BURTON EDGAR HEARD was the son of ROBERT WILLIAM HEARD. He was born in 1882 (NSW BDM 22233/1882); died 1934, Gulgong.
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1926 - Sulky Overturns - MRS. B. E. HEARD INJURED
When driving in a sulky on the Stubbo-Gulgong road on Thursday evening last, Mrs. Heard, wife of Mr. B. E. Heard, met with an ac cident. The vehicle hit a stump and overturned, and Mrs. Heard and her baby were thrown out. Mrs. Heard received some nasty wounds, and several stitches had to be in serted in her foot. She was placed in the Gulgong District Hospital.
1934 - Mr. Bert Heard
A native of Gulgong, Mr. Bert Heard, died suddenly at his home on Monday night last, aged 52 years. Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Heard, who were prominent in the public life of the town in its early days.
The news of Mr. Heard's sudden demise shocked the whole community. He had been in ill-health for some years, but during recent times had been making a steady recovery and had put on weight.
About 10 o'clock on Monday night he sat reading, when a blood vessel in his throat burst, causing his death within ten minutes. The deepest sympathy is felt for Mrs. Heard and family.
During the past few years the late Mr. Heard was in business in Herbert street, his residence adjoining his premises, and he was highly esteemed, being a straight going, conscientious man.
A widow and the following family is left to mourn: — Mr. Robert Heard, Mrs. H. Rush, Misses Lily Heard, Laura Heard and Bride Heard.
Ald. F. W. Heard is his only brother.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the arrangements being carried out by Mr. R. S. Bayliss. Our sympathy is extended.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 5 Jul 1934 Page 121966 - ROAD CLOSURE
Land District—Mudgee; Shire—Cudgegong
Cudgegong Shire Council, 33 perches. Public road, being that part of Driscoll Street, Gulgong, separating allotment 2, section 37 from allotment 1, section 39, Parish Gulgong, County Phillip. R. 65-947.
Cudgegong Shire Council, 33 perches. Public road, being that part of Driscoll Street, Gulgong, separating allotment 2, section 37 from allotment 1, section 39, Parish Gulgong, County Phillip. R. 65-947.
