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"Mac" Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP
Born 4 June 1882 in Minyip, Victoria, Australia [14] [15]
Son of Alexander MCGILP and Annie MCDOUGALL [15]
Arrived in Western Australia in 1904 [4: 3-Aug-1956]
For a period worked for Frederick W. PARRICK and James L. B. WEIR on Petan Farm in Winchester [4: 3-Aug-1956]
Around 1909 he is said to have had possession of land adjoining the western banks of the Yarra Yarra Lakes in Carnamah [8: pages 42-43]
Farmer of Bedan Farm in Winchester 1911-1914 [19]
Undertook a large amount of contract work for the Midland Railway Company in Carnamah and Coorow [34]
In 1914 ploughed and seeded crops for the Midland Railway Company in both Winchester and Carnamah [34]
Those he ploughed and seeded were Lots M920, M921, M922, M922 & M923 in Winchester and M956 & M957 in Carnamah [34]
The ploughing in Winchester was done with the Company's Steam Traction Engine tractor and two 12-furrow Shearer ploughs [34]
In 1914 fallowed Lots M950, M951, M952, M954 and M955 in Carnamah for the Midland Railway Company for 9/- an acre [34]
Also ploughed Lot M954 and M955 in Carnamah in 1914, for which he received £120/12/- [34]
In September 1914 was working for the Company and was paid wages of £7/16/- on 11-9-1914 and £10/10/- on 23-9-1914 [34]
In 1915 ploughed Lots M934 and M935 and seeded Lots M952 and M955 in Carnamah for the Midland Railway Company [34]
Farmer of Waddy Waddy Farm in Waddy Forest, East Coorow 1914-1925 [9: 20-Mar-1925] [34]
Returned to his home in Coorow on Tuesday 3 February 1914 after having undergone a dental operation in Perth [10: 6-Feb-1914]
His horse won the Mile Trot at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting held in Three Springs on Wednesday 17 March 1915 [10]
The win caused a bit of a stir as his horse had beaten by a scratch Donald MACPHERSON's racehorse Dandy [10: 26-Mar-1915]
His horse Graining won the Trotting Event at the "Three Springs Day" in Three Springs on Monday 16 September 1915 [10: 24-Sep-1915]
In July 1917 grazed his cattle on the Midland Railway Company's Lots M968 and M9969 in Coorow at a charge of 10/- per week [34]
During the 1917-18 financial year he purchased 340 acres of farmland in Coorow from Edward M. and Joseph R. BLYTHE [44]
The 340 acres was Victoria Locations 385 and 1274, and Lot M634 of Victoria Location 2023 [3] [44]
On Victoria Location 385 was Coorow House, the old homestead of the LONG family who had arrived in Coorow in 1862 [135]
Coorow House was unoccupied, and he rented two of its rooms to the Education Department for 5/- per week in 1919 and 1920 [215]
The Education Department used the two rooms for the Coorow State School until October 1920 when the property was sold [215]
Around October of 1920 [215] he sold 295 of the 340 acres in Coorow to Coorow farmer Thomas BONHAM [44]
The 45 acres he retained was a portion of Victoria Location 1274 [44]
Purchased the grey gelding racehorse Fleetlock from a Local Court Bailiff in mid 1917 [39: 19-Jul-1917]
Sold six Ayrshire, Jersey, and Holstein cross "very choice forward springers" at a cattle sale in Perth on 15 March 1918 [39: 12-Mar-1918]
His horse Fleetlock came 2nd in the Carnamah Stakes and the Forced Handicap at the Carnamah Races on 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 came 2nd in the Competition with 8252 votes and his involvement helped raise the large figure of £131/15/- [10: 31-May-1918]
He regularly dealt with matters in Coorow and Waddy for the Upper Irwin / Mingenew Road Board 1918-1920 [9: 1-Feb-1918, 30-Jul-1920]
He looked into roads and other matters, arranged for work to be done and oversaw works and repairs [9: 21-Feb-1919, 2-May-1919]
His horse Fleetlock competed at the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting held on Thursday 27 March 1919 [10: 11-Apr-1919]
Sold two heavy medium draught horses of right ages and good condition at Perth Horse & Cow Market in December 1919 [39: 4-Dec-1919]
Married "Jenny" Janet McDougall LANG on 7 April 1920 at Grianaig Farm in Carnamah [10: 16-Apr-1920]
His best man at his wedding was Carnamah pioneer Donald MACPHERSON, and bridesmaid was Jenny's sister May [10]
Member of the Carnamah Race Club 1920-1934 [9: 8-Apr-1927] [4: 31-Mar-1928, 21-Dec-1929, 28-Mar-1931] [5: 24-Nov-1933]
Committee Member in 1920, Vice President 1927-1934, Committee Member in 1928 and Judge in 1931 [10: 13-Feb-1920]
His horse Fleetlock ran in the Three Springs Races on Thursday 4 March 1920, and won the F. J. Morgan Plate [9: 12-Mar-1920]
Donated 5/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1920 [124]
Attended the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting held in Carnamah on Thursday 16 September 1920 [10]
His horse Fleetlock won the Flying Handicap race and also came 2nd in the Ladies Bracelet race [10: 1-Oct-1920]
His horse Fleetlock was a starter in the Local Handicap race at the Carnamah Races on Easter Monday 28 March 1921 [10: 1-Apr-1921]
Purchased the racehorse Fidelis-Marrigold from Henry W. CLARKSON of The Range in Toodyay in early 1922 [39: 12-Jan-1922] [50]
He farmed Waddy Waddy Farm in partnership with a James L. B. WEIR as "Weir & McGilp" [9: 20-Mar-1925]
The property Waddy Waddy was owned by a company in which James L. B. WEIR was involved [P12]
They appear to have dissolved their partnership in 1925 and held a clearing sale at Waddy Waddy on Friday 6 March 1925 [9]
Sheep sold at the sale totalled 1,407 and included 464 right aged Koonoona ewes which sold for 65/- each [9]
32 horses were sold including good farm horses (£43 to £49 each), aged horses (£18 to £3), lighter sorts and hacks [9]
Plant and Machinery sold included a binder (£50), scrub rake (£42), harvester (£80), wagon (£40), [9]
reaper thresher (£60), dray (£30), chaffcutter (£30), wool press (£21), ploughs (£33 to £55) and drills (£29 to £51) [9]
On dissolving partnership he purchased the northern portion of Waddy Waddy which he named Polaris Farm [P12]
The word "Polaris" refers to a star almost on the end of the north celestial pole, also known as the North Star or Polar Star [P12]
Resided on and farmed Polaris Farm in Waddy Forest from 1925 until his death in 1956 [9: 21-Aug-1925] [P12]
Initially had a two roomed house built on Polaris, which became workmen's quarters when a larger house was built [P12]
His farm was situated 16 miles east of Coorow and 14 miles west of Latham [5: 28-Feb-1936]
Founding Member of the Carnamah District Road Board in 1923 - was the member for Coorow 1923-1949 [7: page 111]
Travelled from his home in Waddy Forest to Perth on Monday 6 August 1934 to attend the Road Board conference [5: 10-Aug-1934]
Chairman of the Carnamah District Road Board from 1926-27 to 1927-28 and again from 1946-47 to 1948-49 [7: page 111]
In 1925 purchased a "beautifully finished" new royal blue Oakland de luxe car - his second Oakland car in six months [9: 21-Aug-1925]
Member of a committee formed to obtain a hospital at Carnamah in 1928 [4: 17-Mar-1928]
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred M. LANG's wedding and reception in Carnamah on 27 March 1928 [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Judge of the Cattle section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Shows in 1929 and 1937 [4: 28-Sep-1929] [5: 17-Sep-1937]
In 1932 had two Chevrolet trucks and an Oakland car with license plates CA-13, CA-28 and CA-233 respectively [4: 12-Nov-1932]
He was appointed a Justice of the Peace for the Victoria Magisterial District in July 1932 [5: 29-Jul-1932] [4: 30-Jul-1932]
Proposed one of the toasts at the dinner following the Official Opening of the new Carnamah Post Office on 30 June 1932 [5: 8-Jul-1932]
Foundation President of the Coorow-Waddy Forest District Agricultural Society 1932-1934 [4: 9-Apr-1932] [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Committee Member in 1936 and 1939-1948 and Vice Patron in 1937 [5: 13-Mar-1936, 20-Nov-1936] [150]
Exhibited and won prizes in five sections of the inaugural Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5]
Won 1st prize for a Team of Two Farm Horses in Harness and 2nd for a Gelding in the Horse section [5]
In the Cattle section won 1st prizes for Shorthorn Heifer and Milking Shorthorn Bull and 2nd for Shorthorn Cow [5]
Won 1st prize for Nabawa Wheat, 2nd prize for Wheat (open) in the Grain and Fodder section [5]
Won 1st prize for Three Fat Lambs Suitable for Export in Sheep; and 2nd prize for a male White Leghorn in Poultry [5: 16-Sep-1932]
The next week he again won 1st prize for Three Fat Lambs Suitable for Export at the Carnamah Agricultural Show [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1932-1948 [13]
Attended the Sheep Demonstration by the Government Inspector for Sheep & Wool in Coorow on 27 June 1933 [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Presided over the Valedictory Dinner tendered to Alexander B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-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]
Exhibited and won prizes in four sections of the second annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 7 September 1933 [5]
Won 1st prizes for a Team of Two Farm Horses and for a Team of Four Farm Horses and 2nd for a Yearling Draught [5]
Received 1st prize for milking strain Shorthorn Heifer and both 1st and 2nd for the Best Bull and milking strain Shorthorn Bull [5]
Won 1st prizes for Southdown Ram and Three Ewes (suitable for breeding export lambs), and 2nd for Three Fat Lambs [5]
Concluded his prize winning in the Grain & Fodder section with a 2nd prize for a Sheaf of Wheaten Hay [5: 15-Sep-1933]
The next week, on Thursday 14 September 1933, he judged the Cattle section at the Carnamah Agricultural Show [5: 22-Sep-1933]
Also exhibited at the Carnamah Agricultural Show, winning 1st prizes for Southdown Ram and Three Crossbred Ewes [5]
In 1933 purchased year old crossbred ewes from J. S. O'HALLORAN of Mingenew for mating with his Southdown rams [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 10 November 1933 [96]
Himself and his wife attended the opening of the East Marchagee Hall in Marchagee on Saturday 11 November 1933 [5: 17-Nov-1933]
During the 1933-34 financial year purchased 425 acres of farmland in Coorow from "Tom" Thomas BONHAM [3]
The land was Victoria Location 385, portion of Victoria Location 1274 and Lots M634 and M1640 of Victoria Location 2023 [3] [44]
It was the second time he'd owned 295 of the 425 acres - having sold it to Thomas BONHAM about 13 years earlier [3] [44]
He allowed Thomas BONHAM to continue living in the old house on the land following its sale [P8]
His family erected a headstone on Tom's grave at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah [14]
In January 1934 purchased a new V8 Ford car through the agency of the North Midlands Farmers' Co-op [5: 19-Jan-1934]
Purchased a valuable Australian Illawarra Shorthorn bull and two heifers for 24, 25 and 20 guineas in February 1934 [5: 23-Feb-1934]
The Carnamah District Road Board paid him £1 on 24 April 1934 for the hire of a horse [300: page 27]
Member of the Coorow Football Club - was Chairman in 1934 and President in 1935 [5: 20-Apr-1934, 7-Jun-1935]
Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Progress Association in 1934 [5: 8-Jun-1934]
As with the previous year, he again successfully exhibited in four sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1934 [5]
Won 1st prizes for Team of Two Farm Horses and Team of Four Farm Horses, and 2nd prize for Brood Mare of Gelding [5]
In the Cattle section received 1st prize for both Illawarra Shorthorn Bull and the Best Bull of Any Breed [5]
Awarded 2nd prizes for Three Merino Ewes under 1½ years and White Oats, and both 1st and 2nd for Brown Oatrs [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Agricultural Society's Annual Show at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 6 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Officially Opened the Coorow Rifle Club's Rifle Range on Saturday 8 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
He was the first farmer in Waddy Forest to complete harvesting operations in 1934 - having finished by mid December [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Presided over Heinie and Mina BOTHE's Golden Wedding celebration at the Coorow Hotel on 26 February 1935 [5: 1-Mar-1935]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club, and had provided the land for the Club's links / golf course [5: 17-May-1935, 21-May-1937]
Patron of the Coorow Golf Club 1935-1956, and a Committee Member in 1936 [4: 7-Apr-1951, 3-Aug-1956] [5: 17-May-1935, 27-Mar-1936]
Officially Opened the Coorow Golf Club's Golf Course and hit the first ball on Sunday 23 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Attended and spoke at the Coorow Football Club's Annual Ball held at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 1 June 1935 [5: 7-Jun-1935]
Sold 335 sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd and Elder Smith & Co Ltd at Midland Market in 1935 [5: 9 & 23-Aug-1935; 8 & 15-Nov-1935]
The 335 sheep consisted of 145 suckers (26 at 20/1, 27 at 18/7, 46 at 17/10, 7 at 17/4, 38 at 16/-, 1 at 15/- per head), [5: 4-Oct-1935]
93 lambs (41 at 18/10, 39 at 16/4, 6 at 12/7, 7 at 12/1), 44 ewes at 9/4, 44 aged shorn ewes at 7/4, and 9 shorn wethers at 14/1 [5]
Attended John and Mary LANG's Golden Wedding Celebration at Grianaig Farm in Carnamah on 18 August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
Exhibited in the Cattle and Sheep sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held on Thursday 5 September 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Awarded four 1st prizes for Illawarra Shorthorn Cow, Illawarra Shorthorn Heifer, Illawarra Shorthorn Bull, [5]
Three Ewes for Breeding Export Lambs; and 2nd prizes for Three Lambs Suitable for Export, and Three Fat First Cross Lambs [5]
Accompanied by Ivor B. ROBERTS of Waddy Forest himself and his wife motored to Perth on 29 September 1935 [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Himself and his wife were among those from Waddy Forest who attended the Royal Show in Perth in October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Sold 14 bales of wool at 16¼d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Wool Sale in Perth on 28 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Const. Alan O. FIEBIG inspected and purchased two of his horses on behalf of the Police Department on 30 October 1935 [88]
Also on 30 October 1935 sold eight steers at £7/5/0 per head through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Met with the Commonwealth Grants Commission and other officials in Carnamah on Thursday 21 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
Took the men on a tour of Winchester, Coorow and then Waddy Forest where the party had afternoon tea at his homestead [5]
Chief mourner at the funeral of his sister-in-law May LANG at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the funeral of his father-in-law John LANG at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 24 December 1935 [5: 3-Jan-1936]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Due to "curtailing farming operations" he held a clearing sale on his farm starting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday 6 March 1936 [5: 28-Feb-1936]
At the sale, which was likely due to financial distress as a result of the depression, sold livestock, plant, machinery and sundries [5]
Included were prize-winning horses, pedigree Australian Illawarra Shorthorn cattle and some practically new machinery [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Sold 22 horses consisting of eleven geldings aged upwards of three year, ten mares and fillies, and one colt rising to two years [5]
Sold five pedigree Australian Illawarra Shorthorn cattle with a 2½ year bull, 1½ year bull, six month bull, 3 year cow and heifer [5]
Sold 600 sheep consisting of 250 Merino ewes mated to Border Leicester rams and 350 Merino wethers aged two to three years [5]
Plant, machinery and sundries put up for sale included an almost new 10-foot Sunshine A.L. harvester, 10-foot Big E harvester, [5]
6-foot Deering binder, 16-run McCormick combine, 20-disc McKay drill and fore carriage, 5-foot McKay mouldboard plough, [5]
5-foot Shearer mouldboard plough, 6-foot Shearer mouldboard plough, 10-disc State plough, 16-30 Hart Parr tractor, [5]
14-disc Sundercut, 12-foot McKay spring tyne cultivator, Robinson grader and pickler, two sets of 6-leaf harrows, [5]
almost new dray, dam-sinking plough, Linkenoke scoop, two harrow carts, two sets of McKay 8-horse pulley yokes; [5]
16 pairs of plough chains, swings, S hooks for two teams; collars hames and winkers for 16 horses; circular saw and spindle, [5]
three sets of leading harness, six dozen Camel pad tractor grips, and one pair of extension rims for tractor [5]
Purchased a new Holt caterpillar tractor in April 1936 [5: 1-May-1936]
He was among the 200 farmers who attended the meeting in Carnamah on 31 July 1936 about local Bulk Wheat Handling [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Himself, his wife and their son Tups travelled to Perth for a few days on Monday 3 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
While in Perth he represented Carnamah at the Road Board Association's 21st Annual Road Board Conference [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Accompanied by James P. M. KERR he returned to Waddy Forest on Tuesday 11 August 1936 [5: 14-Aug-1936]
Played in the Carnamah Masonic Lodge's Inaugural Annual Golf Meeting in Carnamah on Saturday 1 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Sold 242 sheep suckers through Elder Smith & Co Ltd with three consignments to the Midland Market in 1936 [5: 28-Aug-1936]
The 242 suckers consisted of 50 sold at 20/1, 92 at 21/4, 58 shorn at 14/10, and 42 shorn at 13/10 per head [5: 25-Sep-1936, 23-Oct-1936]
Exhibited in the Cattle and Sheep sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in Coorow on Thursday 3 September 1936 [5]
His "particularly fine stock" won him three 1st and three 2nd prizes plus the Champion Ribbon the Cattle section [5]
Won 1st prize and the Champion Ribbon for Illawarra Shorthorn Cow, both 1st and 2nd prizes for Illawarra Shorthorn Heifer, [5]
1st prize for Best Dairy Cow, and 2nd prize for Three Ewes Suitable for Breeding Export Lambs [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936]
Attended the Inaugural Sale of the North Midlands Stud Stockbreeders Association in Carnamah on 18 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Purchased four Dorset Horn rams - 1 at 6¾ guineas, 2 at 6½ guineas, and 1 at 4 guineas (a total of 16¼ guineas, or £17/8/3) [5]
Three were purchased from LEISHMAN Bros of Winchester and the fourth from Mrs Mary O. ROBERTS of Waddy Forest [5]
During late September 1936 he spent a few days in Perth [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Attended Roy M. PATTON's birthday at the dam on Longforest Farm in Waddy Forest on Sunday 8 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Sold six bales of wool at 18d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Perth Wool Sale on 23 November 1936 [5: 27-Nov-1936]
Part of an overland trip to the uninhabited coast at Jurien Bay, which departed on Monday 15 February 1937 [5: 26-Feb-1937]
The 12 other members of the party were Angus A. N. MCGILP of Waddy Forest; and William A. T. SARGENT of Carnamah; [5]
Frank R. BRYANT, Walter G. FENNELL, W. Frank FENNELL and C. Jock BRAYNT of Marchagee; David TODD, [5]
William J. GAUNT, Donald S. GRANT, George HUTCHCRAFT, Fred BINGHAM and John S. READ of Coorow [5]
They travelled in two trucks and two cars and from Moora they drove over 54 miles of road and 30 miles of sand [5]
They erected a shed and tables and were able to get good reception on a wireless Fred BINGHAM had taken along [5]
They fished every day, visited caves nine miles from their camp at Jurien Bay and visited Sandy Cape and North Head [5]
Himself, William J. GAUNT and Baxter D. BOTHE returned home in his car on Thursday 18 February 1937 [5]
Sold 159 sheep through Elder Smith & Co Ltd with two consignments to the Midland Market in March 1937: [5: 5 & 12-Mar-1937]
125 ewes (39 at 14/1, 41 at 12/4, 45 at 11/4) ,14 lambs (1 at 19/-, 12 at 18/4, 1 at 15/-), 6 hoggets at 20/1, 14 wethers at 17/4 [5]
Purchased a new Horwood Bagshaw combine in March 1937 [5: 12-Mar-1937]
Received a cheque for £10/10/- from Robert MACKIE in 1937 which was for the Children's Christmas Trees in Coorow [5: 30-Apr-1937]
Won the H. Saunders Trophy for the Cattle section at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Won 1st prize for Illawarra Shorthorn Cow, 1st and 2nd for Illawarra Shorthorn Heifer, and 2nd for Illawarra Shorthorn Bull [5]
Also awarded 1st for Best Dairy Cow and received 2nd for Three Ewes Suitable for Breeding Export Lambs in the Sheep section [5]
Advertised for sale in The North Midland Times in September 1937 a Big E harvester in good order for £60 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
In 1937 purchased and installed a new Lister lighting plant at his Waddy Forest home [0: image 03703]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah retiree Robert PALFREYMAN on 11 August 1938 at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth [4]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Doris FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 10 October 1939 [4]
Vice Chairman of Carnamah's branch of the Australian Defence League in 1940 [0: image 03947]
Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Agricultural Society and Patriotic Funds Committee in 1945 [0: image 04319]
Judge of the British Breeds portion of the Sheep Section at the Mingenew District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1945 [261]
Officially opened the new Waddy Forest tennis courts on 20 October 1946 [0: image 04412]
Described as very down to earth person with very good common sense [P300]
Resided on and farmed Polaris Farm in Waddy Forest until his death in 1956 [P12]
Father of Sandy, Maisie, John and Tups [P12]
Died 26 July 1956 in Waddy Forest; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row F, Plot 14) [1] [P12]
Also known as Angus Archibald MCGILP and Angus Archie MCGILP [19]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Friday 20 December 1928:
Country Towns and Districts - Carnamah-Coorow - Rapid Development
"Mr A. McGilp, who has been on the road board since its inception, and who was for two years chairman, has about half of his 2,500 acres under crop (oats included). Some Merredin is stripping 24 bushels. He anticipates an average yield of 16 bushels. Last year 800 acres gave 5,600 bags of Merredin, Nabawa, and Gresley. He is starting to stock up with sheep."
Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP was a pallbearer at the following funerals held at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah:
Mrs Jane ROBERTSON, who was buried on 15 May 1932; Richard ROBERTSON, who was buried on 9 July 1932;
Robert Clark FORRESTER, who was buried on 18 September 1933; Miss Elizabeth MACPHERSON, buried on 24 July 1939
Mrs Mary LANG, who was buried on 22 February 1942; Mrs Eliza Wilhelmina BOTHE, who was buried on 20 August 1942;
Thomas BONHAM, who was buried on 10 August 1945; Mrs Mary Louisa GRONOW, who was buried on 11 August 1945;
Price Willis HUNT, who was buried on 11 September 1946; Baxter Diedrich BOTHE, who was buried on 23 February 1950;
Frederick John KAU, who was buried on 27 March 1950; John BOWMAN, who was buried on 28 July 1952;
He was also a casket bearer at the funeral of his good friend and Carnamah pioneer Donald MACPHERSON on 14 August 1931
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Friday 3 August 1956:
Obituary - Angus Archibald Nicol McGilp - Old Midlands Identity
"Another old and highly respected identity of the North Midlands in the person of Mr. Angus Archibald Nicol McGilp passed away under somewhat sudden circumstances at his home ("Polaris") at Coorow on Thursday afternoon last, the deceased gentleman having attained the age of seventy-five years. The late Mr. McGilp, who was a particularly genial personality, was born at Minyip (Victoria) and came to Western Australia in 1904. He first commenced contracting work in the North Midlands for Messrs Parrick and Weir, who at that time held large tracts of land around Carnamah and Winchester, and later he undertook further contract work in the preparation of farming land for migrant settlers arriving from Britain. Ten years later he joined others in the formation of the Waddy Waddy Company and acquired a property known as Waddy Waddy, which he conducted for a period of fifteen years until sold to Messrs. Hyde Bros. He then purchased another property at Coorow known as "Polaris," and he remained thereon until his death last week. As a highly developed farm, "Polaris" was very productive and on this property the late M. McGilp was always a leader in the fat lamb industry, but some years ago the holding was enlarged by the acquisition of an adjoining property known as "Lake Nido." He was a recognised land valuer, and in this connection he frequently acted in a private capacity for the Government. Right throughout his long life at Coorow the deceased gentleman always evinced a lively interest in public affairs. Prior to the formation of the Carnamah Road Board he acted as a district representative for the Mingenew Road Board, of which the member was the late Mr. Donald McDonald, and in 1923 he became a foundation member of the Carnamah Road Board as a representative for Coorow Ward and retained membership for twenty-six years. He was chairman of the Board for two period, firstly for one year in the early thirties and then again for two years just prior to his retirement as a member, and in addition he was vice-chairman for fifteen years. He was foundation president of the Coorow - Waddy Forest District Agricultural Society, which was formed in 1932, and for his sterling service to this organisation he was made a life member some years ago. Other organisations in which he was interested were the Coorow Gold Club and the Coorow Tennis Club, for both of which he was patron, and he was also an adopted member of the Coorow - Waddy Forest Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. He was initiated as a member of the masonic fraternity prior to leaving Victoria, and in later years he joined the Carnamah Lodge, of which he was a member for a very lengthy period. The late Mr. McGilp was married at Carnamah in 1920 to Miss Janet McDougall Lang, by whom he is survived together with one son-Mr. A. M. ("Sandy") McGilp, of Coorow-and one daughter in Mrs. A. G. Hirst, of Coorow, another son (Mr. Angus Nicol McGilp) having predeceased his father some years ago. The funeral of the deceased gentleman took place in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Winchester on Saturday afternoon last, and despite heavy rain there was a particularly large assemblage at the graveside. The pall-bearers were Messrs. R. Diamond, G. A. Raffan, E. Chapman, D. McDonald, N. Hyde and P. Morcombe., the casket was borne from the hearse to the grave by Messrs. M. Williams, R. Kerr, R. Bothe and E. Fowler, and the service was conducted by the Rev. E. A. Brice of Geraldton."
Note: the member of the Mingenew Road Board was Donald Macpherson, not Donald McDonald
"Tups" Angus Nicol MCGILP
Born 23 August 1927 in Perth, Western Australia [P12]
Son of "Mac" Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP and "Jenny" Janet McDougall LANG [P12]
Baptised in Carnamah by the Rev. Alexander Crow on 17 June 1928 [P12]
Resided with his parents on Polaris Farm in Waddy Forest [P12]
Student at the Waddy Well State School in Waddy Forest [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Coorow in July 1933 as a "Red Indian" [4: 29-Jul-1933]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Coorow on Saturday 6 July 1935 dressed as "S. S. Polaris" [5: 12-Jul-1935]
In October 1936 the North Midland Times newspaper regretfully reported that he was ill and suffering from pneumonia [5: 16-Oct-1936]
A week later he was reported to have been "well on the road to recovery" [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Travelled to Perth with his parents on 6 December 1936 and a week later they returned to Waddy with his siblings [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Competed at the Coorow-Waddy Progress Association's Annual Children's Sports in Coorow on Thursday 12 August 1937 [5]
Came 3rd in the Up to 10 Years Boys Running Race and also came 3rd in the Up to 9 Years Boys Egg & Spoon Race [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Won a 2nd prize for Handwork in the Educational section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Financial Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1946 [150]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club in 1950 [0: image 04558]
Died 7 August 1952 in Three Springs; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row F, Plot 15) [1]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Thursday 14 August 1952:
"Angus Nicol McGilp, aged 24 years youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McGilp, of Waddy Forest passed away in the North Midlands District Hospital, Three Springs on Thursday August 7th. The funeral of the late "Tups" was attended by a large number of friends. The popularity of the deceased is evident by the long list of floral tributes."
Mrs "Jenny": Janet McDougall MCGILP
Wife of "Mac" Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP; see "Jenny" Janet McDougall LANG
John Lang MCGILP
Born April 1925 [P12]
Son of "Mac" Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP and "Jenny" Janet McDougal LANG of Waddy Forest [P12]
Died 22 April 1925; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia (Presbyterian, GA, 67) [2]
James MCGUINESS
Farmhand on the Marchagee Estate Farm in Marchagee in 1919 [50]
The Marchagee Estate was a well established 4,727 acre property in Marchagee belonging to Samuel C. EMERY [44] [81: 7-Nov-1909]
William Anderson MCKAY
Foreman in Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1914 and 1915 [50]
Alexander MCKENZIE
Labourer in Coorow in 1931 [50]
Norman MCKITTRICH
Teamster for Norman F. HYDE on Waddy Waddy Farm in Waddy Forest in 1931 [50]
Malcolm Kenneth MCLEOD
Labourer at Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1912 and 1913 [50]
Harry MCMAHON
Labourer in Coorow 1911-1921 [19]
Grace Edgar MCMASTER
Born 1876 in Coleraine, Victoria, Australia [15]
Daughter of Dougald MCMASTER and Isabella EDGAR [15]
Registered at birth with given names of Margaret Grace, however on all later occasions gave her names as Grace Edgar [2] [15] [19] [54] [66]
Married (1) Thomas Robert JAMES in 1901 in Victoria, Australia [54]
Her husband had been in the goldmining town of Field's Find in Western Australia from as early as 1897 [6]
Resided in Field's Find, where her husband was a Storekeeper in partnership with Alexander Burns GLOSTER 1901-1903 [6]
They also resided in Field's Find in 1904, during which year her husband was Hotelkeeper of the Field's Find Hotel [6]
Resided in Perth in 1905, when her husband was Hotelkeeper of the Empire Hotel at 575 & 577 Murray Street, Perth [6]
Resided in Moora in 1907 and 1908, where her husband was the licensee of the Moora Hotel and Refreshment Rooms [6]
Resided at 333 Barker Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco for at least the years 1910-1914 [6]
Her husband Thomas, late of the Perth suburb of Subiaco, passed away on 18 March 1915, aged 50 years [2]
Married (2) Alexander Burns GLOSTER in Perth in 1916 [66]
Her husband enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) on 1 March 1916, and on 13 October 1916 left for active service [30]
Following her husband's departure for the war front she resided at Saladin Street in the Perth suburb of Osborne Park [30: item 4770004]
During the war she appears to have shifted to England, her address later being care of Cook's Tourist Office in London, England [30]
Her husband was captured by German Forces on 11 April 1917 and was a Prisoner of War from then until the end of the war [30]
Following her husband's return from the war they resided at the Freemason's Hotel in Busselton, Western Australia 1919-1921 [6]
Resided at the Commercial Hotel in Moora 1923-1929 [6] [10: 22-Jun-1923]
Along with her son Austin JAMES left Moora on a motor trip to Busselton on Monday 18 May 1925 [9: 22-May-1925]
In August 1925 travelled to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to see her daughter Miss Isobel JAMES [9: 21-Aug-1925]
Her daughter was in Melbourne studying at the Conservatory of Music and had holidayed in Moora earlier in 1925 [9: 13-Feb-1925]
After leaving Moora they resided briefly in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley before moving to Coorow [81: 12-Jan-1930]
Resided with her husband at the Coorow Hotel on Main Street in Coorow 1930-1933 [4: 4-Oct-1930] [5: 11-Nov-1932] [19]
She preferred living at and running hotels as she felt there wasn't enough to look after in an ordinary home [4: 23-Aug-1930]
Her home at the Coorow Hotel in Coorow was the 25th home she had lived at during her lifetime [4: 23-Aug-1930]
Attended the Valedictory Dinner tendered to her husband A. B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-1933]
Along with her husband shifted back to Moora in July 1933, where they resumed management of the Commercial Hotel [5: 18-Aug-1933]
Resided at the Commercial Hotel in Moora 1933-1937 [5: 18-Aug-1933] [50]
Travelled to London, England with her husband to see the coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937 [39: 14-Jul-1937]
They departed Fremantle, Western Australia on the steamship Ascanius and arrived in Liverpool, England on 2 May 1937 [204]
She witnessed the coronation, and then just days before they were to return to Australia she fell down a flight of stairs and died [39]
Her husband departed London, England with her ashes on the steamship Cathay on 11 June 1937 bound for Fremantle [203]
Mother of Isobel Mary Austin JAMES, Dougald William Burns Austin JAMES, and Hector Thomas Austin JAMES [15]
Died 4 June 1937 in London, England; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Presbyterian, AA, 76A) [2] [39: 14-Jul-1937]
From The West Australian newspaper, Wednesday 14 July 1937:
Tragic Coronation Trip - Moora Resident's Death
"The ashes of the late Mrs. Alexander Gloster, for many years a well-known resident of Moora, were brought back to Western Australia by the liner Cathay which reached Fremantle yesterday from Great Britain. With her husband, who returned by the vessel, she made a trip to London to see the Coronation. Three days before the ship left for Australia she fell down a flight of stairs at a
London hotel and was fatally injured. The body was cremated, and the ashes were bought back to this State, where they were buried yesterday afternoon at the Karrakatta Cemetery. The late Mrs. Gloster's first husband was the late Mr. T. James, one of the fathers of the Moora township. He built the Commercial Hotel, Moora, and was for many years engaged in the hotel trade in the town. Following his death she married Mr. Gloster, with whom she carried on the business. The funeral ceremony yesterday was carried out by the Rev. F. W. Gunning, of Mt. Hawthorn, and formerly of Moora."
