The Bathurst Times (NSW : 1909 - 1925) Wed 17 Apr 19129002

MR. JAMES WADDELL
DEATH YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
WOOL PIONEER.
A pioneer of the wool industry of the
west, Mr. James Waddell, passed away
yesterday afternoon at his residence,
Stanley-street, Bathurst. Although Mr.
Waddell had been under the doctor's
care for the past three weeks, no seri-
ous developments took place until two
days ago, when his condition became
very critical, and at an early hour yes-
terday morning his case was hopeless.
Death occurred at 4 o'clock in , the
afternoon. Deceased, who was much
respected, was of a very quiet dispose-
tion, and since his arrival in Bathurst
45 years ago, had been one of the city's
most esteemed citizens. Deceased was,
at the time of his death, in his 72nd
year, being born in Cavan, Ireland, on
June 5, 1839. He came to Australia
when six years of age, and received his
education at Redfern, where his parents
first settled. Some years afterwards he
came to Bathurst, and at once, became
associated with the wool industry of the
west, then in its infancy. He founded
the firm of Waddell Brothers, and up to
two years ago, when he retired, was
one of its most active members, his
wife predeceased him by 10 months.
A family of one son and three daugh-
tens are left to mourn the loss. The
daughters are: Mrs. W. A. Benson
(Brisbane), Mrs. J. L. Taverney (Al-
bury), and Miss S. Waddell (Bathurst).
Mr. J. C. Waddell, of Bathurst, is the
only son.
The. funeral takes place thls after-
noon.