Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH OF A CHILD. Valerie Mavis, the five-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harvey, of West End, died from an attack of whooping cough on Tuesday. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place yesterday afternoon to the C.E. portion of the general cemetery. Mr. L. M. Dunstan read the burial service. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 30 October 1913, p. 23. Valerie Harvey Death

MR. WILLIAM RAYNER

One of the very oldest residents of the district, in the person of Mr. William Rayner, of McDonald's Creek, died in a Mudgee private hospital on Friday afternoon, at the great age of 92 years. Deceased was born at Broombee, and early in life settled on a farm at McDonald's Creek, where he was actively engaged up till a comparatively recent date. He was a fine type of pioneer, and his sterling qualities won for him the esteem of all sections of the community. Honest, capable, and industrious, he went through life undaunted, and his sturdy character showed at its best in periods of stress. Members of the Rayner clan are generally long-lived, and one of deceased's brothers - the late Harry Rayner, well-known horse trainer - must have been near the 90 mark at the end. Deceased is survived by the following sons and daughters: William (Newcastle), Henry, Sid, and Victor, (Mudgee), Mesdames J. Harvey (Mudgee), G. Marsh (Lawson), H. L. Patterson (McDonald's Creek) and J. Gawthorne (Mudgee). The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday, the Rev. Mr. Powell officiating at both church and graveside. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son.

DEATHS PHIPPS, Dulcie Margaret. - February 14, 1972, at hospital, late of 134 The Avenue, Granville, loved wife of the late Charles Phipps, loved mother of Lloyd, Neville, Allan Russell (deceased), fond mother-in-law of Cecily and Nancy, loved grandmother of their children, sister of Ern, Les and Stanley Harvey, aged 70 years. Funeral details Wednesday’s Herald. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 15 February 1972, p. 30. Dulcie Margaret Phipps Death