Mrs Frances Elizabeth BARNHART
Wife of "Barney" Randolph BARNHART; see Frances Elizabeth BENNS


"Barney" Randolph BARNHART
Born 18 August 1882 in Denton, Caroline, Maryland, United States of America ^{[30: items 32729, 3051838] [207]}
Son of John and Clara BARNHART ^[207]
In 1900 was living with his parents and siblings Frank, Louisa, David, Helen, Clara, John, Eleanor, Jason on farmland in Denton ^[207]
Departed from San Francisco on the steamship Ventura and arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 15 March 1913 ^[30]
Resided in Sydney NSW for six months, Melbourne VIC for five months, Adelaide SA for one month and then in Perth ^{[30: item 32729]}
Business Manager and Hotelkeeper of the Imperial Hotel in Wellington Street, Perth in 1915 and 1916 ^{[30: item 32729] [94]}
Married Frances Elizabeth BENNS in 1915 in Perth, Western Australia ^[66]
Applied for Naturalisation on 23 April 1915, and after giving a statutory declaration, received his Certificate of Naturalisation ^[30]
Resided at the Imperial Hotel in Perth until enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force on 31 August 1916 ^[94]
     Embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on the R.M.S. Ormonde on 13 March 1918 ^[94]
     Private 7254 in the Australian Imperial Force's 28th Battalion during the First World War ^[94]
Later the Hotelkeeper of the Melbourne Hotel in Perth ^{[4: 1-Oct-1927]}
Owner, Licensee and Hotelkeeper of the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs 1927-1938 ^{[4: 13-Aug-1927, 1-Nov-1952] [6] [19]}
     By August 1927 he was the proprietor of the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs ^{[4: 13-Aug-1927]}
     In 1927 sold beer for 10/- per gallon, whisky 15/6 per bottle, and ports, sherry and claret for 4/- per bottle ^{[4: 1-Oct-1927]}
     Purchased the freehold to the Hotel in Three Springs from Cornelius SHEAHAN and had the hotel rebuilt ^{[5: 2-Mar-1934]}
     His Commercial Hotel was telephone number Three Springs-1 ^[60]
     He was referred to an "enterprising Boniface" who was a keen businessman and one of the best local rifle shots ^{[120: 5-Oct-1933]}
     Owing to the lack of a local water supply they had to cart water for their Hotel six months of every year ^{[5: 2-Apr-1937]}
     They twice offered to contribute £100 to the Three Springs Road Board if they could find a good water supply ^{[5: 2-Apr-1937]}
In August 1927 he purchased a new Ford truck ^{[4: 13-Aug-1927]}
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 ^[124]
     Vice President of Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee's Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on 17 March 1928 ^[124]
     He donated £3/3/- specifically for the children's sports at the Race Meeting, and also made a general donation of £15 ^[124]
     In 1928 he also donated a silver cap and sash worth £3/3/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee ^[124]
Attended the conference in Three Springs on 2 March 1928 to discuss the formation of a Road Board in Three Springs ^{[4: 10-Mar-1928]}
     Member of a deputation formed to petition the Government for a Road Board for Three Springs, Arrino and Dudawa ^{[39: 3-Jul-1928]}
     On Thursday 28 June 1928 he received a telegram in Three Springs stating that their petition had been granted ^{[39: 3-Jul-1928]}
     Following the declaration of the Three Springs Road Board he was among those nominated to represent the TS Ward ^{[4: 16-Feb-1929]}
In May 1928 received a letter from Hyattsville, Marylands USA revealing the sad news that his mother had passed away ^{[4: 19-May-1928]}
Donated a six Guinea gold watch for the Three Springs Football Club to raffle in May 1928 ^{[4: 2-Jun-1928]}
He was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
Converted to Catholicism, and was baptised by Michael LYNCH in Three Springs on 25 September 1928 ^[91]
Inaugural Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society 1928-1937 ^{[4: 29-Sep-1928] [5: 13-Apr-1934, 1-May-1936, 25-Mar-1937]}
     The Official Luncheon of the Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928, was held at his Commercial Hotel ^[4]
     Himself and his wife absorbed the cost of the first Official Luncheon, giving it as a gift to the Society ^{[4: 29-Sep-1928]}
     Representative at conferences of the Victoria District Council for Agricultural Societies 1933-1937 ^{[5: 16-Jun-1933, 28-May-1937]}
Presented the Maley Cup to the Arrino Football Club at the Football Dance held in Arrino on Tuesday 2 October 1928 ^{[4: 6-Oct-1928]}
In November 1928 had a 90 by 35 foot mechanical garage built in Three Springs from brick with a concrete floor ^{[4: 24-Nov-1928]}
     Around the same time he also had a 32 by 23 foot shop built in Three Springs, including living accommodation at its rear ^[4]
     In May 1929 the garage was leased to J. YOUNG, who had previously been working in TS as a tractor repairman ^{[4: 16-Feb-1929]}
Himself and his wife purchased 194 acres of land adjoining the Three Springs townsite for £6/5/- an acre in February 1929 ^[4]
     The land was purchased from the late J. RICHARDSON and was situated behind the then new Three Springs Hospital ^[4]
     Allowed the Three Springs Race Club to constrict a racetrack on the land which was used for the Club's Race Meeting ^{[4: 23-Feb-1929]}
In February 1929 had stalls erected behind the Commercial Hotel to accommodate those visiting Three Springs with racehorses ^[4]
     The stalls would also include sleeping accommodation for the horses attendants (in time for the upcoming TS Races) ^{[4: 23-Feb-1929]}
Member of the Three Springs Race Club - was President in 1929 ^{[4: 23-Feb-1929]}
Purchased a new 30 cwt. Ford truck from local dealers Messrs FORD & KIDSON in October 1929 ^{[4: 19-Oct-1929]}
Attended the funeral of Charles C. MALEY M.L.A. at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 16 October 1929 ^{[4: 19-Oct-1929]}
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 ^{[4: 9-Nov-1929]}
Conducted a refreshment booth at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Monday 17 March 1930 ^{[4: 8-Mar-1930]}
Welcomed the Bishop of Geraldton at the local Dominican Convent on his visit to Three Springs on 7 November 1930 ^{[4: 15-Nov-1930]}
Attended the funeral of "Father of Carnamah" Donald MACPHERSON at the Winchester Cemetery on 14 August 1931 ^{[4: 22-Aug-1931]}
Inaugural Committee Member of the Three Springs-Arrino Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1932 ^{[5: 12-Aug-1932]}
     Organiser of a Boxing Tournament in Three Springs in 1933 by the Three Springs-Arrino Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. ^{[5: 18-Aug-1933]}
     President of the Three Springs-Arrino Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1937 ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
     Donated an inscription plate for the bed the Sub-Branch donated to the North Midlands District Hospital in 1937 ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
His hotel was flooded in August 1932 when a creek running through Three Springs overflowed after six inches of rain ^{[5: 12-Aug-1932]}
Attended the evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 ^{[5: 18-Nov-1932]}
Attended the Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 ^{[4: 10-Dec-1932]}
Attended the send-off social and dance to Charles S. MACDONALD at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 29 June 1933 ^{[5: 30-Jun-1933]}
Committee Member of the Midlands District Racing Association in 1933 ^{[5: 21-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]}
Committee Member of the Three Springs Progress Association in 1933 ^{[5: 1-Sep-1933]}
Part of a deputation about a good road to the Coast that went before the Three Springs Road Board in September 1933 ^{[5: 22-Sep-1933]}
Returned to Three Springs on 29 September 1933 after spending a week's holiday with J. M. MALEY in Greenough ^{[5: 6-Oct-1933]}
Donated 10/6 cash to the Three Springs Road Board District Bush Fire Brigade on its formation in October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Departed Three Springs on Tuesday 17 October 1933 to spend another short holiday in Greenough with J. M. MALEY ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
After his short holiday of fishing and shooting at Dongara he returned to Three Springs on Saturday 28 October 1933 ^{[5: 3-Nov-1933]}
He was one of the three trustees of the property belonging to the Three Springs Road Board District Bush Fire Brigade ^{[5: 10-Nov-1933]}
During the 1933-34 financial year donated £1/11/10 cash to the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^{[5: 11-Jan-1935]}
Along with Cecil MALEY travelled to Greenough on 3 March 1934, where they stayed some weeks with J. M. MALEY ^{[5: 9-Mar-1934]}
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1934 ^{[5: 9-Mar-1934]}
After travelling to the Murchison River he returned to Three Springs on Thursday 22 March 1934 ^{[5: 30-Mar-1934]}
In early July 1934 Purchased a new Chevrolet truck through local agent Arthur W. POTTS ^{[5: 6-Jul-1934]}
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1934]}
Himself and Cecil M. MALEY travelled to the mouth of the Greenough River for a fishing expedition in October 1934 ^{[5: 12-Oct-1934]}
An article in The Irwin Index newspaper in January 1935 made mention of his very nice garden at his Commercial Hotel in TS ^[4]
     The pride of place in his garden was its roses, which provided "a supply of choice blooms for decorative purposes" in the Hotel ^[4]
     Another feature was a large gooseberry tree covering three square yards which had borne millions of gooseberries ^{[4: 19-Jan-1935]}
Travelled with Alfred HUNTER, Henry G. TOWNSEND and Cecil M. MALEY to the Murchison on 3 February 1935 ^{[5: 8-Feb-1935]}
Journeyed to Perth on Tuesday 26 February 1935 and two days later embarked for a holiday in the Eastern States ^{[5: 1-Mar-1935]}
Returned to Three Springs by car on Sunday 12 May 1935, and was accompanied by Jack BARRY ^{[5: 17-May-1935]}
Member of the Three Springs Football Club - was Vice President in 1935, 1936 and 1937 ^{[5: 10-May-1935, 8-May-1936, 16-Apr-1937]}
     On one occasion the Club needed Guernseys but couldn't afford them, so himself and his wife donated them ^{[4: 12-Feb-1938]}
Speaker at the Farewell tendered to Henry and Ethel TOWNSEND at the Arrino Hall on Friday 14 June 1935 ^{[5: 21-Jun-1935]}
Lent his truck to cart gravel for the backyard and driveway of the Three Springs Hospital on 17 and 21 August 1935 ^{[5: 23-Aug-1935]}
In September 1935 himself and Mrs Mary LYNCH (wife of the Federal Senator) interviewed the Commissioner of Lotteries ^[5]
    They interviewed the Commissioner about funding for the establishment of a Maternity Ward at the Hospital in TS ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Won 2nd prize for Thoroughbred Mare in the Horse section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1935 ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Returned to Three Springs in late October 1935 after spending a week fishing on the Murchison River ^{[5: 1-Nov-1935]}
In early January 1935 spent a week fishing in Geraldton ^{[5: 10-Jan-1936]}
Attended the meeting of Three Springs ratepayers held on Saturday 11 January 1936 to discuss the local water crisis ^{[5: 17-Jan-1936]}
     He proposed that the Three Springs Road Board "should take immediate steps to alleviate the existing water shortage" ^[5]
On his return to Three Springs from Perth on Wednesday 29 January 1935 he had an accident in his Chevrolet runabout car ^[5]
     About one and a half miles south of Carnamah his car became uncontrollable after hitting a guide post in a culvert ^[5]
     The car almost completely capsized, after which his 15 year old nephew Randolph P. CASEY ran into Carnamah to get help ^[5]
     He received a cut on the head, for which he was treated at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^[5]
     His car was extensively damaged and was towed to Three Springs by local mechanic Archie POTTS ^{[5: 31-Jan-1936]}
After a trip to Perth himself and Cecil M. MALEY returned to Three Springs on Friday 28 February 1936 ^{[5: 6-Mar-1936]}
Among those who attended the Special Ratepayers Meeting of the Three Springs Road Board on Monday 10 March 1936 ^{[5: 13-Mar-1936]}
     After much discussion it was requested that the Board's members resign and half did causing the Road Board to become defunct ^[5]
Gave a speech at the farewell to Matron Catherine COFFEY at Parakalia Farm in Three Springs on 13 March 1936 ^{[5: 20-Mar-1936]}
Travelled from Three Springs to Perth by car with Alexander R. G. BARR on Friday 20 March 1936 ^{[5: 20-Mar-1936]}
     Accompanied by Mrs Minnie M. WATSON returned to Three Springs from Perth on Thursday 26 March 1936 ^{[5: 27-Mar-1936]}
Vice President of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1936 and 1937 ^{[5: 10-Apr-1936, 9-Apr-1937]}
Returned to Three Springs on Tuesday 24 April 1936, after spending several days fishing at Geraldton ^{[5: 24-Apr-1936]}
Through a "Alcoholic Playmates Association" collected donations of 6/- from customers at his Commercial Hotel in 1936 ^{[5: 17-Apr-1936]}
     As a result raised £30 for the North Midlands District Hospital's Building Fund Appeal held over April and May 1936 ^{[5: 29-May-1936]}
Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1936, and President in 1937-38 ^{[5: 19-Jun-1936, 2-Jul-1937]}
Speech-giver at the social evening tendered to newly married Syd and Priscilla GOOCH in Three Springs on 2 July 1936 ^{[5: 10-Jul-1936]}
Donated a medal for the competition which followed the opening of the Three Springs Rifle Club's range on 23 July 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jul-1936]}
Donated £1/1/- for the Fairest & Best Player of the final of the North Midlands Football Association in 1936 ^{[5: 11-Sep-1936]}
     The final ended up being between Carnamah and Arrino, and his donation went to Walter W. DURACK of Arrino ^[5]
Speaker at the Farewell Smoke Social to local Co-op manager Harold BARNETT in Three Springs on 14 September 1936 ^{[5: 18-Sep-1936]}
Attended the Fifth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Dongara on Saturday evening 24 October 1936 ^{[5: 30-Oct-1936]}
Along with a Mr CHAPMAN of Geraldton travelled from Three Springs to Perth on Thursday 9 November 1936 ^{[5: 13-Nov-1936]}
Patron of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1936-37 ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
Donated a "beautiful silver cup" for the premier team of the North Midlands Cricket Association for the 1936-37 season ^{[5: 18-Dec-1936]}
     The cup was donated by himself and his wife, or "Barnhart & Barnhart," and was won by the Carnamah Cricket Club ^{[5: 25-Mar-1937]}
He was one of only six who attended the Annual Ratepayers Meeting of the Three Springs Road Board on 22 March 1937 ^{[5: 2-Apr-1937]}
     In regards to the lack of a local water supply he re-offered £100 to the Road Board if they could find a good supply ^[5]
     He said if a supply couldn't be found then a pipe could be laid from near the Arrino townsite where water was in abundance ^[5]
Attended the reception in Three Springs to Charles G. LATHAM, Leader of the Opposition in WA, on 26 May 1937 ^{[5: 28-May-1937]}
Committee Member of the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church ^{[4: 12-Feb-1938]}
     Member of the committee that organised the very successful Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 ^{[5: 11-Jun-1937]}
Speaker for the Rifle Club and R.S.L. at the farewell for the CARMODY family in Three Springs on 12 July 1937 ^{[5: 16-Jul-1937]}
Attended the opening of the Nurse's Quarters in Three Springs and dinner at the Commercial Hotel on 27 August 1937 ^{[5: 3-Sep-1937]}
Served as President of the Three Springs Football Club, the Three Springs Rifle Club and the TS-Arrino branch of the R.S.L. ^[4]
In early 1938 sold the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs to John J. THORPE ^{[4: 12-Feb-1938]}
Himself and his wife were bid farewell by a large gathering at a function at the Hall in Three Springs on Thursday 3 February 1938 ^[4]
     A public meeting had been called to arrange the function, and it had been organised by two specially formed local committees ^[4]
     The evening consisted of a dance, songs, supper and speeches and carried on beyond the early hours of the next morning ^[4]
     The various speakers spoke of what first class and highly respected citizens they had been, and regret at the departure ^{[4: 12-Feb-1938]}
After leaving Three Springs they ran the Imperial Hotel in Perth ^{[4: 1-Nov-1952]}
Days after leaving Three Springs pioneer residents Mrs Minnie M. WATSON and Arthur S. MORTIMER left the district ^[4]
     He was unable to attend the their Valedictory evening, however sent a telegram expressing his regretful absence ^{[4: 19-Feb-1938]}
Later resided in southern coastal Perth suburb of Safety Bay ^[2]
Died 25 October 1952; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, AC, 186) ^[2]


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 1 November 1952:
Mr "Barney" Barnhart - Death in Metropolis
"The death occurred in Perth on Saturday last of a former well known resident of Three Springs in the person of Mr Randolph "Barney" Barnhart who was for many years the owner-licensee of the Commercial Hotel. After leaving the North Midlands the late Mr Barnhart conducted the Imperial Hotel in Perth, but latterly he had resided at Safety Bay and for some time had not enjoyed normal health conditions. The deceased gentleman was a veteran of World War I, and whilst at Three Springs he was a keen supporter of the R.S.L. He was an ardent lover of animals and more particularly dogs, being the owner whilst living at Three Springs of one outstanding canine pet of which he was very proud, and he was also very fond of game shooting. The funeral took place in the Catholic Cemetery at Karrakatta on Tuesday morning last."


