The Bell family

Photos from Judy Egan - History from Bev Moore - Genealogy from David Smith


Back Row L-R Elizabeth JAMIESON (nee WHITE); Mr BENNETT; Dr ASHWORTH Front Row L-R Robert JAMIESON; David Joseph BELL (1811- 1886)	Elizabeth Bell (1838-1917) was the 4th of David Joseph BELL and Annie WHITE's 10 children. She married to Andrew Agnew McKEACHIE at Spring Flat in 1861.

The man shown in this photo is Thomas Bodycott. I discovered this while I was looking at Photos of William Bodycott. Barbara Adams [dad95624@bigpond.net.au]

David Bell married Annie White at Applegarth, Dumfries on the 17^th January 1834.

Their first child Jane/Jean was born at Lockerbie, Dumfries on the 29^th August 1834.

Their exact year of arrival in NSW is currently unknown, (Shipping Records searched at Kiama Family history Centre) however their second child, Mary, was born on the 19^th December 1836 and baptized on the 11^th April 1837 at St Andrew’s Church, Sydney.

At this time, David was an Overseer on a property, Shancamore, which was situated at Mulgoa.

By 1838, the family were on the Monaro where David was Superintendant of Gunningrah for John Terry Hughes. Claire Schofield, in her book, Bombala Hub of Southern Monaro, stated that David Bell came free on the Lusitania and was an upholsterer in George Street Sydney in 1828. This is incorrect as in 1828 our David Bell was still in Scotland.

When daughter, Elizabeth was baptised, David was a Settler on the McLaughlin River. The family’s abode as Spring Flat first appears on Robert’s baptism details in 1844. David now calling himself a Grazier.

In 1848, a lease application had been made by David Bell for 10 240 acres on the McLaughlin River.

Source: Squatting on Crown Lands in NSW by J.F. Campbell.

By 1849, David Bell’s name appeared on a list of 172 squatters whose lands had been surveyed and then published in the Government Gazette. With his total of 10 240 acres it would appear he had made a good choice of grazing land. On the 27^th April 1854 David acquired the land know as Spring Flat.

He made certain his run was secure when he paid 160 pounds for 160 acres around his house on the

9^th August 1854 following an application dated 18^th April 1854 for the land now legally available to him.

Sources: Return of Applications to Purchase Portions of Runs of Crown Lands beyond the Settled

In 1865 Spring Flat Station consisted of 7200 acres; capacity 350 cattle; charges 26 pounds, eight shillings and twopence.

David & Annie remained at Spring Flat where they reared a family of nine children.

Annie Bell died on the 12 July 1873, aged 60 Yrs. She was buried on the property beside her two sons, Robert and David.

Following the death of Annie, David married Elizabeth Fitzpatrick who was much younger than himself. They were married at St Matthia’s Church Bombala on the 12 September 1876. They had one son, Robert Bell.

David Bell died on the on the 8 February 1886. He too was buried on the property.

He left an estate valued at 12 400 pounds. Apart from Spring Flat he had two properties in Bombala.

Land and premises which were occupied by Dr Robert Eddie and a Chemist shop and dwelling occupied by N.E. Earl.

The Bell headstones, which have been transcribed, are on private property belonging to the Garnock family. I believe the paddock in which they are situated is still called the Spring Flat Paddock.

Elizabeth married Edward Taylor at Kameruka. They had a family of six. She died on the 13 March 1938, aged 80 years at Skeleton Creek near Glen Innes and was buried in the Glen Innes Cemetery.

It is worth noting that Annie Bell had a brother and sister who also came to NSW. Her brother, William White, settled in the Wilberforce/Windsor District. His descendants are mostly in Northern NSW.

Sister, Elizabeth, married Robert Jamieson in England and settled in the Bendoc/ Delegate district

Descendants of David Joseph Bell

Bev Moore <bevm-at-netspace.net.au>
Recompiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database: 3/08/07
with additional information supplied by:
George Davies <gallery-at-tilbawoodturning.com.au> 23.01.08

1. David Joseph Bell, son of Joseph Bell, was born in 1811 in Dumfries, Scotland, died on February 28, 1886 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹ at age 75, and was buried in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes: David Bell, was born in Dumfries but establishing the family to which he belonged has to date not been proven as there were numerous Bell families in the vicinity of Applegarth. On his death certificate his father was named as Joseph Bell but no Joseph has been found who had a son called David within a probable time frame.

The family first settled at Mulgoa where David was employed as an Overseer on a property known as Shancomore. (Source: Mary's baptism certificate.)

From, "Wells Geographical Gazeteer of Australia" Shancomore was situated in the Parish of Bringelly, county of Cumberland NSW at the junction of Bringelly Creek with the Nepean or Cowpasture River.

By 1839 they were on the Monaro. According to Claire Schofield in her book "Bombala, Hub of Southern Monaro," David Bell, in 1839 was Superintendant of "Gunningrah" for John Terry Hughes, a merchant and brewer of Elizabeth Street, Sydney. This was correct as their fourth child was born at "Gunningrah" in 1838. However a correction must be made at this point as Claire stated that David Bell came free on the "Lusitania" and was an upholsterer in George Street, Sydney in 1828 \endash this is incorrect as in 1828 our David Bell was still living in Scotland. "Gunningrah" was 25 square miles of open forest country on granite and whinstone. Hughes did not live on the station which supported nineteen residents. Buildings were six slab huts, one woolshed and one set of stockyards. Sheep numbered 4051, cattle 1244 and horses 25. Twenty acres had been cultivated and sown to wheat." (Ref. Commissioners of Crown Lands Itineraries: Lambie, Monaro1839-45- Archives Office of NSW) . When Elizabeth was baptized David was shown as a Settler on the McLaughlin River, Maneroo. Spring Flat was on the McLaughlan so it appears the family had already moved to the area where David was to eventually apply for a land grant. The family's abode as Spring Flat first appears on Robert's baptism details in 1844. David's occupation, Grazier.

1848 (Agnes' Baptism) he was shown as a Settler, Spring Flat. In "Bombala, Hub of Southern Monaro" David was listed as Licencee and Superintendant of Spring Flat. A lease application had been made by David Bell for 10 240 acres on the McLauchlan River. ( Ref. "Squatting on Crown Lands in NSW" by J.F. Campbell

On the 27 April 1854 David was given the land known as "Spring Flat" in the Maneroo District, County of Wellesley. (Ref. Letter from the Society of Australian Genealogists, Sydney 1975.)

In 1849 David Bell's name appeared on a list of 172 squatters whose lands had been surveyed and then published in the Government Gazette. With his total of 10 240 acres it would appear he made a good choice of grazing land. He made certain his run was secure when he paid 160 pounds for 160 acres around his house on the 9 August 1854 following an application dated 18 April 1854 for the land now legally available to him.

1851 10th March David applied to purchase 160 acres at Spring Flat in the district of Maneroo. He was to pay 160 pounds by 26 April 1854. Ref. Return of Applications to Purchase Portions of Runs of Crown Lands beyond the settled district.

1865 Spring Flat Station 7200 acres, occupant David Bell, capacity 350 cattle; charges 26 pounds, 8 shillings and 2 pence. Ref. Bailliere's NSW Gazeteer and Road Guide Melbourne 1866

David and Annie remained at Spring Flat where they reared a family of nine children.

Annie died on the 12 January 1873 at "Spring Flat" aged 60. She was buried on the property beside two of her sons. When David died in 1886, he too was buried there. This cemetery is now on private property but the headstones were transcribed for me some years ago.

I have sighted a Bible presented to Annie by David in 1859. The inscription read: "Spring Flat 5 July 1859 Presented to Annie Bell by her fondly attached husband David" This Bible was in the possession of Alice Godber of Orbost, daughter of Annie Bell and James Godber. It was my impression that Alice wished to have this Bible buried with her but whether this happened is not known.

Death Details - Annie Bell

Annie died as a result of heart disease, aged 60. No doctor was named as attending her. The informant was David Joseph Bell, her son, of Spring Flat. Burial took place on the 15 July at Spring Flat. The Minister was John Wilson, Presbyterian. Witnesses to her burial were Andrew Agnew McKeachie and Alexander McKeachie. (Source: Death Certificate) Of David and Annie's nine children, the following were baptised outside Maneroo. Mary 11 April 1837 Parish of St Andrew's Church, Sydney by John McGarvie Robert, 3 April 1844 Parish of St Matthew's, County of Cumberland by Wm. Hamilton Margaret 10 April 1850 Parish of Portland Head, County of Cook by Geo. Macfie

Following the death of Annie, David married Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, a woman much younger than himself.

Marriage Details 2nd Marriage:

David and Elizabeth were married on the 12 September 1876 at St Matthia's C.of E. Bombala. David was listed as a Grazier residing at Spring Flat. The only details for Elizabeth were her usual place of residence, Spring Flat and that permission was given by her father, Michael Fitzpatrick, for the marriage to take place. (Elizabeth being under 21) Witnesses were J.H. and Eleanor Morgan.

1878-79 Official Post Office Directory \endash Nimmitybelle Bell, David Farmer Spring Flat They had one son, Robert Bell, who was only five when his father died. Robert was virtually raised by his half-brother David Joseph Bell and family. When David died, Elizabeth married Edward Taylor at Kameruka NSW. They had a family of six. Source: Marriage Certificate & information from the late Sheila Barber)

Death Details \endash Elizabeth Taylor nee Fitzpatrick:

Elizabeth Taylor died on the 13 March 1938, aged 80, at Skeleton Creek near Glen Innes. Cause of death was Malignant Cachexia, Carcinoma of Caecum, Chronic Bronchitis. Her parents were Michael Fitzpatrick, a Labourer and Fanny Barton. She was buried in the C.of E. portion of the Glen Innes Cemetery on the 14 March. Children living: Robert 56 \endash 1st Marriage 2nd Marriage - Martha 51; Amos 47; Mary 44; Henry 42; John C.J. 39; 1 female deceased \endash (Source: Death Certificate)

It would appear that David had been well educated. He wrote with a fine hand as can be witnessed, by his signature, when he signed his will despite his seventy years. He left an estate valued at 12 400 pounds.

His will gives the impression, that he became a very unhappy and bitter man. The wording in the following section, certainly conveys that impression to me.

"…… in the first place to pay my wife, during her life and while she shall continue my widow, twenty pounds per annum, payable quarterly from my death and to pay each of my daughters now living and my grand-daughter Annie Rolls, the daughter of my daughter Agnes, now deceased, the sum of five hundred pounds each…."

Agnes was still alive at this time so it would appear she had been disowned by her father. The other two major beneficiaries were his surviving son, David Joseph Bell and his five year old son, Robert.

Death Details - David Bell:

David, a Grazier, aged 76 died from natural causes at Spring Flat, near Bombala on the 8 February 1866. He was seen by Dr Eddie the day prior to his death. The informant was Thomas Barber, son-in-law of Bombala. Burial took place at Spring Flat on the 10 February. Witnesses to his burial were \endash John McKeachie and David Binnie. The Minister was W. Gardner, Presbyterian. His father, according to his death certificate, was Joseph Bell. (Source: Death Certificate)

We learn, from his will that David Bell had two properties in Bombala. Land and premises which were occupied by Dr Robert Eddie and a Chemist shop and dwelling occupied by N.E. Earl.

From information passed to me by the late Sheila Barber, then President of the Bombala Historical Society, David at the time of his second marriage, gave his father as Robert Bell and his own Christian name as Hugh \endash these facts were not on the transcript of the marriage certificate obtained by me.

The following information was given to me by Alice Godber who in turn was told these facts by her mother, but to date they have not been proven. However, I must hasten to add that Alice had a wonderful memory and was of great assistance to me when I first became interested in family history several years ago. To date I have been able to prove that much of that early information was accurate.

David was a student at Edinburgh College. When they first arrived in NSW they took up country in the Cow Pastures \endash David was an Overseer on their arrival but did not own land in the Cow Pastures. David had convicts working for him and once a year he took a trip to Sydney for supplies. On one trip he took a convict with him and while in Sydney, the convict got drunk. He was given 32 strokes and his back was cut and bleeding. David got a salve and patched him up for the return journey.

David lost several thousand pounds in a bank which collapsed. He had been warned that the bank was on the verge of collapse but chose not to heed the warning.

He was known as a man "whose word was law."

When Annie died he apparently began drinking heavily. He was supposed to have asked for one girl's hand in marriage but her mother stepped in and said, "No. Why Bell, you have two daughters older than her." His second wife, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick was said to have been sold to him for 60 sovereigns.

HEADSTONE INSCRIPTIONS - SPRING FLAT, MONARO

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF DAVID BELL NATIVE OF DUMFRIES, SCOTLAND WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 28th FEBRUARY 1886 AGED 76 YEARS BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE IN THE LORD

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ANNIE BELL WIFE OF DAVID BELL AT SPRING FLAT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON 12th JULY 1873 AGED 60 YEARS

ROBERT BELL THE BELOVED SON OF D. BELL ESQ. SPRING FLAT, MONARO WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON 23rd May 1862 AGED 18 YEARS BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD REV. EX IV 13

DAVID BELL SON OF D. BELL SPRING FLAT MONARO WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON ?_ th APRIL 1840 AGED 2 YEARS 2 MONTHS SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN COME UNTO ME

This cemetery is located on private property , 11 kilometres south of Nimmitabel. Access is by four-wheel drive only.

thanks must go to Hilda Wallace who organized a friend to obtain these details.

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

• Occupation: Overseer at " Shancamore ", Mulgoa NSW, Superintendant at Gunningrah, Monaro NSW, Grazier.

David married Annie White, daughter of Robert White and Jane Jardine, on January 17, 1834 in Applegarth, Dumfries Scotland. Annie was born on January 7, 1812 in Applegarth, Dumfries, died on July 12, 1873 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^² at age 61, and was buried in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes: Annie was born at Applegarth, Dumfries, Scotland. She was baptized on the 7th January 1812 at Applegarth, the daughter of Robert White & Jane/Jean Jardine. She married David Bell at Applegarth on the 17th January 1834. Their first child, Jane, was born in 1834 at Lockerbie, Dumfries.

It would appear that they left Scotland for Australia shortly after the birth of this first child as the next child was born here in 1836. Their exact year of arrival has not been found despite searches of shipping records. Steerage passengers were not always listed individually, records often simply saying " 24 steerage passengers on board." A search of Shipping Indexes was carried out at Kiama Family History Research Centre.

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

2 F i. Jane Bell was born on August 29, 1834 in Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, died on April 13, 1921 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^³ at age 86, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

3 F ii. Mary Ann Bell was born on December 19, 1836 in "Shancamore", Mulgoa, NSW,^⁴ was baptised on April 11, 1837 in St. Andrew's Church of England, Sydney, NSW, died on April 13, 1903 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^⁵ at age 66, and was buried on April 15, 1903 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

M iii. David Joseph Bell was born in 1838 in "Gunningrah", McLaughlin River, Nimmitabel, NSW, died in April 1840 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW at age 2, and was buried in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.

4 F iv. Elizabeth Bell was born on December 14, 1838 in "Gunningrah", McLaughlin River, Nimmitabel, NSW, was baptised on November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died on December 27, 1917 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW^⁶ at age 79, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW.

5 F v. Annie Bell was born on June 8, 1841 in McLaughlin River, NSW,^⁷ was baptised on November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died on July 24, 1915 in Delegate, NSW^⁸ at age 74, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 342.

M vi. Robert Bell was born on March 12, 1844 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁹ was baptised on April 3, 1844 in Monaro District, NSW, died on May 23, 1862 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰ at age 18, and was buried in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.

6 F vii. Agnes Bell was born on May 29, 1846 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹¹ was baptised on September 14, 1846 in Monaro District, NSW, died on September 24, 1921 in Bega, NSW^¹² at age 75, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

7 F viii. Margaret Bell was born on August 11, 1849 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹³ was baptised on April 10, 1850 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, died on November 14, 1921 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁴ at age 72, and was buried in November 1921 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 98.

8 M ix. David Joseph Bell was born on November 20, 1854 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁵ was baptised on October 26, 1855 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, and died on February 27, 1925 in Randwick, NSW^¹⁶ at age 70.

David next married Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, daughter of Michael Fitzpatrick and Frances Barton, on September 12, 1876 in St. Matthias' Church of England, Bombala, NSW.¹⁷ Elizabeth was born in 1857 in Berrima, NSW,^¹⁸ died on March 13, 1938 in Skeleton Creek, Glen Innes, NSW^¹⁹ at age 81, and was buried in Glen Innes, NSW.

Marriage Notes: Elizabeth's surname is spelt Fitzpartrick on the marriage index.

M i. Robert Bell was born in 1881 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^²⁰ and died in 1968 in Glenfield, NSW^²¹ at age 87.

