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      Norman William Betts was born on 9 Dec 1918 in Bowraville, New South Wales.

Norman William Betts died on 4 May 1996 in Bowraville, New South Wales, at the age of 77.
He was buried at Arakoon General Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Columbarium) in Kempsey, New South Wales.

      Lachlan Leith Betts was born on 3 Oct 1920 in Bowraville, New South Wales.

He began military service on 14 Jan 1942 in Hornsby, New South Wales, in the Australian Army, Heavy Artillery FDC, Service No. N303150. He was discharged from active duty on 3 March 1942 with the rank of Gunner.
He then served in 1 Area Workshop British Commonwealth Occupation Force 1946-1952 (Japan) with a Service Number of NX99443, holding the rank of Sergeant in the 34 Works Company.

He began military service on 6 Jan 1943 in 1 Area Workshop British Commonwealth Occupation Force 1946-1952 (Japan) with a Service Number of NX99443, holding the rank of Sergeant in the 34 Works Company at the time of his discharge on 3 Dec. 1947.

Lachlan Leith Betts married Linely Carmel Owens on 30 Jun 1951 in Bowraville, New South Wales.

Lachlan Leith Betts died on 30 Nov 2008 at the District Hospital in Yass, New South Wales, at the age of 88 formerly of Bowraville, Foster and Newcastle.
He was cremated and it was recorded that his ashes were placed in Bowraville Columbarium.

      Linely Carmel Owens was born on 10 Jun 1924 in Bowraville, New South Wales, a daughter of Peter and Kathleen Owens.

Linely Carmel Owens married Lachlan Leith Betts, son of George Betts and Arabella Jane Mackay, on 30 Jun 1951 in Bowraville, New South Wales.

Linely Carmel Betts died on 29 Aug 2023 in Bowraville, New South Wales, at the age of 99.
She was cremated and it was recorded that her ashes were placed in Bowraville, New South Wales.

      Vera May Searle was born on 9 Apr 1923 in Macksville, New South Wales, a daughter of George and Hilda E. (née Sanders) Searle.

Vera May Searle married George Kenneth Betts, son of George Betts and Arabella Jane Mackay, on 25 May 1944 in Kempsey, New South Wales.

Vera May Betts died on 6 Jun 2005 in Macksville, New South Wales, at the age of 82 late of Kings Point.
She was buried at the Wesleyan Cemetery in Eungai Creek, New South Wales.

      Rhonda O'Neill was born on 20 May 1929 in Kempsey, New South Wales.

Rhonda O'Neill married Albert Robert Betts, son of George Betts and Arabella Jane Mackay, on 11 May 1957 in Kempsey, New South Wales.

Rhonda Betts died on 28 Mar 2017 in New South Wales at the age of 87 late of Agnes Banks.
She was cremated and it was recorded that her ashes were placed in Richmond Rose Garden, RS24.

      Allan Trevor Betts was born on 1 Aug 1923 in Bowraville, New South Wales.

He began military service on 18 May 1942 in Kempsey, New South Wales, in the Australian Army, Serial No. N29051 as a Gunner in the 154 Light Anti-Aircraft Battery RAA, taken on strength 6 June 1942.
On 5 July he arrived at Merauke in New Guinea on board the "Van Der Lijn". He seemed to have suffered in the tropics, and on 2 Dec. he was flown to Townsville and then transferred to the 114 General Hospital at Goulburn.
He went AWL from the Hospital on 1 Jan. 1945, an inquiry finding that he had died of head injuries early the next morning on the Sydney-Goulburn railway line.

Allan Trevor Betts died on 2 Jan 1945 at the Military Hospital in Goulburn, New South Wales, at the age of 21.
He was buried at the General Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Plot G. Row B. Grave 1) in Goulburn, New South Wales.

      Terence Bourke was born on 23 Apr 1913 in White Cliffs, New South Wales.

Terence Bourke married Loloma Isobel Gadsdon, daughter of James Boswell Gadsdon and Josephine Elizabeth Charlotte Fairhall, on 30 Nov 1950 in Sydney, New South Wales.

Terence Bourke died on 14 Jun 2007 in Sydney, New South Wales, at the age of 94 late of Annandale.

      Linda Mary Bourke was born in 1950 in Sydney, New South Wales.

Linda Mary Bourke died in 1952 in Sydney, New South Wales.

      Linda M. Baker was born in 1889 in East Maitland, New South Wales.

Linda M. Baker died in 1893 in East Maitland, New South Wales.

      David George Ford was born in 1891 in East Maitland, New South Wales.

David George Ford married Frances Greedy, daughter of Edward E. Greedy and Sarah Jane Chipperfield, in 1915 in West Maitland, New South Wales.

