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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 & ANNIE BELL 
SPRING FLAT

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.

When Mary was baptized the family’s abode was shown as Sydney.

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

District.

Letter from Society of Australian Genealogists 1975.

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

Source: Bailliere’s NSW Gazeteer and Road Guide Melbourne 1866.

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

where many descendants still remain.

Submitted by Bev Moore – May 2003  <bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au>

Descendants of David Joseph Bell

Bev Moore <bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.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 and Unknown, was born in 1811 in Dumfries, Scotland, died February 28, 1886 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW¹ 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]

More about David:

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

David married Annie White January 17, 1834 in Applegarth, Dumfries Scotland, daughter of Robert White and Jane Jardine. Annie was born January 7, 1812 in Applegarth, Dumfries, died July 12, 1873 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW² 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]

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F    i. Jane Bell was born August 29, 1834 in Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, died April 13, 1921 in Burragate near Eden, NSW³ at age 86, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

+ 3 F    ii. Mary Ann Bell was born December 19, 1836 in "Shancamore", Mulgoa, NSW,^{4 5} was baptised April 11, 1837 in St. Andrews Church of England, Sydney, NSW, died April 13, 1903 in Burragate near Eden, NSW⁶ at age 66, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW.

   4 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.

+ 5 F    iv. Elizabeth Bell was born December 14, 1838 in "Gunningrah", McLaughlin River, Nimmitabel, NSW, was baptised November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died December 27, 1917 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Bombala, NSW.

+ 6 F    v. Annie Bell was born June 8, 1841 in McLaughlin River, NSW,⁸ was baptised November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died July 24, 1915 in Delegate, NSW⁹ at age 74, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 342.

   7 M    vi. Robert Bell was born March 12, 1844 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁰ was baptised April 3, 1844 in Monaro District, NSW, died May 23, 1862 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW¹¹ at age 18, and was buried in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.

+ 8 F    vii. Agnes Bell was born May 29, 1846 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹² was baptised September 14, 1846 in Monaro District, NSW, died September 24, 1921 in Bega, NSW¹³ at age 75, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

+ 9 F    viii. Margaret Bell was born August 11, 1849 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁴ was baptised April 10, 1850 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, died November 14, 1921 in Delegate, NSW¹⁵ at age 72, and was buried in November 1921 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 98.

+ 10 M    ix. David Joseph Bell was born November 20, 1854 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁶ was baptised October 26, 1855 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, and died February 27, 1925 in Randwick, NSW¹⁷ at age 70.

David next married Elizabeth Fitzpatrick September 12, 1876 in St. Matthias' Church of England, Bombala, NSW. Elizabeth was born in 1858, died March 13, 1938 in Skeleton Creek, Glen Innes, NSW at age 80, and was buried in Glen Innes, NSW.

The child from this marriage was:

   11 M    i. Robert Bell was born in 1881 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW¹⁸ and died in 1968 in Glenfield, NSW¹⁹ at age 87.

Robert married Grace Sturgeon in 1914 in Sydney, NSW.,²⁰ daughter of Andrew Sturgeon and Louisa Grace Davidson. Grace was born in 1876 in Cooma, NSW²¹ and died in 1947 in Mosman, NSW²² at age 71.

2. Jane Bell (David Joseph¹) was born August 29, 1834 in Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, died April 13, 1921 in Burragate near Eden, NSW³ 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 [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.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 [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

Jane married Alexander Binnie March 10, 1853 in Church of England, Monaro District, NSW.,²³ son of James Binnie and Margaret Hills. Alexander was born in 1824 in Crichton near Pathead, Scotland, died August 23, 1883 in Towamba near Eden, NSW²⁴ at age 59, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Notes: THE BINNIE FAMILY

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

Children from this marriage were:

+ 12 M    i. David Binnie was born in 1854 in Bombala, NSW,²⁵ died September 30, 1930 in Burragate NSW 76Yrs²⁶ at age 76, and was buried in 1930 in Eden, NSW.

+ 13 F    ii. Annie Binnie was born May 10, 1856 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW²⁷ and died in 1941 in Ryde, NSW²⁸ at age 85.

   14 M    iii. Alexander Binnie was born August 11, 1858 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁹ died November 1, 1932 in Eden, NSW³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Alexander married Sarah Robinson May 21, 1884 in Eden, NSW.,³¹ daughter of John Robinson and Sarah Rixon. Sarah was born July 11, 1865 in Burragate near Eden, NSW,³² died January 19, 1945 in Eden, NSW³³ at age 79, and was buried in Eden, NSW. They had no children.

+ 15 F    iv. Isabel Margaret Hills Binnie was born December 6, 1860 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,³⁴ died August 6, 1934 in Kameruka, NSW³⁵ at age 73, and was buried in Kameruka, NSW.

   16 M    v. James Binnie was born in 1863 in Eden, NSW,³⁶ died March 31, 1914 in Eden, NSW³⁷ at age 51, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

James married Rovena Richards ³⁸ in 1891 in Candelo, NSW.,³⁹ daughter of John Richards and Ann Stephens. Rovena was born in 1867 in Broulee, NSW,⁴⁰ died August 17, 1916 in Eden, NSW at age 49, and was buried in Eden, NSW. They had no children.

+ 17 M    vi. Robert Binnie was born in 1866 in Eden, NSW.⁴¹

+ 18 M    vii. Andrew Binnie was born June 7, 1868 in Burragate, NSW,⁴² died May 23, 1927 in Burragate, NSW⁴³ at age 58, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

+ 19 M    viii. Albert Clarence Binnie was born in 1870 in Eden, NSW⁴⁴ and died in 1946 in Lismore, NSW⁴⁵ at age 76.