Robert married Grace Sturgeon, daughter of Andrew Sturgeon and Louisa Grace Davidson, in 1914 in Sydney, NSW.²² Grace was born on October 3, 1876 in Cooma, NSW,^²³ was baptised on October 22, 1876, and died in 1947 in Mosman, NSW^²⁴ at age 71. Another name for Grace was Snow. They had no children.

2. Jane Bell (David Joseph¹) was born on August 29, 1834 in Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, died on April 13, 1921 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^³ at age 86, and was buried in Eden, NSW. Other names for Jane were Jean and Jinny.

Burial Notes: 'Bombala Times'
May 22, 1921
JANE BINNIEThe death at Burragate on Wednesday last of Mrs. Jane Binnie Snr., (widow of the late Mr.Alexander Binnie) aged 87 years. She and her husband were both natives of Scotland, from which country they both arrived while they were still very young, she herself being no less than two. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dave Bell, of Spring Flat, and had five sisters and two brothers, her sisters being, Mrs. John Hyde, Mrs. John Mudie (Delegate), Mrs.Thomas Barber (Bega), Mrs. McKeachie and Mrs. Godber both deceased; her brothers were Robert (deceased) and David. In their early married life she and her husband lived on the Monaro tablelands, and later moved to Burragate, where they established their home over half a century ago. Mrs. Binnie was the mother of eight sons and three daughters (all but one survive), the sons being: David ("Dunblane" Burragate), Alexander (Towamba), James (died 1914), Robert (Qld), Andrew (Burragate), Albert (Nimbin), and Arthur and Herbert (Burragate). Daughters are Mrs. Joseph Keys (Eastwood. Sydney), Mrs. George Keys (Big Hill, Burragate) and Miss Jane Binnie (Janco, Burragate).

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevm-at-netspace.net.au]

Notes: April 1921 Bombala Times:

"The death occurred at Burragate on Wednesday last of Mrs Jane Binnie Snr. (widow of the late Alexander Binnie) aged 87 years. She and her husband were both natives of Scotland, from which country they both arrived while they were still very young, she herself being no less than two. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Bell of Spring Flat, and had five sisters and two brothers. Her sisters being, Mrs John Hyde, Mrs John Mudie (Delegate), Mrs Thomas Barber (Bega), Mrs McKeachie and Mrs Godber both deceased; her brothers were Robert, deceased and David. In their early married life she and her husband lived on the Monaro tablelands, and later moved to Burragate where they established their home over half a century ago. Mrs Binnie was the mother of eight sons and three daughters (all but one survive), the sons being - David, ("Dunblane" Burragate); Alexander (Towamba); James died 1914; Robert (Queensland); Andrew (Burragate); Albert (Nimbin); Arthur and Herbert (Burragte). Daughters are - Mrs Joseph Keys (Eastwood, Sydney); Mrs George Keys ("Big Hill" Burragate) and Miss Jane Binnie ("Janco")

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevm-at-netspace.net.au]

Jane married Alexander Binnie, son of James Binnie and Margaret Hills, on March 10, 1853 in Church of England, Monaro District, NSW.²⁵ Alexander was born in 1824 in Crichton near Pathead, Scotland, died on August 23, 1883 in Towamba near Eden, NSW^²⁶ at age 59, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Notes: This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevm-at-netspace.net.au]

In September 1853, John Mudie, was employed as an Overseer on the property "Burrangandra" Maneroo.

At that time "Burrangandra" was leased by Dr James Binnie. Dr Binnie, according to the Government Gazette of 1848, leased the property which consisted of 4 square miles with a frontage on the Numeralia River and carried both sheep and cattle. James did not reside on the property. There were 189 cattle, 2400 sheep and 8 horses on the property.
(Source: Government Gazette: 30 September 1848)

On a map, published in "Discovering Monaro" by W. K. Handcock, "Burrangandra" was shown to be adjoining "Curry Flat."

Further evidence to support this was found on a Parish map of Nimmitabel where a creek named Moodie's Hut Creek was shown running from near the Monaro Highway into Bobundarra Creek. It was quite common in those days to name creeks and landmarks after the shepherds who worked in the vicinity.

Cooma Monaro Historical Society provided the following information regarding the property.

In 1848-49 Donald McPhee lodged a caveat against the lease held by James Binnie. McPhee at this time held a lease on 18 000 acres at Mila. In 1871 McDonald & Campbell had 2560 acres under the name "Burrangandra," on which they were running 3000 sheep. When we were endeavouring to establish the location of the property the locals referred to the McDonald land probably having been "Burrangandra," "The Town & Country Journal" on the 21 June 1890 listed a large number of runs in NSW which would cease to be Pastoral Leases. "Burrangandra" was among these.

WHO WAS DR JAMES BINNIE?

James Binnie was a Doctor whose family came from Crichton near Pathead, Scotland. He spent some years in NSW - the exact date of his arrival is not known but if the information on his son's marriage certificate is accurate then it was c1838. He returned to Scotland, unknown when, where he died, on the 24 January 1870 at Edinburgh.

Pathead is a small town situated near the border of the counties of East Lothian and Midlothian (the county in which Edinburgh is situated.)

Background:

James, was the son of James Binnie (Binney, Binny) and Isabel Chirnside who were married on the 14th October 1780 at Crichton, Midlothian, Scotland. James was christened on the 11 July 1796 at Crichton. Other children known to be born to James and Isabel were: Agnes Binny christened 28 October 1781 Crichton; married David Robertson 6 February 1807 at Cannongate, Edinburgh.

Sophia Binny christened 26 February 1783 Crichton; married Crawford Barclay 29 December 1804 at Crichton.

Christian Binny christened 15 August 1785 Crichton Isabel Binny christened 21 October 1787 Crichton

Elizabeth Binny christened 15 February 1791 Crichton

Margaret Binnie christened 20 October 1793 Crichton ; died 8 September 1854 61Yrs.

William Binnie christened 25 December 1800 Crichton

There were two other sons, Thomas and John who died in infancy.

Marriage Details:

James Binnie married Margaret Hills 17 December 1825, Parish of Crichton, county of Midlothian. There is a second entry regarding this marriage - 19 December 1825 at St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh. (Source:. International Genealogical Index).

Death Details:

1870District 685/2 St Giles, Edinburgh Death entry 64

James Binnie Surgeon Widower of Margaret Hill Died at 8pm 24 January at No. 10 West Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. Cause of death: Bronchitis for 1 week Parents: James Binnie, a Clerk in a colliery (deceased)
Agnes, maiden name Chirnside (deceased) Informant: William Robertson - nephew of the deceased - present

This William Robertson was probably the son of Agnes Robertson (James' sister.)

When visiting Scotland in 1986 we drove through Pathead. Whilst looking for a graveyard we came across a sign - "Old Kirk, Crichton" - which led us to the old church and graveyard. Fortunately it was not large and after a short search we came across the Binnie headstone. It was almost impossible to read, however with the assistance of some stone rubbing we were able to clearly decipher the writing.

Church of Scotland Crichton Scotland Binnie Tombstone

THE BURYING GROUND OF JAMES BINNIE FEWER IN FORD, PATHEAD WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1816 AGED 70 YEARS

ALSO HIS TWO SONS THOMAS AND JOHN WHO DIED IN INFANCY

ISABEL CHIRNSIDE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 21st JANUARY 1827 AGED 69 YEARS

MARGARET THEIR DAUGHTER DIED 8th SEPTEMBER 1854 AGED 61 YEARS

MARGARET HILLS WIFE OF JAMES BINNIE JUNIOR DIED 19th DECEMBER 1826 AGED 19 YEARS

ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER IN INFANCY

ALSO JAMES BINNIE JUNIOR ESQ. SURGEON, SOMETIME OF SYDNEY NSW WHO DIED AT EDINBURGH 24th JANUARY 1870 AGED 74YEARS

Eileen Wallace, grand-daughter of Johanna Biilman, remembered her grandmother telling her that the family came out to work on a property that belonged to Johanna'a mother's uncle. Johanna's mother was Elizabeth or Betsy Mudie nee Sime. No link has been found between the families in Scotland at this point in time.

John Mudie, the first of the Mudie family to arrive in NSW was a convict who arrived in 1835 and received his Ticket of Leave in 1840 and Certificate of Freedom in July 1842 - this does indicate he may have been free when he was employed by Dr Binnie.

THE TOWAMBA DISTRICT Pambula Voice November 3 1893

The village of Towamba is situated 18 miles south west and about 30 miles from Pambula either via Eden or Wyndham by road. Eden is the port for the district and a wagon runs regularly between the port and the settlement bringing stores for the people and taking away their produce. Residents of Towamba have one advantage over many of the coast districts. It has regular communication with the market. The harbour of Twofold Bay being accessible in every kind of weather. Some of the dairymen have their own conveyances for running their butter and cheese to market. One of the most important parts of the district is that known as Burragate. It is from eight to ten miles west of Towamba.

Alexander died at Towamba, aged 59, on the 23 August 1883. His death was brought about as a result of Dropsy. Occupation, Farmer and Grazier. Informant was David Binnie, son of the deceased of Towamba. Burial took place at Eden on the 26 August in the C.of E. Section of the Eden Cemetery. (Source: Death Certificate)

Known occupations of Alexander Binnie:

May 1856 Superintendant of Spring Flat. - Annie's birth certificate August 1858 - Stock Holder - Spring Flat - Alexander's birth certificate December 1860 Dealer Spring Flat - Isabella's birth certificate.

23 May 1862 In a note written by Jane Binnie appeared the following statement - "Father brought mother and family of four to Janco, 23/5/1862." (Source:Ref: Jack Bell saw this note and relayed to me its contents).

Return of Applications to Purchase Runs Name of Purchaser: Alexander Binnie Name & Class of District: Eden 1st Class Amount received on each Lot: 80 pounds Balance remaining due: 240 pounds Date on which purchase money payable: 14 January 1865

1878 Official Post Office Directory: Binnie A. Snr. Farmer Janco Creek

From K. Clery's Historical Articles of the Towamba District: (Source: Pambula Voice November 3, 1893)

"Janco is another important part of the district. It is owned almost entirely by the brothers Binnie and includes a very large area of good dairy land which is fully utilised. The old homestead is situated on Janco Creek and is still occupied by Mrs Binnie, relict of one of the oldest and most successful pioneers of the district. Several of the sons reside on different parts of the estate and all are engaged in the common pursuit of dairying."

9 M i. David Binnie was born in 1854 in Bombala, NSW,^²⁷ died on September 30, 1930 in Burragate NSW 76Yrs^²⁸ at age 76, and was buried in 1930 in Eden, NSW.

10 F ii. Annie Binnie was born on May 10, 1856 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^²⁹ and died in 1941 in Ryde, NSW^³⁰ at age 85.

M iii. Alexander Binnie was born on August 11, 1858 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^³¹ died on November 1, 1932 in Eden, NSW^³² at age 74, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Alexander married Sarah Robinson, daughter of John Robinson and Sarah Rixon, on May 21, 1884 in Eden, NSW.³³ Sarah was born on July 11, 1865 in Burragate near Eden, NSW,^³⁴ died on January 19, 1945 in Eden, NSW^³⁵ at age 79, and was buried in Eden, NSW. They had no children.

11 F iv. Isabel Margaret Hills Binnie was born on December 6, 1860 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^³⁶ died on August 6, 1934 in Kameruka, NSW^³⁷ at age 73, and was buried in Kameruka, NSW.

M v. James Binnie was born in 1863 in Eden, NSW,^³⁸ died on March 31, 1914 in Eden, NSW^³⁹ at age 51, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

James married Rovena Richards,⁴⁰ daughter of John Richards and Ann Stephens, in 1891 in Candelo, NSW.⁴¹ Rovena was born in 1867 in Broulee, NSW,^⁴² died on August 17, 1916 in Eden, NSW at age 49, and was buried in Eden, NSW. They had no children.

13 M vii. Andrew Binnie was born on June 7, 1868 in Burragate, NSW,^⁴⁴ died on May 23, 1927 in Burragate, NSW^⁴⁵ at age 58, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

M ix. Arthur Binnie was born on May 28, 1873 in Eden, NSW,^⁴⁸ died on October 26, 1941 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁹ at age 68, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Arthur married Mary Jane Chegwidden, daughter of William James Chegwidden and Margaret Cochrane, on May 1, 1896 in Eden, NSW.⁵⁰ Mary was born in 1875 in Candelo, NSW,^⁵¹ died on June 12, 1929 in Eden, NSW^⁵² at age 54, and was buried in Eden, NSW. They had no children.

M xi. Herbert Binnie was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW^⁵⁴ and died in 1954 in Kiama, NSW^⁵⁵ at age 74.

Herbert married Margaret A. Chegwidden, daughter of William James Chegwidden and Margaret Cochrane, in 1903 in Candelo, NSW.⁵⁶ Margaret was born in 1877 in Candelo, NSW^⁵⁷ and died in 1934 in Berry, NSW^⁵⁸ at age 57.

Herbert next married Elizabeth Pearl Gill, daughter of Charles Munro Gill and Isabel Cryer, in 1937 in Parramatta, NSW.⁵⁹ Elizabeth was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW^⁶⁰ and died in 1970 in Eden, NSW^⁶¹ at age 75.

3. Mary Ann Bell (David Joseph¹) was born on December 19, 1836 in "Shancamore", Mulgoa, NSW,^⁴ was baptised on April 11, 1837 in St. Andrew's Church of England, Sydney, NSW, died on April 13, 1903 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^⁵ at age 66, and was buried on April 15, 1903 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

Mary married Michael Farrell, son of John Farrell and Elizabeth Kean, on February 17, 1858 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.⁶² Michael was born in 1827 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland, died on December 3, 1866 in Wog Wog River, Wattle Creek, NSW^⁶³ at age 39, and was buried in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes: Michael Farrell arrived in the colony aboard the ship "Beejapore" in 1853. It was stated that he was emigrating to NSW to join his family already in the Monaro.

16 F i. Elizabeth Annie Farrell was born on January 21, 1859 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁶⁴ and died in 1916 in Paddington, NSW^⁶⁵ at age 57.

17 F ii. Annie Farrell was born in January 1860 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW and died on August 16, 1932 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶⁶ at age 72.

18 F iii. Martha H. Farrell was born on July 6, 1861 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.^⁶⁷

19 M iv. Robert Farrell was born on April 24, 1863 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁶⁸ and died on October 21, 1917 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶⁹ at age 54.

20 M v. David Farrell was born in 1866 in Eden, NSW,^⁷⁰ died in November 1927 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^⁷¹ at age 61, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

Mary next married John Hyde, son of Joseph Hyde and Ann Warburton, on November 30, 1867 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.⁷² John was born on May 6, 1842 in Manchester, England, died on July 8, 1909 in Pambula, NSW^⁷³ at age 67, and was buried on July 9, 1909 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW. Another name for John was Jack.

21 M i. John Hyde was born in 1869 in Eden, NSW^⁷⁴ and died on September 2, 1933 in Newtown, NSW^⁷⁵ at age 64.

22 F ii. Mary Agnes Hyde was born in 1871 in Eden, NSW^⁷⁶ and died in 1922 in Boorowa, NSW^⁷⁷ at age 51.

23 M iii. Joseph George Hyde was born in 1873 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^⁷⁸ and died on July 3, 1942 in North Lismore, NSW^⁷⁹ at age 69.

24 M iv. Peter James Hyde was born on January 4, 1876 in Rocky Hall, NSW^⁸⁰ and died on August 12, 1916 in Sydney, NSW^⁸¹ at age 40.

25 M v. Thomas Hyde was born circa 1879 in Rocky Hall, NSW, died on April 28, 1917 in Thirroul, NSW^⁸² at age 38, and was buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW.

F vi. Margaret J. Hyde was born in 1878 in Eden, NSW^⁸³ and died in 1878 in Eden, NSW.^⁸⁴

26 M vii. Benjamin Alexander Hyde was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW,^⁸⁵ died on July 15, 1937 in Bulli, NSW^⁸⁶ at age 57, and was buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW. (Twin)

27 M viii. Andrew Agnew Hyde was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW^⁸⁷ and died on June 6, 1953 in Parramatta, NSW^⁸⁸ at age 73. (Twin)

4. Elizabeth Bell (David Joseph¹) was born on December 14, 1838 in "Gunningrah", McLaughlin River, Nimmitabel, NSW, was baptised on November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died on December 27, 1917 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW^⁶ at age 79, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Elizabeth was Eliza.

Elizabeth married Captain Andrew Agnew McKeachie, son of John McKeachie and Janet Dougan, on August 15, 1861 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.⁸⁹ Andrew was born on March 1, 1826 in Knocknain, Scotland, died on April 2, 1883 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹⁰ at age 57, and was buried in Aston Cemetery, NSW.

