has followed the occupation of a miner ever since with varying success.  One by one the grim reaper is gathering the old pioneers home.

 

ADAMS  John Jnr.

April 6 1900

The Late Mr. J Adams, Jnr.--We have received the subjoined lines on the late Mr. John Adams:-‘He was a man among men. To the sick and weak he was always gentle and strong.  By his death I lose on of the very few friends I possessed  in this friendless world.  Fortune was fickle with him, despite his perseverance and practical knowledge of mining.  Perhaps after all he has, by his departure from this  world, discovered the Great Divide.  His life was a model of uprightness, generosity and kindness and I see sure that, He ‘who doth all thing best has marked out for him a golden claim in the smiling land beyond the Styian darkness.  A long farewell, old friend.’  T. R.

 

AH  FOON  Charles

January 18 1901

The death of Mr. Charles Ah Foon one time manger for Messrs W. AH Lum & Co. created  deep surprise in town.

 

ALLAN   Frances Mary

Mrs. Frances Mary Allan, aged 90, died 11.08.1958, widow of the late Thomas Charles Allan, survived by the following family, Claude, Roland, Clara [Mrs. Howitt] William and 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, interred in the RC portion of the Gulgong cemetery

 

ALLWORTH   Frederick C.

November 9, 1900

The city press announces the demise of Mr. F. C. Allworth, fourth son of the late Rev. William Allworth formerly of St Luke’s Church of England.  The District Surveyor of Maitland [Mr. J. W. Allworth] is the eldest brother of the deceased.

 

ARCHER Ellen Matilda

31/8/1961

A very highly respected resident of the town and district Mrs. Ellen Matilda Archer passed away in the Mudgee District Hospital, on August 12 at the age of 89.  Deceased was born at Wilpinjong. Her husband predeceased her over 15 years ago. The late Mr. & Mrs. Archer came to Gulgong some 16 years ago to reside for health reasons and to be close to a doctor. A family of six sons and two daughters survive: namely, Herbert (Ulan district) Hugh and Frederick (Merriwa) Ray (Gulgong) Carl (Arncliff) Lyle (Turill) Mesdames H. (Eva) Gossage, Gulgong; C. (Bessie) Beedell of Brisbane to whom sympathy is extended. The funeral took place at the Ulan Cemetery.

 

ARCHER Henry Raymond

 16/10/1967

One of Gulgong's best known residents, Mr. Henry Raymond Archer 63, died at his residence, 7 Rouse Street, last Wednesday. Mr. Archer was known for his active interest in community efforts in Gulgong.  He was a member of the Gulgong Olympic Pool committee, the Gulgong Community Centre committee, and the Mary Vale-Sandy Hollow Railway line committee.  Active in church life, he was also member of the Holy Name Society and secretary of the Gulgong branch of the St. Vincent de Paul society.  Mr. Archer's funeral one of the biggest the town has ever witnessed, and was delayed until yesterday for the return of his son Peter from active service in Vietnam.  Other sons and daughters surviving from Mr. Archer's first marriage are Kevin (Melbourne) Ross (Sydney) Pauline (Mrs. Kevin Ryan, Rylstone) Margaret (Mrs. G. Forrest, Sydney) His second wife Marie Rose (Millie, nee Edmunds) also survives him. Staff members of Loneragan’s, where Mr. Archer worked for 23 years were pallbearers. The funeral took place in Gulgong RC.

Mrs Ashton aged 80, a resident of Green Hills for over 40 years died last week.  She is then report to be of Uarbry and aged 82.

 

ASHTON  Honorah

October 10,1902

Mrs. Ashton aged 80, a resident of Green Hills for over 40 years died last week.  She is then report to be of Uarbry and aged 82.

Note:  Buried in the Uarbry Cemetery, age given as 76 years, wife of John

 

ASHTON John

24/8/1961

John Ashton died Aug.1961, aged 79 years; born Turill, parents Mr. & Mrs. George Ashton; married Mary Farley in Gulgong in 1911. Children: John Michael. Mary, [Mrs. Tom Considine], Agatha, [Mrs. Chris Mealing], Sisters: Ethel Sullivan, Kathleen [Mrs. Joseph Raymond], Cousins: Con. Ashton, Mrs. George Ashton, Merriwa, daughter Daphne, son Chris; nephew Constable B. Ashton, Ken Ashton, nephew & Shirley Ashton.

 

AULD Allen

 1/7/192)

The death occurred at Gulgong this morning of Allen Auld from pneumonia. He had been brought from his home at Craboon to Gulgong on Saturday. Deceased was born at Craboon 65 years ago and is survived by David (Craboon) Samuel (Coolah) John (Craboon) Allan (Kandos) Mesdames Travers (Gulgong) Jones (Coonamble) A. Smith (Gulgong). Mrs. Auld is a sister of J. Lynch Royal Hotel, Gulgong.   Buried  Gulgong  RC.

 

AULD Margaret Ann

 21/9/1933

Death took place at Leadville of Mrs. Margaret Ann Auld aged 71 years whose husband Allen Auld predeceased her 10 years ago. A native of Leadville, she reared four sons and four daughters, David, John (Craboon) Samuel (Coolah) Allen (Portland) Mesdames F. J. Travers (Sydney) Charles Jones (Dubbo) W. Brennan (Birriwa) H. D. Smith (Coolah). The late Mrs. Auld was a sister of S. Lynch (Leadville) late J. Lynch (Gulgong).  Buried  Gulgong  RC.

 

AULD Andrew

31/7/1919

  Death occurred of Andrew Auld of Blue Springs of pneumonia on Wednesday. He is survived by widow and daughters Ruby, Marion and Heather.

 

AULD Mary

8/1/1940

Death took place of Mrs. Mary Auld at her home Woodville, Cainbil Creek on Thursday last aged 80 years. A native of the district, she was born at the Meroo near Mudgee where her parents the late Mr.  & Mrs. Patrick Whalan lived, who by the way rest in the old RC cemetery in Douro Street, Mudgee. At 60 years at Woodville, her late husband John William Auld predeceased her eight years ago.

Survived by seven sons, three being in the Police force, all respectable citizens, John (Birriwa) Patrick & Robert ‘Bert’ (Woodville Cainbil Creek) Percy (Mudgee) Sgt. Hugh (Marrickville) Sgt. Ernest (Leichhardt) & Sgt. Eugene (Rylstone) Buried RC Gulgong.

 

AUSTON  Amelia

22/10/1942

 Death took place at Home Rule on Wednesday October 14th of Mrs. Amelia Austin. Born at Avisford 78 years ago, the deceased later came to Home Rule where she married Henry Austin who predeceased her five years ago. They acquired a nice little property and settled down there in the little village. Some time ago deceased met with and accident and broke her leg. Survived by Amelia, Henrietta, Dorothy, Arthur, John, Leslie, Albert, Adolphus, all of Home Rule. Buried Gulgong.

 

BAKER Kitty

9/11/1916

 Death of Mrs. G. Baker, aged 80 years, at her residence in Gulgong recently; buried Gulgong CE; survived by sons & daughters, Edward Baker (Craboon) James Baker (Barneys Reef) William Harpard Baker (Gulgong) Mrs. Watson (Gulgong) Mrs. Turner (Rylstone) Mrs. J. Digges (Mendooran) Mrs. .Sullivan (Gilgandra) Mrs. H. Ballard (Tallawang).

 

BALLARD Thomas

 28/8/1958

The late Mr. Thomas Ballard whose death occurred recently was born at Mudgee 93 years ago.  He moved to Gulgong when about 16 years and eventually settled on the land near Birriwa, but later on followed shearing, traveling from shed to shed on horseback. Predeceased by his wife 48 years ago, he is survived by 3 sons, Robert (Mudgee) Thomas (Tucklan) and Fred (Dunedoo) and 2 daughters, Nena (Mrs. E. Large, Gulgong) and Lorna (Lidcombe) and also a brother, Mr. Harry Ballard (Coonamble) sister (Mrs. Heaney, Newcastle), 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

 

BALLARD   Collie

27/3/1916

Memoriam for Collie Ballard, died 15/3/1914 aged 7 years 1 month. Inserted   by her parents Robert & Caroline Ballard.

 

BALLARD Squire Folliard

1/7/1975

Squire Folliard Ballard, died last week aged 79, of Laheys Creek; survived by daughters Elma, Zena, Christina and sons Kenneth, John and David.

BARTON John Edward

1/8/1912

John Edward Barton aged 73, died Gulgong, born. England 1839; painter & glazier, London. At Indian Mutiny returned England at end of that war; married; came to Australia; spent past 14 years in Gulgong.

 

BATTON  Sarah Jane

17/4/192)

 Death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Batten at Lue on Saturday aged 74 years & a native of Lue, and daughter of Samuel Pickett, survived by husband James Batten, one son and daughters, Mesdames T. Walsh (Gulgong), A. Gentle (Mudgee), Pincham (Sydney), C. Wrigley (Sydney), W. Anderson (Port Macquarie).  Buried at Lue.

 

BEAUCHAMP  Elizabeth

26.06.1959

Mrs. Elizabeth Beauchamp who passed away recently at Portland, aged 91 years,  was the widow of the late Mr. Richard T.  Beauchamp, who many years ago owned ‘Fernleigh’ property near Gulgong and left here for Portland about 30 years ago.  Mr. Beauchamp was an alderman of the former Gulgong Municipality.  The late Mrs. Beauchamp  died at the residence of her daughter [Clarice]and son-in-law Mr. W. Thorpe of Portland.  A son Mrs. Fred Beauchamp, died last year.  The funeral took place in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery, Rev. John Woodhouse officiating.

[Both in unmarked graves]

 

BESANT Vernon,

7/9/1961

The death occurred at the home of his sister (Mrs. Arthur Riley) of Fitzroy Street, Gulgong) on August 28, of Mr. Vernon Besant, at the age of 63. Recently he was a patient in the district hospital for a few months. Deceased was born in Mudgee, but lived in Gulgong most of his life. He once lived at Wagga. He was an employee of the Railways Department on the partly constructed Mary Vale-Sandy Hollow railway. Some years ago he was a share farmer at Spicers Creek.  He is survived by his wife and brother, Mr. Jim Besant of Sydney, A son was killed whilst working on the Burma railway during World War 2.  The funeral took place to the Methodist portion of Gulgong cemetery etc

 

BESSERVE   Phillip

April 6, 1900

An old identity of Gulgong Phillip Besserve, died on Friday last, he was  best known as ‘Phillip the Frenchman.’  He was a soldier in the 3rd Regiment of Zouaves and saw service in Algiers and served all through the Italian Campaign. His remains were interred in the Gulgong Cemetery last Saturday evening

 

BISBY  Jessie Alsena

November 11, 1902

BISBY—a little girl, the daughter of Mr. Arthur  Bisby who resides near the Magazine Hill, died on Wednesday also, she  was another victim to diarrhoea.

 

BOLTON Robert

17/9/1923 )

 On Sunday night at the residence of his daughter Mrs. T. Burke, Inglis Street, the death occurred of Mr. Robert Bolton aged 81 years. An old and esteemed resident of Mudgee and district, he was predeceased by his wife nine years ago. Survived by family; Mesdames T. Burke, G .Fitzgerald (Mudgee) Albert & Amos (Gulgong) William (Cassilis) buried Mudgee CE.

BOSWELL Rebecca

15/4/1915 Mrs. James Boswell: At the residence of her daughter Mrs. George Marsh of Burrundulla, one of Mudgee’s oldest residents aged 87 years; born in Sydney, came to Mudgee by coach when trains only ran as far as Parramatta;  first person married in the Wesleyan church by Mr. .M. Pennell; sister of late Mr. John Bax; married twice, a son by 1st marriage resides in Gulgong; children of 2nd marriage all except a daughter Alice, reside in this district; Mrs. George Marsh (Mudgee) Mr. James Boswell (Hargraves) Arthur and Richard Boswell (Windeyer); 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grand .children.

 

BOURKE  Edward or Edmund J.

2/6/1930

Mr. E. Bourke a resident of Gulgong district died in Sydney recently aged 57 years. This makes the third death in the family within 12 months. A widow and three children are left to mourn.

 

BRATBY  Percy

August 1 1902

Bratby  Percy—the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bratby died on Saturday last and was interred in the Gulgong Cemetery.

 

BRATBY Thomas

30/3/1916

Death of Thomas Bratby last week, survived by a widow and 5 sons and 4 daughters; Thomas, Robert, William, (Mudgee)  Frederick (Qld) Mrs. Jack Lynch (Mudgee), Mrs. McKenna (Cowra, formerly Gulgong) Mrs. Robert Day (Portland) Mrs. Alex Day (Canowindra), Mr. W Bratby, snr. of Mudgee is a brother.

 

BRIGDEN   William Oliver

September 12, 1902

Death of Mr. Willie Brigden—on Saturday last Mr. Willie Brigden breathed his last , he was aged 19 and the second son of Mr. E. R. Brigden and has always been in delicate health.   Mr. Bentzen in the absence of the Rev Haviland read the burial service.

 

BROOKS   Infant

August 17, 1900

On Sunday last the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. G. Brooks was interred in the local cemetery.

 

BUCHOLTZ   Elizabeth

18/10/1906

Mrs. Harry Bucholtz died on Tuesday morning after childbirth, aged 42 years. Nine children are left.  She was the daughter of  Mr. John Snelson of Gulgong.

 

BUCKLEY  Albert Henry

November 21, 1902

BUCKLEY—Also  on the same day a 9 months old boy of Mr. John Buckley of Gulgong, the infant died at his parents home

 

BULL  Cyril

November 21 1902

BULL—The  death occurred at the local hospital on Wednesday of a 21 month old boy of Mr. James Bull of Cassilis

 

BUTLER   Thomas

29/11/1923

 Death took place at Gulgong on Friday last of Mr. Thomas Butler aged 72 years. Deceased  was born at Gulgong. Leaves a son and 5 daughters, Mesdames J. Grimshaw, N. A. Lee, W. Gossage, J. Gossage, J. Croom (Gulgong) and Raymond (Sydney)

 

BYERS Herbert

21/2/1907 Herbert Byers, died at Onslow, West Australia.  While on a kangaroo shooting expedition, he and his brother John, were caught in a thunderstorm and were struck by lightening.  When John Byers recovered consciousness he was horrified to find his brother Herbert dead.  Mr. Byers a member of the Ulan Byers family, he will be remembered as accompanying Mr. R. Woods of Mudgee in pursuit of the Breelong Blacks.  Deceased leaves a wife and 5 children. He was the son-in-law of Mr. G. Ashton of Green Hills.

