Cudgegong Valley History Project

Deaths

RICHARD BIRD

The death took place in Prince Alfred Hospital on Monday of Richard Bird, a well-known and respected resident of the Rylstone district. Deceased is survived by his widow and six sons, viz., Richard (Wallerawang),Cecil (Mudgee), James(Wallerawang), William and Jack (Wallerawang) and David (Rylstone) also two daughters, Muriel (Rylstone)' and Mrs. Mc Andrew (Wallerawang). Deceased was aged 77 years, and had resided at OIinda all .his life. After a service in the RylstoneMethodist Church, conducted by Rev. Conibear, the remains were interred in the Rylstone General Cemetery on Tuesday. To the sorrowing widow and family we extend our deepest sympathy. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 28 June1945, p. 8)

IN MEMORIAM BIRD. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Bird, who passed away, April 23rd, 1948. God watched you as you suffered: He knew you had your share; He gently closed your weary eyes And took you in his care. Inserted by her sonsand daughters, Rylstone, Mudgee and Wallerawang. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 28 April 1945, p. 7)

Death Notice Mr. W. R. Bird The death occurred at Sydney Hospital last Saturday of William Robert Bird, of Mudgee Street, Rylstone. A bachelor, Mr. Bird was 65 years old. A service was conducted at 2 p.m. at the Church of England, Rylstone, on Tuesday, before interment in the Rylstone Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Eastaugh & Carroll, funeral directors of Mudgee and Gulgong. Mudgee Guardian Friday 8 October 1965, p. 2. Death William Robert Bird.

Death Cecil Albert Bird Mr. Cecil Albert Bird, 80 years of McLachlan Street, Rylstone died at the weekend at the Rylstone Hospital. He was a widower and is survived by a family. His funeral will take place today, Wednesday, June 27 in the Mudgee Cemetery after a service at 2.30 p.m. in St. John’s Church of England, Mudgee. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 27 June 1973, p. 7. Death Cecil Albert Bird.

Death BIRD, David Daniel, July 6 1986 at Hospital, late of Katoomba, formerly Rylstone, beloved husband of Ruth (deceased), loving father and father-in-law of Dolly and Russ Honeysett, (Blackheath), dear grandfather of Gregory, Peter and Karen and to Belinda and great grandfather to Sarah. Aged 80 years. At Rest. Funeral service to be held at Katoomba, Wednesday, July 9, 1986. Mudgee Guardian Tuesday 8 July 1986, p. 21. Death notice David Daniel Bird.