28 M i. David McKeachie was born on July 10, 1862 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁹¹ died on November 6, 1910 in Newtown, NSW^⁹² at age 48, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW.

29 F ii. Janet McKeachie was born on March 19, 1864 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁹³ died on December 24, 1922 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW^⁹⁴ at age 58, and was buried in Bombala, NSW.

M iii. Andrew Agnew McKeachie was born on October 7, 1865 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.^⁹⁵

30 M iv. Alexander McKeachie was born on May 25, 1867 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹⁶ and died in 1947 in Bathurst, NSW^⁹⁷ at age 80.

31 M v. John McKeachie was born on February 25, 1870 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹⁸ and died on July 19, 1943 in Warren, NSW^⁹⁹ at age 73.

M vi. Robert McKeachie was born on September 21, 1871 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁰ and died in 1956 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁰¹ at age 85.

M vii. James McKeachie was born on August 19, 1873 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰² and died in 1944 in Kogarah, NSW^¹⁰³ at age 71.

James married Caroline Lambourne, daughter of Richard Lambourne and Ellen, in 1915 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁰⁴ Caroline died in 1932 in Rockdale, NSW.^¹⁰⁵

32 F viii. Agnes Jane McKeachie was born on April 23, 1876 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁰⁶ died on October 10, 1955 in Berry, NSW^¹⁰⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

33 M ix. William McKeachie was born on February 24, 1878 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁸ and died in 1956 in Parramatta, NSW^¹⁰⁹ at age 78.

5. Annie Bell (David Joseph¹) was born on June 8, 1841 in McLaughlin River, NSW,^⁷ was baptised on November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died on July 24, 1915 in Delegate, NSW^⁸ at age 74, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 342.

Annie married James Godber, son of James Godber and Sarah Ann Britten, on January 25, 1875 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.¹¹² James was born on October 26, 1846 in Windellama near Bungonia, NSW,^¹¹³ died on October 15, 1897 in Delegate, NSW^¹¹⁴ at age 50, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 342.

36 M i. David James Godber was born on January 26, 1876 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹¹⁵ and died in 1948 in Orbost, VIC at age 72.

37 M ii. Robert Godber was born on July 31, 1878 in Millpost Flat, Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹¹⁶ and died on July 31, 1954 in North Rockhampton, QLD at age 76.

F iii. Alice Jane Godber was born in 1881 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW, died in 1976 in Delegate, NSW at age 95, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 343. She never married and had no children.

Notes: After leaving school, Alice worked for many years at the Trading Company in Delegate. She then moved to Cobargo and worked in Goodman's Store for two years before returning to Delegate. She had also spent a year in Sydney, Book-keeping. She moved to Sardine Creek to help her brother, David, with the Guest House, finally retiring to Orbost. Along with her brother, Andy and sister Lizzie they purchased a home in Nicholson Street where they remained until Andy and Lizzie died. Source: Alice Godber

Snowy River Mail: 21 July 1976

Obituary Alice Godber:

" The death of Miss Alice Godber occurred at the Delegate Hospital on Saturday night last. Although she had not enjoyed good health over recent months her death came as a shock to relatives and friends. At the grand age of 93 years, the late Alice Godber was a happy and interesting personality, able to contribute much of interest from earlier times, and blessed with an excellent memory and flair for story telling. She never lacked an audience. Although the Godber family lived for a while in Orbost, Alice later moved to be with her niece, Mrs Percy Reed (Goongerah) who gave her devoted care during her latter years. The late Godbers will be best remembered at their home at Sardine Creek, one of the several boarding houses on the Bonang Highway in the very early twenties.

I had much contact with Alice, Lizzie and Andy particularly when we were living in Orbost in the late 1940's. Many an evening was spent playing cards at their home, except Sunday evenings, they strictly adhered to their belief that Sunday was a day of rest. When travelling the Bonang Highway, it was always a welcome relief to reach their home at Sardine Creek for a break from the constantly winding and usually rough road. They were a family who were very good to my mother and her sister throughout their lives. Alice helped take care of her aunt, Margaret Mudie, (my great grandmother) when she became ill.

In the earlier years, around the turn of the century, the Godber family conducted a Hotel in Delegate. Last remaining member of this Godber family, Alice was buried, near her parents, in the Delegate Cemetery.

Alice was a wonderful help to me when I first began my interest in family history many years back. There has not yet been one piece of information she passed on to me that has been proven to be incorrect.

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

F iv. Elizabeth Sarah A. Godber was born on January 13, 1884 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW, died on February 5, 1968 in Orbost, VIC at age 84, and was buried in Orbost, VIC. She never married and had no children.

Notes: Lizzie was a seamstress by trade. She spent some time in Queensland with her brother, Andy. She returned to Victoria and joined Dave and Alice at Sardine Creek, eventually retiring to Orbost . Source: Alice Godber

M v. Andrew John Godber was born on January 18, 1888 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹¹⁷ died on October 8, 1966 in Orbost, VIC at age 78, and was buried in Orbost, VIC. He never married and had no children.

Notes: Andy served in the First World War. No. 4189 Unit: 13th Reinforcements 4th Battalion Joined: 21 August 1915 At the time of enlistment Andy was a Motor Driver, aged 25. He next of kin was D.J. Godber of Orbost (father appears on his papers.) In actual fact D.J. Godber was his brother.

On the 14 Feb 1916 he was allotted to proceed to join the 2nd Battalion at Zerton. 19 Feb 1916 Joined the 2nd Battalion at Tel El Kabir. On the 22nd March 1916 Embarked for overseas aboard the "Invernia." 23 March Disembarked atMarscillas. 28 July 1916 Wounded in Action in France. 29 July 1916 Admitted to hospital France suffering Shell Shock - 30 July 1916 in hospital at Rouen, classified dangerously ill. 10 August 1816 embarked on H.M. "st George" for England suffering fron Shell Shock 9 September 1916 Returned to Australia H.S. "Kanownce". Medical Report stated that he was blown up, buried and unconscious for some time, spitting blood for two weeks, constant headache and giddiness. Source: Digital Copy of War Record Barcode 4770202

He had a dairy property at Dalby in Queensland which he sold at the beginning of the 2nd World War. He returned to Victoria to live with his sisters. He was a keen bowler and active member of the Orbost Bowls Club. Andy died at his home in Nicholson Street Orbost from Carcinoma of the lung from which he had been suffering for six months. Burial took place at the Orbost cemetery on the 10 December 1966.

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• He served in the military as a private, number 4189, 2nd Battalion, 1st AIF from August 21, 1915 to September 9, 1916 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915.

6. Agnes Bell (David Joseph¹) was born on May 29, 1846 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹¹ was baptised on September 14, 1846 in Monaro District, NSW, died on September 24, 1921 in Bega, NSW^¹² at age 75, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

Agnes married Henry Rolls, son of Charles Rolls and Catharine McDermott, on September 9, 1867 in St. Matthias' Church of England, Bombala, NSW.¹¹⁸ Henry was born in 1847 in NSW.^¹¹⁹

38 F i. Annie E. Rolls was born in 1868 in Eden, NSW^¹²⁰ and died in 1953 in Marrickville, NSW^¹²¹ at age 85.

Agnes next married Thomas Britten Barber, son of Edward Tomlin Barber and Ann Britten, on October 3, 1876 in John Mudie's Residence, "Mia Mia", Bombala, NSW.¹²² Thomas was born on October 19, 1856 in Golden Gully, Tambaroora, Hill End, NSW,^¹²³ died on October 23, 1912 in Bega, NSW^¹²⁴ at age 56, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

F i. Margaret Charlotte Barber was born on January 1, 1878 in "Juttaba", Bombala, NSW^¹²⁵ and died in 1952 in Randwick, NSW^¹²⁶ at age 74. Another name for Margaret was Maggie.

Margaret married Henry Kirkland, son of James Kirkland and Elizabeth Ann Jaggers, in 1924 in Milton, NSW.¹²⁷ Henry was born on September 6, 1860 in Eden, NSW^¹²⁸ and died in 1949 in Bega, NSW^¹²⁹ at age 89. Another name for Henry was Harry. They had no children.

39 M ii. Thomas William David Barber was born on March 6, 1880 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹³⁰ and died in 1959 in Bairnsdale, VIC at age 79.

40 M iii. John Edward Lonsdale Barber was born on March 8, 1882 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹³¹ died on April 14, 1946 in Bega, NSW^¹³² at age 64, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

7. Margaret Bell (David Joseph¹) was born on August 11, 1849 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹³ was baptised on April 10, 1850 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, died on November 14, 1921 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁴ at age 72, and was buried in November 1921 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 98.

Margaret married John Mudie, son of Alexander Mudie and Elizabeth Sim, on January 25, 1875 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.¹³⁶ John was born in 1846 in Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland, died on April 23, 1911 in Delegate, NSW^¹³⁷ at age 65, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 98.

• He immigrated to Australia with family on the vessel "Telegraph" on September 18, 1853.

F i. Elizabeth Agnes Mudie was born on June 19, 1877 in "Mia Mia", Bombala, NSW,^¹³⁸ died on September 19, 1884 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹³⁹ at age 7, and was buried on September 21, 1884 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW Grave 12.

M ii. John Alexander David Mudie was born on November 1, 1879 in "Mia Mia", Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁰ died on November 21, 1907 in Broken Hill, NSW^¹⁴¹ at age 28, and was buried on November 23, 1907 in Presbyterian Cemetery Broken Hill, NSW.

John married Eveline Florence Russell, daughter of William Russell and Ellen Collins, on July 24, 1905 at the home of her parents Delegate, NSW.¹⁴² Eveline was born on February 7, 1884 in Rock Flat near Cooma, NSW^¹⁴³ and died on November 2, 1959 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁴⁴ at age 75. They had no children.

M iii. William Mudie was born on October 14, 1882 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁵ died on April 21, 1898 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁴⁶ at age 15, and was buried on April 21, 1898 in Bombala Cemetery, NSW. Another name for William was Willie.

M iv. Horatio Nelson Rowley Mudie was born on March 14, 1886 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁷ died on October 6, 1957 in Moe, VIC^¹⁴⁸ at age 71, and was buried on October 8, 1957 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 99.

43 M v. Robert Coulson Mudie was born on June 7, 1888 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁹ died on December 27, 1920 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁵⁰ at age 32, and was buried on December 28, 1920 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Delegate, NSW Grave 98.

8. David Joseph Bell (David Joseph¹) was born on November 20, 1854 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁵ was baptised on October 26, 1855 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, and died on February 27, 1925 in Randwick, NSW^¹⁶ at age 70.

Notes: David Joseph married Annie McDonald at Christ Church, Cooma. Annie was the daughter of Hugh McDonald and Janet McDonald from Tea Gardens, NSW. When he married, David was of full age, a Grazier residing at "Tattabah." (I believe this is another copying error and should read "Jettabah".) Annie was also of full age and residing with her parents at Tea Gardens. (Tea Gardens was between Nimmitabel and Cooma.) Witnesses to their marriage were HBA Badgery and Annie Binnie. They were married by Thomas Druitt, C.of E. Minister.

Bombala Times: 6 March 1925:

"Mr David Bell, who lived in this district for many years, died in Sydney last week."

The following information regarding David Joseph Bell was given to me by his youngest son, John Joseph Hugh (Jack) Bell.

When David was born his mother insisted he be given the same name as his deceased brother, David. He was a Grazier on the property "Jettiba" near Nimmitabel. David became very involved in race horses and lost his property as a result of gambling debts. He was a publican in both Nimmitabel and Bombala. In Nimmitabel, the family were firstly in the Commercial Hotel which was owned by Charles Taylor. David had a disagreement with Charles Taylor and moved to the Royal Hotel which was about to close as it was not being run to Licensing Board requirements. When they moved to Bombala, David ran the Australian Arms Hotel.

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David married Annie McDonald, daughter of Hugh McDonald and Janet McDonald, on November 13, 1879 in Christ Church of England, Cooma, NSW.¹⁵¹ Annie was born in 1858 in Fort William, Scotland, died on November 26, 1914 in Redfern, NSW^¹⁵² at age 56, and was buried on November 27, 1914 in Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW. The cause of her death was Valvular disease of heart, acute bronchitis.

F i. Annie Margaret G. Bell was born on September 15, 1880 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁵³ and died on January 14, 1969 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁵⁴ at age 88. She never married and had no children.

44 F ii. Marion Madeline May Bell was born on June 25, 1883 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁵⁵ and died on July 9, 1962 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁵⁶ at age 79.

F iii. Idalia Maud Victoria Bell was born on July 25, 1885 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁵⁷ died on October 30, 1885 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁵⁸ and was buried in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.

45 F iv. Isabella Adelaide Bell was born on November 16, 1886 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁵⁹ and died in 1941 in New Lambton, NSW^¹⁶⁰ at age 55.

F v. Alice Linda Bell was born on September 10, 1889 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁶¹ and died on May 31, 1984 in Hunters Hill, NSW at age 94.

Alice married Herbert Stafford C. J. Hatherly, son of William C. H. Hatherly and Annie, in 1914 in Redfern, NSW.¹⁶² Herbert was born in 1888 in Rylstone, NSW^¹⁶³ and died on April 2, 1974 in Hunters Hill, NSW^¹⁶⁴ at age 86.

M vi. David Alexander Bell was born on January 18, 1892 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁶⁵ and died in 1956 in Balmain, NSW^¹⁶⁶ at age 64.

David married Amy S. Gould, daughter of Edward A. Gould and Florence M. Briscoe, in 1915 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁶⁷ Amy was born in 1898 in Waterloo, NSW.^¹⁶⁸

F vii. Alma Janet Bell was born on January 19, 1895 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁶⁹ died on July 2, 1955 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁷⁰ at age 60, and was buried on July 5, 1955 in Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery, Matraville, NSW.

Alma married Arthur Francis Bell, son of Arthur Francis Bell and Johanna G. Burke, in 1926 in Randwick, NSW.¹⁷¹ Arthur was born in 1892 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁷² died in February 1959 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁷³ at age 67, and was buried on February 17, 1959 in Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery, Matraville, NSW.

M viii. John Joseph Hugh Bell was born on January 18, 1898 in Bombala, NSW and died on May 9, 1978 in Marrickville, NSW at age 80.

Notes: John Joseph Hugh was a Sergeant of Police. He served the force in Albury, Bathurst, Parkes, Goulburn and Sydney. He was in the Police superintendant's Office Albury from 1923 until 1935.

A quote from one of Jack's Letters:

"Mr Fred Beck, Detective Kenna and myself started Rugby League Football in Albury. Albury was always a strong Australian Rules Centre. I was captain of a team from Albury to play the Navy in Melbourne as a curtain raiser to Victoria versus England. So therefore I think I can claim to be the first captain of a NSW team to play in Victoria."

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• He served in the military as a Driver, number 33811, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, 1st AIF from November 1, 1916 to June 20, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 10 May 1917.

John married Lily Isabel Martyn, daughter of William A. Martyn and Janet Peacock, in 1925 in Paddington, NSW.¹⁷⁴ Lily was born in 1900 in Lithgow, NSW^¹⁷⁵ and died on June 26, 1985 in Marrickville, NSW at age 85. They had no children.

9. David Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1854 in Bombala, NSW,^²⁷ died on September 30, 1930 in Burragate NSW 76Yrs^²⁸ at age 76, and was buried in 1930 in Eden, NSW.

Notes: " Messrs D. and J. Binnie are also large property holders at Burragate. Mr D.Binnie has one of the best dairy herds in the colony and he shows good judgement in this respect by going in almost exclusively for Jersey cattle which are proving themselves the best for dairy purposes. Mr Binnie has recently purchased a new separator and is procuring steam appliances to facilitate dairy work."

Official Post Office Directory 1878 Binnie, David Selector Janco Creek

Sand's Sydney & NSW Directory 1915: Binnie, D & J - Burragate

Sand's Sydney & NSW Directory 1921: Binnie, D & D \endash Towamba 12 Horses 202 Cattle 0 Sheep 1700 acres

Commonwealth Electoral Roll Division of Eden \endash Monaro 1903 Binnie, David - Janco Creek Dairyman Binnie, Eliza Jane Towamba Domestic Duties

Obituary Source: Magnet Newspaper October 4 1930

"The death occurred at his home "Dunblane" Burragate on Monday the 29th September, when Mr David Binnie, J.P. one of the district's most highly respected and esteemed residents, at the age of 76 years. The late Mr Binnie was the eldest of a family of eleven of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Binnie and was born at Spring Flat, Monaro. He came, with his parents to live at Burragate when he was ten years of age and resided there until the time of his death. In those days, the days of the wild blacks, he early displayed the hereditary spirit of the pioneers, adapting himself to his environment and gaining practical knowledge and experience that materially contributed to his success in later life. As a mere lad he was fearless and adventurous and before the country was opened up by road he used to ride alone from Burragate up what was called the Old Mountain Road but was really an apology for a bridle track, to Spring Flat. He also used to go frequently with his uncle, Mr D.J. Bell, with mobs of horses for sale. He was a great horseman and a keen judge of horses and cattle and was frequently called upon to officiate as judge at various shows in both Victoria and New South Wales. He devoted considerable time and money to the breeding of Jersey cattle and the Dave Binnie breed of Jersey became favourably known far and wide. A man of integrity, hospitable, neighbourly and commanding general respect, Mr David Binnie will be greatly missed in the district of which he was almost a lifelong resident. Forty- nine years ago, he married Miss Eliza Jane Keys, second daughter of the late Mr & Mrs John Keys of Candelo. He is survived by his widow and son Mr D.H. Binnie, Burragate, a daughter Mrs J.T. Mitchell, Pericoe and two grand-children, Gwen and Ella Mitchell."