 

BYFIELD Anastasia

29/8/1957

Death occurred at Merriwa last week of Mrs. Anastasia Byfield aged 73 years, a native of Cassilis. Survived by husband, son, Mr. W. Byfield  (Newcastle) Mesdames. V. Chevelly (Rene, Trangie) Tom Hall (Ivy, Dover Heights) W. Ingram (Bridie, Strathfield) W. Schofield (Ida, Merriwa) Sisters Mesdames W. Pennell (Home Rule) J. Austin (Beryl) B. Harding (Black Lead Gulgong) W. Bolton (Wollar).

 

CAFFREY  John Joseph

May 26, 1902

Death of John J Caffrey Jnr—who died at the Gulgong on last Monday was the son of Mathias and Mary Caffrey of Spicers Creek and the proprietor of the Goolma store.  It appears that being a Forester went to see Dr. Lester in Mudgee, returned home with the prescribed medication but several days later he felt so bad he came to Gulgong to Dr McCreadie—he died at Naughton’s Hotel from information of the lungs following on from his former complaint-pleurisy.    His funeral was held on Tuesday there being several of the Mudgee Foresters in attendance, Mr. H Buckley Chief Ranger officiated at the grave.  Mr. Caffrey was a very popular and respected man both in Mudgee and Gulgong and surrounding district.  Deceased was 38 years  and leaves a wife and one child.

 

CAMPBELL Maria

13/1/1910

 Miss Maria Campbell eldest daughter of the late J. A. Campbell died at Gulgong on 10/1/1910 aged 58.

 

CARNELL Martha Ann

18/4/1921 Mrs. Martha Ann Carnell of Mountain Valley, died in Gulgong hospital aged 76 years. She is survived by 3 sons and 3 daughters – Mrs. Elizabeth Nairne (Flagmont), Mrs. Philip Cox (North Queensland), Mrs. Percy Watson (Clarence River), Mrs. Owen John Kenny (Rotherwood), Miss Lucy Carnell (Mountain Valley), Thomas (Delegate), Samuel (Mountain Valley), Joseph (Turill). Buried  in the Gulgong  C of E.  Unmarked grave

 

CARR  George

1/3/1915

 Death occurred of Mr. George Carr of Murragamba, Ulan. He was born on the Goulburn River in 1848 and 5 years later his parents moved to Wilpinjong where he and his brother were shepherds for Mr, Tindale.  It was hard and strenuous in those early days, there were many blacks about and the tribes wandered at their own free will. The Carr boys were at times left in sole charge of the faithful lubras. By the time he was 12, George was able to assist his father to put in 4 acres of wheat and to cut it, with the almost obsolete reaping hook seed was thrashed out by means of a flail. Each family had to grind its own flour and the brown bread thus produced formed their staple diet. Mobs of wild cattle roamed about and when the larder was low a raid was made on them. When a few new steeds were wanted the neighbour’s gathered round and yarded a mob of brumbies from which they took their pick. When the flour gave out young Carr and his brothers would go to Mudgee, Muswellbrook or even Maitland for it. Upon one occasion he saw the Hunter in flood and was held up for a week owing to the country being under water. He sometimes took down loads of wool and returned with food supplies. In due course Mr. Carr became a pit sawyer in company with Mr. Archer and made Miss Jane Archer his wife in 1875. He continued to work with Mr. Archer and he took up a selection at Murragamba Creek where he resided until his death. In 18--? he was operated on by Dr McCormack for hydatids. His last illness began about 11 months ago, and the end came at Gulgong on Thursday. He leaves a widow and nine children: Annie, Elizabeth, William, Victor, Vera, Daphne, (Murragamba), Henry (Hillston) and Arthur (Upper Botobolar).

 

CLEARY   Catherine   E.

22/7/1909

 Died on 14th at Gulgong Mrs. Cleary, wife of W. Cleary, builder and constructor, aged 32 years. Daughter of George Ashton of Green Hills, leaving 2 children, one only two weeks old.

 

CLUFF Rebecca Jane

24/6/1909

Rebecca Jane Cluff of Leadville aged 15 1/2 years, committed suicide by taking strychnine last Saturday night (19th). Domestic servant employed by Mr. W. Sutherland.

 

CLUFF   Thomas

30/5/1938

The death took place on Wednesday last at his home Neilrex of Thomas Cluff, aged nearly 70 years. Besides a sorrowing widow is survived by five daughters and one son, Mesdames Horace McCabe (Neilrex) A. Haigh (Sydney) Misses Rose, May and Evelyn (Neilrex) and Charles (Neilrex), and three brothers, Messrs James (Dunedoo) Joseph and Gus (Binnaway) three sisters Mesdames James Smith (Sydney) J. Kirby (Queensland) L. Young (Sydney) buried RC Dunedoo.

 

COMER   Ellen

2/5/1927

 Mrs. Comer a Gulgong native died at Gulargambone recently aged 75 years. Her husband predeceased her seven years ago. He was one of the early pioneers of Mudgee and settled at Castlereagh district over 40 years ago and was well known as a carrier between Wingadee and Dubbo before the railway was constructed from Dubbo to Coonamble.

 

COOK James David

11/11/1964

The late Mr. James David Cook of Donoham Black Lead, Gulgong who was born at Breakfast Creek, near Bylong in February 13, 1880, died in Gulgong District Hospital recently.  His wife predeceased him, having passed away quietly at the family home on December 14.1961. There are three children of the marriage: Myra (Mrs. Lovis Clines, East Sydney) Cecil (Belmore St. Gulgong) and James (Atkinson St. Mudgee) 3 sisters and a brother also survive.  The late, Mr. Cook was buried Gulgong cemetery. He spent some time working with the late Fred Tomlinson and helped in construction of a number of houses in Gulgong district including the residence where his son lives.  Mr. Cook spent time at the Tallawang Iron Mine.

 

COOKE   Sarah Jane

 15/8/1918

We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. H. J. Cooke of Ulan, mother of Mrs. J Neely of Kurrajong Park, Cassilis, and  Mrs. P. Neely of Llangollan. Mrs. Cook was esteemed and regarded by all who had the privilege of knowing her. To the bereaved husband and family our sympathy is extended.

 

 

COONEY   John

March 1, 1901

We regret to announce the death of Mr John Cooney which occurred a fortnight ago at Parramatta.  The deceased as 26 years of age and he was the third son of our respected townsman Mr D Cooney.  The young man had been ailing for sometime but his demise was not expected.  The funeral took place at the Rookwood Necropolis, where a number of old Gulgong residents attend, including Mrs Sharman and Mrs Colgan.

 

COPELAN    Martha

September 25, 1902

Mrs.  Martha Copelin/Copeland died yesterday—the old lady had been a resident of this town for over 30 years.

 

COPELAND   Mary

August 17, 1900

The grim reaper has been extremely busy of late in out little community.  Yesterday morning the town was cast in gloom by the news of the death of Mrs. Samuel Copeland.  The deceased was only married about three and a half years ago.  She was the daughter of Mrs.  Robinson of Bayly near Mudgee.  The late Mr. Alexander McKay of Sportsman’s Hollow was her uncle.  Prior to her marriage Mrs. Copeland was for years teaching at the Breelong School and had resided with the Mawbey’s during the time she had charge of that school.  She had been ailing for sometime.  She is survived by her husband and little child.  The funeral took place at Mudgee.

 

COX Catherine

6/9/1928

 The death occurred at her residence Leichhardt Street, Waverley of Catherine Cox, , aged 66 years, wife of Mr. E. T. Cox. Interred in the RC Cemetery Randwick. Besides a sorrowing husband, her family left to mourn are Lily (Mrs. F. Doyle, Paddington) Mary (C. Davis) Waverley) Grace (England), Ellie & Katherine (Waverley) Edwin (Lidcombe) One son Private. J. Cox of 5th Field Ambulance was killed in France in 1917. Well known in Mudgee district where she spent practically all her life before moving to Sydney. Mrs. Cox was a member of the Condon family, Mr. J. Condon of Lawson Creek and Mrs. Julia Shields, of Sydney, are brother and sister. Her youngest sister Mrs. J. Wild of Marrickville formerly of Gulgong died on August 11, 1928.

 

CURRAN Rose

5/10/1944

 Mrs. Rose Curran wife of Mr. P. J. Curran of Cooyal died in Mudgee hospital on Monday night last aged 63 years. Deceased had been ailing for a considerable period and her passing was not unexpected. A kindly soul deceased was held in deep affection by a large circle of friends who learned of her death with deep regret. She is survived by a sorrowing husband and daughter. Buried  RC Mudgee.

 

CURRAN Thomas Patrick

5/1/1922

The death occurred in a private hospital in Mudgee of Thomas Patrick Curran, only child of Mr. & Mrs. P. I. Curran of Cooyal on the 3rd January at the age of two years. Buried Mudgee RC.

 

CURRAN  Margaret

5/10/1933

The death took place at Cooyal on Tuesday last of Mrs. Margaret Curran aged 89 years. Deceased was born at Mulgoa near Penrith and was daughter of the late William Martin of Kings County Ireland and lived at Cooyal a great many years. Her husband William Curran predeceased her by 30 years.  Survived by son and daughters, John (Cooyal) Mesdames McDermott (Gulgong) Michael O’Brien, Jeremiah Mahon (Cooyal) Misses Margaret and Ellen (Cooyal).

 

CURRAN James

22/11/1918   Death of Mr. J Curran aged 80 years at Gulgong on Sunday morning; he was born in Co. Donegal and came to Australia in 1859, to Bathurst for 12 months, then to Mudgee where he was employed by Stanbury and Milne cordial manufacturers. On the diggings outbreak he went to Two Mile Flat. He married a Mudgee lady who was a native of his own town in Ireland in 1870.

 

CURRAN  Ellen

4/9/1919

Death of Mrs. James Curran, Snr at Gulgong aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband, 10 months ago.  Survived by James Curran, Postmaster, Gulgong, Patrick, John & Hugh of Gulgong, Mesdames L. C. Naughton, C. A. Russell of Gulgong, Sister Mary Dominicus, Bathurst. She was a native of Donegal Ireland and came to Australia in 1859. Mr. Curran, also from Donegal, reached Australia a few days later and came to Mudgee and met his bride; went to goldfields; erected a building after 18 months and manufactured aerated waters. This building in Mayne Street, is now 47 years old.

 

CURRAN John Patrick

12/8/194

 John Patrick Curran died aged 74 at Cooyal; single; survived by brother & sister’s Miss Margaret Curran, Mrs. J. J. Mahon & Alan Curran.

 

CURRAN   Elizabeth

7/4/1930

Miss Elizabeth Curran who is well known and highly respected in Cooyal district died in Mudgee hospital on Sunday April 6 aged 61 years. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Curran who were early settlers in the district. Deceased has been an inmate of the institution about a month. She is survived by one brother and five sisters, John P. (Cooyal) Mesdames J. McDermott (Gulgong) M. O’Brien & J. Mahon (Cooyal) and Misses Ellen & Margaret Curran (Cooyal) Funeral took place Mudgee RC.

 

 

CUNNINGHAM   Agnes

24.06.1959

A former resident of Ulan, Mrs. Agnes Cunningham, relict of the late Thomas Cunningham, died in Sydney June 12, aged 76 years.  Deceased ‘s husband opened up the coal mine at Ulan many years ago.  The funeral which was attended by her son, William Cunningham and his wife [the former Miss Dinah Ryan of Gulgong. The funeral took place in the RC portion of the Gulgong cemetery, Rev. Father Gilbourne officiating, sympathy is extended to the family.

 

DIETER  John

January 24 1902

Death—An old resident named John Deta a native of Germany, aged 69 years, died a the local Hospital on Monday last and was buried on Tuesday—he was unmarried and had no friends in the district.

 

DEVOY   Charles   E.

May 25 1900

It is with feelings of deepest sympathy that we chronicle the death of a little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Devoy of Cainbil Creek, aged 4 years and 5 months  The little sufferer who was 4 years and 5 months of age was brought to town having contracted hydatids on the brain.  On Friday afternoon Doctors McCreadie and Lester decided upon an operation with a view of removing growth.  Everything went well for a time, the large cyst was exposed but the little fellow did not regain consciousness.  The funeral took place on Saturday, buried in the Catholic portion.

 

DEVOY Honora

2/5/1929

Mrs. Honora Devoy, wife of Francis Devoy of Emohruo, Neilrex died at her home on 21 April. The late Mrs. Devoy was the daughter of Michael Maloney, of Lawson Creek near Mudgee and was born at that place on July 24 1856, and was 73 years old at time of death. Her parents in the 1860s & 70s conducted a hotel at Lawson Creek (now long since closed) and Mrs. Devoy often spoke of the early Mudgee and gold rushes in various locations. She remembers Mudgee when it had few houses and received her education there at the same school as Mr. G. H. Cohen manager of the Mudgee Guardian. She married Francis Devoy on February 26th 1875, 54 years ago, and shortly after marriage settled at Melrose estate near Leadville. They had 14 children, 8 of whom are living and it was at this place the reared their family. Mr. Devoy disposed of McElrose to the late B. D. Jones and took land at Coolah Bridge and resides there for a number of years eventually selling this about 16 years ago and migrated to Neilrex. Buried RC Gulgong. Survived by husband (81 years old) six sons Mark & John Duncan (Coolah) Francis, Ernest, William & Lewis (Neilrex) and James (Mudgee) and two daughters Mrs. Francis Noonan (Lansdown Upper Manning) and Annie (Sydney).

 

DORMAN  William

February  25 1901

Death of Pioneer

General regret was expressed on all sides at the news of the death of Mr. William Dorman which took place at Sandy Creek,  Mr. Dorman came to the district after the gold discoveries and settled at Sandy Creek 26 years ago.  He belonged to that class of settler who have made South Australia a great wheat and wine growing centre.  After years if untiring devotion to this work he was successful.  He leaves a grown up family of six sons and two daughters.  The funeral took place at Cobbora on Sunday afternoon when some hundreds of residents form all parts of the district assembled to witness the last sad rites.

 

DOWD   Mary   Anne

August 10 1900

Mrs. Samuel Dowd of Tallawang died on Monday July 30, 1900, she was 68 years of age.  Buried Tallawang

 

DREW  Elizabeth

9/2/1928

The death occurred at Home Rule on Saturday last of Mrs. Elizabeth Drew relict of Henry Drew, aged 83 years. Deceased a native of Germany (whose maiden name was Stein), came to Australia at an early age. The gentleman she married was a passenger on the same boat, meeting again at Young some time later, where they married. After following several gold rushes to Hill End and the Turon,  settling  at Gulgong nearly 60 years ago. Deceased was the first white woman on the Gulgong Gold Fields (?) Later they took up land at Home Rule, reared a large family of sons and daughters, John (Gulgong) Harry, Carl & Arthur (Home Rule) Mesdames H. Austin (Home Rule) P. Morrissey (Kandos) J Perry and Miss Lavina Drew (Home Rule).  Buried  CE Gulgong.

