Alexander Robert Rudd, 18961973 (aged 76 years)

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Alexander Robert /Rudd/
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Christening
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Death of a brother
Cause: Accident
Note: CRUSHED TO DEATH. WAGGA SCHOOL BOY'S HORRIBLE END. FATAL RIDE ON A TRACTION ENGINE.

CRUSHED TO DEATH. WAGGA SCHOOL BOY'S HORRIBLE END. FATAL RIDE ON A TRACTION ENGINE.

A stolen ride on a traction engine trailer resulted in an awful accident and ultimate death to a 13 year old school boy named Alfred William Rudd yesterday morning at North Wagga. From the evidence of the driver it appears that young lads have continuously been warned against this dangerous custom, but without avail, and the terrible calamity which has now occurred may do much towards preventing this reprehensible practice being continued.

An inquest was held by the deputy coroner, Mr Phineas Hann, J.P., into the cause of death yesterday afternoon, when the driver of the engine was exonerated from all blame in the unfortunate matter. Mr Hann remarking that the accident had solely been caused through the deceased's own fault.

THE DRIVER'S EVIDENCE. George Lawson,, driver of the traction engine, sworn, deposed as follows: I am employed by Mr James Dunn as driver of his traction engine. I was driving along the Gundagai Road this morning at 7.30 a.m., and was passing through North Wagga. There were two empty trucks attached to the engine. When nearly in front of the police station I saw three boys walking along the road ; they afterwards caught up the back trolly and hung on. I never saw them again nor hear of any accident until I was advised of it by another boy who came out to me at the 5 mile peg on the Gundagai Road, about 2 p.m. this afternoon, and said I was wanted at an inquest. The engine was travelling about 5 miles an hour when passing through North Wagga. Boys were frequently riding on the trollies. Albert McLeod, the steerer, did not notice any boys hanging on. I have frequently cautioned boys against hanging on behind.

THE CAUSE OF DEATH. Thomas William Watkins Burgess, M.D. medical officer of health, deposed to having examined the body of the deceased. It had abrasions on the left leg extending from the outer side of the knee up to and over the abdomen. The chest, wall was depressed over the region of the heart. There were marks on the back of the neck and skull behind the ear. Blood was issuing from the nose. The probable cause of death was due to internal injuries, principally to the heart. It was also probable that he had sustained fracture of the base of the skull.

HAD BEEN RABBITING. James Henry Rudd, Orchardist of North Wagga, father of the deceased, said he was not aware his son had arisen until about 7 30 when he was told by a boy named Perry that his boy was lying on the road and had been run over by a traction engine. He and an elder son went and picked the injured boy up and carried him into the house. The accident occurred about 50 yards away from his residence. The deceased was breathing very heavily, but did not speak to him. Dr. Warren was then sent for but the boy expired some time before his arrival. The deceased was a very lively active boy and well able to take care of himself. He had frequently been entrusted with a horse and cart.

PLAYMATE'S EVIDENCE. George Clarke, 13 years of age, a school boy residing with his mother at North Wagga sworn, stated: About 5.30 a.m., my brother, the deceased, B. Hurst and myself went rabbiting. We were returning home about 7.30 when we saw the traction engine and two trollies on the Junee Road. Some one suggested we should have a ride on it. Bertie Hurst got off at the corner. My brother and myself got off at the Public School, the deceased was then riding on the trolley. We. were riding on the pole of the rear trolley, between the front and back wheels. Just as I was about to enter our back gate I saw the deceased lying on the ground. The traction engine was still going on.

Roy Perry, 9½ years of age, residing with his parents at North Wagga, said he went out to see the traction engine pass about 7 30, and as he got close to it he saw the hind wheel of the rear trolley lift up as if it had passed over something. When the trolley had gone he looked back and found the deceased lying on the ground. He helped him up off the ground and across the road and asked him if he was hurt much and where he was run over. The deceased said he was hurt a lot and asked him to help him home. He then laid down again and witness went for his father and brother.

The Acting-Coroner returned a verdict of accidental death, caused by being run over by a trolley wheel, and having sustained internal injuries. The funeral will leave the deceased's fathers residence, North Wagga, at 3 p.m. to-day, when the whole of the pupils attending the public school will follow their late comrade to his last resting place. The unfortunate lad was held in high esteem by his schoolmates, who have, through one of the teachers — Miss Murphy — purchased a wreath, which will be included amongst the floral tributes.

