Cudgegong Valley History Project

OBITUARY MRS MARY A. CLARK Mrs Mary A. Clark, passed away at her residence, Bayly street, Gulgong, on February 21, aged 96 years. About a fortnight ago, deceased fell and broke her thigh. Born in Somerset (England) she came to Australia seventy six years ago in a sailing ship, the journey taking six months. She was a remarkable old lady in some respects and despite her age was an expert with the crochet needle. In her younger days she took warm interest in her church and was always ready to assist those in need. She was twice married, her first husband, the late Mr. Thomas Upham, to whom she was married in England, died in the Mudgee district. Her second husband was the late Mr. J. Clark, who passed away about 16 years ago. The late Mrs. Clark was Gulgong's oldest resident. The funeral took place on February 23, the Rev. E. Tredinnick officiating at the graveside. A service was previously held in the Methodist Church. Those of her family who survive, are: - Mesdames W. F. Drew (Lue), Messrs Jack Upham, Arthur Upham, George Upham, Lester Upham (all of Sydney), Herbert Upham (West Australia), Mesdames A. E. Brigden and W. A. Watt (Gulgong), and Messrs Robert Clark (Camden) and J. Clark (Gulgong). Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 February 1931, p. 17. Mary Upham Obituary

DEATHS Mr. J. T. Upham, of Stanmore (formerly an old resident of Gulgong), passed away on Monday morning last, aged 72 years. Prior to leaving Gulgong for Sydney in 1918, deceased had for many years conducted a produce store in Gulgong, and had done a little farming and had other interests, being the owner of house properties. He was held in the very highest esteem. Besides a widow, the following family are left to mourn their loss - Messrs. Percy Upham, of Sydney (one time licensee of Powell's Hotel, Gulgong); Roley Upham, Frederick Upham, Frank Upham, Misses Alma Upham and Elsie Upham (all of Sydney). There are several relatives in Gulgong and district. Our sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 May 1932, p. 14. John Upham Obituary

FUNERALS.

UPHAM - The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. ELIZABETH UPHAM, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. UPHAM, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. GARATY, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. UPHAM, ALMA, FRED and FRANK are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND and their FATHER John Thomas Upham to leave 23 Yasmar-avenue, Haberfield, THIS DAY at 1.45 p.m. for Crematorium Rookwood by road per motor service. T. J. ANDREWS, Funeral Director, 21 25 Enmore road Newtown Phones L2873 and L2B74. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 10 May 1932, p. 7. John Upham Funeral