Raymond Wilfred Mutch

1902 - 1980  (77 years)

• Name	Raymond Wilfred Mutch
  Born	15 Sep 1902	Cootamundra, NSW, Australia
  Gender	Male
  Newspaper	05 Feb 1946	the Cootamundra Herald, Cootamundra, NSW, Australia   [1]
  	BUSH FIRE BRIGADES Farewell Mr. Ray Mutch Representatives of Cootamundra and district bush fire brigades and other bodies gathered at the Hotel Central on Friday evening to bid farewell to Mr. Ray Mutch. who is leaving Cootamundra for Newcastle. Many sincere and glowing tributes were paid to Mr. Mutch for his splendid work as secretary of the Cootamundra Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, his fine qualities as a citizen, and as a business man and a judge of stock. Mr. E. J. O'Connor, president of the Cootamundra Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, chaired the gathering, and read out a long list of apologies. Mr. O'Connor said it was with very great regret that they were assembled to say farewell to their late secretary. Ray had been the perfect secretary. As a business man and auctioneer he had excelled. There was no one better in Cootamundra. His valuations of stock had been remarkably accurate. Mr. O'Connor added that he was sorry to lose a good and sincere friend, and knew that Ray would make a success of anything he undertook. The president was supported in his remarks by Messrs. A. Bragg, F. Ward; B. O'Connor, J. Kirley, T. Bannon; W. Loiterton; Const. H.Clifton, K. Corby, W. J. Elliott, Ray Ryals, S. Worthington, J. Faunt, R. Punnett, M. McClintock, D. McClintock, J.Moore, W. C. Elliott. L. Sutton, L. Forsyth, E.Elrlngton. W. Corby, N. Armour, H. G. O. Burrows, B. Williams, and M. Scott. Cr. A. Donaldson (shire president) made a presentation to the guest of a substantial wallet of notes; He said it was a great honor to do so. The town and district had sustained a great loss. They would miss Ray very much, and hoped to see him back. He felt that the remarks passed that night had been very sincere. Mr. Mutch, in reply, said that it was not only a proud moment for him, but a very emotional one. No one ap preciated friendships more than he did. He had tried to make his life a useful one, and it was more than gratifying to see such a gathering of friends. Every thinking Australian realised that Australia's national income depended on what it could produce. He believed it to be his duty to be constructive and helpful to the pri mary industry in any way possible. One way was to assist in fighting the bush fire menace. He had appreciated the cordiality and good friendship extended to him by members of the dif ferent brigades. Mr. J. Leahy, as president, had been a great worker, and Mr. O'Connor would be equally so. In many instances the speakers had overstated his ability. He and his wife would like to see Cootamundra friends at Newcastle. He thanked them all very sincerely. Mr. Mutch then proceeded to propose 'The Cootamundra- Bush Fire Brigade's New Secretary (Mr. R. Loiterton)," and said he thought that Ron could do a better job. In responding, Mr. Loiterton said that Ray had carried out the job to such a degree of perfection that it was going to be hard to follow him. However, he would do his best. With Ray's departure he was losing a great friend. His ability to weigh small matters just as accurately as big ones, together with his outstanding honesty, had made him a prominent figure in tho town and district. Mr. J. Moore proposed 'The Ladies," and said that the calibre, of the womenfolk of a town and district made it, and in this respect they were very fortunate. Mrs. Smart, in responding, said that anything done had been with the greatest of pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Smart were also thanked for the manner in which they had catered for the function. Mr. J. Kirley proposed "The Press," and Mr. H. Plnkstone responded. The final toast of the evening was that of 'The Cootamundra Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade.'"This was pro posed by Cr. A. Donaldson, and Mr. E. J. O'Connor responded.
  Name	Ray Mutch
  Died	24 Jan 1980	Walcha, NSW, Australia
  Person ID	I1120	Mote/McInnes
  Last Modified	10 Jan 2015

  
  

  Father	Thomas Mutch,   b. 15 Sep 1861, Tipperary Gully, Young, NSW, Australia ,   d. 31 Jul 1923, Cootamundra, NSW, Australia  (Age 61 years)
  Mother	Ellen Susannah Loiterton,   b. 01 Jan 1875, West Jindalee, NSW, Australia ,   d. 17 Jan 1959, Cootamundra, NSW, Australia  (Age 84 years)
  Married	11 Mar 1897	Lincoln Dale, West Jindalee, NSW, Australia   [2]
  Family ID	F520	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Agnes Paterson Fulton Milne,   d. 1976, Junee, NSW, Australia
  Married	May 1937	Newcastle, NSW, Australia   [3]
  Newspaper	18 Jun 1937	the Cootamundra Herald, Cootamundra, NSW, Australia   [1]
  	WEDDING MUTCH - MILNE St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Newcastle, was chosen for the wedding of Agnes, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Milne, of Quirindi, and Ray second son of Mrs. E. S. Mutch and the late Mr. T. Mutch, of Cootamundra. Rev. A. P. Simm officiated. The bride, who was given away, by her father, chose a blue woollen novelty weave suit and three-quarter coat with a navy satin blouse, and smart toque with eye veil, and crystal trimmings. She carried a bouquet, of autumn toned flowers. Miss Janet Fulton, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. Her navy French, woollen georgette jumper suit was smartly trimmed with satin ap plique, and she wore a matching toque with eye veil. Her bouquet was of pink carnations, gladioli and roses. Mr. J. Mutch, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs. Milne received guests at the Blue Room, wearing French woollen in a new wine toning, with a wine velour hat and spray of fuchsia. Mrs. Mutch wore a black saunter coat over black and white checked woollen, and added a white posy. The honeymoon was spent touring, and Mr. and Mrs. Mutch have made their home in Cootamundra.
  Last Modified	11 Dec 2021
  Family ID	F594	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 15 Sep 1902 - Cootamundra, NSW, Australia  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S999] Trove. [S22] A Loiterton History, Ian Douglas Loiterton, (privately printed, 117 Osburn Dr, Macgregor, ACT 2615, December 1988), page 38. [S2] NSW BDM, Compiler: NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, (Royal Melbourne Institute of Techno, Melbourne, Vic, 1995), Place of Registration: Newcastle; Year: 1937; Number: 9193.