V. MCMULLEN
Member of the Coomberdale Cricket Club in 1922-23 [9: 23-Feb-1923]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 [4: 10-Nov-1928, 2-Feb-1929]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929, 24-Aug-1929]
In the first half of the 1929 season he was the winner of two of the Carnamah Rifle Club's trophies [4: 20-Jul-1929]
He could be Vincent Sidney MCMULLEN, who was a Farmhand in Arrino in 1933 [19]
Jessie Gibson MCNEILL
Born 1901 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland [28]
Daughter of coalminer Robert MCNEILL and Jessie GIBSON [28]
Married James ANDERSON on 3 January 1922 at Marlborough Cottages in Broomhouse, Lanark, Scotland [28]
Departed London, England on the Barrabool and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 25 August 1924 [70]
Resided in Waddy Forest / Latham 1925-1937 [19] [50]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of East Victoria Park [2]
Died 3 August 1970; ashes scattered to the wind at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Peter MCPHEE
Engine Driver in Coorow in 1905 and 1906 [50]
"Tim" Harold Threadgold MELVIN
Born 20 January 1906 in Collie, Western Australia [16]
Son of William Harold MELVIN and Catherine Helena JOHNSON [15]
Himself and his brother "Jack" William John MELVIN purchased 2,118 acres of virgin land in Coorow on 10 August 1926 [27]
The 2,118 acres was Lot M1669 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £847/4/- or 8/- per acre, payable by instalemnts over 15 years [27]
Their father purchased a further 2,253 acres in Victoria Location 1116, Lots M1311 M1312 & M1528 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
Farmer of Melsom Farm in Coorow 1926-1952 [3] [19] [27]
Himself and his brother farmed their own and their father's land in Coorow in partnership as "Melvin Bros" [3] [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Together they were later the joint freehold owners of their 2,118 acres and their father's 2,253 acres [61]
Their first crop in 1927 was 800 acres of wheat which averaged 12 bushels per acre [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Married Therese Mary LEESON in Perth in 1927 [66]
In 1930 himself and his brother grew 1,650 acres of wheat on their farm in Coorow [4: 31-May-1930]
Member of the Coorow Football Club in 1932 and 1937 - was their Most Consistent Player in 1932 [5: 28-Oct-1932, 14-May-1937]
Attended the Coorow-Waddy Forest Football Club's smoke social at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 22 October 1932 [5: 28-Oct-1932]
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
"Melvin Bros" sold six bales of wool at 16¼d. and seven bales 16¼d. per pound on Monday 25 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
In 1936 changed to "power farming" and through Dalgety & Co Ltd disposed of all his horses to a farmer in York [5: 8-May-1936]
Sold five head of cattle comprising 2 cows at £2, 2 steers at £1/3/9 and 1 calf at 15/- at the Midland Market in 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
Attended the funeral of Waddy Forest farmer Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Private W72070 in Coorow's local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
During the 1949-50 financial year he purchased a 640 acre portion of Lot M1377 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
The 640 acres was purchased from Harry & Myrtle EDWARDS and is situated on the north side of Green Road in Coorow [3] [60]
During the 1952-53 financial himself and his brother sold the entirety of their farmland to W. Thomas WHITE & Son [3]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Glendalough [2]
Died 12 September 1980; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, F, 203) [2]
Mrs Myra Mary MELVIN
Wife of "Jack" William John MELVIN; see Myra Mary RICE
"Jack" William John MELVIN
Born 1 August 1900 in Port Adelaide, South Australia [16]
Son of William Harold MELVIN and Catherine Helena JOHNSON [55]
Prior to enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force had worked as a farmhand and had 2½ years experience as an Army Cadet [30]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 30 October 1918 in Perth, Western Australia [30: item 8039889]
On enlistment was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 128 lbs. with brown eyes, brown hair and a fresh complexion [30]
Trained with the A.I.F. for a short time however was discharged on 24 December 1919 following the end of hostilities [30]
Himself and his brother "Tim" Harold Threadgold MELVIN purchased 2,118 acres of virgin land in Coorow on 10 August 1926 [27]
The 2,118 acres was Lot M1669 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £847/4/- or 8/- per acre, payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
Their father purchased a further 2,253 acres in Victoria Location 1116, Lots M1311 M1312 & M1528 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
Farmer of Melsom Farm in Coorow 1926-1950 [19] [27]
Himself and his brother farmed their own and their father's land in Coorow in partnership as "Melvin Bros" [3] [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Together they were later the joint freehold owners of their 2,118 acres and their father's 2,253 acres [61]
Their first crop in 1927 was 800 acres of wheat which averaged 12 bushels per acre [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Married Myra Mary RICE in Perth in 1927 [66]
Member of the Coorow Football Club in 1929 [4: 25-May-1929]
In 1930 himself and his brother grew 1,650 acres of wheat on their farm in Coorow [4: 31-May-1930]
Himself, his wife, brother Tim and Tim's wife Therese arrived back in Coorow on 8 March 1930 after a month's holiday [4: 15-Mar-1930]
Won 1st prize for "Oaten Hay, cured, binder tied (1931 season)" at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Awarded 2nd prize for a Sheaf of Green Wheat for Hay at the second annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society 1934-1936 [5: 10-Nov-1933, 2-Aug-1935, 13-Mar-1936]
Himself and his brother as "Melvin Bros" sold 119 sheep through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on Wednesday 30 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
The sheep consisted of 39 lambs and 12 ewes at 8/7 per head, 58 lambs at 6/7 per head and 10 wethers at 8/10 per head [5]
In 1935 purchased for 45 Guineas a seven valve Chrysler wireless set through the Coorow agency of Eva V. CASEY [5: 10-Jan-1936]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1936, and Committee Member in 1937 [5: 3-Jul-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
Financial Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society 1936-1946 [150]
Attended the Ratepayers Meeting of the Carnamah District Road Board in Coorow on Wednesday 25 November 1936 [5: 27-Nov-1936]
Played for the Married Men who almost defeated the Single Men in a cricket match in Coorow on 6 December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Won the Nail Driving at the Sports Meeting at Maley Park in Coorow on Boxing Day 26 December 1936 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Member of the Coorow Cricket Club in 1936-37 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Played for the again defeated Married Men in a cricket match against Single Men in Coorow on Sunday 11 April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Attended and competed at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Member of the Coorow Tennis Club in 1940-41 [4: 29-Mar-1941]
Represented the Winchester Tennis Club at meetings of the Coorow Tennis Association in 1951 [4: 14-Apr-1951]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1946 [13]
During the 1952-53 financial himself and his brother sold the entirety of their farmland to W. Thomas WHITE & Son [3]
After selling the farm himself and his wife remained in Coorow until 1958 [19]
Founding Committee Member of the Coorow Pasture Improvement Group in 1954 [4: 18-Dec-1954]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1956-57 [4: 15-Mar-1957]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of South Perth [2]
Father of Betty [91]
Died 22 February 1964; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 3, 213) [2]
William Harold MELVIN
Born 12 April 1876 in Adelaide, South Australia [55]
Son of William MELVIN and Martha THREADGOLD [55]
Married Catherine Helena JOHNSON in 1897 in Norseman, Western Australia [15]
His wife Nancy, of North Perth, passed away at the age of 50 years 25 August 1925 and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery [2]
Owner of 2,253 acres of land in Coorow - Victoria Location 1116 and Lots M1311 M1312 and M1528 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
He was the owner of the 2,253 acres by 1932, with the previous and first owner being Arthur H. SWEETAPPLE [3] [27]
His sons Jack and Tim farmed his and their own land in Coorow in partnership as "Melvin Bros" [3]
In later years his sons Jack and Tim became the joint freeholders of his 2,253 acres in Coorow [3]
Vice Patron of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1933, 1936 and 1937 [5: 23-Dec-1932, 13-Mar-1936, 20-Nov-1936]
Travelled from Perth to Coorow to attend the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 7 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Donated trophies for the show - for Fancy Work, Confectionery and a joint trophy for Horse, Cattle, Sheep & Grain-Fodder [5]
In 1936 he donated two trophies for the fifth annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held on 3 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Attended the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of North Perth [2]
Father of Olive Mary, "Jack" William John, Colin Douglas, Nancy May and "Tim" Harold Threadgold [15] [55]
Died 25 September 1953; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, KC, 28) [2]
Ernest MERCER
Railway Fettler in Marchagee in 1909 [50]
Percy Newton MERRIMAN
Born 1888 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England [20] [21]
Son of Cyrus MERRIMAN and Annie Lawton NEWTON [20] [21]
His father worked in Worcestershire as a Needle Pointer and his mother as a Dressmaker [20]
In 1891 was living with his parents, sister Eva and uncle Charles E. NEWTON at Hill Top in Webheath, Worcestershire, England [20]
In 1901 was with his parents, sisters Eva, Mabel, Nora and brother Harry at 3 Birmingham Road in Redditch, Worcestershire [20]
Departed London, England on the steamship Berrima and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 31 December 1928 [63]
Head Teacher at the Carnamah State School in 1931 [73]
His salary in 1931 amounted to £370; was assisted in the running of the Carnamah School by probationary teacher Gladys WYLIE [73]
Member of Carnamah's Rifle Shooting Club in 1931 [4: 15-Aug-1931]
School Teacher in Naraling in 1933 [19]
School Teacher of the Coorow State School in Coorow in 1934 and 1935 [73]
Received a salary of £347 for 1934 and through voluntary retrogression his salary for 1935 was £319 [73]
Committee Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1935 [5: 2-Aug-1935]
Resided of late in Broad Arrow [2]
Died 4 August 1944; ashes scattered over the rose garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
George Edward Amis MERRY
Farmer of Lake Nero Farm in Latham 1919-1922 [50]
George Alfred MERRYMAN
Railway Labourer in Coorow in 1903 [50]
"Bert" Albert Edward MILES
Born 1905 in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England [21]
Son of A. C. MILES [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Farmhand in Waddy Forest, Western Australia 1929-1970 [19]
Farmhand for Donnell E. FOWLER on Glen Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest in 1934 [P120]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1935 and 1936, and Committee Member in 1937 [5: 2-Aug-1935, 12-Jun-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1935-36 and 1936-37 [5: 25-Oct-1935, 6-Nov-1936]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
He was among those from Waddy Forest who travelled to Perth for the Perth Royal Show in October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Attended Roy M. PATTON's birthday at the dam on Longforest Farm in Waddy Forest on Sunday 8 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Runner-Up of the Men's 18 Hole Handicap at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Himself and his wife-to-be were tendered a Kitchen Tea Evening at the Waddy Forest Hall on Saturday 31 July 1937 [5: 6-Aug-1937]
The evening included dancing, presentations, the singing of "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" and concluded with supper [5]
They received a collection of kitchen utensils from the residents of Waddy and a rose bowl from the Waddy Forest Tennis Club [5]
Married Mary Esther GREENWOOD on Wednesday 18 August 1937 at Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Carnamah [5]
His best man was Mary's brother Harry C. GREENWOOD and his groomsman was his brother Frank MILES [5: 20-Aug-1937]
After the ceremony their wedding breakfast was at the Coorow Hotel followed by a reception at the Coorow Hall [5]
At their reception "all the residents of the Coorow-Waddy districts were entertained at any enjoyable evening's dancing" [5]
Following their honeymoon himself and his wife arrived back in Waddy Forest on Saturday 28 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
On retirement himself and his wife shifted from Waddy to a house at 13 Coatelean Drive in the Perth suburb of Osborne Park [P141]
Father of Kenneth and Lynette [P186]
Died 25 April 1984; ashes interred Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Perth WA (Acacia Court, Plot 2629) [2]
Frank MILES
Born 19 November 1907 in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England [16]
Son of A. C. MILES [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Farmer in Waddy Forest, Western Australia [19]
His farm was initially 1312 acres in size, consisting of Victoria Locations 8671 and 8672 [3]
During the 1930s extended his farm to a total of 1475 acres with the purchase of Victoria Location 9639 [3]
Delivered the first load of wheat in Coorow for the 1933 season on Wednesday 8 November 1933 [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club 1935-1937 [5: 30-Aug-1935, 12-Jun-1936, 23-Jul-1937]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold 90 suckers on 8 October 1935 - 35 at 14/10, 25 at 15/4, and 29 at 15/7 per head [5: 11-Oct-1935]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold one bale of wool at 15½d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on 25 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold 64 suckers on 23 September 1936 - 33 at 20/7 and 31 suckers at 16/10 per head [5: 25-Sep-1936]
"Miles Bros & Briand" purchased a new Dodge truck in early November 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold 45 lambs through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on 4 November 1936 - 27 at 13/7 and 18 at 10/4 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
In November 1936 "Miles Bros" fitted their Twin City tractor with Barnett Glass pneumatic tyres [5: 4-Dec-1936]
The pneumatic tyres were purchased through the agency of Mrs Eva V. CASEY of Coorow [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Groomsman at the wedding of his brother Albert E. MILES and Mary E. GREENWOOD in Carnamah on 18 August 1937 [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Enlisted in the Australian Army on 7 April 1942 and was discharged on 14 January 1944 [16]
He was among those from Waddy Forest who travelled to Perth for the Perth Royal Show in October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Signalman 20505 in the Australian Army's 9 Line Section during the Second World War [16]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [2]
Died 19 August 1966; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 8C, 2)
Rebecca Isabel Alice MILBOURNE
Born 1906 [15]
Married (1) Leslie HAMMER in 1925 [66]
Resided in Coorow in 1931 [50]
Her first husband passed away at the age of 32 years on 18 April 1932 [2]
Married (2) Harold Evan ELLIS in 1933 [66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Fremantle [2]
Died 21 February 1982; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Crematorium A, A6, 142) [2]
Arnold MILLER
Born C.1883 [5]
Carpenter for F. W. Gustav LIEBE on Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest in 1935 [4: 11-Jan-1936] [5: 3-Jan-1936]
On 26 December 1935 he was badly assaulted at Waddi resulting in a broken jaw, damaged eardrum and lacerations to his face [88]
He was taken to the Carnamah Private Hospital at 14 Robertson Street where he was treated by Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL [88]
Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL telephoned Constable Alan O. FIEBIG to tell him of the assault and that he was wanted at the hospital [88]
After taking a statement Constable FIEBIG travelled to Waddy where he arrested the man responsible for his injuries [88]
The man who struck him appeared before Andrew SMART JP at the Carnamah Police Court where he was fined [4: 11-Jan-1936]
His name was also reported as Harold MILLER [5: 17-Jan-1936]
Annie MINGHAM
Married James Fletcher BELL in Perth in 1916 [66]
Resided with her husband in Coorow, where he worked as a Teamster, in 1916 [19]
By late 1916 they had left Coorow and shifted to the Perth suburb of Maddington [30: item 3008656]
Her husband enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 1 December 1916, and left for active service abroad on 29 January 1917 [30]
Her husband was Killed in Action in Belgium on 20 September 1917, the circumstances around which were never known [30]
From 18 December 1917 she received a fortnightly pension of 40/- from the Australian Imperial Force [30]
Resided at 253 Heytesbury Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco 1918-1922 [30]
Following her husband's death she was working and paying off a house, but struggled after the onset of health problems [30]
Her address changed to Fairburn House, Coogee in 1922 and to Rhodes in Ascot Road, Victoria Park in late 1923 [30]
In 1929 was living at 32 Ebsworth Street in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [30]
"Charlie" Charles Allwood MITCHELL
Born 1927 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Son of William Scott MITCHELL and Christina Logan MAIR [P84]
Resided with his parents in Waddy Forest [19] and was a student at the Waddy Well State School in Waddy Forest [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Fell from a plough on Thursday 12 July 1934 and broke his collar bone, for which he received treatment in Three Springs [5: 20-Jul-1934]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Coorow on Saturday 6 July 1935 dressed as a "Highland Laddie" [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Won 1sts for Handwork and Design Drawing in the Educational section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Farmer of Braeside Farm in Coorow [19]
Ball Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1948 [150]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1950 and 1951 [4: 9-Dec-1950 & 7-Apr-1951]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club 1952-1959 [0: image 04682] [4: 24-Jul-1959]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club 1951-1958 [4: 7-Apr-1951, 11-Jul-1958]
Resided in Waddy Forest until his death in 1983 [1]
Husband of Phyllis [14]
Father of Scott, Gayle, Glenn and Lindsay [14]
Died 2 August 1983 in Coorow; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row S, Plot 11) [1] [90]
David MITCHELL
Farmhand in Gunyidi in 1931 [50]
James Patrick MITCHELL
Stockman on John T. GLOWREY's farm in Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1913 [50]
"Billy" William Scott MITCHELL
Born 3 November 1889 in Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland [28]
Son of ploughman Charles MITCHELL and Catherine SCOTT [28]
Labourer in Carnamah, Western Australia 1913-1915 [19] [50]
In September 1914 was employed in Carnamah by the Midland Railway Company working on their unsold farms [34]
Received wages of £6.12.0 from the Midland Railway Company on 7 September 1914 and again on 23 September 1914 [34]
In October 1914, along with Carl OLSEN, put down a well for the Midland Railway Company on Lot M940 in Carnamah [34]
Resided in Carnamah until enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 10 September 1915 [30: item 7982596]
On enlistment was described as 5 feet 8¾ inches tall, weighing 132 lbs. with brown eyes, black hair and a fresh complexion [30]
Gave his next of kin as his father Charles MITCHELL, who was by that time living in Grace, Sasketewan, Canada [30] [94]
After military training he was appointed to the 12th Reinforcements of the 11th Battalion at Blackboy Hill 16 October 1915 [30]
Embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on the R.M.S. Mongolia on 22 November 1915 [94]
Private 3889 in the Australian Imperial Force's 11th Battalion briefly in Egypt and then in France during the First World War [30]
Wounded in action in France on 25 August 1916; after treatment for a gunshot wound to his head rejoined his Battalion [30]
Promoted to Lance Corporal on 7 September 1916, to Corporal on 15 June 1917 and to Sergeant on 8 July 1917 [30]
Following the end of hostilities arrived back in Australia on the H.T. Somali on 8 July 1919 [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 30 August 1919; received the 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals [30]
Labourer in Carnamah 1920-1923 [19]
Himself and "Charlie" Carl OLSEN worked together contract fencing and sinking wells [P399]
On 23 June 1923 purchased 920 acres of virgin land in Waddy Forest in partnership with "Charlie" Carl OLSEN [27]
The 920 acres was Lot M1276 of Victoria Location 2023 and was purchased from the Midland Railway Company [27]
The land cost 16/6 per acre, or a total of £759/10/5, which was payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
Farmer in Waddy Forest in partnership with Carl OLSEN 1923-1928 [27]
Presumably bought out Carl's share in the farm as it was transferred solely into his name on 12 March 1929 [27]
Farmer, Labourer and Well Sinker in Waddy Forest 1929-1950 [3] [19] [P84]
Married Mrs Christina Logan KERR (nee MAIR) in 1925 [66]
Paid a £1 Vermin Bonus by the Carnamah District Road Board in September 1933 for killing two foxes [300: page 41]
Along with his stepson Jim travelled to Perth on Friday 16 March 1934 and purchased three horses at a big sale [5: 23-Mar-1934, 6-Apr-11934]
Purchased a new Sunshine 10-foot harvester, which he received on Thursday 6 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Himself and his wife travelled to Perth in early October 1934 to attend the Perth Royal Show [5: 5-Oct-1934]
Attended the Official Opening of the Coorow Golf Club's golf course in Coorow on Sunday 23 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1935 and 1936, and Committee Member in 1937 [5: 9-Aug-1935, 19-Jun-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
In July 1935 purchased a new Massey Harris mouldboard stump jump plough [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Sold 114 sheep suckers through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Markets in September and November 1935 [5]
The 114 suckers consisted of 23 sold at 16/10, 19 at 16/1, 26 at 12/1, and 46 at 11/7 per head [5: 20 & 27-Sep-1935; 15-Nov-1935]
Through Elder Smith & Co Ltd sold wool at the price of 12½d. per pound at a Wool Sale in Perth on 7 October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Finished his harvesting for the season on Saturday 7 December 1935 and was the first to finish in Waddy Forest [5: 13-Dec-1935]
After a holiday at South Beach himself, his wife and their children returned to Waddy Forest on 13 February 1936 [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 15 March 1936 [96]
Attended the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Malcolm L. and Irene S. PATTON in Waddy Forest on 1 April 1936 [5: 3-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]
Played in the Carnamah Masonic Lodge's Inaugural Annual Golf Meeting in Carnamah on Saturday 1 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Financial Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1936 [150]
In late October 1936 he was the first farmer in Waddy Forest to start harvesting [5: 30-Oct-1936]
He took delivery of two Dorset Horn rams on Wednesday 4 November 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
Sold 12 ewes at 8/- and 9 ewes at 10/4 through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on 11 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Sold seven head of cattle through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 2 December 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
The cattle comprised 2 heifers at £2/12/6, 1 cow at £4/12/6, 1 steer at £5/12/6, 2 vealers at £1/10/- and 1 vealer at £1/-/- [5]
In December 1936 he purchased a Moorkool refrigerator [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Attended and competed at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Sold one chopper at 56/- through elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 26 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Sent apologies for being unable to attend the R.S.L. Valedictory for Charles A. METTAM in Carnamah on 28 July 1937 [5: 30-Jul-1937]
Attended the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1941 [4: 9-Aug-1941]
Attended the funeral of Waddy Forest farmer Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carl OLSEN at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah on 21 March 1946 [5]
Stepfather of Jim, Maisie and Robin KERR; and father of Bill, Charlie and Ian MITCHELL [P84]
Died 4 July 1950; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row D, Plot 11) [14]
Edward MONK
Farmer in Latham in 1921 and 1922 [50]
Mrs Helen MONK
Resided in Latham in 1921 and 1922 [50]
George MONK
Farmer in Latham in 1921 and 1922 [50]
James MONSON
Manager of the Mamboobie Estate in Marchagee 1911-1921 [19]
Frank MONTGOMERY
Fettler in Carnamah in 1909 and 1910 [19]
Fettler in Coorow 1914-1916 [6] [19]
Alice Elizabeth MOODY
Born 3 August 1888 in Urania, South Australia [55]
Daughter of John MOODY and Mary LUTZ [55]
Married "Will" William George MORCOMBE on 6 January 1909 in Murat Bay, South Australia [55]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Ceduna, South Australia 1912-1922 [P32]
In 1922, along with her husband and seven children, shifted to virgin land in Waddy Forest, Western Australia [P86]
Arrived by ship in Fremantle, Western Australia on 8 March 1922 and then proceeded to Waddy Forest [P32]
Resided on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922-1941 [P86] [P32]
Won 2nd prize for Brown Bread at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Regularly talked over the telephone with neighbouring farmer's wife Mrs Maude GREENWOOD [P32]
She was kept busy washing with a washing board and copper for her large family of nine children [P32]
Whenever she sat down she was darning socks for her children to wear [P32]
Along with her husband and children departed Waddy Forest for a holiday at Mosman's Bay in January 1935 [5: 25-Jan-1935]
Herself and her husband sailed for South Australia on the Manunda on Tuesday 5 March 1935 for an extended holiday [5: 8-Mar-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Along with her husband and children departed Waddy on Monday 20 January 1936 for an extended beachside holiday [5: 24-Jan-1936]
With her husband and daughter Eileen left Waddy for Pingelly on 19 February 1936 for their son Keith's wedding [5: 21 & 28-Feb-1936]
She was "a smart figure in black and white marocain, with a black swagger coat and black hat" at her son Keith's wedding [5]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday of her niece Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy Forest on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Won 2nd for Dressed Fowl at the the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Shows in 1936 and 1937 [5: 11-Sep-1936, 10-Sep-1937]
Along with her husband and some of her children spent a holiday at the beach at Mosman's Bay in February 1937 [5: 12 & 26-Feb-1937]
Travelled with her husband to Perth for medical attention on Monday 15 March 1937 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club in 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Attended the Surprise Linen Tea for Miss Mary E. GREENWOOD at Maryland Farm in Waddy Forest on 22 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
When her children were away at boarding school she always had a pad out and sent letters to each of them twice a week [P32]
Left Waddy Forest with her husband and two younger children in 1941 and shifted to a 70 acre property in Armadale [P32]
In 1965 herself and William shifted to Rowthorpe Hostel in the Perth suburb of Bentley [P32]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley until her death in 1975 [2]
Mother of Mary, Tom, Keith, Eileen, Brian, Barbara, John, Gordon and Miles [P32]
Died 10 July 1975; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn 5, Niche Wall, W9, 121) [2]
Samuel Joseph Fortescue MOORE, M.L.A.
Born 1846 in Oakover, Western Australia [15]
Son of Samuel MOORE and Dora Mary Jane DALGETY [15]
Married Eliza Mary JOHNSTONE in Fremantle in 1870 [15]
Storekeeper, Forwarding Agent and Justice of the Peace in Dongara [6]
Opened a branch store of his business in Mingenew - which was the second building erected in the Mingenew townsite [4: 2-Jan-1954]
In 1909 he had gallon licenses for his general stores in Dongara and Mingenew [9: 11-Dec-1908]
In 1901 he left Dongara and moved to the Perth suburb of Claremont [39: 10-May-1921]
Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia for the seat of Irwin from 24 June 1904 until 1914 [39: 10-May-1921] [237]
Speaker at the Official Luncheon of the Moora Agricultural Society's Annual Show in Moora on Friday 9 October 1908 [9: 16-Oct-1908]
Patron of the Moora Race Club in 1909 [9: 18-Dec-1908]
Inaugural Patron of the Three Springs Race Club in 1910 [31: 19-Dec-1910]
Edward J. A. CLAIRS of the Coorow Farmers' Progress Association enlisted his help to get a school building for Coorow in 1911 [215]
He liaised with the Education Department resulting in arrangements being made for the building of a school in Coorow [215]
Tenders were called and a contract signed in June 1912, however it never eventuated as the attendance at the school had fallen [215]
Couper S. TODD wrote to him in July 1912 thanking him for his interest and concern on behalf of the fathers in Coorow [215]
The letter was concerning the cancellation of the contract to build a school building in Coorow [215]
It was pointed out that the compensation likely to be demanded by the contractors could instead go towards building the school [215]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Three Springs farmer George R. WATSON at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth in 1916 [10: 19-Sep-1916]
Passed away at the age of 75 years at his home Cliff House on Bindaring Parade in the Perth suburb of Claremont [39: 10-May-1921]
Father of John Fortescue, George James, Irwin Samuel, Georgina Mary, Daisy Florence, Bessie Harriett, Ivie and Marjorie [15]
Died 9 May 1921; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, AA, 319A) [2]
From The West Australian newspaper, Tuesday 10 May 1921:
Death of Mr S. F. Moore
"The death occurred early yesterday morning at his residence, Cliff House, Bindaring-parade, Claremont. of Mr Samuel Fortescue Moore, an old and highly esteemed colonist, who over a long period was closely identified with the public and commercial life of the State. Mr Moore was the son of the late Mr Samuel Moore, who came to Western Australia in 1832 and settled at Oakover, on the Middle Swan. He was born in 1846, and was educated at Bishop's College, Perth, where he was a schoolfellow of the late Lord Forrest, the late Mr Sept. Burt, and other well known Western Australians. On leaving school he entered the public service, retiring in 1863, when he went to Queensland and assisted in the first survey for assessment purposes of the famous Darling Downs of that State. In 1867 he returned to Western Australia, and entered upon commercial and pastoral pursuits on the Irwin River, at Dongara. In 1901 he retired from active business life, and took up his residence at Claremont. In 1881 Mr Moore was offered a seat in the Legislative Council, which he refused. Twenty years later he entered the Legislative Assembly as member for Irwin, and retained the seat until the general election of 1914, when he was defeated by Mr James Gardiner. For many years he was a director of the Western Australian Bank, and retired from the position only a few months ago on account of failing health. He was also at one time president ., the Pastoralists Association, and at the time of his death was senior Justice of the Peace for Western Australia. He took an active interest in the Church of England, and for many years was a member of inc Anglican Synod, representing the Dongara parish. He leaves a widow, two sons and six married daughters. One of his sons was, killed on Gallipoi. The funeral will take place this morning."
From The West Australian newspaper, Wednesday 11 May 1921:
Funeral of the Late Mr S. F. Moore
"The funeral of the late Mr Samuel Fortescue Moore, whose death occurred at his late residence, Cliff House, Bindaring-parade, Claremont, on Monday morning, took place in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery yesterday. Archbishop Riley conducted the service at the graveside, and his Grace was attended by his domestic chaplain (the Rev. C. L. Riley), and assisted by the Rev. Cannon W. J. McClemans. The chief mourners were - Messrs Irwin S. and Douglas Glynn Moore (sons), William D., G. Frederick, and A. W. Moore (nephews), Reginald S. Forbes, Keane Bolton, Arthur H. L. Savage, Norman Temperie, and Robert E. Rutherford (sons-in-law), and Reginald D. O. Forbes (grandson). The pall-bearers were Dr. Gillespie, Messrs J. J. Higham, Ernest Lee Steere, Robert Fairburn, George Rose, H. D. Holmes, Neil McNeil, and Frank Wittenoom, and the following were among those present: The Premier (Mr J. Mitchell), the Minister for Education (Mr H. P. Colebatch), the Minister for Agriculture (Mr H. K. Maley), the Minister for Railways (Mr J. Scaddan), Messrs W. Padbury, A. Gorne, J. McFarlane, S. K. Chipper and W. J. Ashton (representing the Royal Agricultural Society), Lloyd Herbert (general manager West Australian Bank), H. W. Rinchbieth, F. W. Barrymore, J. MacCallum Smith, M.L.A., J. W. Leveaux, E. W. Terry, L. H. Davies, C. Wittenoom, Lee Alnutt, H. Ashton, G. Hickling, F. Clifton, F. B. Trude, G. Sholl, F. Leake, J. L. B. Weir, A. N. Lord, Sept. Pearse, A. E. and O. Burt, R. C. Clifton, J. P. Learmonth, R. S. Eliot, G. John, J. Adams, J. Roe, A. Turton, J. C. Forman, F. Nicholas, J. W. Bateman, F. G. Higham, J. A. Bulloch, Hazel, Hicks, J. V., A. W. and J. M. Ferguson, F. A. Wedge, J. Calder, T. A. Hughes, De Castilla, J. Criddle, Donovan, P. Holmes, Bridge and P. M. Carter. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs Arthur E. Davies and Co., of Fremantle and Claremont."
