The Field Family Newsletter, Edition 32

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The FIELD Family Newsletter

32nd Edition, November 2007, Edited by Dorothy Cefarin
Reprinted here with permission

OBITURARY

Daphne Grace Byron

2/11/1916 - 24/9/2007

Our deepest sympathy is with the family of Daphne Grace Byron who passed away on 24th September, 2007 at Westmead Hospital.

Daphne and her late husband Arthur, who passed away on 5th November, 2001, have left behind three sons Ronald, Norman and Douglas and their families.

Daphne’s parents were Charles Stanley Clarke and Emily Grace Clarke (nee Field).

Daphne and Arthur both attended the Field Family reunion at Lithgow a few years ago and made many many friends.

Daphne is now
“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

The Eulogy of Daphne Grace Byron by her grandson Russell Byron.

Daphne Byron was born Daphne Clarke on the 2nd of November 1916. Her father was Stan and her Mother Emily.

Daphne grew up in the Granville area. For a time during the depression Daphne’s family moved around Dairy farms in different parts of New South Wales. Daphne in later years loved to go down to Kelmar in Mittagong and hand milk the cows as she did all those years before. This would always bring her fond memories.

Daphne had two brothers, Arthur, her older brother who has passed away, and Keith her younger brother who is currently living in Quilpie, Queensland and sends his regrets that he could not make it here today. Keith told me that he has a photo of Daphne from when she was 10 years old holding him as a one week old baby, and that he will keep it in his sky rocket and on Friday at 10.00am will take it out, have a look and reminisce.

Daphne Married Arthur Byron at Granville on October 14th 1939. Daphne is Survived by three Sons, Ron, Norm and Doug along with 10 grandchildren and 12 great grand children.

She spent most of her married life living in Merrylands and was involved with the Methodist Uniting church. She was active with meals on wheels and the local OP Shop. Daphne would get every piece of spare wool she could lay her hands on and would knit and crochet blankets for the local nursing homes and anyone else who needed one.

In later years Daphne and Artie did a lot of traveling with her brother Arthur and Artie’s sister Joyce. , but this slowed after one trip where Artie had an accident and lost his leg, and Daphne then spent alot of her time looking after him.

Daphne was known by many names, such as Grandma, Gran and best known by her sons as Mum or Till.

I always knew her as Grandma, so if you will indulge me I will refer to her in that way from now on.

Grandma loved ice cream. Even when she was sick; she would still want her ice cream. The home ice cream van would actually park outside her house and wait, as he knew it could take her some time to get out the front to make her choices.

She also loved to go to Manly on the ferry, on her own, with Pa or one of the grand kids. She would walk down the promenade, and buy her fish and chips and eat them on the wharf. Of course, finish with an ice cream.

Before she was married, Grandma was a Tailoress and right up until a few years ago she still made and mended our clothes. Her boys would always say ”it didn’t matter if you liked something in the shop and it didn’t fit, you would just buy it anyway and mum would make it fit”.

Many School holidays Grandma loved to go with her boys, the local kids in the street and some kids from the church and take the train to Bronte with them all.

When her boys were young they used to cut up the stick she used to punish them with. They never managed to cut up the ironing cord or the Leather belt that hung on the back of the door. As Ron said, “you knew when you were hit by them”. His face actually winced with the memory of those hits. From the stories told around the table the other night, I am sure they deserved every one they got and perhaps a few more to boot.

You always knew that Grandma loved her boys but Norm was “special” and he is the first to admit that after he was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13, from then on he could do no wrong.

Grandma always kept her money in tins. With these she used to pay all her bills as she did not always trust the banks. Right up until the day she passed away, she still used her tins.

Every Christmas with out fail, Grandma would always give everyone in the family a block of chocolate and some money; it was something you could rely on.

When we were kids, we would come over to visit Grandma. As soon as we walked in the door Grandma would get us to stand under her arm to see how tall we were. Then she would give us a cuddle and tell us to lay our heads on her “pillows” until we all got too tall to do both of these.

We used to have family gatherings in the backyard. Because it was a very long back yard, we used to play cricket. The only problem with this was, right in the middle of the yard was a row of Grandma’s prized poppies. There was hell to pay for anyone that even got near those poppies, although we did use it as our bowling crease much to her dismay.

Grandma always had lollies in the house. There was always a jar in the sun room and the great grand kids were always given bags of lollies from out of her hand bag.

Grandma never missed anyone’s birthday. Right up until her passing she was still sending friends and relatives birthday cards. That was the kind of lady she was, always making sure that you felt thought of and special.

Grandmas’ best friend was Lorna and they used to see each other every week. I know that Grandma cherished her friendship, as she did all the friendships she has made over the years. She also had good neighbours and even when she went into the nursing home, they still visited or called her on a regular basis.

