Mrs Beatrice Frances HENNING-TVERMOES
Born C.1903 [24]
Husband of Hans HENNING-TVERMOES [16]
Resided with her husband on farmland near Carnamah until her death in 1943
[5: 22-Jan-1943] [24]
Passed away at the age of 40 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in
Three Springs [5: 22-Jan-1943] [24]
Died 18 January 1943 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery,
Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 53) [24]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 22
January 1943:
"Obituary - Late Mrs. Henning. It came as a deep shock to the residents of
the Carnamah district to learn on Tuesday morning that Mrs. Henning had passed
away at the North Midlands District Hospital the previous afternoon. The
deceased lady had not enjoyed the best of health for years, but as she was still
a comparatively young woman, the news of her death was entirely
unexpected. The late Mrs. Henning was admitted to the hospital on Thursday of
last week and her husband intended to take her to Perth for further medical
attention as soon as she was able to travel. The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon in the Anglican portion of the Three Springs cemetery, Mr. J. Watts
conducting the service at the graveside."
Hans HENNING-TVERMOES
Born 9 November 1899 in Copenhagen, Denmark [16]
Farmer of Minjin Farm in Carnamah in partnership with Peter M. BONNERUP
as "Bonnerup & Henning 1927-1934 [6] [53] [60] [P127]
He resided on and ran the farm while Peter M. BONNERUP was
its absentee owner and resided in Perth [P127]
Minjin Farm is 6,002 acres in size and consisted of
Lots M1484, M1485 and M1663 of Victoria Location 2022 [3] [27]
The farm is situated east of the Inering Estate and its
north-west corner bounds the south side of the Carnamah-Perenjori Road [62]
He purchased a 20-35 horsepower Rumeley farm tractor from
Carnamah agent Lyndon W. RODGERS in May 1927 [4: 14-May-1927]
They had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright
and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in 1927 and 1928 [53]
By 1928 "Bonnerup & Henning" had the telephone connected and
were telephone number Inering-15 [60]
They purchased a new Chev cab truck from Carnamah dealer L.
Scott WYLIE in November 1928 [4: 1-Dec-1928]
From 430 acres of wheat crop they received an average of 17
bushels per acre in 1933 [5: 23-Feb-1934]
Believed to have dissolved partnership with Peter M.
BONNERUP in 1934 when Peter's son Henry took over Minjin Farm [P127]
Farmer of Killawarra Farm near Carnamah but in Bowgada, West Perenjori
[60]
He appears to have purchased the farm from Aubrey J. SMITH,
who had purchased it as virgin bush in 1925 [27]
The farm was 3,003 acres in size and consisted of Lots M1578
and M1579 of Victoria Location 2021 [27]
His farm was situated on the north side of the Three
Springs-Perenjori Road not far from the Five Gums Reserve [62]
Member and Patron of the Five Gums Tennis Club from 1937-38
to 1940-41 [89]
Part of his farm may have been share-farmed by Thomas H.
PERRY of Carnamah in 1937 [278]
He had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and
motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in 1938 and 1940 [53]
His Killawarra Farm near Carnamah was telephone
number Carnamah-17D from 1941 until 1965 [60]
His first wife, Mrs Beatrice Frances HENNING-TVERMOES,
passed away at the age of 40 years on 18 January 1943 [24]
Married (2) Jessie Constance MITCHELL in Perth in 1944
[66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Dalkeith [2]
Died 6 January 1965; ashes scattered over the rose garden at Karrakatta
Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Also known as Hans HENNING and Hans Henning TVERMOES [2] [6]
Mr and Mrs HENRY
Resided in Carnamah in 1928 [4: 10-Mar-1928]
Edward Leslie HERBERT
Born 22 June 1924 in Perth, Western Australia [16]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park prior to enlisting in the
Australian Army on 29 June 1943 [16]
Gunner WX40026 in the Australian Army's 102 Anti Tank Regiment during the Second
World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 6 November 1945 [16]
Farmhand in Carnamah 1949-1952 [19]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club 1947-1949 [89]
In 1952 was a farmhand in Carnamah for James K. FORRESTER [19]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Bassendean in 1953 [2]
Died 6 October 1953; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium
Rose Gardens, Rose Memorial, 9H, 31) [2]
Rachel R. HERBERT
Owner of 874 acres of farmland near the Yarra Yarra Lakes in Carnamah
1907-1909 [44]
Her 874 acres consisted of Conditional Purchase leases 4349/56, 4374/56, 5130/56
and 4350/56 [44]
Rates for her 874 acres of farmland in Carnamah were sent to the W.A. Bank in
Perth [44]
Robert Lloyd HERBERT
Born C.1860 [2]
Gentleman [44]
Owner of 816 acres of farmland near the Yarra Yarra Lakes in Carnamah 1907-1909
[44]
His 816 acres was Conditional Purchase lease 4347/56 [44]
Rates for his 816 acres of farmland in Carnamah were sent to the W.A. Bank in
Perth [44]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Gosnells [2]
Died 9 March 1929; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZA, 400)
[2]
Jack HEROLD
Born 6 February 1912 in Perth, Western Australia [16] [22]
Farmhand in Winchester in 1937 [22]
Reported at the Carnamah Police Station at 10 a.m. on 10 October 1937 that he
had been assaulted and wanted the man charged [88]
He was advised by Constable MCNAMARA to take private action and have a summons
issued against his attacker, which he did [88]
The matter went before the Carnamah Police Court on 16 October 1937 however the
charge of assault was dropped [88]
Married Margaret M. HILLIARD in Perth in 1940 [66]
Resided in Moora prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 10 August 1940
[16]
Gunner WX7770 in the Australian Army's Catering Corps during the Second World
War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 18 December 1944 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of West Perth [2]
Died 18 May 1960; ashes scattered over the Rose Garden at Karrakatta Cemetery,
Perth WA [2]
Tom HESFORD
Resided in Carnamah for a few months in 1934, during which time he worked at
the Carnamah Hotel [5: 22-Jun-1934]
Received a clearance in April 1934 to transfer from the Koorda Football Club to
the Carnamah Football Club [5: 4-May-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1934 [5: 11-May-1934, 22-Jun-1934]
Left Carnamah and shifted to Perth on Monday 18 June 1934 [5: 22-Jun-1934]
"Jim" James Wilson HESLOP
Born C.1924 [2]
Mechanic and Leading Technician for John Deere dealership Walton's in Robertson
Street, Carnamah 1969-1990 [P100]
He was a very skilled mechanic and was considered to be a true Craftsman in
Mechanics [P100]
Resided in a house in Parker Street, Carnamah [P4]
In his spare time he often travelled around the State competing and sometimes
winning rifle shooting competitions [P100]
Had a khaki army style hat with a Morawa Rifle Club hat band and with 18 rifle
club badges attached [P100]
Three of his hat badges were from the Western Australia Rifle Association
[P100]
The other 15 hat badges were from the following rifle clubs: Armadale Byford,
Ballidu Districts, Bindoon, Busselton, [P100]
Chapman Valley, Corrigin, Cue, Dongara, Geraldton, Mingenew,
Mullewa, Northampton, Three Springs and Yalgoo [P100]
He was very well respected by his workmates, the farmers whose machinery he
serviced and his employers [P100]
Resided in Carnamah until his death in 1990 [2]
Died 11 August 1990; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Baptist, AA, 230)
[2]
Terrance R. and Elizabeth WALTON donated his rifle hat and all of his badges to
the Carnamah Museum in August 2005 [P8]
William HESKETH
Tank Sinker in Winchester 1911-1914 [19]
Frank Thomas Patrick HEUSTON
Born 1894 in West Ballarat, Victoria, Australia [30]
Son of Thomas HEUSTON, who worked as a blacksmith [30]
Farm Labourer in Trentham, Victoria, Australia in 1916 [30]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 28 November 1916 at Royal Park,
Victoria, Australia [30: item 5481542]
On enlistment was noted as 5 feet 3½ inches tall, weighing
142 lbs. with blue eyes, sandy hair and a fresh complexion [30]
Gave his brother Samuel John HEUSTON as his next of kin, his
address being Trentham, Victoria, Australia [30]
Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active
service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A7 Medic on 16 December 1916 [30]
Disembarked in Plymouth, England; after undergoing further
training in England proceeded to France on 24 December 1917 [30]
Private 3159A in the Australian Imperial Force's 58th
Battalion in France during the First World War [30]
Wounded in Action on 29 September 1918 in France - gunshot
wound to the head; returned to England for treatment [30]
From the 11 December 1918 until the end of the war was
attached to the Australian Imperial Force's Headquarters in England [30]
During the war was hospitalised on another three occasions
for tonsillitis, influenza and the measles [30]
On 16 March 1919 briefly returned to France with the A.I.F.
Headquarters before returning to London, England [30]
Granted leave from 7 April 1919 to 28 June 1919 to undertake
instruction in motor mechanics with a firm in Westminster [30]
Married Elizabeth BAKER on 17 April 1919 at Saint James'
Church in Gunnersbury, Chiswick, Middlesex, England [30]
Returned to A.I.F. Headquarters on the expiration of his
leave on 28 June 1919 [30]
Spent pre-embarkation leave at Clarence Road in Gunnersbury,
Chiswick, Middlesex, England [30]
Along with his wife embarked from Devonport, England on the
H.T. Mahana on 25 September 1919 [30]
They arrived on the H.T. Mahana in Fremantle, Western
Australia on 2 November 1919 [70]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 18 December
1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Farmer in Carnamah in partnership with his brother Samuel John HEUSTON 1921-1926
[6] [9: 9-Apr-1926] [19]
He had acquired 839 acres on the Carnamah Estate through the
Solider Settlement Scheme for £1/18/- per acre [9: 4-May-1923]
On purchase his block, which was Victoria Location 7177,
contained a four roomed house and 130 acres cleared [9: 4-May-1923] [44]
Victoria Location 7177 is situated on the west side of
Gangway Road and its south west corner adjoins the Midlands Road [62]
By May 1923 had cleared a further 230 acres and put in a
1,400 yard dam but lacked the finances to equip the farm [9: 4-May-1923]
He gave evidence at the Royal Commission into the Soldier
Settlement Scheme in Moora in early May 1923 [9: 4-May-1923]
At the Royal Commission he stated that if he were granted a
loan that he'd be able to get along alright [9: 4-May-1923]
In 1925 had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright
and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son [53]
Appears to have sold his farm in Carnamah to Mrs Annie NIVEN
of Carnamah in early 1926 [3] [9: 9-Apr-1926]
Through the services of William B. SERHIDAN held a clearing sale on the farm in
Carnamah at 1 p.m. on Friday 9 April 1926 [9]
At the clearing sale his stock, plant, machinery, household
furniture and various sundries were sold by public auction [9]
Stock sold at the clearing sale comprised of six farm
horses, one cow, 14 Berkshire sows in pig, and one Berkshire boar [9]
Plant and machinery consisted of a12-foot I.H.C. cultivator,
13-disc Mitchell drill, spring cart, 6-foot Osborne binder, [9]
chaffcutter, horse box, 4-ton wagon, drill, and six pairs of
chains and leading harness; while household effects included [9]
a bedroom suite, dinning table, kitchen furniture, usual
household effects, and a host of sundries [9: 9-Apr-1926]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of East Fremantle [2]
Father of Mary Ann, William Henry, Beattie and Frank Meredith [P262]
Died 29 September 1954; buried Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra
(Anglican, A5, 123) [2]
Mary Ann HEUSTON
Born 20 July 1920 in Fremantle, Western Australia [16]
Daughter of Frank Thomas Patrick HEUSTON and Elizabeth BAKER [P262]
Resided with her parents in Carnamah 1921-1926 [--]
Resident of East Fremantle WA when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 31
October 1942 [16]
Private WF90721 in the Australian Women's Army Service during the Second World
War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 27 November 1943 [16]
Married surname WICKS; later resided in Frankston, Victoria, Australia
[P262]
Samuel John HEUSTON
Born C.1899 [2]
Farmer in Carnamah in partnership with his brother Frank Thomas Patrick HEUSTON
1921-1926 [6] [9: 9-Apr-1926] [19]
Labourer in Carnamah 1921-1939 [19] [50]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a
hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of East Fremantle [2]
Died 14 July 1986; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra
(Anglican, A5, 123) [2]
William Henry HEUSTON
Born 4 May 1922 in Carnamah, Western Australia [16]
Son of Frank Thomas Patrick HEUSTON and Elizabeth BAKER [P262]
Resided with his parents in Carnamah 1922-1926 [--]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Fremantle prior to enlisting in the Australian
Army on 19 September 1941 [16]
Private W24942 at the Australian Army's 8th Ordnance Depot during the Second
World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 5 March 1946 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Forrestdale [2]
Died 13 January 1994; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra
(Anglican, A5, 123) [2]
"Math" Mathilve HEYBERGER
Born C.1881 [2] in Ulm, Wuttenberg, Germany [30: item 42015]
Married Hans HÄUSSLER [P87]
Resided with her husband in Burma; India; and London, England [P223]
Left Burma and returned to Germany for the birth of her daughter in 1905
[P87]
Along with her husband and their daughter Kathleen departed Marseilles, France
on the steamship Mooltan in 1913 [70]
They arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on the steamship Mooltan on
the 16 December 1913 [70]
Resided on Gregorfields Farm in Winchester 1913-1923 [12:
13-Aug-1931]
An Edward HEYBERGER, believed to be a relative of hers, paid £20 in 1912 to have
the option to buy Lot M923 in Winchester [34]
Made and donated a cake for the Euchre Party, Basket Social & Dance at the State
School in Carnamah on 24 June 1920 [10]
Her cake was raffled, its proceeds going to the Popular Girl Competition raising
money for the Carnamah Hall Fund [10: 16-Jul-1920]
On 30 August 1920 purchased 1074 acres of virgin land in Winchester from the
Midland Railway Company for £617 [27]
Her 1074 acres was Lot M1268 of Victoria Location 1936 and became part of her
husband's Gregorfields Farm [27]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club [7: page 59]
Died after having a tooth extracted at the Mount Hospital in Perth [7: page
58]
Mother of Kathleen [P87]
Died 9 July 1923; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, BA, 2A)
[2]
"Phil" Philip Robert HEYDON
Born 1920 [15]
Relieving Postmaster of the Carnamah Post Office in 1944 [0: images 04563 &
04579]
Member of the Carnamah Miniature Rifle Club in 1944 [0:
image 04261]
Member of the Carnamah Cricket Club in 1944 [0: image
04569]
Travelled to Carnamah in early October 1986 at the invitation of the committee
of the Carnamah Historical Society [7: pages 1-8]
Compiled the book "Westward to the Sea" for the Carnamah
Historical Society in time for Australia's Bicentennial in 1988 [7]
The book was funded by the Australian Bicentennial
Authority, Carnamah Shire Council and the Carnamah Historical Society [7]
Compiled the book from material provided by the Historical
