Cudgegong Valley History Project

Mrs. Hunt's Death. In reporting on Monday the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Hunt, of Mudgee, the name of one of the daughters left was given as Mrs. F. Healy (of Spring Ridge). It should have read Mrs. P. Haley, sen. The names of the two following daughters were inadvertently omitted:- Mrs. James Pitt, Cudgegong; Mrs. Frank Riley, Mudgee (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 16 August 1917, page 16).

Death Notice

The death occurred suddenly at his home at Mebul on December 24, of Mr. Joseph Henry Haley, a pioneer of the district, aged 82 years. Deceased is survived by a widow and family, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery on December 26, Rev. J. Woodhouse performing the last sad rites. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll.

Death

Mr. J. H. Haley One who belonged to the sturdy pioneer class, Mr. Joseph Henry Haley, collapsed after a heart seizure and died immediately near his residence on his property at Mebul late on Christmas Eve. Deceased was born at Cullen Bullen 82 years ago. At a very early age he came to the Gulgong district, where his parents (the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Haley acquired land in the area now known as “Rollsville,” Tallawang road, and later at Mebul and that part of Goodiman Gap known as “The Springs” - the latter now owned by Mr. C. Niven. Deceased selected the area on which he had resided for very many years past at Mebul, 14 miles from Gulgong, and on which his family was reared. In Gulgong he was married to Miss Hester Honeysett, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Honeysett, of Tallawang. Mrs. Haley has been a patient in Prince Henry Hospital for the past three months with a broken thigh-having also been a patient in Gloucester House, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital seven years ago with the other thigh broken. The late “Joe” Haley, as he was so fondly called by those who knew him, was a good all round sport in his younger days, having been a keen cricketer, and noted rifle and gun shooter. In those times pigeon shooting and hare and kangaroo drives interested most landholders, who would form parties and in one “drive” shoot down hundreds of hares, which were more numerous than rabbits. Joe Haley would bag as many or more than most of the others and in target shooting he was often a “first” or a runner-up. Only six months ago without the aid of spectacles, he shot 2 hares as dusk was approaching. He was also a noted blade shearer. Deceased took a keen interest in his earlier days in the annual Shows in Gulgong, Mudgee, Dunedoo and Mendooran, being a noted exhibitor of agricultural products. Apart from having grown peanuts, sorghum and other products of the soil. He grew experimental plots of wheat, oats, barley, millet and cotton from Government supplied seeds. His knowledge of fruit trees was above the ordinary: the grafting of various trees often engaged his attention. The late Mr. Haley was a fine example of what a good father and a good citizen should be and at all times was a kindly soul and a good friend-one who was a good man to know. Deceased is survived by his wife and the following family: Messrs. Leo Haley (Mebul and Gulgong), Norman Haley (Narrabri), Mesdames. W. (Cecilia) Spicer, of Lidcombe; E. (Rose) Mitchell, of Punchbowl; T. H. (Daisy) Lee, Gulgong; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended. A daughter, Mrs. R (Gladys) Spanes died at sea when returning from overseas in 1944. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Messrs. Walter Haley (Gulgong), James Haley (Goodiman and Gulgong), Frank Haley (Lithgow), Mesdames. E. Honeysett (Lithgow), J. McDonald (Dulwich Hill), T. Cameron (Dulwich Hill), A. Talbot (Mudgee). After a service in St. Luke’s Church of England, the funeral took place on Boxing Day to the Church of England portion of the Gulgong Cemetery.

James Haley

Death

A life-long resident of the Gulgong district in the person of Mr. James Haley passed away in the District Hospital at that centre on Monday last. Deceased was born at Reedy Creek 77 years ago, and was held in high esteem by the whole community. He is survived by a widow and family of seven children, viz., Reginald, Eric, Edna, Eva, Noel, Athol and Clive, and to them deep sympathy is extended. The funeral took place this morning to the Catholic portion of the Gulgong cemetery. Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll being in charge of the arrangements.

Death notice

Mr. James Haley

By the death of Mr. James Haley, aged 77 years, in Gulgong Hospital quite recently, the district has lost a lifetime resident who was highly respected. Deceased was born at Mebul when that area was known as Cudgebegong, where he attended school. Later he was employed at “Tarawong,” Mebul, by the late O’Connell Bros. (Patrick and Eugene), and then for Mr. Eugene O’Connell at “Goodiman” and since the latter’s death by Mr. W. O’Brien. Mr. Haley was for some 45 years a loyal and conscientious employee at “Goodiman.” Besides his wife, deceased is survived by the following family: Messrs. Reg. Haley (Cobar), Eric Haley (Sydney), Noel Haley (Sydney), Athol Haley (Bathurst), Clive Haley (Gulgong), Mesdames. M. (Edna) Byron, of Mudgee, Fred (Eva) Steele, of Sydney. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Messrs. Walter Haley (Gulgong), Frank Haley (Lithgow), Mesdames. W. (Laura) Coleman, of Lithgow; Tom (Cary) Cameron, of Dulwich Hill; Agnes McDonald, of Dulwich Hill; Arthur (Mary) Talbot, of Mudgee; Ernest (Elizabeth) Honeysett, of Lithgow. After a service conducted by Rev. Father Gilbourne in St. John’s Church, the funeral took place to the Catholic portion of the Gulgong cemetery. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.

Obituary

Mrs. E. S. Honeysett

The death occurred in the Lithgow Hospital on October 21 of Mrs. Elizabeth Sarah Honeysett, aged 84 years, a former resident of Mebul and Gulgong. She was the daughter of early pioneers of the district, the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Haley. Her husband predeceased her nearly 30 years ago. She is survived by two sons Ernest (Lithgow), and Esbert (Springwood), two brothers Walter, (Gulgong), Frank (Lithgow), and two sisters Mrs. W. Coleman (Laura), Lithgow, and Mrs. T. Cameron (Carrie) Dulwich Hill. Prior to cremation at Rookwood cemetery, there was a service at Lithgow.

Obituary

Walter Ernest Haley

Walter Ernest Haley, 84, of 27 Herbert Street, Gulgong died on April 11 at Lady Davidson Hospital, Turramurra. Mr. Haley was a widower. He is survived by his children Thelma, Walter, Freda, Lester, Lindsay, Willow, Hannah and Neville. His funeral will take place in the Gulgong Cemetery after a service at St. Luke’s Church of England, Gulgong at 4 p.m. today, April 13.