Cudgegong Valley History Project

Rylstone Fatality.

CHILD SHOT, Miriam Freeburn, aged two, was accidentally shot at Rylstone, and the injuries proved fatal. She was staying in an outhouse, when one of the secured a discarded Winchester, the charge in which exploded.

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 31 December 1917, p. 2. Miriam Freeburn Shot

PERSONAL

Mr. Henry Turner, a lifelong resident of the Rylstone district has died, aged 84.

Daily Examiner, Monday 18 June 1934, p. 4.

OBITUARY

"Gentleman" Harry Passes On MR Harry Turner, one of the finest old gentlemen Rylstone ever possessed, passed peacefully away at his residence, Mudgee street, Rylstone, some time between midnight on Thursday and 5 a.m. on Friday, aged 85 years. Deceased had been ailing for a considerable period, seeming to be a little better at times, but members of the family had been expecting the end to be near for months. For many years, owner of the property, known as "Mt. View,'' Bogie, "Harry," as deceased was affectionately known to everyone throughout the district, sold his holding and came to town to reside, spending the latter years of his life gardening and, being a gun cricketer in his young days, taking a great interest in the doings of the Rylstone club; in fact, a cricket match did not seem such unless the veteran was at his post in the park jotting down each run. Marrying a Miss Baker, of Gulgong, the following sons and daughters were born of the union: Messrs Bob (Sydney), Stanley, Arthur, Cliff, Sid and Ted; Emily, Lily (Mrs. R. Hobby, Rylstone), Ida (Mrs. G. H. Price, Rylstone), Mabel (Mrs. J. Freeburn, Sydney), and Pet (Mrs Carroll, also deceased). A great reunion of deceased's old cobbers was held about two years ago to celebrate Harry's 83rd birthday, and it was a great shock for these same old cronies to learn that their old card-playing mate had died. The remains were laid to rest in the C. of E. portion of the Rylstone cemetery on Friday afternoon, the Rev. Norton officiating and delivering a fine address. Many charming floral tokens were placed on the casket, and a representative gathering of mourners from various parts of the district attended to pay their last respects to one of "Nature's gentleman."

Mudgee Guardian, Monday 18 June 1934, p. 2. Henry Turner Obituary

Headstone reads: In loving Memory of My dear husband Henry Turner Died June 4 1934 Aged 85 years Loving and kind in all his ways Upright and just to the end of his days Sincere and clean in heart and ind What a beautiful memory to leave behind ?? ?? by his loving wife

DEATH Hannah Amelia Turner THE death took place on Friday last at her late residence, Mudgee Street, Rylstone, of Mrs. Hannah Amelia Turner, at the age of 82 years. The deceased was practically a life-long resident of Rylstone, where she was held in high esteem by all. She was predeceased by her husband eight years, ago. The funeral took place on Saturday to the Church of England portion of the Rylstone Cemetery. The last sad rites were performed by Archdeacon Haviland. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 3 October 1940, page 3).

Headstone reads: Also our dear mother Hannah A Turner Died Sept 27 1940 Aged 84 years At Rest