Society and from his own research at the J. S. Battye Library [7]
Accompanied by his wife he returned to Carnamah with his
caravan on 21 July 1987 to re-acquaint himself with the district [7]
Later resided in the Perth suburbs of Gwelup and West Perth [2] [45]
Foundation Member of the North Coast Probus Club [45]
Husband of Doris [45]
Father of Russell, Carole, Alan and Gavin [45]
Died 29 July 2006; buried at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Padbury WA (Acacia
Court, Plot 1331) [2]
In addition to being a family historian he wrote books including:
[36] [45]
"The History of the Postmasters' Association in Western Australia" for the
Australian Postmasters' Association in 1979
"Gold on the Murchison: A Tale of Twin Towns, Cue and Day Dawn, of People,
Progress and Gold" in 1986
"Just a Century Ago: A History of the Shire of Cue" published by Hesperian Press
in 1987
"Westward to the Sea: Reminiscences & History of the Carnamah District
1861-1987" for the Carnamah Historical Society in 1988
"Nannine by The Lake" published by Hesperian Press in 1990
"Gold at Peak Hill" published by Hesperian Press in 1991
"They're Racing at Landor" published by Hesperian Press in 1993
"Meekatharra: End of the Earth" published by Hesperian Press in 1994
"Wiluna: Edge of the Dessert" published by Hesperian Press in 1996
"A Man of solitude: The Biography of James Bailey" by P. R. Heydon in 1996
"The Bishop's Men" for the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross C.1998
"Westminster: Suburb Renaming: Proposal to the City of Stirling" by P. R. Heydon
C.1998
"The History of the Mt Verna Retirement Village (Inc) and of St. Theresa's
Church for Mt Verna Ret Village Inc C.2003
Hilda Jane HICKS
Born 1912 [15]
Employee of Albert COWDEROY at the tearooms of Cowderoy's Stores at 2 Macpherson
Street, Carnamah [P9]
Attended the Carnamah Agricultural Show Ball on 12 September 1935 in "flame
pebble crepe and diamond accessories" [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Spent an enjoyable weekend as the guest of Mrs Violet MCSWAIN on farmland in
Carnamah in November 1935 [5: 6-Dec-1935]
Attended the Carnamah Girls Club's Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 7
December 1935 as "Luxor Tabacco" [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Attended the Leap Year Ball in Carnamah on 29 February 1936 wearing black
marocain with pink and silver trimmings [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Married "Tom" Thomas John BUCKINGHAM in Perth in 1945 [66]
During her time in Carnamah her husband had been the foreman of John BOWMAN's
The Home Farm in Carnamah [P9]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of South Perth [2]
Died 19 March 1999; ashes interred Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Perth WA
(Banksia Court, Memorial Garden, G3A, 39) [2]
Mrs Agnes Eva Cecelia HIDDEN
Born C.1894 [2]
Wife of Stanley Leopold HIDDEN [133]
Departed Liverpool, England on the steamship Teiresias on 8 September
1923 bound for Hong Kong, China [203]
On the Teiresias passenger list she gave her future intended address as
Cleveland Cottage in Spring, Hong Kong, China [203]
Departed Singapore on the steamship Minderoo and arrived in Fremantle,
Western Australia on 18 August 1927 [63]
Herself and her husband resided in Carnamah 1930-1934 [4: 19-Jul-1930] [5:
14-Dec-1934] [19]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1930 [7: page 215]
Resided within their rented business premises on the north east corner of
Macpherson and Robertson Streets in Carnamah [P6]
Patroness of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1933 and 1934 [5: 2-Jun-1933,
13-Apr-1934] [72]
Member of the Carnamah Parents and Citizens Association - served on the School
Board in 1933 [5: 17-Mar-1933]
Donated a prize for Mrs Maggie KROSCHEL's Card Party in July 1933 which raised
funds for the local Anglican Church [5: 21-Jul-1933]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club - was President in 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Herself and her husband did the make-up for the Carnamah Repertory Club's
Inaugural Concert on 21 August 1933 [5: 25-Aug-1933]
Attended the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show at Maley Park, Coorow on Thursday 7
September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Winner of the Bridge Party held at the home of Mrs Johanna BERRIGAN in Carnamah
on Thursday 16 November 1933 [5: 24-Nov-1933]
Attended the Farewell Social to Miss Doris MCLEAN at BERRIGAN's home in Carnamah
on Wednesday 11 April 1934 [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on
Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
Won the bridge competition at the Bridge Party held at the Carnamah Hostel on
Wednesday 20 June 1934 [5: 22-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]
Spoke on behalf of those present at the farewell afternoon tea to Mrs Olga
GRAHAM in Carnamah in November 1934 [5: 30-Nov-1934]
On 9 December 1934 at around 11:30 PM, along with her husband, escaped their
premises as they went up in flames [4: 15-Dec-1934]
The rented building which housed their business and their home, including all of
their possessions, was entirely destroyed by fire [5]
Following the fire herself and her husband shifted to Mingenew in 1935 [19]
Herself and Stan attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social at the Carnamah
Hall on Wednesday 10 April 1935 [5: 12-Apr-1935]
At the Repertory Social they were presented with a Brass Minx Smoker's Stand in
appreciation for their past service to the Club [5]
Resided in Mingenew from 1935 until her husband's death in 1947 [19]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester
Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Attended the Mingenew Agricultural Show Ball in September 1938, wearing black
cloque with silver lame trimming [4: 1-Oct-1938]
In 1954 she was living at 209 Adelaide Terrace in the Perth suburb of East Perth
[50]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [2]
Died 19 February 1971; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 8 February
1947:
"Mrs Agnes Hidden, of Mingenew, desires to thank all friends for kind acts
together with telegrams, cards, floral tributes and personal expressions of
sympathy received during her recent sad bereavement. To the many friends who
personally cared for her and helped her to bear her sorrow in the passing of her
beloved husband and pal she desires to extend the most sincere gratitude. Will
all please accept this intimation as a personal expression of thanks."
Stanley Leopold HIDDEN
Born 2 September 1887 in Hounslow, Middlesex, England [16]
Son of Francis William HIDDEN and Emily DEW [20] [21]
Appears to have spent her first few years living in Hounslow, Middlesex, England
where his father worked as a Mercantile Clerk [20]
In 1891 he was living with his parents and brothers Frederick, Archibald,
Reginald and Albert at Lyndhart in Hounslow [20]
His mother Emily died in 1893, and in 1901 his father married Martha Eliza BROWN
[21]
In 1901 he was living with his brothers Francis, Frederick, Reginald and Alfred
at Springfield in Ilesworth, Middlesex, England [20]
Departed London, England with a profession of "Gentleman" on the steamship
Palawan on 13 August 1910 for Shanghai, China [203]
After spending a number of years in the Middle East he arrived in Australia in
1926 [4: 1-Feb-1947]
Resided in Geraldton, Western Australia before shifting to Carnamah in July 1930
[4: 19-Jul-1930]
Moved to Carnamah in July 1930 after purchasing George STODDART's general
storekeeping business [4: 19-Jul-1930]
Proprietor of "The Corner Store" at 2 Macpherson Street in Carnamah 1930-1932
[4: 19-Jul-1930, 9-Aug-1930] [--]
From 1930 to 1932 leased the shop premises at 2 Macpherson
Street from their owner, Mrs Eva COWDEROY [3]
At his store he sold a variety of drapery, clothing, patent
medicines, groceries and hardware [4: 19-Jul-1930]
On Wednesday 14 July 1932 shifted his business to commodious new premises at 19
Macpherson Street, Carnamah [5: 15-Jul-1932]
Extensive alterations were made to his new premises, which
belonged to Robert MACKIE [5: 8-Jul-1932, 19-Aug-1932] [3]
The premises were described as being constructed of iron and
timber with a brick font [0: images 03567 / 8]
From 1932 to 1934 ran his store from 19 Macpherson Street (north east corner of
Macpherson and Robertson Streets) [4: 15-Dec-1934]
Along with his wife Agnes also resided in the same premises
of the store at 19 Macpherson Street [4: 15-Dec-1934]
After moving his general store held a Grand Opening Bargain
Sale for his new store on Saturday 30 July 1932 [5: 15-Jul-1932]
Continued operating as a General Storekeeper and also
Commission Agent for various firms [13]
Telephone number Carnamah-4 from both his first and second premises [60]
In September 1932 an advertisement claimed his store was "the leading drapery
store in the Midlands" [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Initially ran the store from its new premises under the name of "The New Store"
[5: 16-Sep-1932]
Advertised his business in the Schedule of the Carnamah District Agricultural
Society's Annual Show in 1933 [13]
"S. L. Hidden Carnamah for Ladies' Wear, Men's Wear,
Children's Wear. Household Drapery, Boots and Shoes." [13]
"Chinaware, Glassware and Hardware. Full Stock of Groceries.
The only "Shell" and "Imperial" Pump in District." [13]
"Agencies: Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd.; Massey Harris and
Malloch Bros.; Chevrolet, Bedford and Buick cars and trucks; [13]
John Darling & Son; A.M.P. Society and Lloyds'
Insurance. No order too small and none too large." [13]
"Nothing is too much trouble. Personal attention to all
inquiries. All Chevrolet Parts in Stock AT Hidden's, Carnamah" [13]
He would receive a telegram from wheat firm John Darling & Son each morning
telling him what price he could offer for wheat [P7]
He was the H. V. Mckay-Massey Harris Pty Ltd agent for Carnamah, Coorow and
Three Springs in 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
He only held the agency for the Massey Harris section, which
included reliable farm machinery of every description [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Another agent, Oswald S. SOWERBY, held the Sunshine section
of the H. V. Mckay-Massey Harris Pty Ltd agency [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Through his agency for Goldsbrough, Mort & Co he sold various livestock
requirements [5: 24-Nov-1933]
such as Edwards sheep dipping powder, Vita-Lick mineral
supplement, Scourot branding fluid and Wurm-Ez-Ol for sheep [5]
Held a trade exhibit of Chevrolet cars and a truck, for which he was agent, at
the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
In October 1934 advertised the Hallstrom kerosene operated semi automatic
refrigerator, for which he was agent [5: 12-Oct-1934]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 10 October 1930
[96]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club 1930-1934 - Vice President in 1933 and
President in 1934 [4: 23-Aug-1930, 30-Jun-1934] [5: 5-May-1933]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club - was Vice President 1930-1932 and Patron in
1933 [4: 11-Oct-1930] [5: 21-Oct-1932, 13-Oct-1933]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1931 [4: 18-Apr-1931]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry
Parkin & Son in 1931 and 1932 [53]
In 1932 was the owner of a Dodge car with license plate CA-78 [4:
12-Nov-1932]
Made a donation to the Carnamah branch of the Country Women's Association in
1932 to help them purchase premises [5: 29-Jul-1932]
In 1932 his name was among those recommended for the appointment of a Justice of
the Peace in Carnamah [4: 16-Jul-1932]
The recommendation presumably resulted in him becoming a
Justice of the Peace as he was one in 1933 [5: 13-Oct-1933]
As a local Justice of the Peace he presided as Magistrate at
some of the cases that went before the Three Springs Police Court [5]
In September 1932 donated a sheep to the Carnamah Country Women's Association to
help them raise funds [5: 28-Oct-1932]
Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society - was Treasurer in 1933 and
1934 [5: 17-Nov-1933] [13]
Member and Vice President of the Carnamah Parents and Citizens Association in
1933 [5: 17-Mar-1933, 18-Aug-1933]
Member of the Carnamah Ratepayers and Citizens Association - was Secretary in
1933 and 1934 [5: 14-Jul-1933, 8-Mar-1935]
Attended the Official Opening of the Carnamah Golf Course at Centenary Park in
Carnamah on Sunday 23 July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Attended the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show at Maley Park, Coorow on Thursday 7
September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Producer of the play "Wayside Wars" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's 2nd Concert
on Thursday 30 November 1933 [5: 1-Dec-1933]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Race Club in 1934 [5: 24-Nov-1933]
Attended the Annual Ratepayers meeting of the Carnamah District Road Board in
February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
Attended the Farewell Social to Miss Doris MCLEAN at BERRIGAN's home in Carnamah
on Wednesday 11 April 1934 [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Committee Member and Producer of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1934 [5:
13-Apr-1934, 12-Apr-1935]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on
Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
Spent time at the Carnamah Private Hospital for a painful nervous disorder
during July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Producer of the play "Pearly Pearls" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Third
Concert on Thursday 26 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Won the "hidden prize" at the Bridge Party held at Roger and Margaret CLARK's
home in Carnamah on 22 August 1934 [5: 24-Aug-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the
Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Attended the Annual Ratepayers Meeting of the Carnamah District Road Board on
Wednesday 24 October 1934 [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Sang a song at the Carnamah Repertory Club's farewell evening to Mrs Olga GRAHAM
on 28 November 1934 [5: 30-Nov-1934]
At around 11:30 PM on Sunday 9 December 1934 an explosion occurred within his
premises at 19 Macpherson Street [4: 15-Dec-1934]
He was awoken by his dog barking and along with his wife
escaped from the building as it went up in flames [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Although many rushed to the burning building's aid it was
beyond saving and along with their possessions burnt to the ground [5]
Although covered by insurance it didn't equal the value of
what was lost in the fire, which included his stock and business books [4]
In the early hours of 10 December 1934, along with his wife,
went to stay with Roger and Margaret CLARK [4: 15-Dec-1934]
Later that month he put a notice in local newspapers instructing his clients to
communicate with Clarence F. T. RYAN [4: 22-Dec-1934]
The notice was because he was temporarily absent from
Carnamah, however his absence became permanent [5: 21-Dec-1934] [19]
In early 1935 resigned from his positions with the Carnamah
Golf Club and Carnamah Ratepayers & Citizens Assn. [5: 8-Mar-1935]
By March 1935 he had severed his business connection with
Carnamah and was living in Mingenew [5: 8-Mar-1935] [19]
He disposed of all of some of his agencies in Carnamah in
March 1935 [5: 5-Apr-1935]
The agency for John Darling & Son went to Norman W.