   20 M    ix. Arthur Binnie was born May 28, 1873 in Eden, NSW,⁴⁶ died October 26, 1941 in Bombala, NSW⁴⁷ at age 68, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Arthur married Mary Jane Chegwidden May 1, 1896 in Eden, NSW.,⁴⁸ daughter of William James Chegwidden and Margaret Bleakley. Mary was born in 1875 in Candelo, NSW,⁴⁹ died June 12, 1929 in Eden, NSW⁵⁰ at age 54, and was buried in Eden, NSW. They had no children.

+ 21 F    x. Jane Binnie was born in 1876 in Eden, NSW.⁵¹

   22 M    xi. Herbert Binnie was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW⁵² and died in 1954 in Kiama, NSW⁵³ at age 74.

Herbert married Margaret A Chegwidden in 1903 in Candelo, NSW.,⁵⁴ daughter of William James Chegwidden and Margaret Bleakley. Margaret was born in 1877 in Candelo, NSW⁵⁵ and died in 1934 in Berry, NSW⁵⁶ at age 57.

Herbert next married Elizabeth Pearl Gill in 1937 in Parramatta, NSW.,⁵⁷ daughter of Charles Gill and Isabel Cryer. Elizabeth was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW⁵⁸ and died in 1970 in Eden, NSW⁵⁹ at age 75.

3. Mary Ann Bell (David Joseph¹) was born December 19, 1836 in "Shancamore", Mulgoa, NSW,^{4 5} was baptised April 11, 1837 in St. Andrews Church of England, Sydney, NSW, died April 13, 1903 in Burragate near Eden, NSW⁶ at age 66, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW.

Mary married Michael Farrell February 17, 1858 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.,⁶⁰ son of John Farrell and Elizabeth Kean. Michael was born in 1827 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland, died December 3, 1866 in Wog Wog River, Wattle Creek, NSW⁶¹ 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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 23 F    i. Elizabeth Farrell was born January 21, 1859 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW⁶² and died in 1916 in Paddington, NSW⁶³ at age 57.

+ 24 F    ii. Annie Farrell was born in January 1860 in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW and died August 16, 1932 in Kyogle, NSW⁶⁴ at age 72.

+ 25 F    iii. Martha H Farrell was born July 6, 1861 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.⁶⁵

+ 26 M    iv. Robert Farrell was born April 24, 1863 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW⁶⁶ and died October 21, 1917 in Kyogle, NSW⁶⁷ at age 54.

+ 27 M    v. David Farrell was born in 1866 in Eden, NSW,⁶⁸ died in November 1927 in Burragate near Eden, NSW⁶⁹ at age 61, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW.

Mary next married John Hyde November 3, 1867 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.,⁷⁰ son of Joseph Hyde and Ann Warburton. John was born in 1842 in England, died July 8, 1909 in Pambula, NSW⁷¹ at age 67, and was buried July 9, 1909 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

More about John:

• Occupation: Farmer.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 28 M    i. John Hyde was born in 1869 in Eden, NSW⁷² and died in 1933 in Newtown, NSW⁷³ at age 64.

+ 29 F    ii. Mary Agnes Hyde was born in 1871 in Eden, NSW.⁷⁴

+ 30 M    iii. Joseph George Hyde was born in 1873 in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW⁷⁵ and died July 3, 1942 in North Lismore, NSW⁷⁶ at age 69.

+ 31 M    iv. Peter James Hyde was born in 1876 in Eden, NSW⁷⁷ and died in 1916 in Sydney, NSW⁷⁸ at age 40.

   32 F    v. Margaret J Hyde was born in 1878 in Eden, NSW⁷⁹ and died in 1878 in Eden, NSW.⁸⁰

+ 33 M    vi. Benjamin Alexander Hyde was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW⁸¹ and died in 1937 in Bulli, NSW⁸² at age 57. (Twin)

+ 34 M    vii. Andrew Agnew Hyde was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW⁸³ and died in 1953 in Parramatta, NSW⁸⁴ at age 73. (Twin)

5. Elizabeth Bell (David Joseph¹) was born December 14, 1838 in "Gunningrah", McLaughlin River, Nimmitabel, NSW, was baptised November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died December 27, 1917 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Bombala, NSW. Another name for Elizabeth was Eliza.

Elizabeth married Captain Andrew Agnew McKeachie August 15, 1861 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.,⁸⁵ son of John McKeachie and Janet Dougan. Andrew was born March 1, 1826 in Knocknain, Scotland, died April 2, 1883 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW⁸⁶ at age 57, and was buried in Aston Cemetary.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 35 M    i. David McKeachie was born July 10, 1862 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,⁸⁷ died November 6, 1910 in Newtown, NSW⁸⁸ at age 48, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, NSW.

+ 36 F    ii. Janet McKeachie was born March 19, 1864 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,⁸⁹ died December 24, 1922 in "The Falls", Bombala, NSW⁹⁰ at age 58, and was buried in Bombala, NSW.

   37 M    iii. Andrew Agnew McKeachie was born October 7, 1865 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.⁹¹

+ 38 M    iv. Alexander McKeachie was born May 25, 1867 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW⁹² and died in 1947 in Bathurst, NSW⁹³ at age 80.

+ 39 M    v. John McKeachie was born February 25, 1870 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW⁹⁴ and died July 19, 1943 in Warren, NSW⁹⁵ at age 73.

   40 M    vi. Robert McKeachie was born September 21, 1871 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW⁹⁶ and died in 1956 in Bombala, NSW⁹⁷ at age 85.

   41 M    vii. James McKeachie was born August 19, 1873 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW⁹⁸ and died in 1944 in Kogarah, NSW⁹⁹ at age 71.

