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).