Cudgegong Valley History Project

Mr. W. T. Pitt Mr William Thomas Pitt 82 passed away at his Denison street residence on Friday after a period of ill health. The late Mr Pitt was born at Cudgegong, where he spent the early part of his life. For most of his life, however, he had resided at Mullamuddy. He had been living in Mudgee during the last few years. He was one of the most highly esteemed men in the Mudgee district, and his death will be the cause of widespread regret. A wife and a grown-up family survive. The funeral was held on Saturday morning after Canon Walker had conducted a service at St. John's Church of England, at which he paid a tribute to Mrs and the late Mr Pitt, who had been married 55 years. Canon Walker also officiated at the Mudgee Cemetery, where the burial was carried out by Messrs J. C. Swords and Son (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 28 June 1937, p. 3).

Mrs. Maba Margaret Harding, wife of Mr. Hector Harding, of Cudgegong, died suddenly at her home at Cudgegong on Thursday last, aged 38 years. Deceased, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mills, of Lawson's Creek, was born in the district, and lived here all her life. A lovable character, she was devoted to her husband and family, and her unexpected passing will be a terrible blow to them. Her large circle of near friends will also mourn her death very severely. In addition to a sorrowing husband she is survived by three children, viz: Judith, Denise and Phillip, and to the bereaved ones the deepest sympathy of the whole community is extended. The funeral, which was largely attended by mourners from all over the district, took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery, Rev. Canon Powell officiating. Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll were in charge of the arrangements (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 8 March 1954, page 2).

Deaths MILLS, Alfred James.—December 6 1960 (suddenly) at Yulingah, Mt. Knowles, beloved husband of Ida and loving father of Vincent and Maba (deceased), Lloyd, Norma, Harvey and Mary. Funeral from St. Johns Mudgee, at 11 a.m. the 6th December. Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 7 December 1960, p. 52. Death notice Alfred James Mills

District Deaths Ida Mills The death occurred on December 13 at Mudgee Hospital of Ida Adeline Mills, late of “Yulingah”, Mt. Knowles. Mrs. Mills was predeceased by her husband James Mills nine years ago. Both were prominent citizens of the district and took an active part for many years in church, civic and charitable activities. She is survived by her family, Vincent, Maba (deceased), Mrs. Harding, Lloyd, Norma (Mrs. Lance Dunn), Harvey and Mary (Mrs. Dud Mills). Her funeral left St. John’s Church of England for interment in the Mudgee Cemetery on Monday. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 19 December 1969, p. 13. Death notice Ida Adeline Mills

District Deaths Ida Mills The death occurred on December 13 at Mudgee Hospital of Ida Adeline Mills, late of “Yulingah”, Mt. Knowles. Mrs. Mills was predeceased by her husband James Mills nine years ago. Both were prominent citizens of the district and took an active part for many years in church, civic and charitable activities. She is survived by her family, Vincent, Maba (deceased), Mrs. Harding, Lloyd, Norma (Mrs. Lance Dunn), Harvey and Mary (Mrs. Dud Mills). Her funeral left St. John’s Church of England for interment in the Mudgee cemetery on Monday. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 19 December 1969, p. 13. Death notice Ida Adeline Mills

Deaths MILLS, Charles Dudley (Dud) — at his home, late of Wilgowrah, Louee Road, Mudgee, beloved husband of Mary, father of Tim and John (deceased). Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 10 July 1985, p. 34. Death notice Charles Dudley Mills

Death of Dud Mills Widely acclaimed and respected author and Mudgee identity, C. D. “Dud” Mills, died at his Lue Road home, “Wilgowrah”, on Monday night. Mr. Mills’ funeral was held yesterday at St. John’s Anglican Church, Mudgee, where a large crowd gathered to pay their respects to him and his family. Mr. Mills is probably best known for his collection of ballads and stories depicting the life of pioneering Australia and the spirit of the bush. His first book “Stockwhip And The Spur” was printed in three editions and was last published in 1975. “Hobble Chains and Greenhide” was printed in 1976 and his last book “Looking Back” was published by Mr. Mills in 1981. A “Country Life” critic reviewing Mr. Mills’ first book described him as “a man who loved his country, his people and its ways”. He said Mr. Mills had a more than adequate command of the Australian idiom and atmosphere. Dud Mills was a self-acknowledged bushman and he spent much of his early life with stockmen and stock related work. He lived in the West Kimberleys in Western Australia and Queensland. He has spent the most part of his latter life in the Central West and Mudgee area. During World War II Mr. Mills served with the 2/7 Commando Regiment and served later with Angua in New Guinea. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Tim and by grandsons, Andrew and Bruce. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 12 July 1985, p. 1. Death Dud Mills

Death and Funeral Service MILLS, Lloyd Reuben, November 4, 2001. Late of Julia Court, Mudgee and formerly of 'Glendos' Lue. Beloved husband of Doy, much loved father and father-in-law of Janette, Geoffrey & Lisa and Rowan & Gloria, and dear grandfather of Kurtis and Brayden, Aged 84 years. 'So Mote It Be'. The relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Lloyd's Memorial Service, which will take place at 2.00pm on Friday November 9th, 2001 at St. John's Anglican Church, Mudgee. Masonic Brethren are especially invited to attend. By special request, donations in lieu of floral tributes may be made, at the service, to The Heart Foundation. Macquarie Valley Funerals A.A.F.D & F.D.A. of N.S.W. 53 Church Street, Mudgee Telephone: 6372 2331 All Hours. Mudgee Guardian Tuesday 6 November 2001, p. 32. Death notice Lloyd Reuben Mills.

Headstone reads: Lloyd Reuben Mills 29.10.1917 - 4.11.2001 Beloved husband of Doy Dear father of Jannette, Geoffrey and Rowan and much loved grandfather Rest eternal grant unto him o lord and let light perpetual shine upon him

Death Notice DUNN, Norma Ida Annie, Passed away on October 7th, 2007 at Mudgee. Beloved wife of Lance (dec) formerly of 'Dunville', Rylstone. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim, Jane, Stephanie and Rick. Grandmother of Christopher, Angus, Edwina, Oliver, William and Victoria. A private Funeral Service is to be held at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, in Mudgee. Eastaugh & Carroll, Funeral Directors Since 1895, John Hopkins and Peter Hannigan, Cnr. Horatio and Lawson Streets, Mudgee 6372 2384 - 24 Hours. Mudgee Guardian Friday 2 October 2007, p. 32. Death notice Norma Ida Annie Dunn.