James married Caroline Lambourne in 1915 in Sydney, NSW.,¹⁰⁰ daughter of Richard Lambourne and Ellen. Caroline died in 1932 in Rockdale, NSW.¹⁰¹

+ 42 F    viii. Agnes Jane McKeachie was born April 23, 1876 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁰² died October 10, 1955 in Berry, NSW¹⁰³ at age 79, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

+ 43 M    ix. William McKeachie was born February 24, 1878 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW¹⁰⁴ and died in 1956 in Parramatta, NSW¹⁰⁵ at age 78.

+ 44 F    x. Elizabeth Amelda McKeachie was born September 28, 1880 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁰⁶

+ 45 F    xi. Mary Ann Marjory McKeachie was born September 18, 1882 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁰⁷

6. Annie Bell (David Joseph¹) was born June 8, 1841 in McLaughlin River, NSW,⁸ was baptised November 15, 1843 in Monaro District, NSW, died July 24, 1915 in Delegate, NSW⁹ at age 74, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 342.

Notes: Annie's marriage was a double wedding with her sister Margaret

Annie married James Godber January 25, 1875 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.,¹⁰⁸ son of James Godber and Sarah Ann Britten. James was born October 26, 1846 in Windellima near Bungonia, NSW,¹⁰⁹ died October 15, 1897 in Delegate, NSW¹¹⁰ at age 50, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 342.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 46 M    i. David James Godber was born January 26, 1876 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW¹¹¹ and died in 1948 in Orbost, VIC at age 72.

+ 47 M    ii. Robert Godber was born July 31, 1878 in Millpost Flat, Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW¹¹² and died July 31, 1954 in North Rockhampton, QLD at age 76.

   48 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.

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]

She never married and had no children

   49 F    iv. Elizabeth Sarah A Godber was born January 13, 1884 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW, died February 5, 1968 in Orbost, VIC at age 84, and was buried in Orbost, VIC.

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

She never married and had no children

   50 M    v. Andrew John Godber was born January 18, 1888 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹¹³ died October 8, 1966 in Orbost, VIC at age 78, and was buried in Orbost, VIC.

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.

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

He never married and had no children

8. Agnes Bell (David Joseph¹) was born May 29, 1846 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹² was baptised September 14, 1846 in Monaro District, NSW, died September 24, 1921 in Bega, NSW¹³ at age 75, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

Agnes married Henry Rolls September 9, 1867 in St. Matthias' Church of England, Bombala, NSW.,¹¹⁴ son of Charles Rolls and Catharine McDermott. Henry was born in 1847 in NSW.¹¹⁵

The child from this marriage was:

+ 51 F    i. Annie E Rolls was born in 1868 in Eden, NSW¹¹⁶ and died in 1953 in Marrickville, NSW¹¹⁷ at age 85.

Agnes next married Thomas Britten Barber October 3, 1876 in John Mudie's Residence, "Mia Mia", Bombala, NSW.,¹¹⁸ son of Edward Tomlin Barber and Ann Britten. Thomas was born October 19, 1856 in Golden Gully, Tambaroora, Hill End, NSW,¹¹⁹ died October 23, 1912 in Bega, NSW¹²⁰ at age 56, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   52 F    i. Margaret Charlotte Barber was born January 1, 1878 in "Juttaba", Bombala, NSW¹²¹ and died in 1952 in Randwick, NSW¹²² at age 74. Another name for Margaret was Maggie.

Margaret married Henry Kirkland ¹²³ in 1924 in Milton, NSW.,¹²⁴ son of James Kirkland and Elizabeth Ann Jaggers. Henry was born September 6, 1860 in Eden, NSW¹²⁵ and died in 1949 in Bega, NSW at age 89. They had no children.

