Gordon (McCallum) Crichton Smith (1905 - 1969)

Born 23 Nov 1905 in Crookwell, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Jessie (Stirton) Crichton Smith — married 24 Dec 1941 in Quilpie, Queensland, Australia

Died 21 Oct 1969 at age 63 in Bowral, New SouthWales, Australia

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Biography

Gordon (McCallum) Crichton Smith is an Anzac who served in World War Two.

Most likely unofficially adopted by George and Isabella (aunty) Crichton Smith. Educated at Scots College, Bellvue Hill. Air Force Service No. 262186 - Flight Lieutenant from 1 Oct 1942.

Oct 1923 Photo of T. (sic should be G.) and C. Crichton Smith - ^[1]

Buried at Bong Bong Presbyterian Cemetery Row 12 plot 6. In Loving Memory of GORDON CRICHTON-SMITH - BORN CROOKWELL 23RD NOV 1906 - DIED 21ST OCT 1969 - ERECTED BY HIS LOVING WIFE JESSIE.

Notice

Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954), Wednesday 21 May 1930. ^[2] PLANE CRASHES At "Craddock" Graman Struck Cow Whilst Taking-off MENZIES SUSTAINS INTERNAL INJURIES Whilst taking off in a locality known as Beasley's paddock, near "Craddock" Graman, yesterday afternoon, a moth 'plane, piloted by Mr. Creighton-Smith and having as passenger a Mr. Menzies, a well-known pilot, struck a cow and the force of the impact caused the machine to heel over and crash. The plane, which is the property of Mr. D. H, Jolly, of Brisbane, an insurance agent, was completely wrecked, the engine being the only portion left undamaged. Mr. Menzies sustained internal injuries and was admitted to "Craignish" private hospital last night. Whilst Mr. Creighton-Smith received minor cuts and, abrasions to the face. It is proposed to convey Mr. Menzies to Sydney in the "Canberra" to-morrow. When news came through to town that Mr. Menzies had crashed, Mr. Reg. Annabel, who was in Inverell en route to Sydney from Moree, immediately "tuned up" the "Miss Australia" and left for Graman. Owing to the early approach of nightfall, it was considered inadvisable to return to Inverell, as it was then dusk, and landing on the Inverell aerodrome by means of oil flares with an injured passenger, would be no mean feat, even to an experienced airman, and might have proved disastrous. Mr. Menzies was, therefore, conveyed to "Graignish" in the ambulance, which lost no time in making the trip. It appears that the owner of the 'plane (Mr. Jolly.) was transacting some business at "Craddock," and Mr. Creighton-Smith, who is a keen aviation, enthusiast, suggested that he (Mr. Creighton-Smith) should pilot the machine in company with Mr. Menzies, whilst the owner returned to Inverell in his (Mr. Creighton-Smith's) car. This was agreed upon, with the unfortunate results stated. Mr. Annabel returned in his plane from Graman this morning, and accompanied by Mr. Bardsley and Mr. Stocks in the "MM" left for Moree to secure. "The Miss Cronulla." They intend returning to Inverell this afternoon.

Sources

1. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/159036787
2. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/185923224

• https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search
• Birth - McCALLUM, GORDON - NSW BDM BC 2883/1906 - F = JOHN W, M = ETTIE M - CROOKWELL.
• https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au
• Qld BDM MC C4639/1941
• Death - CRICHTON-SMITH, GORDON - NSW BDM DC 36669/1969 - F = JOHN, M = ETTIE MAY - BOWRAL
• http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/cemetery/southern_highlands/bong_bong/bbpc300.html
• Link - https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GSS1-ZFF

Acknowledgements

• Ken McCallum.