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Obituary. MRS.PHILLIPA DELLAR,. The "Warracknabeal Herald" says The death took place, at Portland recently of Mrs. P. Dellar, one of the oldest and best known early residents of Willenabrina North. The late Mrs. Dellar, whose husband prede- ceased her many years ago, had reached the fine old age of 84 years. Deceased came to the Mallee with her husband, the late Wm. Dellar, about the year 1890, when the country was merely a wilderness, and Mr. Del- Ier took up land at Willenabrina North, where they farmed and passed through the pioneering difficulties of the early days so frequently referred to by us during the last few years in our obituary notices of the pioneers, and whose ranks are becoming rap- idly depleted as the years roll on. They had not been resident at Wil= lenabrina very long when Mrs. Del- lar's fine neighborly qualities became manifest. She was the daughter of a doctor, and medical knowledge fit- ted her as if specially designed by Providence for work among the early settlers. She was one of those great-hearted, philanthropic and de- voted women, whose thoughts were always for the good of others and whose numberless kindly deeds and assistance to her fellow beings in times of sickness and distress were unselfishly performed and freely given. In those early days, when doctors were, almost unattainable, Mrs. Dellar's services were very free- ly availed of and her many volun- tary acts of kindness endeared her to every settler for many miles around. Almost every old resident of Willenabrina North can recall many instances of her Christian and unselfish work. In the middle of the night or in the day no call for help was ever unheeded by her and she would travel miles to assist and nurse some less fortunate neighbor in times of sickness or accident. Ev- ery resident knew her and every resi dent loved her for her wonderful nursing assistance, her great kind ness and h er sympathetic, loving, Christian nature, and there were in deed few who were not under a debt of gratitude for her loving and un- selfish work. Apart from her many calls she was unswerving in her devo- tion to her home and family, of whom she reared six sons and three daughters, who are all still alive and have become respected residents of the State. Two of the sons - Wil- liam and Richard - are well known, highly respected and successful far- mers in the Yaapeet district; while the other members of the family are resident in Portland. Besides the two sons mentioned, there are Jos- eph, Albert, Thomas and George, the daughters being.: Lizzie (Mrs. West- lake), Emma,. (Mrs. A. Male, former- ly of Brentwood), and Sarah, who has remained -a devoted and constant companion to her mother in Port land. About 30 years ago Mr. Del- lar senr.,died and later the sons leased the land and the family went to'Portland, where they have resided for many years. The late Mrs. Del lar was also related by marriage to Mr. Jos. Reed,. of Warracknabeal. She was also a devout Christian and an ardent supporter of the Baptist denomination. The late Mr. Dellar was buried at Warracknabeal, and as the deceased lady had expressed, a wish to be buried alongside her hus- band, the remains were taken to Warracknabeal for interment. The Rev.H. A. De La Rue conducted the service at the graveside and the cas- ket was carried toi ts last resting place by four sons, viz., Messrs. J. Dellar, A. Dellar, G. Dellar and T. Dellar. The death of,Mr, J. Pettit, of. Hey wood, occurred. on Saturday, at the age of 74 years. The deceased had been a resident of the district for Practically all his life, and was high ly respected by. the large circle of friends who will deplore his death. The remains were interred in the ' Hleywood cemetery, the funeral ar rangements being carried out by Mr. ll L. Wilkins, of Portlahd. •~~~~ ._ • .. ?".=