Notes: Extract From 'Fabric of a Family' by Doug Parbery
Henry Kirkland (1860-1949) Harry was born at North Bega on 6th September, 1860 and grew up in the district learning blacksmithing and farming from his father. As a young man, he went to Sydney where he took a job in the Government Printing Office. In Sydney, he lived at 2 Underwood St, Paddington and he led a wild life. He had an eye for the ladies, was handsome and fun loving. In the late 1870s Alf Parbery procured jobs for Harry Kirkland and his step brothers Bill and Edwin Bishop at the Government Printing Office in Sydney. According to my father, Charles Parbery Snr used to relate a trip about the time of his own wedding in 1880 when he took two horses to Sydney for Alf.
They were brumbies which Charles and Dick Crosby had caught wild out of the bush and broken in.
When the boat arrived at Pyrmont, Charles was met by Harry Kirkland and Bill Bishop. They walked up Sussex Street and on to 506 Jones Street, Ultimo, not long after Alf and Agnes had moved in, leading the horses and carrying Charles' luggage. In 1894 Harry married Mary Jane (Ginny) Cronean (1871-1919) at St Mathias Church of England, Paddington.
Ginny was born on the 18th May 1871 at Albion Park, NSW and at the time she met Harry was working as a domestic servant for a family who lived in Ocean Street, Woollahra. She was a very quiet, loving woman who went out very little, preferring to devote herself to her family. Between 1894
and 1902 they had six children. They remained in Sydney until after Harry's father died in 1904, when he inherited the Ten Acre plus the house at North Bega. In 1918 Ginny developed cancer and died in 1919. Ginny was the fourth of 11 children born to Thomas Cronean a labourer who was born in Parramatta in 1837 and Catherine Raftery, born in Wollongong in 1846.
After he married and settled down, Harry became serious and deeply religious. To the embarrassment of his family he would stop a stranger in the street, button hole them and ask if they had given their heart to the Lord? When he and his family moved to Bega, he became a farmer.
Within a few years he built a more modern house to the east of the old one built by his parents which was then used as a barn. The house was knocked down in January 1990. The Ten Acre was an excellent paddock near Kirby's which never eroded in a flood. In the 1919 flood, however, one
section was partly covered by an enormous pile of sand almost 20' deep in places. As there were no bulldozers or graders to spread it, in which case it could have been ploughed in to the very heavy alluvial soil to some advantage, Harry and his son Tiger, who was then 17 years old, shovelled it into drays and carted it back to the river. It took them months.
As Harry became older, his fierce irrational religiousness made it difficult for family members to maintain a normal relationship with him. His grandfather, John Jaggers had been deeply religious, as had his mother been absorbed with it but not to the point of irrationality. He attended church with my Grandparents, Charles and Mary Parbery who often offered him a ride home in their sociable as they almost passed Harry's door on the way to Yarranung. By the time they had crossed the North Bega
bridge Harry and Charles would be involved in a argument about the sermon or some point of scripture, to the thorough boredom of my father and no doubt the rest of the family, who wanted to get home for dinner. In the church and at the graveside on the day of Mary Parbery's funeral he
loudly pronounce, Hallyloolya, at the end of every prayer and each statement from the minister with which he agreed. It was a very rare day and he agreed with most of it! During the 1940s he often called in at Warragaburra to see Mary and I dreaded his fixing me with a glowering stare and asking me if I were saved? At the age of 5 to 10 or so I wasn't sure from what! He would usually button-hole Walf for an hour or more at a time, drumming his religious ideas into him. One year, he even refused
to plant corn in the Ten Acre because he believed that year would bring the end of the world. He was a rabid pacifist and during the Wars preached that the allies should not fight but turn the other cheek.
It was a wonder someone didn't do him in! In fact one almost did! One day, his neighbour Percy Underhill, recently returned from the war, was tossing hay on his own paddock which adjoined Harry's when Harry went over and began abusing him for his ungodly behaviour of going off to war. Percy
was so enraged that he ran Harry out of the paddock at the end of his pitchfork while saying, "Fancy a man spending four valuable years of his life over there fighting for our freedom to save stupid bastards like you!"
Harry married Margaret (Maggie) Charlotte Barber at Milton in 1924. They had no family and Maggie had a hard life with Harry but remained loyal to him and looked after him until his death in his 90th year. Harry was a very strong man. He celebrated his 80th birthday by driving to Tathra (probably
visiting my Grandmother on the way) parking his car at the beach, walking around to the wharf, diving in, and then swimming straight out into the Bay and back to the Beach. A swim of a kilometre or more.
Five or six years later, when my parents were away, I was staying with his daughter Alma Howard in Little Church Street, Bega and we walked across to North Bega to wish him a happy birthday. Maggie told us he had walked out to the paddock, about two miles, carrying a maul, axe and wedges to split wood. He returned about 4 pm none the worse for it.

+ 53 M    ii. Thomas William David Barber was born March 6, 1880 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW¹²⁶ and died in 1959 in Bairnsdale, VIC at age 79.

+ 54 M    iii. John Edward Lonsdale Barber was born March 8, 1882 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹²⁷ died April 14, 1946 in Bega, NSW¹²⁸ at age 64, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

+ 55 F    iv. Agnes Isabella Victoria Barber was born September 30, 1884 in Bega, NSW.¹²⁹

+ 56 F    v. Ethel Amelia Adelaide Barber was born February 14, 1887 in Bega, NSW¹³⁰ and died in 1975 in NSW¹³¹ at age 88.

9. Margaret Bell (David Joseph¹) was born August 11, 1849 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁴ was baptised April 10, 1850 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, died November 14, 1921 in Delegate, NSW¹⁵ at age 72, and was buried in November 1921 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 98.

Margaret married John Mudie January 25, 1875 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.,¹³² son of Alexander Mudie and Elizabeth Sim. John was born in 1846 in Rattray, Perthshire, Scotland, died April 23, 1911 in Delegate, NSW¹³³ at age 65, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 98.

More about John:

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

Children from this marriage were:

   57 F    i. Elizabeth Agnes Mudie was born June 19, 1877 in "Mia Mia", Bombala, NSW,¹³⁴ died September 19, 1884 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW¹³⁵ at age 7, and was buried September 21, 1884 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW Grave 12.

   58 M    ii. John Alexander David Mudie was born November 1, 1879 in "Mia Mia", Bombala, NSW,¹³⁶ died November 21, 1907 in Broken Hill, NSW¹³⁷ at age 28, and was buried November 23, 1907 in Presbyterian Cemetery Broken Hill, NSW.

John married Eveline Florence Russell July 24, 1905 at the home of her parents Delegate, NSW.,¹³⁸ daughter of William Russell and Ellen Collins. Eveline was born February 7, 1884 in Rock Flat near Cooma, NSW¹³⁹ and died November 2, 1959 in Sydney, NSW¹⁴⁰ at age 75. They had no children.

   59 M    iii. William Mudie was born October 14, 1882 in Bombala, NSW,¹⁴¹ died April 21, 1898 in Bombala, NSW¹⁴² at age 15, and was buried April 21, 1898 in Bombala Cemetery, NSW. Another name for William was Willie.

   60 M    iv. Horatio Nelson Rowley Mudie was born March 14, 1886 in Bombala, NSW,¹⁴³ died October 6, 1957 in Moe, VIC¹⁴⁴ at age 71, and was buried October 8, 1957 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 99.

+ 61 M    v. Robert Coulson Mudie was born June 7, 1888 in Bombala, NSW,¹⁴⁵ died December 27, 1920 in Delegate, NSW¹⁴⁶ at age 32, and was buried December 28, 1920 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Delegate, NSW Grave 98.

10. David Joseph Bell (David Joseph¹) was born November 20, 1854 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁶ was baptised October 26, 1855 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW, and died February 27, 1925 in Randwick, NSW¹⁷ 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.

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

More about David:

• Occupation: Hotel keeper.

