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).

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).

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).

Weddings DUNN—MILLS Miss Nonna Mills, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mills, of 'Yulingah,' Mudgee was married to Mr. Lance Dunn, elder son of Mr. N. S. Dunn and the late Mrs. Dunn, of 'Dunnville,' Rylstone, on December 9 at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee, by Canon A. G. Powell. The bride's frock was of white satin embroidered with pearls and satin flowers, and her three-tiered tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of white carnations and gardenias. Her bouquet was of frangipanni, white carnations and gardenias. Miss Mary Mills attended her sister as bridesmaid, wearing pale blue French taffeta with a circular coronet of pale pink carnations. She carried a bouquet of cream gladioli and pink carnations. The bride's niece, Miss Judith Harding was bridesmaid, attired in pale pink French taffeta, and carrying a posy of cream gladioli and pink carnations. Best man was the bridegroom's bRother, Mr. Bruce Dunn. The reception was held at the Masonic Hall, Mudgee, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, frocked in navy satin faille assisted by the bridegroom's aunt, Mrs. Jackson, who wore powder blue crepe. The bride's travelling frock was of pale blue moss crepe with navy accessories on leaving by car for the honeymoon at Jervis Bay. Future home of the happy couple will be at 'Glen Brook,' Rylstone (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 12 February 1951, page 11).

Mrs. Maba Margaret Harding, wife of Mr. Hector Harding, of Cudgegong, died suddenly at her home at Cudgegong on Thursday last, aged 38 years. Deceased, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mills, of Lawson's Creek, was born in the district, and lived here all her life. A lovable character, she was devoted to her husband and family, and her unexpected passing will be a terrible blow to them. Her large circle of near friends will also mourn her death very severely. In addition to a sorrowing husband she is survived by three children, viz: Judith, Denise and Phillip, and to the bereaved ones the deepest sympathy of the whole community is extended. The funeral, which was largely attended by mourners from all over the district, took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery, Rev. Canon Powell officiating. Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll were in charge of the arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 8 March 1954, page 2).

Deaths MILLS, Alfred James.—December 6 1960 (suddenly) at Yulingah, Mt. Knowles, beloved husband of Ida and loving father of Vincent and Maba (deceased), Lloyd, Norma, Harvey and Mary. Funeral from St. Johns Mudgee, at 11 a.m. the 6th December. Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 7 December 1960, p. 52. Death notice Alfred James Mills

Obituary Notice Mr. E. C. Pitt The death occurred in the Orange Base Hospital on December 27 of Charles Edward Pitt, aged 80 years, of Lewis Street, Mudgee. The funeral took place at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee, and left for the Mudgee Cemetery on December 29. Mr. Pitt is survived by a widow, Nellie, and the following family: Mary, Nina, Nellie, Lindsay, Francis, Edward, Duncan and Bruce. A son and daughter, William and Edith, predeceased him. Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll were in charge of funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 3 January 1964, p. 2. Obituary Charles Edward Pitt

Death Notice Charles Edward Pitt Deep sympathy goes to Mrs. Wal Rhodes of Cudgegong on the death of her father at Orange recently. Mr. Pitt had been a resident of Mudgee and leaves a large family to mourn his passing. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 15 January 1964, p. 6. Death Notice Charles Edward Pitt

Headstone reads: And my dear husband and our father Charles Edward Pitt Died 27th Dec 1963 Aged 80 years