Cudgegong Valley History Project

PERSONAL.

Mr. David Rawlinson, an old resident of Cassilis, has died at Willy Wally at the age of 72 years. He was a native of Cambridgeshire, and came to Australia in 1854.

Daily Telegraph, Monday 5 December 1904, p. 4. David Rawlinson Death

OBITUARY.

Mr. David Rawlinson died at his residence, Wally Willy, Cassills, at the age of 72 years. He was a native of Cambridgeshire, and came to Australia in 1854.

Australian Town and Country Journal, Wednesday 7 December 1904, p. 10. David Rawlinson Death

Death of Mr David Rawlinson

A Cassilis correspondent reports the death of Mr. David Rawlinson, of Wally Willy. Deceased had reached the age of 74, and had been a resident of New South Wales for 50 years, nearly all of which time was spent in the Cassilis district, where he and his family were held in high respect. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 December 1904, p. 13. David Rawlinson Death

Headstone reads: In loving memory of David Beloved husband of Mary Ann Rawlinson who died 2nd Dec 1904 Aged 72 years Father is gone but not forgotten Nor is the good advice he gave. Sweetest thoughts will ever linger. Around our darling fathers grave

Mrs. Ambrose Lovegrove.

Mrs. A. Lovegrove, senr., of "Hampton," Cassilis, passed away recently, after a long and distressing illness, borne with the Christian resignation and fortitude that was characteristic of her whole life. Deceased was a native of the Cassilis district, in which all her 62 years were spent, being the only daughter of the late Mr. Patrick Regan, for many years manager of Messrs. A. and E. Bowman's Rotherwood Station near Cassilis. A husband and a numerous family of adult sons and daughters, nearly all resident within a few miles of the parental home, remain to mourn the loss of an exemplary Catholic wife and mother. The late Mrs. Lovegrove was always a powerful influence in all local church movements, both by personal service and monetary assistance. In the wider sphere of Christian charity, her benevolence was manifested without regard to sect or class. It is small wonder that a great procession of mourners followed her mortal remains to their last resting-place beside those of her parents in the little cemetery on the hill behind the pretty Catholic church at Cassilis. The Very Rev. Father O'Reilly, of Merriwa, who had attended to the spiritual wants of his long-suffering parishioner, officiated at the grave. The family consist of Mr. G. P. Lovegrove (Coolah), Mrs. Burgess (Cassi lis), Mrs. P. C. Luney (Oberon), Mr. A. J. Lovegrove (Uarbry), Mr. Thos. Lonergan (Coolah), Mrs. F. P. Smyth (Tongy) Mr. W. Lovegrove (Gilgandra), Sister M. Laurence (Convent of St. Joseph, Lochinvar), Messrs. Edward, Allan and Cecil Lovegrove, and Miss Isabel Lovegrove ("Hampton," Cassilis). - R.I.P.

Catholic Press, Thursday 21 January 1915, p. 26. Sarah Lovegrove Obituary

Death of Mrs. M. A. Rawlinson.

Mrs M. A. Rawlinson, wife of the late David Rawlinson, died on Friday last, at her residence "Willy Wally," at an advanced age. The remains were interred in the Anglican portion of cemetery on Sunday. The Rev. W. J. Withycombe officiated. A short history of her life will appear in next issue.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 15 July 1920, p. 10. Mary Rawlinson Death

The Late Mrs. M. A. Rawlinson.

The late Mrs. M. A. Rawlinson was 78 years and 11 months old. She was born at Bramley, England, and came to Australia in 1852. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Lovegrove. She had resided many years in the Cassilis district. Her husband died on December 2, 1904. She leaves 10 children, all living, viz., George, Borambil; John, Cooba Bulga; William, Coolah; Harry, "Willy Wally;" Mrs. Hewitt, Denman; Miss J. Rawlinson, "Willy Wally;" Mrs. G. Lovegrove, Coolah; Mrs. G. Saunders, "Willy Wally;" Mrs. F. Collins, Borambil; Mrs. H. Cornish, Coolah. Mrs. Rawlinson was married at Cassilis in 1863. She has one brother living, Mr. A. Lovegrove, Hampton; and one sister, Mrs. McRae, of Merriwa. Great regret is felt at Mrs. Rawlinson's death. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to those bereaved.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 July 1920, p. 15. Mary Rawlinson Obituary