Mrs Alice Elizabeth MORCOMBE
Wife of "Will" William George MORCOMBE; see Alice Elizabeth MOODY
Mrs Alma Dorothea MORCOMBE
Wife of "Keith" Frank Keith MORCOMBE; see Alma Dorothea BROUN
Barbara Elizabeth MORCOMBE
Born 16 September 1919 in Denial Bay, South Australia [55]
Daughter of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [55]
Won 2nd prize for Collection of Wildflowers at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in Coorow on 8 September 1932 [5]
Also received 2nd prizes for Handwork and a Crayon Drawing in the Educational section [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Won 1st & 2nd for Pencil Drawing, and 2nd for Crayon Drawing, Needlework and Wildflowers at the 1933 Coorow Show [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Received 2nd prize for Plain Scones (made by a girl under 15 years) at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
By mid December 1935 she had returned home to Waddy Forest to spend the Christmas school holidays with her parents [5: 20-Dec-1935]
Came 2nd in the Single Ladies Race at the Sports Meeting at Maley Park in Coorow on New Year's Day in 1936 [5: 3-Jan-1936]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday Party for her cousin Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Spent a few days camping at Dongara in January 1937 with her uncle Phil and aunt Stella MORCOMBE and cousin Helen [5: 22-Jan-1937]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1936-37 [5: 9-Apr-1937]
Accompanied her father to Perth by car on Monday 31 May 1937 and their returned to Waddy on Wednesday 2 June 1937 [5: 4-Jun-1937]
Came 2nd in the Single Ladies Race at the Annual Children's Sports in Coorow on Thursday 12 August 1937 [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Subiaco [2]
Died 25 August 1993; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lance Howard Memorial Gardens, Niche Wall, W26, 8) [2]
Eustace Yelland MORCOMBE
Born 13 October 1898 in Prospect, South Australia [55]
Son of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Farm Labourer in Prospect, South Australia in 1916 [30: item 7986380]
At the age of 18 years enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) on 27 October 1916 in Adelaide, South Australia [30: item 7986380]
On enlistment was noted as 5 feet 6½ inches tall, weighing 128 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a medium complexion [30]
Embarked from Adelaide, South Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917 [30]
Private 3455 in the 50th Battalion, Postal Corps and Machine Gun Company of the A.I.F. in England during the First World War [30]
During the war his mother passed away and on 21 November 1917 he changed his next of kin to his brother William [30]
Married (1) Elsie May PESTELL on 30 March 1918 at the Parish Church in Spittlegate, Grantham, Lincoln, England [30: item 7986380]
Embarked from Devonport, England on the Ascanius and disembarked in Adelaide, South Australia on 28 March 1919 [30]
In total he served in the A.I.F. for two years and 193 days, of which two years and 47 days were spent abroad [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 7 August 1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Resided at Waddy Forest in the Coorow district of Western Australia in 1934 [5]
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 Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1934 [5: 28-Sep-1934]
After purchasing a farm in Yandanooka he left Waddy Forest on Saturday 20 October 1934 [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Farmer of Rosslyn Farm in Yandanooka 1934-1959 [4: 6-Feb-1959] [19]
Shortly after arriving at his farm in Yandanooka he appears to have briefly returned to South Australia to get married [5] [55]
Married (2) Alvira Auguste LINKE on 13 December 1934 at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Ceduna, South Australia [55]
His wife won 1st prize for Crochet Doyleys at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 5 September 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Member of the Yandanooka Cricket Club in 1935-36 and 1936-37 [5: 21-Feb-1936, 6-Nov-1936]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in its match against the Carnamah District Cricket Association in 1935 [5: 6-Dec-1935]
His wife's mother, two brothers and their friend Mr SHARTZ motored from South Australia to visit them in Yandanooka [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Himself and his wife took their visitors on a tour of the North Midlands including several days with his relatives in Waddy Forest [5]
Attended the Fifth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Dongara on Saturday evening 24 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in their victory against the Morawa Association on 10 January 1937 [5: 15-Jan-1937]
His niece Helen F. MORCOMBE of Waddy Forest holidayed with himself and his wife in Yandanooka in May 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
His wife won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Crochet Doyleys at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Member of the Mingenew Bowling Club 1952-1959 [4: 6-Feb-1959]
Himself and his wife were bid farewell by about 40 friends at the Bowling Club in Mingenew on Saturday evening 31 January 1958 [4]
At their farewell, which consisted of a few games of bowls and supper, they were presented with a set of ramekin dishes [4: 6-Feb-1959]
Left Yandanooka in February 1958 and retired to the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant [4: 6-Feb-1959]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [2]
Died 13 April 1979; ashes scattered over the Rose Garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
"Keith" Frank Keith MORCOMBE
Born 18 August 1913 in Ceduna, South Australia [16]
Son of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [55]
Resided with his parents on farmland in Ceduna, South Australia 1918-1922 [P32]
After his father purchased prospective farmland in Waddy Forest shifted to Western Australia with his parents in March 1922 [P32]
Resided with his parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922- [P32]
Student at the newly opened Waddy Forest State School in 1923, and later at the Northam High School [P32]
Farmer of Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest with his father and brothers - was the "mechanic" on the farm [P86]
Helped his father and brother with shearing on the farm and also worked helping neighbouring farmers with shearing [P32]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 and 1930-31 [4: 2-Feb-1929, 15-Nov-1930]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1933-34 and 1934-35 [5: 20-Oct-1933, 19-Oct-1934]
His engagement to Alma Dorothea BROUN, daughter of C. McB. Broun of Pingelly, was announced in January 1934 [5: 26-Jan-1934]
Alma had been engaged to someone in Pingelly however called it off after meeting Keith while visiting her brother in Coorow [P32]
Along with relatives Phil & Stella MORCOMBE and Stan FOLLAND travelled to Perth by car on Friday 16 March 1934 [5: 23-Mar-1934]
In August 1934 his fiancée Alma BROUN spent a two week holiday staying with himself and his parents in Waddy Forest [5: 3-Aug-1934]
Attended the Official Opening of the Coorow Rifle Club's Rifle Range on Saturday 8 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
After a visit to Perth he returned to Waddy Forest on 1 July 1935, and was accompanied by his cousin Harold MOODY [5: 5-Jul-1935]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club 1935-1937 - was A Grade Champion in 1937 [5: 1-Nov-1935, 31-Jul-1936, 2 & 16-Jul-1937]
Himself, his brother Brian and Ivor B. ROBERTS represented the Coorow Rifle Club at a shoot in Perth in October 1935 [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Travelled from Waddy Forest to Perth by car on Friday 14 February 1936 and then to Pingelly for his wedding [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Married Alma Dorothea BROUN on Thursday 20 February 1936 at Saint Luke's Church in Pingelly [5: 21 & 28-Feb-1936]
His best man was his brother "Tom" Philip L. MORCOMBE and his groomsman "Melvin" Aldrick M. BROUN [5]
Following their wedding and a reception at the Pingelly Town Hall they left for Albany, where they spent the honeymoon [5]
They returned to Waddy Forest on Friday 6 March 1936 and began settling into their new home [5: 13-Mar-1936]
Member of the Waddy Forest Group of Toc H in 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Helped conduct the Toc H Group's Social Evening at the Coorow Hall on 24 June 1937 to raise money for a hospital bed [5]
During the social he gave the Toc H address and played the part of Ernest Barrington in the play "The Wrong Flat" [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Steward of the Grain and Fodder section at the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1937 [150]
He was the Coorow Rifle Club's champion prior to his enlistment in the R.A.A.F. [P86]
Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 3 February 1941, and graduated from pilot training in Geraldton as a Flying Officer [P86]
In 1942 he was stationed with the Royal Australian Air Force's 2nd Squadron at Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia [P86]
Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Air Force's 1st Operational Training Unit in 1943 [16] [18]
Killed in a flying accident on 5 October 1943 in East Sale, Victoria; buried Sale War Cemetery, Sale, Victoria, Australia [17] [18]
Father of Michael and Suellen [P32]
His name appears on the Carnamah War Memorial [35]
He had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in August 1943, which was presented to his wife Alma after his death [P86]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 8 October 1943:
"For King and Country - Keith Morcombe (D.F.C.) - It came as a deep shock to residents of the North Midlands to learn early this week that Flight Lieutenant F. K. Morcombe (Distinguished Flying Cross) had been killed in an aircraft accident at East Sale, Victoria, on Tuesday. No further details have been obtainable up till the time of going to press. Aged only 30 years the late Keith Morcombe leaves a widow and two small children, who are temporarily residing at Sale, Victoria. Mrs. Morcombe and two children joined the late gentleman at Sale when he was posted to an instructor's job at that centre recently. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. (Bill) Morcombe, of Armadale, and late of "Wynmara," Waddy Forest, the deceased young man was well and favourably known throughout the district. He was for many years employed on their Waddy Forest property and made many close and lasting friendships in the North Midlands. He distinguished himself in the R.A.A.F. and was several times mentioned in despatches. It was only recently that he was awarded the D.F.C."
Gordon William MORCOMBE
Born 1923 [15]
Son of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [P32]
Resided with his parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
Student at the Waddy Forest State School in Waddy Forest [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Coorow on Saturday 6 July 1935 dressed as an "Arab Chief" [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Attended the inaugural Combined School Sports of the Carnamah Road Board district in Carnamah on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5]
Came in at 2nd place in the 12 years Boys Running Race, and also came 2nd in the 11 and 12 years Boys Broad Jump [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Himself and his parents travelled to Perth to witness the Head of the River rowing race on Monday 4 May 1936 [5: 8-May-1936]
Exhibited in the Educational section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 3 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Won 1st prize the Educational Competition for Boys under 14 years and 2nd for the Competition for Children under 14 years [5]
Student at Wesley College in South Perth in 1937 [5: 26-Feb-1937]
In September 1937 he was at home in Waddy Forest spending his school holidays with his parents [5: 3-Sep-1937]
Married Iris Emily SAW in Perth in 1947 [66]
Resided of late in the south-eastern Perth suburb of Ferndale [2]
Died 22 April 2000; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Mrs Irene Mary MORCOMBE
Wife of Brian Moody MORCOMBE; see Irene Mary SPICE
Mary Ridgway MORCOMBE
Born 1909 [15]
Daughter of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [P32]
Resided with her parents on farmland in Ceduna, South Australia until 1922 [P32]
After her father purchased prospective farmland in Waddy Forest shifted to Western Australia with his parents in March 1922 [P32]
Resided with her parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922- [P32]
Did schooling by correspondence in 1922 and then began attending the Waddy Forest State School in 1923 [P32]
She was courted by many but decided to marry Clinton BROUN after meeting him on the dance floor at Coorow [P32]
Married "Clinton" Alaric Clinton BROUN in 1930 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Coorow [19]
Won 1st prize for Farmers Luncheon at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Advertised in January 1936 that she wanted for 12/6 per week a capable girl fond of children for household duties [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Won 1st prize for Plain Scones at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show at Maley Park in Coorow on 3 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Kalamunda [2]
Died 22 May 1997; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
"Phil" Philip Thomas MORCOMBE
Born 16 October 1889 in Prospect, South Australia [55]
Son of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Educated at the Prospect State School and at Adelaide's Prince Alfred College in South Australia [P86]
Married Stella Alison SAGE on 6 July 1915 in Port Lincoln, South Australia [55]
Himself and his brother "Will" William G. MORCOMBE farmed a property in Ceduna, South Australia 1912-1922 [P32]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 9 September 1915 in Adelaide, South Australia [30: item 7986382]
Upon enlistment he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighed 154 pounds and had blue eyes, dark hair and a medium complexion [30]
Appointed Gunner 8473 in the 18th Battery of the Australian Imperial Force's 6th Field Artillery Brigade [30]
Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. Persic on 22 November 1915 [30]
After a brief period in Egypt proceeded to France where he served with the 6th Field Artillery [30]
In France he was promoted to Bombardier 17 June 1916, to Corporal on 5 August 1916 and to Lieutenant on 6 January 1918 [30]
Received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Departed Devonport, England on 28 February 1919 on the Anchises and arrived in Adelaide, South Australia on 11 April 1919 [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force in Adelaide on 5 June 1919 owing to the "cessation of hostilities" [30]
Himself and his brother Will travelled from Ceduna to Western Australia to inspect prospective farmland in 1921 [P32]
On 23 July 1921 purchased 1143 acres of land at Waddy Forest from the Midland Railway Company [27]
The 1143 acres was Lot M1283 of Victoria Location 2023 and came at a cost of £1000, payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
Shifted to the land in Waddy Forest which he named Minaru, meaning "tall trees" [P86]
Farmer of Minaru Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
Had a small weatherboard cottage built on the property and employed teams of clearers [P86]
In 1923 his wife and young son left South Australia to join him at Waddy Forest [P86]
Member of the Coorow and Waddy Forest District Progress Association - was Honorary Secretary in 1925 [9: 13-Feb-1925]
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG's wedding dance on 27 March 1928 at the Carnamah Hall [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club from 1928-29 to 1930-31 [4: 10-Nov-1928, 26-Oct-1929, 25-Oct-1930]
Won 1st prize for Sheaf of Oats for Hay at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
At the 1930 Carnamah Agricultural Show he won 1st prize for Wheaten Chaff in the Grain & Fodder section [4: 27-Sep-1930]
One of his wheat crops was said to have been "one of the most attractive paddocks of wheat to be seen" in October 1930 [4: 4-Oct-1930]
Parts of his wheat crop in 1930 were estimated to yield between ten and twelve bags per acre from a 200+ acre plot [4: 4-Oct-1930]
He also had an impressive crop of Mulga oats in 1930, patches of which were over seven feet high [4: 4-Oct-1930]
Came 2nd in the Royal Agricultural Society's 50 acre Crop Competition for Zone 1 in 1930 [4: 13-Dec-1930]
In 1932 was the owner of a Chrysler car and a Chevrolet truck with license plates CA-225 and CA-277 [4: 12-Nov-1932]
Sold some of his sheep at the Midland Market in July 1932, receiving as much as 23/4 per sheep [5: 15-Jul-1932]
Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1932 [5: 4-Nov-1932]
Foundation Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1932 [4: 9-Apr-1932] [5: 10-Nov-1933] [150]
He was a Committee Member 1932-1939 and President in 1935 and 1936 [5: 23-Dec-1932, 3-May-1935, 13-Mar-1936]
Exhibited and won prizes in three sections of the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Won 1st prizes for female White Leghorn and for both male and female Rhode Island Red in the Poultry section [5]
Received a 1st prize for a Southdown Ram in the Sheep section [5]
Won 1st prizes for Wheaten Chaff, Sheaves of Wheat for Grain and 2nd for "Wheaten Hay, cured, binder tied (1931 season)" [5]
Awarded two 1st, three 2nd and one 3rd prizes for Export Lambs in the Sheep section of the Perth Royal Show in 1932 [5: 14-Oct-1932]
Attended the R.S.L. Re-Union Dinner held at the Carnamah Hall on the evening of Saturday 22 October 1932 [5: 4-Nov-1932]
With a plot of Gluyas Early wheat came 2nd in the Carnamah Agricultural Society's 50 acre crop competition in 1932 [5: 20-Jan-1933]
The same plot was also an entrant in the Royal Agricultural Society's 50 acre crop competition for Zone 1 in which it came 3rd [5]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1932-1937 and in 1939 [13]
In 1933 he was noted as a "leading agriculturalist" in the Coorow-Waddy Forest district [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Member of Coorow's Maley Park Management Committee in 1933 [5: 23-Dec-1932]
Paid a 10/- Vermin Bonus by the Carnamah District Road Board in February 1934 for helping to control vermin by killing a fox [300]
In February 1934 he also paid the Road Board 5/- for two gate licenses that allowed him to erect gates across a road [300: page 19]
Attended the Sheep Demonstration by the Government Inspector for Sheep & Wool in Coorow on 27 June 1933 [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Attended the Valedictory Dinner tendered to Alexander B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-1933]
Attended the Official Opening of the Carnamah Golf Course at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Sunday 23 July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Exhibited in four sections of the second annual Coorow-Waddy Forest Show held in Coorow on 7 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Awarded 1st prize for a Yearling Draught Colt or Filly bred by Exhibitor in the Horse section [5]
In the Poultry section won both 1st and 2nd prizes for a female Rhode Island Red [5]
Won 2nd prizes for Three Lambs Suitable for Export in the Sheep section and for Cauliflower in the Vegetable section [5]
At the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 won 1st for Three Fat Lambs and 2nd for a female Rhode Island Red [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In mid October 1933 extended his farm with the purchase of neighbouring farmer W. Joseph REDHALL's farm [5: 13-Oct-1933]
The farmland purchased from W. Joseph REDHALL was the 1031 acre Lot M1294 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
Purchased a new Sunshine harvester in October 1933 [5: 3-Nov-1933]
In early November 1933 called for quotes for carting his 3000 bags of wheat the twelve miles from his farm to Coorow [5: 10-Nov-1933]
His daughter was taken to the Moora Hospital for attention after fracturing her arm while running on 12 December 1933 [5: 15-Dec-1933]
In February 1934 he constructed a dam on the part of his farm he'd purchased four months earlier [5: 16-Feb-1934]
Later employed the services of Mr BONZA who built a new concrete house on his Minaru Farm [P86]
Purchased a new Twin City Tractor which he collected on Tuesday 20 February 1934 after it had been railed to Coorow [5: 23-Feb-1934]
In April 1934 purchased a new Mouldboard plough and a new Horwood Bagshaw combine [5: 20-Apr-1934, 4-May-1934]
Member of the Coorow Waddy Forest Progress Association in 1934 [5: 8-Jun-1934]
Exhibited in the Sheep section of the Third Annual Agricultural Show held at Coorow on Thursday 30 August 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Received 2nd prize for Three Fat Sheep and 1st prizes for a Southdown Ram and for Three Lambs Suitable for Export [5]
Won the Dalgety Trophy for Three Export Lambs [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Travelled to Perth to attend the Royal Show and then on 11 October 1934 embarked on the Westralia for Adelaide [5: 5-Oct-1934]
After his holiday in Adelaide, South Australia he arrived back in Waddy Forest on Wednesday 24 October 1934 [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Exhibited in the Fat Lamb section of the Perth Royal Show in 1934, winning two 1st prizes and one 2nd prize [5: 19-Oct-1934]
Himself and his brother-in-law Stan FOLLAND received horses imported from South Australia on 21 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
During March 1935 purchased and installed a 32 volt Wonderlight electric light plant at his home, which could power 20 lights [5]
The Wonderlight was wind driven, consisting of a six bladed eight foot fan mounted on a 40 foot steel tower [5: 8 & 15-Mar-1935]
Attended the Official Opening of the Coorow Golf Club's golf course in Coorow on Sunday 23 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club 1935-1937 [5]
Committee Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1936 and 1937, and President in 1937 [5: 9-Aug-1935, 27-Mar-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
Member and host of meetings of the Waddy Forest Group of the Adult Education Scheme in 1935 [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Won the L. Keamy Trophy at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held in Coorow on Thursday 5 September 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Awarded four 1st prizes for Border Leicester Ram, Three Fat Sheep, Green Wheat, and Green Oats for Hay [5]
Received three 2nd prizes for Draught Mare, Border Collie Sheep Dog or Bitch, and Green Wheat for Hay [5]
Represented the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
In September 1935 sold 27 shorn ewes at 13/7 per head, 47 shorn wethers (8 at 13/1, 19 at 12/10, 20 at 10/10 per head) [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Sold 19 bales of wool through Elder Smith & Co Ltd in 1935 - 5 bales at 14½d. and 14 bales at 12½d. per pound [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Presented the trophies at the Coorow Rifle Club's Grand Ball held at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 26 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 8 November 1935 [96]
Attended the entertainment to the Commonwealth Grants Commission at the Coorow Hotel on 21 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Travelled form Waddy to Perth on Tuesday 4 February 1936 as his wife and daughter were to sail to South Australia [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Returned to Waddy Forest accompanied by his nephew Tom MORCOMBE on Tuesday 11 February 1936 [5: 14-Feb-1936]
In 1936 sold 458 sheep through Elder Smith & Co Ltd with seven consignments to the Midland Market through the year [5: 21-Feb-1936]
The sheep consisted of 172 ewes (24 at 30/1, 32 at 28/5, 7 at 26/1, 39 at 18/-, 12 at 14/7, 41 at 13/1, 17 at 12/1), [5: 7 & 21-Aug-1936]
178 lambs (15 at 26/10, 5 at 25/10, 79 at 18/10, 4 at 18/1, 21 at 17/7, 20 shorn at 16/10, 28 shorn at 15/1, 6 at 15/-), [5: 3-Jul-1936]
79 suckers (38 at 23/4, 41 at 21/10), 22 shorn hoggets (13 at 16/7 and 9 at 15/7) and 7 wethers at 25/1 [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936, 23-Oct-1936]
Sold a further 42 sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd in October 1936 - 12 sheep at 14/7 and 30 sheep at 11/7 per head [5]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Played in the Carnamah Masonic Lodge's Inaugural Annual Golf Meeting in Carnamah on Saturday 1 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday of his niece Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy Forest on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Exhibited in the Sheep, Horse and Vegetable sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in Coorow on 3 September 1936 [5]
Won the L. Keamy Cup for gaining 1st prize for Three Ewes Suitable for Breeding Export Lambs [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936]
In the Sheep section also received 1st prize for Southdown Ram, and both 1st and 2nd prizes for Border Leicester Ram [5]
Won 1st for Brood Mare in foal or with foal at foot in the Horse section, and 2nd prize for Cauliflower in the Vegetable section [5]
In 1936 imported a Border Leicester ram from South Australia for the purpose of improving his stud flock [5: 16 & 23-Oct-1936]
Before leaving South Australia the ram won 1st prize and was the Champion Ram at the Mount Barker Show [5]
In 1936 the ram had also won 1st prize for its class at the Centenary Royal Show in Adelaide [5]
Exhibited the ram at the Perth Royal Show in 1936, where it won 2nd prize for Border Leicester ram between 1½ and 2½ years [5]
Sold seven bales of wool at 13½d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Perth Wool Sale on 5 October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
After William S. MITCHELL he was the second farmer to start harvesting in Waddy Forest in late October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Purchased a new Commer truck in early November 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
Attended Roy M. PATTON's birthday at the dam on Longforest Farm in Waddy Forest on Sunday 8 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Attended the Ratepayers Meeting of the Carnamah District Road Board in Coorow on Wednesday 25 November 1936 [5: 27-Nov-1936]
Played for the Married Men who almost defeated the Single Men in a cricket match in Coorow on 6 December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Sold sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd and Elder Smith & Co Ltd at Midland Markets in 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937, 9 & 16-Jul-1937]
78 lambs (32 at 24/4, 20 at 23/10, 8 at 21/1, 9 at 20/4, 9 at 16/4), 93 ewes (26 at 20/4, 11 at 17/10, 5 at 17/4, 23 at 8/4, 28 at 7/1), [5]
and 34 wethers (16 at 22/10, 18 at 18/11) [5]
Played for the again defeated Married Men in a cricket match against Single Men in Coorow on Sunday 11 April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Given the honour of hitting the first ball from number one tee to open the Carnamah Golf Club's season on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Sent apologies for being unable to attend the R.S.L. Valedictory for Charles A. METTAM in Carnamah on 28 July 1937 [5: 30-Jul-1937]
Motored to Perth with brother William G. MORCOMBE and nephew "Tom" Philip L. MORCOMBE on 2 August 1937 [5: 6-Aug-1937]
Attended the Kitchen Tea for Albert E. MILES and Mary E. GREENWOOD at the Waddy Forest Hall on 31 July 1937 [5: 6-Aug-1937]
Awarded three 1st and two 2nd prizes in the Sheep and Horse sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Won 1st for Southdown Ram, and 1st and 2nd for Border Leicester Ram with the judge's comment of "an outstanding exhibit" [5]
In the Horse section received 1st prize for Draught Mare and 2nd for Yearling Draught Colt of Filly [5]
At the Show Ball he received the L. Keamy Trophy for Border Leicester Ram and the Hugo Fischer Trophy for Draught Mare [5]
Won 2nd prizes for Border Leicester ram and Southdown ram at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
In September 1937 purchased a new Studebaker Sedan car [0: image 03692]
Attended the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Australian Defence League in 1940 [0: image 03947]
Attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Eliza Wilhelmina BOTHE at the Winchester Cemetery on 24 August 1942 [0]
Life Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Agricultural Society and Patriotic Funds Committee [0: image 04318]
Following the death of his son Jim in 1943 leased his farm Minaru to William G. MORCOMBE and Son [P86]
Judge of the British Breeds of the Sheep section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Victory Show in 1945 [13]
Resident of Armadale WA in 1946 [0: image 04395]
Visited the district in September 1946 to attend the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show and Carnamah Agricultural Show [0: image 04397]
Judged the sheep section of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's show in 1946 [0: image 04397]
During the 1948-49 financial year sold Minaru to W. G. MORCOMBE and Son [P86]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Coorow farmer Baxter Diedrich BOTHE on 23 February 1950 at the Winchester Cemetery [0]
In recognition of sterling service over many years was made a Life Member of the Coorow Golf Club on 28 March 1958 [4: 7-Apr-1951]
Later resided on Glen Hampton, an 80 acre fruit tree property in Bedfordale, Western Australia [P86]
By 1958 had shifted to 10 Helm Street in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia [30: item 7986382]
Along with his wife later shifted back to South Australia [P86]
Father of Jim and Helen [P86]
Died 24 September 1976 in South Australia [P86]
Phoebe Elizabeth MORCOMBE
Born 8 July 1891 in Prospect, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Following the death of their mother was the next of kin for her brother Arnold of the A.I.F. during the First World War [30: item 7986380]
In 1918 she was living with her sister Mrs Frances R. MILNER at 39 Barwood Avenue in Prospect, South Australia [30: item 7986380]
Married Price Willis HUNT on 27 August 1921 in Walkerville, South Australia [55]
Resided with her husband and children on Kilby Farm in Waddy Forest, Western Australia 1927-1946 [--]
Herself and her husband had Rev. Stephen LEWIS of Perth stay with them in Waddy Forest for a week in March 1934 [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Along with her family and Margaret MORCOMBE departed Waddy on 6 February 1935 for a holiday at the beach [5: 8-Feb-1935]
Supplier of music at Heinie and Mina BOTHE's Golden Wedding celebration at the Coorow Hotel on 26 February 1935 [5: 1-Mar-1935]
During May 1935 Connie LIVERMORE of Perth spent a holiday staying with herself and her husband in Waddy Forest [5: 31-May-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of William B. SHERIDAN of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Along with her husband and children left Waddy on Monday 17 February 1936 for a few weeks holiday at the beach [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Organised a Surprise 21st Birthday party for her niece Nance FOLLAND of Waddy Forest on Monday 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
After spending a week in Perth herself, her husband and their children returned to Waddy Forest on 12 October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
In January 1937 she was receiving medical attention at the Mount Hospital in Perth [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Following a short sojourn in Perth she returned to Waddy Forest on Monday night 18 January 1937 [5: 22-Jan-1937]
In early February 1937 herself, her husband and their children spent a holiday in Geraldton [5: 12-Feb-1937]
Travelled to Perth in March 1937 to see her nephew Sub-Lieutenant MILNER who was in Fremantle en route to England [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Attended the Surprise Linen Tea for Miss Mary E. GREENWOOD at Maryland Farm in Waddy Forest on 22 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
Attended the funeral of her brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley [2]
Mother of Reata, Kevin, June and Marion [14]
Died 21 August 1970; buried Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park. Padbury WA (Acacia Court, Plot 1008) [2]
Mrs Stella Alison MORCOMBE
Wife of "Phil" Philip Thomas MORCOMBE; see Stella Alison SAGE
"Susie" Susanna Kate MORCOMBE
Born 15 June 1883 in Quorn, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Married "Stan" Stanley Lorraine FOLLAND on 25 May 1909 in Enfield, South Australia [55]
Resided with husband on Enfield Park Farm in Waddy Forest [5: 10-Jan-1936] [19]
Won first prizes for Fancy Cones and Brown Bread at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
In the 1940s and 1950s paid rates for 1136 acres of farmland in Winchester being Lot M1505 of Victoria Location 1938 [3]
Along with her son Gilbert and daughter Nance travelled from Waddy Forest to Perth on Saturday 10 March 1934 [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Herself and her husband celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at home with relatives on Friday 25 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
During June 1934 Miss Jean WOOLDRIDGE spent a holiday with herself and her family in Waddy Forest [5: 29-Jun-1934]
Attended the opening of the Coorow Rifle Range on 8 September 1934 and won the Silver Spoon for the Ladies Shoot [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Hosted the first meeting of the Waddy Forest Group of the Adult Education Scheme on Saturday evening 27 April 1935 [5: 3-May-1935]
Accompanied her husband to Perth on Monday 21 October 1935 prior to his departure for a holiday in South Australia [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Her niece Miss Margaret MORCOMBE of Yandanooka spent a holiday with her at Waddy Forest in January 1936 [5: 10-Jan-1936]
Hosted her daughter Nance's Surprise 21st Birthday, organised by her sister Mrs Phoebe E. HUNT, on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Motored from Waddy Forest to Perth with her son, daughter-in-law and grand-daughter on Wednesday 27 January 1937 [5: 29-Jan-1937]
After holidaying in Perth for a number of weeks herself and her daughter returned to Waddy Forest in early March 1937 [5: 12-Mar-1937]
Attended the Surprise Linen Tea for Miss Mary E. GREENWOOD at Maryland Farm in Waddy Forest on 22 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Cannington [2]
Mother of Gilbert Ridgway and "Nance" Annie Morcombe [14]
Died 15 November 1967; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 8E, 10) [2]
"Tom" Philip Leonard MORCOMBE
Born 8 January 1911 in Jarrahdale, Western Australia [16]
Son of William George MORCOMBE and Alice MOODY [P86]
Returned with his parents to South Australia in 1912 and resided with them on a farm in Ceduna 1912-1922 [P32]
Student at a school in Goode Hall, South Australia [P86]
After his father purchased prospective farmland in Waddy Forest shifted to Western Australia with his parents in March 1922 [P32]
Resided with his parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922- [P32]
Student at the Waddy Forest State School for one year and then attended the Northam High School [P32]
Founding Member of the Waddy branch of Toc H - was its Job-master in 1934 [P86] [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 10-Nov-1928, 22-Mar-1930]
Attended the meeting of wheatgrowers on the Wheat Hold-up issue at the Carnamah Hall on Sunday 4 December 1932 [5: 9-Dec-1932]
Won the Sheep Judging Competition at the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society's 1933 Show [5: 15-Sep-1933, 12-Jan-1934]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club - was Captain in 1933-34 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Left Waddy Forest on 16 January 1934 en route for the Eastern States to study sheep and work on a stud sheep farm [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Prior to leaving he was farewelled by about 60 people at the Waddy Forest Hall on Saturday 13 January 1934 [5: 19-Jan-1934]
At his farewell, which was organised by Waddy Forest's Tennis Club and Toc H, he was presented with a Kodak camera [5]
In March 1934 the local newspaper reported he was "having a royal time amongst Toc H men in the Eastern States" [5: 9-Mar-1934]
After spending a fortnight in and near Adelaide in South Australia he proceeded to Victoria to study Corriedale stud sheep [5]
Accompanied the Official Inspector for the Corriedale Sheep Breeder's Association throughout Victoria [5: 4-May-1934]
Reported the first case to authorities of Wild Turnip growing in the Rainbow district in Victoria, Australia [5: 4-May-1934]
Later spent time working as a jackeroo in Victoria, on the farm of Senator GUTHIE, who pioneered the Corriedale breed [5]
Arrived back in Waddy Forest on Saturday 29 December 1934 after almost a year in the Eastern States of Australia [5: 11-Jan-1935]
He arrived home with one ram and 20 Corriedale ewes which he used to establish the prize winning Wynmara Stud [P32]
On his return from Victoria he was said to have had a complete change in lifestyle [P32]
He began teaching Sunday School, attended mid week Bible Study and ceased playing sport and dancing on Sundays [P32]
Competitor in the Parkinson Tennis Club's Open Championship Tournament in Carnamah on Tuesday 1 January 1935 [5: 21-Dec-1934]
Departed Waddy Forest on Friday 30 June 1935 to inspect the various Corriedale stud flocks of sheep in the State [5: 5-Jul-1935]
Exhibited Corriedale sheep at the Royal Show in Perth, and was among those from Waddy who attended the Royal Show [5: 11-Oct-1935]
The sheep may have been those exhibited in his father's name, and which were awarded two 1st and two 2nd prizes [5: 18-Oct-1935]
From Perth himself and Gilbert J. UNDERWOOD returned to Waddy Forest on Saturday 12 October 1935 [5: 18-Oct-1935]
Contributed a Gospel Message for The North Midland Times newspaper, which was published on Friday 14 February 1936 [5]
In his message he thanked the editor for the opportunity and wrote about not being ashamed of Jesus [5: 14-Feb-1936]
The following week he contributed another Gospel Message to the newspaper defining the Gospel of Christ [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Contributed further Gospel Messages through the Correspondence column on 28 February, 6 March and 10 April 1936 [5]
Best man at the wedding of his brother Keith and Alma D. BROUN on 20 February 1936 at Saint Luke's in Pingelly [5: 28-Feb-1936]
He may be the one who was responsible for the Senior Bible Study and Children's Sunday School in Waddy Forest [5: 20-Mar-1936]
The Bible Study and Sunday School met for the first time at 3 p.m. on Sunday 22 March 1936 at the Waddy Forest Hall [5]
Attended the public meeting on the question of Saturday Afternoon Closing in Carnamah on Thursday 19 March 1936 [5: 27-Mar-1936]
The proposition was to replace the half-day holiday on Thursday afternoons with a half-day holiday on Saturday afternoons [5]
The driving force was some of the local sporting bodies, who wished to play their organised sport on Saturday instead of Sunday [5]
He said he was happy to play sport on either Saturdays or Sundays, but also spoke on behalf of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club [5]
On behalf of the Tennis Club expressed that they didn't wish to take anything away from anyone when they proposed the idea [5]
Attended the meeting in Carnamah on 6 May 1936 at which the North Midlands Stud Breeders Association was formed [5: 8-May-1936]
Departed Waddy Forest on Thursday 2 July 1936 for his annual tour of inspection of the State's Corriedale Stud Flocks [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club in 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Travelled to Perth on Monday 27 July 1936 and then left for the Eastern States to attend the Victorian Stud Sheep Sales [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Following the Victorian Stud Sheep Sales he arrived back in Waddy Forest on Wednesday 19 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Attended the Social Evening in aid of the Victoria Park Methodist Children's Home at the Waddy Forest Hall on 15 December 1936 [5]
During the evening he was called upon to give an outline of the good work done by the Methodist Children's Home [5: 18-Dec-1936]
Competitor in the Parkinson Tennis Club's Tennis Tournament held in Carnamah on New Year's Day 1 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Departed Waddy Forest on 15 January 1937 for the Toc H Boys Camp at Rockingham, picking up 10 boys on the way [5: 22-Jan-1937]
Joint Secretary with Alan S. HEALES of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society for six months of 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]
Preacher for the Presbyterian Sunday School in the morning and service in the evening in Carnamah on 16 May 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
Conducted both in the absence of Rev. Kenneth P. LUCAS of Carnamah who was in Perth attending a conference [5: 21-May-1937]
Played the part of Mr Puddicombe in the play "The Wrong Flat" at the Toc H's Social at the Coorow Hall on 24 June 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Departed Waddy Forest on Thursday 1 July 1937 on his annual inspection of the Corriedale stud sheep flocks in WA [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Motored to Perth with his father on 2 August 1936 en route for stud sheep inspections in Hamel and Highland Valley [5: 6-Aug-1937]
Preacher of the Methodist service at 8 p.m. in Carnamah on Sunday evening 12 August 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Served on the Board of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs 1937-1951 [109]
Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1939 and 1948 [150]
By about 1940 managed his father's farms Wynmara and Tralee in Waddy Forest [P86]
Married Betty GILKES, who he'd met when he had been in Victoria, in Melbourne on 22 February 1941 [P86] [P32]
Initially resided with his wife on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
Later shifted to Minaru Farm in Waddy Forest (which became his share of the family partnership) [P86]
Attended the funeral of his uncle Stanley Lorraine FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during World War Two [16]
President of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Agricultural Society and Patriotic Funds Committee in 1945 [0: images 04318, 04320]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Mary Louisa GRONOW at the Winchester Cemetery on 11 August 1945 [0]
Conducted Methodist Church services in Waddy Forest, Carnamah and Three Springs [4: 5-Jun-1954]
Also officiated at some of the burials at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah [1]
President of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1946 and 1947 [150]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1948 [13]
Patron of the Coorow Junior Farmers' Club in 1952 [0: image 04635]
Member in 1950 and President 1952-1954 of the Coorow-Waddy Forest branch of the Farmers' Union of WA [4: 18-Mar-1950] [P86]
Conducted the Anzac Day commemoration service held in Coorow on 25 April 1952 [0: image 04648]
President of the Coorow Parents & Citizens Association in 1954 [P86]
Member of the North Midlands Farmers Co-operative Company [P86]
Resident of Coorow until his death in 1954 [1]
Died at the age of 43 years [14] at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [1]
Father of Hilda, Keith, Ross, Jeff, John and Peter [14]
Died 31 May 1954 in Three Springs; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row F, Plot 10) [1]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 5 June 1954:
"Obituary - Death of Tom Morcombe. Following a somewhat protracted illness, during the course of which he underwent a serious operation in a metropolitan hospital, the death occurred in the North Midlands District Hospital at Three Springs on Sunday last of a well-known and highly respected resident of the North Midlands in the person of Mr. Tom Morcombe, who had since the retirement of his father (Mr. W. G. Morcombe) a few years ago conducted the "Wynmara" Stud at Waddy Forest. A comparatively young man, the late Mr. Morcombe was actively associated with many organisation around Coorow, being a past president of the Coorow-Waddy Forest District Agricultural Society, and as an exhibitor at annual shows of that organisation he was always prominent in entries of Corriedale sheep. The deceased gentleman was also very prominently associated with the Moora Methodist Circuit and three Springs Mission Station and until a few months ago frequently conducted church services at Waddy Forest, Carnamah and Three Springs. The late Mr. Morcombe, who was a devoted family man, is survived by a widow and six young children comprising one daughter an five sons. In the presence of quite a large gathering of district residents, the funeral took place in the Winchester Cemetery on Tuesday last."
