**Obituary William
Philip Mylecharane 24 April, 1917. (from
Betty Garrad)
Mr. Philip Mylecharane, whose death is announced this morning at the ripe
age of 86, was a member of the well-known pioneer family of that name,
associated with the Hartley district, Blue Mountains.
Born in the Isle of Mann on October 23, 1830, he came to Australia with
his parents as a child of two, and was reared "in the mountains".
In partnership with the late John Ford, of Bathurst he ran the mail
coaches from Penrith to the west in the old bushranging days, until the contract
was absorbed by W Cobb and Co. Fifty-seven
years ago tomorrow he married Jane, eldest daughter of the late W R Watt, who
represented the Lachlan District in the first Legislative Assembly of New South
Wales. After a term, during which he was engaged in pastoral and mining pursuits,
Mr. Mylecharane became associated with the firm of Messrs Richard
Goldsborough and Co., since which time he has been prominently connected with
the wool trade of Sydney. In 1906, in company with Messrs Schute, Bell and Moser, he
started the now well-known firm of Schute Bell, and Co., of which he was a
director at the time of his death. As
"Uncle Phil", the late Mr. Mylecharane was one of the most popular and
best known figures, not only in the Sydney wool trade, but numerous country show
grounds.
His stories about the bushranging days were particularly interesting.
He owned the coach when the Eugowra gold escort was stuck up.
As a racehorse owner he at one time kept a string of handsome
thoroughbreds. The late "Brickey"
Colley, a one time crack jockey, rode his first winner while associated with Mr..
Mylecharane's stable.
James Ashworth and Joseph Cain also rode in his colors, both in later
years holding the position of clerk of the course at Randwick.
Mr. Mylecharane leaves a widow, two daughters and a son (Mr.
James Mylecharane), also of the firm of Messrs Schute, Bell and Co.
The funeral takes place this afternoon.