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MRS. A. H. COLLINS.
Another old resident of the district Mrs. Anne Collins, wife of Mr. Alfred Henry Collins, of Edward street,
Young, died at midday yesterday from broncho-pneumonia after a long ill- ness. The deceased lady had been a sufferer for many yeays, and for the past 14 months was bedridden. She was 67 years of age, and was born at Wangaratta (Vic.), where her mar- riage with Mr. Collins took place, she being then 20 years old. Three years later she came to N. S. Wales and for 43 years resided in this State, coming to Young with her husband at the time the old South Burrangong mine com- menced operations aftout 28 years ago. Besides the husband a family of eight —sons and four daughters are left to mourn. The sous are— Messrs. Bob Collins (bookmaker, Young), James A. (Harden), Garnet A. (Young) Albert S. (Young), and the daughters Emily, Ellen, Amy and Sloma. The funeral took place this afternoon, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion of the Young ceme- tery. Rev. S. A. T. Champion offic- iated at the grave.