Cudgegong Valley History Project

Geurie

(From our Correspondent.) We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Charles Paine, of East Lynne, on Wednesday last, the funeral, which took place on Thursday, was largely attended. Mr. A. Collins, of Wellington, officiated at the grave. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their affliction. Dubbo Dispatch, Saturday 21 June 1902, p. 5. Lavinia Paine Death

Death.

PAINE. - At her residence "East Lynne," Geurie, on June 18, LAVINIA, the beloved wife of CHAS. E. PAINE. Aged 42. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 June 1902, p. 10. Lavinia Paine Death

Death of Mr. James J. Dowell.

AN OLD AND RESPECTED RESIDENT. The death occurred on Monday afternoon of Mr. James John Dowell, a very old and respected resident of the Mudgee district, at his residence, Horatio-street, Mudgee. The deceased was a native of Kent, England. He came to Australia when 21 years of age, and took up his residence at Camden, where he farmed. He came to Mudgee about 48 years ago, and took up property at Wilbetree, where he conducted a farm until 18 years ago, when he came to Horatio-street, Mudgee, to reside. The deceased was 88 years of age, and was in splendid health until four months ago, when his health became indifferent, and last week his condition became serious. The deceased was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. Besides his widow, Mr. Dowell leaves the following children: - John Dowell (Camden), George Dowell (Auburn), Herbert Dowell (Burrundulla), William Dowell (Mudgee), Mrs. James Mogg (Burrundulla), Mrs. R. J. Connor (Paddington), and Mrs. R. Akehurst (Mudgee). He is also survived by the following sisters and brother: - Mrs. Spice and Mrs. Jenkins (Camden), and Mr. Edward Dowell (Tumut). He also leaves 37 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery on Tuesday. The Rev. S. A. Faulkner (in the absence of the Rev. S. Bostock Jones) officiated at the graveside. Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 11 November 1920, p. 22. James Dowell Obituary

THE LATE MRS. DOWEL.

The death occurred at the residence of her son Herburt, Burrundulla, yesterday afternoon, of Mary Ann Dowel, at the age of 81 years. The decease was a very old and respected resident of Mudgee and district, where she has lived for years with her husband, who pre-deceased her two years ago. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery, the Rev. S. Bostock Jones reading the burial service. The deceased is survived by a grown-up family. Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 11 December 1922, p. 8. Mary Dowel Obituary

THE LATE MRS. DOWELL.

Mrs. James Dowell, whose death was chronicled in last issue, was one of the oldest pioneers of the district. With her late husband, who died a couple of years ago, she had resided in this district for upwards of 50 years. She left a family of four sons and three daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Mogg (Burrundulla), Mrs. Connor (Paddington). Mrs. R. Akehurst (Mudgee). The sons are John (Camden), Will (Mudgee), Herb (Burrundulla), and George (Auburn). One brother, Mr. G. Gentle survives. Mrs. Dowell was 13 years of age when she arrived in New South Wales, and was 81 years of age when she died. She was married in Camden, afterwards came to live at Wilbetree, where she and her husband remained until they came into retirement in Mudgee a number of years ago. Mrs. Dowell was well-known to most people, and universally esteemed. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 14 December 1922, p. 8. Mary Dowel Obituary

DEATHS

NICHOLSON, Ethel May. - September 11, at her residence, 24 Charles Street, Enmore (late of Mudgee), relict of the late William Nicholson, and dear mother of Gladstone and Wesley, mother-in-law of Miriam, and grandmother of Cecily, and Bruce, aged 67 years. See funeral notice Tuesday's "Herald."

NICHOLSON, Ethel May. (nee Paine). - September 11, 24 Charles Street, Enmore (late of Mudgee), beloved sister of Eva (Mrs. Briggs), George, Florence, Charles (deceased), Herbert (deceased), and Ilma (Mrs. Webb).

Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 12 September 1949, p. 12. Ethel Nicholson Death

FUNERALS

NICHOLSON. - The Relatives and Friends of the late ETHEL MAY NICHOLSON, are invited to attend her Funeral, to leave the Methodist Church, King Street, Newtown, This day, after service at 9.45 a.m., for the Woronora Crematorium. WORKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 40 Brown Street, Newtown, LA2109. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 13 September 1949, p. 14. Ethel Nicholson Funeral

Burial; Ethel May Nicholson (Paine); born 1882, Mudgee NSW Aust; DOD 11 Sep 1949; Age 67; Buried 13 Sep 1949; Woronora Memorial Park; Mth, FFF, Plot 0003; dau/Charles Edward Paine & Lavenia Dowel; w/William Henry Nicholson

NICHOLSON, Ethel May. - September 11, at her residence, 24 Charles Street, Enmore (late of Mudgee), relict of the late William Nicholson, and dear mother of Gladstone and Wesley, mother-in-law of Miriam, and grandmother of Cecily, and Bruce, aged 67 years. See funeral notice Tuesday's "Herald". [12-9-1949 SMH]

NICHOLSON, Ethel May (nee Paine). - September 11, 24 Charles Street, Enmore (late of Mudgee), beloved sister of Eva (Mrs. Briggs), George, Florence, Charles (deceased), Herbert (deceased), and Ilma (Mrs. Webb).

NICHOLSON. -The Relatives and Friends of the late ETHEL MAY NICHOLSON are invited to attend her Funeral to leave the Methodist Church, King Street, Newtown, This day, after service at 9.45 a.m., for the Woronora Crematorium. WORKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

DEATHS WEBB, Ilma Lavina. - April 12, 1976, at hospital, of Campbelltown, and formerly of Punchbowl, dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur Webb, loved mother of Mervyn, Clifford, Noel, Joan and Eric, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother of their families. For funeral arrangements see Wednesday’s Herald. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 13 April 1976, p. 28. Ilma Lavina Webb Death

FUNERALS WEBB. - The relatives and friends of the family of Ilma Lavina Webb, of Campbelltown, formerly of Punchbowl, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, to leave the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 24 Wright Street, Hurstville, Tomorrow (Thursday, April 15), on conclusion of service commencing at 10.30 a.m. for the Woronora Cemetery. P. E. Butler & Co. Pty. Ltd. A.F.D.A. Camden 66 8275 Campbelltown 25 1854 Liverpool 621 3473. Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 14 April 1976, p. 50. Ilma Lavina Webb Funeral

DEATHS PAINE, George Henry. - May 3, 1976, at R.G.H. Concord, late 1st A.I.F., formerly of 85 Claremont Street, Campsie, loved brother of Florence, and of Ethel, Stella, Eva, Charles, Herbert, and Ilma (all deceased) aged 85 years. Lest we forget. Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 5 May 1976, p. 50. George Henry Paine Death

FUNERALS PAINE. - The relatives and friends of the late George Henry Paine, of Campsie, are invited to attend his funeral, to leave the chapel of the Metropolitan Funeral Home, corner Princes Highway and Bestic Street, Rockdale, Tomorrow (Thursday), after a service commencing at 12.45 p.m. for Woronora Crematorium. Metropolitan Burial and Cremation Society, A.F.D.A. Burwood 74 2178. Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 5 May 1976, p. 50. George Henry Paine Funeral