Walter Rayner, 1960

Name
Walter /Rayner/
Given names
Walter
Surname
Rayner
Birth of a brotherThomas Rayner
1888

Birth of a brotherJack Rayner
1898

Death of a maternal grandfatherJohn Rhodes
2 October 1913

Note: The Great Call.

The Great Call. Mr. John Rhodes. One of this district's best-known and most respected pioneers, in the person of Mr. John Rhodes, sen., of Limestone, was called to his long home on Thursday, October 2. The cause of death was senile decay. Deceased was 87 years of age. He landed in Australia in 1857, arriving in Melbourne in the old sailing ship "Lightning." Soon after arrival he caught the gold fever, and went to the diggings, but met with little success. Between 40 and 50 years ago he came to Mudgee district, and assisted in the laying out of Hargraves, Merrendee, Louisa, and other district centres. He then went in for general farming, and met with success, gradually improving his property till it was one of the best in the district. He was a careful, thorough, well-read, and obliging citizen, who will be much missed from the community. Deceased was a native of Bingley, Yorkshire, England. He is survived by a widow, 86 years of age, and the following children : - Edwin (Dunedoo), Mrs. Geo. Rayner, sen. (Mullamuddy), Mrs. E. G. Wood (Fairfield, Sydney), Mrs. G. Goag (New Lambton), Albert, John, and George (Limestone). Altogether, over 100 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren survive. He was married for 64 years. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Cudgegong cemetery, Rev. Mr. Rolfe, of Rylstone, officiating at the graveside (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 9 October 1913, page 18).

Death of a fatherGeorge Rayner
24 February 1914

Note: Vale.

Vale. MR. GEORGE RAYNER. Mr. George Rayner, sen., one of the finest old men that this district has ever seen, passed away on Tuesday last at 1 a.m. at the age of 66 years. He was known as the veteran of Mullamuddy, and had a circle of friends as big as his own great heart. As a sportsman he was exceedingly popular. He seldom missed a race meeting, and took a keen interest in cricket., tennis, and football to the very day of his death. He was generous to a fault. No one ever appealed to him for assistance in vain. He filled a niche in the life of this district which can never be filled so well again. He had the respect of everyone, the affection of hundreds of children, and the whole-hearted admiration of all good sportsmen. He had a happy knack of making friends and it can safely be said possessed not one enemy in the whole of this wide district. His call was sudden, but he was prepared. May his soul rest peacefully. The cause of the veteran's death was pleurisy. Some four weeks ago he took ill, but appeared to be getting better, when suddenly Death knocked, and his spirit fled. No one anticipated the sad event. The members of the family were dreadfully shocked, and a host of friends were stricken with dismay. The remains were interred in the C. E. portion of the Mudgee cemetery the Rev. W. J. Dunstan officiating at the graveside. The funeral cortege was one of the largest seen in the Mudgee district. Hundreds of people attended from long distances to express by their presence the esteem and admiration they held for the deceased. The late Mr. Rayner was born at what is known now as Broombee. His parents were very old pioneers in this district, having come to this State from the Old Country in the early days when the interior was yet a closed book. Deceased spent his youth at Bocoble, and there married Miss Betsy Rhodes, daughter of Mr. Jonathan Rhodes, of Gulgamree, some 44 years ago. Soon after the marriage was celebrated, Mr. Rayner moved to Mullamuddy, and resided in that part of the district till his death. Besides a sorrowing widow he leaves the following children to mourn:- Mrs. Jas. Doble (Mullamuddy Inn), George (Mudgee), Walter (Lithgow), Alf and Joe (Leadville), Harley, Tom and Jack (Mullamuddy). There are two brothers and one sister of deceased living, viz., James and John Rayner (Limestone) and Mrs. W. Cox (Limestone). To all the bereaved we extend our deepest sympathy. Deceased was a fine upstanding man with a sympathetic and open heart as big as his body. He lived well, laughed often, and loved much: he left the world better than he found it, and so achieved the greatest success than can come to man. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 February 1914, p. 13. George Rayner Obituary

Death of a maternal grandmotherHannah
25 March 1919

Death of a motherBetsy Rhodes
15 August 1928 Age: 75

Note: OBITUARY

OBITUARY Mrs. Betsy Rayner, widow of the late Mr. George Rayner, of Mullamuddy, died in Sydney on Wednesday night, aged 75 years. A large grown-up family, including Messrs. H. and T. Rayner, of Mudgee, is left to mourn. The body will be brought to Mudgee to-morrow (Friday), and the funeral will take place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery at 3 o'clock. Mr. J. C. Swords has charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 16 August 1928, p. 31. Betsy Rayner Death

Burial of a motherBetsy Rhodes
17 August 1928
Death of a brotherAlfred Rayner
18 July 1936 Age: 61

