MRS. BRIDGET McMAHON.
One of the earliest settlers In the Murrumburrah district, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, has died at the age of 89. The deceased was born in County Clare, Ireland, and coming to Australia when 13 years old has resided in this district for 70 years.
She was twice married, and for 30 years was the proprietress of the now delicensed Telegraph Hotel. Her experiences in the bushranging days were many and interesting. On one occasion Mrs. McMahon was bailed up by Ben Hall's gang and relieved of £7. The bushrangers, however, smitten with remorse returned and handed her the money back, saying that they never robbed poor people.
The deceased is survived by four children-Mrs. S. Haughey, Mr. N. Prest, of Murrumburrah, Mr. J. Prest, of Griffith, and Mrs. G. Bond, of Sydney. She leaves 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
The Land (Sydney, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Friday 18 September 1925 p 15 Article
CELEBRATES 98th BIRTHDAY.
On Monday, June 29th, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, of Murrumburrah, celebrated her 98th birthday, and upwards of fifty friends and relatives met at the Telegraph Hotel to convey their good wishes and offer their congratulations to one who had ever been the kindest of friends and the wisest of advisers.
With a residence of upwards of 70 years in the Murrumburrah district, 30 of which have been spent in the Telegraph Hotel, Mrs McMahon may be counted as one of our most highly esteemed and best loved identities whose many estimable qualities and genial, kindly nature have endeared her to young and old.
Though somewhat feeble in health, owing to her extreme age, it was indeed a great pleasure to her old friend to see so many of the residents assembled to greet her on her birthday, more especially as this was the last occasion on which she would meet them as hostess of the Telegraph Hotel, which was to finally close its doors on the following day.
Mrs McMahon had seven children, viz., Mrs P. Haughey, and Mr M. Prest (Murrumburrah), William Prest (Wombat), Robert Prest (Wyalong), deceased, Martin Prest (Perth, W.A.) deceased, and John Prest (America), Mrs Geo. Bond, (Murrumburrah) deceased. There are also 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Amongst Mrs. McMahon's experiences was that of being stuck up by Ben Hall's gang whilst driving in a cart at Wombat. The bushrangers took £7 from her and drank part of a bottle of milk. Then they rode away and returned handing back the money with the remark that they did not rob poor people.
The Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 - 1951) Friday 24 July 1925 p 6 Article
One of the earliest settlers In the Murrumburrah district, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, has died at the age of 89. The deceased was born in County Clare, Ireland, and coming to Australia when 13 years old has resided in this district for 70 years.
She was twice married, and for 30 years was the proprietress of the now delicensed Telegraph Hotel. Her experiences in the bushranging days were many and interesting. On one occasion Mrs. McMahon was bailed up by Ben Hall's gang and relieved of £7. The bushrangers, however, smitten with remorse returned and handed her the money back, saying that they never robbed poor people.
The deceased is survived by four children-Mrs. S. Haughey, Mr. N. Prest, of Murrumburrah, Mr. J. Prest, of Griffith, and Mrs. G. Bond, of Sydney. She leaves 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
The Land (Sydney, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Friday 18 September 1925 p 15 Article
CELEBRATES 98th BIRTHDAY.
On Monday, June 29th, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, of Murrumburrah, celebrated her 98th birthday, and upwards of fifty friends and relatives met at the Telegraph Hotel to convey their good wishes and offer their congratulations to one who had ever been the kindest of friends and the wisest of advisers.
With a residence of upwards of 70 years in the Murrumburrah district, 30 of which have been spent in the Telegraph Hotel, Mrs McMahon may be counted as one of our most highly esteemed and best loved identities whose many estimable qualities and genial, kindly nature have endeared her to young and old.
Though somewhat feeble in health, owing to her extreme age, it was indeed a great pleasure to her old friend to see so many of the residents assembled to greet her on her birthday, more especially as this was the last occasion on which she would meet them as hostess of the Telegraph Hotel, which was to finally close its doors on the following day.
Mrs McMahon had seven children, viz., Mrs P. Haughey, and Mr M. Prest (Murrumburrah), William Prest (Wombat), Robert Prest (Wyalong), deceased, Martin Prest (Perth, W.A.) deceased, and John Prest (America), Mrs Geo. Bond, (Murrumburrah) deceased. There are also 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Amongst Mrs. McMahon's experiences was that of being stuck up by Ben Hall's gang whilst driving in a cart at Wombat. The bushrangers took £7 from her and drank part of a bottle of milk. Then they rode away and returned handing back the money with the remark that they did not rob poor people.
The Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 - 1951) Friday 24 July 1925 p 6 Article
MRS. BRIDGET McMAHON.
