Our Darling Clarence Fell: The Edwards Family of Bostobrick
By Brooke A Smith
In March 1917, Reginald Clarence Edwards planted a young eucalyptus tree on his family’s property in Bostobrick, New South Wales, just days before departing to fight in the First World War. He planted it not knowing if he would ever return. Over a century later, that tree still stands—thriving as a living testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the Edwards family.
Our Darling Clarence Fell traces the remarkable journey of the Edwards family across generations—through hardship and heartbreak, war and colonial beginnings, loss and legacy. From convict origins to free settlement, from parliamentary mentions to lives woven into the fabric of colonial New South Wales, the story of this family is inseparable from the story of Australia itself.
Written by forensic investigative genetic genealogist and former NSW Police officer Brooke Smith, this compelling family history is not just about one man or one moment—it is about the lasting impact of memory, place, and identity. Richly researched and deeply personal, this debut work invites readers into the life and legacy of a family whose story continues to grow—just like the tree Reginald planted over 100 years ago.
Smith, Brooke A., Our Darling Clarence Fell: The Edwards Family of Bostobrick, Australia, Brooke A. Smith, 2025.
Local/Family History, 296 pages.
ISBN: 978-0-646-70711-2 (Paperback)
ISBN: 978-0-646-71528-5 (e-Book)
If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this book, the book is available from the Don Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Historical Society (Dorrigo), from Google-Play Books, or you can contact Brooke Smith on this websites contact page.
