The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW) Fri 18 June 1948, p.4
DEATH OF MISS S. G. LOSEBY
There passed to her long sleep, early on Wednesday morning Miss Sarah Gregg Loseby, of Bowral at the age of 100 years and 9 months. Although of a quiet disposition, she leaves many friends who appreciated her kindness and graciousness.
Miss Loseby was born on 4th September 1847, at Harby Farm, and spent the whole of her life in this district. She was a daughter of Charles Loseby, who arrived in New South Wales in the barque Tropic in 1846 and soon afterward settled at Harby Farm. It is of interest that he often walked from Bowral to Sydney, spending one night camping on the way. He died at the age of 96 years. At the time of her death, Miss Loseby was the sole surviving member of a family of nine.
In 1847 Miss Loseby was christened at Christ Church, Bong Bong, which celebrated its centenary on 31st December 1946. She was later confirmed by Bishop Barker at Berrima and was prepared for confirmation by Rev. James S. Hassall, grandson of Rev. Samuel Marsden, both of whose names were connected with the early history of New South Wales.
Last year Bowral Municipal Council arranged celebrations for the 100th birthday of Miss Loseby, and those who had the pleasure of meeting her were impressed with her charm and vitality. On this Occasion, she unveiled a plaque commemorating the rite of the first regular school in Bowral and also opened a children's playground in Glebe Park which bears her name.
Devoted to her Church, Miss Loseby regularly read her Bible and carried her Christian principles into her life. Her home was always open to her friends, and until quite recently was looked after by herself. She was a great lover of flowers and maintained her own garden until some two years ago. Miss Loseby was always conversant with current affairs, and her sound reasoning was one of her outstanding features.
Bowral has suffered a distinct loss by the death of one who, throughout her life, never had an unkind word to say about anyone.
DEATH OF MISS S. G. LOSEBY
There passed to her long sleep, early on Wednesday morning Miss Sarah Gregg Loseby, of Bowral at the age of 100 years and 9 months. Although of a quiet disposition, she leaves many friends who appreciated her kindness and graciousness.
Miss Loseby was born on 4th September 1847, at Harby Farm, and spent the whole of her life in this district. She was a daughter of Charles Loseby, who arrived in New South Wales in the barque Tropic in 1846 and soon afterward settled at Harby Farm. It is of interest that he often walked from Bowral to Sydney, spending one night camping on the way. He died at the age of 96 years. At the time of her death, Miss Loseby was the sole surviving member of a family of nine.
In 1847 Miss Loseby was christened at Christ Church, Bong Bong, which celebrated its centenary on 31st December 1946. She was later confirmed by Bishop Barker at Berrima and was prepared for confirmation by Rev. James S. Hassall, grandson of Rev. Samuel Marsden, both of whose names were connected with the early history of New South Wales.
Last year Bowral Municipal Council arranged celebrations for the 100th birthday of Miss Loseby, and those who had the pleasure of meeting her were impressed with her charm and vitality. On this Occasion, she unveiled a plaque commemorating the rite of the first regular school in Bowral and also opened a children's playground in Glebe Park which bears her name.
Devoted to her Church, Miss Loseby regularly read her Bible and carried her Christian principles into her life. Her home was always open to her friends, and until quite recently was looked after by herself. She was a great lover of flowers and maintained her own garden until some two years ago. Miss Loseby was always conversant with current affairs, and her sound reasoning was one of her outstanding features.
Bowral has suffered a distinct loss by the death of one who, throughout her life, never had an unkind word to say about anyone.
The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW) Fri 18 June 1948, p.4
DEATH OF MISS S. G. LOSEBY
There passed to her long sleep, early on Wednesday morning Miss Sarah Gregg Loseby, of Bowral at the age of 100 years and 9 months. Although of a quiet disposition, she leaves many friends who appreciated her kindness and graciousness.
Miss Loseby was born on 4th September 1847, at Harby Farm, and spent the whole of her life in this district. She was a daughter of Charles Loseby, who arrived in New South Wales in the barque Tropic in 1846 and soon afterward settled at Harby Farm. It is of interest that he often walked from Bowral to Sydney, spending one night camping on the way. He died at the age of 96 years. At the time of her death, Miss Loseby was the sole surviving member of a family of nine.
In 1847 Miss Loseby was christened at Christ Church, Bong Bong, which celebrated its centenary on 31st December 1946. She was later confirmed by Bishop Barker at Berrima and was prepared for confirmation by Rev. James S. Hassall, grandson of Rev. Samuel Marsden, both of whose names were connected with the early history of New South Wales.
Last year Bowral Municipal Council arranged celebrations for the 100th birthday of Miss Loseby, and those who had the pleasure of meeting her were impressed with her charm and vitality. On this Occasion, she unveiled a plaque commemorating the rite of the first regular school in Bowral and also opened a children's playground in Glebe Park which bears her name.
Devoted to her Church, Miss Loseby regularly read her Bible and carried her Christian principles into her life. Her home was always open to her friends, and until quite recently was looked after by herself. She was a great lover of flowers and maintained her own garden until some two years ago. Miss Loseby was always conversant with current affairs, and her sound reasoning was one of her outstanding features.
Bowral has suffered a distinct loss by the death of one who, throughout her life, never had an unkind word to say about anyone.
DEATH OF MISS S. G. LOSEBY
There passed to her long sleep, early on Wednesday morning Miss Sarah Gregg Loseby, of Bowral at the age of 100 years and 9 months. Although of a quiet disposition, she leaves many friends who appreciated her kindness and graciousness.
Miss Loseby was born on 4th September 1847, at Harby Farm, and spent the whole of her life in this district. She was a daughter of Charles Loseby, who arrived in New South Wales in the barque Tropic in 1846 and soon afterward settled at Harby Farm. It is of interest that he often walked from Bowral to Sydney, spending one night camping on the way. He died at the age of 96 years. At the time of her death, Miss Loseby was the sole surviving member of a family of nine.
In 1847 Miss Loseby was christened at Christ Church, Bong Bong, which celebrated its centenary on 31st December 1946. She was later confirmed by Bishop Barker at Berrima and was prepared for confirmation by Rev. James S. Hassall, grandson of Rev. Samuel Marsden, both of whose names were connected with the early history of New South Wales.
Last year Bowral Municipal Council arranged celebrations for the 100th birthday of Miss Loseby, and those who had the pleasure of meeting her were impressed with her charm and vitality. On this Occasion, she unveiled a plaque commemorating the rite of the first regular school in Bowral and also opened a children's playground in Glebe Park which bears her name.
Devoted to her Church, Miss Loseby regularly read her Bible and carried her Christian principles into her life. Her home was always open to her friends, and until quite recently was looked after by herself. She was a great lover of flowers and maintained her own garden until some two years ago. Miss Loseby was always conversant with current affairs, and her sound reasoning was one of her outstanding features.
Bowral has suffered a distinct loss by the death of one who, throughout her life, never had an unkind word to say about anyone.
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