 

DREW   Jessie   Madeline

20/10/1930

The death took place of Mrs. Jessie Drew wife of Mr. Arthur Drew of  Cassilis Road, this morning at Gulgong hospital aged 45 years. Deceased had been suffering for four years. She leaves a sorrowing husband and daughter Gladys 18, son William 14, to mourn their loss. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R. J.  Yorke, of Linburn. Funeral took place at CE Gulgong.

 

DRISCOLL   Con

Death of an Old Miner

An old man named Con Driscoll died at Naughton’s Hotel on Wednesday.  The deceased who was under medical treatment was found dead in his bed.  His remains were interred in the RC Cemetery the Rev. J. Barry officiating.  An old friend Mr. John Foster acted the ‘good Samaritan’ to the last.  Unmarked grave.

 

DUGGAN  Hugh

October 10 1902

On Saturday the death occurred of Mr. Hugh Duggan aged 32—he was the eldest son of  Mr. Frank Duggan of the Helvetia and brother of Messrs John, Con, Frank. James and Pat.  The Rev J Barry officiated.

 

DUNN  Alexander

May 30, 1902

A young man named Alexander Dunn son of Mrs. Dodd died at the residence of Mrs. McDonald, Gulgong last weeks aged 43.

 

EGAN  Grace Alma

March 21 1902

A child named Egan was drowned at Wilbertree on Thursday last.  The funeral took place at Gulgong on Friday.   She was Grace Alma 6½ year old daughter of John and Alice Egan of Canadian.

 

FIELD  Sophia L.

October 10, 1902

The death has occurred of  Mrs. A. E. Field better known to the people of Gulgong as Mrs. Kennelly—daughter of Mrs. Selff, she was aged 37 years and married Mr. Albert E. Field about 12 months ago—Mr. Field is also well known in Gulgong having worked for C.R. Young and is now working  in Sydney.

[nee Selff formerly Kennelly]

 

FIELD Ellen

2/1/1930

 One of the oldest residents of the Wollar district in the person of Mrs. Ellen Field, passed away at her residence on January 2nd, aged 89 years & 9 months.  Deceased, who had resided in the Mudgee district all her life, was of a most kindly disposition and her home in Wollar was a home of hospitality to one and all and the name "Granny" Field will live long in the memory of the present generation of the district.  Her words of cheer and her ever-willing hand to those in need have been a source of inspiration to many on life's rugged highway.  No greater tribute could have been paid than that shown on the day of the funeral when 40 motor cars and 15 vehicles followed the remains to the Wollar cemetery, some of the mourners coming from a distance of 50 miles. Prior to the funeral, the body was removed to the Wollar Catholic Church where a service was held after which the large concourse wended its way to the cemetery at the foot of the mountains. The Rev. Father F. Coghlan of Gulgong conducted the burial service. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of J. C. Swords of Mudgee.  Three brothers, William, Peter and Christie Lynch, all of the Mudgee district; 5 sons and 3 daughters, 39 grandchildren, and 49 great grandchildren are left to mourn their sad loss.  During her illness she received the spiritual consolation of her church and on a Sunday week Mass was offered for her spiritual welfare. When the coffin was lowered into the grave many were heard to murmur tearfully, "Poor old Granny." Granny Field was a mother to everyone in the district. The coffin was covered with wreathes coming from Mudgee, Bathurst and surrounding districts.

 

FINUCANE  Michael

18/4/1919 Michael Finucane died in Gulgong hospital on Tuesday morning, an old resident of Goolma.

 

FITZPATRICK   Elizabeth

29/1/1953

Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, wife of Mr. B. G. Fitzpatrick of Wollar, passed away in Mudgee hospital evening at the advanced aged of 75 years. Deceased who married at Gulgong, resided in the district practically all her life and commanded the love and esteem of a large circle of friends. Like many of pioneer stock, she was perfectly at home among horses and in her younger days she was one of the most accomplished riders in the district. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by a son and daughter, Thomas and Mrs.  Minchen.  Funeral and burial has held at Wollar.

 

FITZPATRICK John

4/4/1927

 Death occurred at his residence in Cox Street, Mudgee of Friday last of Mr. John Fitzpatrick aged 54 years. He is survived by the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Carter (Marrickville), William and Mrs. S. Cottee (Gulgong), Charles (Coolah), James (Sydney), Frank, Annie, Bertie and Jean (Mudgee) also three brothers and sisters. Buried in the Mudgee RC Cemetery.

 

GAWTHORNE  William Thomas

20/4/1933

The death occurred at Lakemba, on April 17 of William Thomas Gawthorne. Deceased was a native of Mudgee, married to Miss Ellen Flood, member of well known Gulgong and Dunedoo family. Survived by widow, two daughters, mother four sisters and one brother, his late father William Gawthorne, having predeceased him.

 

GLAZIER  John

June 15 1900

On Tuesday afternoon word was brought to town that Mr. John Glazier had dropped dead at Springfield.  Mr. Glazier who is one of the oldest residents of Springfield had been at work all the morning.  After dinner he returned to work and was just on the point of making a start when he fell dead.  The deceased was nearly 70 years of age and was widely known and respected.  The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon in the C of E, Gulgong.

 

GLEESON   Margaret

24/6/1915.

 Mrs. Margaret Gleeson, died age 83, resident of district since 1845.Leaves family: Messrs Simon, James (Mudgee) Patrick (Bodangora) John & Denis (Queensland) Mesdames E. Callaghan & Clark (Mudgee & Gulgong)

 

GOSSAGE  William

16/8/1926

 Mr. William Gossage Snr. of Rosemount Ulan, died at Gulgong Hospital on August 8 aged 70 years. Born at Wolverhampton England, he came to Australia as an infant and resided in Mudgee district all his life. Buried CE Ulan.  Survived by his widow, sons and daughters Mesdames Joseph Murphy (Blacktown) & C. D. Byers (Ulan), William, James and Harold of Gulgong, Carl and Mervyn of Ulan. Messrs James & Edward Gossage of Budgee are cousins.

 

GORRIE  John Hugh

31/12/1931

 On Tuesday last Mr. John Hugh Gorrie passed away. He was born at Avisford 76 years ago, son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gorrie, his father & mother having come to Australia. in the early 1850’s on a windjammer. His mother was Miss Jane Stoddart. They arrived at Avisford in the golden days and Mr. Gorrie followed the trade of butcher. Hughie was reared in a mining camp and had a passion for horses and did a lot of droving for Henry Crossing traveling to north Queensland. He finally settled at Mudgee as a horse breaker and trainer and married Elizabeth Ann Day who died nine years ago, leaving a family of four sons and four daughters, Messrs William, Richard, Charles & George Gorrie, all of  Mudgee, Mesdames G. Scifleet & C. Campbell (Bondi), J. Green & C. Gilham (Mudgee). Brothers & sisters remaining are Thomas Gorrie (Avisford), R Gorrie (Gulgong,) Albert Gorrie (Mudgee) Mesdames. G. Rush (Two Mile Flat) Jacob Parkins (Guntawang) W. Pateman (Kandos) J. Pateman (Mudgee) & Backhouse (Moss Vale).

 

GOSSAGE   Richard

 8/11/1877

 Inquest Conducted at Gulgong –T. A. Browne Esq. held an inquest yesterday at Old Cooyal upon the body of Richard Gossage, a farmer residing at the Munghorn, who died suddenly the night before. It appeared the deceased, a brother of Mr. W. Gossage of Pipeclay Hotel, had been drinking at the place of a man named Horne near Old Cooyal. He left on horseback but shortly after fell off and was taken back to his starting place.

 Verdict – Accidental Death.

 

GRIFFITHS  Edwin

March 8 1901

On Saturday afternoon Mr. Edwin Griffiths died from enteric fever in the Hospital.  Deceased was a miner employed by Mr. Orme at the Phoenix mine.  He came to the district over twelve months ago from Victoria.  He was well known by those who knew him, but he was of a somewhat quiet and retiring disposition.  A couple of week ago he took ill and thinking it was just a cold, did not seek medical attention. Mr. Orme wired for his parents to come and his father arrived at noon on Saturday—just before his son’s death.  The funeral took place on Sunday morning, the Rev F E Haviland officiating.

 

HAIR   Robert Augustine

27/1/1927

 The very sad death occurred in Gulgong hospital on December 29th when Mr. Robert Augustine Hair passed away. Mr. Hair and family have been residing in Cronulla for the past 2 years but owing to ill health Mr. Hair was ordered to the country and it was only a fortnight from the time he left Sydney until his death occurred. The deceased was suffering from complete and serious breakdown and a growth on the brain. The remains were laid to rest in RC portion of the Wollar cemetery. Sympathy is extended to his wife and children.

 

GOUGNEHEIM  Joey  [Mrs. Constable]

September 9, 1900

Death of a Famous ex-Gulgongite

Last Friday’s Sydney press announced the demise of Mrs. Constable.  Most Gulgong people will remember her better by the stage title of Miss Joey Gougneheim.  Years ago Miss Joey was the idle of the miners of the Gulgong Goldfield.  That was in the Roaring Old Days when gold was as plentiful as mullock and Joey leased and ran night after night the Prince of Wales Opera house in Mayne Street.  In those days the average weekly attendance at the famous old playhouse was twenty five hundred—and sometimes the house would be packed with send or eight hundred soles every night of the week.  Of the late years Mrs. Constable lived a quiet retired life in the metropolis.

 

GRADY/GREADY  Honora

July 4 1902

Probate for the Estate of Honora Gready also known as Grady, late of Reedy Creek  near Gulgong to be granted to Alice Grady, daughter.

 

 

HARDING  James  Jesse  R

August 8 1902

Harding—infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harding of Ulan at Blunt’s Post Office Hotel.  The 6 month infant was interred in the Ulan Cemetery.

 

HARPER Charles

9/9/1929

The of death is reported of Charles Harper, he was born at Havergale near Yarmouth England on 15 August 1834. Came to this country at an early age and worked on railway construction and was present at the opening of the Parramatta line. The lure of the goldfields drew him to Mudgee district over 70 years ago, and he settled at Maitland Bar. He married and early lost his first wife who left him with a son, the late William Harper whose death occurred last year, aged 70. Later he married again, his second wife being the widow of a sea captain named Morris, and a sister of the late William Selff of Gulgong. She predeceased him 20 years ago, leaving six daughters from this marriage.  See Mudgee C of E Cemetery Transcriptions

 

HARTLEY  Thomas

June 20 1902

A boy named Thomas Hartley aged 12 was crushed to death by a fall of earth at Wellington, the deceased his a son of former Gulgong resident Mr. William Hartley.

 

HARVEY   Elijah

April 11, 1902

Mr. E. Harvey who died at McDonalds Creek was the father of Mrs. James P. Gudgeon, of  Gulgong

 

HARVEY   Lauriel Mary

9/2/1931

 Mrs. James Harvey’s sad death occurred at Gulgong on 13 January aged 23 years. Well known in Mudgee and Gulgong districts she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Bolton of Gulgong. In addition to a sorrowing husband, two sons, Lionel & Jimmy, brothers & sisters William Bolton (Talbragar station) Mesdames Con. Ashton, W. Pennell, Misses Hannah & Ivy Bolton (Gulgong), Mrs. Haynes (Wollara station) & Mrs. Bert Harding (Eugalong).

 

HASSALL  Richard

September 11, 1900

Another Pioneer Gone—Mr.   Richard Hassall died at his residence Murrowolga.  The deceased was probably the oldest living settler in this part of the district.  He came to Guntawang in 1839 and took up land at Yamble on which he lived until the time of this death.  He was a few months short of his eighty years.  The funeral took place on Sunday, the remains interred in the Gulgong Cemetery, the Rev. F E Haviland officiating at the grave, there was a very large assembly from all parts of the district.  In his younger days Mr Hassall was a man of great energy and activity—in fact a settler of the good old type, belonging to a class which is unfortunately rapidly dying out.  He was widely known through out NSW and highly respected.

 

HAWKINS   Sarah Jane

24.04.1918

The death occurred at Gulgong   Tuesday,   last of Mrs. Sarah Jane Hawkins, aged 49 years, wife of  Charles Hawkins, blacksmith of Gulgong .  The deceased had been ailing for sometime.  The following children are left to mourn her loss;   Mrs. J. Egan [Sydney], Mrs. A McManus [Portland] Molly [Gulgong], Roy [Kandos] and Charles [Gulgong].  The deceased, who was a daughter of the later Mr. and Mrs. Inder of Biraganbil, was a very respected and esteemed lady.   The funeral took place at Gulgong on Wednesday last in the Roman Catholic portion of the Gulgong cemetery.  The funeral arrangements were conducted by Mr. S. Turner of Gulgong.  To the sorrowing relatives the ‘Guardian’ joins with a large circle of friends in extending it deepest sympathy.  

Grave is unmarked- 2006

 

HAYES   Denis

March 14, 1902

Mr. Denis Hayes died at Wellington on Friday.  He was once employed at Young’s Commercial Warehouse and for years suffered from consumption.  His friends will be sorry to hear of his demise.

 

HAYNES   James

15/2/1954

James Haynes, Sergeant of Police, died at Lane Cove aged 90 years. Stationed at Wollar, Hargraves, and Gulgong, between 1890-1910. Married to Alice Imber, of Cudgegong. Hunted Jimmy & Joe Governor.

 

HENSLEY   Eleanor Maud

26/7/1969

Eleanor Maud Hensley died 25^th July, Gulgong, buried Uarbry Children:  Thomas,  Ann (Mrs. John Smith), Irene, Mary (Mrs. Leo Whitford) Nora (Mrs. Leo Schiemer), William, Patricia (Mrs. Vivian Gorrie) John, Ernest,  Joan dec. by 1969.

 

HEWITT  Margaret

April 5 1901

Probate

In the Estate of Margaret Hewitt late of Gulgong, wife of the John Hewitt [since deceased] deceased intestate.

