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Hughes, Thomas Hassall (1824–1908)

The death occurred on Thursday, at Milton Farm, Dundas, of Mr. Thos. [Thomas] Hassall Hughes, at the ripe old age of 84. He had been resident in Dundas for many years, and was in early life in the Hawkesbury district. He leaves a grown-up family, including Mrs. J. J. Midson, wife of Alderman Midson, Kissing Point-road, Rydalmere, the Misses Hughes (Dundas), Mrs. T. Muir (Eastwood), and Messrs. T. and G. Hughes (Carlingford). The family are prominent Methodists.

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Additional Resources

  • death notice, Armidale Express (NSW), 21 July 1908, p 5
  • funeral notice, Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW), 18 July 1908, p 4

Citation details

'Hughes, Thomas Hassall (1824–1908)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hughes-thomas-hassall-26434/text34256, accessed 1 April 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

2 November, 1824
Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

Death

16 July, 1908 (aged 83)
Dundas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

pneumonia

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