James Armstrong

1. James Armstrong, son of Alexander A. Armstrong and Jean Cunningham, was born in 1810 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died on March 21, 1867 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW^¹ at age 57.

Notes: James and Elizabeth came to Australia as Bounty Immigrants arriving on the "Formosa" on 20 May 1839. The Commercial Journal reported that the Formosa arrived "from Liverpool via the Cape of Good Hope, same day, left the 18th January, and the latter 2nd April, the ship Formosa , 535 tons, Captain Alexander Adams, with 250 Emigrants under the Surgeon-Supertendence Dunca n Campbell, Esq."

• He immigrated on January 18, 1839 to Australia, on board the vessel "Formosa".

James married Elizabeth Jamieson, daughter of Ebenezer Jamieson and Elizabeth Auld, on July 24, 1834 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Elizabeth was born on December 3, 1816 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died on December 3, 1899 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW^² at age 83.

Notes: James, Elizabeth and Daughter Elizabeth sailed to Australia on the 'Formosa' which left Liver pool England on 18/1/1839 arrived in Australia on 20/5/1839 via the Cape of Good Hope. Daught er Jane was born on arrival in Sydney.

• She immigrated on January 18, 1839 to Australia, on board the vessel "Formosa".

2 M i. Ebenezer Alexander Armstrong was born on June 26, 1836 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died on January 3, 1917 in Newtown, NSW^³ at age 80.

F ii. Elizabeth Armstrong was born on September 29, 1837 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in June 1841 in Sydney, NSW^⁴ at age 3.

• She immigrated on January 18, 1839 to Australia, on board the vessel "Formosa".

3 F iii. Jane Armstrong was born on June 19, 1839 in Sydney, NSW^⁵ and died on November 1, 1904 in St Peters, NSW^⁶ at age 65.

4 M iv. James Armstrong was born on July 30, 1841 in Sydney, NSW,^⁷ died on May 1, 1909 in "Rosehill" North Bega, NSW^⁸ at age 67, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

M v. Alexander Armstrong was born on July 30, 1843 in Sydney, NSW^⁹ and died in 1920 in Granville, NSW^¹⁰ at age 77.

M vi. John H. Armstrong was born in 1844 in NSW^¹¹ and died in 1910 in Young, NSW^¹² at age 66.

5 M vii. George Armstrong was born on May 29, 1845 in Sydney, NSW^¹³ and died in 1934 in Casino, NSW^¹⁴ at age 89.

6 F viii. Mary Ann Armstrong was born on November 3, 1847 in Pambula, NSW,^¹⁵ died on February 8, 1912 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁶ at age 64, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 254b.

7 F ix. Janet Armstrong was born on November 27, 1850 in Pambula, NSW,^¹⁷ died on August 11, 1915 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁸ at age 64, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8b.

8 M x. William Armstrong was born on January 26, 1852 in Pambula, NSW,^¹⁹ died on February 11, 1906 in "Leonard Island" Greig's Flat, Pambula , NSW^²⁰ at age 54, and was buried in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

9 F xi. Isabella Armstrong was born on September 7, 1855 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW^²¹ and died on January 19, 1924 in Bega, NSW^²² at age 68.

10 F xii. Emma Armstrong was born on December 7, 1858 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW,^²³ died on April 10, 1888 in Jellat Jellat, NSW^²⁴ at age 29, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

2. Ebenezer Alexander Armstrong (James¹) was born on June 26, 1836 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died on January 3, 1917 in Newtown, NSW^³ at age 80.

Ebenezer married Margaret McCurley, daughter of William Henry McCurley and Anastasia Hincks, on May 10, 1864 in Braidwood, NSW.²⁵ Margaret was born in 1842 in Molonglo, NSW and died on April 19, 1931 in Mortdale, NSW,^²⁶ at age 89.

11 F i. Anastasia Armstrong was born on February 13, 1865 in Eden, NSW^²⁷ and died on June 26, 1937 in Willoughby, NSW^²⁸ at age 72.

F ii. Elizabeth Armstrong was born on July 27, 1866 in Braidwood, NSW^²⁹ and died on March 22, 1937 in Kogarah, NSW^³⁰ at age 70. Another name for Elizabeth was Lizzy.

Notes: "Aunt Lizzy" was a nurse and did not marry. She left her estate to a nephew.

12 F iii. Margaret Armstrong was born on July 9, 1868 in Braidwood, NSW^³¹ and died on March 7, 1933 in Kogarah, NSW^³² at age 64.

13 F iv. Alice Armstrong was born on February 26, 1871 in Braidwood, NSW,^³³ died on August 19, 1961 in Belmont, NSW^³⁴ at age 90, and was buried in cremated at Beresfield Crematorium, NSW.

14 M v. James Edgar Armstrong was born on September 29, 1872 in Braidwood, NSW^³⁵ and died on April 20, 1904 in Albury, NSW^³⁶ at age 31.

15 F vi. Mary Ann Armstrong was born on September 29, 1875 in Braidwood, NSW^³⁷ and died on June 7, 1944 in Mortdale, NSW^³⁸ at age 68.

16 M vii. Henry Armstrong was born on January 16, 1877 in Braidwood, NSW^³⁹ and died on August 20, 1924 in Sydney, NSW^⁴⁰ at age 47.

M viii. William Armstrong was born on April 4, 1878 in Harold's Cross, Braidwood, NSW^⁴¹ and died on October 9, 1963 in Lidcombe Hospital, NSW^⁴² at age 85.

Notes: 1. In 1926 William gave his occupation as a railway employee residing in Newtown, NSW.

2. Mary's parents have been listed as William Charles (or Fortley) Wright and Francis Hanna h Davies.

3. In 1933 William and Mary were living at 63 Enmore Road, Marrickville, NSW. William was sti ll employed by the railways.

4. When William died his usual residence was given as 133 Gymea Bay Road, Gymea. This was th e same address as the informant, his nephew, K. Armstrong (this would be Henry's son, Kenneth ).

William married Florence Mary Anne Wright, daughter of William Fortley Wright and Frances Hannah Davies, on September 18, 1926 in Newtown, NSW.⁴³ Florence was born in 1882 in Windsor, NSW^⁴⁴ and died on February 25, 1933 in Marrickville, NSW^⁴⁵ at age 51.

17 M ix. George Armstrong was born on February 14, 1881 in Braidwood, NSW^⁴⁶ and died on February 3, 1951 in Gladesville Mental Hospital, NSW^⁴⁷ at age 69.

M x. Edmund Alexander Armstrong was born on January 31, 1884 in Braidwood, NSW^⁴⁸ and died on March 1, 1951 in Milton, NSW^⁴⁹ at age 67.

Notes: 1. Edmund, however his birth certificate has Ebenezer which may have been a clerical error as other documents give his name as Edmund Alexander Armstrong.

Edmund married Mary Kent Olsen, daughter of Edward John Olsen and Katherine Kent, on December 23, 1924 in Marrickville, NSW.⁵⁰ Mary was born about 1884 in Batting Point, Tasmania and died on June 1, 1961 in Milton, NSW^⁵¹ aged about 77.

3. Jane Armstrong (James¹) was born on June 19, 1839 in Sydney, NSW^⁵ and died on November 1, 1904 in St Peters, NSW^⁶ at age 65. Another name for Jane was Jame.

Jane married William Isaac White, son of Isaac White and Ann Stevenson, on September 1, 1856 in Pambula, NSW.⁵² William was born circa 1829 in England and died before 1884.

Notes: Illawarra Mercury - 18 January, 1858
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New Stores
We have to chronicle the opening of two stores on the eastern side of the river during the past week. One is a removal from the opposite side of the river, belonging to S. Otton, and the other the property of Mr. Jno Dawson, at present in an unfinished state, but, beyond all comparison when finished, the best erection in this locality. The parties concerned have no reason, I believe, to be dissatisfied with their enterprise, and a moderate amount of competition will not be finally injurious to said parties, while it will tend to the public b?
Mr. W. White has also commenced business in his new hotel, the Bega Arms, on the eastern side of the river, and from certain indications, there can be no doubt of his succeeding therein - more especially as he is a person every way calculated for carrying on the business in a satisfactory manner.
National Education
I have great pleasure in informing you, the National Board of Education have voted a sum of money for the erection of a School under this system, amounting to £333/6/8d and I am most happy to say, the trifling opposition we have met with has had the effect it usually does i.e. of eliciting the truth, and verifying the observation of the wise man, than ? right in his own cause, but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him'. Such has been the case with respect to our National School, many are now its firm supporters who were opposed to it. There is quite a sensation upon the subject. Tenders will be called for almost immediately. I will report progress from time to time.
Mail Contract
The contract for conveying the mail between this place and Bottally has been taken by Mr. Charles McGregor, decidedly one of the most suitable persons for the purpose that could be found in the colony. The Post Office is to be removed from Dr KING'S who has resigned the office of Postmaster - a situation which he filled to the entire satisfaction to the inhabitants of this district - to the premises and charge of Mr. John Dawson, storekeeper.

18 M i. Isaac White was born in 1857 in Eden, NSW^⁵³ and died in 1923 in Granville, NSW^⁵⁴ at age 66.

19 F ii. Anne White was born on August 20, 1858 in Eden, NSW^⁵⁵ and died on June 24, 1936 in Bankstown, NSW at age 77.

M iii. James White was born in 1861 in Eden, NSW,^⁵⁶ was baptised on May 12, 1861, and died on April 27, 1876 in Eden, NSW^⁵⁷ at age 15.

M iv. William Isaac White was born in 1862 in Eden, NSW^⁵⁸ and died in 1862 in Eden, NSW.^⁵⁸

F v. Elizabeth White was born in 1863, was baptised on January 4, 1863, and died on February 2, 1863 in Eden, NSW.^⁵⁹

F vi. Mary Jane White was born in 1864 in Numbugga, NSW^⁶⁰ and died on April 16, 1864 in Numbugga, NSW.^⁶¹

20 F vii. Rebecca White was born in 1865 in Bega, NSW^⁶² and was baptised on January 29, 1865.

21 M viii. William Henry White was born in 1867 in Eden, NSW^⁶³ and was baptised on February 10, 1867.

M ix. George White was born in 1868 in Numbugga, NSW,^⁶⁴ was baptised on January 28, 1868, and died on December 1, 1868 in Bega, NSW.^⁶⁵

22 M x. Alexander Tathra White was born in 1869 in Eden, NSW,^⁶⁶ was baptised in November 1869, and died in 1948 in Nowra, NSW^⁶⁷ at age 79.

23 F xi. Jane White was born in 1871 in Bega, NSW,^⁶⁸ was baptised on October 7, 1871 in Bega, NSW, died on October 26, 1950 in Balmain, NSW^⁶⁹ at age 79, and was buried in Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, NSW.

F xii. Mary Ann Isabella White was born in 1873 in Tathra, NSW^⁷⁰ and died on February 19, 1874 in Bega, NSW^⁷¹ at age 1.

M xiii. John Robert White was born in 1874 in Bega, NSW,^⁷² was baptised on August 28, 1874, and died in 1876 in Redfern, NSW^⁷³ at age 2.

F xiv. Alice White was born in 1876 in Bega, NSW^⁷⁴ and was baptised on May 7, 1877.

4. James Armstrong (James¹) was born on July 30, 1841 in Sydney, NSW,^⁷ died on May 1, 1909 in "Rosehill" North Bega, NSW^⁸ at age 67, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

James married Jane Rebecca White, daughter of Isaac White and Ann Stevenson, in 1866 in Eden, NSW.⁷⁷ Jane was born in 1833 in England, died on October 19, 1925 in Bega, NSW^⁷⁸ at age 92, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

F i. Jane Rebecca Armstrong was born in 1867 in Bega, NSW,^⁷⁹ died on December 12, 1924 in Bega, NSW^⁸⁰ at age 57, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

24 F ii. Mary Ann Armstrong was born in 1868 in Eden, NSW^⁸¹ and died on November 26, 1944 in Eden, NSW^⁸² at age 76.

M iii. James I. Armstrong was born in 1871 in Bega, NSW^⁸³ and died in 1872 in Bega, NSW^⁸⁴ at age 1.

M iv. Arthur Armstrong was born in 1872 in Bega, NSW^⁸⁵ and died in 1936 in Macksville, NSW^⁸⁶ at age 64.

F v. Edith Isabella Elizabeth Armstrong was born in 1874 in Bega, NSW,^⁸⁷ died on August 21, 1937 in Bega, NSW^⁸⁸ at age 63, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

5. George Armstrong (James¹) was born on May 29, 1845 in Sydney, NSW^¹³ and died in 1934 in Casino, NSW^¹⁴ at age 89.

George married Mary Ann Slattery, daughter of John Slattery and Deborah Martin, on March 22, 1870 in Bombala, NSW.⁸⁹ Mary was born in 1847 in Cooma, NSW^⁹⁰ and died in 1890 in Quinburra near Bombala, NSW^⁹¹ at age 43.

Elizabeth married Henry Tuckwell, son of Samuel Tuckwell and Sarah Chapman, in 1898 in Bombala, NSW.⁹³ Henry was born in 1866 in Parramatta, NSW^⁹⁴ and died in 1948 in Liverpool, NSW^⁹⁵ at age 82.

25 M ii. James Armstrong was born in 1873 in Bendoc, VIC^⁹⁶ and died in 1943 in Kempsey, NSW^⁹⁷ at age 70.

26 M iii. William Armstrong was born in 1874 in Bombala, NSW^⁹⁸ and died in 1938 in Casino, NSW^⁹⁹ at age 64.

27 F iv. Emma Armstrong was born in 1876 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁰⁰ and died on February 28, 1944 in Burwood, NSW^¹⁰¹ at age 68.

M v. George Armstrong was born in 1880 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁰² and died in 1936 in North Sydney, NSW^¹⁰³ at age 56.

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number 8036, 2nd Tunnelling Company, 1st AIF from March 12, 1917 to July 7, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917.

M vi. Francis Armstrong was born in 1881 in Craigie near Bombala, NSW.^¹⁰⁴

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number 3552, 1st Tunnelling Company, 1st AIF from January 28, 1916 to June 2, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 22 May 1916.

• He was awarded the Military Medal. Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919.

28 M vii. Ebenezer Armstrong was born on September 8, 1883 in Craigie, NSW^¹⁰⁵ and died on November 25, 1941 in Rama Rama New Zealand at age 58.

29 M viii. Alexander Armstrong was born on March 7, 1886 in Bendigo, VIC and died on January 14, 1942 in Waikumete Auckland New Zealand at age 55.

George next married Mary McDonald, daughter of John J. McDonald and Janet Oliver, on May 18, 1898 in Bombala, NSW.¹⁰⁶ Mary was born on January 23, 1863 in Little Plain, Bombala, NSW, was baptised on March 15, 1863 in St. Matthias' Church of England, Bombala, NSW, and died in 1930 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁰⁷ at age 67. The cause of her death was fall from a moving car.

M ii. John Armstrong was born in 1901 in Bombala, NSW^¹¹⁰ and died in 1901 in Bombala, NSW.^¹¹¹

6. Mary Ann Armstrong (James¹) was born on November 3, 1847 in Pambula, NSW,^¹⁵ died on February 8, 1912 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁶ at age 64, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 254b.

Notes: Extract Bombala Times February 16th 1912: Death : At her residence "Glenara" Bombala on the 8th February 1912, Mrs James Scott, aged 65 years.

Extract Bombala Times 10th May 1918: Auction: The estate of Mrs Mary Ann Scott (dec). Portion (1) Parish of Bombala containing 49 acres of freehold land frontage to Bombala & Coolumbooka rivers. The property consists of a weatherboard house, comprising of 6 rooms, kitchen & pantry, 2 galvanised iron tanks (800 gall), a horse shed, stables, buggy shed, orchard & cultivation paddock.

Mary married James Scott, son of William Scott and Catherine, on December 22, 1869 in Bombala, NSW.¹¹² James was born on July 25, 1843 in Sydney, NSW,^¹¹³ was baptised on August 7, 1843 in Scots Church, Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, died on December 22, 1924 in Bombala, NSW^¹¹⁴ at age 81, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 254a.

Notes: Extract Bombala Times July 6th 1917: Mr James Scott leaves next week for Queensland where he intends to reside for a time with his son Mr WJ Scott.

31 F i. Elizabeth Emma Scott was born in 1871 in Bombala, NSW^¹¹⁵ and died on July 3, 1941 in Marrickville, NSW^¹¹⁶ at age 70.

32 M ii. William Joseph Scott was born on February 14, 1872 in Adaminaby, NSW,^¹¹⁷ died on March 10, 1926 in Brookstead, QLD^¹¹⁸ at age 54, and was buried on March 11, 1926 in Pittsworth, QLD.

M iii. James Armstrong Scott was born in 1874 in Bombala, NSW^¹¹⁹ and died in QLD.

M iv. David George Scott was born in 1876 in Bombala, NSW,^¹²⁰ died on April 28, 1902 in Bombala, NSW^¹²¹ at age 26, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 254c.

Notes: Headstone Reads
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In loving Memory Of
David George
who died 28th April 1902
Aged 25 years
We miss thee from our home dear Son
Also Ernest Alexander
who died 6th August 1888
aged 7 weeks
the beloved 3rd and youngest son of
James & M.A. Scott

33 F v. Mary Ann Scott was born on May 29, 1878 in Aston near Bombala, NSW,^¹²² was baptised in 1896, died on August 13, 1945 in Bombala, NSW^¹²³ at age 67, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 225.

M vi. Arthur John Scott was born in 1880 in Bombala, NSW^¹²⁴ and died in 1941 in Eden, NSW^¹²⁵ at age 61.

Arthur married Sarah Turnbull, daughter of John Turnbull and Sarah Lomas, in 1914 in Bombala, NSW.¹²⁶ Sarah was born in 1878 in Bombala, NSW^¹²⁷ and died in 1954 in Ashfield, NSW^¹²⁸ at age 76. They had no children.

34 F vii. Ada Isabella Scott was born in 1882 in Bombala, NSW^¹²⁹ and died on September 6, 1918 in Bairnsdale, VIC at age 36.

M viii. Ernest Alexander Scott was born in June 1888 in Bombala, NSW, died on August 6, 1888 in Bombala, NSW,^¹³⁰ and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 254c.

7. Janet Armstrong (James¹) was born on November 27, 1850 in Pambula, NSW,^¹⁷ died on August 11, 1915 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁸ at age 64, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8b.

Janet married Michael Bartley, son of Joseph Bartley and Eliza Cochrane, on March 3, 1869 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW.¹³¹ Michael was born on December 5, 1847 in Bega, NSW,^¹³² died on December 7, 1931 in Delegate, NSW^¹³³ at age 84, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8b.

35 M i. Joseph Bartley was born in 1870 in Eden, NSW,^¹³⁴ died on March 17, 1931 in Delegate, NSW^¹³⁵ at age 61, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 16.

M iii. James Bartley was born on November 2, 1873 in Bombala, NSW,^¹³⁸ died on April 16, 1879 in Delegate, NSW^¹³⁹ at age 5, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8d.

F iv. Janet Bartley was born in 1875 in Bombala, NSW.^¹⁴⁰ Another name for Janet was Jessie.

38 F vii. Emma May Bartley was born in 1881 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁴ died on October 5, 1908 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁴⁵ at age 27, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8f.

M viii. George Alexander Bartley was born in 1883 in Delegate, NSW,^¹⁴⁶ died on September 16, 1939 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁴⁷ at age 56, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 19k.

George married Isabel C. Stevenson, daughter of Robert Stevenson and Elizabeth Jane McLeod, in 1919 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁴⁸ Isabel was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁹ died on April 25, 1947 in Ashfield, NSW^¹⁵⁰ at age 52, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 19l.

M ix. Arthur J. Bartley was born in 1885 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁵¹ died on January 18, 1903 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁵² at age 18, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8e.

39 M x. Charles William Bartley was born in 1888 in Delegate, NSW,^¹⁵³ died on January 13, 1949 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁵⁴ at age 61, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 7.

M xi. Herbert Henry Bartley was born in April 1890 in "Hayden", Delegate, NSW,^¹⁵⁵ died on July 19, 1916 in Fromelles, Poziers, France at age 26, and was buried in VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France. The cause of his death was Killed in action.

• He was described as at age 25, height 6 feet, weight 182 lbs, complexion fair, eyes brown and hair brown.

• He served in the military as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant, number 2104, 53rd Battalion, 1st AIF from May 23, 1915 to July 19, 1916 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 16 June 1915
Enlisted 23/5/15 - 1st Bn, 6th Reinforcements. Taken on strength, 1st Bn, 6/8/15. Transferred to 53rd Bn, 14/2/16. Promoted CQMS, 22/5/16.

8. William Armstrong (James¹) was born on January 26, 1852 in Pambula, NSW,^¹⁹ died on February 11, 1906 in "Leonard Island" Greig's Flat, Pambula , NSW^²⁰ at age 54, and was buried in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG.

(EDEN OBSERVER - 16/02/1906)

The sad information was received in Eden on Sunday last that Mr William Armstrong had been drowned that morning at a spot known as the Perch Rock, about half a mile south of Leonard's Island. It appears that the deceased gentleman left his home that morning in the company with Mr John Beasley, with the intention of having a day's fishing, but had only been on the ground a few minutes when the accident happened.

Perch Rock is a favourite fishing resort, rising about 20 feet out of the water, and is, except at times of rough weather, connected with the mainland, although there is a V-shaped gulch running between. On Sunday, there was a heavy south-easterly swell rolling into the shore , which made rock fishing dangerous. Mr. Armstrong had caught one fish, and had turned around , with his face to the land, to put a bait on his hook, when a huge wave swept him off the rock, Mr Beasley narrowly escaping the same fate. His companion at once threw in a fishing line , but deceased, who was swimming about for some time, failed to catch it and finally sank.

