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71. MARY ANN VIOLA 'MOLLY'5 BAKER (EDWARD 'ALEXANDER'4, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 14 Sep 1905 in Laggan NSW, and died 28 Feb 1994 in Bathurst NSW. She married GEORGE DAVIS MILLER 09 Jan 1926 in Crookwell NSW, son of GEORGE MILLER and CATHERINE TAYLOR. He was born 12 May 1897 in Dulwich Hill, and died 02 Sep 1985 in Penrith NSW. Golden Wedding Anniversary It was a perfect reunion at the Cambridge Park Hall recently when Mr. and Mrs. George Miller celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The Miller's have lived in Bathurst- Crookwell NSW area all their lives and own a grazing property. More than 90 people attended the anniversary celebrations including their two daughters from Penrith, Mrs. R White and Mrs. M Pusell: two sons Geoffrey and Robert of Bathurst, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Death Notice
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----------------------------- Funeral Notice Miller - The relatives and friends of the late Viola Mary Ann (Molly) Miller, of Chereton Retirement Hostel, 200 Stewart Street, Bathurst, late of 17 Mitchell St, Penrith, formally of ''Clifton'' Locksley, are kindly invited to attend her funeral to leave St Stephen's Anglican Church, High St Penrith on Wednesday (March2 1994) after a service commencing at 2 pm for interment in the Pine Grove Lawn Cemetery Bathurst Funeral and Cremation Service GEORGE DAVIS MILLER: George Davis Miller & Viola Mary Ann Baker left Laggan in 1954 they bought the property, Clifton" at Locksley - near Bathurst. Children of MARY BAKER and GEORGE MILLER are: 175. i. MARGARET MARY 'MADGE'6 MILLER, b. 07 Oct 1927, Crookwell NSW. 176. ii. FLORENCE GWENDOLINE MILLER, b. 1929, Crookwell NSW. 177. iii. GEOFFREY SIDNEY MILLER, b. 21 Aug 1931, Crookwell NSW; d. 09 Sep 1990. 178. iv. ROBERT JOSEPH MILLER, b. 18 Nov 1933, Crookwell NSW. 72. EDNA MARJORIE T5 BAKER (EDWARD 'ALEXANDER'4, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 05 Oct 1907 in Crookwell NSW, and died 06 May 1982 in Penrith NSW. She married LESLIE MAXWELL CHURCHILL 05 Jan 1935 in Crookwell Methodist Church NSW, son of NATHANIEL CHURCHILL and IDA FOWLER. He was born 27 Aug 1910 in Crookwell NSW. Child of EDNA BAKER and LESLIE CHURCHILL is: i. NANCY DALE6 CHURCHILL, b. 08 Dec 1935, Crookwell NSW; m. COLIN WILLIAMS, Jan 1958, Crookwell Methodist Church NSW.
Child of VERA BAKER and COLIN YATES is: i. GORDON 'WILLIAM'6 YATES, b. 02 Sep 1938, Crookwell NSW; m. ELIZABETH ANNE GILBERT; b. 25 Sep 1938, Binda.
Hansen and Cole Funeral Directors Children of PHYLLIS BAKER and MATTHEW PATEY are: i. PETER6 PATEY, b. Sep 1947, Crookwell NSW. ii. RENEE ALLANA PATEY, b. 02 Aug 1949, Crookwell NSW; m. CHARLES OWEN.
Child of ADA BAKER and HOWARD MURPHY is: i. ANNETTE JANE6 MURPHY.
Burial: Nowra Child of MAISIE BAKER and ARTHUR ADAMS is: i. LYNETTE ANN6 ADAMS, b. 25 Sep 1946, Crookwell NSW. 77. IDA MARY CATHERINE5 BAKER (CHARLES HENRY ALFRED4, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 12 Aug 1890 in Laggan Rg Goulburn, and died 19 Dec 1984 in Maroubra NSW. She married ALEXANDER MORTIMER 'MORT' MUDIE 07 May 1912 in St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church Crookwell NSW, son of ALEXANDER MUDIE and MARY THORNTON. He was born 31 Jan 1888 in Nimmitybelle NSW, and died 31 May 1966 in Maroubra NSW. IDA MARY CATHERINE BAKER: Witnesses at their wedding were Charles Henry Baker and Flora Bradbury Mudie – Ida Mary Catherine Cremated 19 December 1984 94 Yrs.
