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Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 26 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Attended the Dance in aid of the Institute for the Blind held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday evening 18 August 1934 [5: 24-Aug-1934]
Travelled to Perth in early October 1934, presumably to attend the Perth Royal Show [5: 5-Oct-1934]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
On 23 November 1936 Constable Maurice PLUNKETT served to him a summons to appear before the Carnamah Police Court [88]
Himself and Raymond J. GOUDGE of Winchester appeared before the Court at 10 a.m. on the charge of disorderly conduct [88]
They were both fined 10/- and 11/- costs for fighting in Macpherson Street, Carnamah on 22 November 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936] [88]
Manager of his father's Lake View Farm in Carnamah in 1940 [0: image 03041]
By 1943 he was no longer living in Carnamah [19]
Died 6 March 1981 in Collie; buried in Collie WA [P281]
Mrs Marion Lucy CLUNE
Wife of "Mick" Michael John CLUNE; see Marion Lucy SPEEDIE
Michael CLUNE
Born 9 August 1869 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia [P281]
Son of John CLUNE and Mary Ann COMERFORD [15]
Married Rose LAKEMAN nee BATT on 21 April 1903 in Perth, Western Australia [4: 31-Mar-1928] [15]
Resided at Morsely Mills and Dardanup in Western Australia before shifting to Carnamah [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Arrived in Carnamah in 1924 with his sons Mick and George and daughters Sally and Rita [P281]
When he shifted to Carnamah his wife Rose remained on their farm in Dardanup at her own request [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Appears to have purchased Maurice E. COOK's 914 acre Doroborne Farm in Carnamah in 1924 [3] [19] [44] [61]
The farm's 914 acres were Victoria Locations 6921 and 7086 [3]; and he changed the name of the farm to Lake View [P281]
Farmer of Lake View Farm in Carnamah from 1924 [P281] until 1940 [0: image 03041]
By 1925 had the telephone connected to the farm - was telephone number Carnamah-9D [60]
Won both first and second prize for the Fat Lamb class of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's 1926 show [9: 15-Oct-1926]
In 1927 donated a trophy to the Carnamah Rifle Club which was known as the "Clune Trophy" [9: 19-Aug-1927]
One of the four Judges who judged the exhibits of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's 1927 show [9: 21-Oct-1927]
Won 1st and 2nd prizes for Fat Lambs in the sheep section of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's 1927 Show [9: 21-Oct-1927]
On 30 March 1928 at the Divorce Court he successfully divorced his wife on the grounds of her misconduct [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Along with Raymond R. WYLIE judged the Vegetable and Farm Produce sections at the 1928 Carnamah Show [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Won 1st and 2nd prizes for a Merino Ram in the sheep section at the Carnamah Show held on 4 October 1928 [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Race Club 1928-1934 [4: 31-Mar-1928, 21-Dec-1929] [5: 24-Nov-1933]
Sold five bales of wool for 11½d. per pound through Dalgety & Co. at the Perth Wool Sale on Friday 18 October 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanic Henry Parkin & Son in the 1920s and 1930s [53]
In 1929 opened a butchers shop in the Carnamah townsite in partnership with Arthur J. SAUNDERS [3] [4: 23-Nov-1929]
The butchers shop was run from premises rented from Thomas J. BERRIGAN at 12 Boojerabba Street [3]
They traded variously as "Saunders & Co," "Clune and Saunders" and "Saunders and Clune" [4: 16-Nov-1929, 5-Apr-1930, 4-Oct-1930]
A considerable amount of the meat for the butchers shop came from his Lake View Farm in Carnamah [4: 23-Nov-1929]
In 1930 they relocated their butchers to a portion of Mackie's Buildings at 19 Macpherson Street [3] [4: 5-Apr-1930, 4-Oct-1930]
Advertised their business in The Irwin Index newspaper; in 1932 calling themselves "The Carnamah Butchers" [4: 7-May-1932]
Sellers of a choice selection of mutton, beef, pork, high-class sausages and small goods [4: 7-May-1932]
Their advertisements also carried the line "Place your trial order now - we aim to satisfy" [4: 7-May-1932]
They had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son [53]
Their partnership appears to have been dissolved during 1932 [3]
After dissolving his partnership with Arthur J. SAUNDERS he formed a new butchering partnership with his son Michael [3]
Their butchers shop was also located in a portion of Mackie's Buildings at 19 Macpherson Street, Carnamah [3]
In 1933 their partnership was dissolved, after which his son Michael ran the butchering business on his own [3]
Exhibited in the Horse and Sheep sections of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show on 19 September 1929 [4]
Won 1st prize for a Farm Gelding and for a Pair of Farm Horses, and 2nd prize for a Fat Merino Wether [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Attended the Ball in Carnamah in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church's building fund on Thursday 24 May 1930 [4: 31-May-1930]
At the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1930 he was awarded 1st prize for a British Bred Ram in the Sheep section [4: 27-Sep-1930]
Member and Vice President in 1930 and a Financial Member in 1932 of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society [13] [4: 2-Nov-1929]
In 1931 had the telephone on his farm disconnected, probably owing to the financial strain of the depression [60]
Represented the Carnamah Race Club at meetings of the Central Midlands Racing Association in 1932 [5: 12-Aug-1932]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Wheatgrowers Union 1933-1936 [5: 1-Dec-1933, 17-Jan-1936]
Won 1st prize for Three Fat Long-wool Lambs and 2nd for Oaten Hay at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 22-Sep-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 26 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
In February 1935 it was reported that he was absent from Carnamah owing to being on a business trip to Bunbury [5: 15-Feb-1935]
Departed Carnamah by train for another business trip to Bunbury on Friday 29 March 1935 [5: 5-Apr-1935]
For a number of years carried out on his own initiative the vermin poisoning on the reserve north of the Carnamah School [5: 15-Mar-1935]
Following the introduction of a charge for the poison the Carnamah District Road Board paid him 15/- to continue poisoning [5]
Won 2nd prize for Milking Strain Heifer under two years in the Cattle section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Reported lost in The North Midland Times newspaper on Friday 8 November 1935 an unbroken 2½ year old brown filly [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Offered a reward for the horse, which had gone missing from his lake paddock, and had been tracked heading towards the coast [5]
Sold nine bales of wool at 15¾d. per pound through Dalgety & Company at a Perth wool sale on 25 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
In January 1936 he spent a holiday in Bunbury prior to visiting the Eastern States of Australia [5: 17-Jan-1936]
Following his extended visit to the Eastern States he arrived back in Carnamah on Friday 28 February 1936 [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Sold 230 sheep through Dalgety & Co Ltd with four consignments to the Midland Market in January and February 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Sold 227 wethers (35 at 16/6, 69 at 16/1, 73 at 15/5, 50 at 15/4), 1 lamb at 16/-, and 2 stags at 12/- per head [5: 7, 14 & 21-Feb-1936]
Himself, his daughter-in-law Marion CLUNE and William DAVISON donated a Bachelor's Supper to the Carnamah Football Club [5]
Their donation was raffled by the Club at their Dance in Carnamah on 27 June 1936, and won by Louis JOHANSEN [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Florence PRICE of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on Tuesday 1 September 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936]
Attended the last ever general meeting of the Carnamah Race Club in Carnamah on Tuesday 8 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Those present resolved to disband the already in recess Race Club and donate all of its money to the Carnamah Athletic Club [5]
Attended the public meeting about the creation of stockyards in Carnamah on Saturday evening 14 November 1936 [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Sold 5 pigs at 33/6, 139 wethers at 18/9, 26 ewes at 15/1, 3 wethers at 15/1 and 16 lambs at 14/9 in January 1937 [5: 8 & 22-Jan-1937]
Donated 10/- to the Carnamah District Agricultural Society for their Annual Show in 1938 [13]
Left Carnamah in 1940 and shifted to Bullsbrook, with his Lake View Farm in Carnamah managed by his son George [0: image 03041]
After leaving Carnamah returned for short holidays on a number of occasions and stayed with his son Mick [0: images 04057 & 04113]
On 9 January 1945 leased his Lake View Farm in Carnamah to his son Mick [3]; later sold the farm to Mick [P281]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Bayswater [2]
Father of Millie, Mary, Michael, George, Sally and Rita [15] [P281]
Died 8 November 1950; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, ZA, 326) [2]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Thursday 16 November 1950:
"Obituary - The Late Mr. M. Clune. It came as a great shock to the residents of the Carnamah district to learn on Thursday of last week that Mr. Michael Clune Snr, an old and respected past resident of the Carnamah district, had passed away at his daughter's residence at Bayswater the previous day. The late Mr. Clune was aged 81 years. Born in Victoria he migrated to W.A. as a young man and settled at Dardanup, just outside of Bunbury. Here he carried on a mixed farming property and at the same time operated a chaff-cutting plant. He was a hard working man and many old people from this particular locality still recall him in those days. From Dardanup he moved to Carnamah with his family and acquired a property about 2 miles west of the town on the Yarie Lake, which is known as "Lake View." Here he carried on farming pursuits and going into partnership with Mr. Saunders they opened up a butchery business in Carnamah. With the marriage of his elder son "Mick," Mr. Clune retired from the butchery business and concentrated almost entirely on his farm. He also owned a property at Bullsbrook at this time, and he divided his time between the two properties, although he spent most of his time at Carnamah. Some eight years or so ago he made his Carnamah property over to his son Mick and moved to Bullsbrook. However he later disposed of this property also and over the last few years had lived in retirement dividing his time between the members of his family. Always a lover of horses the late "Mick" Clune relied on horses both as means of transport and as a means of farming his property, right up until the time he retired. It was this love of horses which resulted in him taking an interest in racing over the latter years of his life. It was many many years ago that a horse owned by Mr. Roberts of Moora, was injured in a fall on the old Goomalling track and the late Mr. Clune tendered this animal until it recovered. In appreciation of this act, Mr. Roberts made a gift of a young filly to Mr. Clune which he called Brilliant Ayr. After winning track races with this mare Mr. Clune retired her to…….." [remainder of obituary presently unavailable]
