Cudgegong Valley History Project

RYLSTONE AND KANDOS NEWS (From our Representative). OBITUARY - - * - - Mr. William Moss, Senr. THE death occurred on Friday morning, October 8, of Mr. William Moss, senr., one of the district's oldest residents, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T Hatton, Ilford road, Rylstone. Early in the morning the old gentleman took a stroke and passed peacefully away a few hours later aged 79 years and 11 months. For many years deceased owned a property along the Dabee road, disposing of his holding some time ago and taking up residence in town. Mrs. Moss predeceased her husband 16 years ago, and the family consist of Hannah (Mrs. T. Hatton), Rylstone; Lily (Mrs. J. Rogers), Rylstone; Ethel (Mrs. Gaffney), Quirindi; and William, Rylstone. Deceased is the last of the old family of Moss. His wife was a Miss Baker, of the well known Baker family, of Glen Alice. The remains were interred in the C. of E. portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery on Saturday after-noon, the Rev. J. S. Richards officiating, and in the presence of a large concourse of mourners, Mr. J. B. Simpkins having charge of the funeral arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 14 October 1937, page 9).

William Abram Moss The death took place last week of a well known and highly respected citizen, in the person of William Abram Moss, of 'Bluestone,' Rylstone. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, suffered a heart attack and passed away soon after his admittance to the district hospital. The late Bill Moss was a keen cricketer and was in his glory behind the wickets. He was a grand sportsman in victory or defeat. The esteem in which this fine gentleman was held was evidenced by the large attendant of mourners who attended to pay their last respects. After a service in the Church of England, Rylstone, conducted by Archdeacon Bromhead, the remains were interred in the Rylstone General Cemetery. To the sorrowing widow and family extend our deepest sympathy (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative , Thursday 28 February 1946, page 8).

Obituary Mr. Arthur Moss The death occurred in the Rylstone District Hospital on Thursday, April 23, of a well-known Rylstone resident, Arthur George Moss, better known as 'Ginger' Moss. The late Mr. Moss, who was 58 years old, played cricket for years for the Rylstone team. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Phyllis (Terry), daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Allan Grabham, Rylstone; Narelle and Stephen Gould, Nowra; Kay and John Piper, who are at present in England and daughter Lynne, Rylstone; son Keith and daughter-in-law Jill of Rylstone; sons Graham and Ian, both of Rylstone; sisters Ruby (Mrs. Ellis, Sydney); Edna (Mrs. Mulholland, Waitara); bers Alf (Kandos); Tom and Cliff (Rylstone). The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. K. Joyner, in St. James C. of E. Church on Anzac Day at 3 p.m. and at the Rylstone Cemetery. The attendance at the church was so large that people had to stand outside. The pall bearers were four members of the Rylstone cricket team, Brinsley Sheridan, Bruce Killen, John O'Brien and Laurie Grimshaw. The floral tributes were outstanding. The late Mr. Moss was a son of the late William and Maud Moss, and a great grandson of Leslie Honeysett who was also buried in the Rylstone Cemetery on Anzac Day in 1934 at 3 p.m. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of the Macquarie Valley Funeral Directors. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 1 May 1970, p. 3. Obituary Arthur George Moss

Headstone reads: In loving memory of Arthur George (Ginger) Moss Passed away 23rd April 1970 Aged 59 years At rest