He was a tall, dark, handsome man who had a most pleasant personality. He worked on the newspaper at Bemboka, and then moved to become the Editor at Crookwell NSW. From there, he went to Sydney NSW where he was the Editor of Railway Correspondence.
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park – Website Mudie – Alexander Mortimer Cremated 31 May 1966 78Yrs. .
i. AUDREY MARY6 MUDIE, b. 1912, Bemboka Rg 39839; m. LAWRENCE GODFREY EDWARDS, 11 Apr 1937, Randwick; b. 1911; d. 14 Sep 2003, late of Merewether Heights, formerly of Coogee.
They had two daughters, Lauren Mary Edwards and Robyn Edwards. ii. ALEXANDER GRAY MUDIE, b. 1913, Crookwell NSW Rg 44250; d. 13 Sep 1998, Wingham NSW; m. JESSIE EMMA WILLS, 1940, Waverley NSW. ALEXANDER GRAY MUDIE born 15 December 1913 at Crookwell NSW, died 13 September 1998, late of Wingham NSW He married Jessie Emma Wills in 1940, their marriage was registered at Waverley NSW Jessie was born in 1914 at Randwick NSW, the daughter of John Edmund Wills and Caroline Agnes Brown. She died in 2003 at Wingham Alexander enlisted in the Australian Army on the 5 February 1942; he was living at Maroubra at the time. Date of discharge unknown. Source: WW11 Nominal Roll online. They had three known children – Peter Gray Mudie, David Mudie and Robert Mudie.
iv. NORMA ELLEN MUDIE, b. 04 Apr 1919, Crookwell NSW; d. 18 Mar 1992, Randwick NSW; m. NEVILLE HAROLD JAY, 1941, Randwick NSW; d. 19 Mar 1983. NORMA ELLEN MUDIE – born at Crookwell NSW 4 March 1919 (Twin). Norma married Neville Harold Jay in 1941 at Randwick NSW They had two known children – Norma and Trevor Jay. 78. ALEXANDER CHARLES MALCOLM5 BAKER (CHARLES HENRY ALFRED4, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 07 Nov 1892 in Reedy Creek, and died 23 Jun 1947 in Crookwell NSW. He married EILEEN GRACE THYNNE 26 Dec 1918 in St Saviour's Goulburn Rg13092. She was born 1898, and died 15 May 1941 in Goulburn NSW. ALEXANDER CHARLES MALCOLM BAKER: Burial: Goulburn Cemetery Child of ALEXANDER BAKER and EILEEN THYNNE is: i. AUDREY M6 BAKER, d. 1920, Goulburn NSW. 79. MARION ZENA5 BAKER (WILLIAM 'JOSIAH'4, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 1909 in Crookwell River NSW, and died 22 Oct 1996 in Harley Nursing Home Crookwell NSW. She married ALFRED 'CLIFFORD' CRAMP 1935 in St. Andrew's Church, Crookwell NSW, son of ALFRED CRAMP and MARGARET WILLIAMS. He was born 20 Aug 1901 in Crookwell NSW, and died 26 Nov 1979 in Goulburn 79 years. MARION ZENA CRAMP Burial: Crookwell NSW ALFRED 'CLIFFORD' CRAMP: Burial: Crookwell Presbyterian Cemetery Child of MARION BAKER and ALFRED CRAMP is: i. JURY WILLIAM6 CRAMP, b. 26 May 1957, Julia Creek Qld; Adopted child; m. KAREN MARIE BROWNE, 05 Oct 1985, Goulburn NSW; b. 13 May 1958, Wagga Wagga NSW. JURY WILLIAM CRAMP: Jury William Cramp was reared by Alfred Clifford Cramp & Marion Zena Baker, Jury was the child of William John Cramp & Elsie Baker. 80. ADA ALMA5 THORLEY (BEATRICE4 BAKER, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 1913 in Crookwell NSW, and died 27 Apr 2001 in Pymble NSW. She married LEONARD DAVID PERCIVAL BLESSINGTON 1935 in Randwick NSW. He was born 07 Aug 1914 in Sydney NSW, the son of Leonard Blessington & Alberta A Williams; he died 09 Apr 1987 in Green Point NSW. Child of ADA THORLEY and LEONARD BLESSINGTON is: i. DAVID6 BLESSINGTON.