Gordon BARNSLEY
Born 24 February 1907 in Perth, Western Australia ^[16]
Married Mary Annie BOWDITCH in Perth in 1941 ^[66]
Resided in Yuna prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 7 January 1942 ^[16]
Private WX18761 in the Australian Army's 44 Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 18 October 1944 ^[16]
Dealer in Arrino 1947-1950 ^[19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Midvale ^[2]
Husband of Mary ^[16]
Died 21 October 1996; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Congregational, AA, 171) ^[2]


Mrs Mary Annie BARNSLEY
Wife of Gordon BARNSLEY; see Mary Annie BOWDITCH


"Alex" Alexander Robert Gordon BARR
Born 5 February 1906 in Kadina, South Australia ^[55]
Son of Robert William BARR and Eva Alice YOUNG ^[55]
Farmer in Arrino, Western Australia until 1933 ^[19]
Proprietor of The Central Agency in Three Springs 1934-1936 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1934] [5: 5-Oct-1934] [120: 15-Oct-1936]}
     His business premises were telephone number Three Springs-24 and contained stocks of all country needs ^{[5: 31-May-1935]}
     Began advertising his business in The North Midland Times newspaper on Friday 31 May 1935 ^{[5: 31-May-1935]}
     "The Central Agency sells all country requisites at bedrock prices. Comprehensive stocks on hand." ^{[120: 15-Oct-1936]}
     "The Largest buying and selling organisation in the North Midlands. Auction Sales Efficiently Handled" ^{[120: 15-Oct-1936]}
     He gave his occupation as that of "agent and storekeeper" ^{[5: 18-Dec-1936]}
Through his business operated as a General Agent, Licensed Auctioneer and Press Representative in Three Springs ^[150]
     Specialised in the sales of Oldsmobile and Vauxhall cars, Caterpillar tractors and Shearer implements, ^[150]
     Bedford and Oldsmobile trucks, radio valves and batteries, motor car and tractor spare parts, tyres accessories and  batteries ^[150]
     Among the agencies he represented in 1937 were the firms H. J. Wigmore & Co, ^[150]
     Life and General Insurance Business, Radio Sales and Service, Wilcox Mofflin Ltd and Royal Tailoring Co ^[150]
In July 1935 gained permission from the Three Springs Road Board to erect a patrol bowser outside his business premises ^{[5: 12-Jul-1935]}
Described as "a lovely sort of fellow" who attended every local function and went to the beach at Dongara most weekends ^[P2]
     Whenever he was going to Dongara he'd take anyone along with him who wanted to go, and while there slept on the beach ^[P2]
Member of the Arrino branch of the Primary Producers Association in 1932 ^{[5: 19-Aug-1932]}
Attended "The Official Dinner" of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on the evening of Thursday 22 September 1932 ^{[5: 7-Oct-1932]}
In 1932 attended and reported on events for the Carnamah-Three Springs Times and Primary Producer newspapers ^{[5: 7-Oct-1932]}
     He was also the "Arrino Correspondent" for The Irwin Index newspaper in 1932 ^{[4: 26-Nov-1932] [5: 29-Nov-1935]}
     By 1935 he attended and reported on events through the North Midlands for The Irwin Index and The North Midland Times ^[5]
     As a result gave his occupation as "Journalist" in Commonwealth of Australia Electoral Rolls ^[50]
Won the Sack Race at the R.S.L. Sports Day at the Arrino Recreation Ground on Thursday 5 November 1932 ^{[5: 11-Nov-1932]}
Attended the evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 ^{[5: 18-Nov-1932]}
Nominated but defeated in the election as the member for the Dudawa Ward on the Three Springs Road Board in 1932 ^{[5: 25-Nov-1932]}
Member and Vice President of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1932-33 ^{[4: 13-Aug-1932] [5: 19-Aug-1932]}
Foundation Secretary of the new Three Springs Ratepayers & Citizens Association in 1933 ^{[5: 18-Aug-1933]}
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 ^{[5: 5-Jan-1934]}
He was among those from Arrino who spent the Easter holidays in 1934 at Cliff Head ^{[5: 13-Apr-1934]}
Member of the committee that organised the Three Springs Bush Fire Brigade's Fundraising Ball on 20 November 1933 ^{[5: 10-Nov-1933]}
Spoke on behalf of James McCAGH Snr at Philip M. McCAGH's 21st Birthday Dance at the Arrino Hall on 1 June 1934 ^{[5: 8-Jun-1934]}
Won 1st prize for Six Photos Depicting Farm Life or Scenery at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1934 ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
Member of the Arrino Cricket Club in 1934-35 and 1935-36 ^{[5: 8-Feb-1935, 15-Nov-1935]}
Recited "The Widow's Daughter" at the Farewell Social held in Carnamah on 17 January 1935 for Douglas WALDBY ^{[5: 8-Feb-1935]}
Sang a song at the Miscellaneous and Gift Evening tendered to Annie MCNEILL in Arrino on Tuesday 9 April 1935 ^{[5: 19-Apr-1935]}
Sang a song at the Miscellaneous Evening given to Lucy PEARCE at the Arrino Hall on Wednesday 1 May 1935 ^{[5: 3-May-1935]}
Member of the Three Springs Football Club - was Vice President in 1935, 1936 and 1937 ^{[5: 10-May-1935, 8-May-1936, 16-Apr-1937]}
Secretary in 1935 and a Committee Member in 1936 of the Three Springs Agricultural Society ^{[5: 10-May-1935, 22-May-1936]}
Three Springs Distributor of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Show Schedules in 1935 and 1936 ^{[5: 9-Aug-1935, 14-Aug-1936]}
Bailiff acting on behalf of Thomas J. BERRIGAN to recover rent owed by Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL of Carnamah ^{[5: 12-Jul-1935]}
     Unless the rent was paid he was to sell by auction the doctor's household furniture and items at 2 p.m. on 13 July 1935 ^[5]
Represented the Three Springs Agricultural Society at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 12 September 1935 ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
Gave a recitation and sang a comic song at the W.A. Blind Appeal Concert & Dance in Carnamah on 28 September 1935 ^{[5: 4-Oct-1935]}
He was among those from Arrino who travelled to Perth in October 1935 to attend the Royal Show ^{[5: 11-Oct-1935]}
Stocked large stocks of a variety of fireworks for sale for Guy Fawke's Day in November 1935 ^{[5: 1-Nov-1935]}
Attended the entertainment for the Commonwealth Grants Commission at the Coorow Hotel on 21 November 1935 ^{[5: 29-Nov-1935]}
Represented the Arrino Cricket Club at meetings of the North Midlands Football Association in 1935-36 ^{[5: 11-Oct-1935]}
Conducted a clearing sale of stock, plant, land and furniture Carnamah for Carl. F. W. KROSCHEL on 30 January 1936 ^{[5: 24-Jan-1936]}
Held a sale of furniture and household goods for the trustees of John BURNS in Carnamah at 2 p.m. on 7 April 1936 ^{[5: 3-Apr-1936]}
Conducted a clearing sale of George F. BROWN's house, land and furniture in Carnamah on Saturday 18 April 1936 ^{[5: 3-Apr-1936]}
Travelled from Three Springs to Perth by train on Tuesday 10 March 1936 ^{[5: 13 & 20-Mar-1936]}
     Ten days later on 20 March 1936 travelled to Perth by car accompanied by local publican "Barney" Randolph BARNHART ^[5]
At about 8 p.m. just before Moora while driving to Perth one night in April 1936 a night owl crashed into the car's windscreen ^[5]
     The windscreen smashed resulting in Oswald S. SOWERBY, who was a front seat passenger, getting a small cut on the neck ^[5]
     His other passengers, who were unharmed were Eunice COUSINS, Margaret BARBOUR, Colin STONE & Mervyn COUSINS ^[5]
     On impact the owl was killed instantly and landed on the backseat - much to the consternation of his passengers ^{[5: 24-Apr-1936]}
Attended Kenneth R. PETTIT's 21st birthday Social & Dance at his home in Three Springs on Saturday 23 May 1936 ^{[5: 29-May-1936]}
Held a clearing sale of household furniture and effects for Mrs Johanna C. BERRIGAN in Carnamah on 20 June 1936 ^{[5: 19-Jun-1936]}
Won a cushion in a raffle at the Dominican Convent School's Annual Concert in Three Springs on 21 August 1936 ^{[5: 28-Aug-1936]}
In August 1936 he became the agent for Attwood Motors Ltd for all districts between Mingenew and Marchagee ^{[5: 28-Aug-1936]}
     Through the agency he sold Bedford trucks and utilities, Oldsmobile and G.M.C. trucks, and Oldsmobine and Vauxhall cars ^[5]
     Held a display of the vehicles at the Agricultural Shows in Coorow-Waddy and Carnamah during September 1936 ^{[5: 4-Sep-1936]}
Speaker at the Farewell Smoke Social to local Co-op manager Harold BARNETT in Three Springs on 14 September 1936 ^{[5: 18-Sep-1936]}
Sang "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" at the social for the Lord Archbishop of Perth in Carnamah on 19 September 1936 ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
His large sedan car overturned between the 39 and 40 mile posts on the Perth-Moora Road at 3 a.m. on Monday 5 October 1936 ^[5]
     Along with his passengers was travelling to Perth for the Royal Show when the accident occurred north of the Muchea crossing ^[5]
     A rug strapped to luggage on the front of the car had suddenly lifted and completely blocked the windscreen on a slight corner ^[5]
     The car left the road, crashed into two large jarrah logs, bounced off the second log and high into the air where it overturned ^[5]
     After completely overturning midair the car landed back on its wheels with its windscreen and all nine windows still in tact ^[5]
     The top of the car was badly dented but its strong steel body was credited with saving the lives of himself and his passengers ^[5]
     After the ordeal himself and one of his passengers, Three Springs baker John H. BLAXILL, walked six miles for assistance ^[5]
     He suffered slight abrasions and shock while his passengers suffered head injuries, broken ribs, bruises, abrasions and shock ^[5]
     The mechanics underneath the car were ripped to pieces and the mudguards were buckled exceeding £200 damage ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
     He returned to Three Springs on Tuesday 13 October 1936 ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
Advertised in The North Midland Times in October 1936 that he had used cars for sale at "Barr's Central Agency" ^{[5: 23-Oct-1936]}
     The cars included Chevrolet 4 Tourer for £45, an excellent Chevrolet 6 Tourer for £120 and a Studebaker Tourer for £65 ^[5]
     Also Chevrolet 4 utility for £25, Chevrolet 6 truck for £135, Ford ton truck for £30, and a Chevrolet 1927 truck for £35 ^[5]
The Three Springs Road Board granted approval in October 1936 for him to erect a shed at the rear of his premises ^{[5: 23-Oct-1936]}
Visitor at the Fifth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Dongara on Saturday evening 24 October 1936 ^{[5: 30-Oct-1936]}
Came 2nd one point behind the winner in the Royal Agricultural Society's Perpetual Executors Export Lamb Competition ^{[5: 11-Dec-1936]}
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1936-37 ^{[5: 6-Nov-1936]}
His services were again employed by Thomas J. BERRIGAN to recover rent owed by Dr Cecil P. ROSENTHAL of Carnamah ^[88]
    Made a seizure against Dr ROSENTHAL's property, which was to be sold on 5 December 1936 to recover the rent ^{[5: 27-Nov-1936] [88]}
    Went to see the doctor just prior to when the sale was to occur when an argument broke out between himself and the doctor ^[88]
    The doctor struck him on the face and at 3:30 p.m. he reported the matter at the Carnamah Police Station ^[88]
    On 17 December 1936 at the Carnamah Police Court the doctor was fined £2 and costs of 14/- over the offence ^{[5: 18-Dec-1936] [88]}
Advertised in December 1936 that he had a Baby Austin Tourer car in perfect mechanical order for sale for £67/10/- ^{[5: 11-Dec-1936]}
Conducted an auction of household items for Mrs Mary E. ROGERS in Three Springs on Saturday 9 January 1937 ^{[5: 15-Jan-1937]}
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in their victory against the Morawa Association on 10 January 1937 ^{[5: 15-Jan-1937]}
Auctioned the household furniture and effects of Louis P. PARKER of Carnamah at 2 p.m. on Saturday 23 January 1937 ^{[5: 15-Jan-1937]}
In January 1937 the Three Springs Road Board cautioned him about speeding in his car through the Arrino townsite ^{[5: 22-Jan-1937]}
     The Road Board also informed him, in regards to his business, that trade-in cars couldn't be used on roads unless licensed ^[5]
Auctioned furniture and effects for Mrs Barbara K. PLUNKETT in Carnamah on Saturday afternoon 20 February 1937 ^{[5: 12-Feb-1937]}
Speaker at the Farewell Social & Dance for Andrew G. FITZGERALD at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 6 March 1937 ^{[5: 5-Mar-1937]}
Auctioned the furniture and effects of Mrs Anne M. BATTERSBY's boarding house in Coorow on 20 March 1937 ^{[5: 12-Mar-1937]}
Sang a song at the welcome to the Venerable Archdeacon Charles L. RILEY in Three Springs on Tuesday 13 April 1937 ^{[5: 16-Apr-1937]}
Member of the North Midlands Anglican Church Vestry in 1937 ^{[5: 4-Jun-1937]}
Won a fountain pen in a raffle at the hugely attended Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 3 June 1937 ^{[5: 11-Jun-1937]}
Gave an elocutionary item at the farewell to William M. and Margaret K. CARMODY in Three Springs on 12 July 1937 ^{[5: 16-Jul-1937]}
Auctioned furniture and effects for Michael W. & Kathleen M. CARMODY in Three Spring at 2:30 p.m. on 17 July 1937 ^{[5: 9-Jul-1937]}
Part of the impromptu band that led a procession to the opening of the Nurse's Quarters in Three Springs on 27 August 1937 ^{[5:3-Sep-1937]}
Supplier of music at the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART at the Hall in Three Springs on 3 February 1938 ^{[4: 12-Feb-1938]}
At 2 p.m. on 12 March 1938 held an auction in Carnamah and sold the effects of the estates of R. R. WYLIE and Frank HIGGINS ^[88]
     His services were employed to auction the effects of the two estates by Constable PLUNKETT of the Carnamah Police Station ^[88]
Made a donation to the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1938 ^[262]
Storekeeper and Commission Agent in Three Springs until 1941 ^[19]
He later resided and ran a business in Northam ^[P2]


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 7 June 1935:
"News and Notes - Enterprise - Within a very short space of time a prosperous business under the name of "The Central Agency" has been built up at Three Springs. The proprietor, Mr. A. R. Barr, with a keen eye to business has stocked the right lines and has found it necessary to secure additional premises for the growth of his business. Looking to the needs of the district as well as the business Mr. Barr recently filed a successful application for an Auctioneer's License, and in so doing, has supplied the North Midlands with a much needed acquisition, he being the only auctioneer operating on the Midland Line from Moora to Geraldton."


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 28 August 1936:
"Barr's Central Agency - The attention of readers of this issue are directed to advertisements concerning car, truck and radio sales throughout the North Midlands Districts through Barr's Central Agency with its headquarters at Three Springs. The Central Agency handles Attwood Motors' territory right from Marchagee to Mingenew and special display stands will be arranged at the district shows during September. Mr. A. R. Barr will be in attendance and looks forward to meeting old and new clients. This agency specialises in sales of Bedford trucks and utilities, Oldsmobile and G.M.C. trucks and Oldsmobine and Vauxhall cars. Many sound used jobs are also available at bargain prices, with easy terms arranged. Radio sales and service are other leading lines."