Also his beloved wife Mary Ann Who died 9th July 1920 Aged 78 years A beautiful memory left behind Of a loving mother good and kind Thy will be done

Old Pioneer Passes

AMBROSE LOVEGROVE, CASSILIS. On Thursday last another of the pioneers of Australian colonisation passed out in Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove of "Hampton,'' Cassilis.'' Mr Lovegrove was a fine type of the early pioneer, being made of that moral fibre which produced the race that Australia can take pride in. He was 79 years of age when he died, and was in this country 71 years of that time, having arrived here with his parents from England when only eight years of age. Shortly after coming to Australia, Mr. Lovegrove's father came to work on Mr. Busbys' Cassilis station, and later on his son started out as a teamster. Later he selected land and did well, until, at the time of his death he owned 4000 acres. The deceased was of a retiring nature and honorable to the last degree. With those who know him, Mr. Lovegrove's word was sufficient bond, such was the character of the man. He was greatly esteemed and respected. His wife predeceased him about seven years. Her maiden name was Sarah Ryan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan, a one-time manager of Rotherwood station. Seven sons and five daughters survive. They are G. P. and T. J., Coolah; A. J., "Flaymount,", Uarbry-road; William, Collie; J. A., Cecil and Edward, "Hampton," Cassilis; Mrs. E. Burgees. "Hampton," Cassilis; Mrs. P. Loney, Bega; Mrs. F,. Smythe, "Dalkeith," Cassilis; Sister Laurence, Port Macquarie Convent; Mrs. Blake, "Llangollan," Cassilis. Mr. Lovegrove took a great interest in sheep breeding, and was always proud of his flock. Deceased was buried at Cassilis the Rev. Father O'Reilly, Merriwa, reading the burial service.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 15 June 1922, p. 3. Ambrose Lovegrove Obituary

DEATH OF A PIONEER.

An old pioneer of the early days in Cassilis passed away, in the person of Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove, sen., of Hampton, at the ripe age of 79, on Thursday last, after an illness of a week's duration. For some 12 months past his health had not been satisfactory, but it was not until recently, that he had to take to his bed, and in spite of the attention of Dr. Lawrance and a trained nurse, the end came peacefully on Thursday night, June 8. The late Mr. Lovegrove was universally liked and esteemed by all with whom he came in contact. His remains were laid to rest in the Roman Catholic cemetery on Friday afternoon last in the presence of a large gathering. The funeral rites were administered by the Rev. Father O'Reilly, of Merriwa. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. A short account of the deceased's life will appear in next issue.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 15 June 1922, p. 3. Ambrose Lovegrove Obituary

Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove.

A fine type of pioneer passed away recently, in the person of Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove, grazier, of Hampton, near Cassilis. Mr. Lovegrove had nearly reached the age of 80. From early boyhood, when he arrived from England with his parents, he resided in the Cassilis district, where he was well-known and highly respected. He married Miss Sarah Regan, who, despite the fact that her husband continued for years the practice of his own (Church of England) religion. never abated by one jot the fervour of her Catholic faith and practice, and infused the same fine, robust spiritual life into the children. As a result, she had the satisfaction about 15 years ago of seeing her husband received into the Catholic Church. This was no formal ceremony with the late Mr. Lovegrove, but a real spiritual conversion, based on conviction and faith, as evidenced by the life of strict adherence to the practices of the religion of his adoption lived by this fine old gentleman ever since. He had the consolations of that religion in his last conscious hours, at the hands of the Very Rev. Father W. E. O'Reilly. At the obsequies, Father O'Reilly spoke feelingly, and in words of high eulogy of the departed one, with whom he had long been on terms of close friendship. Mrs. Lovegrove predeceased her husband by five or six years. A numerous family remain to mourn the loss of a loving and beneficent father. They are as follow: Mr. G. P. Lovegrove (Coolah), Mr. T. J. Lovegrove (grazier, Coolah), Mr. A. J. Lovegrove (Cassilis), Mr. W. Lovegrove (grazier, Gilgandra), Messrs. Edward, Allan and Cecil Lovegrove (Cassilis); Mrs. Burgess (Cassilis), Mesdames Blake (Cassilis), Smyth (Dalkeith, Cassilis), Mrs. Luney (Bega), and Sister M. Lawrence (of the Order of St. Joseph, Port Macquarie). The late Mr. Lovegrove experienced the usual vicissitudes of the men who pioneered the virgin lands of the continent, but managed to leave as a legacy to his family the well-improved and valuable property of "Hampton." At the time of his advent in the district, in 1852, this region was but sparsely settled, and extremely isolated. In those early days the late Mr. Lovegrove drove his wool on bullock dray to Morpeth, the port of shipment, for the northern railway was then unknown. - R.I.P.

