Cudgegong Valley History Project

OLD RESIDENT'S SUDDEN DEATH. The death took place suddenly about midnight last night, of Mr. Benjamin Lowe, Corney Town. Mr. Lowe had been a resident of Lithgow for many years and was employed by the Lithgow Council as a carter. He performed his usual work yesterday, leaving about five o'clock. Later in the night he complained of feeling unwell, and died shortly before 12 o'clock. The cause of death was heart failure. He was 69 years of age, and has left a widow and grown-up family. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 26 September 1913, p. 4. Obituary Benjamin Lowe

A CRUDINE WEDDING "Rosehill," Crudine, was the scene of a pretty, and interesting wedding, when Florence Marion, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton W. Lowe, of "Rosehill," and Herbert James, second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rayner, of "Eastwood," Gulgamree near Mudgee, were married by Rev. Mr. Homfray, of Portland. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of ivory chiffon charmeuse satin, richly trimmed with shadow lace, crystal beads and tiny pearls. The skirt was beautifully draped, and a long court train hung gracefully from the waist, embroidered with pearls and sprays of orange blossoms. She wore tho customary wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet of white petunias, carnations, lillies of the valley and ferns. Miss Ruby Lowe (sister of the bride) as chief bridesmaid wore a pretty frock of shell pink silk crepe, with trimmings of spangled net, pink ninon and brilliants. Miss Rayner (sister of the bridegroom) wore a pretty frock of white silk, trimmed with point lace, satin, ribbon and pearls. They carried bouquets of pale pink carnations, pink hydrangeas and ferns. Mr. A. Cox acted as best man and Mr. W. Lowe as groomsman. The bride was the recipient of a handsome pearl and tourmaline pendant, and the bridesmaids Nell Stewart bangles. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links. After the wedding breakfast they left for their future home in Hurstville. The bride travelled in a nattier blue sponge cloth coat and skirt, trimmed with satin and fancy buttons. Her hat of golden tulle, trimmed with nattier blue ribbon and clusters of tiny pink roses, completed a smart toilette. The presents were many and costly, and included several cheques. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 January 1914, p. 13. Wedding Rayner and Lowe

Another Soldier's Sacrifice. DRIVER W. J. H. LOWE. KILLED IN ACTION. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Lowe, of Rosehill, Crudine, have received the sad news that their eldest son, Driver James Hamilton Lowe, was killed in action in Palestine on the 28th of August. The deepest sympathy will be felt with Mr. and Mrs. Lowe and their family in the great bereavement they have sustained in the loss of a son who, fine young Australian, as he was, they had so good reason to be proud. It will be no small consolation to those who have been bereaved to know that he has died, as he lived, for his country. A second son, Mr. Sidney Lowe, recently enlisted. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 September 1918, p. 10. Obituary William James Hamilton

SOLDIER'S SACRIFICE. DRIVER W. J. H. LOWE KILLED IN ACTION. (From our Crudine Correspondent.) Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton W. Lowe, of "Rosehill," Crudine, have received the sad news that their eldest son, Driver William James Hamilton Lowe, was killed in action in Palestine on the 28th August. Driver Lowe enlisted in August, 1915. As a trooper he served in Egypt for some time, but was afterwards transferred to the machine gun squadron as a driver. For two years and eight months he did not receive a wound, but was in hospital several times suffering from tonsilitis, and once with diphtheria. About nine months ago he received shock, but only a slight attack. Driver Lowe was 24 years and four months old at the time of his death. To his parents I extend sincere sympathy and trust that their second son, Syd, who is at present in camp at Liverpool training in the artillery, will be spared. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 18 September 1918, p. 3. Obituary William James Lowe