Caterina Emma BARR
Born C.1928 ^[2]
Resided of late in Three Springs ^[2]
Died 12 February 1962; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZR, 36A) ^[2]


Mrs Catherine Ellen BARR
Second wife of Robert William BARR; see Catherine Ellen COSH


Gavin William BARR
Born 24 April 1908 in Tumby Bay, South Australia ^[55]
Son of Robert William BARR and Eva Alice YOUNG ^[55]
Farmer of Belleranga Valley Farm in Arrino 1932-1935 and of Malleevale Farm in Morawa for at least the years 1936-1965 ^{[19] [50]}
Attended the Reunion of South Australians in the North Midlands at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 ^{[5: 2-Oct-1936]}
Private W83503 in Morawa's local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War ^[16]


"Kath" Kathleen Eleanor Jean BARR
Born 20 August 1907 in Tumby Bay, South Australia ^[55]
Daughter of Robert William BARR and Eva Alice YOUNG ^[55]
Resided with her parents on Belleranga Valley Farm in Arrino, Western Australia ^{[4: 4-Mar-1933]}
Rendered a vocal, elocutionary or musical item at the Methodist Church Social held in Arrino on Wednesday 29 July 1931 ^{[4: 1-Aug-1931]}
Prior to her marriage she was the guest of honour at a Miscellaneous Evening at the Arrino Hall on 8 February 1933 ^{[5: 17-Feb-1933]}
Married Robert Henry CARSLAKE on 22 February 1933 at the Church of Christ Tabernacle in Northam ^{[4: 4-Mar-1933][5: 17-Feb-1933] [66]}
     She "looked charming in a frock of white georgette and lace, and carried a bouquet of white artificial blossoms" ^[4]
     Her bridesmaids were Misses Faith CARSLAKE and Mavis BARR, who wore lemon organdie frocks with pink trimmings ^[4]
Resided with her husband on Gladfields Farm in Arrino and later on farmland in Gutha ^[19]
In May 1933 her cousin Miss Vera BENNETT travelled from Sydney to spent a holiday with her in Arrino ^{[5: 18-May-1934]}
Won 1st prize for Wholemeal Bread in the Confectionary section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}


Mavis Alice Clarissa BARR
Born 13 February 1911 in Butler, South Australia ^[55]
Daughter of Robert William BARR and Eva Alice YOUNG ^[55]
Resided with her father, stepmother and siblings on Belleranga Valley Farm in Arrino 1933-1935 ^[19]
Won 2nd prize for Muscovy Drake in the Poultry section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Resided on Arcadia Farm in Pintharuka for at least the years 1938-1943 ^{[19] [50]}
Shop Assistant in Dongara in 1947 ^[19]
Married (1) Alfred Crickmer BRETT in Perth in 1947 ^[66]
Married (2) ROBINSON ^[2]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Warwick ^[2]
Died 5 August 1999; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (MC Section, 12, 84) ^[2]


"Max" Maxwell Sydney BARR
Born 2 March 1913 in Tumby Bay, South Australia ^[55]
Son of Robert William BARR and Eva Alice YOUNG ^[55]
Shop Assistant for his brother Alexander R. G. BARR at The Central Agency in Three Springs 1935-1939 ^{[5: 12-Mar-1937] [19] [50]}
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club 1934-1937, and a Committee Member in 1936-37 ^{[5: 16-Nov-1934, 8-Nov-1935, 18-Sep-1936]}
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1934-35 ^{[5: 23-Nov-1934]}
Attended the North Midlands District Hospital Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 ^[5]
     Himself and Miss D. GREAVE were the winners of the Lucky Spot Dance conducted during the evening ^{[5: 26-Apr-1935]}
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club 1935-1937 ^{[5: 31-May-1935, 10-Apr-1936, 11-Jun-1937]}
Himself and Hettie FRANKLIN won the lucky spot dance at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Ball on 4 July 1935 ^{[5: 12-Jul-1935]}
Competitor in the Parkinson Tennis Club's Tennis Tournament held in Carnamah on New Year's Day 1 January 1936 ^{[5: 3-Jan-1936]}
Attended Kenneth R. PETTIT's 21st birthday Social & Dance at his home in Three Springs on Saturday 23 May 1936 ^{[5: 29-May-1936]}
In December 1936 he was Acting Secretary of the Three Springs Tennis Club ^{[5: 11-Dec-1936]}
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
Himself, John J. BYRNE and "Lottie" Charlotte W. ARNDT motored to Perth for the first weekend of February 1937 ^{[5: 5-Feb-1937]}
Attended the Surprise Party for Miss Joyce E. BASTIAN at The Oaks Farm in Three Springs on 12 February 1937 ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
Motored from Three Springs to Perth for a holiday of several weeks on Saturday 6 March 1937 ^{[5: 12-Mar-1937]}
     Travelled and holidayed with "Frank" Franz H. ARNDT, "Lottie" Charlotte W. ARNDT and "Cath" Carolina W. F. WOLTER ^[5]
Won a pair of socks in a raffle at the hugely attended Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 3 June 1937 ^{[5: 11-Jun-1937]}
Married "Lottie" Charlotte Winifred ARNDT on 15 December 1941 ^[P106]
Resided in Three Springs until enlisting in the Australian Army on 17 August 1942 ^[16]
Lieutenant WX35273 in the Australian Army's HQ Darwin Fixed Dep. during and after the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 13 May 1949 ^[16]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Glen Forest and worked as a firewood carter ^[P106]
Shifted to Gutha after purchasing the local General Store and Post Office with house attached ^[P106]
Later purchased land and farmed in Gutha before retiring to Geraldton ^[P107]
Father of Wendy and Terrence ^[P106]
Died March 2002 ^[P106]


Murray George BARR
Born 1926 ^[15]
Resided of late in Three Springs ^[2]
Died 12 February 1962; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZR, 36B) ^[2]


Robert William BARR
Born 25 July 1881 in Dublin, South Australia ^[55]
Son of Robert BARR and Catherine Eleanor GILBERT ^[55]
Married (1) Eva Alice YOUNG on 17 February 1904 at the Methodist Church in Pine Forest, South Australia ^[55]
Married (2) Catherine Ellen COSH in 1918 in Inverell, New South Wales, Australia ^[32]
His last place of residence in South Australia was Tumby Bay ^{[5: 2-Oct-1936]}
Farmer of Belleranga Valley Farm in Arrino and later of Malleevale Farm in Morawa in Western Australia ^{[5: 14-Jun-1935] [19]}
For at least the years 1931-1937 he farmed in partnership with his sons as "R. W. Barr & Sons" ^[6]
Along with his wife and children performed a sketch at the Methodist Church Social in Arrino on Wednesday 29 July 1931 ^{[4: 1-Aug-1931]}
A severe storm on Sunday 14 January 1934 lifted his machinery shed off the ground and carried it over his house ^{[5: 19-Jan-1934]}
The shed was made of galvanised iron and timber and weighed five tons, and its flight was reported locally and interstate ^{[291: 16-Jan-1934]}
In May 1934 he was seeding a bit of fallow and then "leaving altogether" with Leonard F. ANGEL managing his farm in Arrino ^[144]
Represented Dudawa in a cricket match against the Arrino Cricket Club in Arrino on Saturday 16 February 1935 ^{[5: 22-Feb-1935]}
During June 1935 a Mr and Mrs COSH spent a holiday staying with himself and his wife in Arrino ^{[5: 14-Jun-1935]}
Among those who protested in 1935 against the Three Springs Road Board spending their rates on tennis courts in Arrino ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Awarded 2nd prize for Exhibit by Gent in the Novelty Competition at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1935 ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Himself and his wife spent a holiday of several weeks duration in Perth during October and November 1935 ^{[5: 8-Nov-1935]}
On their way home they spent the weekend in Carnamah with his sister and brother-in-law Clarissa and Charlie HUMPHRYS ^[5]
Attended the Reunion of South Australians in the North Midlands at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 ^{[5: 2-Oct-1936]}
Later resided in South Perth ^[2]
Father of Gavin, Kath, Mavis, Alex, Max, Phyllis and Eva ^[P2]
Died 8 July 1963; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 4E, 15) ^[2]


"Adie" Adelaide May BARRETT
Born 22 September 1931 in Gladstone, South Australia ^[212]
Daughter of Fred Levitt BARRETT and Ethel Ida Pearl ARTHUR ^[212]
Resided with her parents in Arrino, Western Australia 1932-1937, where her father was a sharefarmer ^[212]
Shifted with her mother, brother and sisters to South Australia in 1937, where they resided until 1939 ^[212]
Resided with her parents in Three Springs, Western Australia 1939-1948 and 1950-1953 ^[212]
Left Three Springs in 1948 and shifted to Perth where she secured a job sewing intricate beadwork on exclusive clothing ^[212]
In 1950 she returned to Three Springs, where she continued to work as a seamstress ^[212]
She was tendered a Kitchen Tea & Dance at the Lesser Hall in Three Springs on Thursday evening 5 March 1953 ^{[4: 14-Mar-1953]}
     The evening had been arranged in "true friendship" for one of the town's fairest daughters who was leaving the district ^[4]
     She thanked those present for their goodwill and said she would always retain very happy memories of the people of TS ^[4]
Married Colin Stanley PARSONS on 14 March 1953 ^[212]
Initially resided with her husband at various locations in a caravan while he worked as a contract clearer and dam sinker ^[212]
They resided in Three Springs in 1955 and 1956, during while time her husband farmed ^[19]
Later resided on her father-in-law's farm in Boyup Brook, in Hyden and then on farmland in Fitzgerald ^[212]
Following her husband's death in January 1989 she resided in Albany ^[212]
Mother of John, Rodney and Kerrie ^[212]


Betty Elizabeth BARRETT
Born 1928 ^[15]
Clerk in Three Springs in 1950 ^[19]
Married Maxwell Conrad BUSSENSCHUTT in 1950 ^[66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Three Springs ^[19]
Her husband later worked as a fisherman in Dongara and Port Denison and died at sea on 1 March 1964 ^[138]


"Cliff" Clifford Bruce BARRETT
Born 8 June 1901 in Port Augusta, South Australia ^[16]
Son of Walter BARRETT and Ellen Mary BROWN ^[55]
Married Mabel Pearl SLEE on 9 January 1924 at the Methodist Church in Melrose, South Australia ^[55]
Farmer in Arrino, Western Australia 1928-1933 ^{[6] [19]}
Purchased Frederick E. S. JAMES' Coodawa Farm in Three Springs ^[P2]
Farmer in Three Springs, Western Australia 1935-1962 ^{[6] [19]}
He was among those from Arrino who travelled to Perth to attend the Perth Royal Show during October 1929 ^{[4: 19-Oct-1929]}
Donated a "fine tree" for the Children's Christmas Tree held in Arrino Saturday 21 December 1929 ^{[4: 4-Jan-1930]}
In August 1935 sold 27 suckers for 10/7 per head and 18 suckers for 9/10 per head through Elder Smith & Co Ltd ^{[5: 16-Aug-1935]}
Sold four bales of wool at 15d. per pound through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at a wool sale in Perth in November 1935 ^{[5: 29-Nov-1935]}
Himself and Alf HUNTER travelled to Perth on 9 December 1935, and returned to Three Springs on 11 December 1935 ^{[5: 13-Dec-1935]}
Attended and competed at the Official Opening of the Three Springs Rifle Club's rifle range on Thursday 23 July 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jul-1936]}
Sold 47 lambs at 15/1, 17 lambs at 19/7, 7 hoggets at 14/1, and 16 ewes at 15/- at the Midland Market on 7 October 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Sold nine bales of wool through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at a 1936 Perth Wool Sale - 4 at 13¼d. and 5 at 11½d. per pound ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
Part of the group who attended the Masquerade Ball in Carnamah on 5 December 1936 dressed as "Mickie & Minnie" ^{[5: 11-Dec-1936]}
Committee Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1936-37 and 1937-38 ^{[5: 24-Apr-1936, 2-Jul-1937]}
Presented with the Epstein Trophy of a leather accessory bag at the Three Springs Rifle Club's First Annual Ball in 1936 ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
Attended the meeting in Three Springs about extending telephonic facilities to East Three Springs on 9 March 1937 ^{[5: 12-Mar-1937]}
Loaned his truck to help cart 80 loads of sand, gravel and stones for the nursing quarters in Three Springs in April 1937 ^{[5: 30-Apr-1937]}
Private W71857 in Three Springs' local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War ^[16]
Played the drums at the Farewell Dance for Matron Jean R. CLEMESHA at the Three Springs Hall on 24 March 1944 ^{[4: 1-Apr-1944]}
Played the drums at the Farewell for departing hotel manager William A. DUNCAN in Three Springs on 12 April 1944 ^{[4: 22-Apr-1944]}
Had the telephone for the years from before 1947 until 1955 - was telephone number Three Springs-2326 ^[60]
Resided in retirement at 12 Hampden Street in South Perth ^[24]
Father of Howard and Hazel ^[55]
Died 13 October 1982 at the Royal Perth Hospital, Perth; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Uniting, Plot 46) ^[24]


Mrs "Dot" Dorothy Hope BARRETT
Wife of "Wally" Walter John BARRETT; see "Dot" Dorothy Hope TURNER


"Jean" Ellen Jean BARRETT
Born 6 May 1925 in Jamestown, South Australia ^[55]
Daughter of Fred Levitt BARRETT and Ethel Ida Pearl ARTHUR ^[55]
Resided with her parents in Arrino, Western Australia 1932-1937, where her father was a sharefarmer ^[212]
Won 1st prize for Needlework and 2nd for Writing at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 19 September 1935 ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Student at the Three Springs State School in 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
At the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1936 she again won a 1st prize for Needlework in the Educational section ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
Competed at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships in Three Springs on Saturday 26 September 1936 ^[5]
     She won the 11 Years Girls Running Race and the 10 & 11 Years Girls Time Skip ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Competed for Three Springs at the North Midlands Athletic Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Friday 23 October 1936 ^{[5: 30-Oct-1936]}
     Came 2nd in the 11 Years Girls Running Race, and 2nd with Margaret M. STOKES in the 12 Years & Under Girls Siamese Race ^[5]
Shifted with her mother, brother and sisters to South Australia in 1937, where they resided until 1939 ^[212]
Resided with her parents in Three Springs, Western Australia 1939 onwards ^[212]
Married William Kinnear HEBITON in Perth in 1948 ^[66]
Resided on farmland in Three Springs 1949-1962 ^[19]
Following an absence again resided in Three Springs 1975-1978 ^[19]
Mother of Grant and Desma ^[84]


Mrs Ethel Ida Pearl BARRETT
Wife of Fred Levitt BARRETT; see Ethel Ida Pearl ARTHUR


Fred Levitt BARRETT
Born 7 September 1899 in Wilmington, South Australia ^[55]
Son of Walter BARRETT and Ellen Mary BROWN ^[55]
Married Ethel Ida Pearl ARTHUR on 31 October 1923 at the Methodist Church in Melrose, South Australia ^[55]
Farmer in Wilmington, then Georgetown and later in Caltowie in South Australia ^[212]
In 1932 himself and his brother left South Australia in two T model Ford trucks and drove to Three Springs, Western Australia ^[212]
The road over consisted almost solely of two dirt wheel ruts, and was made difficult as the trucks were overloaded ^[212]
Both trucks were loaded with as much of their furniture and possessions as they could take ^[212]
Shortly after arrival in the Three Springs district his wife and children travelled from South Australia to Western Australia by train ^[212]
Sharefarmer in Arrino 1932-1937 ^{[6] [19] [212]}
In 1937 his wife and children returned to South Australia so his wife could look after her brother ^[212]
While they were in South Australia he went gold prospecting around Mount Magnet ^[212]
After his wife and children returned in 1939 they resided in the Three Springs townsite ^[212]
Charcoal Burner 1941-1944 and Motor Engineer & Blacksmith 1947-1960 in Three Springs ^{[6] [19] [60]}
Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1936 and 1937 ^{[5: 19-Jun-1936, 9-Apr-1937]}
Attended and competed at the Official Opening of the Three Springs Rifle Club's rifle range on Thursday 23 July 1936 ^{[5: 31-Jul-1936]}
Private W71812 in Three Springs' local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War ^[16]
His premises in Slaughter Street, Three Springs were telephone number Three Springs-251 ^[60]
After his son had completed his apprenticeship he took over the Motor Engineering business in Three Springs ^[212]
When his son took over the business himself and his wife left Three Springs and shifted to a farm in Rockingham ^[212]
After selling their farm in Rockingham they shifted into the Rockingham townsite ^[212]
Father of Jean, Walter, Adelaide and Maisie ^[212]
Died 15 July 1984 ^[212]


