Cudgegong Valley History Project

PIONEER'S DEATH Deep regret was caused throughout the Turill district by the death of Mrs Louisa Capon (75) widow of the late Mr W. A. Capon, who came to Turill nearly 40 years ago as teacher. The rough slab building called a school then stood about four miles off the main road, surrounded by thick bush and scrub between Turill and Uarbry. The pay was bad and the living conditions were awful. Many a time I have heard Mrs Capon say how frightened she was while waiting in their little "wooden hut" for her husband, who had ridden into Cassilis, some ten miles, on horse-back for his pay, which he had to do every Saturday. When the Government built the Turill school-room Mr Capon was put in charge. While he taught the children to read and write Mrs Capon taught the girls to sew. Many people will find it hard to believe that at one time there were over fifty children attending school at Turill. It was many years before the pay was raised to a reasonable living wage. Mr and Mrs Capon were at the Turill school for over twenty years. They were liked and respected by everybody. Well I remember my first visit to them (a perfect stranger and very sick). At 6 p.m. I was introduced to a pile of blankets and a hot lemon drink with a strong dash of whisky in it (I was only staying one night). Shortly after my first visit Mr Capon retired at the age of 65. Some twelve months after I was again a visitor at Turill; this time, both my husband and I had to make a stay of six weeks (on business), but one could not wish for a more considerate host and hostess. Miss Ivy Capon (now Mrs Lionel Butler, of Mudgee) was my constant companion for that six weeks (we are still the best of friends), and my husband and Mr Capon were almost inseparable. From Mrs Capon we received the very essence of kindness. During the whole six weeks I did not see a cross look or hear an angry word. No wonder they were loved and respected by everyone. Mrs Capon was anxious to get to Sydney among her children, but Mr Capon preferred to cling to the old home. They had done their duty and earned their freedom. The number of school teachers turned out from Turill school, I believe, was far above the record for any village school. At the farewell social held at their home there were not only presentations made to Mr and Mrs Capon, but also to each one of their daughters, which again shows the respect in which they were held. They left for Sydney to enjoy their well earned freedom until the last chapter of life carried them off. So we take off our hats off to the pioneers of education at Turill (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 1 March 1937, page 6).

Mainly About People Deep regret was felt throughout the Turill district by the death of Mrs. Louisa Capon (75) widow of the late Mr. W. A. Capon, who went to Turill nearly 40-years ago as teacher. The rough slab building called a school then stood about four miles off the main road, surrounded by thick bush and scrub between Turill and Uarbry (Wellington Times, Thursday 4 March 1937, page 9).

DEATHS: CAPON.-February 14, 1937, at her residence, 29 Martin-street, Crow's Nest, Louisa, beloved mother of Ruby, Rita, Irene, Ivy, Charlie, Jack, and Edna, aged 74 years. R.I.P. (Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 16 February 1937, page 10).

Mainly about people MUDGEE DISTRICT PERSONALITIES THE death has occurred in Sydney of Mrs. Louisa Capon (75), widow of the late Mr. W. A. Capon, who for many years had been teacher at Turill. The late Mrs. Capon is survived by the following children: Messrs. Charles (Guyra) and Jack (Sydney), and Mesdames J. Welsh (Piambra), V. Outen (Sydney), E. McAlister (Taralga), Lloyd-Jones (Crow's Nest), Lionel Butler (Mudgee) (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 18 February 1937, page 2).

FUNERALS. CAPON. -The Remains of the late Mrs. LOUISA CAPON were privately interred in the Catholic Cemetery Northern Suburbs, on MONDAY. February 15, 1937 (Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 16 February 1937, page 9).

Mrs. I. E. Butler THE death occurred so Friday last of Ivy Elsie Butler. wife of Mr. Lionel Butler, mail contractor, of Gladstone Street, at the age of 44 years. Deceased had been ill for a long time, and had been In hospital for some weeks. She leaves a husband and seven children, and to these our deepest sympathies is extended. The funeral took place on Saturday to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee Cemetery, the Rev. A. G. Powell officiating. Arrangements were in the hands of Mr. H. Barton. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 9 June 1941, p. 2. Ivy Butler Obituary

GULGONG PERSONAL Mrs. Ivy E. Butler (wife of Mr. Lionel Butler, Mudgee-Cassilis mail contractor, died in Mudgee last Friday evening, aged 44 years. She is a sister of Mr. J. Capon, who many years ago, was an officer of the former Australian Bank of Commerce, Gulgong branch. Deceased's father was a school-teacher at Turill many years ago. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 June 1941, p. 12. Ivy Butler Death

Headstone reads: In loving memory of my dear wife & our mother Ivy E Butler Died 4th June 1941 Aged 44 years

Rugby Union MR. F. BUTLER DEAD Mr Francis Butler an old time Rugby Union player died in his 87th year at Cremorne yesterday. He was captain of the first intercolonial team to visit Victoria in 1877 and was also captain of the Waratahs which later became the Wallaroos. Mr Butler was also interested in yachting (Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 13 July 1943, page 7).

