- Notes: OBITUARY.
Mr. Alexander Snodden, whose death we previously recorded, was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snodden, and he died at his residence, Petfield, on Saturday last. He had resided there for 30 years with his brother Robert, with whom he had been a partner in farming operations. The cause of death was primarily, chronic asthma, and secondarily influenza. For about four days previous to his death he showed signs of failing. Dr. Clouston was called in, and did all that was possible. Neither of the brothers married, and their friendship was of the greatest and most affectionate. The deceased was born at Cavan, Yass, and had spent nearly all his days in Tumut, but the bane of his life was asthma; still he fought against it, and the open-air work on the farm proved conducive to his recovery during bad attacks. Farming with the two brothers was quite a fascination for them. The departed one was of a particularly kind and sociable disposition, true to his principles, and loyal to his friends, and his old comrades will hear of his death with regret. During the last of his illness Mrs. W. Lonergan was very kind in nursing him. He leaves behind him one brother (Robert Snodden, of Tumut), three sisters (Miss M. Snodden, of Tumut, Mrs. Killalea, of Sydney, Mrs. Butterworth, of Queensland). The funeral started from Mrs. W. Lonergan's residence, where deceased's sister had been residing for many years, and it was largely attended. The interment took place in the old cemetery, the Rev. C. E. Burgess reading the burial service, and Mr. J. Elphick capably carried out the duties of undertaker. Mr. and Mrs. Murray sent a neat floral wreath and cross to place on the coffin, and other tributes of respect were also received. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. |