Children of JOHN THORNTON and JOAN KEITH are: i. CAMERON6 THORNTON. ii. SUSAN THORNTON. 82. WILBUR CECIL5 THORNTON (ADA4 BAKER, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 01 Aug 1920 in Crookwell NSW, and died 23 Sep 1975 in Beverley Hills NSW. He married GRACE ATKINS 1942 in Hurstville NSW. She died 13 Apr 2008. Child of WILBUR THORNTON and GRACE ATKINS is: i. BARBARA6 THORNTON.
Children of CLIVE THORNTON and JOAN DRURY are: i. MICHELLE6 THORNTON. 180. ii. LEANNE THORNTON. 84. JAMES AUBREY5 BAKER (JOHN4, MARY ANN MARIA3 PAYNE, CHARLES2, JAMES1) was born 19 Jul 1910 in Laggan NSW, and died 21 Jul 1978 in Finley NSW. He married EDNA MAY HODDER 21 May 1932 in St Johns Church of England, Cowra NSW. She was born 03 Jul 1914 in Cowra NSW, the daughter of James Hodder & Frances Hines, she died 03 Sep 1991 in Finley NSW. ''Commission Men Retire After 70 Years Service.'' The Southern Riverina News. Friday, August 1, 1976.
He transferred to Mulwala in 1936 and then to Finley during construction of the Mulwala Canal. During the war years his services were utilized in the servicing of major mechanical plants being used on construction of Tocumwal aerodrome, the Navy's graving docks at Cockatoo Island in Sydney NSW Harbour and Wallerawang Coal mines near Lithgow. After the war he had short periods of service at Keepit Dam in the Noami River and at Deniliquin. Before returning to Finley in February, 1947, ''Jumbo'' can recall the days when his only mode of transport to and from work in both Deniliquin and Tocumwal areas was by push bike. To Deniliquin would take 2.5 hours, Monday mornings and Friday nights. He was promoted to the position of Foreman at the Finley workshop in 1964. DEATH NOTICE -------------------------- Southern Riverina News and Melbourne Herald Sun, 22nd July, 1978 BAKER- James Aubrey, On 21st July, 1978 (suddenly) at his home 151 Denison Street, Finley. Dearly loved husband of Edna, loved father of Noel (Deceased), Gwen (Mrs Martin, Berrigan) and Elaine (Mrs Len Koschel, Finley) -------------------------
of Jack and Pop of Elizabeth and Shaun. BAKER- James Aubrey, July 21, 1978, loved father of Elaine, father-in-law of Len and Pop of Robert and Greg. ---------------------------
Southern Riverina News, September 2, 1978. BAKER- At this time of sad bereavement on the passing of my husband and our father, the late James Aubrey Baker, we wish to thank all who have expressed concern for us in many ways. We thank you for cards, letters, phone calls and visits, floral tributes and other gifts. We thank Canon Joseph and all who had part at the funeral service and all who showed their respects by attending the services. A special thanks to Dr Rigby and Ware , Hospital staff , Bob Ross , Robert Haynes , Joe Connell , also the Water Resources Commission and Finley Football Club , and George Brown of the Ambulance service. Would all please except this as our personal thanks and gratitude. Edna Baker, Gwen , Elaine and families. ---------------------------- IN MEMORIAM Southern Riverina News July 19, 1979.