Obituary for Tom Morcombe, name and date of newspaper unknown:
"Passing of Mr Tom Morcombe. The Methodist Church suffered a severe loss in the death of Tom Morcombe of Waddy Forest. The late Mr Morcombe has for the past twenty years faithfully served the church as circuit Steward and local preacher. Of strong Christian belief, Mr Morcombe ever sought to proclaim in living as well as teaching, the claims of the gospel of God's redeeming love in Jesus Christ. His services as a local preacher were often in demand and many will remember his deep and sincere studies of Scripture. His services were not confined to the Methodist Church but, rising above denominational barriers, he readily gave his help, whether from the pulpit or a Bible Class leader or speaking at Sunday School Anniversaries or at Fellowship meetings. Perhaps chief among Mr Morcombe's interests nearest and dearest to his heart lay the needs on the Christian Mission fields, both here among our native people and on many others throughout the earth, giving readily wherever there was a need. For him it was "Insomuch as ye have done it unto the least of one of these, My brethren, ye have done it unto Me". We mourn his passing, but we are inspired by his strength of character, his courage and manliness, his sincere faith and Christian testimony; our hearts go out in loving sympathy to his widow and children.
The untimely passing on May 31 last of P. L. (Tom) Morcombe in the prime of his life will leave a long-felt gap in the community life of Coorow-Waddy Forest. Those in touch with him towards the close of his life could not but admire the courageous way in which Tom Morcombe adapted himself mentally to the verdict of the Doctors and cheerfully put up with considerable pain. Coming as a lad to Waddy Forest when his father purchased one of the newly thrown open Midland Co. blocks, Tom went through the pioneering stage connected with the purchase of virgin land at that time. After gaining wool experience at Geelong, Tom Morcombe took particular interest in the Corriedale stud which his father (W.G. Morcombe), established at "Wynmara" so successfully. And later, he took the stud over entirely when starting farming on his own, on his uncle's property of "Minaru" conducting it most successfully, and winning many prizes at the Royal Perth Show over a period of years - including the coveted Guthrie Cup. He also for a period gave considerable assistance to the Corriedale Breed Society by annually travelling considerable distances to conduct the yearly inspection of those studs which were registered with the Society. Tom Morcombe took a very active part in public affairs of the district as well as the considerable amount of time he devoted to Church work. Early in the War years he was one of the 3 elected by a local meeting of farmers to the District Committee set up in connection with the Wheat Acreage Restriction Scheme set up by the Commonwealth Government. Toward the close of the War he filled the position of President of the Coorow Waddy Forest Agricultural Society for approximately 3 years, after having served on the Show Committee since the inception of the Society. At the time of his death, Tom was President of the local P. & C. Association, having filled this position for some time in a very active manner. Also he was a member of the North Midlands Co-op Co., where his balanced reasoning made him most useful. At an earlier stage he represented Coorow on the Hospital Board at Three Springs at great inconvenience to himself, when no one else was willing to undertake the position. Another public activity was in connection with the Farmers Union. Apart from being a stalwart attender at the meetings of the Coorow Waddy Forest Branch, he was on several occasions a delegate to the Annual Conference, and shortly before his death had completed a two year term as President of the Branch. Also Tom Morcombe was a keen sport and good sportsmanship was one of the outstanding qualities of his character. At Northam High School he was active in athletics, football and cricket, and later in his own district played football with the Coorow Club, cricket with the Waddy Forest Club and was in addition Captain and first player for the Waddy Forest Tennis Club for a number of years. With his passing, many will feel the loss of a very good friend and his family will have the sincere sympathy of the whole district."
"Will" William George MORCOMBE
Born 29 November 1885 in Adelaide, South Australia [16]
Son of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
School Teacher, initially in South Australia and then in Western Australia 1904-1912 [P32]
Married Alice Elizabeth MOODY on 6 January 1909 in Murat Bay, South Australia [55]
In Western Australia he taught at schools in Thomas Street Perth, Mount Magnet and Jarrahdale [P32]
In 1912 he was to be transferred to the goldfields so instead returned to Ceduna, South Australia [P32]
Purchased farmland with his brother Phil 82 miles from Ceduna and farmed there 1912-1922 [P32]
During their ten years on the farm in Ceduna they had a drought in 1914 and a mouse plague in 1915 [P32]
Along with his brother Phil travelled to Western Australia in 1921 to inspect prospective farmland at Waddy Forest [P86]
Took out a contract to purchase 1,514 acres of land in Waddy Forest from the Midland Railway Company on 23 July 1921 [27]
The 1,514 acres consisted of Lots M1289 and M1290 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £1043/-/6, payable by instalments [27]
In 1922, along with his wife and seven children shifted to the land in Waddy Forest which was virgin scrub [P86]
They departed Adelaide, South Australia on the Katoomba and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 8 March 1922 [P32]
Travelled on the ship with all of their assets including a team of eight horses and one riding horse [P32]
On arrival in Fremantle they travelled up to Coorow and stayed for two weeks at Heinie and Mina BOTHE's boarding house [P32]
Then resided in a small dwelling on the farm in Waddy Forest while a four bedroom house was built [P32]
Farmer of Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
After clearing some the farm mainly concentrated on the growing of wheat, and also some oats to be made into hay [P32]
Initially had horses, a plough and a drill and later combines; also using the horses to plough early, seed, fallow and work back [P32]
Before getting a truck carted wheat in bags over the seven miles to Coorow by horse drawn wagon [P32]
On 26 June 1923 he mortgaged his farm to the Bank of Western Australia [27]
Began with 120 sheep, which were shorn on John READ's farm before they purchased their own shearing plant [P32]
His sons Keith and Brian did shearing while this son Tom did the classing and worked as rouse about [P32]
They could shear 100 sheep a day in two shifts of four hours, except for show sheep which were shorn with manual clippers [P32]
Increased their flock of sheep and later evolved from Merinos to Corriedales until their flock was entirely Corriedales [P32]
One of the horses he brought from South Australia was the well bred horse Brylass of which he was justly proud [P32]
Frank THOMAS, the local bushranger, also took a liking to Brylass and as was his custom took off with the animal [P32]
Mounted police and an Aboriginal tracker found Brylass abandoned and exhausted three days later on a neighbour's property [P32]
Attended the meeting of the Carnamah Road Board in August 1924 to request new roads be established in Waddy Forest [9]
The roads were to provide easier access to the school and store at Waddy for settlers to the south of Waddy Road [9: 28-Aug-1924]
In early 1925 donated 15 acres from the corner of his farm for a recreation ground and the site of the Waddy Hall [9: 13-Feb-1925] [P32]
The 15 acres, which came out of Lot M1290, were vested to the Carnamah District Road Board during the first half of 1933 [34]
In October 1926 it was reported that he had "a splendid crop of fallow, which should yield remarkably well" [81: 24-Oct-1926]
Purchased Stanley S. MCNEIL and Ralph W. HYDE's 1,845 acre farm in Waddy Forest on 1 July 1927 [27]
The 1,845 acres consisted of Lots M1278 and M1279, and had been taken up by MCNEIL & HYDE in July 1925 [27]
Named this property Tralee and it was initially worked by his son Tom [P32]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 [4: 10-Nov-1928]
Represented Coorow and Waddy Forest at the Farmers Conference held in Perth towards the end of 1930 [4: 13-Dec-1930]
Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Progress Association - was President in 1931 and 1933 [4: 13-Dec-1930] [5: 16-Mar-1934] [120: 5-Oct-1933]
In 1932 he owned a Rugby car and International truck with license plates CA-76 and CA-138 [4: 12-Nov-1932]
Foundation Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society 1932-1939 [4: 9-Apr-1932] [150]
Steward of the Sheep Judging section of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1937 [150]
Attended a meeting in Carnamah of farmers from throughout the North Midlands on Bulk Handling on 14 July 1932 [5: 22-Jul-1932]
Employed contractors to clear patches of heavy land on his farm, which was paid for by the acre [P32]
Made a horse pulled roller to clear lighter scrub, which after being rolled was burnt and ploughed [P32]
In 1932 had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son [53]
Exhibited produce in the Grain & Fodder section of the first annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on 8 September 1932 [5]
Won 1st prizes for Oaten Chaff; "Wheaten Hay, cured, binder tied (1931 season)"; and Sheaves of Green Wheat for Hay [5]
Also exhibited in the Vegetable section where he was awarded 1st prize for Carrots [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Member in 1932 and President in 1933 of the Coorow-Waddy Progress Association [4: 9-Jul-1932] [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Attended the Sheep Demonstration by the Government Inspector for Sheep & Wool in Coorow on 27 June 1933 [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Attended the Valedictory Dinner tendered to Alexander B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-1933]
Exhibited in the Wool, Poultry, Vegetable and Grain & Fodder sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for a Corriedale Fleece in the Wool section; won 1st prize for Turnips in the Vegetable section [5]
In Poultry he won 1st prize for a male Black Orpington and in Grain & Fodder he won 2nd prize for a Sheaf of Oaten Hay, [5]
1st prize for Sheaf of Green Oats for Hay and both 1st and 2nd prizes for Bag of Oaten Chaff and Bag of Wheaten Chaff [5]
Purchased two Corriedale rams which had won 2nd and 3rd prizes at the Royal Show in Perth in 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
The two rams were purchased at the stock sale following the Royal Show and arrived in Coorow by train on 18 October 1933 [5]
Advertised in December 1933 that he wanted approximately three miles of fencing done by contract [5: 8-Dec-1933]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club - was a Committee Member in 1934-35 and 1937-38 [5: 18-May-1934, 30-Jul-1937]
In 1936 donated a trophy to the Coorow Rifle Club, which was won by Benjamin W. J. LAMPARD [5: 4-Dec-1936]
In 1937 tied for the Club's highest score off the rifle and the handicap event, and ended up winning both in the shoot offs [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Himself and his brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND used to go shooting rabbits locally and sometimes shot up to 100 in a day [P32]
In June 1934 purchased a new two ton Holt caterpillar tractor [5: 8-Jun-1934]
Exhibited and won three 2nd prizes in the Grain & Fodder section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on 30 August 1934 [5]
Received the three 2nd prizes for Australian Strong White Wheat, Green Wheat for Grain and Green Oats for Grain [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
A sample of his outstanding wheat was part of the Coastal District Display at the Perth Royal Show in 1934 [5: 19-Oct-1934]
Exhibited in the Sheep, Wool, Poultry and Vegetable sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Won 1st prizes for male and female Black Orpingtons, and 2nd prizes for Pen of Three Sheep, Comeback Fleece and Turnips [5]
He was among those from Waddy Forest who attended the Royal Show in Perth in October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Exhibited in the Sheep section at the Royal Show in Perth in October 1935 [5: 18-Oct-1935]
Won 1st prizes for Corriedale ram over 1½ and under 2½ years, and for the Best Team of Four in the Corriedale classes [5]
Received 2nd prizes for two rams under 2½ years bred in Western Australia by exhibitor, and for Ewe 1½ and under 2½ years [5]
In October 1935 sold 8 bales of wool at 15d. per pound and 5 bales at 14d. per pound through Westralian Farmers Ltd [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Attended the Waddy Forest Toc H and Coorow Cricket Club's Coorow-Waddy Sports & Dance in Coorow on 9 November 1935 [5]
Competed in the sports and was the winner of Throwing at the Wicket and equal winner of the Stepping 100 Yards [5: 15-Nov-1935]
Sold 16 shorn wethers at 13/7 and 54 shorn ewes at 7/4 per head through Westralian Farmers Ltd on 13 November 1935 [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Attended the entertainment for the Commonwealth Grants Commission at the Coorow Hotel on 21 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
In January 1936 purchased a Stromberg Carlson wireless set (radio) through Coorow agent Fred BINGHAM [5: 24-Jan-1936]
After a beachside holiday himself, his wife and children returned to Waddy Forest on Monday 3 February 1936 [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Attended the public meeting on the question of Saturday Afternoon Closing in Carnamah on Thursday 19 March 1936 [5: 27-Mar-1936]
The proposition was to replace the half-day holiday on Thursday afternoons with a half-day holiday on Saturday afternoons [5]
The driving force was some of the local sporting bodies, who wished to play their organised sport on Saturday instead of Sunday [5]
He heavily supported the proposal as he was thought it was terrible that organised sport was indulged in on Sundays [5]
Inaugural Vice President of the North Midlands Registered Stud Stockbreeders Association in 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Had three Corriedale rams for sale at the Association's First Annual Stud Sale held in Carnamah on 18 September 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936]
The three rams sold at the sale - one for the top price of 11 guineas and two at 8½ guineas per head [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Committee Member of the North Midlands Registered Stud Stockbreeders Association in 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Performed the feat in 1936 of ploughing 100 acres in one day with himself and sons Tom, Keith and Brian taking shifts [P86]
Sold 24 ewes at 23/4, 22 lambs at 16/1, and 24 lambs at 13/1 per head through Westralian Farmers Ltd on 1 July 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Won the A Grade medal at the Official Opening of the Three Springs Rifle Club's rifle range on Thursday 23 July 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936]
He donated a medal to the recently formed Three Springs Rifle Club which was won by F. Lance DURACK of Arrino [5: 16-Oct-1936]
He was among the 200 farmers who attended the meeting in Carnamah on 31 July 1936 about local Bulk Wheat Handling [5: 7-Aug-1936]
A sheep demonstration by two sheep experts was held at the sheep yards on his farm in Waddy Forest on 12 August 1936 [5: 14-Aug-1936]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday of his niece Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy Forest on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
On Thursday 20 August 1936 he took delivery of 20 stud sheep from Victoria for inclusion in his Corriedale flock [5: 28-Aug-1936]
He was the third most successful exhibitor in the agricultural sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1936 [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936]
Won 1st prize for Border Collie dog or bitch which the judge favourably commented upon as an "exceptionally good dog" [5]
In the Sheep section he was awarded 1st prize for Southdown Ram, and both 1st and 2nd prizes for Three Sheep in the Wool [5]
Received 1st and 2nd for Comeback Fleece in the Wool section, and 2nd for male Black Orpington in the Poultry section [5]
In the Grain & Fodder section won 1st prize for Early Season Medium Strong White Wheat, and 2nd for Comeback Wheat [5]
Won 1st for Southdown Ram and 2nd for Australian Strong White Wheat at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Received prize money through competing at the meeting of the National Rifle Association of WA in Swanbourne in 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Won the Guthrie Cup for the most points in the WA bred Corriedale classes of the Sheep section at the Perth Royal Show in 1936 [5]
He also won the Elder Smith & Co Ltd Trophy and the Australian Corriedale Sheep Breeders Association's Special Trophy [5]
The two trophies were for the Best Corriedale Ewe under 2½ years and the Best Team of Four Corriedale Sheep [5]
In the Corriedale classes won 1st prizes for Ram under 1½ years, Ewe 2½ years or over, Ewe between 1½ and 2½ years, [5]
WA bred Ewe under 2½ years; 1st and 2nd prizes for Pen of Two Ewes under 1½ years bred by exhibitor, [5]
Best Team of Four Sheep, Ram closely shorn after 1 September 1936; 1st and 3rd for Ewe under 1½ years; [5]
2nd for Shorn Fat Sheep; and 3rd for Pen of two Rams under 1½ years bred in WA by exhibitor [5]
Among his exhibits were the Champion Ewe, the Reserve Champion Ewe and the Reserve Champion Ram [5]
His great successes at the Royal Show "undoubtedly proved the high standard of his flock" [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Also successfully exhibited wheat at the Perth Royal Show in 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
For Zone 2 he received 2nd prize for Australian Premier Strong White Wheat and 3rd for Australian Standard White Wheat [5]
Sold 15 bales of wool through Westralian Farmers Ltd in 1936 - 5 bales at 16¾d., 5 at 16¼d. and 5 at 16d. per pound [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Purchased a new International truck in November 1936 [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Tied for 10th place in the Royal Agricultural Society's Perpetual Executors Export Lamb Competition in 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Travelled to Perth accompanied by his sons Brian and John on Thursday 28 January 1937 [5: 29-Jan-1937]
Sold his 22 horses and all of his surplus farming machinery at a Clearing Sale in Coorow on 1 April 1937 [5: 9-Apr-1937]
Purchased a new RD4 Caterpillar tractor in May 1937 which was worked 24 hours to complete his seeding operations [5: 28-May-1937]
Won four 1st and four 2nd prizes in the Sheep, Wool and Grain & Fodder sections of the 1937 Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show [5]
Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Corriedale Ram, 1st and 2nd for Comeback Fleece, and 1st for Wheaten Hay [5]
Awarded 1st prize for Three Sheep in the Wool, and 2nd prizes for Three Shorn Fat Sheep and Shorn Southdown Ram [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1937-1940, and donated £1/1/- to the Society in 1939 [13]
Awarded both 1st and 2nd prizes for Corriedale ram in the Sheep section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
His son Tom took over the management of Wynmara and Tralee Farms in 1941 [P86]
Was farewelled by the residents of Coorow and Waddy Forest at a function at the Coorow Town Hall on 17 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Left Waddy Forest with his wife and two younger children in 1941 and shifted to 70 acres in Armadale WA [P32]
Attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
At Armadale on 22 March 1942 enlisted in the Australian Army's Volunteer Defence Corps [16]
Corporal W67685 in the Australian Army's Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
In 1943 his son Keith was Killed in Action and his name appears on the Carnamah War Memorial [35]
Along with his sons he was the registered sheep breeder of "Wynmara Corriedales" [150]
They advertised their sheep stud in the Schedule of the 1947 Coorow-Waddy Forest Show [150]
"Wynmara Corriedales, Reg. Flock No. 279. The Wynmara Corriedales are true dual purpose sheep with" [150]
good carcases and heavy fleeces - Inspection or Inquiry Invited by W. G. Morcombe & Sons, Coorow" [150]
In 1965 shifted into Rowthorpe Hostel in Bentley WA with his wife Alice [P32]; of Bentley WA until his death in 1977 [2]
Father of Mary, Tom, Keith, Eileen, Brian, Barbara, John, Gordon and Miles [P32]
Died 29 June 1977; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn 5, Niche Wall, W9, 121) [2]
"Jim" William James MORCOMBE
Born 10 January 1923 in Ceduna, South Australia [55]
Son of Philip Thomas MORCOMBE and Stella Alison SAGE [55]
Left South Australia with is mother in 1923 to join his farther on Minaru Farm in Waddy Forest, Western Australia [P86]
Educated at the one teacher Waddy Well State School in Waddy Forest and then at Wesley College in South Perth [P86] [5: 15-Feb-1935]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Coorow in July 1933 as an "Australian Stockman" [4: 29-Jul-1933]
Won a 2nd prize for Writing in the Educational section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 18 September 1930 [4: 27-Sep-1930]
Came 2nd for Boy Rider under 14 years in the Horse Events at the Coorow-Waddy Show on 7 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Himself and his father travelled from Waddy Forest to Perth by car on Tuesday 10 April 1934 [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Received 1st place for the Best Boy Rider under 14 years in the Ring Events section of the Coorow-Waddy Show in 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
His parents and sister travelled to Perth in December 1935 to pick him up from Wesley College for his Christmas vacation [5: 13-Dec-1935]
By mid December 1935 he had returned home to Waddy Forest to spend the Christmas school holidays with his parents [5: 20-Dec-1935]
Returned to his home in Waddy Forest for the May school holidays on Thursday 14 May 1936 [5: 15-May-1936]
Successfully competed in the 1936 Inter-School Sports between Wesley College and Christchurch Grammar School [5: 6-Nov-1936]
He broke the record for the 220 Yards and came 2nd in the 100 Yards Sprint and High Jump for Boys Under 14 Years [5]
He spent Christmas and a portion of his summer holidays with a school friend in Port Hedland in December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
In 1937 spent Easter and his holidays in March, May and September with his parents in Waddy [5: 25-Mar-1937, 7-May-1937, 4-Jun-1937, 3-Sep-1937]
Won 1st prize for Border Collie in the Sheep Dog section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
The judge, Frank R. BRYANT of Marchagee, made a special mention that his dog was "an exceptionally outstanding animal" [5]
Attended Muresk Agricultural College - obtained a Diploma in Agriculture at the conclusion of his studies in 1939 [0: image 03042]
After leaving Muresk worked for Elder Smith & Co Ltd however was expected to eventually take over his father's Minaru Farm [P86]
At the age of 18 years he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 17 August 1941 [16]
Graduated as a pilot in Australia and was then posted to England, and flew Stirling Bombers in raids over Germany and France [P86]
Pilot Officer 415264 in Royal Australian Air Force's 622nd Squadron during World War Two [16]
Killed in Action on 18 November 1943 in a Flying Battle over France [18]
Memorialised at Lachalade Churchyard in Meuse, France and his name appears on the Carnamah War Memorial [17] [35]
His first cousin "Keith" Frank Keith MORCOMBE of Waddy Forest who was also Killed in Action during the Second World War [18]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 3 March 1944:
"Mr. Phil Morcombe, of Waddy Forest, received word from the Air Board this week to the effect that his son, who is unfortunately missing, was promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer last year. It has now been established that three members of Pilot-Officer Morcombe's plane have paid the supreme sacrifice, while five members are still unaccounted for."
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 4 August 1944:
"Vale Pilot Officer W. J. Morcombe. Having been missing since November 18, 1943, it has now been officially announced that P./O. William James Morcombe, of Waddy Forest, is presumed dead. The only son of Mr. Phil and Mrs. Stella Morcombe, formerly of Waddy Forest, the late P./O. Morcombe, was well and favourably known throughout the Coorow and Waddy Forest district. He is the second member of this highly respected family to pay the supreme sacrifice, the other being his cousin Flt-Liet. Keith Morcombe (D.F.C.). At the time of his death the late "Jim" Morcombe was aged 21 years. The sympathy of the whole district goes out to his sorrowing father, mother and sister Helen, who are left to face this irretrievable loss. At such times as these, mere words cannot express the sorrow which is felt at the loss of these gallant young men, but those who are near and dear to them, will always be able to treasure the memory that they died nobly doing their duty to their country."