Note: DEATHS

DEATHS Mr. Alfred Rayner DEEP regret was felt throughout the Mudgee district when it became known that Mr. Alfred Rayner, one of the most highly esteemed graziers of the Leadville district, had died on Saturday. The late Mr. Rayner, who was 61 years of age, collapsed and died shortly after playing a game of tennis with friends at Birriwa. Mr. Rayner was born at Mullamuddy, near Mudgee, being a son of the late Mr. George Rayner, of that centre. He married Miss Mabel Grant, a member of a well known Mullamuddy family, who, with a son, Mr. George Grant Rayner, survives him. One of the most popular residents of the north-west, Mr. Rayner's end is being mourned by many, and the bereaved ones are receiving the deep sympathy of an army of friends. The remains were brought from Birriwa by Messrs J. C. Swords and Son, of Mudgee, who carried out the interment in the Presbyterian portion of the Mudgee Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rarely has a funeral in Mudgee been so well attended. A long procession of cars contained friends from far and wide, who came to pay their last respects to one to whom they were deeply devoted. In front of the funeral procession marched a contingent of Masons from Coolah and Mudgee, the late Mr. Rayner being a member of the former lodge. In addition to the services conducted at St. Paul's Church, Mudgee, and at the graveside by Rev. R. W. Wannan, Mr. D. H. Spring conducted a Masonic service at the cemetery. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 20 July 1936, p. 2. Alfred Rayner Obituary

Note: LAST SET

LAST SET TRAGEDY ON COURT FATAL COLLAPSE N.-WEST IDENTITY MUDGEE, Tuesday. MR. ALFRED RAYNER, 61, while playing tennis at Birriwa, collapsed and died almost immediately. He was born at Mudgee, and was one of the best-known men in the North-West. In his early days he was a fine cricketer and a member of the noted Rayner team. The funeral was largely attended. Brother Masons from Coolah and Mudgee marched at the head of the cortege. Sun, Tuesday 21 July 1936, p. 16. Alfred Rayner Obituary

Note: LATE MR. A. RAYNER.

LATE MR. A. RAYNER. DUNEDOO was profoundly shocked by the news last Saturday, that Mr. Alfred Rayner had died suddenly at "Durrie Farm" whilst playing a game of tennis. All his life the late Mr. Rayner was a keen follower of cricket, and, in his later years, tennis. As a member of the "Enfield" team he took part in the match against "Durrie," and at the conclusion of a hard set, went and sat down. A member of the team remarked that Mr. Rayner appeared tired, and asked him how he felt. "I'll be alright, directly," he said, and a moment after fell forward. Doctor Allport was summoned, and on arrival pronounced life extinct. The late Mr. Rayner was a member of a famous sporting family, the Rayners of Mullamuddy, and in his day was regarded as one of the best cricketers in the country. Twenty years ago he came to this district and settled at "Enfield," a portion of the Pine Ridge estate. Every summer, he organised and captained the Enfield cricket team, and he was also responsible for the formation of the Enfield Tennis Club. He is survived by his widow and one son, George. His only other child (Mary) who was the late Mrs. Stuart Wright, having died about three years ago. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends goes out to the bereaved family in their unbearable loss. The late Mr. Rayner was 61 years of age. The funeral took place at Mudgee on Sunday. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 July 1936, p. 6. Alfred Rayner Obituary

Burial of a brotherAlfred Rayner
19 July 1936

Note: Mainly about People

Mainly about People MUDGEE DISTRICT PERSONALITIES PRESENT at the funeral of the late Mr. A. Rayner, on Sunday were many of the boys of the old brigade, who were, in the days that are gone, closely associated with deceased on the field of sport. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 July 1936, p. 2. Alfred Rayner Funeral

Death of a brotherGeorge Rayner
21 January 1946

Note: DEATHS

DEATHS RAYNER. - January 21, 1946, at Ryde D.S.M. Hospital, George, beloved husband of Ellen and loving father of Linda, Violet, and Eileen, aged 75 years. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 22 January 1946, p. 12. George Rayner Death

Burial of a brotherGeorge Rayner
22 January 1946
Death of a sisterAda Rayner
13 June 1952
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS DOBLE, Ada. - June 13, 1952, at her residence, 9 Hugh Street, Belmore, dearly beloved wife of the late James Henry Doble, and loving mother of Harley. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 14 June 1952, p. 34. Ada Doble Death

Death of a brotherHarley Rayner
1957

Death 1960

Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage1870
2 years
brother
18711946
Birth: 1871 24
Death: 21 January 1946
4 years
sister
18741952
Birth: 1874 27
Death: 13 June 19529 Hugh Street, Belmore, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
sister
5 years
brother
3 years
brother
himself
brother
brother
11 years
brother