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David married Eliza Jane Keys, daughter of John Keys and Eliza Cochrane, in 1884 in Bega, NSW.¹⁷⁶ Eliza was born in 1861 in Wollongong, NSW,^¹⁷⁷ died on May 25, 1936 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^¹⁷⁸ at age 75, and was buried in May 1936 in Eden, NSW.

Notes: Obituary: Mrs E.J. Binnie Magnet May 30 1936

District wide regret was occasioned by the news that Mrs Eliza Jane Binnie widow of the late Mr David Binnie had, after an illness of considerable duration passed away at her home "Dunblane", burragate on the morning of Monday last. For some time she had been under medical treatment and in the hope of enhancing her chances of recovery, she spent one week in Candelo Private Hospital and five weeks in Bega District Hospital but the malady proved to be beyond remedial skill and she returned home last Saturday and at 2:15 am on Monday, passed peacefully away. Prior to her marriage, she was a Miss Keys, a member of the well known district family of that name. She was married at Candelo to Mr David Binnie in 1887 by the Church of England Minister, Reverend Mr Newth. Children were David Harold and Ethel (Mrs John Mitchell) and grand-children are Gwen and Ella Mitchell, all of whom survive her. Mrs Binnie's husband died at the family home "Dunblane" in 1930. Brothers and sisters of the deceased lady were seven boys and two girls, namely, Margaret Lilly and Mary and boys, William, David, James, Joseph, John, George and Tom. The brothers have passed away but the sisters are living, Mary (Mrs J.T. Collins, Queensland) and Margaret Lilly (Mrs Morton, Sydney.) Mrs binnie's father and mother were both born in Ireland, they were married there and came to Australia ninety odd years ago. At first they stayed at Wollongon,g went to Pambula where most of the family were born and their last home was at Candelo. The father and the mother of the deceased lady came in a sailing boat to Australia and the voyage occupied six months. Mrs Binnie's death has caused a very keenly felt family bereavement and has created a deeply deplored gap in the life of the local community. On account of her neighbourly good qualities, Mrs Binnie was most highly esteemed. Her home "Dunblane" was noted for its hospitality which she and her husband dispensed with open-handed and open-hearted liberality. In the illness of others she was truly wonderful, she spared no effort to alleviate the sufferings of the sick and administer relief. There are few in the locality in which she lived who were not under a debt of gratitude to her for her kindly help to themselves or to relatives in times of need. Her goodness of heart was proverbial. She was well known as a judge in the food section of all District Shows in the Far South Coast and at Orbost and Cann River in Victoria. She was a great supporter of the Bush Nursing Association and took a leading part in the establishment of the Burragate branch and promoting its welfare. Internment took place in the cemetery at Eden on Tuesday morning when the remains were reverently laid to rest beside those of her deceased husband in the presence of a large gathering of town and country residents who had assembled to pay by theira farewell tribute to the memory of one who will be sadly missed by a very large circle of sorrowing relatives and sympathising friends.

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F i. Ethel Eliza May Binnie was born in 1886 in Eden, NSW^¹⁷⁹ and died in 1962 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁸⁰ at age 76.

Ethel married John Thomas Mitchell, son of John Thomas Mitchell and Fanny Bridle, in 1920 in Eden, NSW.¹⁸¹ John was born in 1894 in Towamba near Eden, NSW^¹⁸² and died in 1965 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁸³ at age 71.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2701, 38th Battalion, 1st AIF from August 16, 1916 to May 12, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916.

46 M ii. David Harold Binnie was born in 1889 in Candelo, NSW,^¹⁸⁴ died on May 27, 1954 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^¹⁸⁵ at age 65, and was buried in May 1954 in Eden, NSW.

10. Annie Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on May 10, 1856 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^²⁹ and died in 1941 in Ryde, NSW^³⁰ at age 85.

Annie married Joseph Keys, son of John Keys and Eliza Cochrane, in 1880 in Eden, NSW.¹⁸⁶ Joseph was born in 1856 in Dapto, NSW^¹⁸⁷ and died in April 1915 in Ryde, NSW^¹⁸⁸ at age 59.

Notes: Obituary - Joseph Keys:

Bombala Times 16 April 1915:

"The death has occurred of Mr Joseph Keys, formerly of the Bemboka District. He acquired Creewah Station near Bombala in his early years. Subsequently he bought Clyde Bank, Bemboka and properties at Candelo and Buckajo. He leaves a widow, a member of the well known Binnie family, two sons, Alex and Ernie and two married daughters. Councillor George Keys of Burragate is a brother and several other brothers reside in Queensland."

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevm-at-netspace.net.au]

47 F i. Jane Eliza Victoria Keys was born in 1883 in Bega, NSW,^¹⁸⁹ died on January 16, 1966 in Bega, NSW^¹⁹⁰ at age 83, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

F ii. Leilla Ann May Keys was born on September 23, 1884 in Bombala, NSW and died in 1937 in Ryde, NSW^¹⁹¹ at age 53. Another name for Leilla was Lilly.

49 M iv. Joseph Henry Ernest Keys was born in 1888 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁹⁵ died on May 21, 1967 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁹⁶ at age 79, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 688.

11. Isabel Margaret Hills Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on December 6, 1860 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,^³⁶ died on August 6, 1934 in Kameruka, NSW^³⁷ at age 73, and was buried in Kameruka, NSW.

Isabel married George Keys, son of John Keys and Eliza Cochrane, on November 24, 1884 in Bombala, NSW.¹⁹⁷ George was born in 1860 in Wollongong, NSW,^¹⁹⁸ died on September 26, 1919 in Kameruka, NSW^¹⁹⁹ at age 59, and was buried in Kameruka, NSW.

Notes: Obituary - Mr George Keys Bombala Times: 3 October 1919

"Councillor George Keys, of Burragate, died suddenly at the Welcome Home Function at Towamba last Friday night. He had just made his speech in proposing a toast to the parents of the Returned Soldier guests, when he collapsed and expired."

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevm-at-netspace.net.au]

F i. Mildred Florence Keys was born in 1885 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^²⁰⁰ died on February 18, 1957 in Bega, NSW^²⁰¹ at age 72, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

F ii. Eva Eliza Keys was born in 1886 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^²⁰² died on August 26, 1888 in Kameruka, NSW^²⁰³ at age 2, and was buried in Kameruka, NSW.

50 M iii. John George Keys was born in 1888 in Eden, NSW,^²⁰⁴ died on November 22, 1960 in Bega, NSW^²⁰⁵ at age 72, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

M iv. William A. Keys was born in 1895 in Candelo, NSW and died in 1973 in Forbes, NSW^²⁰⁶ at age 78.

William married Linda Vera Beare, daughter of Thomas Beare and Sarah Ann Baker, in 1920 in Eden, NSW.²⁰⁷ Linda was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW^²⁰⁸ and died in 1973 in Forbes, NSW^²⁰⁹ at age 79.

12. Robert Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1866 in Eden, NSW.^⁴³

Robert married Annie Moore on December 11, 1888 in Christ Church, Pambula, NSW.⁵⁰

13. Andrew Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on June 7, 1868 in Burragate, NSW,^⁴⁴ died on May 23, 1927 in Burragate, NSW^⁴⁵ at age 58, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Notes: 1893 Andrew Binnie \endash settler Towamba District

1897 Andrew Binnie Janco near Towamba married Miss Hogg

Commonwealth Electoral Roll \endash Division of Eden Monaro 1903: Binnie, Andrew Towamba Farmer Binnie, Annie Burragate Domestic Duties

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevm-at-netspace.net.au]

Andrew married Margaret Veronica Hogg, daughter of James Hamilton Hogg and Margaret Campbell, on October 29, 1897 in Eden, NSW.²¹⁵ Margaret was born in 1872 in Bombala, NSW^²¹⁶ and died in 1946 in Burwood, NSW^²¹⁷ at age 74.

M i. Alexander Bruce Binnie was born in 1905 in Candelo, NSW^²¹⁸ and died on December 10, 1977 in Watsons Bay, NSW^²¹⁹ at age 72.

Alexander married Linda Mary Daldy, daughter of Ernest Lovegrove Daldy and Emily, in 1931 in Woollahra, NSW.²²⁰ Linda died on November 26, 1975 in Watsons Bay, NSW.^²²¹

Albert married Sarah Sawers, daughter of James Sawers and Mary Whitby, in 1896 in Eden, NSW.²²³ Sarah was born in 1875 in Eden, NSW and died in 1949 in Lismore, NSW^²²⁴ at age 74.

M i. Clarence Alexander J. Binnie was born in 1899 in Eden, NSW^²²⁵ and died in 1962 in Lismore, NSW^²²⁶ at age 63.

Clarence married Lucy Crane, daughter of Martin Crane and Lucy Wood, in 1918 in Lismore, NSW.²²⁷ Lucy was born in 1891 in Lismore, NSW^²²⁸ and died in 1970 in Lismore, NSW^²²⁹ at age 79.

15. Jane Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1876 in Eden, NSW.^⁵³ Another name for Jane was Jeanie.

Jane married Francis William Hixson, son of Francis Hixson and Sarah, in 1899 in Sydney, NSW.²³⁰ Francis was born in 1862 in Sydney, NSW^²³¹ and died in 1951 in Sydney, NSW^²³² at age 89.

16. Elizabeth Annie Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on January 21, 1859 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁶⁴ and died in 1916 in Paddington, NSW^⁶⁵ at age 57. Another name for Elizabeth was Lizzie.

Elizabeth married Alfred William Smith, son of John Smith and Matilda Ann Whitehall, in March 1879 in Bega, NSW.²³⁴ William was born on December 19, 1863 in Sydney, NSW^²³⁵ and died in 1923 in Redfern, NSW^²³⁶ at age 60. He was usually called William.

M i. Arthur William John Barker Smith was born on November 12, 1879 in Rocky Hall, NSW^²³⁷ and died on January 25, 1898 in Rocky Hall, NSW^²³⁸ at age 18.

F iii. Mary Belle Smith was born in 1885 in Bombala, NSW^²⁴¹ and died in 1940 in Bega, NSW^²⁴² at age 55.

Mary married Edmund Horace Hazelgrove, son of Robert Horace Hazelgrove and Eliza Jane Mitchell, in 1917 in Eden, NSW.²⁴³ Edmund was born in 1892 in Eden, NSW^²⁴⁴ and died in 1970 in Newtown, NSW^²⁴⁵ at age 78.

M iv. Herbert Andrew Bachanan Smith was born in 1887 in Bucky Springs near Bombala, NSW,^²⁴⁶ died on November 29, 1963 in Hornsby, NSW^²⁴⁷ at age 76, and was buried in North Rocks Cemetery, Parramatta, NSW.

Notes: After the war he worked as a Prison Warder in various gaols around New South Wales until his retirement.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 281, 1st Light Horse Regiment, 1st AIF from August 19, 1914 to December 12, 1915 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 20 October 1914.
While serving in France was wounded in the legs

M v. David Michael O'halloran Smith was born on March 8, 1889 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^²⁴⁹ and died on August 9, 1955 in Brisbane, QLD^²⁵⁰ at age 66.

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number 2436, 49th Battalion, 1st AIF from May 25, 1915 to February 13, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 August 1915.

David married Lilian May Collins, daughter of Albert Collins and Ellen Whatley, on October 3, 1917 in St. Luke's Church, Charlotte Street, Brisbane, QLD.²⁵¹ Lilian was born in Wiltshire, England and died on April 25, 1955 in Brisbane, QLD.^²⁵²

M vi. Alfred Albert Victor Smith was born in 1891 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^²⁴⁹ and died on October 30, 1938 in Manly, NSW^²⁵³ at age 47.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2418, 1st Light Horse Regiment, 1st AIF from February 7, 1916 to April 29, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian on 12 May 1916.

F vii. Elizabeth M. E. Smith was born in 1893 in Burragate near Eden, NSW.^²⁵⁵

Elizabeth married Charles Alfred Roberson, son of John Roberson and Agnes Girvan, in 1914 in Eden, NSW.²⁵⁶ Charles was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW^²⁵⁷ and died in 1937 in Bega, NSW^²⁵⁸ at age 50.

M viii. Silas G. B. Smith was born in 1894 in Burragate near Eden, NSW.^²⁵⁹

M ix. Vincent Laurence Smith was born in 1896 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^²⁶⁰ and died in 1959 in Sydney, NSW^²⁶¹ at age 63.

M x. Charles Smith was born in 1898 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^²⁶³ and died in 1914 in Eden, NSW^²⁶⁴ at age 16.

M xi. Adam Oliver Smith was born on November 2, 1899 in Burragate near Eden, NSW.^²⁶⁵

• He served in the military as a Private, number 90992, 1st AIF on June 9, 1918 in WW1. Discharged - parents refused to consent.

Adam married Margaret Edith J. Williams, daughter of Peter James Williams and Jane Doyle, in 1920 in Bega, NSW.²⁶⁶ Margaret was born in 1898 in Candelo, NSW^²⁶⁷ and died in 1961 in Auburn, NSW^²⁶⁸ at age 63.

17. Annie Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in January 1860 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW and died on August 16, 1932 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶⁶ at age 72.

Annie married John Joseph Darragh, son of Felix Darragh and Alice, in 1879 in Bombala, NSW.²⁷⁰ John was born in 1840 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, died on June 25, 1904 in Paddington, NSW^²⁷¹ at age 64, and was buried in Waverley, NSW.

53 F i. Alice Mary Darragh was born on August 16, 1880 in Eden, NSW^²⁷² and died on October 3, 1965 in Kyogle, NSW at age 85.

54 F ii. Margaret Lilly Darragh was born on September 6, 1882 in Eden, NSW^²⁷³ and died on December 24, 1964 in Kyogle, NSW^²⁷⁴ at age 82.

M iii. Felix John Joseph Darragh was born on September 27, 1884 in Eden, NSW^²⁷⁵ and died on April 14, 1979 in Kyogle, NSW at age 94.

Felix married Agnes Gertrude Raines, daughter of Thomas Raines and Theresa Lusted, on January 6, 1910 in Kyogle, NSW.²⁷⁶ Agnes was born in 1881 in Central Cumberland, NSW^²⁷⁷ and died in 1926 in Kyogle, NSW^²⁷⁸ at age 45.

F v. Maude Isabelle Darragh was born on September 9, 1888 in Eden, NSW^²⁸² and died on March 16, 1976 in NSW^²⁸³ at age 87.

F vi. Martha Ruby Pearl Darragh was born on August 31, 1890 in Eden, NSW,^²⁸⁵ died on September 1, 1972 in Sydney, NSW^²⁸⁶ at age 82, and was buried in Waverley, NSW Same grave as her father.

F vii. Imelda Annie Teresa Darragh was born on October 5, 1893 in Eden, NSW and died on January 29, 1979 in Kyogle, NSW at age 85.

Imelda married William Andrew Rankin, son of William Edward Rankin and Sarah Jane Austen, on September 15, 1915 in Kyogle, NSW.²⁸⁸ William was born in 1882 in Casino, NSW^²⁸⁹ and died in 1945 in Casino, NSW^²⁹⁰ at age 63.

F viii. Eileen Louisa Bernadette Darragh was born on May 30, 1895 in Eden, NSW and died on June 28, 1986 in Kyogle, NSW at age 91.

Eileen married John James O'Connor on October 11, 1918 in Kyogle, NSW.²⁹¹

F ix. Mabel Josephine Darragh was born on April 27, 1897 in Eden, NSW.^²⁹²

Mabel married Frederick H. Ellis on October 30, 1925 in Lismore, NSW.²⁹³

F x. Frances Veronia Darragh was born on November 4, 1899 in Eden, NSW and died on January 15, 1997 in Port Macquarie, NSW at age 97.

M xi. Michael Christopher Darragh was born on March 11, 1902 in Candelo, NSW^²⁹⁵ and died on May 10, 1992 in Tamworth, NSW at age 90.

