"Stan" Dudley Standish O'GRADY
Born 23 August 1901 in Fremantle, Western Australia ^[16]
Son of Standish Darby O'GRADY and Alice Maud DALE ^[15]
In 1925 established a mechanical repairs garage at 16 Boojerabba Street in Carnamah ^{[5: 6-Mar-1936] [8: page 31]}
The block 16 Boojerabba Street was Lot 71 of Victoria Location 1936 and had been purchased by his father the previous year ^[27]
On completion his garage, which was the first in Carnamah, had dirt floors and a bricked pit ^{[7: page 167]}
Proprietor of the Carnamah Motor Garage 1925-1930 ^{[9: 5-Aug-1927] [4: 14-Dec-1929] [5: 6-Mar-1936]}
     Had the telephone connected to his garage in 1926 - was telephone number Carnamah-20 ^[60]
     His garage was an authorised service station for Oakland, Chevrolet and G.M.C. cars and trucks ^{[9: 5-Aug-1927]}
     His advertisements in 1927 carried the line "All Repairs Promptly and Efficiently Executed" ^{[9: 5-Aug-1927]}
     In 1927 he was an agent for Sunbeam B.S.A., Harley Davison motorcycles and Willard Batteries ^{[9: 5-Aug-1927] [4: 27-Aug-1927]}
     Advertised his garage and agency business in The Midlands Advertiser and The Irwin Index newspapers ^{[9] [4: 7-Aug-1926]}
     In 1928 became an agent for Whippett cars, Willys-Knight cars and trucks, and for "advanced crude oil tractors" ^{[4: 31-Mar-1928]}
     Provided a "Free Air Service" for motorists at his garage in 1929 ^{[4: 25-May-1929]}
In January 1928 spent an enjoyable holiday staying with friends in Coorow ^{[4: 7-Jan-1928]}
On the evening of Sunday 19 May 1929 a fire broke out in a building attached to his garage which was used as an office ^{[4: 25-May-1929]}
     He was away in Perth at the time, however local bank manager Geoffrey K. RYDER noticed flames in the window at 6:15 PM ^[4]
     G. K. RYDER forced his way inside, rescued the books from the burning table and began bringing the fire under control ^[4]
     Mrs Annie BURNS saw the smoke and after alerting her husband several people proceeded to the fire and helped extinguish it ^[4]
     Those who helped save his business premises were G. K. RYDER, John BURNS, Ray WYLIE and the BERRIGAN family ^[4]
In late 1929 employed the service of C. J. DALLIMORE to build him a new garage at 4 Macpherson Street, Carnamah ^{[4: 14-Dec-1929]}
     The new garage, which measured 65 by 30 feet, was built from bricks made at the local Carnamah Brick Works ^{[4: 14-Dec-1929]}
     From 1930 until at least 1936 his garage at 4 Macpherson Street was known as the "Carnamah Service Station" ^{[4: 5-Apr-1930] [5]}
     The words "Carnamah Service Station" appeared in large print along the frontage of his premises ^{[5: 6-Mar-1936]}
     His new garage was also variously known as "The Pioneer Garage" and "Pioneer Service Station" ^{[0: images 02701 & 03682] [4: 4-Mar-1933]}
In March 1930 he put his old garage at 16 Boojerabba Street up for sale for £120 cash ^{[4: 8-Mar-1930, 29-Mar-1930]}
     He appears to have sold the garage premises at 16 Boojerabba Street, Carnamah to local farmer John S. ROOKE ^[3]
At his new garage he specialised in motor repairs, turning, oxywelding and cylindrical reboring ^{[0: image 03682]}
From the premises of his garage he held stock of and sold tyres, motor tubes, petrol, oils and motor accessories ^{[0: image 03682]}
He is also known to have travelled out to farms in Carnamah to tend to broken down trucks and tractors ^[P129]
In 1930 was an agent for Hillman cars, Advance tractors and Willard batteries ^{[4: 5-Apr-1930]}
In 1932 had a hired Whippet car with license plate CA-14 ^{[4: 12-Nov-1932]}
Married Eva Mildred WATSON on 11 March 1933 at the Carnamah Church Hall ^{[4: 18-Mar-1933]}
     His brother "Frank" Francis B. O'GRADY was his best man ^{[4: 18-Mar-1933]}
     Their wedding breakfast was held at the home of Eva's parents in Carnamah, where they received numerous presents ^{[4: 18-Mar-1933]}
     After the breakfast they left Carnamah by car on a tour of the south-western portion of Western Australia ^{[4: 18-Mar-1933]}
During the 1932-33 financial year purchased from Louis P. PARKER the vacant 15 Yarra Street, Carnamah ^[3]
     Had a house erected at 15 Yarra Street, Carnamah and resided there with his wife and later daughter ^{[3] [P4]}
On Friday 30 June 1933 he began advertising his garage in The North Midland Times newspaper ^{[5: 30-Jun-1933, 18-Aug-1933, 10-Nov-1933]}
In 1933 united with other garage proprietors in the North Midlands urging locals to purchase spare parts from local garages ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
Also advertised his business in the Schedule of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1933 ^[13]
     "The engineering House of the North Midlands is Pioneer Motor Garage, Carnamah under the personal supervision of ^[13]
      Stan O'Grady, automotive mechanic and engineer - only skilled labour employed, R.A.C. contract service station, repairs to all ^[13]
      classes of machinery, turning and oxywelding a specialty; Free Air Service; Free Battery Inspection, any car or part of  car ^[13]
     inspected without charge - All Motor Accessories in Stock: Tyres, Tubes Oils, Spare Parts. Tel. 20 - Carnamah - P.O. Box 75 ^[13]
Agent in Carnamah for Imperial tractors in 1933, and an agent for Comer trucks in 1935 ^{[5: 17-Nov-1933, 7-Sep-1935]}
Described as "an extremely good mechanic" ^[P129]
Regularly advertised his garage in The North Midlands Times newspaper ^{[5: 22-Jun-1934, 10-Aug-1934, 30-Nov-1934, 24-May-1935]}
Placed a mysterious advertisement promising something new in The North Midland Times on Friday 9 March 1934: ^{[5: 9-Mar-1934]}
     "It's Coming !! -  to Stan O'Grady's Garage - Something New ! - watch this space for further particulars" ^{[5: 16-Mar-1934]}
     "Only the Confidence of our Numerous Customers, whom we have Served for Ten Years could warrant such a machine" ^[5]
     The addition was a rotary battery charger imported from England, which was useful in charging wireless set batteries ^{[5: 30-Mar-1934]}
In 1934 his garage was an Official R.A.C. Service Station, catered for R.A.C. members and enrolled new members ^{[5: 11-May-1934]}
Requested permission from Carnamah Road Board to erect a petrol bowser outside his Macpherson Street garage in 1934 ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
In September 1935 installed a modern cylinder boring plant at his garage, which enabled him to re-bore cylinder blocks ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
     His new cylinder reconditioning equipment "gives every cylinder that original mirror finish" ^{[5: 1-Nov-1935]}
"Only the Best is Good Enough - Stan O'Grady - Automobile Engineer, Carnamah" ^{[5: 4-Oct-1935, 1-Nov-1935]}
     Stocked and sold all sizes of tyres, tubes and accessories for cars, trucks and tractors and fitted new tyres sold free of charge ^[5]
     Equipment at his garage included valve refacing machines, special valve insert machine, electric drill, lathe, drilling machine ^[5]
Following a break he re-commenced advertising in The North Midland Times newspaper in March 1936 ^{[5: 6-Mar-1936, 28-Aug-1936]}
     His advertisements included a photo of the front of garage premises at 4 Macpherson Street with a car out the front ^{[5: 6-Mar-1936]}
     At the time he was the Carnamah agent for Hillman, Humber and Talbot cars, and Commer trucks ^[5]
     By mid 1936 he was an agent for Olympic cycles, which he advertised as "Champions of the Road" ^{[5: 26-Jun-1936]}
From July 1936 he advertised that he could supply full stocks of all Castrol motor oils from the Castrol oil depot ^{[5: 10, 17 & 24-Jul-1936]}
Had a McCormick Deering tractor on display at his garage for the local agent W. George MULLIGAN in August 1936 ^{[5: 7-Aug-1936]}
Conducted a stand including a Commer truck at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 10 September 1936 ^{[5: 4-Sep-1936]}
     "Proved and Improved - Commer - The Hallmark of Quality" - "Pioneering Roadless Country in Every Corner of the Globe" ^[5]
     "Ask the Proud Commer Owner and then Your Choice will be one of these outstanding British Empire Products" Buy Now! ^[5]
District Representative for Chevrolet products; sold and serviced Buick and Chevrolet cars and trucks ^{[0: images 02869 & 03567]}
"Cold Wintry Mornings 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. - Crank! Crank! Crank! What is the matter? No Spark! No Start!" ^{[5: 16-Apr-1937]}
     "Don't Let This Happen to You - We Can Have Your Magneto Overhauled, Cleaned and Tested - We Stock ^[5]
      Impulse Starter Parts, Magneto Parts, Bearings, Prison Rings, Valves, Batteries - Everything for Car, Truck or Tractor" ^[5]
Agent for Dunlop pneumatic tyres in 1937 ^{[5: 14-May-1937]}
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred M. LANG's wedding dance on 27 March 1928 at the Carnamah Hall ^{[4: 31-Mar-1928]}
Attended the wedding dance for Alexander J. F. BROWN and Clara V. BERRIGAN in Carnamah on 28 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
Best man at the wedding of Frank BADRICK and Mrs Mary WHITE in Carnamah on 25 October 1928 ^{[4: 3-Nov-1928]}
Attended the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball held at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 8 August 1929 ^{[4: 17-Aug-1929]}
Won the Car Driving Race at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1929 ^{[4: 28-Sep-1929]}
Attended the Grand Ball following the Carnamah Show and opening of Centenary Park on 19 September 1929 ^{[4: 28-Sep-1929]}
Member of the Carnamah Lodge of the Manchester Unity Oddfellows Friendly Society 1930-1934 ^{[4: 23-Aug-1930] [5: 11-May-1934]}
Attended the funeral of "Father of Carnamah" Donald MACPHERSON at the Winchester Cemetery on 14 August 1931 ^{[4: 22-Aug-1931]}
Master of Ceremonies M.C. of the Oddfellows dance held at the Carnamah Town Hall on Saturday 2 July 1932 ^{[5: 8-Jul-1932]}
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall ^{[5: 16-Mar-1934]}
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 12 May 1934 ^{[5: 18-May-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 the Sheep Weight Judging at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1934, by guessing the exact weight of 142½ lbs. ^{[5: 14-Sep-1934]}
Member in 1934-35 and Vice President in 1935-36 and 1936-37 of Carnamah's Parkinson Tennis Club ^{[5: 1-Feb-1935] [56]}
Won the Gents' Stepping 100 Yards at the R.S.L. Sports Meeting in Carnamah on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 ^{[5: 26-Apr-1935]}
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1935, 1936 and 1937 ^{[5: 21-Jun-1935, 15-May-1936, 14-May-1937]}
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 ^{[5: 29-Nov-1935]}
Advised the Carnamah District Road Board in March 1936 that a danger sign in Marchagee was obscured from view ^{[5: 20-Mar-1936]}
     The Carnamah District Road Board confirmed his advice and removed gum suckers that were causing the obstruction ^{[5: 24-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]}
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 ^{[5: 22-May-1936]}
Member of the Carnamah Ratepayers & Citizens Association in 1936 ^{[5: 12-Jun-1936]}
Member of the Carnamah Badminton Club in 1936 ^{[5: 19-Jun-1936]}
Donated a trophy to the Carnamah Athletic Club for their Bike Races at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 12 July 1936 ^{[5: 10-Jul-1936]}
In January 1937 advertised that he had an Indian Scout motorcycle for sale in excellent condition ^{[5: 29-Jan-1937]}
Member of the Carnamah Cycle Club - was Inaugural Committee Member and Timekeeper in 1937 ^{[5: 21 & 28-May-1937]}
During a hurried visit to Perth in mid August 1937 he purchased a new standard Chevrolet sedan car ^{[5: 27-Aug-1937]}
Sold the business of his "Pioneer Garage" to Eric W. WRIGHT in 1937 or 1938 ^{[6] [0: image 02924]}
After selling his garage business he left Carnamah and shifted to 56 Preston Street in Como WA ^[3]
Retained ownership of his garage premises at 4 Macpherson Street, Carnamah which he leased to Eric W. WRIGHT ^[--]
Later leased his premises at 4 Macpherson Street to Eric H. GURR before selling them to him during the 1945-46 financial year ^[3]
Returned to Carnamah for a few days with his young son in August 1942 ^{[0: image 04129]}
Enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 10 March 1943 ^[16]
Senior Mate F/V252 on the HMAS Leeuwin in the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Navy on 20 March 1946 ^[16]
In 1961 was still living at 56 Preston Street in Como WA; of Como until his death in 1981 ^{[2] [8: page 49]}
Father of Winnie ^{[0: image 02861]}
Died 1 April 1981; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Niche Wall) ^[2]


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 7 May 1927:
"D. S. O'Grady - Carnamah. The garage of D. S. O'Grady, Carnamah, is one that motorists can enter without fear of encountering incompetent workmanship or excessive prices. In fact it is becoming a by-word among the motoring fraternity, who have had experience of his skill and the despatch of his service, that O'Grady is a dependable man to whom repairs are necessary. Being a far-sighted man, Mr. O'Grady realises that Carnamah has a great future before it, and, not to be behind the times he is, in the near future installing new machinery which will make the garage one of the most up-to-date on the Midland line."


"Darby" Standish Darby O'GRADY
Born C.1871 in Ireland ^[24]
Son of Dudley O'GRADY of Limerick, Ireland ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
Married Alice Maud DALE in 1898 in Perth, Western Australia ^[15]
In 1905 was living in Nelson Street in the Perth suburb of Beaconsfield ^[6]
Resided in the Perth suburb of South Coogee in 1924 and 1925 ^{[2] [34]}
On 17 November 1924 purchased a vacant block in the Carnamah townsite for £10 from the Midland Railway Company ^[27]
The vacant block in the Carnamah townsite was 16 Boojerabba Street (Lot 71 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[27]
His wife Alice, late of Coogee, died on 10 February 1925 and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth (Anglican, AA, 380) ^[2]
Farmer in Carnamah 1926-1928 ^{[4: 15-Sep-1928] [24]}
Purchased Benjamin S. FORREST's 1526 acre property in Carnamah ^[27]
The 1526 acres was made up of Lot M1211 of Victoria Location 1938 and Lot M1466 of Victoria Location 2023 ^[27]
Originally the farm cost £1247.10.5, and on purchase still had many of its instalments owing to the Midland Railway Company ^[27]
In 1927 his son Dudley established a motor garage on his vacant block in Carnamah town, 16 Boojerabba Street ^[--]
Resided in Carnamah until his sudden death in 1928 ^{[4: 15-Sep-1928]}
Father of Eileen, Dudley, Darby, Leslie, Arthur, Vernon and Frank ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928] [15]}
Died 4 September 1928 in Carnamah; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 4) ^[24]
Executors of his will were L. E. JOYCE and his son Dudley Standish O'GRADY ^[34]
His farm in Carnamah stood in the name of his estate until 1939 when it was transferred into the name of O'Grady Bros ^[3]


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 8 September 1928:
DEATH - O'GRADY - Suddenly, at Carnamah, on September 3rd., Standish Darby, beloved husband of the late Alice L. O'Grady, and devoted father of Eileen, Dudley, Darby, Leslie, Arthur, Vernon and Frank. Eldest son of the late (age 58) Dudley O'Grady Esq., Limerick, Ireland. English and Irish papers please copy."


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 15 September 1928:
"Funeral - The funeral of the late Mr. D. O'Grady, of Carnamah, took place on Wednesday [of] last [week] at the Three Springs cemetery, and was well attended. The Rev. E. G. Jaquet officiated at the graveisde. A large number of memorial tributes were placed on the grave by friends. The deceased was highly respected in the district since he came there three years ago. Much sympathy is expressed for the family. Messrs Henry Parkin and Son conducted the funeral arrangements."


