Richard was born on 13 October 1870 at Flowerbank, Singleton, to parents Richard James Fawcett and Susannah Maria Williams.[1] He was the eldest child of 7 children born to Richard and Susannah.
His father worked as a school teacher, and they lived in areas such as Singleton, Wollombi, and Wagga Wagga.[2]
Richard married Florence Clara Shoemark on 22 May 1897 at Wagga Wagga.[3] They settled at Humula and had four children - Ivy Myrtle, Cyril Richard, Lilian Susannah, and Daphne Florence. Richard worked as a farmer and grazier, and he and Florence immersed themselves in community life.
Richard was a prolific sportsman and held positions of leadership and/or membership at the following sporting organisations: Humula Rugby Club, Humula Football Club, Humula Cricket Club, Coreinbob Cricket Club, and Southern Border Rugby Union.[4]
He was also involved in service and volunteering and was a member of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Humula Bush Fire Brigade, and the Humula Progress Committee.[5]
In 1905, bushfires devastated much of the community. As the honorary secretary of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Richard assisted residents with distributing funds and resources. He was a member for several years. In 1907, his farm was devastated by fire whilst he was away. Many members of the Humula community were able to extinguish it, and Richard thanked them publicly in the Wagga Wagga Express newspaper.[6]
By 1930, Richard and Clara had moved to Allonby, Forrest Hill, NSW. Richard worked as a farming labourer for the property owner Anthony Brunskill. They lived there until at least 1937.[7]
In 1932, a tragic accident occurred on the Murrumbidgee River, Borambola. Richard was present when his son-in-law Keith Tuchin drowned whilst trying to save his son Dudley and Elsie Fawcett. Their boat overturned, and Keith, who was a poor swimmer, got the children back to the boat but then drowned. Richard managed to get the boat and children to shore.[8]
Richard received a Certificate of Merit from the Royal Ship Wreck Relief and Humane Society for his efforts in trying to save Keith and for saving Dudley and Elsie. It was noted at the ceremony that this was the third time in the past 15 years that Richard had 'saved life'.[9]
Richard died from Coronary Thrombosis on 18 September 1939 at his home - Brucedale, via Wagga Wagga. The occupation on his death certificate was 'Woolclasser'. The informant was his brother Lindsay. He was buried two days later at the Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery.[10]
Sources:
1: Birth registration of Richard Sandford Fawcett, born 13 October 1870, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 15539/1870.
2: Birth records of Richard's siblings.
3: Marriage registration of Richard S Fawcett and Florence C Shoemark, married 22 May 1897, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 4241/1897.
4: 'FOOTBALL', Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, 29 May 1900, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104465939, accessed 12 January 2017; 'THE MORGAN CUP', Wagga Wagga Express, 15 August 1901, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145284490, accessed 17 September 2017; 'CRICKET', Wagga Wagga Express, 5 October, p. 7, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145289383, accessed 17 September 2022; 'COREINBOB NEWS', Wagga Wagga Express, 6 February 1913, p 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145382103; 'RUGBY', Wagga Wagga Express, 28 May 1904, p 5, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145180403, accessed 17 September 2017.
5: 'THE HUMULA BRIGADE', Wagga Wagga Express, 14 January, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145408442, accessed 17 September 2017; 'HUMULA PROGRESS COMMITTEE', Wagga Wagga Express, 13 December, p. 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145179898, accessed 17 September 2017.
6: 'Family Notices', Wagga Wagga Express, 16 July 1907, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142112510, accessed 17 September 2017.
7: Electoral roll entry for Richard Fawcett, Subdivision of Wagga Wagga, Division of Hume, New South Wales, 1937, in Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903–1980, Ancestry.com, accessed 17 September 2023.
8: 'MAN DROWNED', Cootamundra Herald, 7 March 1932, p 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139102650, accessed 17 September 2017
9: 'AWARDS FOR VALOUR', Sydney Morning Herald, 20 September 1932, p 10, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16917497.
