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Marion Elizabeth BASS
Born 26 February 1924 in Perth, Western Australia [P161]
Daughter of policeman William Alfred BASS and Abigail Mary NEILSEN nee CALLAGHAN [P161]
Grew up in North Perth and was educated in Perth [P161]
Married Leslie Andrew SINGLETON on 27 November 1943 at Saint Andrew's Church in the Perth suburb of Leederville [P161]
Resided with her husband and children on Noondie Farm in Carnamah from the mid 1940s until the late 1960s [P161]
Her children all attended the Carnamah State School [P161]
On leaving Carnamah shifted with her husband to the Perth suburb of Joondanna, and she resided there until her death in 1983 [P161]
Mother of Gail, Janice, Lesly, Kathleen and Jeffrey [P161]
Died 25 September 1983; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Sir TM Gardens, Lawn 5B, Rose Memorial, AG, 1) [2]


Annie BATES
Married "Charlie" Carl Herman LAMP in 1931 [66]
Resided in Winchester with her husband and stepchildren in 1931 and 1932 [6] [25]
Foundation Vice President of the Carnamah branch of the Country Women's Association in 1931 [7: page 170]


Frederick Augustus BATT
Born 1898 in Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire, England [20] [21]
Son of James Walter Zabulon BATT and Sarah Murrell APPLETON [20] [21]
In 1901 he was living with his parents and elder brothers Walter, William and Frank in Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire, England [20]
Prior to leaving for Western Australia he worked as a Labourer and resided at 36 Carlisle Road in Shirley, Southampton, England [203]
Departed London, England on the steamship Esperance Bay and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 11 May 1923 [70]
Contractor on the Inering Estate in Carnamah, Western Australia in 1926 [19]
Departed Fremantle, Western Australia on the steamship Ballarat and arrived in Southampton, England in April 1927 [204]
He intended to remain in England, and his expected address following his arrival was 26 Carlisle Road in Shirley, Southampton [204]


"Dick" / "Richard" Claude Richard BATTY
Born 12 February 1897 in Whitstable, Kent, England [132]
Son of Claude BATTY and Frances Lavinia RUCK [24]
In 1901 was living with his parents and sister Minnie at 54 Victoria Street in Whitstable, Kent, England [20]
Departed London, England with his parents and sister Minnie on the steamship Orvieto on 17 February 1911 [203]
They arrived on the steamship Orvieto in Fremantle, Western Australia on 21 March 1911 [70]
Served in the Royal Imperial Navy during the First World War [5: 3-Nov-1933, 30-Oct-1936]
He may have farmed in Arrino with his father in the early 1920s [--]
In the early 1920s his father was the owner and farmer of 100 acres in Arrino (Victoria Location 3748) [6] [44]
His mother died in Arrino in April 1922 after being thrown from a cart and was among the first to be buried in the Arrino Cemetery [24]
In 1923 acquired through the Soldier Settlement Scheme 1369 acres of farmland on the Inering Estate in Carnamah [7: page 66] [8]
Farmer in Carnamah 1923-1938 [6] [7: page 66] [8]
His farm, Lot 7 of the Inering Estate, was situated between the Carnamah-Perenjori and Back Inering Roads [62]
Extended his farm to a total of 2,892 acres with two purchases of land from the Midland Railway Company [27]
     On 28 October 1925 purchased the 823 acre Lot M1028 of Victoria Locations 1935 and 2023 [27]
     On 12 November 1925 purchased the 700 acre Lot M1027 of Victoria Location 1935 [27]
     The two lots, situated on the south side of Back Inering Road, cost a total of £691, payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
Obtained the telephone in 1925 - was telephone number Inering-5A and later number Inering-7 [60]
Married Mary Alice ROBINSON in Perth in 1926 [66]
Attended the Carnamah Returned Solders League Smoke Social held at the Carnamah Town Hall in January 1928 [4: 14-Jan-1928]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and general repairers Henry Parkin & Son in the 1920s and 1930s [53]
In January 1930 purchased a Ford 30 cwt truck from local dealer Rupert LAFFAN [4: 18-Jan-1930]
In 1932 his Ford truck contained the license plate CA-295 [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]
About 50 people attended the "Gimlets" Annual Picnic, which was held on his farm, on Sunday 18 September 1932 [5: 23-Sep-1932]
He was among those from Carnamah who attended the R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Morawa on 28 October 1933 [5: 3-Nov-1933]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Wheatgrowers Union in 1933 and 1934 [5: 1-Dec-1933, 20-Apr-1934]
In 1933 his father Claude was working as a Labourer and living in Railway Road in Three Springs [19]
During the 1933-34 financial year he donated 11/11 cash to the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [5: 11-Jan-1935]
Member of the Carnamah Ratepayers and Citizens Association 1934-1936 [4: 13-Jan-1934] [5: 12-Jun-1936]
In 1934 recommended that the Inering State School be closed and that a bus be used to transport children to the Carnamah School [5]
     He started a petition, endorsed by the Ratepayers and Citizens Association, to be sent to the Minister of Education [5: 12-Jan-1934]
One of seven members in a committee formed to establish Bush Fire Brigade in Carnamah in 1934 [4: 13-Jan-1934]
Secretary in 1934 and Vice President in 1936 of the North Midlands Zone Council of the Wheatgrowers Union [5: 1-Dec-1933, 3-Jan-1936]
Travelled to Perth towards the end of January 1935 for a holiday and to meet his wife and daughters who had been in England [5]
     They arrived in Fremantle by the Orford and the next day, Wednesday 6 February 1935, returned to Carnamah [5: 8-Feb-1935]
Remained telephone number Inering-7 until 1935, when he had the telephone disconnected [60]
Attended the meeting held at the Church Hall in Carnamah on Monday 8 April 1935 to discuss the bulk handling of wheat [5: 12-Apr-1935]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1935 [5: 19-Apr-1935]
Attended the R.S.L. Annual General Meeting and Smoke Social at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 6 April 1935 [5: 12 & 19-Apr-1935]
Sold 28 suckers for 13/7 per head and 3 wethers for 15/10 per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd in August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
     In September 1935 sold 54 suckers for 11/6 per head and in October 1935 sold 91 wethers for 8/4 per head [5: 13-Sep-1935, 18-Oct-1935]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Attended the Zone Meeting of the North Midlands Wheatgrowers Union in Perenjori on Sunday 3 November 1935 [5: 15-Nov-1935]
Sold 30 lambs at 13/5 per head and 72 wethers at 13/- per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd on 11 March 1936 [5: 13-Mar-1936]
Attended the Annual Meeting & Smoke Social of the Carnamah Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. on Wednesday 11 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Part of a deputation from the local R.S.L. that met with the Carnamah District Road Board on 18 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
     They unsuccessfully requested the Road Board pay Charles J. DALLIMORE for work he'd done on the Carnamah Hospital [5]
     The Road Board wasn't legally obliged to pay for the work, but they felt that the Road Board had a moral obligation [5]
Sold 179 sheep through Dalgety & Co Ltd at Midland Markets July to September 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936, 14 & 21-Aug-1936, 11-Sep-1936, 2-Oct-1936]
     130 wethers (34 at 19/10, 31 at 19/9, 32 at 17/7, 33 at 13/10), 48 suckers (2 at 15/-, 23 at 14/1, 23 at 8/10), 1 lamb for 26/1 [5]
Attended the Fifth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Dongara on Saturday evening 24 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Sold 34 lambs at 21/- per head and 1 wether for 22/10 through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on 14 July 1937 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Gave a vocal item at the House Party at George & Kathleen F. CATTO's Piyowola Farm in Carnamah on 21 August 1937 [5: 27-Aug-1937]
At 10:30 a.m. on 20 December 1937 telephoned the Carnamah Police Station reporting that his crop was on fire [88]
     Constable PLUNKETT obtained help and proceeded to his farm to help fight the fire [88]
     100 acres of his crop was destroyed in addition to a large acreage of livestock feed [88]
     The fire, and also a smaller one a month earlier, were believed to have been started by sparks from his tractor [88]
During the first week of January 1938 departed Carnamah on his way to a holiday in Singapore [0: image 03304]
Returned from his trip from Singapore on the Gorgon, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia on 26 February 1938 [63]
On 9 January 1939 the sale on Lots M1027 & M1028 was rescinded, ownership of the blocks reverting to the Midland Railway Co [27]
Retained ownership of Lot 7 of the Inering Estate which he leased to Walter BODYCOAT from 1939 to 1942 [3]
In 1941 and 1942 resided in Port Denison / Dongara [19]
Voluntarily enlisted in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve on 14 May 1942 [30: item 4395328]
     Upon enlistment he was described as being 5 feet 4½ inches tall with blue eyes, grey hair and a fair complexion [30]
      It was also noted that he had three tattoos on his right arm and two tattoos on his left arm [30]
     Able Watchkeeper F/V81 on the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Leeuwin during the Second World War [16]
     During the 1943-44 financial year sold his 1369 acre farm on the Inering Estate in Carnamah to Walter BODYCOAT [3]
     Discharged from the Royal Australian Navy on 12 November 1945 [16]
After the war resided with his wife in Main Street, Dongara [19] [0: image 04341]
Resided in Dongara until his death in 1970 [132]
Father of Kitty and Gwen [P43]
Died 18 May 1970 in Dongara; buried Dongara Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia (Anglican, Plot 110) [132]


"Kitty" Kathleen May BATTY
Born 1927 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15] [132]
Daughter of "Dick" Claude Richard BATTY and Mary Alice ROBINSON [88]
Resided with her parents on Lot 7 of the Inering Estate in Carnamah [22] [88]
Student at the Carnamah State School in 1933 [5: 22-Dec-1933]
At the end of 1933 received a prize for being one of the most hardworking Infant student at the Carnamah State School [5: 22-Dec-1933]
Along with her mother and sister spent a holiday in England, arriving back in Western Australia on 5 February 1935 [5: 8-Feb-1935]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 November 1935, dressed as a "Carnival" [5: 8-Nov-1935]
In 1937 she was a boarding student at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara [278]
Later shifted with her parents from Carnamah to Dongara [P43]
Married "Charlie" Charles ELLERY [P43]
Resided with her husband and children in Dongara [P43]
Mother of Karin, Diane and Charles [138]
Died 15 September 1975 in Geraldton WA; buried Dongara Cemetery, Dongara WA (Anglican, Plot 60) [132]


Mrs Mary Alice BATTY
Wife of "Dick" Claude Richard BATTY; see Mary Alice ROBINSON


Mrs "Gladys" Emma Gladys Elizabeth Julia BAXTER
Wife of Jack Leslie BAXTER; see "Gladys" Emma Gladys Elizabeth Julia MASKIELL


Jack Leslie BAXTER
Born 1900 in Plumstead, London, England [20] [21]
Son of Charles Alfred BAXTER and Ellen Annie Jane PRICE [20] [21]
In 1901 he was living with his father, who was working as a driller, and mother at Admaston Road in Plumstead, London, England [20]
Departed London, England with his mother and sister on the steamship Athenic for Wellington, New Zealand on 3 May 1906 [203]
Later settled in Western Australia where he worked as a School Teacher on Rottnest Island and in Kondinin and Hoffman Mill [50]
Married "Gladys" Emma Gladys Elizabeth Julia MASKIELL in 1925 [66]
Resided in Hoffman Mill before coming to Carnamah [P247]
Arrived in Carnamah on 29 January 1938 [0: image 03316]
Head School Teacher of the Carnamah State School in 1938 and 1940-1941 (was on leave in 1939) [73]
Vestryman of the Church of England in Carnamah in 1938 [0: image 03324]
Secretary of the Church of England's Carnamah committee in 1938 [0: image 03324]
Foundation Committee Member of the Carnamah District War and Patriotic Fund in 1940 [0: image 03074]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club - was Secretary in 1940 [0: image 03952 - 4]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club [P247]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 10 May 1940 [96]
Steward of the Children's Events at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Shows in 1940 and 1941 [13]
Committee Member of the Carnamah District War and Patriotic Fund in 1941 [0: image 04014]
In December 1941 received notice he would be transferred at the conclusion of the year [0: image 04058]
Resided of late in the southern coastal Perth suburb of Safety Bay [2]
Father of Lesley, Eileen, Margaret, Helen and Jack [P247]
Died 9 April 1952; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]


Harry BEAGLE
Born 15 September 1891 in Hull, Yorkshire, England [16]
Son of James and Mary BEAGLE [20]
Resided with his parents and siblings Arthur, Florence, Clarence and Albert at 328 Beverley Road in Sculcoates, Yorkshire in 1901 [20]
By 1914 he was in Western Australia and was working as a Land Clearer in the Perenjori-Carnamah area [19]
Resided at the Number 8 Well in Perenjori via Carnamah in 1914 [19]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 27 January 1916 [94]
     Gave his father James BEAGLE as his next of kin, his address being "32 Sydmouth Street, Newland Avenue, Hull, England" [94]
     Embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916 [94]
     Private 1731 in the Australian Imperial Force's 44th Battalion during the First World War [94]
     Embarked on his return to Western Australia on 28 February 1919 [94]
Married Tryphena PARDITT in Perth in 1921 [66]
Later resided in Southern Cross and by 1967 was living in North Perth [2] [16]
Died 1 November 1967; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZT, 345) [2]


Campbell William BEAN
Born 1886 in Dalhousie, Himachal, India [30]
Although born in India he was a British Subject by birth [30: item 3061062]
Married Frances Mary PHILPOTT in 1906 in Perth, Western Australia [66]
In 1917 he was working as a Motor Mechanic and living with his wife at Perth Road in the Perth suburb of West Guildford [30]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 10 July 1917 [30: item 3061062]
     On enlistment was described as being 5 feet 9½ inches tall, weighing 166 lbs. with brown hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion [30]
     Embarked from Albany, Western Australia for active service abroad on the S.S. Port Darwin on 8 May 1918 [30]
     En route to England he had to be taken off the ship and hospitalised due to being sick [30]
     After recovering arrived in England and on 6 November 1918 proceeded to active service in France [30]
     Driver 16238 in the Australian Imperial Force's Mechanical Transport Company during the First World War [30]
     Returned to England where he embarked on the H.T. Freidrichshuhe, disembarking in Fremantle WA on 28 February 1920 [30]
     Received the 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals; discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 16 June 1920 [30]
His mother, Mrs E. BEAN, was residing at 33 Military Road, Watersleigh in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1920 [30]
In 1923 obtained the 1176 acre Lot 6 of the Inering Estate in Carnamah through the Soldier Settlement Scheme [7: page 66] [3]
Farmer in Carnamah 1923-1925 [7: page 66] [19]
His farm, Lot 6 of the Inering Estate, was situated on the north and south sides of the Carnamah-Perenjori Road [62]
On 22 September 1923 purchased two vacant blocks in the Carnamah townsite for £20 [27]
The two townsite blocks in Carnamah were 22 and 24 Boojerabba Street (Lots 64 and 63 of Victoria Location 1936) [27]
On 7 July 1924 purchased from the Midland Railway Company 1000 acres of land adjoining the easterly boundary of his farm [27] [62]
The 1000 acres were Lots M1008 & M1010 of Victoria Location 2022 and cost £600 (received a 20% discount for paying cash) [27]
Obtained the telephone on his farm in 1925 - was telephone number Inering-5H [60]
In 1925 sold his 2167 acre farm in Carnamah to Walter BODYCOAT Jnr [7: pages 66-69]
Left Carnamah in 1925 and shifted to the Perth suburb of South Perth [2] [19]
Died 13 November 1925; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, HC, 97) [2]
By mid 1932 his two blocks in Boojerabba Street, Carnamah were owned by James T. CLINCH [3]