Application will be made after 14 days from for Administration of the estate to Margaret Rachel Naughton a daughter of the deceased—all notices to:-

L. G. Rouse,  Proctor for the Applicant.

 

HIGHFIELD   Frederick

30.09.1938

Death--Mr. Frederick Highfield,  he was 77 year old and had lived about 66 years in the Gulgong district.  He leaves a widow and the following children, George [Sydney], Lindsay [Dubbo], Cyril [Gilgandra], Desmond [Sydney], Mesdames B. Jameson [Allawah], G. Andres [Nyngan], and brother  S. Highfield, [Yass] and sister Mrs.  A Silkett [Hornsby]

 

HITCHEN  Alfred George

October 26 1900

On Friday last Mr. James Niven brought a man named Alfred George Hitchen aged 16 years, to town suffering from heat stroke.  He was lodged at Norris’s hotel where he was attended by Dr McCreadie, despite the medical skill he succumbed on Saturday afternoon, buried C. of  E.--headstone

 

HOLLOW   Mrs. D.

April 11, 1947

The death occurred on Friday last, April 11, 1947 at Katoomba District Hospital.  The deceased was 62 years of age.  The late Mrs. Hollow was a well know resident of Canadian Lead and was a renowned for her Church work.

 

HUXLEY Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth  Huxley, aged 76, died on April 4, 1951, she is the wife on Patrick Huxley, they married in 1895, she is the daughter of John and Martha [nee Appleyard] Marshall, survived by the following family, Cyril, Jack, Dudley, Rex, Thelma[ Mrs. Webb] Enid, Dot [Mrs. Houlahan]  Marjorie Ruby [Mrs. Ray Newton]

 

JACKSON   Thomas Robert

Mr. Thomas Robert Jackson passed away in the Gulgong District Hospital, on August 13,  1947, he was 67 years of age.  The late Mr. Jackson was born in Gulgong and was held in high esteem throughout the Gulgong district.  He is survived by a wife; Mrs Martha June Jackson, daughters Alice Jackson and Enid [Mrs. C. L. Wright] and sons Thomas, John and Joseph.

 

JOYCE   Patrick

February 2, 1900

On Wednesday evening last Mr. P Joyce the well known newsagent of Mayne Street passed to his long rest.  The deceased was a native of Ireland and came to NSW many years ago.  He was 69 years of age at the time of his demise and had been totally blind for 33 years.  On the death of his wife some weeks ago he took ill and had been confined to his bed ever since.  The interment took place on Thursday afternoon.  One by one the familiar figures of Gulgong life are passing away.

KEOGH   Jeremiah

18/8/1921

The death occurred at his home in Penrith a few days ago of Mr. Jeremiah Keogh formerly of Mudgee and Gulgong. Deceased was a native of Mudgee and was born in Church Street, Mudgee. His father was the late Patrick Keogh, hotelkeeper of Mudgee and one of the first aldermen of the Mudgee Municipal Council. The deceased was brother of Thomas Keogh (Lue) Stephen Keogh (formerly Lue, now Sydney) and is also survived by widow and five children. He died on 7 August aged 66 years.

 

KEMP  William G.

August 8, 1902

Kemp—William G. father of Mrs. James Smith of Belmore Street died last Friday, aged 75 and respected by all who knew him, Rev. F.E. Haviland officiated the rites.

 

KENETT   Alfred Francis

April 6, 1900

It is with feelings of the profound regret that we chronicle the death of Mr. A. F. Kensett, aged 38,  and event that took place at his residence Canadian on Wednesday night. He was the second son of the late William Kensett The deceased gentleman had been suffering from consumption for two years. He was a member of the Wilbertree Cricket Club, he was a batsman and fieldsman of some note. I will be remembered that  some three years ago that Mr. W. Kensett died of the same disease.  Some time ago Mr. Kensett had to resign his position in the Education Department.  Sympathy is extended to his widow.

 

 

 

 

LAMB James

February 16 1900

On Thursday evening last Mr. James Lamb died at the residence of Mr. John Ryan of this town.   Mr. Lamb was an old identity.  For some years he carried on the business of a hawker and carrier, his van being familiar to Talbragar and Castlereagh settlers.  Some three years ago he settled in Mendooran where he opened a store and became prosperous by his thrift and integrity.  Last year he secured the Gulgong to Gilgandra mail contract; and stated his line of coaches with the new year.  Some week ago he was seized with a attack of influenza, pleurisy developed causing his death.  Sympathy is expressed to his wife Joanna [nee Ryan] and family.  His remains were interred in the Gulgong cemetery.  

 

LAMB  Johanna

May 2, 1902

Mrs. James Lamb died at Gulgong on Tuesday. The deceased lady was a sister of Mr. JP Ryan, Gulgong and Mr. Malachi Ryan, Cassilis.  After the death of her husband James, who had the contract for the Gulgong-Gilgandra mail, she built up a nice little business in Mendooran and was highly respected there.  The deceased left behind a family of young children.  The funeral was held on Monday, Rev Father Barry officiated.

 

LARGE Elsie Pearl

27/11/1998

Elsie Pearl Large, born at Cobbora on 27 June 1914, daughter of Edward and Marion Martin, brother’s Ted, Cecil, sisters, Irene, Kath.  Married in 1935 to Francis Albert (Jack) Large, who died 13 March, 1998.

 

LARGE George Henry Thomas

20/2/1950

 George Henry Thomas Large, a pioneer of the district died in Mudgee hospital last night aged 91 years. He had resided in and around this district practically a lifetime and was well known.  Buried in the   Mudgee C.E. Cemetery

 

LARGE Rosanna Arbon

18/10/1920

 Memoriam - Rosanna Arbon Large who died 21 Oct.1919, aged 66 years, inserted by son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, George, Gertrude, Billy & Doris.

 

LARGE   Robert  D.

23/1/1922

Mr. Robert D. Large, of Cooyal, whilst returning home yesterday in a sulky, took a fit and fell out of the sulky. He died this morning and will be buried at Cooyal tomorrow. He was aged 76 years; his wife predeceased him two years ago, and he leaves a grown up family.

 

LARGE   Matthew

7/10/1915

Matthew Large died at Linburn on Monday last aged about 65 years; Had been in the district for 50 years; his wife predeceased him 10 years ago; no children; buried at Cooyal; Has three brothers: Robert, Edward & Thomas of Linburn.

 

LARGE   Sarah Jane

1/11/1922

 The death took place at Linburn last week of Mrs. George Large an old and respected resident of that district aged 66 years. Deceased had been ailing for some time. Survived by, Patrick, James, John, Henry. Harold, Mesdames A. Mogg, C. Carmichael, and Lynch, Miss Vera Large.  Buried CE.

 

LARGE Thomas

26/5/1924

 Memoriam - Thomas Large died 28 May 1923, inserted by his sorrowing wife Mary, daughter’s Mrs. Sarah Ryan, Lizzie, Alice, Annie & Charlie of Cooks Gap.

 

LARGE    Mary  Ann

21/1/1926 Mrs. Mary Ann Large one of the district’s worthy pioneers died at her residence Cools Gap on Wednesday evening aged 85 years.  Wife of Thomas Large, survived by the following family, son Charles, daughters Matilda Scott, Sophia Oldfield.  The funeral will take place at Ulan tomorrow.

 

LARGE   James

9/4/1925

Mr. James Large met with a shocking accident near Excelsior recently, died on Friday after six days of suffering due to a gun shot accident. Aged 25 years, he was a native of Cooyal and leaves a wife and family. He was buried in the Round Swamp cemetery.

 

LARGE   Charlotte Jane

12/4/1943

Many deeply regret throughout Ulan Gulgong and Mudgee, the passing of Charlotte Jane Large at her home Cooks Gap on 27 March aged 77 years. She is survived by husband James, sons & daughters, James and William (Cooks Gap) Mesdames William McCabe (Cooks Gap), D. Tritton (Sydney), also one brother, four sisters, Joseph Haynes (Cooks Gap) Mesdames E. Howarth (Bathurst) Vincent Wall (Mudgee) John Goodman (Mudgee) E. Pye (Brisbane).

 

LARGE   John

19/6/1929

 Mr. John Large and old and respected identity of the district died in Mudgee Hospital on Sunday evening, after a lengthy illness aged 67 years. He was a bush worker for many years. Survived by son and daughter, William (Budgee), Mrs. J. Campbell (Waratah), also by brothers and sisters William & James (Cooks Gap), Charles (Coolah), Thomas (Gulgong), George (Linburn), Mesdames D. Ryan (Cooks Gap), G. Scott (Coolah), D. Evans (Sydney), J. McPherson (Sydney), J. Oldfield (Ulamambri), E. Lees (Dubbo), J. Blackman (Cooyal). Buried Ulan CE.

 

LARGE  James Mathew

8/1/1931

James Mathew Large aged 35 years died in Mudgee district hospital on January 4, Deceased was born at Linburn where his father, Mr. G. H. Large still remains. He was one of the first to enlist in the Great War and served three years & 10 months at the front before being gassed and invalided home. He leaves a wife and adopted daughter. Deceased’s home was Lithgow where he worked at the steel works. The following brothers & sisters are Harry (Cobbora) Harold (Perth WA) Wesley (Sydney) Mesdames C. Carmichael (Sydney) J. Lynch (Darlinghurst) A. Mogg (Mudgee). Buried CE Mudgee.

 

LAST   Ruby

February 1 1901

 Death from Enteric

It is with the deepest regret that we chronicle the death of Miss  Ruby Last one of the patients admitted to the local Hospital last week.  Despite medical and nursing skill the disease  proved fatal.  Her brother in the same institution is said to be in a very low state.  The funeral of the young lady took place on Thursday morning.

 

LENNOX   Sarah  E.

28/2/1918

 Death occurred of Miss N. Lennox, daughter of Mrs. Lennox snr., of Summer Hill, Cassilis, died on Tuesday. Deceased was the sister Mrs. J. English of Gulgong.

 

LENNOX   William

21/8/1905

 William Lennox of  ‘Crowie’ near Wollar died in Gulgong Hospital on Thursday night. The cause of death was a kidney infection.  Deceased was very well known throughout a large part of the district.  He looked to be in very prime of life and physically and personally he combined many of the best qualities of the Australian bushman.  He was honest and generous almost to fault. By the passing away of Big Bill Lennox as he was often called many a man will lose a true hearted mate.  Deceased is survived by a widow and three children, to which wide sympathy is extended

 

LEROUX  Ellen

August 8, 1902

Leroux—Ellen Mrs. a very old and respected resident, aged 67, breathed her last on Wednesday night.  The deceased leaves a large family, mostly all being married to mourn her.  She was well liked by everyone in the district.

 

LETT Oscar

24.06.1959

The death of Mr. Oscar Willis Lett, aged 54 years of Little Bayly Street, removed a familiar figure from the town.  He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Daniel Lett, of Gulgong.  His death after a few days in the District Hospital shocked and saddened his  many friends.  “Bob’ as he was well known to all and sundry, had a very likeable personally and a genial manner.  Bob was born at Mebul and spent all his life in the town and district.  For many years he was a sleeper cutter.  Some years ago he took up employment with Mr. Ray Roth, of Gullamara, who greatly valued his service.  Deceased is survived by a widow and the following family: Messrs Willis Lett [Gulgong], Brian Lett [Bathurst]Mesdames Michael Parker [Gwen, Bondi], Mrs. Tom Price [Norma, Singleton], Mrs. Herb Clute [Betty, Gulgong] Brothers and sisters surviving are: Messrs Leo Lett [Gulgong] Harry Lett [Waitara}: Mesdames Andy Honeysett [Elsie, Gulgong], Mary Cross, [Gulgong], Reuben Lyons [Kate, Richmond] Lance Bower [Nellie, Sydney].  The funeral took place in the RC portion of the Gulgong cemetery, Rev. Father Gilbourne officiating.  Sympathy is extended to the family.

 

LOUGHREY   Minnie

06.11.1987

Mrs. Minnie Loughrey [nee Bailey] aged 88 years, formerly of Ulan and Gulgong died at Mudgee.  She is survived by the following family, Iris [Mrs. Castle, Townsville] Una [Mrs. G. Honeysett, Gulgong] Hazel [Mrs. Hawkins, Rylstone] Ruth [Mrs. Dwyer, Mudgee] Lorna [Mrs. Albert Piper, Uarbry] Lola [Mrs. Alex Piper, Turill] Barbara [Mrs. McNally, Newcastle], sons, Ron [Mudgee], Norman and Cecil [Gulgong]

 

LOY  Joseph

20/8/1923

 Death of Joseph Loy aged 68 years of flu last Friday at his home. He was found by his daughter Miss Bridget Loy, the body was conveyed to residence of Constable E. Loy, his son, in Mudgee. Born Belfast Ireland, he arrived in Mudgee with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Loy of Wollar.  He is survived by his brothers, Messrs Peter (Gulgong), William (Wollar), Charles (Moree), and sisters Mrs. Scully & Miss Mary Loy (Sydney) also sons and daughters, William (Botobolar) Constable E. Loy (Mudgee), Mrs. John Mahon (Wilbertree), Misses Bridget (Botobolar) Elizabeth (Mudgee). He was a resident of Botobolar for many years.

 

LYNCH   Patrick

30/9/1912

The death occurred this morning of Mr. Patrick Lynch of Cooyal. Deceased had both legs broken whilst escaping from his burning house a little while ago and never got over his injuries. The deceased was 65 years of age and had resided in and about Mudgee for nearly half that time.  His wife predeceased him by some 9 months. Among members of his family who survive him are, Mrs. T. Scully, Mudgee, John & Hilton Lynch and Miss Eileen Lynch of Gulgong; Mr. Patrick Lynch, Cooyal and Miss Louisa Lynch, Mudgee. Miss Kathleen Lynch, at 20 years of age, died in Sydney 3 months ago, having undergone an operation for appendicitis, but her father was so ill that he was not apprised of the circumstances.  There are also several brothers in the district. The remains were interred at Mudgee cemetery on Tuesday last and the funeral cortege was a long and representative one.

 

LYNCH   Peter  Matthew

9/12/1943

 The death took place in Gulgong Hospital on Friday night last of Peter Matthew Lynch, a very old and respected resident of Home Rule and Cooyal district. Deceased who had attained the great age of 91 years had only been ailing for a few days and his end was quite unexpected, he was smart and active almost to the last. He came of a particularly long lived family, all his brothers living to a great age. He had spent the whole of his life around Home Rule, Cooyal and Botobolar, and was for 12 years licensee of Cooyal Hotel. As a young man he married Miss Babbage, another well known district family. The following sons and daughters are left to mourn the loss of a good father, Frederick (Sydney), Leslie (Sydney), Reuben (AIF), Mrs. Gaffney and Mrs. Kettly (Sydney). The remains were laid to rest in the Roman Catholic portion of Gulgong cemetery on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Fr. Foley officiated.