Geoffrey Melrose BARRETT
Primary Producer in Three Springs in for at least the years 1964 and 1965 ^[19]


Hazel Mona BARRETT
Born 28 March 1926 in Wilmington, South Australia ^[55]
Daughter of Clifford Bruce BARRETT and Mabel Pearl SLEE ^[55]
Student at the Three Springs State School in 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Won a 1st prize for Writing and 2nd for Crayon Drawing and Needlework at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1935 ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Won two 1st prizes for Needlwork and a 2nd for Writing at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 17 September 1936 ^[5]
     Also received the Special 1st Prize for article made out of old stocking and/or felt hays ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
Won the 10 Years Girls Running Race at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships on 26 September 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Came 3rd in the 10 Years Girls Running Race at the North Midlands Athletic Sports in Three Springs on 23 October 1936 ^{[5: 30-Oct-1936]}
Shop Assistant in Three Springs in 1948 and 1949 ^[19]
Married Murray Gordon DAVIES in 1949 ^[66]
Resided in Three Springs 1950-1962 ^[19]


Howard Walter BARRETT
Born 16 November 1924 in Wilmington, South Australia ^[16]
Son of Clifford Bruce BARRETT and Mabel Pearl SLEE ^[55]
Resided with his parents on farmland in Arrino and then in Three Springs ^{[6] [19]}
Student at the Three Springs State School in 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Competed at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships held in Three Springs on Saturday 26 September 1936 ^[5]
     Came 2nd in the 10 & 11 Years Boys High Jump and 3rd in the 11 Years Boys Running Race ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Resided in Three Springs until enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force on 6 September 1943 ^[16]
     Leading Aircraftman 82878 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 5 Airfield Construction Squadron during the Second World War ^[16]
     Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 12 October 1945 ^[16] and returned to Three Springs ^[19]
Financial Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1946 and 1947 ^[262]
Married Betty Lorraine BUSSENSCHUTT on 22 April 1947 in Three Springs ^[P220]
Farmer in Three Springs 1947, and in Perenjori 1948 onwards ^[19]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club 1947-1952 ^{[4: 25-Mar-1950] [89]}
Resided in retirement in Geraldton ^[P220]


Lynette Joy BARRETT
Born 1954 in Three Springs, Western Australia ^[212]
Daughter of "Wally" Walter John BARRETT and "Dot" Dorothy Hope TURNER ^[212]
Resided with her parents in Three Springs ^[212]
Educated at the Three Springs Primary School and then at the Carnamah Junior High School ^[212]
After leaving school she worked as a Nursing Assistant at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^[212]
Following the death of her parents in 1971 she left Three Springs and shifted to Dorrigo, New South Wales ^[212]
Undertook her General Nurses Training at the Grafton Base Hospital in Grafton NSW ^[212]
Married David GREEN in 1973 at Saint Stephen's Anglican Church in Dorrigo NSW ^[212]
Resided in Dorrigo NSW until 1982 and then in Robertson NSW ^[212]
Mother of Matthew and Tania ^[212]


Mrs Mabel Pearl BARRETT
Wife of Clifford Bruce BARRETT; see Mabel Pearl SLEE


Maisie Ethel BARRETT
Born 18 May 1933 in Three Springs, Western Australia ^[212]
Daughter of Fred Levitt BARRETT and Ethel Ida Pearl ARTHUR ^[212]
Resided with her parents in Arrino, Western Australia 1933-1937, where her father was a sharefarmer ^[212]
Shifted with her mother, brother and sisters to South Australia in 1937, where they resided until 1939 ^[212]
Resided with her parents in Three Springs, Western Australia 1939 onwards ^[212]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club in 1947-48 ^[89]
Steward of the Cooking section at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Shows in 1947 and 1948 ^[262]


Mrs Nora Catherine BARRETT
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1964 and 1965 ^[19]


Rex Levitt BARRETT
Born 23 March 1958 in Subiaco, Western Australia ^[212]
Son of "Wally" Walter John BARRETT and Ethel Ida Pearl ARTHUR ^[212]
Resided with his parents in Three Springs ^[212]
Educated at the Three Springs Primary School and at the Carnamah Junior Hale School ^[212]
Completed his schooling as a boarder at Hale College in the Perth suburb of Wembley Downs ^[212]
Apprentice Mechanic in Carnamah in 1975 ^[24]
Passed away three miles south of the Three Springs townsite ^[24] as a result of a motor vehicle accident ^[212]
Died 1 October 1975; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 170) ^[24]


"Wally" Walter John BARRETT
Born 9 July 1928 in Gladstone, South Australia ^[55]
Son of Fred Levitt BARRETT and Ethel Ida Pearl ARTHUR ^[55]
Resided on farmland in South Australia with his parents until 1932 when they moved to Western Australia ^[212]
Resided with his parents in Arrino 1932-1937, and then returned with his mother to South Australia ^[212]
Won a 1st prize for Writing in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
While in South Australia attended the Booleroo West Primary School ^[212]
Resided with his parents in Three Springs 1939 onwards, and finished his schooling at the Three Springs State School ^[212]
Apprentice Mechanic in his father's blacksmith and mechanical engineering business in Slaughter Street, Three Springs ^[212]
Mechanical, Motor & General Engineer in Three Springs ^[60]
Married "Dot" Dorothy Hope TURNER on 4 April 1953 at Saint Stephen's Anglican Church in Dorrigo, New South Wales ^[212]
Ran the mechanical engineering business in Three Springs in partnership with his wife as "W. & D. Barrett" ^[212]
Their business premises in Three Springs were telephone number Three Springs-251 ^[60]
In 1969 they sold the mechanical engineering business and purchased a farm in Eneabba ^[212]
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs 1969-1971, their home being telephone number Three Springs-233 ^[60]
Became a member of the Carnamah Masonic Lodge No.150 WAC on 21 February 1969 ^[96]
Both himself and his wife were killed in a traffic accident near Moora in 1971 ^[24]
Father of Lynette, Barbara and Rex ^[212]
Died 17 June 1971; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 152) ^[24]


Wallace BARRON
Hairdresser at John A. KENNY and then at Frank BADRICK's hairdressing salons in Carnamah in 1932 ^{[5: 14-Oct-1932]}
In October 1932 started his own hairdressing business from the billiard room of the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs ^{[5: 14-Oct-1932]}
Hairdresser in Three Springs in later 1932 and 1933 ^{[5] [19]}


F. BARRY
Chemist in Three Springs in 1941 and 1942 ^[6]


"Jack" James A.  BARRY
Born C.1873 ^[2]
Resided at the Criterion Hotel in Hay Street, Perth ^[34] and owned a farm in East Three Springs ^[P2]
Purchased 2527 acres of virgin land in Three Springs from the Midland Railway Company on 23 January 1925 ^[27]
     The 2527 acres was Lot M1527 of Victoria Location 2021 and cost £1768.19.9 (14/- per acre), payable by instalments ^[27]
After locating water on his farm in Three Springs in early 1928 he had a windmill erected and purchased 1000 sheep ^{[4: 10-Mar-1928]}
Donated £1/1/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 ^[124]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 ^{[4: 29-Sep-1928]}
     In the Sheep section won 1st prize for a Merino Ram of any age and 2nd prize for a Pen of Three Fat Merino Wethers ^[4]
Arrived in Three Springs on a visit by car on Monday evening 11 February 1929 ^{[4: 16-Feb-1929]}
Patron of the Three Springs Race Club in 1929 ^{[4: 23-Feb-1929]}
Donated £1/1/0 to the Three Springs Road Board District Bush Fire Brigade on its formation in 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Along with his wife and daughter travelled from Perth to Three Springs by car on Friday 12 October 1934 ^{[5: 19-Oct-1934]}
His farm in Three Springs was managed by Jack SMITH until October 1934, when he resigned ^{[5: 19-Oct-1934]}
Travelled to Three Springs on Tuesday 15 January 1935 and returned to his home in Perth on Monday 21 January 1935 ^{[5: 25-Jan-1935]}
During a weekend visit to Three Springs he lent his car to newly licensed driver Miss Dorothy DIAL on 31 March 1935 ^{[5: 19-Oct-1934]}
     Lent her the car to drive around the Three Springs town however she drove it at an extremely dangerous speed towards Arrino ^[5]
     Due to driving at a high speed and suddenly applying the brakes the car skidded, went off the road and flipped a number of times ^[5]
     Miss DIAL was taken to hospital unconscious, while his Ford V8 Tourer car although operational was severely damaged ^[5]
He donated £1/1/0 to the Benefit Fund started up to assist Miss Dorothy DIAL, who was an employee of the Three Springs Hotel ^[5]
Left Three Springs and returned to his home in Perth on Monday 8 April 1935 ^{[5: 12-Apr-1935]}
Travelled from Perth to Three Springs by car with Randolph BARNHART on Sunday evening 12 May 1935 ^{[5: 17-May-1935]}
In September 1935 purchased a new Sunshine 6 foot binder for his farm from Three Springs agent Oswald S. SOWERBY ^{[5: 4-Oct-1935]}
Sold through Westralian Farmers Ltd two bullocks for £7/12/6 and one cow for £7/7/6 in mid November 1935 ^{[5: 15-Nov-1935]}
In December 1935 sold four bales of wool at 16d. per pound through Dalgety & Co Ltd at a wool sale in Perth ^{[5: 20-Dec-1935]}
In 1936 he was the licensee of the Imperial Hotel in Perth ^{[5: 29-May-1936]}
Travelled up to Three Springs on Sunday 24 May 1936 and returned to Perth on Tuesday 26 May 1936 ^{[5: 29-May-1936]}
On another visit to his farm he arrived in Three Springs on Wednesday 11 November 1936 ^{[5: 13-Nov-1936]}
Attended the meeting in Three Springs about extending telephonic facilities to East Three Springs on 9 March 1937 ^{[5: 12-Mar-1937]}
Remained the owner and absentee farmer of his property in Three Springs until his death in 1942 ^[6]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Redcliffe ^[2]
Died 10 July 1942; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, JC, 426) ^[2]
Following his death his farm remained in the name of his Estate ^[6] before being sold to Murray MCKAY of South Australia ^[P2]


Mrs Eva Mary Frances BARTLETT
Wife of Roland William BARTLETT; see Eva Mary Frances WYATT


Roland William BARTLETT
Born C.1908 ^[2]
Married Eva Mary Frances WYATT in 1935 ^[66]
Resided in Carnamah in early 1935, and then in Three Springs 1935-1950 ^{[4: 17-Aug-1946] [19] [91]}
Carrier in Three Springs 1940-1950 ^{[19] [91]}
Converted to Catholicism and was baptised at Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Carnamah on 26 January 1935 ^[91]
The sponsor/Godparent of his baptism was Mrs "Ettie" Mary H. PARKER of Carnamah ^[91]
His wife gave birth to a still born child on 22 September 1936, who was buried at the Three Springs General Cemetery ^[24]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park ^[2]
Father of Oriel and Ruben ^[91]
Died 31 August 1987; buried Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle WA (General Lawn, Lawn H, 235) ^[2]


From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 17 August 1946:
Citizenship Rights - Applicant from Three Springs - A Successful Claim
"An application for a certificate of citizenship under the Natives (Citizenship Rights) Act by Roland William Bartlett came before the resident magistrate (Mr T. Ansell) in the Geraldton Court House yesterday morning, the Commissioner of Native Affairs being represented by Sergeant L. H. Clifford, who did not oppose the application. The applicant said that he was thirty seven years of age, had been living at Three Springs for twelve years, and was engaged there on mail carrying contract and other work. At one time he had resided in the Quairading district and had gone to school at a little place outside Quairading, where he had reached the fourth standard. Applicant added that he had a bank account and "understood business." He had been married for just on twelve years and had five children, three of whom were attending school. He resided in a house with two rooms and a verandah which he owned, and to which he was about to add another room, and he was able to satisfy the medical requirements of the Act. The magistrate remarked that, from what the applicant had said and from a perusal of the file dealing with the case, he thought Bartlett had made constant and successful efforts to further himself in life, and a certificate of citizenship would accordingly be issued to him."


"Bassy" / "Reg" Francis Reginald BASS
Born 15 April 1906 in Midland Junction, Western Australia ^[16]
Son of "Charles" Carl Alexander BASS and Alice Louisa STEPHENS ^{[2] [15] [16]}
Labourer in Three Springs 1928-1930 ^{[4] [19]}
He was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
Member of the inaugural team representing the North Midlands Football Association in 1928 ^{[4: 6-Oct-1928]}
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1929 and 1930 ^{[4: 13-Jul-1929, 9-Aug-1930]}
He could be the Reg BASS who was a member of the Coorow Football Club in 1934 ^{[5: 15-Jun-1934]}
Resided in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 27 April 1943 ^[16]
Sapper W53430 in the Australian Army's 12 Australian Army Troops Company during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 3 April 1946 ^[16]
Resided of late in Perth ^[2]
Died 11 November 1967; buried Midland Cemetery, Perth suburb of Midland (Wesleyan, E, 18) ^[2]
He was buried in the same plot of the Midland Cemetery as his late father and mother, who had died in 1915 and 1945 ^[2]


Mrs Joy BASSETT
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1964 and 1965 ^[19]


Rev. Milton Edison BASSETT
Born 6 July 1911 in Northam, Western Australia ^[16]
Methodist Minister in Three Springs in 1933 ^{[5: 15-Dec-1933] [19]}
Embraced and conducted services in Three Springs, Arrino, Dudawa, Yandanooka, Inering, Carnamah and Waddy Forest ^[5]
Wrote in appreciation to the Three Springs Road Board for them banning dancing in their hall after midnight on Saturdays ^{[5: 21-Jul-1933]}
In the last week of August 1933 drove to Perth by car and stayed a few days with Mr and Mrs E. BASSETT of Maylands ^{[5: 1-Sep-1933]}
His sister Miss Thelma BASSETT visited him in Three Springs and returned to Maylands on Thursday 7 September 1933 ^{[5: 15-Sep-1933]}
Left the Three Springs district during the in early April 1934 after being transferred to Ravensthorpe ^{[5: 23-Mar-1934, 13-Apr-1934]}
Resident of Bassendean when he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 20 July 1940 ^[16]
Sergeant 17391 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 7 Communications Unit during the Second World War ^[16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 3 January 1945 ^[16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Yokine ^[2]
Died 12 August 1973; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, HC, 138) ^[2]


Richard Stephen BASSETT
Grocery Assistant in 1964 and 1965 ^[19]


Mrs Alice May BASTIAN
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1949-1975 ^[19]