"Mick" Michael John CLUNE
Born 24 May 1906 in Bunbury, Western Australia [16]
Son of Michael CLUNE and Rose BATT [P281]
Shifted to Carnamah with his father, brother George and sisters Sally and Rita in 1924 [P281]
Initially resided with his father and siblings on his father's Lake View Farm in Carnamah [P281]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club 1924-1936 - was Vice Captain in 1935 [4: 29-May-1925, 28-Mar-1928] [5: 7-Jun-1935, 29-May-1936]
Won the Sheffield Handicap race and came 2nd in the Quarter Mile Handicap at the Carnamah Show in 1926 [9: 15-Oct-1926]
At a football match in Coorow in April 1927 he took a nasty fall resulting in a number of broken ribs [4: 7-May-1927]
Again won the Sheffield Handicap race at the Carnamah Show and Sports Carnival on Thursday 4 October 1928 [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Attended the Carnamah Cricket Club's Ball held at the Carnamah Town Hall on 20 April 1929 [4: 27-Apr-1929]
On Thursday 8 August 1929 attended the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Smoke Social and Wind-Up at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 7 September 1929 [4]
Received the Beaumont Medal for being the Carnamah Football Club's Most Consistent Player for the 1929 season [4: 14-Sep-1929]
Attended the Carnamah Anglican Church's Freak Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 3 October 1929 [4: 12-Oct-1929]
Attended the Ball in Carnamah in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church's building fund on Thursday 24 May 1930 [4: 31-May-1930]
He was one of the best three players when Carnamah defeated Three Springs for the Football Premiership in 1930 [4: 13-Sep-1930]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Presentation Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 9 October 1930 [4: 18-Oct-1930]
Received the Brewer Medal for being the Carnamah Football Club's Best All-Round Player for the 1930 season [4]
Married Marion Lucy SPEEDIE in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park on 24 February 1932 [P281]
Attended the Card Party held at the home of Mrs Ettie PARKER in Carnamah during the third week of July 1933 [5: 21-Jul-1933]
Butcher in Macpherson Street, Carnamah from 1932 until 1945 [3] [6]
Entered into a butchering partnership with his father Michael CLUNE in 1932 - traded as "Clune & Son" [3]
Traded in partnership with his father until 1933 and then traded independently until 1945 [3]
Ran the butchers shop from a portion of Mackie's Building at 19 Macpherson Street, Carnamah in 1933 and 1934 [3] [5: 23-Feb-1934]
On Monday 2 April 1934 shifted his butchers shop from 19 Macpherson Street to 23 Macpherson Street [5: 30-Mar-1934]
Ran his butchers from the old Carnamah Post Office building at 23 Macpherson Street, Carnamah from 1934 to C.1937 [5] [P4]
Advertised his business in the Schedule of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1933 [13]
"M. J. Clune, Wholesale and Retail Butcher, Carnamah - [13]
The Best of Meat at Lowest Prices Allied with Quality, Railed along the Midland Line - All Classes of Small Goods" [13]
Installed a Quirke's Electric Refrigerator at his butcher's shop in November 1933 [5: 17-Nov-1933, 24-Nov-1933]
His was the third Quirke's Electric Refrigerator in Carnamah, after W. F. LEE and Misses GILES & STEPHENS [5]
In the 1937-38 financial year purchased Ernest C. ANDREWS's butchers shop at 14 Macpherson Street, Carnamah [3]
Also purchased ANDREWS' 40 acres just west of Carnamah town, including slaughter yards (GOV Lots 81, 82, 83, 84 & 85) [3]
Ran his butchering business from premises at 14 Macpherson Street, Carnamah from C.1937 until 1945 [3] [60]
Began advertising his business in The North Midland Times newspaper on Friday 30 March 1934 [5: 30-Mar-1934]
His butchers shop was telephone number Carnamah-17 from 1936 to 1945 [60]
In May 1936 commenced visiting Coorow every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons to sell a range of meats from his cart [5]
He visited Coorow each Wednesday and Saturday between the hours 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. [5: 15-May-1936]
Placed an advertisement in The North Midland Times advising Coorow and Waddy Forest residents of his new service [5]
Included in the meat he sold in 1939 was a selection of polony, sausages, beef, mutton, pork and poultry [0: image 03020]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in the 1930s and 1940s [53]
In 1941 was still selling meat in Coorow twice weekly; also sent orders to those in neighbouring districts by train [0: images 04018 & 04147]
Began leasing his father's Lake View Farm in Carnamah on 9 January 1945 [3]
The farm was 914 acres in size consisting of Victoria Locations 6921 and 7086 on the Yarra Yarra Estate, Carnamah [3]
In March 1945 sold his butchering business to E. M. GILL however retained ownership of the shop and slaughter yards [0: image 04312] [3]
Leased his butcher's shop at 14 Macpherson Street to E. M. GILL 1945-1947 and to F. J. REYNOLDS 1948-1950 [60] [P4]
Farmer of Lake View Farm in Carnamah 1945-1961 [P281]
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on Friday 31 August 1934 [4]
He was listed as being present at the funeral representing Carnamah newsagents John A. and Catherine F. KENNY [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Member in 1934-35 and Vice President in 1935-36 and 1936-37 of Carnamah's Parkinson Tennis Club [5: 7-Dec-1934, 18-Sep-1936] [56]
Attended the North Midlands District Hospital Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5]
Himself and Miss E. MCNEILL of Carnamah were the winners of the Lucky Spot Waltz during the evening [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Won the hidden prize at the Bridge Evening at Tom and Johanna BERRIGAN's home in Carnamah on 6 June 1935 [5: 14-Jun-1935]
Captained a football team of local country cricketers against town cricketers in Carnamah on Sunday 30 June 1935 [5: 5-Jul-1935]
Played for the North Midlands Football Association in a match against the Perenjori-Morawa Association on 28 July 1935 [5: 2-Aug-1935]
Himself and his sister Miss Sally CLUNE travelled from Carnamah to Perth by car on the afternoon of 31 July 1935 [5: 2-Aug-1935]
They went to Perth as a daughter of their sister Mrs Millie E. DALBY had died and her other children had double pneumonia [5]
Attended the Carnamah Rifle Club's Opening Shoot for the 1935 season over the 200 yard range on 18 August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1935, and a Committee Member in 1936 [5: 27-Sep-1935, 17-Jul-1936]
Attended the Annual General Meeting of the Carnamah Cricket Club on Monday evening 23 September 1935 [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Member of the Carnamah Cricket Club in 1935-36 - played for "Carnamah Blues" [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Advertised in the local newspaper The North Midland Times in October 1935 that he had a new Dover stove for sale [5: 18-Oct-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the Wedding Social & Dance for Stuart and May FORD at Koolabba Farm in Carnamah on 25 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Sold a sow for 30/- through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 5 February 1936 [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Played for the combined Carnamah-Parkinson tennis team against Winchester-Waddy-Coorow on Sunday 5 April 1936 [5: 3-Apr-1936]
He was among those from the North Midlands districts who visited Perth during the Easter holidays in April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Dropped a knife onto his foot while working from his shop in Carnamah on Monday evening 1 June 1936 [5: 5-Jun-1936]
The knife cut a small vein in his right foot which was treated in Three Springs by Dr Mario A. MAYRHOFER [5]
He captained the victorious "Blues" team at the Carnamah Football Club's Scratch Match in Carnamah on 28 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Also competed in the Adult's Bike Race held during half time; the proceeds of the day went to the Club's Injured Players Fund [5]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday for Miss Eileen R. PERRY in Carnamah on Saturday evening 18 July 1936 [5: 24-Jul-1936]
Played outstandingly for the victorious Carnamah Football Club in the Grand Final against Arrino on 6 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Won the Carnamah Athletic Club's Hurry Scurry Bike Race in Carnamah on Sunday 4 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
He was among those from Carnamah who travelled to Perth in early October 1936 to attend the Royal Show [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Catholic Church's Back to Childhood Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 17 October 1936 [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Came 2nd in the Carnamah Athletic Club's Hurry Scurry Bike Race in Carnamah on Sunday 8 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Secretary of the Carnamah Football Club in 1939 and 1940 [0: images 03841 & 03998]
Financial Member 1940-1956 and Committee Member 1945-1955 of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society [13] [58]
In 1941 was a delegate for the Carnamah Football Club at meetings of the North Midlands Football Association [0: image 04007]
On 11 June 1941 while on his way to Coorow the steering on his vehicle failed [0: image 04018]
Hoping to bring the vehicle to a standstill he applied the brakes [0: image 04018]
The locking of the wheels combined with the slippery surface of the road resulted in the vehicle overturning [0: image 04018]
The vehicle did a complete somersault and landed back on its wheels with considerable damage to its body [0: image 04018]
Amazingly besides a cut on the elbow he escaped any serious injury and his passenger was entirely unharmed [0: image 04018]
Member of the Carnamah Cricket Club 1941-1946 - was Vice President in 1946 [0: images 04042 & 04408]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Member of the Carnamah Miniature Rifle Club in 1944 [0: image 04261]
Vice Patron / Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1951 [0: image 04607] [4: 7-Apr-1951]
Leased his butchers shop at 14 Macpherson Street, Carnamah to MARTIN Bros from 1951 to 1956 [60] [3]
In 1952 had the telephone connected on the farm - was telephone number Carnamah-52 [60]
Made a Life Members of the Carnamah Football Club - was the Club's ninth Life Member [7: page 199]
Sold his butchers shop at 14 Macpherson Street in Carnamah to MARTIN Bros in 1956 [P281]
In 1956 also sold to MARTIN Bros his 48 acres west of Carnamah, including slaughter yards (GOV Lots 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 & 85) [3]
Sold the 914 acre Lake View Farm in Carnamah to nearby farmer John M. DIAMOND in 1961 [3]
Resident of Bassendean WA in 1976 [2]
Father of Joyce, Kevin, Colin, Joan and Ann [P281]
Died 2 October 1976; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 9, 173) [2]
Rita Pearl CLUNE
Born 1911 in Dardanup, Western Australia [15] [24]
Daughter of Michael CLUNE and Rose BATT [P281]
Along with her father, sister Sally and brothers Mick and George arrived in Carnamah in 1924 [P281]
Resided with her father and siblings on her father's Lake View Farm in Carnamah for some of 1924 [P281]
Died 8 October 1924 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Unsurveyed Corner) [24]
From The Midlands Advertiser newspaper, Friday 17 October 1924:
"General sorrow is felt throughout the district for Mr. M. Clune and family through the sad loss of their little daughter, aged 12 years, who died at Three Springs Hospital on October 8."
