Cudgegong Valley History Project

KANDOS NEWS (From Our Representative). DEATH Thomas Freeman, a well known farmer and grazier of Breakfast Creek, died in the Rylstone District Hospital on Friday morning. Deceased had been ailing for some time from quinsy and was admitted to the hospital a few days before his death, but the complaint was too far advanced to be successfully treated. He leaves a wife and grown-up family. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 11 May 1931, p. 5. Obituary Thomas Freeman

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Pioneer Passes On

YET another of our district's pioneers has departed from amongst us, in the person of Mrs E. Monks. who died at her home Riverside, Rylstone, at 4.35 p.m. on Monday, after a lengthy illness. Deceased had lived in this district practically herwhole lifetime of 81 years, marrying Thomas Monks, who had a property in the locality known as Brown's Lane. To the union, four sons and four daughters were born, viz., Maggie (Mrs Freeman, Breakfast Creek), Emily, Mrs Sam Parkins (BreakfastCreek), Mrs Jas. Hill (Bowral), George (Kandos), Walter (Rylstone). Thomas (Bathurst). Pearlie (Mrs Egan) and William, the latter two being deceased. The remains wore conveyed to St. James' Church of England during Sunday evening and after aservice held by the Rev. T. Naughton, the remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 4 October 1935, p. 8)

Headstone reads: In Loving Memory of our Dear Mother Elizabeth Monk s Died 1st October 1934 Aged 81 Years Peace Perfect Peace

Mr. H. E. Freeman Mr. Robert Edward Freeman died in the Mudgee Hospital on Wednesday morning after a brief illness, aged 50 years. Deceased, who resided with his mother in Denison Street, was well known locally, having been engaged in gardening work about town for a considerable period. He held the confidence of his employers and they, in common with many other friends, will deeply regret his passing. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery this afternoon, the Rev. Canon Powell officiating. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 July 1945, p. 7. Obituary Robert Edward Freeman

Obituary Margaret Freeman Another link with Mudgee’s past was severed yesterday, with the passing of Margaret Freeman, at the age of 90 years. An old Mudgee identity, deceased lived at 39 Denison Street. She was a widow, mother of a large family. Surviving her are Mary, Sydney, Doy, Elsie, Ivy, Blanche, Clarry, Connie and Mayfree. Sons Arthur and Robert predeceased her. Her remains are to be cremated at Woronora Crematorium tomorrow. Eastaugh and Carroll, funeral directors, have had charge of arrangements. Mudgee Guardian Thursday 27 April 1961, p. 5. Obituary Margaret Freeburn