Cudgegong Valley History Project

Death of an Old Resident. Another old resident in the person of Mrs. James Cluff, sen., died in the Gulgong District Hospital on Saturday morning, May 31, aged 72. The deceased was born at Coolah, where she resided for many years, and for the past 12 years had resided in Gulgong. She is survived by a sorrowing widower and the following sons and daughters:- Mr. T. Cluff, James Cluff, jun., A. Cluff (Neilrex), Joseph Cluff (Gulargambone), Mrs. J. Turvey (Queensland), Mrs. W. Smith (Gilgandra), and Mrs. T. Young (Sydney). Deceased was predeceased by two daughters Miss Lena Cluff and Mrs. H. Rusten (Dunedoo). The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery on Monday last. The Rev. C. J. Allen officiated at the graveside. Mr. F. J. L. Turner had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 June 1919, p. 8. Obituary Maria Cluff

Death at Neilrex. The death took place at Neilrex on Sunday morning last of Mr. James Cluff, an old resident of the district. Deceased was well known and highly respected by all his friends. His wife predeceased him by about six months. He leaves a grown-up family of four sons and three daughters. The body was brought to Dunedoo on Monday for burial. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 4 December 1919, p. 34. Obituary James Cluff

Thomas Cluff DUNEDOO, Thursday. Mr. Thomas Cluff, aged 70 years, of Neilrex, died at 8 a.m. today. He was well known in the Neilrex, Birriwa, and Dunedoo districts. He is survived by a wife, five daughters, and one son. The funeral will take place at Dunedoo at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 May 1938, p. 1. Obituary Thomas Cluff

OBITUARY Mr. Thomas Cluff Mr. Thomas Cluff, of Neilrex, who was buried in the R.C. portion of the Dunedoo cemetery on Friday at 3 o'clock, had lived practically all his life in the Tallewang and Neilrex districts. His death on Thursday morning last, at 8 o'clock, caused deep regret throughout the Birriwa, Neilrex and Dunedoo districts, where he was well and widely known and highly respected. The late Mr. Cluff was postmaster at Neilrex and had been in indifferent health for the past two years. His health gradually became worse during the past year. Deceased was born at Leadville, at a farm nearly opposite "Wargundy," on the Talbragar. He was engaged in various gold diggings in the Tallewang area. He was the eldest son of the late James Cluff, formerly of Tallewang. At one time Mr. Thomas Cluff resided at Ben Buckley. More recently he went to Neilrex, where he lived for many years. The funeral at Dunedoo on Friday was one of the largest seen in the town for some time. Over 70 people attended the R.C. Church, where the solemn Esxequeris were read by the Rev. Father Currran. Many beautiful wreaths were laid on the coffin. Members of the M.U.I.O.O.F. lodge joined in the funeral procession. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Mr. R. S. Bayliss, Gulgong. Deceased is survived by his wife, five daughters and one son, viz: Mrs. Horace McCabe (Neilrex), A. Haigh (Sydney), Misses May, Evelyn, Rose (Neilrex), Charles (Neilrex). The late Mr. Cluff is also survived by three brothers, Messrs James (Dunedoo), Joseph and Gus (Binnaway), and three sisters, Mesdames James Smith (Sydney), J. Kirby (Queensland), and L. Young (Sydney). To the family, relatives and friends of deceased, the "Guardian" extends its sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 June 1938, p. 6. Obituary Thomas Cluff

OBITUARY Late Mr. Thos. Cluff AS stated in the "Guardian" last week, Mr. Thomas Cluff, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents, passed away at his residence, Neilrex, on the 26th May, at the age of 70 years. Some 12 months ago he underwent a very critical operation at Wotton private hospital, Sydney. At the time the operation was pronounced by specialists as being quite successful. Nevertheless he had been a constant sufferer ever since, and his demise was not unexpected. He bore his intense sufferings with Christian fortitude. He was a fine neighbor, ever willing to do a good turn - in fact his benevolence knew no limit, especially to the most needy. No traveller was ever turned away empty handed. He leaves a widow, one son and five daughters to mourn the loss of a devoted and loving husband and father. The remains, encased in a handsome oak coffin, were interred in the R.C. portion of the Dunedoo cemetery. The Rev. Fathers Curran and Maher officiated. The cortege was a very lengthy one, and many beautiful wreaths were presented. The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the bereaved. The funeral was conducted by Mr. R. S. Bayliss, of Gulgong. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 June 1938, p. 10. Obituary Thomas Cluff

MENDOORAN (From our Correspondent) The death occurred at his home, "Phyllisdale," Neilrex, on Wednesday of last week, of Mr. Thomas Cluff, after a lengthy illness. Deceased was 70 years of age, and was highly respected in the district where he had resided for many years. After a service in the Dunedoo Catholic Church, the remains were laid to rest in the Dunedoo cemetery. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family. Gilgandra Weekly, Thursday 2 June 1938, p. 10. Obituary Thomas Cluff