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RESIDENTS

Wade, Charles E

Walker, Agnes

Wheaton, Elizabeth

Wheaton, John

Wheaton, William

Wherritt, Robert E

Wood, Clarence

Woods, Gary

Woodley, Barbara

Woodley, Sarah J

Woodley, William

Wragg, Harry

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Agnes Walker 1907
On Saturday evening Mrs. Agnes Walker, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. A. McKenzie at the age of 75 years. She was a native of Paisley, Scotland, and spent 46 years in Victoria previous to coming to Dubbo about four years ago. The cause of death was nephritis. The Rev. E. H. Lea conducted the funeral service on Monday. A feeling reference was made to these deaths by the Rev. J. C. W. McNeill in his prayers on Sunday night.
Daily Liberal 7th August 1907
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Sarah Jane Woodley 1932
DEATH OF PIONEER
By the death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Woodley, which occurred in the Dubbo district Hospital last week, the Dubbo district has lost one of its oldest and most respected residents. The late Mrs. Woodley, who was 76 years of age, was the wife of Mr. George Bowles Woodley, whose death took place about four years ago. She had been ill only a comparatively  short time and had hitherto enjoyed the best of health, being one of the many country residents to visit the city for the bridge opening celebrations and later making a journey to Mudgee. Mrs. Woodley was a native of Bathurst and came to the Dubbo district 60 years ago with her husband to take up farming pursuits. For many years they were located on property between Old Dubbo and Eulomogo, where they won the respect and esteem of a wide circle of friends. Subsequently the property was disposed of and the family transferred to Dubbo, where a store was conducted in Cobbora Street, but the call of the land was too strong and they returned to farming, property being acquired at Eumungerie. The members of the family are: Messrs. Henry, Ernest and John (Dubbo), and William (Queensland). Mesdames Wallace Salter (Eulomogo), Dunn and Woodbridge (Bondi), and Miss Helena Woodley (Eumungerie). The deceased lady was of a genial disposition and had the faculty of winning friends, so that there are many to mourn her passing and express sincere sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. The interment was made in the Anglican portion of Dubbo cemetery, Rev. W. Leavers officiating at the graveside, and also at a short service in Holy Trinity Church prior to the cortege moving off.  
Gilgandra Weekly & Castlereagh 19th May 1932
Read about Sarah's sulky accident
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William Woodley 1916
FOUND DEAD
On Friday last, quite a gloom cast over Eulomogo and the neighbouring centres when it became known that the body of Mr. William Woodley had been found about 100 yards from his son's residence. The deceased had been on a visit to his brother, Mr. George Woodley, of Eumungerie, and returned to Eulomogo by the mail train on the previous evening. He evidently set out to walk to his son's residence, about half a mile from the siding, but had not proceeded far when he was overtaken by death. His son was not aware that his Father was returning, therefore there was no one at the station to meet him, and it was not until midday on Friday that the body was discovered by Mr Kentick, Officer in Charge of the siding. Death must have occurred some hours previously, and the old man appeared to have fallen in his tracks and expired suddenly. Deceased, who was 79 years of ago, was well-known at Wongarbon, Geurie and other towns in the West, and was respected by everyone with whom he came in contact. He was a widower, his wife having predeceased him some years ago at Bathurst. He leaves two sons to mourn his demise. These are Messrs. G. J. Woodley (Eulomogo) and J. Woodley (Gilgandra). Messrs G. Woodley (Eumungerie), Frank Woodley (Eulomogo), H. Woodley ("Haroldene," Geurie), and Adam Woodley (Newcastle) are brothers of deceased, and Mesdames G. Mills (Eulomogo) and Cumming (Parramatta) are sisters. An inquiry was held on Saturday, when the finding was death from heart failure. The funeral took place on the afternoon of the same day, the cortege being a large and representative one. The remains were laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the Dubbo Cemetery, the Rev. L. Dawson Thomas officiating at the graveside. Mr. J. R. Tighe had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Dubbo Liberal 26th September 1916
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John Wheaton 1912
A GOOD MAN GONE.
After a long and painful illness Mr. John Wheaton, senr., of ''Oakvale," Eumungerie, passed away in Hopetoun Private Hospital, Dubbo, yesterday morning at the age of 60. Deceased was a native of Kersbrook, South Australia. At the age of 15 he went with his parents to reside at Red Hill, about 30 miles from Adelaide, and there two of his brothers, Messrs. Phillip and Frederick Wheaton, still reside. As a youth the late Mr. Wheaton displayed a remarkable energy and enthusiasm in his work. Every moment was turned to profitable account, and by the practice of a thorough system of economy, quite distinct from parsimony, he was able at the age of 22, to purchase a property of his own at Kalunga, 14 miles from the patrimonial estate. Then he married Miss Hancock, and in a few years' time he had improved his property to such an extent, and worked it so successfully, that his farm was generally regarded as the agricultural cynosure of the district. About 15 years ago he disposed of this property at a highly satisfactory figure. This was just at the time when the Gilgandra district was beginning to boom, and Mr. Wheaton answered the call of the West. As it was with him in South Australia, so it was at Eumungerie. Before his unlimited perseverance, great stores of energy, and aided by his sunny optimism, what to many others would seem obstacles to success, to him and his sons appeared but trifles. The forests were levelled as if by the wave of a magic wand, the land was cultivated by up-to-date methods, and a steady stream of prosperity began and continued to pour in on the earnest and energetic family. In his private life Mr. Wheaton was affable and kindly in his demeanor, and his many other sterling qualities secured for him a high esteem which was abiding, and it is safe to say that all who knew him will revere and honor his memory while they live. He was ever a busy man at home, but he found time to cheerfully help forward any movement for the benefit of his district, and though ho loved the home fireside in the bosom of his family, he was never known to shirk the responsibilities of citizenship. He was appointed by the Government President of the Provisional Gilgandra Shire Council to initiate the present system of Local Government, and he was subsequently elected first President of the elected Council. He continued to hold this office of dignity and responsibility till he retired on account of failing health. 