John Glynn Parry MORGAN
Clearer in Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1914 [50]
Douglas MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow in 1913 and 1914 [50]
James MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow 1911-1921 [19]
John MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow in 1911 [19]
Farmer in Coorow 1912-1917 [50]
Contractor in Latham in 1921 [19]
Murdoch MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow in 1911 [19]
Farmer in Coorow 1912-1921 [19] [50]
"Nellie" Maria Helen MORRISON
Born 5 August 1908 in Blackford, Perth, Scotland [28]
Daughter of ploughman Peter MORRISON and Jane CAMPBELL [28]
Departed London, England with her parents and brother Peter on the steamship Orontes on 24 November 1911 [203]
They arrived on the steamship Orontes in Fremantle, Western Australia on 20 December 1911 [70]
Resided with her parents on their Glen Atholl Farm in Yorkrakine, Western Australia [50] [70]
Her brother Peter served with the A.I.F. in France during the First World War and died of wounds on 28 August 1918 [30: item 7984462]
Departed Fremantle with her mother on the steamship Ormonde and arrived in London, England on 27 March 1921 [204]
They were away for six months during which time their address was Cathedral Street in Dunkeld, Perth, Scotland [203]
They departed London on the steamship Orvieto and on 10 September 1921 and arrived back in Fremantle on 20 October 1921 [70] [203]
Married (1) Yorkrakine farmhand Hendry Douglas LIPP in 1932 [50] [66]
In 1936 she was living at 33 Byers Road in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction [50]
Married (2) Gunyidi farmer Reginald James H. BEAMENT in Perth in 1941 [66]
Resided on farmland in Gunyidi 1941-1953 [19]
Her children attended the Watheroo State School in Watheroo from February to September 1949 [166]
From September 1949 onwards her children caught a school bus from Gunyidi to the Coorow State School in Coorow [166]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Tuart Hill [2]
Mother of Barry and Kaye [166]
Died 3 May 1987; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (EC Section, Garden of Remembrance, 13, 269) [2]
Born 4 June 1882 in Minyip, Victoria, Australia [14] [15]
Son of Alexander MCGILP and Annie MCDOUGALL [15]
Arrived in Western Australia in 1904 [4: 3-Aug-1956]
For a period worked for Frederick W. PARRICK and James L. B. WEIR on Petan Farm in Winchester [4: 3-Aug-1956]
Around 1909 he is said to have had possession of land adjoining the western banks of the Yarra Yarra Lakes in Carnamah [8: pages 42-43]
Farmer of Bedan Farm in Winchester 1911-1914 [19]
Undertook a large amount of contract work for the Midland Railway Company in Carnamah and Coorow [34]
In 1914 ploughed and seeded crops for the Midland Railway Company in both Winchester and Carnamah [34]
Those he ploughed and seeded were Lots M920, M921, M922, M922 & M923 in Winchester and M956 & M957 in Carnamah [34]
The ploughing in Winchester was done with the Company's Steam Traction Engine tractor and two 12-furrow Shearer ploughs [34]
In 1914 fallowed Lots M950, M951, M952, M954 and M955 in Carnamah for the Midland Railway Company for 9/- an acre [34]
Also ploughed Lot M954 and M955 in Carnamah in 1914, for which he received £120/12/- [34]
In September 1914 was working for the Company and was paid wages of £7/16/- on 11-9-1914 and £10/10/- on 23-9-1914 [34]
In 1915 ploughed Lots M934 and M935 and seeded Lots M952 and M955 in Carnamah for the Midland Railway Company [34]
Farmer of Waddy Waddy Farm in Waddy Forest, East Coorow 1914-1925 [9: 20-Mar-1925] [34]
Returned to his home in Coorow on Tuesday 3 February 1914 after having undergone a dental operation in Perth [10: 6-Feb-1914]
His horse won the Mile Trot at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting held in Three Springs on Wednesday 17 March 1915 [10]
The win caused a bit of a stir as his horse had beaten by a scratch Donald MACPHERSON's racehorse Dandy [10: 26-Mar-1915]
His horse Graining won the Trotting Event at the "Three Springs Day" in Three Springs on Monday 16 September 1915 [10: 24-Sep-1915]
In July 1917 grazed his cattle on the Midland Railway Company's Lots M968 and M9969 in Coorow at a charge of 10/- per week [34]
During the 1917-18 financial year he purchased 340 acres of farmland in Coorow from Edward M. and Joseph R. BLYTHE [44]
The 340 acres was Victoria Locations 385 and 1274, and Lot M634 of Victoria Location 2023 [3] [44]
On Victoria Location 385 was Coorow House, the old homestead of the LONG family who had arrived in Coorow in 1862 [135]
Coorow House was unoccupied, and he rented two of its rooms to the Education Department for 5/- per week in 1919 and 1920 [215]
The Education Department used the two rooms for the Coorow State School until October 1920 when the property was sold [215]
Around October of 1920 [215] he sold 295 of the 340 acres in Coorow to Coorow farmer Thomas BONHAM [44]
The 45 acres he retained was a portion of Victoria Location 1274 [44]
Purchased the grey gelding racehorse Fleetlock from a Local Court Bailiff in mid 1917 [39: 19-Jul-1917]
Sold six Ayrshire, Jersey, and Holstein cross "very choice forward springers" at a cattle sale in Perth on 15 March 1918 [39: 12-Mar-1918]
His horse Fleetlock came 2nd in the Carnamah Stakes and the Forced Handicap at the Carnamah Races on 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 came 2nd in the Competition with 8252 votes and his involvement helped raise the large figure of £131/15/- [10: 31-May-1918]
He regularly dealt with matters in Coorow and Waddy for the Upper Irwin / Mingenew Road Board 1918-1920 [9: 1-Feb-1918, 30-Jul-1920]
He looked into roads and other matters, arranged for work to be done and oversaw works and repairs [9: 21-Feb-1919, 2-May-1919]
His horse Fleetlock competed at the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting held on Thursday 27 March 1919 [10: 11-Apr-1919]
Sold two heavy medium draught horses of right ages and good condition at Perth Horse & Cow Market in December 1919 [39: 4-Dec-1919]
Married "Jenny" Janet McDougall LANG on 7 April 1920 at Grianaig Farm in Carnamah [10: 16-Apr-1920]
His best man at his wedding was Carnamah pioneer Donald MACPHERSON, and bridesmaid was Jenny's sister May [10]
Member of the Carnamah Race Club 1920-1934 [9: 8-Apr-1927] [4: 31-Mar-1928, 21-Dec-1929, 28-Mar-1931] [5: 24-Nov-1933]
Committee Member in 1920, Vice President 1927-1934, Committee Member in 1928 and Judge in 1931 [10: 13-Feb-1920]
His horse Fleetlock ran in the Three Springs Races on Thursday 4 March 1920, and won the F. J. Morgan Plate [9: 12-Mar-1920]
Donated 5/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1920 [124]
Attended the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting held in Carnamah on Thursday 16 September 1920 [10]
His horse Fleetlock won the Flying Handicap race and also came 2nd in the Ladies Bracelet race [10: 1-Oct-1920]
His horse Fleetlock was a starter in the Local Handicap race at the Carnamah Races on Easter Monday 28 March 1921 [10: 1-Apr-1921]
Purchased the racehorse Fidelis-Marrigold from Henry W. CLARKSON of The Range in Toodyay in early 1922 [39: 12-Jan-1922] [50]
He farmed Waddy Waddy Farm in partnership with a James L. B. WEIR as "Weir & McGilp" [9: 20-Mar-1925]
The property Waddy Waddy was owned by a company in which James L. B. WEIR was involved [P12]
They appear to have dissolved their partnership in 1925 and held a clearing sale at Waddy Waddy on Friday 6 March 1925 [9]
Sheep sold at the sale totalled 1,407 and included 464 right aged Koonoona ewes which sold for 65/- each [9]
32 horses were sold including good farm horses (£43 to £49 each), aged horses (£18 to £3), lighter sorts and hacks [9]
Plant and Machinery sold included a binder (£50), scrub rake (£42), harvester (£80), wagon (£40), [9]
reaper thresher (£60), dray (£30), chaffcutter (£30), wool press (£21), ploughs (£33 to £55) and drills (£29 to £51) [9]
On dissolving partnership he purchased the northern portion of Waddy Waddy which he named Polaris Farm [P12]
The word "Polaris" refers to a star almost on the end of the north celestial pole, also known as the North Star or Polar Star [P12]
Resided on and farmed Polaris Farm in Waddy Forest from 1925 until his death in 1956 [9: 21-Aug-1925] [P12]
Initially had a two roomed house built on Polaris, which became workmen's quarters when a larger house was built [P12]
His farm was situated 16 miles east of Coorow and 14 miles west of Latham [5: 28-Feb-1936]
Founding Member of the Carnamah District Road Board in 1923 - was the member for Coorow 1923-1949 [7: page 111]
Travelled from his home in Waddy Forest to Perth on Monday 6 August 1934 to attend the Road Board conference [5: 10-Aug-1934]
Chairman of the Carnamah District Road Board from 1926-27 to 1927-28 and again from 1946-47 to 1948-49 [7: page 111]
In 1925 purchased a "beautifully finished" new royal blue Oakland de luxe car - his second Oakland car in six months [9: 21-Aug-1925]
Member of a committee formed to obtain a hospital at Carnamah in 1928 [4: 17-Mar-1928]
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred M. LANG's wedding and reception in Carnamah on 27 March 1928 [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Judge of the Cattle section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Shows in 1929 and 1937 [4: 28-Sep-1929] [5: 17-Sep-1937]
In 1932 had two Chevrolet trucks and an Oakland car with license plates CA-13, CA-28 and CA-233 respectively [4: 12-Nov-1932]
He was appointed a Justice of the Peace for the Victoria Magisterial District in July 1932 [5: 29-Jul-1932] [4: 30-Jul-1932]
Proposed one of the toasts at the dinner following the Official Opening of the new Carnamah Post Office on 30 June 1932 [5: 8-Jul-1932]
Foundation President of the Coorow-Waddy Forest District Agricultural Society 1932-1934 [4: 9-Apr-1932] [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Committee Member in 1936 and 1939-1948 and Vice Patron in 1937 [5: 13-Mar-1936, 20-Nov-1936] [150]
Exhibited and won prizes in five sections of the inaugural Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5]
Won 1st prize for a Team of Two Farm Horses in Harness and 2nd for a Gelding in the Horse section [5]
In the Cattle section won 1st prizes for Shorthorn Heifer and Milking Shorthorn Bull and 2nd for Shorthorn Cow [5]
Won 1st prize for Nabawa Wheat, 2nd prize for Wheat (open) in the Grain and Fodder section [5]
Won 1st prize for Three Fat Lambs Suitable for Export in Sheep; and 2nd prize for a male White Leghorn in Poultry [5: 16-Sep-1932]
The next week he again won 1st prize for Three Fat Lambs Suitable for Export at the Carnamah Agricultural Show [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1932-1948 [13]
Attended the Sheep Demonstration by the Government Inspector for Sheep & Wool in Coorow on 27 June 1933 [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Presided over the Valedictory Dinner tendered to Alexander B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-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]
Exhibited and won prizes in four sections of the second annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 7 September 1933 [5]
Won 1st prizes for a Team of Two Farm Horses and for a Team of Four Farm Horses and 2nd for a Yearling Draught [5]
Received 1st prize for milking strain Shorthorn Heifer and both 1st and 2nd for the Best Bull and milking strain Shorthorn Bull [5]
Won 1st prizes for Southdown Ram and Three Ewes (suitable for breeding export lambs), and 2nd for Three Fat Lambs [5]
Concluded his prize winning in the Grain & Fodder section with a 2nd prize for a Sheaf of Wheaten Hay [5: 15-Sep-1933]
The next week, on Thursday 14 September 1933, he judged the Cattle section at the Carnamah Agricultural Show [5: 22-Sep-1933]
Also exhibited at the Carnamah Agricultural Show, winning 1st prizes for Southdown Ram and Three Crossbred Ewes [5]
In 1933 purchased year old crossbred ewes from J. S. O'HALLORAN of Mingenew for mating with his Southdown rams [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 10 November 1933 [96]
Himself and his wife attended the opening of the East Marchagee Hall in Marchagee on Saturday 11 November 1933 [5: 17-Nov-1933]
During the 1933-34 financial year purchased 425 acres of farmland in Coorow from "Tom" Thomas BONHAM [3]
The land was Victoria Location 385, portion of Victoria Location 1274 and Lots M634 and M1640 of Victoria Location 2023 [3] [44]
It was the second time he'd owned 295 of the 425 acres - having sold it to Thomas BONHAM about 13 years earlier [3] [44]
He allowed Thomas BONHAM to continue living in the old house on the land following its sale [P8]
His family erected a headstone on Tom's grave at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah [14]
In January 1934 purchased a new V8 Ford car through the agency of the North Midlands Farmers' Co-op [5: 19-Jan-1934]
Purchased a valuable Australian Illawarra Shorthorn bull and two heifers for 24, 25 and 20 guineas in February 1934 [5: 23-Feb-1934]
The Carnamah District Road Board paid him £1 on 24 April 1934 for the hire of a horse [300: page 27]
Member of the Coorow Football Club - was Chairman in 1934 and President in 1935 [5: 20-Apr-1934, 7-Jun-1935]
Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Progress Association in 1934 [5: 8-Jun-1934]
As with the previous year, he again successfully exhibited in four sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1934 [5]
Won 1st prizes for Team of Two Farm Horses and Team of Four Farm Horses, and 2nd prize for Brood Mare of Gelding [5]
In the Cattle section received 1st prize for both Illawarra Shorthorn Bull and the Best Bull of Any Breed [5]
Awarded 2nd prizes for Three Merino Ewes under 1½ years and White Oats, and both 1st and 2nd for Brown Oatrs [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Agricultural Society's Annual Show at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 6 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Officially Opened the Coorow Rifle Club's Rifle Range on Saturday 8 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
He was the first farmer in Waddy Forest to complete harvesting operations in 1934 - having finished by mid December [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Presided over Heinie and Mina BOTHE's Golden Wedding celebration at the Coorow Hotel on 26 February 1935 [5: 1-Mar-1935]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club, and had provided the land for the Club's links / golf course [5: 17-May-1935, 21-May-1937]
Patron of the Coorow Golf Club 1935-1956, and a Committee Member in 1936 [4: 7-Apr-1951, 3-Aug-1956] [5: 17-May-1935, 27-Mar-1936]
Officially Opened the Coorow Golf Club's Golf Course and hit the first ball on Sunday 23 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Attended and spoke at the Coorow Football Club's Annual Ball held at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 1 June 1935 [5: 7-Jun-1935]
Sold 335 sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd and Elder Smith & Co Ltd at Midland Market in 1935 [5: 9 & 23-Aug-1935; 8 & 15-Nov-1935]
The 335 sheep consisted of 145 suckers (26 at 20/1, 27 at 18/7, 46 at 17/10, 7 at 17/4, 38 at 16/-, 1 at 15/- per head), [5: 4-Oct-1935]
93 lambs (41 at 18/10, 39 at 16/4, 6 at 12/7, 7 at 12/1), 44 ewes at 9/4, 44 aged shorn ewes at 7/4, and 9 shorn wethers at 14/1 [5]
Attended John and Mary LANG's Golden Wedding Celebration at Grianaig Farm in Carnamah on 18 August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
Exhibited in the Cattle and Sheep sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held on Thursday 5 September 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Awarded four 1st prizes for Illawarra Shorthorn Cow, Illawarra Shorthorn Heifer, Illawarra Shorthorn Bull, [5]
Three Ewes for Breeding Export Lambs; and 2nd prizes for Three Lambs Suitable for Export, and Three Fat First Cross Lambs [5]
Accompanied by Ivor B. ROBERTS of Waddy Forest himself and his wife motored to Perth on 29 September 1935 [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Himself and his wife were among those from Waddy Forest who attended the Royal Show in Perth in October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Sold 14 bales of wool at 16¼d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Wool Sale in Perth on 28 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Const. Alan O. FIEBIG inspected and purchased two of his horses on behalf of the Police Department on 30 October 1935 [88]
Also on 30 October 1935 sold eight steers at £7/5/0 per head through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Met with the Commonwealth Grants Commission and other officials in Carnamah on Thursday 21 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
Took the men on a tour of Winchester, Coorow and then Waddy Forest where the party had afternoon tea at his homestead [5]
Chief mourner at the funeral of his sister-in-law May LANG at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the funeral of his father-in-law John LANG at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 24 December 1935 [5: 3-Jan-1936]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Due to "curtailing farming operations" he held a clearing sale on his farm starting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday 6 March 1936 [5: 28-Feb-1936]
At the sale, which was likely due to financial distress as a result of the depression, sold livestock, plant, machinery and sundries [5]
Included were prize-winning horses, pedigree Australian Illawarra Shorthorn cattle and some practically new machinery [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Sold 22 horses consisting of eleven geldings aged upwards of three year, ten mares and fillies, and one colt rising to two years [5]
Sold five pedigree Australian Illawarra Shorthorn cattle with a 2½ year bull, 1½ year bull, six month bull, 3 year cow and heifer [5]
Sold 600 sheep consisting of 250 Merino ewes mated to Border Leicester rams and 350 Merino wethers aged two to three years [5]
Plant, machinery and sundries put up for sale included an almost new 10-foot Sunshine A.L. harvester, 10-foot Big E harvester, [5]
6-foot Deering binder, 16-run McCormick combine, 20-disc McKay drill and fore carriage, 5-foot McKay mouldboard plough, [5]
5-foot Shearer mouldboard plough, 6-foot Shearer mouldboard plough, 10-disc State plough, 16-30 Hart Parr tractor, [5]
14-disc Sundercut, 12-foot McKay spring tyne cultivator, Robinson grader and pickler, two sets of 6-leaf harrows, [5]
almost new dray, dam-sinking plough, Linkenoke scoop, two harrow carts, two sets of McKay 8-horse pulley yokes; [5]
16 pairs of plough chains, swings, S hooks for two teams; collars hames and winkers for 16 horses; circular saw and spindle, [5]
three sets of leading harness, six dozen Camel pad tractor grips, and one pair of extension rims for tractor [5]
Purchased a new Holt caterpillar tractor in April 1936 [5: 1-May-1936]
He was among the 200 farmers who attended the meeting in Carnamah on 31 July 1936 about local Bulk Wheat Handling [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Himself, his wife and their son Tups travelled to Perth for a few days on Monday 3 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
While in Perth he represented Carnamah at the Road Board Association's 21st Annual Road Board Conference [5: 19-Jun-1936]
Accompanied by James P. M. KERR he returned to Waddy Forest on Tuesday 11 August 1936 [5: 14-Aug-1936]
Played in the Carnamah Masonic Lodge's Inaugural Annual Golf Meeting in Carnamah on Saturday 1 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Sold 242 sheep suckers through Elder Smith & Co Ltd with three consignments to the Midland Market in 1936 [5: 28-Aug-1936]
The 242 suckers consisted of 50 sold at 20/1, 92 at 21/4, 58 shorn at 14/10, and 42 shorn at 13/10 per head [5: 25-Sep-1936, 23-Oct-1936]
Exhibited in the Cattle and Sheep sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in Coorow on Thursday 3 September 1936 [5]
His "particularly fine stock" won him three 1st and three 2nd prizes plus the Champion Ribbon the Cattle section [5]
Won 1st prize and the Champion Ribbon for Illawarra Shorthorn Cow, both 1st and 2nd prizes for Illawarra Shorthorn Heifer, [5]
1st prize for Best Dairy Cow, and 2nd prize for Three Ewes Suitable for Breeding Export Lambs [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936]
Attended the Inaugural Sale of the North Midlands Stud Stockbreeders Association in Carnamah on 18 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Purchased four Dorset Horn rams - 1 at 6¾ guineas, 2 at 6½ guineas, and 1 at 4 guineas (a total of 16¼ guineas, or £17/8/3) [5]
Three were purchased from LEISHMAN Bros of Winchester and the fourth from Mrs Mary O. ROBERTS of Waddy Forest [5]
During late September 1936 he spent a few days in Perth [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Attended Roy M. PATTON's birthday at the dam on Longforest Farm in Waddy Forest on Sunday 8 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Sold six bales of wool at 18d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Perth Wool Sale on 23 November 1936 [5: 27-Nov-1936]
Part of an overland trip to the uninhabited coast at Jurien Bay, which departed on Monday 15 February 1937 [5: 26-Feb-1937]
The 12 other members of the party were Angus A. N. MCGILP of Waddy Forest; and William A. T. SARGENT of Carnamah; [5]
Frank R. BRYANT, Walter G. FENNELL, W. Frank FENNELL and C. Jock BRAYNT of Marchagee; David TODD, [5]
William J. GAUNT, Donald S. GRANT, George HUTCHCRAFT, Fred BINGHAM and John S. READ of Coorow [5]
They travelled in two trucks and two cars and from Moora they drove over 54 miles of road and 30 miles of sand [5]
They erected a shed and tables and were able to get good reception on a wireless Fred BINGHAM had taken along [5]
They fished every day, visited caves nine miles from their camp at Jurien Bay and visited Sandy Cape and North Head [5]
Himself, William J. GAUNT and Baxter D. BOTHE returned home in his car on Thursday 18 February 1937 [5]
Sold 159 sheep through Elder Smith & Co Ltd with two consignments to the Midland Market in March 1937: [5: 5 & 12-Mar-1937]
125 ewes (39 at 14/1, 41 at 12/4, 45 at 11/4) ,14 lambs (1 at 19/-, 12 at 18/4, 1 at 15/-), 6 hoggets at 20/1, 14 wethers at 17/4 [5]
Purchased a new Horwood Bagshaw combine in March 1937 [5: 12-Mar-1937]
Received a cheque for £10/10/- from Robert MACKIE in 1937 which was for the Children's Christmas Trees in Coorow [5: 30-Apr-1937]
Won the H. Saunders Trophy for the Cattle section at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Won 1st prize for Illawarra Shorthorn Cow, 1st and 2nd for Illawarra Shorthorn Heifer, and 2nd for Illawarra Shorthorn Bull [5]
Also awarded 1st for Best Dairy Cow and received 2nd for Three Ewes Suitable for Breeding Export Lambs in the Sheep section [5]
Advertised for sale in The North Midland Times in September 1937 a Big E harvester in good order for £60 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
In 1937 purchased and installed a new Lister lighting plant at his Waddy Forest home [0: image 03703]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah retiree Robert PALFREYMAN on 11 August 1938 at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth [4]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Doris FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 10 October 1939 [4]
Vice Chairman of Carnamah's branch of the Australian Defence League in 1940 [0: image 03947]
Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Agricultural Society and Patriotic Funds Committee in 1945 [0: image 04319]
Judge of the British Breeds portion of the Sheep Section at the Mingenew District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1945 [261]
Officially opened the new Waddy Forest tennis courts on 20 October 1946 [0: image 04412]
Described as very down to earth person with very good common sense [P300]
Resided on and farmed Polaris Farm in Waddy Forest until his death in 1956 [P12]
Father of Sandy, Maisie, John and Tups [P12]
Died 26 July 1956 in Waddy Forest; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row F, Plot 14) [1] [P12]
Also known as Angus Archibald MCGILP and Angus Archie MCGILP [19]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Friday 20 December 1928:
Country Towns and Districts - Carnamah-Coorow - Rapid Development
"Mr A. McGilp, who has been on the road board since its inception, and who was for two years chairman, has about half of his 2,500 acres under crop (oats included). Some Merredin is stripping 24 bushels. He anticipates an average yield of 16 bushels. Last year 800 acres gave 5,600 bags of Merredin, Nabawa, and Gresley. He is starting to stock up with sheep."
Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP was a pallbearer at the following funerals held at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah:
Mrs Jane ROBERTSON, who was buried on 15 May 1932; Richard ROBERTSON, who was buried on 9 July 1932;
Robert Clark FORRESTER, who was buried on 18 September 1933; Miss Elizabeth MACPHERSON, buried on 24 July 1939
Mrs Mary LANG, who was buried on 22 February 1942; Mrs Eliza Wilhelmina BOTHE, who was buried on 20 August 1942;
Thomas BONHAM, who was buried on 10 August 1945; Mrs Mary Louisa GRONOW, who was buried on 11 August 1945;
Price Willis HUNT, who was buried on 11 September 1946; Baxter Diedrich BOTHE, who was buried on 23 February 1950;
Frederick John KAU, who was buried on 27 March 1950; John BOWMAN, who was buried on 28 July 1952;
He was also a casket bearer at the funeral of his good friend and Carnamah pioneer Donald MACPHERSON on 14 August 1931
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Friday 3 August 1956:
Obituary - Angus Archibald Nicol McGilp - Old Midlands Identity
"Another old and highly respected identity of the North Midlands in the person of Mr. Angus Archibald Nicol McGilp passed away under somewhat sudden circumstances at his home ("Polaris") at Coorow on Thursday afternoon last, the deceased gentleman having attained the age of seventy-five years. The late Mr. McGilp, who was a particularly genial personality, was born at Minyip (Victoria) and came to Western Australia in 1904. He first commenced contracting work in the North Midlands for Messrs Parrick and Weir, who at that time held large tracts of land around Carnamah and Winchester, and later he undertook further contract work in the preparation of farming land for migrant settlers arriving from Britain. Ten years later he joined others in the formation of the Waddy Waddy Company and acquired a property known as Waddy Waddy, which he conducted for a period of fifteen years until sold to Messrs. Hyde Bros. He then purchased another property at Coorow known as "Polaris," and he remained thereon until his death last week. As a highly developed farm, "Polaris" was very productive and on this property the late M. McGilp was always a leader in the fat lamb industry, but some years ago the holding was enlarged by the acquisition of an adjoining property known as "Lake Nido." He was a recognised land valuer, and in this connection he frequently acted in a private capacity for the Government. Right throughout his long life at Coorow the deceased gentleman always evinced a lively interest in public affairs. Prior to the formation of the Carnamah Road Board he acted as a district representative for the Mingenew Road Board, of which the member was the late Mr. Donald McDonald, and in 1923 he became a foundation member of the Carnamah Road Board as a representative for Coorow Ward and retained membership for twenty-six years. He was chairman of the Board for two period, firstly for one year in the early thirties and then again for two years just prior to his retirement as a member, and in addition he was vice-chairman for fifteen years. He was foundation president of the Coorow - Waddy Forest District Agricultural Society, which was formed in 1932, and for his sterling service to this organisation he was made a life member some years ago. Other organisations in which he was interested were the Coorow Gold Club and the Coorow Tennis Club, for both of which he was patron, and he was also an adopted member of the Coorow - Waddy Forest Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. He was initiated as a member of the masonic fraternity prior to leaving Victoria, and in later years he joined the Carnamah Lodge, of which he was a member for a very lengthy period. The late Mr. McGilp was married at Carnamah in 1920 to Miss Janet McDougall Lang, by whom he is survived together with one son-Mr. A. M. ("Sandy") McGilp, of Coorow-and one daughter in Mrs. A. G. Hirst, of Coorow, another son (Mr. Angus Nicol McGilp) having predeceased his father some years ago. The funeral of the deceased gentleman took place in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Winchester on Saturday afternoon last, and despite heavy rain there was a particularly large assemblage at the graveside. The pall-bearers were Messrs. R. Diamond, G. A. Raffan, E. Chapman, D. McDonald, N. Hyde and P. Morcombe., the casket was borne from the hearse to the grave by Messrs. M. Williams, R. Kerr, R. Bothe and E. Fowler, and the service was conducted by the Rev. E. A. Brice of Geraldton."
Note: the member of the Mingenew Road Board was Donald Macpherson, not Donald McDonald
"Tups" Angus Nicol MCGILP
Born 23 August 1927 in Perth, Western Australia [P12]
Son of "Mac" Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP and "Jenny" Janet McDougall LANG [P12]
Baptised in Carnamah by the Rev. Alexander Crow on 17 June 1928 [P12]
Resided with his parents on Polaris Farm in Waddy Forest [P12]
Student at the Waddy Well State School in Waddy Forest [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Coorow in July 1933 as a "Red Indian" [4: 29-Jul-1933]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Coorow on Saturday 6 July 1935 dressed as "S. S. Polaris" [5: 12-Jul-1935]
In October 1936 the North Midland Times newspaper regretfully reported that he was ill and suffering from pneumonia [5: 16-Oct-1936]
A week later he was reported to have been "well on the road to recovery" [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Travelled to Perth with his parents on 6 December 1936 and a week later they returned to Waddy with his siblings [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Competed at the Coorow-Waddy Progress Association's Annual Children's Sports in Coorow on Thursday 12 August 1937 [5]
Came 3rd in the Up to 10 Years Boys Running Race and also came 3rd in the Up to 9 Years Boys Egg & Spoon Race [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Won a 2nd prize for Handwork in the Educational section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Financial Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1946 [150]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club in 1950 [0: image 04558]
Died 7 August 1952 in Three Springs; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row F, Plot 15) [1]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Thursday 14 August 1952:
"Angus Nicol McGilp, aged 24 years youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McGilp, of Waddy Forest passed away in the North Midlands District Hospital, Three Springs on Thursday August 7th. The funeral of the late "Tups" was attended by a large number of friends. The popularity of the deceased is evident by the long list of floral tributes."
Mrs "Jenny": Janet McDougall MCGILP
Wife of "Mac" Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP; see "Jenny" Janet McDougall LANG
John Lang MCGILP
Born April 1925 [P12]
Son of "Mac" Angus Archibald Nicol MCGILP and "Jenny" Janet McDougal LANG of Waddy Forest [P12]
Died 22 April 1925; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia (Presbyterian, GA, 67) [2]
James MCGUINESS
Farmhand on the Marchagee Estate Farm in Marchagee in 1919 [50]
The Marchagee Estate was a well established 4,727 acre property in Marchagee belonging to Samuel C. EMERY [44] [81: 7-Nov-1909]
William Anderson MCKAY
Foreman in Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1914 and 1915 [50]
Alexander MCKENZIE
Labourer in Coorow in 1931 [50]
Norman MCKITTRICH
Teamster for Norman F. HYDE on Waddy Waddy Farm in Waddy Forest in 1931 [50]
Malcolm Kenneth MCLEOD
Labourer at Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1912 and 1913 [50]
Harry MCMAHON
Labourer in Coorow 1911-1921 [19]
Grace Edgar MCMASTER
Born 1876 in Coleraine, Victoria, Australia [15]
Daughter of Dougald MCMASTER and Isabella EDGAR [15]
Registered at birth with given names of Margaret Grace, however on all later occasions gave her names as Grace Edgar [2] [15] [19] [54] [66]
Married (1) Thomas Robert JAMES in 1901 in Victoria, Australia [54]
Her husband had been in the goldmining town of Field's Find in Western Australia from as early as 1897 [6]
Resided in Field's Find, where her husband was a Storekeeper in partnership with Alexander Burns GLOSTER 1901-1903 [6]
They also resided in Field's Find in 1904, during which year her husband was Hotelkeeper of the Field's Find Hotel [6]
Resided in Perth in 1905, when her husband was Hotelkeeper of the Empire Hotel at 575 & 577 Murray Street, Perth [6]
Resided in Moora in 1907 and 1908, where her husband was the licensee of the Moora Hotel and Refreshment Rooms [6]
Resided at 333 Barker Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco for at least the years 1910-1914 [6]
Her husband Thomas, late of the Perth suburb of Subiaco, passed away on 18 March 1915, aged 50 years [2]
Married (2) Alexander Burns GLOSTER in Perth in 1916 [66]
Her husband enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) on 1 March 1916, and on 13 October 1916 left for active service [30]
Following her husband's departure for the war front she resided at Saladin Street in the Perth suburb of Osborne Park [30: item 4770004]
During the war she appears to have shifted to England, her address later being care of Cook's Tourist Office in London, England [30]
Her husband was captured by German Forces on 11 April 1917 and was a Prisoner of War from then until the end of the war [30]
Following her husband's return from the war they resided at the Freemason's Hotel in Busselton, Western Australia 1919-1921 [6]
Resided at the Commercial Hotel in Moora 1923-1929 [6] [10: 22-Jun-1923]
Along with her son Austin JAMES left Moora on a motor trip to Busselton on Monday 18 May 1925 [9: 22-May-1925]
In August 1925 travelled to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to see her daughter Miss Isobel JAMES [9: 21-Aug-1925]
Her daughter was in Melbourne studying at the Conservatory of Music and had holidayed in Moora earlier in 1925 [9: 13-Feb-1925]
After leaving Moora they resided briefly in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley before moving to Coorow [81: 12-Jan-1930]
Resided with her husband at the Coorow Hotel on Main Street in Coorow 1930-1933 [4: 4-Oct-1930] [5: 11-Nov-1932] [19]
She preferred living at and running hotels as she felt there wasn't enough to look after in an ordinary home [4: 23-Aug-1930]
Her home at the Coorow Hotel in Coorow was the 25th home she had lived at during her lifetime [4: 23-Aug-1930]
Attended the Valedictory Dinner tendered to her husband A. B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-1933]
Along with her husband shifted back to Moora in July 1933, where they resumed management of the Commercial Hotel [5: 18-Aug-1933]
Resided at the Commercial Hotel in Moora 1933-1937 [5: 18-Aug-1933] [50]
Travelled to London, England with her husband to see the coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937 [39: 14-Jul-1937]
They departed Fremantle, Western Australia on the steamship Ascanius and arrived in Liverpool, England on 2 May 1937 [204]
She witnessed the coronation, and then just days before they were to return to Australia she fell down a flight of stairs and died [39]
Her husband departed London, England with her ashes on the steamship Cathay on 11 June 1937 bound for Fremantle [203]
Mother of Isobel Mary Austin JAMES, Dougald William Burns Austin JAMES, and Hector Thomas Austin JAMES [15]
Died 4 June 1937 in London, England; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Presbyterian, AA, 76A) [2] [39: 14-Jul-1937]
From The West Australian newspaper, Wednesday 14 July 1937:
Tragic Coronation Trip - Moora Resident's Death
"The ashes of the late Mrs. Alexander Gloster, for many years a well-known resident of Moora, were brought back to Western Australia by the liner Cathay which reached Fremantle yesterday from Great Britain. With her husband, who returned by the vessel, she made a trip to London to see the Coronation. Three days before the ship left for Australia she fell down a flight of stairs at a
London hotel and was fatally injured. The body was cremated, and the ashes were bought back to this State, where they were buried yesterday afternoon at the Karrakatta Cemetery. The late Mrs. Gloster's first husband was the late Mr. T. James, one of the fathers of the Moora township. He built the Commercial Hotel, Moora, and was for many years engaged in the hotel trade in the town. Following his death she married Mr. Gloster, with whom she carried on the business. The funeral ceremony yesterday was carried out by the Rev. F. W. Gunning, of Mt. Hawthorn, and formerly of Moora."
