Blanche Phyllis Smede, 18881977 (aged 89 years)

Name
Blanche Phyllis /Smede/
Given names
Blanche Phyllis
Surname
Smede
Married name
Blanche Phyllis /Robison/
Birth 1888 41 37

Death of a maternal grandfatherSamuel Pickett
12 April 1902 (aged 14 years)
Note: PASTORALIST COMMIT SUICIDE.

PASTORALIST COMMIT SUICIDE. Mr. Samuel Pickett, a well-known pastoralist, residing at Long Gully, about 14 miles from Rylstone, is reported to have committed suicide. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, had been suffering from ill health for the past four or five years, and had recently been much worried with fear that his stock would perish during the coming winter. He took a dose of strychnine, and refused any emetic. He had spent the greater part of his life in the district, and had reared a family of twelve, all of whom, with their mother, survive him. (Sunday Times, Sunday 20 April 1902, p. 8).

Note: LATEST NEWS BY WIRE.

LATEST NEWS BY WIRE. [Press Telegraph Association.] SYDNEY A SAD SUICIDE. Samuel Pickett, senr., aged 76, residing at Long Gully, near Rylstone, committed suicide by taking a dose of strychnine from a bottle kept in the house for poisoning dogs. He lingered several hours. Though evidently he underwent great agony, he resolutely refused to take an emetic. He had been in ill health for four or five years past; this, added to the fear that he would lose all his stock for want of feed during the coming winter, brought about a feeling of despondency. (Maitland Daily Mercury, Tuesday 15 April 1902, p. 3)

Note: AN OLD RESIDENT OF LUE.

AN OLD RESIDENT OF LUE. POISONS HIMSELF WITH STRYCHNINE. DEPRESSED BY DROUGHT. (from our Correspondent). On Saturday morning, the 12th instant, between 9 and 10 o'clock, Mr. Samuel Pickett, farmer of Long Gully near Lue, informed his wife and son that he had taken poison, but his statement was at first not believed. Some two hours afterwards symptoms of strychnine poisoning showed them-selves, Mr. Pickett having a fit, followed by another an hour and a half later, in which he died. Deceased, who was in his 77th year, was a native England, and had been residing at Long Gully for forty years, where he made a comfortable home for himself. Mr. Pickett reared a large family of sons and daughters, all of whom are married. During the past few years Mr. Pickett suffered from bad health, especially so for the last six months, and was often heard to say that he wished he was dead, as he was only a trouble to himself and those members of his family near him, but he was never heard to threaten to take his own life. The desolation of the drought had recently worried the deceased, who became much depressed as it became more and more evident that many of his stock would perish. A bottle with a small quantity of strychnine in it was kept on a shelf in the kitchen, for the purpose of poisoning dogs, and deceased must have taken this into his bedroom the night before he took the fatal dose, as he did not leave his room on Saturday until about half-past nine in the morning, when he made the statement of having taken the poison. A cup of tea had been taken to deceased by his wife early in the morning, and appearances indicated that he poured a portion of the tea into the strychnine bottle, stirred the contents and then drank it. Deceased was much respected in the locality in which he so long resided, and very general sympathy is expressed for the members of his family, many of whom occupy good positions in the district. An inquest held at Long Gully on Tuesday, before Wm. Taylor, J.P., Coroner, and a jury of five, when a verdict was returned, of death by strychnine poisoning self administered. The re-mains were interred at Lue. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 17 April 1902, p. 11)

MarriageCharles S RobisonView this family
27 November 1912 (aged 24 years)

Note: STONEY CREEK WEDDING.

STONEY CREEK WEDDING. A. pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's R.C. Church, Stoney Creek, yesterday, when Mr. C. S. Robison and Miss Blanche Smede were joined in holy wedlock. The Rev. E. P. O'Donnell officiated. The newly wedded couple left for Sydney by the evening train to spend the honeymoon. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 November 1912, p. 21. Wedding Robison and Smede

Death of a maternal grandmotherAnn Drake
28 July 1913 (aged 25 years)
Note: DEATH AT LUE.

DEATH AT LUE.

We regret to have to record the death of a very old resident of Lue, in the person of Mrs. Ann Pickett at the advanced age of 88 years of age. Her death took place on the 28th July at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Thompson, of the LueHotel, with whom she had resided since the death of her husband (Mr. Samuel Pickett) some twelve years ago. The deceased lady had been a resident of the district for over sixty years. She leaves a family of 4 sons and 8 daughters, besidesgrandchildren and great-grand children. The funeral was very largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Walker, of Rylstone, officiated at the graveside. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative, Thursday 14 August 1913, p. 23).

