Cudgegong Valley History Project

IN MEMORIAM NIPPERESS — In loving memory of our dear mother and mother-in-law, Margaret Nipperess, who departed this life June 19, 1912, aged 82 years. Twelve months have drifted slowly by Since dear mother was taken away, But we will meet her by and bye On the Great Judgment Day. [Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Samuel Pickett.] (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 30 June 1913, page 3).

Return Thanks. I BEG to tender my sincere thanks to the many kind friends who rendered their assistance at the death of my grandmother, Mrs. Nipperess, of Lue. GEORGE C. COOK (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 24 June 1912, page 3).

DEATH. MRS D. RICHES. The death occurred at her late residence, Mudgee street, Rylstone, In the early hours of Wednesday morning, October 31, of the late Mrs. D. Riches, a very highly esteemed and respected resident of the Rylstone district. The deceased lady was 78 years of age and spent the greater part of her life in the Rylstone and Mudgee districts. Endowed as she was with a beautiful disposition, the late Mrs. Riches had a large circle of friends, and her life was full of usefulness. She was a true and kind neighbor and a loving mother. She is survived by a large family, six sons and five daughters. David, Lue; Robert, Camboon; William, Rylstone; Jack, Campsie: Albert, Mogo; Herbert, Wallerawang; Mrs. A. McDonald, Mrs. A. Halpln, Mrs. E. Farrar, Mrs. J. Black, and Mrs. O. Wyldes, all of Rylstone. The funeral was conducted the following day, the remains being taken to the Church of England, where a short service was held, and then to the Rylstone General Cemetery, and laid to rest. The Rev. R. Douglas officiated at the graveside, Mr. J. B. Simpkins, of Kandos, conducted the funeral arrangements. To the bereaved relatives the deepest sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 November 1928, p. 30. Obituary Sophia Riches

In Memoriam RICHES. - In loving memory of my dear mother and our grandmother Sophia Riches, who passed away October 31st, 1928, aged 78. ‘She never failed to do her best, Her heart was kind and tender; She patiently worked for those she loved, And left all to remember.’ Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Agnes and Alfred Halpin, and grandchildren, Rex, Jack, Kenneth, Winifred and Leslie.

RICHES. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Sophia Riches, who passed away at Rylstone Oct 31st, 1928, aged 78 years. ‘We are lonesome here without you, And how sad we are today, Our life is not the same to us , Since dear mother passed away.’ Inserted by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Francis and family, Rylstone.

RICHES - In sad but loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, who passed away October 31, 1928. ‘As the years come and go, dear mum, we will always think of you.’ Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Ernest Tarrant and grandchildren, Esme and William.

RICHES - In loving memory of our dear father, David, who passed away May 20, 1925; mother, Sophia, who passed away October 31, 1928, and ber, William, who passed away October 21, 1929. ‘In love and memory we picture their faces dear, and beautiful to know they are sleeping here, Awaiting God's heavenly call.’ Inserted by Jack, May, and grandchildren, Sydney.

RICHES - In loving memory of our dear, mother and grandmother Sophia Riches who passed away on October 31, 1928, aged 78. 'Words cannot say how we miss you, Deep down in our hearts there's a pain; God only knows how we miss you, As we battle along life’s lane, But a voice keeps gently saying, My dear children be good and true, ?? of life’s great battle, I’ll be watching and waiting for you. Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Oscar Wyldes, and granddaughter, Lee. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 30 October 1929, p. 10. In Memoriam Sophia Riches

Lue Man, 22, Killed in Accident A young Lue man was fatally injured, when his small Ford Escort sedan smashed into a Toyota truck near Lue on Saturday night. Reginald Riches, aged 22 of “Rose Lea”, Lue was driving east on the Lue-Rylstone at 9 p.m. when the driver’s side of his vehicle collided with the truck, about two miles from the Lue township. Police said Riches was killed instantly as a result of the impact. The driver of the truck, Ivan Minchen, Lue Hotel and a passenger, Athol Wheatley, of Lue were subsequently admitted to Mudgee District Hospital suffering from shock and lacerations. Police said both men were in a satisfactory condition. Riches funeral took place today in the Mudgee Cemetery after a service in the Church of England, Mudgee at 11.30 a.m. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riches, sisters Joyce and Barbara, and bers Ron and Allan. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 17 February 1976, p. 1. Obituary Reginald Riches