REYNOLDS, and Chevrolet cars and trucks to William B. SHERIDAN [5]
Commission Agent in Mingenew from 1935 until his death in 1947 [19] [176]
Agent in Mingenew for Elder Smith & Co and for the Shell Oil
Company [4: 1-Feb-1947] [101: page 29]
Also an agent for the Commercial Union Insurance Co Ltd,
Bunge (Aust.) Pty Ltd and National Mutual Life Association [261]
His agency business in Mingenew was telephone number
Mingenew-39 [261]
Himself and his wife travelled to Carnamah on Wednesday 10 April 1935 to attend
a social held by the Carnamah Repertory Club [5]
They were presented with a brass minx smoker's stand as a
token of appreciation for their past service to the Club [5: 12-Apr-1935]
After leaving Carnamah he was one of the Vice Patrons of the Carnamah District
Agricultural Society from 1935 to 1938 [58]
Attended the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual
Show in Carnamah on Thursday 12 September 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural
Society in 1937 [13]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester
Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Member of the Mingenew District Agricultural Society - was Secretary in 1938 and
1939 [4: 1-Oct-1938, 19-Aug-1939]
Committee Member of the Mingenew Hospital Association in 1939 [4:
19-Aug-1939]
In 1946 donated a trophy for the exhibitor gaining the most points in the
Farmers' Classes at the Mingenew Agricultural Show [261]
Lieutenant in Mingenew's local Australian Army Volunteer Defence Corps during
the Second World War [16]
Passed away at the age of 59 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in
Three Springs [4: 25-Jan-1947]
Husband of Agnes [133]
Died 23 January 1947 in Three Springs; buried Mingenew Cemetery, Mingenew WA
[176]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 19 July 1930:
"Change of Business at Carnamah. Mr. S. L. Hidden, who was recently in
business at Geraldton, has purchased the general storekeeping business hitherto
carried on by Mr. G. Stoddart at Carnamah, and intends to carry large stocks of
the best lines in drapery, clothing, grocery, hardware, and other lines. Prices
will be based on the lowest rates consistent with quality, and by paying strict
attention to the requirements of his customers. Mr. Hidden expects to merit a
continuance of the patronage accorded to Mr. Stoddart by residents of the
district."
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 8
September 1933:
Around the Shops - Goods Which Can Be Bought Locally - Hidden's Store
"Another good range of drapery and men's and women's ware is seen at Hidden's,
where ample shop room and window space gives a good opportunity for display. A
good range of dress materials for show frocks is now on hand, and we also
noticed a large number of men's blazers and sports coats."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 25 January
1947:
"Death of Mingenew Resident - It is with extreme regret that we record the
death of a well-known resident of Mingenew in the person of Mr. Stanley Leopold
Hidden. The deceased gentleman, who was fifty-nine years of age, had been in
ill-health for some considerable time past, but it was only on Wednesday night
last that he was admitted to the North Midlands District Hospital at Three
Springs, in which institution he passed away during the early hours of the
following morning. The late Mr. Hidden had conducted an agency business at
Mingenew for many years and is survived by his wife. The funeral took place in
the Mingenew Anglican Cemetery yesterday morning."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 1 February
1947:
Obituary - Mr. Stanley Leopold Hidden - Death of Prominent District Resident
"By the death of Mr. Stanley Leopold Hidden, of Mingenew, in the early hours of
Thursday morning of last week, the district has lost one of its outstanding
citizens and the community is much the poorer for his passing. Ever ready to do
that little bit more for his fellow citizens, the deceased gentleman endeared
himself in no uncertain measure to his ever increasing circle of friends. His
sound advice and guidance was eagerly sought and freely given on any matters
with which he was conversant, and his memory will ever be cherished by a
community that mourns his untimely passing. Together with the residents of the
district we pay tribute to his sterling character and kindly disposition, and we
join in expressing regret at the loss sustained by his death. Born in London in
1887, the late Mr. Hidden spent the early years of manhood in the Middle East,
arriving in Australia in 1926 as a member of the staff of Will & Co. Four years
later he went to Carnamah, at which centre he spent three years and then
transferred to Mingenew. Among many and varied activities at Mingenew during the
intervening years, the deceased gentleman was agent for Messrs. Elder Smith &
Company Limited and the Shell Company of Australia Limited, and by strict
attention to his daily work, combined with excellent business principles and
unfailing courtesy he established a great monument to his memory. He was a
justice of the peace and frequently occupied a seat in the Mingenew Court, a
prominent member of the masonic fraternity, an ex-secretary of the Mingenew
Agricultural Society and officer in charge of the V.D.C. at Mingenew during a
period of World War II. About two years ago he was the victim of a serious
illness, for which he underwent two major operations, and in making a partial
recovery he resumed business and heroically continued with the courage and
determination that he had displayed right throughout his life. The deceased
gentleman is survived by a widow, who has been the recipient of innumerable
expressions of sympathy in her sad and somewhat sudden bereavement. The funeral
took place in the Anglican portion of the Mingenew Cemetery with the Rev. F. W.
Murray officiating at the graveside. The cortege comprised of over forty motor
vehicles, and the attendance was a striking tribute the respect and esteem in
which the deceased gentleman was held by the district community. The
casket-carriers were Messrs. W. W. Holmes, C. C. Readhead, C. Watson and J. B.
Humphrys, and the pall-bearers were Mrssrs. J. G. Russell, E. F. Wick, H. W.
Smith, H. H. Rhodes, E. C. Crain and J. O. Broad. A large number of floral
tributes were laid upon the grave."
William HILDICK
Labourer in Carnamah in 1924 and 1925 [19]
Vera Gladys HILL
Born 15 December 1908 in Crystal Brook, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Alfred John HILL and Gertrude Annie CHAPPELL [55]
Married "Ken" Kenneth Walker McCOOKE on 24 September 1934 in Beverley, Western
Australia [P269]
Resided with her husband on Saint Mary's Farm in Winchester from 1934 to
the 1960s [3] [19] [P175]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club from 1934-35 [4: 22-Dec-1934]
Committee Member of the Winchester Tennis Club from 1935-36
to 1937-38 [5: 30-Aug-1935, 21-Aug-1936, 20-Aug-1937]
Returned to Winchester in late January 1935 after spending a holiday staying
with her parents in Beverley [5: 1-Feb-1935]
Her mother, brother and sister accompanied her back to Winchester and after
staying a week returned to Beverley [5: 1-Feb-1935]
During early May 1935 Miss J. ROBIN of Perth spent a holiday staying with
herself and her husband in Winchester [5: 10-May-1935]
Won 1st for Baby Set and 2nd for Maid's Dress and Article Made From Fleece at
the 1935 Carnamah Agricultural Show [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Won the Ladies Euchre Prize at the Winchester Tennis Club's Euchre Tournament &
Dance on Saturday 29 August 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936]
Awarded 1st prize for Baby Set in the Fancy Work section of the Carnamah
Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary
Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Winner of Euchre at the Winchester Tennis Club's Social at the School Hall in
Winchester on Saturday 24 April 1937 [5: 30-Apr-1937]
Very successfully competed in the Winchester Tennis Club's Annual Tennis
Tournament in 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Received trophies for winning the Ladies Handicap Doubles
with Alice M. PETHICK and the Ladies Handicap Singles [5]
Hosted a ladies' afternoon for Alice M. PETHICK, organised by herself and Mrs
Edith B. ADAMS, on 29 June 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Won 2nd prize for Child Studies in the Amateur Photography section of the
Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Foundation President of Winchester's branch of the Red Cross Society in 1942 and
1943 [0: images 02972, 04121]
Steward of the Preserves section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's
Annual Show in 1949 [13]
Won the trophy for gaining the most points in the Needlework section of the
Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1956 [4: 21-Sep-1956]
Away from her exhibiting in the Show she was the judge for
the Preserves and Farm Produce sections [4: 21-Sep-1956]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Country Women's Association - was Secretary
in 1957 [4: 15-Mar-1957]
After leaving the farm resided in Carnamah town - initially in Macpherson Street
and later in Caron Street [P269]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society -1971 [13]
Left Carnamah and shifted with her husband to Duncraig WA in 1978 [P175];
of Duncraig until her death in 1989 [2]
Mother of Malcolm and Helen [P269]
Died 29 October 1989; ashes dispersed at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA
[2]
Joseph HILLIARD
Born C.1865 [2]
Railway Labourer in Carnamah in 1903 [50]
Later resided in Perth [2]
Died 26 June 1942; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, IA,
708) [2]
Ethel Elizabeth May HILLIER
Born 21 August 1905 in Greenbushes, Western Australia [15] [22]
Daughter of James HILLIER and Emma Field UNDERWOOD [15]
Married Frederick MOTT [22]
Resided with her husband on W.A.T. SRAGENT's Wongyarra Farm in Carnamah
in 1940 [22]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Midland [2]
Died 26 August 1985; buried Midland Cemetery, Perth suburb of Midland (Anglican,
H, 77) [2]
Thomas HILLIER
Railway Fettler in Coomberdale in 1910 [50]
Railway Fettler in Koojan 1913-1916 [6]
Railway Ganger / Length Runner in Watheroo 1917-1921 [6] [50]
Gave evidence at the inquest held in August 1918 into a railway accident at
Gunyidi, in which three people died [10: 24-Aug-1917]
Railway Length Runner in Carnamah 1922-1928 [6] [19]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a
hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
"Molly" Ethel Alice Phyllis HIMBURY
Born 1911 in London, England [21]
In 1924 departed London, England on the Bendigo with Christina HIMBURY
(age 48) and Zenobia HIMBURY (age 14) [70]
They arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on the steamship Bendigo on
4 January 1925 [70]
Shifted from Geraldton to Carnamah in late 1932 or early 1933 to assist Mrs
COWDEROY with her large drapery store [5: 27-Jan-1933]
In March 1933 she established the "Wattle Tea Rooms" within Cowderoy's store at
2 Macpherson Street, Carnamah [4: 18-Mar-1933] [51]
Proprietress of the Wattle Tea Rooms in Carnamah 1933-1935 [5: 18-Mar-1933,
4-May-1934, 2-Aug-1935]
Supplied meals at all hours, fresh fruit and eggs, cool drinks, ice cream,
specialty scones, cakes and catered for parties [4: 18-Mar-1933]
Sold homemade cakes and pasties, late suppers, fresh vegetables, tobacco and
cigarettes [5: 29-Sep-1933, 2-Feb-1934, 11-May-1934]
The premises she operated from had previously been occupied by Misses GILES and
STEPHENS's Pyramid Tea Rooms [P22]
By arrangement with local dairy owner Mrs Agnes S. SHARP she began seeling milk
at her tearooms in June 1935 [5: 21-Jun-1935]
Sold the milk from her tearooms for 3d. per pint and took standing orders for
regular supplies of milk [5: 21-Jun-1935]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1933 [5: 2-Jun-1933]
[72]
Attended the Surprise Party tendered to Mrs Eva and Miss Joyce COWDEROY in
Carnamah on Friday 5 January 1934 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Attended the Parkinson Tennis Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday
14 April 1934 [5: 20-Apr-1934]
Attended the Methodist Home Mission Social held in Carnamah on Tuesday 24 April
1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in an
ankle length floral silk voile dress [5: 18-May-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1934 and 1935 - was Secretary and Treasurer
in 1935 [5: 15-Jun-1934, 5-Apr-1935]
Attended the Inering School Dance held to raise money for books at the Carnamah
Hall on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Won the "hidden prize" at the Bridge Party held at Roger and Margaret CLARK's
home in Carnamah on 22 August 1934 [5: 24-Aug-1934]
Catered for the evening supper at the Carnamah Agricultural Show at Centenary
Park on Thursday 6 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Attended the Childhood & Nursery Rhyme Ball held in Three Springs on 6 November
1934 as "Mary had a Little Lamb" [5: 9-Nov-1934]
Attended the Three Springs C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening
of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
During December 1934 sold from her tearooms a variety of seasonal novelties,
Christmas stockings, cakes and puddings [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Member of Carnamah's Parkinson Tennis Club in 1934-35 [5: 2-Nov-1934] [56]
Won the Ladies Golf Driving at the R.S.L. Sports at Centenary Park, Carnamah on
Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Secretary of the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance Committee in 1935 [5:
7-Jun-1935]
Rendered a humorous monologue at the afternoon tendered to Mrs PATRICK Jnr. in
Carnamah on 24 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Paid a hurried trip to Perth during the last weekend of July 1935 [5:
2-Aug-1935]
Received a presentation from the members of the Carnamah Golf Club during gold
on Thursday 1 August 1935 [5: 2-Aug-1935]
In early 1935 her Wattle Tea Rooms in Carnamah were taken over by Albert and Eva
COWDEROY [5: 2-Aug-1935]
Left Carnamah and shifted to Perth on Monday 5 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Later worked at the Queen Adelaide Ladies' Club in Adelaide, South Australia
[5: 19-Feb-1937]
Albert P. COWDEROY of Carnamah renewed her acquaintance while in Adelaide in
February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 8
September 1933:
Around the Shops - Goods Which Can Be Bought Locally - The Wattle Tea Rooms
"Miss Himbury is gradually making a name for herself with pies and coffee and
her Saturday night suppers are very popular. Some very fresh and attractive
green grocery and all cooked meats are also on sale."