Mr Beasley, apparently not knowing there were others (including deceased's sons), fishing some little distance off, started for Greig's Flat and reported the sad accident to deceased's family.
At 1pm. The body was washed on the rocks, about 48 yards below the spot where he fell in, and close under an almost perpendicular cliff. A number of willing hands, however, including Messrs. J Parker, H Young, T Lawless, G White, J spears, J Bartly and Constable Gibson, descended the rocks, and after an hour's hard and dangerous work, succeeded in getting the body on the highland, from which the same persons carried it to the vehicle, half a mile away.
r>The deceased gentleman will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends ad the district can ill afford to lose a resident of such sterling worth as William Armstrong, who was always t o the fore in any movement connected with genuine sport or the progress of the place. His wife predeceased him, but a large family are left to mourn their loss. At the time of his death , the late Mr Armstrong was 52 years of age, and on Saturday night was present in Pambula at the meeting of the Broadwater Regatta Committee.
At the inquest held on the body, a verdict of accidental drowning was returned.
The funeral took place on Tuesday last, the remains being interned in the Presbyterian portion of the Pambula Cemetery, the Rev J L Forbes officiating at the grave.

PAMBULA
A sad fatality happened early on Sunday morning at a well-known fishing spot just south of Leonard's island, but on the mainland, at the southern entrance to the shallow channel that divides the two, when William Armstrong, a resident of Greig's Flat, was washed off the rocks and drowned, in sight of his mate, W J Beasley, who nearly shared the same fate. It seems that the poor fellow had just caught a fish and was in the act of rebaiting, with his back turne d to the water, when a huge roller broke over the rock, sweeping him into the sea, and at first was swimming strongly. Beasley threw in one of his fishing lines several times, but on account of the roughness of the water, failed to reach him, and it is supposed that he was dashed against a low edge of rocks he was making for, which crippled him, as he was washed some 39 yards further out, and struggling for his life, eventually sank. His body was found a few hours later, on some rocks further towards the island, his face and shoulders being much mutilated, by Jas Spears, his next door neighbour at the flat. A remarked item was when on leaving his home that morning, he bid his children goodbye. Mr Armstrong was 51 years of age, and born at the foot of the Roan Horse Hill, so he must have been one of the first children born at Pambula.

William married Isabella Keith, daughter of Captain James Watson Keith and Margaret Taylor, on February 12, 1879 in Bombala, NSW.¹⁵⁸ Isabella was born on April 27, 1856 in Nangutta, NSW, died on July 22, 1900 in Pambula, NSW^¹⁵⁹ at age 44, and was buried in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

F i. Margaret Isabella Armstrong was born on July 9, 1880 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁶⁰ and died in 1959 in Ashfield, NSW^¹⁶¹ at age 79. Another name for Margaret was Myrt.

Margaret married Aubrey Mitchell, son of John Mitchell and Marie, in 1917 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁶² Aubrey was born on April 24, 1882 in Northern Territory and died in 1955 in Burwood, NSW^¹⁶³ at age 73.

• He was described as at age 37, height 5 feet 10.5 inches, weight 158 lbs, complexion dark, eyes brown and hair brown.

• He served in the military as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Australian Imperial Force - WW1 from June 12, 1919 to November 19, 1920 in Australia.

40 M ii. William James Armstrong was born on October 26, 1882 in "Quinburra", near Bombala, NSW,^¹⁶⁴ died on June 8, 1953 in Redfern, NSW^¹⁶⁵ at age 70, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

41 M iii. George Alexander Armstrong was born on December 9, 1884 in Delegate, NSW,^¹⁶⁶ died on April 8, 1937 in Burwood, NSW^¹⁶⁷ at age 52, and was buried in April 1937 in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

44 F vi. Jemima Armstrong was born on August 8, 1891 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁷² and died in 1969 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁷³ at age 78.

M vii. John Squire Armstrong was born on September 16, 1893 in Delegate, NSW,^¹⁷⁴ died on September 20, 1917 in Polygon Wood, Belgium at age 24, and was buried in The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Belgium. The cause of his death was Killed in action. Another name for John was Jack.

• He was described as at age 22, height 5 feet 9.5 inches, weight 14 lbs, complexion fair, eyes blue and hair brown.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 5781, 20th Battalion, 1st AIF from May 1, 1916 to September 20, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916.

M viii. Archer Cyril Armstrong was born in 1897 in Eden, NSW^¹⁷⁵ and died in 1956 in Sutherland, NSW^¹⁷⁶ at age 59.

9. Isabella Armstrong (James¹) was born on September 7, 1855 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW^²¹ and died on January 19, 1924 in Bega, NSW^²² at age 68.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

In the days before Mrs. Isabella Howard's death in January 1924, heat wave conditions were fe lt in Bega, according to the local paper. On one particular day, the temperature was recorded as being 110 degrees in the shade and cattle were collapsing in the saleyards, one dying . A heavy fog was experienced in the morning, which is usually a forerunner to a hot day, and this was the hottest in memory Birds were reported to have fallen from the trees and there was one report of the hen eggs being cooked in the nest.

Bega District News: Returned Thanks, Thursday afternoon, January 24, 1924.
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The family of the late Mrs. R Howard desire to express their gratitude for many expressions and messages of sympathy in their bereavement, and especially to Miss Eva Murray for kind assistance.

Isabella married Richard Henry Howard, son of Henry Howard and Elizabeth Barnard, on December 16, 1874 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW.¹⁷⁹ Richard was born on January 18, 1841 in Mangonui New Zealand, was baptised on October 31, 1842, died on September 13, 1919 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸⁰ at age 78, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was diabetes for six weeks and paralysis for two weeks.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Richard Howard
18.1.1841 - 13.8.1919
Richard was born at Manganui, North Island of New Zealand on 18th January, 1841 to Henry and Elizabeth Howard. The family was well settled in the rich Oruru farming community when the Maori tribes of the area decided to fight out a longstanding feud. His parents bundled up Richard with his young brother John and they fled the destruction of their home and crops for the safer countryside of the Bega Valley.
His early life was lived in the huts of the day, slabs of wood for the walls, an earthen floor and bark as a roof. For several years the family lived at Panbula, as it was called in those days, possibly with the majority of the small population, on the fertile river flats. Father Henry was often away from home cutting timber or working on the bullock wagons.
A sister Elizabeth Jane was born on 24th July 1844 at Panbula.
By 1849, when another sister Matilda was born, the family was living in Bega, across the river at Corridgeree, Tarraganda. Here Henry was a labourer, probably doing the timber sawing and bullock wagoning as before. Richard was now 8 years old and there was no school in the Bega area. In 1854, a school-house served as a church in the Anglican grounds, but there was no regular clergyman.
In a survey of Bega in February 1851, there were only a few huts at "Yarranung" and huts at Tarraganda, where there was 'a boiling down establishment' for cattle and sheep, to extract the fat. The first public-house was built at the end of 1851 at "Yarranung", the only one between Moruya and Panbula.
1851 was also the year of disastrous floods in the Bega Valley, with loss of life, livestock , huts and pastures. Living at Tarraganda, the Howard's would have been able to climb higher into the Dr. George Mountain for protection from the rising waters.
In 1859, according to the Eden & District Electoral Roll, Batemans Bay to Eden South Coast NSW, by Geoff Reynolds, the following men were resident at 'Warra Gubra', Bega, (the spelling maybe phonetic);
Wm. Ainscough, Jas. Jackson, Matthew Shannaghan, Hy. Brook, Thos. Lawson, Jas. Sullivan, Hy . Engelman, Geo. Meaker, Richd. Whalebone, Jas. Hanlon, John Meaker, Wm. I. White, John D 'Courcy Hart, Wm. Mlitchell, Jas. Winter. Robt. Hart, Wm. Nelson, Francis Hayes, Geo. Read, John Heydon, Horrox Read, John Hibburd, Horrox J. Read, Henry Howard, Theodore Roessler.
In 1867, the family was devastated by Henry's accidental death. He was maneuvering a fully laden wagonload of wool down the treacherous mountains between Bombala and Wyndham when he apparently had a heart attack.
Henry died intestate and Richard, aged 26, was left the Newtown property, which in those days was quite large, extending from the Tathra Road west to the Bega Road (Princes Highway). His brother John was given the Tathra Road property.
While clearing his land and cutting wattle bark, Richard's attention was diverted by a friend and he chopped off the top joint of his first finger on the left hand with his tomahawk. This was mentioned in the Bega Gazette of October 1868.
When Richard married in December 1874, he was a farmer at Bega. His bride, Isabella Armstrong , of Greigs Flat, near Panbula, was the youngest daughter of 7 children to James and Elizabeth (nee Jamieson) Armstrong.
In the Official Post Office Directory of 1878, the Bega District is described as a pastoral area, 'with the inhabitants mainly small landholders, who are working steadily improving their positions,' with the only livestock found on farms and small grazing leases. The population in 1871 was 2,651 souls and in 1878 at 4,000, a very rapid increase.
Richard and Isabella helped with this 'rapid increase' by having 12 children, all born in Bega, however only 6 survived childhood. They were:
1. Elizabeth Jane Howard, b. 1875, d. 3 April 1890 at Bega.
2. Florence Isabella Jane Howard, b. 1878, m. 1 Edward Jamieson, 1902 in Bega, m.2 Andrew G . Collins, 1914.
3. Henry Jamieson Howard, b. 12 September 1879, mar. Catherine Mary Roberts, 11 January 19 1 1 , Bega.
4. James Alexander Howard, b. 1881, mar. Edith Alma Kirkland, 1917, Bega.
5. Amy May Howard, b. 1883, mar. John H.E Hand 1916, Sydney.
6. Richard Charles Howard, b. 1885, d. pre 1919.
7. Jessie Maud Howard, b. 1887, mar. Walter H. Moore, 1914, Bega.
8. Gertrude Olive Howard, b. 1889, mar.1922 Albert Barwick, d.1941.
9. Herbert Richard Stanley Howard, b. 1891, mar. Annie V. Barwick, 1920, Cooma.
10. Ruby Peal Howard, b. 1894, d. 1894, Bega.
11. Oswald Newell Howard, b. 1895, d. 1895, Bega.
12. Doris Rita Victoria Howard, b. 1897, d. 1902, Bega.
Richard worked hard on his property, with a few set-backs like the following extract from 21 January 1885, Bega Gazette:
About midnight of Saturday, Mr. Richard Howard's large barn containing a lot of hay, chaff grass seed, a chaff cutter and a horse powers the whole valued at over two hundred and fifty pounds, was destroyed by fire. The hay had been splendidly cured, and as Mr. Howard had orders for the delivery of quantities of chaff at a good price, the loss is severe. Incendiarism is suspected.
He prospered and bought more property at Buckajo and North Bega adjacent to his brother John . His 'Mount Pleasant' property at North Bega was later bought by Mr. Hugh McGrory, whose wife Elizabeth was the daughter of John Hibburd and Jane Rebecca White, daughter of Annie White of the Victoria Inn. John Hibburd died four months before his daughter Elizabeth was born and Jane later married James Armstrong, brother of Isabella Howard, who raised the Hibburd children, as well as having three of his own.
Richard died in September 1919 after suffering from diabetes for six weeks and paralysis for two weeks.
Three males and two females had predeceased him, with Florence (41), Henry J. (40), James A ( 38), Amy M. (36), Jessie M. (32), Gertrude (30) and Herbert R. S. (28) surviving him.

Bega Budget, Wednesday, September 17,1919:
After a somewhat lingering illness, Mr. Richard Howard passed away at his home, "Mount Pleasant", Bega, on Saturday afternoon in his 79th year: Deceased, who came to the district with his parents when a lad, by perseverance and thrift acquired considerable landed property. He was the very embodiment of honesty, and his name stood for all that was honourable and straighf orward. Deceased was one of those who attended the inaugural meeting of the Manchester Unity Oddfellows in Bega, and has been a member of that great society ever since. A widow survives, also three sons and four daughters Messrs H.J., James and Stanley, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Hand , Mrs. Moore and Miss Gertie Howard. A large number of mourners followed the remains to the Church of England cemetery, and the Rev. B. D. Bryant performed the last rites.

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Will
97068 HOWARD, Richard. Late of Bega, Farmer.
This is the Last Will and Testament of me Richard Howard of Bega in the State of New South Wales Commonwealth of Australia Farmer. I give unto my Wife Isabella All that the furniture in my house at "Mount View" near Bega absolutely. I give unto my Daughter Florence Isabella the sum of Eight hundred pounds absolutely. I give unto my daughter Amy May the sum of Eight hundred pounds absolutely. I give unto my Daughter Jessie Maud the sum of Nine hundred and fifty pounds absolutely. I give unto my Daughter Gertrude Olive the sum of Nine hundred and fifty pounds absolutely. I give unto my said Wife Isabella an annuity of Two pounds fifteen shillings per week payable every four weeks and charged upon the whole of my Real Estate as is hereinafter provided. I place unto my Son James Alexander Howard All that my farm containing Ninety- nine acres and fourteen perches of land or thereabouts situate at Newtown Bega aforesaid . Also sixty-nine and one hall acres of land situate at Ravenswood near Bega aforesaid being lots four, five, six and seven of the subdivision of suburban allotment number fifty-six Parish of Bega County of Auckland and Eighty acres of land at the Peak being portions One hundred and seventy two and one hundred and seventy eight Parish of Meringo County of Auckland. Subject to and charged with the payment within two years after my decease of the sum of One hundred pounds to my son Henry Jamieson Howard And subject to and charged with the payment of Fifteen shillings per week part of the annuity bequeathed to my said Wife and payable every four weeks. I Devise unto my Son Henry Jamieson Howard portions Seventy-seven, seventy-eight, forty-one and part of portion forty Parish of Meringo County of Auckland. Subject to and charged with the payment of the sum of One pound per week part of the annuity bequeathed to my said Wife and payable every four weeks. I Devise unto my Son Herbert Richard Stanley Howard Al l those one hundred and seventy-five and one-half acres of land or thereabouts being portions Two hundred and seventy-two, Two hundred and seventy-five, Two hundred and eighty-one and two hundred and eighty-four situate in the said Parish of Meringo County of Auckland and portions One hundred and forty- seven Parish of Brogo County of Auckland. Also Eighty acres of lan d at the Peak being portions one hundred and seventy-three and one hundred and eighty- seve n Parish of Meringo County of Auckland. Subject to and charged with the payment of the sum of One hundred pounds to my said son Henry Jamieson Howard within two years after my decease . And subject to and charged with the payment of the sum of One pound per week part of the annuity bequeathed to my said Wife and payable every four weeks. I Bequeath unto my said Son He rbert Richard Stanley Howard Forty cows and two bulls to be selected by my said son Herbert R ichard Stanley out of my dairy herd. And also all agricultural and other implements goods an d chattels and effects in or about the said farm bequeathed to my said son Herbert Richard Stanley Howard. And I Hereby Declare that none of the said lands devised to my said three sons shall be either mortgaged or sold by any of them until after the death of my said Wife. I Give unto my said son Herbert Richard Stanley Howard Ten shares in the Bega Cooperative Creamery Company Limited and to each of my said sons James Alexander Howard and Herbert Richard Stanley Howard Five shares in the Farmers Co-operative Company Limited. I give and Bequeath All my surplus stock unto my said two sons James Alexander Howard and Herbert Richard Stanley Howard absolutely in equal shares. And as to the rest residue and remainder of my Estate both real and personal I give devise and bequeath the same unto my said three sons and four daughters as tenants in common in equal shares Subject to the payment of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses. And I direct that should there be insufficient money to pay my said debts funeral and testamentary expenses the balance shall be paid by my said three sons in equal shares. I Appoint my said son Herbert Richard Stanley Howard and Henry Hetherington of Bega aforesaid Farmer to be the Executors and Trustees of this my Will. I Hereby Revoke all former Wills and Testamentary dispositions made by me and declare this to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand to this my Will this Twenty first day of August in the year one thousand nine hundred and nineteen.
Signed by the said Richard Howard as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us both present at the same time and we at this request in his sight and presence and in the p resence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as allocated witnesses C.J. Cunningham, solicitor Bega, Henry Hetherington Bega.
17th October 1919 On this date Probate of the Will of the said deceased was granted to Herbert Richard Stanley Howard, The Executors named in the said Will, Testator died at Bega 13th Se ptember 1919, Estate sworn at 12806-7-5 Net.

Sands Directories:
Sydney and New South Wales, Australia, 1861-1933
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Year: 1903 (Pastorl)
Page: 33c
Owner: Howard, Richard
Station: Bega
Post Town: Bega
Horses: 4
Cattle: 127
Sheep:

Year: 1904 (Pastorl)
Page: 35c
Owner: Howard, Richard
Station: Bega
Post Town: Bega
Horses: 4
Cattle: 118
Sheep:

Year: 1906 (Pastorl)
Page: 53c
Owner: Howard, Richard
Station: Bega
Post Town: Bega
Horses: 5
Cattle: 121
Sheep:

Year: 1907 (Pastorl)
Page: 58c
Owner: Howard, Richard
Station: Bega
Post Town: Bega
Horses: 5
Cattle: 115
Sheep:

F i. Elizabeth Jane Howard was born in November 1875 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸¹ and died on April 3, 1890 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸² at age 14.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
Elizabeth Jane Howard (1875-1890)
Elizabeth was obviously named after her aunt, Richard's younger sister. Little is known of her short life of 15 years.

46 M iii. Henry Jamieson Howard was born on September 12, 1879 in Bega, NSW,^¹⁸⁵ died on December 31, 1925 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸⁶ at age 46, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

47 M iv. James Alexander Howard was born on August 11, 1881 in Bega, NSW,^¹⁸⁷ died on June 26, 1934 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸⁸ at age 52, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

F v. Amy May Howard was born in 1883 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸⁹ and died in 1959 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁹⁰ at age 76.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Amy May Howard (1883-?)

Amy Howard married in 1916 to John H.F Hand at Sydney, nothing further is known. She may have gone to New Zealand.

Australian Electoral Rolls, 1901-1936
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Name: Amy May Hand
Address: Greenhill
Gender: Female
Electoral Year: 1930
State: New South Wales
District: Cowper
Subdistrict: Kempsey
Occupation: Home Duties
Name: Amy May Hand
Address: Greenhill
Gender: Female
Electoral Year: 1936
State: New South Wales
District: Cowper
Subdistrict: Kempsey
Occupation: Home Duties

Amy married John Henry Frederick Hand, son of Henry Frederick Hand and Agnes Ada Borger, in 1916 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁹¹ John was born in 1892 in Kempsey, NSW^¹⁹² and died in 1961 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁹³ at age 69.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
Richard C. Howard (1885-?)
Richard is mentioned in his father's death certificate as being deceased, but there is no evi dence of a death notice before 1919. He may have died as a baby like his later brothers and sisters.

F vii. Jessie Maud Howard was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW^¹⁹⁵ and died in 1964 in Hornsby, NSW^¹⁹⁶ at age 77.

Jessie married Walter Hamilton Moore, son of Samuel S. Moore and Eliza, in 1914 in Bega, NSW.¹⁹⁷ Walter was born in 1880 in Maitland, NSW^¹⁹⁸ and died on January 16, 1915 in Bega, NSW^¹⁹⁹ at age 35.

F viii. Gertrude Olive Howard was born in 1889 in Bega, NSW^²⁰⁰ and died in 1941 in North Sydney, NSW^²⁰¹ at age 52.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
Gertrude Olive Howard (1889-1941)
Gertie won prizes at the local shows for her cooking and needlework. In 1922 she married Albert H. Barwick at Paddington, Sydney. Albert was a brother of Anne Victoria Barwick, who married Gertie's brother H.R. Stanley Howard, and brother of Martha Peai'l who married 'Wee' Howard. Albert had been born in Braidwood in 1883, where his parents had married in1870. Gertie died at North Sydney in 1941. She is possibly the Mrs Barwick, living in Carp St, Bega, mentioned in her brother James' obituary, and part owner of the Occidental Hotel with her sister Anne Howard.
I do not know of any family for Gertie and Albert.

Gertrude married Albert Henry Barwick, son of Jabez Edward Barwick and Sarah Jane Warne, in 1922 in Paddington, NSW.²⁰² Albert was born in 1883 in Cooma, NSW^²⁰³ and died in 1966 in Newtown, NSW^²⁰⁴ at age 83.

Notes: First World War Embarkation Roll
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Albert Henry Barwick
Number : 2033
Rank : Private
Unit : 33 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 6 Reinforcements (May-November 1916)
Ship Name : HMAT Anchises
Ship number : A68
Date of embarkation : 24 August 1916
Place of embarkation : Sydney

• He was described as at age 33, height 5 foot 4 inches, weight 138 lbs, complexion dark, eyes brown and hair brown.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2033, 33rd Battalion, 1st AIF from April 10, 1916 to December 9, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916.

F x. Ruby Peal Howard was born in 1894 in Bega, NSW^²⁰⁷ and died on May 24, 1894 in Bega, NSW.^²⁰⁸

M xi. Oswald Newell Howard was born on April 10, 1895 in Bega, NSW^²⁰⁹ and died on June 27, 1895 in Bega, NSW.^²¹⁰

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
Oswald Nuel Howard (1895-1895)
Bega Standard, Tuesday July 2, 1895
HOWARD
On 27th June, at his parents residence, Bega, Oswald Nuel,
Infant son of Richard and Isabella Howard; aged 2 months and 17 days.
Another little lamb is gone,
To dwell with him who gave.
Another little darling babe,
Is sheltered in the grave.
God needed one more angel child,
Amidst his shining hand,
And so he bent with loving smile,
And clasped our darling's hand.