David married Annie McDonald November 13, 1879 in Christ Church of England, Cooma, NSW.,¹⁴⁷ daughter of Hugh McDonald and Janet McDonald. Annie was born in 1858 in Fort William, Scotland, died November 26, 1914 in Redfern, NSW¹⁴⁸ at age 56, and was buried November 27, 1914 in Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW. The cause of her death was Valvular disease of heart, acute bronchitis.

Children from this marriage were:

   62 F    i. Annie Margaret G Bell was born September 15, 1880 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW¹⁴⁹ and died January 14, 1969 in Sydney, NSW¹⁵⁰ at age 88.

She never married and had no children

+ 63 F    ii. Marion Madeline May Bell was born June 25, 1883 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW¹⁵¹ and died July 9, 1962 in Sydney, NSW¹⁵² at age 79.

   64 F    iii. Idalia Maud Victoria Bell was born July 25, 1885 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁵³ died October 30, 1885 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁵⁴ and was buried in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW.

+ 65 F    iv. Isabella Adelaide Bell was born November 16, 1886 in Jettiba near Nimmitabel, NSW¹⁵⁵ and died in 1941 in New Lambton, NSW¹⁵⁶ at age 55.

   66 F    v. Alice Linda Bell was born September 10, 1889 in Bombala, NSW¹⁵⁷ and died May 31, 1984 in Hunters Hill, NSW at age 94.

Alice married Herbert Stafford C J Hatherly in 1914 in Redfern, NSW.,¹⁵⁸ son of William C H Hatherly and Annie. Herbert was born in 1888 in Rylstone, NSW¹⁵⁹ and died April 2, 1974 in Hunters Hill, NSW¹⁶⁰ at age 86.

   67 M    vi. David Alexander Bell was born January 18, 1892 in Bombala, NSW¹⁶¹ and died in 1956 in Balmain, NSW¹⁶² at age 64.

David married Amy S Gould in 1915 in Sydney, NSW.,¹⁶³ daughter of Edward A Gould and Florence M Briscoe. Amy was born in 1898 in Waterloo, NSW.¹⁶⁴

   68 F    vii. Alma Janet Bell was born January 19, 1895 in Bombala, NSW¹⁶⁵ and died July 2, 1955 in Sydney, NSW¹⁶⁶ at age 60.

Alma married Arthur Francis Bell in 1926 in Randwick, NSW.,¹⁶⁷ son of Arthur Francis Bell and Johanna G Burke. Arthur was born in 1892 in Nimmitabel, NSW¹⁶⁸ and died in 1959 in Sydney, NSW¹⁶⁹ at age 67.

   69 M    viii. John Joseph Hugh Bell was born January 18, 1898 in Bombala, NSW and died 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."

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

John married Lily Isabel Martyn in 1925 in Paddington, NSW.,¹⁷⁰ daughter of William A Martyn and Janet Peacock. Lily was born in 1900 in Lithgow, NSW¹⁷¹ and died June 26, 1985 in Marrickville, NSW at age 85. They had no children.

12. David Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1854 in Bombala, NSW,²⁵ died September 30, 1930 in Burragate NSW 76Yrs²⁶ 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 in 1884 in Bega, NSW.,¹⁷² daughter of John Keys and Eliza Cochrane. Eliza was born in 1861 in Wollongong, NSW,¹⁷³ died May 25, 1936 in Burragate near Eden, NSW¹⁷⁴ 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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Children from this marriage were:

   70 F    i. Ethel Eliza May Binnie was born in 1886 in Eden, NSW¹⁷⁵ and died in 1962 in Sydney, NSW¹⁷⁶ at age 76.

Ethel married John Thomas Mitchell in 1920 in Eden, NSW.,¹⁷⁷ son of John Thomas Mitchell and Fanny Bridle. John was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW¹⁷⁸ and died in 1965 in Sydney, NSW¹⁷⁹ at age 71.

+ 71 M    ii. David Harold Binnie was born in 1889 in Candelo, NSW,¹⁸⁰ died May 27, 1954 in Burragate near Eden, NSW¹⁸¹ at age 65, and was buried in May 1954 in Eden, NSW.

13. Annie Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born May 10, 1856 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW²⁷ and died in 1941 in Ryde, NSW²⁸ at age 85.

Annie married Joseph Keys in 1880 in Eden, NSW.,¹⁸² son of John Keys and Eliza Cochrane. Joseph was born in 1856 in Dapto, NSW¹⁸³ and died in April 1915 in Ryde, NSW¹⁸⁴ 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."

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Children from this marriage were:

+ 72 F    i. Jane Eliza Victoria Keys was born in 1883 in Bega, NSW,¹⁸⁵ died January 16, 1966 in Bega, NSW¹⁸⁶ at age 83, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

   73 F    ii. Leilla Ann May Keys was born September 23, 1884 in Bombala, NSW and died in 1937 in Ryde, NSW¹⁸⁷ at age 53. Another name for Leilla was Lilly.

Leilla married William H Gordon in 1914 in Paddington, NSW.¹⁸⁸

+ 74 M    iii. John Alexander Binnie Keys was born March 15, 1886 in Bombala, NSW¹⁸⁹ and died August 19, 1967 in Pambula, NSW¹⁹⁰ at age 81.

   75 M    iv. Joseph Henry Ernest Keys was born in 1888 in Bombala, NSW,¹⁹¹ died May 21, 1967 in Bombala, NSW¹⁹² at age 79, and was buried in Bombala, NSW. Another name for Joseph was Ernie.

More about Joseph:

• Occupation: Farmer of Bemboka,NSW.

Joseph married Mary Clarice Gorman in 1917 in Ryde, NSW.,¹⁹³ daughter of James Joseph Gorman and Jane Power. Mary was born in 1897 in Candelo, NSW,¹⁹⁴ died November 25, 1917 in Sydney, NSW¹⁹⁵ at age 20, and was buried in Bemboka Cemetery, NSW.

Joseph next married Alice Olive Clara Hammond December 20, 1920 in St. Matthews Church, Paddington, NSW.,¹⁹⁶ daughter of Henry Eli Hammond and Emma Deacon. Alice was born September 14, 1895 in Cathcart, NSW,¹⁹⁷ was baptised March 4, 1896 in Bombala, NSW, and died June 17, 1974 in NSW¹⁹⁸ at age 78.

Marriage Notes: Alice's surname is shown as Howard on the marriage index.

15. Isabel Margaret Hills Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born December 6, 1860 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW,³⁴ died August 6, 1934 in Kameruka, NSW³⁵ at age 73, and was buried in Kameruka, NSW.

Isabel married George Keys November 24, 1884 in Bombala, NSW.,¹⁹⁹ son of John Keys and Eliza Cochrane. George was born in 1860 in Wollongong, NSW,²⁰⁰ died September 26, 1919 in Kameruka, NSW²⁰¹ 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."

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Children from this marriage were:

   76 F    i. Mildred Florence Keys was born in 1885 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁰² died February 18, 1957 in Bega, NSW²⁰³ at age 72, and was buried in Bega, NSW.

   77 F    ii. Eva Eliza Keys was born in 1886 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁰⁴ died August 26, 1888 in Kameruka, NSW²⁰⁵ at age 2, and was buried in Kameruka, NSW.

   78 M    iii. John George Keys was born in 1888 in Eden, NSW,²⁰⁶ died November 22, 1960 in Bega, NSW²⁰⁷ at age 72, and was buried in Bega, NSW. Another name for John was Jack.

John married Hazel M Moreing May 27, 1916 in Cathcart, NSW.,²⁰⁸ daughter of Thomas Moreing and Ada Murphy. Hazel was born in 1899 in Bombala, NSW.²⁰⁹

   79 M    iv. William A Keys was born in 1895 in Candelo, NSW and died in 1973 in Forbes, NSW²¹⁰ at age 78.

William married Linda Vera Beare in 1920 in Eden, NSW.,²¹¹ daughter of Thomas Beare and Sarah Baker. Linda was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW²¹² and died in 1973 in Forbes, NSW²¹³ at age 79.

17. Robert Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1866 in Eden, NSW.⁴¹

Robert married Annie Moore December 11, 1888 in Christ Church, Pambula, NSW.⁴⁸

Children from this marriage were:

   80 F    i. Maria E V Binnie was born in 1890 in Eden, NSW.²¹⁴

   81 M    ii. Adrian R Binnie was born in 1882 in Eden, NSW.²¹⁵

   82 M    iii. Eric A Binnie was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW.²¹⁶

   83 F    iv. Olive A B Binnie was born in 1900 in Eden, NSW.²¹⁷

   84 F    v. Bell K Binnie was born in 1905 in Eden, NSW.²¹⁸

   85 M    vi. Stanley Francis Binnie was born in Eden, NSW²¹⁹ and died in 1966 in Newtown, NSW.²²⁰

   86 M    vii. Robert C Binnie was born in Eden, NSW.²²¹

18. Andrew Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born June 7, 1868 in Burragate, NSW,⁴² died May 23, 1927 in Burragate, NSW⁴³ 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

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Andrew married Margaret Veronica Hogg October 29, 1897 in Eden, NSW.,²²² daughter of James Hamilton Hogg and Margaret Campbell. Margaret was born in 1872 in Bombala, NSW²²³ and died in 1946 in Burwood, NSW²²⁴ at age 74.

Children from this marriage were:

   87 M    i. Alexander Bruce Binnie was born in 1905 in Candelo, NSW²²⁵ and died December 10, 1977 in Watsons Bay, NSW²²⁶ at age 72.

Alexander married Linda Mary Daldy in 1931 in Woollahra, NSW.,²²⁷ daughter of Ernest Lovegrove Daldy and Emily. Linda died November 26, 1975 in Watsons Bay, NSW.²²⁸

   88 M    ii. Arthur A Binnie .

Arthur married Catherine Twyford in 1932 in Woollahra, NSW.²²⁹

19. Albert Clarence Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1870 in Eden, NSW⁴⁴ and died in 1946 in Lismore, NSW⁴⁵ at age 76.

Albert married Sarah Sawers in 1896 in Eden, NSW.,²³⁰ daughter of James Sawers and Mary Whitby. Sarah was born in 1875 in Eden, NSW and died in 1949 in Lismore, NSW²³¹ at age 74.

Children from this marriage were:

   89 M    i. Clarence Alexander J Binnie was born in 1899 in Eden, NSW²³² and died in 1962 in Lismore, NSW²³³ at age 63.

Clarence married Lucy Crane in 1918 in Lismore, NSW.,²³⁴ daughter of Martin Crane and Lucy Wood. Lucy was born in 1891 in Lismore, NSW²³⁵ and died in 1970 in Lismore, NSW²³⁶ at age 79.

   90 F    ii. Mary A Binnie was born in 1912 in Eden, NSW.

21. Jane Binnie (Jane Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1876 in Eden, NSW.⁵¹ Another name for Jane was Jeanie.

Jane married Francis William Hixson in 1899 in Sydney, NSW.,²³⁷ son of Francis Hixson and Sarah. Francis was born in 1862 in Sydney, NSW²³⁸ and died in 1951 in Sydney, NSW²³⁹ at age 89.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 91 M    i. Francis Darcy Hixson was born in 1903 in Sydney, NSW.²⁴⁰

23. Elizabeth Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born January 21, 1859 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW⁶² and died in 1916 in Paddington, NSW⁶³ at age 57. Another name for Elizabeth was Lizzie.

Elizabeth married Alfred William Smith in 1879 in Bega, NSW.,²⁴¹ son of John Smith and Matilda Ann Whitborn. Alfred was born in 1863 in Sydney, NSW²⁴² and died in 1923 in Redfern, NSW at age 60.

Children from this marriage were:

   92 M    i. William Alfred J B Smith was born in 1880 in Eden, NSW.²⁴³

William married Elizabeth M Smith in 1913 in Redfern, NSW.,²⁴⁴ daughter of Joseph Smith and Elizabeth M. Elizabeth was born in 1891 in Cooma, NSW.²⁴⁵

   93 M    ii. Robert Alexander F Smith was born in 1881 in Bombala, NSW²⁴⁶ and died in 1944 in Wollongong, NSW²⁴⁷ at age 63.

   94 F    iii. Mary Belle Smith was born in 1885 in Bombala, NSW²⁴⁸ and died in 1940 in Bega, NSW²⁴⁹ at age 55.

Mary married Edmund Horace Hazelgrove in 1917 in Eden, NSW.,²⁵⁰ son of Robert Horace Hazelgrove and Eliza Jane Mitchell. Edmund was born in 1892 in Eden, NSW²⁵¹ and died in 1970 in Newtown, NSW²⁵² at age 78.

   95 M    iv. Herbert A Smith was born in 1887 in Bombala, NSW²⁵³ and died in 1925 in Granville, NSW²⁵⁴ at age 38.

   96 M    v. David Michael O'Halloran Smith was born in 1889 in Eden, NSW²⁵⁵ and died August 9, 1955 in Brisbane, QLD²⁵⁶ at age 66.

David married Lilian May Collins October 3, 1917 in St. Luke's Church, Charlotte Street, Brisbane, QLD.,²⁵⁷ daughter of Albert Collins and Ellen Whatley. Lilian was born in Wiltshire, England and died April 25, 1955 in Brisbane, QLD.²⁵⁸

   97 M    vi. Alfred Albert Victor Smith was born in 1891 in Eden, NSW²⁵⁵ and died in 1938 in Manly , NSW²⁵⁹ at age 47.

Alfred married Louisa E George in 1920 in Sydney, NSW.²⁶⁰

   98 F    vii. Elizabeth M E Smith was born in 1893 in Eden, NSW.²⁶¹

Elizabeth married Charles Alfred Roberson in 1914 in Eden, NSW.,²⁶² son of John Roberson and Agnes Girvan. Charles was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW²⁶³ and died in 1937 in Bega, NSW²⁶⁴ at age 50.

   99 M    viii. Silas G B Smith was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW.²⁶⁵

   100 M    ix. Vincent Laurence Smith was born in 1896 in Eden, NSW²⁶⁶ and died in 1959 in Sydney, NSW²⁶⁷ at age 63.

Vincent married Edith E Smith in 1932 in Bega, NSW.²⁶⁸

   101 M    x. Charles Smith was born in 1898 in Eden, NSW²⁶⁹ and died in 1914 in Eden, NSW²⁷⁰ at age 16.

   102 M    xi. Adam O Smith was born in 1899 in Burragate near Eden, NSW.²⁷¹

Adam married Margaret E J Williams in 1920 in Bega, NSW.,²⁷² daughter of Hubert David Williams and Matilda Jamieson. Margaret was born in 1882 in Cooma, NSW.²⁷³

   103 F    xii. Annie Smith was born in 1903 in Eden, NSW.²⁷⁴

24. Annie Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in January 1860 in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW and died August 16, 1932 in Kyogle, NSW⁶⁴ at age 72.

Annie married John Joseph Darragh in 1879 in Bombala, NSW.,²⁷⁵ son of Felix Darragh and Alice. John was born in 1840 in Belfast, Antrim, Ireland, died June 25, 1904 in Paddington, NSW²⁷⁶ at age 64, and was buried in Waverley, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 104 F    i. Alice Mary Darragh was born August 16, 1880 in Eden, NSW²⁷⁷ and died October 3, 1965 in Kyogle, NSW at age 85.

+ 105 F    ii. Margaret Lilly Darragh was born September 6, 1882 in Eden, NSW²⁷⁸ and died December 24, 1964 in Kyogle, NSW²⁷⁹ at age 82.

   106 M    iii. Felix John Joseph Darragh was born September 27, 1884 in Eden, NSW²⁸⁰ and died April 14, 1979 in Kyogle, NSW at age 94.

Felix married Agnes Gertrude Raines January 6, 1910 in Kyogle, NSW.,²⁸¹ daughter of Thomas Raines and Theresa Lusted. Agnes was born in 1881 in Central Cumberland, NSW²⁸² and died in 1926 in Kyogle, NSW²⁸³ at age 45.

Felix next married Mary Darrough in 1931 in Murwillumbah, NSW.²⁸⁴

   107 M    iv. William Charles Darragh was born March 21, 1887 in Eden, NSW²⁸⁵ and died March 17, 1940 in Kyogle, NSW²⁸⁶ at age 52.

William married Mary Rose Byrne September 6, 1911 in Balmain North, NSW.,²⁸⁷ daughter of Stephen Aloysius Byrne and Mary Kathleen O'Toole. Mary was born in 1885 in Balmain, NSW²⁸⁸ and died November 8, 1975 in Kyogle, NSW²⁸⁹ at age 90.

   108 F    v. Maude Isabelle Darragh was born September 9, 1888 in Eden, NSW²⁹⁰ and died March 16, 1976 in NSW²⁹¹ at age 87.

Maude married John Hanley in 1907 in Casino, NSW.²⁹²

   109 F    vi. Martha Ruby Pearl Darragh was born August 31, 1890 in Eden, NSW,²⁹³ died September 1, 1972 in Sydney, NSW²⁹⁴ at age 82, and was buried in Waverley, NSW Same grave as her father.

