Maude Jane (Bruce) Croft (1894 - 1925)

Born 1894 in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

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Died 4 Mar 1925 at about age 31 in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Maude (Bruce) Croft was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

Born 1894. Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. ^[1]

Marriage William Henry Croft married Maud Jane Bruce at the Holy Trinity Church in Dubbo on 24 June 1914. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Died 3 MAR 1926. Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. Died after a long and painful (unspecified) illness, with all of her siblings by her side. Spent several weeks before her death in Katoomba, in an attempt to improve her health which was unsuccessful. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

Buried 4 MAR 1926. Old Dubbo Cemetery, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Births; Online index of the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?36

   Name	Registration Number	Father's Given Name(s)	Mother's Given Name(s)	District
   BRUCE MAUD J	12047/1894	GEORGE W	ROSE A	DUBBO

2. ↑ Source: Marriages; Online index of the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/marriages?38

   Registration Number	Groom's Family Name	Groom's Given Name(s)	Bride's Family Name(s)	Bride's Given Name(s)	District
   10272/1914	CROFT	WILLIAM H	BRUCE	MAUD J	DUBBO

3. ↑ Source: Dubbo Dispatch & Wellington Independent Publication: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/1183, Friday 26 June 1914, page 6, Weddings. CROFT—BRUCE, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228556262, https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Bruce-4427-2

   The Rev. Canon Lea united in matrimony at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday afternoon Mr. William H. Croft, son of Mrs. Cole of Brisbane- street, to Miss Maud J. Bruce, daughter of Mrs. G. Bruce, of Obley-road. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Martin, of Cobbora, was costumed in a dress of white satin charmeuse over silk, tunic of silk lace, with skirt draped and caught with a pearl ornament. The bodice was draped with tulle and silk lace and pearls. The square train from the waist was trimmed with orange blossoms. Miss I. Bruce was bridesmaid, and was attired in a white silk dress, overall lace, black velvet hat with pink flowers. Mr. Eric Croft was best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the party adjourned to the residence of Mr. F. Coffee, where the wedding breakfast was held, and where the usual toasts were proposed and honored. Subsequently the happy young couple left by the mail train to spend their honeymoon at Bathurst and Sydney. Their future residence is to be at Dubbo.

4. ↑ Source: Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate Publication: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/188, Fri 26 Jun 1914, Page 5, Croft—Bruce, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/75292841, https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Bruce-4427-4

   Croft-Bruce.

   Holy Trinity Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon, when Canon Lea united in the holy bonds of matrimony William Henry, second son of the late Mr. John Croft and Mrs. A. D. Cole, of Dubbo, and Maude Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bruce, of Dubbo. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Amos Martin, was becomingly gowned in white satin charmeuse over silk, skirt prettily draped and caught up with pearl ornament and overdress of silk lace; bodice trimmed with silk lace, tulle and seed pearls; square train from waist, corners finished with true lovers' knots and orange blossoms. She wore the customary wreath and veil, and carried a handsome shower bouquet of jonquils, roses and fern. The gift from the bridegroom was a gold wristlet watch. She was attended by her sister, Miss Ily Bruce, who was prettily attired in white crepe de chine, trimmed with overall lace and insertion. She carried a shower bouquet of flowers and ferns, and wore a gold bamboo bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The bouquets were the gifts of Miss C. Lees, aunt of the bride- groom. Mr. Eric Croft acted as best man. The bride's gift to the bride- groom was a gold watch chain. After the ceremony the party adjourned to Mr. F. Coffee;s, where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of, and the customary toasts honored. Canon Lea, who presided, said that seldom had he the privilege of uniting in matrimony a couple who were natives of the town. Mr. and Mrs. Croft left by the mail train for Bathurst and Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's going-away dress was a navy tailor-made coat and skirt; hat to match. The presents were numerous, and included some very useful articles.