F xii. Doris Rita Victoria Howard was born in 1897 in Bega, NSW^²¹¹ and died on May 23, 1902 in Bega, NSW^²¹² at age 5.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
Doris Rita Victoria Howard (1897-1902)
Little Doris lived for 5 years but again another child died for Richard and Isabella. As the youngest child, Doris' death would have had a particularly tragic effect on the whole family.
Bega Standard, May 1902
The sad death occurred last Friday a.m. when Doris Rita, aged 5 years, daughter of Mr. Richard Howard, succumbed to an attack of rheumatic fever, after suffering for about a month. Deceased was particularly bright and winsome little girl, a great favorite with her father and the pet of the whole family. This is the 5th death that has taken place in the family, and the sorrowing relatives have the deep sympathy of a large circle off friends in their bereavement.
The funeral took place on Sunday p.m. and was largely attended. A service was held in the Chu rch of England and the remains were afterwards interred in the Church of England portion of the cemetery, the Reverend G Soares of Cobargo officiating. The coffin was covered in beautiful wreaths. The scene at the graveside was most affecting and many were moved to tears.
Messrs Manning & Son had charge of arrangements. Wreaths were sent by Mr.& Mrs. J Howard & family, Mr. & Mrs. J. Hayes & family, Mr. & Mrs. Weatherhead & family, Mr. & Mrs. Cowdroy & family, Mrs. & Miss 0'Toole, Miss Jessie Thompson, Miss Done White, Mr. & Mrs. R. Moore, Mr. & M rs. J Hukins, Mr. & Mrs. Finucane, Mr. & Mrs. D. Gowing, Mr. & Mrs. C. Underhill, Miss Eileen White, Mr. & Mrs. M. Higgins & family, Misses Glorrie & Olive Boag.
Cards of sympathy were sent by, Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Evans, Mr. & Mrs. Bartley, Mr. & Mrs. A. E . Cowdroy, Mr. & Mrs. R. Underhill &family, Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Rixon, Mr. & Mrs. Lawson & family and Mr. & Mrs. J Rixon.

10. Emma Armstrong (James¹) was born on December 7, 1858 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW,^²³ died on April 10, 1888 in Jellat Jellat, NSW^²⁴ at age 29, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

Emma married John William Thompson, son of Malcolm Thompson and Jessie Denoon, in 1884 in Bega, NSW.²¹³ John was born in 1859 in Wollongong, NSW^²¹⁴ and died in 1924 in Bega, NSW^²¹⁵ at age 65.

F i. Elizabeth Jessie Thompson was born in 1885 in Bega, NSW.^²¹⁶ She was usually called Jessie.

F ii. Mary Ann Isabella Thompson was born in 1886 in Bega, NSW^²¹⁷ and died in 1962 in Sydney, NSW^²¹⁸ at age 76.

M iii. Malcolm James Alexander Thompson was born in 1888 in Bega, NSW^²¹⁹ and died in 1968 in Kempsey, NSW^²²⁰ at age 80. Another name for Malcolm was Jim.

Malcolm married Esme Nellie Mines, daughter of Albert John Mines and Nellie May, in 1943 in Toronto, NSW.²²¹ Esme died in 1976 in NSW.^²²²

11. Anastasia Armstrong (Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born on February 13, 1865 in Eden, NSW^²⁷ and died on June 26, 1937 in Willoughby, NSW^²⁸ at age 72.

Anastasia married Charles Thirkhill Cleminson, son of Charles Cleminson and Marsha, on July 10, 1891 in Sydney, NSW.²²³ Charles was born from July to September 1862 in Hunslet, Leeds, England and died on May 28, 1949 in Willoughby, NSW^²²⁴ at age 86.

F ii. Enid Daisy J. Cleminson was born in 1894 in St Leonards, NSW^²²⁶ and died in 1972 in Burwood, NSW^²²⁷ at age 78.

Enid married Robert Wallace McClure, son of Henry McClure, in 1918 in St Leonards, NSW.²²⁸ Robert died in 1972 in St Leonards, NSW.^²²⁹ Another name for Robert was Macclure.

F iv. Gladys Clara Cleminson was born in 1899 in St Leonards, NSW^²³² and died in 1972 in St Leonards, NSW^²³³ at age 73.

F v. Olive Ethel Cleminson was born in 1902 in St Leonards, NSW^²³⁴ and died in 1967 in Sutherland, NSW^²³⁵ at age 65.

F vi. Iris May Cleminson was born in 1904 in St Leonards, NSW^²³⁷ and died in 1965 in Sydney, NSW^²³⁸ at age 61.

F vii. Daphne I. Cleminson was born in 1906 in St Leonards, NSW^²⁴⁰ and died in 1906 in St Leonards, NSW.^²⁴¹

12. Margaret Armstrong (Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born on July 9, 1868 in Braidwood, NSW^³¹ and died on March 7, 1933 in Kogarah, NSW^³² at age 64.

Notes: 1. Edwin and Margaret appeared to have lived as a married couple under the name of PRESTON. T he first five children were initially registered under the Preston surname and re-registere d in 1917 under the surname of WEST after Alice Jean tried to get a copy of her birth certifi cate. Oral history has it that Edwin was already married to a "sickly" woman and bigamously m arried Margaret. However so far research has failed to turn up evidence of either marriage.

Margaret married Edwin Spencer West, son of Spencer West and Susan Parker, on October 29, 1902 in Petersham, NSW.²⁴² Edwin was born on March 12, 1864 in St. Goerge, NSW^²⁴³ and died on September 20, 1928 in Petersham, NSW^²⁴⁴ at age 64.

M i. George West was born in 1892 in Sydney, NSW^²⁴⁵ and died in 1893 in Waverley, NSW^²⁴⁶ at age 1.

M ii. Harry Walter West was born in 1893 in Waverley, NSW^²⁴⁷ and died in 1956 in Marrickville, NSW^²⁴⁸ at age 63. Another name for Harry was Walter H. Preston.

F vi. Susan Doris Q. West was born in 1904 in Leichhardt, NSW^²⁵² and died in 1962 in Sydney, NSW^²⁵³ at age 58.

Susan married Austin L. Hurst, son of William Hurst and Annie, in 1926 in Glebe, NSW.²⁵⁴ Austin was born in 1899 in Mt. Hope, NSW.^²⁵⁵

M viii. Arthur Ebenezer Leonard West was born in 1908 in Petersham, NSW^²⁵⁷ and died in 1968 in Parramatta, NSW^²⁵⁸ at age 60.

13. Alice Armstrong (Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born on February 26, 1871 in Braidwood, NSW,^³³ died on August 19, 1961 in Belmont, NSW^³⁴ at age 90, and was buried in cremated at Beresfield Crematorium, NSW.

Alice married Robert Turnbull, son of Robert Turnbull and Elizabeth Wilson, on September 4, 1895 in St. Peter's Church of England, NSW.²⁵⁹ Robert was born about April 9, 1867 in Dapto, NSW,^²⁶⁰ died on February 9, 1925 in Maryville, NSW^²⁶¹ aged about 57, and was buried in Presbyterian Section of Rookwood Cemetery, NSW.

F i. Beatrice Alice May Turnbull was born on May 21, 1897 in Springwood, NSW,^²⁶² was baptised on July 4, 1897 in St. Peter's Church of England, NSW, and died in 1897 in St Peters, NSW.^²⁶³

F ii. Maggie P. Turnbull was born in 1900 in St Peters, NSW^²⁶⁴ and died in 1900 in St Peters, NSW.

49 M iii. Robert Bruce Turnbull was born in 1902 in Newtown, NSW,^²⁶⁵ died on May 19, 1981 in a Sydney District Hospitial, NSW at age 79, and was buried on May 22, 1981 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

F iv. Enid Glen Turnbull was born about 1909 in Burwood, NSW and died in 1976 in NSW^²⁶⁶ aged about 67.

14. James Edgar Armstrong (Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born on September 29, 1872 in Braidwood, NSW^³⁵ and died on April 20, 1904 in Albury, NSW^³⁶ at age 31.

Notes: 1. On their marriage registration Sadie gave her name as Sadie Scott Church. However the registration was annoted in 1902 that she had dropped the assumed name of Church. Her parents were given as Frank Scott (a shoemaker) and Bertha Boyd.
2. At the time of his death, James occupation was given as a Bookkeeper.
3. After her husband's death Sadie appears to have moved to Sydney near where the Armstrong's were living

James married Sadie Muriel Scott, daughter of Frank Scott and Bertha Boyd, on October 30, 1901 in Tallangatta, VIC. Sadie was born about 1877 in Canada and died in 1959 in Burwood, NSW^²⁶⁸ aged about 82.

M ii. James Arthur Armstrong was born in February 1904 and died in 1966 in Wyong, NSW^²⁷⁰ at age 62.

15. Mary Ann Armstrong (Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born on September 29, 1875 in Braidwood, NSW^³⁷ and died on June 7, 1944 in Mortdale, NSW^³⁸ at age 68.

Mary married Samuel James Appleby, son of Richard Thomas Appleby and Henrietta Headcroft, on November 16, 1907 in St. Thomas's Church of England, Enfield, NSW.²⁷¹ Samuel was born on August 14, 1878 in "Nelson" Bega, NSW^²⁷² and died March 1919 or May 1930 in Kogarah, NSW^²⁷³ at age 40.

• He served in the military as a Lieutenant, number 1253, AN&MEF, 1st AIF on January 17, 1918 in WW1.

F i. Noeline Maggie D. Appleby was born about 1909 and died in 1952 in Bulli, NSW^²⁷⁴ aged about 43.

Noeline married Frank Higson, son of William Higson and Annie, in 1931 in Hurstville, NSW.²⁷⁵ Frank died in 1972 in Bulli, NSW.^²⁷⁶

M ii. Allan Harry Richard Appleby was born about 1911 and died in 1951 in Liverpool, NSW^²⁷⁷ aged about 40.

Allan married Rita S. Ivimy in 1933 in Hurstville, NSW.²⁷⁸ Rita died in 1955 in Hurstville, NSW.^²⁷⁹

F iii. Verlie May Appleby was born about 1913 and died on October 7, 2000 in Mortdale, NSW aged about 87.

Verlie married Royston MacGregor in 1930 in Hurstville, NSW.²⁸⁰ Royston was born about 1909 and died on March 20, 2002 in Mortdale, NSW aged about 93.

M iv. James A. Appleby was born in St Peters, NSW and died in 1934 in Kogarah, NSW.^²⁸¹

16. Henry Armstrong (Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born on January 16, 1877 in Braidwood, NSW^³⁹ and died on August 20, 1924 in Sydney, NSW^⁴⁰ at age 47.

Notes: Henry and Isabella's first son, Norman, was born prior to their marriage in 1909. Both gave their address in 1909 as simply North Sydney.

Henry married Isabella May Freeman, daughter of William Freeman and Eliza Whiffen, on February 25, 1909 in Willoughby, NSW.²⁸² Isabella was born in 1884 in Bega, NSW^²⁸³ and died on June 21, 1964 in Ashfield, NSW^²⁸⁴ at age 80.

F i. Eunice Heather Armstrong was born in 1910 in St Leonards, NSW and died on July 14, 1993 in Coogee, NSW at age 83.

Eunice married Samuel John Solomon Bryant, son of Samuel John Bryant and Lena Elizabeth Waters, in 1936 in Newtown, NSW.²⁸⁵ Samuel was born in 1910 in St Peters, NSW.

M iii. Kenneth Roy Armstrong was born in 1914 in St Leonards, NSW and died on July 18, 2003 in Melbourne, VIC at age 89.

17. George Armstrong (Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born on February 14, 1881 in Braidwood, NSW^⁴⁶ and died on February 3, 1951 in Gladesville Mental Hospital, NSW^⁴⁷ at age 69.

• Occupation: Cane Cutter at the time he married & Journalist at the time of his death.

George married Mary Genevieve Whealy, daughter of John Whealy and Ann Haslam, on February 29, 1908 in Sydney, NSW.²⁸⁶ Mary was born in 1879 in Goulburn, NSW^²⁸⁷ and died on June 29, 1962 in Hurstville Grove, NSW^²⁸⁸ at age 83. Another name for Mary was Whealey.

18. Isaac White (Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1857 in Eden, NSW^⁵³ and died in 1923 in Granville, NSW^⁵⁴ at age 66.

F i. Gertrude Ann White was born in 1890 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁴ and died in 1975 in NSW^²⁹² at age 85.

M iii. Daniel Herbert White was born in 1894 in Bega, NSW^²⁹⁵ and died in 1963 in Sydney, NSW^²⁹⁶ at age 69.

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number 2065, 19th battalion, 1st AIF from May 22, 1915 to May 29, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915.

F iv. Dorothy P. White was born in 1897 in Bega, NSW^²⁹⁷ and died in 1923 in Newtown, NSW^²⁹⁸ at age 26.

F v. Mary Eileen White was born in 1898 in Bega, NSW^²⁹⁹ and died in 1975 in NSW^³⁰⁰ at age 77.

M vi. William John White was born in 1901 in Bega, NSW^³⁰¹ and died in 1947 in Sydney, NSW^³⁰² at age 46.

19. Anne White (Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born on August 20, 1858 in Eden, NSW^⁵⁵ and died on June 24, 1936 in Bankstown, NSW at age 77.

Anne married Robert Alfred Baker, son of Frank Baker and Agnes, on December 17, 1877 in Bega, NSW.³⁰⁴ Robert was born on April 30, 1858 in Franklin, TAS^³⁰⁵ and died on December 7, 1927 in Auburn, NSW^³⁰⁶ at age 69.

F ii. Clara Agnes Baker was born in 1880 in Sydney, NSW^³⁰⁹ and died in 1887 in Lismore, NSW^³¹⁰ at age 7.

F iii. Anne Baker was born in 1881 in Sydney, NSW^³¹¹ and died in 1881 in Sydney, NSW.^³¹²

52 M iv. Alfred James Baker was born on June 24, 1882 in Newtown, NSW^³¹³ and died on April 24, 1923 in Wentworth, NSW^³¹⁴ at age 40.

M v. Ernest Albert Baker was born in 1884^³¹⁵ and died in 1955 in Chatswood, NSW^³¹⁶ at age 71.

F vi. Edith M. Baker was born in 1886 in Lismore, NSW^³¹⁷ and died in 1886 in Lismore, NSW.^³¹⁸

F vii. Alice S. Baker was born in 1887 in Lismore, NSW^³¹⁹ and died in 1887 in Lismore, NSW.^³²⁰

53 F viii. Frances Agnes Baker was born on December 9, 1889 in Lismore, NSW^³²¹ and died on March 23, 1943 in Bankstown, NSW at age 53.

F ix. Grace Baker was born in 1890 in Lismore, NSW^³²² and died in 1890 in Lismore, NSW.^³²³

M x. Stanley Hopping Baker was born in 1891 in Lismore, NSW^³²⁴ and died in 1957 in Gosford, NSW^³²⁵ at age 66.

20. Rebecca White (Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1865 in Bega, NSW^⁶² and was baptised on January 29, 1865. Another name for Rebecca was Rebekah White.

Rebecca married William Thomas Manning, son of William Thomas Manning and Elizabeth, in 1886 in Bega, NSW.³²⁷ William was born on July 2, 1861 in Braidwood, NSW^³²⁸ and died in 1935 in Ryde, NSW^³²⁹ at age 74.

F i. Gertrude Ivy Manning ³³⁰ was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW and died in 1946 in Sydney, NSW^³³¹ at age 59.

21. William Henry White (Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1867 in Eden, NSW^⁶³ and was baptised on February 10, 1867.

William married Jessie Harvey, daughter of John Alexander Harvey and Mary Ann Sloan, in 1897 in Candelo, NSW.³³⁴ Jessie was born in 1870 in Bombala, NSW^³³⁵ and died in 1946 in Eden, NSW^³³⁶ at age 76.

M i. William Alexander White was born in 1898 in Candelo, NSW^³³⁷ and died in 1959 in Hurstville, NSW^³³⁸ at age 61.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2994, 56th Battalion, 1st AIF from August 16, 1916 to September 15, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916.

M ii. Percival Arthur White was born in 1901 in Candelo, NSW^³³⁹ and died in 1961 in Sydney, NSW^³⁴⁰ at age 60.

M v. Cecil John White was born in 1908 in Bega, NSW^³⁴³ and died in 1941 in Eden, NSW^³⁴⁴ at age 33.

M vii. Wallace Henry White was born in 1910 in Bega, NSW^³⁴⁶ and died in 1977 in NSW^³⁴⁷ at age 67.

22. Alexander Tathra White (Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1869 in Eden, NSW,^⁶⁶ was baptised in November 1869, and died in 1948 in Nowra, NSW^⁶⁷ at age 79.

Alexander married Rebecca Margaret Livingstone, daughter of John Livingstone and Rebecca Moore, on August 15, 1894 in Tilba Tilba, near Bega, NSW.³⁴⁸ Rebecca was born in 1869 in Milton, NSW^³⁴⁹ and died on May 13, 1943 in Nowra, NSW^³⁵⁰ at age 74. The cause of her death was Coronary Artery Occlusion, Arterio Sclerosis and Paralysis Agitans.

Notes: Moruya Examiner (RAU FMY/77)
"SUDDEN PASSING OF MILTON NATIVE"
"Mrs Margaret Rebecca White, a native of Milton one of the well known Livingstone family, descendant of the old pioneering stock, passed away suddenly at Nowra last week in her 74th year . With her husband and family she came from Central Tilba to Nowra some 20 years ago. Though of quiet and unobtrusive nature, she made a host of friends, being of a most friendly and affable disposition. In addition to her bereaved widower, she leaves three daughters and one son, viz., Viola (Mrs C.D. Fraser, Mosman), Una (Mrs R.L. Shepherd of Bomaderry, at present resident of Leura) and Corrie (Mrs W.S Vale, Kingsford), and Mr. Ray White, Wollongong. The funeral took place after a service conducted at the Methodist Church by the Rev J. Fleming, who also officiated at the grave side."

F i. Viola White was born in 1895 in Bega, NSW^³⁵¹ and died on November 16, 1983 in Mosman, NSW at age 88.

Viola married Clarence Davis Fraser, son of Daniel Fraser and Mary Ann Davis, in 1921 in Moruya, NSW.³⁵² Clarence was born in 1886 in Kiama, NSW^³⁵³ and died in 1962 in Chatswood, NSW^³⁵⁴ at age 76.

M ii. Raymond Wesley White was born in 1900 in Bega, NSW^³⁵⁵ and died in 1958 in Wollongong, NSW^³⁵⁶ at age 58.

Raymond married Beatrice Florence Nichols in 1941 in Hurstville, NSW.³⁵⁷

F iv. Corrie White was born in 1914 in Bega, NSW and died on June 7, 2006 in Berrima, NSW at age 92.

23. Jane White (Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1871 in Bega, NSW,^⁶⁸ was baptised on October 7, 1871 in Bega, NSW, died on October 26, 1950 in Balmain, NSW^⁶⁹ at age 79, and was buried in Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, NSW.

Notes: Phillip Connolly walked out on Jane when she was 8 months pregnant with Irene Catherine Connolly born 23 Jan 1897 in Sydney. Phillip died at Manly in 1923. Jane remarried the same year to her long time de facto William Doolan.

Jane married Phillip Joseph Connolly in 1896 in Sydney, NSW.³⁶⁰ Phillip was born in New York, USA and died in 1923 in Manly, NSW.^³⁶¹

F i. Irene Catherine J. Connolly was born on January 23, 1897 in Redfern, NSW.^³⁶²

Jane married William Doolan, son of Daniel Doolan and Mary, in 1923 in Sydney, NSW.³⁶³ William was born in 1870 in Sydney, NSW,^³⁶⁴ died on November 3, 1926 in Balmain, NSW^³⁶⁵ at age 56, and was buried in Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, NSW.

24. Mary Ann Armstrong (James², James¹) was born in 1868 in Eden, NSW^⁸¹ and died on November 26, 1944 in Eden, NSW^⁸² at age 76.

Mary married John Mersey Ryan, son of William Ryan and Mary Jane, on November 20, 1894 in St. John's Church, Bega, NSW.³⁶⁶ John was born about 1866 and died on February 26, 1941 in Bega, NSW^³⁶⁷ aged about 75.

F i. Edith Doris J. Ryan was born in 1895 in Bega, NSW^³⁶⁸ and died in 1957 in Sydney, NSW^³⁶⁹ at age 62.

Edith married William Hall, son of John Alexander Hall and Eliza Stevens, in 1926 in Eden, NSW.³⁷⁰ William was born in 1893 in Eden, NSW^³⁷¹ and died in 1964 in Eden, NSW^³⁷² at age 71.

M ii. Gordon Armstrong Ryan was born in 1897 in Bega, NSW,^³⁷³ died on May 16, 1917 in France at age 20, and was buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, France. The cause of his death was Died of wounds.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 6135, 19th Battalion, 1st AIF from May 20, 1916 to April 16, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916.

M iv. Norman Mersey Ryan was born in 1904 in Eden, NSW^³⁷⁶ and died in 1962 in Manly, NSW^³⁷⁷ at age 58.

25. James Armstrong (George², James¹) was born in 1873 in Bendoc, VIC^⁹⁶ and died in 1943 in Kempsey, NSW^⁹⁷ at age 70.

James married Mabel Susan Blyton, daughter of James Blyton and Susan H. Moore, in 1898 in Bombala, NSW.³⁷⁹ Mabel was born in 1875 in Cooma, NSW^³⁸⁰ and died in 1908 in Eden, NSW^³⁸¹ at age 33.

F i. Jessie Myrtle Armstrong was born in 1898 in Bombala, NSW^³⁸² and died in 1962 in Chatswood, NSW^³⁸³ at age 64.

Jessie married Sydney Cornish Dwyer, son of George Cornish Dwyer and Mary Agnes Smith, on September 29, 1921 in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Lismore, NSW.³⁸⁴ Sydney was born on July 9, 1896 in Glebe, NSW^³⁸⁵ and died in 1964 in Sydney, NSW^³⁸⁶ at age 68.

• He served in the military as a Warrant Officer Class 1 in the Australian Army - WW2.

F ii. Mabel S. Armstrong was born in 1908 in Eden, NSW and died in 1908 in Eden, NSW.^³⁸¹

26. William Armstrong (George², James¹) was born in 1874 in Bombala, NSW^⁹⁸ and died in 1938 in Casino, NSW^⁹⁹ at age 64.