And in closing a small poem

WHAT IS A GRANDMA

A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories.
She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes.
She is someone you can tell your secrets and worries to,
And she hopes and prays that all your dreams come true.
She always loves you, no matter what.
She can see past temper tantrums and bad moods,
And makes it clear that they don't affect how precious you are to her.
She is an encouraging word and a tender touch. She is full of proud smiles.
She is the one person in the world who loves you with all her heart,
Who remembers the child you were and cherishes the person you've become.
Thank you

I have been thinking of Alan and Joan Fisher, I do hope things are improving with your health Alan.

The name Fisher reminded me of when I was nursing about 50 years ago at Geelong Hospital. The ward I was in was for elderly convalescing gentlemen. There was a Mr. Fisher there and when he shifted to another retirement place he sent me a part of an old card just to say “thank you” to me, it was such a beautiful thought and feeling that I could make someone happy. I recall that I had lots of the men singing the old songs and telling me stories, they thoroughly loved it and so did I.

Mr. Fisher though told me a story:-
“There was a fisher called Fisher,
Who fished for the fish in the fisher,
The fish with a grin,
Pulled the fisherman in,
Now they’re fishing the fisher for Fisher.”

It is great to have memories of old times and the wonderful people we have met.

Below is a recent email I received..

Hi everyone,
Just a short email to let you know that we hope to become grandparents next April. Ben & Kate are expecting their first child around the 17th. We ourselves have known for about 7 weeks but have been unable to tell anyone... you don't know how frustrating that was... anyway now it's official. Saw the ultrasound pictures and DVD. Baby Field was having an hiccup and although not on the recording Ben & Kate got to see his/her hands clapping. What an awesome Creator our God is. Much love. - Hilton & Nicky

Hilton & Nicky Field
hnfield@tpg.com.au

What wonderful news, thank you Nicky.

This is your newsletter and can only survive from the information that you give. Please I do need more stories and birth, death and marriage information if this newsletter is to survive. Thank you to Barry Trenholme, Nicky and Hilton Field, Betty Pont and Pan Wilcox for your help. Remember if you have any stories or need any information contact:

Dorothy Cefarin
24 Eggleton Street
Blacktown 2148 NSW
OR e-mailDoff202@unwired.com.au

If some of your family are not listed send me the information so it can be passed on and recorded or contact David or Colin yourself, they are ever so willing to help.

David Rawsthorne
PO Box 139
Lithgow. NSW 2790
Australia.
E-mail: david@davidrawsthorne.com
Webpage: http://www.davidrawsthorne.com

Colin Field
PO Box 51
Rivett ACT 2611
Fax (02) 6287 4106
E-mail: cfield@pcug.org.au

The following was sent in by Barry Trenholme.. maybe it can help us to all live longer...

The secret to living longer: http://www.walksydneystreets.net/index.htm

Reporter: Laticia Gibson Broadcast
Date: August 01, 2007

Since time began, we have been on a quest for the secret to living longer with some even obsessing over it while others found it.

At 94, Alan Waddell has not stopped walking 3km every day and with every step, he said he is holding back the years.

"I decided that rather than sit at home by myself, I'd start walking," he said.
"My vascular specialist said if I had not been walking everyday for the last four years I would not be able to walk at all today."

To prove his point, Alan intends walking through every single suburb in Sydney on his path to immortality.

"Every street, every lane no matter how short and every pathway in every park." After covering more than 242 suburbs, he has one clear message to those wanting to stall the onset of age, get off the couch.

Life, he said, is best appreciated in a pair of joggers.

"Many people instead of walking a couple of hundred meters or so get the car out and I think they're very foolish," he said.

Alan's fame is now global. His website has been viewed by 333,000 visitors from 162 countries.

"My walking hasn't only benefited me but benefited others and I'm very satisfied and very happy about it."

"I still enjoy life; I walk everyday so I will enjoy life."

Sue Hendy from the Council of the Ageing said with depleting numbers in our labour force, older and fitter people will be commonplace. "As you get older your skills will and do improve no matter what your age," she said. "It is about your capacity, your contribution."

Arthur James Field

Forbes Advocate Friday 10th August, 1951.

Mr. A. J. Field

The death took place early yesterday morning of a very old resident of the Forbes District in the person of Mr. Arthur James Field who passed away in Crombie Hospital after only being removed there the previous day from the District Hospital.

The deceased who was 81 years of age only became ill with gastric trouble a fortnight ago, prior to which he had been riding about daily on his Blackwood Farm at South Lead. He was born at Carrawobitty and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. pierce Field who came here from Hartley Vale in the early days and took up a large slice of land on Carrawobitty.

The deceased was a man who was always interested in trotting and was the owner of many well known sires, including Chieftain, Blackwood and Childerwood and raced a number of his own stock here and in Sydney, while he was also a prolific winner here and at surrounding district shows.

The deceased married Miss Mary Markwort, also a Forbes native, and leaves his widow and one daughter Mrs. Catherine Rath of Forbes.

One brother “Toss” (Forbes) and two sisters Mrs. Scott (Inchgower) and Mrs. Thomas Laneyrie (Riverside, Forbes).