Burial of a maternal grandmotherAnn Drake
30 July 1913 (aged 25 years)
Death of a brotherAlfred William Smede
26 July 1924 (aged 36 years)

Note: Died on Wedding Day

Died on Wedding Day SAD DEATH OF MR. A SMEDE. Very sad circumstances surrounded the death of Alfred Smede, in Sydney on Thursday. Deceased was attending to the overhead tram-way wires when he fell through a skylight, a distance of 14 ft., injuring his spine. He was conveyed to Sydney Hospital, and passed away on Saturday morning. Deceased who was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Smede, of Mudgee, was 48 years of age, and a native of Cooyal. The sad feature of his death was the fact that he was to have been married last Saturday to Miss Daisy Walsh, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Walsh and Mrs. Walsh, of Gulgong. The only persons present at his death were his ber and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smede, Mr. C. Robinson, ber-in-law, Mr. R. Drew, ber-in-law, and his fiancee, Miss Walsh. Besides the sorrowing father and mother, he is survived by the following bers Ernest, Harry, Edgar, Herbert, James, Samuel, George, and three sisters, Mesdames George Walker, Tottenham; Charles Robinson, Pipeclay; Mrs. H. Knight, Camboon, Rylstone. The body was brought to Mudgee this morning, and will be interred in the R.C. portion of the general cemetery this afternoon. Deceased was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. For many years he was an enthusiastic member of the Cooyal Cricket Club. Deep sympathy is felt for his relatives and fiancee. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 28 July 1924, p. 23. Obituary Alfred Smede

Note: A SAD BEREAVEMENT.

A SAD BEREAVEMENT. Messrs. J. and E. Smede received the sad news that their ber had been accidentally killed in Sydney, Friday last. The sorrowful part of Mr. Smede's death was that his marriage was to have taken place on Saturday. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 31 July 1924, p. 13. Death Alfred Smede

Burial of a brotherAlfred William Smede
after 26 July 1924 (aged 36 years)
Death of a fatherJohn David Smede
21 November 1924 (aged 36 years)

Note: RETURN THANKS

RETURN THANKS MRS. D. J. SMEDE and family desire to tender their sincere thanks to all kind friends, who sent wreaths, letters, cards, messages and in any other way showed their sympathy with them in connection with the death of their late beloved husband and father. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 27 November 1924, p. 20. Return Thanks Smede Family

Death of a brotherErnest Edward Smede
6 October 1934 (aged 46 years)
Note: Mr. E. Smede

Mr. E. Smede FORMER resident of Havilah, and a member of a well known Mudgee district family, Mr. E. Smede, died in Sydney on Saturday night. The remains will be brought to Mudgee, and the funeral will take place in the Roman Catholic portion of the Mudgee cemetery tomorrow afternoon. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 8 October 1934, p. 4. Obituary Ernest Smede

Burial of a brotherErnest Edward Smede
9 October 1934 (aged 46 years)
Death of a brotherSamuel David Smede
18 October 1934 (aged 46 years)
Note: DEATH

DEATH Mr. S. D. Smede THE death occurred at the Mudgee District Hospital this morning of Mr. Samuel David Smede, aged 57, a member of an old and well known Mudgee district family, and a ber of Mr. E. Smede, who died in Sydney on October 7. The late Mr. Smede had been in ill health for a long time. He was a native of this district, and had lived in it all his life. For some time he had been a very trusted employee of Mr. Hunter White, of Havilah. He is survived by a wife and five children, all of whom reside at Havilah. The funeral will take place at the Roman Catholic portion of the Mudgee Cemetery tomorrow afternoon, after a service at the church. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Father O'Byrne. Messrs J. C. Swords and Son will carry out the interment. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 18 October 1934, p. 3. Death Samuel David Smede

Note: RETURN THANKS

RETURN THANKS MRS. S. SMEDE and family, of Havilah, desire to thank Drs. Cameron and Harrison, Matron and Nursing Staff of the Mudgee District Hospital, for their skilled attention; also to especially thank Mr. Hunter White, Mr. and Mrs. Peter White, of Havilah, and Mr. Maurice Walsh for their great assistance; also all kind friends and relatives who forwarded cards, messages and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement in the loss of their dear husband and father. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 1 November 1934, p. 4. In Memoriam Samuel David Smede

Burial of a brotherSamuel David Smede
after 18 October 1934 (aged 46 years)
Death of a brotherEdgar Francis Smede
6 September 1941 (aged 53 years)