Edward McWilliam O'HALLORAN
Born 8 November 1909 in North Perth, Western Australia ^[16]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force on 4 May 1940 ^[16]
Corporal 16389 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 2 Air Observers School at Mt Gambier during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 16 January 1947 ^[16]
Carpenter in Carnamah in 1952 and 1953 ^[19]
Carpenter in Three Springs in 1955 ^[19]
Resided at the Springs Hostel in Three Springs in 1955 ^[19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of South Perth ^[2]
Died 29 April 1968; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 7, 154) ^[2]


"Bernie" Bernard Aloysius O'HARA
Born 3 June 1921 in Perth, Western Australia ^[16]
Son of John Patrick and Alice Maude O'HARA ^{[17] [18]}
Bank Officer/Teller with the Bank of New South Wales in Carnamah 1938-1941 ^{[6] [P42]}
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club ^{[0: image 04120]}
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club ^{[0: image 04120]}
Member of the Carnamah Football Club ^{[0: image 04120]}
Member of the Carnamah Race and Sports Club ^{[0: image 04120]}
Member of the Carnamah Volunteer Defence Corps in 1941 ^{[4: 29-Mar-1941]}
Had been quite smitten with Miss Les BOWMAN and had given her bottles of perfume ^[P9]
Just before entering camp with the Royal Australian Air Force had been transferred away from Carnamah ^{[0: image 04001]}
Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 21 July 1941 ^[16]
Flight Sergeant 415176 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 18th Squadron during the Second World War ^[16]
In 1942 was a member of a gallant air crew who were praised for magnificent team work in a raid on Germany ^{[0: image 04119 / 20]}
In late July 1943 word was received in Carnamah that he was "missing" ^{[0: image 04237]}
Killed in Action on 18 July 1943 in Sicily ^{[17] [18]}
Buried / Memorialised at the Catania British Cemetery in Sicily ^[17]
His name appears on the Perth Honour Roll and on the Carnamah War Memorial ^{[18] [35]}


Howard Cecil OKES
Born 8 June 1888 in Huddlestone, South Australia ^[55]
Son of Holt OKES and Eliza MOTT ^[55]
Labourer in Carnamah, Western Australia in 1914 ^[19]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 24 October 1914 ^{[30: item 7995944]}
     On enlistment he was noted as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 162 lbs with brown eyes, dark brown hair and a dark complexion ^[30]
     In Claremont on 21 December 1914 was drafted into the Australian Army's "A" Squadron of the 10th Light Horse Regiment ^[30]
     Embarked Fremantle, Western Australia as a Trooper, regimental number 87, on the Mashobra on 8 February 1915 ^[30]
     Initially served with the "A" Squadron in Egypt; embarked from Alexandria, Egypt for Gallipoli on 14 May 1915 ^[30]
     Later served in Melta, before again embarking for Egypt on the H.T. Bornu on 7 December 1915 ^[30]
     On 10 March 1917 was transferred from the "A" Squadron of the 10th Light horse to the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance ^[30]
     Hospitalised several times due to illness; promoted to Lance Corporal on 16 January 1917 ^[30]
     Embarked for his return to Australia on Euripides on 14 March 1919 and disembarked in Western Australia on 10 April 1919 ^[30]
     Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 21 June 1919; received the 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals ^[30]
Labourer in Carnamah in 1919 and 1920 ^[19]
By July 1920 he had left Carnamah was living in Geraldton, Western Australia ^[30]
     He wrote to the A.I.F. in 1920 inquiring why he hadn't received the Distinguished Conduct Medal he'd been recommended for ^[30]
     He was subsequently informed that no record of his recommendation existed and he presumably never received the award ^[30]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Nedlands ^[2]
Died 14 December 1958; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth (Anglican, ZK, 49) ^[2]


"Cecelia" / "Sissy" Eliza Cecilia OLDFIELD
Born 1892 in Mingenew, Western Australia ^{[15] [175]}
Son of James Lewis OLDFIELD and Elizabeth JACKSON ^[15]
Her grandfather John OLDFIELD had arrived in Western Australia as Convict No. 1205 on 30 January 1952 ^{[15] [107]}
Resided with her parents in Mingenew, Moora and then in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction ^{[6] [50]}
Her father worked for the Midland Railway Company as a Ganger in Mingenew and a Fettler in Moora and Midland Junction ^{[6] [50]}
They also briefly resided in Wannamal, where in mid 1904 she was enrolled as a student the Wannamal State School ^{[114: page 74]}
She had two children, William John OLDFIELD and George OLDFIELD, who were born in 1914 and 1917 ^[P384]
Married "Charlie" Carl Herman LAMP in Perth in 1919 ^[66]
Their first child together, Edna May LAMP, passed away at the age of one year and three months on 11 January 1921 ^[175]
Resided with her husband and children in Coorow in 1927 and in Winchester 1928-1930 ^{[2] [19] [25]}
They lived opposite the Winchester General Store within the Winchester townsite ^{[7: page 60]}
Attended the Euchre Party & Dances held at the Winchester School Hall in August and September 1929 ^{[4: 17-Aug-1929, 7 & 21-Sep-1929]}
Carnamah solicitor Neil M. GRAHAM appeared on her behalf at the Police Court in Three Springs on 2 September 1929 ^{[4: 7-Sep-1929]}
She took Mrs "Dorothy" Elizabeth A. BRADY to court for insulting language and Mrs BRADY was fined 10/- plus £5/2/6 costs ^[4]
Came 3rd in the Married Ladies Running Race at the Centenary Celebrations in Carnamah on 13 September 1929 ^{[4: 21-Sep-1929]}
Attended the Grand Ball following the Carnamah Show and opening of Centenary Park on 19 September 1929 ^{[4: 28-Sep-1929]}
Gave birth to a still born daughter on 19 December 1928 who was buried at the Winchester Cemetery (Row A, Plot 8) ^{[1] [89]}
Resided in Winchester until her death in 1930 ^[2]
Passed away in Carnamah after giving birth to another still born daughter on 11 October 1930 ^{[15] [29]}
Mother of William, George, Edna, Amy and Olive ^[P384]
Died 12 October 1930 in Carnamah; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, RA, 178) ^[175]
She was buried in the same grave at the Karrakatta Cemetery as her late father, who had died in 1928 ^[2]


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 25 October 1930:
"Winchester Resident's Death - Residents of Winchester were recently grieved to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Lamp, the sad event taking place on October 12th. The funeral took place in Perth, the deceased lady being mourned by a husband and four children. The late Mrs. Lamp was well known and held in high esteem by all with who she came in contact."


"Fred" Frederick George Stanley OLDFIELD
Born 1901 in Mingenew, Western Australia ^[15]
Son of Sarah Amelia OLDFIELD ^[15]
His grandfather John OLDFIELD had arrived in Western Australia as Convict No. 1205 on 30 January 1952 ^{[15] [107]}
In 1914 his mother asked Mrs Rose E. BOOTH of Carnamah if she could look after her son while she rushed off to Perth ^[P213]
His mother never returned to get him and he spent the rest of his childhood in Carnamah with the BOOTH family ^[P213]
Student at the first Carnamah State School in 1914 ^[97]
Member of the Carnamah Sunday School in 1914 ^{[7: page 238]}
Assisted the Midland Railway Company with their hay carting from Lot M944 in Carnamah on 7 and 8 September 1916 ^[34]
In 1919 appears to have worked in Carnamah for the Midland Railway Company, receiving £4/8/- wages from them in August ^[34]
Won the Booby Prize at the Euchre Party & Dance at Mrs Annie DAVIESON's in Carnamah on 8 November 1919 ^{[10: 14-Nov-1919]}
Won the Booby Prize at the Euchre Party, Basket Social & Dance held at the State School in Carnamah on 24 June 1920 ^{[10: 16-Jul-1920]}
Labourer in Carnamah 1923-1941 ^{[6] [19]}
In 1930 worked at a garage in Carnamah where he earned £3 per week ^{[4: 28-Jun-1930]}
Returned to Carnamah in late July or early August 1932 after having spent three months in hospital ^{[5: 5-Aug-1932]}
In the 1920s, 30s and 40s appears in the Legislative Assembly Electoral Roll and Wise's Postal Directory as Frederick BOOTH ^{[6] [19]}
He could be the "Booth" who was a member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1925 ^{[9: 28-Aug-1925]}
Member of the Carnamah Athletic Club in 1936 ^{[5: 7-Aug-1936, 20-Nov-1936]}
Later resided in East Perth ^[2]
Died 22 June 1968; ashes scattered over the rose garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA ^[2]
Also known as Frederick BOOTH ^{[6] [19]}


George OLDFIELD
Born 18 May 1917 in Midland Junction, Western Australia ^[25]
Son of "Cecilia" Eliza Cecilia OLDFIELD and stepson of "Charlie" Carl Herman LAMP ^[P384]
Resided with his mother and elder brother in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction 1917-1919 ^[P384]
Resided with his mother, stepfather and siblings in Coorow in 1927, and attended the Coorow State School ^{[19] [25]}
Resided with his mother, stepfather and siblings in Winchester from 1928 onwards ^[25]
Student at the Winchester State School in Winchester in 1928, 1931 and 1932 ^[25]
On 10 August 1929 attended the Euchre Party & Dance held in Winchester to raise funds for the annual Christmas Tree ^{[4: 17-Aug-1929]}
Also attended the Euchre Party & Dance held at the Winchester Hall on Saturday 31 August 1929 ^{[4: 7-Sep-1929]}
Came 2nd in the 11-13 years Boys Running Race at the Centenary Celebrations in Carnamah on 13 September 1929 ^{[4: 21-Sep-1929]}
Came 2nd in the Boys Bicycle Race at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in Carnamah on 18 September 1930 ^{[4: 27-Sep-1930]}
Won the 12-14 years Running Race at the Sports Day and Picnic held at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 9 October 1930 ^{[4: 18-Oct-1930]}
His mother passed away at the age of 38 years on 12 October 1930, and in 1931 his stepfather remarried ^{[2] [66]}
Left Winchester and shifted to the Perth suburb of Midland Junction after falling out with his stepfather's new wife ^[P384]
Married Barbara Fay LAWFORD in 1948 ^[66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Joondalup ^[2]
Died 6 June 2005; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Sir T. Meagher Gardens, Lawn 5B, Ground Niche, 17) ^[2]
Also known as George LAMP ^[25]


"Lew" Lewis Charles OLDFIELD
Born 1905 in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia ^[15]
Son of William Marmaduke OLDFIELD and Annie BURNS ^[15]
Barman at the Carnamah Hotel at 22 Macpherson Street, Carnamah in 1934 ^{[5: 30-Nov-1934] [19]}
A birthday party was held at the Carnamah Hotel for himself, Colin STONE and George BREWER on 11 August 1934 ^{[5: 17-Aug-1934]}
Left the Carnamah district on the morning of Friday 29 November 1934 ^{[5: 30-Nov-1934]}
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Beaconsfield ^[2]
Died 18 June 1936; buried Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Anglican, AA, 257) ^[2]


"Bill" William John OLDFIELD
Born 18 May 1914 in Midland Junction, Western Australia ^[16]
Son of "Cecilia" Eliza Cecilia OLDFIELD and stepson of "Charlie" Carl Herman LAMP ^[P384]
Resided with his mother in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction 1914-1919 ^[P384]
Resided with his mother, stepfather and siblings in Coorow in 1927, and attended the Coorow State School ^{[19] [25]}
Resided with his mother, stepfather and siblings in Winchester 1928-1930 ^[P384]
Student at the Winchester State School in Winchester from 2 February 1928 until 19 April 1929 ^[25]
Farmhand for "Joey" H. Harold S. FOWLER on Fairview Farm in Winchester in May and June of 1929 ^[102]
Attended the Euchre Party and Dance held in Winchester on Saturday 10 August 1929 ^{[4: 17-Aug-1929]}
Came 3rd in the 14-16 years Running Race at the Sports Day & Picnic at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 9 October 1930 ^{[4: 18-Oct-1930]}
Following the death of his mother in 1930 he lived with his grandmother Mrs Elizabeth OLDFIELD in Midland Junction ^[P384]
With work hard to find he left the Perth suburb of Midland Junction and returned to Winchester ^[P384]
Farmhand in Winchester in 1930 and 1931 - working for James L. ADAMS and the CHAPMAN family ^[P384]
During the same period he also worked carting/stacking bags of wheat at the siding for Winchester farmer H. Harold S. FOWLER ^[P384]
Farmhand in Benjaberring near Wyalkatchem and then for Norman F. HYDE on Waddy Waddy Farm in Waddy Forest ^[P384]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1934-35 and 1936-37 ^{[5: 7 & 14-Dec-1934, 13-Nov-1936]}
Member of the Coorow Cricket Club in 1935-36 ^{[5: 20-Dec-1935] [4: 11-Jan-1936]}
Played for the defeated "The Rest" in a cricket match against Carnamah in Coorow on Sunday 22 March 1936 ^{[5: 27-Mar-1936]}
In 1936 he was working relaying on the Midland Railway line out from Watheroo ^[P384]
Married (1) Elsie Ina SIVYER in Perth in 1938 ^[66]
Resided in Gunyidi prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 10 August 1940 ^[16]
Gunner WX7760 in the Australian Army's 2/3 Field Regiment during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 6 October 1945 ^[16]
Began employment with the Western Australian Government Railways in 1945 as a Wagon Painter at their Midland Workshops ^[P384]
Married (2) Irene Edna BRYAN at the Saint Brigid Church in the Perth suburb of Midland on 26 February 1947 ^[66]
They initially lived with his mother-in-law Mrs Christina M. BRYAN at 9 Spring Park Road in the Perth suburb of Midland ^[P384]
Following the building of their own home resided 69 Ferguson Street in the Perth suburb of Midland until his death in 1996 ^[P384]
Whenever visiting his aunt in Mingenew with his wife and children they would stop at the Winchester townsite on the way ^[P384]
Worked for the Western Australian Government Railways until his retirement in 1975 ^[P384]
Passed away while mowing his back lawn at his home in Midland and was buried with his late wife and mother-in-law ^[P384]
Father of Barney, Christina, Julie, Michelle and Robert ^[P384]
Died 20 May 1996; buried Midland Cemetery, Perth suburb of Midland (Roman Catholic, B, 56) ^[2]
Also known as William John LAMP ^[25]


M. OLDHAM
Resided in Perth until being transferred to Carnamah in December 1934 ^{[5: 14-Dec-1934]}
Employee at the Bank of Australasia at 8 Macpherson Street in Carnamah from December 1934 until January 1936 ^{[5: 13-Sep-1935]}
Himself and Kenneth F. LORMAN, also of Carnamah, travelled to Geraldton during the first weekend of June 1935 ^{[5: 7-Jun-1935]}
Attended the Carnamah Rifle Club's Opening Shoot for the 1935 season over the 200 yard range on 18 August 1935 ^{[5: 23-Aug-1935]}
During September 1935 he spent his annual holidays on a vacation in Perth ^{[5: 13-Sep-1935]}
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1935-36 ^{[5: 18-Oct-1935]}
Attended the Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 7 December 1935 in a group dressed as King's Bounty ^{[5: 13-Dec-1935]}
Won the Methodist Church's Treasure Hunt at the home of George and Rose BOOTH in Carnamah on 10 January 1936 ^{[5: 17-Jan-1936]}
Left Carnamah on Friday 10 January 1936 after being transferred to Northam ^{[5: 10-Jan-1936]}