 

LYNCH  Samuel James

3/2/1921

The death occurred of Mr. Samuel James Lynch at the age of 84 years. Deceased had spent over 80 years in NSW and was a native of Belfast, County Antrim, and landed in Sydney aged 4, with his parents, and stayed there for a few years before the family took up a 40 acre block at Rylstone. During the journey over the mountains the lad was carried on his Dad’s back for long distance, while during the journey, convict gangs in chains were met engaging in making the Great Western Road. His parents worked for the late G. H. Cox on Dabee  at Rylstone and at Coolah where the deceased’s father took over management of Old Coolah of which Oban now forms part. Five or six years later the deceased went to Mogemill, a 17,000 acre property which his father bought and it remained in the family for 40 years. Deceased lived on Mogemill until he took up a selection at Cainbil Creek and then went into business as a hotelkeeper and purchased Merrygoen Hotel, the building which still stands, where he remained until shortly after the death of his wife in 1884, having married at Mudgee Miss Mary Donnelly of Windsor. Deceased took on the management of his father’s property until its disposal, then Mr. Lynch went to Sydney, then back to Gulgong and resided with his son John Lynch up to the time of his death. He is survived by the following sons and daughters – Mrs. J Travis (Orange Grove Gilgandra), Mrs. M. Auld (Craboon) Mr. S. J. Lynch (Leadville) Mrs. E. Head (Imperial Hotel, Pilliga) Miss L. Lynch (Sydney) Mr. John Lynch (Royal Hotel Gulgong). Deceased is also survived by 30 grand children & 35 great grand children.

 

LYNCH  John

29/11/1923

Mr. John Lynch, proprietor of the Royal Hotel Gulgong, died yesterday afternoon aged 50 years. Leaves widow, the former Miss Ada Wild of Coolah, and sisters Mesdames A. Auld (Craboon) E. Head (Pilliga) H. Travis (Gilgandra) Miss Louisa Lynch (Sydney), and brother Samuel (Craboon).

 

LYONS   George

5/1/1933

 Shocking Accident - Sleeper Cutter Killed - Tragedy at Ulan - Dreadfully injured whilst engaged in sleeper cutting Mr. George Lyons, of Gulgong, died in the Gulgong District Hospital at midnight last night.  Deceased and his brother Mr. F. Lyons were felling a tree in the Ulan district.  The falling tree struck a dead tree nearby which the cutters had failed to notice owing to watching the movements of the tree they had cut.  Large branches of the dead tree fell on Mr. G. Lyons and he was terribly injured.  He was removed to the Gulgong District Hospital where it was found that he had a broken thigh, broken leg, lacerated and broken wrist, broken shoulder, lacerations to face and internal injuries.  He only lingered for a few hours.  The sympathy of the whole town and district is felt for the sorrowing wife and family of four young children.  Deceased was very popular with all sections of the community.  He was of a quiet   disposition, ever ready to do anyone a good turn, and he lived an exemplary life.  Hard things are being said of the Government owing to sleeper cutters having been deprived of the provisions of a Worker's Compensation Act.  The funeral was fixed to take place at Gulgong at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

 

LYONS  John

January 11 1901

Death of ‘Dad’ Lyons. Mr. John Lyons a very old identity of the Gulgong Goldfield passed away at his residence on December 30th.  The deceased was 78 years old and the father of a large grown-up family.  He was a member of the Salvation Army.  At the funeral on the day following the members of the Army gave him a military funeral.  The concourse was one of the largest seem for years.  His remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the local Cemetery.

 

McDERMOTT James

19/8/1940

 The death took place in Gulgong hospital on Monday evening last of Mr. James McDermott of Gulgong aged 77 years. Deceased was a native of Windsor, but married at Mudgee. He retired very long ago from the Railway Dept. He was a well known horseman in his younger days. He is survived by sons and daughters, Messrs William (Coonabarabran), Dennis (Birriwa), Arthur (Merrygoen), Len (Victoria), Mesdames Jack Halloran (Molong), S Wemyss (Orange),. also by two brothers John (Sydney) Frank (Wollar) Buried RC Gulgong.

 

McDERMOTT  Una M.

August 1, 1902

McDermott –last week the 3 year old daughter of  Mr. & Mrs. Denis McDermott of Coming Event passed away, child was staying with her grandmother of Bayly Street, the child died of  heart failure.

 

MCDOUGALL  Hugh

August 1, 1902

McDougall Hugh—a very old resident of Home Rule, passed away to the great majority on Thursday last.  he had attained the ripe age of 76 years and leaves an aged widow to mourn her loss.  The deceased was one of the old hands and was well known to most residents of the district.  The funeral took place on Friday.

 

McGUIRE  William

November 28, 1902

A well known miner named William McGuire died in the local Hospital on last Friday.  He was employed in mining at Scabby Gully, Beryl and other places for years.

 

McKAY  Hugh

September 26 1902

Death of an old man named Hugh McKay of Tucklan—he was brought to Gulgong by Mr. J Hansell, very ill but died in the cart before he could be removed.   The deceased was an old miner and was a recipient of the old age pension.

 

McMANUS   James

8/4/1937

Passed away at his residence Black Lead on Good Friday morning, old Gulgong pioneer James McManus aged 81 years, died from a stroke. Born at Two Mile Flat, he settled near Gulgong were lived all his life and followed grazing pursuits up until his failing health gave up. A Memorial service has held at St. Lukas C.E. Gulgong on April 11th.  He is survived by his widow and the following family, Ada, (Mrs. A. Cox, Gulgong),  Hazel (Mrs. J. W. Staples, Mudgee), Maud (Mrs. W. Halloran, Sydney), Ruby (Mrs. G Vardy, Gulgong), Messrs Alfred (Auburn) Sidney ( Portland), Reginald (Lithgow,) Cecil, James (Moree) and two brothers Clem (Two Mile Flat) and Reuben (Gulgong).

 

McNAMARA  John  Joseph

06.10.1938 Death of John Joseph McNamara, aged 66 years, of Two Mile Flat, survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter

 

 MALONE  Mary Ann

2/11/1944

The death occurred on Friday last of Mrs. Mary Ann Malone of Vennacher Street, Merriwa. The deceased who was 81 years old, was born at Botobolar, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey.  She married John Robert Malone, 26/8/1879 and came to live at Dalkeith Station Cassilis where she resided with her husband for 30 years. In 1916 came to live in Merriwa where her husband predeceased her about 16 years ago. Deceased is survived by 6 sons & 2 daughters, viz. Bartholomew (Cassilis), James (Gulgong), Jack, Charles & Steve (Merriwa), George (Fairy Meadow), and Mrs. F. Maberley (Coolah), Mrs. G. Byers (Quirindi), Mrs. R. Sanders (Botobolar) is a sister.

 

 

 

MARSH  Barbara B.

March 28,  1902

Mrs. Barbara Marsh wife of George Marsh of  Herbert Street died on Monday, the funeral took place on Tuesday.

 

MATTHEWS  Hugh

August 8, 1902

Matthews—Hugh senior, of Home Rule who died on Saturday and was buried in the Gulgong Cemetery on Sunday

 

MAYBURY    Sarah

August 17, 1900

On Friday last, August 10, 1900, the death was announced of Mrs. Sarah Maybury, one of the first to reside on what was then the Gulgong Goldfield.  She had been in failing health for a long time and her demise was not unexpected by her friends.  She was born at Liverpool, NSW in 1816 and was 84 years of age at the time of her demise.  She reared a large family among them are Mrs. T. Saunders of this town and Mrs. Wade of Guntawang.  She came to this district in 1860 and was one of the first white to woman reside in Gulgong in 1870.  He remains were interred in the local cemetery on Saturday last, a large number of friends from all parts of the district being present.

 

MILTON   Rebecca

2/3/1942

Cudgegong has been bereft of another of its good old pioneers, Mrs. Rebecca Milton at a private hospital in Sydney aged 81 years. Born at Richmond, her parents being the late Mr. & Mrs. William Oldfield, when she was at an early age her parents came to live Cudgegong. She was only 16 when she married the late Mr. Henry Samuel Milton who predeceased her about four years ago. They reared a large family of 9 daughters and 3 sons, 7 daughters and 2 sons survive being, Mesdames A. H. Perram (Cudgegong) F. Cluff (Birriwa, H. Bloomfield (Flemington) A. Harris (Galston), Ray Wood (Toronto), Charles Fletcher (Flemington), H. Leveridge (Hartford, Gulgong), Messrs Thomas (Lismore), Vincent (Cudgegong). Also, one brother, Mr. D. H. Oldfield (Cudgegong), the late Mesdames Charles Perram (Cudgegong) and John Besant (Ilford) were sisters and Messrs Robert and James Oldfield (Cudgegong) brothers. Buried in the Cudgegong cemetery.

 

MORGAN   Margaret

15/5/1016

 Mrs. Margaret Morgan died at her residence at Tallawang aged 70 years; born at Menangle, married Campbelltown 53 years ago; predeceased by her husband 18 years ago.  In the company of her husband, she left Menangle and took up land at Wollar almost 33 years ago, then to Tallawang, and resided here for 35 years; survived by the following children, Mrs. George Lincoln (Tallawang) Mrs. Clark (Narrabri) Mrs. Dawson (Coolah), Mr. Arthur Morgan (Canble?) Mrs. G. Leeson (Birriwa) Mrs. W Martin (Dunedoo) Mrs. W. Lincoln (North Sydney) Mr. W. Morgan and Mrs. W Wilson (Tallawang).

 

MULLER  John

7/3/1918

Sudden death of John Muller occurred on Tuesday morning. He was almost a life time resident of Eurunderee. He was 78 years old. He had been to say goodbye to Mr. J E. Elliott, retiring teacher of the Eurunderee School. He came to Australia when 14 years old. Firstly had settled close to Mendooran, then 14 years later took land at Eurunderee where he farmed until two years ago. Married to Louisa Huth, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Anborne Huth of Mudgee; they were married at RC Mudgee at Christmas time. He is survived by his aged widow and Messrs P. J. Muller (teacher Merewether) John J. (teacher Bective), Frederick (farmer Eurunderee), Ferdinand (music teacher Gulgong) George W (farmer Eurunderee), James G. (teacher West Araluen), Alfred (farmer Katoomba), Joseph (farmer Tallawang) and Mesdames Frank Hughes (McDonald Creek) and J. B. Devoy (Mudgee).

 

NAIRNE   Margaret

18/12/1922

The death occurred at Coolah on Thursday of Mrs. Margaret Nairne at the age of 71 years.  The deceased lady was an old and esteemed resident of Green Hills where she lived practically all her life. For the past two years she had been living with her son Harry at Coolah in whose home she died. The remains were conveyed to Uarbry and laid beside those of her late husband, who   predeceased her 5 years ago. She leaves a family of seven children, 4 girls & 3 boys; Harry, [Coolah], Jack, [Sydney], Ernest, [Green Hills] Mrs. H. Hobbins, [Leadville], Mrs. E .Hensley, Gulgong, Mrs. J. Hensley, [Uarbry],  and Mrs. T Robinson, [Mudgee].

 

NAIRNE  Ernest Joseph

Ernest Joseph Nairne, died  04/12/1967, at Gulgong, aged 80, born circa 1887 Turill, survived by wife Phyllis, sons and daughters – Jack, [Coolah[, Laurie, [Gulgong[, Ernest, Joseph, Jerry, [Yagoona], Margaret [Dunedoo], Nell, [Mrs. N. O’Brien, [Gulgong] brother and sister, Harry & Mrs. L Hensley.

 

NAIRNE   Mary Phylis

15/9/1994

Mrs. Mary Phylis Nairne Late of Mudgee Nursing home, died on September 15,1994. She was the beloved wife of Ernest (deceased) much loved mother and mother in law of Jack (decd) and Betty (decd) Laurie and Emily, Jerry & Sheila, Margaret & Bruce (decd) and Nellie and Neil, dear grandmother and great grandmother of her family aged 97 years.

 

NAIRNE, Christopher

24/3/93

 Sudden death of Christopher Nairne, dearly loved husband of Janice, much loved son of Lawrence and Emily, loved brother and brother in law of Lawrence (decd) Margaret, Helen (Mrs. Craig, Morrison] David, Jodie and Richard and loved uncle of Rebecca, Mathew, David, James & Annie.

 

NEELY   Valerie

3/9/1942

Fatal accident at Yamble - Miss Valerie Neely aged 27, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Neely of Yamble, yesterday slipped on the wet floor of the wash house on Tuesday and injured her head. She was found unconscious by her mother. Conveyed to Gulgong district hospital but died yesterday without regaining consciousness.

 

NOY   Hannah

4/4/1929

By the death of Mrs. Hannah Noy, which occurred at Home Rule last Mudgee the district lost one of finest characters, aged 81 years. She is  survived by the following sons and daughter, Michael (Queensland), John (Narrabri), Sidney (Gulgong) William (Coonabarabran) Charles (Dunedoo) George (Coonabarabran) Ernest & Percy (Pilliga) & Mrs. H. Drew (Home Rule) Buried CE Gulgong.

 

NURDEN   Rosina

29/6/1926

The death occurred in Mudgee on Saturday morning of Miss Rosina Nurden of Botobolar aged 64 years. Left to mourn are two sisters and several step-brothers. Buried  CE Mudgee.

 

NURDEN   Hannah

4/7/1912 Another old and respected resident, in the person of Hannah Nurden has been claimed by death. Deceased was 88 years of age and was born at Macquarie Plains near Bathurst and had been in the Mudgee district for the past 70 years, the last 54 at Trefoil. She twice married, her first husband was Thomas Milton by whom she had ten children. Seven years ago her second husband, the late Edwin Nurden died, there being four children from that marriage. Deceased leaves 10 children, 104 grandchildren and 188 great grandchildren.

 

NURDEN William

18/5/1905

The late William Nurden- the deceased, late of Botobolar, was born in Bath England in 1817 and left school at 14, served a 5 year apprentice in coach building. Came to NSW at 19 and engaged as stock keeper to Mr. Cox at Nomby, and there he married in 1853 and had 2 sons and 2 daughters, of this family Charles , the second son is only one alive.  After leaving Nomby William Nurden came to Botobolar where his wife died.  Some years later he married the widow of Thomas Milton, by whom he had family of 5, 1 son and 4 daughters. The son died young and daughters living. 

 

OAKELY   Catherine

31/12/1948         -Gulgong News –

 Mrs. Catherine Oakley died on December 29, at the residence of her daughter, Church Street Mudgee. Deceased who was a native of Cooyal Mrs. Catherine Oakley who celebrated her 100th birthday in September last at the Oddfellows Hall, was predeceased by her husband James Oakley about 13 years ago. Deceased is survived by a large family of grown up sons and daughters, Luke Oakley (Gulgong) J. Oakley (Marrickville) Russell Oakley (Newcastle) Cecil Oakley (Werris Creek) and Mrs. W. Anshaw (Mudgee). Messrs Tom and Clyde Oakley (Gulgong) and David Oakley are grandsons. Funeral took place Ulan CE.

