James Joseph O’Brien (1871–1944) was born in Bega, New South Wales, and spent his early life on the South Coast before migrating to the North Coast around 1908–1909, driven by environmental challenges such as drought and rabbit plagues. Throughout his life, he worked primarily in dairying across various districts, including Lismore, Kyogle, and Casino. He … Continue reading James O’Brien and Lena Noonan