Michael married Margaret Theresa Hennessy on April 1, 1926 in Narrabri, NSW.²⁹⁶

18. Martha H. Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on July 6, 1861 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.^⁶⁷

Martha married James Morgan, son of Theophilus Morgan and Eliza, in 1886 in Bombala, NSW.²⁹⁷ James was born in 1866 in Cooma, NSW.^²⁹⁸

19. Robert Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on April 24, 1863 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁶⁸ and died on October 21, 1917 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶⁹ at age 54.

Robert married Eveline Sarah Rixon, daughter of James Rixon and Sarah Speers, on March 26, 1886 in Church of England, Cathcart, NSW.³⁰⁰ Eveline was born on October 16, 1862 in Greigs Flat near Pambula, NSW^³⁰¹ and died on September 14, 1948 in Marrickville, NSW^³⁰² at age 85.

56 M i. James Vernon Farrell was born in 1887 in Rocky Hall, NSW,^³⁰³ died on November 14, 1916 in France at age 29, and was buried in The Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France.

57 F ii. Pearl Priscilla Farrell was born on May 10, 1888 in Eden, NSW^³⁰⁴ and died on October 2, 1963 in Brisbane, QLD at age 75.

Ivy married Alexander J. P. Witten, son of Alfred John Witten and Elizabeth Maud Paterson, in 1916 in Sydney, NSW.³⁰⁷ Alexander was born in 1893 in Paddington, NSW^³⁰⁸ and died in 1962 in Campsie, NSW^³⁰⁹ at age 69.

F v. Ida Mauretta Farrell was born in 1893 in Eden, NSW^³¹⁰ and died in 1989 at age 96.

M vi. Lawrence Herbert Farrell was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW^³¹¹ and died in 1960 at age 66.

M vii. Coulson Montague Farrell was born in 1897 in Eden, NSW^³¹² and died in 1981 at age 84.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 5076, 55th Battalion, 1st AIF from October 6, 1915 to March 2, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT SS Makarini on 1 April 1916.

• He was awarded the Military Medal. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's defences North East of SAILLY-le-SEC. Although severely burned about the face and body by a shell which burst close to him on the assembly position, Private FARRELL went forward when the signal was given, carrying his Lewis gun through the heavy Machine Gun and trench mortar barrage which swept No Mans Land. brave, determined, and without heeding the pain of his injuries, he pushed on until the objective was reached. He took up a position on the flank, and protected the raiders throughout the operation, by sweeping with fire from his gun, the enemy posts to the flank. The operation successfully concluded, he withdrew with the others to our lines, and was evacuated. His courage and devotion to duty in face of great danger was a marked feature of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Coulson married Mabel E. Campbell, daughter of James H. Campbell and Ellen M., in 1922. Mabel was born in 1895 in Oberon, NSW^³¹³ and died in 1974 at age 79.

20. David Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1866 in Eden, NSW,^⁷⁰ died in November 1927 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^⁷¹ at age 61, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

Notes: At Rocky Hall Cemetery the following headstone exists for the members of the Brodie family - Archie, Eva, Cecil, Loris and Dulcie Brodie. This family, along with members of the Farrell family, are in a post and wire enclosure with one headstone for all, but no dates.
Farrell family members are :- David, Agnes, Christy, Andy, Bessie and Dick.

Bombala Times: 18 November 1927

" Mr Dave Farrell, after having his leg amputated 4 months ago, passed away. Born at Burragate 61 years ago, he married and settled on the farm "The Basin" and raised 5 sons and 3 daughters."

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

David married Elizabeth Agnes Beasley, daughter of John Beasley and Elizabeth Folley, in 1890 in Bombala, NSW.³¹⁵ Elizabeth was born in 1870 in Eden, NSW,^³¹⁶ died in March 1925 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^³¹⁷ at age 55, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

60 F i. Eva Adeline Mary Farrell was born in 1890 in Eden, NSW,^³¹⁸ died in 1945 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^³¹⁹ at age 55, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

61 M ii. David John Farrell was born in 1891 in Eden, NSW,^³²⁰ died on February 11, 1969 in Towamba near Eden, NSW^³²¹ at age 78, and was buried in Towamba near Eden, NSW.

M iii. Christopher Michael Farrell was born in 1892 in Eden, NSW^³²² and died in 1943 in Eden, NSW^³²³ at age 51. Another name for Christopher was Christy Or Sassy.

Christopher married Margaret S. Sawers, daughter of John Sawers and Charlotte Beasley, in 1924 in Eden, NSW.³²⁴ Margaret was born in 1903 in Eden, NSW.^³²⁵

M iv. George Edmond Farrell was born on December 17, 1894 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW,^³²⁶ died on June 2, 1950 in Towamba near Eden, NSW^³²⁷ at age 55, and was buried in Towamba near Eden, NSW. Another name for George was Brickie.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 5072c, 1st AIF from April 25, 1918 to May 9, 1918 in WW1.

George married Harriett Eileen Mary Walters, daughter of James Albert Walters and Amelia Pryke, on January 29, 1938 in Bombala, NSW.³²⁸ Harriett was born on January 27, 1904 in Berridale, NSW^³²⁹ and died on September 18, 1993 in Towamba near Eden, NSW at age 89. Another name for Harriett was Eily.

M v. Andrew A. Farrell was born in 1896 in Eden, NSW,^³³⁰ died in June 1927 in Wyndham, NSW^³³¹ at age 31, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

Notes: Bombala Times - 17 June 1927:

"A fatal accident at Wyndham- Andrew Farrell, better known as "Tommy" was killed by a fall from his horse - a single man, aged 31 years, son of Mr Dave Farrell of Wyndham."

Andrew (Tommy) did not marry. He died when his horse shied crossing Honeysuckle Creek while riding back from Wyndham.

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

F vi. Elizabeth M. J. Farrell was born in 1897 in Eden, NSW,^³³² died in 1900 in Eden, NSW^³³³ at age 3, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

F viii. Annie Agnes L. Farrell was born in 1900 in Eden, NSW,^³³⁷ died on February 19, 1983 at age 83, and was buried on February 21, 1983 in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW.

Annie married Hubert James E. Rixon, son of Charles Rixon and Esther Love, in 1926 in Newtown, NSW.³³⁸ Hubert was born in 1895 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^³³⁹ and died in 1974 in NSW^³⁴⁰ at age 79. Another name for Hubert was Jim.

M ix. Stanley William Joseph Farrell was born in 1908 in Eden, NSW and died in 1945 at age 37. Another name for Stanley was Pat.

62 F x. Freida Ida Rita Farrell was born in 1910 in Eden, NSW,^³⁴² died on May 18, 1982 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 72, and was buried on May 20, 1982 in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW.

21. John Hyde (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1869 in Eden, NSW^⁷⁴ and died on September 2, 1933 in Newtown, NSW^⁷⁵ at age 64.

John married Margaret Alice Martin, daughter of John Martin and Hannah Matilda Howell, on April 15, 1891 in Residence of John Martin Wog Wog near Eden, NSW.³⁴³ Margaret was born in 1873 in Eden, NSW^³⁴⁴ and died on January 30, 1965 in Sydney, NSW^³⁴⁵ at age 92.

Ethel married Alfred Leslie Devlin, son of Unknown and Sarah Alice Devlin, in 1915 in Newtown, NSW.³⁴⁹ Alfred was born in 1893 in Sydney, NSW and died in 1941 in Ashfield, NSW^³⁵⁰ at age 48.

M iii. John Albert John Hyde was born in 1896 in Wallerawang, NSW,^³⁵¹ died on October 23, 1917 in Ypres, Belgium at age 21, and was buried in The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Belgium.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 4055, 30th Battalion, 1st AIF from 1915 to 1917 in WW1.

M iv. Oliver George Nathaniel Hyde was born in 1899 in Eden, NSW^³⁵² and died in 1978 in NSW^³⁵³ at age 79.

Oliver married Alice M. Robertson, daughter of Samuel B. Robertson and Eva J. Hackett, in 1924 in Annandale, NSW.³⁵⁴ Alice was born in 1904 in Narrandera, NSW^³⁵⁵ and died in 1924 in Paddington, NSW^³⁵⁶ at age 20.

F v. Aileen Annie Susannah Hyde was born in 1901 in Eden, NSW^³⁵⁸ and died on July 11, 1989 in Dalmeny, NSW at age 88.

Aileen married Hector William Smedley, son of William Smedley and Constance, in 1923 in Newtown, NSW.³⁵⁹ Hector was born in 1899 and died on November 24, 1960 in Parkes, NSW^³⁶⁰ at age 61.

M vi. Robert Arthur Clarence Hyde was born in 1903 in Woonona, NSW^³⁶¹ and died on August 6, 1973 in Empire Bay, NSW^³⁶² at age 70.

Robert married Ellen E. M. Kieen in 1924 in Newtown, NSW.³⁶³ Ellen died in 1943.

Robert next married Nellie Margaret Cullen in 1948 in Burwood, NSW. Nellie died in 1975 in NSW.

M vii. Stanley David Kitchener Hyde was born in 1906 in Newtown, NSW^³⁶⁴ and died on October 2, 1980 in Temora, NSW^³⁶⁵ at age 74.

Stanley married Dulcie Edna Smith, daughter of Sydney Martin Smith and Florence Anne Hunt, in 1930 in West Wyalong, NSW.³⁶⁶ Dulcie was born in 1906 in Narrandera, NSW^³⁶⁷ and died on November 23, 1975 in Temora, NSW^³⁶⁸ at age 69.

M viii. Raymond Charles Sydney Hyde was born in 1912 in Newtown, NSW and died on April 1, 1993 at age 81.

22. Mary Agnes Hyde (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1871 in Eden, NSW^⁷⁶ and died in 1922 in Boorowa, NSW^⁷⁷ at age 51.

Notes: According to son Percy WW1 record his mother is classed as a widow in 1918 when she was Granted her Pension of of 2 pounds per Fortnight on March 14 1918

Mary married William Moore, son of John Moore and Maria Park, in 1888 in Eden, NSW.³⁷⁰ William was born in 1864 in Eden, NSW,^³⁷¹ died on February 14, 1918 in Rocky Hall, NSW^³⁷² at age 54, and was buried on February 16, 1918 in Rocky Hall Cemetery, NSW.

M i. Alick William John Moore was born in 1889 in Eden, NSW^³⁷³ and died on April 3, 1959 in Burwood, NSW^³⁷⁴ at age 70.

Alick married Ruby Maude May Cranston, daughter of William Cranston and Minnie Frances Piper, in 1914 in Bathurst, NSW.³⁶⁷ Ruby was born in 1891 in East Macquarie, Bathurst, NSW^³⁷⁵ and died in 1975 in NSW^³⁷⁶ at age 84.

M ii. Percy Albert Moore was born in 1891 in Eden, NSW,^³⁷⁷ died on July 26, 1916 in France at age 25, and was buried in Serre Road Cemetery No 2, France.

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number 1749, 17th Battalion, 1st AIF from May 17, 1915 to July 26, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 28 July 1915.

Mary married William H. Burgess, son of Isaac Burgess Cockcroft and Eliza Agnes Scanes, in 1917 in Bega, NSW.³⁸⁰ William was born in 1888 in Bega, NSW.^³⁸¹

M v. Ronald Edward Moore was born on February 10, 1899 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.^³⁸²

• He served in the military as a Private, number 66758, 22nd NSW Reinforcements, 1st AIF from May 27, 1918 to January 5, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board SS Wyreema on 14 October 1918.

F vi. Amelia Alice Moore was born in 1901 in Eden, NSW^³⁸³ and died in 1975 in NSW^³⁸⁴ at age 74.

Amelia married Raymond Wiltshire Foster, son of Richard Henry Foster and Mary Jane Bates, in 1921 in Eden, NSW.³⁸⁵ Raymond was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW^³⁸⁶ and died in 1976 in NSW^³⁸⁷ at age 79.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2328, 1st Light Horse Regiment, 1st AIF from December 22, 1915 to March 13, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A25 Anglo Egyptian on 12 May 1916.

Alexia married Ernest S. Hall, son of John Alexander Hall and Eliza Stevens, in 1928 in Bega, NSW.³⁸⁹ Ernest was born in 1906 in Eden, NSW.^³⁹⁰

23. Joseph George Hyde (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1873 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^⁷⁸ and died on July 3, 1942 in North Lismore, NSW^⁷⁹ at age 69.

Joseph married Mary Ann O'Brien, daughter of Peter O'Brien and Mary Ann Goward, in 1894 in Eden, NSW.³⁹¹ Mary was born in 1874 in Bega, NSW^³⁹² and died on May 25, 1962 in Lismore, NSW^³⁹³ at age 88.

F i. Elsie P. Hyde was born in 1896 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^³⁹⁴ and died on April 2, 1899 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^³⁹⁵ at age 3.

M ii. David George Hyde was born on November 22, 1900 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^³⁹⁶ and died on February 24, 1985 in Currumbin, QLD at age 84.

David married Clarice May Anderson, daughter of George Robert Anderson and Amelia Annie Sawtell, on December 10, 1930 in Lismore, NSW.³⁹⁷ Clarice was born in 1908 in Lismore, NSW and died in December 1969 in Currumbin, QLD at age 61.

M iii. Cecil George Hyde was born on August 15, 1902 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^³⁹⁸ and died in June 1982 in Goonellabah, NSW at age 79.

Cecil married Clara Elsie Deakin, daughter of William Deakin and Margaret Marshall, on January 8, 1930 in Lismore, NSW.³⁹⁹ Clara was born in 1906 in Lismore, NSW^⁴⁰⁰ and died in January 1993 in Goonellabah, NSW at age 87.

24. Peter James Hyde (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on January 4, 1876 in Rocky Hall, NSW^⁸⁰ and died on August 12, 1916 in Sydney, NSW^⁸¹ at age 40.

Peter married Lillian Moore, daughter of John Moore and Maria Park, in 1898 in Eden, NSW.⁴⁰¹ Lillian was born in 1877 in Eden, NSW.^⁴⁰²

M i. Coulson P. J. Hyde was born in 1899 in Eden, NSW^⁴⁰³ and died in 1903 in Eden, NSW^⁴⁰⁴ at age 4.

F iii. Violet Emily Nita Hyde was born in 1903 in Eden, NSW^⁴⁰⁷ and died on October 14, 1948 in Wollongong, NSW^⁴⁰⁸ at age 45.

Violet married David Marsden in 1925 in Glebe, NSW.⁴⁰⁹ David was born in 1900 and died on October 4, 1983 in Merimbula, NSW at age 83.

25. Thomas Hyde (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born circa 1879 in Rocky Hall, NSW, died on April 28, 1917 in Thirroul, NSW^⁸² at age 38, and was buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW.

Thomas married Emily Mabel Moore, daughter of John Moore and Maria Park, on December 19, 1904 in Sydney, NSW.⁴¹⁰ Emily was born in 1879 in Eden, NSW,^⁴¹¹ died on August 13, 1962 in Bulli, NSW^⁴¹² at age 83, and was buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW.

M i. Harold Thomas Stanley Hyde was born in 1906 in Thirroul, NSW,^⁴¹³ died on November 27, 1911 in Bulli, NSW^⁴¹⁴ at age 5, and was buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW.

M ii. Cecil Coltie Hyde was born on July 9, 1908 in Thirroul, NSW^⁴¹⁵ and died on May 4, 1998 in Blackburn, VIC at age 89.

Cecil married Novello May Davies on March 4, 1939 in Sydney, NSW.⁴¹⁶ Novello was born on August 8, 1908 in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Wales and died on September 18, 2005 in Prahran, VIC at age 97.

26. Benjamin Alexander Hyde (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW,^⁸⁵ died on July 15, 1937 in Bulli, NSW^⁸⁶ at age 57, and was buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW.

Benjamin married Maud Jane Tindall, daughter of Arthur James Tindall and Mary Jane Rankin, in 1903 in Eden, NSW.⁴¹⁷ Maud was born on March 15, 1881 in Native Dog Flat, Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴¹⁸ and died in 1960 in Bulli, NSW^⁴¹⁹ at age 79.

Thelma married Elliott P. Maher, son of Charles Maher and Victoria Davis, in 1927 in Bulli, NSW.⁴²¹ Elliott was born in 1902 in Nowra, NSW^⁴²² and died in 1930 in Bulli, NSW^⁴²³ at age 28.

27. Andrew Agnew Hyde (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW^⁸⁷ and died on June 6, 1953 in Parramatta, NSW^⁸⁸ at age 73.

Andrew married Eliza Redman, daughter of Edward H. Redman and Elizabeth H., in 1906 in Merewether, NSW.⁴²⁴ Eliza was born in 1887 in Lithgow, NSW^⁴²⁵ and died in 1943 in Kyogle, NSW^⁴²⁶ at age 56.

F i. Mary E. Hyde was born in 1907 in West Wallsend, NSW and died in 1907 in West Wallsend, NSW.

F iii. Molly Hyde was born in 1918 in Bulli, NSW and died in 1918 in Bulli, NSW.

28. David McKeachie (Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on July 10, 1862 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁹¹ died on November 6, 1910 in Newtown, NSW^⁹² at age 48, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW.

David married Catherine Anne Rowley, daughter of Horatio Nelson Rowley and Eliza Rolfe, on December 16, 1885 in St. Matthias' Church of England, Bombala, NSW.⁴²⁷ Catherine was born in 1865 in Liverpool, NSW^⁴²⁸ and died in 1940 in Waverley, NSW^⁴²⁹ at age 75.

F ii. Hilda Elizabeth McKeachie was born on February 12, 1888 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁴³² died on November 24, 1889 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴³³ at age 1, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 756.

M iii. Andrew Rowley McKeachie was born on August 16, 1889 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴³⁴ and died on July 18, 1949 in Waverley, NSW^⁴³⁵ at age 59.

Andrew married Marjorie Comley Truine, daughter of George Richard Truine and Elvera Dorcas Wardle, in 1921 in Waverley, NSW.⁴³⁶ Marjorie was born in 1898 in Glebe, NSW^⁴³⁷ and died in 1952 in Bondi, NSW^⁴³⁸ at age 54.

M iv. Glenville Nelson McKeachie was born on November 23, 1894 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴³⁹ and died in July 1966 in Sydney, NSW^⁴⁴⁰ at age 71.

Glenville married Elizabeth M. Holt, daughter of Christopher Holt and Ellen Wall, in 1922 in Paddington, NSW.⁴⁴¹ Elizabeth was born in 1894 in Crookwell, NSW^⁴⁴² and died in 1966 in Sydney, NSW^⁴⁴³ at age 72.

F v. Jean I. McKeachie was born on September 5, 1895 in Paddington, NSW.^⁴⁴⁴

M vi. David Agnew McKeachie was born on February 21, 1902 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴⁴⁶ and died on December 16, 1965 in Bankstown, NSW^⁴⁴⁷ at age 63.

David married Thirza H. Vincent, daughter of Charles J. Vincent and Ada E., in 1927 in Marrickville, NSW.⁴⁴⁸ Thirza was born in 1903 in Newcastle, NSW.^⁴⁴⁹

29. Janet McKeachie (Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on March 19, 1864 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁹³ died on December 24, 1922 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW^⁹⁴ at age 58, and was buried in Bombala, NSW.

Janet married Thomas Forsyth, son of John Forsyth and Martha, on March 7, 1886 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁵⁰ Thomas was born in 1862 in Wigan, Scotland, died on December 7, 1910 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW^⁴⁵¹ at age 48, and was buried in Bombala, NSW.

M i. William Andrew Forsythe was born on January 17, 1887 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁴⁵² and died in 1956 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁵³ at age 69.

• He served in the military as a Lieutenant, 5th Trench Mortar Battery, 1st AIF from November 16, 1915 to 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 9 September 1916

F iii. Margaret Jean Forsyth was born on January 6, 1895 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.^⁴⁵⁵

30. Alexander McKeachie (Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on May 25, 1867 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹⁶ and died in 1947 in Bathurst, NSW^⁹⁷ at age 80.

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

Alexander married Elizabeth Jamieson Bartley, daughter of Michael Bartley and Janet Armstrong, on October 12, 1891 in Residence of Mr. Michael Bartley, Delegate, NSW.⁴⁵⁶ Elizabeth was born in 1872 in Eden, NSW^⁴⁵⁷ and died in 1955 in Sydney, NSW^⁴⁵⁸ at age 83. Another name for Elizabeth was Bessy.

M i. Andrew Harold McKeachie was born on January 18, 1895 in Delegate, NSW,^⁴⁵⁹ died on January 24, 1898 in Delegate, NSW^⁴⁶⁰ 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^⁴⁶¹ 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.⁴⁶² Irene died on June 29, 1984 in Kelso, NSW.

Roy next married Marcia Lamont in 1955 in Blayney, NSW.⁴⁶³ 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^⁴⁶⁴ and died on December 25, 1969 in Roseville Chase, NSW^⁴⁶⁵ at age 67.

Edna married Arthur Wilfred McGuinness, son of Arthur McGuinness and Constance McManus, in 1941 in Sydney, NSW.⁴⁶⁶ Arthur was born on April 21, 1909 in Arncliffe, NSW^⁴⁶⁷ and died on December 24, 1972 in Richmond, NSW^⁴⁶⁸ at age 63.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX32355, 2/10 FIELD AMBULANCE, Australian Army from June 17, 1940 to April 22, 1941 in WW2.

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number 36788, 26 Repair and Servicing Unit, Royal Australian Air Force from May 15, 1941 to January 7, 1946 in WW2.

31. John McKeachie (Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on February 25, 1870 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹⁸ and died on July 19, 1943 in Warren, NSW^⁹⁹ at age 73.

John married Flora Alexandra McKeahnie, daughter of Alexander Anderson McKeahnie and Mary Cochran, in 1896 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁷¹ Flora was born in 1873 in Queanbeyan, NSW^⁴⁷² and died in 1973 in Wellington, NSW^⁴⁷³ at age 100.

F i. Mary E. M. McKeachie was born in 1897 in Adaminaby, NSW.^⁴⁷⁴ Another name for Mary was Molly.

Mary married Kenneth C. B. Hannah, son of David Hannah and Gertrude M. Berrie, in 1925 in Sutherland, NSW.⁴⁷⁵ Kenneth was born in 1901 in Narrandera, NSW.^⁴⁷⁶

M ii. Ian Wilfred Roy McKeachie was born in 1900 in Walgett, NSW^⁴⁷⁷ and died in 1975 in NSW^⁴⁷⁸ at age 75.

M iii. Bruce Matheson McKeachie was born in 1902 in Walgett, NSW^⁴⁸¹ and died in 1957 in Dubbo, NSW^⁴⁸² at age 55.

Bruce married Maria H. Neilley, daughter of Frederick George P. Neilley and Maria D. B. Holborow, in 1928 in Sydney, NSW.⁴⁸³ Maria was born in 1904 in Ashfield, NSW.

F v. Phyllis Annie Fiona McKeachie was born in 1908 in Narrabri, NSW and died in 1962 in Nyngan, NSW^⁴⁸⁵ at age 54.

F vi. Joyce Lorraine McKeachie was born in 1914 in Narrabri, NSW. Another name for Joyce was Pixie.

32. Agnes Jane McKeachie (Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on April 23, 1876 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁰⁶ died on October 10, 1955 in Berry, NSW^¹⁰⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

Agnes married Robert Martin, son of Thomas Robinson Martin and Hannah Mutch, on November 13, 1900 in Delegate, NSW.⁴⁸⁸ Robert was born on August 13, 1871 in "Bertery Bank", Delegate, NSW,^⁴⁸⁹ died on July 19, 1949 in "Bonang River" Dellicknora, VIC at age 77, and was buried on July 21, 1949 in Delegate, NSW.

65 F i. Gladys Amelia Martin was born on November 2, 1901 in Summer Hill, NSW^⁴⁹⁰ and died on August 31, 1992 in Mona Vale, NSW at age 90.

M ii. Stanley Andrew Robinson Martin was born on November 1, 1904 in Summer Hill, NSW,^⁴⁹¹ died on March 1, 1971 in Temora, NSW^⁴⁹² at age 66, and was buried in Temora, NSW.

Stanley married Edith May Hocking, daughter of James Hocking and Mary Mcnamara Morgan, on May 2, 1936 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.⁴⁹³ Edith was born on July 8, 1908 in Waldergrave, Forest's Reef, Orange, NSW and died on September 24, 1950 in Temora, NSW^⁴⁹⁴ at age 42.

F iii. Gwenda Mckeachie Martin was born on March 14, 1911 in Ashfield, NSW and died on January 11, 1987 in Elizabeth, SA at age 75.

M iv. Ronald John Martin was born on January 16, 1914 in Ashfield, NSW and died on July 15, 1985 in Campbell, ACT at age 71.

33. William McKeachie (Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on February 24, 1878 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁸ and died in 1956 in Parramatta, NSW^¹⁰⁹ at age 78.

William married Eliza Annie Allen, daughter of John Allen and Annie McGregor, on December 28, 1904 in Bega, NSW.⁴⁹⁷ Eliza was born in 1875 in Bega, NSW^⁴⁹⁸ and died in 1936 at age 61.

F i. Elizabeth McKeachie was born in 1905 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁹⁹ and died in 1930 in Wagga Wagga, NSW^⁵⁰⁰ at age 25.

Elizabeth married Richard Douse Langley, son of George Douse Langley and Catherine Eliza Brandon, in 1903 in Sydney, NSW.⁵⁰² Richard was born in 1876 in Bombala, NSW.^⁵⁰³

35. Mary Ann Marjory McKeachie (Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on September 18, 1882 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.^¹¹¹

Mary married Thomas Keys, son of John Keys and Eliza Cochrane, on March 7, 1900 in Candelo, NSW.⁵⁰⁵ Thomas was born in 1863 in Eden, NSW^⁵⁰⁶ and died in 1934 in Queensland^⁵⁰⁷ at age 71.

M i. John Thomas Keys was born on June 6, 1902 in Candelo, NSW^⁵⁰⁸ and died on June 3, 1990 in Southport, QLD at age 87. Another name for John was Tom.

• He served in the military as a Lieutenant, number QX5874, 57/60 Battalion, Australian Army from June 2, 1940 to February 2, 1944 in WW2.

John married Jean Broadfoot in 1931 in Queensland.⁵⁰⁹ Jean was born in 1910 and died on August 7, 1999 in Gold Coast, QLD at age 89.

F ii. Vera Elizabeth Keys was born in 1911 in Queensland^⁵¹⁰ and died in 1912 in Queensland^⁵¹¹ at age 1.

36. David James Godber (Annie Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on January 26, 1876 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹¹⁵ and died in 1948 in Orbost, VIC at age 72.

Notes: Dave was a "Jack of all trades." After he married, he purchased "Roody Park" at Tubbut. His next move was to Sardine Creek where he ran a Guest House, situated on the Bonang Highway. When Sardine Creek was destroyed by fire, he took over the Genoa Hotel but did not really enjoy hotel life. He returned to Sardine Creek and rebuilt the family home and remained there until his death. Source: Alice Godber

Bombala Times: 20 June 1924 " Thomas Begley who recently left Cathcart for Genoa is applying for the transfer of the Publican's Licence of the Genoa Hotel from David Godber."

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David married Elizabeth Ada Oliver, daughter of Thomas Oliver and Elizabeth Martin, on April 29, 1907 in Presbyterian Church, Delegate, NSW.⁵¹³ Elizabeth was born on December 6, 1882 in Green Creek, Delegate, NSW^⁵¹⁴ and died on January 24, 1926 in Sardine Creek, VIC at age 43.

Notes: 1891 Bombala Census: living at Church Creek with 4 males and 3 females ( Thomas, sons Thomas, William, Edward and one other, wife Elizabeth, daughters Elizabeth Ada and Ellen Ann)
1926: Bombala Times: "The death occured of Mrs D Godber of Sardine Creek between Delegate and Orbost. Mr & Mrs Godber kept an accommodation house. Her death was quite sudden as the day before she was attending her work as usual."

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66 M ii. Clive Oliver Godber was born on March 7, 1908 in Delegate, NSW and died on July 9, 1984 in Mildura, VIC at age 76.

M iii. Reginald David Godber was born on January 16, 1922 in Orbost, VIC, died on March 14, 1995 in Bombala, NSW at age 73, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Reg was employed at Nangutta Station for many years. I believe he was a Drover as I seem to recall him calling at the barber 's shop[ in Delegate when he was passing through. Reg enlisted with the Australian Army at Orbost Vic. on the 14 October 1941. He was living at Sardine Creek at the time. Next of kin was his father, David Godber. He was discharged on the 14 October 1942 and was at that time a Private with the 24th Battalion. Source: WW2 Nominal Roll Website

Marriage:

Reg married Sadie Camm at St James, Church of England, Orbost Vic. He was a Farmer, aged 20, residing at the Militia Camp, Royal Park. His usual place of residence was Sardine Creek. Sadie was aged 19, her current residence was Goongerah but her usual residence was Bonang. Theyt were married by Frederick William Hipkin, Church of England, Minister. Witnesses to their marriage were Alice Godber and A. Godber (probably Andy.)

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• He served in the military as a Private, number V265279, 24 Battalion, Australian Army from October 14, 1941 to October 14, 1942 in WW2.

Reginald married Sadie Camm, daughter of Archie Dennis Camm and Charlotte Ruby Marriott, on September 9, 1942 in St. James Church of England, Orbost, VIC. Sadie was born on October 21, 1922 in Orbost, VIC, died on July 24, 1986 in Bombala, NSW at age 63, and was buried on July 28, 1986 in Bombala Cemetery, NSW. They had no children.

67 F iv. Alma Eileen Godber was born on January 31, 1912 in Delegate, NSW, died in 1985 in Atholwood, NSW at age 73, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

37. Robert Godber (Annie Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on July 31, 1878 in Millpost Flat, Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹¹⁶ and died on July 31, 1954 in North Rockhampton, QLD at age 76.

Notes: Robert purchased a property in Queensland Lawgi. He later moved to Thangould where he ran dairy cattle. He remained on this property until his death. Source: Alice Godber

Buried North Rockhampton Cemetery Church of England Portion Compartment 4, Section 14, Grave 11

Robert married Adeline Mary Smith, daughter of James Smith and Bridget Adeline Roche, on January 5, 1912 in QLD. Adeline was born in 1876 in Sydney, NSW^⁵¹⁵ and died on October 12, 1947 in Biloela, QLD at age 71. Another name for Adeline was Ada.

Notes: THE SMITH FAMILY: A James Smith married Bridget Roach in 1868 at Ulladulla NSW. Their first two children, both born at Ulladulla were James and Thomas. Of the remaining children, one was born at Wollongong, an Adeline Mary at Sydney and the remainder at Bega NSW. I should mention that NSW indexes do not give the mother's maiden name which does make it extremely difficult to prove identity without a certificate \endash the place shown on the indexes is the place of registration and not necessarily the place where the person was born e.g. most Delegate births, deaths and marriages were registered in Bombala. Children as listed for James and Bridget were: James born 1868 registered Ulladulla NSW Thomas born 1870 registered Ulladulla NSW Mary Ann b. 1872 registered Wollongong NSW Walter Archibald b. registered 1874 Bega NSW Adeline Mary b. 1876 registered Sydney NSW Arthur Vincent b. 1879 registered Bega NSW Charles Stephen b. registered 1881 Bega NSW Laura Theresa b. registered Bega NSW Marcella May b. 1884 registered Bega NSW

James Smith (father of above) died 14 October 1915, aged 76 years. Bridget Adeline Smith died 31 July 1935 84Yrs. Both buried at Bega. Source for deaths: Bega Cemetery Records prepared by the Bega Valley Genealogical Society.

Bombala Times 22 October 1915: "Mr James Smith, father of Mr W.A. Smith of the "Bega Star" died on Thursday, aged 76 years, he had lived in the district for about 50 years."

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68 M ii. Arthur James Godber was born on October 11, 1912 in Pittsworth, QLD and died on December 17, 1959 in Yeppoon, Qld at age 47.

F iii. Jean May Godber was born in 1914 in Bega, NSW and died about 1999 in Delegate, NSW aged about 85.

Notes: There are a couple of factors that I am unsure about. On her marriage certificate, Jean Godber gave her birthplace as Bega, yet two years earlier Arthur James Godber was born in Queensland. Did this then mean that Ada travelled back to Bega for Jean's birth? I get the impression Jean spent most of her life with David, Alice and Lizzie at Sardine Creek but not entirely sure on that one \endash my mother would have known but she is no longer with us.

Jean and Cliff were married at "Fernlea" Sardine Creek by John Graeme Buchnell, Presbyterian Minister of Orbost. Cliff was a Grazier aged 25 who resided at "Maxfield" Upper Delegate River. He was the son of Hamilton Rutherford Reed and Hilda May Reed. Jean was 26 years of age and she resided at Sardine Creek. Witnesses to their marriage were D.R. Donchi and Percy H. Reed. Source: Marriage Certificate \endash Bev Moore

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Jean married Clifford Norman Reed, son of Hamilton Rutherford Reed and Hilda May Reed, on February 20, 1941 in Sardine Creek, VIC. Clifford was born about 1915 in Orbost, VIC and died in 2004 in Late of "Maxfield" Delegate River, NSW aged about 89.