William married Sophia Whittaker, daughter of John Whittaker and Mary Ann Ferrier, on April 23, 1894 in Bombala, NSW.³⁸⁷ Sophia was born on July 10, 1874 in Buckleys Crossing, NSW^³⁸⁸ and died on January 16, 1917 in Callan Park, NSW^³⁸⁹ at age 42.

M i. Cecil Roy Armstrong was born on May 2, 1896 in Bombala, NSW and died on November 26, 1964 in Hamilton, NSW^³⁹⁰ at age 68.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 1129, 17th Battalion, 1st AIF from February 25, 1915 to September 7, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915.
Prisoner of War - captured Langicourt, France April 15, 1917

M ii. Alfred E. Armstrong was born in 1902 in Sydney, NSW^³⁹¹ and died in 1903 in St Leonards, NSW^³⁹² at age 1.

27. Emma Armstrong (George², James¹) was born in 1876 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁰⁰ and died on February 28, 1944 in Burwood, NSW^¹⁰¹ at age 68.

Emma married Isaac Parkes Beveridge, son of Henry Beveridge and Sarah Anne Parkes, on June 4, 1898 in Bombala, NSW.³⁹³ Isaac was born on September 21, 1872 in Bombala, NSW^³⁹⁴ and died in 1949 in Granville, NSW^³⁹⁵ at age 77.

M i. George Henry Beveridge was born in 1899 in Delegate, NSW^³⁹⁶ and died on September 21, 1903 in Pambula, NSW^³⁹⁷ at age 4.

M ii. Reginald James Beveridge was born in 1900 in Delegate, NSW^³⁹⁸ and died on September 21, 1903 in Pambula, NSW^³⁹⁹ at age 3.

M iii. Alfred Charles Beveridge was born in 1902 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁰⁰ and died on January 31, 1970 in Croydon Park, NSW^⁴⁰¹ at age 68.

Alfred next married Gladys Maud Lavell, daughter of William James Lavell and Ellen Mudie, in 1936 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁰³ Gladys was born in 1902 in Bombala, NSW.^⁴⁰⁴

F iv. Mary Florabelle Beveridge was born in 1903 in Eden, NSW^⁴⁰⁵ and died on December 12, 1963 in Ryde, NSW^⁴⁰⁶ at age 60.

Mary married John Blennar Eurell, son of William Eurell and Johanna Ibbotson, in 1923 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁰⁷ John was born on January 28, 1891 in Gilmore, NSW^⁴⁰⁸ and died on April 1, 1970 in Ryde, NSW^⁴⁰⁹ at age 79.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 1061, Australian Flying Corps, 1st AIF from November 20, 1916 to May 6, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on 17 January 1917.

M v. Carl Armstrong Beveridge was born in 1905 in Bombala, NSW^⁴¹⁰ and died on November 19, 1962 in North Strathfield, NSW^⁴¹¹ at age 57.

Carl married Minnie Miners, daughter of William Henry Miners and Theresa Holdsworth, in 1930 in Sydney, NSW.⁴¹² Minnie was born on October 18, 1908 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴¹³ and died on July 18, 1995 in Strathfield, NSW at age 86.

M vi. William Thomas Beveridge was born in 1908 in Bombala, NSW^⁴¹⁴ and died on May 14, 1954 in Cronulla, NSW^⁴¹⁵ at age 46.

William married Dorothy Veronica Myers in 1938 in Marrickville, NSW.⁴¹⁶

28. Ebenezer Armstrong (George², James¹) was born on September 8, 1883 in Craigie, NSW^¹⁰⁵ and died on November 25, 1941 in Rama Rama New Zealand at age 58.

Notes: Archives New Zealand
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Auckland probates
title : ARMSTRONG Ebenezer - Rama Rama - Farmer
years : 1942 - 1942
agency : BBAE
series : 1570
accession :
box / item : Box551
record : 108/1942
part :
alternative no. :

Ebenezer married Rubina F. Bollman in 1905 in Eden, NSW.⁴¹⁸ Rubina was born on March 10, 1885 in Sydney, NSW.

29. Alexander Armstrong (George², James¹) was born on March 7, 1886 in Bendigo, VIC and died on January 14, 1942 in Waikumete Auckland New Zealand at age 55.

Alexander married Alice Jane Howse on December 6, 1911 in Waihi, NZ. Alice was born in Thames.

30. Jessie E. Armstrong (George², James¹) was born on July 12, 1899 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁰⁸ and died in 1973 in Wagga Wagga, NSW^¹⁰⁹ at age 74.

Jessie married Richard Ernest Burt, son of Edward Stephen Burt and Catherine Joyce, in 1919 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.⁴¹⁹ Richard was born in 1899 in Nymagee, NSW^⁴²⁰ and died in 1958 in Cobar, NSW^⁴²¹ at age 59.

Gwendoline married Maxwell Clarence Wooden in 1950 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.⁴²³

31. Elizabeth Emma Scott (Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1871 in Bombala, NSW^¹¹⁵ and died on July 3, 1941 in Marrickville, NSW^¹¹⁶ at age 70.

Elizabeth married James Edward Gilmore, son of Charles Gilmore and Jane, in 1901 in Newtown, NSW.¹¹⁶ James was born in 1877 in Manning River, NSW^⁴²⁴ and died in 1968 in Newtown, NSW^⁴²⁵ at age 91.

F i. Cordelia Scott Gilmore was born on March 16, 1905 in Kempsey, NSW.^⁴²⁶ Another name for Cordelia was Dell.

Cordelia married John Weston Collman in 1945 in Marrickville, NSW.⁴²⁷ Another name for John was Jack.

32. William Joseph Scott (Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born on February 14, 1872 in Adaminaby, NSW,^¹¹⁷ died on March 10, 1926 in Brookstead, QLD^¹¹⁸ at age 54, and was buried on March 11, 1926 in Pittsworth, QLD.

William married Linda Leopoldina Jemima Rozynski, daughter of Edward Charles Henry Von Rozynski and Sarah Anne Roberts, on December 3, 1902 in Craigie, NSW.⁴²⁸ Linda was born on August 9, 1875 in Craigie near Bombala, NSW^⁴²⁹ and died in April 1954 at age 78.

55 F i. Vera Irene Scott was born on April 9, 1904 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴³⁰ died on June 1, 1997 in Toowoomba, QLD at age 93, and was buried on June 4, 1997 in Toowoomba Cemetery, QLD.

M ii. Ivan Esbert Scott was born on November 4, 1905 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴³¹ died on March 13, 1992 in Oakey, QLD at age 86, and was buried in Oakey, QLD.

M iii. Clyde Montague Scott was born on February 14, 1909 in Delegate, NSW,^⁴³² died on December 1, 1996 in Toowoomba, QLD at age 87, and was buried in Toowoomba Cemetery, QLD.

Clyde married Phyllis Amelia Havenstein in 1935 in Waverley, NSW.⁴³³ Phyllis was born in England, died in 1982 in Nambour, QLD, and was buried in Maroochydore, QLD.

33. Mary Ann Scott (Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born on May 29, 1878 in Aston near Bombala, NSW,^¹²² was baptised in 1896, died on August 13, 1945 in Bombala, NSW^¹²³ at age 67, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 225.

Mary married William Henry Dent, son of William Dent and Emily Jane Elton, on May 16, 1906 in Bombala, NSW.⁴³⁴ William was born on April 19, 1874 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴³⁵ died on September 8, 1957 in Bombala, NSW^⁴³⁶ at age 83, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 226.

56 F i. Mary Emmilline Dent was born on December 16, 1906 in Bombala, NSW^⁴³⁷ and died on November 4, 1997 in Bombala, NSW at age 90.

F ii. Florence Dent was born on October 6, 1908 in Bombala, NSW^⁴³⁸ and died on October 7, 1908 in Bombala, NSW.^⁴³⁹

M iii. William David Dent was born on August 17, 1909 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁴⁰ and died on September 27, 1910 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁴¹ at age 1.

34. Ada Isabella Scott (Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1882 in Bombala, NSW^¹²⁹ and died on September 6, 1918 in Bairnsdale, VIC at age 36. Another name for Ada was Ida.

Notes: Extract Bombala Times September 13th 1918: Mrs Charles Ingram, daughter of Mr James Scott of this town, died at Bairnsdale, VIC last Saturday. Mrs Ingram was only a young woman and lived in the district up to about 12 months ago when she moved to Victoria with her husband and young family. Her father & brother (Mr A Scott) were present at her bedside, having been summoned some few days before.

Extract Bombala Times September 20th 1918: Return Thanks - Mr James Scott and family desire to return their sincere thanks to all kind friends who expressed their sympathy by letters, cards etc, on occasion of the death of Mrs Charles Ingram who died at Bairnsdale Hospital on th e 6th September last, aged 36.

Ada married Charles Ingram, son of Thomas Ingram and Elizabeth Comben, in 1908 in Bombala, NSW.⁴⁴² Charles was born in 1877 in Bombala, NSW.^⁴⁴³

58 M ii. Roy Scott Ingram was born on October 30, 1908 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴⁴⁴ died in 1974 in Victoria at age 66, and was buried in Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery, VIC.

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number VX33412, 2/6 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from July 1, 1940 to October 11, 1945 in WW2.

• He served in the military as a Private, number VX13373, 1 A/TANK REGT, Australian Army from March 19, 1940 to December 23, 1943 in WW2.

35. Joseph Bartley (Janet Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1870 in Eden, NSW,^¹³⁴ died on March 17, 1931 in Delegate, NSW^¹³⁵ at age 61, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 16.

Joseph married Mary Anne Laws, daughter of Richard R. Laws and Eliza Jones, in 1893 in Candelo, NSW.⁴⁴⁶ Mary was born in 1872 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁴⁷ and died in 1899 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁴⁸ at age 27.

M i. George S. Bartley was born in 1895 in Candelo, NSW^⁴⁴⁹ and died in 1910 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁵⁰ at age 15.

M iii. John Wallace Bartley was born in 1898 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁵² and died in 1978 in NSW^⁴⁵³ at age 80.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 4949, 1st Pioneer Battalion, 1st AIF from June 23, 1917 to 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 19 December 1917

John married Nita J. O'Reilly, daughter of James William O'Reilly and Jane R. Wolfe, in 1923 in Queanbeyan, NSW.⁴⁵⁴ Nita was born in 1905 in Candelo, NSW.^⁴⁵⁵

Joseph next married Elizabeth Ann Miles, daughter of Thomas Miles and Ann Jones, in 1902 in Bombala, NSW.⁴⁵⁶ Elizabeth was born on March 8, 1881 in Bukalong, near Bombala, NSW,^⁴⁵⁷ died on August 6, 1954 in Hamilton, NSW^⁴⁵⁸ at age 73, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 17.

F i. Mona Ann Bartley was born in 1903 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁵⁹ and died in 1972 in Bankstown, NSW^⁴⁶⁰ at age 69.

Mona married Ronald Earl Cavanough, son of Alexander S. Cavanough and Edith S. Tye, in 1928 in Bombala, NSW.⁴⁶¹ Ronald was born in 1900 in Granville, NSW^⁴⁶² and died in 1975 in NSW^⁴⁶³ at age 75.

F iv. Annie Bartley was born in 1907 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴⁶⁶ died on August 20, 1930 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁶⁷ at age 23, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 15.

Annie married Bazel Barcroft Phillips, son of Alexander Phillips and Mary Taylor, in 1926 in Bombala, NSW.⁴⁶⁸ Bazel was born in 1898 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴⁶⁹ died on April 22, 1960 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁷⁰ at age 62, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 18.

59 F v. Dulcie Josephine Bartley was born on December 29, 1915 and died on August 11, 1991 in Delegate, NSW at age 75.

36. Elizabeth Jamieson Bartley (Janet Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1872 in Eden, NSW^¹³⁶ and died in 1955 in Sydney, NSW^¹³⁷ at age 83. Another name for Elizabeth was Bessy.

Elizabeth married Alexander McKeachie, son of Captain Andrew Agnew McKeachie and Elizabeth Bell, on October 12, 1891 in Residence of Mr. Michael Bartley, Delegate, NSW.⁴⁷¹ Alexander was born on May 25, 1867 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴⁷² and died in 1947 in Bathurst, NSW^⁴⁷³ at age 80.

Notes: Extract Bombala Times April 14th 1916; Mr & Mrs Alex McKeachie are departing for Artarmon, they will be sadly missed.

M i. Andrew Harold McKeachie was born on January 18, 1895 in Delegate, NSW,^⁴⁷⁴ died on January 24, 1898 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁷⁵ at age 3, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8c.

M ii. Roy Alexander McKeachie was born on April 17, 1899 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁷⁶ and died on November 23, 1979 in Blayney District Hospital, Bathurst, NSW at age 80.

Notes: Extract Bombala Times January 23rd 1914; The following Public School pupils obtained qualifying certificates at a recent examination - William H Kerrison, Roy McKeachie, Eileen Norris, A lbert E Robbie & Norman B Smith.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N196588, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS 23 BATTALION PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from March 30, 1942 to September 30, 1945 in WW2.

Roy married Irene Ethel Anderson in 1936 in Bathurst, NSW.⁴⁷⁷ Irene died on June 29, 1984 in Kelso, NSW.

Roy next married Marcia Lamont in 1955 in Blayney, NSW.⁴⁷⁸ Marcia was born on February 10, 1915 and died on January 30, 2001 in St. Vincent's Hospitial, Bathurst, NSW at age 85.

F iii. Edna May McKeachie was born in 1902 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁷⁹ and died in 1970 in St Leonards, NSW^⁴⁸⁰ at age 68.

Edna married Arthur Wilfred McGuinness, son of Arthur McGuinness and Constance J. McManus, in 1941 in Sydney, NSW.⁴⁸¹ Arthur was born about 1910 and died on December 24, 1972 in Richmond, NSW^⁴⁸² aged about 62.

Notes: The Ryerson Index - Newspaper Notices
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Surname : McGUINESS
Given Names : Arthur Wilfred
Notice Type : Death notice
Date : 24-Dec-1972
Type : Death
Age : 62
Other Details : late of Sans Souci
Publication : Sydney Morning Herald
Published : 27-Dec-1972

Michael married Elizabeth Emily Jones, daughter of William Jones and Elizabeth Dunn, in 1905 in Bombala, NSW.⁴⁸⁵ Elizabeth was born in 1880 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁸⁶ and died in 1959 in Queensland^⁴⁸⁷ at age 79.

38. Emma May Bartley (Janet Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1881 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁴ died on October 5, 1908 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁴⁵ at age 27, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 8f.

Emma married George James Howitt Patterson Johnson, son of George Jonas Johnson and Isabella Patterson Smith, in 1903 in Bombala, NSW.⁴⁸⁹ George was born in 1872 in Sale, VIC,^⁴⁹⁰ died on May 19, 1943 in Delegate, NSW at age 71, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 241. Another name for George was Joker.

39. Charles William Bartley (Janet Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1888 in Delegate, NSW,^¹⁵³ died on January 13, 1949 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁵⁴ at age 61, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 7.

Charles married Bryda Myrtle Manning, daughter of John Manning and Louisa Porter, in 1919 in Bombala, NSW.⁴⁹³ Myrtle was born in 1891, died on December 15, 1959 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁹⁴ at age 68, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 71. She was usually called Myrtle.

40. William James Armstrong (William², James¹) was born on October 26, 1882 in "Quinburra", near Bombala, NSW,^¹⁶⁴ died on June 8, 1953 in Redfern, NSW^¹⁶⁵ at age 70, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: The memorial to William, in Delegate Cemetery, reads:- William James Armstrong died 8 June 1953, aged 71 years. There is a Masonic symbol on the headstone.
Boer War Nominal Roll
William James Armstrong
Number : 146
Rank : Trooper
Unit : 5BN AUST CMNWLTH HORSE (NSW)
State : NSW
Murray page number : 189

OBIT Friday, June 26 1953.
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William James Armstrong.

It was with deep regret that the community learned of the death of W.J. Armstrong on the 8 h June 1953 at the Royal South Sydney Hospital, in his 71st year.
The late Mr. Armstrong was a very familiar figure in the district and will be missed by his many friends. His funeral one of the largest seen in Delegate, was fitting tribute to his popularity. He was born at Delegate in the year 1882, one of a family of eight. His father for many years conducted a business in the old home, now occupied by his daughter, Mrs. Taylor.
While still in his teens he moved to Greigs Flat, Pambula, where his family was engaged in farming. At the age of 17 years he enlisted for service in the Boer War, and on his return from Africa he followed the occupation of miner, both in coal mines and gold mines of various St ates. Twelve years were spent mining in New Zealand and he could relate many interesting tales of that country. He returned to Delegate at age 32 and married Daisy Stone in the Presbyter ian Church. To this union there were seven children. A widow and six children survive him - Jack, Jean(Mrs Stokes), Nina(Mrs Taylor), Dawn(Mrs G Walker), Beth (Delegate) and Alma (Mrs Thoroughgood Wollongong). One daughter Rita died at an early age. There are also ten grandchildren, to whom he was affectionately known as "Big Bill". He also leaves three sisters and one brother, Myrt (Mrs Mitchel, of Concord), Jess(Mrs Heron, of Bega), Nina(Mrs Stores, of Glebe), and Arch(Cronulla). One sister and two bothers predeceased him some years ago.
The Masonic Lodge of Delegate was one of his main interests, which he attended regularly up till a few months prior to his passing. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity for 33 years and a Past Master of the Lodge, and was held in high esteem by the brethren.
After an impressive service in the Presbyterian Church, and a Masonic service, the cortege moved to the Delegate cemetery where, in the absence of Rev Ashmore, Rev George, of Bega, read the burial rites. A Masonic service, read by Brothers S. Reed and A Crawford was followed by the Diggers' service conducted by Digger A. Hammond.

William married Daisy Agnes Jessie Stone, daughter of William Henry Stone and Mary Ann Jane Janet Oliver, on May 7, 1915 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Delegate, NSW.⁴⁹⁵ Daisy was born on April 4, 1890 in Burragate near Eden, NSW, died on October 22, 1973 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁹⁶ at age 83, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Daisy was Mary J.

Marriage Notes: Extract Bombala Times May 7th 1915: Mr W Armstrong and Miss Daisy Stone married today at Dele gate.

Notes: WEDDING
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A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Delegate, on Wednesday, 5th instant, when Mr, William Armstrong was married to Miss Daisy Stone, daughter of Mr and Mrs W, Stone, of Delegate. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. D. Morris, and quite a number of friends and relatives were present. The bride was given away by her father, and was attired in white paillette silk, and also wore the customary wreath and veil. The bridesmaids were Misses Doris and Manie Jones, Cousins of the bridegroom, who wore dresses of white Japanese silk with mob caps. They also wore handsome gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr Adam Leslie acted as best man. After the ceremony and as the happy couple were leaving the Church the W edding March was played by Miss olive Bartley.
A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride's parent, where cake and wine were partaken of. Later Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong left for Pambula where the honeymoon is being spent.

OBIT
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Mrs D Armstrong

Delegate and district residents were saddened at the sudden death on Monday, 22nd October, of Mrs Daisy Agnes Jessie Armstrong, one of the district's best-known and oldest identities.
Although Mrs. Armstrong was 83 years of age her sudden death came as a shock to her family and friends and much sympathy was felt for the family in their loss.
Deceased was born at Burragate. NSW., and was the last surviving member of the late William and Mary Stone.
Her early life was spent in Delegate where she attended the Delegate primary School.
In 1915 she married William James Armstrong. in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Delegate, and for a few years they lived at Campsie and Scarborough, but they returned to Delegate after the birth of their third child, where she remained for the rest of her life. Her husband predeceased her by 20 years and she is survived by a family of six, Jean(Mrs Stokes, Delegate) , Nina (Mrs Taylor, Sydney), Dawn(Mrs G Walker, Delegate), Jack (Delegate), Beth (Delegate) , and lma (Mrs. Thoroughgood, Fairy Meadow). There are 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
One of Mrs Armstrong's greatest attributes was her concern for other people and she lived a busy active life, everyday to help those in need.
For over 30 years she conducted a boarding house in Delegate and the kindness of this lady was underlined by a remark often made that no one was denied something to eat at Mrs Armstrong' s boarding house whether they could pay for it or not. This was a very evident fact during the depression years.
Deceased was a member of both the CWA and Red Cross and she helped other organizations in many ways. Over the years she assisted with local concerts and spent many hours in sewing costumes, etc.
One of her great interests was sewing and only the day before her death she had completed articles of clothing for her grandchildren.
Quite an achievement for an 83 year old.
The funeral service conducted in the Presbyterian Church by Rev P Bertram(Anglican) was largely attended. Rev Bertram, in his address, spoke of the sterling qualities of Daisy Armstrong , of a life well spent and the example she has set for us all, and Delegate will sadly miss this fine personality.
Her remains were laid to rest in the family section of Delegate Cemetery, Rev Bertram officiating at the grave side. The many beautiful floral tributes testimony of the respect and esteem in which Daisy Armstrong was held.

60 F i. Jean Armstrong was born on February 13, 1916 in Delegate, NSW, died on January 6, 1995 in Lakes Entrance, VIC at age 78, and was buried in Delegate, NSW.

61 F ii. Nina Armstrong was born on August 24, 1917 in Meroo Meadow, Nowra, NSW and died on March 1, 1986 in Brisbane, QLD at age 68.

F iii. Rita Armstrong was born on February 10, 1919 in Scarborough, NSW and died on February 20, 1920 in Scarborough, NSW^⁴⁹⁷ at age 1.

62 F iv. Dawn Armstrong was born on November 11, 1920 in Delegate, NSW, died on October 19, 1987 in Delegate, NSW at age 66, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

63 M v. Jack Armstrong was born on November 17, 1922 in Delegate, NSW, died on October 13, 1990 in Gundagai, NSW at age 67, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

F vi. Beth Armstrong was born on August 18, 1924 in Delegate, NSW, died on July 27, 1991 in Delegate, NSW at age 66, and was buried on July 29, 1991 in Delegate, NSW.

