James Frederick Bridle
tJames was the son of Mr John Edward Bridle, and grandson of Mr William Bridle, and great grandson Mr Robert Bridle
James was born on the 22nd March, 1875 at "Bowlers Flat" East Blowering, via Tumut, NSW.
James died on the 15th September, 1948 in Tumut, NSW, at the age of 73 years.
One the 26th April, 1906, James married Miss Clara Ellen Harriett Mary Ann Green at "Glynwood", Adaminaby, NSW. She was the daughter of Mr Thomas James Green and Mary Ann Venables.
Clara was born on July 3, 1876 at Lobbs Hole near Kiandra, NSW, and was baptised on January 8, 1877 in the Church of England, Parish of Berridale, NSW,
Clara died on 20th June 1965 in Forbes. and is buried in Tumut, NSW
1. Jasper James Bridle was born on the 20th November, 1906 in Adaminaby, NSW. Jasper died on the 3rd October, 1991 in Parkes, NSW, aged 84 years. He had married Miss Alice Margarete Stanford on the 29th February, 1936 in Lake Cargelligo, NSW. Alice was born on July 9, 1913.
2. Ella Phyllis Bridle was born on April 1, 1908 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on June 13, 1934 in Waterfall, NSW at age 26. Another name for Ella was Dot. Ella married Henry F Green in 1931 in Tumut, NSW. Another name for Henry was Harry.
3. Clara Kathleen Bridle was born on September 21, 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on July 29, 1999 in Tumut, NSW at age 89. Another name for Clara was Kitty. Clara married Arthur Roy Corby on January 7, 1931 in Tumut, NSW. - (Ref NSW BDM No.2575/1931). 2nd Marrireage - Clara next married Duncan Cameron Prosser in October 1957, son of Henry Prosser and Jane. Duncan was born on January 2, 1904 in Yarrangobilly, Kiandra, NSW and died on September 19, 1991 in Tumut, NSW at age 87.
4. Raymond Claude Goddard Bridle was born on April 19, 1911 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on September 20, 1957 in Berridale, NSW at age 46. Raymond married Ruth May Braun on October 29, 1949 in Cooma, NSW. Ruth died on November 7, 1997 in Nowra, NSW.
5. John Blair Bridle, "Jack" was born on August 9, 1912 in Adaminaby, NSW. John married Miss Naomi Percy Le Fevre. on December 22, 1941 in Adelong, NSW. Naomi was born on 28th February, 1914 and died 15th September, 1986 in Tumut, NSW. Ref- NSW BDM 24961/1941.
6. Beatrice Mary Bridle was born on the 17th February, 1914 in Adaminaby, NSW. Beatrice was better known as "Trixie". Beatrice married Mr Ronald William Clugston on the 4th October, 1939 in Tumut, NSW. - (Ref NSW BDM No.23120/1939) He was the son of William James Clugston and Emily Caroline Locker. Ronald was born on the 14th May 14, 1910, at Adaminaby, NSW. He died on the 6th January, 2000 in Adaminaby, NSW at the age of 89 years.
7. Rolfe George Bridle was born on the 19th December, 1915 at Adaminaby, NSW. Rolfe married Miss Mavis Beryl French on the 8th April, 1950 in Tumut, NSW. - (Ref NSW BDM No.15241/1950). Mavis was born on July 23, 1928. Rolf Worked "Poplar Farm" at the southern end of Blowering Station which at the time was owned by Mr & Mrs Oliva Lodge. Owen Hartshorn was his off sider.
8. Wallace Vivian Bridle was born on April 26, 1917 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on January 22, 1944 in New Guinea at age 26. The cause of his death was Killed in action. He served in the military Ser. no. NX111809. Private. 2nd AIF. WW2. Unit 2/12 Infantry Battalion.
9. Albert William Clyde Bridle, "Clyde" was born on the 11th January, 1924 in Tumut, NSW. Albert married Miss Mildred Melba Le Fevre on the 10th March, 1954 in Tumut, NSW. - (Ref- NSW BDM 12457/1954). Mildred was born on 15th January, 1926 in Tumut, NSW.
Re. Property Acres - 87. Is this referring to their 'Willow Vale' property at East Blowering? The family used to refer to it as 100 acres but perhaps that was just making it up to round figures?