David George Ford died on 9 Mar 1984 in Sydney, New South Wales, late of Wiley Park.

      Henry Charles Ford was born on 26 Feb 1894 in East Maitland, New South Wales.

Henry Charles Ford married Mary Ann Anderson on 11 May 1918 in New Lambton, New South Wales.
He and Mary Ann Ford were divorced.

Henry Charles Ford married Ruby Florence Gardiner in 1929 in Gunnedah, New South Wales.

Henry Charles Ford died in 1977 in New South Wales.

      Alfred James Ford was born in 1896 in Morpeth, New South Wales.

Alfred James Ford married Ethel A. Mitchell in 1917 in New Lambton, New South Wales.

Alfred James Ford died on 1 May 1978 at the Dudley Men's Home in Dudley, New South Wales.
He was cremated at Newcastle Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Anderson Drive at Beresfield and it was recorded that his ashes were placed in E G W 15/1 E/53 Ref: 59939.

      Muriel J. Ford was born in 1899 in Paterson, New South Wales.

Muriel J. Ford married Herbert Dalton Smith in 1920 in New Lambton, New South Wales.

      Arthur Percival Ford was born in 1900 in Paterson, New South Wales.

Arthur Percival Ford married Margaret Davies in 1920 in New Lambton, New South Wales.

Arthur Percival Ford died in 1957 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

      Ida Lillian Ford was born in 1903 in East Maitland, New South Wales.

Ida Lillian Ford married Herbert J. Lord in 1926 in Adamstown, New South Wales.

Ida Lillian Ford married William Grahame Heard in 1940 in Hamilton, New South Wales.

Ida Lillian Heard died in 1978 in New South Wales.

      Amelia J. Ford was born in 1915 in Adamstown, New South Wales.

Amelia J. Ford died in Jun 1916 in Adamstown, New South Wales.

      Frances Greedy was born in 1895 in West Maitland, New South Wales.

Frances Greedy married David George Ford, son of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, in 1915 in West Maitland, New South Wales.

      Stanley Augustus Dermot Drelincourt was born on 1 Sep 1893 in London a son of John R. and Lucy (née Fortesque) Drelincourt.

Stanley Augustus Dermot Drelincourt married Mary Ann Ford on 11 May 1929 in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Stanley and Mary lived at 47 Glebe Road in Adamstown, New South Wales, in 1932.

Stanley was a Steelworker in 1937.
Stanley and Mary lived at 6 Bourke Street in Adamstown, New South Wales, in 1937.
Stanley and Mary lived at 6 Bourke Street in Adamstown, New South Wales, in 1963.

Stanley Augustus Dermot Drelincourt died on 29 Feb 1972 in Newcastle, New South Wales, at the age of 78 at the age of 79 years.
He was buried at the Methodist Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Section 4-20 Plot 41) in Sandgate, New South Wales.

      Herbert J. Lord was born in 1902 in Minmi, New South Wales, a son of James and Ada M.K. Lord.

Herbert J. Lord married Ida Lillian Ford, daughter of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, in 1926 in Adamstown, New South Wales.

Herbert J. Lord died in 1937 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

      William Grahame Heard was born about 1905 a son of Charles and Janet Heard.

William Grahame Heard married Ida Lillian Ford, daughter of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, in 1940 in Hamilton, New South Wales.

William Grahame Heard died in 1974 in New South Wales.

      Francis Williams was born about 1915.

Francis Williams married Kathleen Mary Shanks, daughter of Thomas Shanks and Kathleen McGrath, in 1937 in Mayfield, New South Wales.

      Mary Ann Anderson was born on 21 Mar 1898 in Adamstown, New South Wales, a daughter of John and Hannah (née Harland) Anderson. Mary Ann Anderson was known by her family and friends as Maud.

Mary Ann Anderson married Henry Charles Ford, son of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, on 11 May 1918 in New Lambton, New South Wales.
She and Henry Charles Ford were divorced.

Mary Ann Ford married Stanley Augustus Dermot Drelincourt on 11 May 1929 in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Mary and Stanley lived at 47 Glebe Road in Adamstown, New South Wales, in 1932.
Mary and Stanley lived at 6 Bourke Street in Adamstown, New South Wales, in 1937.
Mary and Stanley lived at 6 Bourke Street in Adamstown, New South Wales, in 1963.

Mary Ann Drelincourt died on 13 Oct 1965 in Hamilton, New South Wales, at the age of 67.
She was buried at the Methodist Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Section 4-20 Plot 41) in Sandgate, New South Wales.

      Ruby Florence Gardiner was born in 1906 in Quirindi, New South Wales, a daughter of George T. and Amy S. Gardiner.