Mrs Frances Mary BEAN
Wife of Campbell William BEAN; see Frances Mary PHILPOTT


Mrs Amy BEATON
Wife of Donald Charles BEATON; see Amy DYKE


Donald Charles BEATON
Born 16 July 1910 in Geraldton, Western Australia [16]
Son of Donald BEATON and Irene M. PURCHASE [139] [66]
Grew up on Thunderlarra Station near Yalgoo in the Murchison [139]
In 1914 his grandfather, father and uncles John and Charles BEATON were the owners of Thunderlarra Station near Yalgoo [6]
Educated at the Guildford Grammar School in the Perth suburb of Guildford 1919-1926 [139]
Stockman and later Manager of his father's Thunderlarra Station until 1933 [139]
Sheep Hand at camp number four on F. W. Gustav LIEBE's Waddi Estate in Waddy Forest in 1935 and 1936 [22]
During the early hours of 27 December 1935 he was arrested by Police Constable Alan O. FIEBIG on the charge of assault [88]
     His employer F. W. Gustav LIEBE paid his bail of £25 pending an appearance before the Carnamah Police Court [88]
     He went before the Carnamah Police Court on 11 January 1935, he pleaded guilty and was charged £2 plus costs of £2/4/- [88]
Played in the match of Waddi employees against the Billeroo Cricket Club in Billeroo, East Winchester on 7 March 1937 [5: 12-Mar-1937]
Head Sheepman / Sheep Foreman for 18 months on F. W. Gustav LIEBE's Estate in Waddy Forest [139]
Then worked as Manager of Gregorfields Farm in Winchester for LEISHMAN Bros for 20 months [139]
Managed the livestock at Gregorfields and also purchased and sold livestock on behalf of LEISHMAN Bros [139]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1936 and 1937 [5: 10-Jul-1936, 11-Jun-1937]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Competed in the Adult's Bike Race held at half-time of the Carnamah Football Club's Scratch Match on 28 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
He 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 Football Club in 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937, 6-Aug-1937]
Married Amy DYKE in Geraldton on 20 August 1937 [139]
Won 2nd prize for Tilting at Ring in the Ring Events at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 9 September 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
Member of the Winchester and Billeroo grasshopper eradication committee in 1937 [0: image 02876]
Member of the Carnamah Cricket Club in 1938 and 1939 - played for Carnamah Blues [0: images 03027 & 03318]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1939 [13]
By January 1940 had left Carnamah and shifted to Moora WA [0: image 03043]
Returned to Carnamah in January 1940 to supervise the sale of their furniture and household effects [0: image 03043]
Resided in the Perth suburb of West Perth prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force Reserves in June 1940 [139]
On 11 November 1940 enlisted in the regular Royal Australian Air Force [16]
    Flight Lieutenant 406370 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 459 Squadron during the Second World War [139]
    Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after courageously attacking and sinking an enemy destroyer in North Africa [0: image 04191]
    His efforts were praised as the "most noticeable single achievement of any pilot in the R.A.A.F." [0: image 04175]
    On 23 September 1942 the Carnamah District Road Board sent him a congratulatory telegram on his prestigious award [7: page 99]
    Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 14 December 1945 [16]
Farmer in Northampton C.1946-1950 [139]
Later resided in Perth, Port Hedland, Mount Magnet, Mingenew, Bindoon and Pinjarra [139]
Father of Gregory and Bruce [139]
Died 12 March 1968 [2] in the Perth suburb of Hollywood; ashes scattered on the Murchison River [139]


Frank Thomas BEATON
Labourer in Carnamah in 1925 [19]


William Lobban BEATTY
Born 1874 in Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia [15]
Son of William BEATTY and Margaret LOBBAN [15]
Married Ada May STUCKEY [54]
Along with his wife and children left Victoria and shifted to Perth in Western Australia where they resided for a number of years [152]
After hearing good reports he selected land in Perenjori straight off the plan in Perth without first inspecting it [152]
     Took up 1,512 acres in Perenjori, which consisted of Victoria Locations 4779 and 4780, at a cost of 14/6 per acre [9: 14-Apr-1911] [152]
     When he saw the land it matched the description on the plan and he was satisfied with it [152]
     Upon purchase 1,000 acres of his property was forest while the balance was samphire flats [152]
Farmer in Perenjori, Western Australia 1911-1933 [19]
     Settled on his prospective farmland in Perenjori with £300 capital and a further £350 borrowed from the Agricultural Bank [152]
     His physical address was initially "Perenjori via Carnamah" and his postal address was Carnamah until 1914 [6] [19]
     Resided with his wife and children on the farm in a house made out of canvas with an iron roof [152]
     His household water supply was solely rainwater and he had a well which gave brackish water for his horses and poultry [152]
     Seeded 60 pounds of wheat and 60 pounds of super to the acre, which over 280 acres yielded 12 bushels per acre in 1915 [152]
     By 1916 he had cleared 400 acres of his farm, had erected three miles of fencing, and was growing 300 acres of wheat crop [152]
     100 acres of his crop in 1916 was on fallow which was better than the rest and was expected to yield three bushels more [152]
     In 1916 he had six working horses, a six-furrow disc plough, a 22-disc cultivator, 15-disc drill and a six-foot harvester [152]
     He had a bush stable for his horses but no shed for his farming implements, and his only other livestock was poultry [152]
     With his six horses and implements he could plough six acres, cultivate 20 acres, seed 15 acres, or harvest six acres per day [152]
     His land was good grazing country and with a water supply he hoped in 1916 to get sheep as soon as he could afford them [152]
Gave evidence to the Royal Commission on the Agricultural Industries of Western Australia in Perenjori on 25 November 1916 [152]
     He'd been receiving financial assistance from the Industries Assistance Board (I.A.B.), and by 1916 owed them about £300 [152]
     During his time on the farm he'd found the annual rainfall to be about 12 inches, with eight or nine during the growing season [152]
     He was dissatisfied with the Agricultural Department who'd failed to give settlers advice on the best farming methods to use [152]
     Stated that he believed farming implements should be imported free of duty, as the tariff more than doubled the price [152]
     He stated that he "would not tackle the undertaking again on the same conditions" with the experiences he'd had [152]
     He believed that the rent charged needed to be held over until the farmer was established, which was at least five or six years [152]
     Himself and his wife liked their life on the land and preferred it to Perth, and hoped conditions would improve [152]
     After six years he was certain he could successfully establish himself as a farmer, his only handicap being a want of cash [152]
Died 7 June 1937 [29]


Mrs Adela Elixabeth BEAUMONT
Wife of Frederick James BEAUMONT; see Adela Elizabeth WILLIAMS


Frederick James BEAUMONT
Born 1878 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales [20] [21]
In 1901 was working as a baker and boarding with a Mrs Judith BALSAIN in Lanteglos, Cornwall, England [20]
Married Adela Elizabeth WILLIAMS in 1903 in Cornwall, England [21]
By 1909 himself and his wife were living on Egan Street in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia [6]
Pastrycook at 58 Burt Street in Boulder 1910-1914 and also had a Tearooms at 118 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie in 1911 and 1912 [6]
Resided at 273 Burt Street in Boulder 1912-1914, and by 1915 had left Kalgoorlie-Boulder [6]
Baker in Merredin in 1920 and a Baker in Brookton 1922-1928 [6]
At one time himself and his wife resided at 199 William Street in Perth while he worked as a Pastrycook [50]
In May 1928 himself and/or his wife purchased A. Leslie TROTTER's bakery business in Carnamah [4: 19-May-1928]
They took over the bakery business at 21 Macpherson Street, Carnamah on 1 June 1928 [4: 19-May-1928]
Resided in Carnamah with his wife Adela 1928-1932 [19]
Baker, Pastrycook, Confectioner and Aerated Water Manufacturer in Carnamah [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Along with his wife Adela ran the bakery and tearooms at 21 Macpherson Street, Carnamah and also manufactured cool drinks [P11]
Did most of the baking, while Adela tendered to the counter and tearooms within their bakery [P11]
The business, advertisements, receipts and telephone all came under his wife's initials (A. E. Beaumont) [11] [60]
In one week of February 1929 two snakes, one brown and the other green, were killed in their bakehouse [4: 9-Feb-1929]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in 1928, 1929 and 1930 [53]
In April 1929 himself and his wife took a number of enjoyable weekend car trips from Carnamah to Northampton [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Judged the Confectionary section of the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Second Annual Show on 30 September 1929 [4: 5-Oct-1929]
Advertised his Ford truck (for £60 cash) in September and then his Dodge car for sale in November 1929 [4: 14-Sep-1929, 23-Nov-1929]
Founding Member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 21 March 1930 [96]
Member of the Carnamah Traders Association in 1930 [4: 27-Sep-1930]
During the depression was always short of money and was said to have often sent out cheques without signing them [P99]
They would send the cheques back and when he returned them the numbers wouldn't match the words for the amount [P99]
He once remarked that he should change his account to a bank in Darwin as it would take longer for people to cash his cheques [P99]
C.1932 they sold the bakery part of their business to Amy and Roy MELDRUM, however carried on with their Ice Works [60]
Their "Carnamah Ice Works and Aerated Water Factory" opened for the summer season on 12 October 1932 [5: 14-Oct-1932]
Over winter extensive alterations and additions had been made to the plant of their ice works factory [5: 14-Oct-1932]
Made a donation to the Carnamah branch of the Country Women's Association in 1932 to help them purchase premises [5: 2-Sep-1932]
In 1932 was the owner of a Dodge Runabout car with license plate CA-108 [4: 12-Nov-1932]
Baker in Three Springs in 1933 [19]
Catered for the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Later worked as a baker in Geraldton [P139]
Resided of late in the southern coastal Perth suburb of Safety Bay [2]
Died 18 August 1955; ashes dispersed Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]


Mabel Helen BEAUMONT
Born 1905 in Monmouthshire, Wales [21]
Daughter of Frederick James BEAUMONT and Adela Elizabeth WILLIAMS [4: 14-Sep-1929]
Departed Plymouth, England with her mother on the steamship Orontes for Fremantle, Western Australia on 8 September 1906 [203]
Married George Henry Ford HATTON in 1926 in Perth, Western Australia [66]
Resided with her husband in Macpherson Street, Carnamah 1928-1930 [19]
In September 1929 it was reported that she was a patient at the Three Springs Hospital [4: 14-Sep-1929]
Herself and her husband attended the Carnamah Anglican Church's Freak Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 3 October 1929 [4: 12-Oct-1929]
They attended the Freak Ball in "Freak" costume and were awarded the prize for the Best Dressed Couple [4: 12-Oct-1929]
In 1936 she was working as a Baker in Northampton [50]


"Fred" Frederick Rainforth BEBBINGTON
Born 21 August 1902 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England [P298]
Son of Levi BEBBINGTON and Emily BOWER [P298]
His father departed London, England on the Oruba and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 9 May 1907 [70]
Six months later himself, his mother, his brothers William and Harry, and sister Olive departed London, England on the Ortona [203]
They arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on the Ortona on 21 November 1907 [70]
Settled with his parents in Collie, where his father worked as a Labourer and Miner [P298]
Educated at the Collie State School after which he worked at the General Store in Collie [P298]
After leaving Collie shifted to Perth where he purchased a truck and secured a contract to transport goods up to the north west [P298]
Settled in Carnarvon, where he married Thelma Pearl CHOPIN on 19 November 1928 [P298]
After their marriage they shifted to Mullewa where he was the contractor for the mail run from Mullewa to Dairy Creek [P298]
Once he had fulfilled the mail contract they shifted to Perth before buying the lease for the Kukerin Hotel in Kukerin [P298]
Remained in Kukerin for a short time and then purchased the lease for a newsagency in the Perth suburb of Maylands [P298]
In 1939 they left Perth and shifted to Dongara after purchasing the lease for the Dongara Hotel, which they ran until 1945 [P298]
Himself and his wife were Manager and Manageress of the Mingenew Hotel in Mingenew in 1946 and 1947 [P298]
Member of the Mingenew District Agricultural Society - was Vice President in 1946 [261]
Along with his wife and their two sons shifted to Carnamah in 1948 after purchasing the lease for the Carnamah Hotel [P298]
Publican and Licensee of the Carnamah Hotel at 22 Macpherson Street, Carnamah from 1948 until his retirement in 1962 [P298]
     Resided with his wife and two sons in an upstairs portion of the hotel consisting of two rooms and a verandah [P298]
     They had their meals in the staff dining room at the hotel [P298]
     During his time as Licensee of the Carnamah Hotel he installed new bathroom facilities [P298]
Advertised the hotel in the Show Schedule of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1949 [13]
     "Everything of the Very Best at the Carnamah Hotel (The Popular House of the North Midlands)" [13]
     "Swan Bear always on tap! Served under the most up-to-date hygienic conditions" [13]
     "In the Bars and in the House : Comfort, Service and Civility" [13]
     "Dining Room and House under the personal supervision of Mrs. Bebbington" [13]
     "Fred Bebbington is the Licensee (Formerly of Dongara and Mingenew)   No. 3 -- Telephone -- No. 3" [13]
Himself and his wife contributed financially to most local organisations and sporting bodies [P298]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1948-1958 [13]
Committee Member in 1949 and Vice Patron 1949-1955 of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society [58]
Vice Patron of the Carnamah Miniature Rifle Club in 1951 [4: 21-Apr-1951]
Vice Patron of the Carnamah Football Club in 1951 [0: image 04607]
Patron of the Carnamah Badminton Club 1952-1954 [75]
In 1955 was the owner of a white truck with licence plate CA-21 [22]
Left Carnamah upon his retirement in 1962 and shifted to the Perth suburb of Innaloo [P298]
Resided at 351 Scarborough Beach Road in the Perth suburb of Innaloo from 1962 until his death at the age of 83 years in 1986 [P298]
Father of Ivan and Keith [P298]
Died 24 January 1986; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (VC Section, Niche Wall, W8, 7) [2]


Mrs Thelma Pearl BEBBINGTON
Wife of "Fred" Frederick Rainforth BEBBINGTON; see Thelma Pearl CHOPIN


