Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death at Lue. The death took place at Lue yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Mary Ann Potts, aged 88 years. The cause of death was bronchitis. Deceased was a very old resident of the district, and leaves a family of four and six daughters, they being William, (Pipeclay), Sloper (Avisford), Robert (Wall's Siding), James (Cullen Bullen), Mrs. O'Neil (Wee Waa), Mrs. Welch (Auburn), Mrs. Campbell (Auburn), Mrs. Ryan (Havilah), Mrs. Walsh (Havilah), Mrs. Horne (Lithgow). Deceased lady's husband predeceased her by about 12 years. The funeral will take place at Lue tomorrow (Friday) afternoon under the direction of Mr. H. Barton, of Mudgee. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 June 1918, p. 15. Obituary Mary Ann Potts

ELIZABETH O'NEAL. There passed away at the Dubbo District Hospital on Friday afternoon, after a painful illness, Elizabeth O'Neal, wife of Mr. W. H. O'Neal, of Gulargambone. Deceased, who was 60 years of age, was one of the most esteemed and highly respected residents of Gulargambone, and universal are the expressions of regret at her death. She leaves a sorrowing husband, four daughters and one son to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and loving mother. The late Mrs. O'Neal was formerly a resident of Mudgee and Rylstone, where she resided for some years. The remains were conveyed to Gulargambone for interment, and were laid to rest in the Methodist portion of the cemetery at that place. The funeral was a large and representative one. Mr. J. R. Tighe carried out the funeral arrangements. Dubbo Liberal, Tuesday 26 November 1918, p. 2. Obituary Elizabeth O’Neal

Warrumbungle. Death of Mrs. O'Neall. Once more has the Grim Reaper paid a call to this locality, and this time has carried off one of the best known and respected residents of this part, in the person of Mrs. W. O'Neall, at the age of 60 years. Mrs. O'Neall had not been too well for some considerable time, and was attended on different occasions by Dr. Hodgkinson, of Coonamble. She was then taken to Dr. Burkett, of Dubbo, who performed an operation on her on Wednesday last. But, alas, despite all medical skill and care, this splendid woman passed away at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday. I understand that a complication of diseases was the cause of death. I am unable to find words to do justice to Mrs. O'Neall. She was of a lovable disposition, and made hosts of friends wherever she went. She was an ideal wife and loving and affectionate mother. She was a thorough Christian woman, and if all her good and kind deeds are rewarded then Heaven's gates should be opened wide to receive her. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neall came to this locality about seven years ago, from Cooyal, near Mudgee, and for five years they were in the employ of Mr. Dowling, of Gumin. Lately they moved to Gulargambone, where they have since resided. The deceased lady leaves her husband, sons and daughters to mourn their great loss. To them the deepest sympathy of the whole community goes out. The remains were brought to Gulargambone for burial, which took place in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. The Rev. Mr. Clifton officiated at the graveside. All will join me, I am sure, in saying that the Warrumbungle district has lost forever one of the grandest women that ever resided in this small part. May her rest be peaceful. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 November 1918, p. 21. Obituary Elizabeth O’Neal

Wedding. PITT WALSH. The wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church of England on Saturday afternoon, by the Rev. Canon Dunstan, of Cecil Roy Pitt, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pitt, of Mudgee, and Miss Annie Louisa Walsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walsh, of Havilah. The bride entered the church on the arm of her mother, who gave her away. Mr. Fred Pitt (bRother of the bridegroom) was best man, and Miss Florence Walsh (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the residence at the bride-groom's parents, where the wedding breakfast was held. Later Mr. and Mrs. Pitt left by the mail train on the honeymoon, after which they will return to Mudgee, their future home. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 8 November 1920, p. 9. Wedding Pitt and Walsh

WILLIAM POTTS The death occurred at Braeholme private hospital on March 12 of an old and highly respected Resident of Botobolar, Mr. William Potts, aged 82 years. Deceased who had been a resident of Botobolar for forty-five years and leaves a sorrowing widowand the following sons and daughters to mourn their loss: - William (Wellington), Frederick (Botobolar), Arthur, Leslie, Valentine, (Mudgee), Robert (Gulgong), Roy (Charbon), Thomas (Lue), Warran (Bara, Lue), Mesdames W. Perry (Kandos), F. Harris (Sydney), L. Jones (Kandos). The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10.30 a.m. the cortege leaving St. John's Church of England, for the general cemetery. The Rev. Canon Parr officiated at the graveside, and Mr. H. Barton conducted the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 March 1931, p. 3. Obituary William Potts

MR ROBERT POTTS One of the district's oldest and most highly respected residents, in the person of Mr Robert Potts, of Buckaroo, was the victim of a sudden seizure early on Tuesday morning last, and death followed shortly afterwards. Deceased, who was 68 years of age, had resided in the district for a very lengthy period, for from his lime burning works at Buckaroo he supplied material to local and district builders for many years. One of the sturdy pioneer breed, he played well his part in building up the district, and his passing will be deeply deplored by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He is survived by a widow and the following sons and daughters:- Raymond (Buckaroo), Reginald (Mudgee), William (Mudgee), Silas (Buckaroo), Mrs S. Caughey (Bathurst), Mrs C. Morgan (Mudgee), Mrs J. Ellis (Sydney), and Miss Sylvia Potts (Buckaroo). To the sorrowing ones the sympathy of the whole district is extended. The funeral took place to the independent portion of the Mudgee cemetery on Wednesday, Mr John Hardy performing the last sad rites at the graveside (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 16 July 1931, page 5).

Emma Jane Ryan (Potts); DOB 1868; DOD 15 Aug 1943; Buried Mudgee Ang K; mother; Father, William; Mother Mary Anne Kennedy; Spouse, John William

DEATHS CAMPBELL, Eliza. - April 17, 1950, relict of the late William Gorden Campbell, loving mother of George (deceased), May (Mrs. Breakwell), Hilda (Mrs. Hurlstone), William (deceased), Oscar, Cecil, and Maude (Mrs. Carmody). Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 18 April 1950, p. 18. Obituary Eliza Campbell

DEATHS MALVERN, Mary. - June 16, 1960, loving mother of Tom, Kate and Bev, mother-in-law of Val, Joan, Fred, grandmother of Brian, Wayne, Wendy, Sandra, Meryl. Sydney Morning Herald, 18 June 1960, p. 80. Death Mary Malvern