DEATHS: BUTLER. Angelina.- July 25, 1950, at North Sydney, wife of the late Francis Butler. Privately Interred (Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 27 July 1950, page 20).

Death Notice Hubert Butler The death occurred on December 10 of Mr. Hubert Lionel Butler, aged 76. He died at his residence in Gladstone Street, and is survived by his wife Jane and family Sheila, Dawn, Paula, Fay, Maureen, Francis and Robert. His funeral left St. John's Church of England on Friday for interment in the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 17 December 1969, p. 13. Obituary Hubert Lionel Butler

Ulan News Obituary The funeral took place in Mudgee last Friday of Mr. Hubert Lionel Butler, 76, who was very well known locally. The late Mr. Butler, before his retirement, conducted the Mudgee-Cassilis mail service for many years. He also owned a grazing property in the Turill area. Twice married, Mr. Butler's first wife, Miss Ivy Capon, was Post-Mistress at the Turill P.O. many years ago. She predeceased him in the early 1940s, leaving a family of seven children. Years later Mr. Butler married again and sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Jane and his family. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 22 December 1969, p. 8. Obituary Hubert Lionel Butler

Headstone reads; In loving memory of And our father Hubert L Butler Died 10th Dec 1969 Aged 76 years [With Ivy E Butler and Elizabeth Jane Butler]

DEATHS: GEORGE, Maureen.- March 31, 1970 (suddenly), of 52 Fenwick Street, Bankstown, dearly loved wife of Neville, loved mother of David, Bronwyn, Paul and Anthony, aged 30 years. At rest. For Funeral arrangements see Thursday's "Herald." (Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday, April 01, 1970).

Death Notice Mrs M. George The death took place at Bankstown last Wednesday of Mrs. Maureen George. Mrs. George, who was well known in Mudgee, was only 31 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Butler, of Mudgee, and is survived by her husband Neville George who a few years ago was Detective Sergeant in Mudgee. Four young children also survive. Mudgee Guardian Monday 6 April 1970, p. 2. Death notice, Maureen George.

FUNERALS: GEORGE,- The Relatives and Friends of the late MAUREEN GEORGE (nee Butler), late of Mudgee, are kindly Invited to attend her Funeral; to leave St. Mark's Church, Auburn Road, Yagoona, This Morning, after a service commencing at 9.45 o'clock, for the Crematorium, Rookwood. LABOR MOTOR FUNERALS, South Terrace, Bankstown. Phone 51 2777 (4 lines) (Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday, April 02, 1970).

Death Notice BUTLER Francis (Frank) William, aged 67 years, late of 30 Fernleigh Park, Queenbeyan, formerly of Mudgee. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Russell) and children Kylie, twins Amanda and Dina, and Nigel and grand-daughter Whitney. Sisters Sheila, Dawn, Paula, Fay, Maureen (dec) and ber Bob. The funeral of the late Frank Butler was held on Wednesday 12th November, 1997 at Canberra. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 18 November 1997, p. 22. Death Francis (Frank) William Butler.

Death Notice CHENEY, Paula. Peacefully on 3rd July, 2009, at McKay House, Tamworth. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Cheney and loving mother and mother-in-law of Julie & Graham Hayward, Gordon & Lyn and Kaye Freeman. Adored grandmother of Rachelle, Kelly, Dean and Brent and great grandmother of Jaidyn, Tayla, Jayke and Braedyn. The relatives and friends of the late Paula Cheney are respectfully invited to attend her funeral. The cremation service is appointed to commence at 2.00pm on Tuesday 7th July, 2009 in the Alston Chapel, Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, 1040 Gunnedah Road, Tamworth. Burke & Hamilton Funerals F.D.A. of N.S.W. 45 Gunnedah Road, Tamworth Ph. 63653999 By request no floral tributes. A donation to Dementia Research in lieu thereof would be appreciated. Mudgee Guardian Monday 6 July 2009, p. 17. Death notice, Paula Cheney.