Edgar Francis Marks, 19031990 (aged 87 years)

Name
Edgar Francis /Marks/
Given names
Edgar Francis
Surname
Marks
Birth 1903 35

Death of a sisterGwendoline Marks
1905 (aged 2 years)

Note: Deaths of Children.

Deaths of Children. The white plumes on the hearse, and the white trimmed coffin, visible as a funeral cortege passed through the main street of the town on Saturday afternoon, signified the death of one young in years. It was not generally known that bereavement had come into the home of Mr. Mark Marks, a respected resident. The grim reaper, Death, had claimed his daughter, aged 12 years. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 1 May 1905, p. 2. Death Gwendoline Marks

Birth of a brotherReginald Douglas Marks
1905 (aged 2 years)

Birth of a brotherDonald R Marks
1906 (aged 3 years)

Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn Marks
1907 (aged 4 years) Age: 83

Note: Death of an Old Resident.

Death of an Old Resident. One of this district's oldest residents passed away last night, in the person of Mr. John Marks, at the ripe old age of 83. Though born in England, the late Mr. Marks emigrated to this State 57 years ago, 40 years of which time he was a resident of this district. Deceased had been in failing health for some months past, but it was only on Sunday last that he took to his bed. During the past few years he lived with his son, Mr. James Marks, of McDonald's Creek. Seven sons, three daughters and 36 grandchildren survive deceased. The funeral will take place at noon to-morrow. Members of Court Pride of Mudgee A.O.F., of which deceased was a honorary member, will meet the cortege opposite the Court House at 1 p.m. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 April 1907, p. 7. Obituary John Marks

Birth of a brotherWilfred L Marks
1911 (aged 8 years)

Death of a brotherHerbert Allan Marks
2 October 1917 (aged 14 years)
Note: ROLL OF HONOUR

ROLL OF HONOUR Herbert Allan Marks Service number 2214 Rank Lance Corporal Unit 47th Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Imperial Force Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918 Conflict Eligibility Date First World War, 1914-1921 Date of Death 02 October 1917 Place of Death France Cause of Death Died of wounds Place of Association Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Cemetery or Memorial Details Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Boulogne, Nord Pas de Calais, France Source AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army AWM has photograph

Death of a brotherReginald Douglas Marks
4 December 1930 (aged 27 years)

Note: FATAL COLLISION

FATAL COLLISION One Killed; One Injured ACCIDENT BETWEEN BRIDGES Reginald Marks (28), of Casino, was thrown out of a sidecar and killed and Con Schneider, of Casino, was knocked off his motor cycle and injured when a motor-cycle and sidecar collided yesterday afternoon with a New England motor 'bus, driven by W. McMahon, on the road between the bridges over Leycester and Wilson's Creeks, Lismore. Marks and Schneider were travelling off Leycester Creek bridge towards town and the motor 'bus turned off Wilson's Creek bridge to go to the showground. When the two vehicles met Marks was thrown out of the sidecar on to his head on the road. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries, and death was almost instantaneous. Schneider was thrown from the seat of the motor cycle and sustained injuries to his left leg and shock. Lismore ambulance was quickly on the scene and rendered first aid to Schneider and conveyed the injured man to the District Hospital, where he was admitted. Marks was a carpenter by trade and is survived by a widow and one child. Schneider is a painter. The road between the bridges is anathema to all motorists owing to an awkwardly sloped piece in the centre of the road leading down to North Lismore, which most drivers tackle very cautiously and which restricts manoeuvring space. The motor 'bus was one of a number owned by the same firm plying between the town and the showground. The body will be taken to Casino for burial. The local arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Sweeney and Bryant. Northern Star, Friday 5 December 1930, p. 8. Accident Reginald Marks

Note: KEEN-STREET COLLISION

KEEN-STREET COLLISION The collision in which Reginald Marks was killed at Lismore on Thursday afternoon, had a sequel in Keen-street about 10 o'clock the same night when Wesley J. Cook returned to Lismore from Casino after getting in touch with the wife and relatives of Marks. Cook was driving a car owned by James B. Wotherspoon in Keen-street, and was leaving the rank intending to drive to the lane alongside the Wentworth Boarding House. Mrs. I. Cook was also in the car. In a collision with a car driven by Mr. Arthur H. Giggins, of Dungarubba, with Mr. Eric Weir as passenger, no one was injured, but both cars were damaged, and traffic was held up for some time. The late Mr. Marks, at one time, had stayed at the Wentworth Boarding House. Northern Star, Saturday 6 December 1930, p. 6. Accident Reginald Marks

Note: LISMORE INQUEST.

