Death of Mr. W. A. Dumaresq.
Tuesday 15 June 1880, The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser
Death of Mr. W. A. Dumaresq. (From The Glen Innes Guardian, June 11.) Surprise was expressed, and much heartfelt sorrow felt, on it being made known on Tues- day, that Mr. W. A. Dumaresq, of Furraca- bad, had died in England some days previ- ously. Our readers will remember that about two years ago Mr. Dumaresq, accompanied by his wife and family, proceeded from Glen Innes to England. This visit, so we are in- formed, was made purely on account of fail- ing health, and it was thought that a visit to the mother country would bring about a hap- pier state of things. The result shows that all hope was vain. During Mr. Dumaresq's residence in England he was subjected to much severe illness, and although the services of the very best medical skill was secured, no better result than temporary relief was procured. At times the deceased gentleman's health showed signs of im- provement, and when it was known that these gleams of sunshine had intruded their joyful presence, hopes were entertained that we would see amongst us once again one who was deeply respected by every resident of the district. But Death has put an end to every hope, and leaves the community to mourn the loss of a gentleman who can hardly be re- placed. Mr. Dumaresq had a large interest in the colony, and spent the last years of his life on his station, Furrucabad, near Glen Innes. During his residence there he took an active part in every concern of the town, to secure the welfare of which he freely gave his money, his time, and his wise counsel. He was a most active member of our Pastoral, Agricultural, and Mining Society, and did all that lay in his power to create a friendly feel- ing amongst all classes of the community, and make the Society a benefit and blessing to the district. He was not less zealous in managing the affairs of the local hospital, and it will be long ere his many generous and noble acts will be erazed from the memory of the residents of this district. Every kindness he performed, and they were numerous enough, was done in such a way, that the recipient of the char- ity could not fail in feeling that it was given with a free heart, and prompted by a noble generous nature. We never remember living in any place where a resident was held in such universal respect as Mr. Dumaresq was by the residents of this district ; and we never re- member hearing so many expressions of regret at the death of anyone as have been expressed at his. A deal of sorrow is felt for Mrs. Dumaresq (the friend and benefactress of many a poverty-stricken and homeless family in this district) in her afflictions, and it is fervently hoped that she will survive her great troubles, and again experience a re- vival of the bright days of yore.
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