Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of Mr. M. Maloney. A VERY OLD MUDGEE DISTRICT NATIVE. The death took place at 90 Victoria-street, Potts Point, on Monday last of Mr. M. Maloney, a very highly respected and esteemed resident of Lue, aged 75 years. Mr. Maloney was born near Rylstone, and when only a boy went with his parents to reside at "Gulgowra," where he had resided ever since until his death, which took place as stated on Monday last at 90 Victoria-street, Potts Point, whither he had gone with his wife to spend a holiday. Up to within a few days of his death Mr. Maloney enjoyed the best of health until pneumonia set in a week previous to his death. Standing over 6ft., and being proportionately built, Mr. Maloney was a fine specimen of Australian born manhood, and being of a pleasant, kind, and charitable disposition enjoyed the esteem of a very large circle of friends, and had not an enemy in the world. Fifty-three years ago Mr. Maloney married Miss Evesson, of Sydney. They reared a large and highly respected family, namely, Patrick, John and Richard ("Gulgowra," Lue), Robert (Cooyal), James (Bylong), and Cecil (on active service), Mrs. M. Duggan (Budgee), Mrs. F. G. Rheinberger (Mudgee), Mrs. E. Carter (Bylong), Mrs. A. McDonald (Clyde River), Mrs. G. Muir (Smithfield), and Miss Lilly Maloney (Lue), all of whom are living - Clarence died in infancy. For many years Mr. Maloney was engaged in the rearing of cattle on his "Gulgowra" property, but some years ago he decided to change from cattle breeding to sheep raising, which change he accomplished with success, and by continually adding land to his original property became the possessor of a fine landed estate, highly improved and well stocked. Mr. Maloney was one of the oldest natives of the Mudgee district. By Wednesday morning's train deceased's remains were brought to Mudgee and taken to St. Mary's Church, where it rested until 11 o'clock, when after the first part of the burial service had been read by the Rev. Father P. M. O'Reilly (of Gulgong), the funeral cortege, which was very large, moved off to the Roman Catholic Cemetery. There the second portion of the service was also read by the Rev. Father O'Reilly. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Wood, Coffil and Co., Sydney, and J. C. Swords, Mudgee (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 4 July 1918, page 21).

Late Michael Maloney AN OLD MUDGEEITE. SOME INTERESTING RECOLLECTIONS. A correspondent writes : -
It was only a few issues ago that you gave an interesting' account of ?the life of an old pioneer, who had Crossed the Great Divide, namely, the late John Wall, of Upper Botobolar. Now another, Michael Maloney, of Gulgowra. Lue, has answered the last great call. There are very few men living to-day who remember Mudgee and district as he did. His recollection went back to the time when, as a boy, he heard the dingoes from the hills at the back of Mudgee howling in the dense box scrub where the old A.J.S. Bank now stands, opposite Robertson Park, and not far from the 'Guardian' office. He played around the fires that consumed the stumps in Market-street. He attended the races at Menah Flat, those historic struggles which 'Old Ned' refers to in the days When Our Beards Were Black; he was a fearless bush rider, and had many a chase after the wild cattle on the steep mountains behind Havilah station. In connection with those daring rides he mentioned the name of John Finucane as being a superb horseman, who, if he is alive, would, according to the late Mr. Maloney, be one of the old, if not the oldest, natives of Mudgee. The late Monsignor ©'Donovan (of whom the writer has. kindly recollections, when a small boy looking in Nicholson's confectionery window, he pinched my ear. and said 'Would you like some?' and you can guess the answer, who was then a young priest from Ireland, and himself a fine horseman - tried to follow Mr. Maloney at a kangaroo hunt. He gave up in disgust, and said, 'That fellow will break his neck yet.' The late Mr. Maloney was active up to- the time of his last sudden and fatal illness. His youngest son, Cecil, is at the front, and eight other close relations have answered the call of Empire, three of whom have made the last great sacrifice in the cause of freedom. He was a man loved by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance, and with the help of his good wife, who survives him, he acquired a lovely home at Gulgowra, where twelve respected sons and daughters were reared. Now, after an active life, he is taking' his last long rest with the old pioneers of Mudgee and district, in that hallowed spot not far from the scenes of his youth. Peace to the dead (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 18 July 1918, page 6).

DEATH THE death occurred to-day of Mrs M. Maloney, of Gulgowra, Lue, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of the district. A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, Mudgee, at 9 a.m. tomorrow, and the funeral will take place at 2 o'clock (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 19 July 1937, page 1).

Death Mr James Graham Maloney, a member of a pioneer Lue family, died at his home at Gulgowra on Sunday morning, aged 51 years. Deceased, who was a single man, had been ailing for some time. He was held in the highest esteem by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and his passing will be deeply deplored. To the bereaved relatives the "Guardian" extends deepest sympathy. Monsignor Flanagan conducted an impressive service in St. Mary's Church this morning, and the funeral took place to the general cemetery this afternoon, Messrs J. C. Swords and Son being in charge of the arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 17 April 1939, page 4).

DEATHS: MALONEY, Richard Charles. - June 3. 1969, at Mudgee District Hospital, of "Duagh" Lue, loving husband of the late Kathleen Maloney, loved father of John and Norman of Lue, and Marie (Sister Marie Anselm), aged 79 years. Requiescat In pace. Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 4 June 1969. Death Notice Richard Charles Maloney

Obituary Notice Richard Charles Maloney The death occurred in the Mudgee District Hospital on Tuesday of Mr. Richard Charles Maloney, aged 79. He is late of 'Duagh', Lue. His wife Cathleen predeceased him and he is survived by two sons John and Norman of Lue and one daughter, Sister Marie Anselm, of Mudgee. His funeral left St. Mary's Catholic Church yesterday at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements were by Eastaugh & Carroll. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 6 June 1969, p. 7. Obituary Notice Richard Charles Maloney

Obituary Notice Mr Richard Charles Maloney, of "Duagh", Lue, died recently in the Mudgee District Hospital after a long illness. Mr Maloney was well known in the Lue district where he was born and lived all his life. His wife Kathleen died nine months ago. He is survived by two sons, John ("Keouville", Lue)and Norman ("Gulgowra",Lue)one daughter Marie (Sister Marie) Convent of Mercy Mudgee, and ber Cecil (Mudgee) the only surviving member of the family of thirteen. Father M. Murphy celebrated Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church Mudgee. The funeral was attended by several visiting Priests and Sisters including a niece, Sister Agatha Rheinberger (Waitara). Many friends and relatives also attended the Mass and funeral. Pupils of St. Matthew's College sang during Mass and formed a guard of honour as the cortege left for the Mudgee Cemetery. Father Murphy was assisted at the graveside by Father A. Horgan. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday July 02, 1969. Obituary Notice Richard Charles Maloney

Mr Cecil S. Maloney The death occurred of Cecil Stanislaus Maloney of Church Street, Mudgee on December 2. Mr Maloney was a former grazier of "Gulgowra" and "Bara" Lue. He was aged 80 years. He is survived by has wife Gladys. (Mudgee Guardian 9th December 1974)