Mr. F. Schneider, 1907 Obituary, Gundurimba

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser NSW

7 June 1907

An Old Resident. —

Mr. F. Schneider, who died at Gundurimba on Tuesday, after having long passed the allotted span of life, was a native of Germany but had resided in this State for upwards of 57 years. 

For 15 years he lived on the Williams, and then came north and assisted to pioneer the Richmond, taking up land under Sir John Robertson's Act and working hard almost till the close of his days.

He was distinguished for his unfailing kindness to those in distress and for a long list of good deeds quietly and unostentatiously performed.

He leaves a widow and family of four sons and seven daughters, to whom is extended the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. 

Mr R. Bugden, of Coraki, is a brother-in-law to the deceased. The funeral on Thursday was very largely attended, large numbers being present from all parts of the river.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser NSW

7 June 1907

Francis Schneider, an old resident of Gundurimba, died on Tuesday, aged 78 years, from bronchitis.

Northern Star Lismore, NSW

19 June 1907

RETURN THANKS. — 

MRS. F. SCHNEIDER, SENR., and Family beg to return thanks for kind sympathy shown them by the many friends in their recent and bereavement, also sincere thanks for all wreaths, cards, and letters of sympathy.  Their warmest thanks are also due to Rev. Father Quinn, and Dr. Parker, for their ministrations and care.  

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser NSW

11 June 1907

One by one tho old Richmond river pioneers are being taken off. Three during the past week— Messrs. T. H. Green, F. Schneider, and A. A. Devlin.

Northern Star Lismore, NSW 

2 Aug 1907

Auction Sales Next week

E. W. Mackay and  Pyers (in conjunction) on the property of the late F. Schneider’s, farm and stock at South  Gundurimba.

Northern Star Lismore, NSW 

11 Dec 1907

Property : 

Privately, on account  of the executors in the estate of Francis Schneider, 295 acres, parish of South Gundurimba, at £10,10s per acre, the purchaser being Mr. James Crawford, of Rous.