10: Death certificate of Richard Sandford Fawcett, died 18 September 1939, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 16431/1939. Death certificate purchased by Sandie McKoy.
OBITUARY
MR. R. S. FAWCETT
The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Mat Bye, of Brucedale, of Mr Richard Sandford Fawcett, of Coreinbob and late of Allonby, at the age of 68 years. Mr Fawcett, who was born at Singleton, was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Richard James Fawcett his father being for many years school teacher at the Alfredtown school (now Ladysmith).
He married Miss Florrie Shoemark. eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Shoemark of Coreinbob and she survives him. He also leaves four daughters and one son— Mrs. Touchell, of Moss Vale, Miss Lily Fawcett, of Sydney, Mrs M Bye (Daphne), of Brucedale, Mrs Angus M'Kinnon of Burrandana and Mr Cyril Fawcett, of Moss Vale and seven grandchildren
He is also survived by three brothers and four sisters—Lindsay Lorne Fawcett of Wagga; Cecil Aubrey Fawcett of Sydney; Merton Carlyle Fawcett, of Wagga, Mrs W Steverwald (Ethel) of Sydney; Mrs. T. Coulter (Mabel) of Gosford; and Mrs A. M'Dougall (Daisy), of the Trangie Experiment Farm.
Mr Fawcett followed woolclassing and other pursuits. He was a great sportsman and in his young days he represented the Queensland colts in interstate cricket. Later he was one of the best all-round cricketers in the Wagga district. He and the late W. Archer, of Tarcutta, founded the old Rugby Union Football Club, the late Mr R. Morgan donating the cup. All the proceeds went to the Wagga hospital, and the cup which was won by Humula outright, was presented to Mr. Fawcett by the numbers. It remained in his possession until his death.
He was very highly esteemed by a wide circle of relatives and friends for his many kind and thoughtful actions, and it was never too much trouble for him to do a good turn.
The funeral is appointed to leave St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Wagga, at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow for the Wagga cemetery.
Source: 'OBITUARY', Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), 19 September 1939, p 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144244339
Research by great great granddaughter Sandie McKoy.
His father worked as a school teacher, and they lived in areas such as Singleton, Wollombi, and Wagga Wagga.[2]
Richard married Florence Clara Shoemark on 22 May 1897 at Wagga Wagga.[3] They settled at Humula and had four children - Ivy Myrtle, Cyril Richard, Lilian Susannah, and Daphne Florence. Richard worked as a farmer and grazier, and he and Florence immersed themselves in community life.
Richard was a prolific sportsman and held positions of leadership and/or membership at the following sporting organisations: Humula Rugby Club, Humula Football Club, Humula Cricket Club, Coreinbob Cricket Club, and Southern Border Rugby Union.[4]
He was also involved in service and volunteering and was a member of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Humula Bush Fire Brigade, and the Humula Progress Committee.[5]
In 1905, bushfires devastated much of the community. As the honorary secretary of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Richard assisted residents with distributing funds and resources. He was a member for several years. In 1907, his farm was devastated by fire whilst he was away. Many members of the Humula community were able to extinguish it, and Richard thanked them publicly in the Wagga Wagga Express newspaper.[6]
By 1930, Richard and Clara had moved to Allonby, Forrest Hill, NSW. Richard worked as a farming labourer for the property owner Anthony Brunskill. They lived there until at least 1937.[7]
In 1932, a tragic accident occurred on the Murrumbidgee River, Borambola. Richard was present when his son-in-law Keith Tuchin drowned whilst trying to save his son Dudley and Elsie Fawcett. Their boat overturned, and Keith, who was a poor swimmer, got the children back to the boat but then drowned. Richard managed to get the boat and children to shore.[8]
Richard received a Certificate of Merit from the Royal Ship Wreck Relief and Humane Society for his efforts in trying to save Keith and for saving Dudley and Elsie. It was noted at the ceremony that this was the third time in the past 15 years that Richard had 'saved life'.[9]
Richard died from Coronary Thrombosis on 18 September 1939 at his home - Brucedale, via Wagga Wagga. The occupation on his death certificate was 'Woolclasser'. The informant was his brother Lindsay. He was buried two days later at the Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery.[10]
Sources:
1: Birth registration of Richard Sandford Fawcett, born 13 October 1870, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 15539/1870.
