Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH MRS. W. FARRAR The death of Mrs. W. Farrar, senr. occurred at Rylstone recently. This grand old lady was 85 years of age, and lived in the Rylstone district nearly all her life and her husband predeceased her 11 years ago. Mrs. Farrar had not enjoyed good health for some time, a stroke being the cause of death. The late Messrs. Jake and W. Jackson, Mudgee, were bers. She had a cheerful kindly disposition and was liked by all who knew her. A large family and a number of grand children and great grand children are left to mourn her loss. The late Mr. and Mrs. Farrar lived a great many years at Brymair and were pioneers of the good old type. The deceased lady will be greatly missed by her family for whom the deepest sympathy is expressed. The funeral was largely attended and the grandsons of the deceased acted as pallbearers. The Rev. W. Thomson, officiated at the graveside (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 7 July 1927, page 19).

SUDDEN DEATH William Henry Farrar THE death took place with tragic suddenness at Rylstone on Thursday evening of William Henry Farrar, aged 71 years. The deceased was on his way home when he collapsed. Medical aid was sought and the victim was conveyed to the district hospital, but he passed away prior to being admitted. The funeral took place to the C. of E. portion of the Rylstone cemetery on Saturday. The Rev. Canon Poole officiated at the graveside. The "Guardian" extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 8 June 1939, page 6).