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DEATH OF MRS. A. DUNN, SEN. Another old district pioneer passed away to the Great Beyond in the person of the late Mrs. Andrew Dunn, sen. The deceased lady was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, of Mulgoa, and first came to the Rylstone district in the year 1849, to live with her brother, the late James Morrison, who had a farm called Dairy Swamp, and which the locality is still known by. It was there shortly after her arrival she met her late husband, the marriage ceremony taking place in the Dabee woolshed, churches in those days being non-existent in that part. After the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn took up their residence on the Narrango farm, which is still in the possession of the family. In 1875 they built the Olinda homestead and secured the land which now comprises the Olinda estate. After her husband's death the deceased lady continued on the land, managing her affairs and successfully running a dairy. Of frugal habits and thrifty nature, she always possessed a competence that stood by her in her old age. Olinda was always a welcome home to all who cared to call and the hospitality was unbounded, and in those days when the inhabitants were scarce and scattered, the meeting of neighbours was always looked forward to with pleasure. In the year 1896, the deceased lady, feeling the burden of increasing years gave up the farm and came to live in Rylstone, and right up to within a few weeks of her death, the old lady was active in her farm yard. She was a splendid specimen of a bush woman in every particular, and lived to the ripe old age of 87 years. She is survived by a family of three daughters - Mrs. Finlayson, Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Saxelby; and three sons - Messrs. A. Dunn, G. Dunn and T. J. Dunn. Her remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Rylstone cemetery, the Rev. Walker: officiating, and were followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives. An In Memoriam service was held in St. James' Church on Sunday night. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 19 February 1914, p. 12. Elizabeth Dunn Obituary

Shooting Fatality at Cudgegong. A YOUNG GRAZIER THE VICTIM. A Winchester rifle was responsible for taking the life of Mr. Clifton Waller (BoB) Dunn at his selection on Ironstone Creek, a few miles from Cudgegong on Thursday afternoon. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dunn, of Rylstone. The circumstances, poignant with grief to the well known and highly respected relatives, have produced wide and profound sympathy. At about 12.20 p.m. on Thursday, the deceased called at the home of Mr. Edward Young a neighbor, having come from the direction of Cudgegong. He called out, “Hullo, Ted!” whereupon Mr. Young came out and asked him to dinner. Mr. Dunn replied, “No, thanks; I've had it” He was in perfectly good spirits, and asked Mr. Young would he help him dose his sheep the following day (Friday). He further asked Mr. Young to come to his place that evening and prepare for the work. This was agreed to, but before leaving, Mr. Dunn took delivery of a rifle, which deceased and Mr. Young had used to shoot a bullock some time previously. He put it in the bottom of the sulky carefully and inquired if the sight would be all right. When leaving, Mr. Dunn exclaimed, "We must dose those sheep tomorrow whatever happens." About 5 p.m. Mr. Young went to Mr. Dunn's house. Walking on to the verandah, he called out, "Hullo, Bob!" Hearing what appeared to be heavy breathing he walked into the kitchen and saw deceased sitting on a box with his back to the wall and a rifle between his legs. He spoke to deceased, who was bleeding from the head, but received no reply. [Mr. Young}(https://fionasuniverse.com/tree/Cudgegong%20Valley%20History/individual/X2396/Edward-Nelson-Young) then ran a quarter of a mile to Mr. James Pitt's place, and arranged for Mr. Pitt to proceed to the scene, while he hurried to telephone for the doctor and police. The deceased had never at any time talked of suicide. Dr. Lester and the police, from Mudgee arrived in due course, and in the doctor's opinion death was probably instantaneous. An inquest was held on Friday by the Rylstone district coroner (Mr. J. Macdonald). Sergeant Mills, of Mudgee, watched the case on behalf of the police. Dr. N. W. Hansard (Government medical officer, of Rylstone), who had examined the body prior to the inquiry, stated in his evidence that the bullet had entered the forehead over the left eye, and passed through the back of the skull. In his opinion also death was instantaneous. Sergeant Mills stated that he had found a 38-bore Winchester rifle in the room and an empty shell in it. A verdict in accordance with the evidence was returned. The body was brought to Rylstone that afternoon. The deceased had been a widower up till three weeks ago, when he married Miss Grayston, of Bylong. Two little daughters, Effie (8) and Daisy (10) survive, but fortunately are well provided for by their attached grandparents. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 21 May 1923, p. 7. Death Clifton Walter Dunn

