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Note: Born in Grafton NSW Len Bird was brought up in Whiporie, a very small settlement on the "back road" between Grafton and Casino NSW; his parents owned the only country store there. Len attended the one-teacher school at Whiporie, then Grafton High School, then commenced work at the Bank of NSW [Westpac] at Barraba NSW in 1941.

In 1942 at age 18 years he enlisted in the RAAF and joined the 24th Squadron which completed two tours of operations in the Pacific War Zones in New Guinea and the Islands.

After Honourable Discharge at the end of World War 2 Len returned to Bank duties at Wellington NSW, married Betty McAnally at Dubbo NSW in 1949, settled in Wellington for a time then moved to Cowra NSW where 3 children were born.

In 1955 Len left the Bank and became District Agent for the AMP Society at Cowra which position he held with great distinction for 25 years. Retiring in 1980 he and his family moved to NSW Central Coast where he set up a highly successful Real Estate Agency business in Forster pending final retirement and movement to Bateau Bay NSW in the late 1980s.

A love of Len Bird's life was Clay Target shooting. He founded the Cowra Gun Club in 1953, first serving as Club Secretary for 6 years then as Club President for 21 years. During the same period he became a driving force in the NSW Clay Target Association for which he very actively served as State President in the 1980s.

Given Name: Leonard Frederick

Change: Date: 2 Sep 2022
Time: 14:55

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McAnally, Betty Mabel (b. 30 Oct 1925, d. 14 Jul 2012)

Note: Betty was born at Dubbo NSW, the youngest of seven children. She grew up on "Shalimar", a 2000 acre sheep and wheat property 20km from Dubbo. She loved country life and often spoke about her childhood being very happy, spending time with her
older siblings in a loving family.

In 1946 Betty attended a dance in Wellington NSW and met her love of her life, Len Bird. They married in Dubbo on 18 April 1949 and settled in Wellington before moving to Cowra NSW. They made Cowra their home for 30 years where they raised
their two daughters Libby and Margaret.

After semi-retiring in Forster, Betty and Len moved to the Central Coast NSW where they lived for 25 years before moving into Berkley Vale Nursing Home in 2010.

Betty loved reading and music and enjoyed playing the piano. She was very proud of her Irish ancestry, motivating her to compile her Family History. This was a passion that continued for many years and her extensive research and dedication has
given her family a comprehensive history of their heritage.

Given Name: Betty Mabel

Change: Date: 1 Apr 2019
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Bird, David (b. 14 Dec 1952, d. 14 Dec 1952)

Given Name: David

Change: Date: 26 Sep 1998

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