Saturday, July 2, 2022

DARCY SMITH

Frederick Darcy Smith, known as Darcy, was born on 27 May 1903, Canadian Lead, NSW. He was one of eight children born to Mary and Edward Smith.  

Darcy died on 17 February 1971 at Balmain Hospital.

Source: All photos and text from Annette Urquhart via Flickr

Darcy on his horse at Norbiton farm. About 1922. An Aussie stockman.

Darcy with his horse and dog at Norbiton Farm at Canadian Lead near Gulgong NSW. Darcy had a distinguished career in the then Bank of NSW (now Westpac) but always remained a country boy at heart and loved to find people with whom to have a yarn. He was very family orientated and knew most if not all of his aunts, uncles and cousins plus stories of his ancestors.
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Darcy with horse and sulky on Norbiton farm circa 1920s

Team of six horses on Norbiton farm.

Darcy driving a team of six horses on Norbiton farm about 1922.

Darcy among the crops at Norbiton Farm circa 1920.

Although a country boy at heart, Darcy had a distinguished career in the then Bank of NSW (now Westpac). He loved sport, especially tennis, and was considered for Davis Cup inclusion in his time but he opted for a steady job with the Bank. Darcy played lawn bowls at competition level later in life. This photo taken at a Bank Tournament 1924 at White City.

Darcy was a keen tennis player and played competition level. He was considered for the Davis Cup but opted to remain in his steady job in the Bank of NSW (now Westpac) where he had a distinguished career. Later in life, Darcy played competition lawn bowls. Above is a sample of some of his trophies.

Darcy mounting his horse at Norbiton Farm

Darcy at Army Camp at Liverpool NSW 1922.

NEWS ITEMS



1924 - Mudgee Tennis Club
AN AMERICAN TOURNAMENT will be held on the Victoria Park Courts on EASTER MONDAY, 21st inst., commencing at 9 a.m. sharp. Teams to consist of one lady and one gentleman. Entry fee, 5/ per couple. All entries close with the secretary Saturday, 19th inst. For further particulars apply DARCY SMITH Hon. Sec.



1925 - Wedding.
At St. John's Church on Wednesday, Canon Parr united in marriage Ivy, daughter of Mr. L. Roth, Wilbetree, and Mr. Clive Smith Canadian. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by her sister, Doris, as bridesmaid. Mr. Darcy Smith, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride's parents.

1929 - BORE AT CANADIAN.
Mr. C. Jeffries recently completed a bore for Mr. Clive Smith, the well-known farmer of "Norbiton," Canadian Lead. The site was divined by Mr. W. Baldock. of Gulgong and a supply of 1200 gallons per hour was struck at a death of 113 feet. The water came up 40 feet in the bore.

1943 - PROBATE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.-Probate Jurisdiction.-In the Will and Codicil of MARY ANN SARAH SMITH (In the said Will and Codicil called Mary Sarah Anne Smith) late of 236 Queen Street Ashfield in the State of New South Wales Widow deceased.-Application will be made after fourteen days from publication hereof that Probate of the Will of the abovenamed deceased dated 27th October 1929 and of the Codicil thereto dated 29th May 1938 may be granted to FREDERICK DARCY SMITH BRUCE NORBITON SMITH and MARTHA HAZEL SMITH the Executors and executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the undermentioned address. All creditors in the Estate, of the deceased are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned. LEIBIUS & PACKER, Proctors Victoria House, 83 Pitt Street, Sydney.
1948 - [NORBITON SOLD]
Mr. C. W. J. Smith, who has disposed of his famous 'Norbiton' property at Canadian Lead to Mr. Reg Roth, is to be tendered a farewell dinner by the Gulgong branch of the Wheat Growers' Union next month.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 25 Nov 1948 Page 11
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