To be with you in the same old way, Is our greatest wish always. Daughter- Elaine, Son-in-law Len, grandsons Robert and Greg. ----------------------------- BAKER- James Aubrey, Passed away suddenly, 21st July, 1978. One thing in the world that is precious and rare, Is the love that a Pop and grandson share, We had that love Pop, you and I, From the day I was born till the day that you died. Loving grandson, Robert, ------------------------------ BAKER- James Aubrey, Passed away 21st July, 1978, A bouquet of roses just for you, Sprinkled with tears instead of dew, In the Centre a forget me not, to tell you Pop I haven't forgot, Although I smile and seem care free, Nobody misses you more than me. Loving grandson , Greg. ------------------------------- IN MEMORIAM Southern Riverina News, 21st July 1988, In loving memory of James Aubrey Baker,(Jum) Passes away suddenly, 21st July, 1878. To me you were so special, what more is there to say, I only wish with all my heart that you were here today. What I would give if I could only say, '' Hello Pop” in the same old way, To hear your voice, To see your smile, To sit and chat with you awhile Your loving grandson, Robert, ------------------------------ OBITUARY --------------------------- The Southern Riverina News, September 2 1978. The sudden death of Mr James Aubrey ''Jum'' Baker, late of 151 Denison St, Finley, on Friday ,21st July, 1978, came as a great shock to his family and many friends. James Baker was one of Finley's most esteemed residents. He was born at Laggan NSW, the eldest son of Jack and Charlotte Baker of Sydney NSW and latterly of Mulwala and was one of a family of four. He married Edna May Hodder at Cowra on 21st May, 1932 and first came to the district in 1938. With his wife and family he set up residence in Denison St and worked on the establishment of his home and garden. During the war years he worked at Tocumwal aerodrome, Garden Island and Cockatoo Island in the dock yards in Sydney NSW Harbour and at the Lithgow small arms factory. A conscientious and diligent worker he was employed with the Water Resources Commission for many years until his retirement on 21st July 1975. Sports were of interest since James’s early days in the area. He was a very keen follower of the Finley Football Club in earlier years, a committee member for ten years and also a foundation member of the Finley Gymnasium Club. He held the position of treasurer until the club disbanded. Many of his leisure hours were spent in his beloved garden and in maintenance of his home, but he was a very keen fisherman and travelled to Wilcannia several times a year for this purpose. The high regard in which he was held among his fellows was apparent in the number of fishing associates who travelled to Finley to attend his funeral. James Baker, of quiet and undemanding nature, was a family man and lived for those interests in the main, but was always willing to offer assistance to those in need. He made and retained many friends in various Centres throughout his lifetime. He is survived by his wife, daughters Gwen ( Mrs Jack Martin, Berrigan) Elaine (Mrs Len Koschel, Finley), by grandchildren, Elizabeth and Shaun Martin of Berrigan and Robert and Gregory Koschel of Finley. His mother, Mrs Baker of Sydney NSW and two sisters Thora ( Mrs Shaw, Brisbane) and Sylvia( Mrs Armstrong, Sydney NSW ) also survive him. His son Noel, Father John, and brother William predeceased him. Cannon Joseph officiated for the service at Holy Trinity Church of England on Monday 24th July, and the funeral was to the Lawn portion of the Finley Cemetery. Pall bearers were Joe Connell, Kevin Huntington, Bill Ryan, Robert Haynes, Geoff Trevarrow and Ray Murphy. -------------------------------------- JAMES AUBREY BAKER: Burial: Finlay Lawn Cemetery Cause of Death: Massive Heart attack, cardio myopathy Fact 1: 09 May 1995, Awarded the Civilian service medal WW 11
Edna May Hodder was the fourth born to Frances Hines & James Hodder. She was born on 3rd July 1914 at Cowra NSW Her early years were spent growing up on the family property & schooling was in the same area at Porters Mount. Her brother, Leonard would drive them all to school in a horse & gig, many times playing tricks on each other on the way home. One day, when on their way home from school, Leonard wanted to get home quicker than normal. They were about half way between the school & the farm, when the old horse started to slow down. Leonard pulled the gig up under a low hanging branch of a tree & asked Eileen to grab the branch & break a twig of it so he could use it as a whip. Eileen proceeded to do so, as she grabbed the branch Leonard let fly with a very loud whistle & the old horse bolted . Eileen was left hanging in the tree as the gig continued on it's way home. Eileen arrived home about 20 minutes later, her new dress had been ripped from the waist to the hem. The dress had become caught on the seat of the gig & as Leonard took of in the gig it ripped her dress. Leonard was punished for his trick, he had to clean out the pigs pen for a month. Edna helped with the chores on the farm & also cooked meals for an ill uncle, Bill Hines, who lived near by. Edna's parents moved to Wyangla Dam shortly after the death of Amy, as there was plenty of work available with the construction of a weir at the mouth of the dam. In 1931 Edna meet James Baker, who was also working on the construction site. They married in Cowra, on 21st May 1932 & on 31st October of that year their first child, a son, Noel was born at Cowra. James was still working at Wyangla, while Edna was living in Cowra attending to her new born. On 31st October 1934, Edna gave birth to their 2nd child, a