"Charlie" / "Swogger" Carl OLSEN
Born 17 January 1866 ^{[5: 25-Jan-1935]}
He was Swedish and before coming to Australia had been a Seaman on windjammers (large sailing ships) ^[P399]
Contractor in Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1911 and 1912 ^{[19] [50]}
Fencing Contractor in Carnamah in 1912 ^[34]
     Said to have been one of the earliest contractors to work in Carnamah ^[P399]
     He was employed by the Midland Railway Company to erect fences on their farms in Carnamah ^[34]
     In November 1912 was working on erecting the boundary fence around Lot M936 in Carnamah ^[34]
Contractor in Carnamah 1913-1917 ^{[6] [50]}
     He was employed in Carnamah by the Midland Railway Company in connection with their unsold farms in September 1914 ^[34]
     Received from Midland Railway Company wages of £7/16/- on 7 September 1914 and again on 23 September 1914 ^[34]
     In October 1914, along with William S. MITCHELL, put down a well for the Midland Railway Co on Lot M940 in Carnamah ^[34]
     Himself and "Billie" William S. MITCHELL and said to have worked together fencing and sinking wells for many years ^[P399]
     In February 1915 was paid £15/4/8 by the Company for boring for water on Lot M940 and on M952 (or M955) ^[34]
Well Sinker and Water Borer in Coorow in 1923 ^[168]
On 23 June 1923, in partnership with William S. MITCHELL, purchased 920 acres of virgin land in Coorow ^[27]
     The 920 acres was Lot M1276 of Victoria Location 2023 and was purchased from the Midland Railway Company for £795 ^[27]
Farmer in Coorow in partnership with William S. MITCHELL 1923-1929 - traded as "Mitchell & Olsen" ^{[27] [44]}
     Appears to have sold out his share of the farm on 12 March 1929, when it was transferred into solely MITCHELL's name ^[27]
Farmer in Winchester / Carnamah from 1929 until 1944 ^{[3] [0: image 04562] [4: 6-Apr-1929]}
     Leased and later purchased 838 acres of farmland 10 miles east of Carnamah on the Carnamah-Bunjil Road ^{[0: image 04562] [27]}
     His 838 acre farm was Lot M1085 of Victoria Location 1938 (originally taken up by Basil V. CHAPMAN) ^{[3] [44]}
He had two thumbs on his right hand and as such was known as "Three Thumb Charlie" but he pronounced it "tree tumb Charlie" ^[P399]
Sunk a well in Three Springs for a Mr DURACK in March 1928 ^{[4: 17-Mar-1928]}
He was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
In April 1929 purchased a Massey Wallis tractor from Carnamah agent Rupert LAFFAN ^{[4: 6-Apr-1929]}
He fell off the back of a truck as it rounded a corner in the Three Springs townsite on Sunday 16 November 1930 ^{[4: 22-Nov-1930]}
     He was admitted to the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs, where he was treated for severe cuts on his head ^[4]
Member of the Inering Cricket Club in 1930-31 ^{[4: 22-Nov-1930]}
Assisted the Carnamah Golf Club with the creation of their new golf course at Centenary Park in Carnamah in 1933 ^{[5: 28-Jul-1933]}
He was treated for a severe attack of pneumonia at the Carnamah Private Hospital in August 1933 ^{[5: 4-Aug-1933]}
On 13 and 14 January 1934 he shifted, by contract, the Central Hall near Morawa six miles to the Merkanooka recreation ground ^[5]
     The 40 ton hall was in one piece put on low trolleys of 12 gallon cement filled drums and hauled by four Holt tractors ^{[5: 26-Jan-1934]}
Departed Carnamah by train on Monday 12 March 1934 for a short holiday in Perth ^{[5: 16-Mar-1934]}
By contract he shifted the National Bank premises in Three Springs to the other side of the railway on Sunday 25 March 1934 ^[5]
     The premises were lifted onto rollers and then hauled with a tractor to their new location on the east side of the railway ^{[5: 30-Mar-1934]}
In April 1934 purchased a Sunshine seed box to be attached and transform his 10 disc Sundercut into a Sunderseeder ^{[5: 20-Apr-1934]}
He was thrown a surprise 70th birthday party at Louis JOHANSEN's farm in Carnamah on Thursday 17 January 1935 ^{[5: 25-Jan-1935]}
     His party consisted of songs, stories, supper, talking and smoking pipes, and among those present were:- himself, ^[5]
     Lou JOHANSEN, Stuart FORD, Harry PARKIN, Chitter BROWN, Tom BERRIGAN, Doug WALDBY, Charlie METTAM, ^[5]
     Harry SMITH, Mick BAKER, Frank LIVESLEY, G. SLATER, Charlie NINEHAM, Clarrie RYAN and George BRADSHAW ^[5]
     The evening concluded with his friends joining hands around him and singing Auld Lang Syne ^{[5: 25-Jan-1935]}
Sold 44 suckers for 18/4 per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 14 August 1935 ^{[5: 16-Aug-1935]}
     Two weeks later, on Wednesday 28 August 1935, sold another 45 suckers for 17/10 per head at the Midland Market ^{[5: 30-Aug-1935]}
     Sold 40 suckers for 17/10 per head  and one ewe for 12/- through Dalgety & Co Ltd on 25 September 1935 ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
     Sold 41 lambs at 9/8 per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 30 October 1935 ^{[5: 1-Nov-1935]}
Sold four bales of wool at 15d. per pound through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Wool Sale in Perth on 7 October 1935 ^{[5: 11-Oct-1935]}
Publicly apologised to local agent William B. SHERIDAN via a notice in The North Midland Times newspaper on 18 October 1935 ^[5]
     In the notice he apologised that statements made by him about SHERIDAN "were untrue" and "without foundation" ^{[5: 18-Oct-1935]}
Transported the Carnamah Reds cricket team to a match in Coorow on the back of his truck on Sunday 9 February 1936 ^{[5] [88]}
     An accident occurred at 6:30 p.m. about four miles north of Coorow near the farm gate of Reginald CROMMELIN ^{[5: 14-Feb-1936]}
     He sharply swung the truck to avoid hitting the bank on the road-side, however the truck skidded through sand across the road ^[5]
     The truck hit the side bank on the other side of the road, lost its front right rim and tyre and tipped onto its side ^[5]
     Ten cricketers on the back of the truck were thrown off, however the truck then righted itself and careered back across the road ^[5]
     The truck through some scrub before returning to the road, where they put the rim and wheel back on and carried on home ^[5]
     Fortunately only one of the ten men was slightly injured, and was conveyed to the Carnamah Private Hospital for treatment ^[5]
     Reported the accident to Constable Alan O. FIEBIG of the Carnamah Police Station at 10:15 p.m. on 9 February 1936 ^{[5] [88]}
Sold 25 lambs at 12/5 per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 8 April 1936 ^{[5: 10-Apr-1936]}
Attended the 1936 Massey Harris 25-40 tractor demonstration at Inverbeg Farm in Three Springs on 22 August 1936 ^{[5: 4-Sep-1936]}
Signatory of a petition to the Carnamah District Road Board in September 1936 requesting the extension of a road ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
     They wanted the road between Lots M1090 and M1091 extended between M1084 and M1085, and M1086 and M1087 ^{[3] [5]}
     If extended the road would then have intersected with the Carnamah East Road (now known as the Carnamah-Bunjil Road) ^[5]
     The Road Board requested a deputation which comprised of himself and five others who met with the Board on 28 October ^[5]
     They stated that the road would provide access to his property and make it easier for neighbours to travel to see one another ^[5]
     The road wasn't made as the Board considered the road unnecessary and unfavourable as it would go through a farm ^{[5: 6-Nov-1936]}
Sold six bales of wool at 14¼d. per pound through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Perth Wool Sale on Monday 5 October 1936 ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
Sold 42 sheep suckers at 15/10 per head through Dalgety & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 7 October 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
He travelled to Perth on Monday 12 October 1936, and returned to Carnamah on the following weekend ^{[5: 16 & 23-Oct-1936]}
In 1936 he applied for a reduction on the rateable valuation of his farm in Carnamah ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
Sold 75 lambs (42 at 22/4, 33 at 14/-) and 10 wethers at 18/4 through Dalgety & Co Ltd in February and July 1937 ^{[5: 26-Feb-1937, 16-Jul-1937]}
He was a patient at the Carnamah Private Hospital at 14 Robertson Street, Carnamah over the first week of August 1937 ^{[5: 6-Aug-1937]}
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1937-1941 ^[13]
Won 2nd prize for Rhode Island Red hen in the Poultry section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1937 ^{[5: 17-Sep-1937]}
Vice President of the Billeroo Cricket Club in 1938 ^{[0: image 03778]}
Obtained the telephone in 1939 - was telephone number Carnamah-12U ^[60]
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1941 ^{[0: image 04007]}
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and general repairers Henry Parkin & Son in 1942 ^[53]
Arrested on 10:20 p.m. on 9 January 1943 for driving in Macpherson Street, Carnamah under the influence of alcohol ^[22]
On 11 January 1943 went before the Carnamah Police Court over the drink driving offence and was fined £5 ^[22]
Guardian father or father to "Jim" James Richard Diggery WEST ^[P6]
In February 1944 was unwell resulting in him being an inmate of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^{[0: 11-Feb-1944]}
In early 1944 leased his farm to Cyril J. T. MARTYN and on 17 March 1944 held a clearing sale on the property ^{[0: image 04562] [60]}
Sheep sold at the clearing sale were 369 Corriedale Cross ewes, 115 weaners and summer lambs and five Corriedale rams ^{[0: image 04562]}
Plant & Machinery sold at the sale included a 1937 model Oldsmobile 30cwt. truck, McCormick-Deering W30 tractor, ^{[0: image 04562]}
     10 foot Sunshine A.L. harvester, 12 disc Sungeneral plough, 16 run Massy Harris combine & 10 disc Sundercut plough ^{[0: image 04562]}
Other items sold at the clearing sale were a 200 gallon square tank, 100 gallon round tank, anvil, vyce, tools, ^{[0: image 04562]}
     two new steel wheels with lugs to fit a W30 tractor, medium sized Electrolux refrigerator & 30 Rhode Island Red fowls ^{[0: image 04562]}
In his younger years as a seaman he'd lived a hard life and drunk heavily, had arthritis and his life became a misery ^[P399]
     He was said to have been in a terrible way and was an inmate of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^[P9]
     He left the hospital in his truck, ^[P9] otherwise said to have been his little Singer car, and called at the hotel for a drink ^[P399]
     After driving towards Carnamah he stopped near Prowaka and went and laid down on the railway line ^[P399]
     He was subsequently run over by a train and his body was found some time later, alongside a whisky bottle ^[P9]
     It was said that he left a note in his car that there was a drink left in the brandy bottle for whoever found him ^[P399]
     The train made a real mess of him and he was apparently identified by his right hand which had two thumbs ^[P399]
Died 20 March 1946 in Three Springs; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row D, Plot 5) ^[1]
Rev. ROSS officiated at his funeral, which was undertaken by Henry Parkin & Son of Carnamah (at a cost of £35/19/-) ^{[1] [53]}
He had promised to leave his farm to James R. D. WEST and it was chronicled in his will ^[P399] and owned by WEST by 1948 ^[3]


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 22 March 1946:
"Tragic Death at Carnamah. The death occurred under tragic circumstances on Wednesday last of an old resident, of the Carnamah Road Board district, Carl Olsen. Whilst on his way to Three Springs on Wednesday morning, Length-runner, J. Thompson, came across the mutilated remains of a human body on the railway line, approximately eight miles north of Carnamah. He immediately notified the station master at Three Springs who reported it to the police. Const. J. Mallet of Three Springs and J. Jenkinson of Carnamah immediately hastened to the scene of the tragedy. Their enquires elicited the fact that the remains were those of Carl Olsen, better known as Charlie Olsen. Deceased, who was a Swede, was 81 years of age, had been an inmate of the Three Springs District Hospital for some considerable time. The funeral took place at Winchester on Thursday, March 21, the Rev. Ross officiating at the graveside. The pall bearers were Messrs. W. S. Mitchell, F. R. Bryant, D. McDonald, B. Lampard, H. Fowler, H. Nineham."


George OLSEN
Railway Line Repairer in Carnamah in 1920 ^[6]


Joan OLSEN
Born C.1926 ^[2]
Married Frank GRINTER in Perth in 1945 ^[66]
Along with her husband resided in Robertson Street, Carnamah in 1961 and 1962 ^[19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Bicton ^[2]
Died 27 January 2004; cremated at the Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra ^[2]


Patrick O'MEARA
Farmhand in Carnamah 1923-1932 ^[19]
Employed as a farmhand in Carnamah by John J. CULLEN and later by GREEN Bros ^[19]


Cecil Bernard O'NEILL
Born 1898 in Greenough, Western Australia ^[15]
Son of Robert Joseph O'NEILL and Annie MCGUINESS ^[15]
Farmer in Nanson in 1925 ^[50]
On 3 November 1925 purchased from the Midland Railway Company 1300 acres of prospective farmland in Winchester ^[27]
The 1300 acres was Lot M1601 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £812, payable by instalments over 15 years ^[27]
Farmer in Winchester in partnership with James J. O'NEILL 1926-1928 ^{[19] [27]}
On 26 July 1926 sold his 1300 acres to John ATKINSON (presumably continued farming on James J. O'NEILL's land) ^{[27] [--]}
Married Agnes Teresa Mary TULLY in Perth in 1927 ^[66]
In 1936 he was working as a Labourer and living on Waldeck Street in Geraldton ^[50]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Carlisle ^[2]
Died 22 January 1980; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, E, 228) ^[2]


Edward O'NEILL
Blacksmith in Winchester 1911-1913 ^{[19] [50]}


James O'NEILL
Labourer in Winchester 1911-1914 ^{[19] [50]}


James Joseph O'NEILL
Farmhand in Nanson in 1925 ^[50]
Resided in Nanson via Geraldton before purchasing land in Winchester ^[34]
On 12 February 1925 purchased from the Midland Railway Company 716 acres of virgin land in Winchester ^[27]
The 716 acres was Lot M1077 of Victoria Location 1937 and cost £555/10 (15/6 per acre), payable by instalments over 15 years ^[27]
Farmer in Winchester in partnership with Cecil Bernard O'NEILL ^[6]
Sold his partially paid off 716 acres in Winchester to William G. FENNELL on 9 May 1928 ^[27]


Lawrence Matthew O'NEILL
Born 1891 in Greenough, Western Australia ^[15]
Son of Robert Joseph O'NEILL and Annie MCGUINESS ^[15]
Married Mary Gladys BUNTER in 1919 ^[66]
Resided in Nanson via Geraldton before purchasing land in Winchester ^[34]
On 12 February 1925 purchased from the Midland Railway Company 1174 acres of prospective farmland in Winchester ^[27]
The 1174 acres was Lot M1213 of Victoria Location 1938 and cost £704, payable by instalments over 15 years ^[27]
Farmer in Winchester ^[6]
On 31 January 1928 sold his partly paid off farm to Harold V. MOSEDALE (who sold it CHAPMAN Bros in 1929) ^[27]
Died 24 December 1971; buried Utakarra Cemetery in Geraldton WA ^[26]


"Bruno" Jan Bronislaw ORLICZ
Born C.1920 ^[26]
Shifted to Carnamah to work as a builder and mechanic for Charles J. DALLIMORE ^[P7]
Later became Foreman of his employer's building operations ^[P7]
Builder and Agent for Millars' Timber and Trading Company Ltd in Macpherson Street, Carnamah ^[P7]
In 1967 was telephone number Carnamah-126 ^[60]
Resided in a weatherboard house in Yarra Street, Carnamah ^[P4]
Died 15 October 1990 ^[26] in Geraldton WA ^[P4]


David Edward ORR
Born C.1903 ^{[5: 9-Feb-1934]}
Believed to have worked on a farm in South Australia for four years before shifting to Western Australia in 1933 ^[5]
Described as 5 feet 8 inches in height, of medium build and had a dark complexion and dark curly hair ^[5]
Through the Perth Labour Bureau secured a job as a farmhand with Walter BODYCOAT in Carnamah ^[5]
Before leaving Perth he took out a accident policy worth £500 with the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Company Limited ^[5]
Paid the half yearly premium for the policy in cash; the policy would pay £5 per week in the event of disability through accident ^[5]
Arrived in Carnamah by train on Thursday 26 October 1933 and was met at the station by his new employer ^[5]
The next day he began working on Walter BODYCOAT's Trevose Farm and was set to work repairing a harvester ^[5]
Late in the afternoon he was found unconscious and was taken to the Carnamah Private Hospital ^[5]
The next day he was given the all clear by Dr. Cecil P. ROSENTHAL and returned to work on BODYCOAT's farm ^[5]
Later that same day he complained of head pains and told his employer he was returning to the Carnamah Hospital ^[5]
He left Walter BODYCOAT's farm with his attache suitcase however never returned or admitted himself to the Hospital ^[5]
Witnesses saw a man matching his description with an attache suitcase travel on the Carnamah to Perth train on 30 October 1933 ^[5]
He was believed to be the man whose mutilated body was found on the railway line ten miles from Midland Junction ^[5]
Died 31 October 1933 in Midland Junction after being run over by a train ^{[5: 9-Feb-1934]}
Over three months later, on 13 February 1934, a final coroner's verdict was announced at the Midland Junction Court House ^[5]
The finding was he was believed to be the man killed by a train, however it wasn't known how he came to be on the railway line ^[5]
It was also revealed that the name of David Edward ORR may have been an assumed name ^{[5: 16-Feb-1934]}


Ivy May OSBORN
Born 1903 in Dongara, Western Australia ^[15]
Daughter of Charles OSBORN and Eliza PELL ^[15]
Married Francis Patrick BOND in 1925 ^[66]
Resided in Winchester with her husband 1925-1935 ^[19]
By 1938 was resident with her husband in Irwin Road, Dongara WA ^[19]