He took a leading part in the work of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, and at the conferences, several of which he attended, on account of his ready wit and rich humor he was dubbed the Mark Twain of the Association. No man so often caught the President's eye as John Wheaton, and this by reason of his level headedness, quickness to see a way out of difficulties, and wondrous faculty of putting all in good humor just when a storm seemed imminent. His honest good humor was the oil and wine of a merry meeting. His ready wit enlightened the intellect by good sense, conveyed injocular expression. It was, however, never used on subjects improper for it, nor in a manner unbecoming, in measure intemperate, nor to a dangerous end. During his long illness he was seven months in the hospital and knew be could not he cured he awaited the end with true Christian fortitude. Indeed, he regarded the approach of dissolution with a quiet and natural composure, which it was consolatory to his friends and his dear ones to contemplate, and which was as far removed from the dead palsy of unbelief as it was from the delirious raptures of fanaticism. His life had been a strenuous one from his earliest years, and fain though he would tarry a little longer among his loved ones, he was willing to lay down the burdens of that life in the sure and certain hope of a blessed immortality. "Nothing in his life became him like his leaving it; he died as one who had been studied in his death.To throw away the dearest thing he owed, as 'twere a careless trifle." That he had never done a shady action was clearly evident, for in his frequent delirium he recounted time and again the incidents of his career, and he was able to review them with the utmost complacency. He is survived by his widow, four sons and five daughters. These are Messrs. John, William, Phillip and Norman Wheaton, Misses Carter, Nellie and Lilian Wheaton (Eumungerie), Mrs. Walter Brown, "Branston," Eumungerie, Mrs. Marshall, Walgelt. Another daughter (Mrs. Greig) predeceased him. Mr. J. G. Gilmour, one of the directors of the "Land" newspaper, and Mr. J. E M. Gilmour, of Kickabil, are cousins of the deceased. Mrs. G. H. Glover and Miss Mary Wheaton, of Adelaide, are sisters. During his long illness the last named lady rarely left his bed-side. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon to the Presbyterian portion of the Dubbo Cemetery, the remains being interred close to the graves of his late father and daughter. Mr. J. R. Tighe had charge of the mortuary arrangements. The cortege was a very lengthy one, despite the shortness of the notice and the inconvenient hour of the day. The coffin was first taken to St. Andrew's Church, where a service was conducted by the Rev. W. H. Ash and Mr. Ferrie. The service was an impressive one, and many strong men could not stay the silent tears which eloquently told of the universal sorrow which all so keenly felt. Miss Alice Irvine presided at the organ, and as the pall-bearers moved down the aisle played the "Dead March in Saul."At the graveside the Rev. W. H. Ash read the last offices for the dead, and also delivered an eloquent and sympathetic address. Mr. Wheaton was one who, so far as their human judgment went, could ill be spared. They all desired to acknowledge the control- ling hand of God in everything, and to be able to say, "It is the Lord, let Him do what seemeth Him good." Their deceased friend was one whose life was of the highest value, not only in the immediate vicinity of his home, but wherever be was known. Born of   Godly parents, trained from his infancy in ways that were right, mellowed by many hard experiences under Australian skies, and humbly and sincerely acknowledging Christ as his Lord, he lived a good life, and set the example of an upright walk and conversation. In the long months while he lay an invalid, he received all the help that love and skill could  render. Nevertheless he suffered much, but he did it uncomplainingly. His patience and his consideration for others were wonderful. The value of such an exhibition of Christian character was inestimable. And in other walks of life it could be said, without the slightest exaggeration, that he did admirably. He took up public work when somewhat late in years, but he was successful in it. He did his work conscientiously, with courage, and with absolute fairness. He brought to bear   upon it a mind much above the ordinary in intelligence and he was respected by all who worked with him. In business he was the soul of honor, while in his home circle he was greatly beloved and trusted. He had a help-meet who bravely and cheerfully seconded him in every good thing that he attempted, entering into his life, and ministering ungrudgingly that generous hospitality in which both of them delighted. To her, now a widow, as to the others members of the family, their  sincerest sympathy went out. Lives like that of their deceased friend taught them what was meant by the saying that some should never die. He had no death. He passed from one sphere into the other, continuing in the new world that eternal life which through faith he had received here. His memory would not perish. and his influence would not die. Many of the greatest victors had died early. Jesus Himself had done so. Various ideals were held up before men as being worthy to be aimed at, but when they remembered the nature of the life and the death of their deceased friend, when they thought of the good he had done and would continue to do, they could see that he had cherished the right ideal. They could all pray that they, too, might live the life and die the death of the righteous.