Geoffrey Lachlan HINDS
Born 10 January 1898 in Colac, Victoria, Australia [54] [16]
Son of William HINDS and Euphemia MCINTYRE [54]
Married Millie Rose MATTHEWS in 1928 [66]
In 1930 was working as a Salesman and living at 8 Gregory Street in Northam, and
later lived on Hopetoun Avenue in Northam [84]
Overseer of the Inering Homestead Farm on the Inering Estate in Carnamah
in 1938 and 1939 [103: page 72] [19]
He managed the Inering Homestead Farm for its owners Bedwell, Ludeman &
McIntosh (Angus MCINTOSH) [53]
Along with his wife and children resided in the old stone homestead on Lot 12 of
the Inering Estate [103: page 72]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club in 1938-39 [89]
Committee Member and Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural
Society in 1939 [13]
Resided in the Perth suburb of South Perth prior to enlisting in the Australian
Army on 8 June 1942 [16]
Driver W63042 in the Australian Army's 9 ANSC H T Company during the Second
World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 19 September 1944 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Riverton [2]
Father of Stuart, Betty and Douglas [84]
Died 3 February 1961; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Presbyterian,
IA, 392) [2]
Stuart Lachlan HINDS
Born 4 August 1929 [84]
Son of Geoffrey Lachlan HINDS and Millie Rose MATTHEWS [84]
Resided with his parents at 8 Gregory Street in Northam and later on Hopetoun
Avenue in Northam [84]
He was baptised at Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church in Northam on 26 January
1930 [84]
Resided with his parents on the Inering Estate in Carnamah in 1938 and 1939
[19] [103: page 72]
Student at the Inering State School on the Inering Estate in Carnamah [103:
page 72]
Attended the 1938 Carnamah Children's Fancy Dress Ball [0: image 03772]
Prior to his death he had resided with his parents in South Perth [2]
Died 15 June 1941; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Presbyterian, IA, 392)
[2]
Bena HIRSCH
Born 12 September 1921 in New South Wales, Australia [P374]
Daughter of Arthur Edward HIRSCH and Agnes Sarah BLAKE [19] [32]
Shifted to Meckering in Western Australia with her parents and siblings Laura,
Peggy, Max and Arthur in 1928 [P374]
Resided with her parents on farmland in Latham 1930-1942 [P374]
Walked the few miles to the Latham State School each day and later boarded at
the Moora Convent School for two years [P374]
Herself and her siblings delivered milk and eggs and collected payment on their
way to school [P374]
Assisted her mother run their boarding house in Latham with cleaning, ironing,
cooking and waitressing [P374]
Married "Geoff" Geoffrey Thomas TREMLETT in Perth in 1942 [66]
Resided with her husband and later daughter in Melbourne during her husband's
service in the Royal Australian Air Force [P374]
Following the end of the war they resided on part of F. W. Gustav LIEBE's
enormous Waddi Farm in Winchester [19]
Her husband oversaw a team of clearers on LIEBE's property while she cooked
their meals [P374]
They secured farmland on part of the War Service Land Settlement's Waddi
Estate in Latham in 1953 [P374]
Resided on Orana Farm near Carnamah and later at 52 Macpherson Street in
the Carnamah townsite [19]
Mother of Yvonne, Sue, Rod and Colleen [P374]
Died 29 March 2009 [2]
Mary Elizabeth HIRST
Born C.1849 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England [20]
Married Samuel Tallentyre OATES in 1871 in Yorkshire, England [21]
In 1881 was residing with her husband and their five children at 54 Winfield
Mount in Leeds, Yorkshire, England [20]
Her husband Samuel passed away at the age of 54 years in Leeds in early 1897
[21]
In 1901 was living at 6 Belvedere Road in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England with
her daughter Louisa and son Walter [20]
Travelled from England to Carnamah, Western Australia in 1922 to be with her
pregnant daughter Louisa [P95]
Resided with her daughter Louisa and son-in-law John S. ROOKE at Kilburn
Farm in Carnamah for a few months in 1922 [P95]
Returned to England later in 1922 [P95]
Between 1923 and 1928 she visited the United States of America four times
[204]
Departed New York, United States of America on the steamship
Albania and arrived in London, England on 10 May 1923 [204]
Departed New York, United States of America on the steamship
Andania and arrived in Plymouth, England on 1 June 1926 [204]
Departed New York, United States of America on the steamship
Arabic and arrived in Plymouth, England on 22 May 1927 [204]
Departed New York, United States of America on the steamship
Caronia and arrived in Plymouth, England on 21 May 1928 [204]
Resided at 6 Belvedere Road in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England until at least
1927 [204]
In 1928 her address was Invermay on Belvedere Road in Scarborough,
Yorkshire, England [204]
Mother of Lewis Arthur, William Frederick, Louisa Annie, Florence Elizabeth,
Arthur Hirst and Walter Bernard [20] [21]
W. HURST
Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1937 [5: 2 & 16-Jul-1937]
He went before the Protests & Disputes Board of the North Midlands Football
Association on Friday night 16 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
The Board suspended him for the remainder of the football season for using
threatening and abusive language towards the umpire [5]
Lorna May HODBY
Before marriage resided with her parents in Gillingarra where she was
Postmistress of the Gillingarra Post Office [P241]
Married "Bill" Wilfred Ernest ATKINSON in Perth on 21 February 1929 [P241]
Resided with her husband in Gillingarra, where he worked as a farmhand, and by
1941 they had moved to Carnamah [19] [50]
Resided with her husband and children at 19 Caron Street in the Carnamah
townsite [P241]
Herself and her husband left Carnamah and shifted to Perth in 1969 [P241]
Mother of Muriel, Mervyn, Edna, Ray, Colin and Elaine; grandmother of Ivan
[P241]
E. HODGKINSON
Resided in Yandanooka prior to shifting to Carnamah in January 1934 [5:
2-Feb-1934]
Farmhand for John M. TULLY on La Colline Farm in Carnamah in 1934
[5: 2-Feb-1934]
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on
Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
Represented Dudawa in a cricket match against the Arrino Cricket Club in Arrino
on Saturday 16 February 1935 [5: 22-Feb-1935]
James Edward HODGKINSON
Born 1908 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Bank Clerk at the Bank of New South Wales in Carnamah 1929-1931 [4:
25-Apr-1931] [19]
Member of the Carnamah Race Club in 1929 [4: 21-Dec-1929]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 - was Secretary in
1929-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 26-Oct-1929, 8-Mar-1930]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Carnamah Show and opening of Centenary
Park on 19 September 1929 [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]
Show Ball Committee Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1930
[4: 4-Oct-1930]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1930 [4: 8-Nov-1930]
Secretary of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1930 [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Secretary of the Carnamah Catholic Church in 1930 [4: 15-Nov-1930]
Attended Kelva BADRICK's Christening reception at 18 Boojerabba Street, Carnamah
on Sunday 28 September 1930 [4: 4-Oct-1930]
Left Carnamah in April 1931 after being transferred to the Fremantle branch of
the Bank of New South Wales [4: 25-Apr-1931]
Married Irene Margaret FITZPATRICK in Perth in 1938 [66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Nedlands [2]
Died 9 September 1978; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, AA,
62) [2]
Matthew Roscoe HODGSON
Born 7 September 1908 in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Wales [16]
Son of Thomas Garstang and Ethel Mary HODGSON [17]
Departed London, England on the Orama and arrived in Fremantle, Western
Australia on 3 April 1928 [63]
Contractor in Carnamah in 1931 and 1932 [19] [50]
Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 6 June 1941 [16]
Sergeant 406529 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 13th Squadron during the
Second World War [16]
Killed in Action on 12 January 1942 in a flying battle in Celebes, Indonesia
[18]
Buried at the Ambon War Cemetery on Ambon Island, Indonesia [17]
Husband of Mrs Helen Aitkin Spears HODGSON of Kalamunda [17]
His wife remained of Kalamunda until her death on 16 February 1997, at the age
of 90 years [2]
James Cornelius and Patrick Ignatius HOGAN
Purchased 1,240 acres of farmland in Carnamah from Clarence N. ROSS on 25
July 1929 [27]
The farm consisted of Lots M983 and M992 of Victoria Location 2022 on the north
side of Reading Road, Carnamah [27] [62]
On purchase the farm still had the majority of its £540 owing in instalments to
the Midland Railway Company [27]
They completed paying all instalments on the 1,240 acre farm and became its
freehold owners [27]
They appears to have not resided in Carnamah and leased and later sold their
farm to Maurice Boyton CLARK [3]
James Leslie HOLBORN
Born 1906 in England [20]
Departed London, England on the steamship Moreton Bay and arrived in
Fremantle, Western Australia on 11 August 1927 [63]
Labourer in Winchester, Western Australia 1930-1933 [19]
William James HOLDING
Builder in Carnamah 1930-1932 [19]
HOLLINGSWORTH Bros
"Dick" Richard Alfred HOLLINGSWORTH and "Stan" Stanley George HOLLINGSWORTH
[P30]
Sons of Alfred James HOLLINGSWORTH and Hannah Maria BISHOP [P30]
Farmers in Carnamah [P30]
On 3 March 1921 purchased from the Midland Railway Company 970 acres of virgin
land north-east of Carnamah town [27]
The 970 acres was Lot M1081 of Victoria Location 1935 and came at a cost of
£800, payable by instalments [27]
In January 1921 their father Alfred had purchased the adjoining block (Lot M1080
of Victoria Location 1935) [27]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and mechanics Henry Parkin
& Son in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s [53]
One of them, or their father, helped with the Carnamah Boy Scouts camp held in
Carnamah in early September 1932 [5: 9-Sep-1932]
In about 1934 they purchased LIGHTFOOT & Son's 773 acre farm in Carnamah (Lot
M1079 of Victoria Location 1937) [3]
The 1918 acre property (Lots M1080 and M1081) was known as Boogabbie and
the 773 acre property as Lightfoots [P30]
In May 1928 purchased a new McCormack Deering tractor from Carnamah agent
Charles ROBERTSON [4: 19-May-1928]
In 1932 were the owners of a Dodge car with number plate CA-8 [4:
12-Nov-1932]
The local newspaper revealed on 29 Jun 1934 that goods had arrived for them at
the Carnamah Railway Station [5: 29-Jun-1934]
Were telephone number Carnamah-11D in 1935 [60]
Between July and November 1935 sold 70 wethers, 91 lambs and 455 suckers through
seven consignments at the Midland Market [5]
The 70 wethers sold consisted of 34 sold at 22/10 per head
and 45 sold at 12/1 per head [5: 18-Jul-1925, 9-Aug-1935, 25-Oct-1935]
The 91 lambs sold consisted of 24 sold at 24/10, 1 at 18/-,
8 at 15/1, 2 at 13/-, 17 at 12/7, 10 at 11/4, 7 at 8/4, 22 at 7/1 [5]
455 suckers consisted 26 at 18/10, 68 at 15/10, 43 at 15/4,
47 at 14/10, 45 at 14/1, 46 at 13/4, 70 at 11/4, 90 at 10/7, 21 at 9/1 [5]
Sold the livestock variously through both Elder Smith & Co
Ltd and Dalgety & Co Ltd [5: 20 & 27-Sep-1935; 1, 8, 15 & 22-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]
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]
Sold two baconers for 56/6 per head through Westralian Farmers Ltd at the
Midland Market on 5 February 1936 [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Purchased a new Dodge six sedan car in March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Sold 41 lambs at 11/- per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on
Wednesday 29 July 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Sold 86 sheep through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 23
September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
The sheep consisted of 16 suckers at 16/7, 39 suckers at
12/1, 15 wethers at 20/1, 3 ewes at 15/10, 13 hoggets at 13/1 per head [5]
Attended the Inaugural Sale of the North Midlands Stud Stockbreeders Association
in Carnamah on 18 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Purchased two Merino rams at 8 guineas each from the
Wongyarra Stud operated by William A. T. SARGENT of Carnamah [5]
Sold 15 sheep at 13/1 per head through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland
Market on Wednesday 18 November 1936 [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Purchased a McCormick Deering T20 Tractractor from Carnamah agent W. George
MULLIGAN in March 1937 [5: 5-Mar-1937]
In 1938 purchased from NIVEN Bros 1192 acres near the Inering Estate (Lots M995
and M996 of Victoria Location 2022) [3]
Around 1942 had a "spacious and beautiful new home" built on their farm north
east of Carnamah town [4]
Following Dick's death in 1949 Stan continued farming their properties in
Carnamah [3]
Alfred James HOLLINGSWORTH
Born 1871 in Greenough, Western Australia [15]
Son of Richard HOLLINGSWORTH and Margaret BAINES [15]
Married Hannah Maria BISHOP in 1898 in Dongara, Western Australia [15]
Railway Repairer in Walkaway 1901-1906 [6]
Farmer in Carnamah from 1907 [6] until retiring in 1935 [P30]
By 1907 had 500 acres of farmland in Carnamah - Victoria Location 2981 (200
acres) and Victoria Location 3319 (300 acres) [44]
Also worked in Carnamah as a Railway Ganger from 1908 to 1910 [19] [44]
[50]
In August 1910 did contract clearing in Carnamah for the Upper Irwin Road Board,
for which he was paid 2/6 per chain [9: 5-Aug-1910]
Obtained permission from the Upper Irwin Road Board to erect swing gates over a
road adjoining his property in 1910 [9: 30-Sep-1910]
Bored for water on Lot M920 in Winchester for the Midland Railway Company in
October 1914 [34]
Subcontractor to John BOWMAN on his harvest contracts in Carnamah over some of
the 1915-16 harvest [34]
He was subcontracted to harvest, bag and deliver wheat from
some of the Midland Railway Company's farms in Carnamah [34]
His horse Woorabing won the Pony Race at the Carnamah Races on Monday 9 April
1917 [9: 27-Apr-1917]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Race Club in 1919 [9: 7-Mar-1919]
Member of the Carnamah Peace Celebrations Committee in 1919 [10:
11-Jul-1919]
Member of the Carnamah Hall Committee in 1919 [10: 29-Aug-1919]
Donated 5/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1920
[124]
Later farmed with his sons Dick and Stan and purchased further farmland in
Carnamah [P30]
On 28 January 1921 purchased 948 acres of virgin land in Carnamah at 25/- per
acre from the Midland Railway Company [27]
The 948 acre was Lot M1080 of Victoria Location 1935 and came at a total cost of
£711.11.2, payable over 15 years [27]
Just over a month later his sons purchased the adjoining Lot M1081, creating a
1918 acre property between them [27]
During the 1934-35 financial year they purchased the 773 acre Lot M1079 of
Victoria Location 1937 from LIGHTFOOT and Son [3]
The 1918 acre property was known as Boogabbie Farm and the 773 acre
property at Lightfoots Farm [P30]
Lots M1079 and M1081 were under the names of his sons while Lot M1080 was in his
own name [44]
It would appear that in 1921 he sold his 300 acre block, Victoria Location 3319,
to Irwin S. MOORE [44]
Initially resided with his wife and children on his 200 acre Victoria Location
2981 just west of the Carnamah townsite [P30]
They later resided on Boogabbie Farm approximately seven miles east of
the Carnamah townsite [P30]
Obtained the telephone in 1925 - was telephone number Carnamah-11H and later
number Carnamah-11D [60]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1928 [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG's wedding and reception in Carnamah
on 27 March 1928 [4: 31-Mar-1928]
In November 1928 purchased a new Chev truck from local dealer L. S. WYLIE
[4: 1-Dec-1928]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry
Parkin & Son in the 1920s and 1930s [53]
Won 2nd prize for Wheaten Chaff in the Grain & Fodder section of the Carnamah
Agricultural Show in 1930 [4: 27-Sep-1930]
In 1932 was the owner of a Chevrolet truck with license plate CA-356 [4:
12-Nov-1932]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1932-1941; also
donated £1.1.0 to the Society in 1932 [13]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Jane ROBERTSON on 15 May 1932 at the Winchester
Cemetery [4]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah Road Board chairman Richard ROBERTSON at
the Winchester Cemetery on 9 July 1932 [4]
Made a donation to the Carnamah branch of the Country Women's Association in
1932 to help them purchase premises [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Pallbearer at the funeral of ten year old Charles Godfrey TURNER on 13 August
1932 at the Winchester Cemetery [4]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Robert Clark FORRESTER at the Winchester Cemetery
on 18 September 1933 [5: 22-Sep-1933]
Sold five bales of wool through Westralian Farmers Ltd at 15d. per pound in
October 1933 [5: 13-Oct-1933]
In April 1934 purchased a Sunshine seed box to be attached and transform his 10
disc Sundercut into a Sunderseeder [5: 20-Apr-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club - was Vice President in 1934 [5:
20-Apr-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]
Held a clearing sale on his farm seven miles east of Carnamah at 1:30 p.m. on
Thursday 7 March 1935 [5: 1-Mar-1935]
At the sale sold the entirety of his plant, machinery, furniture and household
effects, including 1929 model Chevrolet truck, [5]
8 foot Sunshine harvester, 16 run Massey combine, 10 disc
Sundercut and seed box, 17 run I.H.C. drill, spring tooth cultivator, [5]
3½ horsepower I.H.C. engine, heavy dray, tip dray, spring
cart, sulky, harness, horse collars, hames, winkers, chaffcutter, [5]
sets of swings and chains, old three disc Sunrise plough,
three furrow Moulboard plough, six foot binder, wool tables, tanks, [5]
sheep hurdles, vice, drill, a quantity of galvanised iron
and also eight horses, four cows and one pig [5: 1-Mar-1935]
Some of the prices realised were £42 for his Massey-Harris
combine, £28 for Sundercut plough and £22 for drills [5: 15-Mar-1935]
His Carnamah farmland all ended up in the names of his two sons except for his
200 acre Victoria Location 2981 [3]
Himself and his wife were the recipients of a Farewell Social and Dance at the
Carnamah Hall on Monday 11 March 1935 [5]
Local farmer John BOWMAN spoke of his work in the district
and described him as "a true straight forward man" [5: 15-Mar-1935]
With his farms being carried on by his sons himself and his wife left Carnamah
in March 1935 and shifted to Guildford [P30]
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]
Resided at 53 James Street in the Perth suburb of Guildford from 1935 until his
death in 1944 [2] [3]
Travelled up to Carnamah with his son Dick during the second weekend of October
1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
After staying with his sons in Carnamah for a few days he
proceeded to Geraldton before returning to Guildford [5]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Attended the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta
Cemetery in Perth on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Father of "Dick" Richard Alfred, "Stan" Stanley George and "Vitty" Vittoria
Grace [P30]
Died 1 October 1944 in the Perth suburb of Guildford; buried Karrakatta
Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, WF, 356) [2]
Following his death his 200 acre block, Victoria Location 2981, was inherited by
his daughter Mrs Vittoria G. DEWAR [3]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 6 October
1944:
"Pioneer Passes - Vale Alfred Hollingsworth. The older residents of the
Carnamah district were shocked on Sunday to learn that Mr. Alfred James
Hollingsworth had passed away at Guildford that day. The late Mr. Hollingsworth,
who was aged 74 years, had been suffering with a heart complaint for some time,
and although those near and dear to him had been prepared for the ultimate end
for some time, the news of his demise nevertheless came as a great shock to
them. Like all heart sufferers he experienced his periodical attacks, and when
they had passed he appeared to be in fair health. Only a week or so ago he paid
a visit to his sons' property at Carnamah and assisted them over the shearing.
Deceased was one of the earliest pioneers of the Carnamah district, and the name
of Alfred Hollingsworth will always be associated with the pioneering of
Carnamah. Unlike a lot of pioneers he prospered in his farming venture, and in
his old age was able to retire and take up residence at Guildford. We, of the
younger generation, who follow on, have a lot to thank these hardy pioneers for.
They were halycon days, those pioneer days of yesteryears, and thoughts of the
rapidly thinning ranks of these grand old men sends one's memory straying back
down the dam and dusty passages to a never to be forgotten past. Every sympathy
is felt for the aged widow and her family of two sons, Richard and Stanley, and
one daughter Vittoria (Mrs. P. W. Dewar). The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta cemetery. It is vale Alf.
Hollingsworth, but his name will live down through the annals of local history."
Mrs Hannah Maria HOLLINGSWORTH
Wife of Alfred James HOLLINGSWORTH; see Hannah Maria BISHOP
"Dick" Richard Alfred HOLLINGSWORTH
Born 16 June 1899 in Walkaway, Western Australia [16]
Son of Alfred James HOLLINGSWORTH and Hannah Maria BISHOP [15]
Resided his first few years with his parents in Walkaway where his father worked
as a railway repairer [6]
By 1907 had shifted to Carnamah where his father was a farmer and railway
fettler [6] [44]
Resided with his parents on Victoria Location 2981 just west of Carnamah and
later on Boogabbie Farm east of Carnamah [P30]
Member of the Carnamah Sunday School in 1914 [7: page 238]
Farmer in Carnamah, initially with his father and later in partnership with his
brother Stan (see HOLLINGSWORTH Bros) [P30]
Farmer of Shady Valley Farm in Carnamah in 1921 [19]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1927 [9: 25-Nov-1927] [4: 28-May-1930]
Member of the Carnamah Race Club - was their Clerk of Course 1928-1932 [4:
31-Mar-1928, 21-Dec-1929 & 12-Mar-1932]
The local newspaper revealed on 22 June 1934 that goods had arrived for him at
the Carnamah Railway Station [5: 22-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]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1935 and 1936 [5:
19-Apr-1935, 17-Apr-1936]
Motored to Perth on Thursday 24 October 1935 accompanied by his sister Vittoria
and brother-in-law Percy DEWAR [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Pallbearer at 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]
He was among those from Carnamah who travelled to Perth in early October 1936 to
attend the Perth Royal Show [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Returned to Carnamah during the second weekend of October
1936 accompanied by his father who stayed for a few days [5]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1937-1948
[13]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War
[16]
In 1923-24, and again from 1945 to 1948 he paid rates for 500 acres on the
Winchester South Road in Winchester [3] [44]
The 500 acres was Victoria Location 6652 and was possibly
used for the grazing of livestock from their other farms [3] [--]
The block was forfeited on 21 August 1948 and was
subsequently re-taken up by Robert BOWRAN [3]
Farmer in Carnamah until his death in 1949 [P30]
Following his death his brother Stan carried on with their farmland [3]
Died 24 February 1949; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, WF, 356)
[2]
"Stan" Stanley George HOLLINGSOWRTH
Born 7 September 1901 in Walkaway, Western Australia [16]
Son of Alfred James HOLLINGSWORTH and Hannah Maria BISHOP [15]
Resided his first few years with his parents in Walkaway WA where his father
worked as a railway repairer [6]
By 1907 had shifted to Carnamah where his father was a farmer and railway
fettler [6] [44]
Resided with his parents on Victoria Location 2981 just west of Carnamah and
later on Boogabbie Farm east of Carnamah [P30]
Member of the Carnamah Sunday School in 1914 [7: page 238]
Farmer in Carnamah, initially with his father and later in partnership with his
brother Dick (see HOLLINGSWORTH Bros) [P30]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1937-1955
[13]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War
[16]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah farmer William Henry WATSON at the
Winchester Cemetery on 13 September 1948 [0]
Following his brother Dick's death in 1949 continued farming their properties
until the mid 1950s [P30]
Around 1949 he purchased from POPE Bros a vacant block in Carnamah town - 11
Robertson Street (Lot 27 of M1354) [3]
During the 1950-51 financial year he sold his vacant block at 11 Robertson
Street to Fred WEST [3]
Farmer in Carnamah until 1955 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of South Perth [2]
Died 12 October 1979; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, WF, 356)
[2]
"Vitty" Vittoria Grace HOLLINGSWORTH
Born 20 March 1904 in Walkaway, Western Australia [14] [15]
Daughter of Alfred James HOLLINGSWORTH and Hannah Maria BISHOP [15]
Resided her first few years with her parents in Walkaway WA where her father
worked as a railway repairer [6]
By 1907 had shifted to Carnamah where her father was a farmer and railway
fettler [6] [44]
Member of the Carnamah Sunday School in 1914 [7: page 238]
Educated at the Carnamah State School and at Saint Gertrude's Ladies College in
New Norica [7: page 145] [P30]
Attended the Carnamah Race Club's Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 10 April 1924 in
a dress of pale pink georgette [10: 24-Apr-1924]
Married Percy William DEWAR in 1928 [P30]
Resided with her husband on Ingie Farm in Carnamah from 1928 to 1953
[P30]
Along with her children departed Carnamah by train on Wednesday 16 January 1935
for a holiday in Gingin [5: 18-Jan-1935]
Herself, her husband and their children accompanied her brother Dick to Perth on
Thursday 24 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
She returned to Carnamah on Thursday 14 November 1935 [5: 15-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]
Sold five head of cattle at £6/19/8 per head through Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd
at the Midland Market in October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
In May 1937 herself and her children holidayed in the Perth suburb of Guildford
[5: 14-May-1937]
Following her father's death in 1945 she inherited 200 acres of his farmland in
Carnamah (Victoria Location 2981) [3]
Along with her husband and daughter Sheila left Carnamah in February 1953
[0: image 04711]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Floreat Park from 1953 to 1984 [P30]
In 1961 sold the 200 acre block, Victoria Location 2981, to Herbert E. and
Gladys M. WHITE of Carnamah [3]
Mother of Audrey, Ronald, Nancy, Brian and Shiela [P30]
Died 15 November 1984; ashes buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row E, Plot
8) [1]
Mrs Hazel Bell HOLLIS
Wife of Thomas William Warner HOLLIS; see Hazel Bell CLARKE
Thomas William Warner HOLLIS
Born 16 February 1906 in Fremantle, Western Australia [16]
Married Hazel Bell CLARKE in 1935 [66]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Hawthorn prior to enlisting in the Royal
Australian Air Force on 22 April 1940 [16]
Sergeant 16219 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 11 Elementary Flying Training
School during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 October 1945 [16]
Farmer in Eneabba in the 1960s [19]
Later resided in Rockingham [2]
Died 9 September 1993; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (RC Section,
Garden of Remembrance, 11, 140) [2]
Jack HOLMAN
Attended the Euchre Party and Dance held at the Winchester School Hall on
Saturday 31 August 1929 [4: 7-Sep-1929]
Came 2nd in the Sheffield Handicap and ¼ mile running races at the Carnamah
Agricultural Show in 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Carnamah Show and opening of Centenary
Park on 19 September 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Played the drums at the Carnamah Anglican Church's Freak Ball at the Carnamah
Hall on Thursday 3 October 1929 [4: 12-Oct-1929]
"Kim" Gerald Kimberley HOLMES
Born 1893 in Derby, Western Australia [15]
Son of Thomas Charles HOLMES and Elizabeth Anne MARTIN [15]
Clerk in Geraldton 1911-1924 [6]
Married Florence Louisa STOKES in 1923 [66]
From 1925 to 1928 he was working as a Clark and living at 20 Woodroyd Street in
the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [6] [50]
Manager for Millar's Timber & Trading Company Limited in Carnamah in 1928
[4: 1-Sep-1928]
Provider of music at the Carnamah Football Club's Dance at the Carnamah Hall on
Saturday 19 May 1928 [4: 26-May-1928]
Attended the wedding and reception of Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred M. LANG in
Carnamah on Tuesday 27 March 1928 [4]
He played the piano at Charles and Winifred's wedding dance
held later that night at the Carnamah Hall [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1928 [4: 21-Apr-1928]
Tendered a farewell party by his friends in Carnamah during the last week of
August 1928 at the home of Geoffrey K. RYDER [4]
Among those present were Geoff RYDER, Arnold BIERMANN, Bert
HAYES, Neil GRAHAM, Alf NIND and Clarrie RYAN [4]
Attended the wedding of Alexander J. F. BROWN and Clara V. BERRIGAN at the
Carnamah Hall on 28 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
He very much regretted being transferred from Carnamah however wouldn't knock
back his promotion to Northam [4: 1 & 8-Sep-1928]
He had spent a very happy time at Carnamah and wished the district and people
the greatest amount of prosperity possible [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Left Carnamah by train on Tuesday 28 August 1928 to an assemblage of people who
had gathered to bid him farewell [4: 1-Sep-1928]
Manager of the Millars Timber & Trading Company branch in Northam from 1928
until at least 1939 [4: 1-Sep-1928] [6]
Resided at 57 Duke Street, Northam and later at 28 Newcastle Road, Northam
[6] [50]
Phoebe Maud Isabella HOLT
Born 8 April 1906 [P379]
Daughter of George Willis HOLT and Maud Isabella MCEWAN [P379]
Grew up and was educated in Kalgoorlie where her father worked as an Engine
Driver on the mines [P379]
Met her husband while working at a boarding house at the lead mine in Galena
[P379]
Married "Bill" William Michael Clive WHITE in Perth in 1928 [66]
Resided with her husband and children at the police quarters at 16 Railway
Avenue in Carnamah 1938-1944 [P379]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Country Women's Association in 1940 [5:
11-Oct-1940]
Member of the Carnamah Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club in 1941 and 1942 [0:
images 03995, 04085]
Following her husband's transfers resided in Tambellup 1944-1953, Roebourne
1953-1960 and then in Perth [P379]
They resided in the Perth suburb of Yokine until the 1980s when they moved to
Mandurah [P379]
Resided of late at Bedingfield Lodge in Pinjarra [P379]
Mother of Enid and Jack [P379]
Died 18 October 1985; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (MC Section,
Garden of Remembrance, 6, 155) [2]
Raymond Colin HOLTHAM
Born 28 August 1926 in North Fremantle, Western Australia [16]
Resided in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle until enlisting in the Australian
Army on 1 September 1944 [16]
Leading Aircraftman 85316 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 76 Operational
Base Unit during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 26 April 1946 [16]