2: Birth records of Richard's siblings.
3: Marriage registration of Richard S Fawcett and Florence C Shoemark, married 22 May 1897, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 4241/1897.
4: 'FOOTBALL', Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, 29 May 1900, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104465939, accessed 12 January 2017; 'THE MORGAN CUP', Wagga Wagga Express, 15 August 1901, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145284490, accessed 17 September 2017; 'CRICKET', Wagga Wagga Express, 5 October, p. 7, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145289383, accessed 17 September 2022; 'COREINBOB NEWS', Wagga Wagga Express, 6 February 1913, p 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145382103; 'RUGBY', Wagga Wagga Express, 28 May 1904, p 5, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145180403, accessed 17 September 2017.
5: 'THE HUMULA BRIGADE', Wagga Wagga Express, 14 January, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145408442, accessed 17 September 2017; 'HUMULA PROGRESS COMMITTEE', Wagga Wagga Express, 13 December, p. 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145179898, accessed 17 September 2017.
6: 'Family Notices', Wagga Wagga Express, 16 July 1907, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142112510, accessed 17 September 2017.
7: Electoral roll entry for Richard Fawcett, Subdivision of Wagga Wagga, Division of Hume, New South Wales, 1937, in Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903–1980, Ancestry.com, accessed 17 September 2023.
8: 'MAN DROWNED', Cootamundra Herald, 7 March 1932, p 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139102650, accessed 17 September 2017
9: 'AWARDS FOR VALOUR', Sydney Morning Herald, 20 September 1932, p 10, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16917497.
10: Death certificate of Richard Sandford Fawcett, died 18 September 1939, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 16431/1939. Death certificate purchased by Sandie McKoy.
OBITUARY
MR. R. S. FAWCETT
The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Mat Bye, of Brucedale, of Mr Richard Sandford Fawcett, of Coreinbob and late of Allonby, at the age of 68 years. Mr Fawcett, who was born at Singleton, was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Richard James Fawcett his father being for many years school teacher at the Alfredtown school (now Ladysmith).
He married Miss Florrie Shoemark. eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Shoemark of Coreinbob and she survives him. He also leaves four daughters and one son— Mrs. Touchell, of Moss Vale, Miss Lily Fawcett, of Sydney, Mrs M Bye (Daphne), of Brucedale, Mrs Angus M'Kinnon of Burrandana and Mr Cyril Fawcett, of Moss Vale and seven grandchildren
He is also survived by three brothers and four sisters—Lindsay Lorne Fawcett of Wagga; Cecil Aubrey Fawcett of Sydney; Merton Carlyle Fawcett, of Wagga, Mrs W Steverwald (Ethel) of Sydney; Mrs. T. Coulter (Mabel) of Gosford; and Mrs A. M'Dougall (Daisy), of the Trangie Experiment Farm.
Mr Fawcett followed woolclassing and other pursuits. He was a great sportsman and in his young days he represented the Queensland colts in interstate cricket. Later he was one of the best all-round cricketers in the Wagga district. He and the late W. Archer, of Tarcutta, founded the old Rugby Union Football Club, the late Mr R. Morgan donating the cup. All the proceeds went to the Wagga hospital, and the cup which was won by Humula outright, was presented to Mr. Fawcett by the numbers. It remained in his possession until his death.
He was very highly esteemed by a wide circle of relatives and friends for his many kind and thoughtful actions, and it was never too much trouble for him to do a good turn.
The funeral is appointed to leave St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Wagga, at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow for the Wagga cemetery.
Source: 'OBITUARY', Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), 19 September 1939, p 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144244339
Research by great great granddaughter Sandie McKoy.
