OMA Saturday November 29th 1913 DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST - Mary Paull The ranks of the sturdy old pioneers of this district were further depleted on Wednesday by the death of Mrs Mary Paull at the Ovens District Hospital. The deceased lady was well known and highly respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was of a kindly disposition and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. The late Mrs Paull who was about 69 years of age, was a native of Cornwall England, and came to Australia with her parents when quite an infant. The family landed at Adelaide, and after some years spent at mining in that state, the father came to the Ovens goldfield, settling in the Yackandandah district. Whilst here his daughter married Mr James Paull, miner, of Hillsborough, who died some years ago, Mrs Paull ultimately coming to Beechworth with her family, where she has resided ever since. The deceased lady was of a strong constitution, and although she had short periods of illness, she always pulled through rapidly. The w! as admitted to the hospital on Sunday and despite every care and attention died on Wednesday as stated. She leaves a family of four daughters and two sons, all of whom are married. Tow daughters are in New Zealand and Mrs S. Martin, Mrs S. Rosier, Messrs. James and Francis Paull reside in Beechworth. The remains of the deceased lady were interred in the Beechworth cemetery on Thursday, Mr G. H. Farley carrying out the mortuary arrangements.