Gladys Ethel BECK
Born 25 September 1887 in Cartmell Fell, Lancashire, England [14] [20]
Daughter of farmer Frank BECK and Mary Jane BRENNAN [20] [21]
She was one of at least eight children with siblings Frances, John, Joseph, May, Maud, Harvey, Frank and Hector [20] [203]
In 1891 was living with her parents and five elder siblings at Rosthwaite in Cartmell Fell, Lancashire [20]
Later resided with her parents and siblings at Stud Farm in Leybourne, Kent, England [20]
Departed London, England with her parents and five younger siblings on the steamship Orvieto on 28 October 1910 [203]
They arrived on the steamship Orvieto in Fremantle, Western Australia on 29 November 1910 [70]
Married "Jim" James ARMSTRONG in 1912 in Yarra Glen, Victoria, Australia [P263]
In 1915 they left Victoria and moved to Hedges Siding in Western Australia [P263]
Arrived in Winchester, Western Australia in March 1918 [P263]
Resided on James L. B. WEIR's Petan Farm in Winchester, which her husband managed, 1918-1928 [P263]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
Entered a number of exhibits in the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1926 [9: 15-Oct-1926]
     Won 1st prize for a Loaf of Bread, 1st and 2nd for Fancy Cakes, 2nd for Jam, 2nd for Potatoes and 2nd for Carrots [9: 15-Oct-1926]
Resided on her husband's Lakeside Farm in Carnamah 1929 onwards [P263]
Won 1st prizes for Home Made Bread and Hen's Eggs at the Carnamah Show in Centenary Park on 19 September 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Received 2nd prize for Fruit Cake in the Confectionary section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 18 September 1930 [4: 27-Sep-1930]
At the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1933 received 1st prize for Brown Bread and 2nd for Fruit Cake and Yeast Buns [5: 22-Sep-1933]
During October 1933 Miss E. HUNT of Perth holidayed with herself and her family at their farm in Carnamah [5: 20-Oct-1933]
Returned to Winchester by train on Saturday 10 March 1934 after a holiday in Perth [5: 16-Mar-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]
Exhibited in the Confectionary section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show held at Centenary Park on Thursday 6 September 1934 [5]
     Won 1st prizes for Fruit Cake and White Bread and 2nd prizes for Plain Cake, Brown Bread and Puff Pastry [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Awarded 1st prize for Brown Hen Eggs and 2nd for Yeast Buns at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Sent in apologies for his absence at the Farewell Social for George & Ester MULLIGAN in Winchester on 25 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Won 1st prizes for Fruit Cake, Brown Bread and Yeast Buns at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Won 1st prizes for White Eggs and Brown Eggs in the Farm Produce section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1937 [0: image 03690]
Resided with her husband in retirement in Carnamah, and following his death in Moora [1] [4: 4-Dec-1959]
Mother of May, Linned, Harvey, Jack and Neil [P263]
Died 21 November 1959 in North Perth WA; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row E, Plot 15) [1]


From The Irwin Index newspaper , Friday 4 December 1959:
"Old Resident Buried at Winchester - The death recently occurred in Perth of a former resident of Winchester and Carnamah in the person of Mrs Gladys Ethel Armstrong, widow of the late Mr James Armstrong, who predeceased his wife at Carnamah some years ago. The deceased lady, who was seventy two years of age, was born at Bowness in Lancashire (England) and came to Western Australia nearly forty years ago to reside at Winchester with her husband and engage in farming pursuits. With their family the late Mr and Mrs Armstrong remained at Winchester until a few years ago and then retired from active life to reside at Carnamah, at which centre they remained until the death of Mr Armstrong. The deceased lady is survived by three sons and two daughters; two of the former - Messrs Jack and Neil Armstrong - still being engaged in farming activities at Winchester. Funeral - Following a service conducted in the Carnamah Anglican Church, the remains of the late Mrs Armstrong were interred in the Winchester Cemetery on Monday of last week in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Included in the floral tributes laid upon the grave were those from the following:- [children] May, Linned, Harvey, Jack and Neil; May and Jack [Chave] and family; Linned and Reg [Smith] and family; Harvey and Faith and family; Jack and Margaret and family; Neil and Vi and family; Shaw family; Keith and Shirley and family; Dorrie Rowland and the boys; Roger and Barb Clark; Don and Betty Reynolds; Margaret and Bill Reynolds; Al and Bill Grierson and family; Kelly family (Koojan); Schier family; Cyril and Mavis Rayner and family; Straiton family; Jack and Leila Bentley and the boys; Margaret and Jack [Backman] and family; Snell & Co.; Nan and John [Bowman]; Watson Family;  Maud and Lionel Ferguson and family; Cyril and Cora Martyn and family; Bert and Stella Turner; May and Morrie Aunger."


Kenneth George McBeth BECKETT
Born 22 August 1912 in Donnybrook, Western Australia [16]
Bank Clerk in Busselton [50]
Transferred from Busselton to Carnamah to succeed Harold N. HARVEY at the Bank of New South Wales [5: 13-Mar-1936]
Arrived in Carnamah in March 1936 [5: 13-Mar-1936]
Bank Clerk at the Bank of New South Wales in Carnamah 1936-1939 [6] [19] [50]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club during the end of the 1935-36 season [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's 1936 season Opening Day at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Sunday 26 April 1936 [5: 1-May-1936]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1936, and Assistant Secretary and Make Up Officer in 1937 [5: 15-May-1936, 7-May-1937]
     Played Ernest Barrington in the play "The Wrong Flat" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Concert on 9 December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
     Played a young lover in "Meet the Family" and assisted with the make up at the Club's Concert on 20 August 1937 [5: 27-Aug-1937]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1936, and a Committee Member in 1937 [5: 15-May-1936, 21-Aug-1936, 5-Mar-1937]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Attended the C.W.A. Plain & Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 25 July 1936 dressed as "Bell Boys" [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Attended the birthday party for hotel licensee Malcolm LESLIE at the Carnamah Hotel on Saturday 5 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social including three plays at the Carnamah Hall on Friday 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Attended the Farewell Social for departing postmaster R. Arthur LINDSAY at the Carnamah Hotel on 23 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Social Committee Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1936-37 and 1937-38, and Treasurer in 1937-38 [5: 24-Jul-1936, 13-Aug-1937]
Played for "The Rest" of non cricketers who defeated the Carnamah Cricket Club's B team on Sunday 14 February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
Member of the Carnamah Adult Education Circle in 1937 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Among those from Carnamah who attended the season opening of the Coorow Golf Club on Sunday 16 May 1937 [5: 21-May-1937]
     With a score of 37 he set a new course record for nine holes, and won the trophy for best score off the stick with 85 for 18 holes [5]
Commended a month's annual leave on Friday 28 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
In early June 1937 he was appointed Acting Secretary of the Carnamah Golf Club starting after his annual leave [5: 4-Jun-1937]
After spending his annual leave in Perth he returned to Carnamah on Saturday 26 June 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Attended the informal dinner to celebrate the birthday of Malcolm LESLIE at the Carnamah Hotel on 9 September 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
     He was also honoured at the dinner on account of his recent birthday [5: 10-Sep-1937]
In 1939 was the Producer of the Carnamah Repertory Club's play "Maker of Dreams" (by Oliphant Downes) [7: page 227]
     Also painted the scenery for the Carnamah Repertory Club's production of the play "Rebel" [7: page 227]
     Aided Mrs Gar BIERMANN with make-up for the Carnamah Repertory Club's plays [7: page 229]
Married Mary Monica FITZGERALD in Perth in 1940 [66]
Resided in West Perth prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force on 15 January 1944 [16]
Leading Aircraftman 441773 in the Royal Australian Air Force's Station in Darwin NT during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 24 January 1946 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Claremont [2]
Died 13 January 1973; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 9, 247) [2]


Mrs J . BECKS
Won 1st prize for Bread at the Picnic Race Meeting & Agricultural Show in Carnamah on Thursday 22 September 1921 [9: 30-Sep-1921]


James Thomas BEDFORD
Born C.1903 [22]
Labourer in Carnamah in 1952 [22]


"Bob" John Robert BEECROFT
Born 13 June 1914 in Beverley, Western Australia [16]
Farmhand in Winchester 1939-1941 [19]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1939 [0: image 03885]
Member of the Carnamah Miniature Rifle Club in 1941 [0: image 03999]
Enlisted to in the Australian Army on 18 June 1941 [16]
Trooper WX14328 in the Australian Army's 2/10 Armoured Regiment during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 17 January 1945 [16]
Resided of late in Katanning [2]
Died 11 July 1985 [2]


Arthur Herbert BEER
Born C.1874 [2]
Married Emily Julia RAYNER in 1905 [15]
Railway Stationmaster in Carnamah in 1907 [9: 25-Oct-1907]
Left Carnamah around October 1907 after being transferred to Midland Junction [9: 25-Oct-1907]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction [2]
Died 14 September 1929; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, CA, 266) [2]


Mrs Emily Julia BEER
Wife of Arthur Herbert BEER; see Emily Julia RAYNER


Cecelia Maria BELL
Born 1883 in Greenough, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of James BELL and Sarah Matilda EAKINS [15]
Married "Fred" Frederick John BOWRA in Perth in 1907 [66]
They resided in Cannington 1912-1914, Cannington East 1915-1921, Cannington 1922-1923 and Cannington East 1924-1925 [6]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Winchester 1925-1939 [5] [19]
Won first prize for Sweet Peas in the flower section of the Carnamah Show and Sports Carnival on 4 October 1928 [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Returned to her home in Winchester during the first week of April 1929 after being in hospital for considerable time [4: 6-Apr-1929]
Attended the Euchre Party and Dances held at the Winchester School on 10 August 1929 and 31 August 1929 [4: 17-Aug-1929, 7-Sep-1929]
Also attended and won a prize for euchre at the Euchre Party and Dance in Winchester on Saturday 14 September 1929 [4: 21-Sep-1929]
Ladies winner of the Bridge Evening held at the Winchester School Hall on Saturday 2 July 1932 [5: 8-Jul-1932]
Travelled from Winchester to Nannine in July 1934 to spend a short holiday with her son Allan [5: 27-Jul-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]
Her niece Miss R. BEERS, of Victoria Park, spent a holiday staying with her in Winchester in September 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
During her stay her niece attended the Carnamah Show Ball on 12 September 1935 in a gown of royal blue satin [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Her nieces Misses W. BELL, R. BEERS and I. BEERS holidayed with her in Winchester in September 1936 [5: 4 & 18-Sep-1936]
Her nieces W. BELL in ciel satin and R. BEERS in ivory taffeta and tulle attended the 1936 Carnamah Agricultural Show Ball [5]
Herself and her husband were the recipients of a send off at Winchester on 10 January 1939 [0: images 02914 & 03782]
Left Winchester in January 1939 [0: image 02913]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Bayswater [2]
Mother of Allan and Mervyn [P89]
Died 31 March 1951; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZG, 18) [2]


Clarice Constance BELL
Born 1893 in Greenough, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of James BELL and Sarah Matilda EAKINS [15]
Resided in Arrino with her uncle and aunt Charles Crowther COPE and Elizabeth COPE (nee EAKINS) 1914-1916 [19] [P2]
Along with Frank JONES sang "A Bashful Lover" at the Patriotic Concert held  in Arrino on Friday 18 December 1914 [10: 25-Dec-1914]
Married Irwin Roy COUSINS in 1916 [66]
Resided at Carr Street in the Perth suburb of Leederville during the First World War while her husband was serving with the A.I.F. [94]
Resided with her husband and son on farmland in Winchester 1922-1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929] [19] [61]
Attended the Grand Plain & Fancy Dress Ball in Carnamah on 6 August 1925 in an evening dress of black silk [9: 21-Aug-1925]
Won 2nd prize for Bread at the Carnamah Show and Sports Carnival on 4 October 1928 [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Attended the Euchre Party & Dances held regularly at the Winchester School in August and September 1929 [4: 17-Aug-1929, 7 & 21-Sep-1929]
For a few days in September 1929 she had Mr and Mrs COPE and Mrs WATTS of Perth visit her in Winchester [4: 21-Sep-1929]
Herself and her husband were living in Perth in 1941, and later in the Perth suburb of Maylands [2] [16]
Mother of Reginald [25]
Died 5 September 1980; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, PB, 27) [2]


Doris Una BELL
Born C.1896 [2]
Daughter of Edward William and Florence Una BELL [P17]
Departed London, England with her parents on the steamship Borda for Adelaide, South Australia on 17 September 1914 [203]
Resided with her parents on farmland at Winchester in the Carnamah district of Western Australia 1915-1924 [19] [44]
Was courted by Jack THOMAS of Coorow who rode to Winchester on horseback to see her [P17]
Married "Jack" John Fitzgerald THOMAS in Perth in 1924 [66]
Resided with her husband on his farm in Coorow in 1924 and 1925 [P17]
On 18 June 1925 she gave birth to twin daughters Alleyne Una and June Hope [P17] [24]
Following the birth of her daughters she caught a chill at the hospital after being left between two open windows [P17]
The chill she caught turned to pneumonia and she passed away ten days after the birth of her daughters [P17]
Died 28 June 1925; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, MA, 247) [2]
Her two daughters were cared for by her mother Mrs "Una" Florence Una BELL [P17]
Sadly her daughter June died from an unknown cause on 7 July 1925, aged only 20 days [24] [P17]
Her daughter Alleyne grew up in Victoria Park WA under the care of her parents [P17]
Following her death her husband left his farm and took up virgin land west of the railway north of Gunyidi, which he later sold [P17]
     On selling his Gunyidi property, which was rather poor land, he purchased a farm in Marchagee which he named Seldomseen [P17]
     For a few years in the 1960s Alleyne, her husband Frank and their two daughters resided and helped Jack run Seldomseen [P17]
     Her husband died on 14 March 1986 and was buried in the same plot of the Karrakatta Cemetery (Anglican, MA, 247) [2]