Richard was born on 13 October 1870 at Flowerbank, Singleton, to parents Richard James Fawcett and Susannah Maria Williams.[1] He was the eldest child of 7 children born to Richard and Susannah.
His father worked as a school teacher, and they lived in areas such as Singleton, Wollombi, and Wagga Wagga.[2]
Richard married Florence Clara Shoemark on 22 May 1897 at Wagga Wagga.[3] They settled at Humula and had four children - Ivy Myrtle, Cyril Richard, Lilian Susannah, and Daphne Florence. Richard worked as a farmer and grazier, and he and Florence immersed themselves in community life.
Richard was a prolific sportsman and held positions of leadership and/or membership at the following sporting organisations: Humula Rugby Club, Humula Football Club, Humula Cricket Club, Coreinbob Cricket Club, and Southern Border Rugby Union.[4]
He was also involved in service and volunteering and was a member of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Humula Bush Fire Brigade, and the Humula Progress Committee.[5]
In 1905, bushfires devastated much of the community. As the honorary secretary of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Richard assisted residents with distributing funds and resources. He was a member for several years. In 1907, his farm was devastated by fire whilst he was away. Many members of the Humula community were able to extinguish it, and Richard thanked them publicly in the Wagga Wagga Express newspaper.[6]
By 1930, Richard and Clara had moved to Allonby, Forrest Hill, NSW. Richard worked as a farming labourer for the property owner Anthony Brunskill. They lived there until at least 1937.[7]
In 1932, a tragic accident occurred on the Murrumbidgee River, Borambola. Richard was present when his son-in-law Keith Tuchin drowned whilst trying to save his son Dudley and Elsie Fawcett. Their boat overturned, and Keith, who was a poor swimmer, got the children back to the boat but then drowned. Richard managed to get the boat and children to shore.[8]
Richard received a Certificate of Merit from the Royal Ship Wreck Relief and Humane Society for his efforts in trying to save Keith and for saving Dudley and Elsie. It was noted at the ceremony that this was the third time in the past 15 years that Richard had 'saved life'.[9]
Richard died from Coronary Thrombosis on 18 September 1939 at his home - Brucedale, via Wagga Wagga. The occupation on his death certificate was 'Woolclasser'. The informant was his brother Lindsay. He was buried two days later at the Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery.[10]
Sources:
1: Birth registration of Richard Sandford Fawcett, born 13 October 1870, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 15539/1870.
2: Birth records of Richard's siblings.
3: Marriage registration of Richard S Fawcett and Florence C Shoemark, married 22 May 1897, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 4241/1897.
4: 'FOOTBALL', Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, 29 May 1900, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104465939, accessed 12 January 2017; 'THE MORGAN CUP', Wagga Wagga Express, 15 August 1901, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145284490, accessed 17 September 2017; 'CRICKET', Wagga Wagga Express, 5 October, p. 7, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145289383, accessed 17 September 2022; 'COREINBOB NEWS', Wagga Wagga Express, 6 February 1913, p 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145382103; 'RUGBY', Wagga Wagga Express, 28 May 1904, p 5, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145180403, accessed 17 September 2017.
5: 'THE HUMULA BRIGADE', Wagga Wagga Express, 14 January, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145408442, accessed 17 September 2017; 'HUMULA PROGRESS COMMITTEE', Wagga Wagga Express, 13 December, p. 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145179898, accessed 17 September 2017.
6: 'Family Notices', Wagga Wagga Express, 16 July 1907, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142112510, accessed 17 September 2017.
7: Electoral roll entry for Richard Fawcett, Subdivision of Wagga Wagga, Division of Hume, New South Wales, 1937, in Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903–1980, Ancestry.com, accessed 17 September 2023.
8: 'MAN DROWNED', Cootamundra Herald, 7 March 1932, p 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139102650, accessed 17 September 2017
9: 'AWARDS FOR VALOUR', Sydney Morning Herald, 20 September 1932, p 10, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16917497.