"Archie" Archibald BASTIAN
Born 1878 in Chewton, Victoria, Australia ^[15]
Son of Sampson BASTIAN and Sarah Jane COOK ^15]
His father was an American Mining Engineer of European descent who settled in the goldfields in Chewton, Victoria, Australia ^[P113]
Believed to have shifted with his parents to Western Australia C.1900 ^[P113]
Miner Owner in Day Dawn in partnership with his brothers as "Bastian Bros" 1900-1902 ^[6]
Storekeeper and later Storekeeper and Baker in Day Dawn in partnership with his brothers as "Bastian Bros" 1903-1910 ^[6]
Purchased 2,225 acres of virgin land in Three Springs from the Midland Railway Company for £3,742/12/6 on 18 June 1909 ^[27]
     The 2,225 acres consisted of Lots M730, M731, M735 and M736 of Victoria Location 1933, which cost 35/- per acre ^[27]
     The property was initially payable by instalments over 15 years, however he completed paying the instalments in 1928 ^[27]
Farmer of The Oaks Farm in Three Springs 1909- ^[P112]
Married Myria Rogers BLIGHT in Geraldton on 8 April 1910 ^[P113]
Member of the Kadathinni Farmers & Progress Association in 1910 ^{[31: 24-Oct-1910]}
In 1910 he grew 260 acres of crop on his farm in Three Springs ^{[9: 17-Jun-1910]}
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1910 ^{[9: 22-Jul-1910]}
Foundation President of the Irwin District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association 1914-1916 ^{[10: 23-Jun-1914, 25-Aug-1916]}
Foundation Committee Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1915 ^{[10: 29-Oct-1915]}
In 1915 spent half a day shooting cockatoos over his crop resulting in the death of 40 and the moving on of the remainder ^{[10: 30-Jul-1915]}
Attended the lecture "Factors on Wheat Growing" by a professor at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs in 1915 ^{[10: 21-Sep-1915]}
His horse Aeroplane came 2nd in the Three Springs Handicap race at the "Three Springs Day" on 16 September 1915 ^{[10: 24-Sep-1915]}
Made a speech at the Welcome Home held in Three Springs for Corporal John L. HEBITON on 9 August 1916 ^{[10: 11-Aug-1916]}
Chaired a meeting held in Three Springs to debate the issue of conscription on Tuesday 17 October 1916 ^{[10: 24-Oct-1916]}
Grew 500 acres of wheat on his Three Springs property in 1917 ^{[10: 19-Jun-1917]}
Entrant in the Ugly Man Competition held in 1917 to raise money to pay for the gas plant at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs ^[10]
     Out of the ten competitors he came last (perhaps meaning he was the best looking), and helped to raise £42/13/4 ^{[10: 6-Jul-1917]}
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs ^[34]
Won 1st prize for a Sheave of Wheaten Hay at the Three Springs Day held in Three Springs on 26 September 1917 ^{[10: 5-Oct-1917]}
Cashier at the local Saint Patrick's Day Committee's Sports Meeting held on Parakalia in Three Springs on 16 March 1918 ^[124]
Spoke at the Welcome Home Social tendered to Private Fred JAMES in Three Springs on Monday 7 October 1918 ^{[10: 18-Oct-1918]}
Convened a meeting of settlers on the Midland Railway Company's land in Three Springs on 8 February 1919 ^{[9: 21-Feb-1919]}
     The meeting was called to discuss their position after nearly ten years of battling on Midland Railway Company land ^[9]
     Most had not made good on their farms due to conditions out of their control and which the Company told them didn't exist ^[9]
     They formed a committee to put their case before the Midland Railway Company demanding they ease their burden ^[9]
Inaugural Director of the North Midlands Farmers' Co-operative Company in 1919 ^{[9: 27-Jun-1919]}
Donated 10/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1919 and 1920 ^[124]
Vice President of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee's Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on 17 March 1920 ^[124]
Attended May BERRIGAN's 21st Birthday held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday 12 September 1919 ^{[9: 19-Sep-1919]}
Member of the Hall Committee that managed the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs in 1919-20 ^{[9: 29-Aug-1919]}
Judge of the Three Springs Race Club's Race Meetings in Three Springs on 4 March 1920 and 3 March 1921 ^{[10: 30-Jan-1920] [9: 25-Feb-1921]}
Attended the wedding of Robert CALDOW and May BYRNE at the Three Springs Hall on Wednesday 5 October 1921 ^{[9: 21-Oct-1921]}
Steward of the Picnic Race Meetings held in Three Springs to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in 1922 and 1928 ^[124]
At the request of those present chaired a ratepayers meeting of the Mingenew Road Board in Three Springs on 24 August 1922 ^[9]
     The meeting was about the possible division of the Mingenew Road Board into two separate road boards ^{[9: 8-Sep-1922]}
     It was decided against the division as it would be too costly, and to remain under the governance of the Mingenew Road Board ^[9]
Founding Member of the Carnamah District Road Board in 1923 ^{[7: page 111]}
     Served on the Carnamah District Road Board representing the Three Springs ward in 1923 ^{[7: page 111]}
     Attended the conference in Three Springs on 2 March 1928 to discuss the formation of a Three Springs Road Board ^{[4: 10-Mar-1928]}
     Member of a deputation formed to petition the Government for a Road Board for Three Springs, Arrino and Dudawa ^{[39: 3-Jul-1928]}
     A telegram was received in Three Springs by Randolph BARNHART on 28 June 1928 stating their petition had been successful ^[39]
     He later served on the Three Springs Road Board, following Three Springs' separation from the Carnamah board ^[P113]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Primary Producers Association - served as President ^{[120: 26-Dec-1929]}
Attended and spoke at the farewell to local stationmaster James J. STARLING in Three Springs on Friday 17 July 1925 ^{[9: 24-Jul-1925]}
Attended a dinner tendered to visiting city pressmen at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs in October 1926 ^{[9: 22-Oct-1926]}
Inaugural President 1927-1929 & Vice President 1933-1939 of the Three Springs Agricultural Society ^{[120: 26-Dec-1929] [5: 26-May-1933] [262]}
Member of the Mingenew Masonic Lodge ^[P113]
Handicapper of the Sports at the Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations & Sports Meeting in Three Springs on 18 March 1929 ^{[4: 30-Mar-1929]}
In 1929 he grew 300 acres of wheat crop and ran 1700 sheep on his farm, of which 1700 acres were cleared ^{[120: 26-Dec-1929]}
Member of the Three Springs Progress Association in 1929 ^{[4: 25-May-1929]}
At the Saint Patrick's Day in 1929 he also captained a Three Springs team which defeated the Carnamah team at tug of war ^[4]
Exhibited in the Horse, Cattle and Wool sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Second Annual Show in 1929 ^[4]
     Won 1st prizes for a Farm Gelding, Pair of Farm Horses and a Dairy Cow and a 2nd prize for a Fleece of Strong Wool ^{[4: 5-Oct-1929]}
In February 1930 purchased a new 30 cwt. Ford truck while he was in Perth ^{[4: 1-Mar-1930]}
His wife attended the Show Ball following the annual Carnamah Show on 18 September 1930 in a frock of blue satin ^{[4: 4-Oct-1930]}
Attended the Commemoration Dinner held at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs on Friday 26 August 1932 ^{[5: 9-Sep-1932]}
     The dinner was to commemorate Three Springs having the highest average yield for wheat in the State for the 1931-32 season ^[5]
Attended "The Official Dinner" of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on the evening of Thursday 22 September 1932 ^{[5: 7-Oct-1932]}
The Gallon Licence for the North Midlands Farmers Co-operative store in Three Springs was in his name in 1932 ^{[5: 11-Nov-1932]}
Himself and his wife attended the Husbands' Evening held at the Three Springs Hall on Saturday 10 December 1932 ^{[4: 17-Dec-1932]}
Spoke on behalf of the Farmers at the send-off to Albert and Elsie STOKES at Three Springs on 23 September 1933 ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Celebrated their daughter Gladys' 21st birthday at their home in Three Springs on Sunday 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club 1933-1936 - was Vice President in 1936 and Captain in 1937 ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933, 10-Apr-1936, 9-Apr-1937]}
Spoke on behalf of the farmers at the Farewell to John J. KELLEHER at the Three Springs Hall on 1 August 1934 ^{[5: 3-Aug-1934]}
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1934]}
Spoke on behalf of the old residents at the Valedictory to the BICKELL family in Three Springs on 21 January 1935 ^{[5: 25-Jan-1935]}
Member of the Three Springs Football Club - was Vice President in 1935 ^{[5: 10-May-1935]}
Along with five others requested in 1935 that the Three Springs Road Board close a road that went through his farm ^{[5: 16-Aug-1935]}
Attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Wednesday 2 October 1935 ^{[5: 4-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]}
Among those who attended the Special Ratepayers Meeting of the Three Springs Road Board on Monday 10 March 1936 ^{[5: 13-Mar-1936]}
     After much discussion it was requested that the Board's members resign and half did causing the Road Board to become defunct ^[5]
Won the 18-hole stoke competition at the opening of the Three Springs Golf Club's season on Sunday 26 April 1936 ^{[5: 1-May-1936]}
Won an 18-hole handicap stroke competition at the Carnamah Golf Club's Open Championship on Sunday 29 August 1936 ^{[5: 4-Sep-1936]}
Awarded 1st prize for Strong Wool Merino Fleece at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Show in Coorow on 3 September 1936 ^[5]
     Also won the Weight Guessing Competition by guessing the 191½ pound weight of two sheep as 191 pounds ^{[5: 4 & 11-Sep-1936]}
Spoke on behalf of the farming community at the Farewell to Harold BARNETT in Three Springs on 14 September 1936 ^{[5: 18-Sep-1936]}
Attended the North Midlands Cricket Association's dinner at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs on 21 March 1937 ^{[5: 25-Mar-1937]}
Nominated for appointment to the Protests & Disputes Board of the North Midlands Football Association in 1937 ^{[5: 9-Apr-1937]}
Winner of the Men's 18 Hole Handicap at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening in Carnamah on Sunday 2 May 1937 ^{[5: 7-May-1937]}
Attended the Official Opening of the new golf links in Three Springs on Sunday 23 May 1937 ^{[5: 28-May-1937]}
Employed the services of Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd to hold a special sheep sale in Three Springs on Tuesday 7 September 1937 ^[5]
     At the sale he offered 1,000 surplus shorn purebred Koonoona sheep and 27 purebred 2½ year old Koonoona rams ^{[5: 13-Aug-1937]}
Speaker at the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART at the Hall in Three Springs on Thursday 3 February 1938 ^{[4: 12-Feb-1938]}
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 ^{[4: 2-Aug-1941]}
Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1941 ^{[4: 9-Aug-1941]}
On retirement left Three Springs and shifted to Bayview Terrace in the Perth suburb of Mosman Park ^[P113]
His son Kevin and later Kevin's sons Graham and Ian took over the running of his The Oaks Farm in Three Springs ^[P113]
Resided in Mosman Park WA until his death in 1965 ^[2]
Father of Edna, Gladys, Joyce, Kevin, Constance, Myra, Naomi, Mabel and Patricia ^[P112]
Died 24 September 1965; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 9O, 101) ^[2]


From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"President of the Three Springs Agricultural Society since its inception in 1927, chairman of the thriving local co-operative society, and a highly successful farmer, Mr. A. Bastian is an outstanding personality. In the past he was president of the Three Springs branch of the Primary Producers' Association, and also president of the district council. His property - The Oaks - consists of 2,200 acres of which 1,700 acres are cleared. From 300 acres of wheat he hopes to obtain an average of eight bags to the acre. Mr. Bastian is a rabid supporter of Gresley wheat, a variety bred by Mr. Catton Grasby. At the last Royal Show Mr. Bastian won the first prize in Zone 2 for Gresley. Last season he cropped 283 acres for an average yield of 24½ bushels an acre, principal varieties being Gresley, Major and Canberra. Next season he hoped to crop 500 acres. The Oaks carried 1,700 sheep, and the grown sheep average 9lb. of wool annually."


"Connie" Constance Olga BASTIAN
Born 1916 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs ^[P259]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 ^{[4: 29-Sep-1928]}
     Exhibited in the Educational section, winning four 1st prizes for Writing, Pencil Drawing, Crayon Drawing and Sewing ^[4]
Won 2nd prize for a Nature Drawing in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1929 ^{[4: 5-Oct-1929]}
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Friday 6 December 1929 as an "Turf Cigarettes" ^{[4: 14-Dec-1929]}
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 as "Grenadier" ^{[4: 6-Dec-1930]}
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a gown of white georgette ^{[5: 5-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 in a gown of green lace ^{[5: 23-Sep-1932]}
Attended the Grand Show Ball following the Three Springs Show on 22 September 1932 in frock of orange georgette ^{[5: 7-Oct-1932]}
Attended the Anglican Church Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 20 July 1933 in a dress of white georgette^{[4: 29-Jul-1933]}
Attended the Annual Ball of the Arrino Tennis Club at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 27 July 1933 ^[5]
     At the ball herself and Len ANGEL of Arrino won the Monte Carlo dancing competition ^{[5: 4-Aug-1933]}
On Friday 1 September 1933 herself and her sisters attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball on 2 September 1933 in a frock of mauve crinkly crepe ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
On Thursday 21 September 1933 attended the Show Ball following the Three Springs Agricultural Show ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Attended in a dress of a plum marocain with fur trimmings the Three Springs Golf Club Ball on 12 October 1933 ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
Attended the 21st birthday of her sister Gladys BASTIAN at their parents' home in Three Springs on 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club in 1933-34 ^{[5: 10-Nov-1933]}
Bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister Gladys and Hugh MCKENZIE-MCHARG on 5 June 1934 in Three Springs ^{[5: 8-Jun-1934]}
Travelled to Three Springs to visit her parents in early May 1935 ^{[5: 3-May-1935]}
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
Attended the Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 in "brown floral satin and coatee to tone" ^{[5: 11-Jun-1937]}


From The Moora Herald and Midland Districts Advocate newspaper, Friday 23 June 1916:
"Three Springs - The stork recently visited Archie Bastian's homestead and deposited a "boshter" baby girl."


Edna May Rogers BASTIAN
Born 1911 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs ^[P259]
She was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for a Pencil Drawing at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show in 1928 ^{[4: 29-Sep-1928]}
Attended the Show Ball following the Three Springs Show in a dress of bale blue georgette on 30 September 1929 ^{[4: 12-Oct-1929]}
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a gown of blue georgette ^{[5: 5-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Annual Ball on 6 August 1932 in a gown of blue georgette ^{[5: 19-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of white satin ^{[5: 7-Oct-1932]}
Attended the evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 ^{[5: 18-Nov-1932]}
Attended the Anglican Church Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 20 July 1933 in a dress of shell pink satin ^{[4: 29-Jul-1933]}
Herself and Harold HARVEY won a prize for dancing at the Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 2 September 1933 ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
Attended the Ball following the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 21 September 1933 in a dress of red chenille velvet ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on 12 October 1933 in a dress of white satin with pink crepe ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
Attended the 21st birthday of her sister Gladys BASTIAN at their parents' home in Three Springs on 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Married Thomas Leslie KEAMY on Monday 19 February 1934 at Saint George's Cathedral in Perth ^{[5: 2-Mar-1934]}
Believed to have initially resided with her husband on farmland in Watheroo ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
Her husband won 1st prize for Merino Fleece judged on commercial value at the Perth Royal Show in 1936 ^{[5: 16-Oct-1936]}
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle ^[2]
Mother of Glen, Robert, Marion, Gillian and Ruth ^[P187]
Died 12 August 2001; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, WG, 769) ^[2]


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 2 March 1934:
"Mr. T. L. Keamy, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Keamy, of Cardo, Watheroo, and Miss Edna M. Bastian of Three Springs, were married in St. George's Cathedral, Perth, on Monday of last week."