Note: DEATHS

DEATHS Mr. E. F. Smede THE death occurred in the Mudgee District Hospital on Saturday morning last of Mr. Edgar Francis Smede, at the age of 61 years. Deceased was well known and highly respected in Mudgee and district. He was a resident of Pipeclay and Havilah districts. His wife predeceased him by eighteen months. To his relatives and his five small children, whose ages range from three to ten years, our deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery, the Rev. Powell. officiating at the church and the graveside. Arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 8 September 1941, p. 7 Obituary Edgar Smede

Burial of a brotherEdgar Francis Smede
7 September 1941 (aged 53 years)
Death of a motherCatherine Elizabeth Pickett
25 June 1948 (aged 60 years)
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS Mrs. C. Smede The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital on Friday last of Mrs. Catherine Smede, at the great age of 96 years. Deceased who was one of the oldest identities of the Mudgee district, was a lady of sterling character, and won the love and respect of everyone with whom she came in contact. Like most of the pioneers, she was noted for her great, kindness and charity, and delighted in the performance of good deeds. Her passing will leave a gap in the lives of many people in town and district. To the sorrowing family the deepest sympathy will be extended. The funeral, which was attended by many old friends of the family, took place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Canon Powell officiating. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 28 June 1948, p. 2. Obituary Mrs C Smede

Burial of a motherCatherine Elizabeth Pickett
26 June 1948 (aged 60 years)
Death of a brotherHenry John Smede
13 October 1952 (aged 64 years)
Note: OBITUARY

OBITUARY MR. H. J. SMEDE There passed away at the Mudgee District Hospital on October 13 one of the district's pioneers, Mr. Henry John Smede, aged 82 years. Deceased was born in the Rylstone district, where he spent his early days, and later came and settled near Cassilis as a farmer and grazier. He was a great cricket enthusiast and won many trophies, for bowling, batting and for highest average score. His health had been failing for three years, yet although the end was not unexpected, it came as a great shock to his family. Deceased is survived by his wife, five daughters, two sons, three bers and three sisters. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 27 October 1952, p. 1. Obituary Henry John Smede

Death of a sisterCatherine Christina Smede
13 December 1952 (aged 64 years)
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS KNIGHT, Christina Catherine. - December 13, 1952, at Lewisham Hospital, of 13 Lorne Street, Summer Hill, widow of Henry John, and dearly loved mother of Ray, Enid (Mrs. E. Clausen), Reg and Edna (Mrs. L. Fairhall). Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 15 December 1952, p. 10. Catherine Christina Knight Death

Death of a brotherJames Frederick Smede
24 June 1954 (aged 66 years)

Death of a brotherGeorge Thomas Smede
21 July 1963 (aged 75 years)

Death of a brotherHerbert Percy Smede
1 June 1966 (aged 78 years)

Note: Death

Death Mr. H. P. Smede The death occurred at Lithgow on Wednesday of Mr. Herbert Percival Smede, of Roy Street, Lithgow and formerly of Mudgee. He was 82 years old. The funeral service will be held in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mudgee at 11 a.m. today after Requiem Mass. Funeral arrangements are in the hands of Eastaugh and Carroll, Funeral Directors, of Mudgee and Gulgong. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 3 June 1966, p. 2. Death notice Herbert Percival Smede

Burial of a brotherHerbert Percy Smede
3 June 1966 (aged 78 years)
Burial of a fatherJohn David Smede

Death 1977 (aged 89 years)

Family with parents
father
18471924
Birth: about 1847
Death: 21 November 1924
mother
18511948
Birth: 1851 26 27
Death: 25 June 1948Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage Marriage1870
2 years
elder brother
18711952
Birth: 1871 24 20
Death: 13 October 1952Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
elder sister
2 years
elder brother
18731954
Birth: 1873 26 22
Death: 24 June 1954
3 years
elder brother
18751924
Birth: 1875 28 24
Death: 26 July 1924
2 years
elder brother
18761934
Birth: 1876 29 25
Death: 18 October 1934Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
elder brother
18781963
Birth: 1878 31 27
Death: 21 July 1963
2 years
elder brother
18801941
Birth: 5 January 1880 33 29
Death: 6 September 1941
2 years
elder brother
18811934
Birth: 1881 34 30
Death: 6 October 1934Stanmore, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
elder brother
18831966
Birth: 1883 36 32
Death: 1 June 1966
3 years
elder sister
18851952
Birth: 1885 38 34
Death: 13 December 1952Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
herself
Family with Charles S Robison
husband
herself
Marriage Marriage27 November 1912
Marriage

STONEY CREEK WEDDING. A. pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's R.C. Church, Stoney Creek, yesterday, when Mr. C. S. Robison and Miss Blanche Smede were joined in holy wedlock. The Rev. E. P. O'Donnell officiated. The newly wedded couple left for Sydney by the evening train to spend the honeymoon. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 November 1912, p. 21. Wedding Robison and Smede