Libra OSBORNE
Born 1906 in Perth, Western Australia ^[15]
Resided in Carnamah in 1928 and 1929 ^[4]
She had several days off work in December 1928 owing to having the flu ^{[4: 8-Dec-1928]}
Relieved for Miss Vera KEEN at Norman W. REYNOLDS' General Store in Carnamah for two weeks in February 1929 ^{[4: 16-Feb-1929]}
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1929 ^{[4: 20-Apr-1929]}
Married "Horrie" / "Cohen" Horace Walton MORRISON in 1929 ^[66]
Resided with her husband in Yarra Street, Carnamah 1930-1936 ^[19]
She appears to have run a boarding house from their home in Carnamah 1931-1936 ^[6]
Attended the Fancy Dress Ball held in Carnamah dressed as "Hidden's for Value" on Thursday 28 August 1930 ^{[4: 6-Sep-1930]}
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Country Women's Association in 1932 ^{[5: 2-Dec-1932]}
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the town hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a gown of blue georgette ^{[5: 5-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Annual Ball on 6 August 1932 in a gown of blue georgette ^{[5: 19-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 in a gown of blue georgette ^{[5: 23-Sep-1932]}
Member of Carnamah's Parkinson Tennis Club in 1932-33, 1933-34 and 1934-35 ^{[4: 18-Mar-1933] [5: 2-Mar-1934, 12-Oct-1934]}
     Herself and George AUNGER won the trophy for the Parkinson Tennis Club's Mixed Doubles for the 1934-35 season ^{[5: 5-Jul-1935]}
Member of the Carnamah Badminton Club in 1933 ^{[5: 4-Aug-1933]}
Helped run the Cake and Refreshment stall at the Anglican Church Bazaar held in Carnamah on Saturday 12 August 1933 ^{[5: 18-Aug-1933]}
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball on 2 September 1933 in a dress of black georgette and lace ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
Won 1st prize for Cream Puffs in the Confectionary section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 14 September 1933 ^{[5: 22-Sep-1933]}
Attended the House Party at Tom and Marjorie PARKIN's home in Carnamah on Friday 13 October 1933 ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
She was among the 150 who attended the Carnamah Tennis Club's Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 9 December 1933 ^{[5: 15-Dec-1933]}
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 ^{[5: 5-Jan-1934]}
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 ^{[5: 2-Mar-1934]}
Member of the Carnamah Presbyterian Ladies Guild in 1934 ^[105]
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall ^{[5: 16-Mar-1934]}
Hosted a Surprise Party at her home on 28 March 1934 for Miss Gladys M. DIXON, who was leaving Carnamah ^{[5: 30-Mar-1934]}
On Saturday 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball at the Carnamah Hall ^[5]
     To the Grand Opening Ball she wore a cornflower blew morcocain frock with shoulder fur trimmings ^{[5: 18-May-1934]}
Attended the Roman Catholic Church's Ball in Carnamah on 26 May 1934 in a green georgette dress with cape collar ^{[5: 1-Jun-1934]}
Supplied pianoforte extras at the Carnamah Football Club's Annual Presentation Ball on Saturday 27 October 1934 ^{[4: 3-Nov-1934]}
Attended the Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 June 1934 to raise funds for Church organ repairs ^{[5: 6-Jul-1934]}
Attended the Dance in aid of the Institute for the Blind held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday evening 18 August 1934 ^{[5: 24-Aug-1934]}
Sent a wreath for the grave of Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1934]}
Played the piano at the Carnamah Football Club's Benefit Dance for Kevin CLARKE on Saturday 29 September 1934 ^{[5: 5-Oct-1934]}
Played the piano at the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 20 October 1934 ^{[5: 26-Oct-1934]}
Played the piano at the Farewell Social held at the Carnamah Hall for Brian and Gerda STACY on 16 March 1935 ^{[5: 22-Mar-1935]}
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club in 1935 and 1936 ^{[5: 5-Apr-1935, 27-Mar-1936]}
Played the piano at the Carnamah Tennis Club's Flannel Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 March 1935 ^{[5: 5-Apr-1935]}
Played the piano at the Carnamah C.W.A. Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 11 May 1935 ^{[5: 17-May-1935]}
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1935 ^{[5: 24-May-1935]}
Played the piano at the Farewell to Herbert E. HELLEWELL at the Carnamah Hall on Tuesday 28 May 1935 ^{[5: 31-May-1935]}
Winner of the Bridge Evening held at Tom and Johanna BERRIGAN's home in Carnamah on Thursday 6 June 1935 ^{[5: 14-Jun-1935]}
Played Jane in the play "Uncle Joseph" at the Carnamah Repertory Club's Concert at the Carnamah Hall on 25 July 1935 ^{[5: 26-Jul-1935]}
Supplier of music at the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 3 August 1935 ^{[5: 9-Aug-1935]}
Supplier of music at the Miscellaneous Evening to John and Veronica MCGOWAN in Carnamah on 10 August 1935 ^{[5: 16-Aug-1935]}
Winner of Bridge at the Presbyterian Card Evening held at the Church Hall in Carnamah on Thursday 29 August 1935 ^{[5: 6-Sep-1935]}
Won 2nd prize for Fancy Scones at the 1935 Carnamah Agricultural Show, and attended the Show Ball wearing white satin ^[5]
     Herself, her husband and Charles ROBERTSON had organised and decorated the Carnamah Hall for the Show Ball ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
Played the piano at the Winchester Parents & Citizens Association's Social & Dance in Winchester on 26 September 1935 ^{[5: 4-Oct-1935]}
Gratuitously played the piano at the W.A. Blind Appeal Concert & Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 28 September 1935 ^{[5: 4-Oct-1935]}
Played the piano at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 November 1935 ^{[5: 8-Nov-1935]}
Attended the Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 7 December 1935 as "Old English Lavender" ^{[5: 13-Dec-1935]}
Member of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1935-36 ^{[5: 25-Oct-1935, 15-Nov-1935]}
Competed in the Parkinson Tennis Club's New Year Tennis Tournament in Carnamah on Wednesday 1 January 1936 ^{[5: 3-Jan-1936]}
Attended the Wedding Social & Dance for Stuart and May FORD at Koolabba Farm in Carnamah on 25 January 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jan-1936]}
She spent a few days in the Perth metropolis in late January 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jan-1936]}
Attended the Leap Year Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 29 February 1936, wearing blue satin trimmed in French pleating ^{[5: 6-Mar-1936]}
Travelled from Carnamah to Perth for a month long holiday on Tuesday 21 April 1936 ^{[5: 24-Apr-1936]}
     During her holiday she met with her sister Miss OSBORN who was on a visit from the Eastern States of Australia ^{[5: 24-Apr-1936]}
Attended the Bridge Evening to bid farewell to Tom & Johanna BERRIGAN in Carnamah on Sunday 21 June 1936 ^{[5: 26-Jun-1936]}
In mid July 1936 herself and her husband purchased the General Store and its premises at Lot 10 Choral Street in Winchester ^{[3] [5]}
     They purchased the general store, its premises and the adjacent vacant block (Lot 9) from W. George MULLIGAN ^{[3] [5: 24-Jul-1936]}
     Herself, her husband and their son Keith left Carnamah and shifted to Winchester in July 1936 ^{[5: 24-Jul-1936]}
Along with husband ran the General Store and Post Office in Winchester 1936-1940 ^{[5: 24-Jul-1936] [6]}
     On taking over the store they stocked all general lines including groceries, fruit, vegetables, cigarettes and bread ^[5]
     They could procure any requirements at the shortest of notice ^[5]
     Sellers of The North Midland Times newspaper which was published from Carnamah, and of The West Australian newspaper ^[5]
     They were also agents for wheat buyers Louis Dreyfus & Co Ltd and publishers Gordon & Gotch ^[5]
     Advertised their store on a weekly basis on the front page of The North Midland Times newspaper from 24 July 1936 ^{[5: 24-Jul-1936]}
     In 1936 distributed show schedules from their store for the Carnamah and Coorow-Waddy Forest agricultural societies ^{[5: 14-Aug-1936]}
     They donated a box of chocolates for the Winchester Tennis Club's Euchre Tournament & Dance on 29 August 1936 ^{[5: 4-Sep-1936]}
     Entries for the Novelty Limerick in aid of the 1937 North Midlands Popular Girl Competition could be left at their store ^{[5: 16-Jul-1937]}
They advertised their general store in the schedule of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1939: ^[13]
     "H. W. & L. Morrison - General Storekeepers and Agent - Post Office Store, Winchester" ^[13]
     "All Newspapers and Periodicals; Spare Parts for all Motor Cars and Tractors; Fresh Vegetables; Tyres and Tubes" ^[13]
     "All Goods Obtained at Shortest Possible Notice" ^[13]
     "Loading Agents for: Elder, Smith & Co. Limited; Dalgety & Company, Ltd.; Westralian Farmers Ltd." ^[13]
     "Agents for Louis Dreyfus & Co.; Queensland Insurance Co. - Fire, Marine, Accident; Musgroves Ltd." ^[13]
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 10 September 1936 dressed in saxe marocain ^{[5: 18-Sep-1936]}
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1936-37 ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
     Donated a trophy for the Winchester Tennis Club's Annual Tennis Tournament in 1937 ^{[5: 7-May-1937]}
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 ^{[5: 2-Apr-1937]}
Attended the largely attended Carnamah Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 17 April 1937 in navy floral marocain ^{[5: 23-Apr-1937]}
Provider of dancing music at the Winchester Tennis Club's Social at the School Hall in Winchester on 24 April 1937 ^{[5: 30-Apr-1937]}
Attended the Coronation Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Wednesday 12 May 1937 in "navy blue floral swiss silk" ^{[5: 14-May-1937]}
Won one of the competition at the ladies' afternoon for Alice M. PETHICK at Saint Mary's in Winchester on 29 June 1937 ^{[5: 2-Jul-1937]}
Foundation Committee Member of Carnamah's branch of the Red Cross Society in 1939 ^{[0: image 03834]}
Mother of Keith ^[25]


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 24 July 1936:
"Change of Business - A further change in business circles in the Carnamah district occurred this week when Mr W. G. Mulligan disposed of his general store at Winchester to H. W. and L. Morrison, of Carnamah. Both and Mr and Mrs Morrison have had varied and extensive experience in business and the residents of Winchester district can be assured of a service equal to what can be obtained elsewhere. All general lines will be kept in stock."


OTTE Baby
Born 7 December 1933 in Carnamah, Western Australia ^[1]
Still born child of "Wilbur" Eric Wilbur Walsh OTTE and Elizabeth Jane Isabel JOHNS ^{[1] [55]}
Died 7 December 1933 in Carnamah; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row B, Plot 8) ^[1]
Rev. John BARNES of Carnamah officiated at his/her burial, which was undertaken by Henry Parkin & Son, also of Carnamah ^[1]


Mrs Elizabeth Jane Isabel OTTE
Wife of "Wilbur" Eric Wilbur Walsh OTTE; see Elizabeth Jane Isabel JOHNS


"Fred" Frederick Anton OTTE
Born 27 April 1908 in Snowtown, South Australia ^[55]
Son of August OTTE and Harriett Alice WALSH ^[55]
From 1914 to 1929 resided with his parents on a farm seven miles north of Bute in South Australia ^[P90]
He was one of ten children and left school at age 14 to help his father on the farm ^[P90]
During February-March 1929 worked as a grape picker in Renmark, South Australia to save money to shift to Western Australia ^[P90]
Travelled to Western Australia by the overland train, arriving at Midland Junction four days later at dawn on 29 July 1929 ^[P90]
Arrived in Carnamah by train at 3 a.m. on 30 July 1929 to see a South Australian he knew who was farming nearby ^[P90]
Later that day he caught a lift with the local carrier to a see the local farmer he'd known in South Australia ^[P90]
Accepted the offer to contact clear 100 acres of mixed bush and timber on the man's farm for 15/- an acre ^[P90]
Sent for his brothers Wilbur and Norm and the three of them worked at clearing the 100 acres, which included York Gum trees ^[P90]
Resided in shearer's quarters on the man's farm in Carnamah while clearing the timber by axe, as it was too heavy for a roller ^[P90]
After completing the contract secured a share-cropping arrangement with Glen THREADGOLD of Five Gums near Carnamah ^[P90]
In November 1929 purchased a Ford truck from Carnamah dealer Rupert LAFFAN ^{[4: 16-Nov-1929]}
He purchased a plough and his brother Alex paid for a tractor they weren't using to be shipped over from South Australia ^[P90]
With the tractor and plough broke up 400 acres on THREADGOLD Bros' farm which he then cropped in 1930 ^[P90]
When not quite halfway through the harvest of his crop the price of wheat plummeted from 4/- to 1/6 a bushel ^[P90]
Left Carnamah and worked for a man who supplied the contractor to supply timber for the mine at Rothsay, east of Perenjori ^[P90]
Returned to Carnamah and worked as a farmhand, initially for Glen THREADGOLD and then for Ernest L. MITCHELL ^[P90]
Purchased a B.S.A. motorcycle which he used to travel into Carnamah town ^[P90]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1931 ^{[4: 15-Aug-1931]}
In early 1933 travelled to South Australia for his brother Wilbur's wedding and shortly afterwards returned to Carnamah ^[P90]
Stayed in Carnamah town for two weeks trying to find work and eventually secured a job with an old bachelor in Winchester ^[P90]
By late 1933 he was working as a farmhand for John BOWMAN on The Home Farm in Carnamah ^{[5: 8-Dec-1933]}
While working for John BOWMAN resided in a workman's humpy on a part of his farm known as "the camp" ^[P9]
Member of the Carnamah Badminton Club in 1933 ^{[5: 6-Oct-1933]}
Attended the social and address on Home Mission work by Rev. A. J. BARCLAY in Carnamah on 10 July 1933 ^{[5: 14-Jul-1933]}
On 17 July 1933 attended the American Gift Evening held in Carnamah in aid of the Carnamah Presbyterian Church ^{[5: 21-Jul-1933]}
Sang a song at the Carnamah Presbyterian Church's Fete and Concert in Carnamah on Thursday 2 November 1933 ^{[5: 10-Nov-1933]}
Received treatment at the Carnamah Private Hospital for a poisoned arm during the first week of December 1933 ^{[5: 8-Dec-1933]}
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 ^{[5: 5-Jan-1934]}
Member of the Carnamah Provisional Group of Toc H in 1934 ^{[5: 30-Mar-1934]}
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 ^{[5: 2-Mar-1934]}
Himself and Misses Marjorie BARNES, Ivy MCLEOD and Gladys WYLIE ran the Carnamah Sunday School in 1934 ^{[5: 5-Oct-1934]}
Official Representative for Carnamah of the Liberation League of Western Australia in 1934 ^{[5: 9-Mar-1934]}
Participated in the debate between the Carnamah and Waddy Forest groups of Toc H on Tuesday 27 March 1934 ^{[5: 30-Mar-1934]}
Attended the Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 June 1934 to raise funds for Church organ repairs ^{[5: 6-Jul-1934]}
Left Carnamah in early 1935 to a locality forty miles east of Dalwallinu where he worked as a farmhand and then sharecropper ^[P90]
Married "Marj" Marjorie Elizabeth BARNES on 2 October 1935 ^[P90]
They were married by Marj's father Rev. John BARNES ^[P90], who had been Presbyterian minister in Carnamah 1931-1934 ^[--]
Farmhand in Yandanooka from October 1935 to March 1937 ^[P90]
Resided in East Perth for a short time and then moved to Chittering where he worked on an orange orchard ^[P90]
After his back gave way they shifted back to East Perth and then to Dowerin where he worked as a farmhand for three years ^[P90]
Returned to Perth where he did odd jobs before securing a job as a milk carter for Masters Dairy, which he held for 12 years ^[P90]
Initially did five milk rounds of about 250 customers each with a two wheeled horse drawn cart ^[P90]
During the Second World War he was prevented from enlisting at the request of his employer through the Manpower Act ^[P90]
His father resided with himself and Marj for about a year prior to his death ^[P90] at the age of 73 years on 25 August 1948 ^[2]
Later worked as a cleaner at Newspaper House in Perth and then leased a milk round from Masters Dairy ^[P90]
Worked erecting stoves for Metters Stoves, at a foundry in East Perth, a tile factory, a porcelain factory and a building job ^[P90]
Then shifted with his wife and children to a farm 20 miles east of Three Springs where he worked as a farmhand ^[P90]
He was treated at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs after his back gave way and almost made him a cripple ^[P90]
Working Supervisor of a farm in Bunjil for one year and then a farmhand for three different employers in Bunjil over seven years ^[P90]
During their time in Bunjil his children Olive and Morris travelled by bus to the Caron State School ^[P90]
On leaving Bunjil shifted to Perth and resided initially near Midland and then at Bellevue before buying a house in Guildford ^[P90]
Briefly worked at a flour mill in Guildford, on a building project in Victoria Park and then at a timberyard ^[P90]
Worked at foundry and engineering works in Bassendean, where he remained until his retirement 12 years later ^[P90]
Along with his wife Marjorie later relocated to Queensland, Australia ^[P90]


"Alex" James Alexander OTTE
Born 27 February 1911 in Bute, South Australia ^[55]
Son of August OTTE and Harriett Alice WALSH ^[55]
He was one of ten children and grew up on a farm seven miles north of Bute in South Australia ^[P90]
Member of the Carnamah Cricket Club in 1934-35 ^{[4: 15 & 29-Dec-1934] [5: 14-Dec-1934]}
By 1941 he was living in Bunjil ^[16], where his brother Wilbur was the farmer of Pine Park Farm ^[19]
Enlisted in the Australian Army on 6 October 1941 ^[16]
WX16857 in the Australian Army's 2/1 Australian Forestry Company during the Second World War ^[16]
During the war he mainly served in New Guinea ^[P90] and was discharged from the Australian Army on 24 December 1945 ^[16]
After the war began share-farming with a large farmer at Pithara near Dalwallinu ^[P90]
Resided in Pithara until his death in 1950 ^[2]
Died 14 October 1950; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, IA, 587) ^[2]


Mrs "Marj" Marjorie Elizabeth OTTE
Wife of "Fred" Frederick Anton OTTE; see "Marj" Marjorie Elizabeth BARNES


Norman OTTE
Born 27 December 1912 in Bute, South Australia ^[16]
Son of August OTTE and Harriett Alice WALSH ^[55]
He was one of ten children and grew up on a farm seven miles north of Bute in South Australia ^[P90]
Himself and his brother Wilbur shifted to Carnamah, Western Australia in 1929 to join their brother Fred ^[P90]
The three of them contract cleared by axe 100 acres of heavy virgin bush in Carnamah ^[P90]
Farmhand for John Bowman on The Home Farm in Carnamah from 1930 ^[P90] to 1935 ^[19]
While working for John BOWMAN resided in a workman's humpy on a part of his farm known as "the camp" ^[P9]
Member of the Carnamah Badminton Club in 1934 ^{[5: 3-Aug-1934, 24-Aug-1934]}
After a holiday in South Australia he arrived back in Western Australia on the Manoora on Monday 3 February 1936 ^{[5: 7-Feb-1936]}
Farmhand for DAWSON Bros in Morawa in 1936 ^[50]
Labourer in Mullewa in 1938 ^[19]
Resided in Mount Barker prior to enlisting fro service in the Australian Army on 30 July 1941 ^[16]
Private W21919 in the Australian Army's 10 Garrison Battalion during the Second World War ^[16]
During the war he was stationed at Rottnest Island; discharged from the Australian Army on 26 August 1944 ^[16]
Farmhand for "Bill" Charles William DRING on Lindum Farm near Carnamah 1947-1965 ^[19]
Farmhand in Koolanooka in 1967 and 1968 ^[19]
Later resided in Wiluna ^[2]
Died 25 July 1969; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, IA, 587) ^[2]


"Wilbur" Eric Wilbur Walsh OTTE
Born 30 June 1909 in Moonta, South Australia ^[55]
Son of August OTTE and Harriett Alice WALSH ^[55]
He was one of ten children and grew up on a farm seven miles north of Bute in South Australia ^[P90]
Himself and his brother Wilbur shifted to Carnamah, Western Australia in 1929 to join their brother Fred ^[P90]
The three of them contract cleared by axe 100 acres of heavy virgin bush in Carnamah ^[P90]
Farmhand for John Bowman on The Home Farm in Carnamah from 1930 ^[P90] to 1932 ^[P9]
During his employment with John BOWMAN resided in a workmen's humpy on a part of his farm known as "the camp" ^[P9]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 14 October 1932 ^[96]
Member of John BOWMAN's XI who competed against the Carnamah Cricket Club at the opening of the 1932-33 season ^{[5: 21-Oct-1932]}
Married Elizabeth Jane Isabel JOHNS on 21 January 1933 at the Gospel Hall in Purnong, South Australia ^[55]
After his marriage worked as a farmhand for James K. FORRESTER on Dunester Farm, Carnamah ^[P9]
During his employment with J. K. FORRESTER himself and his wife resided in a house FORRESTER's farm ^[P9]
Superintendent of the Carnamah Presbyterian Church's Sunday School in 1933 ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
Paid a 10/- Vermin Bonus by the Carnamah District Road Board on 6 July 1933 for killing a fox and helping to control vermin ^[300]
His wife gave birth to a still born child in Carnamah on 7 December 1933, which was buried at the Winchester Cemetery ^[1]
Himself and his wife travelled from Carnamah to Dongara for a short holiday by train on Thursday 14 February 1934 ^{[5: 15-Feb-1935]}
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1934]}
Came 2nd in the Sheffield Handicap of 100 yards at the Easter Athletic Sports Meeting in Carnamah on 29 March 1937 ^{[5: 2-Apr-1937]}
By 1939 he had left Carnamah and was the Farmer of Pine Park Farm in Bunjil ^[19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Alfred Cove ^[2]
Father of Len and Merle ^[P179]
Died 19 October 1991; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Crematorium S, 7, 34) ^[2]