Edward William BELL
Born C.1858 [2]
In 1895 he was working as Assistant Engineer for the Public Works Department in Burma [P132]
Resided in India where he owned a farm and was on a £300 pension from the Indian Government [34]
He decided to buy farmland so his three sons had an occupation to follow him in [P132]
Had thought of buying land in Canada, however then heard about the Midland Railway Company's farms in Western Australia [P132]
Departed London, England with his wife and children on the ship Borda for Adelaide, South Australia on 17 September 1914 [203]
On 5 February 1915 purchased from the Midland Railway Company 420 acres of farmland in Winchester, Western Australia [27]
He had paid a £20 deposit for the 420 acre farm thirteen months earlier on 1 January 1914, and another £74/10/- on 29 May 1914 [34]
The 420 acres was Lot M924 of Victoria Location 1937 and cost £1890, payable by instalments (later reduced to £1134) [27]
Farmer in Winchester 1915-1925 [44] [9: 24-Apr-1925]
In 1915 borrowed £100 from the Midland Railway Company for the purpose of clearing 90 acres of his farm [34]
Cleared and fenced 40 of the 90 acres himself with the help of his son and employed contractors to do the remaining 50 acres [34]
Took out financial assistance from the Industries Assistance Board while establishing the farm [34]
After harvesting his 1915 crop he sold 668 bags of wheat, and retained enough seed wheat to seed 210 acres [34]
In May 1916 borrowed £38 from the Industries Assistance Board to purchase a horse [34]
In 1916, his second year on his Winchester farm, he had 208 acres of crop planted [34]
Member of the Midland Railway Ready Made Farm Settlers' Association in 1916 [34]
In August 1916 signed a petition which was sent to the Midland Railway Company requesting the price of their farms be reduced [34]
In 1917, his third year on the farm, he only had 150 acres of wheat crop [10: 19-Jun-1917]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association in 1917 [34]
On 12 July 1917 wrote a letter of complaint to the Midland Railway Company about his grievances and their unfulfilled promises [34]
     His complaints were that there was insufficient water for stock, the cleared area of the farm contained tree stumps, [34]
     that only 57% of the farm was first class land, that the land did not produce to the level the company had claimed, [34]
     that the "roads" were just 4½ miles of track, that the school at Carnamah was inaccessible for his two sons [34]
     and that the social conditions were also not up to the expectations they were led to believe [34]
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs [34]
Foundation Secretary and Treasurer of the Winchester Financial and Building Hall Committee in 1919 [10: 9-May-1919]
On 26 May 1920 purchased an adjoining 347 acres of land in Winchester from the Midland Railway Company [27]
The 347 acres cost £1041 and was Lot M916 of Victoria Location 1936 [27]
On 28 September 1920 purchased another 1293 acres in Winchester from the Midland Railway Company for £808 [27]
     The 1291 acres, which was Lot M1221 of Victoria Location 1936, were virgin land (and made his farm a total of 2060 acres) [27]
As an engineer he is said to have designed and overseen the construction of culverts and crossings for the local Road Board [P132]
Trustee of the Winchester Hall Committee [7: page 23]
On 9 March 1925 sold his 347 acre Lot M916 to Frederick J. BOWRA [27]
Employed the services of auctioneer Thomas J. BERRIGAN of Three Springs to conduct a clearing sale on his farm [9: 24-Apr-1925]
     The clearing sale was held on the farm at 1 p.m. on Tuesday 28 April 1925 at which he sold his horses, plant and machinery [9]
His horses were four medium draught horses and his plant and machinery included a new Sunrise S.J.S.F. disc plough, [9]
     Sunshine Sundercut 10 disc plough, State Imp. 10 foot hay rake, State Imp. cultivators, 6 foot Sunshine harvester, [9]
     State Imp. 13 drill, set 4-leaf State Imp. harrows, I.H.C. oil engine, 3-knife Bentall chaffcutter, 6 foot Massey Harris binder, [9]
     Bagshaw ideal rotary H.P. grader, 2 ton International truck, Buggy, Spring Carts, Caollars, Chains, Hames and Winkers [9]
On 18 December 1925 the remaining 1713 acres of his farm, Lots M924 and M1221, were sold to C. Henry MARTIN [61] [76]
     The 1713 acres may have been sold earlier in the year, and just transferred to their new owner in December [--]
On leaving Winchester shifted to the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [P17] and resided there until his death in 1936 [2]
Husband of "Una" Florence Una [34]
Father of Noel, Doris, Geoffrey and Hugh [34]
Died 8 March 1936; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, LE, 479) [2]
Photo/Document Reference/s: D01009


"Geoff" Geoffrey Lionel BELL
Born 10 August 1901 in Jubbulpore, India [16]
Son of Edward William and Florence Una BELL [7: page 149] [34]
Departed London, England with his parents on the steamship Borda for Adelaide, South Australia on 17 September 1914 [203]
Resided with her parents on his father's farm in Winchester, Western Australia 1915-1927 [19] [34]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
Helped his father run their farm in Winchester until 1927 [19]
Farmer in Perenjori 1928-1933 [19]
In 1936 he was working as an Insurance Agent and was living at 26 Comer Street in the Perth suburb of Como [50]
Married Janet L. BROOK in Perth in 1941 [66]
Resided in Kalamunda prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 22 July 1943 [16]
Sergeant WX34091 in the Australian Army's 13 Australian Field BW Platoon during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 20 November 1945 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [2]
Died 22 May 1972; ashes scattered to the winds at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]


Henry George BELL
Departed London, England on the steamship Orsova and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 3 May 1927 [63]
Clearer in Carnamah in 1932 [19]


Hugh Alan BELL
Born 6 January 1904 in Rangoon, Burma [16]
Son of Edward William and Florence Una BELL [34]
Departed London, England with her parents on the steamship Borda for Adelaide, South Australia on 17 September 1914 [203]
Resided with his parents on farmland in Winchester, Western Australia [34]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1921 [9: 5-Aug-1921]
Himself and his brother Geoffrey Lionel BELL were farmers in Perenjori 1928-1933 [19]
Married Costance Gladys JOHNSON in Perth in 1935 [66]
In 1936 he was working as a Contractor and living at 24 Oswald Street in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [19]
Resided in the Perth suburb of East Cannington prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 6 April 1942 [16]
Sergeant WX21449 in the Australian Army's 34 Australian Landing Craft Company during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 14 January 1946 [16]
Resided in the Perth suburb of East Cannington prior to his death in 1985 [2]
Died 29 December 1985; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]


Ivy Edith Myrtle BELL
Born 1910 [15]
Domestic Employee in Carnamah in 1935 [19]
Attended the Back to Childhood & Nursery Rhyme Ball in Three Springs on 6 November 1934 as "Little Miss Moffatt" [5: 9-Nov-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Girls Club's Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 7 December 1935 as "Luxor Tabacco" [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Manning [2]
Died 26 May 1989; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, R, 179) [2]


"Noel" Edward Noel BELL
Born 15 December 1894 in Rangoon, Burma [16]
Son of Edward William and Florence Una BELL [30: item 3008448]
He was a British subject by birth, and was Baptised at Christ Church in Jubbulpore, India on 26 August 1895 [P132]
Had resided in Burma and had also spent time in India, Scotland and Western Australia [30]
Departed London, England with her parents on the steamship Borda for Adelaide, South Australia on 17 September 1914 [203]
Farmhand in Winchester, Western Australia in 1915 [30]
Travelled to Moora on 16 September 1915 where he was passed as fit for active service in the Australian Imperial Force [30]
     Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 21 September 1915 in Blackboy Hill [30: item 3008448]
     On enlistment he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed 168 lbs. and with dark brown hair, brown eyes and a sallow complexion [30]
     Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A19 Afric on 4 January 1916 [30]
     Gunner 10842 in the Australian Imperial Force's 14th Field Artillery Brigade in France during the First World War [30]
     Wounded in Action in France on 5 November 1917; admitted to the Fusehill War Hospital in England suffering gas poisoning [30]
     Married Violet Evelyn WHITE on 25 June 1919 at All Saints Church in East Finchley, Middlesex, England [30]
     Along with his wife embarked from England on the Berrima and disembarked in Western Australia on 18 October 1919 [30]
     Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 10 December 1919; received the Victory and British War medals [30]
Through the Soldier Settlement Scheme he obtained a farm on the Carnamah Estate in Carnamah [P132]
Farmer in Carnamah 1921-1932 [19]
     His farm was the 1021 acre Victoria Location 7184 [3] [44] and on arrival it had 400 acres cleared [P132]
     Victoria Location 7184 is situated on the south east corner of the Carnamah-Perenjori and Caron Roads [62]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah [10: 9-Mar-1923]
By 1925 had the telephone connected - was telephone number Carnamah-10N [60]
Himself and John FRAME, whose farm was further to the north east, used to play chess over the party line telephone [P132]
Attended the Carnamah Returned Solders League Smoke Social held at the Carnamah Town Hall in January 1928 [4: 14-Jan-1928]
Purchased a new ten foot tractor disc cultivator from local agent Charles ROBERTSON in October 1928 [4: 20-Oct-1928]
On Saturday 11 May 1929 attended the surprise party tendered to Mrs Ida CROSSING at Ida's home in Carnamah [4: 25-May-1929]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Opening Season Ball held at the Carnamah Town Hall on 18 May 1929 [4: 25-May-1929]
Attended the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 8 August 1929 as a "Sheik" [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Carnamah Show and opening of Centenary Park on 19 September 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1930 [4: 12-Jul-1930]
Attended the Ball in Carnamah in aid of the local Roman Catholic Church's building fund on Thursday 24 May 1930 [4: 31-May-1930]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son [53]
Member of the Inering Cricket Club in 1930-31 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
On 27 March 1931 at the Three Springs Police Court he was charged for driving an unlicensed vehicle [4: 4-Apr-1931]
In 1931 had the telephone disconnected [60] and in 1931 or 1932 left Carnamah, owing to the depression and his wife's health [P132]
Forfeited his farm by cancelling its Crown Lease during the 1932-33 financial year [3]
In July 1933 what had been his farm was purchased by James K. FORRESTER for approximately £3000 cash [5: 28-Jul-1933]
By 1936 he was working as an Insurance Agent and was living on Lacey Street in the Perth suburb of East Cannington [50]
He was still living in the Perth suburb of East Cannington when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 11 December 1939 [16]
     Lieutenant W243326 in the Australian Army's ROLHQ during the Second World War [16]
     Discharged from the Australian Army on 23 November 1943 [16]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of East Victoria Park [2]
Died 15 December 1963; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, LE, 479) [2]


T. BELL
Received 1st prize for Swedes in the Vegetable section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Won 1st prizes for Broad Beans and a Collection of Vegetables at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
The local newspaper revealed on 29 June 1934 that a parcel had arrived for him at the Carnamah Railway Station [5: 29-Jun-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]
Won 1st for Potatoes and 2nd for Swedes at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 6 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Most successful exhibitor in the Vegetable section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 12 September 1935 [5]
     Won 1st prizes for Cabbage, Carrots, and Beetroot; and 2nd for Potatoes, Radish, Chinese Radish, and Collection of Vegetables [5]
     Awarded the Cuming Smith Mount Lyell Fertilisers Ltd Trophy, which was 5 cwt. of super [5: 20-Sep-1935]
He could be a Tom BELL who is said to have worked in Carnamah as a farmhand [P9]


Mrs "Una" Florence Una BELL
Born C.1872 [2]
Departed London, England with her husband and children on the Borda for Adelaide, South Australia on 17 September 1914 [203]
Resided with her husband Edward William BELL on farmland in Winchester 1915-1925 [--]
In May 1916 while travelling in foggy conditions by horse and cart, an overhanging tree branch struck her under the eye [34]
     The accident resulted in a nasty bruise on her eyebrow and eyelid [34]
     The Midland Railway Company's ranger Frederick C. WOODS had the guilty tree felled [34]
Hosted a Social at her home in Winchester in 1919, which raised £11/5/- for the Moora District Hospital [10: 9 & 30-May-1919]
     Also in aid of the Moora District Hospital she raffled Burmese curios, which were won by George W. J. REID of Winchester [10]
Following the death of her daughter Doris on 18 June 1925 she cared for her infant twin grand-daughters Alleyne and June [P17]
Sadly her grand-daughter June Hope THOMAS died from an unknown cause [P17] on 7 July 1925, aged only 20 days [24]
Shortly afterwards shifted with her husband to Victoria Park, her grand-daughter Alleyne shifting with them [P17]
In 1936 she was living at 24 Oswald Street in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [50]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park until her death in 1954 [2]
Died 11 October 1954; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, LE, 479) [2]


Mrs Violet Evelyn BELL
Wife of "Noel" Edward Noel BELL; see Violet Evelyn WHITE


"Syd" Sydney Keith BENNETT
Born 17 July 1904 in Perth, Western Australia [16]
Son of Alfred BENNETT and Alice Emily BARRETT [15]
Labourer and Shearer in Carnamah 1931-1940 [6] [19] [50]
In December 1932 he was working in Carnamah as a Wheat Lumper [5: 23-Dec-1932]
He also worked in Carnamah shearing sheep [P7]
Played in a cricket match between the "Lumpers" and the Carnamah Cricket Club on Sunday 11 December 1932 [5: 23-Dec-1932]
Member of the Carnamah Cricket Club in 1932-33 [5: 10-Mar-1933]
Competitor in John A. KENNY's 2nd Billiard Tournament conducted within Mackie's Buildings in Carnamah in 1933 [5: 14-Jul-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Tennis Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 9 December 1933 [5: 15-Dec-1933]
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 12 May 1934 [5: 18-May-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 26 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on  Saturday 20 October 1934 [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Returned to Carnamah on Monday 8 July 1935 after a brief visit to Perth [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Participated in the Old Stagers Bike Race at the Carnamah Football Club's Scratch Match in Carnamah on 28 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Played for "The Rest" of non cricketers who defeated the Carnamah Cricket Club's B team on Sunday 14 February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
After spending some time in Perth he returned to Carnamah during the second week of April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Member of the Carnamah Athletic Club in 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
On 2 December 1940 was farewelled at the Carnamah Football Club's rooms prior to leaving Carnamah for Army camp [0: images 03964]
Left Carnamah on 3 December 1940 having enlisted in the Australian Army [0: images 03961 & 03964]
Private WX9618 in the Australian Army's 32 Company 24th A.I.T.B. in 1941 [0: image 04070 / 1]
     Also in the 32 Company was Jack MORRIS, previously of Five Gums in Carnamah [0: image 04070 / 1]
     In December 1941 while serving in the Middle East received a Christmas present from the Carnamah Girls Club [0: image 04070 / 1]
     Word was received in Carnamah in August 1942 that he had been wounded in action [0: image 04124]
     Later Private WX9618 in the 7th Reinforcements of the Australian Army's 9th Division MOB Laundry [16]
     Discharged from the Australian Army on 3 April 1945 [16]


Mrs "Bea" Beatrice May BENTLEY
Wife of "Tony" Edgar Henry BENTLEY; see "Bea" Beatrice May WILLSHER