 

O’BRIEN    Thomas

28/8/1919

 In regard to the death of the late Thomas O’Brien. He was born at Cloonatinela, Tralee, Co. Kerry on 14 February 1839. He married 1861 Ellen Roberts of Ennis, County Clare. The newly married couple landed in Australia in 1862 and came to Mudgee the same year. Mr. O’Brien, a Mounted Constable, served at Mudgee Rylstone and Ilford where he was in charge circa 1870, then Hargraves and Gulgong.

 

O’BRIEN   Nora May

1/9/1921

 The sad death took place at Gulgong district hospital on Saturday morning last when Mrs. Nora May O’Brien, wife of George O’Brien passed away, in her 34th year. The deceased had been married two years and was the daughter of Patrick Morrissey of Coonabarabran. Sister Frances of Gulgong Convent is her sister.

 

O’BRIEN   Mary

19/10/1925

Mrs. O’Brien, wife of Mr. Michael O’Brien died at the residence of their son Michael O’Brien at Cooyal on Saturday aged 83 years, deceased was a fine old pioneer and resident at Cooyal for a great many years, rearing a large family of respected sons and daughters. Survived by a sorrowing husband and family, James (Gulgong), Michael (Cooyal), Mesdames F. Butler (Coonamble) W Walsh (Buckaroo), G. Melton (Lue). Buried RC Mudgee

 

OLDFIELD   George Edward

7/8/1924 The death took place at Gulgong on Monday of George Edward Oldfield an old and respected resident of the district. He married Miss Lynch, at Nyngan, an Auctioneers daughter.  Deceased was born at Lithgow Valley, 57 years ago and went to Gulgong at the age of 17 years and followed mining and other pursuits, until 12 months ago when his health failed. Leaves the following family: Mesdames H. Hughes (Gulgong), F. Wood (Mudgee), J. Hughes (Spicers Ck), Richard Oldfield (Nyngan) William (Gulgong) Mrs. L. McClintock (Newcastle), Mary (Moree) ,Nellie (Gulgong), Dorothy & George(Gulgong).

Buried Gulgong CE

 

OLDFEILD   Alice L

30/6/1924 The death took place at Coonamble hospital on June 25 of Mrs. George Oldfield aged 39 years, a resident of Gulargambone. Daughter of Mrs. Thomas Large of Cooks Gap, the body was brought to Ulan CE for burial. Leaving six children, the eldest married at Gulargambone and the youngest a daughter only a few days old

 

O’MALLEY   Hannah Mary

6/1/1958

 Mrs. Hannah Mary O’Malley died on December 21 at the residence of son- in- law and daughter Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lee Gulgong aged 79 years. Born at Cooyal,   her husband who died 30 years ago worked on the property of the late Dr. Nichols at Linburn. Mrs. O’Malley married twice and is survived by Messrs Bernard Warner (Cooyal), Clive Warner (Linburn), Claude Warner (Gulgong), Mesdames Keith Roberts (Myra, Cooks Gap) Thomas Power (Edna, Turill) Stanley Moore (sic-Stanmore) (Beatrice, Bylong) Jack Lee (Molly, Gulgong) and Miss Evelyn Warner (Gulgong). Buried RC Mudgee

 

PAGE   Bridget

November 2, 1900

The death of Mrs. Bridget Page occurred recently at Annandale, she was an old time resident of this town.  The body of her first husband [Mr. Michael Downey and their infant son, Percy, sleep in the catholic section of the Gulgong Cemetery.  Mrs. Page was nee Bridget Costello

 

PATERSON  Thomas

December 14, 1900

On Friday last one of the oldest pioneers of the Talbragar died at his residence, Spring Creek Cobbora.  Mr. Thomas Paterson came to the district nearly half a century ago and was 81 years of age.  Rev. A. J. Doig performed the last sad rites.  Buried in the Cobbora Cemetery

 

PETERS   David

February 17, 1900

On Saturday one of the old residents of Guntawang—Mr. David Peters—died at his residents.  The deceased with is family have resided on the Guntawang estate for nearly 40 years.  The funeral on Sunday was a large one.  Mr. R Rouse with his characteristic kindness gave his coach and pair for  the use of the bereaved family.  Rev. F. E. Haviland officiated.

 

PIPER  William Albert

Died  21.04.1936

The death of Mr. W. A. Piper, of Uarbry, has taken from our midst one the whitest men that ever lived

Known as the ‘Grand Old Man of Uarbry” he was born at Cassilis on June 6, 1853.  The whole of his 83 years had been spent in the district.  Deceased was the son of the late William Piper, who kept a Hotel at Uarbry in the early days.   As a boy ‘Abe’ Piper as he was so well known, lived with his parents at Landowery and went to school at Cassilis.

His first start in life was made by carrying with a wagon and team of  horses and in those day carrying was no easy job, there were no concrete crossings no metal roads-slush and bog-he then turned to farming and grazing.  He married Miss Annie Rains, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Rains, who were among the very first pioneering families of the district.

The late Mr. Piper was head of the Uarbry Sports Club for over 30 years and held the position of secretary for 20 years, he secured the sports ground from the Government and got a grant to fence same—took part in having a new hall erected at Uarbry—he was a Justice of the Peace—Rector’s Warden of the Church of England, secretary of the church building fund, St. John the Evangelist which still stands today. Misfortune befell him 39 years ago when loading wool at Tongy Station the wool hook he was using missed connecting with the bale allowing him to fall to the floor breaking his leg, he was taken to the Gulgong Hospital by buggy and some 13 hours after the accident he was seen by a doctor, his leg had to amputated, he spent 9 months under treatment, this was the only time he had seen a doctor.

He is survived by his widow and the following family Messrs S.F. Piper, E.W. Piper, A. A. Piper, J. P. E. Piper and Mrs. E. Weis of Uarbry. The memorial service was conducted by the Rev. Canon Parr at St John the Evangelists.  J. c. swords of Mudgee carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

PLUNKETT  Lottie

July 14 1902

A telegram was received from Sydney on Tuesday stating that Mrs. C. R. Plunkett had died in South Africa.  The deceased lady was the youngest daughter [Lottie] of the late Mr. Charles Powell and the sister to Mrs. William Lee of Sydney, Mrs. Slatter teacher of the Walgett Public School and Mr. Charles Powell jnr.  The late Mrs. Plunkett spent most of her life in Gulgong—her mother keeping the well known Tattersall’s Hotel in Herbert Street now occupied by Mr. J. Judge.

 

POLLOCK   James

April 6 1900

Mr. James Pollock a very old identity of the Talbragar died in Gulgong on Monday last.  He was at one time proprietor of the Talbragar Hotel; was a native of Glasgow; he was aged 73 years.  Mrs. John Baker of Birriwa is his daughter.

 

POWER  Patrick

15/8/1989

Death took place in Mudgee hospital of Patrick Power of ‘Greendale’ Turill on August 3, aged 67 years, a son of late Mr.  &  Mrs. Pat Power. He is survived by wife Joyce, daughters Lorraine, Diane, Susan, sons Raymond and Michael, also brother Stephen of Mudgee and sister, Mrs. Mary McKechnie of Gulgong, buried Mudgee RC

 

PYNE  Edith

October  24, 1902

The death of Mrs. Pyne wife of Mr.  S. J. Pyne took place on Thursday night last.  The funeral took place on Saturday, Rev F.E .Haviland officiating.

 

RAYNER   Aveen Emily

26/10/1994

Aveen Emily Rayner, died October 25 1944 at hospital, aged 81 years, late of  Moonlight  Street,  Gulgong. Beloved wife of James Victor [deceased], much loved mother of Robin, Julie, Denis, Lynette, Colleen, Marie, Peter, Pauline and Ross and dear mother-in-law and grandmother of her family.   In God's loving care.  A Mass of Christian Burial to be held in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Gulgong, today Friday, October 28, 1994 at 2pm.  The cortege will proceed to the Catholic portion of the Gulgong Cemetery for interment.

 

RIGNEY   Mary Ann

30/7/1925

Death of Mrs. Rigney, who died at Bathurst on Friday aged 74 years, was a sister-in-law of Patrick Connelly who passed away at Wollar on the same day. Deceased who was Miss Mary Ann McDermott, belonged to an old Wollar family and was highly esteemed in that district. She resided at Coonamble for many years then moved to Canowindra where he husband carried on farming operations. At the death of Mr. Rigney, the widow disposed of the property and moved to Bathurst where she lived at Oakland, Kelso until the time of her death. In addition to a large family of sons and daughters, she is survived by brothers and sisters, William, Frank and John (Wollar) Denis of Sydney, James Gulgong, Mesdames W. Duggan and P. Connelly. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at RC Bathurst and the casket was carried by her six sons; those present being her brothers from Wollar and Mr. & Mrs. E. Ryan of Turill near relatives of the deceased.

 

ROBERTS   Frederick George

14/12/1961  

 Mr. Frederick George Roberts of Lowe  Street, Gulgong, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of the town for many years, died in the Gulgong District hospital recently aged 64 years.  He had been a patient in that institution for a couple of weeks. Deceased was born in Mudgee. For many years he was a sleeper cutter attached to the Gulgong depot, but for the past ten years was a valued employee of the local Shire council. He was a conscientious worker and was highly respected by fellow employees and all with whom he came in contact. The late Mr. Roberts is survived by a widow and family of nine, namely: Kevin Roy, Hilton Frederick, Colin Claude (all of Gulgong) Leslie George (of Temora) William James (Mudgee) Mesdames L. Scott (Gulgong) J. Coventry (Gilgandra) J. Oldfield (Dubbo) and Miss Gladys Rose Roberts of Gulgong; also two brothers: Daniel (Capertee) William (Binnaway) and three sisters Mesdames. C. Cable (Peak Hill) R. Hobbins (Sydney) and R. Hasenkam (Sydney).  Service at St Luke’s,  Gulgong and buried in the Gulgong Cemetery

 

ROBERTS  Daniel

11/9/1929

The death occurred at Gulgong yesterday of Mr. Daniel Roberts aged 67 years. Deceased was a member of well known Ulan family. His mother survives and resides at Moolarben. Besides a sorrowing widow survived by the following sons and daughter all of whom live in the Gulgong district, Messrs Daniel, William Frederick and Misses Anna Gertrude and May. Deceased lived in Gulgong for some time retiring from a grazing property in the Ulan district. Buried  RC Ulan.

 

ROBERTS   Myra Lillilan

8/6/1982

The death occurred in Sydney recently of Mrs. Myra Lillian Roberts, 68 of Enmore.  She was a native of Linburn, Cooyal, being a daughter of the old pioneer Warner family.  She had lived at Bylong years ago and was well known in the Ulan, Turill and Gulgong areas.  Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband Keith, son Athol, daughter-in-law Judy and their children of Mudgee, also her sisters Edna [Mrs. Tom Power of Turill], Beatie. [Mrs. Stanmore of Mudgee] and Evelyn.  She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.  Her funeral took place in the Gulgong Cemetery following a service in St John's Catholic Church, Gulgong at 3pm May 31.

 

ROBERTS   Athol Richard Gordon

20/3/1984 The ex-serviceman’s funeral took place in the Mudgee Cemetery following a Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mudgee at 11am on March 10 of Athol Richard Gordon Roberts, aged 62, of Ulan and formerly of Perry Street Mudgee.  He was a very well known and highly respected citizen.  A native of Moolarben, Mr. Roberts was the youngest son of the late Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Roberts of Hillside Cooks Gap.  As a teenage boy he enlisted in the AIF and served in the 2/10 Battalion in New Guinea where he was wounded at Buna.  Later he transferred to the 2/1 Pioneer Battalion to be with his older brother Walter in this battalion as a signalman.  He became the Post Master at Ulan Post Office where he also opened up a small store and fuel agency.  In 1949 he married Amy McCabe 2nd daughter of Mrs. Ruby McCabe and the late William McCabe of Mudgee and formerly of Cook's Gap.  Later with his brother-in-law Jim Rayner they built the larger store and post office of  'Roberts & Rayner', at Ulan.  Still later he sold his share of the Ulan business and moved to the 'School Store' in Perry Street, Mudgee which he and his wife conducted until about eighteen months ago when his eldest son Gordon took over the business.  Athol and his wife moved back to their home at Ulan, where he had property and grazing interests.  Unfortunately he was not to enjoy a long retirement as he was stricken by ill health, and after much illness died on March 7. He is survived by his wife Amy, 2 sons, Gordon and Grahame, his daughter-in-law Judith, grandchildren Naomi and Martin; also his sisters Aveen [Mrs. J. Rayner] of Gulgong, Edna [Mrs. R. Greenaway] of Mudgee, brothers Hilary of Cook's Gap, and Keith of Mudgee, he was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers, Cyril and Walter Roberts.

 

ROBERTS   Robert Alan

17/3/1988

 The death occurred on March 3 of Robert Alan Roberts late of Suffolk Nursing Home, Byron Bay, and formerly of Mudgee.  Alan, as he was known, was highly respected and suffered ill health for some years, Aged 71, he was a native of Moolarben and son of the late Mr. & Mrs. George Roberts [nee Maude Blackman of Fernmount, Moolarben, Cook's Gap.  Alan is survived by his wife Connie, three sons Trevor, Gordon, Peter and daughter Gwen as well as a number of grandchildren.  His sisters Florence [Mrs. Jim Power] of Mudgee, Cassie [Mrs. Pye] of Gulgong, Dulcie [Mrs. A Weaven] of Queensland and brothers Linden of Mt. Frome, Mudgee, Laurence of Byron Bay, Harley of Kandos.  He was predeceased by his brother, Earl, of Kandos, and youngest brother Oliver killed in action in Korea, in the early 1950's

 

ROBERTS   Charles Alfred

4/8/1987

 Death occurred recently at the Moran Nursing Home, Mudgee of Charles Alfred Roberts, aged 95 years.  He was the last surviving member of the large family of Mr. & Mrs. James Hutcherson Roberts, [nee Sarah Jerry, married 1870, Mudgee], pioneers of the Moolarben area.  Charles, as he was known to all, was a highly respected resident of every area in which he had lived.  He was also a caring husband and father.  Over the years he lived at Moolarben, then   had a property, Mt Pleasant in the Buckaroo area near Mudgee.  Later he lived Wellington Road, Gulgong, and in still later years lived at Cassilis.  Through ill health he was a resident inmate of Merriwa Hosp until more recently he became a resident of Moran Nursing Home in Mudgee.  Charlie was a 'land man' earning his livelihood through rural pursuits, and was especially interested in race-horses.  He owned some at one stage and he still took an interest in horse racing and continued to study the racing form guide and had a bet until just recently.  He also enjoyed a game of cards.  Charlie married a Cook's Gap girl, Miss May Warner, a daughter of the late Fred & Rose Warner who kept the Cook's Gap Store and Post Office.  They had 2 children, Blanche [Mrs. Jim Adams] of Cassilis, and son Bray of Singleton area.  They also reared several other motherless, relatives' children, Charles was predeceased by his wife May many years ago, also his parents, step-brothers and step-sisters [his father was married twice] and his own brothers and sisters.  He is survived by his daughter Blanche and son Bray, their respective husband and wife, and a number of grand and great-grand children as well as many nieces and nephews.  Following a service in St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Mudgee at 2pm on July 23, the   funeral took place in the Mudgee Cemetery

 

ROBERTS   Bray Joseph

9/6/2000

Bray Joseph Roberts [formerly of Mudgee and Singleton] A funeral service was held at Taree Crematorium, 1st June, 2000.  Aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Sheila [Forster], loved brother of Blanche Adams [Cassilis], dearly loved father of Deanna and son-in-law. Devoted Pa of grandchildren Kristy and Andrew Rutherford.

