Another of Rheola's old pioneers in the person of the late Mary Webb, widow of the late Robert Webb, of Kingower and Rheola, passed away a few days ago at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr M. O'Brien, of Bendigo, at the advanced age of 78 years, the cause of death being pneumonia. The deceased lady, who was born in County Fornaner (Ireland) came to Australia with her parents in the year 1860, and took up their residence on the gold field at Old Berlin or Johnstown, in which district she has resided practically ever since and where her husband pre-deceased her some years ago. The deceased was of a quiet disposition, and during her long residence in the district had made a large circle of friendship. Two sons, Messrs Robert and Edward, and three daughters, Mrs M. E. O'Brien, of Bendigo, Mrs Mahon, Western Australia, and Miss M. Webb, of Calivil, are left to mourn their loss. The body was conveyed from Bendigo to Rheola, where the interment took place on Friday week last.
