Tracing Family Branches

This post continues on with my sideline project on burials at Wagragobilly Cemetery. Aubrey Naughton Died 7th May 1935 (see headstone photograph here ) Sadly Aubrey is one of the children buried at Wagragobilly cemetery.  He was only nine years old when he died and had been in failing health for some time prior to his death apparently.  Born in 1925 he was the son of Aubrey James Naughton and his wife Annie née Boon. Source: OBITUARY (1935, May 9). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 5. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225000255 Transcript: OBITUARY AUBREY NAUGHTON Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Naughton, of Wagragobilly, suffered a severe blow on Tuesday night last, when their younger son, Aubrey, passed away.Next Wednesday would have been Aubrey’s tenth birthday.   He was a cheerful little chap, and a great favourite with everyone.   For years he has been in delicate health, and during the past year he has been continually under medical...

Today's post involves my third great aunt Ada Ellen Polsen nee Worldon. Source: GUNDAGAI (1937, October 8). Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143672731 Transcript: GUNDAGAI  A birthday party in honor of their mother, Mrs Arthur Polsen, was held by Mrs Henry Crane (Vera), Mrs. George Smith (Doris), and Mrs. Charles Smith (Edna) at the home of the first-named at South Gundagai.  Mr. Polsen and several friends of the family were also present.  A beautiful cake, which was made and decorated by Mrs. Crane, was much admired, and the guest of honor returned to her home late in the afternoon laden with a variety of beautiful gifts.