daughter, Gwendoline, exactly 2 years after the birth of Noel. The family moved to Mulwala after the work at Wyangla Dam had finished. James was employed by his father, who had a milk delivery run & also had a timber logging business, on the other hand his mother ran a boarding house. On 1st February 1937, Elaine Margaret was born. Edna did not tell her family that a third child was expected, as Doctors told her it could be life threatening. In 1939 the Construction of the Mulwala channel started. James worked on this project from start to finish. The family lived in a make shift home, moving along the route of the channel as it was completed. On reaching Finley, the family settled & purchased land. This was to become their home town. The 2 acres of land was at the southern end of the town & had permits available to sub divide. James started to build a home, which was constructed out of the remains of an old building that had been a store in Warmatta St, Finley. In 1952 the house was completed & they were able to move in. Many hours were spent in the garden, as well as holding down full time jobs. Edna was working at the Finley Dry Cleaners, for the Hayes brothers from Deniliquin, James had taken a position at the Water Commission as a Fitter & turner. Edna & James son, Noel, was killed in an accident between a train & car , at Tocumwal, on 19th July 1955. This left Edna with 2 daughters, who both married within 18 months of Noels death. Edna became a Grandmother on 26th June 1958, with the birth of Elaine's first child, Robert. Over the next 4 years Edna had another 3 Grandchildren born. The Dry cleaners was sold & Edna retired & spent most of her time at home, enjoying her hobbies such as handcrafts, Gardening, Fishing & having her grandchildren around her. In 1964 she helped her brother, Lloyd, run Berriquin Funerals, which continued until 1968. She then worked as a service station manageress, for daughter Gwen. James retired in 1975 & they both planned to go around Australia, this was never to happen, as James's health was not the best. In 1977, while on holidays in Wilcannia, NSW James had a very bad heart attack & Edna had to drive back to Finley after James was released from Wilcannia Hospital. This was quite a feat for Edna, as she had to drive a ford freighter & tow a caravan.
In 1991 her health was not so good, she had a few stays in hospital, but nothing seemed to be seriously wrong. She was diagnosed with stiff lung syndrome & was told to be careful not to get a chill or the flu. On the 26th August she had an appointment down in Melbourne with a specialist, this day was a wet & windy day. 5 days later she was taken to the hospital with the flu & was there over night. 2 days later she was taken back to hospital by ambulance & was never to come back home. She passed away at 6pm on 3rd September 1991. She had all her family around her for most of the day, but Grandson Robert stayed with her while the family went home to have a meal. The family had only been gone a few minutes when they were phoned with bad news, that she had passed away. Edna was buried with James, in the Lawn section of the Finley Cemetery on 6th September 1991. -------------------------------------
Thursday September 5, 1991. BAKER- Edna May, Passed away at Finley Hospital, September 3, 1991, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Jum (Deceased), Dearly loved mother of Noel (Deceased), Gwen (Mrs. Martin, Berrigan) and Elaine (Mrs Len Koschel, Finley) Loved mother-in-law of Jack and Len (Wig) Treasured grandmother of Elizabeth, Shaun and Anne Martin; Robert and Greg Koschel, Nannie Bake of Michael, Renee, Cassie-Maree and Chantel. ---------------------------- DEATH NOTICE BAKER- Edna May, Passed away at Finley Hospital, September 3, 1991. aged 77 years. You gave me love in the fullest measure, Golden memories for me to treasure, You tried so hard to stay with me, But your fight was then in vain, Pop took you in his loving arms, And you both left on the train, I said good bye and you went to sleep, precious memories are mine to keep. Loving Grandson, Robert. -----------------------------
The Southern Riverina News, Wednesday, November 20 1991. The death of Mrs Edna Baker took place at Finley Hospital on Tuesday September 3, at the age of 77 years. Mrs Baker was late of 141 Denison Street, Finley. She was born at Cowra on July 3 1914, the Daughter of James & Frances Hodder. She married James Aubrey ( Jum) Baker of Wyangala Dam on May 21, 1932 & the two came to Finley district in March 1938 with the gang constructing the Mulwala Canal. They were parents of three, son Noel (deceased), daughters Gwendoline (Mrs Jack Martin, Berrigan) & Elaine (Mrs Len Koschel, Finley) Along with rearing her family Mrs. Baker worked at the Finley Dry Cleaners, starting with the Hayes Brothers from Deniliquin in 1951, & continued until the business was sold by her brother Lloyd in 1966. In 1967 she worked at the Golden Fleece Service Station, Finley for her daughter Gwen, & retired in 1973. She had a range of interests. She had a great love for her garden & home & spent endless hours in it, which was obvious by its display. She enjoyed handcrafts as crochet, knitting & sewing. Fishing was a favoured past time, & she made numerous trips to Wilcannia, on the Darling River at Barradale Station, to fish & catch up with her many friends. Though of quiet & private nature she had a friendly personality, had a kind word & helping hand for her fellows, & treated all as equal. She maintained a strong bond with her immediate family & had a great love for children. She helped care for many of the districts business people's children, too many to mention, & is greatly missed by all.