Mrs Laura Iris OVENDEN
Wife of "Jim" Robert James OVENDEN; see Laura Iris WATLING


"Mel" Melvyn Robert OVENDEN
Born C.1941 ^[2]
Son of "Jim" Robert James OVENDEN and Laura Iris WATLING ^[P380]
Resided with his parents in Carnamah ^[P380]
After a fortnight's holiday in Perth himself and his mother returned to Carnamah on Tuesday 7 March 1944 ^{[5: 10-Mar-1944]}
Won the Boys Under Six Years Race at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Victory Show on 13 September 1945 ^{[5: 21-Sep-1945]}
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Sorrento ^[2
Died 7 October 2008; cremated at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park in the Perth suburb of Padbury ^[2]


"Jim" Robert James OVENDEN
Born 18 November 1912 in Bayswater, Western Australia ^[16]
Married Laura Iris WATLING in Perth in 1940 ^[66]
Manager of the Millars' Timber & Trading Company yard in Carnamah 1940-1953 ^{[P4] [6] [7: page 155] [19]}
The timber yard and his residence were telephone number Carnamah-31 ^[60]
Lived in a house adjoining the timber yard, both of which were situated on the north side of Macpherson Street ^[P4]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1941 and 1946 ^[13]
Member of the Carnamah Miniature Rifle Club in 1942-1945 - was Secretary in 1944 ^{[0: images 04085, 04261, 04281, 04336]}
Member of the Carnamah Parents & Citizens Association - was Secretary in 1944 and 1945 ^{[0: images 04310 & 04580]}
Board Member and Secretary of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs 1944-1947 ^{[0: image 04497] [109]}
The firm he managed ran an advertisement in the Schedule of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's 1945 Victory Show ^[13]
     "Jarrah, Karri and Wandoo Building Timbers - for Stations, Farms, Residences, Cottages and Bungalows, Shearing, Milking ^[13]
      and Implement Sheds - Plans and Estimates Free - Purchase Millars' Timber - Renowned for Quality!" ^[13]
     "Hard Woods for General Construction. Fencing Posts and Droppers. Specialists in Builders' Joinery, Three-ply and Veneers. ^[13]
      Builders' Hardware, Rogers' Paints, Varnish, Enamels, Galvanised Iron, Cement, Plaster. ^[13]
      Manufacturers of "Cardup" Double Pressed Bricks, "Samson" Plaster of Paris and "Samson" Wire Nails." ^[13]
     "Everything for the Building Trade - Millars' Timber & Trading Company, St. George's House, Perth " ^[13]
     "Carnamah-Morawa Branch Manager: J. Ovenden, Telephone 31. Prompt Attention to Enquiries and Orders." ^[13]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs A. J. Louise GERSCH of Carnamah at the Three Springs Cemetery on 24 March 1946 ^{[5: 29-Mar-1946]}
Member of the Carnamah Football Club - was Secretary in 1947 ^{[0: image 04466]}
Casket-bearer at the funeral of Arrino farmer William H. BURGESS at the Three Springs Cemetery on 28 October 1952 ^{[4: 1-Nov-1952]}
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Kelmscott ^[2]
Father of Melvyn, Marie, Lois and Julie ^[P380]
Died 2 November 1982; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (General, Lawn 2, 267) ^[2]


"Jack" John OVERSBY
Born 22 July 1888 in Garsdale, Yorkshire, England ^{[30] [204]}
Son of farmer John OVERSBY and Elizabeth LUND ^{[20] [21]}
He was one of twelve children with siblings Isabella, Izatt, Agnes, George, Rose, Michael, Thomas, Anthony, Joseph and Margaret ^[20]
In 1891 was living with his parents and siblings at Hill in Garsdale, and in 1901 at 55 Alexandra Road in Great Crosby, Yorkshire ^[20]
Farmhand in Cunderdin, Western Australia in 1916 ^[50]
Himself and his brother Thomas enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 26 January 1916 ^{[30: item 8000272]}
     Upon enlistment he was 6 feet 1 inches tall, weighed 156 pounds and had hazel eyes, dark brown hair and a fresh complexion ^[30]
     After training at Maribyrnong, Victoria himself and his brother were appointed to the staff of the 23rd Howitzer Brigade ^[30]
     They embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 ^[18]
     Disembarked in Plymouth, England on 18 July 1916 and after further training proceeded to France on 6 January 1917 ^[30]
     Gunner 21929 in the 8th Field Artillery Brigade, 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column and then the 7th Field Artillery Brigade ^[30]
     Transferred from the 8th Field Artillery Brigade to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column in France on 6 April 1917 ^[30]
     Transferred to the 7th Field Artillery Brigade in France 7 July 1917, and appointed to the rank of Driver on 1 August 1917 ^[30]
     Hospitalised in March 1917 after being accidentally injured and again in June and July 1917 suffering from influenza ^[30]
     Spent leave in England from 23 January 1919 to 20 February 1919, and then secured another three months leave for work ^[30]
     On the expiration of his leave he was transferred to the rank of Bombardier ^[30]
     While on paid leave from 4 March 1919 to 4 June 1919 he worked to gain experience in livestock in Garsdale, Yorkshire ^[30]
     His fiance Annie GUY of Mildura and formerly of Northcote wrote to the A.I.F. in 1919 inquiring about his return to Australia ^[30]
     Embarked from England on the H.T. Friedrichsruh and disembarked in Fremantle, Western Australia on 23 August 1919 ^[30]
     Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 17 October 1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal ^[30]
Married "Annie" Ann Jane GUY in 1919 in Victoria, Australia ^[54]
Farmhand in Winchester, Western Australia in late 1919 and 1920 ^[19]
Farmer in Perenjori, Western Australia in partnership with his brother Thomas E. OVERSBY as "Oversby Bros" 1921-1945 ^{[6] [61]}
Himself, his wife and his brother Thomas departed Fremantle, Western Australia on the steamship Oronsay for a visit to England ^[204]
     They arrived on the Oronsay in London, England on 9 May 1955 and spent seven months in England before returning home ^[204]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Wembley ^[2]
Father of Ruby and Jean ^{[240: 23-Nov-1936]}
Died 6 August 1978; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, Lawn 5, 42) ^[2]


"Tom" Thomas Edward OVERSBY
Born 12 December 1884 in Garsdale, Yorkshire, England ^{[20] [204]}
Son of farmer John OVERSBY and Elizabeth LUND ^{[20] [21]}
He was one of twelve children with siblings Isabella, Izatt, Agnes, George, Rose, Michael, Anthony, John, Joseph and Margaret ^[20]
In 1891 was living with his parents and siblings at Hill in Garsdale, and in 1901 at 55 Alexandra Road in Great Crosby, Yorkshire ^[20]
Farmhand in Cunderdin, Western Australia in 1916 ^[50]
Himself and his brother Thomas enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 26 January 1916 ^{[30: item 8000273]}
     Upon enlistment he was 5 feet 6½ inches tall, weighed 125 pounds and had hazel eyes, dark brown hair and a dark complexion ^[30]
     After training at Maribyrnong, Victoria himself and his brother were appointed to the staff of the 23rd Howitzer Brigade ^[30]
     They embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 ^[18]
     Disembarked in Plymouth, England on 18 July 1916 and after further training proceeded to France on 31 December 1916 ^[30]
     Gunner 21930 in the Australian Imperial Force's 8th Field Artillery Brigade in France during the First World War ^[30]
     Wounded in Action in France on 24 April 1918 but remained at duty, and later suffered gassing but also remained at duty ^[30]
     Embarked from England on the H.T. Ormonde and disembarked in Fremantle, Western Australia on 24 July 1919 ^[30]
     Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 7 September 1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal ^[30]
Farmhand in Winchester in 1919 and 1920 ^[19]
Married Elspet FYFE in Perth in 1920 ^[66]
Farmer in Perenjori in partnership with his brother John OVERSBY as "Oversby Bros" 1921-1945 ^{[6] [61]}
After being unwell for a considerable time his wife died on 15 November 1936 and was buried at the Perenjori Cemetery ^{[240: 23-Nov-1936]}
Departed Fremantle, Western Australia with his brother John and sister-in-law Ann on the steamship Oronsay en route to England ^[204]
They arrived on the Oronsay in London, England on 9 May 1955 and spent seven months in England before returning home ^[204]
Father of Tom, Jim and Ted ^{[240: 23-Nov-1936]}


From The Perenjori Pioneer newspaper, Saturday 23 November 1936:
"Obituary - Death paid another unwelcome visit to the district when on Friday last, at Perenjori, it claimed Mrs Tom Oversby, mother of Tom, Jim and Ted. The deceased lady, who had been ailing for some considerable time, was a much-loved person and a member of a well respected family in the Perenjori district. Evidence of this was shown by the large attendance at the grave-side on Saturday afternoon when the burial service was read by Missioner Lewis. Chief among the mourners were: Mr Tom Oversby and three sons Tom, Jim and Ted, and Mr and Mrs Jack Oversby and daughters, Ruby and Jean."


Mr OWEN
Resided in Carnamah in 1917 ^{[9: 20-Apr-1917]}
Recruited to join the Australian Imperial Force during the evening of the Carnamah Races on Monday 9 April 1917 ^{[9: 20-Apr-1917]}


Mrs Ada Florence OWEN
Wife of Harold OWEN; see Ada Florence ADAMS


Harold OWEN
Born 27 May 1895 in Bedford, England ^[16]
Married Ada Florence ADAMS in 1919 in London, England ^[21]
Departed London, England with his wife and son on the steamship Euripides for Albany, Western Australia on 11 March 1921 ^[203]
Farmer on Group Settlement 27 at Kalgup near Busselton 1924-1926 ^{[6] [50]}
Farmhand in Carnamah 1927-1929 ^[19]
Himself and his family were living in Broomehill in 1931, and in 1935 and 1936 he was a Railway Employee in Bowelling ^{[50] [84]}
Resident of the Perth suburb of Midland Junction when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 24 October 1940 ^[16]
Private W26283 in the Australian Army's 11th Infantry Camp Guard Company during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 7 April 1941 ^[16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Morley ^[2]
Father of Harold, Joyce, Keith, Doris, Iris, Nellie, Shirley, Francis and Lilian ^{[84] [98]}
Died 21 September 1986; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (VC Section, Niche Wall, W6, 10) ^[2]


"Joyce" Violet Joyce OWEN
Born 5 June 1922 in Bridgetown, Western Australia ^[98]
Daughter of Harold OWEN and Ada Florence ADAMS ^[84]
Resided with her parents in Carnamah in 1927 ^[19]
In February 1928 she was enrolled as a boarding student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs ^[98]
Later resided with her parents in Broomehill and Bowelling ^[84]
Baptised with her siblings Harold, Keith, Doris, Iris and Nellie at the Presbyterian Manse in Broomehill on 14 January 1931 ^[84]
Married "Geoff" Geoffrey George William GREEN in 1942 ^[66]
Her husband had grown up in Carnamah and they'd have first met during her sojourn in Carnamah as a child ^[19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Rossmoyne ^[2]
Mother of Geoff, Del and Reg ^[45]
Died 1 October 2007; cremated at the Fremantle Cemetery in the Perth suburb of Palmyra ^[2]


Eliza OWENS
Housemaid in Carnamah in 1929 and 1930 ^[19]


PPP

"Dick" Charles Richard PADWICK
Born C.1890 ^[203]
Departed London, England on the steamship Orsova and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 7 July 1914 ^[70]
Farmhand for James E. & Edith G. HUNTER on Wylam Farm in Winchester 1915-1917 ^{[19] [34] [50]}


Roy Alexander PAGE
Born 1 November 1915 in Toodyay, Western Australia ^[16]
Farmhand in Carnamah 1936-1941 ^{[5] [16] [19]}
Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1936 ^{[5: 29-May-1936]}
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club in 1938-39 ^[89]
Resided in Carnamah prior to enlisting for service in the Australian Army on 22 September 1941 ^{[0: image 02939] [16]}
Sergeant WX16602 in the Australian Army's 2/10 Armoured Regiment during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 26 July 1946 ^[16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Inglewood ^[2]
Died 5 June 1992; buried Guildford Cemetery, Perth suburb of Guildford (Anglican, F, 222) ^[2]


Lilian Rose PAINTER
Born C.1903 ^[2]
Married Arthur FAULKS in Perth in 1929 ^[66]
Resided in Carnamah with her husband for a portion of the year 1940 ^{[0: image 03929]}
Due to ill health she was forced to leave Carnamah and shift to Perth during the year ^{[0: image 03929]}
Her husband gave up the licence of the Carnamah Hotel and shortly afterwards joined her in Perth ^{[0: image 03929]}
Resided in South Perth 1941-1991 ^{[2] [16]}
Mother of Marjorie ^{[0: image 03933]}
Died 14 April 1991; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, VC, 21) ^[2]


