Cudgegong Valley History Project

A Great Old Age.

Mr. George Lovegrove, of Cassilis, who died recently, had reached the very great age of 95. He was only ill a week or so, and up till then was wonderfully active. The deceased was the father of Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove and Mr. James Lovegrove.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 10 October 1901, p. 8. George Lovegrove Death

Death.

CORNISH - August 30th, at her residence, Belleview, Matilda, the dearly beloved wife of Henry Cornish, aged 18 years 9 months. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 18 September 1905, p. 2. Matilda Cornish Death

Death at Bundella.

In reference to the death notice, which appeared in Monday's " Guardian," the following are the particulars from the Merriwa " Standard ": - " Further particulars are to hand concerning the death of Mrs. H. J. Cornish, which sad event took place at her home, Belle View, Bundella, on 30th August, after an illness of three weeks. The deceased, who was only 19 years of age, was the second daughter (Tillie) of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lovegrove, of Glenfern, Yarraman, and formerly of Willy Wally. She was of a gentle and affectionate disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. Three weeks previously she contracted rheumatic fever and pneumonia, but owing to her always being so healthy hopes of her recovery were entertained by her relatives. However, on Wednesday morning she passed peacefully away, the immediate cause of death being failure of the heart's action. During her illness she was attended by Dr. Rikard Bell, of Coolah, and also had the services of a trained nurse; but all was of no avail. She leaves a young husband and infant child to mourn their sad loss. The funeral took place at Bundella Church of England cemetery on Friday, 1st Sept., the officiating clergyman being the Rev. H. Hodgson, of Coolah. Many beautiful wreaths were presented by their friends. Great sympathy is expressed for the bereaved husband and relatives.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 September 1905, p. 24. Matilda Cornish Obituary

Death

The death occurred in the Quirindi Hospital a few days ago of Mr. Ernest Lovegrove, fourth son of Mr. James Lovegrove, late of Willy Wally. Deceased was only 30 years of age, and he succumbed to a complication of maladies - pneumonia, typhoid, and hemorrhage. A widow (nee Miss Emma Cornish, third daughter of Mr. James Cornish, of Cassilis district) and child survive to mourn their loss.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 6 May 1909, p. 6. Ernest Lovegrove Death

Death of Mr. Chris. Lovegrove.

Speaking of the late Mr. Chris. Lovegrove, whose sad death took place on Friday, 22nd March, the Quirindi "Gazette" says: - It is with sadness that we have to record the death of Chris Lovegrove, son of Mr. James Lovegrove, of Weblands. He was a fine young fellow only 23 years of age, and his death, which took place at the Hospital on Friday was due to pneumonia supervening on typhoid. His earthly remains were laid to rest in the Quirindi cemetery on Saturday afternoon. We understand that one of his sisters is also seriously ill in the hospital with typhoid. Truly the cup of bitterness of the family is full to overflowing, and to Mr. Lovegrove and his sorrowing family the deepest sympathy of the community will be extended. Mr. Chris. Lovegrove was a brother to Mr. Jas. Lovegrove and cousin to Mr. George Lovegrove, both of Coolah. Since the sister was stricken the younger brother Percy has contracted the typhoid, but we are pleased to say that they are improving.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 11 April 1912, p. 19. Christopher Lovegrove Death

Marriage.

LOVEGROVE - MARTIN. - June 30, 1915, at "Westella", Coolah, by Rev. Mr. Henry Stanley James, son of Mr. J. Lovegrove, "Idaville", Coolah, to Vera M., second eldest daughter of the late H. E. Martin and Mrs. Callaghan, Coolah.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 29 July 1915, p. 20. Lovegrove Martin Wedding

DEATH AT COOLAH.

The death of Miss May Lovegrove last week at Coolah Hospital, was particularly sad, as the parents have had sad experience through bereavement. Miss Lovegrove was just blossoming into womanhood, being 23 years of age, and was the third daughter of Mr. Jas. Lovegrove, sen., who went to Coolah from Quirindi a little while back. The family is well known and highly respected in the district. Before the remains were taken to the cemetery, the body was taken to St. Andrew's C.E., where a short service was held. In the evening the Rev. Wm. Hotston conducted a memorial service in the church, which was draped in black for the occasion. Mr Hotston spoke of the quiet unassuming life of Miss Lovegrove and her devotion to the church, to which she was recently confirmed. To the sorrowing parents, and large circle of relatives, in their great trouble, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 March 1915, p. 37. Elizabeth Lovegrove Death

Cassilis.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Death. - We regret to learn of the death of Mr. James Lovegrove, sen., of Coolah, at the age of 70. He was the only brother of Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove, of Hampton, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.

Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 January 1916, p. 20. James Lovegrove Death

DEATHS

McRAE. - December 19, 1938, at her residence, 16 Bond Street, Hurstville, Teresa Sarah McRae, dearly loved wife of Christopher and dearly loved mother of Ruby (Mrs. Brierley), Doris (Mrs. Moloney), and Claude, aged 67. R.I.P. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 20 December 1938, p. 12. Theresa McRae Death