64 F vii. Alma Armstrong was born on December 15, 1928 in Delegate, NSW, died on April 3, 1996 in Wollongong, NSW at age 67, and was buried in Delegate, NSW.

41. George Alexander Armstrong (William², James¹) was born on December 9, 1884 in Delegate, NSW,^¹⁶⁶ died on April 8, 1937 in Burwood, NSW^¹⁶⁷ at age 52, and was buried in April 1937 in Bega Cemetery, NSW. Another name for George was Cat.

George married Edith Isabel Heron, daughter of Thomas Heron and Mary A., in 1907 in Eden, NSW.⁴⁹⁸ Edith was born in 1888 in Nowra, NSW,^⁴⁹⁹ died on February 15, 1972 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁰⁰ at age 84, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

F i. Thelma May Armstrong was born in 1908 in Eden, NSW^⁵⁰¹ and died on November 2, 1982 at age 74.

Thelma married Dick Rixon, son of Andrew James Rixon and Mary Jane Peace, in 1933 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁰² Dick was born on December 15, 1907 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁰³ and died in 1977 in NSW^⁵⁰⁴ at age 70.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX33861, 2/18 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army June 17, 1940 to January 9, 1946 in WW2. POW

M ii. William Thomas Armstrong was born on February 22, 1910 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW,^⁵⁰⁵ died on June 14, 1983 in Bega, NSW at age 73, and was buried in June 1983 in Bega Town Cemetery, Bega, NSW. Another name for William was Bill.

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number NX33864, 2/5 FLD PK COY ENGRS, Australian Army June 17, 1940 to October 29, 1945 in WW2.

William married Marie Robertson in 1949 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁰⁶ Marie was born on January 23, 1919 in NSW, died on October 31, 1998 in Bega, NSW at age 79, and was buried in Bega Town Cemetery, Bega, NSW.

M iii. Harle Heron Armstrong was born in 1912 in Eden, NSW, died on February 21, 1932 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁰⁷ at age 20, and was buried in February 1932 in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Lieutenant in the Australian Army - WW2 from July 15, 1941 to January 29, 1946.

• He served in the military as a Sapper in the Australian Army - WW2 from June 20, 1940 to September 20, 1945.

65 F vi. Beryl Eileen Armstrong was born in 1917 in Eden, NSW and died on July 7, 1987 in Tathra, NSW at age 70.

• He served in the military as a Sergeant in the Australian Army - WW2 from August 1, 1941 to April 18, 1946.

Jessie married William Sidney Heron, son of Thomas Heron and Mary A., in 1907 in Eden, NSW.⁵¹⁰ William was born in 1886 in Burwood, NSW^⁵¹¹ and died in 1970 in Kiama, NSW^⁵¹² at age 84.

Mary married Eric Henry James Rheinberger, son of Henry Edmund Rheinberger and Eva Caroline Clynch, in 1934 in Bega, NSW.⁵¹⁴ Eric was born on July 21, 1909 in Bega, NSW.^⁵¹⁵

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX154250 (N268684), 162 Australian General Transport, Australian Army from July 19, 1943 to January 29, 1946 in WW2.

M ii. Roy Keith Heron was born in 1910 in Eden, NSW^⁵¹⁶ and died on January 31, 1972 in Bega, NSW^⁵¹⁷ at age 62.

Roy married Melba Jean Reed, daughter of Horatio Vincent Reed and Grace Alma Walker, in 1938 in Bega, NSW.⁵¹⁸ Melba was born in 1919 in Bombala, NSW and died in 2006 in Bega, NSW at age 87.

M iv. Sydney Joffre Heron was born on October 29, 1914 in Pambula, NSW and died in March 2004 in Bega, NSW at age 89.

• He served in the military as a Lance Sergeant, number NX141416 (N268071), 25 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from December 9, 1942 to November 27, 1945 in WW2.

Sydney married Edith Irene Nybeck, daughter of John Jacob Nybeck and Amy Goodridge, in 1941 in Bega, NSW.⁵¹⁹ Edith was born on December 19, 1915 in Quaama, NSW and died on February 15, 1990 in Bega, NSW at age 74. Another name for Edith was Niback.

43. Elizabeth Maude Armstrong (William², James¹) was born on January 12, 1889 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁷⁰ and died in 1939 in Burwood, NSW^¹⁷¹ at age 50. She was usually called Maude.

Maude married John Mowbray Minnikin, son of John Mowbray Minnikin and Joanna, in 1907 in Eden, NSW.⁵²⁴ John was born in 1888 in Shoalhaven, NSW^⁵²⁵ and died in 1958 in Burwood, NSW^⁵²⁶ at age 70.

Notes: National Archives of Australia
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Title : Minnikin, William John - born 1907 - Civil Constructional Corps CQ5806
Series number : J1732
Control symbol : MINNIKIN W J
Contents date range : 1942 - 1944
Access status : Open
Location : Brisbane
Barcode : 9113753

M ii. Leonard Keith Minnikin was born in 1909 in Eden, NSW^⁵²⁸ and died on October 1, 1998 in Concord West, NSW at age 89.

M iii. Gordon Archer Minnikin was born on August 26, 1911 in Scarborough, NSW and died on October 24, 1977 in Concord West, NSW^⁵²⁹ at age 66.

• He served in the military as a Lance Sergeant, number NX79434, 2/17 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army December 19, 1941 to April 15, 1946 in WW2.

M iv. Edward Allan Minnikin was born on February 14, 1917 in Ryde, NSW and died on April 22, 1988 in Aspley, NSW at age 71.

• He served in the military as a Captain, number NX125465 (N79987), 17 A S D PLN, Australian Army October 6, 1942 to July 18, 1946 in WW2.

Edward married Marie Irene Gauvin in 1942 in Concord, NSW.⁵³⁰ Marie was born on April 25, 1920 in Croydon, NSW.

• She served in the military as a Sergeant, number 92967, RAAF HEADQUARTERS, Royal Australian Air Force January 12, 1942 to August 9, 1944 in WW2.

44. Jemima Armstrong (William², James¹) was born on August 8, 1891 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁷² and died in 1969 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁷³ at age 78. Another name for Jemima was Nina.

Jemima married Alfred Stores, son of Edward Thomas Albert Stores and Catherine Bowdren, in 1922 in Randwick, NSW.⁵³¹ Alfred was born on November 2, 1897 in Tumbarumba, NSW^⁵³² and died in 1954 in Balmain, NSW^⁵³³ at age 57.

• He served in the military as a Lance Sergeant, number N274652 (N78885), 52 AUST TELE OPER SEC, Australian Army August 2, 1941 to July 25, 1943 in WW2.

Florence married Edward Jamieson, son of Edward Jamieson and Louisa Couch, in 1902 in Bega, NSW.⁵³⁶ Edward was born on January 12, 1867 in Shellharbour, NSW,^⁵³⁷ died on November 7, 1906 in Waterloo, NSW^⁵³⁸ at age 39, and was buried on November 10, 1906 in Bega, NSW.

F i. Doris Rita Isabel Jamieson was born in 1904 in Bega, NSW^⁵³⁹ and died in 1990 at age 86.

Doris married Eric James Brown, son of James E. Brown and Minnie McMillan, in 1932 in Woollahra, NSW.⁵⁴⁰ Eric was born in 1905 in Annandale, NSW.^⁵⁴¹ They had no children.

F ii. Marjorie Gertrude Ruby Jamieson was born in 1906 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁴² and died in 1944 in Rockdale, NSW^⁵⁴³ at age 38.

Marjorie married Raymond Dedrich Nissen, son of Charles Raymond Nissen and Eliza Selina Barwick, in 1942 in Paddington, NSW.⁵⁴⁴ Raymond was born in 1900 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁴⁵ and died in 1964 in Goulburn, NSW^⁵⁴⁶ at age 64.

Florence next married Andrew Bertrid Collins, son of Robert William Collins and Minna Love, in 1914 in Paddington, NSW.⁵⁴⁷ Andrew was born in 1884 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁴⁸ and died in 1969 in Kogarah, NSW^⁵⁴⁹ at age 85.

M i. Raymond R. Collins was born in 1915 in NSW and died in 1915 in Woollahra, NSW.^⁵⁵⁰

46. Henry Jamieson Howard (Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on September 12, 1879 in Bega, NSW,^¹⁸⁵ died on December 31, 1925 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸⁶ at age 46, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was chronic nephritis and uremia. Another name for Henry was Harry.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
Henry Jamieson Howard (1879-1925)
Henry Jamieson Howard, better known as 'Harry' was the third child (first son) of Richard and Isabella Howard, born 12 September 1879, at Bega. His mother was 24 years of age and his father 38 at the time. As with most children born in the Bega Valley in the late 1800s, Mrs. Mary Maples (nee Blacka), a local midwife, was present at the birth, and official witness.
Working on his father's property would have been a major part of growing up in Bega.
Harry was impressed by the turn out of the local Bega Mounted Rifle Squadron and joined the men in training with their horses in preparation for the Boer War in South Africa. He was a natural horseman and sportsman and soon was promoted through the ranks. The Bega Mounted Rifles were included in the NSW Light Horse Regiment for the Boer War and became officially the Australian Light Horse after Federation.
The military parades were great social events in the district, attracting large crowds to view the skills of the horsemen, and participate in the social evening to follow.
On the 11 January 1911, Henry Jamieson Howard was married to Catherine Mary Roberts at St Johns Church of England, Bega, by Archdeacon T.E. Owens Mel. The best man was William Bickerton Weatherhead and bridesmaid was J. Maude Howard (Jessie), Harry's sister.
Catherine was the eldest daughter of Evan and Mary Grace (nee Steer) Roberts from Sydney. She was born in 1888, followed by two brothers and five sisters. Catherine had come to Bega to work as a receptionist at the Bega Family Hotel for the Underhill family, especially to be a companion to old Mrs. Jane Underhill. Here she most likely met Harry, a handsome local farmer in the uniform of the Australian Light Horse.
The Bega Squadron of the Australian Light Horse presented the happy couple with a magnificent mantle clock, inscribed on the occasion of their marriage. This clock became a family icon, never moved from the Howardville mantelpiece until after Catherine's death. Later daughter Lorna found the clock stored in a pantry and took it back to Bombala, where upon her death, her daughter Helen took it to Queensland.
Henry and Catherine lived at Buckajo until moving to Howardville in about 1920. Their family were;
i. Norman Henry Howard, b. 1911, d. 1997, Bega.
ii. Harold Claude Howard, b. 1912, m. Audrey Rosser, d. 1992.
iii. Phyllis May Howard, b. 1914, m. 1944 Angus C. Urquhart, d. 1979.
iv. Hamilton Irwin Howard, b. 1915, m. Mary Mowberry, d. 1960.
v. Evan Roberts Howard, b. 1918, m. Gwen Lette, d. 1992.
vi. Roy Ronald Howard, b. 1920, m. 1945 Margaret Ainsworth, d. 2000
vii. Colin Arthur Howard, b. 1922, m. Nan Hird, d. 1988.
viii. Lorna Kathleen Howard, b. 1924, m. Jock Stewart, d. 1996.
During the First World War, Harry Howard was promoted to Captain and stayed at home training troops to go overseas. He tried many times to pass the medical test to go to the front, but was continually rejected, much to his disappointment.
Harry J Howard was very much involved with the formation of the Bega Jockey and Trotting Clubs, as were his brothers and cousins. Harry's brother Stan had a trotter named 'Rocleigh'.
November 28, 1916
The Bega jockey club held a meet, where the judge was Jas. Cochrane, Stewards were Messrs J . M. Rixon, E.A Tarlinton and Jas. H. Howard. J Howard's 'Cumber Lady' a mare, won from 'Bemboka Lad' (H. Carpenter) by a short neck. The prize money was 15 sovereigns and the winning time was 6 furlongs in 1.19 minutes.
February 21, 1917
A Trotting Club was formed in Bega at the School of Arts Meeting last Tuesday night, 18th. Subscriptions are 1. 1.0/pa., the President elected is E. I. Pell, Vice Presidents W.A. Smith and H.J. Howard, Treasure; Jim Rixon.

In 1922, the 'Bega Star" editor, W.H. Smith encouraged a Back to Bega Week of celebrations to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bega Show, which began in 1872.
The Jubilee Show Committee was made up of: J.T. Rogers (president), E.C. Bingernann (treasurer), G. Guthrey, H.J. Howard, J.K. Beht, W.G. McLeod, T. Underhill, C. Parbery, J. Cochrane , B. Gowing, S. Piper, J. Whyman, and A.J. Sims.

From March 1-7, 1922, civic receptions, and dramatic exhibitions of produce, flowers, ribbons and flags entertained huge gatherings of Bega's pioneers and their descendants. Howard pioneers alive to see this anniversary would have been Mrs. Richard Howard aged 67 and Mrs. John Howard aged 76.

Harry Howard was elected to the Bega Municipal Council on 8 December 1922, with Mr. J. E. L . Barber.
Bega District News, Thursday Afternoon, January 17, 1924
Bega Trotting Club committee met on Monday night, Mr. H. J. Howard presiding. A statement of accounts in connection with the recent annual meeting showed a profit of about 5 pounds. The nominations were not as big as in the previous annuals, and the gate takings were also a loss. The Club apparently gave away too much in prize money at the annuals. It was resolved to hold the next meeting on Saturday, February 9, when a 48 pound programme will be put through, the events being the same a the previous meetings, with the exception that the Encourage Stake will be for unhoppled horses. The programme for the Show meeting will be the same as that on February 9.
Mr. H. Howard was the owner of racehorse 'Shady Dell', racing at 8.4 with Vitnell the jockey.

Bega District News, Thursday Afternoon, January 31 1924.
The Bega Show is only a few weeks off, and the committee is busy arranging details. Mr. H.J . Howard, who has been a ring steward for some years, resigned, owing to ill health. It was resolved to thank Mr Howard for his service.

Alderman H.J. Howard attended one of his last monthly meetings on Tuesday March 4, 1924. Present were Ald. Pell (Mayor), Heady, jewel, Kelly, Rogers, Howard and O'Neill and Mr. Filmer (Town Clerk). An apology was sent by Ald. Brown.
The works committee reported that the Council's men had been engaged in reforming, metalling and blinding on Carp St during the past month and that the street is now open again to traffic. Recommendations included:
• that Mr. Thatcher be given permission to proceed with the additions to the 'District News Office'
• that Mr. P.V. Reilly be given permission to build a blacksmith's shop at rear of his house in Gipps St;
• that Mr. W. Walker be granted an extension of two weeks in which to complete his contract;
• that the Salvation Army's request to be allowed to collect at the Show gates during Show days be granted;
• that Mr. Carriage be given permission to erect a hayshed on his property;
• that Mr. J. White be given permission to have a verandah built over the footpath in front of his cottage in Church St, the same to be in harmony with the adjacent buildings and the Inspector to see that the work is properly carried out.

Henry's Death - Henry Jamieson Howard died on New Years Eve, 31 December, 1925, from chronic nephritis and uraemia. Dr John McKee had been his medical practitioner for many years. Henr y was only 45 years old, in the prime of his life, leaving children aged from 14 to 4 months.

Bega District News, 6 January 1926
After a long and lingering illness Mr. HJ. Howard passed away on New Years Eve, at the early age of 45. A year or so back he appeared to be a fine robust man, although it was known for some years past he had not been as strong as he appeared to be, heart and kidney troubles attacking him periodically. It had been known for some time that his case was hopeless and after some months in Sydney under the most skilled treatment he was brought home a few weeks back to await the end, but he never wavered in the hope that he would recover. But it was nott o be, and in the closing hours of the old year he passed away.
The late Mr. Howard, or Harry, as he was known to everybody, had for many years been prominent in local affairs. He first came under notice in the Old Bega Mounted Rifles and Light Horse , in which he was one of the smartest men, and he ultimately rose to the position of captain.
Next, he became prominently connected with the Bega District Jockey Club. successfully as a Starter, succeeding Mr. William Haslingden. When the Far South coast Racing Association was formed he was appointed Starter for all the Associated clubs. He was also prominently associated with the Trotting club, of which he was President for several years. He also took a deep interest in the Agricultural Society and used to be one of the Ring Stewards.
He sat on the Municipal Council for a time, and had to retire owing to failing health. He was also a member of the Pastures Protection Board for some years.
Becoming possessed of valuable property at Buckqjo on the death of the father, he added considerably to it, and was farming in a big way. He was a man of large outlook and progressive ideas, and the district is a loser by his all too early death.
A straightforward and genial man, he had hosts of friends throughout the district, and his death saddened the coming of the new year, not only for his family and relatives, but for the whole community.
His wife, who was formerly Miss Roberts of Sydney, proved herself a true wife and helpmate during his long illness, never leaving his bedside, and they were greatly attached to each other. The utmost sympathy is felt for her and for the young family of six boys and two girls, the eldest of whom is only 14 years.
The funeral on Saturday morning was very well attended. The sporting community being strongly represented. The President and committee of the Bega District Jockey and Trotting Club, the chairman and Directors of the P. P .Board and the Mayor and Aldermen attended in special cars, and a beautiful wreath, prepared by Miss Otton of Numerella, in the form of a horseshoe, was forwarded on behalf of the Jockey Club.
The flags at the racecourse were half-mast while the riders all wore a black band as a further mark of respect to the deceased. The remains were interred in the church of England cemetery, where the Ven. Archdeacon, Dore Bryant, conducted an impressive service.

Bega District News, 6 January, 1936
HOWARD
In loving memory of inv dear husband and our dearest dad, Harry, who passed away December 31, 1925.
With tears I saw him sinking
I watched him fade away;
I tended him with fondest care
But could not make him stay.
Inserted by his loving wife Kitty and children.

Bega District News, Monday January 4, 1931
HOWRAD
In fond and loving memory of my dear husband
and our dearest dad, Harry; who passed away
December 31, 1925.
In memory a constant thought,
In heart a silent sorrow.
Inserted by his loving wife, Kitty, and children

Henry married Catherine Mary Roberts, daughter of Evan Roberts and Mary Grace Steer, on January 11, 1911 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁵¹ Catherine was born in 1888 in Sydney, NSW,^⁵⁵² died on July 31, 1969 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁵³ at age 81, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Catherine was Kitty.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

THE FAMILY OF CATHERINE MARY ROBERTS

Evan and Mary, Catherine's parents, were married in 1887 at St Peters Church, Sydney and lived at Balmain, Hart St., Miller's Point and 27 Dalgety's Terrace, Millers Point, Sydney. Evan was a coal lumper on the waterfront and was born in liverpool, England to William and Catherine (nee Davis).

Mary Grace Steer, Catherine's mother, was the daughter of John Steer and Sarah Flanagan who were married on 31 January 1860, at St Phillip Church of England, Sydney. Sarah's father Thomas was a gardener when she married but he had arrived in Sydney as Thomas Moroney alias Flanagan. Thomas had come from Count Clare in Ireland, aged 32, as a convict on boat the 'Governor Ready' in 1829. He had been try for sheep stealing, being a shepherd and herdsman, on 11 March 1822, and sentenced 7 years transportation. According to the ship', records, Thomas was 5 foot 4.5 inches tall, with a ruddy complexion, brown hair and hazel eyes and had a scar under his right eye. He was commissioned to a Dr. Hilton on arrival.

Thomas was married to Mary Cummins on 28 November, 1836 at All Saints in the County Camden, by the Rev. John Vincent, with the permission of the Governor. Thomas by this time was a free man, but Mary had to apply for permission to marry as she had arrived in Sydney on 25 February 1836, on hoard the 'Roslin Castle' as a convict from County Tipperary, Ireland. Mary had been sentenced to life for street stealing on 23 March at the Spring Assizes in 1834, she was 28. Her complexion was sallow, she had dark brown hair and brown eyes and was 5 foot and a quarter of an inch (1cm), and there was a scar on her left eyebrow.

Thomas and Mary had eight children:
1 . Sarah Flanigan, b. 1842, Sydney.
2. Bridget Flanigan, b. 1855, Sydney.
3. Maria Flanigan, h. 1857, Sydney.
4. Jane Flanagan, b. 1861 at Parramatta, NSW.
5. James R. Flanagan, b. 1865, Parramatta, NSW.
6. john Flanagan, b. 1867, Parramatta, NSW.
7. Bridget Flanagan, b. 1867, Parramatta, NSW.
8. Ellen Flanagan, b. 1870, Parramatta, NSW.

If Mary had been her stated age of 28 in 1836 when she came out, this would have meant she was still having children at the age of 62. We never know the truth.

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Henry's Death - Henry Jamieson Howard died on New Years Eve, 31 December, 1925, from chronic nephritis and uraemia. Dr John McKee had been his medical practitioner for many years. Henry was only 45 years old, in the prime of his life, leaving children aged from 14 to 4 months.

Catherine, (nicknamed 'Kate') and the family remained at the Howardville homestead, with the older children going into Bega to school, a reasonable journey by horseback.

With the economic Depression deepening, the country areas were suffering from low prices. Kate and the boys hired a car one day and went for a trip out to Buckajo to check on the farm. There was no one in the house and the cows had not been milked, so they pulled up their sleeves and did the job. The dairy family still did not show up, so the Howards moved in and took over the farm, saving money as well as improving productivity. The townhouse, as Howardville was called, was kept open and the family moved between the two properties.

The Buckajo farm was like a convalescent home for city cousins and country cousins. Auntie Kate was a kind and generous person and everyone had to pitch in to help milk the cows and harvest the fruit from the large orchard, with which she made copious amounts of jams and preserves. Her sister's son Bill Ford from Sydney, went to school at Buckajo, and became a tally clerk on the wharves in Sydney while studying for his Leaving. He won a Fulibright Scholarship and became a Professor of Behavioural Sciences at the University of NSW.

