Cudgegong Valley History Project

GLEW .- August 1, at private hospital, Homebush, Phoebe Glew, late of Rylstone, dearly loved mother of Mrs R G Reardon, aged 76 years (Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 11 August 1928, page 14).

DEATH

MR PARKINS, SENR.

It is with extreme regret, we announce the death of Mr Parkins, Senr., of Breakfast Creek, who passed away at his son-in-law's residence on Monday morning, after taking a paralytic stroke. Deceased had reached the ripe old age of 83 years, the majority of which had been spent in this district, where he was very well and popularly known. Mr Parkins, although he had long passed the allotted span of three score years and ten, preserved his faculties right up till the day of his death,and could read the paper without the aid of glasses. He had a wonderful memory, and could tell some startling tales of the early days. He leaves a grown-up family to mourn their loss, amongst them being Mr Sam Parkins, Mrs W. Monks, and Mrs W.Freeburn, the latter's home being where the deceased resided at the time of his demise. (Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 17 September 1931, p. 14)

DEATH MR. GEORGE PARKINS By the death in Gulgong District Hospital on April 26, of Mr. George Parkins, aged 65 years, of 'Bernam,' Goodiman Gap, the district has lost a fine, honourable man. Born at Budgee Budgee, where he attended school, deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parkins. Some 40 years ago he took up share farming with the late Mr. Jim Crossing at 'Oakey Camp,' Spicer's Creek, later acquiring 'Bernam' from the late Mr. Tom Talbot and also selecting another area in that region, where he carried on farming and grazing. A man of integrity, the late Mr. Parkins made many friends all over the district, and was held in the greatest esteem and affection by everyone who had the good fortune to know him. He had a quiet unassuming nature and never spoke ill of anyone. His wife and children mourn the loss of a devoted and good husband and father. The late Mr. Parkins had been in indifferent health for a long time. Three years ago he consulted a specialist in Melbourne. He was married at Wellington to Miss Violet Glew, of Bylong, by whom he is survived with the following family: Messrs. George Parkins ('Bernam'), Douglas Parkins ('Bernam'), Mesdames. Reg (Phemie) Harvey (Mudgee), Charles (Daisy) Bennett (Sydney), Clem (June) Hochkins (Melbourne) and Master Bruce Parkins (who attends school at Mudgee). Three bers and a sister also survive, namely: Messrs. Jim Parkins (Fitzroy Street) , Fred Parkins (Mascot), Alfred Parkins (Gunnedah) and Mrs. W. Freeburn (Rylstone). The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery, Rev. S. Carr officiating. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 7 May 1953, page 17).

Headstone reads: In loving memory of George Parkins 14.11.1887 - 21.4.1953 and Violet May 13.12.1896 - 2.12.1987

Obituary Round-About With Belle Violet May Shearman The death occurred at Pioneer House, Mudgee on December 2, of Mrs Violet May Shearman, formerly of 167 Mortimer Street, Mudgee. Mrs Shearman was a very popular and highly respected lady and was well known in the Gulgong, Bylong and Mudgee areas. Aged 90 years she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Phemie Glew, of Spring Vale, Bylong. She was married twice, her first husband was the late George Parkins. They had six children, sons George (Gulgong), Douglas (Newcastle), Bruce (Gosford), and daughters Phemie Harvey (Mudgee), Daisy Bennett (Sydney) and June Hochkins (Melbourne). Mrs Shearman lived at Bylong as a young girl, then spent all her married life on the land in the Gulgong area. In more recent years she lived in Mudgee. She was predeceased by both of her husbands and is survived by her family, to whom sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 5 January 1988, p. 2. Obituary Violet May Shearman

Headstone reads: In loving memory of George Parkins 14.11.1887 - 21.4.1953 and Violet May 13.12.1896 - 2.12.1987

Death Notice PARKINS, George Aldwell, 11th March, 1990, at Gulgong District Hospital, late of 7 Tallawang Rd., Gulgong. Dearly beloved husband of Vera (dec), loved father of Jim, Mary & Lyne, Aged 72 years, At Rest. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 13 March 1990, p. 28. Death notice George Aldwell Parkins

BENNETT, Daisy Jean. – Passed away peacefully at home Friday August 4, 2006. Late of Eastlakes and formerly of Rosebery. Beloved Wife of Charles Henry (deceased). Much loved Mother of John and Terry, Mother in Law to Reena and Maeva. Treasured Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of their (Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday, August 08, 2006; Section: Local Government, Page: 38).