The members of Lodge Macquarie (Masonic), of which deceased was a member, held a Lodge of Sorrow service early in the afternoon. Subsequently they attended the service at St. Andrew's Church, and afterwards marched at the head of the cortege to the cemetery. Then, when the Rev. W. H. Ash had finished his remarks, the Masonic service was conducted at the graveside by the Chaplain, Rev. Bro. E. H. Lea and the W.M., Bro. H. Fischer.
Dubbo Liberal 18th June 1912
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Robert Edwin Wherritt 1917
The death occurred at a local private hospital on Friday last of Robert Edwin Wherritt, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wherritt, of Eumungerie. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery. The Rev. L. Dawson Thomas read the burial service, and Mr. J. R. Tighe carried out the mortuary arrangements.
Dubbo Liberal 3rd July 1917
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Mr Harry Wragg 1938
Harry James Wragg, who was born in Birmingham, England, passed away at the Dubbo District Hospital on Friday aged 69 years. Deceased was a baker and a very know Dubbo identity. He lived with his mother at North Dubbo until she predeaceased him some years ago. The Rev. C. W. Leavers read the burial service in the Church of England portion of the cemetery on Saturday morning. C. J Shakespeare & Sons had charge of the funeral.
Dubbo Liberal 28 June 1938 & 27 June 1938
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Barbara Woodley 1930
Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. John Woodley, of Eumungerie, who on Saturday last lost their infant daughter, aged 10 months. The burial took place at the Catholic portion of Dubbo cemetery on Sunday morning,  Rev. Father Masterson officiating.   Shakespeares had charge of the funeral.
Dubbo Liberal 25 April 1930
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Mr Clarence Wood 1943
The death occurred in a Sydney hospital on Friday morning last, after an illness extending over some weeks, of Clarence A. Woods, storekeeper, at Eumungerie, at the age of 72 years. The deceased, who was a native of the Mudgee district, came to  Gilgandra some 40 years ago and after conducting a business there for some years, opened up as general storekeeper at Eumungerie. He is survived by his wife and five sons and a daughter-—two sons (Irwin and Clarrie, both members of the A.I.F.) and a daughter of a former, marriage, and two sons of the present marriage . (John, A.I.F. and  Victor, R.A.A.F.). Mr. A. W. Woods (Gilgandra) and Mr. W. Woods (Dubbo) are brothers. Interment took place oil Saturday morning, in accordance with the rites of the Church of England.
Daily Liberal 28 October 1943
Read the obituary of Clarence's brother, Thomas, 1937
Read the obituary of Clarence's sister, Marion Kate Wood 1943
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MR William Wheaton 1940 
The doath took place in a private hospital at Dubbo; last week of Mr. William Wheaton, aged 64 years. Deceased was a native of Koolungu, South Australia, but had lived at "Weealla," Balladoran, for. many Vtiars,| carrying out fanning and grazing pursuits. For some time he had (been under medical care, but ho had been in hospital only for about a week. He was married at Auburn (S.A.) and is survived by his widow and the following' children: Mrs. W. Challenger, 'Cullafeunda,' Brewarrina; William Charles, Phillip John, Frederick, and George Thomas, who live in the Balladoran and Eumungerie districts. He was an ex-councillor of the Gilgandra Shire Council, having represented C Riding. The funeral took place from tho Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. on Thursday for the Dubbo cemetery, where the Rev. D. Forshaw Almond (in the absence of the Rev. E. H Vines) conducted the burial service.
Gilgandra Weekly & Castlereagh 18 January 1940