"Gladys" Irene Gladys BASTIAN
Born 1912 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs 1912-1932 ^[P259]
Attended the Show Ball following the Three Springs Show in a dress of white satin on 30 September 1929 ^{[4: 12-Oct-1929]}
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 ^{[4: 9-Nov-1929]}
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Ball in Arrino on 3 April 1930 in a dress of white satin and silver lace with flower to tone ^{[4: 26-Apr-1930]}
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Show on 18 September 1930 in a frock of lemon georgette ^{[4: 4-Oct-1930]}
Attended the Annual Ball of the TS Show in 1930 in green crepe de chine with coffee coloured lace and uneven hem line ^{[4: 11-Oct-1930]}
On Thursday 28 July 1932 attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Hall in a gown of pink satin ^{[5: 5-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Annual Ball on 6 August 1932 in a gown of lemon satin ^{[5: 19-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 in a gown of pink georgette ^{[5: 23-Sep-1932]}
Attended the Grand Show Ball following the Three Springs Show on 22 September 1932 in frock of pink satin ^{[5: 7-Oct-1932]}
Attended the evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 ^{[5: 18-Nov-1932]}
Nurse at the Morawa Hospital in Morawa from November 1932 to November 1933 ^{[5: 17-Nov-1933]}
Attended the Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 ^{[4: 10-Dec-1932]}
Returned to nursing duties at the hospital in Morawa on Monday 14 June 1933, after a holiday in Three Springs ^{[5: 25-Aug-1933]}
On Thursday 21 September 1933 attended the Show Ball following the Three Springs Agricultural Show ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on 12 October 1933 in a dress of brown spotted crepe de chine ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
Travelled to Three Springs for a few days, arriving on 21 October 1933 before returning to Mullewa on 25 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Her 21st birthday was celebrated with a birthday dinner at her parents home in Three Springs on Sunday 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Those present at her 21st birthday were her parents; her sisters Edna, Joyce, Connie, Mabel, Myra and Patsie; her brother Kevin; ^[5]
     Mrs HUNTER; Misses A. & M. HUNTER; Edward & Emily HUNT; Mrs Minnie WATSON; Harold & Annie BARNETT; ^[5]
     Peggy PARNETT, Rae WALLACE; Artie MORTIMER; John HODGKISS; Robert JAMES, Ken PETTIT, John BARNETT ^[5]
     Also present was Hugh MCHARG, bank clerk at the National Bank in Three Springs (who she married later that year) ^[5]
In November 1933, after twelve months at the Morawa Hospital, received notice of her appointment to the Perth Hospital ^{[5: 17-Nov-1933]}
Spent a short holiday with her parents in Three Springs before proceeding to Perth to take up duties at the Perth Hospital ^{[5: 17-Nov-1933]}
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 ^{[5: 2-Mar-1934]}
Returned to Three Springs on Saturday 28 April 1934 and resided with her parents from then until her marriage ^{[5: 4-May-1934]}
Tendered a social evening in Three Springs by 150 of her friends prior to her marriage on Thursday 24 May 1934 ^{[5: 1-Jun-1934]}
As an adult converted to Catholicism and was baptised on 5 June 1934 at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs ^[91]
Married Hugh Francis MCKENZIE-MCHARG at Saint Paul's Church in Three Springs on Tuesday 5 June 1934 ^{[5: 8-Jun-1934]}
     Wore a dress of ivory satin with trail and a veil of of tulle with a coronet of orange blossom and carried a bouquet of cream roses ^[5]
     Her sisters Joyce and Connie were her bridesmaids, her sister Pat was the train bearer and her brother Kevin was groomsman ^[5]
     Following their wedding a reception was held at the Commercial Hotel and then a public dance at the Three Sprinhs Hall ^[5]
Resided with her husband and children in Koorda, Bridgetown, Geraldton and then Carnamah ^[P259]
During September 1935 herself, her husband and their son spent a holiday in Three Springs staying with her parents ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
     At the conclusion of their holiday they left Three Springs and returned to Koorda on Wednesday 9 October 1935 ^{[5: 11-Oct-1935]}
Resided with her family in Carnamah from 1946 to 1950 ^[P259]
     Member of Carnamah's branch of the C.W.A. 1947-1949 ^[115]
     Member of Carnamah's golf, tennis and badminton clubs ^[P259]
     Member of the Carnamah Parents & Citizens Association ^[P259]
     Along with her husband and children was publicly farewelled at a function at the Carnamah Hall on 22 June 1950 ^{[5: 29-Jun-1950]}
     Left Carnamah on 24 or 25 June 1950 and shifted with her family to Kojonup WA ^{[5: 29-Jun-1950]}
Later returned with her husband to his father's farm in Walwa, Victoria Australia ^[P259]
Ten years later they left Walwa and moved to New South Wales, Australia ^[P259]
Mother of Malcolm, Joyce, Myra, John, Peter and Pauline ^[P259]


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 23 February 1934:
"The engagement has been announced of Miss Gladys Bastian, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bastian of Three Springs, and Mr. McHarg of Koorda. Mr McHarg is well known to everyone in the district having held the position of teller of the National Bank of Australasia at Three Springs for two years until he was transferred to Koorda three months ago."


Joyce Elizabeth BASTIAN
Born 1914 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs ^[P112]
Saleswoman in Three Springs in 1935 ^[19]
Attended the Show Ball following the Three Springs Show in a dress of pale pink lace on 30 September 1929 ^{[4: 12-Oct-1929]}
Attended the TS Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 in an ankle length frock with silver trimmings ^{[4: 11-Oct-1930]}
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a gown of blue satin ^{[5: 5-Aug-1932]}
Attended the Grand Show Ball following the Three Springs Show on 22 September 1932 in frock of blue satin ^{[5: 7-Oct-1932]}
Attended the evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 ^{[5: 18-Nov-1932]}
Attended the Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 ^{[4: 10-Dec-1932]}
Attended the Anglican Church Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 20 July 1933 in a dress of flame georgette ^{[4: 29-Jul-1933]}
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of blue and white organdie ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 September 1933 ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
     To the Monster Ball she wore a white organdie trimmed with blue and white check featuring sleevettes with tiny frills ^[5]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 21 September 1933 in blue and white chenille organdie ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 12 October 1933 ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
Attended the 21st birthday of her sister Gladys BASTIAN at their parents' home in Three Springs on 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall ^{[5: 16-Mar-1934]}
Bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister Gladys and Hugh MCKENZIE-MCHARG on 5 June 1934 in Three Springs ^{[5: 8-Jun-1934]}
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club 1934-1936 ^{[5: 9-Nov-1934, 31-May-1935, 1-May-1936]}
     Herself and T. Reginald SIZER won the Three Springs Golf Club's mixed foursomes in 1934 ^{[5: 9-Nov-1934]}
Attended the Three Springs C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening of Thursday 22 November 1934 ^{[5: 23-Nov-1934]}
In April 1935 spent her Easter holidays in Perth, and then returned to Three Springs ^{[5: 3-May-1935]}
Won the ankle competition conducted at the Anglican Church's Fair held in the Three Springs Hall on 16 May 1935 ^{[5: 24-May-1935]}
Attended the Carnamah Agricultural Show Ball on 12 September 1935 gowned in blue matelasse trimmed with silver ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 10 September 1936 dressed in floral georgette ^{[5: 18-Sep-1936]}
Attended the Surprise Afternoon Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on 10 December 1936 ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
She was the recipient of a Surprise Party at the home of her patents on The Oaks Farm on Friday evening 12 February 1937 ^[5]
     The evening consisted of games and dancing and was presided over by local bank teller Mervyn M. WILLIAMS ^[5]
     The most popular novelty of the evening was a scavenger hunt in which couples were given a list of items to find and return ^[5]
     One of the items was two double gees however due to her father's good farming methods no one was able to find any ^[5]
     Herself and John J. BYRNE thought to look on the tyres on visitors cars where they found two and won the competition ^[5]
     John J. BYRNE spoke on behalf of those present and Campbell D. RATTRAY thanked her parents for the use of their home ^[5]
Others at her Surprise Party included her sisters Myra and Naomi, Mary L. OLIVER, A. Joan HUNT, Margaret T. BARNETT, ^[5]
     Margaret M. M. BARBOUR, Mary E. HOWARD, Jean A. M. PETTIT, "Lottie" Charlotte W. ARNDT, Mrs Violet JOYCE, ^[5]
     Frederick C. MCKENZIE, Maxwell S. BARR, Evander L. FRANKLIN, Kenneth R. PETTIT, A. Bruce FOGARTY, ^[5]
     "Hal" Albert P. HUNT, Norman V. FOGARTY and Douglas THOMSON, all of Three Springs ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
Left Three Springs in February 1936 and shifted to Corrigin to work at the Corrigin Farmers' Co-operative ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
     At the time the manager of the Corrigin Farmers' Co-operative was Harold BARNETT previously of Three Springs ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
Married Cryil Alan BOX in Perth in 1940 ^[66]
     Resided with her husband in Corrigin where he was Secretary of the Corrigin District Road Board ^[6]
     Later resided in the Perth suburb of Forrestfield ^[2]
Died 17 September 1992; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, G, 85) ^[2]


Kevin Archibald BASTIAN
Born February 1915 ^{[10: 16-Feb-1915]}
Son of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Farmer in Three Springs ^[19]
Very successfully exhibited in the Fifth Annual Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 22 September 1932 ^{[5: 30-Sep-1932]}
     Won 1st and 2nd for Strong Wool Merino Fleeces and 1st for a Strong Wool Merino Ram's Fleece in the Wool section ^[5]
     Received 2nd for a Four Horse Team in the Horse section and in the Sheep section won five 1st and three 2nd prizes ^[5]
     In the Strong wool classes won 1st prizes for Merino Ram, WA bred Merino Ram, Merino Ewe and WA bred Merino Ewe ^[5]
     Won 2nd prizes for Pen of Three Strong Wool Merino Ewes, Merino Ram of Medium Wool and Merino Ewe of Medium Wool ^[5]
     Also won the Keamy Cup for the Best Pen of Three Merino Rams and won 1st prize for the Best Merino Ram in Show ^[5]
Attended the evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 ^{[5: 18-Nov-1932]}
Attended the Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 ^{[4: 10-Dec-1932]}
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club 1933-1937 ^{[5: 25-Aug-1933, 31-May-1935, 18-Jun-1937]}
     In 1934 won the Three Springs Golf Club's Best Three Scores, Stroke Handicap Competition and Bogey Competition ^{[5: 9-Nov-1934]}
Exhibited in four sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on Thursday 21 September 1933 ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
     Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Clydesdale Mare and Pair of Farm Horses, and 1st prizes for Farm Mare and Farm Gelding ^[5]
     Also received 2nd prize for Four Horse Team and won the E. Hunt Trophy for gaining the most points in the Horse section ^[5]
     Awarded 1st and 2nd prizes for Strong Wool Merino Ram (any age) and WA bred Strong Wool Merino Ram (over 1½ years) ^[5]
     Won 1st and 2nd for Three WA bred Strong Wool Merino Ewes, and 2nd for Three WA bred Strong Wool Merino Rams ^[5]
     Awarded 1st prize for the Champion Merino Ram in Show, and received 2nd prize for Medium Wool Merino Ram ^[5]
     In the Wool section won 1st and 2nd for Two Strong Wool Merino Fleeces and 1st for Two Medium Wool Merino Fleeces, ^[5]
     and 2nd for Strong Wool Merino Ram's Fleece; and in the Farm & Dairy Produce section won 2nd for Pair of Dressed Fowls ^[5]
     Received the Padbury Cup for the second year in succession, for gaining the most points in the farm related sections ^[5]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club in 1933-34 and 1935-36 ^{[5: 22-Dec-1933, 13-Dec-1935]}
A severe storm that struck Three Springs on Sunday 14 January 1934 caused damage to his house ^{[5: 19-Jan-1934]}
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall ^{[5: 16-Mar-1934]}
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 ^{[5: 27-Apr-1934]}
Groomsman at the wedding of his sister Gladys and Hugh MCKENZIE-MCHARG in Three Springs on 5 June 1934 ^{[5: 8-Jun-1934]}
Received 2nd prizes for Strong Wool and Medium Wool Merino Fleeces at the Carnamah Agricultural Show in 1934 ^{[5: 14-Sep-1934]}
Exhibited in the Horse, Sheep, Wool and Poultry sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 13 September 1934 ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
     Won 1st and 2nd for Clydesdale Mare and Four Horse Team; 1st for Farm Mare and Pair Farm Horses; 2nd for Farm Gelding ^[5]
     In the Sheep section received 1st and 2nd for Strong Wool Merino Ram, 1st for Strong Wool Merino Ram over 1½ years, ^[5]
     2nd for WA bred Strong Wool Merino Ram, 2nd for Pen 3 Strong Wool Merino Rams, and 2nd for Medium Wool Merino Ewe ^[5]
     Among his prize winning exhibits in the Sheep section were both the Champion Ram and the Reserve Champion Ram ^[5]
     Won 1st prizes for a Medium Wool Merino Fleece and for Strong Wool Merino Fleece; and 2nd for a male Bronzewing Turkey ^[5]
     Received Senator Patrick J. LYNCH's trophy for gaining the most points in the farmer's sections of the show ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on  Saturday 20 October 1934 ^{[5: 26-Oct-1934]}
Attended the Three Springs C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening of Thursday 22 November 1934 ^{[5: 23-Nov-1934]}
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1934-35 ^{[5: 23-Nov-1934]}
Won the L. Keamy Trophy for his sheep exhibits at the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 12 September 1935 ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
     Received 1st prizes for Ram under 2½ years and for Shown Ram, and 2nd prizes for Ewe over 1½ years and for Ram ^[5]
Exhibited in the Sheep, Wool and Farm & Dairy Produce sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 19 September 1935 ^[5]
     Won 1st for Pen of Three Ewes & Ram over 1½ years, and 2nd for Full Mouth Strong Wool Merino Ewe with Lamb at Foot ^[5]
     Also received 2nd prizes for WA bred Medium Wool Merino Ewe, Dressed Fowls, and for One Strong Wool Merino Fleece ^[5]
     Awarded 1st for Two Medium Wool Merino Fleeces, and both 1st & 2nd for Two Strong Wool Merino Fleeces ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
He was among those from Three Springs who travelled to Perth in October 1935 to attend the Royal Show ^{[5: 11-Oct-1935]}
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 ^{[4: 2-Aug-1941]}
He was manpowered during the Second World War ^[P73]
Had the telephone connected to his home in 1954 or 1955, and was telephone number Three Springs-261 ^[60]
Later resided near Dongara ^[2]
Died 23 April 2002; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 4G, 8) ^[2]


From The Moora Herald and Midland Districts Advocate newspaper, Tuesday 16 February 1915:
"Three Springs Notes - Once again I joyfully splash ink on our best cloth, and record the arrival of another new settler. This time Mrs Bastian has presented Archie with a son and heir to carry on the farm after Archie has put in all the good money and hard work and licked it into a going concern."


Kiah BASTIAN
Butcher in Arrino 1911-1914 ^[19]


Mabel H. BASTIAN
Born 1923 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs ^[P112]
Student at the Three Springs State School ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Friday 6 December 1929 as a "Shepherdess" ^{[4: 14-Dec-1929]}
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 as a "Merry Go Round" ^{[4: 6-Dec-1930]}
Attended the 21st birthday of her sister Gladys BASTIAN at their parents' home in Three Springs on 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Won a bronze jardinere at the North Midlands District Hospital Appeal's Grand Ball in Three Springs on 21 May 1936 ^{[5: 29-May-1936]}
At the 1936 Three Springs Agricultural Show won 2nd prizes for Crayon Drawing and article out of old stockings/felt hats ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
Competed at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships in Three Springs on Saturday 26 September 1936 ^[5]
     She came 2nd in the 12 Years Girls Running Race and 3rd in the 12 & 13 Years Girls Flag Race ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Best Dressed Girl at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Friday 27 November 1936 as a "Nurse" ^{[5: 4-Dec-1936]}


Myra BASTIAN
Born 1917 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Besides time spent away for education, resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs WA until early 1935 ^[P113]
Received 1st prize for a Pencil Drawing at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Second Annual Show in 1929 ^{[4: 5-Oct-1929]}
At the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1932 won 1st prizes for the Best Sign in Wildflowers and a Pencil Drawing ^{[5: 30-Sep-1932]}
Won 1st prize for Sign in Wildflowers and 2nd for Six Photos Depicting Farm Life at the 1933 Three Springs Show ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Attended the 21st birthday of her sister Gladys BASTIAN at their parents' home in Three Springs on 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1934 - won the trophy for their Flag Competition ^{[4: 14-Jul-1934] [5: 9-Nov-1934]}
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 12 September 1935 in a gown of deep pink silk velvet ^{[5: 20-Sep-1935]}
Attended the Mad Hatter's Leap Year Ball in Carnamah on 29 February 1936, wearing red satin with silver trimmings ^{[5: 6-Mar-1936]}
Shop Assistant at for Andrew SMART at his general store in Carnamah from March 1935 until March 1936 ^{[5: 13-Mar-1936] [6]}
She worked in the drapery section of Andrew SMART's general store at 7 Macpherson Street, Carnamah ^[P113]
During her year in Carnamah resided at BROWN's boarding house "Hostel Carnamah" at 13-15 Caron Street, Carnamah ^[P113]
Attended the Surprise Party tendered to John and Doris MCLEAN at their home in Carnamah on Wednesday 3 April 1935 ^{[5: 5-Apr-1935]}
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club in 1935 ^{[5: 24-May-1935]}
Left Carnamah and shifted back to Three Springs on Tuesday 10 March 1935 ^{[5: 13-Mar-1936]}
Resided in Three Springs from March 1935 until her marriage in February 1942 ^[P113]
Worked for Henry W. SMITH at his H.V. McKay & Massy Harris agency in Three Springs ^[P113]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1936 and 1937 ^{[5: 1-May-1936, 18-Jun-1937]}
Attended the Show Ball after the Carnamah Agricultural Show on Thursday 10 September 1936 dressed in scarlet satin ^{[5: 18-Sep-1936]}
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
Attended the Surprise Party for her sister Joyce at their parents home on The Oaks Farm on 12 February 1937 ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
Attended and competed at the Carnamah Golf Club's Season Opening at Centenary Park in Carnamah on 2 May 1937 ^{[5: 7-May-1937]}
Attended the Official Opening of the new golf links in Three Springs on Sunday 23 May 1937 ^{[5: 28-May-1937]}
Member of the Three Springs Ladies Rifle Club ^[P113]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 ^{[4: 2-Aug-1941]}
Married Alexander S. CAMPBELL on Tuesday evening 24 March 1942 at Saint James Anglican Church in Three Springs ^{[4] [66]}
     Wore white georgette with a tight fitting hip length bodice with white wool embroidery and a skirt falling full from the hip-line ^[4]
     Also wore a filmy tulle veil loaned by her sister Mrs C. BOX of Corrigin, and carried a bouquet of cream roses and frangipani ^[4]
     Her bridesmaid was her sister Miss Naomi BASTIAN, who wore pale pink and white patterned organza with a tulle veil ^[4]
     After the wedding ceremony a reception was held at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs ^{[4: 28-Mar-1942]}
Resided with her husband in Mundijong ^{[4: 28-Mar-1942]}


