Thomas Ellis Hobden (1842-1918)

Obituary
Two well-known and highly respected residents of the Singleton district passed away here on Thursday, one being Mr Thomas Ellis Hobden, of Great Lodge, Jerry's Plains, and the other Mr John Roland Cafe, of Putty.

The late Mr Hobden, who was 76 years of age, was a native of the district, having been born at Jerry's Plains. He was a son of the late Mr. Richard James Hobden of Jerry's Plains, and followed the business of a grazier for many years. He was also a well-known fruit-grower. About a week before his death he came to Singleton with a slight illness, and stayed at the residence of Mr H. Herps, William-street. The illness developed into cerebral hemorrhage, which was the cause of death. Deceased was unmarried.

The funeral took place at Jerry's Plains yesterday.

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