"Bob" Robert PALFREYMAN
Born 18 March 1861 in Tideswell, Derby, England ^{[20] [33]}
Son of William PALFREYMAN and Hannah Jane DAKIN ^[33]
     Baptised on 4 August 1861 at the Parish Church in Tideswell, Derby, England ^[33]
     In 1861 was living with his parents and his brothers William and Clarence in Tideswell where his father worked as a Blacksmith ^[20]
     Ten years later in 1871 was living with his widowed mother, brothers William, Clarence and Frank and sister Ellen in Tideswell ^[20]
     In 1881 was an apprentice saddler to George TAYLOR and was living with him at Bridge End in Baslow with Bubnell, Derby ^[20]
Departed Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on the ship Lusitania and arrived in Plymouth, Devon, England in July 1891 ^[204]
He again left England and settled in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia where he worked on the tramways ^{[4: 20-Aug-1939]}
     Later shifted to Western Australia where he ran a transportation business between Southern Cross and Coolgardie ^{[4: 20-Aug-1939]}
     Prior to there being a railway there, he worked for the well known carriers Wilkie Bros in Coolgardie ^{[10: 11-Jul-1916]}
Departed Fremantle, Western Australia on the steamship Marloo for the Eastern States of Australia on 8 September 1900 ^{[120: 15-Sep-1900]}
Returned to England and in 1901 he was self employed as a Harness Maker ^[20]
     He was living with his mother and stepfather Joseph DAWSON at Bridge End in Tideswell, Derby, England in 1901 ^[20]
     Departed from Plymouth, Devon, England on the steamship Omrah on 8 June 1901 bound for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ^[203]
By 1903 he had settled in Moora, Western Australia ^{[4: 20-Aug-1939] [10: 11-Jul-1916]}
     Carrier in Moora 1904-1908 ^[19]
     In the 1906 Commonwealth Electoral Roll he is listed in Moora with an occupation of "Dealer" ^[50]
     He was living in the Moora townsite in August 1907 ^{[39: 17-Aug-1907]}
Farmer and Grazier of Edale Farm in Moora ^[19]
     Through agent James GARDINER he had purchased 950 acres from the Midland Railway Company on 27 November 1908 ^[27]
     The 950 acres was Lot M579 of Melbourne Location 909 in Moora and cost 6/- per acre or a total of £285 ^{[9: 25-Dec-1909]}
     With an additional two purchases of land from the Midland Railway Company he increased his farm in Moora to 2,768 acres ^[27]
     On 8 February 1910 purchased the 750 acre Lot M575 of Melbourne Location 909 for £150, payable over 15 years ^[27]
     On 29 July 1911 purchased the 1068 acre Lot M247 of Melbourne Locations 909 and 910 for £934/10/-, also payable over 15 ^[27]
     By September 1914 he'd written off the 1914 season, which was a drought, and was working towards the 1915 season ^{[10: 29-Sep-1914]}
Master of Ceremonies at the Spinsters Ball held by the Spinsters of Moora at the Moora Hall on Friday 13 November 1908 ^[9]
     During one of the intervals at the ball he, on behalf of the bachelors, took the opportunity of thanking the spinsters ^{[9: 20-Nov-1908]}
He had a subscription to The Midlands Advertiser newspaper, which was published in Moora, in 1908 ^{[9: 11-Dec-1908]}
Steward of the Horse section and Master of Ceremonies of the Show Ball at the Moora Agricultural Show in 1908 ^{[9: 2 & 16-Oct-1908]}
Took out a contract to purchase the one acre Lot 112 of Victoria Location 2022 in the Three Springs townsite on 7 July 1909 ^[27]
     The one acre lot was purchased from the Midland Railway Company for £15, payable by instalments over 18 months ^[27]
     During the 1923-24 financial year sold his one acre Lot 112 in Three Springs to Mrs Hannah TODD of Three Springs ^[44]
Donated 10/- to the Farmers' Relief Fund for distressed Quairading farmers in 1914 ^{[10: 1-May-1914]}
Prior to leaving Moora he was tendered a Farewell Social & Dance at the Road Board Hall in Moora on Friday 30 June 1916 ^[10]
     The many people at his Farewell were "a remarkable demonstration of the exceptional esteem and friendship" he was held in ^[10]
     The Rev. Frederick W. GUNNING remarked in a speech that there had never been a straighter man in Moora ^{[10: 4-Jul-1916]}
     During the evening he was presented with a suitably inscribed gold watch from his many friends throughout the Moora district ^[10]
     Left Moora on Saturday morning 8 July 1916 and travelled to Perth, shortly afterwards leaving for England ^{[10: 11-Jul-1916]}
Having sold his farm in Moora travelled to England and worked in a munitions factory during the First World War ^{[4: 20-Aug-1939]}
     It had been his intention to enlist in the transport department of the Imperial Forces, however he was too old ^{[4: 20-Aug-1939] [10: 11-Jul-1916]}
     At the end of the war he left England and returned to Western Australia ^{[4: 20-Aug-1939]}
     Departed Plymouth, England on the steamship Rugia on 18 July 1919 bound for Australia ^[203]
After arriving back in Western Australia he proceeded to Moora on Friday 5 September 1919 ^{[10: 12-Sep-1919]}
     It was reported he nearly had "his right hand wrung from his wrist in the many grips he received from his friends" ^[10]
     He remained in Moora for a short period, during which time he stayed with Frederick R. & Annie PEARSON ^[10]
By November 1919 he had left Moora and was living in Carnamah ^{[10: 14-Nov-1919]}
     Resided mostly in retirement in Carnamah from 1919 until his death in 1938 ^{[2] [10] [44]}
     Initially resided in a one roomed humpy at 7 Macpherson Street in the Carnamah townsite ^[P10]
     By April 1920 he was the freehold owner of 5 & 7 Macpherson Street in Carnamah (Lots 33 & 34 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[44]
Carrier within the Carnamah townsite through the use of a horse and cart ^[P9]
     It was said that he had moved from Moora to Carnamah as the district was in need of a carrier ^[P399]
     He would meet trains in Carnamah, load goods onto his cart and deliver them to people and local businesses ^{[P5] [P9]}
     His first clients included local storekeeper Louis P. PARKER and carting flour to local baker A. Leslie TROTTER ^[P399]
     He walked down the footpath to the railway station, and his horse would walk unattended down the road alongside him ^[P99]
     When they got as far as the War Memorial he would go around the south side of the memorial, and his horse the north side ^[P99]
     At the station he walked the steps to the porch and his horse, on its own, would go up, turn around and back up to the platform ^[P99]
He appears to have sold 5 & 7 Macpherson Street to Louis P. PARKER ^[44], who built a house and shop on the respective blocks ^[P6]
     His humpy, along with his horse and cart, was said to have remained at 7 Macpherson Street in front of PARKER's shop ^[P399]
Purchased 23 acres on the east side of the Carnamah townsite from Donald MACPHERSON (Lot 3 of Lot M1123) ^{[3] [27]}
     The 23 acres was a triangular piece of land situated in between the start of Carnamah-Perenjori and Carnamah-Bunjil roads ^[P399]
     Proceeded to move his small house half a mile up Macpherson Street to a location on his new 23 acre block ^{[7: page 151]}
     His home was being moved by local farmer John BOWMAN on a couple of salmon gum poles ^[P399]
     Halfway there his house gut stuck in a gully or creek on the road just past where the Carnamah Hotel was later built ^{[7: page 151] [P399]}
     The result was that he lived in the middle of the street for two days before the house was moved to its final destination ^{[7: page 151]}
     More horses had to be recruited to pull his house out of the creek - in the end it took about ten horses ^[P399]
Master of Ceremonies at the Euchre Party & Dance held at Mrs DAVIESON's home in Carnamah on 8 November 1919 ^{[10: 14-Nov-1919]}
Member of the Carnamah Race Club 1920-1929 ^{[4: 21-Dec-1929] [10]}
     Committee Member of the Carnamah Race Club in 1920, and Chairman in 1921 and 1922 ^{[10: 13-Feb-1920, 27-Jan-1922]}
On 13 April 1920 he had purchased 13 & 15 Macpherson Street (Lots 69 & 70 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[27]
     Purchased the two blocks from the Midland Railway Company for £30 - a deposit of £6 plus six instalments of £4 ^[27]
     Appears to have sold 13 Macpherson Street in two portions to John BURNS and George H. DAVIES ^{[3] [5: 28-Oct-1932]}
     Appears to have sold 15 Macpherson Street to the Bank of Western Australia (later the Bank of New South Wales) ^[3]
On 31 May 1920 purchased 16 Macpherson Street (Lot 68 of Victoria Location 1936) for £15 from the Midland Railway Company ^[27]
     Appears to have probably sold 16 Macpherson Street to Rupert F. LAFFAN who erected business premises on the block ^[3]
Master of Ceremonies at the Official Opening of the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 17 February 1921 ^{[10: 4-Mar-1921]}
Member of the Three Springs Race Club - was one of their Stewards in 1921 ^{[9: 25-Feb-1921]}
In early 1921 his kipsie, or home, in Carnamah was referred to as "the Weld Club of Carnamah" ^{[10: 1-Apr-1921]}
     His small home was also referred to as the "Carnamah Club" or the "rendezvous of the high and mighty" ^{[10: 17-Apr-1924]}
     His home served as a social meeting place for locals in the days before the building of the Carnamah Hotel ^[10]
Presided over the farewell to departing railway stationmaster James J. STARLING in Carnamah on 18 June 1921 ^{[9: 8-Jul-1921]}
Proposed the toast at the wedding of Robert A. CALDOW and May I. BYRNE in Three Springs on 5 October 1921 ^{[9: 21-Oct-1921]}
His horse True Gun ran at the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Race Meeting in Carnamah on Thursday 10 April 1924 ^{[10: 3-Apr-1924]}
Travelled to Perth in January 1928 during which time he saw the Railway Stakes and the Perth Cup ^{[4: 7-Jan-1928]}
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred M. LANG's wedding and reception in Carnamah on 27 March 1928 ^{[4: 31-Mar-1928]}
Attended the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball held at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 8 August 1929 ^{[4: 17-Aug-1929]}
Founding Member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 21 March 1930 ^[96]
Won 2nd prize for a male White Leghorn and 2nd prize for White Hen Eggs at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1930 ^{[4: 27-Sep-1930]}
Attended the funeral of "Father of Carnamah" Donald MACPHERSON at the Winchester Cemetery on 14 August 1931 ^{[4: 22-Aug-1931]}
Rendered a vocal item at the dinner following the Official Opening of the new Carnamah Post Office on 30 June 1932 ^{[7: page 183]}
Won 1st for female and 2nd for male White Leghorns in the Poultry section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1932 ^{[5: 23-Sep-1932]}
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1932-1937 ^[13]
Won 2nd prize for a White Leghorn pullet in the Poultry section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1933 ^{[5: 22-Sep-1933]}
Vice President of the Carnamah Cricket Club in 1933-34 ^{[4: 2-Dec-1933]}
Travelled to Perth on Wednesday 14 February 1934 as a passenger in local storekeeper Andrew SMART's car ^{[5: 16-Feb-1934]}
Along with Mr W. GETHING travelled from Carnamah to Perth by car on Tuesday morning 27 March 1934 ^{[5: 30-Mar-1934]}
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club 1934-1937 ^{[5: 20-Apr-1934, 19-Apr-1935, 17-Apr-1936, 16-Apr-1937]}
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Smoke Social held in Carnamah on Thursday 26 April 1934 ^{[5: 4-May-1934]}
Won 2nd prize for male White Leghorn in the Poultry section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 6 September 1934 ^{[5: 14-Sep-1934]}
Suffered a heart attack in mid September 1935, for which he received treatment at the Carnamah Private Hospital ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
Spent several days in Perth after motoring to Perth as a passenger in William B. SHERIDAN's car on 8 November 1935 ^{[5: 15-Nov-1935]}
Returned to Carnamah from Perth on Tuesday 19 November 1935 ^{[5: 22-Nov-1935]}
Travelled from Carnamah to Perth by train on Thursday 19 March 1936 ^{[5: 20-Mar-1936]}
Following a visit to the Eastern States and Tasmania he returned to Carnamah during the last week of April 1936 ^{[5: 1-May-1936]}
After spending a week at the Carnamah Private Hospital he was discharged on Thursday 16 July 1936 ^{[5: 17-Jul-1936]}
The Carnamah Athletic Club Bike Races on the weekend of 22-23 August 1936 were laps around his block in Carnamah ^{[5: 28-Aug-1936]}
He was among those from Carnamah who travelled to Perth in early October 1936 to attend the Royal Show ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
     Returned to Carnamah by car with local representative Clifford A. M. SCHOLEFIELD on Monday 12 October 1936 ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
The Carnamah Athletic Club's cycle road races on Sunday 18 October 1936 comprised of laps around his block in Carnamah ^[5]
     The junior riders had to ride three laps of his block (about five miles) and the senior rides did six laps (about ten miles) ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
Vice President of the Carnamah Tennis Club in 1936-37 ^{[5: 24-Jul-1936]}
In April 1937 he had a visit in Carnamah from his nephew Leonard F. PALFREYMAN of Geelong, Victoria, Australia ^{[5: 9-Apr-1937]}
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in 1937 ^[53]
After being a patient at the Carnamah Private Hospital he spent a holiday in Perth in June 1937 ^{[5: 18-Jun-1937, 2-Jul-1937]}
In late June or early July 1937 he sold his carrying business to Lionel O. FERGUSON of Carnamah ^{[5: 2-Jul-1937]}
     Upon advising the sale by public notice in The North Midland Times newspaper he thanked his customers for their patronage ^[5]
Placed a notice in the local paper in early July 1937 requesting the person in possession of his 100 gallon tank to return it ^{[5: 2-Jul-1937]}
Some of the Carnamah Cycle Club's races in 1937 were laps around his block on the edge of the Carnamah townsite ^{[5: 9-Jul-1937]}
Shortly after returning from a fortnight in Perth he suffered a sudden illness and received attention from Dr ROSENTHAL ^{[5: 27-Aug-1937]}
Resided in Carnamah until his death in 1938 ^[2]
Died 10 August 1938 in Perth; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, LB, 251A) ^{[2] [5: 12-Aug-1938]}
In later years his 23 acre block became Newman Street, Nairn Street, King Street and the site of the new Carnamah State School ^[--]


From The North Midlands Times newspaper, Friday 12 August 1938:
"Obituary - Vale Robert Palfreyman. News was received in Carnamah on Wednesday morning to the effect that Mr. Robert Palfreyman, and old and respected resident of the Carnamah district had passed away in the city. The late Mr. Palfreyman was a well-known figure in Carnamah, and during his many years residence in the district had endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact. His passing will severe yet another link with the early days of the district."


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 20 August 1938:
"Obituary - Late Mr. R. Palfreyman - Funeral in Perth. The funeral of the late Mr. Robert Palfreyman, of Carnamah, took place in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery on Thursday of last week, the Rev. F. W. Gunning officiating at the gravesite. The late Mr. Palfreyman was born in 1861 at Tideswell, near Buxton (England), and as a young man worked his passage to Australia in a sailing ship and settled in Victoria. There he became associated with the Melbourne Tramways until the discovery of gold at Coolgardie, when he came to Western Australia and eventually took over the management of transport from Southern Cross to Coolgardie for Messrs. Wilkie Brothers. By various speculations on the goldfields he prospered and returned to England in 1896. A year later he returned to Western Australia, bringing with him Mr. F. R. Pearson, now a stockbroker of Perth. Mr. Palfreyman settled at Moora when the Midland land was unlocked, and was associated with the Midlands for the rest of his life. The Rev. F. W. Gunning spoke of his knowledge of him through a period of 29 years and said that Mr. Palfreyman had given great service to his church at Moora even before he (the speaker) had gone there. During the war he had sold his farm and though too old to enlist, had gone to England to work in a munition factory. On his returned to this state he settled at Carnamah, and was a well-known and highly respected personality of the Midlands. The chief mourners were Messrs. F. R. Pearson, E. S. Pearson, Frank R. Stuart and Ivan C. Campbell. The pall-bearers were Messrs. W. Patrick M.L.A., H. Taplin (Midland Railway Company), A. C. Bierman (Carnamah Lodge, W.A.C.), A. A. McGilp, F. C. Woods and Major J. W. Colpitts. Amongst the many present were Messrs J. K. Forrester (Carnamah Road Board), G. Leslie, J. Haworth, R. A. Dean, Sam Pimblett, Archie Breeze, E. Hunt, D. Waldby and many others. Wreaths and floral tributes were received from Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Pearson and family, Mrs. E. Duthort, Stella and Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Dallimore, Carnamah Sub-Branch R.S.L., W.M. Officers and Brethren of Moora Lodge No. 97, W.A.C.; the officers and brethren of Carnamah Lodge No. 150, W.A.C.; the sisters and staff of Roslyn Hospital."


Mrs Dorothy Herbert PALMATEER
Wife of Gordon Victor PALMATEER; see Dorothy Herbert CLARK


Gordon Victor PALMATEER
Born 1898 in Canning, Western Australia ^[15]
Son of George Henry PALMATEER and Lucy Ann Jane WALLIS ^[15]
Married Dorothy Herbert CLARK in 1923 ^[66]
Manager in Warburton, Victoria, Australia in 1924 ^[50]
In 1925 he was working as a Masseur and living at 36 Clifton Street in the Perth suburb of Nedlands ^[50]
In 1936 he was working as an Evangelist and was living at 22 Government Road in the Perth suburb of Nedlands ^[50]
Seventh Day Adventist Pastor in Carnamah for eighteen months in 1941 and 1942 ^{[0: image 02952]}
Resided in Carnamah with his wife and daughter ^{[0: image 02952]}
Along with his wife instructed the ladies of the Carnamah district in first aid ^{[0: image 04108]}
In December 1942 he was transferred to the Eastern States ^{[0: image 02952]}
Died 1982 in Victoria, Australia ^[54]


Eileen Elizabeth PALMER
Born 1899 in Guildford, Western Australia ^[15]
Daughter of Walter PALMER and Elizabeth JONES ^[15]
Married Noel Ernest WITHNELL in Perth in 1936 ^[66]
Resided with her husband in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction prior to shifting with him to Winchester ^{[5: 7-Jan-1938]}
Resided in Winchester with her husband for approximately seven weeks ending on 4 January 1938 ^{[5: 7-Jan-1938]}
Passed away suddenly at Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL's Carnamah Private Hospital at 14 Robertson Street, Carnamah ^[22]
Died 4 January 1938 in Carnamah; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row C, Plot 2) ^[1]
Rev. Alfred J. TOOMEY of Three Springs officiated at her funeral, which was undertaken by Henry Parkin & Son of Carnamah ^[1]
An inquest into her cause of death was held in Carnamah on 6 January 1938 ^[22]
The findings of the coroner and the inquest found that she died of embolus of coronary artery ^[22]
The inquest also found that all precautions had been made by doctors Cecil P. ROSENTHAL and Mario A. MAYRHOFER ^[22]


From Occurrence Book 4 of the Carnamah Police Station, 4 January 1938:
"11:20 p.m. Telephone message received from Sister Lawton of the Carnamah private Hospital stating that the Police were required urgently. Const Plunkett attended and found that a patient named Mrs Eileen Elizabeth Withnell 38 years Married had died on the operating table at about 10 p.m. It appears that Mr Withnell required a minor operation. Dr Mario Mayrhofer of Three Springs assisted Dr C. P. Rosenthal at the theatre by giving the anaesthetic. However before the anaesthetic was complete the patient died. Artificial respiration was tried without success. Sergt Moloney informed by telephone and he issued the usual instruction to notify the Coroner. Mr Dougall RM Coroner informed by telephone. RM instructs body to be removed to morgue. Post Mortem to be held by Dr C. P. Rosenthal, Mr John Bowman JP to be appointed Deputy Coroner  and to inform Mr Dougall as to the rest of the Post Mortem examination. Constable Plunkett reports having had the body of deceased Eileen Elizabeth Withnell removed to the store room at Carnamah Hotel usually used as a morgue."


From Occurrence Book 4 of the Carnamah Police Station, 5 January 1938:
"Constable Plunkett reports having attended the Morgue at 10:30 a.m. with Drs Rosenthal and Mayrhofer where a Post Mortem was conducted on the body of deceased Eileen Elizabeth Withnell by Dr C. P. Rosenthal. Constable Plunkett reports having had the above remains identified at the Morgue by Mr Noel Ernest Withnell, husband of the deceased at 2:15 p.m. The Acting Coroner Mr J. Bowman JP gave a certificate of Burial after the above report had been received."


From Occurrence Book 4 of the Carnamah Police Station, 6 January 1938:
"Inquest held at Carnamah by the Acting Coroner Mr John Bowman JP concerning the death of Eileen Elizabeth Withnell. After the evidence of Drs C. P. Rosenthal and M. Mayrhofer, Noel Ernest Withnell and Const Plunkett was heard the following verdict was brought in "That Eileen Elizabeth Withnell came to her death on the 4th day of January 1938 at the Carnamah Private Hospital as the resuly of Embolus of the Coronary Artery." The Acting Coroner also added rider to the ffect that in his opinion Drs Mayrhofer and Rosenthal had taken every precaution."


