Robert Joseph Newham (1875-1951)

Obituary
MR. R. J. NEWHAM DIES AT CANOWINDRA The death occurred at Canowindra on June 15, after a lengthy illness, of Robert Joseph Newham, husband of Jane Newham, of Canowindra.

The deceased, who was 76 years of age, was born at Reid's Flat in 1875, being the second son of John Newham.

In the year 1899, he married Jane Moss, of Spring Creek, and lived in and around the Cowra district until 1914, when he came to Canowindra.

In the years that followed, he carried out farming and chaff cutting operations, until ill health forced him to relinquish these activities several years ago.

He is survived by his widow, one son, Claude (Portland), three daughters, Mrs. F. Healy (Orange), Mrs. J. Rue (Canowindra) and Mrs. W. Patterson (Pagewood).

Relatives of the deceased still living are four brothers. Angus, Phil and Pat (Cowra), and Hector (Forbes); and three sisters, Mrs. T. Carpenter (Cowra) and Mrs. C. Elliott and Mrs. B. Bluett, both of Sydney.

The remains were interred in the Catholic portion of the Canowindra cemetery.

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