Cudgegong Valley History Project

Wedding Bells.

NORRIS - MOORE. At St. John's Church of England yesterday the marriage was celebrated of William G. Norris, son of Mrs. George Oram, and Olive May daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore, of Mudgee. Mr. E. S. Moore assisted as best man, and Miss H. Moore as bridesmaid, the Ven. Archdeacon officiating. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 October 1909, p. 13. Norris Moore Wedding

Obituary

MR. GEORGE ORAM. It will be learnt with great regret that Mr. George Oram, father of Alderman G. F. Oram, of the Cudgegong Council, died this morning. Mr. Oram, a thoroughly honest and straightforward man, was one of the most highly respected residents of the town, and his death will be greatly felt by a large circle of friends and admirers. Mr. Oram, who had attained the ripe age of 76 years, had been ill for some 12 months with a general break up of the system, and his end was not unexpected. He was a native of Somersetshire, England, and came to Australia when about 18 years of age. He was for some three or four years engaged carting with bullocks over the Blue Mountains and in the Orange district. Later on he took up land at Cooyal, where he resided for many years. Between 14 and 15 years ago Mr. Oram bought a farm at Lawson's Creek from Mr. Rowe, and about five years ago he retired from the farm and took up his residence in Mudgee. He thenceforward lived in town up to the time of his death. Mr. Oram was twice married. His first wife died while he was at Cooyal, and shortly after settling at Lawson's Creek he married a second time. His second wife, who survives him, was the widow of Mr. James Norris, of Lawson's Creek. There are no children of the second marriage, but the following children of the first marriage survive:- Mr. G. F Oram (Mudgee), and Mesdames F. Wallace (Queensland), A. Moon (Tamworth), Monty Gresti (Sydney), G. Menchin (Sydney), and W. Branscombe (Mudgee). The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at half-past two. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 November 1916, p. 17. George Oram Obituary

Phyllis Priscilla Gawthorne Pickering
BIRTH 10 Sep 1852 New South Wales, Australia
DEATH 16 Apr 1917 (aged 64) New Zealand
BURIAL Mangatainoka Cemetery Pahiatua, Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
PLOT Main 3 Section 9 Grave 3
MEMORIAL ID 171623021

Obituary

Death of an Old Identity. MR. JOHN GAWTHORNE. The death took place, at the Mudgee District Hospital, on Friday, of one of the oldest identities of Mudgee district, in the person of Mr. John Gawthorne, aged 71. The deceased was born at Mudgee, and lived in this district all his life, where he was engaged in farming. For many years he managed farms at Tallewang, and other places. He was a fine, steady, straightforward man, and was held in the highest respect and esteem by all who knew him. He was a very well known figure, and had aquaintances from far and wide. His wife predeceased him by many years. Some few years ago Mr. Gawthorne retired from farming, and up till quite recently lived with his daughter, Mrs. R. Graham, of Mortimer-street, Mudgee. About a month ago he was admitted to hospital, where he remained until the time of his death. The following children are left: - James Gawthorne, Mrs. Walter Hough (Sydney), Mrs. John Smith (Mudgee), Mrs. R. Graham, (Mudgee), Mrs. Sharrock (Gulgong), Mrs. Turner (Gulgong), and Mr. Cecil Gawthorne (Coolah). He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: - William and Henry (Mudgee), James (Crudine), Daniel (W.A.), Mrs. George Oram (Mudgee), Mrs. George Southwick (Mudgee), Mrs. Keddy (Sydney), Mrs. Goodiff (Sydney), and Mrs. George Pitt (Lismore). There are also a great number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday. The Rev. Canon Dunstan officiated at the graveside. Mr. J. C. Swords conducted the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 December 1920, p. 8. John Gawthorne Obituary