AXEDALE CATHOLIC CEMETERY
ERECTED BY
WILLIAM DOWNEY
THE MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED PARENTS
WIFE AND CHILDREN
BRIDGET TERESA DOWNEY
DIED AUG 1877. AGE 70
TIMOTHY DOWNEY
DIED FEB 1879 AGE 77
NATIVES OF CO. TIPPERARY, IRELAND
ANNIE
WIFE OF WILLIAM DOWNEY
DIED APRIL 1902. AGE 43
AND THEIR CHILDREN
TERESA
DIED JAN. 1880. AGE 2
DONNOL
DIED FEB 1899. AGE 11
MARGARETTA
DIED AUG. 1910. AGE 16
RIP
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Bridget McNamara Died 1911
From: Bendigo Advertiser, Wednesday, 30 August 1911, page 6
The funeral of the late Mrs. Bridget McNamara, which took place yesterday to the Axedale cemetery from the residence of her husband, Mr. Denis McNamara, Axedale, was largely attended. The coffin-bearers were, Messrs. J. Colvin, J. Bourke, T. Banfield, W. McNamara. Deceased was a native of Galway, Ireland, a colonist for 60 years, and leaves three sons and one daughter. The Rev. Father Rohan read the burial service, and Messrs. Fizelle and Mulqueen carried out the funeral.
From: Bendigo Advertiser, Tuesday 12 November 1912
The funeral of the late Mr. Denis McNamara took place yesterday to the Axedale Cemetery, leaving his late residence, Mosquito Creek. It was largely attended. The coffin-bearers were Messrs. J. Colvin, P. Bourke, M. Comer, and W. McNamara. The Rev. Father Rohan read the burial service. Messrs. Fizelle and Mulqueen carried out the funeral arrangements.
From: Bendigo Advertiser, Saturday 01 November 1884, page 2.
Death has been busy amongst the inhabitants of this district lately, his latest victim being Miss Bridget McNamara, a young lady of only 20 summers, and one for whom there was an universal feeling of respect. Great sympathy is felt for her relatives, and this was shown in a practical manner by about 200 persons following her remains to their last resting-place — the local cemetery. The cause of death was disease of the brain.
MRS. HANNAH McNAMARA
After an illness of eight weeks Mrs Hannah McNamara died at her residence, Toolleen. Deceased was in the 58th year of her age. She was much respected by a wide circle of friends She was a native of Lauriston, near Kyneton. Deceased was the relict of the late Denis McNamara and mother of William, Mary, Denis, and James. The remains were interred, in the family vault, Axedale. The pall-bcarers were Messrs. A. Duff, M Fouhey, D. Mulvehill, and
L. Toohey. Rev. FT. Reman, officiated at the grave. Messrs. Fizelle and Mullqueen conducted the funeral. R.l.P.
*Note: Hannah McNamara was buried in the family vault. Her name has not been engraved with other family members.
“OBITUARY.” The Bendigo Independent (Vic. : 1891 – 1918) 30 August 1911: 6. Web. 5 Oct 2020 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226829677>.
AXEDALE. (1884, November 1). Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 – 1918), p. 2. Retrieved October 5, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88529267
MRS HANAH McNAMARA. (1924, December 4). Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 – 1954), p. 13. Retrieved October 5, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article171405787
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From: The Advocate Melbourne, Thursday 09 March 1933, page 33
MR. MATHEW McGRATH.
On Sunday, February 5, at his residence. Redesdale, the death took place, of Mr. Mathew McGrath. Mr. Mc-Grath, who had been in failing health for the last ten months, was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGrath, of Kimbolton where he was born 52 years ago. He carried on contracting work for the Mclvor and Strathfieldsaye shires for many years and was noted for his painstaking care and practical knowledge. For some time he was clerk of works for the Country Roads Board, and gave every satisfaction. He was also clerk of works for the Maryborough Shire at the time he became ill. During the last few years he partnered Mr. T. Long, of Knowsley, in many contracting works. The late Mr. McGrath was highly respected throughout the district, and made many firm friends wherever he went. He was attended during his illness by the Rev. Fr. O’Dee, of Heathcote, who administered the last rites of the Church, and also by Rev. Fr. Murphy. His remains were taken to the Church of St. Laurence, Redesdale, where Mass was offered up by the Rev. Fr. Murphy for the repose of his soul. The late Mr. McGrath was a very devout Catholic. He leaves a sorrowing wife, three sons, and four daughters, one son having predeceased him thirteen years ago, to mourn the sad loss of a loving and devoted husband and father. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters, a brother and sister having predeceased him many years ago. The funeral to Axedale Cemetery was largely attended, there being over sixty motors following the cortege. The polished cedar casket was carried to the grave by Cr. J. Long and Messrs. M. Sheedy, T. Long and B. Caelli. The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. Mangan, T. Mangan, J. Tranter. J. Madden, F. Madden, and M. McAuliffe. Rev. P. O’Sullivan, Bendigo, officiated at the graveside, and Messrs. Fizelle and Mulqueen had charge of the funeral arrangements. The following councillors were present: Cr. J. Long, McIvor Shire; S. Doak and F. Orr. Strathfieldsaye Shire; and J. O Sullivan and P.McNiff, of Metcalfe Shire.
R.I.P.
MR. MATTHEW McGRATH. (1933, March 9). Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 – 1954), p. 33. Retrieved September 11, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article171796340
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