Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of a Pioneer.

Mrs. George Rush. Mrs. Geo. Rush, relict of the late Mr. Geo. Rush died at her residence, Two Mile Flat (Gulgong). Deceased was 94 years of age, and resided in the Gulgong and Mudgee districts for over 60 years. She was a native of England. Her husband predeceased her by 29 years. The only children living are Mr. George Rush and Mr. Charles Rush, of Yamble. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong general cemetery on Friday last. The Rev. Mr. Woodger officiated at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. S. J. L. Turner. The late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rush first went to Meroo when the diggings were the order of things. The husband made a good deal of money there. After being in business there for some time they shifted to Two Mile Flat, where they erected a hotel and butcher's shop. Great results rewarded their enterprise. As many as 25 sheep and six bullocks were killed every night. The late Mr. Rush died from an internal injury. The business went into the hands of his sons, with whom the mother lived up to the time of her death. The sons are now engaged in pastoral pursuits. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 20 September 1915, p. 1. Elizabeth Rush Obituary

LATEST LOCAL NEWS DEATH OF MR C. RUSH

THE death occurred at his home at Yamble yesterday, of Mr C. Rush, one of the fine old pioneers of the district, at the advanced age of 83 years. A further reference will appear in Thursday's "Guardian." Mudgee Guardian, Monday 14 December 1931, p. 4. Charles Rush Obituary

PIONEER PASSES

LATE MR. CHARLES RUSH As briefly reported in Monday's "Guardian," Mr. Charles Rush died at his Two Mile Flat home on Sunday last at the great age of 83 years. Deceased was born in England, and came to Australia at an early age. The blood of the pioneer was in him, and over half a century ago he started home-making at Two Mile Flat, where he cleared and ploughed and made marked progress. It was hard work, but settlers of the Charles Rush type heeded little, the discomforts which attended the struggle to carve out a way for themselves in those strenuous days. He, with his worthy wife, overcame the many difficulties presented, and their home became one of the most comfortable in the district. Sturdy, self-reliant, and courageous, the subject of this notice naturally took a leading part in the affairs of his immediate district, and his advice was sought (and freely given) to all those who desired a helping hand. He brought knowledge to bear in the management of his own affairs, and had much success in farming and grazing pursuits. Over a wide area he was known and trusted, and by his passing the district has lost a man who will be greatly missed and sincerely mourned. He is survived by a sorrowing widow and the following sons and daughters:- George and Herbert (Two Mile Flat), Mesdames W. R. Mills, H. S. Mogg, A. Tomkins (Lawson's Creek), and G. Alexander (Sydney). To the bereaved ones the deepest sympathy of all is extended. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery on Monday, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell (Gulgong) officiating at the graveside. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 17 December 1931, p. 4. Charles Rush Obituary

DEATHS Mrs. Eliza Jane Rush The death occurred at her home at Two Mile Flat on Friday last of Mrs. Eliza Jane Rush, relict of the late Mr. Charles Rush, aged 84 years. Deceased, who was intimately known and highly respected by practically everyone in the district, was a member of the old pioneering McManus family, and spent the whole of her long, useful and honorable life in the Two Mile Flat area. Her friendship was valued by a large circle of admirers, and her memory will be held in reverence for many years to come. To the sick and suffering she was a haven of refuge, and never was an appeal for help refused. To her sorrowing family of sons and daughters the deepest sympathy of the whole community will be extended. Mesdames A. Tomkins, H. Mogg and W. Mills, of Mudgee, are among the chief mourners. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Canon Powell officiating at the graveside. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 5 June 1944, p. 8. Elizabeth Rush Obituary

Gulgong Personal

The death took place at her home at Two Mile Flat recently of Mrs. Eliza Jane Rush, relict of the late Mr. Charles Rush. Deceased, who was well known and highly respected by practically everyone in the district, was 84 years of age. She was a member of the old pioneering McManus family. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 June 1944, p. 17. Elizabeth Rush Obituary