Mabel Willacy
- Born: 10 Apr 1880, Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
- Married: 3 Nov 1902, Parkes, New South Wales, Australia 1
- Died: 22 Jun 1953, Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia 2 3
- Buried: Mudgee Cemetery, Ulan Rd., Mudgee, N.S.W., Australia 3
 Research Notes:
Australian Electoral Rolls....
In 1936, Mabel Rawling was living at 60 Gladstone St., Mudgee.
In 1943, Mabel Rawling was living at 26 Lawson St., Mudgee.
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Died aged 72 years (cemetery record).
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"The death occurred in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, on Monday last of Mrs. Mabel Rawling, aged 73 years. Deceased, who was the widow of the late Mr. William Rawling, resided in Mudgee for the greater portion of her life, and was held in the highest respect by a particularly large circle of friends. For a very lengthy period she was closely associated with the activities of St. John's Church of England, while for other worthy organisations she performed good and faithful work. Of a happy and lovable disposition, the late Mrs. Rawling naturally attracted many friends, all of whom will deeply mourn her lamentable passing. To the following sons and daughters the sympathy of the whole community is extended: Jack (Sydney), Victor (Coonamble, Mrs. E. Wright (Trundle), Mrs. R. Hicks (Blayney), Mrs. W. Sloman (Foster), and Mrs. B. Walsh (Trundle). The remains were brought to Mudgee, and after an impressive service in St. Johns Church of England, on Wednesday, the funeral took place to the general cemetery, Rev. Archdeacon Norman officiating at both services, Messrs. Eastaugh and Carroll carried out the arrangements." 4
Marriage Information:
Mabel married William M. Rawling, son of John James Rawling and Catherine Morrish, on 3 Nov 1902 in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia 1. (William M. Rawling was born about 1871, died on 4 Nov 1929 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia and was buried in Mudgee General Cemetery, N.S.W., Australia.)
Marriage Notes:
"A wedding took place at the residence of the bride's mother on Nov. 3rd, when Miss Mabel Willacy, second daughter of the late Mr. G. S. Willacy, was married to Mr. W. M. Rawling, by the Venerable Archdeacon Neild, in the presence of her relatives and friends. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. H. Willacy, wore a handsome dress of white figured silk. The skirt was trimmed with applique, and the bodice had elbow sleeves and fichu of brussels net and point lace. She wore a very becoming hat of white chiffon, ribbon and roses. She was attended by her sister, Eva, as bridegroom, who wore a very pretty dress of pale green muslin. Mr. W. Phillips acted as best man, and Mr. W. Finch as groomsman. The draw- ing room was prettily decorated by Fix this text the lady friends of the bride. Break- fast was served in the dining-room. The presents were both costly and numerous." 5
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