Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of an Old Resident. A very old resident in the person of Mrs. Woods, passed away at her son's (Mr. Robert Woods') residence, Flirtation Hill, on Tuesday morning, at the ripe old age of 78 years. Senile decay was the cause of death. De-ceased was the relict of the late Robert Woods, who for years was the stock inspector in this district. The late Mr. Wood it was, in company with late William Blackman, who captured Charlie Johnson, the bushranger. The Woods family is a large one, and includes nine sons and two daughters, besides numbers of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The sons are Messrs. Robert (Mudgee), Arthur and John (Wilbetree), Charlie (Cudgegong), Albert and Walter (Gulgong), Herbert (Port Macquarie), Edgar (Dubbo), and Henry (New Zealand); the surviving daughters are Mesdames Jas. Rayner (Limestone), and J. Hextell (Cudgegong). The funeral was held on Wednesday, the remains being interred in the Presbyterian portion of the general cemetery. In consequence of the absence of a Presbyterian minister, the Rev. F. J. Branch officiated at the grave (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 22 November 1906, p. 13).

In Memoriam HEXTELL - In sad but loving memory our dear father who departed this life 17th July, 1928, aged 74 years, ‘Could we have been there at the hour of your death, To have caught the last sight of your fleeting breath, Your last faint whisper we might have heard, And breathed In your ear one loving word. Only those who have suffered are able to tell The pain at the heart of not saying farewell.’ Inserted by his sorrowing daughter and son-in-law (Leila and Walter Pitt) - Cudgegong.

HEXTELL - In loving remembrance of our dearly beloved husband and father, Joseph Hextell, who departed this life 17th July, 1928, aged 74 years. ‘We who loved you sadly miss you, Though we know that God knew best, When he eased your pain and sufferings, And he laid you down to rest. No tongue can tell, no words can say , How much we miss you day by day. So good, so kind, while on this earth, We miss you most who knew your worth.’ Inserted by his sorrowing wife and son (Roy) - Cudgegong. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 19 July 1929, p. 7. In Memoriam Joseph Hextell

In Memoriam HEXTELL. - In ever loving memory of our dear husband and father, who departed this life, July 17, 1928, aged 74 years. 'What happy hours we once enjoyed, When we were all together; How sad and changed it all is now, Since you have gone forever.' Inserted, by his sorrowing wife and son, Roy, Cudgegong. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 16 July 1930, p. 3. In Memoriam Joseph Hextell

DEATHS Mrs. Mary Hextell On Monday night last, in the Mudgee District Hospital, the death occurred of Mrs. Mary Hextell, at the age of 84 years. Deceased was an old resident of Cudgegong where she had lived all her life. She was a highly esteemed citizen, and well known in Mudgee district. To the grown-up family of 12, all residing in Mudgee and district, our deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning, to the Cudgegong Cemetery, after a service in the Cudgegong Church of England. Archdeacon Bromhead, of Rylstone, officiated. Arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 July 1941, p. 11. Obituary Mary Hextell

RETURN THANKS THE family of the late Mary Hextell wish to thank Dr. Carter, the Matron and Nursing Staff of the Mudgee District Hospital, also all kind friends who sent wreaths, cards and messages of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 7 August 1941, p. 2. Return Thanks Mary Hextell