277. Thomas Henry Rope
Sad Fatal Accident,
POOR TOM ROPE KILLED.
About 6 p.m. yesterday Thomas Rope, aged 41, was thrown from his horse in Church-street, and sustained injuries to the head which caused his death three hours later. It a pears that he was riding at a fast canter up the street, and when just in front of Loneragan's Ltd., the horse suddenly propped, and the poor fellow was thrown forward with great force. His forehead struck the hard street, and the impact caused a shattering of the frontal bone. He was picked up in an un conscious state, and was bleeding profusely from the ears and nostrils. Dr. Challands was summoned and the injured man was conveyed to the Mudgee Hospital, where he gradually sank and passed away at 9 o'clock. Deceased, who had resided in this district all his life, was for many years in the employ of Mr. J. M. Cox, and was a hard working, generous hearted man. and his death is deeply regretted. He was a brother of Messrs. G. W. Rope (Mudgee), John Rope (Pine Ridge), .Jas. Rope (Lue), and Mrs. R. Price (Mudgee). The funeral will leave his brother's residence, Lewis-street, to-morrow at 10.30 a.m., Mr. J. C. Swords having charge of the arrangements.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative 7 Oct 1909
Obituary
MR. A. J. FIELD
One of Penrith's ,most estimable citizens, Mr Alfred John Field, died suddenly at his residence, Castlereagh Street, on Saturday at the age of 79 years. Deceased was a native of Castlereagh. Referring reminiscentiy to his childhood days he could relate that he had witnessed a blackfellows' cor roboree at Castlereagh, in company with his father. There would be very few, if any, surviving residents of the district who have had that experi ence . Mr Field's business as a con tractor took him to various parts of the State, and over ten years ago when he retired he finally made his home in Penrith. At Stuart Town he was mar ried to Venita Harris, who survives him. He had many admirable quali ties, his generosity find sincerity being not the least. Surviving sons and daughters are: Richard (Victoria), Syd (Sydney), Elsie (Mrs Schulstad, Rockdale), Venita (Mrs Moore, Brighten le Sands), and Frances (Mrs O. Pullman, Penrith). Another son, Cecil, was killed at the war, and three other children prede ceased him. Deceased leaves no brother or sister, being the last of his family. The funeral, which was largely at tended, took place on Monday, the in terment being in the C. of E. portion of Penrith general cemetery. The Rector, Rev. R. s. Chappie, conducted the service. Members of Lodge Nepean and Penrith Royal Arch Chapter, of which deceased was a member, attend ed, and tine Masonic service was read by Wor. Bro. N. Kepreotis, W.M. Mr Field was a member of the Western Pioneers, I.O.O.F., and the Order was well represented at the funeral. Many beautiful wreaths were forwarded, the lodges mentioned being also represented in that way.
Source: Nepean Times 20 Aug 1936