James Green

An old and highly respected resident of Bemboka passed away on Friday evening last at her residence 'Greenbrook' at the ripe age of 81 years. The late Mrs Green had been ailing for some time. Deceased who was one of the fine old pioneering families, was born at Birmingham, England. She came to Australia with her parents in 1852, in a sailing ship, the voyage occupinying three months. They came to Dolondondo, Monaro to work for Mrs Green's uncle. Deceased was married to the late Mr James Green, at Greenlands, Monaro and 55 years ago they came to Bemboka via Tantawanglo (the only road from the Monaro in those days). The household furniture, goods and chattels and poutry were all brought in a bullock wagon and three children were brought on horseback. There were few buggies in that time and of course motorcars were unknown. The late Mrs Green led a long useful life at Bemboka, greatly respected by all who knew her and loved by the members of her large family. Her husband pre-deceased her twelve years, and two sons and a daughter died some years ago. Four sons John James, Joseph, Samuel, Arthur Maurice, and five daughters Mesdames H Carpenter, J H Pearson, H Elphick, H Jones and M E Wall are left to mourn the loss of a good mother, and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, are also left to mourn their loss. The late Mrs Green was the sister of Jonas Alcock, who is the only surviving member of a family of thirteen.