Alwyn (Al) Armstrong, another cousin remembers his lovely Aunty Kate, and at his having to run out into the paddocks in bare feet in the winter to fetch the cows for milking. Bliss was finding a warm patch where a cow had been lying down, or better still a fresh cow pat to stand in!

A cousin, Edie Arkin, (nee Roberts) was sent to Bega from Sydney on doctor's orders to live in the clear air of Buckajo's hills. Here her chest recovered and she met her future husband , married and reared her family of four.

Catherine Howard kept a close eye on the properties managed by her family and was a very proud grandmother. She died on 31 July 1969, aged 81 years, almost 44 years after her husband. They lie together in the Bega cemetery.

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Bega District News, 1 August, 1969
BEGA DEATH
The death occurred at Bega yesterday of Mrs. Catherine
Kitty' Howard.
The late Mrs. Howard, who was 81, died at her residence in Boundary Road, Bega.
Very well known at Bega and in the district, the late Mrs. Howard was the mother of a large family, Norman, Evan and Roy (Bega), Harold (Sydney), Cohn (Brisbane), Phyllis (Mrs. Urquhar t of Sydney), Lorna (Mrs. Jock Stewart Bombala), and Bill (deceased).
Her husband predeceased her several years ago. Yesterday afternoon funeral arrangement had not been completed.

M i. Norman Henry Howard was born on November 5, 1911 in Bega, NSW, died on March 15, 1997 in Bega, NSW at age 85, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was stroke related. Another name for Norman was Buck.

Norman had a relationship with Molly Slater. Marriage status: partners. This couple did not marry.

67 M ii. Harold Claude Howard was born on August 13, 1912 in Bega, NSW and died on August 9, 1993 in Laurieton, NSW at age 80.

68 F iii. Phyllis May Howard was born about 1914, died on August 1, 1979 in Bega, NSW aged about 65, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

69 M iv. Hamilton Irwin Howard was born on September 3, 1915 in Bega, NSW and died on December 3, 1960 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁵⁴ at age 45.

M v. Evan Robert Howard was born on October 3, 1918 in Bega, NSW and died on March 11, 1992 in Bega, NSW at age 73. Other names for Evan were Snow and Snow.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Evan Roberts
Snow' Howard (1918-1992)

Evan was about 6 years old when he lost his father and being a quieter child in a large family, he probably felt the loss. Unlike his brothers, Snow had blondish hair, hence his nickname. Brilliant at maths, and interested in the mechanical side of life, he bought a truck, getting involved in the carrying business.

As a hobby, Snow had an interest in poultry and was a member of the Bega Poultry Club, which came into existence in 1925. He was a regular exhibitor and winner in the annual Bega Show.

Snow married Gwen Lette but had no children. They lived in Boundary Road, not far from his mother at Howardville. Born on 3 October 1918, Snow died on 11 March 1992, aged 74.

• He served in the military as a Private in the Australian Army - WW2 from June 27, 1941 to July 20, 1944.

70 M vi. Roy Ronald Howard was born on August 25, 1920 in Bega, NSW, died on May 23, 2000 in Bega, NSW at age 79, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

M vii. Colin Arthur Howard was born on August 21, 1922 in Bega, NSW and died in 1988 in Queensland at age 66. The cause of his death was flu virus and developed Golden Staph.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Colin Arthur Howard (1922-1988)

Colin, like Roy and Bill, was involved with aeroplanes. After his time at Bega School, 1928-1 929 and 1935-1938, he joined the Bank of NSW. When war was declared he enlisted in the Roya l Australian Airforce, training as a pilot at Sandgate and Bundaberg in Queensland. On completion of training Colin went through a Flying Instructors Course, and from June 1942 to December 1944, was employed as a Flying instructor on elementary and service type aircraft at Temora and Uranquinty, NSW. In 1945 the unit carried out conversion to Beaufighters.

He became Senior Route Captain for TAA in Queensland and Deputy Chief Pilot for the whole of Australia, being due for promotion when his superior retired. However Col caught the flu virus and developed Golden Staph, which caused his death in 1988. Col married Nan Hird from Wag ga Wagga, they had no children.

• He served in the military as a Flying Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force - WW2 from August 16, 1941 to December 11, 1945.

71 F viii. Lorna Kathleen Howard was born on October 18, 1924 in Bega, NSW and died on August 11, 1996 in Bombala, NSW at age 71.

47. James Alexander Howard (Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on August 11, 1881 in Bega, NSW,^¹⁸⁷ died on June 26, 1934 in Bega, NSW^¹⁸⁸ at age 52, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was bowel cancer. Another name for James was Scratcher.

Notes: James resided in 1934 in 3 Little Church Street, Bega NSW. He was employed as Dairy Farmer in Howardville & Dundindi, Bega NSW.
Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
James Alexander 'Scratcher' Howard 1881-1934
Jim, or Scratcher as he was nicknamed, to differentiate from his cousin Jim (Charcoal), was born on 11 August 1881 and grew up at Howardville with his many brothers and sisters. He was a good runner and was usually the scratch marker of the races he ran in and enjoyed.
When his father Richard died in 1919, Jim inherited the Howardville property Only two years before, 1917, he had married Edith Alma Kirkland, the daughter of Henry and Mary J. (nee Cronean) Kirkland, an old Bega family.
In September,1922, Jim decided to sell Howardville. His brother Henry bought Lot 1, the centre 51 acres with the house, for 39 pounds 2/6 per acre. Lot 2, 47 acres on Tathra Road, was bought by Stephen Piper for 20 pounds an acre. Lot 3, 69 acres of 'Ravenswood', was bought by Charles A. Underhill for 25 pounds 10/- an acre. Charles was married to James' cousin Elizabeth.
James then bought the 'Dundindi' property opposite 'Kingswood' on the Bega River.
James later sold 'Dundindi' and moved to Dignams Creek, where he had a milk run to Cobargo. He retired to Bega, ill with cancer.
The time and devotion to her husband while nursing him through his painful bowel cancer left Mrs Howard with little time for her four teenagers, the youngest Kevin was 13 years old when his father died. She raised them to adults and watched WWII lure Kevin overseas.
Bega District News, 28 June 1934:
Mr. James Howard died at his home in Peden Street on Tuesday after a long illness, at the early age of 52. Some months ago Mr Howard took ill, suffering from an internal complaint, and although he sought the best medical advice, nothing could be done for him, and he gradually sank. Mr Howard was the son of the late Richard Howard of Newtown, Bega, and for some time owned the well-known Dundindi property, but later on sold it and removed into town to live. He was a fine upright man, and his death at such an early age is regretted.

James married Edith Alma Kirkland, daughter of Henry Kirkland and Mary Jane Cronean, in 1917 in St. John's Church of England, Bega, NSW.⁵⁵⁵ Edith was born on July 2, 1895 in Paddington, NSW,^⁵⁵⁶ died on June 28, 1951 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁵⁷ at age 55, and was buried on June 30, 1951 in Bega Cemetery, NSW. The cause of her death was Strychninine, wilfully administered by herself. Other names for Edith were Alma and Alma.

Notes: Edith was employed as Nurse at the Old Bega Hospital in Bega NSW (Australia). She resided 1934 - 1948 in 3 Little Church Street, Bega NSW.

Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance
Mrs. J. A Howard did not enjoy a happy life after her husband died, and passed away in 1951, in rather a sensational manner, as the following shows:
TRAGEDY IN BEGA HOME (Extract from a newspaper clipping)
Man Finds Mother Dead In Empty House
When well known young Bega man Dick Howard arrived home from work on Friday afternoon, at half past three, he was confronted with the tragic spectacle of his mother Mrs Edith Alma Howard, inert in her bed.
A closer inspection proved that she was dead and the Government Medical officer and police were notified.
Although a medical examination confirmed that Mrs Howard was dead, a post mortem even failed to establish the cause of death. The contents of the deceased stomach were forwarded to the Government Analyst in Sydney for an analysis. An inquest will be held when the report has been made.
Deceased was 56 years old at the time of her death, was a widow and lived with her son in Upper Street, Bega.
The burial was conducted on Saturday afternoon, when the Rector of St John's, Rev. TE Whiting, performed the service at the grave, in the Church of England portion of the Bega Cemetery.'
Tragically, the coroner's inquest of 24 July, found that the deceased had died from the effects of strychnine, willfully administered by herself.

Obituary (Extract from a newspaper clipping "Bega Gazette - July 1951"
The Late Mrs. Howard
The death of Mrs. Edith Alma Howard, in Bega, on June 29, severed a link with two grand pioneer families of this district.
Born in the old Kirkland home at North Bega, in 1895, the late Mrs. Howard was the daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Harry Kirkland.
After receiving her education at the Bega School, she entered the nursing profession at the Bega District Hospital, where she endeared herself to all by her bright personality and extreme kindness to the sick.
In 1917, she was married to the late James Howard, in St. John's Bega, and it is remarkable that it was almost 17 years to the day after her husband's death that she herself passed away.
After their marriage, the couple lived for a time at Dundindi, and later at Dignam's Creek, but moved back to Bega to have their children educated.

Gave Help When Wanted
During her married life, Mrs. Howard still endeavoured to do all she could for those in trouble, and bore many baskets of dainty cooking to the sick.
As a housekeeper, she had few superiors, and was indeed an expert.
She had a great affection for her children and never ceased to think of them until the day she died.
The late Mrs. Howard was a great granddaughter of Bega's first postmaster, John Jaggers.

Taught Reading, Writing
Mr. And Mrs. Jaggers lived in a neat cottage in Tarraganda Lane and there Mr. Jaggers administered the post office in a very thorough manner, and woe betide anyone who came late for mail. The unhappy latecomer would soon have his ears ringing with a lecture from John Jaggers on the desirability of punctuality.
He was a well educated Englishman, and taught many of the district's early settlers to read and write.
He was also the correspondent for the Bega district to the "Illawarra Mercury," prior to the establishment of the "Bega Gazette" in 1868.
This stout old-timer put up a great fight for the settlers, and was responsible for the visit to this district by Governor Burke, in 1834.
The worth of the Kirkland family is so well known that it is easily understood that the late Mrs. Howard should have been such a force for good, and her absence will be felt by relative and friend alike.
One daughter, Nora (Mrs. Stan Hunter, of Lidcombe), and three sons, Dick, Wallace and Kevin survive their mother.
The burial was conducted on June 30, and the Rev. T. E. Whiting, Rector of St. John's Bega, performed the ceremony at the graveside.

72 M i. Richard Alan Howard was born on November 17, 1917 in Bega, NSW, died on November 12, 1986 in Tasmania at age 68, and was buried on November 17, 1986 in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra ACT.

73 F ii. Nora Jane Howard was born in 1919 in Bega, NSW and died on April 15, 1988 in Sydney, NSW at age 69.

M iii. Wallace Clifford Howard was born on November 25, 1920 in Bega, NSW, died on September 3, 1981 in Bega, NSW at age 60, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

• He was described as at age 24, height 5 feet 8 inches, eyes brown, complexion fair and hair brown.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX192652 (N267692), 2/32 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army May 1, 1941 to January 30, 1946 in WW2.

74 M iv. Kevin James Howard was born on December 3, 1921 in Bega, NSW, was baptised on April 26, 1922 in St. John's Church of England, Bega, NSW, died on October 2, 2001 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁵⁸ at age 79, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

48. Herbert Richard Stanley Howard (Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1891 in Bega, NSW^²⁰⁵ and died in 1965 in Waverley, NSW^²⁰⁶ at age 74. Other names for Herbert were Stanley and Stanley.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Herbert Richard Stanley Howard (1891-?)

Stanley was a farmer, aged 29, when he married Annie Vera Barwick at Cooma in 1920. In the 1915 Electoral Roll for Bega he is named 'Hubert Richard Stanley Howard' farmer at 'Mountview' . We know more about Annie than we do about Stanley.

Annie Barwick was the daughter of Jabez (James Edward) Barwick and Sarah Jane (daughter of George and Elizabeth Warn/Werne). She was born in 1895, the 6th daughter of about 13 children to this couple and the sister of Martha Pearl, second wife of 'Wee' Howard of Tathra Road.

Annie's mother, Sarah Jane Barwick died in 1899 at Cooma, soon after the birth of another daughter, Gertrude W. Barwick. Jabez is recorded at his children's births in Cooma as James, Edward and Jabez, which complicate records (Jabez is latin for James).

In the Bega District News of 30 September, 1929, the death was announced of Mr. Charles G. Wynne, late of Bega. His wife, (Sarah Jane) nee Barwick being the sister of Mrs. Henry G. Kemp and Mrs. Stan Howard. Mr. Wynne conducted the Hotel Bega for many years and lie had a keen interest in racing, training winners such as 'Sunny Bill'. He had been made a Life Member of the Bega District Jockey Club before he left the district. Sarah and Charles had married at Cooma in 1903, and Sarah died in Woollahra in 1939.

It is not known as yet if there was a family for Stanley and Annie.

Bega Standard, August/September, 1935
Under New Management
'Occidental' Boarding Establishment
Permanent boarders 25/ week, casual 6/6 a day.
Nice airy rooms, even' convenience.
Mrs. S. Howard
Mrs. A. Barwick

The Occidental Hotel became a boarding house in the 1930's after being the Phillip's Temperance Hotel for a few years. Also known as the Bega Hostel, it was demolished in 1938 to make way for the new Grand Hotel, later in the 1990's to be owned by Mr. Roy Howard, a nephew of Mrs . Anne V Howard, and Mrs. Gertie 0. Barwick.

Herbert married Annie Vera Barwick, daughter of Jabez Edward Barwick and Sarah Jane Warne, in 1920 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁵⁹ Annie was born in 1895 in Cooma, NSW^⁵⁶⁰ and died in 1971 in Waverley, NSW^⁵⁶¹ at age 76.

M ii. Donald Frederick Howard was born on March 21, 1926 in Bega, NSW and died on March 24, 1991 in Randwick, NSW at age 65.

• He served in the military as a Leading Aircraftman in the Royal Australian Air Force - WW2 from April 14, 1944 to May 23, 1946.

49. Robert Bruce Turnbull (Alice Armstrong³, Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born in 1902 in Newtown, NSW,^²⁶⁵ died on May 19, 1981 in a Sydney District Hospitial, NSW at age 79, and was buried on May 22, 1981 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

Robert married Margaret Annie Wilson in 1927 in Newcastle, NSW.⁵⁶² Margaret was born in 1899 in Cobar, NSW,^⁵⁶³ died on August 11, 1972 in Kogarah, NSW^⁵⁶⁴ at age 73, and was buried on August 12, 1972 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

50. Bertha M. Armstrong (James Edgar³, Ebenezer Alexander², James¹) was born in 1902.

51. Robert George S. Baker (Anne White³, Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1878 in Bega, NSW^³⁰⁷ and died on May 26, 1947 in Sutherland, NSW^³⁰⁸ at age 69.

Robert married May Mabel Schofield, daughter of John George Schofield and Maria, in 1903 in Sydney, NSW.⁵⁶⁷ May was born in 1885 and died on September 13, 1974 in Bronte, NSW^⁵⁶⁸ at age 89.

52. Alfred James Baker (Anne White³, Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born on June 24, 1882 in Newtown, NSW^³¹³ and died on April 24, 1923 in Wentworth, NSW^³¹⁴ at age 40.

Alfred married Ellen Maria Cross on July 21, 1900 in Broken Hill, NSW.⁵⁷¹

F i. Frances Ellen Baker was born in 1901 in Broken Hill, NSW^⁵⁷² and died in 1972 at age 71.

F iii. Myrtle Anne Louise Baker was born in 1905 in Leichhardt, NSW^⁵⁷⁴ and died in 1950 at age 45.

M iv. Alfred James Baker was born on May 6, 1910 in Erskineville, NSW^⁵⁷⁵ and died on July 31, 1974 in NSW^⁵⁷⁶ at age 64.

Alfred married Freda Esthelle Kaltenbacher, daughter of Christian Frederick Kaltenbacher and Amy Estelle Wills, on August 16, 1941 in Kogarah, NSW.⁵⁷⁷

F vii. Myra B. Baker was born in 1914 and died in 1915 in Annandale, NSW^⁵⁷⁸ at age 1.

53. Frances Agnes Baker (Anne White³, Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born on December 9, 1889 in Lismore, NSW^³²¹ and died on March 23, 1943 in Bankstown, NSW at age 53.

Frances married Albert Herbert Bennett on August 2, 1905 in Sydney, NSW.⁵⁷⁹

F i. Thelma Ann Louise Bennett was born on March 23, 1906 in Redfern, NSW.^⁵⁸⁰

Thelma married Ernest L. Cameron in 1924.⁵⁸¹ Ernest died on July 10, 1961.^⁵⁸²

M ii. Albert Richard R. Bennett was born in 1907 in Hurstville, NSW^⁵⁸³ and died in 1966 in Liverpool, NSW^⁵⁸⁴ at age 59.

54. Una A. White (Alexander Tathra White³, Jane Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1904 in Bega, NSW.^³⁵⁸

Una married Richard Leslie Shepherd, son of Richard Shepherd and Elizabeth J., in 1926 in Nowra, NSW.⁵⁸⁵ Richard was born on December 31, 1901 in Bomaderry, NSW.^⁵⁸⁶

• He served in the military as a Private in the Australian Army - WW2 from April 22, 1942 to September 15, 1945.

55. Vera Irene Scott (William Joseph Scott³, Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born on April 9, 1904 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴³⁰ died on June 1, 1997 in Toowoomba, QLD at age 93, and was buried on June 4, 1997 in Toowoomba Cemetery, QLD.

Vera married Kevin Roy Jasch, son of Ferdinand Henry Jasch and Ethel Luck, on October 12, 1932 in Brookstead, QLD. Kevin was born on November 4, 1911 in Oakey, QLD, died on July 10, 1974 in Toowoomba, QLD at age 62, and was buried on July 11, 1974 in Toowoomba Cemetery, QLD.

M i. Desmond Kevin Jasch was born on December 2, 1933 in Pittsworth, QLD and died on December 3, 1933 in Pittsworth, QLD.

M ii. Alton Roy Jasch was born on December 3, 1934 in Pittsworth, QLD and died on April 28, 1991 in Toowoomba, QLD at age 56.

M iii. Russell Joseph Jasch was born on August 20, 1936 in Pittsworth, QLD, died on May 16, 1973 in Dalby QLD at age 36, and was buried on May 18, 1973 in Dalby QLD.

56. Mary Emmilline Dent (Mary Ann Scott³, Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born on December 16, 1906 in Bombala, NSW^⁴³⁷ and died on November 4, 1997 in Bombala, NSW at age 90.

Mary married Oswald Ernest Elton, son of John Campbell Elton and Zillah Mary Bedingfield, in 1937 in Bombala, NSW.⁵⁸⁸ Oswald was born in 1903 in Bombala, NSW.^⁵⁸⁹

M i. Ernest David Elton was born in July 1936 and died in 1942 in Bombala, NSW^⁵⁹⁰ at age 6.

57. Alma Iris Dent (Mary Ann Scott³, Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1910 in Bombala, NSW.

Alma married John James McLeod, son of Malcolm Thomas McLeod and Isabel Ellen Nicholson, in 1938 in Bombala, NSW.⁵⁹¹ John was born in 1913 in Bombala, NSW, died on May 2, 1964 in Bombala, NSW^⁵⁹² at age 51, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 365.

M i. Robert Henry McLeod was born in January 1939 and died in December 1939 in Bombala, NSW.^⁵⁹³

58. Roy Scott Ingram (Ada Isabella Scott³, Mary Ann Armstrong², James¹) was born on October 30, 1908 in Bombala, NSW,^⁴⁴⁴ died in 1974 in Victoria at age 66, and was buried in Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery, VIC.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX28866, 2/33 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from June 6, 1940 to October 16, 1945 in WW2.

Roy married Mary Cecilia. Mary died in 1991 and was buried in Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery, VIC.

F i. Lorraine Isabel Ingram was born on April 15, 1947 and died on March 17, 1991 at age 43.

Lorraine married Noel John Maiden on June 16, 1963 in Sale, VIC. The marriage ended in divorce.

59. Dulcie Josephine Bartley (Joseph Bartley³, Janet Armstrong², James¹) was born on December 29, 1915 and died on August 11, 1991 in Delegate, NSW at age 75.

Dulcie married Joseph Mabon Oliver, son of Thomas Oliver and Mary Ellen Smith, on May 9, 1936 in Bombala, NSW.⁵⁹⁴ Joseph was born on March 22, 1908 in Delegate, NSW^⁵⁹⁵ and died on December 18, 1991 in Delegate, NSW at age 83.

Notes: Extract from the Bendoc state school centenary 1873-1973 booklet; Joe Oliver took over the mail run from Tom Morrison in 1933. For 13½ years in all weather he drove his horse & sulky from Delegate, calling at Haydens Bog Post Office (GW Sellars). Bendoc Post Office (Mrs Windle) , Lower Bendoc Post Office (Miss M Rozynski). In 1947-48 there was a change over to Motor vehicles, Joe purchased a ½ ton Bedford truck. With very little formed road he was more often bogged than mobile, and wore out more picks & shovels than ever he did fencing for miles . In the postal records he is quoted as a travelling post office & store, and his sterling qualities are also enumerated - he was entrusted by school teachers with the banking of pupils saving accounts and by hotel proprietors & store keepers for whom he had to bank money and pay accounts. Sometimes he would be carrying hundreds of pounds. People would give him money to place money orders or postal notes in their letters or for stamps and registration. Nothing was a trouble to Joe and his thoughtfulness and efficiency will long be remembered by those he served. Barry Oliver, Joe's son carries on the mail run in the same tradition.

Barry married Margaret Mary Yelds, daughter of Clifford Joseph Yelds and Jessie Mabel Skipper,.

60. Jean Armstrong (William James³, William², James¹) was born on February 13, 1916 in Delegate, NSW, died on January 6, 1995 in Lakes Entrance, VIC at age 78, and was buried in Delegate, NSW.

