Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH Mr. John Harvey A very old and widely respected resident of the district, in the person of Mr. John Harvey, died in a private hospital in Mudgee this morning, aged 72 years. His wife predeceased him by about three years. Deceased resided at Frome's Creek for the greater part of his life, and was held in the highest regard by everyone in the community. Like so many of the men reared in that locality, he was a great lover of the grand old game of cricket, and for very many years was a member of the old Cullenbone club - a power in the land in those days. With the club he played all over the district, often making long journeys to fulfil engagements, and the transport arrangements, it must be remembered, were not what they are today. He gained a fine reputation as a player and sportsman, and many of the old hands will hear of his passing with the deepest regret. Deceased is survived by one son and two daughters, viz.: Vin (Brogan's Creek), Mrs. Stackpoole (Frome's Creek) and Edith (Sydney). To the sorrowing ones sincere sympathy will be extended. The funeral will take place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. and the Rev. A. G. Powell will conduct the service. Messrs. J C. Swords and Son are in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 9 September 1943, p. 4. John Harvey Obituary

PORTLAND DEATH MRS. S. SWATZ The death took place at Portland hospital on Tuesday of Mrs. Selina Margaret Schweitzer (better known as Swatz) at the age of 66 years. Deceased, who had been in ill health for the past two months, had been an inmate of hospital for a fortnight. A native of McDonald's Creek, near Mudgee, She had lived in Portland for the past 22 years, being well-known and highly respected. Her husband, the late Mr. Francis Schweitzer, predeceased her by 12 months. She is survived by a grown family of four daughters and three sons - Mrs. J. Bowen (Glebe), Mrs. F. Fuller (Leichhardt), Mrs. E. Smith (Lithgow) and Mrs. E. Christian (Portland), Messrs. Marwood (Portland), Reginald (A.I.F.) and Wilfred (A.M.F.). The funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon following a short service in St. Stephen's Church of England, at which the Rev. W. A. Clint officiated. Interment was made in the C. of E. portion of Portland cemetery. Included among the many floral tributes was one of the permanent type from the Renown Extended Miners' Lodge. Mr. J. B. Simpkins had charge of the arrangements. Lithgow Mercury, Thursday 15 June 1944, p. 6. Selina Schweitzer Obituary

Mainly About People The death took place at Portland Hospital on Tuesday of Mrs. Selina Margaret Schweitzer (better known as Swartz) at the age of 63 years. A native of McDonald's Creek, near Mudgee, she had lived in Portland for the past 22 years, being well known and highly respected. Her husband, the late Mr. Francis Schweitzer, predeceased her by 12 months. Three sons and four daughters survive. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 19 June 1944, p. 2. Selina Schweitzer Obituary