Her two daughters & their families, sister Ruth (Mrs Ron Bryant, Balmain) & brother Lloyd ( Cowra ) survive her. The funeral followed a service at Holy Trinity Church conducted by father Graeme Sturt on Friday September 6. Pall bearers were her son in law Jack Martin, nephews Neville Lye & John Randall & family friend Phillip Ryan. The procession moved slowly from the church, pausing for one minutes respect out side her home before moving on to the lawn section of the Finley Cemetery. Burial: Finlay Lawn Cemetery Cause of Death: Stiff lung syndrome, cancer of the Bowel. ------------------------- IN MEMORIAM -------------------------- ''Southern Riverina News, September 3, 1992 BAKER- Edna May, In loving memory of Edna May Baker, passed away September 3, 1991. Loved and only devoted grandmother of Robert Quietly each day, your memory I treasure, Missing you always, forgetting you never, How lucky I was, and very proud too, To have a wonderful Nanna like you --------------------------. BAKER- Edna May, In loving memory of our dear Edna, who passed away September 3, 1991. If roses grow in heaven lord, Please pick a bunch for us, And place them into Edna's arms, And tell her there from us. Loved and remembered always- Vera, Tiny, Leila and June. --------------------------- BAKER- Edna May, 3.9.91. Your memory still surrounds us, Your closeness will always be there, We treasure the years you gave us, And the love we were able to share. Elaine, Len and Greg. --------------------------- BAKER- Edna , 3.9.91, Treasured memories of my dear friend are mine forever. Rita. --------------------------- Children of JAMES BAKER and EDNA HODDER are: i. NOEL AUBREY6 BAKER, b. 31 Oct 1932, Cowra NSW; d. 20 Jul 1955, Finley NSW. NOEL AUBREY BAKER: Cause of Death: Injuries received in car accident Medical Information: Died of shock, fractures, and loss of blood, from injuries received in accident between motor car and motor train on the level crossing 3 km from Tocumwal NSW TRAGIC RAILWAY CROSSING ACCIDENT Finley Mail Newspaper, Wednesday July 27, 1955 News of the tragic railway crossing accident last Wednesday in which two well known Finley men, Martin Terance Walsh and Noel Aubrey Baker, were killed, spread quickly and cast a deep gloom over the entire town and district. Walsh and Baker were returning to Finley from Tocumwal in a utility truck driven by Walsh, when the truck collided with the motor train travelling from Finley, at the level crossing about a mile from Tocumwal. Walsh was killed instantly and Baker, who was immediately taken by R.A.A.F ambulance to the Finley Hospital, died soon after admission. The motor rail hit the front of the utility throwing it back against a crossing sign post from where it bounced back almost onto the line again. Some damage was done to the train but none of the passengers were injured. The utility was very badly damaged and a dog, which was riding in the cabin, was also killed. Another motorist, Mr J Jordan, who was travelling towards Tocumwal had pulled up at the crossing waiting for the train to pass and saw the utility approach before the collision occurred. Detective Knight from Deniliquin is assisting Sgt Ellicott and Constable Carpenter from Tocumwal in the investigation. Also assisting is Detective Sullivan from Wagga Scientific Bureau and several railway detectives. An inquiry into the accident will be conducted by the district coroner, Mr K.A. Edwards on August 24 at 10.30 am. Terry Walsh, who was aged 28 years, was a well known footballer. He was among the Murray League's most accomplished players and has been a tower of strength to the Finley team for several years. He first played with Finley in 1945 and then with North Melbourne, where he was hailed as a future star and won a best and fairest trophy. Because of his fathers ill health in 1950 he returned to Finley and has since played with the local team, being in the premiership side in 1952 and 1954. Terry was vice captain of Finley this season and on one other occasion and has represented the Murray League in Victorian Country Football Championships. He won the best and fairest trophy at Finley in 1946 and again in 1953. He has always taken a keen interest in junior football and this season was coaching the Finley third eighteen. Terry , who was born in Finley, was educated at the local convent school and at St Patrick's College, Ballarat, where he learnt his football under the well known coach Bro O'Malley. He was engaged in farming at the time of his death. He is survived by his mother, and a wife and three children, the youngest of whom was born only a few days before