John COCHRANE
Miner in Winchester in 1914 [19]
"Bill" William James COCHRANE
Born 26 May 1944 [45]
Youth and Community Development Officer for the Shire of Carnamah in 2005 [100]
Died 6 March 2007 [45]
Albert E. COCKRAN
Auctioneer in Perth [44]
Owner of 444 acres of farmland in Three Springs in 1910 and 1911, namely Conditional Purchase lease 1692/55 [44]
Owner of 920 acres of farmland in Carnamah from 1912 to 1914 [44]
His 920 acres in Carnamah was Location 2969/56 which had previously been held by Albert THOMAS [44]
Daniel COGHLAN
Clearer in Winchester in 1911 [19]
Labourer in Winchester in 1914 [19]
Walter Julius COHN
In 1902 and early 1903 he was working as a Surveyor and living on Subiaco Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco [6] [50]
Town Clerk for the Town of Victoria Park in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park 1903-1917 [6] [50]
Married (1) Agnes Blanche PARNELL in Perth in 1904 [15]
Resided on Albany Road in 1904, Rathay Road in 1905 and 1906, and Leonard Street 1907-1912 in Victoria Park [6]
Resided at 14 Walton Road in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park 1913-1917 [6]
His wife Agnes, late of the Perth suburb of Victoria Park, passed away at the age of 37 years on 29 June 1914 [2]
Secretary and Health Inspector for the Claremont Road Board in the Perth suburb of Claremont in 1919 [6]
Town Clerk in Narrogin in 1920 [6]
Secretary of the Merredin Road Board in Merredin 1923-1935 [6]
Married (2) Hesse Louisa BROWN in Perth in 1924 [66]
In 1936 he had retired from working as a Road Board secretary and was living at 3 Hooper Street in Perth [5: 21-Feb-1936] [6]
Acting Secretary of the Carnamah District Road Board for two months spanning February to April 1936 [5: 21-Feb-1936, 6-Mar-1936]
He was relieving the secretary Arnold C. A. BIERMANN, who was seriously ill and on extended sick leave [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Visitor at the Smoke Social of the Carnamah sub-branch of the R.S.L. in Carnamah on Wednesday 11 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Left Carnamah and returned to Perth on Monday 6 April 1936 [5: 10-Apr-1936]
Resided on The Esplanade in the Perth suburb of Canning Bridge in 1937 and 1938 [6]
Resided at 59 Anzac Terrace in the Perth suburb of Bassendean in 1939 and 1940 [6]
Resided at 18 Napier Street in the Perth suburb of Nedlands for at least the years 1942-1949 [6]
Frederick COLDWELL
Born C.1865 [2]
Railway Employee in Carnamah 1911-1917 [19]
Railway Ganger in Carnamah in 1918 [6]
Later resided in Perth [2]
Died 4 February 1936; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Seventh Day Adventist, AA, 127) [2]
Dorcas Lilian COLE
Born 25 December 1912 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia [P120]
Daughter of "Fred" Frederick William COLE and Hilda Mabel GRILLETT [54]
Resided with her parents in a goldmining area of Victoria before moving with them to Western Australia [P120]
Resided with her parents in the Perth suburb of Subiaco [6] and attended Perth College in Beaufort Street, Perth [P120]
While studying at Perth College she became friends with "Millie" Millicent M. B. GREENWOOD of Waddy Forest [P120]
Met her future husband for the first time while spending a holiday on Manell Farm in Waddy Forest with her friend Millie [P120]
Had to drop out of a business course at Perth College when her parents decided to shift to their farm in Carnamah [P120]
Shifted with her parents and brothers Fred and Gordon to Carnamah in 1929 [P33]
Resided with her parents on Ginawarra Farm on the Carnamah-Bunjil Road in Carnamah 1929-1940 [P33]
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 18 September 1930 in a frock of fawn georgette [4: 4-Oct-1930]
In July 1933 she spent an enjoyable holiday staying with friend in the Waddy district [5: 7-Jul-1933]
Won 1st prize for Three Doyleys in the Fancywork section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 14 September 1933 [5: 22-Sep-1933]
She was among the 150 who attended the Carnamah Tennis Club's Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 9 December 1933 [5: 15-Dec-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 [5: 5-Jan-1934]
Sewing Mistress at the Billeroo State School in Billeroo, East Winchester in 1934 [73]
Attended the Surprise Party tendered to Mrs Eva and Miss Joyce COWDEROY in Carnamah on Friday 5 January 1934 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
Attended the Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 June 1934 to raise funds for Church organ repairs [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Attended the Inering School Dance held to raise money for books at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
In August 1934 spent a holiday staying with Guy, Edith and Milly GREENWOOD on Manell Farm in Waddy Forest [5: 3-Aug-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball on Saturday 20 October 1934 in a white lace voile dress [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1935 and 1936 [5: 30-Aug-1935, 17-Jul-1936]
Won 2nd prize for Middle of Bacon in the Farm Produce section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 12 September 1935 [5]
To the Ball after the 1935 Carnamah Agricultural Show she wore a gown of apple green morocain trimmed with ruching [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Herself and Edgar W. FOWLER won the Spot Waltz at the Coorow Rifle Club's Grand Ball on Saturday 26 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Performed at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
She gave a credible interpretation of her role as a bride in one of the two plays, which was her first performance on stage [5]
Accompanist on the piano during songs rendered, and also supplier of music for the dancing held after the two plays [5]
Attended the Ball after the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on 3 September 1936 dressed in apple green morocain [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 dressed in delphinium georgette [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Played Pansy the maid in the play "The Paris Model" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social on Friday 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
She was a talented artist, trained pianist and had learnt how to make clothes from her mother who was a trained dressmaker [P120]
Married Edgar William FOWLER on 23 February 1940 at the Wesley Church in Perth [5: 8-Mar-1940]
Her bridesmaids were Edgar's sister Miss Dulcie J. FOWLER and Miss Margaret N. D. CLARK [5]
Wore "a beautiful gown of French lame, designed with square shaped neckline caught with shirring and finished with flames [5]
of orange blossoms, long sleeves and buttons; swathed uplift bodice and a full skirt extended to form a long trail" [5]
Resided in the house on Lot M1300 of Glen Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest 1940-1972 [P120]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club [P120]
Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest branch of the Country Women's Association - was President 1963-1965 [173]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club [P120]
Resided on the north east corner of North Street and Poynton Parade in the Coorow townsite 1972-2002 [P120]
Mother of Barry, Lindsay and Kevin [P120]
Died 23 May 2002; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
"Fred" Frederick Raymond Sydney COLE
Born 4 March 1915 in Subiaco, Western Australia [16]
Son of "Fred" Frederick William COLE and Hilda Mabel GRILLETT [P33]
Arrived in Carnamah with his parents in 1929 [P33]
Resided with his parents on Ginawarra Farm on the Carnamah-Bunjil Road in Carnamah [P33]
Assisted his father in the running of the farm and later ran the farm in partnership with his brother Gordon as "Cole Bros" [P33]
Attended the Carnamah Tennis Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 9 December 1933 [5: 15-Dec-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 [5: 5-Jan-1934]
Oversaw the running of the farm in April 1934 when his father was working as a building foreman at a job in Mingenew [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Attended the Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 June 1934 to raise funds for Church organ repairs [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Attended the Inering School Dance held at the Carnamah Hall to raise money for books on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
During September 1935 he spent a vacation in the Perth metropolis, returning to Carnamah on 5 October 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935, 11-Oct-1935]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social including three plays at the Carnamah Hall on Friday 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1939 [0: image 03885]
Groomsman at the wedding of his sister Dorcas and E. W. FOWLER in 1940 [0: image 03056]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
In 1948, in partnership with his brother Gordon, extended Ginawarra Farm from 1388 acres to just over 4000 acres [P33]
Purchased William CARMICHAEL's nearby 1092 acre farm (Lot M1481 of Victoria Location 1938) [3]
Purchased O'GRADY Bros' 1526 acre farm (Lots M1211 and M1466 of Victoria Locations 1938 and 2023) [3]
In 1952 dissolved partnership with his brother Gordon continually with the farm [P33]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Bassendean [2]
Died 14 September 1976; ashes scattered over the rose garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
"Fred" Frederick William COLE
Born C.1888 in Palmerston, New Zealand [P33]
Son of Frederick COLE [P33]
Grew up on the North Island of New Zealand, and after becoming a builder worked on the South Island [P33]
Left New Zealand by ship for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and intended to catch another ship to America [P33]
Ended up staying in Victoria after meeting and marrying Hilda, and worked in the goldmining and building industries [P33] [P120]
Married Hilda Mabel GRILLETT in 1912 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia [54]
Himself and his wife became accustomed to sleeping through the noise of the mine battery and only woke up if it stopped [P120]
Along with his wife and daughter shifted to Western Australia where he worked as a Master Builder [P33]
He is known to have built Bon Marche Building in Hay Street, Perth and to have helped build Elders Woolshed in Fremantle [P33]
Except for a brief period in Bruce Rock they resided in the Perth suburb of Subiaco from 1915 until 1929 [6]
Resided at 88 Nicholson Road in Subiaco in 1915; at 170 Heytesbury Road in Subiaco 1916 and 1917; [6]
at 14 Gloster Street in Subiaco in 1918; at 35 Henry Street in Subiaco in 1919; and at 180 Nicholson Road in Subiaco in 1920 [6]
Carpenter in Bruce Rock in the Central Wheat-belt of Western Australia in 1920 and 1921 [6]
Resided at 200 Rokeby Road in Subiaco 1922-1927; and at 234 Nicholson Road in Subiaco in 1928 and 1929 [6]
In 1926 his wife Hilda purchased a 1,388 farm on the Carnamah-Bunjil Road in Carnamah as an investment [P33]
The farm in Carnamah was share-cropped by neighbouring farmer Robert BOWRAN in 1927 and 1928 [4: 5-Oct-1929]
His wife was unsatisfied with the management of the farm so in 1929 they shifted to Carnamah to live on and run their farm [P33]
