Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH Francis Henry Giles BY the death of Mr. Francis Henry Giles, the Crudine district has lost another of its fine old pioneers, and the hearts of the people are sad. Some four months ago deceased lost his life partner, and her passing came as a terrible blow to him. He never fully recovered, and about three weeks ago his condition was such that it was deemed advisable to place him under skilled medical attention in a Mudgee private hospital. There everything was done to afford relief, but he gradually grew worse, and the end came on Thursday last. Deceased was born at Crudine 71 years ago, and during his long and useful life he strove to make this world a better place to live in. His word was his bond, and it was only natural that he gained the affection and esteem of his fellow men. He will be greatly missed and sincerely mourned right throughout the district, and the deepest sympathy will go out to the sorrowing family. The sons are Ernest Henry, Francis Hilton, and Roy Edward, and the daughters Winifred May and Amy Adelaide, all of whom reside at Crudine. The funeral which was attended by many old friends of the family, took place to the Church of England portion of the Ilford cemetery on Saturday, the Rev. Mr. Kircher, of Kandos, officiating at the graveside. Mr. H. Barton conducted the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 April 1939, p. 3. Obituary Francis Henry Giles

Obituary The death occurred suddenly of Roy Edward Giles on May 17, 1980. He was aged 69 and lived on the property Rose Vale, Crudine, a well known farmer and grazier of the area. He was not married and is survived by his sister and ber. The funeral took place on Tuesday for the Mudgee Cemetery after a service at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 23 May 1980, p. 12 Obituary Roy Edward Giles

Headstone reads: In loving memory of Our dear ber Roy Edward Giles Died 17th May 1980 Aged 69 years Dearly loved & sadly missed

Obituary Amy Adelaide Dolly Giles The death occurred of Amy Adelaide Dolly Giles in the Mudgee District Hospital on October 16. She was known as "Dolly" Giles and lived in Horatio Street. She was 67 years of age. She was formerly of 'Rosevale', Crudine. She was a native of Crudine, being a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Giles, pioneers of the Crudine area. Although of a quiet, reserved disposition, Miss Giles had many friends and was liked and respected by all who knew her. She had only been living in Mudgee since August, and had not been enjoying good health for some months, the sudden death, a few months ago of her ber the late Roy Giles, with whom she had lived at 'Rosevale', Crudine, for many years, came as a great blow to her. She was also predeceased by her infant twin ber Arthur, of Crudine, her ber Ernest of Mudgee and sister, Miss Winifred Giles of Crudine. She is survived by her ber, Frank Giles of Penrith and a number of nephews and nieces. The funeral which took place in the Mudgee Cemetery following a service in St John's Church of England Church Mudgee at 11 am on October 8 was attended by many relatives and friends, some of whom had travelled long distances to pay their respects. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 28 October 1980, p. 6 Obituary Amy Adelaide Dolly Giles

Headstone reads: In loving memory of Our dear sisters Winifred May Giles Died 2nd April 1972 Aged 63 years And Amy Dolly Giles Died 16th October 1980 Aged 67 years Dearly loved & sadly missed