The Tumut and Adelong Times 7 Jun 1932
OBITUARY MISS WILGA CRAMPTON Quite a gloom was cast over Tumut Plains and the district on Tuesday afternoon last, when it was learned that Wilga, the much-loved daughter of Mr. William and Mrs. Crampton, of Tumut Plains, had passed the Great Divide at the age of 17 years, the cause of death being cerebral hemorrhage. The young lady, who was 17 years of age, was taken suddenly ill early on Monday morning. Drs. Clouston and Harbison were immediately called, and, although they were in attendance practically the whole time, their closest attention to the case could not save her life, and the end came as stated without her regaining consciousness. Wilga was a very bright and happy girl, loved by all who came in contact with her, and one devoted to her church and all work in connection with it. Tennis was her favourite pastime. She was also very fond of music, being a pupil of Miss M. Clout and Miss E. R. Bridle. Her parents' one desire was to give her as much pleasure as possible during her short years of good health, which she much enjoyed. She played tennis up till the Saturday afternoon previous to her death. Wilga was devoted to her parents and was very keen in helping with the flower gardening and all work around the home. Her chief aim in life seemed to be to make the lives pleasant of those around her. About nine years ago she suffered a severe illness from heart trouble and her life was despaired of for some two years. But, the undaunted pluck of her people and neighbors who so faithfully assisted to nurse her back to health, and, by the aid of a greater power, were rewarded to see her once more taking her place amongst them, and from that time on spent a happy life. She was secretary of the Church Women's Union, Tumut Plains, for the past two years and also treasurer of the C.W.A Younger Set. Close on 100 wreaths were sent along by kind and sympathetic friends, principally among these were from: Tumut Lawn Tennis Club, Country Women's Association, Tumut Musical Students' Club, C.W.A Younger Set, All Saints' Church Girls' Club, the staff and students of Tumut Intermediate High School, Church Women's Union, Tumut Plains, teacher and pupils Tumut Plains School, Tumut Plains Cricket Club. Besides the parents, Kathleen, Harry and Colin are left to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended, the pall-bearers being Norman McAlister, Roy Crampton, Ernie Crampton (cousins), Ken Johnson, F. Bourke and W. Atkinson (tennis pals). Mr. W. Fuller and Son had the funeral arrangements. Thus ended the life of a real Australian girlie. Deepest sympathy is extended the parents sister and brothers. |