Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of Mr. Joseph Pitt. The "Rylstone Advocate" says it is with regret that we have to record the death of Mr Joseph Pitt, of Cudgegong, which sad event took place at his residence, on Tuesday night rather suddenly. For sometime past the deceased gentle-man had been in a delicate state of health and under the care of Dr Nicholl, of Mudgee. On the day prior to his death, Mr Pitt felt in better health than he had for some time past, but on the evening of his death, he took a bad turn, and passed away peacefully, sitting in his chair, surrounded by his loving sons and daughters. The death of the deceased gentleman cast quite a gloom over Cudgegong, where he been a resident for over 28 years, and was highly respected by all who came in contact with him. The late Mr Pitt was 60 years of age, and a native of Richmond, near Windsor. The remains were interred in the Cudgegong cemetery, on Thursday morning, and were followed to the grave by his sorrowing sons, daughters, relatives, and a large concourse of friends. The Rev D Winter, R.D., read the burial services in a very impressive manner, and spoke in feeling terms of the good qualities of deceased gentleman, and the sad blow to his loving and affectionate family (Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Saturday 14 December 1895, page 22).

Death. MRS ELIZABETH PITT The death occurred at her residence, Rosehill, Cudgegong, early this morning, of Mrs Elizabeth Pitt, aged 86. Deceased was a native of Pitt Town, in the Windsor district, and came to Mudgee 51 years ago. Her husband predeceased her by 24 years. She leaves the following family: - William Pitt (Mcdonald's Creek), James (Cudgegong), Joseph (Mudgee, Samuel (Mullamuddy), Mrs S. Rayner (Mullamuddy), Mrs G. Nash (Berry), who is also seriously ill in Mudgee, Miss Lizzie Pitt (Cudgegong), and Miss Pitt (Berry). The funeral will leave the deceased's late residence, Rosehill, Cudgegong, at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday), and the remains will be interred in the Church of England section of the general cemetery, Cudgegong. The Rev. W. V. Thomson will officiate at the graveside, whilst Mr J. C. Swords will have charge of the funeral arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 7 April 1919, p. 2).

Reminiscences of the Late Mrs Pitt. (Contributed) Those who have known the late Mrs. Elizabeth Pitt, who so lately passed to a new sphere, may read with, interest something of her earlier days. This, grand old lady was noted for her loving, kindly and happy disposition a characteristic which were in her girldhood days even more emphasised. Mr. ??? ????? right hand. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, of Wilberforce, in the Windsor district. Here her girlhood days were spent usefully and amiably. At the age of 19 she was married to the late Mr. Joseph Pitt, in the Church of England at Richmond, where she had previously been a much loved and respected teacher. Some fourteen years of her early married life were spent at Richmond, and later at Rouse Hill, Pitt Town. From thence a removal was made to the Mudgee district, in the year 1868, the selected being on a farm leased from the late Mr. William Bowman, known at that time, as Bridge Flat, now as Lillawa. Here a produce business and store was successfully conducted for a number of years. Eventually a fine property and home were acquired and built up, in the near vicinity known today as Rose Hill, where a large and respected family was reared, who are widely known throughout the whole district. The late lady was predeceased some 14 years by her beloved husband. Only six months later her fourth son, Charles, was laid beside his father. Again, so recently as 1917, the Grim Reaper appeared amongst her family, removing her eldest daughter, Mrs. E. T. Millett, of Leadville, and her youngest son, Austin, of Mullamuddy, within five days of each other. These blows the old lady bore with Christian fortitude, though it affected her health, somewhat. Mrs. Pitt had mothered a family of fifteen of which there now remain four sons and four daughters. Four having died in their infancy. There are 35 grandchildren, and about 45 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pitt's funeral, which moved from her late residence, Rose Hill, at Cudgegong, was largely attended. Though the restrictions by the railway authorities, her youngest daughter, Miss Eva Pitt, was unable to attend her bedside nor Mrs. Nash, of Berry, who, though in Mudgee, was too ill to leave her bed at the time. So ends the career, of another of our pioneers, whose over half century residence has left its land mark's in the district (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 14 April 1919, page 4).

Mainly about People MUDGEE DISTRICT PERSONALITIES THREE weddings in which very popular local residents were the contracting parties were celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee, on Saturday afternoon by Rev. L. C. S. Walker. Miss Mary Marguerite Pitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pitt, of Mullamuddy, was married to Mr. Wallace Neil Rhodes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rhodes, of Gulgamree. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 24 February 1936, p. 2. Rhodes Pitt Wedding

Mr. W. T. Pitt Mr William Thomas Pitt 82 passed away at his Denison street residence on Friday after a period of ill health. The late Mr Pitt was born at Cudgegong, where he spent the early part of his life. For most of his life, however, he had resided at Mullamuddy. He had been living in Mudgee during the last few years. He was one of the most highly esteemed men in the Mudgee district, and his death will be the cause of widespread regret. A wife and a grown-up family survive. The funeral was held on Saturday morning after Canon Walker had conducted a service at St. John's Church of England, at which he paid a tribute to Mrs and the late Mr Pitt, who had been married 55 years. Canon Walker also officiated at the Mudgee Cemetery, where the burial was carried out by Messrs J. C. Swords and Son (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 28 June 1937, p. 3).

