Cudgegong Valley History Project

The Late Margaret Scully. The late Margaret Scully, who died in Cassilis, on June 24, 1919, at the ripe age of 80, was born at Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland, and when a young girl went over to live, with one of her brothers (the late Thos. Kennedy) in New York City, U.S.A. She was married at Louiston, Niagara Falls, in 1852, to the late Edward Scully, who was then employed on the railway, and who was on the first train that was driven over the suspension bridge near the Niagara Falls, U.S.A. She came with her husband to New South Wales in 1858, and resided for a time in Sydney, Shoalhaven, and Muswellbrook, but came to Cassilis in 1860, where she resided up to the time of her death. She was the mother of 10 children. The three eldest - S. J., of Cassilis, T. F., of Randwick, and Bridget Scully (who died at Louiston, U.S.A.) - were born at Niagara Falls, the other seven - Ellen Miller (who died at Cassilis), Kathleen Welsh (of Mudgee), Annie Shannon (of Merriwa), Mary and Elizabeth Scully (of Cassilis), F. J. Scully (of Cooalah), and Andrew Scully (of Merriwa) - were born in New South Wales. She lived an exemplary life - a great mother and wife, and staunch member of the Roman Catholic Church. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 3 July 1919, p. 9. Margaret Scully Obituary

Obituary MRS. S. J. SCULLY The many friends of Mrs. S. J. Scully, of Cassilis, were shocked when they learned of her sudden death in Sydney on Saturday morning. Mrs. Scully, who was on a visit to the city at the time, appeared to be in normal health, but on Saturday morning she suddenly collapsed and died. Her remains were brought to Cassilis and interred in the cemetery there on Monday morning. It was particularly heartrending experience for the deceased's eldest son, Mr. V. J. Scully, who had just returned to Coolah on the previous night from his honeymoon trip, and we join with his numerous friends in expressing heartfelt sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 9 February 1928, p. 21. Catherine Scully Obituary

DEATH. MRS. S. J. SCULLY. The community was shocked on Saturday morning last, when news was received that Mrs. S. J. Scully, wife of our respected townsman, Mr. S. J. Scully, had passed away suddenly in Sydney, where she was under treatment for eye trouble. Mrs. Scully had made good progress under treatment, and death was due to a sudden and unexpected collapse. The remains were brought from Sydney and interred in the Roman Catholic cemetery on Monday, the 6th instant. The Rev. Father Ward, who officiated, made touching reference to the exemplary life of deceased. The funeral was a very large and representative one, and business houses in the town were closed out of respect during the funeral ceremony. To the bereaved family the sincerest sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 9 February 1928, p. 36. Catherine Scully Obituary

Obituary A FINE CITIZEN PASSES DEATH OF SIMON J. SCULLY. The death occurred suddenly yesterday morning from heart failure of Mr. Simon J. Scully, aged 76 years, at his home at Cassilis. Deceased, who had suffered for a considerable time with his heart, appeared to be in good health early in the morning. He rose about 7 o'clock, had a cup of tea, and lying down on his bed again, expired almost immediately. The passing of Simon J. Scully, means that one of the oldest, most estimable and best citizens of the district has gone the way of all flesh. The name of Scully in the Cassilis and Coolah districts is synonymous with "progress." Cassilis was a very small settlement indeed when the late Mr. Scully commenced business there as a storekeeper and auctioneer. Today this little settlement has grown to a fair sized township. All through his life, deceased was ever in the forefront in any movement which meant progress to Cassilis and district, and was most untiring in his efforts to put Cassilis on the map. As an auctioneer he was recognised as one of the best stock salesmen in the state. It was a delight to see him wield the hammer when in his prime. He was a Justice of the Peace, and in that capacity he rendered good and faithful service to the community, and he was a member of the highly esteemed Scully family, whose name is a household word throughout Cassilis, Coolah and Merriwa districts. About two years ago his wife died and this was a great shock to him. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: Messrs V. J., Coolah; Clarrie, Mudgee; Edward, Thomas, and Mannie, Cassilis; Clem, manager of the Commercial Bank at Mt. Larkin, Queensland, Misses Madge and Col, Cassilis, and one other daughter, a sister in the Maitland Convent. Mr. E. J. Scully, of Coolah, and Mr. Andrew Scully of Merriwa, are brothers of deceased, while Mrs. J. J. Shannon, of the Merriwa district, and Mrs. J. Welsh, of Mudgee, are sisters. The funeral took place this morning, the remains being interred in the Catholic portion of the Cas-silis cemetery. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 15 January 1930, p. 11. Simon Scully Obituary

DEATHS SCULLY, Andrew Clarence. - September 13, 1974, of Mona Vale, and formerly of Coogee and Mudgee, dearly loved husband of Hilma and loved father of Selma. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 14 September 1974 p. 116. Andrew Clarence Scully Death

FUNERALS SCULLY. - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Andrew Clarence Scully, of Mona Vale and formerly of Coogee and Mudgee, will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Barrenjoey Road, Mona Vale, on Monday afternoon next, at 2 o’clock. At the conclusion of the Mass an interment will take place in the Catholic Lawn Cemetery at Northern Suburbs. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 14 September 1974 p. 115. Andrew Clarence Scully Funeral