Cudgegong Valley History Project

Rylstone News (By 'Steeltrap.') The Bylong residents have a list out in aid of the Miskle family, who have recently suffered much from a sad family bereavement, and quite a large sum has been collected. It speaks well for the district to find so many in it ready to respond to a call for help (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 17 September 1908, p. 29).

There were (writes a correspondent) many people who had not heard the sad news that Mrs. Margaret Bevitt, of Rawden, had died until after she had been buried. However, the funeral was very largely attended, proving how much Mrs. Bevitt was esteemed by the people of the district. The passing away of Mrs. Bevitt cast a gloom over the district. Mrs. Bevitt died early on Saturday morning at her son's (Mr. Joseph Bevitt's) residence at Rawden, where she had lived for over 27 years. She had been failing for five long months, and was nursed by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joseph Bevitt (nee Miss Ellen Dykes). The deceased lady was 70 years of age, and was the widow of the late Mr. Joseph Thomas Bevitt, of Penrith. Her husband predeceased her by about 28 years. She leaves a grown-up family of two sons and five daughters, viz.: Messrs. Joseph and Herbert Bevitt, Rawden; Mrs. Miskle, Pinnacle Swamp, Rylstone; Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Freeburn, Penrith ; Mrs. W. Bayliss, Rawden; Mrs. G. Honeysett, Rylstone; one ber, John Bartlett, North Sydney ; and one sister, Mrs. G. Fleetwood, North Sydney; besides a number of grandchildren and great-grand-children. At the time of her death all her family was at her bedside. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery. The Rev. W. V. Thomson officiated at the graveside. Mr. I. Ferguson had charge of the funeral arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 27 November 1919, page 9).

Obituary DEATH OF MRS. P. MISKLE. The sudden death of Mrs. P. Miskle, took place at her residence, Pinnacle, on November 6. The deceased, who had been under the doctor's treatment, was bright and cheerful on the night preceding her demise. In the morning, however as she did not rise at the usual hour, her sons went to her room and found that she was dead. Death was due to heart failure, the deceased having apparently died in her sleep. The remains were interred in the Catholic portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery, the funeral being very largely attended. The Rev. Father Corbett officiated. The husband, three sons and two daughters survive. Mrs. G. Mills (St. Mary's), Mrs C. Freeburn (Mulgoa), Mrs. W. Bayliss (Rawdon), Mrs. Honeysett (Rylstone), were sisters of the late Mrs. Miskle, while two bers namely Messrs. Joseph (Brymair), and Herbert Bevitt (Rylstone) also survive. The deepest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved relatives. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 20 November 1924, p. 21. Obituary Margaret Miskle

LATE PATRICK MISKLE. THE passing of Mr. Pat. Miskle, who died at his daughter's residence (Mrs. Don Rogers) Ilford Road, Rylstone on December 28th, aged 67, has removed yet another of the old hands of this district from our midst, for deceased was born at Lue, and had resided in this locality all his life. Marrying a Miss Bevitt, also a local girl, nine children were born to the union, four daughters and the mother predeceasing the husband and father. Of those remaining there are Messrs. Fred (Brymair), Alf (Rylstone), Reg. (Glen Alice), Muriel (Mrs. Potts, of Wauchope), Madge (Mrs. Don Rogers, Rylstone), and to these members we extend our sincere sympathy in their loss. Deceased worked for Mr. Tweedle, of Portland, for over 20 years, and this gentleman Journeyed to be present to pay his respects to the memory of a faithful servant, whilst amongst the many floral tributes that were placed upon the casket, was a wreath from the Cox family, of Brymair, for whom the deceased had also worked for many^years. The service in the R.C. Church, Rylstone, on the Sunday afternoon, was well attended, and a large number of friends of the family followed the remains to the local cemetery, the V. Rev. Father Ring officiating at both services. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. John Simpkins, of Kandos. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 January 1936, p. 6. Obituary Patrick Miskle

DEATHS Pat Miskle Passes On IT was with genuine regret that residents of Rylstone and district learned that Patrick Miskle, a very old identity of the village, had passed away at his daughter's (Mrs. J. A. Rogers) residence, Ilford Road, on Saturday, December 28th, after a long illness. The remains were interred in the Rylstone General Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, in the presence of a large crowd of mourners. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 January 1936, p. 6. Death Patrick Miskle

Return Thanks Mr. and Mrs. DON ROGERS, and all members of the Miskle family, Rylstone, desire to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy, floral tributes, etc., and Dr. Hansard for his care and attention, in connection with their recent sad bereavement in the Ioss of their father, the late Patrick Miskle. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 January 1936, p. 4. Patrick Miskle Return thanks

Reginald Miskle The death took place in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Thursday last of Reginald Miskle at the age of 31 years. Deceased was a well-known Rylstone resident, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Miskle, Pinnacle Swamp, and ber of Mrs. Don Rogers (Kandos), Fred, and Alf Miskle (Rylstone). The funeral took place to the Catholic portion of the Rylstone General Cemetery on Saturday, the last sad rites at the graveside being performed by Rev. Father Ring. To the bereaved we extend our sympathy (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 20 August 1942, p. 3).

Sudden Death of Alfred Miskle The death took place very suddenly on Thursday last of Alfred Miskle, a well known and respected Rylstone resident. Deceased was, with his ber, shearing at Mrs. George Trails' Bylong property. On completing the work on Thursday last and after having tea, he retired about 8.30 p.m. Some time during the night his ber was awakened by what he thought was snoring. He shook his ber to try and awaken him but found that he had expired. The late Alf. Miskle was aged 42. He was a well known shearer and drover in the Rylstone district for many years, and he commanded the respect of all who knew him. After a service in the Rylstone Catholic Church conducted by the Rev. Father Kenefick, the funeral took place to the Rylstone General Cemetery on Saturday. Deceased is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs. Don Rogers (Kandos), and ber Fred (Rylstone). To the bereaved we extend our deepest sympathy (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 19 August 1948, p. 18).

Rylstone Kandos News Personal Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Fred Miskle, who passed away last Sunday night. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 18 November 1954, p. 23. Frederick Miskle Death

DEATH MR. FREDERICK MISKLE The death occurred suddenly last Sunday week of Mr. Frederick Miskle, of 'Carwell', Rylstone, at the age of 53 years. Deceased, who was born at Rylstone, is mourned by a wide circle of friends, all of whom held him in high esteem. After a service at the church, the remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery, the Rev. Lashford officiating. Deceased is survived by his wife, and four children, Mrs. J. Leighton, Eva (Mudgee), William and Herbert, and a sister, Mrs. Don Rogers (Kandos). To them deep sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 November 1954, p. 23. Frederick Miskle Death