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 7 January 1938:
"Obituary - The Late Mrs. Eileen Elizabeth Withnell. The death occurred at the Carnamah Private Hospital on Tuesday night when Mrs. Eileen Elizabeth Withnell, 38, of Winchester, (late Midland Junction), passed away suddenly. The deceased who had not enjoyed good health for several weeks, came to reside at Winchester with her husband approximately seven weeks ago when he relieved one of the Midland Railway employees. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon when the remains were interred in the Winchester cemetery. Prior to the cortege leaving Carnamah the Rev. A. J. Toomey, who performed the  last rites, conducted a service in St. George's Hall. The chief mourners were Noel Ernest Withnell (husband), W. Palmer (father) and O. Palmer (brother). The pall-bearers were Messrs J. K. Forrester, J. Lang, A. Cowderoy, J. J. House, L. O. Ferguson, R. Niven and R. A. F. Solling. Those present included:- Dr. C. P. Rosenthal, Messrs. J. Bowman, H. W. Morrison, C. Chapman, A. C. Bierman, R. A. Pike, Mrs. J. K. Forrester and Mrs. H. W. Morrison."


"Henny" Heneage Charles PALMER
Born 1902 in Harvey, Western Australia ^[15]
Son of Charles Seymour PALMER and Olice Lilian BEETSON ^[15]
Married Isabel Vera MITCHELL in Perth in 1934 ^[66]
Manager of the Coorow Hotel in Coorow in later 1937 and 1938 ^{[0: image 04128] [88]}
Obtained a temporary license to sell alcohol from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Coorow Sports Meeting on 27 December 1937 ^[88]
In August 1942 agreed to take over the management of the Carnamah Hotel ^{[0: image 04128]}
Licensee / Manager of the Carnamah Hotel in 1943 and 1944 ^{[0: image 04198] [6]}
Had a trying time running the hotel in 1943 owing to the war and being unable to find sufficient staff ^{[0: image 04230]}
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1943 ^{[0: image 04230]}
Left Carnamah in later 1944 ^{[0: image 04294]}
PMG Linesman in Carnamah 1947-1950 ^[19]
Resided in Robertson Street, Carnamah ^[19]
Member of the Carnamah Miniature Rifle Club in 1945 ^{[0: image 04334]}
Secretary of the Carnamah Football Club 1945-1947 ^{[0: images 04342, 04411 & 04466]}
Committee Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1945-1950 ^[58]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Willagee ^[2]
Father of Bobby ^{[0: image 02987]}
Died 15 February 1970; buried Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Anglican, A5, 280) ^[2]


Mrs Isabel Vera PALMER
Wife of "Henny" Heneage Charles PALMER; see Isabel Vera MITCHELL


J. PALMER
Resided in Carnamah in 1926 ^{[4: 11-Sep-1926]}
Could be the Joe PALMER who was a member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1921 and 1922 ^{[10: 10-Jun-1921, 9-Jun-1922]}


Bessie Evelyn PARK
Born 2 August 1906 in Day Dawn, Western Australia ^[P202]
Married "Jack" John Hubert Clarence DRAGE in Geraldton on 19 March 1929 ^[P202]
Herself and her husband resided in Carnamah in 1941 ^[19]
Mother of Valmai, Patricia, Joan, Jacqualine, Edith and Helen ^[P202]
Died 8 June 1979 in Northampton ^[P202]


Arnold PARKER
Member of the Carnamah Football Club in 1933 ^{[5: 14-Jul-1932, 4-Aug-1932]}
Played and helped Carnamah win the Football Grand Final on 20 August 1933; was one of the "most prominent" players ^{[5: 25-Aug-1933]}
By May 1934 he had left Carnamah and was living in Wiluna ^{[5: 4-May-1934]}


Cecil A. PARKER
Resided in Carnamah in 1941 and 1942 ^{[6] [0: image 03993]}
Committee Member of Carnamah's Anglican Church in 1941 ^{[0: image 03993]}
Vice President of the Carnamah Football Club in 1941 ^{[0: image 04007]}


"Boss" Barry PARKER
Born 29 September 1875 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia ^[P6]
Son of Patrick John PARKER and Ellen Mary MAHONEY ^[32]
Arrived in Western Australia from New South Wales with his parents in 1897 ^[P6]
Injured two fingers on his left hand on the knife of a chaffcutter on his father's Finbar Farm in Moora on 24 March 1911^{[39: 31-Mar-1911]}
Farmer in Winchester, Western Australia 1911-1921 ^{[19] [50]}
Worked with his brother "Lou" Louis P. PARKER who was the farmer and owner of Glenwilli Farm in Winchester ^[P5]
Best man at the wedding of his sister Eileen PARKER and Patrick KIRBY in Moora on 2 May 1918 ^{[10: 31-May-1918]}
Gent's Winner at the Grand Euchre Party & Dance at his brother's Glenwilli Farm in Winchester on 4 September 1919 ^{[10: 12-Sep-1919]}
In September 1919 donated ten shillings to the Carnamah Hall Fund, which was being raised to build a Hall in Carnamah ^{[10: 19-Sep-1919]}
Married Nelly Byrne BARTON in 1921 ^[66]
Farmer of Group Settlement 8 in Barronhurst between Pemberton and Eastbrook in 1924 ^[6]
Farmer of Group Settlement 127 in Hester in 1925 and 1926 ^[6]
Farmer of Group Settlement 1 Mitchelldean in Manjimup 1934-1936 ^{[6] [50]}
Father of Nelly and Jack ^[P6]
Died 13 January 1951 in Kalbarri; buried Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton WA ^{[P6] [26]}


"Dot" Evelyn Mary PARKER
Born 19 February 1885 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia ^[P6]
Daughter of Patrick John PARKER and Ellen Mary MAHONEY ^[32]
Arrived in Western Australia from New South Wales with her parents in 1897 ^[P6]
Resided in Winchester, Western Australia from 1908 and into the 1910s ^[19]
During her time in Winchester she kept house for her brother Louis P. PARKER on Glenwilli Farm ^[P6]
From 1911 to 1921 she was the owner of 459 acres of farmland in Winchester - Victoria Locations 3408 and 3445 ^[44]
Her 459 acres were farmed by her brother Louis P. PARKER as part of his Glenwilli Farm in Winchester ^[P6]
Later worked at Royal Perth Hospital in Perth and then ran a boarding house in Cottesloe ^[P6]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Cottesloe until her death in 1945 ^[2]
Died 21 September 1945; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, DA, 26) ^[2]


George PARKER
Land Clearer in Carnamah in 1922 ^[50]
Contractor in Carnamah 1923-1932 ^[19]
Signed the petition in February 1923 for the Irwin Licensing Court to grant a hotel license for Carnamah ^{[10: 9-Mar-1923]}


Genevieve Elsie PARKER
Born 13 September 1886 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia ^[P6]
Daughter of Patrick John PARKER and Ellen Mary MAHONEY ^[32]
Arrived in Western Australia from New South Wales with her parents in 1897 ^[P6]
Resided with her parents on Finbar Farm at Dalaroo in Moora ^[19]
By 1912 had shifted to Winchester where some of her brothers and her sister Evelyn had settled ^{[19] [50]}
Resided on Glenwilli Farm in Winchester for an unknown length of time ^[P6]
In 1917 obtained 1,300 acres of farmland in Winchester in Victoria Locations 6713 and 6719 ^[44]
A year later she acquired the 417 acre Victoria Location 4101 at Petan Creek in Winchester ^[44]
Her farmland in Winchester was part of her brother "Lou" Louis P. PARKER's Glenwilli Farm, and was farmed by Lou ^[P6]
Bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister Eileen and Patrick KIRBY at Saint John the Baptist Church in Moora on 2 May 1918 ^[10]
     As bridesmaid wore a dress of a delicate shade of pink crepe de chine finished in cable stitching of contrasting shades ^[10]
     Her sister Eileen's veil, which she had made and given her, was reported to have been "a work of art" ^{[10: 31-May-1918]}
Married James MCKENZIE in 1920 ^[66]
Resided with her husband in Northam where he worked as an Engine Driver ^[50]
By 1931 her 1,300 acres in Winchester, Victoria Locations 6713 and 6719, were owned by her brother Louis P. PARKER ^{[3] [44]}
Her remaining 417 acres in Winchester, Victoria Location 4101, it would seem may no longer have existed by 1931 ^{[3] [44]}
Died 27 August 1971 in the Perth hills suburb of Kalamunda ^[P6]


Henry PARKER
Fettler in Carnamah 1914-1916 ^[19]
Sang a song at the "Carnamah Concert" held at the railway goods shed in Carnamah on Friday 19 February 1915 ^{[10: 26-Feb-1915]}
Husband of Mary ^[19]


"Joe" Joseph Patrick PARKER
Born 16 May 1883 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia ^[P6]
Son of Patrick John PARKER and Ellen Mary MAHONY ^[P6]
In 1897 shifted with his parents from New South Wales to Western Australia ^[P6]
Timber Contractor with his brother "Lou" Louis P. PARKER as "Parker Bros" between Moora and Carnamah from 1901 ^[P6]
They operated as Timber Contractors in Carnamah and surrounds gathering timber for goldmines at Cue and Day Dawn ^[P5]
In 1906 he purchased 1,000 acres of land in Winchester, which consisted of Victoria Locations 2926, 2937 and 2953 ^{[8: pages 8-9] [44]}
Farmer and Timber Contractor in Carnamah-Winchester in partnership with his brother ^{[6] [9: 25-Oct-1907]}
Himself and his brother had a house built on the farm in Winchester by W. B. SWEETMAN & Son of Arrino in 1907 ^{[9: 25-Oct-1907]}
At the time the only other families in the Carnamah-Winchester district were those of NAIRN and MACPHERSON ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
In the drier months of 1907 they were cutting around 200 tons of timber per month for the Great Fingal Mine in Cue ^{[9: 25-Oct-1907]}
In addition to farming his 1,000 acres at Winchester "Parker Bros" also leased government land in Winchester and Carnamah ^[P5]
From 1907 to 1909 they had 84,800 acres in Pastoral Leases 1157/93, 444/97, 489/97, 490/97, 491/97 ^[44]
Their brother "Boss" Barry PARKER may also have been a part of the partnership as he was in Winchester 1911-1921 ^[19]
By mid 1910 ownership of his 1,000 acres of land in Winchester had changed to his brother Louis P. PARKER ^[44]
Their partnership is said to have continued until being dissolved when Lou got married in 1913 ^[P5]
For a period he was the farmer of his father's Finbar Farm at Dalaroo in Moora ^{[10: 19-Sep-1919]}
Married Ruby Grace PARNELL on 31 December 1918 at Saint Patrick's Church on High Street in the Perth suburb of Fremantle ^[P6]
In September 1919 he was appointed Manager of the Midland Railway Company's unsold farms in Carnamah ^{[10: 19-Sep-1919]}
Arrived in Carnamah on Saturday 6 September 1919 to commence his duties with the Midland Railway Company ^[34]
Farm Manager of the Midland Railway Company's unsold farms in the Carnamah district in 1919 and 1920 ^{[6] [10: 19-Sep-1919] [34]}
Horse Driver at the No. 1 State Mill in Manjimup in 1925 ^[50]
Later worked as a Carpenter on the Swan River for the Harbours and Rivers Department of the Public Works Department ^{[P6] [P5]}
Resided at 9 Hardy Street in North Perth 1933-1941 ^{[6] [50]}
At one time had a shop in Perth, and later retired to Adelaide, South Australia ^[P6]
Died 1 February 1965 in Adelaide, South Australia ^[P6]


Leo Ronald PARKER
Born 12 July 1916 in Subiaco, Western Australia ^[P5]
Son of "Lou" Louis Patrick PARKER and "Ettie" Mary Helena FLYNN ^[P6]
Resided with his parents on Glenwilli Farm in Winchester 1916-1921 ^[P5]
On leaving Winchester he resided with his parents very briefly in Perth and then in Carnamah ^[P5]
Resided with his parents at 5 Macpherson Street in Carnamah 1921-1925 ^[P5]
Student at the Carnamah State School from 1922 to early 1925 ^[P5]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs from April to December 1925 ^[98]
Himself and his brother Vaughan boarded at the Convent in Three Springs for most of the year 1925 ^[P5]
Attended Christian Brothers College in Geraldton in 1926 ^[P5]
Completed his schooling at Christian Brothers College in Perth 1927-1932 - was Dux in 1932 ^{[P5] [5: 27-Jan-1933]}
Spent his school holidays each year between 1925 and 1932 with his parents in Carnamah ^{[P5] [5: 25-Aug-1933]}
In January 1932, after completing his school education, spent a holiday in Carnamah with his parents ^{[5: 27-Jan-1933]}
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 ^{[5: 5-Jan-1934]}
Attended the Surprise Party tendered to Mrs Eva and Miss Joyce COWDEROY in Carnamah on Friday 5 January 1934 ^{[5: 12-Jan-1934]}
He officiated at the funeral of four month old William J. KERRIGAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 7 January 1934 ^[1]
Attended University and then worked as a High School Teacher and later Psychologist ^[P5]
Spent his university holidays in May 1934 staying with his parents in Carnamah ^{[5: 18-May-1934]}
Attended the Repertory Social of plays, community singing and dancing, held in Carnamah on 15 August 1934 ^{[5: 17-Aug-1934]}
In 1935, at the age of 19 years, he obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree at the University of Western Australia ^{[5: 13-Dec-1935]}
He was the youngest student in Western Australia to have attained such a degree ^{[5: 13-Dec-1935]}
Attended the Wedding Social & Dance for Stuart and May FORD at Koolabba Farm in Carnamah on 25 January 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jan-1936]}
After spending a holiday with his parents in Carnamah he returned to Perth to further his studies in late January 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jan-1936]}
In 1936, at the age of 20 years, he gained his Diploma of Education (Dip.Ed.) at the University of Western Australia ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
The North Midland Times newspaper in Carnamah described him as a "brilliant student" ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
Arrived in Carnamah on Wednesday 20 January 1937 to spend a few days with his parents before returning to Perth ^{[5: 22-Jan-1937]}
Flight Lieutenant 293814 in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 17 April 1947 ^[16]
In 1949 shifted to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ^[P5]
His qualifications entitled him to list the following after his name: B.Sc. Dip.Ed. MAPsS M.A.C.E. F. Inst.D. ^[P6]
Died 18 December 2005 in Mornington, Victoria, Australia ^[45]


From The West Australian newspaper, Saturday 15 July 1916:
"Births - PARKER - On July 12, at Florence Villa, 324 Perth-street, Subiaco to Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Parker, of Glenwilli, Winchester, M.R. - a son."