Along with his wife Esther resided in Carnamah in 1958 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Palmyra [2]
Husband of Esther [19]
Died 27 August 1991; buried Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra
(General, Lawn L, 28) [2]
"Hettie" Ethel Florence HOOPER
Born 1906 [15]
Married James John HOUSE in Perth in 1927 [66]
Resided with her husband and sons in Three Springs 1934-1937 [4:
7-Jul-1934] [5: 25-Mar-1937] [6] [19]
Attended the C.W.A. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on
the evening of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club in 1934-35, 1935-36
and 1936-37 [5: 5-Apr-1935, 1-Nov-1935, 4-Dec-1936]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1936 [5:
10-Apr-1936]
Herself and her husband were bid farewell at the tennis
courts in Three Springs on Sunday afternoon 21 March 1937 [5: 25-Mar-1937]
They received a cut crystal water service from the Tennis
Club, and a travelling case, rug and cheque from the local residents [5]
Following three and a half years in Three Springs they left
in March 1937 and shifted to Carnamah [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Resided with her husband and sons in Carnamah 1937-1945 [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Travelled with her sons by train to Moora on Thursday 13 May
1937 and returned on Saturday 15 May 1937 [5: 21-May-1937]
On their return from Moora they were accompanied by her
mother Mrs BAYLISS of Moora [5: 21-May-1937]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club 1939-1941 [0: images
03018 & 04039]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club 1940-1944 [0: images
03070, 04238 & 04263]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Red Cross Society
[141]
Along with her husband left Carnamah in June 1945 and
shifted to the Perth suburb of Midland Junction [0: image 04350]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Maylands [2]
Mother of Des and Gordon [P39]
Died 2 June 1993; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZF, 312)
[2]
Feronia Minnie HORMAN
Born 12 December 1905 in Norwood, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Charles Lister HORMAN and Lucy Allen GATES [55]
Married Wilfred Thomas BARTON on 21 September 1927 in Kadina, South Australia
[55]
Along with her husband and child left Paskeville, South Australia in company
with the PERRY family and Cyril MARTYN [P242]
Travelled the journey by car via an overland route with her husband, child and
Cyril MARTYN [P242]
They left Paskeville, South Australia on 26 March 1930 and arrived in Carnamah,
Western Australia at 8 p.m. on 3 April 1930 [P20]
Resided with her husband in Carnamah, Western Australia 1930-1932 [19]
[P242]
After a short period in Carnamah returned with her husband to Paskeville, South
Australia [P242]
Mother of Verna, June, Allan, Patricia and Don [P228]
Died 15 April 1978; buried in Green Plains, South Australia [P228]
Charles John Armitage HORROCKS
Born C.1877 [2]
Married Constance Helena BUCKLEY in 1903 [15]
Grazier in Carnamah 1908-1910 [6] [44]
By 1908 he was the owner of 400 acres of land in Carnamah (Victoria Locations
2958 and 2959) [44]
Around 1910 he acquired a further 2700 acres of grazing land in Carnamah
(Victoria Location 3315) [44]
Resided in Claremont WA 1910-1912; 25 Hamilton Street in Subiaco WA 1913-1915;
and in Fremantle WA in 1916 [6] [44]
In 1912 and 1913 his land in Carnamah appears to have been
run by Norman William Leopold FADDY [6] [--]
Grazier in Carnamah in 1912 and 1913 in partnership with
Norman W. L. FADDY - trading as "Horrocks & Faddy" [6]
In 1915 he was a Merchant and Importer at 10-12 Bay Street in Fremantle [6]
[44]
He was an importer of goods and a tea merchant in
partnership with R. A. WADHAM - trading as "Horrocks & Wadham" [6]
They were importers of preserved provisions, glassware,
crockery, tinware and canvasware and tea merchants [6]
During the 1921-22 financial year sold his 3100 acres of land in Carnamah to
GREEN Bros [44]
From 1911 until at least 1924 he was also the owner of Lot 17 in the Three
Springs townsite [44]
In 1924 he was living in John Street in the Perth suburb of Cottesloe [44]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Peppermint Grove [2]
Died 11 July 1957; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, HA,
801) [2]
Henry HORSEY
Married Wilhelmina ROBERTSON in 1906 [66]
School Teacher at the Dandaragan State School in 1914, on an annual salary of
£142 [73]
Travelled via Moora en route to Perth where he spent his midwinter school
vacation in August 1914 [10: 25-Aug-1914]
In September 1914 he was transferred from Dandaragan to the State School at
Kirup, in the State's South West [10: 11-Sep-1914]
Transferred to Carnamah as temporary teacher while Alexander MACLEAN was on
active service in the A.I.F. [73]
School Teacher of the Carnamah State School in 1915 and 1916, on an annual
salary of £152 [73]
Master of Ceremonies at the "Carnamah Concert" held in the railway goods shed on
Friday 19 February 1915 [10: 26-Feb-1915]
Throughout 1915 and for the first half of 1916 he resided in a tent next to the
school as no quarters were provided [7: page 88]
In July 1916 the building of a new school room and conversion of the old one
into teacher's quarters were completed [7: page 88]
Miss Helen HORSFALL
Succeeded Miss Iolanthe FANE as school teacher of the Billeroo State School
[0: image 02963] [73]
School Teacher of the Billeroo State School in Billeroo, East Winchester in 1942
[0: image 02963] [73]
In 1942 received an annual salary of £188 for fulfilling the duties of the
school's sole teacher [73]
Christopher Henry HOSKYNS-ABRAHALL
Born 23 July 1871 in Bayswater, Middlesex, England [20] [224]
Son of James HOSKYNS-ABRAHALL and Ellen MORESBY [20] [21]
Resided with his parents at 5 Newton Villa in Lambeth,
Surrey, England in the 1880s and 1890s [20]
Educated at Dulwich College in Dulwich, London, England
[224]
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Marine Light Infantry in 1890
[224]
Appointed to the rank of Captain on 1 April 1899 and to
Major on 1 September 1910 [224]
He retired after 23 years of service [10: 2-Jan-1914]
Married Alice Maud Mary ALLEN on 20 June 1897 in London, England [21] [224]
They had three children - two son James and Christopher
Henry, and one daughter Ellen Morseby [224] [268]
His wife passed away at the age of 23 years in 1904
[21]
Arranged in England to purchase a "Ready Made Farm" in Winchester, Western
Australia from the Midland Railway Company [34]
Paid a 5% deposit of £178/1/- for the 742 acre farm on 23
October 1913, and also £149/19/- for the sowing of 120 acres of crop [34]
With his son James departed Liverpool, England on the
steamship Suevic for Albany, Western Australia on 25 October 1913
[203]
Signed the contract to purchase the farm in Winchester from
the Midland Railway Company on 13 December 1913 [27]
The 742 acres were Lots M916 and M917 of Victoria Location
1936 and cost of £3561, payable by instalments over 20 years [27]
Farmer in Winchester, Western Australia in 1914 [6] [10]
Received a severe cut to his arm in an accident on his farm
in Winchester on Tuesday morning 17 February 1914 [10: 20-Feb-1914]
While cultivating he lent forward to touch up one of the
horses when the cultivator hit a tree stump, which threw him off [10]
Fortunately he still had hold of the reins and managed to
stop the horses, escaping with only a severe cut to his right arm [10]
Travelled to Moora the next day for medical attention to the
cut, which had been made by a cultivator disc and went to the bone [10]
In September 1914 he was appointed to the 16th Western Australian Infantry,
which was being raised in Perth [10: 18-Sep-1914]
Returned to England where he was appointed to the Portsmouth Battalion of the
Royal Marine Light Infantry on 28 February 1915 [224]
Major and 2nd in Command of the Portsmouth Battalion during
the First World War [224]
With four others led a gallant attack against Turkish
trenches at Gabe Tepe on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey on 3 May 1915
[224]
The attack was credited with allowing many Australians, who
had been driven out of their trenches, to return to their trenches [224]
Died 4 May 1915 from wounds on the hospital ship Dongola and was buried
at sea [224]
Memorialised on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
[17]
Both of his sons also served during the First World War [224]
His elder son served with the Australian Imperial Force in
France and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [30: item 3018330]
His younger son served as a 2nd Lieutenant attached to the
Royal Flying Corps and was accidentally killed while flying in 1917 [224]
The Midland Railway Company rescinded the sale on his farm in Winchester on 6
July 1915 [34]
The Company re-sold Lot M917 of his farm later in 1915 to
Mrs Edith G. HUNTER of Winchester [27]
In April 1918 the furniture from his farmhouse was sent to
Moora and sold by auction and the proceeds sent to his solicitors [34]
The Midland Railway Company re-sold Lot M916 of his farm in
1920 to Edward W. BELL of Winchester [27]
Also known as Christopher Henry Hoskyns ABRAHALL [27]
From The Moora Herald and Midland Districts Advocate
newspaper, Tuesday 6 January 1914:
"The Midland district has received a welcome addition to its population in
the person of Major C. H. H. Abrahall, who has purchased one of the Midland
Company's improved farms at Winchester. The Major, who arrived by the Suevic
early in December is vastly pleased with his purchase. The pleasure has been
enhanced by a tour of the neighbourhood and Moora under the guidance of Mr
Woods, the company's forest ranger. Our new settler spent some 23 years in the
Imperial Navy, and served mostly in the home waters and in the Mediterranean. We
extend the hand of welcome to the Major, and trust that his residence in the
district will be both happy and prosperous."
From The Moora Herald and Midland Districts Advocate
newspaper, Tuesday 6 January 1914:
"The engagement is announced of Major Christopher Henry Hoskyns-Abrahall,
R.N.R., of Winchester, Midlands, formerly of Winchester, England, to Miss Lily
Waterworth, of Blackpool, Lancashire, England: The happy pair became engaged on
their journey to Australia on board the s.s. Suevic. The marriage will take
place in St. George's Cathedral Perth, next week, and His Lordship Bishop Riley
will tie the nuptial knot. Out heart congratulations go out to the Major and his
bride."
James HOSKYNS-ABRAHALL
Born 18 December 1897 in London, England [21] [30]
Son of Christopher Henry HOSKYNS-ABRAHALL [34]
Farmhand on his father's farm in Winchester, Western Australia in 1914 [30:
item 3018330]
Following his father's return to England to serve in the Navy he remained in
Western Australia with H. Randolph CHRISTIE [34]
Presumably resided with H. Randolph CHRISTIE on Felton Mains Farm in
Carnamah and then Lucerne Farm in Serpentine [34]
Midland Railway Company correspondence reveals that by September 1915 he had
disappeared [34]
Later in 1915, with the help of a detective, he was found working as a groom at
a Mr FOY's stables in Beaufort Street, Perth [34]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 19 May 1916 [30: item
3018330]
Upon enlistment he was 5 feet 4½ inches tall, weighed 188 pounds and was of fair
complexion with blue eyes and dark brown hair [30]
Gave his father as his next of kin, his father's address stated to be "C/- Mrs
Woodhead, 44 Charing Cross, London, England" [30]
Embarked Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T.
