The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer Tuesday 5 Feb 1929
OBITUARY
MR. A. M. WYNTER.
Mr. Albert M. Wynter, of Tinonee district, passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 2, and was laid to
rest in Taree Estate cemetery on Monday, February 4.
On Monday afternoon, January 28, the late Mr. Wynter was taken suddenly ill at his home, and was conveyed
to the M.R.D. Hospital, where an operation was performed.
to the M.R.D. Hospital, where an operation was performed.
He rallied for some days, but the extreme heat was too severe, and he passed out quietly on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Wynter had gone to Sydney a few days previous to his illness, but returned on Tuesday, and was with
him to the end.
His sons, Wilfred and Delly, were also in close touch with their father. The third son, James, is a teacher in
the Education Department, and proceeded to Wagga for the opening duties of this year, from whence he
returned to the funeral. The fourth son, Leslie, came from Sydney, where he is a bank official, to he present.
the Education Department, and proceeded to Wagga for the opening duties of this year, from whence he
returned to the funeral. The fourth son, Leslie, came from Sydney, where he is a bank official, to he present.
The only daughter was married in April last year, and lives at Tibooburra, beyond the Darling River.
Two brothers — Edward and Douglas — survive, and one sister (Mrs. Rowe) all of whom are at present residing in
Tinonee district.
One brother, Duke, and one sister (Mrs. Rowe, of Sydney) predeceased him — the latter during the same week.
Of a singularly affable and pleasing address, Mr. Wynter will not be forgotten by the present generation.
No man on the Manning River had a more accurate grasp of aboriginal history and ways. All students looked
to him as an authority.
For twenty years past he had been a most faithful and acceptable worker in the Church of Christ, and everyone knew
him as a kindly, good neighbor.
For many years be had followed his trade as an organ-builder in Sydney, and also as cabinet-maker and builder in
the Manning River district.
(His collections of timber and exhibits at various Shows, illustrating the uses of the same, have always had a high
educational value, and speak to us very plainly of how each citizen, if he or she will, may do something of real
public value. A true patriot, husband and father, his citizen’s record” is with us to-day.
educational value, and speak to us very plainly of how each citizen, if he or she will, may do something of real
public value. A true patriot, husband and father, his citizen’s record” is with us to-day.
The service at the grave was carried out by Evangelist Stafford.
Quite a number of cars followed to the cemetery, and the highest respect was evident.
The late Mr. Wynter was 73 years of age, and a native of the district.- His widow was formerly a Miss. Collins, of
Dumaresq Island.
Just man! Friend of the right,
While time’s vain shadows play,
While time’s vain shadows play,
Thy pathway as the light,
Grew clearer all- the way.
And we, like children, watt
Along the river shore —
Or proud or poor, this fate
Has been ours evermore!
