The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 2 August 1909
(New South Wales)

PERSONAL
The death took place on Saturday evening, at his residence, Sydney-street, Erskineville, of Mr. Charles Richards, a well-known Sydney builder. Mr. Richards had been connected with the building trade of this city for upwards of 30 years, and there are many monuments of his work in Sydney, including the electric light station building of the City Council at Pyrmont. At the time of his death Mr. Richards was, in conjunction with Mr. Matherson, erecting the Commercial Hotel at George-street North, under the supervision of the Government Architect. Deceased, who was highly esteemed by all connected with the architectural profession and building trades, left a widow and family of two sons and three daughters. Mr. Richards came to Sydney in the early days. He was a native of Penzance, Cornwall, and at the time of his death was 62 years of age.
 
DEATHS
RICHARDS.—July 31, 1909, at his residence, 36 Sydney-street, Erskineville, Charles Richards (builder), beloved husband of Mary Richards, and beloved father of Charles, Arthur, Edie, and Dorothy Richards and May Williams.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho