Cudgegong Valley History Project

Phyllis Priscilla Gawthorne Pickering
BIRTH 10 Sep 1852 New South Wales, Australia
DEATH 16 Apr 1917 (aged 64) New Zealand
BURIAL Mangatainoka Cemetery Pahiatua, Tararua District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
PLOT Main 3 Section 9 Grave 3
MEMORIAL ID 171623021

Obituary

Death of an Old Identity. MR. JOHN GAWTHORNE. The death took place, at the Mudgee District Hospital, on Friday, of one of the oldest identities of Mudgee district, in the person of Mr. John Gawthorne, aged 71. The deceased was born at Mudgee, and lived in this district all his life, where he was engaged in farming. For many years he managed farms at Tallewang, and other places. He was a fine, steady, straightforward man, and was held in the highest respect and esteem by all who knew him. He was a very well known figure, and had aquaintances from far and wide. His wife predeceased him by many years. Some few years ago Mr. Gawthorne retired from farming, and up till quite recently lived with his daughter, Mrs. R. Graham, of Mortimer-street, Mudgee. About a month ago he was admitted to hospital, where he remained until the time of his death. The following children are left: - James Gawthorne, Mrs. Walter Hough (Sydney), Mrs. John Smith (Mudgee), Mrs. R. Graham, (Mudgee), Mrs. Sharrock (Gulgong), Mrs. Turner (Gulgong), and Mr. Cecil Gawthorne (Coolah). He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: - William and Henry (Mudgee), James (Crudine), Daniel (W.A.), Mrs. George Oram (Mudgee), Mrs. George Southwick (Mudgee), Mrs. Keddy (Sydney), Mrs. Goodiff (Sydney), and Mrs. George Pitt (Lismore). There are also a great number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday. The Rev. Canon Dunstan officiated at the graveside. Mr. J. C. Swords conducted the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 6 December 1920, p. 8. John Gawthorne Obituary

Obituary

LOCAL NEWS Old Resident Dead. - Mrs. Oram, widow of the late George Oram, died at the residence of her son, Mr. W. Norris, this morning, aged 77 years. Deceased was one of the oldest identities of the district, where she resided practically all her life. Her first husband was Mr. J. Norris, who died at Gulgong many years ago. At a later period she married Mr. G. Oram, a well known Mudgee farmer, who predeceased her by 12 years. A family of five sons and daughters are left to mourn, viz., Messrs. J. Norris (Gulgong), W. Norris (Mudgee), C. Norris (England), Mesdames C. Campton (Tucklan), and C. Dwyer (Dubbo). The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow, Mr. H. Barton being in charge of the arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 18 June 1925, p. 20. Jane Oram Obituary