"Lou" Louis Patrick PARKER
Born 25 August 1879 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia ^[P6]
Son of Patrick John PARKER and Ellen Mary MAHONY ^[P6]
Arrived with his parents in Western Australia in 1897 ^[P6]
Farmhand on his father's Finbar Farm at Dalaroo in Moora ^[50]
Resided and worked between Moora and Carnamah gathering timber to be used in mines on the goldfields 1901 to 1907 ^[P5]
     Traded in partnership with his brother "Joe" Joseph P. PARKER as "Parker Bros" ^[P5]
     In 1907 they were sending away around 200 tons of timber per month in addition to establishing a farm ^{[9: 25-Oct-1907]}
His brother Joseph had purchased 1,000 acres of land in an area of Carnamah later to become known as Winchester in 1906 ^{[8: pages 8-9]}
     Settled permanently in Winchester on the 1,000 acres in 1907 ^[P5]
     The farm was named Glenwilli after the ship Glen Willie, on which his father was born en route to Australia in 1841 ^{[9: 15-May-1925]}
     When he arrived in the Carnamah-Winchester district the only others were the MACPHERSON and NAIRN families ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
     As the third non-indigenous family to settle in Carnamah-Winchester he was highly regarded as a "Pioneer Resident" ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
     When he settled at Winchester there wasn't a cleared paddock in Carnamah or Winchester ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
     They employed the services of W. B. SWEETMAN & Son of Arrino to build a house on the farm in 1907 ^{[9: 25-Oct-1907]}
Farmer of Glenwilli Farm in Winchester 1907-1921 ^[P5]
     Initially the farm belonged to his brother Joseph and was 1,000 acres in size being Victoria Locations 2926, 2937 and 2953 ^[44]
     In addition they also had 84,800 of land in Pastoral Leases 1157/93, 444/97, 489/97, 490/97, 491/97 ^[44]
     By mid 1910 he was the owner of the 1,000 acres previously in his brother's name and had purchased a further 1,861 acres ^[44]
     The additional 1,861 acres consisted of Victoria Locations 3754, 3755 and 3828 and took the farm to a total of 2,861 acres ^[44]
     Advertised in The West Australian newspaper in April 1909 that he wanted to buy a team of working bullocks ^{[39: 22-Apr-1909]}
     In September 1909 called for tenders in The West Australian for the ringbarking and scrub cutting of 1,000 acres in Winchester ^[39]
     The 1,000 acres to be ringbarked and scrub cut was described as Salmon gum, York gum and Gimlet wood country ^{[39: 21-Sep-1909]}
     In June 1910 called for tenders for the clearing of 200 acres of dead timber and the scrub cutting of 1,000 acres ^{[39: 30-Jun-1910]}
     Advertised in 1911 that he had Federation, Lots and Alpha seed wheat for sale from crops grown on virgin ground ^{[9: 28-Apr-1911]}
     Chaff from the farm was exported to India ^[P6]
     Said to have remained in partnership with his brother Joseph P. PARKER until marrying in 1913 ^[P5]
     In 1913 he grew 700 acres of wheat crop which produced nearly 7,000 bags of wheat ^{[81: 1-Feb-1914]}
     One of his paddocks which he cropped in wheat in 1913 yielded 33½ bushels an acre ^{[81: 1-Feb-1914]}
     In 1916 sold to the Midland Railway Company in Carnamah 101 bags of seed wheat and a bale of twine for £79/13/- ^[34]
     During the early months of 1916 he purchased 600 bags of wheat from the Midland Railway Company ^[34]
     Grew 650 acres of wheat on his farm in Winchester in 1917 ^{[10: 19-Jun-1917]}
     In 1917 himself and Frederick W. PARRICK tied as the farmers with the largest acreage of land under crop in Winchester ^[10]
Married "Ettie" Mary Helena FLYNN in Perth on 26 July 1913 ^[P6]
     In pioneering a farm and Winchester he remarked that he gained "a lot of experience from a hard and expensive school" ^[5]
     Through it all "he had always had the sympathetic encouragement of his wife, which had always proved wonderfully helpful" ^[5]
     He also remarked that he had "always been very thankful" for the support and encouragement of his wife ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
During the 1910s acquired 3,703 acres in the names of his wife Ettie, his brother Vincent and his sisters Evelyn and Genevieve ^{[44] [P5]}
     The 3,703 acres were Victoria Locations 3408, 3445, 5565, 6275, 4101, 4582, 4583, 6713 and 6719 in Winchester ^[44]
He had a subscription to The Midlands Advertiser newspaper, which was produced in Moora, in 1908 ^{[9: 11-Dec-1908]}
Wrote to the Upper Irwin Road Board at Mingenew in July 1910 requesting they clear and improve roads in his locality ^{[9: 5-Aug-1910]}
He was the Postal Vote Officer for the 162 Mile Siding (Winchester) for Legislative Council elections on 13 May 1910 ^{[9: 22-Apr-1910]}
The Midland Railway Company established a railway siding near their property and were going to name it "Parker" ^[P6]
     Due to a conflict with the name Parker the siding was named Winchester after the Midland Railway Company's head office ^[P6]
Successfully requested the closure of a road near Winchester with the Upper Irwin Road Board in October 1910 ^{[9: 4-Nov-1910]}
He managed to convince a visiting A.I.F. Recruiting Sergeant that there was a State Pub in Winchester in September 1916 ^{[10: 6-Oct-1916]}
Purchased some of his general supplies from general store "The Supply Stores" in Yarra Street, Carnamah in 1917 ^[92]
Inaugural Vice President of the Winchester-Carnamah branch of the Farmers & Settlers' Association in 1917 ^{[39: 25-Jul-1917]}
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs ^[34]
Vice President of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee's Sports Meetings in Three Springs in 1917, 1918 and 1919 ^[124]
     Vice President of Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee's Picnic Race Meetings in Three Springs in 1920 and 1928 ^[124]
     Donated £1 in 1919 and £1/1/- in 1920 to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee ^[124]
     President in 1923, Steward in 1924 and Patron in 1925 of the Picnic Race Meetings in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day ^[124]
By 1918 he was a Justice of the Peace, making him the only and the first authority for the Winchester district ^{[10: 6-Sep-1918]}
He discovered the body of Michael MCMAHON in a dam on his farm in Winchester on 1 January 1918 ^{[9: 4-Jan-1918] [10: 4-Jan-1918] [15]}
     Constable Richard J. HONNER took the body to Moora where an inquest concluded MCMAHON had taken his own life ^{[9] [10]}
His horse Winchester came 2nd in the Hack Race at the Picnic Races in Carnamah on Easter Monday 1 April 1918 ^{[10: 12-Apr-1918]}
Entrant in the "Lazy Man Competition" held in Three Springs in 1918 to raise funds for the Red Cross Society ^{[10: 10-May-1918]}
     He won the Competition with 9,306 votes, and in so doing helped in a very large way to raise £131/15/- for the Red Cross ^[10]
     Mrs Susan C. M. COLPITTS of Winchester had worked as secretary to further his candidature in the competition ^{[10: 31-May-1918]}
Spoke at the Farewell Social for Const. Richard J. HONNER at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on 30 August 1918 ^{[10: 6-Sep-1918]}
Himself, his wife and their two sons attended the Peace Day Celebrations held in Carnamah on Saturday 19 July 1919 ^[P5]
     He hired a Perth jockey to ride his horse Winchester in the Peace Cup race, but when the time came the jockey was drunk ^[P5]
     The Peace Cup race was the main race of the day, was only for local horses, and carried a sweepstake of five shillings ^{[10: 25-Jul-1919]}
     Although not accordingly built for the task he rode Winchester himself and won the race, for which he received the Peace Cup ^[P5]
     The Cup reads: Peace Cup July 19th 1919 Presented by Carnamah Race Committee Won by Mr L. P. Parker's Winchester ^[P5]
     Also during the Peace Day Celebrations his horse named Windy came 2nd in the Hack Race ^{[10: 25-Jul-1919]}
Member of the Carnamah Hall Committee in 1919 ^{[10: 29-Aug-1919]}
In 1919 he looked into roads and other matters at Winchester for the Upper Irwin Road Board ^{[9: 2-May-1919]}
From 1919 to 1921 also had grazing leases in Winchester totalling 25,000 acres - leases 3648/93, 3502/93, 3649/93 and 3503/93 ^[44]
During the depredations of Frank THOMAS the bushranger he was often visited by Constable "Charlie" Carl F. W. KROSCHEL ^[P5]
     Charlie lived in Three Springs but visited him regularly during the bushranger's exploits, as he was the local Justice of the Peace ^[P5]
     During that instance the bushranger thieved and eluded capture for about a year before being captured in late 1919 ^{[39: 14-Jan-1920]}
Committee Member of the Carnamah Race Club in 1920 and 1922, and also Vice President in 1922 ^{[10: 13-Feb-1920, 27-Jan-1922]}
By September 1920 he had changed the name of his horse Winchester to Woolleroo ^{[10: 1-Oct-1920]}
     Woolleroo ran in the Flying Handicap and Ladies Bracelet at the Picnic Race Meeting in Carnamah on 16 September 1920 ^[10]
In August 1921 sold 4,494 of his acres, which adjoined Winchester Siding, to the Repatriation Department for £1/17/6 per acre ^[251]
     The land itself was valued at 19/- per acre and improvements on the farm were valued at 18/6 per acre ^[251]
     The 4,494 acres consisted of Victoria Locations 2926, 2027, 2953, 3408, 3445, 3754, 3755, 3828, 4582, 4583 and 5565 ^[251]
     At the time there was approximately 500 acres of crop growing on the farm, for which they paid 30 shillings per acre ^[251]
     Records state "the holding contains a good proportion of high class land and is undoubtedly good value" ^[251]
     The Repatriation Department named the land the "Winchester Estate" and allocated portions of it to four ex-servicemen ^[251]
Held a clearing sale on his farm in Winchester at 10:30 a.m. sharp on Thursday 13 October 1921 ^{[10: 23-Sep-1921] [9: 30-Sep-1921]}
     The sale, which included lunch, was conducted by Elder Smith & Co Ltd agent Thomas J. BERRIGAN of Three Springs ^[10]
     Livestock included: 20 farm mares and geldings (all right ages, thoroughly broken, proved workers in splendid condition); ^[10]
     8 young unbroken farm mares and geldings; 4 hacks; 8 unbroken young light and medium draught mares and geldings; ^[10]
     20 dairy cattle; 1 pedigreed Jersey bull; 350 Merino and crossbred hoggets in wool; 3 bacon pigs; 30 turkeys and 30 fowls ^[10]
     Plant and machinery included: three 6-foot Sunshine harvesters, two McCormick binders, two 4-foot McKay S.J. disc ploughs, ^[10]
     5-foot McKay S.J. disc plough, two Massey drills (15-inch disc), McCormick drill (15-inch disc), two Massey cultivators, ^[10]
     Purser cultivator, 10-disc Shearer S.J. plough, 4-foot Shearer M.B.S.J. plough, two Barge disc cultivators, Perfection grader, ^[10]     
     Marshall 8-horsepower portable engine, 3-knife Bagshaw No. 6 Chaffcutter, Brown hay streamer, Gawthorne & Hill wagon, ^[10]
     table top wagon with 4½ inch tyres, 3-section T bar roller, 13 sets of harrows, farm dray, sulky, spring cart, corn-crusher, ^[10]
     scrub roller, seven earth scroops, Abbott buggy, pole and shafts, double harness and single harness ^[10]
     Sundries sold at the sale included: harnesses for 40 horses, gear for 10 bullock, three sack trucks, three sack loaders, ^[10]
     wire rope, brine pump, separator, three false combs for harvester, three choke cutters, harvester beater, blacksmithing fittings, ^[10]
     blacksmithing tools, kangaroo jack, two 200-gallon square tanks, three riding saddles, set of pack saddles, low down pump, ^[10]
     handy worker, spare machinery parts, 40-foot of 24-inch galvanised iron troughing, 200-foot of 1-inch galvanised piping; ^[10]
     and a 5-foot 6-inch Monitor windmill complete with 30-foot tower, pump and piping ^[10]
Left Winchester in 1921 and retired very briefly to Perth before shifting to the Carnamah townsite later in 1921 ^[P6]
     Purchased from Robert PALFREYMAN 5 & 7 Macpherson Street in Carnamah (Lots 33 & 34 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[44]
     Employed the services of builder Eric J. CLARKE of Guildford to build a stone house and weatherboard and iron general store ^[P5]
     The house was many years later reported to have been the second house to be built in the Carnamah townsite ^{[79: 23-Aug-1973, page 19]}
     Stone for their home was quarried from what was later known as Ferguson's Hill about a mile outside of town ^{[79: 23-Aug-1973, page 19]}
     Resided at the eight roomed stone house at 5 Macpherson Street, Carnamah from 1921 to 1937 ^[P5]
General Merchant and Storekeeper at 7 Macpherson Street, Carnamah from 1921 to 1926 ^[P6]
     From his general store he sold groceries, hardware, drapery goods and was agent for the firm I.O.A. Insurance Ltd. ^[P6]
     His store was the first to be connected to the telephone in Carnamah in 1923, and was telephone number Carnamah-1 ^[60]
     In 1924 also sold copies of The Midlands Advertiser newspaper (previously sold locally by Theodore T. DAVIESON) ^{[9: 2-Mar-1924]}
     Sold The Midlands Advertiser until 22 August 1924, after which it was sold locally by A. Leslie TROTTER ^{[9: 22-Aug-1924, 29-Aug-1924]}
     For a period Carnamah's Post Office was located within and run from his general store at 7 Macpherson Street ^[P6]
Over two years purchased from the Midland Railway Company eleven vacant quarter-acre blocks in the Carnamah townsite ^[27]
     On 30 September 1921 purchased for £30 cash numbers 13 & 15 Caron Street (Lots 29 and 30 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[27]
     On 11 October 1921 purchased for £72 cash 13, 14, 15 & 16 Yarra Street (Lots 17, 18, 19 & 20 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[27]
     On 17 May 1922 purchased for £20 numbers 10, 12 & 14 Caron Street (Lots 45, 46 & 47 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[27]
     On 30 June 1923 purchased for £20 cash numbers 6 & 8 Caron Street (Lots 43 & 44 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[27]
     On 20 October 1923 his wife Ettie purchased for £10 cash number 20 Boojerabba Street (Lot 65 of Victoria Location 1936) ^[27]
Sold his storekeeping business and leased its premises in Carnamah to Lyndon W. RODGERS in March 1926 ^{[9: 2-Apr-1926] [P5]}
     The premises were described as a jarrah weatherboard shop with living quarters and a galvanised iron shed ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
     In 1926 purchased new farmland in Winchester, and named the property Vaughanleoalaric after his three sons ^[P6]
     Vaughanleoalaric Farm was 8,059 acres in size and consisted of Victoria Locations 4053, 6713, 6719, 7921, 7585 and 8124 ^[3]
     He owned Victoria Location 6713, 6719, 8124 and 7585 (4,277 acres) while the remaining 3,781 acres was owned by his wife ^[3]
     By 1935 he had cleared about 2,000 acres of the property and fenced the boundary on two sides and part of the third ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
     Established a dam and two wells on the farm, one of the wells being equipped with a mill, and an iron hut ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
     Continued to live at 5 Macpherson Street in Carnamah, and drove out to the farm in Winchester by car each day ^[P6]
     Leased his shop premises at 7 Macpherson Street to Lyndon W. RODGERS, Andrew SMART and then Eric H. GURR ^{[3] [P5]}
In 1925 helped collect donations for the improvement of the road over the sandplain between Carnamah and Watheroo ^{[9: 17-Apr-1925]}
Foundation Committee Member of the Carnamah Ratepayers & Citizens Association in 1928 ^{[4: 6-Oct-1928]}
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG's wedding and reception in Carnamah on 27 March 1928 ^{[4: 31-Mar-1928]}
Attended the wedding of Alexander J. F. BROWN and Clara V. BERRIGAN at the Carnamah Hall on 28 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
Served on the Carnamah District Road Board representing the Town Ward in 1929-30 ^{[7: page 111]}
Had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son in the 1920s ^[53]
Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society - was Vice President 1930-1932 ^{[4: 2-Nov-1929, 17-Sep-1932]}
Justice of the Peace and Magistrate in the Carnamah district ^[P6]
     As a Justice of the Peace served as a local magistrate in cases at the Three Springs Police Court in 1931 ^{[4: 4-Apr-1931]}
Member of the Carnamah Catholic Church - was Secretary in 1930 ^{[4: 15-Nov-1930]}
     In March 1930 he called for tenders for the erection of the Catholic Church in Carnamah ^{[4: 8-Mar-1930]}
Pallbearer at the funeral of Winchester farmer Hans HÄUSSLER at the Winchester Cemetery on 7 July 1931 ^[4]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah pioneer Donald MACPHERSON on 14 August 1931 at the Winchester Cemetery ^[4]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Janet Allison RAFFAN on 26 February 1932 at the Winchester Cemetery ^[4]
Doorman at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 18 August 1932 ^{[5: 26-Aug-1932]}
Steward in Charge of the Horses section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1933 ^[13]
It was said that himself and his family had shown "extraordinary fortitude… at the time of their reversal of fortune" ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
     He is said to have at one point worked labouring for the Carnamah District Road Board on their road gang in Carnamah ^[P9]
     At the very least he did do some work for the Road Board as they paid him £4 for work he'd done on 20 February 1934 ^[300]
     The work was on Robertson Street in the Carnamah townsite, and on a crossing on Billeroo Road in Winchester ^{[300: pages 53, 66]}
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 26 May 1934 ^{[5: 1-Jun-1934]}
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1934]}
His mortgagee instructed Elder Smith & Co Ltd to sell his properties at Pastoral House in Perth on 17 October 1935 ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
     The property to be sold consisted of his farm in Winchester; and his house, shop and vacant blocks in the Carnamah townsite ^[5]
     It would appear that the sale never eventuated as he remained the owner of the farm, house, shop and vacant blocks ^[3]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 ^{[5: 29-Nov-1935]}
Attended the Wedding Social & Dance for Stuart and May FORD at Koolabba Farm in Carnamah on 25 January 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jan-1936]}
Attended the Farewell Bridge Evening on 21 June 1936 for Tom & Johanna BERRIGAN who were leaving Carnamah ^{[5: 26-Jun-1936]}
Attended the Carnamah Repertory Club's Social including three plays at the Carnamah Hall on Friday 2 October 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Decided to leave Carnamah and shift to Perth for the education, home life and careers of his children ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
Employed Alexander R. G. BARR to auction the entirety of their household furniture and effects on 23 January 1937 ^{[5: 15-Jan-1937]}
Himself and his family were publicly farewelled at a Valedictory Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 28 January 1937 ^[5]
     Residents of the Carnamah, Coorow and Three Springs districts attended to bid farewell and wish them the best for their future ^[5]
     John BOWMAN and James K. FORRESTER of Carnamah and Rev. Father Michael LYNCH of Three Springs made speeches ^[5]
     The speakers paid tribute to them as pioneer residents of the district and expressed regret at their departure from Carnamah ^[5]
     They received a cheque from their many friends and also received a presentation from the local Roman Catholic community ^[5]
     After thanking those present for their kindness those present sang Auld Lang Syne and then danced until 1:00 a.m. ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
Along with his wife and children left Carnamah and shifted to Perth on Friday 29 January 1937 ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
In 1938 or 1939 sold his house at 5 Macpherson Street and shop at 7 Macpherson Street to Walter R. & Florence M. YORK ^[3]
Foreman in the 1940s; resident in Nannup WA in 1940 ^[61]
Pallbearer at the funeral of ex-Winchester farmer Harry ZUEGG at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 11 November 1941 ^[4]
In 1950 was living at 197 Roberts Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco ^[61]
Father of Vaughan, Leo, Alaric and Mignonne ^[P6]
Died 25 August 1951 in Perth; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, LA, 298) ^{[2] [P6]}
Lou told his son that Carnamah was derived from the word Carmah which meant "a long stretch of red land" ^[P6]


From The Midlands Advertiser newspaper, Friday 25 October 1907:
"Now that the fine weather has set in, Messrs. Parker Brothers are taking advantage of the hard country, and all is bustle and activity getting timber in for the goldfields. The country in the winter time being very boggy, all carting has to be suspended until the fine weather, when something like 200 tons of timber are sent away per month, chiefly to the Great Fingal Mine, owned by Messrs. Bewick, Moreing and Co. Great praise is due to Messrs. Parker Bros. in their efforts to improve their land, fencing, ringing and clearing being carried on a large scale and good prices are being offered by the above. They have lately had a very pretty house built on their property at Carnamah. The contractors were W. B. Sweetman and Son, of Arrino."