The Tumut and Adelong Times 14 Apr 1931
OBITUARY MRS. A. NEWMAN Mrs A. Newman died after a long illness, at her late residence, "Orsova,'' 84 Bar Beach Avenue, The Junction, Newcastle, on March 23. From her young days she was devoted to church work, and was a keen worker for the British and For eign Bible Society. She was an old resident of Tumut and all her young days were spent here. Mrs Newman was a sister of the late Mrs E. Wilkinson, of Tumut, of J. T. Hill, Adelong, W. H. Hill of Manly, R. Hill of Raymond Terrace and of Mrs R. Bartholomew of Parramatta, and a step-sister of Mrs G. Clout sr. of Tumut and the late T. Hill of Brun gle. She was seventy-four years of age. The funeral was well attended by relatives and friends. Numerous messages were received from vari ous parts of the State. Rev. Venn conducted a service at the house, and officiated at the graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. A. Newman (husband), Mr. P. Hill (brother), and Messrs Roy and Claude Hill (nephews). Wreaths were received from Dad, Otto and Gwen, Viv and children, Mr. and Mrs Davies, Mr. and Mrs F. Rendle, Mrs C. Hill, Mr. Roy Hill, Mr. and Mrs. McDougall and family, employees of Tramway Traffic Department, St. Augustine's choir, members of the Junction Congregational Church, Mr. and Mrs. Merchant and family, Miss Louis Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Whichello and Miss Carpenter. |