Cudgegong Valley History Project

Headstone reads: In Loving memory of Our dear Baby Vincent Ford Nipperess ?? Passed this Life ??? 1908

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).

Obituary MR. JOHN NIPPERESS One of the most respected and well known identities of the Lue district, Mr. John Nipperess, passed away, on November 17. The late Mr. Nipperess who was 63 years of age, had lived in the district for over 60 years, having arrived with his parents when three years of age. The greater part of his life was spent working on the Havilah and Lue estates. His death came unexpected and was a great shock to all, the cause being a stroke. A widow and the following sons and daughters are left to mourn their great loss: - Charlie (Thirroul), Allen (North Coast), Frank, Leslie, Reginald, Oswald and Andrew (Lue), Mrs R. Minchen (Wilbetree), Mrs. Graham (Sydney) and Mrs. P. Cook (Lue) The Rev. Douglas (Kandos) officiated at the graveside and Mr. W. B. Simpkins carried out the funeral arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 4 December 1930, page 7).

One of the most respected and well-known identities of the Lue district, Mr. John Nipperess, has passed away. The late Mr. Nipperess, who was 65 years of age, had lived in the district for over 60 years, having arrived with his parents when three years of age. (Wellington Times, Monday 8 December 1930, p. 5)

Rylstone News Death. The remains of Mr. J. Nipperess, who died in the hospital on Tuesday, November 18, were removed to Lue for interment on November 19. (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 24 November 1930, p. 23).

Headstone reads: In Loving Memory of Dear Husband & Our Father John Nipperess Who Departed this Life 18th Nov 1930, Aged 65 Years

MEN AND WOMEN A very sad death occurred at Lue, when Mr. Reg. H. Nipperess, a young man of 33 years of age, succumbed to an attack of double pneumonia. The deceased was very well known and highly esteemed, and had for some considerable time been working on Mr. Combes station. The news of his death was received with regret by a very large circle of friends (Wellington Times, Monday 29 August 1932, page 4).

OBITUARY REGINALD HAROLD NIPPERESS A very sad death occurred at Lue on Tuesday, when Mr. Reg. H. Nipperess, a young man of 33 years of age succumbed to an attack of double pneumonia. The deceased was very well known and highly respected and has for some time been working on Mr Combes' station. The news of his death was received with regret by a very large circle of friends. The deceased leaves a wife and three children, the eldest of whom is six years, and the youngest eight months. The greatest sympathy was expressed by the towns-people for the widow in her sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion of the Lue cemetery. There was a very large funeral procession, testifying to the esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. H. J. Dobb, of Mudgee, and the arrangements were in the hands of Mr. J. C. Swords (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 18 August 1932, page 3).

QUIRINDI Found Dead Near Home Mr. W. P. B. Hungerford, J.P., Coroner, held an inquiry into the death of Alan Clyde Nipperess, aged 44. who was found dead near his residence at Warrah Ridge on the evening of March 5. The verdict was to the effect that deceased had died of a gunshot wound self inflicted (Maitland Daily Mercury, Saturday 19 March 1938, page 3).

DEATHS: - October 4, 1943 at a private hospital Ashfield Percival George, beloved husband of Vera and loving father of Kenneth, Charles and Max, aged 38 years (Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 5 October 1943, page 8).

Obituary Mrs. Nipperess The death occurred of Mrs. Mary Jane Nipperess, of Lue on Sunday February 9, aged 91. She was a patient of the Carlton Private Hospital, Dulwich Hill. She was born at Bylong, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Smith who had a store there. Her husband, the late John Nipperess, predeceased her by 34 years. Mrs. Nipperess was the mother of 12 children, six of whom are still living. They are Charles (Thirroul), Andrew and Frank (Lue), Ossie (Mudgee), daughters Lila (Wilbertree), Vera (Dulwich Hill), and Thelma. She has 65 grandchildren and 100 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The funeral took place at Lue on Tuesday for the Church of England portion of the Lue Cemetery. Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll had charge of Funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 14 February 1964, p. 2. Obituary Mrs Mary Jane Nipperess