 

ROBINSON   Maria

10/11/1947

 We extend sympathy to Mrs. John Lund of Mudgee whose mother Mrs. Maria Robinson of Tallawang passed away on 30 October aged 94 years.

 

ROBINSON   Ellen

 18/8/1960

 We regret to report the death on Sunday August 14, 11960, of Mrs. Ellen Robinson of Wollar, aged 60 years. She is survived by her husband Mr. Archie Robinson, the well known and esteemed Mudgee Wollar mail contractor, and the following sons and daughters, Messrs. Clem , Keith and Kevin (Mudgee) and Cecil (Wollar) and Mesdames J. Quinn (Connie, Sydney) H. Handford (Olive, Casino) and E. McDermott (Fairy, Wollar) Funeral etc Wollar RC.

 

ROBINSON   Clement John

17/4/1974

 Clement John Robinson - Many people were saddened by the sudden death of a very well known and respected resident in Mudgee, Mr. Clem Robinson on April 1 of 19  Denison  Street, Mudgee. He is survived by his widow, Agnes and daughter Gai (Mrs. Brian McDermott).  His father was Archie Robinson of Wollar and he had three brothers and three sisters, Keith of Mudgee, Kevin (Mudgee), Cecil (Wollar), Ollie (Mrs. Handford of Casino), Connie (Sydney), and Fairy (Mrs. McDermott, Wollar).  Clem was well known in the Cassilis area where he spent most of his life before he moved to Mudgee.  He had a kind word and a smile for young and old.  Clem was a lover of horses.  He worked at Llangollen, Cassilis and took Polo horses to every carnival for Mr. Alex McCloud.  On coming to Mudgee he worked at Fountain's Garage and was on the tow truck there for many years where his obliging and smiling manner endeared him to many people in trouble. After requiem Mass at St. Mary's Mudgee at 3 p.m. Clem was buried in the Mudgee Cemetery on Tuesday, April 2.

 

ROBINSON   Margaret

28/4/1987

The death has occurred of a well known and highly respected resident Mrs. Margaret Robinson, 79, of Atkinson St Mudgee who has suffered much from a painful illness in recent years. Margaret Robinson was loved by her family and friends; she was a native of the Ulan/Murragamba area, one of a large family, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Carr (nee Rose Byers). She was also a one time resident of the historical land mark of years ago ‘The Old Stone House’ near Ulan. Margaret Robinson and her sister Edna Griffith of Gulgong were among those who attended the opening of the ‘Old Stone House’ on its present site at the Pioneer Museum, in Gulgong a few years ago.  In her early married life Mrs. Robinson and her husband, Greg Robinson, lived at Wollar.  They had a family of nine children, who are all a credit to them. It was no easy task to rear a family of nine, with few modern conveniences, little help, and only low wages in those days.  Mrs. Robinson was predeceased by her husband Greg years ago, and her son Bernie a few years ago. She is survived by her sons Trevor, Greg, John and daughters Rene, Margaret, Patricia, Marcia and Faye. Also her sisters Mrs. Edna Griffith of Gulgong; and Doris (Mrs. Les Darcy, Melbourne) are the only two remaining members of the Henry Carr family. The funeral service was held at RC Church,  Mudgee .

 

ROGERS   Peter

27/11/1924.

 Peter Rogers senior, died at the residence of his son Peter Rogers junior aged 80. Deceased was one of the best known residents of the district for 65 years, residing at Wilbertree where he farmed, the last ten years residing in Mudgee, when about 7 weeks ago became ill. Besides the sorrowing widow, survived by Terence (Walcha), John (Mebul), Peter, Michael & Malachi (Wilbertree), Mesdames Frank Brophy (Omeah, Goolma) Herbert Nott (Dunedoo) Nurse Rogers (Sydney) Bessie Rogers (Sydney). Mrs. C Robinson now of Bathurst is a sister; buried Gulgong.

 

ROGERSON  Emma

February 15 1901

Death of Mrs. Emma Rogerson: the above event was anticipated for sometime past the deceased lady being in a critical state of health.  Notwithstanding this the town and district was electrified on Friday morning when the news arrived that Mrs. Rogerson was dead.  The malady which caused her demise was an internal cancer.  She was 61 years of age and leaves one daughter.  There was a large number of  witnesses to the last sad rites.  Mrs. Rogerson was widely know and respected.

 

ROGERS   Michael

25/5/1925

The death took place at Gulgong of Mr. Michael Rogers of Wilbertree on Friday afternoon aged 47 years. Son of the late Peter & Mrs. Rogers, he had been ill for about two years; a widower, he leaves one daughter Olive aged 11 years, and brothers and sisters, R .Rogers (Mebul) Mrs. Frank Brophy (Goolma) buried Gulgong RC

 

ROSS   Christopher

12/5/1921

 Death occurred on Wednesday of Mr. Christopher Ross aged 54 years of Uarbry. Born at Uarbry he is survived by his widow and sons and daughters - Christopher (Uarbry), John (Leadville), Victor (Gulgong), Mesdames J. Cohen (Uarbry), W. J. Neely (Mudgee), S. McManus, P. Boyd, R. McDermott (Gulgong) A. Auld (Coonabarabran) P. Hasler (Leadville) Misses Clarice, Alice, Olive and Kathleen (Gulgong) buried Gulgong.

 

ROTHE   Carolina

30/3/1931

 A link with early pioneer days was severed by the death of Mrs. Carolina Rothe at the residence of her daughter Mrs. William at Tucklan aged 74 years.  All the old hands of Sandy Creek and district knew Mrs. Rothe.  She went there to live over 60 years ago with her husband the late Otto .Rothe, who predeceased her 20 years ago, in what was then virgin bush.  A family of eleven, 5 sons & 6 daughters were reared and but one girl survives, Otto (Gulgong, Louis (Tucklan), John (Wongoni), Christopher (Tucklan), Charles (Orange), Mesdames Drew (Home Rule), Dorman (Wellington), Magill (Sydney) Ode (Sydney), & Williams (Tucklan), Buried CE Dunedoo.

 

ROUSE  Charlotte Emily

February 14 1902

Death—Mrs. Richard Rouse of Guntawang [Mayoress] nee Barnard, sister of Dr. Charles E. Barnard who was well know in by his lengthy residence in Gulgong.  There are 3 sons and one daughter.  Buried at Guntawang.

 

ROWBOTHAM  Kenneth Kensett       

September 12 1902

The death occurred last Sunday of the six week old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Rowbotham of Home Rule.

 

RUSSELL  Frederick William

June 20, 1902

Frederick William Russell died on June 13 1902, he was born at Wollongong, NSW in 1842 and was educated at Liverpool—after leaving school he went to commercial house in Sydney occupying many mercantile position until he came to Gulgong in 1871 under engagement by Messrs Booth and Co., general merchants in whose employ he remained for 10 years, five of those years as General Manager.  In 1881 Mr. Russell took over the business and two years later purchased the freehold property, Unity House.  In 1896 he handed the business over to his sons.  He spent sometime in Queensland, later on settling in Sydney, living with his brother-in-law  Mr F Mountcastle at St Elmo, Hurstville.  Mr Russell was held in affectionate esteem by all who knew him.  He was the Mayor of Gulgong in 1895 and for many years a member of the hospital committee also for a long period was Stipendiary Secretary of Loyal Happy Valley Lodge of Oddfellows.  He married in 1863 in Sydney and is survived by his three sons Alfred, Charles and Albert, who now carry on the business, his wife Helen predeceased in 1896.  The remains were brought from Sydney and interred in the C of E Portion of the Gulgong Cemetery, the Rev. FE Haviland officiating.

 

RYAN  James Patrick

24.06.1959

A former well known Gulgong resident, Mr. James Patrick Ryan, aged 98 years, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Jim [Mary] Collins, of  Crows Nest, recently.  Deceased was a popular figure in the town many years ago.  He was an upright, honourable man and was held in high esteem.  For many years he was an employee of Spear’s bakery, which was closed some years ago.  Mr. Ryan’s death severs a link with the early history of the town.   His parents conducted the Horse and Jockey Hotel in Herbert Street, a building in which Mr. Ryan and his late wife resided for many years until the building was demolished to make way for a new house which was built for Mr. Ryan. Besides his daughter, deceased his survived by a son, Mr. Pat Ryan of Mascot.  Our sympathy is extended to them.  Interred in the RC portion of the Botany cemetery.

 

SAISELL   Elizabeth

May 11 1900

On Saturday morning last we were sorry to learn that Mrs. Saisell of Biraganbil was dead.  The deceased lady had been ill for a very short period.  She was the eldest daughter of Mr. S. Brooks of this town.  There were a large number of mourners and the public were present.  Rev F E Haviland conducted the service.

Interred in the C of E portion Gulgong cemetery

 

SAUNDERS   Infant

August 17, 1900

On Wednesday night the infant child of  Mr. W. A. Saunders of this town died.  The child was only a few  day old, she was buried in the RC portion of the Gulgong Cemetery.

 

SAUNDERS  Thomas

12/7/1928

 Death of Tom Saunders. A Hawkesbury native, born in 1848 was a baby prospector aged six years with his parents on the Ophir. At 12 years came to Biraganbil.

 

SHARROCK   James

/12/1923

 Fatal accident at Mt Knowles Quarry when a man was killed at the dolomite mines with explosives. He was Mr. James Sharrock of Home Rule, his wife being Miss Allen daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Allen of Home Rule. Survived by Mrs. E. Hanny (Sydney), E. Curran (Home Rule), Walter (Home Rule,) Misses Effie & Laura (Sydney) and the five youngest children all of Home Rule, Phyllis (12) Leo (10) Mara (8) Una (4) and Ester (4mths). Messrs Thomas and Robert of Home Rule are brothers and Mrs. John Allen (Gulgong), a sister.

 

SHARROCK   Thomas William

1/9/1939

Death took place in Sydney hospital on Thursday last of Thomas William Sharrock aged 73 years. Deceased was an old resident who like many of the old hands followed the mining at Home Rule where he has lived for the greater part of his life. Survived by wife, sons and daughters, George (Gulgong), Albert & Edward (Tambar Springs), James and Eric (Home Rule), Miss Millie Sharrock (Wollahra) One son Henry was killed in the Great War. Robert Sharrock of Coonabarabran is a brother, and Mesdames J Allen (Gulgong), E Winner (Cassilis), Pat Rooney (Kandos), William Randell (Hornsby), are his sisters.  Buried CE Gulgong.

 

SHEARMAN   George

4/1/1927  

DEATH   of  GOOLMA PIONEER.

Mr. George Shearman died in Mudgee on 4/1/1927 aged 71 years. He was born at Parramatta.  Survived by a widow, sons and  daughters, viz.  William & Herbert (Mebul), Mesdames F. Gardner (Mebul), C. Talbot (Goolma), W. Lett & C. Niven (Spring Ridge). Messrs C. & R. Shearman & Mesdames H. Doherty & W. Skinner are brothers and sisters. Buried Gulgong C of E.

 

SMEDE   Alfred

28/7/1924

The accidental death of Alfred Smede took place in Sydney on Thursday.  Son of John Smede of Mudgee, he was 38 years old, a native of Cooyal. He was to have married next Saturday to Miss Daisy Walsh, daughter of the late Thomas Walsh and Mrs. Walsh of Gulgong. Survived by brothers, Ernest, Harry, Edgar, Herbert, James Samuel and George and sisters Mesdames George Walker (Tottenham), Charles Robinson (Pipeclay) and H. Knight (Camboon, Qld.)

 

SCHMIDTKE  William Claude

April 6 1900

William Claude Schmidtke aged 7 months died in Gulgong on Wednesday.   His parents live at Cobbora.

 

 

 

SLATTER

September 28 1900

Mr. Gordon Slatter a well known engineer died at Charters Towers on Monday last.  The deceased gentleman was well known in Gulgong.  He married Miss Tina Powell, daughter of the late Mrs. Powell one time hostess of   Tattersall’s Hotel, Herbert Street.

 

SMITH   Jesse

February 6, 1900

One by the old faces are passing away.  On Saturday last news came to town that Mrs. Jesse Smith a familiar and highly respected figure of Canadian Lead had gone to that Bourne from whence no traveler returns.  The deceased lady had been ailing for sometime and the sad event was not altogether unexpected.  She had reached an extreme ripe old age [83].  She will be greatly missed for her charity and good kindly nature were well known.  The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon when the residents of Gulgong, Home Rule and Canadian turned out EN MASSE to do the honour  of the dead.  Rev. F. E. .Haviland officiated.

Note: No headstone

 

SMITH  Charles  H.

13/5/1926

The death took place in Gulgong hospital on Saturday last of Charles H. Smith, former resident of Yarrabin and Cullenbone. Survived by one son and two daughters, Mesdames Eastwood of Honolulu, and Palmer of   Bondi.

 

 STOLL   Johann Conrad Heinrich    

6/3/1919

 Mr. Johann Conrad Heinrich Stoll died at Gulgong aged 85 years; native of the old Free City of Hamburg; came to Sydney in one of his father's ships and later about 60 years ago settled at Denison Town - later acquiring land at Tallawang where he lived; leaves wife, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Croft, Mrs. Ernie Saunders of Gulgong, 9 grandchildren.