Wedding. BEGG - LOWE. St. John's Church of England, Crudine, was the scene of a pretty wedding when Mr. Thomas Begg, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Begg, of '-\r.4yie. ' t in 1ki.mb1.1ne. was married to Miss Ruby Gladys Lowe, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton W. Lowe, of Rosehill, Crudine. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Warren Carr, of Sofala. The church had been tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden" was sung as the bride entered the church on the arm of her father. Her gown was a charming combination of ivory crepe-de-chene and georgette, richly embroidered with pearls. Her tulle veil, hand embroidered, was held in position by a wreath of orange blossoms and heather, and a court train fell gracefully from the shoulders, and was embroidered in silver satin roses and horseshoes. Her shower bouquet, which was beautifully arranged and made, by Mrs. E. Winsper, consisted of white lillies, chrysanthemums, roses, dahlias and ferns tied with tulle and satin streamers. Miss Jean Begg was bridesmaid, and was attired in a chic frock of pale blue crepede-chene, with overdress of ivory georgette, and tulle sash and hat to match. She carried a bouquet of roses and ferns, and wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Fred Lowe was best man. During the signing of the register Mrs. H. L. Rouland sung 'Cr.'-il' Mrs. Donald Murchison of Glengarry Station, Nymagee, presided at the organ, and played the Wedding March as the bridal couple left the church. Subsequently a reception was held in the school room, the bride's mother received the guests in a gown or black crepe-de-chene and smart black hat to match. The bridegroom's mother wore a gown of black vivuna, relieved with touches of dove gray and gold. The tables had been daintily laid out particular friends of the bride, and, together with the floral decorations, which were the clever work of ? Whisper, won much praise and admiration. Approximately 80 guests sat down, and they included guests from West New South Wales, Sydney, Bathurst, Orange, Hill End and Gulgong. The wedding cake (a confectioner's art) was made and decorated by Mrs. John Binnie, "Tatiara," Canley Vale, Sydney. The bride's travelling dress was a smart costume, in champagne and hand embroidered in vieux rose and gold. Her hat was of gold satin straw, with a swathed crown of jet crepe-de-chene and one large rose Champagne gloves and footwear completed a smart and pretty toilet. She wore a handsome wolf fur, which, with a set of silver backed brush, comb and mirror, were the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a gold albert. Mr. and Mrs. Begg left by car for Bathurst, and later by train for Sydney, where the honeymoon was spent. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 1 July 1920, p. 23. Wedding Begg and Lowe

WEDDING BELLS. On Saturday afternoon, at St. John's Church, the Rev. J. Parr united in holy bonds of matrimony Frederick, son of Mr. Frederick Lowe, of Crudine, and Thelma, daughter of Mr. J. C. Oldfield, of Stony Pinch. Miss Vera Oldfield, sister of the bride, and Miss Mavis Cox, niece of the bride, acted as bridesmaids, and Mr. A. Cox as best man. The happy couple left by the evening's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. Their future home will be in Crudine. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 10 April 1922, p. 6. Wedding Lowe and Oldfield

LOWE - OLDFIELD. On April 8th St. John's Church, Mudgee, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Miss Thelma Oldfield, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Oldfield, of 'Lucknor,' Stony Pinch, and Mr. Fred Lowe, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Lowe, of 'Rosehill,' Crudine, were the contracting parties. The Rev. John Parr officiated. The bride looked pretty in a dainty dress of ivory cashmere-de-soie, draped with chantilly lace over ivory satin. She also wore the orthodox wreath and veil, and a shower bouquet of white roses and dahlias with white satin ribbon streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss Vera Oldfield (sister of the bride) and Miss Mavis Cox (niece). The former was attired in pink crepe-de-chine with touches of black and a pink georgette hat to match. She carried a bouquet of pink and cream roses and powder blue tulle streamers. Miss Cox was prettily attired in pink silk and wore a lace leghorn hat. She carried a basket of Easter daisies, cosmos, and asparagus fern tied with pink satin ribbon streamers. The best man was Mr. A. Cox, bRother-in-law of the bride. The bridegroom gift to the bride was a handsomely embossed silver brush and comb, and to the respective bridesmaids golden pendant and gold brooch. The bride present to the bridegroom was a leather travelling case. The happy couple left by the evening train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a navy crepe-de-chene, trimmed with mastic. She also wore a navy hat, and shoes to match. The presents were numerous and costly. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 April 1922, p. 4. Wedding Lowe and Oldfield

OBITUARY By the death of Mr. James Lowe, which took place at the Wellington hospital yesterday, the district has lost another of its old hands, who were so well-known and highly respected throughout the district. He died from an attack of diabetes from which he had been suffering for the past two years. The late Mr. Lowe had been in this district for the past 42 years. He came to the district first to manage the flour mill owned by the late Mr. Joseph Aarons, which was then situated near where the present waterworks are. Afterwards he was employed at Towri, and latterly by Mr. a'Beckett at 'The Knoll,' Maryvale. His wife predeceased him some years ago. He is survived by four daughters and five sons, the former being Mrs. George Sears (Windorah), Mrs. N. Batty (Forbes), Mrs. Dolph O'Brien, and Mrs. F. Crawley (Wellington), the sons are Messrs Hughie, James, Albert, Walter and William. The remains were interred beside those of his late wife in the Church of England portion of the cemetery at Geurie this afternoon, the services at the graveside being read by the Rev. L. V. Caldwell. Mr. C. J. Shakespeare had charge of the funeral arrangements. Wellington Times, Monday 19 June 1922, p. 2. Obituary James Lowe