Farmer of Ginawarra Farm in Carnamah 1929-1958 [19] [P33]
The farm was the 1,338 acre Lot M1210 of Victoria Location 1938 on the north side of the Carnamah-Bunjil Road [3] [62]
Ginawarra was an Aboriginal word meaning "no women allowed" as their front paddock was a corroboree ground [P33]
He continued to work as a builder, and when he was away farmhands were employed to keep the farm running [P33]
Built a large home including a room upstairs and balcony for his family on Ginawarra Farm in Carnamah [P9]
Attended the Massey Harris Wallis tractor demonstration held on Gregorfields Farm in Winchester on 31 January 1929 [4: 2-Feb-1929]
Purchased a new Shearer twin disc plough from local agent Charles ROBERTSON in March 1929 [4: 30-Mar-1929]
In 1932 was one of the trustees of the Billeroo School Hall at Billeroo, East Winchester [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Surprise Party tendered to Mrs Eva and Miss Joyce COWDEROY in Carnamah on Friday 5 January 1934 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
In April 1934 he was foreman of the alternations being effected to the National Bank in Mingenew [5: 13-Apr-1934]
He was employed to oversee the alterations by the firm A. James & Co of Subiaco, and his son Fred ran the farm in his absence [5]
Supervised the erection of a hotel in Miling, and declared it open on Wednesday 19 December 1934 [5: 4-Jan-1935]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
After spending a holiday with his family in Carnamah he proceeded to work at Geraldton on Saturday 25 July 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Won 1st prize for Green Wheat exhibited in the Grain & Fodder section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
In October 1940 fell out of a tree necessitating treatment at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [0: image 03933]
His sons Fred and Gordon later ran the farm under the partnership of "Cole Bros" [P33]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1948 and 1952 [13]
Resided on Ginawarra Farm in Carnamah until 1958 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Nedlands [2]
Father of Dorcas, Frederick and Gordon [P33]
Died 23 August 1964; ashes scattered over the rose garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Gordon COLE
Born 28 June 1924 in West Perth, Western Australia [16]
Son of "Fred" Frederick William COLE and Hilda Mabel GRILLETT [P33]
Shifted to Carnamah with his parents, sister Dorcas and brother Fred in late 1929 [P33]
Resided with his parents on Ginawarra Farm on the Carnamah-Bunjil Road in Carnamah [P33]
Attended the Billeroo State School at Billeroo, East Winchester [P33]
Won a 1st prize for Writing in the Educational section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 14 November 1936 as a "Dutch Boy" [5: 20-Nov-1936]
After leaving school worked on his mother's Ginawarra Farm and later ran it in partnership with his brother Fred [P33]
In 1948, in partnership with his brother Fred, extended Ginawarra Farm from 1388 acres to just over 4000 acres [P33]
Purchased William CARMICHAEL's nearby 1092 acre farm (Lot M1481 of Victoria Location 1938) [3]
Purchased O'GRADY Bros' 1526 acre farm (Lots M1211 and M1466 of Victoria Locations 1938 and 2023) [3]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Farmed Ginawarra in partnership with his brother Fred as "Cole Bros" until 1952 and then ran the property himself [P33]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1952 and 1958 [13]
Obtained the telephone in 1961 - was telephone number Carnamah East 201 [60]
In the 1970s sold the farm to the BOWMAN family and moved to Irwin [P33]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Baldivis [2]
Husband of Nancy [P33]
Father of Garry, Katrina, John, Wayne and Lance [P33]
Died 20 July 1985; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Rose Memorial) [2]
Mrs Hilda Mabel COLE
Wife of "Fred" Frederick William COLE; see Hilda Mabel GRILLETT
James COLE
Farmhand in Carnamah 1933-1935 [19]
Wilford D. COLE
Resided in Morawa and then at Wongan Hills prior to shifting to Carnamah in September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Arrived in Carnamah on Wednesday 12 September 1934 to take over management of The North Midland Times newspaper [5]
Printed his first edition of The North Midland Times newspaper on Friday 21 September 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Included a Special Annual Summer Supplement titled "A Story of Primary Production" in the paper on 8 February 1935 [5: 8-Feb-1935]
After running The North Midland Times for six months he printed his last edition of the paper on Friday 15 March 1935 [5: 22-Mar-1935]
Left Carnamah by train on Tuesday 19 March 1935 and shifted to Perth [5: 22-Mar-1935]
His father composed the performance of the Morawa Concert Party at the Silver Jubilee Celebrations in Morawa in 1936 [5: 5-Jun-1936]
William Dawson COLE
Born C.1872 [2]
Married Edith Ellen STAMMERS in Bunbury in 1904 [15]
During the 1930s he resided in Moora where he was manager of the Moora Trading & Agency Company [6] [51]
In 1932 was the owner of premises in Moora which had previously been Padbury's Colonial Stores [5: 30-Sep-1932]
From 1934 until at least 1936 he was also the owner of the Carnamah Cash Supply Store in Carnamah [5: 14-Dec-1934, 13-Mar-1936]
His Carnamah store was situated in a portion of Mackie's Buildings at 19 Macpherson Street, Carnamah [3] [5: 14-Dec-1934]
The Cash Store sold groceries, produce, hardware, glassware, drapery, millinery, clothing, footwear and fancy goods [13]
During his ownership of the store he had it managed by George Arthur BRADSHAW [5] [13] [51]
His Carnamah Cash Supply Store was telephone number Carnamah-41 [60]
A fire which destroyed two nearby shops in Carnamah resulted in the stock of his store being evacuated onto the street [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Through the help of locals battling the flames the fire didn't make it to his premises, however some of his stock was stolen [5]
In December 1934 secured permission from the Road Board to install a petrol bowser outside his store in Carnamah [5: 21-Dec-1934]
Along with his daughters Mrs Edith H. W. BOLTON and Miss D. COLE visited Carnamah on 16 January 1935 [5: 18-Jan-1935]
On his visit he expressed to the local newspaper proprietor that he had "great faith in the soundness of the Carnamah district" [5]
May have had a farm in Moora as in January 1935 he sold four bales of wool through Dalgety & Co for 12¾d. per pound [5: 1-Feb-1935]
On 22 February 1935 he placed a large advertisement which covered half the front page of The North Midland Times [5: 22-Feb-1935]
The advertisement outlined a "Gigantic Summer Sale" of "Stupendous Reductions in All Lines" at his Carnamah store [5]
Along with two of his daughters visited Carnamah on 4 April 1935 and then returned to their home at Moora that evening [5: 5-Apr-1935]
He once more visited Carnamah on Tuesday 9 April 1935 and was accompanied by his daughter Ada and a friend [5: 12-Apr-1935]
On their way back to Moora the same day their car overturned near Marchagee around 5 p.m. after they overtook a truck [5]
The car was badly damaged however fortunately himself and his passengers escaped injury, but did suffer from sever shock [5]
Arrived in Carnamah on 6 March 1936 to organise another gigantic sale at his "Carnamah Cash Supply Stores" [5: 13, 20 & 27-Mar-1936]
Advertised the sale with a large advertisement taking up half the back page of The North Midland Times newspaper [5: 20-Mar-1936]
"The Carnamah Cash Supply Stores are again taking the lead with a gigantic Annual Summer Sale" commencing 23 March 1936 [5]
"Stupendous reductions in all lines" including Manchester, Materials, Ladies' Hosiery, Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, [5]
Mantle Department, Mercery, Boys' Wear, Men's Hosiery, Ladies' Hats and Shoes, and Men's Boots and Shoes [5]
His Carnamah Cash Supply Store sold Plume petrol from a bowser, and got in fresh fruit and vegetables four times a week [5]
Advertised the Store with the motto "Service with Saving" and "A Trial Solicited -- Satisfaction Guaranteed" [5: 20-Mar-1936]
In May 1936 extended his Carnamah Cash Supply Stores by expanding into a second shop of Mackie's Buildings [5: 29-May-1936]
"Carnamah Cash Supply Stores again taking the lead with an extension of premises necessary through increased business" [5]
The extension was celebrated with "stupendous reductions" in the store's drapery and clothing departments [5: 29-May-1936]
He was a Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1937 [13]
During the 1930s he appears to have sold his Carnamah Cash Supply Store to Harold H. GIBBONS [--]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Nedlands [2]
Died 2 May 1945; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, D, 61) [2]
Edward Andrew COLEMAN
Born 1902 in Boulder, Western Australia [15]
Son of Thomas COLEMAN and Elizabeth ANDERSON [15]
Postal Assistant at the Carnamah Post Office at 23 Macpherson Street, Carnamah in 1929 and 1930 [6] [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of South Fremantle [2]
Died 4 July 1935; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, UC, 237) [2]
Mrs Esme Mavis COLLINS
Wife of John Scott COLLINS; see Esme Mavis ELLARD
John Scott COLLINS
Born 8 July 1915 in Collie, Western Australia [16]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 12 November 1940 [16]
Married Esme Mavis ELLARD in Perth in 1941 [66]
Corporal 29224 in the Australian Army's 3 Mobile Works Squadron during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 25 February 1946 [16]
Farmhand in Carnamah in 1954 and 1955 [19] [89]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club in 1953-54 [89]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Cloverdale [2]
Died 20 February 1980; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (MC Section, Ground Niche, B, 29) [2]
Peter James Henry COLLINS
Born 1930 in York, Western Australia [2] [22]
Farmhand in East Carnamah in 1962 [22]
Later resided in Quairading [2]
Died 2 November 1999 [2]
William James COLLIS
Farmhand in Carnamah 1938-1943 [19]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club during in 1935-36 and 1936-37 [5: 13-Dec-1935] [89]
"Jack" Clement Jack COLLYER
Born 1914 [15]
Married Ruth LINDNER in 1938 [66]
Himself and his wife were living at Five Gums in Carnamah when their infant son John died on 4 January 1939 [5: 12-Jan-1940]
John Ernest COLLYER
Born 1939 [5]
Son of "Jack" Clement Jack COLLYER and Ruth LINDNER [5: 12-Jan-1940] [66]
Resided with his parents at Five Gums in Carnamah in 1940 [5: 12-Jan-1940]
Died 4 January 1940; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, LB, 213) [2]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 12 January 1940:
"Late John Collyer. It is with extreme regret that we record the death of John Ernest, the ten month old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Collyer, of Five Gums. The deceased child had been suffering infant eczema for some time past, and this complaint eventually resulted in his death. The funeral took place on Friday of last week, the remains being privately interred in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta cemetery. The Rev. Lindsay officiated at the graveside."