Ruby Florence Gardiner married Henry Charles Ford, son of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, in 1929 in Gunnedah, New South Wales.

Ruby Florence Ford died on 11 Mar 1974 in Sydney, New South Wales, late of Strathfield.

      Thomas Arbuckle Cross was born about 1890 in Wishaw, Lanarkshire.

Thomas Arbuckle Cross married Annie D. Hodge about 1912.

      Ethel A. Mitchell was born in 1898 in Adamstown, New South Wales, a daughter of William H. and Kate Mitchell.

Ethel A. Mitchell married Alfred James Ford, son of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, in 1917 in New Lambton, New South Wales.

      Gordon Albert Ford was born in 1918 in Adamstown, New South Wales.

Gordon Albert Ford died in Oct 1994 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

      Herbert Dalton Smith was born in 1899 in Cobar, New South Wales, a son of Stephen and Annie Smith (TBC.)

Herbert Dalton Smith married Muriel J. Ford, daughter of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, in 1920 in New Lambton, New South Wales.

Herbert Dalton Smith died in 1969 in Burwood, New South Wales.

      Annie D. Hodge was born about 1894 in Cumbernauld, Dumbartonshire, a daughter of James and Jane (née Reid) Hodge.

Annie D. Hodge married Thomas Arbuckle Cross, son of Alexander Cross and Margaret Lynn, about 1912.

      Margaret Davies was born in 1903 in New Lambton, New South Wales, a daughter of William and Margaret Davies.
Margaret Davies was also known as Maggie.

Margaret Davies married Arthur Percival Ford, son of James Elijah Ford and Jessie Linda May Baker, in 1920 in New Lambton, New South Wales.

Margaret Ford died in 1952 in Auburn, New South Wales.

      Alexander Cross was born about 1851 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, a son of Thomas Arbuckle and Janet (née Stark) Cross.

Alexander Cross married Margaret Lynn about 1885.

Alexander Cross died on 5 Oct 1905 in Lanarkshire.

      Margaret Lynn was born about 1859 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire.

Margaret Lynn married Alexander Cross about 1885.

      James Cross was born in 1888 in Wishaw, Lanarkshire.

      Nancye Helen Warrender was born on 16 Apr 1922 at 83 Lyons Road in Drummoyne, New South Wales.

Nancye Helen Ford died on 26 Mar 2020 in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, at the age of 97.

      Alexander Cross was born about 1877 in Wishaw, Lanarkshire.

      Katie Elizabeth Ford was born on 27 Apr 1988 in Penrith, New South Wales.

Katie Elizabeth Ford died on 27 Apr 1988 in Penrith, New South Wales.

      Patricia Jean Bush was born in 1926 in Gunningbland, New South Wales, a daughter of Geoffrey L. and Elvera (née Dorsett) Bush.

Patricia Jean Bush married Francis Robert Allport, son of Charles Allport JNR and Christina Jane Moon, on 19 Jun 1948 in Goulburn, New South Wales.

Patricia Jean Allport died on 2 Apr 2008 in Crookwell, New South Wales, formerly of Goulburn.

      Melva Ann Grainger was born in 1910 in Singleton, New South Wales.

Melva Ann Grainger died in 1931 at Dangar Cottage Hospital in Singleton, New South Wales, and the cause of her death was recorded as Appendicitis complications.

      Thomas Shanks was born on 16 Sep 1881 in Linlithgow, West Lothian.

Thomas Shanks married Kathleen McGrath on 3 Oct 1915 in Canbelgo, New South Wales.

Thomas Shanks died on 20 Oct 1957 in Mayfield, New South Wales, at the age of 76 a son of William and Agnes Shanks.

      Kathleen McGrath was born on 11 Oct 1889 at Jones Creek in Yass, New South Wales, a daughter of William and Johanna (née Ryan) McGrath.

Kathleen McGrath married Thomas Shanks on 3 Oct 1915 in Canbelgo, New South Wales.
Kathleen McGrath was also known as Catherine.

Kathleen Shanks died on 3 Apr 1968 in Hamilton, New South Wales, at the age of 78.

      Margaret Jean Shanks was born on 17 Aug 1916 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Margaret Jean Shanks died on 15 Oct 1956 in Paddington, New South Wales, at the age of 40.

      Kathleen Mary Shanks was born in 1917 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Kathleen Mary Shanks married Francis Williams in 1937 in Mayfield, New South Wales.

      Johanna A. Shanks was born in 1922 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Johanna A. Shanks died on 24 Feb 1923 in Lithgow, New South Wales.

      James Gerard Shanks was born on 16 Oct 1931 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

James Gerard Shanks died in Sep 2013 in Byron Bay, New South Wales, at the age of 81 late of Mayfield East.