Charles William Horwood (c1846-1940)

Obituary
HILLS PIONEER PASSES

Late C. W. Horwood Resident at Seven Hills all his long life of 94 years, Mr. Charles William Horwood died in hospital at Wahroonga last week. Born in a little slab house at Seven Hills, which in later years he removed and attached to his residence in Varley-road, Mr. Horwood, from his boyhood onward, evinced a true love of the soil and ultimately became one of the most noted fruit farmers in the Hills.

Up till quite recently he remained extraordinarily active, and it was a not uncommon thing for him to drive a sulky to Parramatta in company with his 89-years-old brother, Dan.

He was a contemporary of the late E. G. Crane, of Castle Hill, another notable Hills pioneer who died a few months ago, also aged 94.

Another brother, Mr. Vic. Horwood, has been a member of the "Argus" staff for more than 40 years. St. Andrew's Church, Seven Hills, was crowded by relatives and friends on Wednesday, when the Rector of Prospect and Seven Hills, Rev. R. L. Langshaw, assisted by the Rector of Castle Hill, Rev. H. E. Felton, conducted an impressive service prior to the interment at Prospect Cemetery.

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