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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.
External LinkMr Theo Grey's Success at the Dapto ShowMilk Board CandidatesGood BreedingUnbeaten CowButter Yields of Theor Grey's JerseysAlbion Park AH&I AssociationAlbion Park AH&I AssociationSuccessful ShowMr Theo GreyTheo Grey Forced to Break Long Royal Show RecordAlbion Park NewsPersonalities at Albion Park Show

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Australian Military Forces 21st Light Horse Regiment Routine Orders

21st Light Horse Regiment Camp Instructions No 2

Military Order 438

Australian Military Forces Military Orders

4th Cavalry Brigade Syllabus Of Work - Theodore James Grey

Lancers and Light Horse Collection - Theodore James Grey

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Light Horse Dress Hat

Lancers and Light Horse Collection - Theodore James Grey

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Slab Building On Don Grey's Farm 'The Meadows'

Jersey Cow The Meadow Logan Brae

Theodore James Grey

The 50th anniversary celebrations at All Saints Church, Albion Park 1925

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Grey, Robert (Bob)

Grey, Keith

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Kiama Lodge No 35

Theodore James Grey.Theodore James Grey, Albion Park, c.1918.

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