"Tony" Edgar Henry BENTLEY
Born 23 January 1892 in Maitland, South Australia [55]
Son of Anthony BENTLEY and Bessie ALDRIDGE [55]
Married "Bea" Beatrice May WILLSHER on 23 August 1913 at the Methodist Church in Maitland, South Australia [55]
His children Edgar and Roma died at the ages of two years eight months and two months on 21 January 1920 and 28 June 1921 [P192]
Along his wife and surviving children shifted from Maitland, South Australia to Carnamah, Western Australia C.1926 [P139]
Shifted to Carnamah to work as a farmhand for F. Wilfred FRANCIS on FRANCIS Bros' farm in Carnamah [P139]
Later left the employ of F. Wilfred FRANCIS and worked as a share-farmer on the Inering Estate in Carnamah [P139]
Along with his wife and children spent Christmas at Dongara Beach in 1927 [4: 7-Jan-1928]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son from 1927 to 1930 [53]
Attended the Euchre Party and Dance held at the Winchester School in Winchester on Saturday 31 August 1929 [4: 7-Sep-1929]
In November 1929 purchased a Chevrolet four door sedan car from Carnamah dealer L. Scott WYLIE [4: 23-Nov-1929]
Came 2nd in the Married Men's Running Race at the Inering Picnic on BATTY's Farm on Sunday 7 September 1930 [4: 20-Sep-1930]
Also came 2nd in the Married Men's Race at the Sports Day & Picnic at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 9 October 1930 [4: 18-Oct-1930]
Member of the Inering Cricket Club in 1930-31 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Member of the Inering Tennis Club - was President in 1932 [5: 15-Jul-1932]
In 1932 was the correspondent who supplied details on Inering for The Carnamah-Three Springs Times newspaper [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Was unable to get the Inering correspondence to the newspaper for two weeks in August 1932 due to flooding [5: 26-Aug-1932]
Donated a trophy for the Inering Tennis Club's Singles Tournament held in 1932 [5: 15-Jul-1932]
On Thursday 1 September 1932 an afternoon's shoot of rabbits and foxes began at his gate at 3 p.m. [5: 26-Aug-1932]
Conducted the sporting events at the "Gimlets" Annual Picnic on 18 September 1932 at BATTY's Farm in Carnamah [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday for George AUNGER in Carnamah on Sunday 2 October 1932 [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Dance & Bridge Party held at Maurice and Eliza AUNGER's home in East Carnamah on 8 October 1932 [5: 21-Oct-1932]
In late 1932 his wife purchased 2,506 acres of farmland south of Carnamah from the Estate of the Late Donald MACPHERSON [117]
Farmer of Maitland Farm in Carnamah 1933-1945 [P139]
Sold 64 wethers at 7/9 per head to John E. H. OAKES, also of Carnamah, in early November 1933 [5: 10-Nov-1933]
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 Cricket Club from 1934-35 to 1936-37 [5: 23-Nov-1934, 30-Oct-1936]
Sold 19 suckers at 9/11 a head through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 28 August 1935 [5: 30-Aug-1935]
Umpire of the Winchester Cricket Club's first match for the season against Carnamah Blues on Sunday 27 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
President and Captain of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1935-36, and Member in 1936037 [5: 20-Sep-1935, 13-Nov-1936]
He called a meeting to form a Carnamah Bike Club at Mackie's Buildings, Carnamah at 8 p.m. on 2 May 1936 [5: 24-Apr-1936, 1-May-1936]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Athletic Club in 1936 and 1937 [5: 19-Jun-1936, 19-Mar-1937]
Participated in the Old Stagers Bike Race at the Carnamah Football Club's Scratch Match in Carnamah on 28 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Steward of the Carnamah Athletic Club's Inaugural Bike Races at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Sunday 12 July 1936 [5: 10-Jul-1936]
Himself, Thomas F. PATERSON and Richard A. PIKE drew rules for the Carnamah Athletic Club's Bike Racing in 1936 [5: 10-Jul-1936]
Came 2nd in the Old Buffers Race at the Reunion of South Australians in Carnamah on Saturday 26 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Attended the Farewell Social for departing postmaster R. Arthur LINDSAY at the Carnamah Hotel on 23 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
In November 1936 he was appointed Inaugural Referee for the bike races conducted by the Carnamah Athletic Club [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Foundation President of the Carnamah Cycle Club in 1937 [5: 21-May-1937]
Financial Member in 1940 and Committee Member 1940-1941 of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society [13] [58]
Steward of the Gymkhana Programme at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show on 12 September 1940 [13]
Foundation Committee Member of the Carnamah District War and Patriotic Fund in 1940 and 1941 [0: images 03074 & 04014]
Member of the Bowling Club that played at Howard H. CHAPPEL's Marathon Farm in Winchester in 1941 [4: 29-Mar-1941]
Member of the Carnamah Volunteer Defence Corps in 1941 [4: 29-Mar-1941]
Steward of the Ring Events section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show on 11 September 1941 [13]
Travelled to South Australia to visit his unwell uncle in May 1945 [0: images 04330 & 04342]
By June 1945 had decided to remain in South Australia and his wife soon after joined him [0: image 04342]
Remained in South Australia to care for his elderly Uncle Joe and Aunt Elisa [P139]
Rates for their farm in Carnamah were sent to them in Maitland, South Australia until the 1952-53 financial year [3]
During the 1952-53 financial year they sold their Maitland Farm in Carnamah to their son Jack [3] [P139]
Returned to Western Australia C.1960 and settled in the Perth suburb of Scarborough [P139]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Scarborough until his death in 1975 [2]
Father of Coral Beatrice, Jack, Edgar Roland, Ida Willsher, Roman May, Shirley Dawn and Russell Joseph [55] [P192]
Died 4 February 1975; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (EC Section, Garden of Remembrance, 5, 218) [2]


Ida Willsher BENTLEY
Born 1 March 1919 in Maitland, Western Australia [55]
Daughter of "Tony" Edgar Henry BENTLEY and "Bea" Beatrice May WILLSHER [55]
Shifted with her parents from Maitland, South Australia to Carnamah, Western Australia C.1926 [P139]
Resided in Carnamah with her parents on a farm belonging to FRANCIS Bros and then on a farm on the Inering Estate [P139]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Carnamah in 1929 dressed as a "Beach Girl" [4: 13-Jul-1929]
Attended the Inering Progress Association's Inering Picnic on BATTY's Farm on Sunday 7 September 1930 [4: 20-Sep-1930]
     Competed in the sports and came 2nd in the 10-12 year Girls Running Race and with Ruth KNIGHT won the Siamese Race [4]
Came 2nd in the Skipping Rope race at the Sports Day & Picnic at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 9 October 1930 [4: 18-Oct-1930]
On Sunday 11 September 1932 she presented the trophies to the winners of the Inering Tennis Club's Tournament [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Attended the "Gimlets" Annual Picnic on Sunday 18 September 1932 at Richard BATTY's farm in Carnamah [5: 23-Sep-1932]
     Along with Cyril MARTYN won the Siamese Race and along with Robert JAMES won the Wheelbarrow Race [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Attended and gave a recitation at the Dance & Bridge Party at AUNGER's home in East Carnamah on 8 October 1932 [5: 21-Oct-1932]
Resided with her parents on Maitland Farm in Carnamah from 1933 until leaving the district [P139]
Shop Assistant at Wilfred G. MULLIGAN's General Store and Post Office in Winchester [P139]
Attended the Inering School Dance held to raise money for books at the Carnamah Hall 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]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball on 20 October 1934 in a white satin dress with red sash [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1934-35 and 1935-36 [5: 15-Mar-1935, 6-Mar-1936]
Attended the Farewell Social for George & Ester MULLIGAN at Marathon Farm in Winchester on Thursday 25 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 dressed in figured georgette [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Won the Single Ladies Race at the Reunion of South Australians at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Travelled from Carnamah to South Australia by truck with her parents and other Carnamah residents in December 1936 [5: 18-Dec-1936]
     They arrived in time for Christmas and after staying for a holiday arrived back in Carnamah on 15 February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
Caught the train in Carnamah on Wednesday 24 February 1937 on her way to Geraldton [5: 26-Feb-1937]
Member of the Carnamah Badminton Club in 1938 [0: image 03781]
Resided in the Perth hills suburb of Kalamunda in 1939; spent a holiday in Carnamah in January 1940 [0: image 03036]
Shop Assistant in Carnamah in 1941 [19]
Left Carnamah around September 1941 and shifted to Pinjarra WA where she was an employee of the Advertiser paper [0: image 04046]
Spent a holiday in Carnamah with her parents in November 1941 before shifting to Coolgardie to work on the Miner paper [0: image 04046]
Resided in Coolgardie until enlisting to serve in the Royal Australian Air Force on 20 July 1942 [16]
     Before entering camp with the Air Force spent a holiday with her parents in Carnamah [0: image 04088]
     In 1943 was stationed at a military hospital in South Australia [0: image 04235]
     Corporal 103138 in the Royal Australian Air Force's Western Area Headquarters during the Second World War [16]
     Spent leave in November 1944 in Carnamah with her parents [0: 11-Feb-1944]
     Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 30 August 1946 [16]
Married Harry HYDE in Perth on 2 November 1946 [P175]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Wembley Downs [2]
Died 12 October 1987; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn D, 103) [2]


Jack BENTLEY
Born 30 April 1915 in Maitland, South Australia [55]
Son of "Tony" Edgar Henry BENTLEY and "Bea" Beatrice May WILLSHER [55]
Shifted with his parents from Maitland, South Australia to Carnamah, Western Australia C.1926 [P139]
Resided in Carnamah with his parents on a farm belonging to FRANCIS Bros and then on a farm on the Inering Estate [P139]
Attended the Euchre Party and Dance held at the Winchester School in Winchester on Saturday 31 August 1929 [4: 7-Sep-1929]
Member of the Inering Cricket Club in 1930-31 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Member of the Inering Tennis Club in 1932 [5: 29-Jul-1932, 30-Sep-1932]
Left Carnamah briefly in August 1932 and undertook the "Farmer's Winter Course" at Muresk Agricultural College [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday for George AUNGER in Carnamah on Sunday 2 October 1932 [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Member of the East Carnamah Cricket Club in 1932-33 [5: 28-Oct-1932]
Resided with his parents on his mother's Maitland Farm in Carnamah 1933 onwards [P139]
Member of Carnamah's Parkinson Tennis Club in 1933-34 [4: 16-Dec-1933]
Travelled from Carnamah to Perth on Thursday 15 February 1934 for a fortnights holidays [5: 16-Feb-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]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1934 and 1935 [5: 7-Sep-1934, 7-Sep-1935]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1934-35 [5: 2-Nov-1934]
Foundation Committee Member of the Winchester Cricket Club in 1934-35 and 1935-36 [5: 24-Aug-1934, 20-Sep-1935]
Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1935 [5: 31-May-1935]
Won the Handicap Cycle Race at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 12 September 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Represented the Carnamah District Cricket Association in a match against the North Midlands on 1 December 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Himself and Cyril RAYNER returned to Carnamah on Saturday 1 February 1936 after spending a vacation in Perth [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Won the one mile cycling race at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Tuesday 17 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Played for the defeated "The Rest" in a cricket match against Carnamah in Coorow on Sunday 22 March 1936 [5: 27-Mar-1936]
Came 3rd in the Men's Bike Race at the R.S.L. Easter Sports Meeting in Carnamah on Monday 13 April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Competed as a Senior Rider in the Carnamah Athletic Club's Bike Races in Carnamah on Sundays in 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936, 2-Oct-1936]
     Most Successful Senior Rider in 1936 and won the Grand Aggregate Cup, Millar Trophy, Kenny Cup and Hertz Cup [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Won the Adult's Bike Race during half-time of the Carnamah Football Club's Scratch Match in Carnamah on 28 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
With a time of 3:45 he won the Two-Mile Open Handicap Cycle Race at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1936 [5: 11 & 18-Sep-1936]
At the Show Ball held on the evening of the show he was presented with a Cup donated by John A. KENNY for winning the race [5]
Won the Men's Handicap Bicycle Race at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 10 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Attended the Reunion of South Australians in the North Midlands at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Won the Cycle Race from Coorow to Carnamah as part of the Coorow Sports Meeting on Boxing Day 26 December 1936 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
After an absence he was again a member of Carnamah's Parkinson Tennis Club in 1936-37 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Member of the Winchester Cricket Club until at least 1936-37 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Himself and Arthur W. WATSON of Carnamah motored to Perth then sailed for South Australia in February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
     After an extended holiday in South Australia they arrived back in Carnamah on Saturday night 3 April 1937 [5: 9-Apr-1937]
Senior Member of the Carnamah Cycle Club in 1937 [5: 4-Jun-1937]
     To a great ovation himself and Arthur W. WATSON left Carnamah on 5 September 1937 to cycle down to Perth [5: 10-Sep-1937]
     They rode to Perth en route to take part in the Beverley Road Race on Saturday 11 September 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
     After taking part in the Beverley to Perth road race they arrived back in Carnamah on Monday 13 September 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
Married Leila Maud STIRK in Perth on 27 January 1940 [0: image 03048]
His best man at his wedding was Norman WATSON [0: image 03048]
Enlisted in the Australian Army in Carnamah on 28 January 1942 [16]
     Private W20494 in the Australian Army's 10 Garrison Battalion during part of the Second World War [16]
     Discharged from the Australian Army on 22 September 1942 [16]
In 1943 purchased the 800 acre Victoria Location 6713 in Winchester, previously owned by Louis P. PARKER [3]
    The 800 acre block appears to have been resurveyed into 604 acre Victoria Location 6713 and 196 ace Victoria Location 9719 [3]
During the 1953-54 financial year purchased his mother's 2,504 acre Maitland Farm in Winchester, South Carnamah [P139] [3]
     The 2,504 acres consisted of Lots M1071, M1072, M1321 and a portion of M1073 of Victoria Location 1936 [3]
A previously unclassified wildflower was found by Charles CHAPMAN on Maitland and was registered as "Winchester Bells" [P175]
He was a very keen cyclist and would cycle to Perth to take part in competitions and then cycle home again [P175]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah farmer William Henry WATSON on 13 September 1948 at the Winchester Cemetery [0]
Member of the Winchester Cricket Club 1949-1951 [0: images 04597 & 04519]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1958 [4: 21-Mar-1958]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1958 [4: 26-Sep-1958]
Sold Maitland farm in 1974 and shifted to Kalamunda WA [P192]; of Kalamunda until his death in 1977 [2]
Father of Rex and Wayne [P192]
Died 11 December 1977; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Garden of Remembrance, EC, 16) [2]


Mrs Leila Maud BENTLEY
Wife of Jack BENTLEY; see Leila Maud STIRK


Russell Joseph BENTLEY
Born 26 December 1928 in Perth, Western Australia [14] [15]
Son of "Tony" Edgar Henry BENTLEY and "Bea" Beatrice May WILLSHER [P175]
Initially resided with his parents in Carnamah on a farm belonging to FRANCIS Bros and then on a farm on the Inering Estate [P139]
Resided with his parents on his mother's Maitland Farm in Carnamah 1933 onwards [P139]
Came 3rd in the 7-8 years Boys Race at the R.S.L. Easter Sports Meeting in Carnamah on Monday 13 April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Student at the Winchester State School from 23 June 1936 to 24 July 1936 [25]
Student at the Carnamah State School from 1936 until at least 1942 [5: 9-Oct-1936] [97]
Came 2nd in the 7-9 years Boys Running Race the Reunion of South Australians in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Won the 7 Years Boys Running Race at the Inter-School Sports at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Friday 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Travelled from Carnamah to South Australia by truck with his parents and other Carnamah residents in December 1936 [5: 18-Dec-1936]
     On their return himself and the rest of the group arrived back in Carnamah on the truck on Monday 15 February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
Attended and received a coronation medal at the Coronation Celebrations at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 12 May 1937 [5]
     During the children's sports came 2nd in both the 9 Years Boys Running Race and the 6 to 8 Years Boys Alarm Race [5: 14-May-1937]
Junior Member of the Carnamah Cycle Club in 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
Best dressed boy under twelve years at the Carnamah Children's Fancy Dress Ball in 1939 [0: image 03023]
Farmer of Yarrawonga Farm in Winchester [P175]
His farm was 2,795 acres in Winchester being Victoria Locations 8124 and 8300 situated on the south side of Bentley Road [62] [3]
The farm was originally jointly in his name and his father's however was transferred solely into his name on 2 March 1950 [3]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club from 1950-51 to 1957-58 [4: 9-Dec-1950, 21-Mar-1958]
Had the telephone connected in 1967 - was telephone number Carnamah-523 [60]
Served on the Carnamah Shire Council representing the Yarra Ward 1975-1981 [7: page 112]
Later the farmer of Wylam Farm in Winchester [90]
Passed away at the age of 52 years at the Halls Creek District Hospital in Halls Creek [1]
Husband of Marjorie [14]
Father of Danny, Kathleen, Christeen and Janeen [14]
Died 25 October 1981 in Halls Creek; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row S, Plot 17) [1]