Death Notice HARVEY - Phemie Adelaide. On Saturday May 3, 2008. Peacefully at Dubbo formerly of Mudgee. Dearly beloved wife of Reginald (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Eileen, Max and Barbara. Loving Nanna of her 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of George Parkins (dec), Daisy Bennett (dec), Mrs June Hochkins, Doug Parkins and Bruce Parkins. Aged 89 years. 'Much loved by all her family and friends.' The relatives and friends of Mrs Phemie Harvey are invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Gulgong on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, commencing at 11.00am. At the conclusion of the Service the cortege will proceed to the Gulgong General Cemetery for interment. Eastaugh & Carroll Funeral Directors Since 1895 John Hopkins and Peter Hannigan Cne Horatio and Lawson Streets, Mudgee 6372 2384 - 24 Hours. Mudgee Guardian Monday 5 May 2008, p. 19. Death Notice Phemie Adelaide Harvey

Obituary Notice Life Member passes away Born on April 14 1919 at Spicer's Creek, Phemie Adelaide Harvey, Life Member of the Mudgee Golf Club, passed away on Saturday, May 3 in Dubbo. Phemie's parents, George and Violet Parkins, initially share farmed the Crossing's property at Spicer's Creek before buying 'Birnam' a property at Goodamans Gap near Gulgong. Phemie attended the Mebul School with her bers George, Doug and Bruce and sisters Daisy and June. Her memories of her life at 'Birnam' were captured in a poem she wrote recalling the 'happy memories that linger on, of our childhood days.' In 1936 Phemie married Reg Harvey at St Luke's Church in Gulgong. They moved to Sandy Hollow, where Phemie and her sister Daisy d the meals for the Line Gangs, while Reg and his ber Don did contract work on the line with a horse and dray. Son Barry arrived in 1937 and they lived in a tent until Max arrived in 1939. With two small children, Phemie and Reg looked for better accomodation and they moved into a shed/lean to until their final move in 1943, when they came to Mudgee to provide schooling for Barry and Max. While Reg found work with the Mudgee Council, phemie supported him by sewing and working at Matis' Cafe. Phemie loved sport and in her early years she played A Grade tennis, in 1954 she turned her hand to golf. It didn't take her long to feature in the major events and in 1957 she won the first of her Bronze 1 Championships. Ten years later in 1967 she won the Ladies Championships and repeated that achievement in 1972 and 1974. In all, Phemie's name features 23 times on Honour Boards in the Club. She had great success in foursomes, winning 18 times in various forms of the game. Her run started in 1969 with Joyce Rayner and continued with Chris Gilham, Terry Ford, Lorraine Smith, Val Heferen and her last Championship in 1997 with Trish Jones. In 1999, at the age of 80 she almost did the impossible by winning again in open competition, but lost by just one stroke when she partnered David Lester in the Foursomes Championships. She was well known in the district as a champion golfer, having won many open tournaments throughout the best and her fierce determination in Matchplay was legendary. In her 52 years of continuous membership of the Club, Phemie was captain in 1972 and 1973, Veteran's Delegate in 1963-64 and again in 1978. She had three hole-in-ones and was always ready to give new golfers advice - the one most remembered was 'to keep your eye on the back of the ball.' In 1999, Phemie was honoured with Life Membership of the Club. She played on until ill health forced her retirement in 2004. In 2005, Phemie moved into the Kanandah Retirement Home and then in 207 she moved to Dubbo to the RSL High Care Units to be near her family. Phemie had a great sense of humour, loved playing cards and sport and mixing with people. She was very proud of her family and loved playing with the kids. She is survived by her two sons, Barry and Max, their wives, seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 23 June 2008, p. 20. Obituary Notice Phemie Adelaide Harvey

Death Notice PARKINS - Douglas Maxwell. On Friday, February 27, 2009. Suddenly, late of Pioneer House Nursing Home, Mudgee and formerly of Newcastle and Gulgong. Dearly beloved husband of Daphne. Much loved father of Kaye, Anne, Sharon and Pauline, father-in-law of Steven and Frank. Loved Dar of Emma, Kevin, Malcolm, Samantha, Kate, Jye and Tia. Aged 75 years 'Much loved and adored.' The relatives and friends of Mr Douglas Parkins are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in St. Luke's Anglican Church, Gulgong on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, commencing at 11.00am. At the conclusion of the Service the cortege will proceed to the Gulgong Lawn Cemetery for interment. Eastaugh & Carroll, Funeral Directors Since 1895, John Hopkins and Peter Hannigan, Cnr. Horatio and Lawson Streets, Mudgee 6372 2384 - 24 Hours. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 2 March 2009, p. 19. Death notice Douglas Maxwell Parkins