Cudgegong Valley History Project

Buried at Wollar Anglican (with Ann Maria).

Headstone; In Loving Memory of Henry Archer, Born London, Died 9-11-1901, Aged 76 years, Husband of Ann, Stepfather of Elizabeth, Father of Jane, William, Emma, Henry, Thomas, George, Robert & James.

ROBERTS - ARCHER.

A quiet, but rather pretty, wedding was celebrated in the R.C. Church, Gulgong, on Monday, 20th December, by Rev. Father O'Donnell, the contracting parties being Bertha Aileen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Archer, of Kanimbla, Ulan, and Francis Patrick, youngest son of Mrs. S. Roberts, Moolarben. The bride was attired in white merv silk, with silk trimming. She wore the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet of hydrangea and maidenhair fern with white streamers. Misses Eva and Edythe Archer were bridesmaids. The former (chief maid) was attired in white de soie, wore a blue hat, and carried a bouquet of blue and white sweet peas and maidenhair ferns, with blue streamers. The latter wore a pretty dress of white embroidered muslin and guipure, with heliotrope ribbon, and carried a bouquet of fuschia and maidenhair fern. Mr. C. G. Archer, brother of the bride, filled the role of best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome brooch set with green stones; to the bridesmaids a gold brooch, and to the best man a fountain pen. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a ring. After the ceremony the bridal party journeyed to the residence of the bride's parents, where cake and wine were partaken of. Appended is a list of presents: Mother of bride, silver-mounted oak butter dish, china teapot, and hot water kettle; father of bride - cheque and silver cruet; mother of bridegroom - half dozen china cups and saucers; Mr. Herbert Archer - cheque; Mr. Charles Archer - gold bangle; Miss Eva Archer - silver-mounted ruby glass salt cellar; Miss Edythe Archer - silver-mounted oak sugar basin and cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. G. Roberts, china teapot; Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts, pair vases; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Roberts - tinted glass cake dish and fruit stand; Mr. Stan Roberts - china fruit dish; Miss May and Masters A. and A. Roberts - silver-mounted salt cellars; Mr. Charles Roberts - water jug and tumblers; Mr. and Mrs. S. Swords - pair silver photo frames; Mr. and Mrs. G. Maberley - half-dozen plates; Mr. and Mrs. W. Roberts - salad bowl; Mr. George Malone - cheque; Masters F. and C. Archer - glass sugar basin; Masters H. and R. Archer - half dozen bread and butter plates; Master Lionel Archer - egg cups; Mrs. Cook - silver-mounted honey jar; Miss C. Robinson - silver-mounted sauce bottle in stand; Mr. and Mrs. T. Haynes - sugar basin; Mr. H. Gossage - water jug and glasses; Miss A. A. Loughrey - pair salad bowls; Mr. R. Loughrey - tinted glass flower vase; Mr. De Groen - oak butter knife.

ARCHER - HAYNES.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Cuthbert's Church, Ulan, on 16th February, 1916, the contracting parties being Herbert Stanley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Archer, of ''Kanimbla," Ulan, and Maud Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Haynes, of Turill. The Rev. H. Woodger was the officiating clergyman. The church was tastefully decorated with evergreens. As the bride entered the church on the arm of her father, the choir sang 'The voice that breathed o'er Eden.' Miss R. Roth was the organist. The bride wore beautiful gown of white silk, with a shadow lace over dress. She also had the orthodox wreath and veil (the veil being once worn by her mother). She also carried a lovely bouquet of white flowers and ferns, with satin streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Haynes (sister of the bride) and Miss Edythe Archer (sister of the bridegroom). Miss Haynes was attired in silk, with guipure trimmings, and had a white tagel hat, trimmed with pale pink. She also had a bouquet of pink flowers and ferns, with pink streamers. Miss Archer wore white embro muslin and guipure, with heliotrope ribbon, and carried a bouquet of fuschias and ferns with heliotrope streamers. Her white hat was trimmed with mixed flowers. Mr. C. G. Archer (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. The bride-groom's gift to the bride was a diamond and ruby ring, and to the bridesmaids a gold brooch each. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links. After the ceremony the bridal party journeyed to the residence of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of, and the usual toasts were proposed and honored. Dancing was commenced and kept going until morning. The honeymoon was spent at Portland, the bride travelling in a pretty blue frock, with a white tagel hat, trimmed with blue flowers and black velvet streamers. Mr. and Mrs. Archer received a beautiful lot of presents, including Father of bride, cheque; father of bridegroom, cheque; mother of bride, house linen; mother of bridegroom, house linen; Mr. P. Haynes, cheque; Mr. H. Haynes, cheque; Miss Mary Haynes, lamp; Mr. C. Archer, gold brooch; Miss Eva Archer, silver butter dish; Miss Edythe Archer, half dozen fruit plates; Mr. Jack Archer, silver jam dish on stand; Mr. and Mrs. W. Archer, glass water jug; Mr. and Mrs. R. Bolton, silver-mounted honey jar; Mr. P. Weis, cheque; Misses L. and R. Roth, salad bowl; Mr. W. McMaster and family, afternoon tea set; Mr. and Mrs. W. Weis and family, 1½ dozen plates, half dozen cups and saucers, milk jug; Mr. and Mrs. J. Goodman, bread plates and shaving mug; Mr. and Mrs. R. Potts, half dozen cups and saucers and afternoon tea plates; Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson, half dozen plates; Mr. and Mrs. J. Haynes, glass dish; Mr. and Mrs. J. Loughrey, pair glass salad bowls; M'Dermott and Son, lamp; Mrs. and Misses E. and A. Loughrey, china biscuit barrel with silver mounts; Messrs. H. and R. Loughrey, silver-mounted salad bowl and servers; Mr. and Mrs. J. Malone, lamp; Mr. and Mrs. W. Kurtz, tea pot; Mr. J. W. Robinson, lamp; Mrs J. W. Robinson, hand mirror; Miss Clara Robinson, glass dish; Mr. Stan Haynes, milk jug; Mr. F. S. Scott, butter dish; Miss E. Goodman, pickle jar; Miss D. Goodman, pair jam dishes; Mr. and Mrs. R. Thompson and family, glass sugar basin, pair sweets dishes and salt cellars; Mr. Emil Roth, silver breakfast cruet; Mr. H. Tuckey, pair silver vases; Miss Ethel Jackson, butter basin; Miss Elsie Roth, tea towels; Master Mervyn Roth, grater; Master Mick Haynes, candle stick; Mr. and Mrs. A. Roth and family, half dozen knives, forks, and spoons; Miss L. A. Murray, cushion; Mr. and Mrs. N. Weis, silver spoons in case; Mr. W. and Miss Ivy Robinson, table cloth; Mrs. W. G. Scott, pair ducks; Mrs. Robinson, window curtains; Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanford, meat and vegetables; Mr. W. G. Scott, sen., dishes and saucepan.