5. ↑ Source: Deaths; Online index of the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/deaths?37

   Name	Registration Number	Father's Given Name(s)	Mother's Given Name(s)	District
   CROFT MAUDE J	2755/1926	GEORGE	ROSE A	DUBBO

6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Source: Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/, 107379819

   Maud Jane Croft

   Birth unknown

   Death 4 Mar 1926

   Burial Old Dubbo Cemetery Dubbo, Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia

   Memorial ID 107379819

   Inscription 31yr Erected by Her Mother

   Created by: Helen

   Added: 27 Mar 2013

   Find a Grave Memorial 107379819

   Note date of death is actually date of burial

7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Source: Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/188, Friday 5 March 1926, page 4, OBITUARY MAUD JANE CROFT, https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Bruce-4427-1

   OBITUARY

   MAUD JANE CROFT

   Maud Jane Croft, aged 31, wife of William H. Croft of Wingewarra Street, passed away on Wednessday morning after a long and painful ill- ness. The deceased leaves two child- ren, Lionel and Ronald, aged 10 and 4 years respectively. The late Mrs. Croft was the youngest daughter of Mrs. Bruce and the late Mr. George Bruce, and was a native of Dubbo, and had lived here all her life. Very deep sympathy is felt for the widower, the children, and the mother in their sor- row at this untimely death, for Mrs. croft was widely known and loved by a large circle of friends, she being of a very bright disposition. She also leaves two brothers - William (Cob- bora) and Charles (Sydney) - and two sisters - Mrs. Amos Martin (Dubbo) and Mrs. Bert, Martin (Cobbora) - all of whom were with the deceased in her last hours. Many beautiful wreaths were laid on the coffin, includ- ing one from the Newtown Cricket Club adn another from the Dubbo Dis- trict Association, the husband being one of the district's best known cric- keters. The funeral took place yester- day morning from the Church of Eng- land, where a service was held at 10 o'clock. The Rev. C. W. Leavers offi- ciated both in the church and at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of me. E. Lees.

8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Source: Dubbo Dispatch & Wellington Independent, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/1183, Fri 5 Mar 1926, Page 6, OBITUARY, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228093105, https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Bruce-4427-3,

   OBITUARY

   MAUD JANE CROFT. A very sad death occurred in Dubbo on Wednesday morning when Mrs. Maud Jane Croft, wife of Mr. William Croft, died after a protracted illness. She had returned to Dubbo only a few days previously, having spent several weeks at Katoomba in the hope of building up her constitution. The visit to the mountains, unhappily, was unavailing, and her condition was grave when she returned. Only 31 years of age, the deceased lady leaves two young children, one eleven and one three, to join their father in mourning an irreparable loss. Born in Dubbo, she was the daughter of the late Mr. George Bruce and Mrs. Bruce, and was well known, and her bright disposition in health and sickness made her many friends. The remains were yesterday taken to Holy Trinity Church, where a service was held, prior to the funeral to the Church of England portion of the Dubbo cemetery. A great many friends attended the service and the funeral. The Rector, the Rev. C. W. Leavers, officiated at the church and the graveside, and amongst the immediate relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. N. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Mar- tin, Mr. and Mrs. Cole, Mr. Ernie Croft (Kiama), Mr. and Mrs. Ted Croft. His many friends will sympathise with Mr. Bruce in his bereavement.

• Source: (mentioned in father's obituary notice): Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent, Tuesday 3 June 1924, page 2, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228359383?searchTerm=MR.%20G.%20W.%20BRUCE#, https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Bruce-4327

MR. G. W. BRUCE

The death occured at the Dubbo District Hospital this morning of Mr. George William Bruce, a well-known resdent of Dubbo, after a short illness, at the age of 58 years. Death was due to heart failure. Deceased was a son of the late Mr. Henry Bruce, of Dubbo, and was a native of the town. He was generally esteemed by all who knew him. For many years he followed the occupation of a blacksmith, and was lately employed by Mr. L. Clark at Terramungamine. He leaves a widow and a family of three daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs. B. Martin, Cobborah; Mrs. A. Martin, Cobborah; Mrs. W H. Croft, Bubbol and Mr. W. G. Bruce, Goolma, and Mr. C. H. Bruce, Goulburn (sons); also Mr. R. Bruce, Dubbo (brother), Mrs. Trainer, Bathurst (sister), Mrs. T. Walsh, Dubbo (step-sister), Mr. T. Bruce, Marromine, and Mr. Claude Bruce, Queensland (step-brothers). The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, in the Church of England portion of the cemetery, Rev. C. W. Leavers officiating. The mortuary arrangements are in the hands of M. E. Lees.