"Naomi" / "Nonie" Norma Naomi BASTIAN
Born 1920 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs ^[P112]
Won a 1st prize for a Crayon Drawing at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show in 1928 ^{[4: 29-Sep-1928]}
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Friday 6 December 1929 as "Prince Charming" ^{[4: 14-Dec-1929]}
Also attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 ^{[4: 6-Dec-1930]}
Won 2nd prize for Darn in Knitted Woollen Sock or Stocking by a girl under 16 years at the Three Springs Show in 1933 ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Exhibited in the Educational and Fancywork sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 19 September 1935 ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
     Won 1st for Hobby Work and a Pencil Drawing; and 2nd for Darn in Knitted Woollen Sock or Stocking by a girl under 16 years ^[5]
Attended the Surprise Party for her sister Joyce at their parents home on The Oaks Farm on 12 February 1937 ^{[5: 19-Feb-1937]}
Bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister Myra and A. S. CAMPBELL in Three Springs on 24 March 1942 ^{[4: 28-Mar-1942]}
Resided in Three Springs until 1949 ^[19]


"Pat" / "Patsie" Patricia BASTIAN
Born 1928 ^[15]
Daughter of Archibald BASTIAN and Myria Rogers BLIGHT ^[P112]
Resided with her parents on The Oaks Farm in Three Springs ^[P112]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 as a "Nurse" ^{[4: 6-Dec-1930]}
Attended the 21st birthday of her sister Gladys BASTIAN at their parents' home in Three Springs on 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 21 December 1933 dressed as a "Burmese Girl" ^{[5: 5-Jan-1934]}
Train Bearer at the wedding of her sister Gladys and Hugh MCKENZIE-MCHARG on 5 June 1934 in Three Springs ^{[5: 8-Jun-1934]}
Student at the Three Springs State School ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Came 2nd in one of the Girls Running Race at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports held in Three Springs on 17 March 1936 ^{[5: 20-Mar-1936]}
Won a 2nd prize for Needlework in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
Came 2nd in the 8 Years Girls Running Race at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships in 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Came 2nd in the 7 & 8 Years Girls Skipping Race at the North Midlands Athletic Sports in Three Springs in 1936 ^{[5: 30-Oct-1936]}


Vernon Clyde BASTIAN
Born 1890 in Chewton, Victoria, Australia ^[54]
Son of Sampson BASTIAN and Sarah Jane COOK ^[54]
Farmer in Three Springs, Western Australia 1910-1917 ^{[9] [19]}
Appears to have farmed in Three Springs in partnership with his brother Archibald as "Bastian Bros" ^{[10: 27-Oct-1914] [19]}
In 1910, in addition to farming, they felled local timber and transported it to the goldfields where it was sold for mines ^{[9: 17-Jun-1910]}
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1910 ^{[9: 22-Jul-1910]}
They sold a truck of fat lambs for a satisfactory price in October 1914, despite being waterless and within a drought ^{[10: 27-Oct-1914]}
Attended and won all eight card games at the Euchre Party & Dance held in Three Springs in late September 1914 ^{[10: 29-Sep-1914]}
Himself and his brother seeded 500 acres of wheat in Three Springs in 1910 ^{[10: 19-Jun-1917]}
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Geraldton on 5 July 1917 ^{[30: item 3055952]}
     On enlistment was described as 5 feet 9¾ inches tall, weighing 146 lbs., with grey eyes, brown hair and a fresh complexion ^[30]
     Gave his mother Mrs Sarah Ann BASTIAN as his next of kin, her address at the time being 16 Saint Alban's Avenue in Perth ^[30]
     After training at Blackboy Hill embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on the S.S. Canberra on 24 November 1917 ^[30]
     Disembarked in Southampton, England on 30 January 1918 and after further training proceeded to France on 6 May 1918 ^[30]
     Private 7946 in the Australian Imperial Force's 16th Battalion in France during the First World War ^{[30: item 3055952]}
     Wounded in Action in France on 23 June 1918, and invalided to England on 5 July suffering from a shell wound to his left foot ^[30]
     Departed London, England on the City of Exter and arrived back in Western Austraoia on 20 February 1919 ^[30]
     Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 28 May 1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal ^[30]
     His name appears on the Three Springs Honour Board, which was unveiled on Tuesday 3 June 1919 ^{[9: 6-Jun-1919] [10: 13-Jun-1919]}
He was welcomed back to Three Springs at a Welcome Home Social & Dance in his honour on Wednesday 11 June 1919 ^{[9: 13-Jun-1919]}
     Speakers at his Welcome Home included Arthur D. GLYDE, Robert A. CALDOW, Edmund K. BYRNE and Philip LYNCH ^[9]
Farmer in Three Springs in 1919 and 1920 ^[19]
Farmer in Lake Brown 1925-1939 ^{[6] [50]}
Married May Victoria TURNER in Perth in 1926 ^[66]
     His wife had previously resided with her father, brothers and sister on Mt Wittenoon Station in Yalgoo ^[P96]
     May's brother Charles W. J. TURNER was the farmer of Karragee Farm in Carnamah from 1916 to 1956 ^[P96]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Meltham ^[2]
Died 2 September 1979; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, Lawn 2, 171) ^[2]


"Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN
Born 5 April 1894 in York, Western Australia ^[P119]
Son of William Henry BATEMAN and Harriet Elizabeth PEARSON ^[15]
Grew up on his father's farm in East Beverley and is believed to have farmed with his father until getting married ^[P119]
Married (1) Amy Lillian DRAPER in Beverley 1920 ^[P119]
Purchased 1,074 acres of virgin land in Waddy Forest from the Midland Railway Company on 25 February 1921 ^[27]
The 1,074 acres was Lot M1301 of Victoria Location 2023 and cost £1074.8.0 (20/- per acre), payable by instalments ^[27]
On the same date his wife's brother-in-law Donnell E. FOWLER purchased the neighbouring block Lot M1300 ^[27]
Farmer of Glen Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest 1921-1926 ^{[P119] [P120]}
Rates for his farm in Waddy Forest were sent to Glencoe Farm in Beverley ^[44]
His wife Amy passed away in her 30th year in March 1926, and was buried at the Beverley Cemetery in Beverley ^[P119]
Following the death of his wife he retired to the Perth suburb of Como ^[P119], however retained his farm in Waddy Forest ^[27]
His mother looked after his young daughter Rita while his mother-in-law cared for his elder children Gwen and Ronnie ^[P119]
Married (2) Margaret Sibbson JAMES in Perth in 1928 ^[66]
In about 1928 purchased S. Frank MALEY's 1,433 acre Pundari Farm in Three Springs ^[P119]
The 1,433 acres of Pundari Farm consisted of Lots M820, M824 and M824 of Victoria Location 2020 ^{[44] [61]}
Purchased a second farm in Three Springs, which he named Daylesford, and had a house built on this property in 1929 ^[P119]
Initially resided in the house on Pundari Farm in Three Springs and then on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs ^[P119]
Sold his partially paid off farm in Waddy Forest to neighbouring farmer Donnell E. FOWLER on 25 May 1929 ^[27]
Farmer of Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1929-1967 ^[P119]
Attended the Commemoration Dinner held at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs on Friday 26 August 1932 ^{[5: 9-Sep-1932]}
     The dinner was to commemorate Three Springs having the highest average yield for wheat in the State for the 1931-32 season ^[5]
In 1933 his farm was one of the "excellent properties" heading eastwards from the Three Springs townsite ^{[120: 5-Oct-1933]}
Member of the Three Springs Ratepayers & Citizens Association - was elected Vice President on 25 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Himself and Colin C. C. SMITH travelled from Three Springs to Cue on Monday 19 February 1934 ^{[5: 23-Feb-1934]}
     They stayed in Cue for a couple of weeks, during which time they tried their luck at finding gold ^{[5: 23-Feb-1934]}
Won 1st prize for a Dorset Horn Ram in the Sheep section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 13 September 1934 ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
Wrote to the Three Springs Road Board in October 1934 advising them of the presence of Wild Turnip in the district ^{[5: 26-Oct-1934]}
Lieutenant of the Three Springs Road Board District Bush Fire Brigade in 1934-35 ^{[5: 9-Nov-1934]}
Sold 191 sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd at Midland Markets in July and August 1935 ^{[5: 26-Jul-1935, 30-Aug-1935]}
     The 191 sheep consisted of 142 suckers (78 at 17/1, 25 at 16/10, 39 at 11/10) and 49 ewes at 11/7 per head ^[5]
Representative for Three Springs in the North Midland Districts Bulk Handing Deputation in 1935 ^{[5: 16-Aug-1935]}
     Himself and the others in the deputation travelled to Perth and interviewed the manager of the Midland Railway Company ^[5]
     The purpose of the deputation was to get permission for bulk handling facilities to be established on the Midland Railway line ^[5]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1936 ^{[5: 1-May-1936]}
Sold 202 sheep through Westralian Farmers Ltd at three Midland Markets in September and October 1936: ^{[5: 11 & 18-Sep-1936, 23-Oct-1936]}
     136 ewes (51 at 10/7, 57 for 9/10, 3 at 9/-, 25 shorn at 8/-), 46 suckers at 19/7, 19 shorn hoggets at 12/7, 1 shorn lamb at 12/1 ^[5]
A meeting was held at his home on Monday 22 February 1937 about extending telephonic facilities to East Three Springs ^{[5: 5-Mar-1937]}
Attended the meeting in Three Springs about extending telephonic facilities to East Three Springs on 9 March 1937 ^{[5: 12-Mar-1937]}
Nominated for appointment to the Protests & Disputes Board of the North Midlands Football Association in 1937 ^{[5: 9-Apr-1937]}
Loaned his truck to help cart 80 loads of sand, gravel and stones for the nursing quarters in Three Springs in April 1937 ^{[5: 30-Apr-1937]}
Member of the Three Springs Parents & Citizens Association ^[P119]
His farmhouse was telephone number Three Springs-2336 from 1947 to 1955 (after which the phone was disconnected) ^[60]
After their house on the farm was blown down by a cyclone they shifted into the Three Springs townsite ^[P119]
By 1964 was living in Mayrhofer Street, Three Springs where he was telephone number Three Springs-294 ^[60]
Resided in Three Springs until his death in 1967 ^[24]
Passed away at the age of 73 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^[24]
Father of Gweneth, Ronald, Rita, Albert, Lawrence and Norman ^[P119]
Died 6 December 1967; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Methodist, Plot 4) ^[24]


"Albie" Albert Henry BATEMAN
Born 9 July 1929 in Three Springs, Western Australia ^[P195]
Son of "Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN and Margaret Sibbson JAMES ^[P195]
Resided with his parents on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs ^[P195]
Student at the Three Springs State School ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Competed at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships in Three Springs on Saturday 26 September 1936 ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
At the 1936 Athletic Championships he came 2nd in the 6 & 7 Years Boys High Jump and 3rd in the 6 & 7 Years Boys Flag Race ^[5]
Farmhand on his father's Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1943-1958 ^[P195]
Married Bettine COPE on 14 December 1953 ^[P195]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club, Three Springs Cricket Club and Three Springs Racing Club ^[P195]
In 1958 himself, his wife, children and his two brothers left Three Springs and shifted to his father's farm in Morawa ^[P195]
Farmer with his brothers of Coolangatta Farm in Morawa, and also share-farmed Daylesford Farm in Three Springs ^[P195]
Member of the Morawa Cricket Club ^[P195]
Following their father's death himself and his brothers farmed the Three Springs and Morawa farms and also a farm in Eneabba ^[P195]
Dissolved partnership with his brothers in 1995 ^[P195]
Himself and his wife later resided at 50 Williamson Street in the Three Springs townsite ^[19]
Father of Sally, Gregory, Bettine, Trevor ^[P195]


Mrs "Betty" Bettine BATEMAN
Wife of "Albie" Albert Henry BATEMAN; see "Betty" Bettine COPE


Gregory John BATEMAN
Born 10 August 1955 in Three Springs, Western Australia ^[P195]
Son of "Albie" Albert Henry BATEMAN and "Betty" Bettine COPE ^[P195]
Resided with his parents on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1955-1958 ^[P195]
Resided with his parents on Coolangatta Farm in Morawa 1958-1985 ^{[24] [P195]}
Farmhand / Farmer on his father and uncle's Coolangatta Farm in Morawa ^{[19] [24]}
Passed away at the age of 29 years at Coolangatta Farm in Morawa ^[24]
Died 6 June 1985; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 155) ^[24]


"Gwen" Gweneth Marjorie BATEMAN
Born 15 June 1921 ^[209]
Daughter of "Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN and Amy Lillian DRAPER ^[209]
Resided with her parents on Glen Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest 1921-1926 ^[P119]
Following her mother's death in 1926 herself and her brother Ronald lived with their maternal grandparents ^[P119]
Resided with her father and stepmother on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1929-1943 ^{[19] [P119]}
Won a 1st prize for Needlework in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1934 ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
Awarded the C. S. Baty & Co trophy for the Educational section at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 19 September 1935 ^[5]
     In the Educational section won 1st prizes for a Crayon Drawing and Hobby Work and two 1st prizes for Needlework ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Worked at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^[P119]
Married (1) Thomas Dixon GRAHAM on 2 October 1952 (Div) ^[209]
Married (2) John Francis HILLIARD on 11 March 1966 ^[209]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Attadale ^[2]
Mother of Barry ^[P119]
Died 29 October 1981; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Crematorium A, A6, 95) ^[2]


"Lawrie" Lawrence Raymond BATEMAN
Born 29 July 1938 ^[P195]
Son of "Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN and Margaret Sibbson JAMES ^[P195]
Educated at the Three Springs State School ^[P195]
Resided with his parents on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1940-1958 ^[P195]
In 1958 himself and his brothers left Three Springs and shifted to their father's farm in Morawa ^[P195]
Farmer of Coolangatta Farm in Morawa ^[P195]
While in Morawa they share-farmed their father's Daylesford Farm in Three Springs and also farmed a property in Eneabba ^[P195]
Resided back in Three Springs for a short period and by 1971 had shifted to their farm in Eneabba ^{[19] [91]}
Later farmed in Three Springs where he was the owner of his late father's Daylesford Farm ^[P195]
Married (1) Pamela Joan ^[P119]
Later resided in Green Head, but returned to his farm in Three Springs once a week ^[P119]
Partner of (2) Moira TOWNSEND ^[P119]
Father of Kerry and Tony ^[P119]


Mrs Maree Therese BATEMAN
Wife of Norman John BATEMAN; see Maree Therese MACPHERSON


Mrs Margaret Sibbson BATEMAN
Second wife of "Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN; see Margaret Sibbson JAMES


"Norm" Norman John BATEMAN
Born 1 December 1940 ^[P195]
Son of "Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN and Margaret Sibbson JAMES ^[P195]
Educated at the Three Springs State School ^[P195]
Resided with his parents on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1940-1958 ^[P195]
In 1958 himself and his brothers left Three Springs and shifted to their father's farm in Morawa ^[P195]
Farmer of Coolangatta Farm in Morawa ^[P195]
While in Morawa they share-farmed their father's Daylesford Farm in Three Springs and also farmed a property in Eneabba ^[P195]
Married Maree Therese MACPHERSON ^[91]
Farmer in Eneabba ^{[19] [P119]}
In retirement resided in Perth suburb of Bedford ^[P119]
Father of Paul, Luke, Ewan and Gabriel ^[91], Matthew, Jeanie and Rebecca ^[P119]


Rita Joan BATEMAN
Born 30 October 1924 ^[209]
Daughter of "Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN and Amy Lillian DRAPER ^[209]
Resided with her parents on Glen Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest 1924-1926 ^[P119]
Following the death of her mother in 1926 she lived with her grandmother Mrs Harriet E. BATEMAN in Beverley 1926-1930 ^[P119]
Student at the Beverley State School in Beverley from June to December 1930 ^[P119]
Resided with her father and stepmother on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1931-1947 ^[P119]
Student at the Three Springs State School ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Won a 1st prize for Needlework in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1934 ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
At the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 19 September 1935 she won a 2nd prize for Needlework ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Competed at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships in Three Springs on Saturday 26 September 1936 ^[5]
     She came 2nd in the 10 & 11 Years Girls Time Skip and 3rd in the 10 & 11 Years Girls Flag Race ^{[5: 9-Oct-1936]}
Married "Dougie" Dudley HUNT on 9 September 1947 ^[P119]
Resided on Byancanna Farm in Three Springs for at least the years 1948-1975 ^[19]
Mother of Lindsay and Rhonda ^[P119]


"Ronnie" Ronald Edwin BATEMAN
Born 15 January 1923 ^[209]
Son of "Bert" Albert Edward Parker BATEMAN and Amy Lillian DRAPER ^[209]
Resided with his parents on Glen Waddi Farm in Waddy Forest 1921-1926 ^[P119]
Following her mother's death in 1926 herself and her brother Ronald lived with their maternal grandparents ^[P119]
Resided with his father and stepmother on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs 1929 onwards ^[P119]
He had polio as a child ^[P120], and was a pensioner in Three Springs for at least the years 1947-1975 ^[19]


Sally Anne BATEMAN
Born 1 August 1954 in Three Springs, Western Australia ^[P195]
Daughter "Albie" Albert Henry BATEMAN and "Betty" Bettine COPE ^[P195]
Resided with her parents on Daylesford Farm in Three Springs ^[P195]
Died 19 March 1955 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 103) ^[24]


Florence Emily BATES
Waitress at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs in 1927 ^[19]


William John BATHGAGE
Farmhand on Frederick E. S. JAMES' Coodawa Farm in Three Springs in 1921 ^[19]
Clearing Contractor in Three Springs in 1922 and 1923 ^[6]
Contractor in Dudawa, East Arrino 1923-1929 ^[19]


Minnie Marie BATTEN
Born 1867 in Plenty, Victoria, Australia ^[15]
Daughter of Richard BATTEN and Mary Jane HASARD ^[15]
Married George Robert WATSON in 1902 in Perth, Western Australia ^[15]
Along with her husband settled on prospective farmland in Three Springs, Western Australia in 1909 ^{[9: 27-May-1910] [19]}
Filled the role of Father Christmas at the Christmas Tree held at the Three Springs State School on 26 December 1910 ^{[9: 6-Jan-1911]}
Travelled from Three Springs to Moora during April 1915 to undergo a minor operation at the Moora Hospital ^{[10: 30-Apr-1915]}
Much improved from her medical treatment she  returned to her home in Three Springs in late May 1915 ^{[10: 28-May-1915]}
Won 2nd prize for Bread, Butter and Eggs at the annual fete the "Three Springs Day" on Monday 16 September 1915 ^{[10: 24-Sep-1915]}
After two days illness her husband passed away in Three Springs at the age of 50 years on 4 September 1916 ^{[10: 5-Sep-1916]}
Following the death of her husband inherited and took over the running of the farm and continued to reside in Three Springs ^{[6] [19] [44]}
Farmer of Moonlight Farm in Three Springs 1917-1946 ^[6]
     The farm was 1,503 acres in size and consisted of Lots M752, M753, M754, M755, M759 & M760 of Victoria Location 2020 ^[44]
     Arthur S. MORTIMER managed her farm from then onwards, on a promise made to her late husband before he died ^{[4: 19-Feb-1938]}
Had the telephone connected to her farmhouse - was telephone number Three Springs-6 ^[60]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Red Cross Society ^{[4: 19-Feb-1938]}
Donated a pig which sold for £1 at the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance in Three Springs on 22 November 1916 ^{[10: 5-Dec-1916]}
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1917, 1918 and 1928 ^[124]
Grew 500 acres on wheat on her late husband's farm in Three Springs in 1917 ^{[10: 19-Jun-1917]}
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs ^[34]
Hosted a meeting of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee at her farmhouse on Sunday afternoon 30 December 1917 ^[124]
Herself and Mrs Mary HARRIS served the supper at the Red Cross Gala Day held in Three Springs on 23 May 1918 ^{[10: 31-May-1918]}
The 1918 Three Springs Day was held between two large lakes in a paddock on her farm on Thursday 26 September 1918 ^[10]
Received 1st prize for Wool in the Farm Produce section of the Three Springs Day held on her farm in 1918 ^{[10: 4-Oct-1918]}
Provided one of her paddocks for the Three Springs Race Club's Race Meeting on Thursday 6 March 1919 ^{[10: 31-Jan-1919, 28-Feb-1919]}
The Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee held their Sports Meeting on part of her Moonlight Farm on 17 March 1919 ^[124]
The horse Moonlight, which she presumably owned, competed at the Race Meeting held in Carnamah on 27 March 1919 ^{[10: 11-Apr-1919]}
Euchre winner at the Euchre Party & Dance held at Mrs Jane WOODS' home in Carnamah on Tuesday 19 August 1919 ^{[10: 29-Aug-1919]}
Attended May BERRIGAN's 21st Birthday held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday 12 September 1919 ^{[9: 19-Sep-1919]}
Won 1st prizes for Fine Merino Wool, Scones and Butter at the Three Springs Day on Thursday 25 September 1919 ^{[10: 3-Oct-1919]}
Donated a box of sweets for the refreshment booth at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day in 1920 ^[124]
Winner of euchre at the Euchre Party & Basket Social in aid of the Church of England Fund in TS on 18 August 1920 ^{[10: 27-Aug-1920]}
Awarded 1st prize for Scones at the annual picnic and show, the Three Springs Day, held on 23 September 1920 ^{[10: 15-Oct-1920]}
     At the Three Springs Day in 1920 she won the Trot and came 2nd with her horse Ginger in the Gent's Hack ^[10]
     Ginger had also came 2nd in the Maiden Plate at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day in 1920 ^[124]
Her horse Moonchester came 3rd in the 2nd Hack Race at the Picnic Race Meeting in Carnamah on 22 September 1921 ^{[9: 30-Sep-1921]}
Helped with and attended the wedding of Robert A. CALDOW and May I. BYRNE in Three Springs on 5 October 1921 ^{[9: 21-Oct-1921]}
Her horse Moonchester won the Hack Race at the Three Springs Picnic Races on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1922 ^{[9: 24-Mar-1922]}
Moonchester came 3rd in the Hurry Scurry at the Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations in Three Springs on 15 March 1923 ^{[9: 13-Apr-1923]}
Ran the Cool Drink & Sweets Stall at the Hospital Ball at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Thursday 5 April 1923 ^{[9: 27-Apr-1923]}
Won 2nd prize for Butter at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show on  30 September 1926 ^{[4: 9-Oct-1926]}
Attended the wedding dance of Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG at the Carnamah Hall on 27 March 1928 ^{[4: 31-Mar-1928]}
Attended the wedding of Alexander J. F. BROWN and Clara V. BERRIGAN at the Carnamah Hall on 28 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
She was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1928]}
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 ^[4]
     Exhibited in the Confectionary section, winning three 1st prizes for Biscuits, Scones and Victoria Sandwich ^{[4: 29-Sep-1928]}
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Races on Thursday 11 April 1929 in black ninon with overdress of black lace ^{[4: 20-Apr-1929]}
Won 2nd prizes for a Dairy Cow, Jams and Marmalade at the Second Annual Three Springs Show on 30 September 1929 ^{[4: 5-Oct-1929]}
     Attended the Show Ball following the Three Springs Show in 1929 in a dress of black silk lace with mauve petals ^{[4: 12-Oct-1929]}
She was among those from Three Springs who attended the Perth Royal Show in October 1929 ^{[4: 19-Oct-1929]}
Attended the funeral of Charles C. MALEY M.L.A. at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 16 October 1929 ^{[4: 19-Oct-1929]}
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 ^{[4: 9-Nov-1929]}
Supported and assisted the Three Springs Agricultural Society and the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs ^{[4: 19-Feb-1938]}
Whenever refreshments were required at a function or outing she was said to have been "always to the fore" ^{[4: 19-Feb-1938]}
Donated a cake for the patients of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs for Christmas / New Year of 1929 ^{[4: 8-Feb-1930]}
In January 1930 purchased a new 66 Chrysler Sedan car from local agent K. B. JOHNSTON ^{[4: 1-Feb-1930]}
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 wearing chenille georgette ^{[4: 11-Oct-1930]}
Conducted the Produce Stall at the Three Springs Anglican Church's Children's Fancy Dress Ball on 28 November 1930 ^{[4: 6-Dec-1930]}
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club 1930-1937 ^{[4: 30-Aug-1930] [5: 7-Jun-1935, 2-Jul-1937]}
Won 1st and 2nd prizes for male and female White Leghorns in the Poultry section of the Three Springs Show in 1932 ^{[5: 30-Sep-1932]}
Attended the Anglican Church Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 20 July 1933 in a dress of black georgette and lace ^{[4: 29-Jul-1933]}
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of black silk lace ^{[5: 8-Sep-1933]}
In a dress of black chenille georgette attended the Ball after the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 21 September 1933 ^{[5: 29-Sep-1933]}
Herself and Mrs Isabella G. SMITH left Three Springs on Tuesday 2 October 1933 for a week long holiday in Geraldton ^{[5: 6-Oct-1933]}
In a dress of black georgette and lace attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 12 October 1933 ^{[5: 20-Oct-1933]}
Attended the 21st birthday of Gladys BASTIAN at her parents' home in Three Springs on Sunday 22 October 1933 ^{[5: 27-Oct-1933]}
Member of the committee that organised the Three Springs Bush Fire Brigade's Fundraising Ball on 20 November 1933 ^{[5: 10-Nov-1933]}
Departed Three Springs on Wednesday 21 February 1934 for three weeks holiday in Albany ^{[5: 23-Feb-1934]}
Won the euchre competition at the House Party held at the Convent in Three Springs on Monday 21 May 1934 ^{[5: 25-May-1934]}
Again won at euchre at the Card Part at Mrs Sarah MALEY's home on Parakalia Farm in Three Springs on 23 July 1934 ^{[5: 27-Jul-1934]}
Attended the funeral of Mrs Christina B. D. FORRESTER of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 31 August 1934 ^{[4: 8-Sep-1934]}
Exhibited in the Poultry, Farm & Dairy Produce and Flower sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 13 September 1934 ^[5]
     In the Poultry section won 1st prize for male White Leghorn and 2nd for female White Leghorn and female Black Orpington ^[5]
     Received 1st prize for Garden Flowers and 2nd for White Hen Eggs ^{[5: 21-Sep-1934]}
Sold nine bales of wool through Goldsbrough Mort & Co in October 1934 at a price of 11d. per pound  ^{[5: 19-Oct-1934]}
After some time away she returned to Three Springs by the mail train on Tuesday 26 March 1935 ^{[5: 29-Mar-1935]}
Won 2nd prize for a Bushel of Brown Oats at the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on Thursday 19 September 1935 ^{[5: 27-Sep-1935]}
Sold six bales of wool for 14¼d. per pound and 4 for 13d. per pound through Westralian Farmers Ltd in October 1935 ^{[5: 11-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]}
In February 1936 sold 156 shorn hoggets through Elder Smith & Co Ltd - 73 for 16/1, 66 for 14/7, and 13 for 12/10 ^{[5: 7-Feb-1936]}
After a holiday or visit to Perth accompanied Randolph BARNHART back Three Springs on Thursday 26 March 1936 ^{[5: 27-Mar-1936]}
Won 1st prize for Dairy Butter at the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on Thursday 17 September 1936 ^{[5: 25-Sep-1936]}
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 ^{[5: 24-Dec-1936]}
She was among local farmers who hired through the Three Springs Road Board a boring plant to bore for water in 1937 ^{[5: 22-Jan-1937]}
Sold 217 wethers through Elder Smith & Co Ltd with two consignments to the Midland Market in January 1937 ^{[5: 8 & 22-Jan-1937]}
     The 217 wethers consisted of 89 at 24/10, 30 at 23/1, 21 at 22/10, 55 at 18/1, and 22 at 17/4 per head ^[5]
After a holiday in the South West herself and Arthur S. MORTIMER returned to Three Springs on 21 February 1937 ^{[5: 26-Feb-1937]}
Attended the Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 dressed in black silk lace trimmed with silver lame ^{[5: 11-Jun-1937]}
The Midlands Road passed through the Three Springs townsite as a result of her generosity in letting it pass through her farm ^[4]
     The road was originally going to pass three miles away from the town, however she donated a section of her land free of charge ^[4]
     By donating the land there were no resumption costs and it became the preferred route ^{[4: 19-Feb-1938]}
Gave up farming in early 1938 when her farm manager Arthur S. MORTIMER was ordered to cease working for health reasons ^[4]
Herself and Arthur were honoured at a Valedictory Evening at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 February 1938 ^[4]
     A great number of people attended from Mingenew, Yandanooka, Arrino, Three Springs, Carnamah and Coorow ^{[4: 19-Feb-1938]}
     Numerous speakers spoke about the general regret felt throughout the community that they were leaving the district ^[4]
     It was also said that it was believed that they had assisted and been members of just about every local effort and organisation ^[4]
     At the conclusion of the speeches they were each presented with a travelling rug and a cheque as a memento of the occasion ^[4]
Left Three Springs in February 1938 and shifted to Perth for a brief period, after which she visited friends in the Eastern States ^[4]
Later returned to Three Springs and recommenced farming her property Moonlight with Arthur S. MORTIMER as manager ^[P122]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 ^{[4: 2-Aug-1941]}
Resided in Three Springs until her death in 1946 ^[2]
Died 24 July 1946; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, AA, 299) ^[2]


Richard Henry BATTEN
Born 1890 in Whittlesea, Victoria, Australia ^[54]
Son of Richard BATTEN and Mary Ann ARMSTRONG ^[54]
Farmer in Three Springs, Western Australia 1911-1914 ^[19]
     Clerk of Course at the Three Springs Race Club's Inaugural Race Meeting in Three Springs on Thursday 9 March 1911 ^{[9: 10-Feb-1911]}
Labourer in Whittlesea, Victoria, Australia in 1915 ^[18]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 8 February 1915 ^[30]
     Upon enlistment he was 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighed 153 pounds and had brown eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion ^[30]
     Embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A60 Aeneas 29 June 1915 ^[18]
     Private 22 in the Australian Imperial Force's 25th Battalion in Egypt and then France during the First World War ^[30]
     Appointed Temporary Sergeant on 2 November 1916, Sergeant on 10 January 1917, and 2nd Lieutenant on 11 July 1918 ^[30]
     Transferred from 25th Battalion to the 26th Battalion on 12 October 1918, and appointed Lieutenant 23 December 1918 ^[30]
     His appointment was terminated on 4 November 1919; received 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal ^[30]
Died 1941 in Fairfield, Victoria, Australia ^[54]


Joseph Henry BATTERHAM
Cook at Woopenatty Station in Arrino in 1964 and 1965 ^[19]