MR. ALBERT LOWE. By the death of Mr. Albert Lowe at bis residence in Piper Street at an early hour this morning, Bathurst: has lost one of its best known and most respected citizens. The late Mr. Lowe was born on the Turon gold diggings 68 years ago and coming to Bathurst, at an early age, he has resided in this city practically all his life. During his residence here he endeared himself to a host of friends. He was an old employee of the Bathurst firm of Wright Heaton & Co., and saw continuous service with that company for 33 years. A grown-up family of sons and daughters survive. The daughters are Miss Mable Lowe. Mrs. J. Piper (Bathurst), and Mrs. W. Bowen. (Sydney). The sons are Messrs. Leslie (Singleton), Walter and Horace (Sydney) and Harry Lowe, of Bathurst. A ber, Mr. Robert Lowe, of Portland, although 80 years of age, motored over to see the deceased on Sunday. Mr. Hamilton Lowe, of Mudgee, is another ber. The deceased's surviving sisters are Mrs. Black (Manly), Mrs. Elvers (Lidcombe) and Mrs. Walker (Parramatta). The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at the Church of England portion of the Bathurst cemetery. Bathurst Times, Wednesday 4 November 1925, p. 2. Obituary Albert Lowe

Personal The funeral of Mr. Albert Lowe, took place yesterday morning, and was largely attended. The remains which were encased in a maple casket, were interred in the Church of England portion of the Bathurst general cemetery. The Rev Canon Wilton officiated at the graveside, and also at All Saints' Cathedral, where a short service was conducted. The chief mourners were: Miss Mabel Lowe, Mrs. J. L. Piper (Bathurst), Mrs W. Bowen (Sydney), (daughters) and the deceased sons, Messrs Leslie (Singleton), Walter and Horace (Sydney), and Harry (Bathurst), and a ber, Mr. Hamilton Lowe, of Mudgee. The coffin bearers were Messrs. J. Attwood, J. L. Piper, W. Cash, O. Stocks and W. Sharpe. Wreaths were placed on the coffin from the following: From loving sons and daughters, H. and G. Horner and Enid, Mrs Griffiths and Mr. R. Burton, King's Hotel, Arthur Attwood, Mrs. J. Piper Snr., and family, employees of Crago's mill, Newtown, Mr and Mrs V. Smith and family, postal and telegraph department, linesmen, and mechanics, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs Brooks and family (Piper st.), W. A. Sharp, Miss Alma Grotefent, Mr Dave Rowan, snr., and Walter, Alf. and Clarrie, Mr. and Mrs D. Gwilliam, Mr. and Mrs H. Melton, Mr. and Mrs. Mallett and family, Mr. and Mrs Jim Kearney, jnr., Mr. and Mrs Bant and family, Mr. and Mrs Kirkman, May and Bill and family, Mr. and Mrs. Davis and Mr. Allsopp, Katie and Ernie and children, Bell and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stocks. The firm of Messrs. W. H. Crago and Sons was represented by Mr. W. H. Crago, and the telegraph and linesmen's department by Messrs. G. Robertson and Doyle. National Advocate, Friday 6 November 1925, p. 2. Funeral Albert Lowe

DEATH Mr. Robert Lowe, a former well-known resident of Crudine, died at Portland this week, aged 83 years. Deceased was held in the highest esteem, and his death will be universally regretted. He is survived by a sorrowing widow, seven sons, and three daughters of whom the following reside in Portland: - Messrs Ernest, Arthur, Herb and Hamilton Lowe, Mesdames A. B. Southcott and R. Natrass, Mrs. George Swords, of Leichhardt. Mr. Robert Lowe, of Queensland, Mr. Les Lowe, of Sofala, and Harry, of Capertee, are the remaining members of the family. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 11 October 1929, p. 8. Obituary Robert Lowe

DEATHS MRS. T. R. BEGG With profound regret, everybody who knew Mrs. Begg will have learned of her death at a private hospital in Sydney on Saturday evening, April 11, 1931. Mrs. Begg (Ruby) was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Lowe, of Caerleon, Mudgee, and sister of Mrs. Herb Rayner and Mrs. C. E. Cox (Gulgamree), Mrs. Murchison (Hurstville), Syd (Guildford), Hector (Mudgee), Fred and Jack (Rylstone) and Billy, who paid the supreme sacrifice in the late war. The wife of a devoted husband, and mother of six little children, Mrs. Begg was a wonderful woman. She was wife, mother and teacher, and fulfilled her mission on earth as only those who knew her can realise. Her devotion to her husband and family was always an example. In all her weeks of suffering when sickness overtook her, she bravely fought a losing battle. With hope and super human strength she suffered excrucriating pain and torture, yet seldom complained. The passing was peaceful. The remains were laid to rest at Rookwood. Hers was truly a life made beautiful by beautiful deeds. The sympathy of everyone will go out to a grief-stricken husband, who is himself seriously ill in Sydney. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 April 1931, p. 5. Obituary Ruby Begg