Obituary Notice Kenneth Ray Cooke died suddenly at Marrickville Hospital on May 13. He lived at Dulwich Hill for the past eight years, with his family - wife Shirley, sons Ray and Kerry; daughters Kaye, Faye and Julie. He was born in Lue and spent all his boyhood days with his mother and father (the late Percival ). He married and lived in Mudgee for several years before going to Sydney to live. He is survived by brothers, Chas. Cooke, and sister-in-law Margaret of Lue, Maxie (Maroubra) and sister-in-law Dawn, John and Margaret Rainsford of Ashfield (step brother and sister-in-law) and his mother, Vera Rainsford, stepfather Jack of Dulwich Hill, all formerly of Lue. Mudgee Guardian Wednesday 28 May 1969, p. 4. Obituary notice, Kenneth Ray Cooke.

DEATHS

RAINSFORD, Frederick John. - November 5, 1972, of Broken Hill, and of Wallerawang and formerly of Dulwich Hill, dearly beloved husband of Vera, and dear father of John, and step-father of Kenneth (deceased), Charles and Maxwell, and father-in-law of Shirley, Margaret, Dawn and Valerie, and grandfather of their children, aged 66 years. At rest.

FUNERALS

RAINSFORD. - The Relatives and Friends of the late Frederick John Rainsford, of Wallerawang and formerly of Dulwich Hill, are invited to attend his funeral, to leave the Holy Trinity Church, Seaview and Herbert Streets, Dulwich Hill, tomorrow (Thursday), after service to commence at 1.30 p.m., for the Rookwood Crematorium. Russell Kinsela Pty. Ltd., 913 7236.

Obituary Mr. Francis Roy Nipperess, 75 died in the Gulgong District Hospital on June 20. He is late of Black Lead and is survived by two children, Linda and Gregory. His funeral took place at the Lue Cemetery on June 22 after a service in the Church of England, Lue. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 6 July 1976, p. 13. Obituary Francis Roy Nipperess

Headstone reads: In Loving Memory of Francis Roy Nipperess Born 15-10-1901 Died 20-6-1976 Aged 74 years. Close to our hearts he wil Always stay loved & Remembered Every Day

Death Notice Menchin, Lila Constance, 13th February, 1977 at Pioneer House, Mudgee. Wife of the late Reginald Harold Menchin, loving Mother of Reginald (Blacktown), Dudley (Mudgee), Melba (Mrs. Selman, Panania), Doreen (Mrs. Hair, Orange), Raymond (Mudgee), Jack (Mudgee), Ross (Guildford), Shirley (Mrs. Lynch, Mudgee), Ronald (Mudgee). Aged 81 years. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 22 February 1977, p. 10. Death notice Lila Constance Menchin

Obituary Lila Menchin The death occurred at Pioneer House on February 13 of Mrs. Lila Menchin, 82, widow of the late Mr. Reg Menchin Senior, who predeceased her ten years ago. Mrs. Menchin is survived by her family of nine children, twenty two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was born at Lue in 1895 and was the eldest daughter of the late John and Mary Nippress. She had eight bers and three sisters. One ber and two sisters survive her. Mrs. Menchin and her husband lived on the family farm at Wilbertree for fifty years. After the death of her husband in 1967, she moved to her home in Gladstone Street, Mudgee. Owing to ill health, she spent six and a half years at Pioneer House, until her death. She was a kindly woman and her family was her life. Mrs. Menchin was loved and respected by all who knew her. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 12 April 1977, p. 2. Obituary Lila Menchin

Death NIPPERESS, Andy, September 23rd, 1978, at his residence Mount Rankin Road, Eglinton via Bathurst. Beloved husband of Raina and dear father of Eddie, Lorna (dec.), Lorraine (dec.), Alan (dec.), Kevin, Veronica, Ray, Gloria, Gary, John, Judy and Dale. Aged 66 years, interred at Lue, September 25th. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 29 September 1978, p. 14. Death Notice Andy Nipperess

Headstone reads: Treasured Memories of My dear husband & Our Loving father Andy Nipperess Passed away 23rd Sept 1978 Aged 67 years Loved in life Honoured in death Resting in peace