Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of an Old Resident. A very old resident in the person of Mrs. Woods, passed away at her son's (Mr. Robert Woods') residence, Flirtation Hill, on Tuesday morning, at the ripe old age of 78 years. Senile decay was the cause of death. De-ceased was the relict of the late Robert Woods, who for years was the stock inspector in this district. The late Mr. Wood it was, in company with late William Blackman, who captured Charlie Johnson, the bushranger. The Woods family is a large one, and includes nine sons and two daughters, besides numbers of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The sons are Messrs. Robert (Mudgee), Arthur and John (Wilbetree), Charlie (Cudgegong), Albert and Walter (Gulgong), Herbert (Port Macquarie), Edgar (Dubbo), and Henry (New Zealand); the surviving daughters are Mesdames Jas. Rayner (Limestone), and J. Hextell (Cudgegong). The funeral was held on Wednesday, the remains being interred in the Presbyterian portion of the general cemetery. In consequence of the absence of a Presbyterian minister, the Rev. F. J. Branch officiated at the grave (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 22 November 1906, p. 13).

Mr. Charles Wood, a highly respected resident of Cudgebegong died suddenly at his residence. He had not been in good health for some time but his death was not expected. He leaves a widow and six children. The deceased gentleman was a member of a well-known and highly respected district family. His father was stock inspector in the Mudgee district for many years, and lived at Cudgegong, Mr. Charles Wood married Miss Rayner, sister of Messrs. Robert Rayner (Mullamuddy), Archie Rayner (McDonald's Creek) and Henry Rayner (Cudgebegong). Messrs. Arthur Wood (Mudgee), Robert Woods (recently returned from active service), Walter Wood (Cudgegong) Herbert Wood (Sydney) and E. G. Wood are bers of the deceased. The funeral took place at Gulgong, and was largely attended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 16 August 1917, p. 15. Obituary Charles Hope Wood

Deaths JOHN WILLIAM WOOD. The death occurred in the Mudgee District Hospital yesterday afternoon of John William Wood, a very highly respected and esteemed resident of Gulgong and Mudgee, at the age of 70 years. The deceased is survived by the following bers: Arthur (Mudgee), Robert (Mudgee), and Walter (Bathurst). The remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery tomorrow (Friday) morning. The Rev. H. E. Bellhouse will officiate at the graveside, and Mr. J. C. Swords has charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 27 November 1919, p. 20. Obituary John William Wood

DEATH Mr. Robert Woods THE death occurred in Sydney on Thursday last of Mr. Robert Woods, one of the best known residents of Mudgee, aged 72 years. He had been indisposed for some time and his death was not unexpected. Deceased spent the best part of his long life in this district. He was connected with the staff of the road superintendent's office for a lengthy term, and afterwards followed various other pursuits. A born bushman, the spirit of adventure was always strong within him, and when the call went out for volunteers to hunt the Breelong murderers - Jimmy and Joe Governor - he was one of the first in the field. With others, he was never very far from the fugitives, and assisted materially in bringing about their capture. Some time after the war broke out he linked up with the Australian forces, although well past the military age. He served his country well, and returned to spend the rest of his days in Mudgee. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: Roley (Mudgee), Robert (Portland), Percy (Concord), Stanley (Bankstown), Mrs. B. Tilley (Dee Why), and Miss Amy (Sydney). Five bers and two sisters are also left to mourn - Albert and Arthur (Mudgee), Walter, Harry and Herbert (Sydney), Mrs. Hextel (Cudgegong), and Mrs. Rayner (Limestone). To the bereaved relatives the deepest sympathy of the whole district will be extended. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to the Methodist portion of the Mudgee cemetery, the service at the graveside being conducted by Rev. P. H. Curtis, with the assistance of Rev. R. W. Wannan, the local returned soldiers' padre. A contingent of returned soldiers marched in the cortege as far as the bridge. At the graveside Mr. R. Hazel sounded the "Last Post." Messrs J. C. Swords and Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 3 June 1935, p. 4. Obituary Robert Wood

MRS. ANNIE RAYNER One of the fine old ladies of the Gulgamree-Limestone district, in the person of Mrs Annie Rayner died in the Mudgee Hospital on Monday at the great age of 86 years. Deceased was the widow of the late James Rayner, who pre-deceased her by 10 years. She was a gentle, kindly soul, and earned the love and respect of everyone in the community To the family of sons and daughters will go out the sincere sympathy of the whole district. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the Methodist portion of the Cudgegong cemetery on Tuesday, the Rev. Hunter, of Rylstone performing the last sad rites at the grave- side. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son controlled the arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 7 January 1937, p. 1).

DEATHS Mrs. Mary Hextell On Monday night last, in the Mudgee District Hospital, the death occurred of Mrs. Mary Hextell, at the age of 84 years. Deceased was an old resident of Cudgegong where she had lived all her life. She was a highly esteemed citizen, and well known in Mudgee district. To the grown-up family of 12, all residing in Mudgee and district, our deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning, to the Cudgegong Cemetery, after a service in the Cudgegong Church of England. Archdeacon Bromhead, of Rylstone, officiated. Arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 July 1941, p. 11. Obituary Mary Hextell

RETURN THANKS THE family of the late Mary Hextell wish to thank Dr. Carter, the Matron and Nursing Staff of the Mudgee District Hospital, also all kind friends who sent wreaths, cards and messages of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 7 August 1941, p. 2. Return Thanks Mary Hextell

Gulgong Personal Mr. Albert E. Wood, of. Cullenbone, died in Mudgee District Hospital recently, aged 84 years. Mr. “Bill” Wood, of the Gulgong district, is a son of deceased. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 April 1952, p. 17. Death Albert Edwin Wood

Mainly About MUDGEE DISTRICT Mr. Albert Edward Wood died in the Mudgee Hospital on Tuesday, aged 84 years. Deceased who resided at Cullenbone for a very lengthy period, was held in high regard by his fellows and his passing will be deeply regretted. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, viz: Arthur, Stanley, and Mrs. Hanchard, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery on Wednesday, Rev. Canon Powell officiating, the arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 March 1952, p. 2. Obituary Albert Edward Wood

Mainly About People Mudgee District Personalities The death occurred in the Mudgee District Hospital yesterday of Mr. Arthur Samuel Wood, aged 87 years. Deceased,who was born at Limestone, came of a fine pioneer family, and was widely and favourably known right throughout the district, where he resided for a lifetime. His wife predeceased him, but he is survived by the following family: Grace Ellen, Norah Mary, Stella Maude, Doris Amelia, Clarice, Arthur Edward and Jack. To the sorrowing ones sincere sympathy is extended. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church at 11 o’clock tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll being in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 22 September 1958, p. 2. Obituary Arthur Samuel Wood