One of the earliest settlers In the Murrumburrah district, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, has died at the age of 89. The deceased was born in County Clare, Ireland, and coming to Australia when 13 years old has resided in this district for 70 years.
She was twice married, and for 30 years was the proprietress of the now delicensed Telegraph Hotel. Her experiences in the bushranging days were many and interesting. On one occasion Mrs. McMahon was bailed up by Ben Hall's gang and relieved of £7. The bushrangers, however, smitten with remorse returned and handed her the money back, saying that they never robbed poor people.
The deceased is survived by four children-Mrs. S. Haughey, Mr. N. Prest, of Murrumburrah, Mr. J. Prest, of Griffith, and Mrs. G. Bond, of Sydney. She leaves 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
The Land (Sydney, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Friday 18 September 1925 p 15 Article
CELEBRATES 98th BIRTHDAY.
On Monday, June 29th, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, of Murrumburrah, celebrated her 98th birthday, and upwards of fifty friends and relatives met at the Telegraph Hotel to convey their good wishes and offer their congratulations to one who had ever been the kindest of friends and the wisest of advisers.
With a residence of upwards of 70 years in the Murrumburrah district, 30 of which have been spent in the Telegraph Hotel, Mrs McMahon may be counted as one of our most highly esteemed and best loved identities whose many estimable qualities and genial, kindly nature have endeared her to young and old.
Though somewhat feeble in health, owing to her extreme age, it was indeed a great pleasure to her old friend to see so many of the residents assembled to greet her on her birthday, more especially as this was the last occasion on which she would meet them as hostess of the Telegraph Hotel, which was to finally close its doors on the following day.
Mrs McMahon had seven children, viz., Mrs P. Haughey, and Mr M. Prest (Murrumburrah), William Prest (Wombat), Robert Prest (Wyalong), deceased, Martin Prest (Perth, W.A.) deceased, and John Prest (America), Mrs Geo. Bond, (Murrumburrah) deceased. There are also 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Amongst Mrs. McMahon's experiences was that of being stuck up by Ben Hall's gang whilst driving in a cart at Wombat. The bushrangers took £7 from her and drank part of a bottle of milk. Then they rode away and returned handing back the money with the remark that they did not rob poor people.
The Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 - 1951) Friday 24 July 1925 p 6 Article
One of the earliest settlers In the Murrumburrah district, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, has died at the age of 89. The deceased was born in County Clare, Ireland, and coming to Australia when 13 years old has resided in this district for 70 years.
She was twice married, and for 30 years was the proprietress of the now delicensed Telegraph Hotel. Her experiences in the bushranging days were many and interesting. On one occasion Mrs. McMahon was bailed up by Ben Hall's gang and relieved of £7. The bushrangers, however, smitten with remorse returned and handed her the money back, saying that they never robbed poor people.
The deceased is survived by four children-Mrs. S. Haughey, Mr. N. Prest, of Murrumburrah, Mr. J. Prest, of Griffith, and Mrs. G. Bond, of Sydney. She leaves 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
The Land (Sydney, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Friday 18 September 1925 p 15 Article
CELEBRATES 98th BIRTHDAY.
On Monday, June 29th, Mrs. Bridget McMahon, of Murrumburrah, celebrated her 98th birthday, and upwards of fifty friends and relatives met at the Telegraph Hotel to convey their good wishes and offer their congratulations to one who had ever been the kindest of friends and the wisest of advisers.
With a residence of upwards of 70 years in the Murrumburrah district, 30 of which have been spent in the Telegraph Hotel, Mrs McMahon may be counted as one of our most highly esteemed and best loved identities whose many estimable qualities and genial, kindly nature have endeared her to young and old.
Though somewhat feeble in health, owing to her extreme age, it was indeed a great pleasure to her old friend to see so many of the residents assembled to greet her on her birthday, more especially as this was the last occasion on which she would meet them as hostess of the Telegraph Hotel, which was to finally close its doors on the following day.
Mrs McMahon had seven children, viz., Mrs P. Haughey, and Mr M. Prest (Murrumburrah), William Prest (Wombat), Robert Prest (Wyalong), deceased, Martin Prest (Perth, W.A.) deceased, and John Prest (America), Mrs Geo. Bond, (Murrumburrah) deceased. There are also 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Amongst Mrs. McMahon's experiences was that of being stuck up by Ben Hall's gang whilst driving in a cart at Wombat. The bushrangers took £7 from her and drank part of a bottle of milk. Then they rode away and returned handing back the money with the remark that they did not rob poor people.
The Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 - 1951) Friday 24 July 1925 p 6 Article
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