Horace William Bell

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The older residents of Euroa heard with regret of the death, which took place on Tuesday last, of Mrs Bridget Bell, wife of Mr Horace Bell, of Euroa. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, had suffered a long illness and her death was not unexpected. The late Mrs Bell, who was formerly Miss Ing, had practically the whole of her life here, and was well-known to the older generation of residents, by whom she was held in very high regard for her neighborliness and many sterling qualities. She is survived by a sorrowing husband and family of two sons -William and Bert, and two daughters - Mildred and Eileen. One son, Arthur, gave his life on active service and another son and daughter predeceased her. Her aged husband and family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the graveside service being conducted by Mr H. A. Robertson, Church of England, Longwood, in the absence of Rev. Canon Scott. The pall-bearers were Messrs W. Bell, W. Bell jr., J. Saxon, T. Bradford, G. Aldridge, and J. Douglas. The coffin was borne by Messrs B. Bell, L. Wyatt, A. Bell, and F. Hill; and Messrs G. Bell, A. Bell, Shannon and Hewish acted as flower-bearers. The funeral arrangements were carried out by G. Diggle.

Violet Town Sentinel (Vic. : 1894 - 1946), Tuesday 31 January 1939, page 3

MR. HORACE WILLIAM BELL.

The death occurred at the Bush Nursing Hospital yesterday of Mr. Horace William Bell, an old and well-known resident of Euroa. Deceased, who was 77 years of age, became ill last week and was taken to the hospital, but did not respond to treatment. He was a son of the late Alfred Roacher Bell (who was the first schoolmaster in Euroa) and Euphemia Bell, and was a member of a family well-known for its athletic prowess in the earlier days. He was an ardent cricketer, and successful as a bowler with the old 'Wanderers' team. Deceased to Euroa with his parents as a boy, and except for a brief interval, had spent the remainder , of his life here. He was employed for many years by the late John Platt at his sawmills. Later he conducted a bakery business here. He was a leading member of the U.A.O.D., and held high office, and was keenly interested in all forms of sport. His wife predeceased him a few years ago, and he leaves a family of two sons —William and Bert-—and two daughters—Mildred and Eileen. One son, Arthur, was killed in action with the A.I.F. in the Great War. Deceased was held in very high esteem, particularly by the older generation, and his many friends regret his passing and sympathise with the family in its bereavement. The funeral will leave the Church of England at 2.30 this afternoon.