V. MCMULLEN
Member of the Coomberdale Cricket Club in 1922-23 [9: 23-Feb-1923]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 [4: 10-Nov-1928, 2-Feb-1929]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929, 24-Aug-1929]
In the first half of the 1929 season he was the winner of two of the Carnamah Rifle Club's trophies [4: 20-Jul-1929]
He could be Vincent Sidney MCMULLEN, who was a Farmhand in Arrino in 1933 [19]
Jessie Gibson MCNEILL
Born 1901 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland [28]
Daughter of coalminer Robert MCNEILL and Jessie GIBSON [28]
Married James ANDERSON on 3 January 1922 at Marlborough Cottages in Broomhouse, Lanark, Scotland [28]
Departed London, England on the Barrabool and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 25 August 1924 [70]
Resided in Waddy Forest / Latham 1925-1937 [19] [50]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of East Victoria Park [2]
Died 3 August 1970; ashes scattered to the wind at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Peter MCPHEE
Engine Driver in Coorow in 1905 and 1906 [50]
"Tim" Harold Threadgold MELVIN
Born 20 January 1906 in Collie, Western Australia [16]
Son of William Harold MELVIN and Catherine Helena JOHNSON [15]
Himself and his brother "Jack" William John MELVIN purchased 2,118 acres of virgin land in Coorow on 10 August 1926 [27]
The 2,118 acres was Lot M1669 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £847/4/- or 8/- per acre, payable by instalemnts over 15 years [27]
Their father purchased a further 2,253 acres in Victoria Location 1116, Lots M1311 M1312 & M1528 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
Farmer of Melsom Farm in Coorow 1926-1952 [3] [19] [27]
Himself and his brother farmed their own and their father's land in Coorow in partnership as "Melvin Bros" [3] [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Together they were later the joint freehold owners of their 2,118 acres and their father's 2,253 acres [61]
Their first crop in 1927 was 800 acres of wheat which averaged 12 bushels per acre [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Married Therese Mary LEESON in Perth in 1927 [66]
In 1930 himself and his brother grew 1,650 acres of wheat on their farm in Coorow [4: 31-May-1930]
Member of the Coorow Football Club in 1932 and 1937 - was their Most Consistent Player in 1932 [5: 28-Oct-1932, 14-May-1937]
Attended the Coorow-Waddy Forest Football Club's smoke social at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 22 October 1932 [5: 28-Oct-1932]
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
"Melvin Bros" sold six bales of wool at 16¼d. and seven bales 16¼d. per pound on Monday 25 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
In 1936 changed to "power farming" and through Dalgety & Co Ltd disposed of all his horses to a farmer in York [5: 8-May-1936]
Sold five head of cattle comprising 2 cows at £2, 2 steers at £1/3/9 and 1 calf at 15/- at the Midland Market in 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
Attended the funeral of Waddy Forest farmer Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Private W72070 in Coorow's local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
During the 1949-50 financial year he purchased a 640 acre portion of Lot M1377 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
The 640 acres was purchased from Harry & Myrtle EDWARDS and is situated on the north side of Green Road in Coorow [3] [60]
During the 1952-53 financial himself and his brother sold the entirety of their farmland to W. Thomas WHITE & Son [3]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Glendalough [2]
Died 12 September 1980; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, F, 203) [2]
Mrs Myra Mary MELVIN
Wife of "Jack" William John MELVIN; see Myra Mary RICE
"Jack" William John MELVIN
Born 1 August 1900 in Port Adelaide, South Australia [16]
Son of William Harold MELVIN and Catherine Helena JOHNSON [55]
Prior to enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force had worked as a farmhand and had 2½ years experience as an Army Cadet [30]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 30 October 1918 in Perth, Western Australia [30: item 8039889]
On enlistment was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 128 lbs. with brown eyes, brown hair and a fresh complexion [30]
Trained with the A.I.F. for a short time however was discharged on 24 December 1919 following the end of hostilities [30]
Himself and his brother "Tim" Harold Threadgold MELVIN purchased 2,118 acres of virgin land in Coorow on 10 August 1926 [27]
The 2,118 acres was Lot M1669 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £847/4/- or 8/- per acre, payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
Their father purchased a further 2,253 acres in Victoria Location 1116, Lots M1311 M1312 & M1528 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
Farmer of Melsom Farm in Coorow 1926-1950 [19] [27]
Himself and his brother farmed their own and their father's land in Coorow in partnership as "Melvin Bros" [3] [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Together they were later the joint freehold owners of their 2,118 acres and their father's 2,253 acres [61]
Their first crop in 1927 was 800 acres of wheat which averaged 12 bushels per acre [120: 20-Dec-1928]
Married Myra Mary RICE in Perth in 1927 [66]
Member of the Coorow Football Club in 1929 [4: 25-May-1929]
In 1930 himself and his brother grew 1,650 acres of wheat on their farm in Coorow [4: 31-May-1930]
Himself, his wife, brother Tim and Tim's wife Therese arrived back in Coorow on 8 March 1930 after a month's holiday [4: 15-Mar-1930]
Won 1st prize for "Oaten Hay, cured, binder tied (1931 season)" at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Awarded 2nd prize for a Sheaf of Green Wheat for Hay at the second annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society 1934-1936 [5: 10-Nov-1933, 2-Aug-1935, 13-Mar-1936]
Himself and his brother as "Melvin Bros" sold 119 sheep through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on Wednesday 30 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
The sheep consisted of 39 lambs and 12 ewes at 8/7 per head, 58 lambs at 6/7 per head and 10 wethers at 8/10 per head [5]
In 1935 purchased for 45 Guineas a seven valve Chrysler wireless set through the Coorow agency of Eva V. CASEY [5: 10-Jan-1936]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1936, and Committee Member in 1937 [5: 3-Jul-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
Financial Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society 1936-1946 [150]
Attended the Ratepayers Meeting of the Carnamah District Road Board in Coorow on Wednesday 25 November 1936 [5: 27-Nov-1936]
Played for the Married Men who almost defeated the Single Men in a cricket match in Coorow on 6 December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Won the Nail Driving at the Sports Meeting at Maley Park in Coorow on Boxing Day 26 December 1936 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Member of the Coorow Cricket Club in 1936-37 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Played for the again defeated Married Men in a cricket match against Single Men in Coorow on Sunday 11 April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Attended and competed at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Member of the Coorow Tennis Club in 1940-41 [4: 29-Mar-1941]
Represented the Winchester Tennis Club at meetings of the Coorow Tennis Association in 1951 [4: 14-Apr-1951]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1946 [13]
During the 1952-53 financial himself and his brother sold the entirety of their farmland to W. Thomas WHITE & Son [3]
After selling the farm himself and his wife remained in Coorow until 1958 [19]
Founding Committee Member of the Coorow Pasture Improvement Group in 1954 [4: 18-Dec-1954]
Member of the Winchester Tennis Club in 1956-57 [4: 15-Mar-1957]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of South Perth [2]
Father of Betty [91]
Died 22 February 1964; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 3, 213) [2]
William Harold MELVIN
Born 12 April 1876 in Adelaide, South Australia [55]
Son of William MELVIN and Martha THREADGOLD [55]
Married Catherine Helena JOHNSON in 1897 in Norseman, Western Australia [15]
His wife Nancy, of North Perth, passed away at the age of 50 years 25 August 1925 and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery [2]
Owner of 2,253 acres of land in Coorow - Victoria Location 1116 and Lots M1311 M1312 and M1528 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
He was the owner of the 2,253 acres by 1932, with the previous and first owner being Arthur H. SWEETAPPLE [3] [27]
His sons Jack and Tim farmed his and their own land in Coorow in partnership as "Melvin Bros" [3]
In later years his sons Jack and Tim became the joint freeholders of his 2,253 acres in Coorow [3]
Vice Patron of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1933, 1936 and 1937 [5: 23-Dec-1932, 13-Mar-1936, 20-Nov-1936]
Travelled from Perth to Coorow to attend the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 7 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Donated trophies for the show - for Fancy Work, Confectionery and a joint trophy for Horse, Cattle, Sheep & Grain-Fodder [5]
In 1936 he donated two trophies for the fifth annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held on 3 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Attended the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of North Perth [2]
Father of Olive Mary, "Jack" William John, Colin Douglas, Nancy May and "Tim" Harold Threadgold [15] [55]
Died 25 September 1953; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, KC, 28) [2]
Ernest MERCER
Railway Fettler in Marchagee in 1909 [50]
Percy Newton MERRIMAN
Born 1888 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England [20] [21]
Son of Cyrus MERRIMAN and Annie Lawton NEWTON [20] [21]
His father worked in Worcestershire as a Needle Pointer and his mother as a Dressmaker [20]
In 1891 was living with his parents, sister Eva and uncle Charles E. NEWTON at Hill Top in Webheath, Worcestershire, England [20]
In 1901 was with his parents, sisters Eva, Mabel, Nora and brother Harry at 3 Birmingham Road in Redditch, Worcestershire [20]
Departed London, England on the steamship Berrima and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 31 December 1928 [63]
Head Teacher at the Carnamah State School in 1931 [73]
His salary in 1931 amounted to £370; was assisted in the running of the Carnamah School by probationary teacher Gladys WYLIE [73]
Member of Carnamah's Rifle Shooting Club in 1931 [4: 15-Aug-1931]
School Teacher in Naraling in 1933 [19]
School Teacher of the Coorow State School in Coorow in 1934 and 1935 [73]
Received a salary of £347 for 1934 and through voluntary retrogression his salary for 1935 was £319 [73]
Committee Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1935 [5: 2-Aug-1935]
Resided of late in Broad Arrow [2]
Died 4 August 1944; ashes scattered over the rose garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
George Edward Amis MERRY
Farmer of Lake Nero Farm in Latham 1919-1922 [50]
George Alfred MERRYMAN
Railway Labourer in Coorow in 1903 [50]
"Bert" Albert Edward MILES
Born 1905 in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England [21]
Son of A. C. MILES [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Farmhand in Waddy Forest, Western Australia 1929-1970 [19]
Farmhand for Donnell E. FOWLER on Glen Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest in 1934 [P120]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1935 and 1936, and Committee Member in 1937 [5: 2-Aug-1935, 12-Jun-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1935-36 and 1936-37 [5: 25-Oct-1935, 6-Nov-1936]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
He was among those from Waddy Forest who travelled to Perth for the Perth Royal Show in October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Attended Roy M. PATTON's birthday at the dam on Longforest Farm in Waddy Forest on Sunday 8 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Runner-Up of the Men's 18 Hole Handicap at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Himself and his wife-to-be were tendered a Kitchen Tea Evening at the Waddy Forest Hall on Saturday 31 July 1937 [5: 6-Aug-1937]
The evening included dancing, presentations, the singing of "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" and concluded with supper [5]
They received a collection of kitchen utensils from the residents of Waddy and a rose bowl from the Waddy Forest Tennis Club [5]
Married Mary Esther GREENWOOD on Wednesday 18 August 1937 at Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Carnamah [5]
His best man was Mary's brother Harry C. GREENWOOD and his groomsman was his brother Frank MILES [5: 20-Aug-1937]
After the ceremony their wedding breakfast was at the Coorow Hotel followed by a reception at the Coorow Hall [5]
At their reception "all the residents of the Coorow-Waddy districts were entertained at any enjoyable evening's dancing" [5]
Following their honeymoon himself and his wife arrived back in Waddy Forest on Saturday 28 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
On retirement himself and his wife shifted from Waddy to a house at 13 Coatelean Drive in the Perth suburb of Osborne Park [P141]
Father of Kenneth and Lynette [P186]
Died 25 April 1984; ashes interred Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Perth WA (Acacia Court, Plot 2629) [2]
Frank MILES
Born 19 November 1907 in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England [16]
Son of A. C. MILES [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Farmer in Waddy Forest, Western Australia [19]
His farm was initially 1312 acres in size, consisting of Victoria Locations 8671 and 8672 [3]
During the 1930s extended his farm to a total of 1475 acres with the purchase of Victoria Location 9639 [3]
Delivered the first load of wheat in Coorow for the 1933 season on Wednesday 8 November 1933 [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club 1935-1937 [5: 30-Aug-1935, 12-Jun-1936, 23-Jul-1937]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold 90 suckers on 8 October 1935 - 35 at 14/10, 25 at 15/4, and 29 at 15/7 per head [5: 11-Oct-1935]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold one bale of wool at 15½d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on 25 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold 64 suckers on 23 September 1936 - 33 at 20/7 and 31 suckers at 16/10 per head [5: 25-Sep-1936]
"Miles Bros & Briand" purchased a new Dodge truck in early November 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
"Miles Bros & Briand" sold 45 lambs through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on 4 November 1936 - 27 at 13/7 and 18 at 10/4 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
In November 1936 "Miles Bros" fitted their Twin City tractor with Barnett Glass pneumatic tyres [5: 4-Dec-1936]
The pneumatic tyres were purchased through the agency of Mrs Eva V. CASEY of Coorow [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Groomsman at the wedding of his brother Albert E. MILES and Mary E. GREENWOOD in Carnamah on 18 August 1937 [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Enlisted in the Australian Army on 7 April 1942 and was discharged on 14 January 1944 [16]
He was among those from Waddy Forest who travelled to Perth for the Perth Royal Show in October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Signalman 20505 in the Australian Army's 9 Line Section during the Second World War [16]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [2]
Died 19 August 1966; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 8C, 2)
Rebecca Isabel Alice MILBOURNE
Born 1906 [15]
Married (1) Leslie HAMMER in 1925 [66]
Resided in Coorow in 1931 [50]
Her first husband passed away at the age of 32 years on 18 April 1932 [2]
Married (2) Harold Evan ELLIS in 1933 [66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Fremantle [2]
Died 21 February 1982; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Crematorium A, A6, 142) [2]
Arnold MILLER
Born C.1883 [5]
Carpenter for F. W. Gustav LIEBE on Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest in 1935 [4: 11-Jan-1936] [5: 3-Jan-1936]
On 26 December 1935 he was badly assaulted at Waddi resulting in a broken jaw, damaged eardrum and lacerations to his face [88]
He was taken to the Carnamah Private Hospital at 14 Robertson Street where he was treated by Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL [88]
Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL telephoned Constable Alan O. FIEBIG to tell him of the assault and that he was wanted at the hospital [88]
After taking a statement Constable FIEBIG travelled to Waddy where he arrested the man responsible for his injuries [88]
The man who struck him appeared before Andrew SMART JP at the Carnamah Police Court where he was fined [4: 11-Jan-1936]
His name was also reported as Harold MILLER [5: 17-Jan-1936]
Annie MINGHAM
Married James Fletcher BELL in Perth in 1916 [66]
Resided with her husband in Coorow, where he worked as a Teamster, in 1916 [19]
By late 1916 they had left Coorow and shifted to the Perth suburb of Maddington [30: item 3008656]
Her husband enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 1 December 1916, and left for active service abroad on 29 January 1917 [30]
Her husband was Killed in Action in Belgium on 20 September 1917, the circumstances around which were never known [30]
From 18 December 1917 she received a fortnightly pension of 40/- from the Australian Imperial Force [30]
Resided at 253 Heytesbury Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco 1918-1922 [30]
Following her husband's death she was working and paying off a house, but struggled after the onset of health problems [30]
Her address changed to Fairburn House, Coogee in 1922 and to Rhodes in Ascot Road, Victoria Park in late 1923 [30]
In 1929 was living at 32 Ebsworth Street in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [30]
"Charlie" Charles Allwood MITCHELL
Born 1927 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Son of William Scott MITCHELL and Christina Logan MAIR [P84]
Resided with his parents in Waddy Forest [19] and was a student at the Waddy Well State School in Waddy Forest [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Fell from a plough on Thursday 12 July 1934 and broke his collar bone, for which he received treatment in Three Springs [5: 20-Jul-1934]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Coorow on Saturday 6 July 1935 dressed as a "Highland Laddie" [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Won 1sts for Handwork and Design Drawing in the Educational section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Farmer of Braeside Farm in Coorow [19]
Ball Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1948 [150]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1950 and 1951 [4: 9-Dec-1950 & 7-Apr-1951]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club 1952-1959 [0: image 04682] [4: 24-Jul-1959]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club 1951-1958 [4: 7-Apr-1951, 11-Jul-1958]
Resided in Waddy Forest until his death in 1983 [1]
Husband of Phyllis [14]
Father of Scott, Gayle, Glenn and Lindsay [14]
Died 2 August 1983 in Coorow; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row S, Plot 11) [1] [90]
David MITCHELL
Farmhand in Gunyidi in 1931 [50]
James Patrick MITCHELL
Stockman on John T. GLOWREY's farm in Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1913 [50]
"Billy" William Scott MITCHELL
Born 3 November 1889 in Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland [28]
Son of ploughman Charles MITCHELL and Catherine SCOTT [28]
Labourer in Carnamah, Western Australia 1913-1915 [19] [50]
In September 1914 was employed in Carnamah by the Midland Railway Company working on their unsold farms [34]
Received wages of £6.12.0 from the Midland Railway Company on 7 September 1914 and again on 23 September 1914 [34]
In October 1914, along with Carl OLSEN, put down a well for the Midland Railway Company on Lot M940 in Carnamah [34]
Resided in Carnamah until enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 10 September 1915 [30: item 7982596]
On enlistment was described as 5 feet 8¾ inches tall, weighing 132 lbs. with brown eyes, black hair and a fresh complexion [30]
Gave his next of kin as his father Charles MITCHELL, who was by that time living in Grace, Sasketewan, Canada [30] [94]
After military training he was appointed to the 12th Reinforcements of the 11th Battalion at Blackboy Hill 16 October 1915 [30]
Embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on the R.M.S. Mongolia on 22 November 1915 [94]
Private 3889 in the Australian Imperial Force's 11th Battalion briefly in Egypt and then in France during the First World War [30]
Wounded in action in France on 25 August 1916; after treatment for a gunshot wound to his head rejoined his Battalion [30]
Promoted to Lance Corporal on 7 September 1916, to Corporal on 15 June 1917 and to Sergeant on 8 July 1917 [30]
Following the end of hostilities arrived back in Australia on the H.T. Somali on 8 July 1919 [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 30 August 1919; received the 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals [30]
Labourer in Carnamah 1920-1923 [19]
Himself and "Charlie" Carl OLSEN worked together contract fencing and sinking wells [P399]
On 23 June 1923 purchased 920 acres of virgin land in Waddy Forest in partnership with "Charlie" Carl OLSEN [27]
The 920 acres was Lot M1276 of Victoria Location 2023 and was purchased from the Midland Railway Company [27]
The land cost 16/6 per acre, or a total of £759/10/5, which was payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
Farmer in Waddy Forest in partnership with Carl OLSEN 1923-1928 [27]
Presumably bought out Carl's share in the farm as it was transferred solely into his name on 12 March 1929 [27]
Farmer, Labourer and Well Sinker in Waddy Forest 1929-1950 [3] [19] [P84]
Married Mrs Christina Logan KERR (nee MAIR) in 1925 [66]
Paid a £1 Vermin Bonus by the Carnamah District Road Board in September 1933 for killing two foxes [300: page 41]
Along with his stepson Jim travelled to Perth on Friday 16 March 1934 and purchased three horses at a big sale [5: 23-Mar-1934, 6-Apr-11934]
Purchased a new Sunshine 10-foot harvester, which he received on Thursday 6 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Himself and his wife travelled to Perth in early October 1934 to attend the Perth Royal Show [5: 5-Oct-1934]
Attended the Official Opening of the Coorow Golf Club's golf course in Coorow on Sunday 23 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1935 and 1936, and Committee Member in 1937 [5: 9-Aug-1935, 19-Jun-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
In July 1935 purchased a new Massey Harris mouldboard stump jump plough [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Sold 114 sheep suckers through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Markets in September and November 1935 [5]
The 114 suckers consisted of 23 sold at 16/10, 19 at 16/1, 26 at 12/1, and 46 at 11/7 per head [5: 20 & 27-Sep-1935; 15-Nov-1935]
Through Elder Smith & Co Ltd sold wool at the price of 12½d. per pound at a Wool Sale in Perth on 7 October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Finished his harvesting for the season on Saturday 7 December 1935 and was the first to finish in Waddy Forest [5: 13-Dec-1935]
After a holiday at South Beach himself, his wife and their children returned to Waddy Forest on 13 February 1936 [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 15 March 1936 [96]
Attended the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Malcolm L. and Irene S. PATTON in Waddy Forest on 1 April 1936 [5: 3-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]
Played in the Carnamah Masonic Lodge's Inaugural Annual Golf Meeting in Carnamah on Saturday 1 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Financial Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1936 [150]
In late October 1936 he was the first farmer in Waddy Forest to start harvesting [5: 30-Oct-1936]
He took delivery of two Dorset Horn rams on Wednesday 4 November 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
Sold 12 ewes at 8/- and 9 ewes at 10/4 through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on 11 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Sold seven head of cattle through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 2 December 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
The cattle comprised 2 heifers at £2/12/6, 1 cow at £4/12/6, 1 steer at £5/12/6, 2 vealers at £1/10/- and 1 vealer at £1/-/- [5]
In December 1936 he purchased a Moorkool refrigerator [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Attended and competed at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Sold one chopper at 56/- through elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market on Wednesday 26 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Sent apologies for being unable to attend the R.S.L. Valedictory for Charles A. METTAM in Carnamah on 28 July 1937 [5: 30-Jul-1937]
Attended the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1941 [4: 9-Aug-1941]
Attended the funeral of Waddy Forest farmer Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carl OLSEN at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah on 21 March 1946 [5]
Stepfather of Jim, Maisie and Robin KERR; and father of Bill, Charlie and Ian MITCHELL [P84]
Died 4 July 1950; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row D, Plot 11) [14]
Edward MONK
Farmer in Latham in 1921 and 1922 [50]
Mrs Helen MONK
Resided in Latham in 1921 and 1922 [50]
George MONK
Farmer in Latham in 1921 and 1922 [50]
James MONSON
Manager of the Mamboobie Estate in Marchagee 1911-1921 [19]
Frank MONTGOMERY
Fettler in Carnamah in 1909 and 1910 [19]
Fettler in Coorow 1914-1916 [6] [19]
Alice Elizabeth MOODY
Born 3 August 1888 in Urania, South Australia [55]
Daughter of John MOODY and Mary LUTZ [55]
Married "Will" William George MORCOMBE on 6 January 1909 in Murat Bay, South Australia [55]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Ceduna, South Australia 1912-1922 [P32]
In 1922, along with her husband and seven children, shifted to virgin land in Waddy Forest, Western Australia [P86]
Arrived by ship in Fremantle, Western Australia on 8 March 1922 and then proceeded to Waddy Forest [P32]
Resided on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922-1941 [P86] [P32]
Won 2nd prize for Brown Bread at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Regularly talked over the telephone with neighbouring farmer's wife Mrs Maude GREENWOOD [P32]
She was kept busy washing with a washing board and copper for her large family of nine children [P32]
Whenever she sat down she was darning socks for her children to wear [P32]
Along with her husband and children departed Waddy Forest for a holiday at Mosman's Bay in January 1935 [5: 25-Jan-1935]
Herself and her husband sailed for South Australia on the Manunda on Tuesday 5 March 1935 for an extended holiday [5: 8-Mar-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Along with her husband and children departed Waddy on Monday 20 January 1936 for an extended beachside holiday [5: 24-Jan-1936]
With her husband and daughter Eileen left Waddy for Pingelly on 19 February 1936 for their son Keith's wedding [5: 21 & 28-Feb-1936]
She was "a smart figure in black and white marocain, with a black swagger coat and black hat" at her son Keith's wedding [5]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday of her niece Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy Forest on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Won 2nd for Dressed Fowl at the the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Shows in 1936 and 1937 [5: 11-Sep-1936, 10-Sep-1937]
Along with her husband and some of her children spent a holiday at the beach at Mosman's Bay in February 1937 [5: 12 & 26-Feb-1937]
Travelled with her husband to Perth for medical attention on Monday 15 March 1937 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club in 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Attended the Surprise Linen Tea for Miss Mary E. GREENWOOD at Maryland Farm in Waddy Forest on 22 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
When her children were away at boarding school she always had a pad out and sent letters to each of them twice a week [P32]
Left Waddy Forest with her husband and two younger children in 1941 and shifted to a 70 acre property in Armadale [P32]
In 1965 herself and William shifted to Rowthorpe Hostel in the Perth suburb of Bentley [P32]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley until her death in 1975 [2]
Mother of Mary, Tom, Keith, Eileen, Brian, Barbara, John, Gordon and Miles [P32]
Died 10 July 1975; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn 5, Niche Wall, W9, 121) [2]
Samuel Joseph Fortescue MOORE, M.L.A.
Born 1846 in Oakover, Western Australia [15]
Son of Samuel MOORE and Dora Mary Jane DALGETY [15]
Married Eliza Mary JOHNSTONE in Fremantle in 1870 [15]
Storekeeper, Forwarding Agent and Justice of the Peace in Dongara [6]
Opened a branch store of his business in Mingenew - which was the second building erected in the Mingenew townsite [4: 2-Jan-1954]
In 1909 he had gallon licenses for his general stores in Dongara and Mingenew [9: 11-Dec-1908]
In 1901 he left Dongara and moved to the Perth suburb of Claremont [39: 10-May-1921]
Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia for the seat of Irwin from 24 June 1904 until 1914 [39: 10-May-1921] [237]
Speaker at the Official Luncheon of the Moora Agricultural Society's Annual Show in Moora on Friday 9 October 1908 [9: 16-Oct-1908]
Patron of the Moora Race Club in 1909 [9: 18-Dec-1908]
Inaugural Patron of the Three Springs Race Club in 1910 [31: 19-Dec-1910]
Edward J. A. CLAIRS of the Coorow Farmers' Progress Association enlisted his help to get a school building for Coorow in 1911 [215]
He liaised with the Education Department resulting in arrangements being made for the building of a school in Coorow [215]
Tenders were called and a contract signed in June 1912, however it never eventuated as the attendance at the school had fallen [215]
Couper S. TODD wrote to him in July 1912 thanking him for his interest and concern on behalf of the fathers in Coorow [215]
The letter was concerning the cancellation of the contract to build a school building in Coorow [215]
It was pointed out that the compensation likely to be demanded by the contractors could instead go towards building the school [215]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Three Springs farmer George R. WATSON at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth in 1916 [10: 19-Sep-1916]
Passed away at the age of 75 years at his home Cliff House on Bindaring Parade in the Perth suburb of Claremont [39: 10-May-1921]
Father of John Fortescue, George James, Irwin Samuel, Georgina Mary, Daisy Florence, Bessie Harriett, Ivie and Marjorie [15]
Died 9 May 1921; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, AA, 319A) [2]
From The West Australian newspaper, Tuesday 10 May 1921:
Death of Mr S. F. Moore
"The death occurred early yesterday morning at his residence, Cliff House, Bindaring-parade, Claremont. of Mr Samuel Fortescue Moore, an old and highly esteemed colonist, who over a long period was closely identified with the public and commercial life of the State. Mr Moore was the son of the late Mr Samuel Moore, who came to Western Australia in 1832 and settled at Oakover, on the Middle Swan. He was born in 1846, and was educated at Bishop's College, Perth, where he was a schoolfellow of the late Lord Forrest, the late Mr Sept. Burt, and other well known Western Australians. On leaving school he entered the public service, retiring in 1863, when he went to Queensland and assisted in the first survey for assessment purposes of the famous Darling Downs of that State. In 1867 he returned to Western Australia, and entered upon commercial and pastoral pursuits on the Irwin River, at Dongara. In 1901 he retired from active business life, and took up his residence at Claremont. In 1881 Mr Moore was offered a seat in the Legislative Council, which he refused. Twenty years later he entered the Legislative Assembly as member for Irwin, and retained the seat until the general election of 1914, when he was defeated by Mr James Gardiner. For many years he was a director of the Western Australian Bank, and retired from the position only a few months ago on account of failing health. He was also at one time president ., the Pastoralists Association, and at the time of his death was senior Justice of the Peace for Western Australia. He took an active interest in the Church of England, and for many years was a member of inc Anglican Synod, representing the Dongara parish. He leaves a widow, two sons and six married daughters. One of his sons was, killed on Gallipoi. The funeral will take place this morning."
From The West Australian newspaper, Wednesday 11 May 1921:
Funeral of the Late Mr S. F. Moore
"The funeral of the late Mr Samuel Fortescue Moore, whose death occurred at his late residence, Cliff House, Bindaring-parade, Claremont, on Monday morning, took place in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery yesterday. Archbishop Riley conducted the service at the graveside, and his Grace was attended by his domestic chaplain (the Rev. C. L. Riley), and assisted by the Rev. Cannon W. J. McClemans. The chief mourners were - Messrs Irwin S. and Douglas Glynn Moore (sons), William D., G. Frederick, and A. W. Moore (nephews), Reginald S. Forbes, Keane Bolton, Arthur H. L. Savage, Norman Temperie, and Robert E. Rutherford (sons-in-law), and Reginald D. O. Forbes (grandson). The pall-bearers were Dr. Gillespie, Messrs J. J. Higham, Ernest Lee Steere, Robert Fairburn, George Rose, H. D. Holmes, Neil McNeil, and Frank Wittenoom, and the following were among those present: The Premier (Mr J. Mitchell), the Minister for Education (Mr H. P. Colebatch), the Minister for Agriculture (Mr H. K. Maley), the Minister for Railways (Mr J. Scaddan), Messrs W. Padbury, A. Gorne, J. McFarlane, S. K. Chipper and W. J. Ashton (representing the Royal Agricultural Society), Lloyd Herbert (general manager West Australian Bank), H. W. Rinchbieth, F. W. Barrymore, J. MacCallum Smith, M.L.A., J. W. Leveaux, E. W. Terry, L. H. Davies, C. Wittenoom, Lee Alnutt, H. Ashton, G. Hickling, F. Clifton, F. B. Trude, G. Sholl, F. Leake, J. L. B. Weir, A. N. Lord, Sept. Pearse, A. E. and O. Burt, R. C. Clifton, J. P. Learmonth, R. S. Eliot, G. John, J. Adams, J. Roe, A. Turton, J. C. Forman, F. Nicholas, J. W. Bateman, F. G. Higham, J. A. Bulloch, Hazel, Hicks, J. V., A. W. and J. M. Ferguson, F. A. Wedge, J. Calder, T. A. Hughes, De Castilla, J. Criddle, Donovan, P. Holmes, Bridge and P. M. Carter. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs Arthur E. Davies and Co., of Fremantle and Claremont."
