BOWERBIRD - Bowerbirds make up the bird family Ptilonorhynchidae. They are renowned for their unique courtship behaviour, where males build a structure and decorate it with sticks and brightly coloured objects in an attempt to attract a mate. Braidwood Landcare commissioned a survey undertaken by Canberra Ornithologists Group November 2015, the Satin Bowerbird is one of the species sighted in numbers in the Braidwood district.
CLARKE - Annie CLARKE (13/08/1842 - 12/09/1929) Annie Clarke married William Gardiner on 5 November 1868 in Queanbeyan. Annie ran a private hospital, specialising in maternity cases, located in Elrington Street, Braidwood. She was an excellent midwife and women from outlying districts came there to have their babies.
ELIZA - ELIZA Gardiner 02/05/1872 - 14/01/1948. From By the passing on Wednesday morning of Miss Eliza Gardiner, the Braidwood district loses one of its best known and most respected citizens. There were widespread manifestations of regret when it became known that the fine old lady had passed on, and it was not strange that this should have been so. 'Lizzie' Gardiner, as she was everywhere known, had helped bring more young Australians into the world than probably any other nurse in the country. Not only her skill, but her innate kindness, her sympathy and fine understanding compelled admiration, love and respect. Miss Gardiner was a fine type, who carried on her occupation with a dogged perseverance and self-sacrifice that is characteristic of the grand old pioneers who blazed the trail of civilisation in this country of ours. Born at Ballalaba 73 years ago, a daughter of the Late Mr and Mrs William Gardiner, of that centre, she came with her family to live in Braidwood when about 14 years of age and has resided here ever since. She lost her father in 1919. shortly after moving to Braidwood that late Mrs Gardiner opened a maternity hospital, where Miss Gardiner worked until her mother's death, and then carried on herself right up until about four years ago, when her health failed her. For the last three years she has been a complete invalid.
ELLIS - Netta ELLIS (1924 – 2011) Netta Ellis was born in Melbourne and graduated from Melbourne University in Commerce and Education. She lived in Geelong, London and Canberra with her husband, Nevin, and three children, and was a teacher of Economics, Geography and Australian History for twenty years. In 1968, Netta and her family bought land at ‘Bendoura’, Cooma Road, Braidwood. Through her interest in the town and surrounding landscape, she was able to focus her passion for history, developing her local historical knowledge through years of research in Braidwood, Sydney and Canberra. Netta was well known and respected for her detailed knowledge of the history of local families, their stories and role in Braidwood history. She was a pioneer of the Braidwood & District Historical Society and, as the President for many years, was closely involved in the establishment of the Braidwood Museum and participated in various cultural and educational events and projects.
KINGFISHER - The Kingfisher is a small brightly coloured bird, with blue or green wings, tail, and head stripe though the is slightly duller than the male. Braidwood Landcare commissioned a survey undertaken by Canberra Ornithologists Group November 2015, the Azure Kingfisher is one of the species sighted in numbers in the Braidwood district
MARIA - MARIA Badgery. 19/12/1813-06/06/1888 Hostess of the Doncaster Inn. The most famous hostess of the Braidwood district was Mrs Maria Badgery, wife of Andrew Badgery, who with his partner William Roberts built the Doncaster Inn in Braidwood in c.1841. Maria's husband died in 1856 and she then became the hostess of the Doncaster Inn until her retirement in 1865.
MAUDE - Mary See Moo (known as MAUDE) Nomchong, 19/09/1889- 22/08/1966 Maude died at St Margaret Hospital, Sydney aged 76 years. Maude was the eldest daughter of Chee Dock and Mary Shem Boo Jung Gew Nomchong. Maude was born in Braidwood, and received her education at St Bedes Catholic School, Braidwood and later at St Scholastica’s College, Glebe, Sydney. She worked in the general Store owned by her parents and after their passing took over and managed the business. Later on, as she aged, she branched out into a garage and carrying business with her two brothers ‘Fonce’ and ‘Johnny’, known as the ‘Nomchong Brothers‘. Maude owned houses and land around and in Braidwood and was interested in most worthwhile activities of the town and was a member of Red Cross, and the Hospital Association.
O'HEIR - ALMA, Ethel (Flack) O'Heir. 02/08/1889 - 03/12/1942 Died at Goulburn St John of God. News of the death of Mrs. J. O'Heir, of Major's Creek, was received with profound regret right throughout the Braidwood district on Thursday. She had not been in the best of health for the past twelve months and had been under medical attention both in Braidwood and Sydney. Only recently, she was under treatment in Braidwood Hospital, and later was taken to St. John of God Hospital, Goulburn, where she died. The deceased lady was born at Major's Creek 52 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Flack. She lived in that village all her life, loved and respected by a wide circle of friends. Everyone liked this quiet-spoken sincere lady, who was a Christian in the highest sense of the word - a kind and generous neighbour and a staunch friend. The hospitality of this lady and her husband at Berlang was known far and wide. That her loss will be severely felt in and around the little village we have no doubt. A widower, three daughters (Mrs. W. Crandell, Hannah, Valda) and one son, John, survive to mourn the loss of a good wife and a devoted mother. One son died when only a few weeks old. There are three sisters, viz.Mrs. J. Greenwood, Mrs. A. Thompson, Mrs. E. Crandell, and one brother, Albert. Another brother, Foster, gave his life for his country in the last war. The funeral at Braidwood on Saturday was largely attended testifying to the respect and esteem in which the deceased lady was held by all sections of the community.
COUNTRY WOMEN'S SERVICE: Before the business of the meeting commenced the President, Mrs. A. Royds asked members to stand and repeat the C.W.A. motto. Mrs. Royds then feelingly referred to the passing of Mrs. J. O'Heir, of Major's Creek. "We have lost one of our oldest and most valued members," she said. "Mrs. O'Heir was a shy quiet lady, but she always helped the Association in every way. In her quiet reserved way she did a lot for us. We have a great deal to learn from this lady for her quiet, self-sacrificing work." She asked the meeting to stand in silence as a mark of respect.Ref:(WikiTree) CWA Annual Report - Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal - 18 Dec 1942
PAUCIFLORA - This Pauciflora eucalyptus is found along 'Southern Tableland Flats Forest'. Alluvial flats in headwaters of streams from Braidwood to Big Badja.
RUBIDA - This Rubida eucalyptus is found along 'Frost Hollow Grassy Woodland'. Frost-hollow flats undulating tableland around Braidwood.
SPINEBILL - Spinebill is the name given to two members of the honeyeater family, both in the genus Acanthorhynchus, which is Latin for "spine bill". They are around 15 centimetres in length, and are coloured black, white and chestnut, with a long, downcurved bill. Braidwood Landcare commissioned a survey undertaken by Canberra Ornithologists Group November 2015, the Eastern Spinebill is one of the species sighted in numbers in the Braidwood district.
THORNBILL - The Brown Thornbill is a small bird but is one of the medium- sized and more common of the Thornbills. It has olive-brown to grey upperparts, with a warm reddish-brown forehead scalloped with paler markings. The rump has a reddish-brown patch, the tail is grey-brown with a black band and a pale tip, and the underparts are off-white, streaked blackish on the chin, throat and chest. The eye is dark red. Braidwood Landcare commissioned a survey undertaken by Canberra Ornithologists Group November 2015, the Thornbill is one of the species sighted in numbers in the Braidwood district.
VIMINALIS This Viminalis eucalyptus is found along 'Tableland Swamp Flats Forests'. Shoalhaven, Mongarlowe & Deua river systems