Wagga Wagga Express (New South Wales : 1879 - 1917) Saturday 6 March 1909 p 2 Article

Burial of a brother
Note: FUNERAL OF ALFRED RUDD.

FUNERAL OF ALFRED RUDD.

The funeral of the late Alfred William Rudd, the victim of the traction engine accident at North Wagga on Friday, took place on Saturday morning from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rudd, North Wagga. The parents received many cards of oondolence, expressions of sympathy, and floral tributes, one of these being from the deceased's fellow scholars of the North Wagga Public School. The cortege was a very lengthy one. The hearse was preceded by deceaseds' schoolmates, who were in charge of Mr. J. Stevenson, headmaster of the school, and Mr. James Clark, jun.

On arrival at the cemetery the remains were borne through the lines of the scholars by Messrs. A. J. Rynehart, W. Rynehart, A.J. Redman, and T. Dunn, and laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the cemetery. The Rector of St John's, Rev. G. A. Carver conducted the burial service in a very impressive manner. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. M'lntosh Bros.

Wagga Wagga Express (New South Wales : 1879 - 1917) Tuesday 9 March 1909 p 2 Article

Death of a brother
Cause: Septic Pneumonia, following Blood Poisoning.
Burial of a brother
Note: FUNERALS. MR. J. L. RUDD

FUNERALS. MR. J. L. RUDD

The funeral of Mr. James Leslie Rudd, of The Rock, took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the Church of England at 3 o'clock for The Rock cemetery, where the burial took place in the Church of England division. The cortege was the largest yet seen at The Rock, including, representatives from all the surrounding district, and from Wagga, Lockhart, Henty, Yerong, Corowa, and Melbrulong.

At the church a short service was conducted by the Rev. H. Reiss, who spoke feelingly of the excellent qualities of the deceased, and his useful citizenship. The school children carried the wreaths from the church, forming a guard of honor. The bearers at the church were Messrs. C. Condon, W. H. Kendall, G. Taylor, A. C. Ferrier, L. A. Webb, and A .C. Bedggood, all members of The Rock Masonic Lodge.

At the cemetery the bearers were Messrs. Arthur, Harley, Norman, and Alex Rudd (brothers), and Clive and J. K. King (brothers-in-law). The pall-bearers were Messrs. G. C. Woods (representing the stock and station agents), B. L. Boyd (The Rock, Race Club), C. Adcock (The Rock, Progress Association), P. W. Milne (Urban Area Committee), P. J. Blackwood (The Rock Football Club), E. M. Gainen (The Rock Cricket Club), H. Scott. (Church council), and W. Snare (Parents and Citizens' Association).

The chief, mourners, in addition to the relatives mentioned, were the widow and 11 children, the deceased's father and mother; and Mrs. J. King (mother-in-law), Messrs. Thomas and Roy Rudd (brothers), Colin and Roy King, and Neil Stewart (brothers-in-law), Mrs. Barker, of Corowa, and Mrs. Stewart, of North Wagga (sisters), Messrs. H. B. Norman, of Wagga, W. Ball, of The Rock,. P.,, A. J., and R. Campbell (uncles), Mesdames H. B. Norman, Comans, and P. Campbell (aunts), Mesdames A. A. Rudd, Alex Rudd, Norman Rudd, and R. King (sisters- in-law).

Messrs. G. Rudd, of Gippsland (brother), and W. King, of Sydney (brother-in-law) were unable to be present. The Rev. H. Reiss conducted the service at the graveside. The Masons held a lodge of sorrow at the temple, carried floral tributes to the graveside, and conducted the Masonic burial service. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. W. H. Magrath, of The Rock.

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 5 June 1930 p 4 Article

Death of a brother
Burial of a brother
Note: Buried as a pauper
Note: OBITUARY

OBITUARY

MR. E. T. RUDD

The death ocrurred in Sydney on June 11, after a very long illness, of Mr. Edward Thomas Rudd, at the age of 50 years. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rudd, of Cartwright's Hill, a very old and respected family of North Wagga. He leaves a wife and three stepsons (Charles, Joseph, and Oswald), two sisters — Mrs. A. Stewart (North Wagga) and Mrs. F. Barker (Corowa) — and six brothers — Messrs. Norman (Sydney), George (Gippsland, V.), Arthur (Collingullie), Harley, Alex, and Roy (Wagga).