Mrs Alice Elizabeth MORCOMBE
Wife of "Will" William George MORCOMBE; see Alice Elizabeth MOODY
Mrs Alma Dorothea MORCOMBE
Wife of "Keith" Frank Keith MORCOMBE; see Alma Dorothea BROUN
Barbara Elizabeth MORCOMBE
Born 16 September 1919 in Denial Bay, South Australia [55]
Daughter of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [55]
Won 2nd prize for Collection of Wildflowers at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in Coorow on 8 September 1932 [5]
Also received 2nd prizes for Handwork and a Crayon Drawing in the Educational section [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Won 1st & 2nd for Pencil Drawing, and 2nd for Crayon Drawing, Needlework and Wildflowers at the 1933 Coorow Show [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Received 2nd prize for Plain Scones (made by a girl under 15 years) at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
By mid December 1935 she had returned home to Waddy Forest to spend the Christmas school holidays with her parents [5: 20-Dec-1935]
Came 2nd in the Single Ladies Race at the Sports Meeting at Maley Park in Coorow on New Year's Day in 1936 [5: 3-Jan-1936]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday Party for her cousin Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Spent a few days camping at Dongara in January 1937 with her uncle Phil and aunt Stella MORCOMBE and cousin Helen [5: 22-Jan-1937]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1936-37 [5: 9-Apr-1937]
Accompanied her father to Perth by car on Monday 31 May 1937 and their returned to Waddy on Wednesday 2 June 1937 [5: 4-Jun-1937]
Came 2nd in the Single Ladies Race at the Annual Children's Sports in Coorow on Thursday 12 August 1937 [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Subiaco [2]
Died 25 August 1993; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lance Howard Memorial Gardens, Niche Wall, W26, 8) [2]
Eustace Yelland MORCOMBE
Born 13 October 1898 in Prospect, South Australia [55]
Son of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Farm Labourer in Prospect, South Australia in 1916 [30: item 7986380]
At the age of 18 years enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) on 27 October 1916 in Adelaide, South Australia [30: item 7986380]
On enlistment was noted as 5 feet 6½ inches tall, weighing 128 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a medium complexion [30]
Embarked from Adelaide, South Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917 [30]
Private 3455 in the 50th Battalion, Postal Corps and Machine Gun Company of the A.I.F. in England during the First World War [30]
During the war his mother passed away and on 21 November 1917 he changed his next of kin to his brother William [30]
Married (1) Elsie May PESTELL on 30 March 1918 at the Parish Church in Spittlegate, Grantham, Lincoln, England [30: item 7986380]
Embarked from Devonport, England on the Ascanius and disembarked in Adelaide, South Australia on 28 March 1919 [30]
In total he served in the A.I.F. for two years and 193 days, of which two years and 47 days were spent abroad [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 7 August 1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Resided at Waddy Forest in the Coorow district of Western Australia in 1934 [5]
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 Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1934 [5: 28-Sep-1934]
After purchasing a farm in Yandanooka he left Waddy Forest on Saturday 20 October 1934 [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Farmer of Rosslyn Farm in Yandanooka 1934-1959 [4: 6-Feb-1959] [19]
Shortly after arriving at his farm in Yandanooka he appears to have briefly returned to South Australia to get married [5] [55]
Married (2) Alvira Auguste LINKE on 13 December 1934 at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Ceduna, South Australia [55]
His wife won 1st prize for Crochet Doyleys at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 5 September 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Member of the Yandanooka Cricket Club in 1935-36 and 1936-37 [5: 21-Feb-1936, 6-Nov-1936]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in its match against the Carnamah District Cricket Association in 1935 [5: 6-Dec-1935]
His wife's mother, two brothers and their friend Mr SHARTZ motored from South Australia to visit them in Yandanooka [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Himself and his wife took their visitors on a tour of the North Midlands including several days with his relatives in Waddy Forest [5]
Attended the Fifth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Dongara on Saturday evening 24 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in their victory against the Morawa Association on 10 January 1937 [5: 15-Jan-1937]
His niece Helen F. MORCOMBE of Waddy Forest holidayed with himself and his wife in Yandanooka in May 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
His wife won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Crochet Doyleys at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Member of the Mingenew Bowling Club 1952-1959 [4: 6-Feb-1959]
Himself and his wife were bid farewell by about 40 friends at the Bowling Club in Mingenew on Saturday evening 31 January 1958 [4]
At their farewell, which consisted of a few games of bowls and supper, they were presented with a set of ramekin dishes [4: 6-Feb-1959]
Left Yandanooka in February 1958 and retired to the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant [4: 6-Feb-1959]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [2]
Died 13 April 1979; ashes scattered over the Rose Garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
"Keith" Frank Keith MORCOMBE
Born 18 August 1913 in Ceduna, South Australia [16]
Son of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [55]
Resided with his parents on farmland in Ceduna, South Australia 1918-1922 [P32]
After his father purchased prospective farmland in Waddy Forest shifted to Western Australia with his parents in March 1922 [P32]
Resided with his parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922- [P32]
Student at the newly opened Waddy Forest State School in 1923, and later at the Northam High School [P32]
Farmer of Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest with his father and brothers - was the "mechanic" on the farm [P86]
Helped his father and brother with shearing on the farm and also worked helping neighbouring farmers with shearing [P32]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 and 1930-31 [4: 2-Feb-1929, 15-Nov-1930]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club in 1933-34 and 1934-35 [5: 20-Oct-1933, 19-Oct-1934]
His engagement to Alma Dorothea BROUN, daughter of C. McB. Broun of Pingelly, was announced in January 1934 [5: 26-Jan-1934]
Alma had been engaged to someone in Pingelly however called it off after meeting Keith while visiting her brother in Coorow [P32]
Along with relatives Phil & Stella MORCOMBE and Stan FOLLAND travelled to Perth by car on Friday 16 March 1934 [5: 23-Mar-1934]
In August 1934 his fiancée Alma BROUN spent a two week holiday staying with himself and his parents in Waddy Forest [5: 3-Aug-1934]
Attended the Official Opening of the Coorow Rifle Club's Rifle Range on Saturday 8 September 1934 [5: 14-Sep-1934]
After a visit to Perth he returned to Waddy Forest on 1 July 1935, and was accompanied by his cousin Harold MOODY [5: 5-Jul-1935]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club 1935-1937 - was A Grade Champion in 1937 [5: 1-Nov-1935, 31-Jul-1936, 2 & 16-Jul-1937]
Himself, his brother Brian and Ivor B. ROBERTS represented the Coorow Rifle Club at a shoot in Perth in October 1935 [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Travelled from Waddy Forest to Perth by car on Friday 14 February 1936 and then to Pingelly for his wedding [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Married Alma Dorothea BROUN on Thursday 20 February 1936 at Saint Luke's Church in Pingelly [5: 21 & 28-Feb-1936]
His best man was his brother "Tom" Philip L. MORCOMBE and his groomsman "Melvin" Aldrick M. BROUN [5]
Following their wedding and a reception at the Pingelly Town Hall they left for Albany, where they spent the honeymoon [5]
They returned to Waddy Forest on Friday 6 March 1936 and began settling into their new home [5: 13-Mar-1936]
Member of the Waddy Forest Group of Toc H in 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Helped conduct the Toc H Group's Social Evening at the Coorow Hall on 24 June 1937 to raise money for a hospital bed [5]
During the social he gave the Toc H address and played the part of Ernest Barrington in the play "The Wrong Flat" [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Steward of the Grain and Fodder section at the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1937 [150]
He was the Coorow Rifle Club's champion prior to his enlistment in the R.A.A.F. [P86]
Enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 3 February 1941, and graduated from pilot training in Geraldton as a Flying Officer [P86]
In 1942 he was stationed with the Royal Australian Air Force's 2nd Squadron at Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia [P86]
Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Air Force's 1st Operational Training Unit in 1943 [16] [18]
Killed in a flying accident on 5 October 1943 in East Sale, Victoria; buried Sale War Cemetery, Sale, Victoria, Australia [17] [18]
Father of Michael and Suellen [P32]
His name appears on the Carnamah War Memorial [35]
He had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in August 1943, which was presented to his wife Alma after his death [P86]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 8 October 1943:
"For King and Country - Keith Morcombe (D.F.C.) - It came as a deep shock to residents of the North Midlands to learn early this week that Flight Lieutenant F. K. Morcombe (Distinguished Flying Cross) had been killed in an aircraft accident at East Sale, Victoria, on Tuesday. No further details have been obtainable up till the time of going to press. Aged only 30 years the late Keith Morcombe leaves a widow and two small children, who are temporarily residing at Sale, Victoria. Mrs. Morcombe and two children joined the late gentleman at Sale when he was posted to an instructor's job at that centre recently. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. (Bill) Morcombe, of Armadale, and late of "Wynmara," Waddy Forest, the deceased young man was well and favourably known throughout the district. He was for many years employed on their Waddy Forest property and made many close and lasting friendships in the North Midlands. He distinguished himself in the R.A.A.F. and was several times mentioned in despatches. It was only recently that he was awarded the D.F.C."
Gordon William MORCOMBE
Born 1923 [15]
Son of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [P32]
Resided with his parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
Student at the Waddy Forest State School in Waddy Forest [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Coorow on Saturday 6 July 1935 dressed as an "Arab Chief" [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Attended the inaugural Combined School Sports of the Carnamah Road Board district in Carnamah on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5]
Came in at 2nd place in the 12 years Boys Running Race, and also came 2nd in the 11 and 12 years Boys Broad Jump [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Himself and his parents travelled to Perth to witness the Head of the River rowing race on Monday 4 May 1936 [5: 8-May-1936]
Exhibited in the Educational section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 3 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Won 1st prize the Educational Competition for Boys under 14 years and 2nd for the Competition for Children under 14 years [5]
Student at Wesley College in South Perth in 1937 [5: 26-Feb-1937]
In September 1937 he was at home in Waddy Forest spending his school holidays with his parents [5: 3-Sep-1937]
Married Iris Emily SAW in Perth in 1947 [66]
Resided of late in the south-eastern Perth suburb of Ferndale [2]
Died 22 April 2000; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Mrs Irene Mary MORCOMBE
Wife of Brian Moody MORCOMBE; see Irene Mary SPICE
Mary Ridgway MORCOMBE
Born 1909 [15]
Daughter of William George MORCOMBE and Alice Elizabeth MOODY [P32]
Resided with her parents on farmland in Ceduna, South Australia until 1922 [P32]
After her father purchased prospective farmland in Waddy Forest shifted to Western Australia with his parents in March 1922 [P32]
Resided with her parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922- [P32]
Did schooling by correspondence in 1922 and then began attending the Waddy Forest State School in 1923 [P32]
She was courted by many but decided to marry Clinton BROUN after meeting him on the dance floor at Coorow [P32]
Married "Clinton" Alaric Clinton BROUN in 1930 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Coorow [19]
Won 1st prize for Farmers Luncheon at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Advertised in January 1936 that she wanted for 12/6 per week a capable girl fond of children for household duties [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Won 1st prize for Plain Scones at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show at Maley Park in Coorow on 3 September 1936 [5: 11-Sep-1936]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Kalamunda [2]
Died 22 May 1997; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
"Phil" Philip Thomas MORCOMBE
Born 16 October 1889 in Prospect, South Australia [55]
Son of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Educated at the Prospect State School and at Adelaide's Prince Alfred College in South Australia [P86]
Married Stella Alison SAGE on 6 July 1915 in Port Lincoln, South Australia [55]
Himself and his brother "Will" William G. MORCOMBE farmed a property in Ceduna, South Australia 1912-1922 [P32]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 9 September 1915 in Adelaide, South Australia [30: item 7986382]
Upon enlistment he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighed 154 pounds and had blue eyes, dark hair and a medium complexion [30]
Appointed Gunner 8473 in the 18th Battery of the Australian Imperial Force's 6th Field Artillery Brigade [30]
Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. Persic on 22 November 1915 [30]
After a brief period in Egypt proceeded to France where he served with the 6th Field Artillery [30]
In France he was promoted to Bombardier 17 June 1916, to Corporal on 5 August 1916 and to Lieutenant on 6 January 1918 [30]
Received the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Departed Devonport, England on 28 February 1919 on the Anchises and arrived in Adelaide, South Australia on 11 April 1919 [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force in Adelaide on 5 June 1919 owing to the "cessation of hostilities" [30]
Himself and his brother Will travelled from Ceduna to Western Australia to inspect prospective farmland in 1921 [P32]
On 23 July 1921 purchased 1143 acres of land at Waddy Forest from the Midland Railway Company [27]
The 1143 acres was Lot M1283 of Victoria Location 2023 and came at a cost of £1000, payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
Shifted to the land in Waddy Forest which he named Minaru, meaning "tall trees" [P86]
Farmer of Minaru Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
Had a small weatherboard cottage built on the property and employed teams of clearers [P86]
In 1923 his wife and young son left South Australia to join him at Waddy Forest [P86]
Member of the Coorow and Waddy Forest District Progress Association - was Honorary Secretary in 1925 [9: 13-Feb-1925]
Attended Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG's wedding dance on 27 March 1928 at the Carnamah Hall [4: 31-Mar-1928]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club from 1928-29 to 1930-31 [4: 10-Nov-1928, 26-Oct-1929, 25-Oct-1930]
Won 1st prize for Sheaf of Oats for Hay at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
At the 1930 Carnamah Agricultural Show he won 1st prize for Wheaten Chaff in the Grain & Fodder section [4: 27-Sep-1930]
One of his wheat crops was said to have been "one of the most attractive paddocks of wheat to be seen" in October 1930 [4: 4-Oct-1930]
Parts of his wheat crop in 1930 were estimated to yield between ten and twelve bags per acre from a 200+ acre plot [4: 4-Oct-1930]
He also had an impressive crop of Mulga oats in 1930, patches of which were over seven feet high [4: 4-Oct-1930]
Came 2nd in the Royal Agricultural Society's 50 acre Crop Competition for Zone 1 in 1930 [4: 13-Dec-1930]
In 1932 was the owner of a Chrysler car and a Chevrolet truck with license plates CA-225 and CA-277 [4: 12-Nov-1932]
Sold some of his sheep at the Midland Market in July 1932, receiving as much as 23/4 per sheep [5: 15-Jul-1932]
Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1932 [5: 4-Nov-1932]
Foundation Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1932 [4: 9-Apr-1932] [5: 10-Nov-1933] [150]
He was a Committee Member 1932-1939 and President in 1935 and 1936 [5: 23-Dec-1932, 3-May-1935, 13-Mar-1936]
Exhibited and won prizes in three sections of the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Won 1st prizes for female White Leghorn and for both male and female Rhode Island Red in the Poultry section [5]
Received a 1st prize for a Southdown Ram in the Sheep section [5]
Won 1st prizes for Wheaten Chaff, Sheaves of Wheat for Grain and 2nd for "Wheaten Hay, cured, binder tied (1931 season)" [5]
Awarded two 1st, three 2nd and one 3rd prizes for Export Lambs in the Sheep section of the Perth Royal Show in 1932 [5: 14-Oct-1932]
Attended the R.S.L. Re-Union Dinner held at the Carnamah Hall on the evening of Saturday 22 October 1932 [5: 4-Nov-1932]
With a plot of Gluyas Early wheat came 2nd in the Carnamah Agricultural Society's 50 acre crop competition in 1932 [5: 20-Jan-1933]
The same plot was also an entrant in the Royal Agricultural Society's 50 acre crop competition for Zone 1 in which it came 3rd [5]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1932-1937 and in 1939 [13]
In 1933 he was noted as a "leading agriculturalist" in the Coorow-Waddy Forest district [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Member of Coorow's Maley Park Management Committee in 1933 [5: 23-Dec-1932]
Paid a 10/- Vermin Bonus by the Carnamah District Road Board in February 1934 for helping to control vermin by killing a fox [300]
In February 1934 he also paid the Road Board 5/- for two gate licenses that allowed him to erect gates across a road [300: page 19]
Attended the Sheep Demonstration by the Government Inspector for Sheep & Wool in Coorow on 27 June 1933 [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Attended the Valedictory Dinner tendered to Alexander B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-1933]
Attended the Official Opening of the Carnamah Golf Course at Centenary Park in Carnamah on Sunday 23 July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Exhibited in four sections of the second annual Coorow-Waddy Forest Show held in Coorow on 7 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Awarded 1st prize for a Yearling Draught Colt or Filly bred by Exhibitor in the Horse section [5]
In the Poultry section won both 1st and 2nd prizes for a female Rhode Island Red [5]
Won 2nd prizes for Three Lambs Suitable for Export in the Sheep section and for Cauliflower in the Vegetable section [5]
At the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 won 1st for Three Fat Lambs and 2nd for a female Rhode Island Red [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In mid October 1933 extended his farm with the purchase of neighbouring farmer W. Joseph REDHALL's farm [5: 13-Oct-1933]
The farmland purchased from W. Joseph REDHALL was the 1031 acre Lot M1294 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
Purchased a new Sunshine harvester in October 1933 [5: 3-Nov-1933]
In early November 1933 called for quotes for carting his 3000 bags of wheat the twelve miles from his farm to Coorow [5: 10-Nov-1933]
His daughter was taken to the Moora Hospital for attention after fracturing her arm while running on 12 December 1933 [5: 15-Dec-1933]
In February 1934 he constructed a dam on the part of his farm he'd purchased four months earlier [5: 16-Feb-1934]
Later employed the services of Mr BONZA who built a new concrete house on his Minaru Farm [P86]
Purchased a new Twin City Tractor which he collected on Tuesday 20 February 1934 after it had been railed to Coorow [5: 23-Feb-1934]
In April 1934 purchased a new Mouldboard plough and a new Horwood Bagshaw combine [5: 20-Apr-1934, 4-May-1934]
Member of the Coorow Waddy Forest Progress Association in 1934 [5: 8-Jun-1934]
Exhibited in the Sheep section of the Third Annual Agricultural Show held at Coorow on Thursday 30 August 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Received 2nd prize for Three Fat Sheep and 1st prizes for a Southdown Ram and for Three Lambs Suitable for Export [5]
Won the Dalgety Trophy for Three Export Lambs [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
Travelled to Perth to attend the Royal Show and then on 11 October 1934 embarked on the Westralia for Adelaide [5: 5-Oct-1934]
After his holiday in Adelaide, South Australia he arrived back in Waddy Forest on Wednesday 24 October 1934 [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Exhibited in the Fat Lamb section of the Perth Royal Show in 1934, winning two 1st prizes and one 2nd prize [5: 19-Oct-1934]
Himself and his brother-in-law Stan FOLLAND received horses imported from South Australia on 21 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
During March 1935 purchased and installed a 32 volt Wonderlight electric light plant at his home, which could power 20 lights [5]
The Wonderlight was wind driven, consisting of a six bladed eight foot fan mounted on a 40 foot steel tower [5: 8 & 15-Mar-1935]
Attended the Official Opening of the Coorow Golf Club's golf course in Coorow on Sunday 23 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Member of the Coorow Golf Club 1935-1937 [5]
Committee Member of the Coorow Golf Club in 1936 and 1937, and President in 1937 [5: 9-Aug-1935, 27-Mar-1936, 16-Apr-1937]
Member and host of meetings of the Waddy Forest Group of the Adult Education Scheme in 1935 [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Won the L. Keamy Trophy at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show held in Coorow on Thursday 5 September 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Awarded four 1st prizes for Border Leicester Ram, Three Fat Sheep, Green Wheat, and Green Oats for Hay [5]
Received three 2nd prizes for Draught Mare, Border Collie Sheep Dog or Bitch, and Green Wheat for Hay [5]
Represented the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
In September 1935 sold 27 shorn ewes at 13/7 per head, 47 shorn wethers (8 at 13/1, 19 at 12/10, 20 at 10/10 per head) [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Sold 19 bales of wool through Elder Smith & Co Ltd in 1935 - 5 bales at 14½d. and 14 bales at 12½d. per pound [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Presented the trophies at the Coorow Rifle Club's Grand Ball held at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 26 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 8 November 1935 [96]
Attended the entertainment to the Commonwealth Grants Commission at the Coorow Hotel on 21 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Travelled form Waddy to Perth on Tuesday 4 February 1936 as his wife and daughter were to sail to South Australia [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Returned to Waddy Forest accompanied by his nephew Tom MORCOMBE on Tuesday 11 February 1936 [5: 14-Feb-1936]
In 1936 sold 458 sheep through Elder Smith & Co Ltd with seven consignments to the Midland Market through the year [5: 21-Feb-1936]
The sheep consisted of 172 ewes (24 at 30/1, 32 at 28/5, 7 at 26/1, 39 at 18/-, 12 at 14/7, 41 at 13/1, 17 at 12/1), [5: 7 & 21-Aug-1936]
178 lambs (15 at 26/10, 5 at 25/10, 79 at 18/10, 4 at 18/1, 21 at 17/7, 20 shorn at 16/10, 28 shorn at 15/1, 6 at 15/-), [5: 3-Jul-1936]
79 suckers (38 at 23/4, 41 at 21/10), 22 shorn hoggets (13 at 16/7 and 9 at 15/7) and 7 wethers at 25/1 [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936, 23-Oct-1936]
Sold a further 42 sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd in October 1936 - 12 sheep at 14/7 and 30 sheep at 11/7 per head [5]
Attended the Coorow Golf Club's Opening Day for the 1936 season in Coorow on Sunday 17 May 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Played in the Carnamah Masonic Lodge's Inaugural Annual Golf Meeting in Carnamah on Saturday 1 August 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday of his niece Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy Forest on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Exhibited in the Sheep, Horse and Vegetable sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in Coorow on 3 September 1936 [5]
Won the L. Keamy Cup for gaining 1st prize for Three Ewes Suitable for Breeding Export Lambs [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936]
In the Sheep section also received 1st prize for Southdown Ram, and both 1st and 2nd prizes for Border Leicester Ram [5]
Won 1st for Brood Mare in foal or with foal at foot in the Horse section, and 2nd prize for Cauliflower in the Vegetable section [5]
In 1936 imported a Border Leicester ram from South Australia for the purpose of improving his stud flock [5: 16 & 23-Oct-1936]
Before leaving South Australia the ram won 1st prize and was the Champion Ram at the Mount Barker Show [5]
In 1936 the ram had also won 1st prize for its class at the Centenary Royal Show in Adelaide [5]
Exhibited the ram at the Perth Royal Show in 1936, where it won 2nd prize for Border Leicester ram between 1½ and 2½ years [5]
Sold seven bales of wool at 13½d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Perth Wool Sale on 5 October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
After William S. MITCHELL he was the second farmer to start harvesting in Waddy Forest in late October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Purchased a new Commer truck in early November 1936 [5: 6-Nov-1936]
Attended Roy M. PATTON's birthday at the dam on Longforest Farm in Waddy Forest on Sunday 8 November 1936 [5: 13-Nov-1936]
Attended the Ratepayers Meeting of the Carnamah District Road Board in Coorow on Wednesday 25 November 1936 [5: 27-Nov-1936]
Played for the Married Men who almost defeated the Single Men in a cricket match in Coorow on 6 December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Sold sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd and Elder Smith & Co Ltd at Midland Markets in 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937, 9 & 16-Jul-1937]
78 lambs (32 at 24/4, 20 at 23/10, 8 at 21/1, 9 at 20/4, 9 at 16/4), 93 ewes (26 at 20/4, 11 at 17/10, 5 at 17/4, 23 at 8/4, 28 at 7/1), [5]
and 34 wethers (16 at 22/10, 18 at 18/11) [5]
Played for the again defeated Married Men in a cricket match against Single Men in Coorow on Sunday 11 April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Given the honour of hitting the first ball from number one tee to open the Carnamah Golf Club's season on 2 May 1937 [5: 7-May-1937]
Sent apologies for being unable to attend the R.S.L. Valedictory for Charles A. METTAM in Carnamah on 28 July 1937 [5: 30-Jul-1937]
Motored to Perth with brother William G. MORCOMBE and nephew "Tom" Philip L. MORCOMBE on 2 August 1937 [5: 6-Aug-1937]
Attended the Kitchen Tea for Albert E. MILES and Mary E. GREENWOOD at the Waddy Forest Hall on 31 July 1937 [5: 6-Aug-1937]
Awarded three 1st and two 2nd prizes in the Sheep and Horse sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Won 1st for Southdown Ram, and 1st and 2nd for Border Leicester Ram with the judge's comment of "an outstanding exhibit" [5]
In the Horse section received 1st prize for Draught Mare and 2nd for Yearling Draught Colt of Filly [5]
At the Show Ball he received the L. Keamy Trophy for Border Leicester Ram and the Hugo Fischer Trophy for Draught Mare [5]
Won 2nd prizes for Border Leicester ram and Southdown ram at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
In September 1937 purchased a new Studebaker Sedan car [0: image 03692]
Attended the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Australian Defence League in 1940 [0: image 03947]
Attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Eliza Wilhelmina BOTHE at the Winchester Cemetery on 24 August 1942 [0]
Life Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Agricultural Society and Patriotic Funds Committee [0: image 04318]
Following the death of his son Jim in 1943 leased his farm Minaru to William G. MORCOMBE and Son [P86]
Judge of the British Breeds of the Sheep section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Victory Show in 1945 [13]
Resident of Armadale WA in 1946 [0: image 04395]
Visited the district in September 1946 to attend the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show and Carnamah Agricultural Show [0: image 04397]
Judged the sheep section of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's show in 1946 [0: image 04397]
During the 1948-49 financial year sold Minaru to W. G. MORCOMBE and Son [P86]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Coorow farmer Baxter Diedrich BOTHE on 23 February 1950 at the Winchester Cemetery [0]
In recognition of sterling service over many years was made a Life Member of the Coorow Golf Club on 28 March 1958 [4: 7-Apr-1951]
Later resided on Glen Hampton, an 80 acre fruit tree property in Bedfordale, Western Australia [P86]
By 1958 had shifted to 10 Helm Street in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia [30: item 7986382]
Along with his wife later shifted back to South Australia [P86]
Father of Jim and Helen [P86]
Died 24 September 1976 in South Australia [P86]
Phoebe Elizabeth MORCOMBE
Born 8 July 1891 in Prospect, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Following the death of their mother was the next of kin for her brother Arnold of the A.I.F. during the First World War [30: item 7986380]
In 1918 she was living with her sister Mrs Frances R. MILNER at 39 Barwood Avenue in Prospect, South Australia [30: item 7986380]
Married Price Willis HUNT on 27 August 1921 in Walkerville, South Australia [55]
Resided with her husband and children on Kilby Farm in Waddy Forest, Western Australia 1927-1946 [--]
Herself and her husband had Rev. Stephen LEWIS of Perth stay with them in Waddy Forest for a week in March 1934 [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Along with her family and Margaret MORCOMBE departed Waddy on 6 February 1935 for a holiday at the beach [5: 8-Feb-1935]
Supplier of music at Heinie and Mina BOTHE's Golden Wedding celebration at the Coorow Hotel on 26 February 1935 [5: 1-Mar-1935]
During May 1935 Connie LIVERMORE of Perth spent a holiday staying with herself and her husband in Waddy Forest [5: 31-May-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of William B. SHERIDAN of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Along with her husband and children left Waddy on Monday 17 February 1936 for a few weeks holiday at the beach [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Organised a Surprise 21st Birthday party for her niece Nance FOLLAND of Waddy Forest on Monday 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
After spending a week in Perth herself, her husband and their children returned to Waddy Forest on 12 October 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
In January 1937 she was receiving medical attention at the Mount Hospital in Perth [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Following a short sojourn in Perth she returned to Waddy Forest on Monday night 18 January 1937 [5: 22-Jan-1937]
In early February 1937 herself, her husband and their children spent a holiday in Geraldton [5: 12-Feb-1937]
Travelled to Perth in March 1937 to see her nephew Sub-Lieutenant MILNER who was in Fremantle en route to England [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Attended the Surprise Linen Tea for Miss Mary E. GREENWOOD at Maryland Farm in Waddy Forest on 22 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
Attended the funeral of her brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley [2]
Mother of Reata, Kevin, June and Marion [14]
Died 21 August 1970; buried Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park. Padbury WA (Acacia Court, Plot 1008) [2]
Mrs Stella Alison MORCOMBE
Wife of "Phil" Philip Thomas MORCOMBE; see Stella Alison SAGE
"Susie" Susanna Kate MORCOMBE
Born 15 June 1883 in Quorn, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
Married "Stan" Stanley Lorraine FOLLAND on 25 May 1909 in Enfield, South Australia [55]
Resided with husband on Enfield Park Farm in Waddy Forest [5: 10-Jan-1936] [19]
Won first prizes for Fancy Cones and Brown Bread at the first Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
In the 1940s and 1950s paid rates for 1136 acres of farmland in Winchester being Lot M1505 of Victoria Location 1938 [3]
Along with her son Gilbert and daughter Nance travelled from Waddy Forest to Perth on Saturday 10 March 1934 [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Herself and her husband celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at home with relatives on Friday 25 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
During June 1934 Miss Jean WOOLDRIDGE spent a holiday with herself and her family in Waddy Forest [5: 29-Jun-1934]
Attended the opening of the Coorow Rifle Range on 8 September 1934 and won the Silver Spoon for the Ladies Shoot [5: 14-Sep-1934]
Hosted the first meeting of the Waddy Forest Group of the Adult Education Scheme on Saturday evening 27 April 1935 [5: 3-May-1935]
Accompanied her husband to Perth on Monday 21 October 1935 prior to his departure for a holiday in South Australia [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Her niece Miss Margaret MORCOMBE of Yandanooka spent a holiday with her at Waddy Forest in January 1936 [5: 10-Jan-1936]
Hosted her daughter Nance's Surprise 21st Birthday, organised by her sister Mrs Phoebe E. HUNT, on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Motored from Waddy Forest to Perth with her son, daughter-in-law and grand-daughter on Wednesday 27 January 1937 [5: 29-Jan-1937]
After holidaying in Perth for a number of weeks herself and her daughter returned to Waddy Forest in early March 1937 [5: 12-Mar-1937]
Attended the Surprise Linen Tea for Miss Mary E. GREENWOOD at Maryland Farm in Waddy Forest on 22 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Cannington [2]
Mother of Gilbert Ridgway and "Nance" Annie Morcombe [14]
Died 15 November 1967; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 8E, 10) [2]
"Tom" Philip Leonard MORCOMBE
Born 8 January 1911 in Jarrahdale, Western Australia [16]
Son of William George MORCOMBE and Alice MOODY [P86]
Returned with his parents to South Australia in 1912 and resided with them on a farm in Ceduna 1912-1922 [P32]
Student at a school in Goode Hall, South Australia [P86]
After his father purchased prospective farmland in Waddy Forest shifted to Western Australia with his parents in March 1922 [P32]
Resided with his parents on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest 1922- [P32]
Student at the Waddy Forest State School for one year and then attended the Northam High School [P32]
Founding Member of the Waddy branch of Toc H - was its Job-master in 1934 [P86] [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 10-Nov-1928, 22-Mar-1930]
Attended the meeting of wheatgrowers on the Wheat Hold-up issue at the Carnamah Hall on Sunday 4 December 1932 [5: 9-Dec-1932]
Won the Sheep Judging Competition at the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society's 1933 Show [5: 15-Sep-1933, 12-Jan-1934]
Member of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club - was Captain in 1933-34 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Left Waddy Forest on 16 January 1934 en route for the Eastern States to study sheep and work on a stud sheep farm [5: 12-Jan-1934]
Prior to leaving he was farewelled by about 60 people at the Waddy Forest Hall on Saturday 13 January 1934 [5: 19-Jan-1934]
At his farewell, which was organised by Waddy Forest's Tennis Club and Toc H, he was presented with a Kodak camera [5]
In March 1934 the local newspaper reported he was "having a royal time amongst Toc H men in the Eastern States" [5: 9-Mar-1934]
After spending a fortnight in and near Adelaide in South Australia he proceeded to Victoria to study Corriedale stud sheep [5]
Accompanied the Official Inspector for the Corriedale Sheep Breeder's Association throughout Victoria [5: 4-May-1934]
Reported the first case to authorities of Wild Turnip growing in the Rainbow district in Victoria, Australia [5: 4-May-1934]
Later spent time working as a jackeroo in Victoria, on the farm of Senator GUTHIE, who pioneered the Corriedale breed [5]
Arrived back in Waddy Forest on Saturday 29 December 1934 after almost a year in the Eastern States of Australia [5: 11-Jan-1935]
He arrived home with one ram and 20 Corriedale ewes which he used to establish the prize winning Wynmara Stud [P32]
On his return from Victoria he was said to have had a complete change in lifestyle [P32]
He began teaching Sunday School, attended mid week Bible Study and ceased playing sport and dancing on Sundays [P32]
Competitor in the Parkinson Tennis Club's Open Championship Tournament in Carnamah on Tuesday 1 January 1935 [5: 21-Dec-1934]
Departed Waddy Forest on Friday 30 June 1935 to inspect the various Corriedale stud flocks of sheep in the State [5: 5-Jul-1935]
Exhibited Corriedale sheep at the Royal Show in Perth, and was among those from Waddy who attended the Royal Show [5: 11-Oct-1935]
The sheep may have been those exhibited in his father's name, and which were awarded two 1st and two 2nd prizes [5: 18-Oct-1935]
From Perth himself and Gilbert J. UNDERWOOD returned to Waddy Forest on Saturday 12 October 1935 [5: 18-Oct-1935]
Contributed a Gospel Message for The North Midland Times newspaper, which was published on Friday 14 February 1936 [5]
In his message he thanked the editor for the opportunity and wrote about not being ashamed of Jesus [5: 14-Feb-1936]
The following week he contributed another Gospel Message to the newspaper defining the Gospel of Christ [5: 21-Feb-1936]
Contributed further Gospel Messages through the Correspondence column on 28 February, 6 March and 10 April 1936 [5]
Best man at the wedding of his brother Keith and Alma D. BROUN on 20 February 1936 at Saint Luke's in Pingelly [5: 28-Feb-1936]
He may be the one who was responsible for the Senior Bible Study and Children's Sunday School in Waddy Forest [5: 20-Mar-1936]
The Bible Study and Sunday School met for the first time at 3 p.m. on Sunday 22 March 1936 at the Waddy Forest Hall [5]
Attended the public meeting on the question of Saturday Afternoon Closing in Carnamah on Thursday 19 March 1936 [5: 27-Mar-1936]
The proposition was to replace the half-day holiday on Thursday afternoons with a half-day holiday on Saturday afternoons [5]
The driving force was some of the local sporting bodies, who wished to play their organised sport on Saturday instead of Sunday [5]
He said he was happy to play sport on either Saturdays or Sundays, but also spoke on behalf of the Waddy Forest Tennis Club [5]
On behalf of the Tennis Club expressed that they didn't wish to take anything away from anyone when they proposed the idea [5]
Attended the meeting in Carnamah on 6 May 1936 at which the North Midlands Stud Breeders Association was formed [5: 8-May-1936]
Departed Waddy Forest on Thursday 2 July 1936 for his annual tour of inspection of the State's Corriedale Stud Flocks [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club in 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Travelled to Perth on Monday 27 July 1936 and then left for the Eastern States to attend the Victorian Stud Sheep Sales [5: 31-Jul-1936]
Following the Victorian Stud Sheep Sales he arrived back in Waddy Forest on Wednesday 19 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
Attended the Social Evening in aid of the Victoria Park Methodist Children's Home at the Waddy Forest Hall on 15 December 1936 [5]
During the evening he was called upon to give an outline of the good work done by the Methodist Children's Home [5: 18-Dec-1936]
Competitor in the Parkinson Tennis Club's Tennis Tournament held in Carnamah on New Year's Day 1 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Departed Waddy Forest on 15 January 1937 for the Toc H Boys Camp at Rockingham, picking up 10 boys on the way [5: 22-Jan-1937]
Joint Secretary with Alan S. HEALES of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society for six months of 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]
Preacher for the Presbyterian Sunday School in the morning and service in the evening in Carnamah on 16 May 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
Conducted both in the absence of Rev. Kenneth P. LUCAS of Carnamah who was in Perth attending a conference [5: 21-May-1937]
Played the part of Mr Puddicombe in the play "The Wrong Flat" at the Toc H's Social at the Coorow Hall on 24 June 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Departed Waddy Forest on Thursday 1 July 1937 on his annual inspection of the Corriedale stud sheep flocks in WA [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Motored to Perth with his father on 2 August 1936 en route for stud sheep inspections in Hamel and Highland Valley [5: 6-Aug-1937]
Preacher of the Methodist service at 8 p.m. in Carnamah on Sunday evening 12 August 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Served on the Board of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs 1937-1951 [109]
Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1939 and 1948 [150]
By about 1940 managed his father's farms Wynmara and Tralee in Waddy Forest [P86]
Married Betty GILKES, who he'd met when he had been in Victoria, in Melbourne on 22 February 1941 [P86] [P32]
Initially resided with his wife on Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
Later shifted to Minaru Farm in Waddy Forest (which became his share of the family partnership) [P86]
Attended the funeral of his uncle Stanley Lorraine FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
Private in the local Volunteer Defence Corps during World War Two [16]
President of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Agricultural Society and Patriotic Funds Committee in 1945 [0: images 04318, 04320]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Mary Louisa GRONOW at the Winchester Cemetery on 11 August 1945 [0]
Conducted Methodist Church services in Waddy Forest, Carnamah and Three Springs [4: 5-Jun-1954]
Also officiated at some of the burials at the Winchester Cemetery in Carnamah [1]
President of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society in 1946 and 1947 [150]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1948 [13]
Patron of the Coorow Junior Farmers' Club in 1952 [0: image 04635]
Member in 1950 and President 1952-1954 of the Coorow-Waddy Forest branch of the Farmers' Union of WA [4: 18-Mar-1950] [P86]
Conducted the Anzac Day commemoration service held in Coorow on 25 April 1952 [0: image 04648]
President of the Coorow Parents & Citizens Association in 1954 [P86]
Member of the North Midlands Farmers Co-operative Company [P86]
Resident of Coorow until his death in 1954 [1]
Died at the age of 43 years [14] at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [1]
Father of Hilda, Keith, Ross, Jeff, John and Peter [14]
Died 31 May 1954 in Three Springs; buried Winchester Cemetery, Carnamah (Row F, Plot 10) [1]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 5 June 1954:
"Obituary - Death of Tom Morcombe. Following a somewhat protracted illness, during the course of which he underwent a serious operation in a metropolitan hospital, the death occurred in the North Midlands District Hospital at Three Springs on Sunday last of a well-known and highly respected resident of the North Midlands in the person of Mr. Tom Morcombe, who had since the retirement of his father (Mr. W. G. Morcombe) a few years ago conducted the "Wynmara" Stud at Waddy Forest. A comparatively young man, the late Mr. Morcombe was actively associated with many organisation around Coorow, being a past president of the Coorow-Waddy Forest District Agricultural Society, and as an exhibitor at annual shows of that organisation he was always prominent in entries of Corriedale sheep. The deceased gentleman was also very prominently associated with the Moora Methodist Circuit and three Springs Mission Station and until a few months ago frequently conducted church services at Waddy Forest, Carnamah and Three Springs. The late Mr. Morcombe, who was a devoted family man, is survived by a widow and six young children comprising one daughter an five sons. In the presence of quite a large gathering of district residents, the funeral took place in the Winchester Cemetery on Tuesday last."
