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James was the son of of Cross Creek ,via
Singleton. He was a farmer and farmed most of his life on his property
“Bellmont”. In his early days he was noted for his horsemanship,being a daring rider. In his later years owing to his deafness and poor
eyesight he lived a retired life rarely leaving his farm at Greenlands
which he had been able to manage right up until his death.
In the Singleton Argus of Tuesday 3rd February 1914 the following
article was published ‘ Bitten by Snake. At this period of the year,
the danger from snakes,which are very plentiful,is considerable,and
people cannot be too careful when moving about or working in places
where they are likely to find harbour. This was exemplified on
Saturday afternoon when Mr James Andrews of Bridgman was severely
bitten on the arm. He was about to skin a bullock and was moving a log
when the snake came out from underneath it. Mr. Andrews subsequently
shot the reptile. Dr Maffey was sent for and at once started out to
Bridgman,but met Mr Andrews being brought in in a trap (horse drawn
vehicle).After treatment at Singleton by Dr.Maffey he returned home on
Sunday.
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