Two brothers, Leslie James, of The Rock, and Alfred, of North Wagga, predeceased him. Mr. Rudd was of a very charitable disposition and was an ardent worker for the Wagga District Hospital and Ambulance. He was also a keen supporter of and worker for the State Labor Party. He was a good cricketer and for many years he was the captain of Huthwaite's Cricket Club. The burial took place in Sydney.

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Saturday 18 June 1932 p 2 Article

Death of a father
Burial of a father
Note: FUNERAL NOTICE

FUNERAL NOTICE

THE Relatives and Friends of Mrs. J. H. Rudd and Family, of Cartwright's Hill, North Wagga, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of her late dearly, beloved husband and their father, JAMES HENRY (DAR) RUDD, to move, from his daughter's (Mrs. Neale Stewart) residence, "Gleniris," Oak Hill, North Wagga, at 3 o'clock TO-DAY (Thursday) for interment in the Church of England Cemetery, Wagga. J. C. M'DONALD, Funeral Director, Wagga Wagga.

MEMBERS of the Loyal Southern Star Lodge are invited to attend the funeral of the late Bro. James Henry Rudd, of Oak Hill, North Wagga, This Day at 3 p.m. W. GORDON, N.G.S. THOMPSON, Sec.

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 24 January 1935 p 4 Family Notices

Death of a mother
Note: OBITUARY. MRS. H. A. RUDD

OBITUARY. MRS. H. A. RUDD

The death occurred at "Glen Iris," Oak Hill, yesterday morning at the residence of her son-in-law. Mr. N. Stewart, of Mrs. Harriet Ann Rudd (nee Campbell), at the age of 80 years. Born at Kilmore (V.) in 1862, Mrs. Rudd, as a girl, resided at Pyalong (V.) for some years and from there she came to Wagga in 1871. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, settled at Pomingalarna and Yarragundry.

As a girl she was employed by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Blamey, parents of General Sir Thomas Blamey. She married the late James Henry ("Dar") Rudd, well known farmer, of Albury-road, who predeceased her by eight years. From 1908 until 1922 they resided at the North Wagga store, and then went to Cartwright's Hill, North Wagga.

Mrs. Rudd reared a family of 11 children nine sons and two daughters — Mrs. F. H. Barker, of Corowa; Mrs. N. Stewart, of "Glen Iris," Oak Hill; Mr. A. A. Rudd. Belfrayden; Mr. N. H. Rudd, A.I.F.; Mr. A. H. Rudd. North Wagga; Mr. A. L. Rudd, of Sydney; Mr. R. G. Rudd, of Foster (V.); and Mr. W. H. Rudd. of Cartwright's Hill. She is also survived by two brothers, Mr. A. J. Campbell, of Wagga, and Mr. A. F. Campbell, of Oakley (Q.).

She was predeceased by three sons, one sister, the late Mrs. G. Misson, and seven brothers. There are 42 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place tomorrow, moving from Mr. N. Stewart's residence, "Glen Iris," Oak Hill, at 10.30 a.m., for the Church of England portion of the Wagga cemetery.

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, New South Wales : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 31 December 1942 p 2 Article

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father
18501935
Birth: 11 October 1850 32 27 Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 23 January 1935Cartwrights Hill, New South Wales, Australia
mother
18621942
Birth: 5 August 1862Kilmore, Victoria, Australia
Death: 30 December 1942"Glen Iris", Oak Hill, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
elder brother
18821932
Birth: 25 June 1882 31 19 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 11 June 1932Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
21 months
elder brother
18841972
Birth: 26 March 1884 33 21 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 30 July 1972Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
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18871944
Birth: 25 May 1887 36 24 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 18 April 1944Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
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18901930
Birth: 26 January 1890 39 27 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 3 June 1930Rosebeth Private Hospital, The Rock, New South Wales, Australia
20 months
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18911979
Birth: 23 September 1891 40 29 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 26 July 1979
20 months
elder brother
18931969
Birth: 25 May 1893 42 30 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 6 August 1969
2 years
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18951909
Birth: 28 September 1895 44 33 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 5 March 1909Gundagai Road, North Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
15 months
himself
18961973
Birth: 28 December 1896 46 34 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 9 September 1973Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
younger brother
18991986
Birth: 9 April 1899 48 36 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 22 December 1986Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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younger brother
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18961973
Birth: 28 December 1896 46 34 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 9 September 1973Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
wife
19021978
Birth: 13 January 1902
Death: 31 May 1978Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
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