Cudgegong Valley History Project

MRS. HAWKINS. The death occurred in a private hospital yesterday (Sunday) morning of Mrs. Janet Hawkins, wife of Mr. William Hawkins, of Grattai, aged 42 years. The cause of death was peritonitis. The deceased was only taken ill on Saturday, and was brought to town where a doctor was called in who ordered her immediate removal to a hospital, where she was taken, and where, as above stated, she passed away yesterday morning. The late Mrs. Hawkins was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Boyd, of Grattai. In addition to a number of bers and sisters the deceased is survived by her husband and seven sons and two daughters, the eldest of whom is 15 years and the youngest 12 months. The remains were taken to the Church of England last night and were this morning removed to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery. The Rev. Canon Dunstan officiated at the graveside and Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. The deceased was a highly respected and esteemed resident of Grattai, and by her pleasant and obliging disposition she won the respect of all. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 14 April 1919, p. 2. Death Janet Hawkins

Another Death GEORGE MICHAELJOHN BOYD By the death of Mr. George Michaeljohn Boyd, which occurred at his residence Grattai, on Friday evening, the Mudgee district loses one of its best known and most respected residents. Mr. Boyd had been ailing for about twelve months. Born in London 71 years ago the deceased went to sea at the age of sixteen and landed in Australia some five years later, having been attracted by alluring stories of wonderful gold discoveries in the great new land of the Pacific. Becoming afflicted with the gold fever he followed in the wake of various gold rushes throughout the State, eventually arriving at Gulgong at the time of the discovery there. His quest of the hidden treasures having been attended with some degree of success he settled down here, and married at Gulgong some few years later. Leaving mining he decided to seek his fortunes on the land, and in order to equip himself with the necessary knowledge went into employment on the station in his locality. Later he went to Grattai and took up a selection. By the dint of untiring labor and ceaseless enterprise he acquired a competence, his property today being one of the most improved and best equipped farms in the district. Mr. Boyd was the father of a large family, some of whom are deceased. One son — his sole help— enlisted for service in the great War and saw four years of fighting. Deceased was one of the sturdy race of pioneers who have done so much to lay the foundations of Australia's prosperity on a sure and solid basis. He was of a genial disposition and a straight goer who won the respect and goodwill of those who knew him. He was a good sport and fond of outdoor recreation, tennis and cricket being particularly enjoyed by him, and even up to a comparatively recent date he participated in them, still displaying much of his old skill and alertness. He was a well informed man and could converse intelligently and interestingly on a great number of subjects. This was mainly due to extensive reading from a well selected library. Of recent years he took an interest in aerial matters, and expressed a keen desire to see an aeroplane, but this wish was never gratified. A widow, three daughters, and four sons survive. The members of the family are: — Mrs. W. Cover (Collingwood), Mrs. J. Boyling (Frome's Creek), Mrs. B. Gilham (Gulgong), and George (Walgett), James (Grattai), Will (Collingwood) and Thomas (Grattai). THE FUNERAL. The interment took place in the Mudgee cemetery on Sunday, following on a short service at the Church of England. The long funeral cortege was a testimony to the respect in which deceased was held. The mortuary arrangements were in the hands of Mr. J. C. Swords and Canon Dunstan conducted the burial services. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 10 May 1920, p. 2. Death George Michaeljohn Boyd

Mr W. J. Hawkins

THE death occurred at a Mudgee private hospital on Tuesday of Mr. William John Hawkins, aged 64, after a long illness. The late Mr. Hawkins, who had recently become licensee of the Court House Hotel, Mudgee, was born at Grattai, where he had lived most of his life. He is survived by seven sons and two daughters. The sons are Laurie (Mudgee), Leslie (Mudgee), Arthur (Lue), Cecil (Mudgee), Bert (Mudgee), Jack (Grattai), and Gordon (Grattai), Ivy ( Lawson's Creek) and Clarice (Mudgee) are the daughters. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery yesterday afternoon. Ven. Archdeacon Salisbury conducted a service at St. John's Church and also officiated at the graveside. The interment was carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 February 1934, p. 3. William Hawkins Obituary

DEATH Mr. G. T. Hawkins A very sad death occurred last night, when Mr. Gordon Thomas Hawkins passed away in a Mudgee private hospital at the early age of 17. Mr. Hawkins was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins, of Grattai, who at one time conducted the Court House Hotel, Mudgee, and one of his bers is the present licensee. His untimely death, which occurred after a short illness, will be the cause of very deep regret amongst a wide army of friends in many different parts of the Mudgee district, and amongst the members of the Mudgee Rifle Club, of which he was an enthusiastic member. The funeral took place this afternoon, the interment being made in the Church of England portion of the Mudgee Cemetery after a service had been conducted by Rev. L . C. S. Walker in St. John's Church. Mr. Walker also officiated at the graveside. Arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords and Son. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 November 1935, p. 1. Death, Gordon Thomas Hawkins