Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of Miss Beatrice Drew.

IN PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL.

???? ing in the Prince Alfred Hospital. The lady, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Drew, Mudgee, was a teacher in the Mudgee Primary School, and was in Sydney for the Xmas vacation, staying with friends, Mr. and Mrs. Logan, of Strathfield. The news was a great shock to Miss Drew's relatives, who had understood that she was in perfect health. A post mortem will be held this afternoon, the body will be brought to Mudgee tomorrow, and the funeral will leave St. John's of England tomorrow afternoon, to which the body will be moved from the railway station. Mr. J. C. Swords will conduct the funeral. The deceased, who was 34 years of age, was a Mudgee native, was beloved by her relatives, and esteemed by all who knew her. Her sorrowing sisters are Mesdames Dave Croan (Mudgee), T. Gallimore (Mudgee), E. ? (Mudgee), C. Thurgood (Cooyal) and D. Borighuns (New York). The receipt of the news has been received with universal regret.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), Monday 14 January 1918, p. 3.

Death of Miss Beatrice Drew.

FOLLOWING ON OPERATION. Further information relative to the death of Miss Beatrice Drew, of Mudgee Public School teaching Staff, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Drew, of Mudgee, reported on Monday, is to the effect that the deceased was on a visit to friends at Kurri Kurri, where she had previously been stationed on the educational staff. There she was taken ill, and was treated by Dr. Forman, a local practitioner. His treatment failing to effect any relief, Miss Drew then went to Sydney, and arranged to enter Prince Alfred Hospital to undergo a slight operation. This was performed on Friday last, and no after troubles was anticipated until the ensuing Sunday, when the patient's condition became critical - peritonitis had supervened - and despite all the skill of the medical and nursing staff the unfortunate lady passed away early on Monday morning. Miss Drew's end came so swiftly and unexpectedly that there was no opportunity of apprising her family of the gravity of her condition before the end, but they have at least the consolation of knowing that she had the attention of very dear friends with whom she had resided during her college career, since when a very strong bond of friendship had existed between the deceased and a daughter of the family, as they had been classmates and College companions during their training terms. Miss Drew's body was brought to Mudgee on Tuesday morning and taken to St. John's Church of England, where it remained until 3 o'clock, when, after a short service, the funeral procession left the church. Rev. Canon Dunstan officiated at the graveside, the interment being made in the Church of England cemetery. The mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr. J. C. Swords.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), Thursday 17 January 1918, p. 22.

Local News

James Drew, of Douro-street, died yesterday morning at the age of 76 years. He is an old resident of Mudgee and leaves a widow and family of five daughters. These are: Mrs. Thurgood (Coolah), Mrs. Box (Mudgee), Mrs. D. Croan (Mudgee), Mrs. Gallimore (Mudgee), Mrs. Barrgniaux (U.S.A.). His remains were interred this afternoon in the Mudgee cemetery. The coffin was first removed to the Church of England where a short service was held, and the funeral afterwards moved to the sacred burial ground. The Rev. J. Parr conducted the service at the Church and graveside, and Mr. J. C. Swords carried out the mortuary arrangements.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), Monday 7 August 1922, p. 10.

OLD C0BBERS OF THE TEAMSTER DAYS

The late Mr. James Drew, whose death occurred last week, was one of the last of the old men of the roads, and will long be remembered as one of the most obliging and kindly dispositioned, of a body of fine men who served the roadside settlers all the years when teamsters flocked along the highway between Wallerawang and Mudgee. In that connection many fine men will be referred to by one of our contributors in a later article. Many interesting reminiscences are associated with "Jim" an his fraternity of comrades of the roads, the old timers who put up with much hardship and privations year in and year out daring those old years when so many fine men were numbered as trustworthy "cobbers" at all the stages.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), Monday 14 August 1922, p. 6.

MRS. ELLEN DREW

Mrs. Ellen Drew, relict of the late James Drew, died at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. E. Bax) today, aged 76 years. Deceased had resided in Mudgee practically all her life, and, although of a retiring disposition, made very many friends, who will sincerely regret to hear of her death. She is survived by the following daughters, all of whom are well and favorably known in Mudgee: - Mesdames T. Gallimore (Kogarah), C. Thurgood (Bathurst), D. Croan (Mudgee), H. Borigniaux (New York), and E. Bax (Mudgee). A brother (Mr. J. Maher) resides at Kogarah. To these sorrowing ones we extend our heartfelt sympathy. The funeral will take place at half past 3 o'clock tomorrow, (Tuesday) afternoon to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery. Mr. J. C. Swords has charge of the arrangements.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), Monday 6 July 1925, p. 7.

Mrs. A. Croan

Deep regret was expressed in Mudgee on Thursday last when it became known that Mrs. Annie Croan, wife of Mr. J. D. Croan had passed away. Deceased, who was 75 years of age, was a member of the old Drew family, which settled in the district in the early days. For practically a life-time she lived among the people of Mudgee, and earned their respect and friendship. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress, and her death brought sorrow to many homes in town and district. She is survived by a husband and the following sons and daughters: Geoffrey, James, Swift, Mesdames C. Underwood (Thornleigh), Mrs. J. Gardiner (Newtown), Mrs. B. Leach (Hurstville), Mrs. W. Lahey (Lahey's Ck.). To these and other sorrowing ones sincere sympathy is extended. The funeral, which was attended by many old friends of the family, took place to the Church of England portion of the Mudgee cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Canon Powell performing the last sad rites. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. C. Swords & Son.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), Monday 22 December 1947, p. 3. Annie Croan Obituary