10: Death certificate of Richard Sandford Fawcett, died 18 September 1939, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 16431/1939. Death certificate purchased by Sandie McKoy.
OBITUARY
MR. R. S. FAWCETT
The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Mat Bye, of Brucedale, of Mr Richard Sandford Fawcett, of Coreinbob and late of Allonby, at the age of 68 years. Mr Fawcett, who was born at Singleton, was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Richard James Fawcett his father being for many years school teacher at the Alfredtown school (now Ladysmith).
He married Miss Florrie Shoemark. eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Shoemark of Coreinbob and she survives him. He also leaves four daughters and one son— Mrs. Touchell, of Moss Vale, Miss Lily Fawcett, of Sydney, Mrs M Bye (Daphne), of Brucedale, Mrs Angus M'Kinnon of Burrandana and Mr Cyril Fawcett, of Moss Vale and seven grandchildren
He is also survived by three brothers and four sisters—Lindsay Lorne Fawcett of Wagga; Cecil Aubrey Fawcett of Sydney; Merton Carlyle Fawcett, of Wagga, Mrs W Steverwald (Ethel) of Sydney; Mrs. T. Coulter (Mabel) of Gosford; and Mrs A. M'Dougall (Daisy), of the Trangie Experiment Farm.
Mr Fawcett followed woolclassing and other pursuits. He was a great sportsman and in his young days he represented the Queensland colts in interstate cricket. Later he was one of the best all-round cricketers in the Wagga district. He and the late W. Archer, of Tarcutta, founded the old Rugby Union Football Club, the late Mr R. Morgan donating the cup. All the proceeds went to the Wagga hospital, and the cup which was won by Humula outright, was presented to Mr. Fawcett by the numbers. It remained in his possession until his death.
He was very highly esteemed by a wide circle of relatives and friends for his many kind and thoughtful actions, and it was never too much trouble for him to do a good turn.
The funeral is appointed to leave St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Wagga, at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow for the Wagga cemetery.
Source: 'OBITUARY', Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), 19 September 1939, p 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144244339
Research by great great granddaughter Sandie McKoy.
His father worked as a school teacher, and they lived in areas such as Singleton, Wollombi, and Wagga Wagga.[2]
Richard married Florence Clara Shoemark on 22 May 1897 at Wagga Wagga.[3] They settled at Humula and had four children - Ivy Myrtle, Cyril Richard, Lilian Susannah, and Daphne Florence. Richard worked as a farmer and grazier, and he and Florence immersed themselves in community life.
Richard was a prolific sportsman and held positions of leadership and/or membership at the following sporting organisations: Humula Rugby Club, Humula Football Club, Humula Cricket Club, Coreinbob Cricket Club, and Southern Border Rugby Union.[4]
He was also involved in service and volunteering and was a member of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Humula Bush Fire Brigade, and the Humula Progress Committee.[5]
In 1905, bushfires devastated much of the community. As the honorary secretary of the Humula Local Fire Relief Committee, Richard assisted residents with distributing funds and resources. He was a member for several years. In 1907, his farm was devastated by fire whilst he was away. Many members of the Humula community were able to extinguish it, and Richard thanked them publicly in the Wagga Wagga Express newspaper.[6]
By 1930, Richard and Clara had moved to Allonby, Forrest Hill, NSW. Richard worked as a farming labourer for the property owner Anthony Brunskill. They lived there until at least 1937.[7]
In 1932, a tragic accident occurred on the Murrumbidgee River, Borambola. Richard was present when his son-in-law Keith Tuchin drowned whilst trying to save his son Dudley and Elsie Fawcett. Their boat overturned, and Keith, who was a poor swimmer, got the children back to the boat but then drowned. Richard managed to get the boat and children to shore.[8]
Richard received a Certificate of Merit from the Royal Ship Wreck Relief and Humane Society for his efforts in trying to save Keith and for saving Dudley and Elsie. It was noted at the ceremony that this was the third time in the past 15 years that Richard had 'saved life'.[9]
Richard died from Coronary Thrombosis on 18 September 1939 at his home - Brucedale, via Wagga Wagga. The occupation on his death certificate was 'Woolclasser'. The informant was his brother Lindsay. He was buried two days later at the Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery.[10]
Sources:
1: Birth registration of Richard Sandford Fawcett, born 13 October 1870, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 15539/1870.