Jean married Gerald James Stokes, son of Thomas Stokes and Mabel Miranda Mustard, on April 10, 1943 in Petersham, NSW.⁵⁹⁶ Gerald was born on April 14, 1916 in Delegate, NSW, died on November 4, 1988 in Delegate, NSW at age 72, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

• He was described as at age 29, height 5 feet 9 inches, eyes grey, complexion fair and hair fair.

• He served in the military as a Signalman, number NX151760(N268234), 9 AUST W T SEC (LT), Australian Army from February 19, 1943 to February 6, 1946 in WW2.

61. Nina Armstrong (William James³, William², James¹) was born on August 24, 1917 in Meroo Meadow, Nowra, NSW and died on March 1, 1986 in Brisbane, QLD at age 68.

Notes: Wedding
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Taylor - Armstrong

A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Philip's Church on Saturday afternoon last (December 28th 1940), when Nina, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Armstrong of Delegate, was married to George, eldest son of Mr John Taylor, of Brisbane, and the late Mrs Taylor. Rev W A McLeod officiated. Miss Clarice Hayden presided at the organ.
The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a white satin frock and wore a wreath and veil. She carried a bouquet of pink and cream rosebuds and desert jaccka and fern. T he bridesmaids were Misses Dawn and Beth Armstrong (sisters of the bride). Miss Dawn wore a frock of lemon georgette and lace, and Miss Beth wore a frock of green georgette and lace. They carried bouquets of gladioli. Mr Douglas Downey was best man, and Mr Jack Mackaway was groomsman. The reception was held at the School of Arts, 100 guests being present. The bride's mother wore a dress of navy satin back crepe with floral trimmings, and matching hat. She carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses, presented by Mrs James Callaughan. Rev W A McLeod presided. The usual toasts were honoured.
Many nice presents, including cheques, were received. The bridegroom's git to the bride was a cut glass dressing set, the bride's gift to the bridegroom was an engraved wallet, and the bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were dress rings.
After the reception, the newly married couple left for Sydney, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride traveled in a navy dress with edge to edge coat, with matching hat and accessories.

OBIT
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Nina Taylor, wife of George Thomas Taylor, passed away at her residence, Everton Park, Brisbane on March 1 1986.
She was born at Meroo Meadow in NSW and was the second eldest daughter of the late William and Daisy Armstrong. Nina came to live in Delegate at an early age and married George Thomas Taylor. better known as "Curly" at St Phillip's Church in Delegate on December 28. 1940.
After the marriage, she lived in various places in NSW and finally settled in Brisbane.
Nina is Survived by her husband "Curly" daughter Sandra and sons Frank, Bill, Colin and Keith , Grandchildren Karina, Max and Danny. Also brother jack and sisters Jean, Dawn, Beth and Alm a.
She was cremated in Brisbane and a memorial service was held in St Phillip's Church Delegate.
May she rest in peace.
Joan Lundstrom

EULOGY FROM SERVICE IN BRISBANE
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At this point in our service, it is customary for a few words to be said about the life and personality of the deceased. I did not know Nina Taylor personally, so nothing that I could say about her would be as true and genuine as the thoughts and memories of those who have gathered here today.
The author, Richard Bach, in his Book 'Illusions', used a quotation which reads, "Here is a test to see if your mission in life is complete…..If you're alive, it isn't." We may never know exactly what Nina Taylor's mission in life really was, but we can be certain that, in some way large or small, her life affected every one of us and that the sum total of human experience was increased by Nina's contribution.
Nina Taylor was a very active person, who, until a stroke two and a half years ago, enjoyed all physical activities, especially ten pin bowling. Born in Nowra, and raised in Delegate, NSW, Nina became a person who was never afraid to shoulder her civic responsibilities. She wa s a member of the RSL Auxiliary and also had an ardent interest in politics, being an enthusiastic supporter of the Labor Party. Nina was a person who was loved by all who knew her and her many friends will miss the love and affection she extended to them. Nina was devoted to her husband and children, and always provided a home where love reigned.
Nina and George were a happy couple, and their marriage was blessed by their children, John ( decd.), Frank, Bill, Sandra, Colin and Keith. It will be some consolation to George to know that their children will be there to help through the difficult days ahead.
Nina's life has been ended by the illness she fought so long and so courageously, and we would not be human if we did not suffer when death takes away one we love and respect. There comes the feeling that such things should not happen. But life teaches us time and time again, that grief is the price of love, and that whatever we love, we risk losing. Life is a search for happiness and love, and the moment we find either one, we risk losing it, and so we must risk the grief that goes hand in hand with love.
Nina Taylor's life now lies in the past, and part of a funeral service is to mark the point w here the past finishes and the future starts. It signifies that the relationship which you al l had with Nina now changes to one of memory alone. This change should not be one full of regret, because if Nina were here now, she would not want to see her family and friends in sorrow. I doubt that Nina would look back on her life with any regrets. I think it more likely that she would be thinking along these lines from Richard Bach….
Don't be dismayed by goodbyes
A farewell is necessary
Before you can meet again
And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes Is certain
For those who are friends.
I would like to make brief mention of the fact that, in their grief for the death of Nina, her family have shared her concern for the welfare of others and they have made a significant donation to medical research through their choice of the floral tribute which adorns the coff n.

Nina married George Thomas Taylor on December 28, 1940 in Delegate, NSW.⁵⁹⁷ George was born on October 30, 1915 in Brisbane, QLD.

• He was described as at age 30 years, height 5 feet 5 inches, hair brown, eyes blue and complexion medium.

• In 1943 his occupation was Power Machinist in Rheem Manufacturing Compnay, 821 Botany Road, Waterloo, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Leading Aircraftman in the Royal Australian Air Force - WW2 from April 13, 1943 to February 7, 1946.

M ii. John Taylor was born on October 22, 1941 and died on October 23, 1941 in Delegate, NSW.^⁵⁹⁸

62. Dawn Armstrong (William James³, William², James¹) was born on November 11, 1920 in Delegate, NSW, died on October 19, 1987 in Delegate, NSW at age 66, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

Dawn married Charles Gordon Walker, son of Henry James Walker and Mary Jane Ryan, on March 2, 1943 in Sydney, NSW.⁵⁹⁹ Charles was born on January 11, 1922 in Delegate, NSW and died on June 23, 2003 in Delegate, NSW at age 81.

Notes: Gordon was born at Rose Cottage in Delegate on 11th January 1922. He was the second son of Henry and Mary Walker, brother to Jimmy and Sarah, who both predeceased him, and his surviving sister, Jane.
He attended Delegate Convent School, and in his younger years, played football and cricket for Delegate. He was also a keen golfer for many years.
Gordon joined the army in 1940, shortly before his 18th birthday, and fought in New Britain, Port Moresby and the famous Kokoda Trail in New Guinea.
He married Dawn Armstrong on 2nd March 1943 in Sydney, and the wedding breakfast was held at Nina and Curly Taylor's flat, where they enjoyed steak & kidney pie, sponge cream cake with strawberries, and drank a fair amount of apple cider. So much apple cider, in fact, that the bride preferred to spend their wedding night in her sister's bed, whilst the groom fell asleep next to the best man!
After the war, Gordon returned to Delegate, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was not only an excellent farmer, but was renowned in the district for his outstanding ability at breaking in horses. He also spent many happy times at his hut at Willis, or the "Hotel W illis" as Dawn referred to it, where he caught wild brumbies, which he brought home to break in and sell.
Although a very shy man, Gordon was a great prankster. Many times, when his daughters opened their purses at a ball or the Country Club, they would find all manner of things such as empty bottles, or even spiders. He was always hiding family, or visitors' purses or cigarette packets! Once upon a time, he hid some money of his own and couldn't remember where he put it . He found it, many years later, under the meat block in the dairy. Even this did not teach him a lesson, and the pranks continued. He also had a habit of sneaking up behind people and digging them in the ribs, whooping, and frightening them out of their wits!
Gordon loved a game of cards, especially euchre and John's Game, and he enjoyed watching westerns, particularly the ones starring his very favourite cowboy, John Wayne.
And of course, he found the best way to relax after a hard day's work was to sip on one or two glasses of overproof frigate rum, watered down with a dash of milk.
Gordon had a long and very happy marriage to his beloved wife Dawn, until her sad passing in 1987. He was the proud father of Carol, Carl, Christine, Bill and Cary. Sadly, Bill only lived for a few hours, and Carl passed away tragically in 1959 at the tender age of seven years .
After Dawn's passing, Gordon led a quiet life, continuing to work his farm right to the end . He passed away quietly at home, shortly after completing some farm tasks, and all those who knew and loved him know it was exactly the way he would have wanted to pass from this earthly life. His family are happy to know he is reunited with other loved ones in Heaven.
He will live on forever in the memories of all those who loved him, including his children, Carol, Christine and Cary, daughter-in-law Evelyn, his seven grandchildren - John, Carl, Stephen, Kelly, Tracey, Adam and Jucinda, - and his two great grandaugthers, Teagan and Lilee. He will also be sadly missed by his sister Jane, brother-in-law Murray, and his many nieces and nephews.
As a member of this community for over 81 years, Gordon will also be missed by everyone in this small, tightknit community.
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Extract Bombala Times September 3rd 2003: Probate - Charles Gordon Walker made by Christine Rita Walker, Carol Ann Grazcol and Cary Gordon Walker.

• He was described as at age 24 years, height 5 feet 9 inches, eyes green, complexion fair and hair brown.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N267894, 36 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army November 17, 1941 to January 14, 1946 in WW2.

M ii. Carl Henry Walker was born on July 10, 1951 and died on February 17, 1959 in North Sydney, NSW^⁶⁰⁰ at age 7. Another name for Carl was Bumper.

U iv. Unnamed Walker was born about 1955 and died in 1955 in Delegate, NSW.^⁶⁰¹

63. Jack Armstrong (William James³, William², James¹) was born on November 17, 1922 in Delegate, NSW, died on October 13, 1990 in Gundagai, NSW at age 67, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: OBITUARY - Bombala Times
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The death took place suddenly, on 13th October, at his son's home in Gundagai of long term district resident Jack Armstrong.
At one of the largest funerals seen in the district, his family and friends mourned the passing of one of the district's most well known and respected identities.
Jack was born at Delegate in 1922, the only son of William and Daisy Armstrong - there were five sisters in the family, two of whom (Nina and Dawn) predeceased him.
The remaining sisters are Beth and Jean (Stokes) of Delegate, and Alma (Thoroughgood) of Fairy Meadow.
In 1950, he married Natalie Begley, and all of their married life was spent in Delegate, where their son Neil was born in 1953. Their Daughter Cathryn was born 18 years later in Cooma Hospital, in 1971.
Jack was a keen fisherman, and excelled in the art of fly fishing, and was President of the Delegate Fishing Club at the time of his death.
He played both tennis and golf in earlier years, and in recent times had shown an interest in taking up bowls.
He took an active part in district affairs, being on several committees throughout his lifetime.
He worked as the local baker for many years, his family owning a business at one time. Later, he did contract house painting and for the last 25 years, prior to his retirement at 65, was the Chief Executive Officer at Delegate Hospital.
Jack will be long remembered for his friendly personality, and wonderful sense of humour.
His great art was that of communication. To him there was no age gap. He loved young company , and was never happier than when surrounded (as he so often was), by a group of young people.
In a touching tribute, 60 or more young folk from throughout the district formed a guard of honour at his funeral.
A devoted family man, his home was always open, and he liked nothing better than a good "yarn" and a laugh with friends and family.
A friendly, outgoing, and kindly man, the world is the poorer for his passing.

Jack married Natalie Gladys Begley on November 6, 1950 in Campsie, NSW.⁶⁰² Natalie was born on April 3, 1928 and died after 2006.

F ii. Unnamed Armstrong was born about 1955 and died in 1955 in Delegate, NSW.^⁶⁰³

64. Alma Armstrong (William James³, William², James¹) was born on December 15, 1928 in Delegate, NSW, died on April 3, 1996 in Wollongong, NSW at age 67, and was buried in Delegate, NSW.

Notes: EULOGY
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Alma Thoroughgood was born at Delegate, NSW, on the 15th of December 1928, the youngest of 7 children born to Daisy and Bill Armstrong, and the last surviving member of that family . Alma grew up and went to school in Delegate, starting her working life there in the local bakery, butchers and boarding house.
In 1947, Alma met a young man by the name of Jack (Curly) Thoroughgood, who was contracting in the area as a shearer. Curly returned in 1949, and the couple were married in 1952. The couple settled in Wollongong, where they were to share in the birth of 6 children: Chris (Christing), Buster (Bronwyn), Helen (Ray), Julie (Gordon), Ken and Debbie. In laws were treated by Alma as her own children. Since that time, they have seen 8 grandchildren born: Shane, Nicole, Aaron, Joshua, Louise, Joel, Naomi and Emma, and their first great grandchild, Corey.
The family moved to their present home in Fairy Meadow in 1958, where Alma was able to do what gave her most pleasure in life - care for her family. In 1967, Alma took on a job at the Diggers Rest Home, so she could give the children some of those 'little extras' that she thought they were missing. After two years working there, she started work at the Wollongong University, where she continued to work up until 1987.
As a young girl, Alma was a keen hockey player and enjoyed dancing. She was a bit of a singer, appearing in several concerts in the Bombala/Cooma/Delegate area. Alma also enjoyed playing tennis socially, playing up until 1992 with the same group she played with before she returned to work. Since her retirement, Alma liked to go to the club, where she played bingo and the pokies.
For the last couple of years, Alma has been unwell. She had spent some time looking after Curly through his illness, but life was taking its toll on her too. Alma entered hospital last Sunday (the first time since the birth of her last child), passing away peacefully and quickly last Wednesday, the 3rd of April 1996, having been able to see all the children, and surrounded by the family that meant so much to her.
Alma's last action was to sign (she was unable to speak), "I love you". And love is what the family remember most about this remarkable woman. Throughout her life, little acts of love are the things most remember, like - a piece of barley sugar for each of the children every Friday night; the singsongs around the piano (Alma loved to play the piano); always cooking those special treats on the old slow-combustion stove. (she might not have been much of a scone cooker, but she could cook a good cake); her always being there to listen; her giving (the children's birthdays were always made something special) a day off school, off to pick their present and then lunch at Coles; three bob to go to the pictures of a Saturday night.
Alma was mum or nan to many more than her own family. She accepted everyone the children brought home and didn't have a bad word to say about anyone - the door and her heart were open to whoever. The family remember the special family gatherings, like the sit-down Christmas dinners for any number of people.
Alma is remember for her quiet, inner strength. He love included the sliver off the banana box by the back doorpost for the kids. She will never really be gone, for her children are a product of her love and her life lives on in them. They were everything to her and this was reflected in them.

Alma married Jack Thoroughgood on January 8, 1952 in Wollongong, NSW.⁶⁰⁴ Jack was born on December 22, 1922 in Goulburn, NSW and died on January 4, 2002 in Wollongong, NSW at age 79. Another name for Jack was Curly.

• He served in the military as a LDG STO, number S5000, HMAS Rushcutter, Royal Australian Navy from January 7, 1941 to August 1, 1946 in WW2.

M v. Ken Thoroughgood was born on October 22, 1958 in Delegate, NSW and died on March 1, 1999 at age 40. The cause of his death was Cancer.

Notes: Extract Bombala Times 1999: Ken Thoroughgood was born 22/10/1958 at Delegate, being the second youngest of six children born to Curly and Alma Thoroughgood (nee Armstrong). Ken grew up in Fairy Meadow. He was a gifted carpenter and joiner, working for the Wollongong City Council for 20 years. Ken endured a 7 year battle with cancer, his positive thinking overcoming leukaemia, and a brain tumour. His family Curly, sisters Helen, Julie, Debbie and brothers Chris and Stephen and all their families wish to extend their thanks to all the friends and family in Delegate for all who sent flowers and messages of Sympathy at this very sad time in their lives.

65. Beryl Eileen Armstrong (George Alexander³, William², James¹) was born in 1917 in Eden, NSW and died on July 7, 1987 in Tathra, NSW at age 70.

Beryl married Robert Augustus Otton, son of Charles Augustus Otton and Ethel Florence Reid Hughes, in 1940 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰⁵ Robert was born on January 14, 1914 in Petersham, NSW and died on July 15, 1989 in Tathra, NSW at age 75.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX33862, 2/3 A F W/S, Australian Army from June 17, 1940 to October 27, 1941 in WW2.

M i. David Douglas Otton was born circa 1951 and died on September 24, 2009 in Tathra, NSW at age 58.

66. Robert William Heron (Jessie Amelia Christina Armstrong³, William², James¹) was born in 1912 in Eden, NSW.

67. Harold Claude Howard (Henry Jamieson Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on August 13, 1912 in Bega, NSW and died on August 9, 1993 in Laurieton, NSW at age 80. Another name for Harold was Bega.

• He was described as at age 34, height 6 feet, eyes brown, complexion dark and hair dark.

• He served in the military as a Warrant Officer Class 2, number NX90502, Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit, Australian Army February 26, 1942 to August 22, 1946 in WW2.

Harold married Audrey Amelia Rosser in 1941 in Sydney, NSW.⁶⁰⁸ Audrey was born about 1925 and died on October 4, 1995 in Papua New Guinea aged about 70.

M i. Grover Moresby Howard was born on February 10, 1944 and died on October 2, 1965 in Papua New Guinea at age 21.

68. Phyllis May Howard (Henry Jamieson Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born about 1914, died on August 1, 1979 in Bega, NSW aged about 65, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Phyllis May Howard (1914-1979)

Phyllis was a very bright popular girl, a good athlete and scholar and very involved in all aspects of Bega life. She worked as a secretary/right hand person to the manager of the Old Bega Hospital before her marriage and at the new Bega Hospital afterwards.

In 1936, a newspaper item states that a photograph of Phyllis appeared in the 'Sunday Sun' and she had announced her engagement to a Mr. Norman Miller of Randwick.

In 1944, Phyllis married Angus Campbell Urquhart, before he went to war. Angus came back as a Lieutenant. Phyllis attended the inaugural meeting of the RSL and was elected president of the Torchbearers who were to raise so much money over the years for the RSL. After a year as president, Phyl and Angus moved to Melbourne. Phyllis and Angus had no surviving children , and separated after several years, when she returned to Bega.

With her sister-in-law Mary Howard, Phyl jointly sponsored the Bill Howard Memorial Jump event until her death, when Roy Howard re-sponsored the event. She was working for the Monavale Hospital in the Administration Section when she died suddenly on 1 August 1979, aged 65. She was brought home to Bega and buried in her grandfather Richard Howard's grave.

Phyllis married Angus Campbell Urquhart in 1944 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰⁹ Angus was born on October 30, 1919 in Quirindi, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Lieutenant in the Australian Army - WW2 from July 9, 1940 to January 15, 1946.

69. Hamilton Irwin Howard (Henry Jamieson Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on September 3, 1915 in Bega, NSW and died on December 3, 1960 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁵⁴ at age 45. Another name for Hamilton was Bill.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Hamilton Irwin
Bill' Howard (1915-1960)

Bill was born at the height of WWI euphoria to the Gallipoli Anzac landings. The Commander of troops at Anzac was Sir Ian Hamilton, hence the Hamilton in his name. Bill's father, Harry, initially recruited T.E.W.W. Irwin into the Bega Mounted Rifles, and Lt Irwin went to WWI as a young officer commanding the Bega Squadron of the Light Horse. With the fortunes of war, rapid promotion occurred and T.E.W.W. Irwin returned as a Colonel with the Croix de Guerre , with Palms, a singular honour for a Bega boy. The Colonel always said that Harry Howard was the smartest man he saw with swords, lances, etc. Bill was also named after the Colonel.

During the war, cartoon characters were seen in the papers as 'Bill Jim', an Aussie, and 'Bill Zac', a New Zealander. Young Hamilton Irwin Howard used to insist that "me Bill Jim!" and so the name stuck.

Like Roy, Bill worked on the family farm and went to Bega School. Bill enlisted into the RAAF during WWII, serving with Bomber Command as an observer (which included the roles of bomb aimer, astro-navigator, and air-gunman), flying more than 50 missions over Europe, something not many men survived. As a recognition of his service during the war, King George VI at Buckingham Palace presented Bill with the Distinguished Flying Medal, in 1945. A great honour for a Bega boy.

In England, Bill met a young lady, Mary Mowberry, who became his wife in Sydney 19 months later. They had two daughters, Beverley and Toni. Toni works in the travel industry and Beverley married an American Marine, Bob and after living in America for 11 years are now in Canberra. They have one child.

As a way of relaxing from the trauma of war, Bill became interested in the magnificent horse shows and trials in England and on his return to Bega became involved with the Bega Show jumping. He designed a special course for the local jumping competition, and in 1959 he and Dick Ainsworth, a brother of Roy's wife Peg, introduced an Olympic Show Jumping course that was a feature at the 1960 New Years Night Gymkhana. Bill approached friends to sponsor a major jumping event, but his brother Roy was happy to do so, at 25 pounds (the average weekly wage at the time was 10 pounds). This sponsorship then became the Howard Special at the Bega Show until Bill's untimely death in 1960.

The President of the Bega Show Committee, Mr. Jim Russell, manager of the Commonwealth Bank , approached Mary and Roy about commemorating Bill's contribution to the jumping events by naming the event the 'Bill Howard Memorial Jump'.