38. Annie E. Rolls (Agnes Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1868 in Eden, NSW^¹²⁰ and died in 1953 in Marrickville, NSW^¹²¹ at age 85.

Annie married Thomas Augustus Parnell, son of John Parnell and Harriet Smith, in 1895 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵¹⁶ Thomas was born in 1864 in Shoalhaven, NSW^⁵¹⁷ and died in 1941 in Granville, NSW^⁵¹⁸ at age 77.

M ii. Vivian Clifford T. W. Parnell was born in 1898 in Newtown, NSW^⁵²⁰ and died in 1971 in Burwood, NSW^⁵²¹ at age 73.

Vivian married Phyllis W. Rowswell, daughter of William T. Rowswell and Matilda G. Forster, in 1920 in Newtown, NSW.⁵²² Phyllis was born in 1901 in St Peters, NSW.^⁵²³

Margaret married Alfred Leslie Druce, son of Alfred J. Druce and Amelia Annie James, in 1923 in Newtown, NSW.⁵²⁵ Alfred was born in 1902 in Annandale, NSW^⁵²⁶ and died in 1974 in NSW^⁵²⁷ at age 72.

39. Thomas William David Barber (Agnes Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on March 6, 1880 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹³⁰ and died in 1959 in Bairnsdale, VIC at age 79.

Thomas married Florence Margaret Poole, daughter of Edward William Poole and Anna Jane Wilton, on May 23, 1910 in Bemboka, NSW.⁵²⁹ Florence was born on February 16, 1879 in Bemboka, NSW^⁵³⁰ and died on December 13, 1968 in Bairnsdale, VIC at age 89.

Leslie married Nance Hazel May Edgar, daughter of Bertram K. Edgar and Alvia E. Booth, in 1937 in Mosman, NSW.⁵³¹ Nance was born in 1906 in Mosman, NSW.^⁵³²

F iv. Ella Barber was born in 1914 in Bega, NSW and died in 1914 in Bega, NSW.^⁵³³

40. John Edward Lonsdale Barber (Agnes Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on March 8, 1882 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹³¹ died on April 14, 1946 in Bega, NSW^¹³² at age 64, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Jack became a skilled Farrier and Horse Trainer.

The Bega Budget 19 February 1908:

"Mr Jack Barber commenced business this week as a general blacksmith in premises in Auckland Street opposite Whyman and Books coach building establishment. Jack is well known in the district, and is a young and enterprising tradesman, who served his time locally. His shop has all the equipment necessary for turning out first class work and he should speedily establish a business and "weld" his customers to him."

Death Report John E.L. Barber: Bega District News 1946:

"Mr John Barber, who died at his home in Gipp Street Bega, was the youngest son of the late Mr & Mrs Thomas Barber, many years ago well known residents of North Bega. His father was a Carrier on the Tarthra-Bega road. John was apprenticed in the blacksmithing trade, and afterwards carried on business in the line for many years in Auckland Street. Subsequently he was a blacksmith on Kameruka Estate for a while until his health obliged him to give up work. He was recognised as an expert tradesman Years ago he was prominent in horse racing, and bred one or two good ones, one of which Sir Frit, won races in Sydney. He was a man held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He had been ill for a long time and the end came as a happy release. He was twice married, his first wife, who was the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Russell, of Jellat Jellat, dying early in their married life, and subsequently he married the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Underhill, who survives with a grown up family. The funeral service to the Church of England on Monday was attended by many relatives and old friends. Mt Thomas barber, butter factory Manager of Victoria is an elder brother and Mrs Harry Kirkland of Bega and Mrs Wes Brown of Liverpool, sisters."

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John married Theresa Isabel Russell, daughter of Robert Russell and Mary Sparaley, in 1914 in Bega, NSW.⁵³⁴ Theresa was born on July 30, 1883 in Bega, NSW,^⁵³⁵ died on February 2, 1919 in Bega, NSW^⁵³⁶ at age 35, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

Phyllis married Robert Joseph Chamberlin, son of Archibald Chamberlin and Frances Alice Milthorpe, in 1939 in Bega, NSW.⁵³⁷ Robert was born on July 22, 1909 in Bega, NSW^⁵³⁸ and died on May 12, 1957 in Bega, NSW^⁵³⁹ at age 47.

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number NX123304 (N268680), 2/11 Field Company, Australian Army from July 30, 1942 to January 15, 1946 in WW2.

John next married Clara Underhill, daughter of James Underhill and Catherine Bray, on January 5, 1924 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁴⁰ Clara was born in 1897 in Pambula, NSW,^⁵⁴¹ died on November 9, 1973 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁴² at age 76, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

Agnes married Robert Weston Brown, son of Henry Brown and Catherine Moon, on August 5, 1908 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁴⁴ Robert was born in 1882 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁴⁵ and died in 1948 in Randwick, NSW^⁵⁴⁶ at age 66.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 1094, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, Army Medical Corps from September 28, 1916 to April 9, 1918 in WW1.

Ethel married John Edward McNaughton, son of Andrew McNaughton and Georgina Jones, on August 11, 1909 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁴⁷ John was born in 1880 in Lithgow, NSW^⁵⁴⁸ and died in 1961 in Marrickville, NSW^⁵⁴⁹ at age 81.

M i. Reginald Britten McNaughton was born on July 22, 1910 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁵⁰ and died on July 18, 1969 in Newtown, NSW^⁵⁵¹ at age 58.

• He served in the military as a Signalman, number NX122686 (N248916), 3 AUSTRALIAN LINE SECTION, Australian Army from August 26, 1942 to March 26, 1946 in WW2.

43. Robert Coulson Mudie (Margaret Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on June 7, 1888 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁴⁹ died on December 27, 1920 in Delegate, NSW^¹⁵⁰ at age 32, and was buried on December 28, 1920 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Delegate, NSW Grave 98.

Robert married Annie Elizabeth Morrison, daughter of Charles Henry Morrison and Catherine Summerill, on February 10, 1909 in Presbyterian Church, Delegate, NSW.⁵⁵² Annie was born on December 31, 1887 in Wollendibby near Delegate, NSW,^⁵⁵³ died on July 4, 1917 in Bombala, NSW^⁵⁵⁴ at age 29, and was buried on July 4, 1917 in Catholic Cemetery, Bombala, NSW.

F i. Margaret Bell Mudie was born on October 27, 1909 in Delegate, NSW,^⁵⁵⁵ died on September 15, 1956 in Yallourn, VIC^⁵⁵⁶ at age 46, and was buried on September 18, 1956 in Catholic Cemetery, Delegate, NSW.

Margaret married Harry Creswell Morrison, son of Alexander Thomas Baird Morrison and Elsie Cowell, on May 27, 1931 in St. Mary's Church, Bombala, NSW.⁵⁵⁷ Harry was born in 1907 in Craigie near Bombala, NSW,^⁵⁵⁸ died on October 10, 1937 in Goulburn, NSW^⁵⁵⁹ at age 30, and was buried on October 11, 1937 in Catholic Cemetery, Kenmore, NSW. They had no children.

F ii. Catherine Mary Mudie was born on October 6, 1912 in Delegate, NSW, died on September 16, 1999 in Parkdale, VIC^⁵⁶⁰ at age 86, and was buried in Springvale Necropolis - Ashes Cheltenham Rose Garden, VIC.

Catherine married Frederick James Edward Hay, son of James Edward Hay and Jane Cunningham, on January 6, 1937 in Church of England Manse Bombala, NSW.⁵⁶¹ Frederick was born on November 1, 1909 in Cowra, NSW, died on September 9, 1972 in Caulfield, VIC at age 62, and was buried on September 12, 1972 in Cheltenham Lawn Cemetery, VIC.

44. Marion Madeline May Bell (David Joseph², David Joseph¹) was born on June 25, 1883 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁵⁵ and died on July 9, 1962 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁵⁶ at age 79.

Marion married William Richard John Rogers, son of John Rogers and Margaret Christina McDonald, on April 8, 1907 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW.⁵⁶² William was born in 1883 in Bombala, NSW^⁵⁶³ and died in 1955 in Bondi, NSW^⁵⁶⁴ at age 72.

Marriage Notes: William and Marion were married by Father Patrick Joseph Moore and the witnesses were James Stanislaus Cusack and Isabel Adelaide Bell.

M ii. Leslie David Rogers was born in 1910 in Ryde, NSW and died in 1931 in Walgett, NSW^⁵⁶⁶ at age 21.

Marion married Eric L. Brown in 1935 in Sydney, NSW.⁵⁶⁷ Eric was born in 1914 in England.

45. Isabella Adelaide Bell (David Joseph², David Joseph¹) was born on November 16, 1886 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁵⁹ and died in 1941 in New Lambton, NSW^¹⁶⁰ at age 55.

46. David Harold Binnie (David Binnie³, Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1889 in Candelo, NSW,^¹⁸⁴ died on May 27, 1954 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^¹⁸⁵ at age 65, and was buried in May 1954 in Eden, NSW.

Notes: David was known as Harold. Following the death of his father he remained on the family property Dunblane.

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David married Alice Lord in 1943 in Richmond, NSW.⁵⁷⁰ Alice died on July 27, 1980 in Kurrajong Heights, NSW. Another name for Alice was Dolly.

47. Jane Eliza Victoria Keys (Annie Binnie³, Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1883 in Bega, NSW,^¹⁸⁹ died on January 16, 1966 in Bega, NSW^¹⁹⁰ at age 83, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

Jane married George Miller, son of Francis Miller and Elizabeth Sarah Ann Cotterill, on June 26, 1899 in Bombala, NSW.⁵⁷¹ George was born on May 11, 1873 in Cathcart, NSW^⁵⁷² and died in 1921 in Drummoyne, NSW^⁵⁷³ at age 48.

F i. Elizabeth May Miller was born in 1901 in Candelo, NSW^⁵⁷⁴ and died in 1969 in Newtown, NSW^⁵⁷⁵ at age 68.

Elizabeth married Frederick Neville, son of John Neville and Emily Mary Hearn, in 1925 in Ryde, NSW.⁵⁷⁶ Frederick was born in 1900 in Marrickville, NSW.^⁵⁷⁷

George married Elsie Hunt in 1927 in Ryde, NSW.⁵⁷⁹ Elsie died on January 26, 1999 in Bombala, NSW.

M iii. David Arthur Kenneth Miller was born in 1906 in NSW and died in 1955 in Redfern, NSW^⁵⁸⁰ at age 49.

David married Lillian Vida Wilson, daughter of David D. Wilson and Mary E. Redgrave, in 1933 in North Sydney, NSW.⁵⁸¹ Lillian was born in 1903 in St Leonards, NSW^⁵⁸² and died in 2004 in UK at age 101.

48. John Alexander Binnie Keys (Annie Binnie³, Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on March 15, 1887 in Cathcart, NSW^¹⁹³ and died on August 19, 1967 in Pambula, NSW^¹⁹⁴ at age 80.

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number N380157, 15 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from April 27, 1942 to September 25, 1945 in WW2.

John married Irene Daisy Moss, daughter of George B. Moss and Ada Holloway, in 1918 in Sydney, NSW.⁵⁸³ Irene was born in 1892 in Wagga Wagga, NSW^⁵⁸⁴ and died on July 15, 1993 at age 101.

M i. Sir Alexander George William Keys was born on February 2, 1923 in Sydney, NSW and died on May 3, 2000 in "Glenlee" near Queanbeyan, NSW at age 77.

• He served in the military Lieutenant, number 2400352 (NX104095), INF 2/3 PNR BN, Australian Army from August 9, 1942 to May 30, 1946 in WW2. NOK: KEYS, JOHN

• Awards: He was awarded the A.C. (Companion of the Order of Australia) in the 1988 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to Australian Veterans.
He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 1980 Queen's New Years Honours list for his services to veterans.
He was awarded the MC (Military Cross) on October 14, 1952 for his services for the Australian infantry - 3RAR -Korea.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1970 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services as Secretary of the Returned Services League.

Alexander married Dulcie Beryl Stinton on September 12, 1950 in Auburn, NSW.⁵⁸⁵ Dulcie was born in 1924.

49. Joseph Henry Ernest Keys (Annie Binnie³, Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1888 in Bombala, NSW,^¹⁹⁵ died on May 21, 1967 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁹⁶ at age 79, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 688. Another name for Joseph was Ernie.

Joseph married Mary Clarice Gorman, daughter of James Joseph Gorman and Jane Power, in 1917 in Ryde, NSW.⁵⁸⁶ Mary was born in 1897 in Candelo, NSW,^⁵⁸⁷ died on November 25, 1917 in Sydney, NSW^⁵⁸⁸ at age 20, and was buried in Bemboka Cemetery, NSW.

M i. Norman Joseph Keys was born on September 3, 1917 in Bega, NSW, died on February 20, 1997 in Bemboka, NSW at age 79, and was buried in Bemboka Cemetery, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N472819, VDC PTD 15 BN, Australian Army from May 6, 1942 to July 20, 1944 in WW2.

Norman married Madge Marion Geraghty, daughter of James Geraghty and Annie Elizabeth Clarke, on September 20, 1944 in Bemboka, NSW.⁵⁸⁹ Madge was born on July 30, 1921 in Bega, NSW, died on July 6, 1945 in Bega, NSW^⁵⁹⁰ at age 23, and was buried in Bemboka Cemetery, NSW.

Norman next married Alma Irene Spindler, daughter of William John Spindler and Myrtle Sweetman, in 1949 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁹¹ Alma died in 1971 in Bega, NSW.^⁵⁹²

Joseph next married Alice Olive Clara Hammond, daughter of Henry Eli Hammond and Emma Deacon, on December 20, 1920 in St. Matthews Church, Paddington, NSW.⁵⁹³ Alice was born on September 14, 1895 in Cathcart, NSW,^⁵⁹⁴ was baptised on March 4, 1896 in Bombala, NSW, and died on June 17, 1974 in NSW^⁵⁹⁵ at age 78.

50. John George Keys (Isabel Margaret Hills Binnie³, Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1888 in Eden, NSW,^²⁰⁴ died on November 22, 1960 in Bega, NSW^²⁰⁵ at age 72, and was buried in Bega, NSW. Another name for John was Jack.

John married Hazel Moreing, daughter of Thomas Moreing and Ada Murphy, on May 27, 1916 in Cathcart, NSW.⁵⁹⁶ Hazel was born on January 6, 1899 in Bombala, NSW^⁵⁹⁷ and died in 1985 in Bega, NSW at age 86.

F iv. Heather Cavell Keys was born on September 13, 1917 in Bega, NSW and died on January 14, 2009 in Gerringong, NSW at age 91.

Heather married Kevin Troy McMahon, son of James McMahon and Isabella McCloy, in 1939 in Glebe, NSW. Kevin was born on May 13, 1913 in Kiah, NSW and died on April 1, 1978 in Sydney, NSW at age 64.

F v. Kelva May Keys was born on February 18, 1919 in Bega, NSW and died on September 14, 2005 in Canberra, ACT at age 86.

Kelva married Herbert James Reed in 1940 in Eden, NSW.⁵⁹⁸ Herbert was born on October 19, 1917 in Bombala, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number NX81844, NGF MG BN, Australian Army from January 3, 1942 to May 16, 1944 in WW2. NOK: Reed, Kelva

Francis married Gwendoline J. Litchfield, daughter of Edwin Hayden Litchfield and Jessie Maud Pechey, in 1928 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁹⁹ Gwendoline was born in 1902 in Cooma, NSW.^⁶⁰⁰

52. Robert Alexander Farrell Smith (Elizabeth Annie Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1881 in Bombala, NSW^²³⁹ and died in 1944 in Wollongong, NSW^²⁴⁰ at age 63.

• He served in the military as a Private, number ?, Mounted Military Police, 1st AIF from August 26, 1915 to March 7, 1916 in WW1. Discharged at own request.

F i. Eavis Smith was born in 1909 in Bega, NSW^⁶⁰³ and died in 1909 in Bega, NSW.^⁶⁰⁴

53. Alice Mary Darragh (Annie Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on August 16, 1880 in Eden, NSW^²⁷² and died on October 3, 1965 in Kyogle, NSW at age 85.

Alice married Thomas Michael Crotty, son of James Crotty and Catherine O'Loughlin, on January 29, 1902 in Candelo, NSW.⁶⁰⁵ Thomas was born in 1865 in Concord, NSW^⁶⁰⁶ and died in 1948 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶⁰⁷ at age 83.

54. Margaret Lilly Darragh (Annie Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on September 6, 1882 in Eden, NSW^²⁷³ and died on December 24, 1964 in Kyogle, NSW^²⁷⁴ at age 82.

