Son of Frederick Kimberley and Ethel
Gordon was born a Barraba on 3 March 1926. He was educated at “Plumthorpe”
Public School and later at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School at Nemingha.
After twelve months employment at “Ginghi” Walgett, Gordon moved to
“Willeroi” with his parents. He spent several years there until eventually settling al
“Kyalla” Merah North.
On 5 July 1956, Gordon married Gwendoline Douglas Currey – second daughter of Ernest and Marjorie Currey of “Kelvin Grove” Wee Waa. Gordon and Gwen were married in the Presbyterian Church, Wee Waa – their wedding had been postponed for one week due to severe flooding in the district at the time.
For two years they lived at “Kelvin Grove”, moving then to the cottage at
“Kyalla”, where they stayed for four years, before returning to “Kelvin Grove” where they settled permanently.
Gordon and Gwen had four children. Mark was born on 22 July 1957, Peter on 5 October 1958, Gai on 2 December 1959 and Jan on 12 December 1962.
The children spent their primary schooling at Wee Waa Central School. The boys attended Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga for their secondary education, while the girls attended the Presbyterian Ladies’ College at Croydon.
Many busy years were spent grazing and wheat farming, and later Gordon ventured into irrigation and cotton growing. Two properties were purchased in the Burren Junction district – the first being “Omeo” and then “Beranghi”.
Gordon died at “Beranghi” of a massive heart attack on 12 July 1983. Gwen continued to live at “Kelvin Grove”, until recently moving to reside in Wee Waa. Gwen continues to be involved with many local activities. She is a keen gardener and shares her enthusiasm generously with all – especially through her special talent of floral art.
Mark lives at “Kelvin Grove”, and continues to graze sheep and cattle and grow wheat and cotton at “Kelvin Grove” and “Kyalla”.
Peter lives at “Omeo” with his wife Heather and their two children – Kate Marie and John Douglas.
Gai and her husband, Kevin Walker, have four children – Samantha Gai, Benjamin Gordon, Timothy John and Alexander Douglas. They live at “Blue Gums” – Kevin is Maths Master at Wee Waa High School. Gai is interested in her garden and floral art.
Jan is employed as Sports Mistress at Narrabri High School. She studied at the Australian College of Physical Education, and her preferred sports include horse-riding, tennis, netball, softball, hockey and water sports.
In 1987, Jan won the Wee Waa Miss Showgirl award and went on to win the zone competition.