Bega District News 6 December 1960
DEATH OF BILL HOWARD HAS CAUSED SADNESS THROUGHOUT DISTRICT
One of the Bega district's best known and most respected citizens, Mr. Hamilton Irwin (Bill ) Howard, died suddenly at his home at Buckajo early on Saturday night.
The late Mr. Howard who was 45 years of age, was seriously ill some time ago, but his many friends had hoped that the recovery he appeared to have made, was permanent. Gifted with a happy personality, the late Mr. Howard has been described as a person who
loved life and people' .
On Saturday afternoon, he attended the race meeting at Bega, and appeared happy and well.
Mr. Howard served with the RAAF during World War II as a navigator, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in recognition of his distinguished service over enemy territory. He made most of his operational flights with 460 Squadron, but served also with 463 and 101 Squadrons, to complete two tours of operations, or 50 bombing missions over enemy territory.
Returning to Australia at the end of the war the late Mr. Howard resumed farming at Buckajo , and gave his enthusiasm and effort to assisting the Bega AP and H Society and Bega Pony Club, and particularly to develop equestrian events.
At the time of his death he was vice-president of the Society, and no ring programme at a Bega Show was complete without Bill Howard's expert knowledge, and boundless enthusiasm. He was the inspiration behind the introduction of show jumping to Bega and other Far South Coast shows, and was accorded a signal recognition by the Society. The Society gave him the honour of having him made an honorary life member of the Equestrian Federation of Australia. It was an honour well deserved, for if any person had an expert and practical knowledge of the rules of show jumping that person was Bill Howard.
A tireless worker for the show you could be sure that in the ring assisting, would be found Bill Howard. The president of the AP & H Society (Mr. J. G. Russell) yesterday paid a special tribute to the late Mr. Howard.
Mr Russell said.
'The Bega AP & H Society by the loss of its vice-president, Mr. Howard, has indeed lost one of its stalwarts. His wide knowledge of equestrian events, and particularly show jumping, of which he was a student, will be terribly difficult to replace, and it gives the Society members a challenge to ensure that the work he started, is carried on. Mr. Howard, a senior vice-president of the Far South Coast and Monaro Zone of the Equestrian Federation of Australia, was possessed of a knowledge of horse events unsurpassed by any other person in NSW'. Mr. Russell added that he extended his personal sympathy and that of his members of the Society to Mrs. Howard in their sad loss.
Olympic gold and silver medalist and president of the South Coast and Monaro Zone of the EF A (Mr. Neale Lavis) said yesterday that Bill Howard's death will be a tremendous loss to the Federation.
I will miss him deeply as a friend', added Mr. Lavis, 'and I do not think it is possible to gauge what his loss will mean to the community. He was certainly the father of show jumping in the south,' and his courses were first class and consistent, due to his deep and intelligent study of the subject. I would like to pay a tribute to his course setting, for I believe it was not possible to find better show jumping layouts,' this was remarkable when it is known that Bill himself had not ridden in these events.'
The late Mr. Howard is survived by a wife and two daughters, Beverley and Toni. Mrs. Howard served with the British Women 's Services during the war, serving first in England, and later in Europe when allied forces landed.

Bega District News 9 December 1960
SOLEMN TRIBUTE PAID TO LATE BILL HOWARD
Hundreds of Bega and district residents, on Tuesday morning, paid tribute to one of its best known citizens in a solemn funeral service at St John's Anglican Church, Bega.
The church was packed by those who were paying their last respects to the late Mr. H.I. (Bill ) Howard, who died suddenly at his home, at Buckajo, on Saturday evening.
The Rev. D. Dickinson who was assisted by the Rev C. Austen in conducting the service, said the death of Bill Howard had taken from the community a citizen who had worked not only for the community, but who had served his country.
The late Mr. Howard, the Rev. Dickinson said, had received the DFM for his service in World W ar II with the RAAF. He had completed two tours of operations over enemy and enemy occupied territory during the war. The Rev. Dickinson said that the community had a responsibility to remember, and a responsibility to ensure that the person whose loss they mourned was remembered by a completion of the works he had commenced.
Bill Howard had given his best to the community in his association with the Bega AP & H Socie ty, the pony clubs, and the Equestrian Federation of Australia. The task of the community was to ensure that the work he had done to help these organisations, and the people, was continued.
Members of the Bega Sub-Branch of the RSL mounted a guard of honour outside the church and conducted a short RSL service at the graveside.
Pallbearers consisted of Bill's former close colleagues in pony club, equestrian and show cir cles. They were: Messrs. Jim Russell (president Bega Show Society), Bill Parbery (Bega Pony C lub), Keith Otton (president Bega Pony Club), Neale Lavis (zone president Equestrian Federation), Des Hetherington (chief ring steward Bega Show Society), Doug Beck (Bega Show Society) a nd Jack Rogers (Bega Show Society).Australia Gazette : 27 January 1944, page 161, position 24

• He was described as at age 26, height 5 feet 6.5 inches, weight 129 lbs, complexion dark, eyes brown, hair brown.

• He served in the military (Royal Australian Air Force) from August 16, 1941 to September 13, 1945 in Australia / England.

Hamilton married Ethel Mary Mowberry, daughter of William Mowberry and Rachel, in 1947 in Sydney, NSW.⁶¹¹ Ethel was born in England and died in 1966 in Sydney, NSW.^⁶¹²

70. Roy Ronald Howard (Henry Jamieson Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on August 25, 1920 in Bega, NSW, died on May 23, 2000 in Bega, NSW at age 79, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Roy Ronald Howard (1920-2000)

Roy was born on 25 August, 1920, the 6th of 8 children. For four years life was a joy in the large 'Howardville' homestead. His father was often ill but that did not concern a young child. When his father died of nephritis in 1925, mother Kate was left on her own with eight young children ranging from a baby to 14 years. They continued to live at Howardville for another five year's until economic conditions necessitated a move.

As well as the inherited Buckajo property, Roy's father Harry had bought part of the Ebsworth Estate adjoining his land, which became the second Howard dairy farm.

The Wall Street Crash in America in 1929 compounded the effects of the Depression in Australia that had started in 1927 with a downturn in the dairying industry.

The family moved to one of the two houses on the farm at Buckajo, when Roy was 9 years old, to defray the costs and inefficiencies of a share farmer, as well as the biting affect of the Depression. As conditions worsened, the two dairies of the adjoining farms were combined to one, saving labour and cost.

Roy and his siblings went to Buckajo school where 'first class was the first form and second class the second form and every year you went up a class you went back a seat until you got to the sixth class, when there was no room to go but out the back door and back to the family farm

Roy attended Bega Primary School in Auckland Street for his 4th, 5th and 6th years, finishing in 1933, then he left for a year when he was needed back at the farm because it was the height of the Great Depression and a severe drought. The price of butter fell as low as 6 pence per pound (2.5cfKg).

In 1934 the drought broke and things were looking up. Roy wanted to finish his schooling to Intermediate level and his mother offered to buy him a bicycle to ride to school. To enable Roy to go back to school his mother Kate did his share of the milking. This was a great opportunity to leave the farm life ('like escaping from Alcatraz!') and Roy jumped at the chance, even though it involved a major hour and a half cross-country excursion each day.It was one mile (2km) to the closest road through the neighbour's paddock, along a cattle track, across a creek, 3 miles up hill, then 3 miles down a steep hill on Buckajo Road to the Bega River, 4 miles along the riverbank and across an old footbridge. This footbridge was a feat of skill to cross as it had a handrail on one side and was made of two planks with a tyre width gap between them. The bridge was about 2 feet above the sand and water on the Bega side of the river (in 1999, the old bridge is metres under the sand).

So in 1936, Roy was educated to Intermediate level, achieving 2 x As and 4 x Bs. He was 16 years old and joined Balmain Brothers in Auckland Street, the Bega agent for Holden cars and the Pioneer Motor Service for the South Coast and Cooma.

William Hope (Billy) Balmain (b. 1884) and his brother Arthur Hope (b. 1882) were descendants of the First Fleet Surgeon, William Balmain. Their father John Hope Balmain Jr. became a surveyor in the Cooma district, and with his wife Mary Ann (Litchfield) established the original Hazeldean sheep studs.

Billy and Arthur successfully set up a new motor transport business in 1909, until 1912, when Billy took the Bega branch and Arthur the Cooma agency. Billy bought the old Lyceum Hall in Auckland Street for 800 pounds and set up "Motor and General Engineers, Balmain Brothers Motor Garage". Roy's cousin Kyla Cowdroy was typist in the office and Roy began his interest in mechanics. He was on probation as an automotive apprentice on 10/- per week, which was increased to 15/- per week when he was apprenticed.

World War II broke out and the excitement of going to war was everywhere. Roy was under age and needed his mother's Permission to first, break his apprenticeship and second, enlist. Permission was granted with a proviso that he join a technical arm of the services to continue his training. He enlisted from Bega in 1940 and was sent to Melbourne to attend Brunswick Technical College for four months. Roy was qualified as a Grade 1 fitter at the RAAF No.1 Engineering School at Melbourne, camping on the Showground in winter. After graduation, he went to Amberley in Queensland for 4 months, where (with 1000 others) he volunteered to join the RAF which was badly in need of technical staff.

Roy was among the 500 who were sent to England and his first assignment was to No.53 Squadron Coastal Command at Norfolk, close to where his ancestors had lived. From there he moved to Lands End in Cornwall, Limavady in Northern Ireland, back to England to Grimsby and then to Litchfield where the Australian volunteers were assembled to form RAAF Bomber Squadron No.460, to be stationed at Breighton in Yorkshire.

The Bomber Squadron was equipped with two flights of Wellington bombers and later three fights of Lancasters at a base in Bimbrook, Lincolnshire. Roy's job was to service the Rolls Royce engines that powered the Lancasters. The RAF supplied ancillary services for the personnel and as a permanent driver, Peggy Ainsworth was attached to Roy's A' flight. They both stayed at Binbrook for the rest of the war and were married in 1945 at Peggy's hometown of Bolton, Lancashire.

Towards the end of the war, Roy was sent home with a selected team of engineers to get Qantas flying again with converted Lancaster bombers. He was on a train from London to Liverpool when he heard the great news that the war was over, on May 8th, 1945. The trip home was in 6 x 10-hour legs on the first plane to Australia, the 'Arundel Castle, an ex-Lancaster.

Peggy had to wait eight months after Roy returned to Australia before she could follow on a war bride ship, the 'Rangitiki'. It was not a pleasant cruise as she was in a two-berth cabin with six other women. The ship docked at Melbourne and she travelled to Sydney by train where Roy was waiting for her.

Qantas only used the Lancasters for 12 months, so in 1946, Roy visited Bega and was interested to learn that there was no resident refrigerator mechanic in town. He returned to Sydney to continue with Qantas, while learning the refrigeration trade. He borrowed 250 pounds from the Repatriation Department in the old Grace Store building and with his 100 pounds of deferred pay, he returned to Bega with his wife to set up business.

His first workshop was at his mother's property in Boundary Road, but he soon moved to an old building in Auckland Street, now the yard of Plumb Motors. Frustrated by the post-war shortages of refrigeration units, Roy would have to drive to Sydney to persuade suppliers to allow him to carry back a little of his order.

In 1946, Roy became a member of the Bega Apex Club (until 1961), was on the first committee of the RSL, and joined the Bega Chamber of Commerce. He was president of the Apex Club from 19 48-49.

As well as starting a new business, in 1947, Roy was persuaded, with two other returned servicemen, by the then Mayor of Bega, Alderman Charles Ayres, to stand for local government. As with everything in his life, Roy was an enthusiastic pupil, this time under the tutelage of Mr. A.T. Cochrane, who had been involved with the Municipal Council for many years.

In 1951, Roy was elected president of the Bega RSL Sub-Branch, following controversy over the siting of new Club premises.

With initiative and energy, Roy built up his business using an old utility truck and following the progress of the Bega County Council in extending electricity throughout the Bega Valley . With electricity connected, housewives and farmers wanted the latest refrigeration and appliances. About the middle of 1951, Roy accepted the dealership for Frigidaire extending from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border. This dealership was backed with finance from General Motors Acceptance Corporation, which meant reliable supplies and access to capital, and Roy was ready for his first shop.

He found a lease on the old Merimbula Bacon Co-operative shop, next to the Commercial Hotel ( where the TAB is in 1999). The proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, Dom Brady, gave Roy a guaranteed lease for twelve months and Roy hired his first employee, Mr. Bill Cursley, who was able to look after the new shop while Roy was servicing and installing units. As part of the upgrade of the new premises, Roy installed the first fluorescent lights in Bega, which attracted fascinated onlookers to the shop.

Peg and Roy had two daughters, Pamela born in 1947 and Wendy in 1949. A son John Ainsworth was born in 1955.

On 'Black Friday', January 25, 1952, the Bega Valley was ignited by a terrible bush-fire that raced from the mountains behind Brogo. Alarm calls were received from every direction for help and the business people of Bega 'downed tools' and were sent to fight the inferno. The charred and ruined countryside was again on alert a week later, but there was not much left to save. Roy, as a committeeman of the RSL Sub Branch helped organise teams of members and volunteers to replace a lot of the fencing in the Valley, under the Bushfire Relief Committee. This dirty job of pulling out the charred stumps of fence posts and untangling endless yards of fencing wire was much appreciated by the devasted farmers.

At the annual meeting of the Sub-Branch a few days after the fires, Roy did not seek re-election, preferring to concentrate on his growing business and local government. Roy has remained an active member of the Bega Sub-Branch to this day.

In 1953, Roy Howard & Cursley were offered new premises on the upper corner of Carp and Auckland Sts, in the Gowing Building, opposite the Grand Hotel. Here a more modern workshop was set up and there was more display room. Howard & Co. later bought a hardware store diagonally opposite, putting Bill Curslev in charge of the expanded hardware premises and it became the first Mitre 10 store in Bega.

The Snowy Mountains Development in the 1950's was turning Cooma into a boom town and Roy was there to help with domestic development by opening a store in 1955.

In 1955, Alderman Howard received a fair amount of press coverage when he mentioned in council the unfair trading practices of itinerant auctioneers who worked from the Bega Town Hall. They took money from the town and gave no after sales service on goods purchased. This was unfair competition to local traders.

In December 23, 1955, Roy Howard & Company were presented with the Frigidaire Award of Merit Service Plaque, a signal honour with only 3 dealers in NSW and 12 in Australia receiving the coveted trophies. Mr. Ern Marsden, the Field Service Representative of the Frigidaire Division of General Motors was a brother of Mr. Dave Marsden, General Manager of the Co-op Store.

Roy did not stand for Council re-election in 1956 because of the controversy over the re-siting of the Bega Saleyards from the entrance of town to further south, away from the town. Even though the idea had been brought up previously, Roy, as Chairman of the Saleyards Committee, was reported in the local paper on the Committee's decision to double the yard dues. This was read out at the saleyards on sale day to an irrate group of farmers who threatened boycotting Howard & Co. stores. As a businessman, Roy withdrew from Bega affairs and concentrated on his Monaro enterprises.

An event on September 14, 1961, has stayed in Roy's mind as one of his more frivolous moments . Ashton's Circus was in town, and as a fund-raiser for local charities, the Lions Club decided to put on an elephant race down the main street of Bega. Roy and Tom Otton were selected as the jockeys and, guided by the elephants' trainer and followed by hundreds of screaming children, they 'raced' down Carp Street. Roy lost by a trunk, but declined to lodge a protest of interference.

In June 1962, Roy had the honour to be a pallbearer to the late Colonel T.E.W.W. Irwin, who had so praised Roy's father as a member of the Bega Mounted Rifles, which became the Bega Half -Squadron of the Australian Light Horse.

By 1963, Roy was employing a total of 56 people at his four stores. At this time a major Carp Street retailer, Clive Morgan, offered Roy his business. The old three storey wooden Imperial Hotel, built in the 1880's had been closed in 1908 and taken over by Mr. Lawson, trading as Wickhams & Co. Later in 1913, Mr. Alex Morgan bought the property and traded for 55 years as Morgan's Imperial Store until his son sold to Howard & Co. Because of the dilapidated condition of the building, Roy demolished the old place and built a modern premises that was officially opened in December 1963. This store sold a combination of mercery and electrical goods and business prospered. In 1969, another storey of office space was added to the new building to accommodate three legal and financial firms.

Roy was encouraged to again enter the field of local government and was elected to the Bega Municipal Council in 1966. He was Deputy-Mayor from 1969-71 and Mayor from 1971-1980. With the re-constituting of Shire boundaries, amalgamating the Imlay, Mumbulla and Mumcipal Shires , Roy became a Councilor in 1981 and Deputy President from 1981-83 and again from 1985-1987.

As well as a major involvement in local government, Roy was persuaded by the Country Party leader, Doug Anthony, to stand in the 1972 Federal election for Eden-Monaro. The election saw Gough Whitlam and the Labour Party sweep into power, even though Eden-Monaro showed a swing against the previous Labour vote and Roy missed out. He was not tempted to try again.

With the pressures of work in Bega, Roy decided to sell the Monaro businesses in 1973. By this time he had also bought a hardware business that eventually became Mitre 10. At the end of the ten year lease on the upper storey of the Howard building, Roy, as Mayor, was successful in convincing the Federal Government that Bega needed a Department of Social Security office. The only premises suitable in Bega to accommodate the Social Security office, was the upper storey of Roy's building in Carp Street and as a result he had to refurbish the premises completely to Federal Public Service requirements. Roy called this his worst commercial decision because the costs were never recouped, although it was certainly the right decision for Beg a.

The Roy Howard Electrical Store was closed in 1993, leaving the Carp Street building, with Perry's Menswear, Speeds Shoes and Kentucky Fried Chicken as tenants. Roy seemed to have retired from business, but was planning further improvements to the building, and in November 1998 , these extensions were officially opened to the public.

The nearby Ayres Walkway was also updated to compliment the new building, which contained five shops. The ABC office moved into the special-built accommodation of the new upper floor of the Roy Howard building, putting it in a more central position.

Roy and Peg lived on the beautiful 'Warragaburra' property on Tathra Road, beside son John with his wife and daughter, who live in a restored historic cottage once belonging to James Manning, an original settler.

After many years of heart trouble, Roy went to Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, in May 2000, for another operation. He survived the operation, but did not recover, and died on the 2 3 May 2000, just short of his 80th birthday.

The Bega District News of Friday 26 May carried many tributes from State and local leader's .
His funeral at St John's Church in Bega a week later was a fitting tribute to his life. Colonel Peter Florance read the eulogy, and Roy's daughter Pam and granddaughters Karen and Kate read passages. In his eulogy, Roy is described as 'setting a benchmark for the Bega Valley, which may never be equaled. His love of Bega was unsurpassed and his service to the community could only be quenched by his death. Roy's monument is the town of Bega and it is a monument in which he took great pride. His life was full, his achievements many and his family, and we, his friends will be much poorer for his passing.' Roy was good to Bega and Bega was good to Roy.Morning Herald
Published : 27-May-2000

• He was described as at age 19, height 5 feet 8.5 inches, complexion dark, eyes brown and hair dark.

• He served in the military as a Sergeant in the Royal Australian Air Force - WW2 from June 2, 1940 to September 5, 1945 in Australia / England.

71. Lorna Kathleen Howard (Henry Jamieson Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on October 18, 1924 in Bega, NSW and died on August 11, 1996 in Bombala, NSW at age 71.

Notes: Extract From 'HOWARD'S WAY - The Howard Families of Bega 1800-2000' by Sandra Florance

Lorna Kathleen Howard (1924-1996)

Lorna, born 18 October 1924, was a few months old when her father died in 1925 and so was the baby of the family and second daughter to six brothers. She would have learned to hold her own in any family arguments.

Like her brother, Lorna joined the Bank of NSW as a clerk. While working in Bombala she met her future husband, Jock.

Lorna married Raymond Archibald Jock Stewart from Bombala in 1949. Jock (b.13 August,1917) was one of three sons of Charlie Stewart (Scotch Torn), a sheep farmer on the Monaro at 'Gunningrah', part of the Maslin estate that was split up for soldier settlement blocks after WW1.

Lorna married Raymond Archibald Stewart, son of Thomas Charles Stewart and Emily Lynder Gerathy, in 1950 in Bega, NSW.⁶¹³ Raymond was born on August 13, 1917 in Bombala, NSW and died on November 10, 1990 in Bombala, NSW at age 73. Another name for Raymond was Jock.

• He served in the military as a Private in the Australian Army - WW2 from August 10, 1942 to October 25, 1944.

72. Richard Alan Howard (James Alexander Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on November 17, 1917 in Bega, NSW, died on November 12, 1986 in Tasmania at age 68, and was buried on November 17, 1986 in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra ACT. The cause of his death was Heart Attack, on hoildays in Tasmania. Another name for Richard was Dick.

• He was described as at age 25, height 6 feet, eyes brown, complexion dark, hair brown.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX139620 (N268950), 3 AUST LANDING SHIP DET, Australian Army July 11, 1942 to January 14, 1946 in WW2.

73. Nora Jane Howard (James Alexander Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born in 1919 in Bega, NSW and died on April 15, 1988 in Sydney, NSW at age 69.

Nora married Reuben Stanley Bishop Hunter in 1942 in Bega, NSW.⁶¹⁴ Reuben was born on July 2, 1910 in Carrington, NSW.

• He served in the military as a ?, number N387839, Australian Army June 13, 1941- in WW2.

74. Kevin James Howard (James Alexander Howard³, Isabella Armstrong², James¹) was born on December 3, 1921 in Bega, NSW, was baptised on April 26, 1922 in St. John's Church of England, Bega, NSW, died on October 2, 2001 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁵⁸ at age 79, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was Pancreatic Carcinoma. Another name for Kevin was Rat.

• He was described as at age 20, hair black, eyes blue, distinctive marks of split on point of tonge & scar on head & 1/2 inche back in hair.

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX105472 (N281183), B AUST HEAVY BTY (AIF) RAA, Australian Army - August 7, 1942 to April 7, 1945 in WW2.

• He was cremated on October 5, 2001 in Norwood Park Crematorium, Mitchell ACT.

Kevin married Edna Irene Thompson, daughter of William John Thompson and Edna Veronica Mary Reilly,.

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Descendants of James Armstrong
Compiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database: 1.03.09
with additional information supplied by:
Terry J Howard <terry.j.howard-at-gmail.com> 27.03.09
Natalie Baker [nataliebaker277-at-hotmail.com] 25.09.11