Margaret married Cornelius O'Neill, son of James O'Neill and Ellen, on January 4, 1905 in Casino, NSW.⁶¹² Cornelius died in 1934 in Kyogle, NSW.^⁶¹³

M i. Felix John O'Neill was born in 1906 in Casino, NSW^⁶¹⁴ and died in 1968 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶¹⁵ at age 62.

Felix married Lucy Alberta Rose Minter, daughter of Sidney Minter and Alberta Mary Elliott, in 1927 in Kyogle, NSW.⁶¹⁶ Lucy died in 1957 in Kyogle, NSW.^⁶¹⁷

55. William Charles Darragh (Annie Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on March 21, 1887 in Eden, NSW^²⁸⁰ and died on March 17, 1940 in Kyogle, NSW^²⁸¹ at age 52.

William married Mary Gertrude Nadin, daughter of Arthur Ernest Nadin and Rose Bridget O'Toole, on October 29, 1907 in Catholic Church, Kyogle, NSW.⁶¹⁹ Mary was born in 1886 in Liverpool, NSW^⁶²⁰ and died on June 25, 1908 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶²¹ at age 22. The cause of her death was puerperal fever (a childbirth related illness).

F i. Mary Gertrude Therese Darragh was born in May 1908 in Kyogle, NSW and died in 1972 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶²² at age 64.

Mary married Walter John Oaten, son of William Oaten and Edith, in 1929 in Kyogle, NSW.⁶²³ Walter was born in 1909 in Lewisham, London, England and died in 1977 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶²⁴ at age 68.

William next married Mary Rose Byrne, daughter of Stephen Aloysius Byrne and Mary Kathleen O'Toole, on September 6, 1911 in Balmain North, NSW.⁶²⁵ Mary was born in 1885 in Balmain, NSW^⁶²⁶ and died on November 8, 1975 in Kyogle, NSW^⁶²⁷ at age 90.

56. James Vernon Farrell (Robert Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1887 in Rocky Hall, NSW,^³⁰³ died on November 14, 1916 in France at age 29, and was buried in The Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France. The cause of his death was Killed in Action.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 1385, 5th Comapny Machine Gun Corps, 1st AIF from May 21, 1915 to November 14, 1916 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915.

57. Pearl Priscilla Farrell (Robert Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on May 10, 1888 in Eden, NSW^³⁰⁴ and died on October 2, 1963 in Brisbane, QLD at age 75.

Pearl married Michael Boland, son of John Boland and Esther Ann Doyle, in 1906 in Sydney, NSW.⁶²⁹ Michael was born in 1879 in Eden, NSW^⁶³⁰ and died in 1955 at age 76. Another name for Michael was Mick.

Vivian married Elvie Louisa Emily Franks, daughter of Leslie Archibald Franks and Eugenia Louisa Reynolds, in 1933 in Queensland.⁶³² Elvie was born in 1910 in Queensland.^⁶³³

F ii. Laurel V. Boland was born in 1909 in Eden, NSW^⁶³⁴ and died in 1958 at age 49.

F iii. Rita Mary Boland was born in 1917 and died in 1921 in Queensland^⁶³⁵ at age 4.

• She served in the military as an Aircraftwoman, number 101146, DISCHARGE & RECRUITING SECTION BRISBANE, Royal Australian Air Force from November 30, 1942 to September 19, 1946 in WW2.

Esme married Colin Dellaway in 1947. Colin was born on April 6, 1924 in Ipswich, QLD.

• He served in the military as a Warrant Officer, number 426949, 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT, Royal Australian Air Force from August 17, 1942 to August 27, 1946 in WW2.

Ruby married Henry Lytton Morgan, son of Joseph Leslie Morgan and Harriet Williams, in 1921 in Queensland.⁶³⁶ Henry was born in 1888 in Queensland^⁶³⁷ and died in 1958 in Queensland^⁶³⁸ at age 70.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 1016, 11th Light Horse Regiment, 1st AIF from July 2, 1915 to September 22, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on 17 September 1915.

• She served in the military as a Private, number Q141897, AUSTRALIAN WOMENS ARMY SERVICE, Australian Army from June 3, 1942 to December 5, 1942 in WW2.

Ida married Ronald Clive Winfield in 1944. Ronald was born on May 28, 1917 in Toowoomba, QLD.

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number 14808, 2 AIR AMBULANCE UNIT, Royal Australian Air Force from April 29, 1940 to November 23, 1945 in WW2.

59. Nita Laurel Farrell (Robert Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1904 in Eden, NSW^³¹⁴ and died in 1988 at age 84.

Nita married Eric Gladstone Gauld in 1927 in Glebe, NSW.⁶³⁹ Eric was born on June 28, 1898 in Sydney, NSW and died in 1959 at age 61.

60. Eva Adeline Mary Farrell (David Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1890 in Eden, NSW,^³¹⁸ died in 1945 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^³¹⁹ at age 55, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

Eva married Archibald Woodman Brodie, son of William Brodie and Agnes Baker Woodman, in 1909 in Eden, NSW.⁶⁴³ Archibald was born in 1885 in Cooma, NSW,^⁶⁴⁴ died in 1930 in Eden, NSW^⁶⁴⁵ at age 45, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW.

M i. Cecil Stanley Brodie was born in 1910 in Eden, NSW^⁶⁴⁶ and died in 1970 in Bombala, NSW^⁶⁴⁷ at age 60.

F ii. Loris O. Brodie was born in 1912 in Eden, NSW and died in 1912 in Eden, NSW.^⁶⁴⁸

F iv. Dulcie Margaret Brodie was born in 1919 in Eden, NSW and died in 1919 in Eden, NSW.^⁶⁴⁹

M v. Austin Woodman Brodie was born in May 1912 in Eden, NSW and died in 1947 in Queanbeyan, NSW^⁶⁵⁰ at age 35.

Austin married Aileen Marie Holdsworth on May 14, 1937 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁵¹ Aileen was born on October 9, 1923 and died in 1998 at age 75.

61. David John Farrell (David Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1891 in Eden, NSW,^³²⁰ died on February 11, 1969 in Towamba near Eden, NSW^³²¹ at age 78, and was buried in Towamba near Eden, NSW. Another name for David was Jack.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 4752, 18th Battalion, 1st AIF from December 16, 1915 to August 10, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 13 April 1916.

David married Eileen D. Dickie, daughter of John Walker Dickie and Alice Jane Ryan, in 1921 in Eden, NSW.⁶⁵² Eileen was born on June 19, 1899 in Eden, NSW,^⁶⁵³ was baptised on October 27, 1899 in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Pambula, NSW, died on December 21, 1978 in Towamba near Eden, NSW at age 79, and was buried in Towamba near Eden, NSW.

M iii. Leslie James Farrell died in April 1965 in Burragate, NSW.^⁶⁵⁴ Another name for Leslie was Copper.

Notes: April 1965: Burragate Fire Kills Rider: Excerpts from a local paper believed to be The Magnet.

" A prominent show ring rider, Mr Leslie James "Copper" Farrell was burnt to death on Friday night. The tragedy occurred when the house in which Mr Farrell was sleeping at Burragate, was completely destroyed by fire. The late Mr Farrell's father, Mr David John Farrell, 74, who was in the samre house, escaped from the fire with minor burns. The two men had been to a cattle sale at Wyndham, on Friday, and had returned home later that evening. Mrs Farrell was in Sydney oh holidays. The two men cooked a meal and sat by the open fire, Mr Farrell Snr. going to bed first in the front of the house. his son slept in a room at the rear of the house. Mr Farrell said that his son had gone outside to attend to the horses and after they had gone to bed, they talked for a while through the wall partitions. Later, at about 10 o'clock, Mr Farrell heard his son call out and he went to investigate. He found that the house was ablaze and he could do nothing to help his son. The small weatherboard house had tanks for a water supply and was about one and a half miles outside the small settlenment of Burragate.

The late Mr Farrell was a very well known show ring rider. This tragedy has taken one of the most popular personalities from the local show rings for "Copper" was everybody's friend through his friendly manner, courage and splendid sportsmanship. He rode with trmendous natural ability and was never worried by the difficulties and height of the obstacles, although his eyesight was somewhat impaired. The last image of "Copper" will be a solid, little man - becoming a little rotund- strolling into the ring leading his pony high jumper "robin" filled with quiet expectancy for the contest ahead.

If he won he was reserved in his elation, and if he lost he celebrated with the winner. "Copper" took someunnerving bumps when he crashed to the ground in a mix-up with horse and bars, but had to be incapable of rising from the ground before he would submit to first aid attention. This son of the bush, and disciple of hard riding, never accepted the modern equestrian style, bur he appreciated the technique and enjoyed watchoing the events.

His funeral left the Church of England Church, Towamba for the Towamba Cemetery."

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

62. Freida Ida Rita Farrell (David Farrell³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1910 in Eden, NSW,^³⁴² died on May 18, 1982 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 72, and was buried on May 20, 1982 in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW.

Freida married Vivian Leslie Rixon, son of Charles Rixon and Esther Love, in 1927 in Eden, NSW.⁶⁵⁵ Vivian was born on June 26, 1904 in 'Jersey Vale', near Rocky Hall, NSW^⁶⁵⁶ and died on May 8, 1984 in Eden, NSW at age 79. Another name for Vivian was Jack.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX1782, 9 REINFS 2/33 BN, Australian Army from April 29, 1941 to January 25, 1943 in WW2.

M iii. Leslie Charles Rixon was born on October 12, 1927 and died in October 1967 in Mt Isa, QLD at age 40.

M iv. David Kevin Rixon was born on December 10, 1929 and died on January 24, 2000 in Perth, WA at age 70.

63. Alma Elizabeth Mary Hyde (John Hyde³, Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1892 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^³⁴⁶ and died on June 17, 1976 in East Hills, NSW^³⁴⁷ at age 84.

Alma married Vivian Augustus Rixon, son of James Rixon and Sarah Speers, in 1912 in Newtown, NSW.⁶⁶² Vivian was born in 1878 in Rocky Hall near Wyndham, NSW^⁶⁶³ and died in 1955 in Newtown, NSW^⁶⁶⁴ at age 77. Another name for Vivian was Tounk.

F i. Eunice Alma Rixon was born in 1913 and died in 1947 in Bankstown, NSW^⁶⁶⁵ at age 34.

Eunice married Gordon V. Williams, son of Leslie G. Williams and Florence A. Rushby, in 1931 in Sydney, NSW.⁶⁶⁶ Gordon died in 1932 in Newtown, NSW.^⁶⁶⁷

Eunice next married Charles Rae, son of Andrew Rae and Ethel May McGarry, in 1935 in Newtown, NSW.⁶⁶⁸ Charles was born in 1908 in West Maitland, NSW^⁶⁶⁹ and died on July 8, 1978 in NSW^⁶⁷⁰ at age 70.

Phyllis married Stanley Russell Sommerville, son of Walter Sommerville and Esther Wright, in 1935 in Newtown, NSW.⁶⁷¹ Stanley was born in 1914 in Orange, NSW and died in 1974 in NSW^⁶⁷² at age 60.

M iii. Vivian John Rixon was born on March 27, 1918 in Newtown, NSW and died on June 7, 1997 at age 79. Another name for Vivian was Jack.

• He served in the military as a Driver, number NX73949, 2/110 Australian General Transport, Australian Army from December 8, 1941 to December 3, 1945 in WW2.

Vivian married Ida Olive Martin, daughter of Reginald Hay Martin and Ida Florence M. Veigel, in 1941 in Newtown, NSW.⁶⁷³ Ida was born in 1918 in Bulli, NSW and died in 1966 in Newtown, NSW^⁶⁷⁴ at age 48.

F iv. Maisie Ethel Rixon was born in 1920 in NSW and died in 1949 in Bankstown, NSW at age 29.

M v. Gordon James Rixon was born on July 16, 1920 in Sydney, NSW and died on September 19, 1996 at age 76.

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number NX28326, 49 LIGHT AID DETACHMENT, Australian Army from June 4, 1940 to July 30, 1945 in WW2.

64. Elsie Elizabeth McKeachie (David McKeachie³, Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on November 16, 1886 in Bombala, NSW^⁴³⁰ and died on September 4, 1908 in Bombala, NSW^⁴³¹ at age 21.

Elsie married Percy John Jonas, son of Emanuel Jonas and Esther Frankil, in 1906 in Sydney, NSW.⁶⁷⁶ Percy was born in 1874 in Bombala, NSW^⁶⁷⁷ and died in 1973 in Eden, NSW^⁶⁷⁸ at age 99.

M i. Percy John Jonas was born on February 17, 1908 in Bombala, NSW^⁶⁷⁹ and died in 1956 in Sydney, NSW^⁶⁸⁰ at age 48.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX60216, 9 R R BTN, Australian Army from July 11, 1940 to July 15, 1940 in WW2.

Percy married Daphne Tyrrell Watling, daughter of William Henry Watling and Ida Jane Higgins, in 1938 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁸¹ Daphne was born on October 20, 1910 in Bega, NSW.^⁶⁸²

65. Gladys Amelia Martin (Agnes Jane McKeachie³, Elizabeth Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on November 2, 1901 in Summer Hill, NSW^⁴⁹⁰ and died on August 31, 1992 in Mona Vale, NSW at age 90. Another name for Gladys was Gee.

Gladys married Henry Johnstone, son of Henry Johnstone and Isabella, on June 19, 1929 in Sydney, NSW.⁶⁸³ Henry was born on October 10, 1900 in Ryde, NSW^⁶⁸⁴ and died on August 19, 1984 at age 83.

M i. Ian Henry Johnstone was born on August 23, 1932 and died in 1946 in Chatswood, NSW^⁶⁸⁵ at age 14.

F ii. Janet Johnstone was born on September 6, 1937 and died in 1940 at age 3.

66. Clive Oliver Godber (David James Godber³, Annie Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on March 7, 1908 in Delegate, NSW and died on July 9, 1984 in Mildura, VIC at age 76.

Notes: Clive was living at the Golden River Caravan Park, Flora Avenue, Mildura Vic. when he died. His occupation, as given on his death certificate was Co-ordinator/ Money Maker. Cause of death was (i)Dehydration (ii) Senile Dementia. He was last seen by Dr Churchman on the 8 July. The informant was J. Godber, his wife, of the Golden River Caravan Park, Mildura. Children as shown on his death certificate \endash Kevin 53 Allen 51 Gordon 49
One female name and age unknown He was cremated at the Ballarat Crematorium on the 11 July 1984. The service was taken by N. McDonald, Alglican Priest. Source: Death Certificate \endash Bev Moore

Clive enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force at Sydney on the 5 August 1942. At the time of enlistment he was residing at Abbotsford. On discharge on the 15 October 1948 he was a Corporal posted at Eastern Area Headquarters. Source: WW2 Nominal Roll

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

• He served in the military as a Private, number 68626, EASTERN AREA HEADQUARTERS, Royal Australian Air Force from August 5, 1942 to October 15, 1948 in WW2.

Clive next married Violet Ellen New, daughter of William Jonathon New and Rose Sapphire, in 1943 in Five Dock, NSW.⁶⁸⁷ Violet died in 1970 in Five Dock, NSW.^⁶⁸⁸

67. Alma Eileen Godber (David James Godber³, Annie Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on January 31, 1912 in Delegate, NSW, died in 1985 in Atholwood, NSW at age 73, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Alma and Percy were married at Sardine Creek on the30 May 1933. Percy was a Farmer, aged 29, the son of Hamilton Rutherford Reed and Louisa Kate Reed. He resided at Goongerah. Alma was aged 21, she resided at Sardine Creek. Witnesses to their marriage were Alice Godber and Annie May Reed. The wedding ceremony was performed by Stafford A. Viney, Church of England Minister. Source: Marriage Certificate Bev Moore

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

Alma married Percy Hamilton Reed, son of Hamilton Rutherford Reed and Louisa Kate Reed, on May 30, 1933 in Sardine Creek near Orbost, VIC. Percy was born in 1904 in Bombala, NSW,^⁶⁸⁹ died in 1992 in Waimiha, NZ at age 88, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

68. Arthur James Godber (Robert Godber³, Annie Bell², David Joseph¹) was born on October 11, 1912 in Pittsworth, QLD and died on December 17, 1959 in Yeppoon, Qld at age 47.

Notes: Arthur James served in the Australian Army. He enlisted at Biloela, Queensland on the 26 April 1942. At that time he was residing at Lawgi. Queensland. Next of kin was Ludmila Godber. On discharge, he was a Private with the 13th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (Qld) Discharge was on the 21 October 1945. Source: WW2 Nominal Roll Website

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

• He served in the military as a Private, number Q213370, 13 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (QLD), Australian Army from April 26, 1942 to October 21, 1945 in WW2.

M i. Nicholas Godber was born about 1940 in Biloela, QLD and died on October 6, 1941 in Biloela, QLD aged about 1.

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