The funeral will be to the Church of England Cemetery from St. John’s Church at 3pm today.

Issue of Arthur and Mary Field
1 daughter
Catherine Field. Only child of Arthur and Mary Field.
Married Reginald Rath of Parkes.
It is understood that Reg Rath owned a chemist shop in Clarinda Street, Parkes. He and his wife separated and divorced.
Reginald and Catherine had one son James.
It is understood that James Rath inherited his grandfather’s property but in 1984 is believed to be living in Bathurst at the home of Sylvia King (nee Field).

Jessie Ethel (May) Field

Jessie Ethel (May) Field

Seventh child of Pierce and Sarah Field
Born: 1873
Married: Arthur R. Scott in 1898
Died: 25/1/1953 at Forbes, Crombie Private Hospital.
Buried; 26/1/1953 C. of E. Forbes Cemetery.

Probate Office of N.S.W. –No. 402196

This is the last Will and Testament of me Jessie May Scott of Inchgower near Forbes, widow.

I appoint Leslie Leo Davis of Forbes, Mercer and Richard Cram Palmer of Forbes, solicitor, executors of my real estate and personal property to all my children equally.

Dated 8/1/1953.Witnesses:
R. White N. Turner
Secretary of Nurse
Crombie Hospital. Forbes

30/3/1953. Probate of the Will was granted to the executors named therein .... Testator died 25/1/1953
Sworn at £6,784 net.

Forbes Advocate - 27/1/1953

Mrs. Jessie May Scott

The death took place in Crombie Hospital on Sunday of Mrs. Jessie Mary Scott of Inchgower, who has been ailing for some time. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon moving from St. John’s Church to the Anglican Cemetery. Rev. Canon White officiated at the graveside whilst Mr. A. G. Jones directed the obsequies. Further details in next issue.

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Forbes Advocate -30th January, 1953.

Obituary

Late Mrs. Jessie M. Scott

As briefly reported in last issue the death took place in Crombie Private Hospital last Sunday of Mrs. Jessie May Scott on Inchgower aged 78 years and a life long resident of the Forbes District. The deceased has been in and out of hospital on a number of occasions in recent months.

The late Mrs. Scott was born at Carrawobitty near Forbes and was the daughter of widely esteemed pioneers of the district in Mr. Pierce and Mrs. Sarah Field, who reared a large family. The only remaining sister is Mrs. T. Laneyrie , Browne Street, Forbes, while one brother Mr. Joseph Field lives in Sydney.

The deceased whose husband selected the property on which the family lived for 30 years, is survived by three sons and three daughters. The sons are Eric, Herbert and Ronald (Forbes) and Mrs. Walter Lee (Caragabal).

The funeral on Monday was to the Anglican Cemetery.

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Hilton Field

Hilton Field
Nineth child of Pierce and Sarah Field.
Born: 1878
Died: 27/6/1949 at Forbes.
Buried; Forbes C. of E. Cemetery
Married: Annie
At the time of his father’s death in 1916 Hilton Field was shown as living at Mungery.

Probate Office -No. 361581

Hilton Field late of Forbes, N.S.W. labourer.

In his Will Hilton Field appointed his wife Annie Field and his daughter Clarice Lillian McKay the executrixes of his Will dated 2/11/1943.
Signed: Hilton Field.
Witnesses: J. P. Cashman, Estate Agent of Forbes and R. McKay Carpenter.

24/3/1950. Probate was granted to Annie Field and Clarice Lillian Mckay. testator died 27/6/1949.
Estate worth £725 net.

Forbes Advocate - 28th June, 1949

Mr. Hilton Field

A resident of Forbes all his life, the death took place yesterday morning of Mr. Hilton Field of Farnell Street. The deceased who was 71 years of age, had been living in retirement for some time, but yesterday morning went out to Calarie with a friend to secure some firewood. Whilst engaged on this work, he suddenly collapsed and passed away, apparently from a heart failure.

The deceased who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Field of Forbes leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. R. Mckay also of Forbes.

In his younger days deceased was a carpenter and general labourer, and had built many homes in the area of Forbes. he was widely respected.

The funeral will move from Mr. A. G. Jones’ funeral parlors at 3 o’clock this afternoon for the Church of England Cemetery.

Forbes Advocate - 17/6/1930

Wedding - Lee - Scott

Vera May Scott youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Arthur Scott of “Forest Home” Inchgower was married at St. Johns Church of England, Forbes on Monday 16th July, 1930 to Mr. Charles Lee son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee of Gunning Gap. Escorted to the Alter by her brother Eric and bridesmaid Miss Leila Scott.

Reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Field.

Please keep those stories coming in..
Dorothy Cefarin
24 Eggleton Street Blacktown 2148 NSW
Phone: 02-9671-2129
E-mail: doff202@unwired.com.au

I would like to wish you and those you love a very blessed and peaceful Christmas filled with lots of happiness and joy.......Dorothy

“Jesus is the reason for the season”

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