Mrs Ruth COLLYER
Wife of "Jack" Clement Jack COLLYER; see Ruth LINDNER
COLPITTS child
Born 15 July 1928 in Winchester, Western Australia [40]
Son of "Joe" Joseph COLPITTS and "Lily" Elizabeth SNAITH [40]
Attended to by Dr M. A. MAYRHOFER of Three Springs, however was born premature and died aged half an hour [40]
Died 15 July 1928 in Winchester; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row A, Plot 4) [1] [40]
He was the second person to be buried in the then recently created Winchester Cemetery at Winchester, South Carnamah [1]
His burial was undertaken by Henry PARKIN of Carnamah on 16 July 1928 and was witnessed by G. and L. BOOTH [40]
"Lily" Elizabeth COLPITTS
Wife of "Joe" Joseph COLPITTS; see "Lily" Elizabeth SNAITH
George COLPITTS
Born 10 May 1911 in Preston, Lancashire, England [16]
Son of William Robert COLPITTS and Isabella Jane Cruickshanks ANGUS [P48]
Arrived with his parents in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the Largs Bay on 9 June 1927 [63]
After residing in New South Wales for seven months shifted with his parents to Western Australia in 1928 [P48]
In March 1928 shifted with his parents to John W. COLPITTS' Heppleholme Farm in Winchester, Western Australia [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Farmhand on Heppleholme Farm and neighbouring farms in Winchester in 1928 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
In 1928 resided with his parents in one of the two houses on Heppleholme Farm, Winchester [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Married Edna Susannah GIBBS in 1934 [66]
Resided in Geraldton prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 9 July 1941 [16]
Driver WX14968 in the Australian Army's 124 Australian General Transport Company during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 6 November 1945 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Wilson [2]
Died 20 August 1984; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (MC Section, Niche Wall, W4, 24) [2]
Mrs Isabella Jane Cruickshanks COLPITTS
Wife of William Robert COLPITTS; see Isabella Jane Cruickshanks ANGUS
"Joe" Joseph COLPITTS
Born 16 February 1901 in Preston, Lancashire, England [P48]
Son of William Robert COLPITTS and Isabella Jane Cruickshanks ANGUS [P48]
In 1901 was living with his parents and sisters May & Ella at Kitchen Terrace in Grimsargh with Brockholes, Lancashire, England [20]
Served with the British Army at the beginning of the First World War and with the British Grenadiers 1919-1926 [P48]
Along with his parents and wife to be arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the Largs Bay on 9 June 1927 [63]
Married "Lily" Elizabeth SNAITH on 6 December 1927 in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia [P48]
In March 1928 shifted to John W. COLPITTS' Heppleholme Farm in Winchester, Western Australia [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Farmhand on Heppleholme Farm and neighbouring farms in Winchester in 1928 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
In 1928 resided with his wife, parents and siblings in one of the two houses on Heppleholme Farm, Winchester [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Father of an unnamed child who died aged half an hour in 1928 and was buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah [P48]
Farmed elsewhere in Western Australia 1929-1932 before returning to Griffith in New South Wales in 1933 [P48]
Resided in Griffith 1933-1939, during which time he was lessee of the local baths, manager of a packing works and a farmer [P48]
Enlisted in the Australian Army on 4 March 1939 [P48]
On enlistment was listed as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 175 lbs and as being medically fit [P48]
Embarked for overseas service on the troopship U2 on 9 January 1940, and served in Greece, Ceylon and New Guinea [P48]
Sergeant NX8905 in the Australian Army's 2/1 Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War [16]
Died from wounds on 3 November 1942 in Papua New Guinea; buried at the Kokada War Cemetery in Papua New Guinea [18]
His remains were later moved to the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea [17]
His name appears on the Roll of Honour for Griffith NSW [16]; there is a Colpitts Street in Griffith NSW named in his honour [P48]
Father of Leslie James WESTON (later Leslie James SCARBOROUGH) [P48]
Father of Ronald William COLPITTS who tragically drowned at the age of four years on 31 May 1934 in Griffith NSW [P48]
From The Area Herald newspaper, Tuesday 10 November 1942:
Died of Wounds - Corporal Joseph Colpitts
Official advice was received on Friday night that Corpora Joseph Colpitts, of Griffith, had died of wounds. It is presumed that the wounds were received in the fighting in New Guinea as his last communications were from there. Altogether, he fought in nine different countries in this war. In the last war he was a member of the Grenadier Guards.
The late Corporal Colpitts, who was aged 42 years, enlisted in the second A.I.F. from Griffith in the early part of 1940. He went to the Middle East and fought in the first Libyan campaign. Following that he went over to Greece and through the whole of the Grecian campaign. During that time he experienced hard fighting. He saw his comrades killed all round him in large numbers, but managed to survive. At one stage, when troops were on the retreat, his party was reduced to cooking grass in tin hats to eat. The Greek people were most kind to all the Allied soldiers and di everything possible to assist them.
A Greek merchant paid the owner of a small boat £100 to take a party of soldiers, including the deceased over to Crete. In order to avoid attack from German aircraft, the party had to travel from island to island by night, hiding in an island by day.
At arrival on the island of Samos, quite close to the coast of Turkey they telephoned the British Counsel on the mainland. The Consul advised them that if they came ashore they would be interned. However, he sent them foodstuffs and tobacco.
The party then resumed its journey going southward. On reaching Crete the members went through the second campaign on that island. When the Germans had secured possession of the northern part of the island, this soldier from Griffith, along with other survivors, marched over the mountainous centre of the island to the south coast. That was, of course, very rough going. But they were able to get a boat in which to sail back to Egypt.
Some time later, the deceased soldier volunteered to return with a party of men in Crete in order to rescue some of the soldiers who had been left behind on the island and were living in caves and, it is understood, in the woods awaiting a chance of being rescued. The rescue party was successful in bringing back several hundred men to Egypt. Afterwards the intrepid soldier saw service in Syria. He was also stationed for a considerable time in Palestine. From there he sent, together with photographs, some very interesting letters regarding the sacred placed, people and commerce.
While in a cafe in the Middle East he accidentally met his brother, Bill. He had not previously known that his brother was in the army at that time. On the return journey to Australia the deceased was stationed in Ceylon for a while. That was about the time when the Japanese were threatening to attack India. Whilst in Perth he had the opportunity of seeing his father, Mr. W. R. Colpitts.
On returing to Griffith he had a fortnight's leave during which he was visited by many old friends. He was one of 22 returned A.I.F. and R.A.A.F. men tendered a welcome home in the Memorial Hall on August 18. Subsequently he was sent north and was soon in the fighting in New Guinea He was in constant communication with his wife, giving general reports as to his welfare, and making plans for the future - plans which, alas, will never materialise. A communication from the minister for the Army advised that the soldier died of wounds on November 3. In a recent letter deceased stated that he had served in nine different countries in this war.
The deceased soldier first came to the [Griffith] Area with his parents from England in 1927, his father being a retired Sergeant of police in Manchester. Here deceased married Miss Elizabeth Snaith. After about a year here, the Colpitts went to Western Australia where deceased took up land. For five years he was engaged in wheat growing in that State. He and his wife also conducted the Griffith baths and tuck shop for a couple of years. He was also manager of the Yends branch of the Murrumbidgee Packing House. Much sympathy will be felt for the widow in the loss of her brave husband. Deceased's mother died whilst he was on active service in the Middle East, about six months ago. His only two brothers are in the A.I.F. His brother William also went through the Libyan campaign."
