Cudgegong Valley History Project

MRS. STAPLETON. Another death from enteric took place yesterday, the victim being Mrs. Stapleton, wife of Mr. T. Stapleton, blacksmith of Short St. The deceased was only 25 years of age and leaves two young children. The remains will be taken to Mudgee for interment by the mail train this evening, Mr. Jas. Thompson having charge of the funeral arrangements (Wellington Times, Thursday 5 March 1908, page 4).

THOMAS GREEN. The death took place in Mudgee early this morning of a man named Thomas Green, aged about 45 years. The deceased, who was a resident of Leaning Oak, had only been suffe-ing about 10 days. The cause of death was lung trouble. Deceased leaves a widow and family of 12 children, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. The funeral took place this afternoon (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 17 August 1914, page 2).

Headstone reads: In Loving Memory of Our Dear Husand and Father Thomas James Green Who departed this life 17 August 1914 Aged 50 years. Rest in Peace.

Wedding. GREEN - GORRIE. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, when the Rev. W. Spence united Annie Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Gorrie, of West End, and John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Green, of West End, Mudgee. The bride was daintily attired in a robe of cream paillette silk. Miss Effie Gorrie (sister of the bride) acted as bridesmaid, while Misses Edna and Bessie Scifleet were train bearers. Mr. George Gorrie filled the role of best man. The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony the party ad-journed to the future home of the young couple, where the wedding breakfast was held and the usual toasts proposed and honored. The Rev. W. Spence presided. After the breakfast the party in-dulged in dancing, Misses J. Stod-dart and P. Pauling and Mr. C. Blackman rendering excellent music. Mr. George Gorrie acted as M.C. During the evening Mr. W. Stoddart sang, Miss P. Pauling gave a step dance, and Mr. F. H. Mason entertained with several re-citations. The presents were numerous and costly, amongst them being a handsome set of dessert knives, spoons, and forks, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Cohen and family, while the Mudgee "Guardian" staff presented the bridegroom with a handsome silver cruet. At 11 p.m. the festivities ceased with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." The "Guardian" joins with a large number of friends in wishing the young couple every success and happiness in their future married life (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 30 November 1916, page 19).

DEATHS Mr. C. F. E. Green MR. Charles Frederick Edward Green, well known farmer and grazier of Leaning Oak, near Yarrabin, died on Tuesday at the age of 58. The late Mr. Green is survived by a widow, two daughters and one son. The daughters are Mesdames G. T. Goodman (Kandos) and Garland (Mudgee), and the son is Mr. Alf. (Leaning Oak). There are also two bers, Messrs. John (Mudgee), and Sam (Queensland, formerly of Grattai), and three sisters, Mesdames Ben Whittaker (Collingwood), J. Whittaker (Avisford), and F. McLean (Cudgegong). Mr. Green was born at Leaning Oak, and had lived there all his life. The burial took place yesterday afternoon in the family's private cemetery at Leaning Oak, the service at the graveside being conducted by Rev. L. C. S. Walker. Arrangements were in the hands of Mr. H. Burton (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 25 July 1935, page 3).