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

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

OBITUARY MR HAMILTON LOWE By the death on Sunday afternoon of Mr. Hamilton Lowe, at the age of 73, the district is the poorer for the loss of one of the grand old men who have figured in the progress of the district, and one who has kept well the sporting traditions of his family. Mr. Lowe died at Braeholme and his remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery this afternoon. Like his father before him, who carried on grazing at Crudine, Mr. Hamilton Lowe, was a keen lover of horses. It was his father who has been mentioned recently as one of the first drivers in this district of Cobb and Co.'s stage coaches, and he was a loyal supporter of all sports where the horse is concerned. Besides being a cricketer of his day. In fact the family has now for two generations been well known in cricket circles in the Mudgee district, and a member of the third generation, Mr. Hector Lowe, is a player in one of the teams of today. The true sporting instinct was inherited in Mr. Hamilton Lowe, and he was, like his father before him, much respected in the district where he spent his life. It has only recently been suggested that Mr. Lowe might drive the Cobb and Co.'s coach across the Harbour Bridge, at the coming pageant, as being the next of kin to the early coach driver. This project, however, was not destined to be fulfilled. Mr. Lowe some few years ago retired from active pursuits at Crudine, and has since resided at Little Gaerloon. He leaves a wife and four sons and three daughters. Messrs. Hector (Mudgee), Jack and Fred (Carwell) and Sydney (Sydney), Mrs. Murchison (Hurstville), Mrs. Charles Cox (B?), Mrs Herb. Rayner (Gulgamree). A son, William, was killed at the war, and a daughter, Mrs. Beggs, died during the past year, being shortly followed by Mr. Beggs, and leaving a family of six small children. The funeral rites were conducted by the Rev. Canon Parr, and a very large number of friends and relatives paid the last tribute of respect to the deceased pioneer. Mr. J. C. Swords had the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 8 February 1932, p. 1. Obituary Hamilton Lowe

FUNERALS. WALKER. - The Relatives and Friends of ETHEL, MOLLIE, JAMES, WILLIAM, ANNIE, LESLIE, and REGINALD are invited to kindly attend the Funeral of their dear MOTHER, Susanah Walker, of Western Road, Eastern Creek, which will leave the Pioneer Memorial Church, Rooty Hill. THIS SATURDAY, after service, commencing at 2.30, for the General Cemetery at St. Marys. CHARLES INNES and SON. UW9290. 28 Darcy Street, Parramatta. J1216 563 Willoughby Road, Willoughby. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 9 April 1938, p. 9. Funeral Susanah Walker http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17455303 Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 9 April 1938, p. 9. Funeral Susanah Walker