William Herbert Muldoon 1871 to 1940

MR. W. H. MULDOON

Extreme regret was felt throughout the Manning on Thursday when the news spread that Mr. William Herbert

Muldoon. one of the best known residents of Taree, had passed away.

About a fortnight ago Mr. Muldoon went to bed with an attack of gastroenteritis, and on Sunday last he was

taken from his home to the Mayo private hospital.

 His condition gradually became more serious, and on Wednesday it was realised that the end was near,
a clot of blood having formed on the leg.  The end came at 1 a.m. on Thursday.

The late Mr. Muldoon was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Muldoon, and was born at Clarence
Town 68 years ago.

When he was about 12 years old his parents moved to Tinonee where he resided until his marriage
to Miss Gertrude Beisler, daughter of the late Mr. and Henry Beisler, of Nabiac.

Following his marriage he selected a property at Comboyne, being one of the early settlers on the
plateau.

He remained at Comboyne for about 7 years, when he came to Taree and commenced business as
an auctioneer, which he conducted successfully until he sold out to Mr. P. D. Garstang some
18 years ago.

Since then he has lived privately, devoting his time to the oversight of his farm properties.

During his long residence in Taree the late Mr. Muldoon devoted a great deal of time, energy
and money in assisting many public institutions.

For about 15 years he served as an alderman, being mayor for two terms. He was a very

energetic member of the council, and a keen supporter of schemes for the progress of the town.

For about 18 years, he was a member of the Taree P. and C. Association, and he also took
an active part in the now defunct Progress Association, Benevolent Society and Tourist Bureau.

 He was a very keen supporter of the M.R.A. & H. Association, being a committeeman

for a long period, and one of the trustees right up to the time of his death.

For a number of years he has rendered good service as chief steward in the hall.

It was only the onset of the sickness from which he passed away that prevented him
from continuing these services at this week’s show.

Deceased also took a leading part in the old Jockey Club and was a Freemason for

a lengthy period.

In all his public activities the late Mr. Muldoon displayed an unselfish desire to play his

part in the interests of his fellow townsmen, and his wise and sensible counsel was
greatly appreciated by those associated with him.

He was a man of likeable personality, and had the happy facility of being able to

retain the friendship of those who enjoyed his intimate acquaintance.

He is survived by Mrs. Muldoon and the following children: Messrs. Eric (manager

of Moran and Cato’s Taree store); Thomas (Sydney), William Birdwood (Taree);
Mrs. W. Powell (Newcastle), and Miss Trudie Muldoon (Taree).

One daughter, Daisy, died at the age of 10 months.

The only surviving brothers are Mr. David Muldoon, of Kempsey, and Mr. Aaron Muldoon,

of Tinonee. The only sister is Mrs. J. Halpin, of Taylor’s Arm.

The late Robert Muldoon, of Wingham, Thomas Muldoon, of Lansdowne, and John
Muldoon, of Tinonee, were the other brothers, and the late Mrs. Harry Wallace of
Morpeth, was a sister.

At 11 a.m. on Friday a service was conducted in the Church of England at Tinonee,

the cortege afterwards proceeding to the Tinonee cemetery, where the remains were
laid to rest in the presence of a large concourse of friends, including representatives of

the Taree Municipal Council and committeemen of the M.R.A. and H. Association.

The president, (Mr. Allan) vice-presidents (Messrs. J. E. Hammond and A. S. Redman),
secretary (Mr. E. D. Mooney), and other show committeemen, together with a number
of Freemasons, formed a guard of honor at the church door.

Rev. L. Ayscough conducted the services at the church and graveside, and the burial service of

the Masonic Lodge was also delivered by the Minister.

Mr. W. T. Howard carried out the funeral arrangements.

TRIBUTE AT SHOWGROUND

In the showground on Thursday night the president, Mr. H. Allan, said

it was his painful duty to refer to the passing of an old friend and committeeman,

Mr. W. H. Muldoon, who had been a member of the committee for many years,
and also a trustee of the society.

He was sure all keenly regretted his demise, and at his request a short period of
silence was observed as a tribute to respect.