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Gary Woods 1945
DEATH OF INFANT  
The death took place at Dubbo Base Hospital, on Saturday of Garry John Woods, aged three months, infant of LAC and Mrs. J. T. Woods, of Eumungerie. The funeral took place in the Church of England portion of the Dubbo cemetery on Sunday. Rev. Canon C. W. Leavers officiated at the graveside.
Dubbo Liberal 4 January 1945
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Elizabeth Wheaton 1930
THE LATE MRS. WHEATON
On the 15th instant, there passed away one of our oldest residents, in the person of Mr. Elizabeth Wheaton, of Eumungerie. Seventy-seven years ago her parents, Mr. and Mr. Hancock, left Northampton, England, for South Australia. Northampton is the Empire's greatest boot manufacturing town, and one is not surprised to know that some of its people took to travel. The Hancock family settled happily in the land of their adoption and joined the ranks of those who were busily making the Australia of today. In the year 1874 their daughter, Elizabeth, married Mr. John Wheaton, of Konlunga, and after spending 23 years of their married life in South Australia, took up a property now called "Oak Vale," near Eumungerie. At that time Dubbo was the nearest railway station. The Wheatons were among the pioneers in that district and they kept an ever open door, through which many passed in to find a hearty welcome and gracious hospitality. They reared ten children, most of whom are still with us: John Wheaton (Eumungerie), the late Mrs. J. J. Greig, Mr. William Wheaton (Kickabil), Mrs. J. C. Marshall (Walgett), who was privileged to spend the last weeks at her mother's bedside, Mr. Phillip Wheaton (Gulargambone), Mrs. Walter G. Brown (Dubbo), Mrs. E. Buick Brown (Gulargambone), Mrs H. P. Christie (Penrith), Mrs. T. Pagan (Gilgandra), and the late Norman Wheaton who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War.
Dubbo Dispatch & Wellington Independent 19 May 1930

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Charles E. WADE 1936
Charles Edward Wade, a native of Lucknow (India), died in the Dubbo District Hospital last week, after a lengthy illness. The deceased, who was £5 years of age, came to Australia when he was a young man and resided in Eumungerie and Gilgandra districts for many, years. As far as is known he was a single man and had no relatives in Australia. The funeral took place from, Shakespeare's funeral chapel to the Church of England section of the cemetery, where the Rev. C. W. Leavers officiated at the graveside.
Gilgandra Weekly & Castlereagh 17 September 1936
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