Shirley Dawn BENTLEY
Born 25 February 1924 in Maitland, South Australia [55]
Daughter of "Tony" Edgar Henry BENTLEY and "Bea" Beatrice May WILLSHER [55]
Shifted with her parents from Maitland, South Australia to Carnamah, Western Australia C.1926 [P139]
Initially resided with her parents in Carnamah on a farm belonging to FRANCIS Bros and then on a farm on the Inering Estate [P139]
Came 3rd in the 6 to 8 years Girls Running Race at the Inering Picnic on BATTY's Farm on Sunday 7 September 1930 [4: 20-Sep-1930]
Resided with her parents on Maitland Farm in Carnamah 1933-
Attended the Winchester State School from 23 June 1936 to 24 July 1936 [25]
Resided with parents on Maitland Farm in Carnamah 1933-1942 [P139]
Attended the Reunion of South Australians in the North Midlands at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Saturday 26 September 1936 [5]
     Came 2nd in the Under 13 Year Girls Running Race, and herself and Maxwell J. BARKER won Threading the Needle [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Attended the Inter-School Sports of the Carnamah Road Board district at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Friday 2 October 1936 [5]
     Together herself and classmate Hester A. PLUNKETT came 2nd in the 12 Years & Over Girls Siamese Race [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Travelled from Carnamah to South Australia by truck with her parents and other Carnamah residents in December 1936 [5: 18-Dec-1936]
     Herself and the rest of the group arrived back in Carnamah on the truck on Monday 15 February 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
Attended and received a coronation medal at the Coronation Celebrations at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 12 May 1937 [5]
     During the children's sports came 2nd in the 13 Years & Over Girls Running Race and the 12 to 15 Girls Three Legged Race [5]
     Came 3rd in the 12 to 15 Years Girls Alarm Race and the 12 Years & Over Thread the Needle [5]
     Led a team in the Girls Relay Race which came 2nd [5: 14-May-1937]
Telephonist on the Winchester Telephone Exchange located within the Winchester General Store in Winchester [P139]
Member of the Carnamah Cycle Club in 1940 [0: image 03899]
In March 1941 began working as a Telephonist on the Carnamah telephone exchange at the Carnamah Post Office [0: image 02924]
Member of the Carnamah Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club in 1941 [0: image 04005]
Continued working as a Telephonist on the Carnamah Telephone Exchange until 1942 [0: image 02962] [16]
Resided on Maitland Farm, Carnamah with her parents until enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force [P139]
     Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 22 May 1942 [16]
     Aircraftwoman 99677 in the 6 Service Flying Training School in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War [16]
     Spent leave in February 1944 in Carnamah with her parents [5: 11-Feb-1944]
     Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 21 December 1945 [16]
Married "Bill" William RICHMOND [P175]
Resident of Carnarvon WA in 1963 [2]
Died 12 January 1963; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Rose Gardens, 4D, 35) [2]


Stanley Gilbert BENTLEY
Born 26 December 1885 in Maitland, South Australia [55]
Son of Anthony BENTLEY and Bessie ALDRIDGE [55]
Married Linda May TONKIN on 25 September 1912 in Moonta, South Australia [55]
Farmhand in Winchester in 1930 [19]
Farmhand in Coorow in 1931 [50]
Farmhand in Winchester in 1932 and 1933 [19]
In July 1932 was contracted by the Carnamah District Road Board to gravel the entrance to the Winchester Cemetery [4: 16-Jul-1932]
Was also contracted by the Road Board to make two stone crossings on Hunter's Road in Winchester [4: 16-Jul-1932]
His youngest son Colin Ross drowned in an underground tank at Moonta, South Australia in July 1932 [4: 30-Jul-1932] [5: 29-Jul-1932]
It would appear that his wife and children must have remained in South Australia during his sojourn in Winchester [4: 30-Jul-1932] [--]
Father of Howard Stanley, Allen Garfield, William Rex, Gordon Russell, Phyllis May and Colin Ross [55]


Unita May BENTLEY
Born C.1920 [2]
Married Alan Howard WUTTKE in Perth in 1951 [66]
Along with her husband resided in Carnamah in 1955, and in Bunjil in 1956 [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Inglewood [2]
Died 11 December 1972; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Elim Four Square, AA, 65) [2]


A. C. BERGIN
Resided in Carnamah 1939-1941 [6]
Member of the Carnamah Badminton Club in 1939 [0: image 03794]


Eileen Annie BERRIGAN
Born 7 April 1904 in Randells, Western Australia [15] [41]
Daughter of "Tom" Thomas Joseph BERRIGAN and Johanna Catherine KEYS [15]
Initially resided with her parents in Bulong and then at Leonora where her father worked as a miner [P134]
Resided with her parents in Three Springs, where her father worked as a Contractor and later as a Storekeeper and Agent [6] [19]
Herself and C. Annie BYRNE won the Girls Three Legged Race at the "Three Springs Day" on 16 September 1915 [10: 24-Sep-1915]
Dressed as a Red Cross nurse she sold the programs for the Red Cross Ball held in Three Springs on Friday 2 June 1916 [10: 6-Jun-1916]
Attended the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance held in Three Springs on Wednesday 22 November 1916 [10: 5-Dec-1916]
     During the evening herself, her sisters, Annie BYRNE and the Misses THOMAS sang the song "Australia Will Be There" [10]
Returned home to her parents in Three Springs in March 1922, having been away some time attending schools in Perth [9: 24-Mar-1922]
Entered the service of the Education Department on 4 May 1922 [41]
     Probationary Monitor at the Moora State School in Moora from May 1922 until about August 1922 [10: 12-May-1922] [41]
     Monitor at the Three Springs State School in Three Springs from 4 September 1922 until the end of 1923 [41]
     Also Sewing Mistress of the Three Springs State School from 19 February 1923 until resigning on 31 July 1923 [41]
     Received an annual salary of £72 in 1922 and of £102 in 1923 [41]
     Head Teacher on Supply of the Ogilvie State School in Ogilvie north of Northampton from 27 February 1924 [41]
     Head Teacher on Supply of the Geraldton State School in Geraldton on 3 August 1924 [41]
     Head Teacher of the Dudawa State School in Dudawa, East Arrino in 1925, on a weekly salary of £4/16/- [41] [73]
     Head Teacher on Supply of the Watheroo State School in Watheroo from 7 September 1925 until 1927 [41]
     Head Teacher of the Lake Ninan State School at Lake Ninan near Wongan Hills for the first four months of 1928 [41] [276]
Opened the Inering State School on the Inering Estate in Carnamah on 24 May 1928, and became its first teacher [276]
     Head Teacher of the Inering State School in Carnamah in 1928 and 1929, on an annual salary of £236 [73] [276]
     Resided with her parents at 14 Boojerabba Street in the Carnamah townsite 1928-1930 [7: page 76] [P134]
     While teaching at the Inering School she drove her Baby Austin car the ten miles from Carnamah to the school each day [P132]
     She wrote to the Education Department on 23 August 1928 to report a fault to the fireplace at the Inering State School [276]
     Her letter was to report a gap between the shelf of the fireplace and the wall, from which smoke was blackening the wall [276]
Temporary Head Teacher of the Carnamah State School in Carnamah in 1930, on an annual salary of £234 [41]
     Resided with her parents at 25 Macpherson Street in the Carnamah townsite 1930-1936 [P134]     
     Having recovered her health she re-opened the Carnamah State School on Wednesday 26 November 1930 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Head Teacher of the Inering State School on the Inering Estate in Carnamah 1931-1933 [4: 15-Feb-1930] [73]
     Her younger brother "Pat" Patrick J. BERRIGAN travelled with her each day and was a student at the Inering State School [P132]
     For fulfilling the duties of sole teacher she received an annual salary of £236 in 1931 and of £221 in 1932 and 1933 [41]
     Wrote to the Education Department on 12 August 1932 informing them part of the road to the Inering School was impassable [276]
     For almost a week in June 1933 had to have her car towed through floodwaters so she could get to the Inering School [5: 16-Jun-1933]
     She was unable to get to the school on Tuesday 13 June 1933 after Inering had 180 points of rain the previous day and night [5]
     The floodwaters were across the Inering Road (now the Carnamah-Perenjori Road) due to the flooding of Darlings Creek [5]
     She was on leave from teaching in 1934, and in February was convalescent in a Perth hospital after an operation [5: 16-Feb-1934] [73]
Assistant Teacher at the Carnamah State School in Carnamah in 1935 and 1936, on a salary of £210 in 1935 and £217 in 1936 [41]
     She had been appointed Assistant Teacher at the Carnamah State School for 1934 but took the year off on leave [41] [73]
Godmother of her nephew Keith J. BYRNE, who was baptised at the Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 24 June 1923 [91]
Godmother of her nephew Allen BYRNE, who was baptised at the Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 5 April 1927 [91]
She was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons & Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Judge of the school-work section at the Carnamah Show & Sports Carnival on Thursday 4 October 1928 [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Organiser of a dance held in Carnamah on 10 November 1928 to raise funds for the Convent School in Three Springs [4: 17-Nov-1928]
In May 1929 her friend Miss JEFFERSON of Geraldton spent a holiday with her in Carnamah [4: 18-May-1929]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Ball on 18 May 1929 in a dress of rainbow georgette with panels of wax lace [4: 25-May-1929]
On Thursday 8 August 1929 attended in powder blue georgette the Plain & Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Attended the Centenary and Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 5 September 1929 and was the Best Centenary Lady [4: 21-Sep-1929]
Attended the farewell to Mrs Ida CROSSING at the home of Mrs BADRICK in Carnamah on 10 September 1929 [4: 14-Sep-1929]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Carnamah Show and opening of Centenary Park on 19 September 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
She won an Aladdin Instant Light Lamp in 1930 by guessing how long Aladdin and Miller lamps would burn for [4: 27-Sep-1930]
     The two lamps were lit at the same time with one pine of kerosene by local agent S.L. HIDDEN who conducted the competition [4]
Attended the Annual Ball after the Three Springs Show on 25 September 1930 in shell pink English lace and georgette [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended Kelva BADRICK's Christening reception at 18 Boojerabba Street, Carnamah on Sunday 28 September 1930 [4: 4-Oct-1930]
Attended the Ball after the Carnamah Races on 2 October 1930 in a dress of shell pink and English lace georgette [4: 18-Oct-1930]
Helped transport the children of the Carnamah School to Three Springs to partake in interschool sports on 16 July 1932 [5: 22-Jul-1932]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the town hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a gown of ivory georgette [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Annual Ball on 6 August 1932 in a gown of white georgette [5: 19-Aug-1932]
On the evening of 15 September 1932 attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Along with her friend Miss M. JEFFERSON travelled to Kalgoorlie to visit her brother Tom in January 1933 [5: 27-Jan-1933]
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club 1930-1936 [4: 8-Mar-1930] [5: 13-Oct-1933, 6-Mar-1936]
     Committee Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1934-35 and 1936-37 [5: 10-Aug-1934, 24-Jul-1936]
Committee Member 1930-1936 and President in 1935 and 1936 of the Carnamah Golf Club [4: 16-Aug-1930] [5: 28-Jul-1933, 5-Apr-1935, 24-Jul-1936]
     She was elected Secretary of the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance Committee on Wednesday 14 August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
     Organised the Club's Dance & Presentation Evening held at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 24 October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Foundation President of the Younger Set of Carnamah's branch of the Country Women's Association in 1932 [5: 23-Jun-1933]
In 1932 was the owner of a Baby Austin car with license plate CA-97 [4: 12-Nov-1932]
Attended the farewell of Norman and Fielda SOMERS in Carnamah on Saturday 15 July 1933 [5: 21-Jul-1933]
Attended the Card Party held at the home of Mrs Maggie KROSCHEL in Carnamah during the second week of July 1933 [5: 21-Jul-1933]
Steward in Charge of the Educational section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1933 [13]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club - along with Joyce COWDEROY was Inaugural Joint Secretary in 1933 [5: 2-Jun-1933]
     Sole Secretary of the Carnamah Repertory Club from 4 October 1933 until 1936 [5: 6-Oct-1933, 13-Apr-1934, 22-Mar-1935, 10-Apr-1936]
     Presented with a bridge set as a token of appreciation from the members for her services to the club on 15 April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
On 24 November 1933 she was progressing well after having spent a week at the Carnamah Private Hospital [5: 24-Nov-1933]
Played the innkeeper's wife in "Wayside Wars" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's 2nd Concert on 30 November 1933 [5: 1-Dec-1933]
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Attended the Farewell Social to Miss Doris MCLEAN at her parents' 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]
Organiser of the Roman Catholic Church Ball held in Carnamah on 26 May 1934, which raised about £6 for the Church [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Attended the Inering School Dance held to raise money for books at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Played to perfection the cook in "Pearly Pearls" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's 3rd Concert on Thursday 26 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Attended the Repertory Social, of plays, community singing and dancing, held in Carnamah on 15 August 1934 [5: 17-Aug-1934]
Secretary of a Committee that organised in aid of the Blind Institute a Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 18 August 1934 [5: 3-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]
Won 2nd prize for an Article in Raffia exhibited in the Fancy Work section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Presented Mrs Olga GRAHAM with a white handbag on behalf of the Carnamah Repertory Club on 28 November 1934 [5: 30-Nov-1934]
Spoke on behalf of the Repertory Club at the Farewell Social to Brian & Gerda STACY in Carnamah on 16 March 1935 [5: 22-Mar-1935]
Won the Ladies' Stepping 100 Yards at the R.S.L. Sports Meeting in Carnamah on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Booby Prize Winner at the Bridge, Social & Dance held at the home of Roger and Margaret CLARK on 25 April 1935 [5: 3-May-1935]
Won the hidden prize at the Bridge Evening held at her parents' home in Carnamah on Thursday evening 6 June 1935 [5: 14-Jun-1935]
Spoke on behalf of the Repertory Club at the Farewell Social to Mrs Hetty GETHING in Carnamah on 8 June 1935 [5: 14-Jun-1935]
Producer of the play "Another Pair of Spectacles" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Fifth Concert on 25 July 1935 [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Committee Member of the Carnamah Parents and Citizens Association in 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
Donated the President's Trophy to the Carnamah Golf Club in 1935, which was won by Mrs V. Doris TUCKER [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Assisted the committee of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society with their Annual Show on Thursday 12 September 1935 [5]
    At the Show won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Article in Raffia, and attended the Show Ball wearing pink marocain [5: 20-Sep-1935]
The Australian Mutual Provident Society issued a new life insurance policy in her name after a prior one was declared lost [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Donated a prize for the Carnamah Parents & Citizens Association's Card Evening on Thursday 17 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Helped organise the Carnamah Golf Club's Annual Dance for presentations at the Carnamah Hall on 24 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Fell and jarred her elbow while playing tennis in Carnamah on Friday afternoon 6 December 1935 [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Costume judge at the Carnamah Girls Club's Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 7 December 1935 [5: 13-Dec-1935]
After spending the summer school holidays with friends in Dalwallinu returned to Carnamah in very early February 1936 [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Attended the Mad Hatter's Leap Year Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 29 February 1936 wearing blue georgette [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Played for the combined Carnamah-Parkinson tennis team against Winchester-Waddy-Coorow on Sunday 5 April 1936 [5: 3-Apr-1936]
She was among those who spent the Easter holidays in April 1936 at Dongara [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Miss M. JEFFERSON and ex-Carnamah teacher Miss Doris M. MCLEAN holidayed with her in Carnamah in May 1936 [5: 15-May-1936]
Performed at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Attended the Bridge Evening to bid farewell to her parents in Carnamah on Sunday evening 21 June 1936 [5: 26-Jun-1936]
She remained in Carnamah following the departure of her parents for Perth on Tuesday evening 30 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936, 11-Sep-1936]
After spending a holiday in Perth she returned to Carnamah on Saturday 5 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Won 1st prize for Article in Raffia in the Fancy Work section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 10 September 1936 [5]
     Attended the Show Ball held at the Carnamah Hall in the evening dressed in rose figured water-marked cordette [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Produced the play "Almost a Funeral" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social at the Carnamah Hall on 2 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
She was reported to have spent the second weekend of October 1936 in Perth [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Member of the Carnamah Adult Education Circle - was Secretary in 1936 [5: 18-Dec-1936]
Played one of the servants in the play "No Servants" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Concert on 9 December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Advertised in December 1936 that she had a three piece bedroom suite, bed and cane chair for sale [5: 11-Dec-1936]
     Also advertised by a local dealer at the same time was a Baby Austin Tourer car for £67/10/- which may have been her car [5]
Caught the train from Carnamah to Perth on Tuesday 22 December 1936 to spend the school holidays in the city [5: 24-Dec-1936]
In January 1937 received notice of her transfer to the West Midland State School in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction [5: 15-Jan-1937]
     Assistant Teacher at the West Midland State School in Midland Junction and later at the York State School in York in 1937 [41]
     Assistant Teacher of the Midland Junction Infants State School in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction 1938-1946 [41]
     Assistant Teacher of the Bayswater State School in the Perth suburb of Bayswater 1947-1951 [41]
     Took six months long service leave in 1950, and another six months split between six weeks in 1959 and the remainder in 1961 [41]
     First Mistress of the Thomas Street State School in the Perth suburb of Subiaco 1952-1954 [41]
     Mistress of the Midland Junction State School in 1954, and First Mistress of the Middle Swan State School 1955-1953 [41]
     First Mistress of the Innaloo North State School in 1964 and of the Maylands State School 1965-1967 [41]
     After 45 years of teaching she resigned from service with the Education Department on 31 December 1967 [41]
In 1937 she was living in the Perth suburb of Maylands [5: 4-Jun-1937]
     Spent a week of sick leave over late May and early June 1937 in Carnamah and Three Springs [5]
     During her visit stayed with her sister Mrs "Claire" Clara V. BROWN in Three Springs and with friends in Carnamah [5]
     Attended the fortnightly meeting of the Carnamah Repertory Club in Carnamah on Wednesday 2 June 1937 [5]
     At the meeting the Club presented her with a crystal and gilded chromium ink stand and penholders on a black crystal stand [5]
     The belated presentation was in appreciation of all she had done as 'THE' member who'd made the good foundation of the Club [5]
     Attended the Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 3 June 1937 in rose figured water wave cordette [5: 11-Jun-1937]
For a number of years she was Secretary of the Summer School in Perth [P134]
In 1961 she was living at 75 Morrison Road in the Perth suburb of Midland, and resided in Midland until her death in 1985 [2] [8: page 49]
Died 22 January 1985; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, MC, 260) [2]