Martha married James Ryan May 28, 1919 in Ballina, NSW.²⁹⁵

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

Imelda married William Andrew Rankin September 15, 1915 in Kyogle, NSW.,²⁹⁶ son of William Edward Rankin and Sarah Jane Austen. William was born in 1882 in Casino, NSW²⁹⁷ and died in 1945 in Casino, NSW²⁹⁸ at age 63.

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

Eileen married John James O'Connor October 11, 1918 in Kyogle, NSW.²⁹⁹

   112 F    ix. Mabel Josephine Darragh was born April 27, 1897 in Eden, NSW.³⁰⁰

Mabel married Frederick H Ellis October 30, 1925 in Lismore, NSW.³⁰¹

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

Frances married John Freney January 25, 1922 in Kyogle, NSW.³⁰²

   114 M    xi. Michael Christopher Darragh was born March 11, 1902 in Candelo, NSW³⁰³ and died May 10, 1992 in Tamworth, NSW at age 90.

Michael married Margaret Theresa Hennessy April 1, 1926 in Narrabri, NSW.³⁰⁴

25. Martha H Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born July 6, 1861 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW.⁶⁵

Martha married James Morgan in 1886 in Bombala, NSW.,³⁰⁵ son of Theophilus Morgan and Eliza. James was born in 1866 in Cooma, NSW.³⁰⁶

The child from this marriage was:

   115 F    i. Mary C Morgan was born in 1889 in Paddington, NSW.³⁰⁷

26. Robert Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born April 24, 1863 in "Spring Flat" near Nimmitabel, NSW⁶⁶ and died October 21, 1917 in Kyogle, NSW⁶⁷ at age 54.

Robert married Eveline Sarah Rixon March 26, 1886 in Church of England, Cathcart, NSW.,³⁰⁸ daughter of James Rixon and Sarah Spears. Eveline was born October 16, 1862 in Greig's Flat near Eden, NSW³⁰⁹ and died September 14, 1948 in Marrickville, NSW³¹⁰ at age 85.

Children from this marriage were:

   116 M    i. James Vernon Farrell was born in 1887 in Eden, NSW,³¹¹ died November 14, 1916 in Villers Bretonneux, France at age 29, and was buried in Villers Bretonneux, France. The cause of his death was Killed in Action.

More about James:

• He served in the military as a Private, number 1385, 5th Comapny Machine Gun Corps, 1st AIF from 1915 to 1916 in WW1.

   117 F    ii. Pearl Priscilla Farrell was born May 10, 1888 in Eden, NSW³¹² and died October 2, 1963 in Brisbane, QLD at age 75.

Pearl married Michael Boland in 1906 in Sydney, NSW.,³¹³ son of John Boland and Esther Ann Doyle. Michael was born in 1879 in Eden, NSW³¹⁴ and died in 1955 at age 76. Another name for Michael was Mick.

   118 F    iii. Ruby Clarabelle Farrell was born in 1889 in Eden, NSW.³¹⁵

Ruby married Henry Morgan in 1921. Henry was born in 1888.

   119 F    iv. Ivy Myrtle Farrell was born in 1891 in Eden, NSW.³¹⁶

Ivy married Alexander J P Witten in 1916 in Sydney, NSW.,³¹⁷ son of Alfred John Witten and Elizabeth Maud Paterson. Alexander was born in 1893 in Paddington, NSW³¹⁸ and died in 1962 in Campsie, NSW³¹⁹ at age 69.

Notes: Surname also shown as Wetten marriage index

   120 F    v. Ida Mauretta Farrell was born in 1893 in Eden, NSW³²⁰ and died in 1989 at age 96.

   121 M    vi. Lawrence Herbert Farrell was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW³²¹ and died in 1960 at age 66.

Lawrence married May Lobley.

   122 M    vii. Coulson Montague Farrell was born in 1897 in Eden, NSW³²² and died in 1981 at age 84.

Coulson married Mabel Campbell in 1922. Mabel was born in 1895 and died in 1974 at age 79.

   123 F    viii. Nita Laurel Farrell was born in 1904 in Eden, NSW³²³ and died in 1988 at age 84.

Nita married Eric G Gould in 1927 in Glebe, NSW.³²⁴ Eric was born in 1898 and died in 1959 at age 61.

27. David Farrell (Mary Ann Bell², David Joseph¹) was born in 1866 in Eden, NSW,⁶⁸ died in November 1927 in Burragate near Eden, NSW⁶⁹ at age 61, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Eden, 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."

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David married Elizabeth Agnes Beasley in 1890 in Bombala, NSW.,³²⁵ daughter of John Beasley and Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in 1870 in Eden, NSW,³²⁶ died in March 1925 in Burragate near Eden, NSW³²⁷ at age 55, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW.

Notes: Elizabeth Agnes' surname was spelt BEISLY on the birth BDM records

Children from this marriage were:

+ 124 F    i. Eva Adeline Mary Farrell was born in 1890 in Eden, NSW,³²⁸ died in 1945 in Burragate near Eden, NSW³²⁹ at age 55, and was buried in Rocky Hall near Eden, NSW.

+ 125 M    ii. David John Farrell was born in 1891 in Eden, NSW,³³⁰ died February 11, 1969 in Towamba near Eden, NSW³³¹ at age 78, and was buried in Towamba near Eden, NSW.

   126 M    iii. Christopher Michael Farrell was born in 1892 in Eden, NSW³³² and died in 1943 in Eden, NSW³³³ at age 51. Another name for Christopher was Christy or Sassy.

Notes: Christopher Michael's surname is spelt Farrall in the BDM records

Christopher married Margaret S Sawers in 1924 in Eden, NSW.,³³⁴ daughter of John Sawers and Charlotte Beasley. Margaret was born in 1903 in Eden, NSW.³³⁵

   127 M    iv. George Edmond Farrell was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW,