Cudgegong Valley History Project

OBITUARY. Mrs. Margaret Stahl died at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. T. Hawkins), West End, at the age of 88 years, on Tuesday afternoon. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the General Cemetery, the Rev. Bostock Jones reading the burial service. Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 August 1922, p. 17. Obituary Margaret Stahl

Death of a Pioneer Mother THE LATE MRS. J. STAHL. The death last week, of Mrs. John Stahl, of West Mudgee, removes from the community one of the oldest representatives of families which are getting fewer and fewer as years pass on. The late Mrs. Stahl belonged distinctly to the pioneer band of residents conspicuously associated with Mudgee's centenary history. She came to Mudgee, a fresh young woman, in the prime of life. The record of her life proves she was a fine wife and mother; indeed, an exemplary woman as shown by the clear training she bestowed on her large family of sons and daughters. No family of the old brigade who peopled Mudgee was more respected than that of the late Mr and Mrs. John Stahl. Her husband had been, up to the period of his death, some twenty years ago, a kind of figure-head in western district associations. He was a frequent traveller with his coach and four-in-hand. John Stahl was an intimate figure on all the old cattle stations amongst their owners as far out as Walgett. He was one of those genial, friendly men. The late Mrs. Stahl was not a traveller. Her home was her castle, and she loved it. The large family circle claimed her existence. And big families were the rule those days. Mrs. Stahl and her husband were happy and prosperous in their life and citizenship. And when the end of such a mother came, as it did last week, the good old lady could have had no qualms of conscience when the hour of dissolution came. Her children and their children have a good example to follow. She will be mourned by a large circle of loved ones. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 10 August 1922, p. 14. Obituary Margaret Stahl

THE LATE MRS. STAHL. Mrs. John Stahl, whose death was reported in last issue, was born in Hanover in 1834. She came to Australia in 1851, and has resided in Mudgee for the past 71 vears, leaving Mudgee only to visit her children at different intervals. Her children are: - Mrs. J. W. Hawkins (Mudgee), the late Mrs. A. Walker (Lidcombe), Mrs. H. Runge (Granville), Mr. L. Stahl (Dunedoo), Mr. H. Stahl (Granville), and Mr. F. Stahl (Mudgee). Her grandchildren number 40, her great-grandchildren 34, and one great-great-grandchild. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 14 August 1922, p. 6. Obituary Margaret Stahl

DEATH Mr. F. W. Stahl The death occurred this morning of Mr. Frederick William Stahl, a highly-esteemed identity of Mudgee, aged 77 years. Deceased had resided in the district practically all his life, and was very widely known. His wife predeceased him 18 months ago. He is survived by one son, Frederick, who resides at Kandos, and the deepest sympathy will be extended to him. The funeral will take place at 10.30 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) to the R.C. portion of the Mudgee cemetery, Mr. H. Barton being in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 20 December 1937, p. 2. Obituary Frederick Stahl

Mrs. E. M. Bruce The death took place suddenly on Friday last at her residence, Dabee Road, of Mrs. Ethel May Bruce, aged 59 years. The funeral took place to the C. of E. portion of the Rylstone Cemetery on Saturday, Canon Poole officiating at the graveside. The "Guardian" extend their deepest sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 April 1939, p. 6. Obituary Ethel Bruce

Death

STAHL, Louis Augustus. - June 4, at Dunedoo War Memorial Hospital, beloved husband of Ellen and father of J. H. Stahl (Gulgong), Ruby (Mrs. T. J. Weedman, Brisbane), Ivy (Mrs. A. L. Dowell, Chatswood), Nellie (Mrs. J. R. Dulvey, Woollongong) grandfather of Ena (Mrs. H. J. King, Dunedoo), and Pat (Mrs. Roy Croft Dunedoo), aged 95 years. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 6 June 1953, p. 42. Louis Stahl Death

Gulgong Personal

The sympathy of the residents of Gulgong district is extended to Mr. J. H. Stahl, whose father, Mr. Lou Stahl, aged 95 years (known as the grand old man of Dunedoo), passed away in Dunedoo War Memorial Hospital last Thursday. Deceased sustained a fall recently, fracturing his hip. He is survived by his wife (to whom he was married in Gulgong 69 years ago), a son, Mr. J. H. Stahl (Gulgong), three daughters, Mesdames A. L. Dowell (Chatswood), J. Dulvey (Wollongong), and T. J. Weedman (Brisbane, Q). At the funeral at Dunedoo last Friday, Gulgong Bowling Club (of which Mr. J. H. Stahl is president) was represented by Messrs. E. J. Gudgeon and E. A. Marsh. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 11 June 1953, p. 17. Louis Stahl Death

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MR. L. A. STAHL The death occurred at the Dunedoo War Memorial Hospital on June 2 of Mr. Louis Augustus Stahl, at the age of 95 years. The late Mr. Stahl, who was a very well known figure throughout the district, was born at Mudgee and lived all his life in this area. During his early days he followed the occupation of a brick maker, and many public buildings in Mudgee and Gulgong are the result of his labours. In his middle life he was a well known teamster, and travelled the area from Wallerawang to Coonamble in the early settlement days. All his life, he was a keen follower of sport, and up till last season was a constant gate attendant for the Dunedoo Football Club. At Gulgong in 1883, the late Mr. Stahl married Miss Ellen Gibbons, who survives him, along with their, son, Mr. J. H. Stahl (Gulgong) and daughters, Mrs. T. J. Weedman (Brisbane), Mrs. A. L. Dowell (Chatswood) and Mrs. J. R. Dulvey (Wollongong.) Mesdames Jock King and Roy Croft, of Dunedoo, are two grandchildren. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 11 June 1953, p. 20. Obituary Louis Augustus Stahl

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The death occurred at Granville recently of former Gulgong resident, Mr. Harry Stahl, at the age of 90 years. Deceased was a brother of the late Mr. Lou Stahl, of Dunedoo. He is survived by a grown-up family at Granville, and relatives in Mudgee, Gulgong and Kandos. To the bereaved sincere sympathy is extended.