 

STREHER   Appolona

10/4/1919

 Old Canadian Lead resident Mrs. Conrad Streher, a very old and respected resident of Canadian Lead, where she had resided over 40 years was found dead in bed on Tuesday morning of a heart attack. She leaves a sorrowing husband and one son George of Canadian Lead.  Buried in the Presbyterian   

portion, Gulgong Cemetery.

 

SCOTT   William George

21/4/1932

 Mr. W. G. Scott was born at Namoi and taken by his parents to Muswellbrook when a few weeks old. He lived at Wybong until about 20 then moved to Coolah district and was employed as boundary rider. He got married at Coolah and later moved to Uarbry and took up a selection about 20 miles from Gulgong where he resided nearly 30 years until about 13 years ago moved to Gulgong to reside. Besides a widow, the following family are Messrs George (Weetalibah), Fred (Kavender Flat, Uarbry), Charles Richard (Reedy Ck, Gulgong) & Mrs. G. Holswich (Balladoran -Gilgandra), two sons Henry Thomas & Edwin Michael were killed in the war; other daughters were the late Mrs. J. R. Jackson and late Miss Maria Scott.

 

SMITH   Eliza

September 5, 1902

The death occurred last Sunday of Mrs. John Smith of the Three Mile—the deceased being a very old identity of Gulgong and leaves a grown up family, among them, Thomas Smith who deceased had been with and Mr. Sid Norris of the Junction Inn.

 

SPENCER  Samuel

July 6 1900

On Monday morning last about 7 am, Mr. Samuel Spencer one of the oldest resident of Canadian died very suddenly at his residence.  The deceased who was a good old age had been ailing for a long time.  He leaves a wife and grown up family.  The funeral took place in the  C of E section of the Gulgong Cemetery, Rev. F. E. Haviland officiated. [He was 73]  unmarked grave.

 

SWEENEY   Ellen

March 16, 1900

On Monday last Miss Ellen Sweeney second daughter of the late Mr. P. Sweeney died at the residence of her mother, Reedy Creek.  On Monday she went for a short stroll and on returning laid down and she fast expired of heart failure.  The remains were interred in the RC Portion of the Gulgong Cemetery, Rev. M Long officiating.

 

RYAN   Anastasia

October 5, 1900

On Friday morning last there died some what suddenly at her residence in Gulgong Mrs. Anastasia Ryan, widow of that one time famous horseman, Mr. Thomas Ryan.  The lady was 65 years of age and was the mother of  large family.  She had resided in Gulgong for the past thirty years.  The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, the following to the cemetery was on of the largest ever seen in this part of the district.  Rev J Barry officiated at the grave.

 

TARRANT   Thomas

 6/3/1861

 Inquest was held on 28 February at Burrundulla at late residence of deceased, following the death of Thomas Tarrant aged 72, before the coroner and jury. By evidence given of the witnesses it appears deceased was a very old resident of Mudgee, a market gardener, was out fishing with his son and son-in-law, Thomas Kenning, when he was suddenly ill and expired before he could be conveyed home. Dr. Cutting having given medical history as to cause of death as rupture of an internal aneurism, jury returned verdict that he died by a Visitation of God.

 

 

 

TIERNEY   Michael

June 6, 1900

FOUND DEAD

On Wednesday morning an aged miner named Michael Tierney was found dead in his tent at Beryl.  The coroner Mr. L. G. Rouse found that the deceased died of natural causes, heart failure accelerated by acute pneumonia

 

TURNER   Samuel Lowe John

On Monday morning, August 12, 1945, Mr. Samuel Lowe John Turner passed away at his residence in Mayne Street, after an illness extending over a long period, at the age of 62 years. The late Mr. Sam tuner was born in Gulgong, and with the exception of a brief period, lived all his whole life in Gulgong. For many years he conducted n undertakers business with his father. He was a sports enthusiast, being associated with football, cricket and the old Gulgong rifle club.  He excelled as a wicket keeper and old identities to this talk of his prowess in this connection. He was a Past master of the Gulgong Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Augusta Clark Turner.  The deceased was accorded a Masonic funeral

 

TURVEY   Frank

13/11/1939

 The death took place of Mr. Frank Turvey on Wednesday last at Two Mile Flat aged 48 years, son of Mr. & late Mrs. Harry Turvey of the 12 Mile, survived by widow (nee Katherine Lahy) two daughters Mrs. Colin Gardiner (Mebul) and Nurse Thelma Turvey, one brother Harold, two sisters Mesdames D. McManus (Lidcombe) and D. Lahy (12 Mile) Buried RC Mudgee.

 

VIZULIN  Antonia

August 1, 1902

Vizulin Antony—another old respected Gulgong miner has been called to his account.  Mr. Vizulin had worked for many years in Rouse’s Paddock and was a hard working miner and honest in all of his dealings and was well known to everyone in the district.  The funeral took place on Saturday

 

WALL Robert Samuel

15/8/1946

 Robert Samuel Wall died aged 77 years on Wednesday last.  Buried RC Gulgong.

 

WALL Elizabeth

15/6/1960

Mrs. Elizabeth Wall. The death took place in Sydney recently of Mrs. Elizabeth Wall, a former resident of Mudgee aged 87 years. Her husband predeceased her in 1922. The following family is left to mourn their loss: Messrs T. B. Wall, Gulgong; Jack Wall, Panania; William Queensland; Mrs. W. (Mary) Hogan, Panania; The funeral took place at the cemetery Rookwood..

 

WALSH   Thomas

14/6/1923

  Mr. Thomas Walsh, a very old and respected resident of Gulgong who farmed at Springfield, was discovered unconscious by his wife on Thursday, apparently been thrown from his horse and died on Monday aged 74 years. Deceased was a very old resident of the district and a member of well known Walsh family of Lue and Havilah; is survived by four sons, Sidney, Michael, John & Vincent and daughters Misses Ethel and Daisy and Sister Joseph.

 

WALSH   Maurice

21/6/1920

 Maurice Walsh of Lue died on Wednesday at Monivae aged 67 years. Born at Havilah son of the late Michael Walsh who was employed at Havilah. He married Miss Ellen Gordon, who survives him, also surviving him are, Messrs William Maurice (Mudgee) Arthur Thomas (Mudgee) Mesdames J. Comer (Gulgong) J? Potts (Lue) Ellen, Alice, F? Elizabeth & Blanche. (too faint to read) brothers & sisters William Walsh (Monivae) Thomas (Gulgong) Joseph (Havilah).... Annie?

 

 

 

WALSH   Emily

13/9/1928

 Mrs. Emily Walsh relict of the late Thomas Walsh died at Gulgong on Tuesday aged 61 years. Deceased was a member of the well known Batten family of Lue. Survived by sons and daughters Sydney (Randwick), Michael, Jack & Vincent (Gulgong) Mrs. Cooper (Annandale) Miss E. Walsh (Gulgong) Nurse Walsh (Cessnock) and Sister J. Walsh (Oberon convent) Buried RC Gulgong.

 

WARD   George

12/1/1922

 The passing on Monday of a very old and respected resident of Mullamuddy in the person of Mr. G. Ward aged 75 years. He was buried in the Church of England portion of the Appletree Flat cemetery. The deceased leaves a widow and seven children, viz, Mesdames L Peters (Mudgee) L. L. Jamieson (Sydney), Roberts (Gunnedah) Messrs George (Cessnock), Percy (Gulgong), Charles (Queensland) & Herbert (Sydney)

 

WARNER    Albert   A.

8/9/1919  

Albert A. Warner of Linburn, died of pneumonia on Saturday morning aged 39 years. He has been ill for 12 years.  Survived by his wife and 9 children.

 

WARNER   Owen   Frank

9/4/1936

 Constable Owen Frank Warner, aged 53 years, who was attached to Clarence Street Station Sydney, died suddenly on Saturday at Woy Woy. The deceased, a native of Linburn and son of the late Jonathon Warner of that place, is survived by the follow brothers and sisters, Messrs James (Linburn) Charles (Mudgee), Mesdames Michael Brophy (Five Dock) W. Ferguson (Ashfield) W. Holden (Mudgee) and James Benson (Linburn).

 

 

 

WARNER   Frederick    Hawksbury

11/11/1929

The sudden death of Mr. Frederick Hawksbury Warner on Friday last, aged 59 years. Deceased was a well known storekeeper at Cooks Gap. He had been engaged in fencing and died at the dinnertime. Deceased is survived by two sons and a daughter, Basil (Linburn) Frederick (Cooks Gap) and Mrs. C. A. Roberts. Buried  CE Ulan.

2/12/1929 Probate Notice - Frederick Hawkesbury Warner late of Cooks Gap, Grazier, executor Rose Miller.

 

WARNER   Rosanna

12/6/1952

Mrs. Rosanna Warner died in Mudgee hospital aged 79 years. Deceased occupied the position of postmistress at Cooks Gap for a lengthy period and rendered faithful service to the Dept. and the general public. She is survived by a son Basil and daughter Mrs. C. Roberts. Funeral took place at CE Ulan.

 

WARNER   Mary A

26/3/1928

 Mrs. Walter Warner passed away last week one of the old and respected district residents. Born at Scone 82 years ago, she came to Mudgee when four years old and resided in this district practically ever since. Her husband predeceased her about 12 years ago. Survived by one son & five daughters, Mesdames M. J. Morgan (Oakfield Mudgee) R. J. Scifleet (Wyong Ck) J. Smith & A. H. Stuckey ( Rozelle) Munroe (Perth) and Walter (Marrickville)

 

WEIS   Mary Catherine

October 19, 1900

Mrs. Peter Weis of  Uarbry died at her residence on Thursday night, October 11, 1900  The deceased lady was 70 years of age and resided on the Talbragar  for the last forty years.

 

 

 

 

WELLS  John

February 2, 1900

It is with feelings of sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mr. John Wells, proprietor of the Queensland Hotel.  The deceased gentleman was born in France of English parents.  He came to Adelaide when 15 years of age.  He afterwards went to Victoria when the gold fever broke out in ’52.  He followed mining pursuits for years with varying success.  When the West Coast broke out M. Wells went over to  Hokitika her he erected several large sawmills and was among the pioneers of the kauri trade.  Later on he came to Sydney where he was foreman of the sewerage works.  On the death of his brother Walter, he came to this district.  Here he followed mining for a number of years, eventually settling down in the hotel business.  The funeral took place on Saturday last, the remains being interred in the Anglican portion of the Gulgong cemetery.  The Rev F Haviland officiated and there was an enormous attendance.  We understand that Mrs Moses [Mr Wells’ sister] will conduct the business at Home Rule.

Note:  Walter Wells died in 1884 and buried in the Gulgong cemetery.

 

WHITE

August 8, 1902

White—Mrs. a very old resident of Canadian, who died on Saturday of senile decay and was interred in the  Gulgong Cemetery on Sunday.

Note: There is on record on the BDM index of  this person nor any record in the Gulgong Cemetery records.

 

WHITE  Richard

4/2/1926

 Mr. Richard White, employee of Tongy station near Uarbry was struck by sudden illness on Friday and was taken to Gulgong for treatment where he passed away on Tuesday aged ... Survived by wife and five children, the eldest being 6 years. His widow was a member of the well known   Large family. Buried C. of E. Gulgong cemetery.  Unmarked  grave.

 

WILLIAMS   Joseph

5/2/1920

 Death of Mr. Joseph Williams on 23 January aged 88 years. Native of Dublin, as a young man came out with his brother John, landing in Australia in early 1850’s; worked at Dapto, Blackheath, and then in Gold rush era tried their luck over the Blue Mountains at Lachlan, Turon and Meroo goldfields. Brothers then went to Merrendee for a number of years, with late brother-in-law James Hollow also James Endacott.  With Hollow to Canadian over 60 years ago. John Williams predeceased him 22 years ago. Joseph leaves following family; widow Mrs. Williams, daughters , Mesdames Ellery (Gulgong) Considine (Canadian) Mrs. John, James and Martin O’Connor of Goolma, son J. F. (Canadian) and Joseph (Cooyal) Mr. S. J. Williams who died 4 years ago was also a son.

 

WILLIAMS   Sarah

26/7/1923  

The death took place at Canadian on Friday last of Mrs. Sarah Williams, aged 96 years.. Born Somerset England, came to Australia, to the Gulgong district and married twice, firstly to Mr. Barrington then to John Williams. One daughter from the first marriage and a daughter and two sons from the second, namely George & John Williams.  Buried  CE Gulgong.

 

WOODS  Harry J.

July 14, 1902

Mr. Harry J Woods died on Tuesday in the mail train from Sydney to Temora, he was formerly of Gulgong having been a prominent store-keeper here many years ago.

 

WOTTON   William J. E.

15/4/1937  [Died 1922]

 An interesting review of association of the family of the late Mr. W. J. E. Wotton, police magistrate who died in Orange in his 85th year is published in the Young ‘Witness’ current issue, following a meeting of all 13 children at their mother’s residence at Cremorne last month. Mr. W. J E. Wotton who was born at Surry, fought in the Crimean War when aged only 16, and nine years later came to Australia, being appointed Crown Lands Agent and Clerk of Petty Sessions at Burrowa in 1862. Later he was police magistrate at Burrowa and Mudgee. Mrs. Donald Pilcher of Orange is a daughter and son Allen now retired manager of Union Bank branches at Orange, Temora and Maitland. Mr. Wotton married at Broughtonsworth, Burrowa on June 1, 1864 to Katherine Throsby Broughton, daughter of William Broughton, member of the exploration party comprising Hamilton Hume, Broughton and Baker. She was also a grand daughter of Commissioner General Broughton. Mrs. Wotton is now in her 92nd year and the aggregate ages of her children 780 years. She was born at the home where she married and is believed to be the oldest living native of Burrowa. Her mother Mrs. Mary Broughton lived to be 95 years. The youngest of the 13 children is 48 years and it is a remarkable fact that apart from the death of the father, there has been no bereavement in the family. There are 26 grand children and 10 Great grand children. Other sons and daughters are Sterling, retired Fiji planter, Frank on the land at Coonabarabran, William on the land Bland, Harry Septimus head of the Fisheries branch of Dept. Agriculture, Tom of Young, Mrs. O Carter, Mrs. Crombie, Mrs. A Rae, and Kathleen (Sydney and Mrs. E Elliott (Queensland). The late Mr. Wotton was police magistrate here in the days when Mudgee district only included Windeyer, Gulgong, Wollar and Cobbora.

 

YEOMANS  William

February 16, 1900

An old Talbragar pioneer in the person of Mr. William Yeomans died at Norris’s Hotel on Saturday last.  Mr. Yeomans was one earliest settlers on the Talbragar at Mendooran where he was well known and respected.  He was interred in the Gulgong cemetery.

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