Mrs Johanna Catherine BERRIGAN
Wife of "Tom" Thomas Joseph BERRIGAN; see Johanna Catherine KEYS


"Pat" Patrick Joseph BERRIGAN
Born 4 March 1921 in Three Springs, Western Australia [16]
Son of "Tom" Thomas Joseph BERRIGAN and Johanna Catherine KEYS [P134]
Baptised on 13 March 1921 by Father Mark L. HART at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs [91]
At his baptism Patrick LYNCH of Three Springs and his sister Lilian BERRIGAN were appointed his Godparents [91]
With 7,310 votes he won the Baby Competition conducted at the Three Springs Day on Thursday 28 September 1922 [9: 20-Oct-1922]
Began his education as a student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs in August 1926 [98]
Resided with his parents in Three Springs until shifting with them to Carnamah in 1927 [4: 18-Jun-1928]
In Carnamah he resided with his parents at 14 Boojerabba Street 1927-1930 and at 25 Macpherson Street 1930-1936 [P134]
Student at the Carnamah State School 1927-1936 [5: 9-Mar-1934] [7: page 87] [--]
For a period travelled each day with his sister Eileen to the Inering State School, where he was a student and she was the teacher [P132]
On the evening of 19 May 1929 helped extinguish a fire that started in the office of Stan O'GRADY's garage [4: 25-May-1929]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Friday 6 December 1929 as "Pink & Black Pierriot" [4: 14-Dec-1929]
Member of the Carnamah Boy Scouts in 1932 [4: 25-Jun-1932] [5: 8-Jul-1932]
Attended the first ever District Rally of Scouts and Cubs held at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Saturday 2 July 1932 [5: 8-Jul-1932]
Towards the end of May 1933 it was reported he was a convalescent after having been in hospital for a week [5: 26-May-1933]
Won 1st prize for Wood/Fretwork in the Educational section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 14 September 1933 [5: 22-Sep-1933]
Attended the Repertory Social, of plays, community singing and dancing, held in Carnamah on 15 August 1934 [5: 17-Aug-1934]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on 27 October 1934 dressed as a "Stockman" [4: 3-Nov-1934]
Received a 1st prize for Sealing Wax in the Educational section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 6 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Won a 1st and a 2nd prize for Handwork and a Special Prize for Woodwork at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Member of the Carnamah Cricket Club in 1934-35 and 1935-36 [5: 15-Feb-1935, 11-Oct-1935]
Played for the victorious latter in the Married verses Single men's cricket match in Carnamah on Sunday 3 February 1935 [5: 8-Feb-1935]
Competed in the inaugural Combined School Sports of the Carnamah Road Board district on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
     Won the 14 years and over Boy Running Race and the 13 years and over High Jump (with a height of four feet eight inches) [5]
     Came in at 3rd place in both the 13 years and over Boys Hop Step & Jump and the 13 years and over Boys Broad Jump [5]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 November 1935 as a "Butler" [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Following the creation of two teams within the Carnamah Cricket Club he played for "Carnamah Reds" in 1935-36 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Travelled to and from cricket in Coorow with his team-mates on the back of Charlie OLSEN's truck on 9 February 1936 [5: 14-Feb-1936]
     On their way back to Carnamah the truck hit a bank on the side of the road and they were all thrown off the back of the truck [5]
     Only one of his team-mates was slightly injured, and after repairing the truck they carried on with their journey home [5]
Along with his parents left Carnamah and shifted to Perth in 1936 [P134]
In 1937 he was living in the Perth suburb of Maylands [5: 17-Sep-1937]
Spent a holiday with his sister Claire and brother-in-law Alexander J. F. BROWN in Three Springs in September 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force on 13 January 1941 [16]
     Corporal 29594 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 7th Operation Training Unit during the Second World War [16]
     Discharged from the Australian Army on 5 September 1945 [16]
Married Nerissa May GARVY in 1945 [P134]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bedford [2]
Father of Pam, Susan and Paul [P134]
Died 28 September 1987; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, ZE, 41) [2]


"Tom" Thomas Francis BERRIGAN
Born 13 January 1915 in Moora, Western Australia [16]
Son of "Tom" Thomas Joseph BERRIGAN and Johanna Catherine KEYS [P134]
Resided in Three Springs with his parents until shifting with them to Carnamah in mid 1927 [P134]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs from June 1921 until presumably mid 1927 [98] [--]
Resided with his parents at 14 Boojerabba Street in Carnamah in 1927 [P39]
Boarding Student at Saint Ildephonsus College in New Norcia 1928-1930, however spent his school holidays in Carnamah [187] [P134]
Resided in Kalgoorlie where he was studying Chemistry as an Apprentice in 1932 and 1933 [5: 27-Jan-1933] [P134]
In 1933 he was working with Alex TROUCHET at his chemist's shop at 132 Hannan Street in Kalgoorlie [6] [187]
His sister Eileen and her friend Miss M. JEFFERSON visited him in Kalgoorlie in January 1933 [5: 27-Jan-1933]
Spent his holidays in January 1934 and February 1935 in Carnamah staying with his parents [5: 5-Jan-1934, 1-Mar-1935]
     He had stayed at the Perth Hotel prior to visiting his parents in February 1935, during which time his suitcase was stolen [5]
     The man responsible for stealing the case and its contents, valued at £7, was sentenced to six months imprisonment [5: 8-Mar-1935]
Organised a reunion dinner for old boys of Saint Ildephonsus College in New Norcia who were in Kalgoorlie in 1934 [187]
Completed his studies and became a qualified chemist [P5]
Worked at Troucher & Bert Elliot's pharmacy in Kalgoorlie and then for Troucher and Fitch within Boan's Store in Perth [P134]
Then worked at the Cloverdale Pharmacy in Perth, in Dalwallinu, and for Cecil WRIGHT in Midland [P134]
For twelve months worked for the jeweller's CARIS Bros in Perth and Kalgoorlie [P134]
Spent a vacation staying with his parents in Carnamah during January and February 1936 [5: 10-Jan-1936, 14-Feb-1936]
     Attended Miss Olive W. KAU's 21st birthday at Meadowdale Farm in Coorow on Saturday evening 18 January 1936 [5: 24-Jan-1936]
     Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
     Concluded his extended holiday with his parents in Carnamah and returned to Perth on Thursday 13 February 1936 [5: 14-Feb-1936]
The Australian Mutual Provident Society issued him with a special life insurance policy on 8 April 1936 [5: 6-Mar-1936]
     Received the special policy following a declaration his policy had been burnt and advertising in The North Midland Times [5]
Married Edna Lillian MAY on 25 March 1940 in Kalgoorlie [P134]
Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in Perth on 9 November 1941 [16]
     Just prior to embarking overseas with the Air Force he received word of his father's death [P134]
     After training in Australia he was attached to the Royal Air Force in Britain and served in Germany, North Africa and Algiers [P134]
     Initially a Bomber Pilot [P134]; and later Flying Officer 415494 in the Royal Australian Air Force's ABU SUGIS [16]
     Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 30 November 1945 [16]
After returning from the war resided in Margaret Street, Midland Junction WA [P134]
In 1948 he opened a pharmacy in Brockman Street, Pemberton WA which was later shifted to another shop in Brockman Street [P134]
During his time in Pemberton resided first in Brockman Street and later in Jamieson Street [P134]
From 1970 to 1978 ran a pharmacy in Wilson WA before retiring in 1978 [P134]
Resided at Marmion Street in Cottesloe and then at Jackson Avenue in Karrinyup [P134]
Father of Judy, Frances, Gwen, Thomas and Brian [P134]
Died 28 August 1983; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, E, 657) [2]