Note: on arrival in Western Australia he initially worked as a farmhand in Winchester
John Watson COLPITTS
Born 13 November 1874 in North Blyth, Northumberland, England [P48]
Son of James Kilgour COLPITTS and Elizabeth TAYLOR [P48]
His father died when he was 10 weeks old and his mother died when he was aged 18 months [P48]
Grew up under the care of his uncle and aunt William COLPITTS and Isabella Hepple WATSON [P48]
He was registered at birth as just John COLPITTS, his uncle and aunt are believed to have added his middle name of WATSON [P48]
Resided with his uncle and aunt at Isabella Pit Houses in Cowpen, Northumberland, England in the 1880s and 1890s [20]
In 1891 was working as an Apprentice Grocer [20] and later served five years in the English Police and Fire Brigade [30: item 3273280]
Served in the British Army in South Africa during the Boer War; and with the South African Mounted Constabulary 1900-1905 [30]
Married Susan Catherine Maria DE BEER (nee BOTHA) C.1905 in South Africa [P48]
Farmer in Orange Free State, South Africa from 1905 until selling his farming interests in 1913 [30]
In London, England he paid a £176/5/0 deposit to purchase 1082 acres of farmland from the Midland Railway Company [34]
The 1082 acres consisted of Lots M913 and M914 of Victoria Location 2023 in Winchester, Western Australia [34]
Travelled from London, England to Western Australia on the Steamship Ashburton [34] in 1913 [P201]
After inspecting the farm in Winchester he decided to purchase Lot M915 instead of M913 [34]
Departed London, England on the on the steamship Ashburton for Fremantle, Western Australia on 24 September 1913 [203]
On 20 December 1913 signed to purchase 962 acres of farmland in Winchester from the Midland Railway Company for £4588 [27]
The 962 acres, payable by instalments, were Lots M914 and M915 of Victoria Location 1936 (later reduced to £2752) [27]
His farm was part of the Midland Railway Company's Improved Farms Scheme and came partially cleared and fenced [34]
It also came with a four roomed house [34] which was situated on the main road on Lot M914 near the Winchester townsite [P201]
A palm was planted at the house and although the house has been demolished the palm is still visible from the Midlands Road [P201]
By mid January 1914 he had settled on his farmland in Winchester with his wife Susan and stepdaughter Cora [10: 20-Jan-1914] [P201]
Stock and Grain Farmer of Heppleholme Farm, Winchester in 1914 [7: page 23] [30: item 3273280]
The "Hepple" part of his farm's name Heppleholme is believed to have come from his aunt's middle name [P48]
Member of the Winchester branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association in 1914 [10: 23-Jun-1914]
Present when a District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association was formed in Three Springs on 19 June 1919 [10: 23-Jun-1914]
On 2 December 1914 purchased for £305 an adjoining 678 acres in Winchester from the Midland Railway Company [27]
The 678 acres was Lot M1045 of Victoria Location 1936, on the west side of the Old Telegraph Road [27] [62]
Travelled to Perth on Friday 25 September 1914 and enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 1 November 1914 [10: 29-Sep-1914] [30]
Embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on Transport A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915 [94]
2nd Lieutenant of the Australian Imperial Force's 10th Light Horse Regiment in Turkey and France during the First World War [30]
On 31 May 1915 in Dardanelles, Turkey was struck on the back by a bomb which exploded [30: item 3273280]
The explosion and following fall resulted in him being unconsciousness for a quarter of an hour and paralysed for four days [30]
Granted leave and returned to England for treatment for a concussed spine; was passed as being medically fit on 8 May 1916 [30]
On leave in November 1915 he had visited A. J. BARBER, General Manager of the Midland Railway Company in London [34]
Transferred to the Anzac Provost Corps in 1916 and returned to active duty; left for France in September 1916 [30]
While on leave from France he visited the Midland Railway Company's head office in London, England on 24 January 1917 [34]
Promoted to Captain in January 1917 and to Assistant Provost Marshall in July 1917 [30]
Transferred to the 3rd Division in 1918; promoted to Deputy Assistant Provost Marshall in August and to Major in September [30]
Granted leave in July 1919 to visit farms throughout Britain to observe agricultural practises [30]
His wife obviously wasn't informed of his leave, as she expected him to arrive home during the middle of July 1919 [10: 11-Jul-1919]
Arrived back in Western Australia at Fremantle on the Marathon on 19 December 1919 [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 12 January 1920; awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals [30]
Returned to Heppleholme Farm, Winchester which had been run by his wife Susan in his absence [6]
Farmer of Heppleholme Farm in Winchester 1920-1935 [19] [3]
His 1640 acre farm contained two houses, outbuildings, was entirely sheep-proof fenced and split into ten paddocks [4: 15-Mar-1930]
In the 1920s and early 1930s had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright & motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son [53]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
In 1928 his cousin William R. COLPITTS cropped 430 acres of his Heppleholme Farm on a share-farming arrangement [4: 16-Feb-1929]
He supplied him with a four roomed house, the land, seed, super, plant and the use of his 14 working horses [4]
His cousin had to provide the labour, repair all breakages to equipment and employ a stack builder [4]
Once the crop was harvested he would receive two thirds of the crop and his cousin would receive one third [4]
In early May 1928 his cousin requested he buy a tractor; he hesitantly agreed but told his cousin he had to buy fuel and oil [4]
At the time his cousin was unable to buy the fuel or oil for the tractor so he purchased it for him [4]
Of the 430 acres of crop planted, 340 acres were stripped for grain which resulted in a total of 996 bags of grain [4]
His share of the crop, 664 bags, was valued at approximately £400 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Winchester farmer John RAFFAN on 9 October 1928 at the Winchester Cemetery [4: 20-Oct-1928]
In 1930 it was noted that 977 acres of the farm was cleared, 381 of which had been well worked on fallow [4: 15-Mar-1930]
Advertised a clearing sale for Thursday 20 March 1930 to sale to sell his farm, livestock, machinery and household items [4: 15-Mar-1930]
Machinery to be sold at the clearing sale included a 25 horsepower Austin tractor, [4: 15-Mar-1930]
20 horsepower Fordson tractor, 8 foot Sunshine header, 6 foot Sunshine harvester, 6 foot Sunshine binder, [4]
7 horsepower Sunshine stationary petrol engine, 3 knife Sunshine chaffcutter, 10 disc Sundercut ploughs, [4]
10 disc Shearer plough, 25 tyne Sunshine cultivator, Barger disc cultivator, 21 disc Mitchell drill and Sunshine harrows [4]
The clearing sale to sell his farm was obviously unsuccessful, as he remained the owner and occupier of the farm until 1935 [3]
In 1932 his Heppleholme Farm was share-farmed by nearby farmers William and James E. ALLEN [P273]
Participant in the Winchester Dingo Hunt of 1932 which resulted in a frequently seen dingo meeting its end [4]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Janet Allison RAFFAN on 20 February 1932 at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah [4: 5-Mar-1932]
Among those who made a donation to the Carnamah Country Women's Association in 1932 to help them buy premises [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Attended the R.S.L. Smoke Social and Friends Night held in Carnamah on Saturday 27 August 1932 [5: 2-Sep-1932]
He was known to most around Winchester and Carnamah as "Major Colpitts" [P273] [5: 11-Jan-1935]
His wife Susan passed away in Perth on 16 September 1934 and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth [2] [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Livestock and machinery from her estate were sold by auction on their farm in Winchester on Friday 7 December 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Included in the livestock were 810 Merino ewes, 335 Border Leicester Merino cross lambs and 11 Border Leicester lambs [5]
The machinery sold consisted solely of a 1924 model Oakland car and a Batyphone wireless set with aerial and batteries [5]
Owing to continued ill health he decided to sell his farm and it and sundries were also up for auction on Friday 7 December 1934 [5]
By this time his 1640 acre farm had 997 acres cleared and was subdivided into nine sheep-proof paddocks [5]
The farm was well watered from two wells which were both equipped with windmills and troughs [5]
In addition to two four roomed jarrah weatherboard houses the farm contained a 12 stall stable, machinery shed and chaff house [5]
Advertised in local newspaper in January 1935 that he wanted a good home for an Airedale bitch and two sheep dogs [5: 11-Jan-1935]
Member of the Carnamah Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1935 [5: 19-Apr-1935]
Attended the R.S.L. Annual General Meeting and Smoke Social at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 6 April 1935 [5: 12-Apr-1935]
After ceasing his farming operation he left Winchester on Saturday 27 April 1935 and shifted to Perth [5: 3-May-1935]
On 29 May 1935 sold his 1640 acre Heppleholme Farm in Winchester to Rex A. F. SOLLING [3]
For a number of years worked at ANZAC House and resided at the Majestic Hotel in Perth [P201]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah resident Robert PALFREYMAN on 11 August 1938 at the Karrakatta Cemetery [4]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Subiaco [2]
Stepfather of Cora DE BEER, also known as Cora COLPITTS [P201] [19]
Died 12 May 1945 in the Perth suburb of Subiaco; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, FC, 325) [2] [P48]
Minnie COLPITTS
Born 1906 in Lancashire, England [21]
Daughter of William Robert COLPITTS and Isabella Jane Cruickshanks ANGUS [P48]
Arrived with her parents in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the Largs Bay on 9 June 1927 [63]
After residing in New South Wales for seven months shifted with her parents to Western Australia in 1928 [P48]
In March 1928 shifted with her parents to John W. COLPITTS' Heppleholme Farm in Winchester, Western Australia [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Resided with her parents in one of the two houses on Heppleholme Farm, Winchester in 1928 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
In 1932 was running the Dainty Tea Rooms in Brennans Arcade in Perth [6]
Married Walter Reginald NICKISSON in Perth in 1935 [66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Forrestfield [2]
Died 31 March 1984; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (EC Section, Ground Niche, B, 2) [2]
Mrs Susan Catherine Maria COLPITTS
Wife of John Watson COLPITTS; see Susan Catherine Maria BOTHA
"Bill" William COLPITTS
Born 30 November 1907 in Lancashire, England [16]
Son of William Robert COLPITTS and Isabella Jane Cruickshanks ANGUS [P48]
Arrived with his parents in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the Largs Bay on 9 June 1927 [63]
After residing in New South Wales for seven months shifted with his parents to Western Australia in 1928 [P48]
In March 1928 shifted with his parents to John W. COLPITTS' Heppleholme Farm in Winchester, Western Australia [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Farmhand on Heppleholme Farm and neighbouring farms in Winchester in 1928 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Resided with his parents in one of the two houses on Heppleholme Farm in Winchester in 1928 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
In 1936 was working as a Labourer and living with his parents on Waterfall Road in the Perth suburb of Maida Vale [50]
Married Mildred Helen STEINECK in 1937 [66]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Queens Park prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 23 July 1941 [16]
Corporal WX15301 in the Australian Army's 1 Australian Movement Control Group during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 16 May 1944 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Como [2]
Died 30 July 2003; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 19, 198) [2]
William Robert COLPITTS
Born 31 December 1871 in Cowpen, Northumberland, England [P48]
