Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATHS Mr. T. W. Whitford MR. T. W. Whitford, one of Mudgee's most reputable business men, died in the local hospital early on Saturday morning, aged 57 years. Deceased, who recently disposed of his business in Church Street, had been ailing for a period of about 12 months, and his passing was not altogether unexpected. The late Mr. Whitford had a long association with the Mudgee district. He came to this town in early life, and was connected with the well-known firm of W. Tait and Co. in Market Street East for a considerable period. Later he went north, and for many years held responsible positions with the old established Campbell firm at Merriwa and Muswellbrook. His next venture was to open a men's outfitting business in Church Street, and he gradually worked up an excellent connection. Deceased, although imbued with a fair share of civic pride, did not take a particularly prominent part in public affairs. He was, first and last, a real home man, and lived for his family, to whom he was passionately attached. To them the blow will be a terrible one, and they will have the deepest sympathy of the whole community in their hour of tribulation. Deceased married Miss Emily Mills, a member of a pioneer Lawson's Creek family, and she, together with three daughters - Roma, Margaret, and Paula - survive. Mrs. Stafford, of Strathfield, is a sister. After an impressive service in the Church of England by the Rev. Canon Walker, the funeral left for the general cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was largely attended. Members of the Manchester Unity Lodge marched at the head of the sad procession, and the service of the order was recited at the graveside. The many lovely floral tributes testified to the love and esteem, in which deceased was held by the people of Mudgee and district. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son conducted the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 27 June 1938, p. 4. Obituary Thomas Whitford