CHARLES ARCHER. Mr. Charlie Archer, aged 19 years, son of Mr. Henry Archer of Ulan who was admitted to the Gulgong Hospital last week, suffering from tetanus, died in that institution. He was a very popular young fellow, and a member of a highly-respected family. It appears that he was engaged rabbiting about three weeks ago, when a rabbit scratched him on the hand. It is believed that germs from the earth got into the hand, and brought on the terrible disease. The young fellow wanted to go to the war for some months past, but his parents considered that he was scarcely old enough. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents and relatives (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 22 May 1916, page 2).

A Wedding. GOSSAGE - ARCHER. Another pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. G. Nelson Bensley, on Wednesday last, when Mr. Harold James Gossage, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gossage, of Ulan, was married to Miss Eva Archer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Archer of Ulan. The bride was prettily dressed in white georgette with train. Miss May Archer, who wore a pretty dress of pale pink silk, was the train-bearer. The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white stocks. Miss Archer (Sydney) was bridesmaid, wearing a dress of pale blue silk, and carrying a shower bouquet. Mr. F. Archer acted as best man. The reception afterwards took place in the Oddfellows' Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Gossage are making Gulgong their home town (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 16 September 1920, page 15).

OBITUARY

MRS. W. CARR.

The death occurred in a Mudgee private hospital on Friday evening last of Mrs. Carr, relict of the late William Carr, who died some eight years ago. Deceased was one of the most highly esteemed residents of Wilpinjong, and had reached the advanced age of 75 years. She had not enjoyed the best of health for some time, but it was not until last Tuesday that serious symptoms became manifest, and her removal to Mudgee was decided upon. Deceased was known to practically everyone in the Wilpinjong district, and her death will be universally regretted. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: - William (Moree), George (Temora), James and John (Wilpinjong), Mrs. R. Thompson (Turill) and Miss Ethel Carr (Wilpinjong). Brothers and sisters are Messrs. William and Harry Archer (Ulan), James Archer (East Maitland), George Archer (Sydney), Mrs. James Carr (Wilpinjong), and Mrs. W. Williamson (Richmond). The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Ulan cemetery on Sunday, the Rev. Caldwell, of Gulgong, performing the last sad rites at the graveside. Mr. H. Barton, of Mudgee, conducted the funeral arrangements.

WEDDING Archer - Shaw A WEDDING of interest to Gulgong, Ulan and Merriwa district residents took place at Sydney recently when Mr Fred Archer, of Merriwa, was married to Miss Beryl Shaw, of Sydney (formerly of Ulan). The ceremony took place at Balmain and the wedding breakfast at Petersham. The bride, who was given away by Mr Buchanan, was attended by Miss Phyllis Buchanan (formerly of Ulan) as bridesmaid. Mr P. Bailey, of Merriwa, acted as best man (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 22 November 1934, page 12).

DEATHS

Mrs. Jane Carr Mrs. Jane Carr, a member of a pioneer district family, died at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. W. G. Marskell), Murragamba, on Tuesday last, aged 84 years. The venerable lady had resided in Mudgee for some time, but quite recently she went to her daughter's home for a short holiday. It was there that she collapsed, and passed away rather suddenly. A fine old character, she was held in the highest regard by all sections of the community, and her death will be universally regretted. She is survived by four sons and three daughters, most of whom are well-known residents of the district, and they will have the deepest sympathy of everyone in their sad bereavement. One son made the supreme sacrifice in the first world war. The funeral took place to the Ulan Church of England cemetery on Wednesday, impressive services being conducted in the church and at the graveside by the Rev. H. W. Ellis, of Gulgong. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son conducted the arrangements.

Mrs. Jane Carr

Mrs. Jane Carr, a member of a pioneer district family, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. G. Marskell, Murragamba, on Tuesday, August 29, aged 84 years. The venerable lady had resided in Mudgee for some time, but quite recently she went to her daughter's home for a short holiday. It was there that She collapsed and passed away rather suddenly. A fine old character, she was held in the highest regard by all sections of the community, and her death will be universally regretted. She is survived by four sons and three daughters, most of whom are well known residents of the district and they will have the deepest sympathy of everyone in their sad bereavement. One son made the supreme sacrifice in the first world war. The funeral took place to the Ulan Church of England cemetery on Wednesday, impressive services being conducted in the church and at the graveside by the Rev. H. W. Ellis, of Gulgong. Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son (Mudgee) conducted the arrangements.