Cudgegong Valley History Project

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

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

OBITUARY The death is reported from Rylstone of Mr. W. Riches, a highly respected resident of the district. The dreaded pneumonia was the cause of death.

Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 28 August 1929, p. 6. William Riches Obituary

OBITUARY Mrs. Ellen McDonald "IN the midst of life we are in death." How true this surely is was borne out by the passing of Mrs E. S. McDonald (relict of the late Alex McDonald), who passed away in the district hospital on Friday, March 19, aged 61 years, for only a few short weeks ago this fine old lady, respected by everyone throughout the Rylstone district, was speaking to our representative in Ryl-stone and said that she had never felt in better health for many years. Sudden illness, however, overcame our friend, and it was with the greatest regret that we learned she had passed away peacefully and quietly, and now lies at rest among so many of her lifelong friends and relatives in the Rylstone cemetery. A vast concourse of mourners attended the simple service conducted in St. James' Church of England by the Rev. J. S. Richards on Saturday afternoon, whilst dozens of cars followed the remains to the cemetery, and the number of floral tributes placed on the casket bore mute testimony to the esteem and respect in which the deceased and the McDonald family are held throughout the district. The casket was borne to the graveside by the four sons, Messrs Allan, Clem, Keith and Victor, a touching tribute by four gentlemen to their mother, one of nature's gentlewomen, and the scene at the graveside was indeed a sad one. Deceased was a Miss Riches, daughter of the late David and Sophie Riches, and born at Camboon. Messrs Robert, Albert, Dave, Bert and Jack (William deceased) being brothers, and Mesdames Alf. Halpin (Agnes), E. Farrer (Ethel), Jas. Black (Josephine) and E. Wyldes (Elsie) being the sisters of deceased. To these members and all others of the family, especially to the four sons, the "Guardian" extends deepest sympathy in their overwhelming loss. The Rector of St. James, Rev. J. S. Richards, conducted both services, whilst the arrangements were in the hands of Mr J. B. Simpkins (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 25 March 1937, page 6).

Herbert Edward Riches

Death

The death occurred in Auburn District Hospital on Tuesday of last week of Mr. Herbert Edward Riches, of Gordon Road, Auburn, at the age of 74 years. Deceased was well known by many Rylstone district residents, as this was his home town. He later became an inspector of railways, with the Mudgee line under his care. To his widow and three sons, William (Clandulla), Barry (Sydney) and Colin (Dubbo) deepest sympathy is extended.

Deepest sympathy is extended to Mesdames Wyldes, Black, Halpin sen., and Farrar, sen., of Rylstone, also to Mr. Dave Riches, of Lue, and Mr. Albert Riches, of Moruya, on the death of their brother, Mr. “Bert” Riches, at Auburn on Tuesday of last week.