Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH. MRS D. RICHES. The death occurred at her late residence, Mudgee street, Rylstone, In the early hours of Wednesday morning, October 31, of the late Mrs. D. Riches, a very highly esteemed and respected resident of the Rylstone district. The deceased lady was 78 years of age and spent the greater part of her life in the Rylstone and Mudgee districts. Endowed as she was with a beautiful disposition, the late Mrs. Riches had a large circle of friends, and her life was full of usefulness. She was a true and kind neighbor and a loving mother. She is survived by a large family, six sons and five daughters. David, Lue; Robert, Camboon; William, Rylstone; Jack, Campsie: Albert, Mogo; Herbert, Wallerawang; Mrs. A. McDonald, Mrs. A. Halpln, Mrs. E. Farrar, Mrs. J. Black, and Mrs. O. Wyldes, all of Rylstone. The funeral was conducted the following day, the remains being taken to the Church of England, where a short service was held, and then to the Rylstone General Cemetery, and laid to rest. The Rev. R. Douglas officiated at the graveside, Mr. J. B. Simpkins, of Kandos, conducted the funeral arrangements. To the bereaved relatives the deepest sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 November 1928, p. 30. Obituary Sophia Riches

In Memoriam RICHES. - In loving memory of my dear mother and our grandmother Sophia Riches, who passed away October 31st, 1928, aged 78. ‘She never failed to do her best, Her heart was kind and tender; She patiently worked for those she loved, And left all to remember.’ Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Agnes and Alfred Halpin, and grandchildren, Rex, Jack, Kenneth, Winifred and Leslie.

RICHES. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Sophia Riches, who passed away at Rylstone Oct 31st, 1928, aged 78 years. ‘We are lonesome here without you, And how sad we are today, Our life is not the same to us , Since dear mother passed away.’ Inserted by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Francis and family, Rylstone.

RICHES - In sad but loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, who passed away October 31, 1928. ‘As the years come and go, dear mum, we will always think of you.’ Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Ernest Tarrant and grandchildren, Esme and William.

RICHES - In loving memory of our dear father, David, who passed away May 20, 1925; mother, Sophia, who passed away October 31, 1928, and ber, William, who passed away October 21, 1929. ‘In love and memory we picture their faces dear, and beautiful to know they are sleeping here, Awaiting God's heavenly call.’ Inserted by Jack, May, and grandchildren, Sydney.

RICHES - In loving memory of our dear, mother and grandmother Sophia Riches who passed away on October 31, 1928, aged 78. 'Words cannot say how we miss you, Deep down in our hearts there's a pain; God only knows how we miss you, As we battle along life’s lane, But a voice keeps gently saying, My dear children be good and true, ?? of life’s great battle, I’ll be watching and waiting for you. Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Oscar Wyldes, and granddaughter, Lee. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 30 October 1929, p. 10. In Memoriam Sophia Riches

Death HALPIN, Alfred. - July 30, 1955 (suddenly) of Tong Bong Street, Rylstone, late of “Kildare”, dearly loved husband of Agnes May, and loving father of Winifred, Rex, Jack, Kenneth, Leslie, aged 76 years. Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 10 August 1955, p. 36. Death notice Alfred Halpin

Obituary Mr. R. Halpin The recent death of Mr. Rex. Halpin came as a shock to his people and the Rylstone district generally. Mr. Halpin was the popular one and only barber in Rylstone for all his adult life, and was a member of one of the district's pioneering families. A family "tree" compiled in the last few years is an interesting document held by one of its members and brought to a meeting of the Rylstone-Kandos Historical Society for inspection. It was interesting to see how the name of Halpin is linked with so many of the district's families. Mudgee Guardian Friday 2 December 1966 p. 10. Obituary Rex Halpin

Kandos News Item It is with regret, we report the passing of that fine old lady, Mrs. Agnes Halpin at the age of 88 years. The death occurred at Blackheath, where she had been holidaying. The remains were brought back to Rylstone Cemetery for burial on Sunday afternoon, after a service at St. James, Rev. K. V. Joyner officiating. Much sympathy is extended to her family and many relatives. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 16 June 1967, p. 6. Death Notice Agnes Halpin

Obituary Notice Mrs. Agnes May Halpin The death occurred in the Blackheath Hospital on Saturday evening, June 10, of Mrs. Agnes May Halpin, Taylor's Lane, Rylstone, widow of the late Mr. Alf Halpin. The late Mrs. Halpin celebrated her 87th birthday on May 24th. She was staying with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Halpin of Blackheath and was admitted to hospital on Wednesday, June 2. The remains were brought to Rylstone for interment in the Rylstone Church of England portion, after a service in St. James' Church, Rylstone, on Sunday, June 11, Rev. Joyner taking the funeral service. The children who predeceased their mother were Rex and Ken and those left to mourn her passing are Jack (Blackheath), Les (Rylstone) and Winnie (Mrs. Allan Collison, Kandos). There are 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also left to mourn her passing. There is one sister (Mrs. Elsie Wyldes, Mudgee Street, Rylstone). Deepest sympathy is extended to all relatives from their many friends in Rylstone. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends, the Macquarie Valley Funeral Company, N. F. & W. K. Brown, being in charge of arrangements. The late Mrs. Halpin had lived in Rylstone district and town all her life. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 16 June 1967, p. 7. Obituary Agnes May Halpin