his death. Noel Baker, who was aged 22 years, was a firm friend of Terry Walsh and the two were great companions. He had only recently been discharged from Hospital following an operation and was convalescing before returning to his employment with the Water Commission and Irrigation Commission. While he played football with the second eighteen team a few seasons ago, he was not a footballer of note. However, there are few who took a greater interest in the Finley team's doings or supported it more keenly. For several seasons he was one of the clubs trainers and could always be relied on to give any support needed. Since leaving school in Finley, he was, until recently, employed as a baker's assistant in Finley, and was highly thought of by various employees. He is the only son of Mr and Mrs J. Baker, of Denison Street, and brother of Misses Gwen and Elaine Baker. Both young men were very highly regarded and well known in the town and district , and the news of there tragically sudden deaths was accompanied by a wave of great sorrow for their bereaved relatives. The funeral of Noel Baker took place to the Church of England portion of the Finley Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, Rev Canon White officiating at the service in the church and at the grave side. Members of the R.A.O.B lodge formed a guard of honor. The casket bearers were Lloyd Hodder, Mick Armstrong, Graham Coulter, Ron Hanna, Len Lye , and Len Koschel. After a service at St Mary's Church the funeral of Terrence Walsh took place to the Catholic portion of the Cemetery, the officiating clergyman being Fr Byrne ( Tocumwal) assisted by Fr Stanley (Jerilderie) The casket bearers were Fergus and Kevin Walsh (Cousins) Pat and John Whitty, G Dalitz and Ron Hanna. At both funerals, which were very largely attended, Finley Footballers and Club officials formed a guard of Honor as the remains were taken to their last resting places. The football guard of Honor included representatives of all Murray League teams and also Murray league officials LEVEL CROSSING TRAGEDY. Finley Mail Newspaper August 31, 1955. CORONERS INQUIRY The District Coroner, Mr K.A. Edwards, conducted an inquiry at Finley last Wednesday concerning the deaths of Mr Martin Terrance Walsh and Mr Noel Aubrey Baker, who were killed as a result of a railway crossing accident near Tocumwal on July 20, 1955. Sergeant McKinley appeared to assist the coroner, Mr W.A Taylor for the relatives of Baker and Mr N Barnett for the relatives of Walsh and the Government Insurance office. Sergent Ellicott, of Tocumwal, gave evidence to the effect that he was informed of the accident of Mr J. Jordon and went with Constable Carpender to the scene of the accident. The body of Walsh was lying near the line and Baker was unconscious on the seat of the utility. He appeared to be seriously injured and was taken to Finley Hospital where he died shortly afterwards. The motor utility had collided with the train, the point of impact appearing to have been on the south edge of the bitumen. Skid marks extended back about 5 feet. They were in a slightly curving direction to the left. The skid mark of the off side wheel was heavier than the near side. From the point of impact to where the vehicle was on his arrival was about 39 feet. Evidence as to the cause of death was given by Dr. C. Vear. Replying to Mr Barnett dependant, stated he could say definitely in the case of Baker that there was no evidence to support the view that he had partaken of any quantity of alcohol close to the time of the accident. In the case of Walsh there was no evidence when the examination was conducted that any quantity had been consumed. Detective, Constable D.A. Knight gave evidence of inquiries he had made concerning the accident. Evidence by J.E Crilly, of Tocumwal, was to the effect that he had seen the Deceased in the Bar of the Tocumwal Hotel and as far as he knew they had five middies. In reply to Mr Taylor, he said that Baker had refused a drink for the road offered by a man named Harold Murray. The Licensee of Tocumwal Hotel stated he had seen Walsh and Baker who appeared perfectly sober, leave the hotel, get into the truck and drive away. A passenger on the train, Mr A Fear, stated that he was watching a utility travelling to Tocumwal as the train approached the crossing. The train slackened speed and whistled almost continuously. The utility pulled up. He did not see any other vehicle, but there was a crash and what he took to be a body passed the window. After the impact the train stopped about sixty yards from the crossing. Replying to Taylor he said the