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Wedding MITCHELL - FITTLER. A quiet wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee, last night, when W. H. Mitchell, eldest son of the late Mr. A. Mitchell, of South America, was married to May Mary, the eldest daughter of Mr. Frederick John Fittler, of Spring Flat. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. E. Fittler, bRother of the bride, acted as best man, while a younger sister acted as bridesmaid. After the ceremony the newly married couple adjourned to the home of the bride's Father of Spring Flat. The bride was held. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 June 1917, p. 21. Wedding Mitchell and Fittler

MITCHELL - FITTLER. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee, on Wednesday, June 27, the Rev. Canon Dunstan officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. William Henry Mitchell, eldest son of the late Mr. A. Mitchell, of South America, and Miss May Mary Fittler, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Fittler, of Spring Flat. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white silk dress, and had the customary wreath and veil. She carried a pretty bouquet of white roses and ferns. The bridesmaid was Miss Grace Doris Fittler, sister of the bride. She wore a white voile dress, white net mob cap, and carried a bouquet of white roses. Mr. Ernest George Fittler acted as best man. At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, the newly married couple were driven by motor to the residence of the bride's parents, where the wedding breakfast was held. Mudgee will be their future home. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 5 July 1917, p. 29. Wedding Mitchell and Fittler

THE LATE ERNEST FITTLER. It was our sad duty to record the death by drowning last week of Ernest Fittler, in Lawson's Creek, at Oakfield, near Mudgee Deceased leaves a sorrowing father and mother, and is survived by the following bers and sisters: - Herb, Cecil (Spring Flat), Frederick (Dunedoo), William (Redbank), and Mesdames Leslie King (Redbank), Mitchell (Cullenbone), and Misses Grace, Mabel, and Daisy (Spring Flat). Mudgee Guardian, Monday 12 February 1923, p. 1. Drowned Ernest Fittler

Lawson's Creek Tragedy YOUNG MAN DROWNED. On Tuesday night, around 8 p.m., Ernest George Fittler went swimming in Lawsons Creek, Oakfield, with two companions, J. Whitley and Mervyn Kurts. It is surmised that he was seized with cramps in a depth of five or six feet of water, and was immediately in difficulties. His companions noticing his plight, went to his assistance, and Whitley thought he had succeeded in placing him out of danger. Fittler slipped back, however, and pulled Whitley under. Kurtz then made an attempt to rescue the unfortunate man, but he disappeared. Assistance was called, and Mr. M. J. Morgan arrived on the scene and dived and recovered the body. Immediate efforts were made to restore respiration without avail. Dr. Challands, who had been summoned by telephone, pronounced life extinct on his arrival. Deceased was a son of Mr. Fred Fittler, of Spring Flat, and was in the employ of Mr. A. I. Cox, Oakfield. He was a single man, 22 years of age, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. An inquest was held at Oakfield by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. W. J. Nelthorpe, who, after hearing evidence, found that deceased met his death by accidental drowning. At the inquest Mr. A. I. Cox spoke highly of deceased as an employee and paid a tribute to his qualities. A sad feature of the tragedy was that deceased's father and mother only returned from a holiday at Dunedoo on Tuesday night. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family. The funeral took place on Wednesday., the Rev. E. J. Flanagan officiating. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 February 1923, p. 9. Obituary Ernest George Fittler

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our darling ber, Ernest George Fittler, who was accidentally drowned on the 6th February, 1923, aged 23 years. ‘No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since you left us. Home has never been the same. The shock was great. the blow severe To part with one we loved so dear. This sad, but true, we wonder why The best are always first to die.’ Inserted by his loving sisters, Grace, Mabel, and Daisy Fittler (Spring Flat).