A16 Port Melbourne on 30 October 1916 [30]
Disembarked from the Port Melbourne in Devonport, England on 28 December
1916 [30]
After military training in Codford, Wiltshire, England proceeded to France on
the on the steamship Victoria on 4 February 1917 [30]
Private 2626 in the 12th Light Trench Mortar Battery of the 48th Battalion in
France during the First World War [30]
In France on 8 June 1917 he was Wounded in Action; admitted to a field hospital
in France before being returned to England [30]
On 14 June 1917 he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for courageously
preventing a shell from exploding [18]
His prevention of the shell exploding saved a number of his comrades lives and
also a large quantity of shells [18]
Treated in England for a severe gunshot wound to his back before being returned
to Australia [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 30 January 1919; received the
British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Married Minnie Elizabeth HOLLAND in Perth in 1923 [66]
Resided of late in Perth [2]
Died 6 August 1967; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Also known as James Hoskyns ABRAHALL [30]
Dorothy May HOUSE
Born 26 March 1911 [15]
Daughter of George Horatio HOUSE and Sarah JAMES [66] [84]
Shop Assistant for Albert & Eva COWDEROY at their Cowderoy's Stores at 2
Macpherson Street in Carnamah [P7]
Attended the Surprise Party tendered to Mrs Eva and Miss Joyce COWDEROY in
Carnamah on Friday 5 January 1934 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Attended the Parkinson Tennis Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday
14 April 1934 [5: 20-Apr-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on
Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in a
frock of peach satin with lace godets [5: 18-May-1934]
Attended the Roman Catholic Church's Ball in Carnamah on Saturday 26 May 1934 in
a red silk voile and organdie dress [5: 1-Jun-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]
On Saturday 21 July 1934 attended the Carnamah Hall the Inering School Dance,
held to raise money for books [5: 27-Jul-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]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball on Saturday 20 October
1934 in a blue organdie dress with frills [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Attended the Back to Childhood & Nursery Rhyme Ball held in Three Springs on 6
November 1934 as "Bo-Peep" [5: 9-Nov-1934]
Attended the Three Springs C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening
of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Attended the Surprise Party given to John and Doris MCLEAN at their home in
Carnamah on Wednesday 3 April 1935 [5: 5-Apr-1935]
Wore novelty blue check taffeta with silver lame trimmings to the Show Ball in
Carnamah on 12 September 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Spent an enjoyable weekend as the guest of Mrs Violet MCSWAIN on farmland in
Carnamah in November 1935 [5: 6-Dec-1935]
Attended the Carnamah Girls Club's Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 7
December 1935 as "Luxor Tabacco" [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Travelled from Carnamah to Perth on Christmas Eve 24 December 1935 for several
weeks holiday in the city [5: 10-Jan-1936]
In 1936 she worked as a Shop Assistant and resided with her parents at 48
Tuckfield Street in the Perth suburb of East Fremantle [50]
Married "Ken" Enoch HUGHES, who had previously worked as a farmhand in Carnamah,
in 1943 [66] [P7]
Resided of late in Mount Helena [2]
Died 24 April 1989; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (VC Section,
Niche Wall, W19, 7) [2]
Edward James HOUSE
Born 1878 in Yoganup, Western Australia [15]
Son of Charles HOUSE and Gertrude Mary WRIGHT [15]
Labourer in Gelorup south of Bunbury in 1903 [50]
Married (1) Edith Agnes JAQUES in Bunbury in 1903 [15]
Labourer in Carnamah in 1905 and 1906 [50]
While he was in Carnamah his wife was living on Sayer Street in the Perth suburb
of Midland Junction [50]
His brother-in-law William F. H. JAQUES was Railway Stationmaster in Carnamah
1907-1913 [6] [9: 25-Oct-1907]
In 1916 he was working as a Carrier and was living on Woodbridge Terrace in the
Perth suburb of Midland Junction [50]
His first wife, late of the Perth suburb of Midland Junction, passed away at the
age of 36 years on 10 May 1919 [2]
Married (2) Alice Annie POSSELT in 1923 [66]
Farmhand in Tammin in 1925 [50]
In 1936 he was working as a Wood Merchant and living on Forrest Avenue in
Bunbury [50]
His son "Jim" James John HOUSE was Railway Stationmaster in Carnamah 1937-1945
[5] [19]
Gordon Raymond HOUSE
Born 1931 [15]
Son of "Jim" James John HOUSE and "Hettie" Ethel Florence HOOPER [P39]
Resided with his parents in Watheroo 1931-1993, Three Springs 1934-1937 and in
Carnamah 1937-1945 [--]
Fell from a railway truck and hit his head on the railway line in Three Springs
on Tuesday 22 January 1935 [5: 25-Jan-1935]
He was taken to the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs and
received stitches for his severely lacerated scalp [5]
Won the 4 & 5 Years Boys Running Race at the Coronation Celebrations at
Centenary Park in Carnamah on 12 May 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
Student at the Carnamah State School [97]
Junior Member of the Carnamah Social Club in 1941 [0: image 04043]
In September 1946, by which time he was living in Midland Junction, he spent a
holiday in Carnamah [0: image 04395]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Manning [2]
Died 17 April 1995; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZF, 312)
[2]
Mrs "Hettie" Ethel Florence HOUSE
Wife of "Jim" James John HOUSE; see "Hettie" Ethel Florence HOOPER
"Jim" James John HOUSE
Born 1904 in Picton, Western Australia [15]
Son of Edward James HOUSE and Edith Agnes JAQUES [15]
Resided with his parents in the Perth suburb of Midland
Junction [50]
His mother passed at the age of 36 years on 10 May 1919 and
was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth [2]
Booking Clerk at the Railway Station in Moora in 1922 [9: 27-Oct-1922]
Married "Hettie" Ethel Florence HOOPER in Perth in 1927 [66]
Assistant Railway Stationmaster in Watheroo 1927-1933 [6]
Member of the Watheroo Football Club - was Secretary in 1933
[9: 14-Apr-1933]
Railway Stationmaster in Three Springs 1934-1937 [4: 7-Jul-1934] [5:
25-Mar-1937] [6] [19]
Secretary-Treasurer of the North Midlands Football
Association in 1934 and 1935 [5: 13-Apr-1934, 3-May-1935]
During early July 1934 he was off work and confined to bed
suffering from diphtheria [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club from 1934-35 to
1936-37 - was Captain in 1935-36 [5: 8-Mar-1935, 20-Sep-1935, 4-Dec-1936]
During his term as Captain he "had done much for the
progress and welfare" of the Three Springs Tennis Club [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Following a resignation he was elected Captain of the Three
Springs Tennis Club for the second half of 1936-37 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on
10 May 1935 [96]
Assistant Secretary in 1935 and a Committee Member in 1936
of the Three Springs Agricultural Society [5: 17-May-1935, 22-May-1936]
Commenced his annual leave on Saturday 8 June 1935, during
which time he was relieved by W. HEBITON [5: 7-Jun-1935]
In May 1936 received a £3 honorarium from the North Midlands
Football Association for his previous services [5: 8-May-1936]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1936 [5:
10-Apr-1936]
Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1936 - was Auditor
in 1936-37 [5: 19-Jun-1936, 31-Jul-1936]
Speaker at the Farewell Social to local Co-op manager Harold
BARNETT in Three Springs on 14 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Himself and his wife were bid farewell at the tennis courts
in Three Springs on Sunday afternoon 21 March 1937 [5: 25-Mar-1937]
At their farewell afternoon four speakers spoke of his
"sterling qualities as a citizen and stationmaster" [5: 25-Mar-1937]
They received a cut crystal water service from the Tennis
Club, and a travelling case, rug and cheque from the residents [5]
Following his transfer in March 1937 left Three Springs
after three and a half years and shifted to Carnamah [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Railway Stationmaster in Carnamah 1937-1945 [5: 25-Mar-1937] [6]
He took charge of the Carnamah Railway Station on Wednesday
24 March 1937 [5: 25-Mar-1937]
His uncle William F. H. JAQUES had been Stationmaster in
Carnamah 1907-1913 [6] [9: 25-Oct-1907]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club - was Secretary in
1937-38 [5: 13-Aug-1937]
In 1937 represented the Carnamah Tennis Club at meetings of
the Carnamah-Winchester-Coorow Tennis Association [0: image 03701]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Eileen Elizabeth WITHNELL
on 5 January 1938 at the Winchester Cemetery [0]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club 1938-1942 - was
Secretary in 1942 [0: images 02957 & 03717]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Red Cross Society
[141]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club - was Secretary 1942-1944
and Secretary and Treasurer in 1945 [0: images 02956, 04315 & 04329]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Thomas Gordon PERRY on 28
January 1941 at the Winchester Cemetery [4]
In June 1945 was promoted to the position of Assistant
Traffic Superintendent of the Midland Railway Company [0: image 04350]
On his last appearance on the Carnamah Links before leaving
the district he won the day's 18 hole stroke competition [0: image 04351]
Left Carnamah in June 1945 following his transfer to the
Perth suburb of Midland Junction [0: image 04350]
Remained a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge after leaving Carnamah, and was
Worshipful Master of the Lodge in 1946 [153]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction until his death in 1955 [2]
Father of Desmond and Gordon [P39]
Died 16 March 1955; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZF, 312)
[2]
"Linda" Malinda Mary Allison HOUSTON
Born 1903 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of John HOUSTON and Malinda May MORRIS [15]
Resided in Perth and Bunbury before shifting to Carnamah in late February 1936
[5: 13-Mar-1936]
Ran the drapery department of Cowderoy's Stores at 2 Macpherson Street, Carnamah
in 1936 and 1937 [5: 13-Mar-1936, 19-Feb-1937]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1936 and 1937 [5: 22-May-1936] [4:
7-Aug-1937]
Attended the Carnamah Anglican Church's Mid-Winter Ball in Carnamah on 11 July
1936 dressed in figured georgette [5: 17-Jul-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]
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936
dressed in flame crepe de chine [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Member of Carnamah's Parkinson Tennis Club in 1936-37 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Herself and M. Linned ARMSTRONG departed Carnamah for a holiday in Bunbury on
Friday 12 February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
Following her holiday in Bunbury she arrived back in Carnamah on Thursday
evening 11 March 1937 [5: 12-Mar-1937]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary
Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Attended the Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 18 April 1937 in royal blue
georgette trimmed with self ruching [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Attended and competed at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening at Centenary
Park in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Attended the Coronation Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 12 May 1937 "dressed in
royal blue trimmed with ruching" [5: 14-May-1937]
She was among the 80 who attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening
at the Carnamah Hall on 25 June 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Member of the Carnamah Social Club in 1937 [0: image 03698]
In October 1937 took up a position with the Carnamah Cash Supply Stores [0:
image 03703]
Resided in Carnamah until 1938 [19]
Married David Richard MABEN in Perth in 1942 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of South Perth [2]
Died 14 November 1989; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium
Rose Gardens, 17, 280) [2]
Elsie Emily HOW
Born 1889 in Walthamstow, Essex, England [20] [21]
Daughter of Albert HOW and Emily Eliza ROFFEY [20] [21]
In 1901 was living with her parents and sister Lilian in Walthamstow, Essex,
England where her father worked as a Labourer [20]
Married Charles Sylvester BUCKBY in 1932 [66]
Resided in Carnamah with her husband and children in 1942 [16]
Initially remained in Carnamah after her husband enlisted in the Royal
Australian Air Force in November 1942 [0: image 04193] [16]
Along with her children left Carnamah in January 1943 and shifted to Perth
[0: image 04201]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Carlisle [2]
Died 11 August 1980; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (MC Section,
Niche Wall, W1, 17) [2]
Gilbert HOWATSON
Born C.1900 [2]
Married Gladys Ruth Lillian SOFIELD in 1933 [66]
Farmhand in Winchester in 1934 and 1935 [--]
Attended the Party at the home of William & Susan PETHICK on Petan Farm
in Winchester on Saturday 14 July 1934 [5: 20-Jul-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the
Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1934-35 [4: 22-Dec-1934] [5:
23-Nov-1934]
After spending a holiday in Merredin and Perth returned briefly to Winchester in
March 1935 before leaving the district [5: 22-Mar-1935]
Himself and his wife left Winchester in mid March 1935 and shifted to
Northampton [5: 22-Mar-1935]
Manager of a pastoral station in Northampton in 1936 [6]
Farmhand in Gunyidi in 1941 [19]
Later resided in Albany [2]
Died 10 June 1970; ashes scattered to the wind at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth
WA [2]
Mrs Gladys Ruth Lillian HOWATSON
Wife of Gilbert HOWATSON; see Gladys Ruth Lillian SOFIELD
Mrs Emily HOWE
Second wife of Robert Wilkinson HOWE; see Emily BYRNE
Robert Wilkinson HOWE
Born 1862 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Son of Thomas Wilkinson HOWE and Catherine BAKER [15]
His father had arrived in Western Australia as convict 1597 on the convict ship
Dudbrook on 7 February 1853 [107]
Married (1) Hannah EATON in Albany in 1887 [15]
Labourer in Albany 1895-1897 [6]
Assistant Lighthouse Keeper at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse near Karridale
1898-1904 [6]
His daughter Ada passed away in 1912 and his wife Hannah died in 1914
[P382]
Lighthouse Keeper on Breaksea Island in King George Sound near Albany 1915-1919
[6] [50]
Married (2) Mrs Emily WELLS in 1917 [66]
Head Lighthouse Keeper on Rottnest Island 1920-1924 [6]
After retiring from lighthouse keeping retired with his wife Emily to Perth
[P22]
Resided in retirement at 35 Tamar Street in the Perth suburb of Palmyra
1925-1934 [6] [50]
Resided at 62 Petra Street in the Perth suburb of Palmyra in 1935 and 1936
[6]
Resided at 14 Howick Street in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park 1936-1940
[6]
Himself and his wife fled Perth in fear after the Japanese bombing of Darwin in
the Northern Territory in 1942 [P22]
They shifted to Carnamah, where his stepson "Ned" Edmund K. WELLS had been
living and working for 16 years [P22]
Resided at 3 Niven Crescent, next to the Anglican Church, in the Carnamah
townsite in 1942 and early 1943 [P22] [57]
They rented the house at 3 Niven Crescent from its owner Mrs Jessie C. THOMPSON
[3] [179]
During their time in Carnamah his wife's grand-daughters Vida E. WELLS and
Margaret E. WELLS lived with them [P22]
Himself and his wife left Carnamah in mid January 1943 and shifted back to Perth
[5: 15-Jan-1942]
Father of Harold Robert, Eveline Emma, Ada Mildred and Fay Catherine [15]
Died 15 March 1943; buried Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra
(Anglican, A6, 50) [2]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 19 March
1943:
"Obituary - Late Robert Howe. A colourful personality passed away in Perth
on Monday in the person of Mr. Robert Wilkinson Howe, who until recently, had
been a resident of Carnamah. The late gentleman spent many of his years as a
light-house keeper, and in this capacity his life was a lonely one. Often, for
months at a stretch, he would lead a comparatively isolated life; the only other
people with whom he came in contact being members of his own family, and the
family of his assistant. Some years ago he retired and took up residence in the
city, but last year he and his wife evacuated to Carnamah. Failing health
compelled both Mr. and Mrs. Howe to again consider the advisability of residing
in the city, and they left Carnamah only a few weeks ago. The deceased gentleman
was twice married, his second wife being Mrs. Wells (Ned's mother). His widow,
two daughters, one son, six step-daughters and six step-sons are left to mourn
their loss. One daughter predeceased him. The late Mr. Howe had reached the ripe
old age of 81 years. And so passes on one of those picturesque figures who guide
the "ships that pass in the night.""
George HOWELL
Born C.1840 [107]
Sentenced at Clerkenwell in London, England to 14 years imprisonment for house
breaking [107]
Arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on the convict ship Norwood on 13
July 1867 [107]
Inmate of the Fremantle Prison, convict number 9467; received his Ticket of
Leave on 3 May 1876 [107]
On 17 July 1876 began working for Duncan MACPHERSON on Carnamah Station
[106]
Also known to have worked around York and Perth [107]
Died 27 May 1880 [107]
Florence May HOYLE
Born 1897 in Liversedge, Yorkshire, England [20] [21]
Daughter of engine fitter George Copley HOYLE and Sarah Jane BOOTH [20]
[21]
In 1901 was living with her parents and siblings Herbert, Hilda and Ernest at 4
Fourth Street in North Bierley, Yorkshire [20]
Departed London, England on the Ballarat and arrived in Fremantle,
Western Australia on 27 July 1926 [63]
Married "Ewart" Smith Ewart JACKSON in Perth in 1926 [66]
Resided with husband on Five Gums Farm near Five Gums in Carnamah
1926-1976 [P70]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club in 1936-37, 1937-38 and from 1946-47 to
1950-51 [89]
Along with her two sons she ran the farm during the Second World War when Ewart
was in the Australian Army [290]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society -1971 [13]
Mother of Vernon and Derek [290]
Died 27 September 1976; ashes scattered Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (L. H.
