The Tumut and Adelong Times 28 May 1940
OBITUARY MISS NAOMI HOAD The death occurred on Thursday last at Valmar Private Hospital of Miss Naomi Hoad, youngest daughter of the late George and Mary Ann Hoad. Born at Fitzroy-st., Tumut, 76 years ago, when five years old she went to England with her parents, brothers and sisters, returning again to Australia, and lived in Fitzroy-st. She retained vivid memories of her trip to England and it was very interesting to hear her speak of her travels both ways. They went over land to Melbourne by drays. The money for the trip was obtained in gold from the Bank, being weighed on scales instead of being counted out. They intended to remain in England, but could not settle down after living in sunny Australia, so returned again to reside in Tumut. At that time her father was offered land in Georgestreet, Sydney, at 30/per acre, but he preferred the country. Deceased never married, and after the death of her father had the sole care of her mother until her death at 89 years of age, after which she made her home with her eldest brother, George, and wife, till their death, then spending her remaining years with her nieces (Laura, May, Vera and nephew Fred). One brother, Walter of Cootamundra, 84 years, still survives, the other members of the family having predeceased her, they being George, John, Henry William, James Edward, Susan (Mrs. R. McCallum), Jemima (Mrs. E. M. Ball). The funeral left the Church of England after a short service conducted by the Rev. S. Broadfoot, the Rector, for the New Cemetery, on Friday afternoon. The pall bearers were Essell and Ken. Hoad, Arthur Fuller, Geo. Pearce, E. Nuttall (nephews) and Arthur Costello. Rev. S. Broadfoot officiated at the graveside, and Mr. C. Burt had charge of the funeral arrangements. Amongst many beautiful floral tributes were noticed: — Arthur, Vera and girls; Geo., May and family; Laura and Ted; Mrs. Howard and Mrs. E. McDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and family; Bill Bridle; Walter Hoad and family; Mrs, and Miss Delany; M. E. Oddy; E. Bell; I. and J. Henrick; Mr. and Mrs. Fred. L. Baker and family; Gert. and George and family; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lockeridge and family; Mr. and Mrs. H. Manns and family; Mrs. E. Buckley and family; Leo and Alice and family; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lester; Chas., Ada and Yvonne; the Loy family; Mrs. J. T. Clout; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cotterill; Misses S. and E. Carr. |