LISMORE INQUEST. Mr. E. A. Mahoney, coroner, has fixed Thursday next for the inquest in connection with the death of Reginald Marks, killed in a motor accident in Lismore on Thursday afternoon last. The inquest will be held at the Court House, and will commence at 10 a.m. Northern Star, Saturday 6 December 1930, p. 6. Inquest Reginald Marks

Note: ACCIDENTAL DEATH

ACCIDENTAL DEATH Coroner's Finding INQUIRY AT LISM0RE An inquiry into the circumstances of the death of Reginald Douglas Marks, who was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and sidecar and a motor 'bus on December 4 in Bridge-street, North Lismore, was held at Lismore Court House yesterday. The coroner (Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M.) found that death was accidental. Sergt. J. H. Aspery examined the witnesses. Mr. T. E. Rummery appeared for the driver of the motorcycle (Conrad Schneider); Mr. A. W. Norton. (of Cope and Norton, Casino) for the relatives of Marks; and Mr. P. G. Best (of McIntosh and Best) for the driver of the 'bus (Wilfred Evans Mc Mahon) and the New England Motor Co. CYCLIST'S EVIDENCE Conrad A. Schneider, painter, of Cas-ino, said that about 5 p.m. he was riding a motorcycle with Marks in the sidecar and was coming off the South Lismore bridge towards Lismore when he saw a 'bus coming from Lismore. Witness said he kept to his left side of the road, and as he was getting round the bend the 'bus appeared to be on the wrong side. He kept bearing to the left, but the 'bus seemed to be heading straight for the cycle. He could see that if he continued on his left the vehicles would meet head on. As the 'bus appeared to be going straight on he (Schneider) turned to his wrong side, increased the speed, and felt the cycle skid. The front of the 'bus appeared to shoot past and suddenly the cycle was pulled into the 'Bus. Schneider said he was driving round about 15 miles an hour and his brakes were in good order. He did not apply them, nor did he try to stop. When he saw the 'bus heading straight for him there was not sufficient space for him to pass it with safety. There was no traffic to prevent his turning into Bridge-street and going with the 'bus. To Mr. Rummery: If he had turned to his left he believed the 'bus would have been on top of him before he could have got anywhere. The 'bus appeared to be going faster than the cycle. If he had gone on the wrong side in the first place the accident would not have happened. HAD HIM "PUZZLED" To Mr. Norton:- If the 'bus had kept to its left side there would have been no accident. He was not aware that there was a custom to turn to the right when going towards the Winsome Hotel. He could not see any black marks on the right side of the bridges. It had him puzzled when he saw the 'bus coming down on the right. To Mr. Best: He slowed down to 10 miles an hour and could have pulled up in about five yards. He knew it was the usual custom to drive on the concrete. When he accelerated he was on the Lismore side of the broken bitumen. He could see before that that he was sliding straight for the side of the 'bus. McMahon, who was the driver of the 'bus, stated that he was driving to the showground when he saw a motorcycle' coming off the South Lismore bridge. The cycle was travelling at a fairly, fast pace and appeared to be going to cut the corner. Suddenly the cycle turned to the left and got out on to the loose bitumen, then turning sharply to the right. He (McMahon) turned the 'bus a little to the right when he saw the cycle coming off the bridge. The cycle skidded and appeared to be sliding into the 'bus. Witness turned the 'bus farther to the right to allow the cycle to come through to the bridge on the inside. The cycle and side-car after sliding sideways hit the 'bus. When he first saw the cycle he was coming directly off the bridge on the left side of the concrete strip leading into Bridge-street. There was plenty of room for the cycle to pass behind on the concrete on the correct side. To Mr. Rummery: He was driving the 'bus in competition with hire cars. Evidence was also given by Const. A. Hunt, Frank Hoare (a passenger in the. 'bus) and Antoni Jveli who saw the collision. Northern Star, Friday 12 December 1930, p. 6. Coroner’s finding Reginald Marks

Death of a brotherFrederick Henry Marks
1962 (aged 59 years)

Death of a fatherMark William Marks
1962 (aged 59 years)

Death 1990 (aged 87 years)

Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage1892
2 years
elder brother
2 years
elder sister
3 years
elder brother
6 years
elder sister
3 years
himself
3 years
younger brother
2 years
younger brother
6 years
younger brother