From: Cheryl
Date: Sunday, April 07, 2002 6:21 PM
THE SINGLETON ARGUS - Friday 6 Aug 1954
After being in bed for less than a day with suspected influenza, Mr Reginald William Dries, of Dawsons Hill via Goorangoola, passed away suddenyl at his residence last night. He was 57 years of age. A native of the Singleton district, Mr Dires was a Son of the late Mr and Mrs A D Dries, formerly of Westcliff, Hebden, and had lived here all his life. A Farm Labourer, who worked for various people in the district, the late Mr Dires was a very quiet and retiring man, but had many friends and was held in the highest regard by all who knew him. He is survived by his Widow ( Mrs Ruby Dries, of Dawson's Hill ), one Son and Two Daughters. They are Mr Cliff Dries ( Ballata ), Neta ( Mrs Don Wilson, Elderslie ), and Miss Dulcie Dries ( Singleton ). He leaves also a Brother ( Mr Allan Dries, Lemington ), and a Sister ( May, Mrs G E Taylor, Moree ). The Funeral will take place morning, after a service at All Saints Church at 11 am.