2: Birth records of Richard's siblings.
3: Marriage registration of Richard S Fawcett and Florence C Shoemark, married 22 May 1897, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 4241/1897.
4: 'FOOTBALL', Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, 29 May 1900, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104465939, accessed 12 January 2017; 'THE MORGAN CUP', Wagga Wagga Express, 15 August 1901, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145284490, accessed 17 September 2017; 'CRICKET', Wagga Wagga Express, 5 October, p. 7, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145289383, accessed 17 September 2022; 'COREINBOB NEWS', Wagga Wagga Express, 6 February 1913, p 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145382103; 'RUGBY', Wagga Wagga Express, 28 May 1904, p 5, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145180403, accessed 17 September 2017.
5: 'THE HUMULA BRIGADE', Wagga Wagga Express, 14 January, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145408442, accessed 17 September 2017; 'HUMULA PROGRESS COMMITTEE', Wagga Wagga Express, 13 December, p. 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145179898, accessed 17 September 2017.
6: 'Family Notices', Wagga Wagga Express, 16 July 1907, p 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142112510, accessed 17 September 2017.
7: Electoral roll entry for Richard Fawcett, Subdivision of Wagga Wagga, Division of Hume, New South Wales, 1937, in Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903–1980, Ancestry.com, accessed 17 September 2023.
8: 'MAN DROWNED', Cootamundra Herald, 7 March 1932, p 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139102650, accessed 17 September 2017
9: 'AWARDS FOR VALOUR', Sydney Morning Herald, 20 September 1932, p 10, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16917497.
10: Death certificate of Richard Sandford Fawcett, died 18 September 1939, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales, 16431/1939. Death certificate purchased by Sandie McKoy.
OBITUARY
MR. R. S. FAWCETT
The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Mat Bye, of Brucedale, of Mr Richard Sandford Fawcett, of Coreinbob and late of Allonby, at the age of 68 years. Mr Fawcett, who was born at Singleton, was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Richard James Fawcett his father being for many years school teacher at the Alfredtown school (now Ladysmith).
He married Miss Florrie Shoemark. eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Shoemark of Coreinbob and she survives him. He also leaves four daughters and one son— Mrs. Touchell, of Moss Vale, Miss Lily Fawcett, of Sydney, Mrs M Bye (Daphne), of Brucedale, Mrs Angus M'Kinnon of Burrandana and Mr Cyril Fawcett, of Moss Vale and seven grandchildren
He is also survived by three brothers and four sisters—Lindsay Lorne Fawcett of Wagga; Cecil Aubrey Fawcett of Sydney; Merton Carlyle Fawcett, of Wagga, Mrs W Steverwald (Ethel) of Sydney; Mrs. T. Coulter (Mabel) of Gosford; and Mrs A. M'Dougall (Daisy), of the Trangie Experiment Farm.
Mr Fawcett followed woolclassing and other pursuits. He was a great sportsman and in his young days he represented the Queensland colts in interstate cricket. Later he was one of the best all-round cricketers in the Wagga district. He and the late W. Archer, of Tarcutta, founded the old Rugby Union Football Club, the late Mr R. Morgan donating the cup. All the proceeds went to the Wagga hospital, and the cup which was won by Humula outright, was presented to Mr. Fawcett by the numbers. It remained in his possession until his death.
He was very highly esteemed by a wide circle of relatives and friends for his many kind and thoughtful actions, and it was never too much trouble for him to do a good turn.
The funeral is appointed to leave St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Wagga, at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow for the Wagga cemetery.
Source: 'OBITUARY', Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), 19 September 1939, p 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144244339
Research by great great granddaughter Sandie McKoy.
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