Son of Joseph COLPITTS and Mary Jane THOMPSON [P48]
In 1881 was living with his parents, sisters Jane and Isabella, and brothers James and George at Isabella Pit in Cowpen [20]
Coal Labourer in 1891 and Coalminer in 1895 at Isabella Pit in Cowpen, Northumberland, England [20] [P48]
Married Isabella Jane Cruickshanks ANGUS on 27 October 1895 in South Shields, Durham, England [P48]
Joined the Lancashire Constabulary / Police Force on 18 June 1898 [P48]
On joining the constabulary was described as being 5 feet 10½ inches tall with blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion [P48]
Police Constable in Lancashire, England 1898-1924; promoted to Sergeant on 1 December 1912 [P48]
In 1901 was resident with his wife and children at Kitchen Terrace in Grimsargh with Brockholes, Lancashire, England [20]
After an "exemplary" service of 26 years and 186 days retired from the Lancashire Constabulary on 20 December 1924 [P48]
On his retirement was described as having grey eyes, grey hair and a fresh complexion [P48]
Prior to his retirement he had been on an annual salary of £293 and on retirement received a life pension of £195 per annum [P48]
Prior to leaving England he's worked as a Steward and lived at 5 Brook Avenue, Swinton in Manchester, Lancashire, England [203]
Departed London, England with his wife and four younger children on the steamship Largs Bay on 7 May 1927 [203]
After one month and two days they arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the Largs Bay on 9 June 1927 [63]
After residing in New South Wales for seven months shifted with his wife and children to Western Australia [P48]
In February 1928 wrote to his cousin John Watson COLPITTS stating he had arrived in Perth and was looking for land [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Shifted with his wife and children to his cousin John's Heppleholme Farm in Winchester in March 1928 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Made arrangements to crop 430 acres of his cousin's farm in Winchester on a share-farming arrangement [4: 16-Feb-1929]
His cousin supplied him with a four roomed house, the land, seed, super, plant and the use of his 14 working horses [4]
He had to provide the labour to plant and harvest the crop, repair all breakages to equipment and employ a stack builder [4]
Once the crop was harvested he would receive one third of the crop and his cousin would receive two thirds [4]
Resided with his wife, four younger children and daughter-in-law in a house on Heppleholme Farm in Winchester in 1928 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and general repairers Henry Parkin & Son in 1928 [53]
In early May requested his cousin buy a tractor; his cousin hesitantly agreed but said it was up to him to buy fuel and oil [4: 16-Feb-1929]
At the time he was unable to buy the fuel or oil for the tractor so his cousin purchased it for him [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Of the 430 acres of crop planted, 340 acres were stripped for grain which resulted in a total of 996 bags of grain [4: 16-Feb-1929]
His share of the crop, 322 bags, was valued at approximately £200, minus around £20 for the cost of bags etc for the grain [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Believed to have left Winchester after the harvest was finished in early 1929 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
In 1936 himself and his wife were living in retirement on Waterfall Road in the Perth suburb of Maida Vale [50]
He appears to have returned to England on at least two occasions: [63] [203]
Departed London, England on the Dominion Monarch and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 17 August 1946 [63]
Departed London, England on the Arcadia for Sydney, New South Wales, Western Australia on 11 March 1960 [203]
On both occasions he stayed at Swinton in Manchester, Lancashire, England - at 1 Green Avenue and 14 Bourne Avenue [203]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Forrestfield [2]
Father of May, Isabella, Joseph, Minnie, William and George [P48]
Died 14 February 1967; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, Niche Wall, WH, 35) [2]
"Peggy" Monica Marguerita COLT
Born C.1911 [2]
Before getting married worked at the Post Office in Perth [P96]
Married "Bill" William Alfred TURNER in Perth in 1946 [66]
Resided on Kilburn Farm in Carnamah 1947-1971 [P96] [19]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club [P96]
Passed away after having a heart attack while driving her car home [P96]
Died 22 November 1971; ashes scattered over the Rose Garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Mary Ellen CONNELLY
Born C.1890 [2]
Daughter of Patrick CONNELLY and Ellen GALLAGHER [P35]
May have resided with her parents in Carnamah in 1908, during which year her father worked locally as a Railway Fettler [19]
Just prior to her marriage resided in Three Springs although her usual residence at the time was Marchagee [P35]
Married "Teddy" Edgar James CLARK in Three Springs on 6 April 1909 [P35]
Resided with her husband in Carnamah from 1909 [P93] until the early 1940s [P35]
Initially resided with husband and children in a roughly built house on Donald MACPHERSON's Yarra Yarra Farm [P93]
After their first home was destroyed by fire they lived in the old three roomed stone cottage on Yarra Yarra Farm until 1919 [P93]
She was to travel to Moora to give birth to one of her children, but it came early and was delivered in Winchester by Sister REID [P93]
Helped cater for 180 people at the luncheon of the Carnamah Races on Easter Monday 9 April 1917 [9: 27-Apr-1917]
In May 1919 donated £1/1/- to the Maternity Ward Building Fund for the Moora District Hospital in Moora [10: 30-May-1919]
Resided with her family in a house at 14 Macpherson Street in the Carnamah townsite in the early 1920s [P93]
Her parents were living in Carnamah 1921-1923, during which time her father again worked locally as a Railway Fettler [6] [19]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
Attended the Grand Plain & Fancy Dress Ball in Carnamah on 6 August 1925 in an evening dress of cream silk [9: 21-Aug-1925]
Later resided with her husband and children in a house on the eight acre Gov Lot 79 on Yarra Yarra Road, just west of the town [3]
Supervised the supper arrangements at the Carnamah Race Club's Presentation Ball at the town hall in March 1929 [4: 6-Apr-1929]
Attended the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball held at the Carnamah Town Hall on 8 August 1929 in green georgette [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Around 1933 shifted with her husband and children to Gov Lot 77 on Yarra Yarra Road (later renamed Carnamah Street) [3] [P35]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Reported to Const. Maurice PLUNKETT at the Carnamah Police Station at 6:30 p.m. on 16 June 1936 that her house was on fire [88]
Constable PLUNKETT and local railway stationmaster Albert J. MORTIMER immediately proceeded to her house [88]
When they arrived the chimney of the house was on fire with the possibility of a wooden wall of the house catching alight [5] [88]
The fire was very fortunately extinguished without any difficulty or damage to the house [5: 19-Jun-1936] [88]
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 dressed in figured crepe de chene [5: 18-Sep-1936]
During the Second World War left Carnamah with her husband and resided in Balmoral Street in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [P35]
Remained in Victoria Park when her husband returned to Carnamah for a short period after the war [P35]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Morley [2]
Mother of Dorothy, Edgar, Ruby, William, George [P35], Herbert [24], John, Ronald, Eileen, Charles and Helen [P35]
Died 8 March 1973; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, PB, 672) [2]
Mrs Ellen CONNELLY
Wife of Patrick CONNELLY; see Ellen GALLAGHER
Patrick CONNELLY
Born C.1859 in Ireland [P291]
Married Ellen GALLAGHER [P35]
Appears to have emigrated from Ireland with his wife and elder children and immigrated to Western Australia during the 1890s [P291]
His son Michael was born in Bunbury in 1895, and his children William and Ruby in Gingin in 1898 and 1900 [15]
Railway Repairer in Gingin in 1904, and by 1908 was working as a Railway Repairer in Watheroo [19]
By August 1908 had left Watheroo and was working as a Fettler in Carnamah [19]
Per Way Fettler in Coomberdale in 1911, and Fettler in Koojan 1913-1921 [6]
Gave his consent for his son Michael to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force just short of 21 years of age in 1916 [30: item 3277991]
Railway Line Repairer / Fettler in Carnamah 1921-1923 [6] [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Leederville [2]
Father of Patrick, Nora, Mary Ellen, Michael James, William Joseph and Ruby Mary [P291]
Died 5 June 1938; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, LC, 382) [2]
Claude Vincent CONNOLLY
Born 30 March 1909 in Liverpool, England [16]
Resided in Perth before being transferred to Carnamah in late 1929 [4: 30-Nov-1929]
Bank Officer / Cashier at the Bank of Australasia in Carnamah 1929-1933 [4: 30-Nov-1929, 6-Jun-1931] [19]
Attended the Ball in Carnamah in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church's building fund on Thursday 24 May 1930 [4: 31-May-1930]
Member of the Carnamah Athletic Club - was Secretary in 1932 [4: 7-May-1932]
Member of the Carnamah Race Club - was Treasurer in 1932 [4: 12-Mar-1932]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club - was Secretary and Treasurer in 1932-33 [5: 21-Oct-1932]
Secretary of the Carnamah-Winchester-Coorow Tennis Association for the 1932-33 season [4: 4-Feb-1933]
By August 1933 he had left Carnamah [19]
Married Aileen Dorothy DALY in 1940 [66]
Resided in the Perth suburb of West Perth prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 9 April 1943 [16]
Corporal WX38355 in the Australian Army's K Australian Field Section during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 28 February 1946 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Swanbourne [2]
Died 16 July 1993; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (HC Section, Rose Memorial, AB, 15) [2]
Edward CONNOLLY
Born C.1839 [107]
Gun Finisher [107]
Arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on the convict ship Belgravia on 4 July 1866 [107]
Inmate of the Fremantle Prison, convict number 8821 [107]
Labourer in 1870 and Shepherd in 1871 on Duncan MACPHERSON's Carnamah Station [106]
Mary Millward CONNOLLY
Born 1888 in Greenough, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of Charles CONNOLLY and Florence Welsford MILLWARD [15]
Married Charles Blackett PEARSON in Greenough in 1908 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Winchester 1922-1924 [19] [27] [44]
Died 19 June 1970; buried Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton WA [26]
John James CONNOR
Born 1921 [15]
Bank Manager in Carnamah in 1964 and 1965 [19] [96]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 19 June 1964 [96]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Ardross [2]
Husband of Anne [19]
Died 12 January 2000; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Lakes Bronze, BP34, 37) [2]
Amelia CONSTANTINE
School Teacher of the Winchester State School for a portion of the year 1932 [25] [73]
In 1932 she received an annual salary of £221 from the Education Department [73]
COOK Bros
Maurice Ethelbert COOK and one or two of his brothers [--]
Entered into partnership in March 1922 [9: 3-Mar-1922, 10-Mar-1922]
General Commission Agents in Carnamah in 1922 and 1923 [9: 10-Mar-1922, 6-Apr-1923]
Conducted the business previously run by Maurice Ethelbert COOK [9: 3-Mar-1922, 10-Mar-1922]
In 1922 were agents based in Carnamah, but for all districts between Marchagee and Yandanooka [9: 10-Mar-1922]
In March 1922 were agents from Marchagee to Yandanooka for Massey-Harris Co Ltd (agricultural machinery), [9: 10-Mar-1922]
Dalgety & Co (stock, jute goods, wool, grain, produce etc) and Fred Metters Ltd (windmills, stoves etc) [9: 10-Mar-1922]
By September 1922 they were still agents for Dalgety & Co and Massey-Harris Co Ltd but were no longer agents for Fred Metters [9]
They had extended their agencies by September 1922 to also include Phoenix Insurance Co (insurance for fire, hail etc), [9]
Patterson & Co (farmer's requirements) and Malloch Bros (windmills, lister engines etc) [9: 15-Sep-1922]
Advertised their business in The Midlands Advertiser newspaper in 1922 and 1923 [9: 10-Mar-1922, 6-Apr-1923]
