Cudgegong Valley History Project

COLLAPSED AND DIED Mr. P. W. Halpin, Kandos It came as a great shock to the townspeople of Kandos when the news came of the death of Mr. Patrick William Halpin, aged 60 years, residing in Fleming street, Kandos. Deceased had just finished playing a game of billiards, and suddenly collapsed and died on Saturday afternoon. Deceased, who had been suffering from heart trouble for a considerable time, was very well known and respected throughout the Mudgee, Rylstone and Kandos districts, where he had resided for a number of years. He leaves a widow and 6 children to mourn, including Mrs Mulley (Mudgee), Mrs. White (Sydney), Mrs. McManus (Kandos), Messrs. Colin, Wilfred and Oscar Halpin (all of whom reside in the Kandos district). The funeral cortege, which was a very long one, left the deceased's late home at 3 p.m. on Sunday, and the burial took place at Rylstone in the Methodist portion of the cemetery, where the Rev. C. C. Cashin preached a very impressive service. Practically every business house of the town had representatives at the funeral, and the Kandos Cement Coy., where deceased was employed, was represented by the works superintendent (Mr. H. Schroder) and Mr. I. McTaggart. There were also a large number of floral tributes and expressions of sympathy. The funeral services were carried out by Mr. J. B. Simpkins. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 30 January 1933, p. 2. Obituary Patrick William Halpin

The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday of Mr. Stanley ("Snow") Mulley, aged 56 years. Deceased had not enjoyed the best of health for some time, but his passing was not expected. Deceased was a member of one of the oldest families in Mudgee, and for many years | was associated with his bers in the Perry Street butchering business. Like so many of his boyhood friends, he went overseas with the Australian forces in the first world war, and was in the ranks for a lengthy period. Upon returning he was very active in the sporting field, and, with other members of the family, played a prominent part in the Rugby Union contests which were special features in those days. He was noted for his fine sporting qualities, and held the high regard of his fellow players. All over the district he will be greatly missed and old comrades in particular will deeply deplore his passing. He is survived by a widow and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. K. Wall (Geurie), Mrs. K. Headley (Mudgee), Colleen (Mudgee), Desmond and Glen (Mudgee), and profound sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones. The funeral, which was of a full military character, took place this afternoon to the Methodist portion of the general cemetery, the Rev. C. Ritchie officiating. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. A. P. Connor (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 26 March 1953, page 2).

Death HALPIN, Ada May. - April 23, 1962, at a private hospital, and of 29 Service Avenue, Ashfield, late of Rylstone, dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick William Halpin, loving mother of Will, Col, Madge (Mrs. Mulley), Linda (Mrs. McManus), Val (Mrs. White) and Os, aged 86 years. At rest. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 24 April 1962, p. 18. Death, Ada May Halpin

Death Ada May Halpin The death occurred on Easter Monday of Ada May Halpin, of Rylstone, at the age of 86, in Sunbury Private Hospital, Sydney. Deceased had lived in Rylstone for many years and among her relatives she left two sons, Col and Wilf, of Rylstone, and a daughter, Mrs. McManus, of Sydney. The remains were conveyed to Rylstone and the funeral took place the following day, at 2 p.m. after a service in Rylstone Methodist Church, by Rev. Browning and moved to the Methodist portion of Rylstone Cemetery, arrangements being in the hands of Mr. Norman Brown, Funeral Director, of Rylstone. To the sorrowing relatives deepest sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian Thursday 3 May 1962, p. 20. Death Ada May Halpin

Death Mr. Wilfred Halpin A well-known resident of Rylstone, Mr. Wilfred Halpin, died at the Mudgee District Hospital last Thursday, aged 72. Late of “Bepton”, Rylstone, Mr. Halpin owned and operated the Rylstone Dairy for a number of years before his retirement. His wife, Madge, and one daughter, Audrey, survive him. The funeral left St. James Church of England, Rylstone, last Saturday. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 22 May 1968, p. 11. Death Wilfred Halpin