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our darling ber and uncle, Ernest George Fittler, who was accidentally drowned on the 6th February, 1923, aged 23 years. ‘A beautiful memory left behind, Of a loving ber true and kind; For all of us he did his best. May God grant him eternal rest. The world may change from year to year, Our friends from day to day. But never will the one we loved From memory pass away.’ Inserted by his loving sister and ber-in-law, Elsie and Leslie Kenny, and niece and nephews, Maisie, Jemmy, and Allen Kenny (Redbank).

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our dear cousin, Ernie, who departed this life 6th February, 1923. ‘We mourn for you dear Ernie, But not in outward show; For those who mourn sincerely, Mourn silently and low.’ Inserted by his loving cousins, Daisy and Grace Doherty).

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our darling ber Ernest George Fittler, who was accidentally drowned on the 6th February, 1923, aged 23 years. ‘Our heart just aches with sadness, Our eyes shed many a tear; God alone knows how we miss you, as it dawns the first sad year, We missed you, for we loved you, as memory we recall, For the parting with our dearest ber, Was the saddest day of all.’ Inserted by his loving bers, Cecil and Herbert Fittler (Spring Flat).

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our darling ber and uncle, Ernest George Fittler, who was accidentally drowned on the 6th February 1923, aged 23 years. ‘No one he loved was by his side, To hear his last faint sighs, Or to whisper just one loving word, Before he closed his eyes. We do not know the pain he bore, For we never saw him die; We only know he passed away And could not say goodbye.’ Inserted by his loving sister and ber-in-law, May and William Mitchell, and nieces, Doris and Marie Mitchell (Cullenbone).

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our darling ber and uncle, Ernest George Fittler, who was accidentally drowned on the 6th February, 1923, aged 23 years. ‘Just one year today, dear ber, We stood beside your bed; Our hearts were crushed and broken When we saw that you were dead, All that is left now, dear ber Is to go and seo your grave. For well we know in it is sleeping, The best ber God ever gave.’ Inserted by his loving ber and sister-in-law, William and Dolly Fittler, and nieces Ivy and Doreen.

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our darling ber and uncle, Ernest George Fittler. who was accidentally drowned on the 6th February, 1923, aged 23 years. ‘Time may pass and bring its changes, Fresh with every coming year, But your memory will be cherished In the hearts that love you dear.’ Inserted by his loving ber and sister-in-law, Fred and Annie Fittler, and little nephew, Freddie Fittler (Redbank).

IN MEMORIAM. FITTLER. - In loving memory of our darling son, Ernest George Fittler, who was accidentally drowned on the 6th February, 1923, aged 23 years. ‘He left his home in perfect health, Never thinking death was near; Gone, but not forgotten, so long as life and memory last, We will remember thee. A painful shock, a dreadful Wow, Oh, Ernest dearest, we miss you so. Our loss is great, we'll not complain, But trust in God to meet again. Rest dearest Ernest, sweetly rest. Thy bands shall toil no more. They miss you most who love you best.’ Inserted by his loving father and mother, Fred and Harriet Fittler (Spring Flat).

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 7 February 1924, p. 14. In Memoriam Ernest George Fittler

LOCAL NEWS Charming Wedding A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Mudgee, on Saturday afternoon, the contracting parties being Herbert Kennedy, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Player, Bombira Hill, and Mabel, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frederick Fittler, Spring Flat. The Rev. Father Dahill officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her bRother Fred, by whom she was given away, was attired in a frock of white crepe de chene, trimmed with silver beads. Her veil was of tulle and silver tinsel embroidery, surmounted by the orthodox wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a superb bouquet of white dahlias, chrysanthemums, and fern. Miss Grace Fittler (sister) made a bewitching bridesmaid, and wore a lovely frock of pale pink crepe-de-chene trimmed with silver beads. Her hat was of white satin, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums and fern. Mr W. Fittler (bRother) carried out the duties of best man, while Mr. Leckie was groomsman. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were proposed and honored and congratulations showered on the happy young pair. The presents were numerous and costly. Mr. and Mrs. Player will make their home in Mudgee. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 April 1928, p. 20. Wedding Player and Fittler