Obituary for Tom Morcombe, name and date of newspaper unknown:
"Passing of Mr Tom Morcombe. The Methodist Church suffered a severe loss in the death of Tom Morcombe of Waddy Forest. The late Mr Morcombe has for the past twenty years faithfully served the church as circuit Steward and local preacher. Of strong Christian belief, Mr Morcombe ever sought to proclaim in living as well as teaching, the claims of the gospel of God's redeeming love in Jesus Christ. His services as a local preacher were often in demand and many will remember his deep and sincere studies of Scripture. His services were not confined to the Methodist Church but, rising above denominational barriers, he readily gave his help, whether from the pulpit or a Bible Class leader or speaking at Sunday School Anniversaries or at Fellowship meetings. Perhaps chief among Mr Morcombe's interests nearest and dearest to his heart lay the needs on the Christian Mission fields, both here among our native people and on many others throughout the earth, giving readily wherever there was a need. For him it was "Insomuch as ye have done it unto the least of one of these, My brethren, ye have done it unto Me". We mourn his passing, but we are inspired by his strength of character, his courage and manliness, his sincere faith and Christian testimony; our hearts go out in loving sympathy to his widow and children.
The untimely passing on May 31 last of P. L. (Tom) Morcombe in the prime of his life will leave a long-felt gap in the community life of Coorow-Waddy Forest. Those in touch with him towards the close of his life could not but admire the courageous way in which Tom Morcombe adapted himself mentally to the verdict of the Doctors and cheerfully put up with considerable pain. Coming as a lad to Waddy Forest when his father purchased one of the newly thrown open Midland Co. blocks, Tom went through the pioneering stage connected with the purchase of virgin land at that time. After gaining wool experience at Geelong, Tom Morcombe took particular interest in the Corriedale stud which his father (W.G. Morcombe), established at "Wynmara" so successfully. And later, he took the stud over entirely when starting farming on his own, on his uncle's property of "Minaru" conducting it most successfully, and winning many prizes at the Royal Perth Show over a period of years - including the coveted Guthrie Cup. He also for a period gave considerable assistance to the Corriedale Breed Society by annually travelling considerable distances to conduct the yearly inspection of those studs which were registered with the Society. Tom Morcombe took a very active part in public affairs of the district as well as the considerable amount of time he devoted to Church work. Early in the War years he was one of the 3 elected by a local meeting of farmers to the District Committee set up in connection with the Wheat Acreage Restriction Scheme set up by the Commonwealth Government. Toward the close of the War he filled the position of President of the Coorow Waddy Forest Agricultural Society for approximately 3 years, after having served on the Show Committee since the inception of the Society. At the time of his death, Tom was President of the local P. & C. Association, having filled this position for some time in a very active manner. Also he was a member of the North Midlands Co-op Co., where his balanced reasoning made him most useful. At an earlier stage he represented Coorow on the Hospital Board at Three Springs at great inconvenience to himself, when no one else was willing to undertake the position. Another public activity was in connection with the Farmers Union. Apart from being a stalwart attender at the meetings of the Coorow Waddy Forest Branch, he was on several occasions a delegate to the Annual Conference, and shortly before his death had completed a two year term as President of the Branch. Also Tom Morcombe was a keen sport and good sportsmanship was one of the outstanding qualities of his character. At Northam High School he was active in athletics, football and cricket, and later in his own district played football with the Coorow Club, cricket with the Waddy Forest Club and was in addition Captain and first player for the Waddy Forest Tennis Club for a number of years. With his passing, many will feel the loss of a very good friend and his family will have the sincere sympathy of the whole district."
"Will" William George MORCOMBE
Born 29 November 1885 in Adelaide, South Australia [16]
Son of Thomas Yelland MORCOMBE and Fanny RIDGWAY [55]
School Teacher, initially in South Australia and then in Western Australia 1904-1912 [P32]
Married Alice Elizabeth MOODY on 6 January 1909 in Murat Bay, South Australia [55]
In Western Australia he taught at schools in Thomas Street Perth, Mount Magnet and Jarrahdale [P32]
In 1912 he was to be transferred to the goldfields so instead returned to Ceduna, South Australia [P32]
Purchased farmland with his brother Phil 82 miles from Ceduna and farmed there 1912-1922 [P32]
During their ten years on the farm in Ceduna they had a drought in 1914 and a mouse plague in 1915 [P32]
Along with his brother Phil travelled to Western Australia in 1921 to inspect prospective farmland at Waddy Forest [P86]
Took out a contract to purchase 1,514 acres of land in Waddy Forest from the Midland Railway Company on 23 July 1921 [27]
The 1,514 acres consisted of Lots M1289 and M1290 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £1043/-/6, payable by instalments [27]
In 1922, along with his wife and seven children shifted to the land in Waddy Forest which was virgin scrub [P86]
They departed Adelaide, South Australia on the Katoomba and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 8 March 1922 [P32]
Travelled on the ship with all of their assets including a team of eight horses and one riding horse [P32]
On arrival in Fremantle they travelled up to Coorow and stayed for two weeks at Heinie and Mina BOTHE's boarding house [P32]
Then resided in a small dwelling on the farm in Waddy Forest while a four bedroom house was built [P32]
Farmer of Wynmara Farm in Waddy Forest [P86]
After clearing some the farm mainly concentrated on the growing of wheat, and also some oats to be made into hay [P32]
Initially had horses, a plough and a drill and later combines; also using the horses to plough early, seed, fallow and work back [P32]
Before getting a truck carted wheat in bags over the seven miles to Coorow by horse drawn wagon [P32]
On 26 June 1923 he mortgaged his farm to the Bank of Western Australia [27]
Began with 120 sheep, which were shorn on John READ's farm before they purchased their own shearing plant [P32]
His sons Keith and Brian did shearing while this son Tom did the classing and worked as rouse about [P32]
They could shear 100 sheep a day in two shifts of four hours, except for show sheep which were shorn with manual clippers [P32]
Increased their flock of sheep and later evolved from Merinos to Corriedales until their flock was entirely Corriedales [P32]
One of the horses he brought from South Australia was the well bred horse Brylass of which he was justly proud [P32]
Frank THOMAS, the local bushranger, also took a liking to Brylass and as was his custom took off with the animal [P32]
Mounted police and an Aboriginal tracker found Brylass abandoned and exhausted three days later on a neighbour's property [P32]
Attended the meeting of the Carnamah Road Board in August 1924 to request new roads be established in Waddy Forest [9]
The roads were to provide easier access to the school and store at Waddy for settlers to the south of Waddy Road [9: 28-Aug-1924]
In early 1925 donated 15 acres from the corner of his farm for a recreation ground and the site of the Waddy Hall [9: 13-Feb-1925] [P32]
The 15 acres, which came out of Lot M1290, were vested to the Carnamah District Road Board during the first half of 1933 [34]
In October 1926 it was reported that he had "a splendid crop of fallow, which should yield remarkably well" [81: 24-Oct-1926]
Purchased Stanley S. MCNEIL and Ralph W. HYDE's 1,845 acre farm in Waddy Forest on 1 July 1927 [27]
The 1,845 acres consisted of Lots M1278 and M1279, and had been taken up by MCNEIL & HYDE in July 1925 [27]
Named this property Tralee and it was initially worked by his son Tom [P32]
Member of the Waddy Forest Cricket Club in 1928-29 [4: 10-Nov-1928]
Represented Coorow and Waddy Forest at the Farmers Conference held in Perth towards the end of 1930 [4: 13-Dec-1930]
Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Progress Association - was President in 1931 and 1933 [4: 13-Dec-1930] [5: 16-Mar-1934] [120: 5-Oct-1933]
In 1932 he owned a Rugby car and International truck with license plates CA-76 and CA-138 [4: 12-Nov-1932]
Foundation Committee Member of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society 1932-1939 [4: 9-Apr-1932] [150]
Steward of the Sheep Judging section of the Coorow-Waddy Forest Districts Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1937 [150]
Attended a meeting in Carnamah of farmers from throughout the North Midlands on Bulk Handling on 14 July 1932 [5: 22-Jul-1932]
Employed contractors to clear patches of heavy land on his farm, which was paid for by the acre [P32]
Made a horse pulled roller to clear lighter scrub, which after being rolled was burnt and ploughed [P32]
In 1932 had an account with Carnamah blacksmith, wheelwright and motor mechanics Henry Parkin & Son [53]
Exhibited produce in the Grain & Fodder section of the first annual Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on 8 September 1932 [5]
Won 1st prizes for Oaten Chaff; "Wheaten Hay, cured, binder tied (1931 season)"; and Sheaves of Green Wheat for Hay [5]
Also exhibited in the Vegetable section where he was awarded 1st prize for Carrots [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Member in 1932 and President in 1933 of the Coorow-Waddy Progress Association [4: 9-Jul-1932] [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Attended the Sheep Demonstration by the Government Inspector for Sheep & Wool in Coorow on 27 June 1933 [5: 30-Jun-1933]
Attended the Valedictory Dinner tendered to Alexander B. GLOSTER at the Coorow Hotel on Monday 3 July 1933 [5: 7-Jul-1933]
Exhibited in the Wool, Poultry, Vegetable and Grain & Fodder sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for a Corriedale Fleece in the Wool section; won 1st prize for Turnips in the Vegetable section [5]
In Poultry he won 1st prize for a male Black Orpington and in Grain & Fodder he won 2nd prize for a Sheaf of Oaten Hay, [5]
1st prize for Sheaf of Green Oats for Hay and both 1st and 2nd prizes for Bag of Oaten Chaff and Bag of Wheaten Chaff [5]
Purchased two Corriedale rams which had won 2nd and 3rd prizes at the Royal Show in Perth in 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
The two rams were purchased at the stock sale following the Royal Show and arrived in Coorow by train on 18 October 1933 [5]
Advertised in December 1933 that he wanted approximately three miles of fencing done by contract [5: 8-Dec-1933]
Member of the Coorow Rifle Club - was a Committee Member in 1934-35 and 1937-38 [5: 18-May-1934, 30-Jul-1937]
In 1936 donated a trophy to the Coorow Rifle Club, which was won by Benjamin W. J. LAMPARD [5: 4-Dec-1936]
In 1937 tied for the Club's highest score off the rifle and the handicap event, and ended up winning both in the shoot offs [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Himself and his brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND used to go shooting rabbits locally and sometimes shot up to 100 in a day [P32]
In June 1934 purchased a new two ton Holt caterpillar tractor [5: 8-Jun-1934]
Exhibited and won three 2nd prizes in the Grain & Fodder section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show on 30 August 1934 [5]
Received the three 2nd prizes for Australian Strong White Wheat, Green Wheat for Grain and Green Oats for Grain [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 [4: 8-Sep-1934]
A sample of his outstanding wheat was part of the Coastal District Display at the Perth Royal Show in 1934 [5: 19-Oct-1934]
Exhibited in the Sheep, Wool, Poultry and Vegetable sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 13-Sep-1935]
Won 1st prizes for male and female Black Orpingtons, and 2nd prizes for Pen of Three Sheep, Comeback Fleece and Turnips [5]
He was among those from Waddy Forest who attended the Royal Show in Perth in October 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Exhibited in the Sheep section at the Royal Show in Perth in October 1935 [5: 18-Oct-1935]
Won 1st prizes for Corriedale ram over 1½ and under 2½ years, and for the Best Team of Four in the Corriedale classes [5]
Received 2nd prizes for two rams under 2½ years bred in Western Australia by exhibitor, and for Ewe 1½ and under 2½ years [5]
In October 1935 sold 8 bales of wool at 15d. per pound and 5 bales at 14d. per pound through Westralian Farmers Ltd [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Attended the Waddy Forest Toc H and Coorow Cricket Club's Coorow-Waddy Sports & Dance in Coorow on 9 November 1935 [5]
Competed in the sports and was the winner of Throwing at the Wicket and equal winner of the Stepping 100 Yards [5: 15-Nov-1935]
Sold 16 shorn wethers at 13/7 and 54 shorn ewes at 7/4 per head through Westralian Farmers Ltd on 13 November 1935 [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Attended the entertainment for the Commonwealth Grants Commission at the Coorow Hotel on 21 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
Attended the funeral of Miss "May" Mary L. LANG of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 26 November 1935 [5: 29-Nov-1935]
In January 1936 purchased a Stromberg Carlson wireless set (radio) through Coorow agent Fred BINGHAM [5: 24-Jan-1936]
After a beachside holiday himself, his wife and children returned to Waddy Forest on Monday 3 February 1936 [5: 7-Feb-1936]
Attended the public meeting on the question of Saturday Afternoon Closing in Carnamah on Thursday 19 March 1936 [5: 27-Mar-1936]
The proposition was to replace the half-day holiday on Thursday afternoons with a half-day holiday on Saturday afternoons [5]
The driving force was some of the local sporting bodies, who wished to play their organised sport on Saturday instead of Sunday [5]
He heavily supported the proposal as he was thought it was terrible that organised sport was indulged in on Sundays [5]
Inaugural Vice President of the North Midlands Registered Stud Stockbreeders Association in 1936 [5: 22-May-1936]
Had three Corriedale rams for sale at the Association's First Annual Stud Sale held in Carnamah on 18 September 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936]
The three rams sold at the sale - one for the top price of 11 guineas and two at 8½ guineas per head [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Committee Member of the North Midlands Registered Stud Stockbreeders Association in 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Performed the feat in 1936 of ploughing 100 acres in one day with himself and sons Tom, Keith and Brian taking shifts [P86]
Sold 24 ewes at 23/4, 22 lambs at 16/1, and 24 lambs at 13/1 per head through Westralian Farmers Ltd on 1 July 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Won the A Grade medal at the Official Opening of the Three Springs Rifle Club's rifle range on Thursday 23 July 1936 [5: 31-Jul-1936]
He donated a medal to the recently formed Three Springs Rifle Club which was won by F. Lance DURACK of Arrino [5: 16-Oct-1936]
He was among the 200 farmers who attended the meeting in Carnamah on 31 July 1936 about local Bulk Wheat Handling [5: 7-Aug-1936]
A sheep demonstration by two sheep experts was held at the sheep yards on his farm in Waddy Forest on 12 August 1936 [5: 14-Aug-1936]
Attended the Surprise 21st Birthday of his niece Nance FOLLAND at Enfield Park in Waddy Forest on 17 August 1936 [5: 21-Aug-1936]
On Thursday 20 August 1936 he took delivery of 20 stud sheep from Victoria for inclusion in his Corriedale flock [5: 28-Aug-1936]
He was the third most successful exhibitor in the agricultural sections of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1936 [5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936]
Won 1st prize for Border Collie dog or bitch which the judge favourably commented upon as an "exceptionally good dog" [5]
In the Sheep section he was awarded 1st prize for Southdown Ram, and both 1st and 2nd prizes for Three Sheep in the Wool [5]
Received 1st and 2nd for Comeback Fleece in the Wool section, and 2nd for male Black Orpington in the Poultry section [5]
In the Grain & Fodder section won 1st prize for Early Season Medium Strong White Wheat, and 2nd for Comeback Wheat [5]
Won 1st for Southdown Ram and 2nd for Australian Strong White Wheat at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Received prize money through competing at the meeting of the National Rifle Association of WA in Swanbourne in 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Won the Guthrie Cup for the most points in the WA bred Corriedale classes of the Sheep section at the Perth Royal Show in 1936 [5]
He also won the Elder Smith & Co Ltd Trophy and the Australian Corriedale Sheep Breeders Association's Special Trophy [5]
The two trophies were for the Best Corriedale Ewe under 2½ years and the Best Team of Four Corriedale Sheep [5]
In the Corriedale classes won 1st prizes for Ram under 1½ years, Ewe 2½ years or over, Ewe between 1½ and 2½ years, [5]
WA bred Ewe under 2½ years; 1st and 2nd prizes for Pen of Two Ewes under 1½ years bred by exhibitor, [5]
Best Team of Four Sheep, Ram closely shorn after 1 September 1936; 1st and 3rd for Ewe under 1½ years; [5]
2nd for Shorn Fat Sheep; and 3rd for Pen of two Rams under 1½ years bred in WA by exhibitor [5]
Among his exhibits were the Champion Ewe, the Reserve Champion Ewe and the Reserve Champion Ram [5]
His great successes at the Royal Show "undoubtedly proved the high standard of his flock" [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Also successfully exhibited wheat at the Perth Royal Show in 1936 [5: 16-Oct-1936]
For Zone 2 he received 2nd prize for Australian Premier Strong White Wheat and 3rd for Australian Standard White Wheat [5]
Sold 15 bales of wool through Westralian Farmers Ltd in 1936 - 5 bales at 16¾d., 5 at 16¼d. and 5 at 16d. per pound [5: 16-Oct-1936]
Purchased a new International truck in November 1936 [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Tied for 10th place in the Royal Agricultural Society's Perpetual Executors Export Lamb Competition in 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
Travelled to Perth accompanied by his sons Brian and John on Thursday 28 January 1937 [5: 29-Jan-1937]
Sold his 22 horses and all of his surplus farming machinery at a Clearing Sale in Coorow on 1 April 1937 [5: 9-Apr-1937]
Purchased a new RD4 Caterpillar tractor in May 1937 which was worked 24 hours to complete his seeding operations [5: 28-May-1937]
Won four 1st and four 2nd prizes in the Sheep, Wool and Grain & Fodder sections of the 1937 Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show [5]
Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Corriedale Ram, 1st and 2nd for Comeback Fleece, and 1st for Wheaten Hay [5]
Awarded 1st prize for Three Sheep in the Wool, and 2nd prizes for Three Shorn Fat Sheep and Shorn Southdown Ram [5: 10-Sep-1937]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society 1937-1940, and donated £1/1/- to the Society in 1939 [13]
Awarded both 1st and 2nd prizes for Corriedale ram in the Sheep section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
His son Tom took over the management of Wynmara and Tralee Farms in 1941 [P86]
Was farewelled by the residents of Coorow and Waddy Forest at a function at the Coorow Town Hall on 17 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Left Waddy Forest with his wife and two younger children in 1941 and shifted to 70 acres in Armadale WA [P32]
Attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Stanley L. FOLLAND at the Moora Cemetery on Monday 25 August 1941 [4: 30-Aug-1941]
At Armadale on 22 March 1942 enlisted in the Australian Army's Volunteer Defence Corps [16]
Corporal W67685 in the Australian Army's Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
In 1943 his son Keith was Killed in Action and his name appears on the Carnamah War Memorial [35]
Along with his sons he was the registered sheep breeder of "Wynmara Corriedales" [150]
They advertised their sheep stud in the Schedule of the 1947 Coorow-Waddy Forest Show [150]
"Wynmara Corriedales, Reg. Flock No. 279. The Wynmara Corriedales are true dual purpose sheep with" [150]
good carcases and heavy fleeces - Inspection or Inquiry Invited by W. G. Morcombe & Sons, Coorow" [150]
In 1965 shifted into Rowthorpe Hostel in Bentley WA with his wife Alice [P32]; of Bentley WA until his death in 1977 [2]
Father of Mary, Tom, Keith, Eileen, Brian, Barbara, John, Gordon and Miles [P32]
Died 29 June 1977; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn 5, Niche Wall, W9, 121) [2]
"Jim" William James MORCOMBE
Born 10 January 1923 in Ceduna, South Australia [55]
Son of Philip Thomas MORCOMBE and Stella Alison SAGE [55]
Left South Australia with is mother in 1923 to join his farther on Minaru Farm in Waddy Forest, Western Australia [P86]
Educated at the one teacher Waddy Well State School in Waddy Forest and then at Wesley College in South Perth [P86] [5: 15-Feb-1935]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Coorow in July 1933 as an "Australian Stockman" [4: 29-Jul-1933]
Won a 2nd prize for Writing in the Educational section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 18 September 1930 [4: 27-Sep-1930]
Came 2nd for Boy Rider under 14 years in the Horse Events at the Coorow-Waddy Show on 7 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Himself and his father travelled from Waddy Forest to Perth by car on Tuesday 10 April 1934 [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Received 1st place for the Best Boy Rider under 14 years in the Ring Events section of the Coorow-Waddy Show in 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
His parents and sister travelled to Perth in December 1935 to pick him up from Wesley College for his Christmas vacation [5: 13-Dec-1935]
By mid December 1935 he had returned home to Waddy Forest to spend the Christmas school holidays with his parents [5: 20-Dec-1935]
Returned to his home in Waddy Forest for the May school holidays on Thursday 14 May 1936 [5: 15-May-1936]
Successfully competed in the 1936 Inter-School Sports between Wesley College and Christchurch Grammar School [5: 6-Nov-1936]
He broke the record for the 220 Yards and came 2nd in the 100 Yards Sprint and High Jump for Boys Under 14 Years [5]
He spent Christmas and a portion of his summer holidays with a school friend in Port Hedland in December 1936 [5: 11-Dec-1936]
In 1937 spent Easter and his holidays in March, May and September with his parents in Waddy [5: 25-Mar-1937, 7-May-1937, 4-Jun-1937, 3-Sep-1937]
Won 1st prize for Border Collie in the Sheep Dog section of the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in 1937 [5: 10-Sep-1937]
The judge, Frank R. BRYANT of Marchagee, made a special mention that his dog was "an exceptionally outstanding animal" [5]
Attended Muresk Agricultural College - obtained a Diploma in Agriculture at the conclusion of his studies in 1939 [0: image 03042]
After leaving Muresk worked for Elder Smith & Co Ltd however was expected to eventually take over his father's Minaru Farm [P86]
At the age of 18 years he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 17 August 1941 [16]
Graduated as a pilot in Australia and was then posted to England, and flew Stirling Bombers in raids over Germany and France [P86]
Pilot Officer 415264 in Royal Australian Air Force's 622nd Squadron during World War Two [16]
Killed in Action on 18 November 1943 in a Flying Battle over France [18]
Memorialised at Lachalade Churchyard in Meuse, France and his name appears on the Carnamah War Memorial [17] [35]
His first cousin "Keith" Frank Keith MORCOMBE of Waddy Forest who was also Killed in Action during the Second World War [18]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 3 March 1944:
"Mr. Phil Morcombe, of Waddy Forest, received word from the Air Board this week to the effect that his son, who is unfortunately missing, was promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer last year. It has now been established that three members of Pilot-Officer Morcombe's plane have paid the supreme sacrifice, while five members are still unaccounted for."
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 4 August 1944:
"Vale Pilot Officer W. J. Morcombe. Having been missing since November 18, 1943, it has now been officially announced that P./O. William James Morcombe, of Waddy Forest, is presumed dead. The only son of Mr. Phil and Mrs. Stella Morcombe, formerly of Waddy Forest, the late P./O. Morcombe, was well and favourably known throughout the Coorow and Waddy Forest district. He is the second member of this highly respected family to pay the supreme sacrifice, the other being his cousin Flt-Liet. Keith Morcombe (D.F.C.). At the time of his death the late "Jim" Morcombe was aged 21 years. The sympathy of the whole district goes out to his sorrowing father, mother and sister Helen, who are left to face this irretrievable loss. At such times as these, mere words cannot express the sorrow which is felt at the loss of these gallant young men, but those who are near and dear to them, will always be able to treasure the memory that they died nobly doing their duty to their country."
John Glynn Parry MORGAN
Clearer in Nugadong, East Gunyidi in 1914 [50]
Douglas MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow in 1913 and 1914 [50]
James MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow 1911-1921 [19]
John MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow in 1911 [19]
Farmer in Coorow 1912-1917 [50]
Contractor in Latham in 1921 [19]
Murdoch MORRISON
Labourer in Coorow in 1911 [19]
Farmer in Coorow 1912-1921 [19] [50]
"Nellie" Maria Helen MORRISON
Born 5 August 1908 in Blackford, Perth, Scotland [28]
Daughter of ploughman Peter MORRISON and Jane CAMPBELL [28]
Departed London, England with her parents and brother Peter on the steamship Orontes on 24 November 1911 [203]
They arrived on the steamship Orontes in Fremantle, Western Australia on 20 December 1911 [70]
Resided with her parents on their Glen Atholl Farm in Yorkrakine, Western Australia [50] [70]
Her brother Peter served with the A.I.F. in France during the First World War and died of wounds on 28 August 1918 [30: item 7984462]
Departed Fremantle with her mother on the steamship Ormonde and arrived in London, England on 27 March 1921 [204]
They were away for six months during which time their address was Cathedral Street in Dunkeld, Perth, Scotland [203]
They departed London on the steamship Orvieto and on 10 September 1921 and arrived back in Fremantle on 20 October 1921 [70] [203]
Married (1) Yorkrakine farmhand Hendry Douglas LIPP in 1932 [50] [66]
In 1936 she was living at 33 Byers Road in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction [50]
Married (2) Gunyidi farmer Reginald James H. BEAMENT in Perth in 1941 [66]
Resided on farmland in Gunyidi 1941-1953 [19]
Her children attended the Watheroo State School in Watheroo from February to September 1949 [166]
From September 1949 onwards her children caught a school bus from Gunyidi to the Coorow State School in Coorow [166]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Tuart Hill [2]
Mother of Barry and Kaye [166]
Died 3 May 1987; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (EC Section, Garden of Remembrance, 13, 269) [2]