DEATHS Miss Edith Grace Pitt . THE death occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Western Suburbs Hospital, Sydney, after a short illness, of Miss Edith Grace Pitt, at the age of 26 years. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pitt, of Melrose, Mudgee. The body was brought to Mudgee yesterday morning, the funeral taking place from St. John's Church of England to the Mudgee cemetery, after a service in the church. The cortege was a large one. The arrangements were In the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 30 June 1941, page 3).

WEDDING Parkins-Pitt LAST Saturday afternoon the Rev. A. G. Powell celebrated the marriage of Nina Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Pitt, Melrose, Mudgee, and Reginald John, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parkins, of Mt. Dapper, Gulgong, at St. John's C. of E., Mudgee. The bride, in white angelskin lace over satin with embroidered tulle veil, looked lovely as she entered the church on the arm of her father. She carried a bouquet of frangipanni and tuberoses. Miss Eunice Rayner (cousin of the bride), as bridesmaid, wore blue sheer with a topknot of pink gladioli holding her blue tulle veil in position. She carried a bouquet of gladioli. Mr. Eric (Bill) Parkins (bRother of the groom) carried out the duties of best man. The bride's mother, wearing black sheer with black beading as trimming and a shoulder spray of white frangipanni and roses, assisted by Mrs. Parkins, who chose blue lace for her frock with a pink shoulder spray, received the guests at a reception held at Melrose, the bride's parents' home. Rev. A. G. Powell presided, and the usual toasts were honored. The young couple then left for their honeymoon, to be spent at Manly and Sydney. The bride's travelling frock was of clover jerome with which she wore a black hat and black accessories. Their future home will be at Gulgong. Prior to her marriage, the bride was tendered a gift evening at the home of her parents, where many friends gathered to wish the young people good luck. A very enjoyable evening was spent (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 5 February 1942, page 2).

WEDDING Parkins-Pitt ON Saturday last the wedding was celebrated by Rev. A. G. Powell at St. John's Church of England, of Nina Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pitt, of Melrose, to Reginald John, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parkins, of [Mt. Dapper])https://wiki.fionasuniverse.com/Gulgong-Mount-Dapper), Gulgong. The bride was given away by her father. The duties of best man were carried out by the bride-groom's bRother, Mr. E. ("Bill") Parkins, and Miss Eunice Rayner attended as bridesmaid. The reception, which was held at the home of the bride's parents, was presided over by Rev. A. G. Powell, who, on behalf of the Mullamuddy Church congregation, presented the bride with a Bible and some silverware in appreciation of her good work as organist at the church (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Sunday 1 February 1942, page 8).

ROLL OF HONOUR
William James Pitt
Service number NX30573
Rank Private
Unit 2/18th Australian Infantry Battalion
Service Australian Army
Conflict/Operation Second World War, 1939-1945
Conflict Eligibility Date Second World War, 1939-1947
Date of Death 21 June 1943
Place of Death Burma
Cause of Death Illness
Cemetery or Memorial Details Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Thanbyuzayat, Mon State, Myanmar
Source AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force)
Location on the Roll of Honour
William James Pitt's name is located at panel 41 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).

DEATH MR. W. J. PITT Deep regret was expressed right throughout the district on Thursday when it was learned that Mr. William James Pitt, of Millsville, had passed away in Sydney. Deceased who was 62 years of age had resided in the district for a lifetime, and was a successful farmer and grazier. He was a man of very high character, and commanded the esteem of all classes of the community. It was his aim in life to act honestly towards his fellow man and it can be said with perfect truth that his word was his bond. He is survived by a widow and family of sons and daughters, to whom deep sympathy is extended. The remains were brought to Mudgee on Friday and the funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery in the afternoon the Rev. Canon Powell officiating. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 30 October 1950, page 4).

Word was received from Sydney this morning of the death of Mr. W. J. Pitt, of Millsville. The remains will be brought to Mudgee tomorrow, but the date of the funeral had not been fixed when this was written (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 26 October 1950, page 1).

IN MEMORIAL PITT. - In loving memory of my dear husband and our father, W. J. Pitt, who passed away October 25, 1950. There's a face we will always remember, There's a voice we still recall, There's a memory we will cherish forever, Of a loved one dear to us all. Inserted by his loving wife and family (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 22 October 1953, page 5).

IN MEMORIAM PITT .- In loving memory of our dear dad, William James, who passed away October 25, 1950. A wonderful father, so good and rare, The trials he went through few could bear. He never complained, he wasn't that kind, He was one of those fathers so hard to find - our dad. Inserted by his loving wife and family (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 22 October 1951, page 9).

PITT. - In loving memory of my beloved husband and our dear father, William James, who passed away 25th October, 1950. A loving father gone to rest, For each of us he did, his best, His love, so true, his heart so kind, A better husband and father no one could find. Inserted by his loving wife and Family (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 23 October 1952, page 10).