train was about thirty minutes late leaving Finley. He did not think the driver was trying to make up time. He would say the train was travelling about 15 to 20 miles at the crossing. Jack Jordon stated in effect that when approaching the crossing going towards Tocumwal he saw another motor vehicle coming from Tocumwal. It was about 350 yards from the crossing when he first saw it. He could have passed over the crossing before the train got there, but stopped about 40 yards away. He noticed the other vehicle travelling straight on without seeming to vary in speed and tried to attract the attention of the driver. He was just coming to a stop when he heard the train whistle long and clear, but with the windows of a modern car closed you may not have heard it. He saw, in a momentary glance, the train and the car come into collision. He went and reported the accident at Tocumwal. In reply to Mr Barnett he said the car seemed to be capably handled. Henry Raymond Brown, railway guard stated in effect that he had seen the car coming from Tocumwal about 300 yards from the crossing and had said to the driver (Mr. Potter) that at the speeds there would be an accident. The driver blew the whistle about 160 180 yards from the crossing. The utility was about 200 or 250 yards away when the whistle was first sounded. It came on at the same speed. The whistle was sounded again and the brakes were applied about 60 or 80 yards from the crossing. The train went on about 60 yards before stopping. In reply to Mr Taylor he said the accident happened at 2.50 P.M. The train left Finley at 2.31 P.M. To the Coroner he said that if the brakes were heavily applied the train could pull up in about 100 yards travelling at 35 to 40 miles per hour. The train driver G. H. Potter gave similar evidence. He said that the power van of the train weighed 28 ton and the trailer 22 tons unloaded and it would be doing a good job to pull up in 120 yards travelling at 35 or 40 miles per hour. He said the car hit the side of the train. The Coroner's finding was that Martin Terrance Walsh died from injuries accidently received when a truck driven by him and a rail motor collided at a level crossing. He found further that no blame what so ever was attached to the train crew. The evidence did not enable him to say as to whether there was any negligence on the part of the driver of the truck His finding in regard to Noel Aubrey Baker was that the deceased died in Finley Hospital, from the result of injuries received in a collision between a utility being driven by Martin Terrance Walsh and a rail motor at a level crossing about 1 mile north of Tocumwal. He further found that there was no negligence on the part of the train crew, and also that there was no evidence of negligence on the part of the deceased. RETURN THANKS ''The Finley Mail'', August 24, 1955
---------------------------- IN MEMORIAM ''The Finley Mail, July 1956 BAKER- In memory of our loved and only son and brother, Noel, accidently killed , July 20th , 1955. It does not take a special day, To bring you back to mind, The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Inserted by his loving father , mother and sisters, Gwen and Elaine. ---------------------------
The Golden gates were open, one year ago today, With farewells left unspoken, you suddenly passed away. Always remembered by Grandmother and Grandfather. ---------------------------
We do not need a special day, To bring you back to mind The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Always remembered by Aunty Ruth, Uncle George and family. ---------------------------- BAKER- In loving memory of Noel, Passed away 20th July,1955, Just a thought, true and tender, To show that we still remember. Inserted by Aunty Olive and Uncle Bob. ---------------------------- BAKER- In loving memory of Noel, who passed away 20th July, 1955, Deep in our hearts a memory is kept, Of one we loved and will never forget. Inserted by Aunty Eve, Uncle Len and Boys,. -----------------------------
God has him in his keeping, We have him in our hearts, Inserted by Aunty Eileen, Uncle Albert and Girls. ----------------------------- BAKER- In memory of our friend, who passed away 20th July,1955. Without farewell you went to sleep, But memories are ours to keep, Inserted by the Marshall family. ----------------------------- BAKER- Noel- In cherished memory of a dear work mate, who passed away, 20th July , 1955. Oh for the shake of a vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that's still. Inserted by G. Bowen. ----------------------------
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