"Tom" Thomas Joseph BERRIGAN
Born 6 October 1873 in Tarrawingee, Victoria, Australia [P134]
Son of John BERRIGAN and Catherine QUINN [P134]
Departed Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on the Bullarra and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 16 June 1895 [P134]
Said to have worked at well sinking and prospecting in Cue, Peak Hill, Mount Magnet, Randells, Bulong and Leonora [P134]
Married Johanna Catherine KEYS in 1902 in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia [15]
Miner in Bulong 1900-1902, Greengrocer in Bulong in 1903, and Miner in Bulong in 1904 and 1905 [6]
Served as a member on the Bulong Road Board until resigning in 1906 [P134]
Miner in Randells in 1906 and 1907 [6]
Himself and his brother John were the owners of a mine in Desdemona in 1911 [6]
Resided at 270 James Street, Perth in 1912 and at 55 Salisbury Street in the Perth suburb of Subiaco in 1913 [6]
Resided in Three Springs 1913-1927 and then in Carnamah 1927-1936 [4] [5] [19] [50]
He began in Three Springs in a very simple way but became a keen businessmen and one of the district's leading citizens [5: 26-Jun-1936]
Contractor in Three Springs in 1913 and 1914 and a Fruiter and Greengrocer in Three Springs in 1915 [6] [50]
     Known as the local "water wizard" he could find first class stock water and fresh water for local farmers [10: 29-Sep-1914, 22-Jan-1915]
     In October 1914 sunk a well for the Midland Railway Company on Lot M953 in Carnamah [34]
     Himself and Andrew TODD, also of Three Springs, went to Coorow in October 1914 after rumours of alluvial gold [10: 16-Oct-1914]
     Over the 1915-16 harvest he worked as a wheat lumper at the wheat stacks in Three Springs [10: 25-Feb-1916]
Later an Auctioneer, Land Agent and General Commission Agent in Three Springs [9: 30-Jul-1920, 21-May-1926]
     Agent in Three Springs for Elder Shenton & Co [34] and also for the Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd [6]
     His shop and residence were both situated at Lot 53 Railway Road in the Three Springs townsite [44]
     In March 1919 had horses, a stallion, farming implements, sulkies and harnesses for sale, and a car for hire [9: 7-Mar-1919]
Reported to have been the first in Three Springs to own a bike [5: 26-Jun-1936]
Won the Buffers Race at the Annual Sports Meeting held in Arrino on Easter Monday 1 April 1915 [10: 9-Apr-1915]
His pony was known to wander off and follow trains into the railway station to rub itself on the back buffer of the train [10: 2-Jul-1915]
Himself and Evander W. FRANKLIN judged the Vegetable section at the "Three Springs Day" on 16 September 1915 [10: 24-Sep-1915]
Speech giver at the silver wedding anniversary celebration of EK & Isabella BYRNE in Three Springs on 9 October 1915 [10: 15-Oct-1915]
Foundation Committee Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1915 [10: 29-Oct-1915]
Won the Stepping 100 Yards competition at the Hall Committee's Sports Day in Three Springs on 18 February 1916 [10: 25-Feb-1916]
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee 1916-1926 [124]
     Chairman in 1919 and 1920 and Secretary 1921-1923 of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee [124]
     He was one of four committeemen who drew up the program for the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting in 1916 and 1918 [124]
     Donated to the Committee: 10/- in 1916, £1/1/- in 1918, £2/2/- in 1919 and 1920, £3/3/- in 1924, £2/2/- in 1925 and 1928 [124]
     Collected subscriptions for the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1918 and 1919 - collected £18/12/6 in 1919 [124]
     Steward in 1918 and Vice President in 1918 and 1919 of the Committee's Sports Meetings held on Saint Patrick's Day [124]
     In 1923 it was said he "deserved the utmost praise for the way he worked to make the picnic meeting a success" [9: 13-Apr-1923]
     Resigned as Secretary of Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in January 1924 "owing to the pressure of business" [124]
     Following his resignation "the members expressed regret at the loss of so efficient a secretary" [124]
     Himself and Philip LYNCH oversaw the preparations of the course for their 1925 Picnic Race Meeting on Saint Patrick's Day [124]
In August 1916 assisted the contractor erect the building for the Roman Catholic Convent in Three Springs [10: 11-Aug-1916]
Entrant in the Ugly Man Competition held in 1917 to raise money to pay for the gas plant at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs [10]
     Out of the ten competitors he came sixth, and his involvement helped to raise the amount of £42/13/4 [10: 6-Jul-1917]
With his horse Ginger he won the Farmer's Hunter at the Three Springs Day in Three Springs on 26 September 1917 [10: 5-Oct-1917]
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs [34]
In May 1918 he suffered a severe attack of pleurisy which warranted an urgent house call from Dr ALLAN of Moora [10: 17-May-1918]
Donated 5/- cash to increase the funds being raised by the Three Springs branch of the Red Cross Society in 1918 [10: 21-Jun-1918]
In June 1919 called for tenders for the purchase of three shops and land in Railway Road, Three Springs [9: 13-Jun-1919]
Won the "Old Buffers Race" at the Three Springs Day held on Thursday 25 September 1919 [9: 3-Oct-1919] [10: 3-Oct-1919]
One of the Judges of the races at the Arrino Railway Picnic Day held in Arrino on Saturday 29 November 1919 [9: 5-Dec-1919]
Conducted a clearing sale to sell William DEAN's farm in Three Springs at 11 a.m. on Friday 30 January 1920 [10: 23-Jan-1920]
Won the Old Buffers Race at the annual picnic and show, the Three Springs Day, held on Thursday 23 September 1920 [10: 15-Oct-1920]
Auctioned 30 horses for Donald MACPHERSON at his homestead in Carnamah on 2 p.m. on Friday 24 September 1920 [10: 10-Sep-1920]
Auctioned various items for the Carnamah Hall Committee on the afternoon of the Carnamah Races on 28 March 1921 [10: 8-Apr-1921]
Helped with and attended the wedding of Robert A. CALDOW and May I. BYRNE in Three Springs on 5 October 1921 [9: 21-Oct-1921]
On 13 October 1921 conducted a clearing sale of Louis P. PARKER's livestock and machinery at his farm in Winchester [10: 30-Sep-1921]
In 1922 was the owner of Lot 53 of Three Springs town which contained a shop and residence [44]
Himself and Phillip F. LYNCH were Joint Secretaries of the Three Springs Picnic Races in 1922 [9: 3 & 24-Mar-1922]
     They organised the Three Springs Picnic Race Meeting, which took place in Three Springs on Friday 17 March 1922 [9]
He was extended a Social Evening & Presentation by the residents of Three Springs on Friday 13 October 1922 [9: 20-Oct-1922]
     The social was held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs and was in recognition of the good work he'd done for the district [9]
     Speeches were made about his good character by E. K. BYRNE, William HARRIS and Frederick E. S. JAMES [9]
     He was described "as one of the right sort" who left no stone unturned in his efforts to make the whole district progressive [9]
     In addition to his business he gave much time to the benefit of the public, and was secretary of various local organisations [9]
     After making a speech Father Mark L. HART presented him with a dressing case valued at ten guineas [9]
     In responding he remarked that nothing gave him more pleasure than to do his duty in the right way to his fellow citizens [9]
He was confined to his bed for over a fortnight in July 1923, suffering from a bad state of health due to the flu [10: 19-Jul-1923]
Pallbearer at the funeral of John Hudson DAVIES of Carnamah at the Three Springs Cemetery on 20 February 1925 [9: 20-Feb-1925]
Member of the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church Committee in 1925 [124]
Conducted a clearing sale on Edward W. BELL's farm in Winchester at 1 p.m. on Tuesday 28 April 1925 [9: 24-Apr-1925]
Donated two guineas to the recently formed Carnamah Rifle Club in July 1925 [9: 10-Jul-1925]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in 1926 [53]
In 1926 was an agent in Three Springs for Elder Smith & Co, Sunshine Implements and Commercial Union Assurance [9: 21-May-1926]
     Through his agency he sold a new Dodge car to the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church in May 1927 [4: 14-May-1927]
     His business in Three Springs was telephone number Three Springs-9 [9: 21-May-1926] [60]
     In 1927 his business in Three Springs was said to be "the best commission agency business along the Midland line" [4: 18-Jun-1927]
Purchased from H. C. OAKLEY the then vacant block at 14 Boojerabba Street in Carnamah (Lot 72 of Victoria Location 1936) [3] [27]
     In April 1927 employed the services of W. PERRY to build a commodious home on the block in Carnamah [4: 23-Apr & 28-May 1927]
     Shifted to Carnamah in mid 1927 and sold his Three Springs agency business to Oswald S. SOWERBY [4: 18-Jun-1928, 28-Jul-1928]
Auctioneer and Machinery/Commission Agent in Carnamah from June 1927 to June 1936 [9] [P217]
     Resided and conducted business from his house at 14 Boojerabba Street, Carnamah 1927-1930 [P134]
     His business was telephone number Carnamah-26 form 1927 to 1936 [60]
     In 1927 was an agent for Elder Smith & Co, H.V. McKay (Sunshine Machinery) and Commercial Union Insurance [4: 27-Aug-1927]
     He was the agent for Sunshine harvesters from Marchagee to Yandanooka, and in 1927 sold 60 headers [9: 21-Oct-1927]
     By May 1928 was no longer an agent for Elder Smith & Co but had taken up the agency for Dalgety & Co in its place [4: 26-May-1928]
     In 1928 he was an agent for Dodge Bros and Austin cars and trucks, in addition to the same agencies he represented in 1927 [9] [4]
     Sold livestock locally including sheep, horses and cows on behalf of clients [4: 6-Oct-1928]
     Also sunk wells on farms in and near the Carnamah district [P70]
     He had a front room of his house set aside for machinery parts [7: page 144]; and also had boarders stay at their home [P39]
     By November 1928 he had sold at least 24 Sunshine harvesters for the 1928 season [4: 17-Nov-1928]
     Arranged a demonstration of Hart-Parr tractors, which he sold, on DEWAR's farm in Carnamah on 19 February 1929 [4: 16-Feb-1929]
Purchased the vacant block next door, at 12 Boojerabba Street, from Henry F. BASFORD [3] [27]
     Had a shop erected at 12 Boojerabba Street in 1929,  which he leased to Michael CLUNE for use as a butchers shop [3] [4: 2-Nov-1929]
In 1930 employed the services of builder Mr KENNEDY to construct for him new business and residential premises [4: 19-Jul-1930]
     The plans for his new premises were approved by the Carnamah District Road Board on 20 May 1930 [4: 31-May-1930]
     The new premises, including a house as well as an office/store for his agency business, was at 25 Macpherson Street [P39]
     Also had boarders stay with him and his family at 25 Macpherson Street (north west corner of Macpherson St & Niven Cst) [P39]
Transformed his previous premises at 14 Boojerabba Street into a hospital and leased them to Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL [P39]
Advertised his business in The Midlands Advertiser, The Irwin Index and The Carnamah-Three Springs Times newspapers [4] [5] [9]
     Advertised in the local paper in 1934 that he was an agent for International, McCormick Deering and Big E harvesters [5: 23-Mar-1934]
In the 1930s he was an agent in Carnamah for Dalgety and Co, Hart-Parr tractors, [4: 26-Apr-1930]
     H.V. McKay (Sunshine Machinery), Commercial Union Insurance Co, Dodge Bros cars and Austin cars and trucks [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Advertised his business in the Schedule of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1933 [13]
     "T. J. Berrigan, Auctioneer and Commission Agent, Carnamah. Agent for Dodge Bros and Austin Cars, [13]
     Graham Trucks and "G" Boy Trucks, H. V. McKay, Dalgety & Company Limited - Wool and Wheat Buyers, [13]
     Commercial Union Insurance Co., Ltd., New Australian Hart-Parr Tractor, Australian Lumber Company" [13]
In the Carnamah 1933 Show Schedule there was also an advert for the Australian Lumber Company, for whom he was agent [13]
     "Australian Lumber Company. Timber, Joinery and Hardware Merchants" [13]
     "We supply designs and estimates for house and farm buildings erected on your own property in any district" [13]
     "For good rooms, as above, with verandah all round, erected anywhere within 200 miles of Perth, £335" [13]
     "We carry full stocks of all building materials, including tanks, galvanised iron and paints. 166-170 Rose Street, Perth" [13]
     "Local Agent: T. J. Berrigan, Carnamah" [13]
In August 1933 he reduced his list of agencies by selling the agency for H. V. McKay to Oswald S. SOWERBY [5: 25-Aug-1933]
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and general repairers Henry Parkin & Son in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 [53]
On the evening of 19 May 1929 helped extinguish a fire that started in the office of Stan O'GRADY's garage [4: 25-May-1929]
Judge of the dancing competitions at the Carnamah Football Club's Ball held in the Carnamah Hall on 18 May 1929 [4: 25-May-1929]
Won first prize for the Best Collection of Garden Flowers at the Carnamah Show on Thursday 19 September 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Conducted a trade exhibit of his business at the Carnamah Show in Centenary Park on 19 September 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
     Within his exhibit he had on display a six cylinder Dodge Bros car, Hart-Parr tractor and Sunshine stripper harvester [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Member of the Carnamah Catholic Church - hosted functions at their home for the church [P134]
Gave a speech at the Social Evening tendered to Mrs Ida B. SHEARD at his home in Carnamah on 12 October 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Member for Carnamah on the Board of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs 1929-1936 [109] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Came 3rd in the Traders Handicap race at the Sports Day & Picnic at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 9 October 1930 [4: 18-Oct-1930]
In August 1931 hosted a Card Evening at their home to help raise funds for the Catholic Church [4: 22-Mar-1931]
Made a donation to the Carnamah branch of the Country Women's Association in 1932 to help them purchase premises [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Vice President of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1932 [5: 21-Oct-1932]
In addition to his properties in Carnamah he was the owner of two shops in Three Springs [4: 18-Oct-1930] [5: 27-Oct-1933]
     Floodwaters in Three Springs in 1932 and 1933 had caused damages to his two shops of approximately £20 and £30 [5]
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 26 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Won the euchre competition at the Bridge Party held at the Carnamah Hostel on Wednesday 20 June 1934 [5: 22-Jun-1934]
Attended the Repertory Social, of plays, community singing and dancing, held in Carnamah on 15 August 1934 [5: 17-Aug-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Attended Charlie OLSEN's Surprise 70th Birthday at Lou JOHANSEN's farm on Thursday 17 January 1935 [5: 25-Jan-1935]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1935 and 1936 [5: 19-Apr-1935, 17-Apr-1936]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Advertised for sale freehold property, a general storekeeping business and its premises in Perenjori in December 1935 [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Advertised in May 1936 that he had a quantity of sleepers for sale in Carnamah and Winchester [5: 29-May-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social Evening & Play Presentation at the Carnamah Hall on 17 June 1936 [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Due to their long residence himself and his wife were "the most popular and well known couple in the North Midlands" [5: 26-Jun-1936]
In June 1936 sold his Dalgety & Co Ltd agency and business Carnamah to W. George MULLIGAN of Winchester [5: 5 & 19-Jun-1936]
On selling the agency he leased his premises at 25 Macpherson Street, Carnamah to W. George MULLIGAN [3] [5: 5-Jun-1936]
Himself and his wife were tendered a Farewell Social & Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday evening 20 June 1936 [5]
     The large attendance at their farewell was credited to the esteem in which they were held by the residents of the North Midlands [5]
     The Chairman of the Carnamah District Road Board spoke of the assistance they'd given to everything in the town and district [5]
     Other speakers included long time friend Rev. Father Michael LYNCH and Senator Patrick J. LYNCH, both of Three Springs [5]
     In response he spoke saying he regretted leaving so many friends but was doing so with the object of improving his position [5]
     The evening concluded with the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" and "Auld Lang Syne" [5: 19 & 26-Jun-1936]
They were again farewelled at a by some of their friends at a Bridge Evening in Carnamah on Sunday 21 June 1936 [5: 26-Jun-1936]
Along with his wife left Carnamah by car and shifted to Perth on Tuesday evening 30 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
     Resided at 262 Lord Street, Perth 1936-1937 and then at 211 Peninsular Road in the Perth suburb of Maylands 1938-1939 [3]
     Resided at 75 Morrison Road in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction from 1939 until his death in 1942 [2] [3]
On leaving Carnamah retained ownership of his premises at 12 Robertson Street, 14 Robertson Street and 25 Macpherson Street [3]
     Continued leasing 14 Robertson Street to Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL who used it as the Carnamah Private Hospital [3] [P39]
     In December 1936 hired the services of Alexander R. G. BARR as bailiff to recover rent owed to him by Dr ROSENTHAL [88]
     Following his death his three properties in Carnamah remained for a few years in the "Estate of the Late T. J. BERRIGAN" [3]
     His house and business premises at 25 Macpherson Street were sold from his estate to the R. & I. Bank on 19 October 1945 [3]
     During the 1945-46 financial year his premises at 14 Robertson Street were sold from his estate to Maurice S. B. AUNGER [3]
     The former hospital at 14 Robertson Street was sold from his estate to A. Norman MOSEDALE on 30 November 1946 [3]
He visited Carnamah during the second week of April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
In June 1937 called for tenders for the lease or purchase of his shops and buildings at Lot 53 Railway Road, Three Springs [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Father of May, Lilian, Claire, Eileen, Thomas and Patrick [P134]
Died 25 November 1942; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, MC, 260) [2]


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 26 May 1928:
"Mr. Berrigan's Agency - Some sidelights on the agency business were recently shown our representative on the occasion of a recent visit to Carnamah, by Mr. T. Berrigan. It may be generally imagined that all an agent has to do is to just get round and collect orders and receive a fat cheque by way of commission, but it appears there is a whole lot more in the business. Mr. Berrigan has a large showroom in which two harvesting machines are usually kept, together with a very large assortment of spare parts. His stock of Sunshine parts alone represents a cash value of about £600. In the busy summer season this figure is often as high as £1000 so apparently an agent has to hand over a considerable amount of cash before he can proceed with the collection of commissions. The parts came in barrels, boxes and other packages, some of them being of considerable weight. Among the agencies carried by Mr. Berrigan are Dalgety & Co., H. V. McKay & Co., Commercial Union Insurance Co., Dodge Bros and Austin cars and trucks."


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 27 November 1942:
"Obituary - Late Mr. Thomas Berrigan. The death occurred suddenly at his home at Midland Junction on Wednesday of Mr. Thomas Joseph Berrigan. The deceased gentleman spent many years in business at Carnamah and Three Springs and during that period he established many close and lasting friendships in the North Midlands. About six years or so ago, Mr. Berrigan disposed of his business interests at Carnamah and with his family, went to reside in the city. He still, however, was interested in various properties at Carnamah and Three Springs, and recently visited both these centres on business. He then appeared to be so hail and hearty that the news of his untimely demise came as a shock to all who had known him. The late Mr. Berrigan was aged 69 years. Every sympathy is felt for his bereaved widow and family: May (Mrs. F. Byrne), Lillian (Mrs. R. Harris), Clara (Mrs. A. Brown), Eileen, Tom and Pat."


Nathaniel BERRINGTON
Born C.1895 [203]
Labourer of Loughborough, Leicester, England prior to departing London, England on the Largs Bay on 18 December 1925 [203]
Arrived on the steamship Largs Bay in Fremantle, Western Australia on 17 January 1926 [63]
Labourer in Carnamah, Western Australia 1930-1932 [19]
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