While returning to Carnamah from Three Springs on Sunday evening 4 February 1923 the spokes collapsed in a wheel of their car [9]
With the collapse of the spokes their car swerved and then overturned, throwing some of them out of the car but without injury [9]
On attempting to turn the car over its petrol tank caught on fire which quickly spread and destroyed their car [9: 9-Feb-1923]
They gave a subscription of £5 towards the proposed construction of a road between Watheroo and Winchester in 1923 [9: 16-Mar-1923]
"Bert" Albert Victor Willis COOK
Born 1892 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia [30] [32]
Son of Charles John and Rosina Marian COOK [32] [2]
In 1915 was working as a Miner and was living at Normanhurst in Toodyay, Western Australia [94]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 14 October 1915 at Blackboy Hill in Western Australia [30] [94]
On enlistment gave his next of kin as his father Charles John COOK, whose address was also Normanhurst, Toodyay WA [94]
Lance Corporal 8801 in the Australian Imperial Force's 15th Field Company Engineers during the First World War [18]
After active service overseas returned to Australia on 8 May 1919 [94]
Acquired a 1,760 acre farm in Toodyay for £1,200 through the Soldier Settlement Scheme [9: 4-May-1923]
After being on the property for some time he discovered it contained four different types of poisonous plants [9]
He applied for £250 loan to enable him to destroy the poison, but the bank only offered £150 which wasn't sufficient [9]
After putting £300 into the property and effecting improvement he was at a standstill and unable to continue [9]
Contractor in Carnamah 1923-1930 [19]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
From 1923 to 1952 he was the owner of 18 Railway Avenue in the Carnamah townsite (Gov Lot 23) [3] [44]
Gave evidence at the Royal Commission into the Soldier Settlement Scheme in Moora in May 1923 [9: 4-May-1923]
At the Royal Commission he said he wished for financial assistance to clear the poison from his farm at Toodyay [9: 4-May-1923]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1927 [4: 11-Jun-1927, 28-Jun-1927]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in 1927 [53]
Member of the Carnamah Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1928 [4: 28-Jul-1928]
In 1936 he was living at Yalgoo in the Murchison district [3]
The Carnamah District Road Board put his Gov Lot 23 up for sale in June 1952 to recover £5/3/- owing in unpaid rates [4: 2-Aug-1952]
His Carnamah block, Gov Lot 23, appears to have been sold by the Carnamah District Road Board to Carl F. W. KROSCHEL [3]
Alfred Burness COOK
Born C.1880 [2]
Farmer in Carnamah 1922-1924 [19] [44]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
Married Anne Rose KILLEY in Perth in 1931 [66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [2]
Died 11 September 1953; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Congregational, FA, 333) [2]
Elsie May COOK
Born 1903 in Cottesloe, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of John Clark COOK and Gertrude Jane KENWORTHY [15]
Married Vidal Fitzgerald JACKSON in Perth in 1925 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Carnamah 1925-1930 [19]
"Florrie" Florence Mary COOK
Born 1 October 1889 in Dandaragan, Western Australia [P289]
Daughter of Alexander Hermer COOK and Martha Mary LIDDLOW [15]
Prior to getting married she resided in Moora [10: 4-Sep-1914]
Married Walter Richard YORK on Thursday 17 September 1914 at Saint James' Church in Moora [10: 22-Sep-1914]
Wore a gown of brocaded crepe de chine trimmed with pearl beads and silk trimmings and orange blossoms [10]
Her dress had been made in Moora by Miss Emma MCNAMARA and Miss Maud COOK [10]
Her bridesmaids were Miss Emma MCNAMARA, Miss Olive YORK and her sister Miss May COOK [10]
Resided with her husband and later children in Watheroo [P289]
Organised a Plain and Fancy Dress Ball which was held in Watheroo on Saturday 24 October 1925 [9: 30-Oct-1925]
The Plain and Fancy Dress Ball she organised raised £20 for the building fund of the Moora Hospital [9: 30-Oct-1925]
In 1939 shifted from Watheroo to Carnamah with her husband and daughter [0: image 04017]
During the 1938-39 financial year purchased from Lou and Ettie PARKER both 5 and 7 Macpherson Street in Carnamah town [3]
The two blocks were Lots 34 and 33 of Victoria Location 1936 on the north side of Macpherson Street [3]
There was a large stone house at 5 Macpherson Street and a shop of galvanised iron at 7 Macpherson Street [3]
Resided with her husband and daughter Doris in the stone house at 5 Macpherson Street, Carnamah 1939-1941 [19]
Is listed as running a Boarding House in Carnamah 1939-1941 so presumably let out rooms of the house [6]
Leased the shop at 7 Macpherson Street to general storekeeper Eric H. GURR from 1939 to 1946 [--]
Along with her husband and daughter left Carnamah on 15 June 1941 and shifted back to Watheroo [0: image 04017]
Sold the house at 5 Macpherson Street to Eric GURR in 1941 and sold him the shop at 7 Macpherson Street in 1946 [3]
Resided in Watheroo WA from 1941 until her death in 1971 [P289]
Mother of Doris and Hermen [P289]
Died 13 December 1971; buried Moora Cemetery, Moora WA [P289]
Gladys Eva COOK
Born 1897 in Dandaragan, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of James COOK and Eliza Ann BURNETT [15]
Married "Bert" Albert Joseph MORTIMER in Perth in 1925 [9: 9-Apr-1925]
Resided in Carnamah from April 1925 until August 1930 [9: 24-Apr-1925] [4: 23-Aug-1930]
On Saturday 9 May 1925 over 200 people attended a reception at the Carnamah Hall welcoming her to the district [9: 15-May-1925]
Attended the Grand Plain & Fancy Dress Ball in Carnamah on 6 August 1925 in evening dress of cream embossed broche [9: 21-Aug-1925]
One of the three costume judges at the Masquerade Ball held in Carnamah on Saturday 14 May 1927 [4: 21-May-1927]
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG's wedding and reception in Carnamah on 27 March 1928 [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Attended the wedding of Alexander J. F. BROWN and Clara V. BERRIGAN at the Carnamah Hall on 28 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Ball on 18 May 1929 in a frock of fine thread lace over forgetmenot blue taffeta [4: 25-May-1929]
Attended the Plain & Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 8 August 1929 in delphinium and gold chenille georgette [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Helped organise and attended the Carnamah Anglican Church's Freak Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 3 October 1929 [4: 12-Oct-1929]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1929-30 [4: 8-Mar-1930]
On 16 August 1930 at the Carnamah Hall was tendered a farewell function by the residents of Carnamah and district [4: 23-Aug-1930]
Along with her husband and daughter Isla left Carnamah in August 1930 and shifted to Gingin [4: 23-Aug-1930]
Resided in Gingin from August 1930 until July 1933, when her husband was transferred back to Carnamah [4: 23-Aug-1930] [5: 21-Jul-1933]
Shifted back to Carnamah on Saturday 22 July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Helped run the Sweets stall at the Carnamah Anglican Church Bazaar held in Carnamah on Saturday 12 August 1933 [5: 18-Aug-1933]
Member in 1934, Vice Captain in 1935 and Committee Member in 1936 of the Carnamah Golf Club [4: 14-Jul-1934, 5-Apr-1935, 26-Jun-1936]
Won the euchre competition at the Bridge Party held at the Carnamah Hostel on Wednesday 20 June 1934 [5: 22-Jun-1934]
Attended the Repertory Social, of plays, community singing and dancing, held in Carnamah on 15 August 1934 [5: 17-Aug-1934]
Sent a wreath for the grave of Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1934-35 [5: 9-Nov-1934]
Won the Ladies Golf Approach & Put at the R.S.L. Sports Meeting in Carnamah on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Following a vacancy she was elected a member of the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance Committee on 14 August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
Helped organise the Carnamah Golf Club's Annual Dance for presentations at the Carnamah Hall on 24 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Herself and her two daughters spent a four week holiday in Moora and the Perth suburb of Cottesloe in January 1936 [5: 10-Jan-1936]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of William B. SHERIDAN of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Anglican Church's Mid-Winter Ball on 11 July 1936 dressed in Reseda crepe de chine [5: 17-Jul-1936]
Herself and her daughter Lurline made a brief trip to Perth during the last week of July 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Country Women's Association in 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
After spending the weekend in Perth herself, her husband and their daughters returned to Carnamah on 24 August 1936 [5: 28-Aug-1936]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of Mrs Florence PRICE of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 1 September 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936]
Won 1st prizes for Sponge Sandwich and Cream Puffs at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 10 September 1936 [5]
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 dressed in black morocain [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social including three plays at the Carnamah Hall on Friday 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
After a holiday herself and her daughters arrived back in Carnamah on Saturday evening 16 January 1937 [5: 22-Jan-1937]
By March 1937 had again left Carnamah and shifted with her husband and children to Watheroo [166]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Cottesloe [2]
Mother of Isla and Lurline [166]
Died 12 October 1991; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (EC, Garden of Remembrance, 8, 102) [2]
Harry COOK
Shop Assistant in the grocery and hardware departments of COWDEROY's store in Carnamah in 1928 [4: 17-Nov-1928]
Member of the Carnamah Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1928 [4: 28-Jul-1928]
On Saturday 11 May 1929 attended the surprise party tendered to Mrs Ida CROSSING at Ida's home in Carnamah [4: 25-May-1929]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Opening Season Ball held at the Carnamah Town Hall on 18 May 1929 [4: 25-May-1929]
Attended the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 8 August 1929 as "Dad" [4: 17-Aug-1929]
On 19 September 1929 attended the Grand Ball following the Carnamah Show and opening of Centenary Park [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Attended the Carnamah Anglican Church's Freak Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 3 October 1929 [4: 12-Oct-1929]
Store Assistant in Carnamah 1930-1933 [6]
Hector J. COOK
Baker in Macpherson Street, Carnamah in 1946 [6] [60]
His bakery was telephone number Carnamah-30 [60]
Still resident in Carnamah in 1947 [53]
Henry Alfred COOK
Labourer in Carnamah 1930-1932 [19]
Kenneth David COOK
Born 12 April 1912 in Leonora, Western Australia [16]
Married Hazel Maud BUTTERICK in 1937 [66]
Bank Official with the Bank of New South Wales in Geraldton until being transferred to Carnamah [0: image 03959]
Arrived in Carnamah in November 1940 [0: image 03959]
Bank Official at the Bank of New South Wales in Carnamah from November 1940 to January 1942 [0: image 03959] [16] [19]
Resided with his wife Hazel in Macpherson Street, Carnamah [19]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1941 [0: image 02933]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1941 [0: image 04039]
Secretary of the Carnamah Anglican Church in 1941 [0: image 03993]
Committee Member of the Carnamah District War and Patriotic Fund in 1941 [0: image 04014]
Enlisted in the Australian Army in Carnamah on 28 January 1942 [16]
Sergeant W20532 in Australian Army's AAPC District ACCTS Western Australian Office during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 28 February 1946 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Shenton Park [2]
Died 27 May 1998; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lance Howard Memorial Gardens, AZ1, 7) [2]
Mrs Madeline Mary COOK
Wife of Maurice Ethelbert COOK; see Madeline Mary GOLDING
Maurice Ethelbert COOK
Born 1885 in Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia [15] [32]
Son of Charles James and Rosina Marian COOK [2] [15]
In 1917 gave his occupation as Farmer and his postal address as Norman Street in Toodya |