Catholic Press, Thursday 6 July 1922, p. 12. Ambrose Lovegrove Obituary

DEATH OF MR. A. LOVEGROVE.

On Thursday last there passed away at his late residence "Hampton," Cassilis, Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove, at the age of 79 years. The remains were interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cassilis, on Friday, Father O'Reilly, of Merriwa, reading the burial service.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 12 June 1922, p. 6. Ambrose Lovegrove Death

MR. GEORGE P. LOVEGROVE, COOLAH.

After a lingering illness the death took place at his home in Coolah of Mr. George Patrick Lovegrove on August 17, at the age of 72. The deceased was one of Coolah's most respected citizens and an exemplary Catholic gentleman. During his last illness he was attended by the Dunedoo clergy and was constantly visited by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart Convent. At the Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul on the morning of the funeral, Rev. Dr. Curran expressed the sympathy of the Catholic community with the widow and family. He also paid a tribute to the late Mr. Lovegrove's devotion to his holy Faith, to his fortitude in a long illness, and to his kind and gentle character. Deceased is survived by his widow, two sons, Allan and Reginald, five daughters, Irene, Coolah; Alice (Mrs. Oddy, Deniliquin; Ita (Mrs. Hartnett, Armidale), Mildred and Stella (Mrs. Steele, Sydney), Five brothers also survive; Edward (Manilla), Allan (Scone), Cecil (Cassilis), Ambrose (Tambar Springs) and Thomas (Coolah); also four sisters (Sister M. Laurence, Lochinvar; Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Looney (Merriwa); and Mrs. Blake (Cassilis). R.I.P.

Catholic Freeman's Journal, Thursday 11 September 1941, p. 21. George Lovegrove Obituary

Headstone reads: In loving memory of my dear husband & our father George P Lovegrove Died Aug 10 1941 Aged 72 years RIP

Headstone reads: Theresa Lovegrove 6 Oct 1950 76 years 11 months

Deaths

Smyth, Irene Mary. - December 2, 1956, at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Crow’s Nest, of 95 Derwent Street, Glebe, dearly loved wife of Richard Laurence Smyth. Requiescat in pace.

Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 4 December 1956, p. 20. Irene Mary Smyth Death

Funerals

Smyth. - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Irene Mary Smyth, of 95 Derwent Street, Glebe, will be celebrated at St. James’ Church, Forest Lodge, This (Tuesday) Morning at 9 o’clock. The funeral will leave the church after Mass for Botany Cemetery. W. N. Bull Pty. Ltd. Telephone LA2858.

Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 4 December 1956, p. 20. Irene Mary Smyth Funeral

Deaths

Steel, Stella Francis. - July 22, 1960, at her residence, 361 Annandale Street, Annandale, beloved wife of Mr. Stephen Steel and dear mother of Donald and George. Requiescat in pace.

Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 25 July 1960, p. 25. Stella Francis Steel Death

Funerals

Steel. - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Stella Francis Steel, of 361 Annandale Street, Annandale, will be celebrated in St. Brendan’s Church, Johnston Stree, Annandale, Tomorrow (Tuesday) Morning, at 6.45 o’clock. The Funeral will leave the Church after prayers commencing at 9.15 o’clock, for the Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood. A. O’Hare, 13 Norton St., Leichhardt, LM1995.

Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 25 July 1960, p. 24. Stella Francis Steel Funeral