Grey, Theodore James

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NameGrey, Theodore JamesDate of Death1964OccupationFarmerPlace of Residence'The Meadows', Albion ParkBiographyTheodore James Grey was born at Kiama to William Grey and Emily Baxter.

In 1903, he married Ada Gordon and started farming at Jerrara. About this time, he joined the Illawarra Lancers, which became part of the Illawarra Light Horse at the start of World War 1. Theo did not serve overseas; he stayed in Australia, trained Officers, and was part of the unit in charge of guarding Cronulla. He retired from the Light Horse in 1932 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Theo and Ada Grey had two children, Muriel and Keith. In the late 1920s, the family moved to a farm 'The Meadows' on the Weston estate at Marshall Mount, where Theo continued the development of his jersey cattle herd.

Theo and Emily’s son Keith was Mayor of Shellharbour Municipal Council 14 times, dedicating a total of 41 years’ service to local government.
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Theodore James Grey.Theodore James Grey, Albion Park, c.1918.

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CollectionPeopleGrey, Theodore James Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick

FamilyGreyLocalityAlbion ParkKiamaCalderwoodOrganisationKiama Lodge PersonGrey, KeithGrey, Robert (Bob)PlaceThe Meadows

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