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THE death is reported from Rylstone of Mr. Andrew Dunn, one of the fine old pioneers, aged 78 years. Deceased was known right throughout the district, and on all sides he was held in the highest regard. He is survived by a widow and family of eleven sons and daughters, to whom the deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) afternoon to the Rylstone cemetery, Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 17 May 1934, p. 3. Andrew Dunn Obituary

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The funeral of Mr. Andrew Dunn, retired grazier, who died at his son's residence, Louee street, Rylstone, on Wednesday evening tion of the Rylstone cemetery on Friday afternoon, the Rev. T. Norton officiating [The rest unreadable] Mudgee Guardian, Monday 21 May 1934, page 1. Andrew Dunn Obituary

MRS. E. DUNN The death occurred. at her residence, Kingston Villa, Rylstone, on Monday, June 21, of Mrs. Effie Dunn, widow of the late Andrew Dunn, at the age of 88 years. Deceased, who was an early pioneer of the Rylstone district and one of its best known residents, was the mother of Mrs. R. I. Penman, of 117 Bradley Street, Goulburn. She liad been in failing health for some time and death was not unexpected. She is survived by a family of eleven. The funeral took place at the Rylstone Church of England Cemetery on Tuesday last (Goulburn Evening Post, Monday 28 June 1943, page 3).

DEATHS DUNN.-June 21. 1943, at her residence, Kingston Villa, Rylstone, Effie, relict of the late Andrew Dunn, beloved mother of Athel (Marlyn, Rylstone), Frank (A.I.F., West Aust.), Ruby (Mrs. Clarke, Woodside, Rylstone), Reg (Paton Street, Kingsford), Dagmar (Mrs. Jackson, Louee Street, Rylstone), Valdie (532 Military Road, Mosman), Cliff (deceased), May (Mrs. McFarlane, 36 Fleet Street, Carlton), Norman (Dunnville, Rylstone), Irene (Mrs. Penman, 117 Bradley Street, Goulburn), Claudia (Mrs. Paton, 41 Collins Street, Wagga), and Keith (Kendun, Rylstone), in her 88th year. (Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 26 June 1943, page 16).

Obituary The death occurred in Rylstone District Hospital on Thursday last of Mrs. Ida Ruby Lillian Clarke, an old and highly respected resident of that town, at the age of 77 years. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband, Mr. Frank Clarke, son Claude (Rylstone), and daughters Effie (Mrs. Grayston, Bondi Junction), Alma (Mrs. Willis, Penrith) and Lucy (Mrs. Meyer, Mudgee). A full obituary will be published next Thursday. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 25 January 1960, p. 2 Obituary Ida Ruby Lillian Clarke

DEATH CLARKE. Ida Ruby Lillian (Ruby).- January 21, 1960, at Rylstone Hospital, of Louee street, Rylstone, beloved wife of Frank, loving mother of Effie (Mrs Grayston, Bondi Junction), Alma (Mrs. Willis, Penrith), Claude (Rylstone), Lucy (Mrs. Meyer, Mudgee), aged 77 years. Funeral, Rylstone, 11 a.m. January 23, 1960. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 25 January 1960, p. 22. Death Notice Ida Ruby Lillian Clarke

Mrs I. R. L. Clarke With the death on Thursday last in the Rylstone District Hospital of Mrs. Ida Ruby Lillian Clarke, there passed a very highly esteemed personality of long standing in the district, and grief is shared by her many friends. Deceased, who had lived all her life locally, is survived by her husband, Frank, son, Claude (Rylstone), and daughters, Effie (Mrs. Grayston, Bondi Junction), Alma (Mrs. Willis, Penrith), and Lucy (Mrs. Meyer, Mudgee). To the bereaved deepest sympathy is extended. Father McCartney officiated at the funeral, which moved, following a service at the Church of England to the Anglican portion of Rylstone cemetery. The arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Norman Brown. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 January 1960. Obituary Ida Ruby Lillian Clarke

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DUNN. Athelstane Andrew.- October 6, at hospital, late of 93 Louee Street, Rylstone, formerly of "Marlyn," beloved husband of Emily and dearly loved father of Eric, Douglas, Marjorie, Clifton (R.A.A.F., deceased), Reginald, Aubrey (died. P.O.W., Burma), Ella (Mrs Boge), Norma. Edna ( Mrs Oates) and Lloyd. Interred Rylstone Cemetery, Saturday, October 8. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday, October 10, 1966

Headstone reads: In loving memory of Our dear parents Minnie Muriel Dunn Died 17-8-1984 Aged 82 yrs K L Bill Dunn Died 2-10-1985 Aged 83 yrs