Memorial Gardens, Niche Wall, W29, 89 [2]
Hilda HOYLE
Born 1895 in Liversedge, Yorkshire, England [20] [21]
Daughter of engine fitter George Copley HOYLE and Sarah Jane BOOTH [20]
[21]
In 1901 was living with her parents and siblings Herbert, Florence and Ernest at
4 Fourth Street in North Bierley, Yorkshire [20]
Married Louis ALEXANDER in 1921 in Yorkshire, England [21]
They departed Tilbury, England on the Baradine and arrived in Fremantle,
Western Australia on 10 October 1927 [63]
Resided with her husband and sons on farmland in Carnamah 1928-1932 [19]
Later resided in East Rockingham [2]
Mother of Ernest and Kenneth [16] [63]
Died 25 January 1974; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium
Rose Gardens, N, 122) [2]
Claud HUBBARD
Born 23 May 1890 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England [16]
Son of William Parrington HUBBARD and Georgina WOODGATE [20] [21]
In 1891 was living with his parents and sister Viola at Ferndale in Cookham,
Yorkshire, England [20]
He was a pupil at the Stoneleigh Private Boys School in Folkestone, Kent,
England in 1901 [20]
Later employed in England in a farming related job [70]
Departed Avonmouth, England on the Medic and arrived in Fremantle,
Western Australia on 22 July 1920 [70]
Labourer in Carnamah in 1936 [6] [88]
On 16 June 1936 was arrested by Constable Maurice PLUNKETT for being drunk in
Ferguson Street, Carnamah [88]
On being arrested he was listed as being single, able to
read and write and having 9/11 cash on him [88]
At 10 a.m. the following day he went before the Carnamah
Police Court and was cautioned over the offence of "drunkenness" [88]
Enlisted in the Australian Army on 10 October 1939 in the Perth suburb of
Subiaco [16]
Private W243079 in the Australian Army's 10 Garrison Battalion during the Second
World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 2 December 1939 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Nedlands [2]
Died 17 April 1950; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth (Anglican, ZP, 342)
[2]
Peter HUDSON
Born C.1922 [107]
Tailor in England [107]
Sentenced in London, England to ten years imprisonment for "uttering counterfeit
coins" [107]
Arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on the convict ship Racehorse on
10 August 1865 [107]
Inmate of the Fremantle Prison, convict number 8302; received his Ticket of
Leave on 29 April 1868 [107]
Worked for Duncan MACPHERSON on Carnamah Station in 1873 [106]
Granted his Certificate of Freedom on 8 November 1876 in Geraldton WA [107]
Besides Carnamah he is known to have worked and resided in Fremantle, Perth,
Swan, Wellington and Champion Bay [107]
Worked variously as a carpenter, tinner, baker, labourer, cook, fencer, miner
and shepherd [107]
Died 28 April 1886 in Greenough WA [107]
Edgar Louis HUF
Born 1897 in Penshurst, Victoria, Australia [54]
Son of William August HUF and Johanne Auguste SCHULTZ [54]
Married Meta Esther MATUSCHKA in 1921 in Victoria, Australia [54]
In 1929 purchased William G. FENNELL's 1751 acre farm in Winchester (Lots M1077
and M1215 of Victoria Location 1937) [27]
The farm still had some of its £1020 worth of instalments owing to the Midland
Railway Company [27]
Believed to have purchased the farm on 15 May 1929, although it wasn't
transferred into his name until 7 October [4: 27-Apr-1929] [27]
Farmer in Winchester 1929-1935 [6] [3]
The farm consisted of 600 acres of first class country and the remainder good
lighter country [4: 27-Apr-1929]
On purchase 700 acres of the farm had been cleared and 250 acres had been sown
in crop [4: 27-Apr-1929]
The farm was fully fenced, split into six paddocks, with four roomed house,
machinery shed and water from a well [4: 27-Apr-1929]
In October 1929 purchased a Double V cultivator through Carnamah agent Raymond
R. WYLIE [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Signatory to a letter sent to the Education Department in January 1930
requesting a school be established east of Winchester [7: page 77]
Joint Foundation Secretary of the committee that built the Billeroo School Hall
at Billeroo, East Winchester in 1930 [4: 12-May-1952]
Hosted a Lutheran Church service conducted by Rev. M. GRAEBNER at his home in
Winchester on 6 November 1932 [5: 18-Nov-1932]
The school teacher of the Billeroo State School, Arthur JACKSON, boarded with
himself and his wife in Winchester [5: 17-Nov-1933]
They raised the alarm after Arthur didn't return home one
night after shooting and he was found injured a few hours later [5]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1932-33, 1933-34 and 1934-1935 [4:
22-Dec-1934] [5: 17-Mar-1933, 9-Mar-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the
Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
The Midland Railway Company rescinded the sale on his farm on 10 September 1935
[27]
What had been his farm was subsequently leased and later sold by the Midland
Railway Company to Edwin W. LUTZE [27] [3]
Father of Veronica, Douglas and Morris [P129]
Mrs Meta Esther HUF
Wife of Edgar Louis HUF; see Meta Esther MATUSCHKA
"Ken" Enoch HUGHES
Born 31 January 1911 in Moora, Western Australia [16]
Farmhand for John LEASK on the Yarra Yarra Estate in Carnamah [P7]
It was hoped he would play for the Carnamah Football Club in 1934 [5:
20-Apr-1934]
Attended the Parkinson Tennis Club's Dance held on Saturday 14 April 1934 at the
Carnamah Hall [5: 20-Apr-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on
Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On Saturday 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball
at the Carnamah Hall [5: 18-May-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]
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]
Won a pair of roosters in the raffle conducted at Parkinson Tennis Club Dance in
Carnamah on 20 September 1934 [5: 28-Sep-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1934 [5: 19-Oct-1934, 9-Nov-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball held at the Carnamah Hall
on Saturday 20 October 1934 [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Attended the Back to Childhood & Nursery Rhyme Ball held in Three Springs on 6
November 1934 as "Little Boy Blue" [5: 9-Nov-1934]
Attended the Three Springs C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening
of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Carried the haggis around for tasting at the Burns Night Celebrations held at
the Carnamah Hall on Friday 25 January 1935 [5: 1-Feb-1935]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Hawthorn prior to enlisting in the
Australian Army on 30 July 1941 [16]
Sapper WX15517 in the Australian Army's 2/3 Australian Independent FD Squadron
RAE during the Second World War [16]
Married Dorothy May HOUSE, who had also previously lived in Carnamah, in 1943
[66]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 15 November 1945 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Midland [2]
Died 19 June 2003; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (VC Section,
Niche Wall, W19, 7) [2]
Mrs Dorothy May HUGHES
Wife of "Ken" Enoch HUGHES; see Dorothy May HOUSE
Charles Henry HUMPHREYS
Labourer in Carnamah 1928-1930 [19]
Mrs Clarissa Eleanor HUMPHRYS
Wife of "Charlie" Joseph Charles HUMPHRYS; see Clarissa Eleanor BARR
Ian Gilbert HUMPHRYS
Born C.1929 [2]
Son of "Charlie" Joseph Charles HUMPHYS and Clarissa Eleanor BARR [P114]
Moved with his family from Maitland, South Australia to Carnamah, Western
Australia in January or February 1934 [5: 16-Feb-1934]
Resided with his parents on Mrs Florence G. FRANCIS' Celojium Farm in
Carnamah 1934-1937 [P114]
Student at the Carnamah State School in Carnamah in 1935 and 1936 [5:
13-Sep-1935, 9-Oct-1936]
Won 2nd prize for a Crayon Drawing in the Educational section of the Carnamah
Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Attended the inaugural Combined School Sports of the Carnamah Road Board
district in Carnamah on 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Came 3rd: in the 6 years Boys Running Race, the 6-7 years
Boys Sack Race, and the 6-7 years Boys Egg & Spoon Race [5]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2
November 1935 [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Himself and Vonnie A. PERRY attended the Fancy Dress Ball
together dressed as "Sailor Lad and Sailor Lass" [5]
Exhibited in the Flower and Educational sections of the Carnamah Agricultural
Show on 10 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Won 1st and 2nd prizes for Child's Pot of Flowering Plant,
1st for Papier Mache, 2nd for Writing and 2nd for Crayon Drawing [5]
Attended the Inter-School Sports of the Carnamah Road Board district at
Centenary Park in Carnamah on Friday 2 October 1936 [5]
He came 2nd in both the 7 Years Boys Running Race and the 6
& 7 Years Boys Egg & Spoon Race [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 14
November 1936 as a "Cowboy" [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Dianella [2]
Died 2 July 2006; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lance Howard
Memorial Gardens, 3, 92) [2]
Joffre Barr HUMPHRYS
Born 25 August 1915 in Magill, South Australia [55]
Son of "Charlie" Joseph Charles HUMPHYS and Clarissa Eleanor BARR [55]
Moved with his parents from Maitland, South Australia to Carnamah, Western
Australia in January or February 1934 [5: 16-Feb-1934]
Resided with his parents on Mrs Florence G. FRANCIS' Celojium Farm in
Carnamah 1934-1937 [P114]
Helped run Celojium Farm in Carnamah which was managed by his father
[P114]
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 held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 June 1934 to raise
funds for Church organ repairs [5: 6-Jul-1934]
On Saturday 21 July 1934 attended the Carnamah Hall the Inering School Dance,
held to raise money for books [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Attended the Back to Childhood & Nursery Rhyme Ball in Three Springs on 6
November 1934 as "Tom the Pipers Son" [5: 9-Nov-1934]
Could be the "Geoff Humphries" who was best man at the wedding of John MCGOWAN
of Carnamah on 20 July 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1935 and 1936 [5: 22-Nov-1935,
27-Mar-1936]
Himself and his sister Elma attended the Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on
7 December 1935 as a "Clothesline" [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Competed in the Parkinson Tennis Club's New Year Tennis Tournament in Carnamah
on Wednesday 1 January 1936 [5: 3-Jan-1936]
During January 1936 both himself and his father injured themselves on different
occasions while repairing a windlass [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Undertook wool classes in Perth during February 1936, and obtained satisfactory
results [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Following his wool classes he returned to Carnamah accompanied by his mother on
Thursday 13 February 1936 [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Performed at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at
the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
He gave a credible interpretation of his role as the butler
in one of the two plays, which was his first performance on stage [5]
Undertook the Farmers' Winter Course at Muresk Agricultural College in Northam
during the winter of 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday for Miss Eileen R. PERRY in Carnamah on
Saturday evening 18 July 1936 [5: 24-Jul-1936]
Master of Ceremonies at the C.W.A. Plain & Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall
on Saturday evening 25 July 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social including three plays at the
Carnamah Hall on Friday 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1937 [13]
After his parents moved to Strawberry in January 1937 he ran Celojium
Farm in Carnamah [0: images 02851, 03703] [19]
Exhibited in the Sheep, Vegetable, Pig and Grain & Fodder sections of the
Carnamah Agricultural Show on 9 September 1937 [5]
Won 2nd prizes for Ewe under 1½ years and for Three Merino
Lambs under 6 months in the Farmer's Class of the Sheep section [5]
Awarded 1st prize for Onions and received 2nd prizes for
Porker and Sheaf of Green Oats for Hay [5: 17-Sep-1937]
Ran Celojium Farm until October 1937 when his father returned for harvest
[0: images 02851, 03703] [19]
Left Carnamah in October 1937 and shifted to Strawberry near Mingenew [0:
image 03703] [19]
Farmer in Strawberry [50]
He was the best man at the wedding of C. George AUNGER and Eileen R. PERRY of
Carnamah [P242]
Married Cloris E. FOLLEY in Perth in 1939 [66]
Casket bearer at the funeral of Stanley Leopold HIDDEN at the Mingenew Cemetery
on 24 January 1947 [4: 1-Feb-1947]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Midland [2]
Died 13 November 1998; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
"Charlie" Joseph Charles HUMPHRYS
Born 20 May 1887 in Wokurna, South Australia [55]
Son of Benjamin HUMPHRYS and Charlotte HEATH [55]
Married Clarissa Eleanor BARR on 20 April 1910 at the Church of Christ in Bews,
South Australia [55]
Moved with his family from Maitland, South Australia to Carnamah, Western
Australia in January or February 1934 [5: 16-Feb-1934]
Farm Manager of Mrs Florence G. FRANCIS' 1401 acre farm on the Caron Road in
Carnamah 1934-1937 [P46]
He named the farm Celojium which he made up using his family's names
[P46]
The local newspaper reported on 25 May 1934 that there was a parcel
for him at the Carnamah Railway Station [5: 25-May-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1935 [5: 5-Jul-1935]
In 1935 the Rev. David H. DYKE conducted periodical Presbyterian
services at his home on Celojium Farm [5: 19-Jul-1935,
18-Oct-1935]
"Francis & Humphrys" sold 80 suckers for 15/- and 7 lambs for 13/4
per head at the Midland Market in August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
In September 1935 he sold 52 suckers for 13/2 per head through
Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Later in September "Francis & Humphrys" sold another 28 suckers for
12/7 and 45 suckers for 10/6 per head [5: 20 & 27-Sep-1935]
Committee Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in
1935 and 1936 [5: 22-Nov-1935] [58]
Accompanied Winchester farmer William J. PETHICK to Perth on 6
October 1935 to attend the Perth Royal Show [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Sold 74 ewes for 7/1 per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the
Midland Market on Tuesday 8 October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Mr W. HARFORD of the Cresco Fertiliser Works in Perth and his wife
stayed with them in Carnamah in October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
One of twelve who attended the Annual Meeting of the Carnamah
District Agricultural Society on 15 November 1935 [5:
22-Nov-1935]
With a plot of Ford wheat came 4th in the Carnamah District
Agricultural Society's 50-acre Crop competition in 1935 [5:
20-Dec-1935]
Himself and his son Joffre were both independently injured when
repairing a windlass during January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-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 Surprise 21st Birthday for Miss Eileen R. PERRY in
Carnamah on Saturday evening 18 July 1936 [5: 24-Jul-1936]
"Francis & Humphrys" sold 144 sheep through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the
Midland Market in September and October 1936 [5]
The 144 sheep consisted of 90 suckers at 10/8, 40 suckers at 9/4 and
14 ewes at 6/10 [5: 2 & 23-Oct-1936]
Attended the Reunion of South Australians in the North Midlands at
Centenary Park in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Attended the Inaugural Sale of the North Midlands Stud Stockbreeders
Association in Carnamah on 18 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
At the sale "Francis & Humphrys" purchased a Merino ram for 8
guineas from William A. T. SARGENT of Wongyarra, Carnamah
[5]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social including three plays
at the Carnamah Hall on Friday 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
"Francis & Humphrys" sold four bales of wool at 15½d. per pound
through Dalgety & Co Ltd at on 26 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Attended the public meeting about the creation of stockyards in
Carnamah on Saturday evening 14 November 1936 [5: 20-Nov-1936]
He "took an active interest in public affairs; especially in
connection with the agricultural society" in Carnamah [5:
19-Mar-1937]
Himself and his wife left Carnamah in March 1937 and shifted to a
farm at Strawberry in the Mingenew district [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Farmer at Strawberry in the Mingenew district [19]
He was the owner of 5,049 acres of farmland in Strawberry - Victoria
Locations 1186, 1849, 2321, 2415, 2710, 3465, 4580, 5697 [44]
His son Joffre managed Celojium Farm in Carnamah until
October 1937 [P114]
Returned to Carnamah in October 1937 to carry out the harvest on
Celojium [0: image 03703]
Committee Member of the Mingenew District Agricultural Society in
1946 [261]
Section Leader / Steward of the Flower and Plant section at the
Mingenew Agricultural Show on Thursday 26 September 1946 [261]
Father of Reo Wallace, Elma Joyce, Joffre Barr and Ian Gilbert
[P114]
Died 11 September 1954 in Maitland, South Australia [P114]
Mrs Clarissa Eleanor HUMPHRYS
Wife of "Charlie" Joseph Charles HUMPHRYS; see Clarissa Eleanor
BARR