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J. STOLLY
Clearing Contractor in Three Springs 1922-1925 [6]
May Elizabeth STONE
Born C.1911 [2]
Married John Badock KUHNBERG in 1933 [66]
Resided in Three Springs 1938-1943 [19]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club - was Runner-Up Champion of the Associates in 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Resided of late in the Mandurah suburb of Halls Head [2]
Died 28 November 1988; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Crematorium N, 7, 64) [2]
Viola May STONE
Born 13 December 1904 in Norwood, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Charles Colin STONE and Viola Henrietta BENTLEY [55]
Her last place of residence in South Australia was Toorak [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Married "Jim" Robert James McBride EVANS in Perth in 1932 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Three Springs [19]
After suffering with indifferent health for some time travelled from Three Springs to Perth on Monday 6 November 1933 [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Herself and her husband won the Cigarette Race at the Reunion of South Australians in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of South Perth [2]
Died 7 February 1986; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Gardens, Section G, Family Shrub, 3) [2]
Robert Terrence STOREY
Labourer in Arrino 1930-1932 [19]
"Les" Leslie James STRAHAN
Born 1893 in Guildford, Western Australia [15]
Son of James STRAHAN and Mary Ann BISHOP; stepson of George COUSINS [15]
Following the death of his father and later stepfather resided with his mother in Walkaway and then on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Contractor in Three Springs in 1911 and 1912 [6]
Electoral rolls list him as a farmer in Arrino 1914-1922, presumably of his mother's farm in Arrino [19] [50]
Lance Corporal 2998 in the Australian Imperial Force's 8th Field Company Engineers during the First World War [18]
After returning from the war he lived in Fremantle [P2]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [2]
Died 11 January 1952; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, Niche Wall, WO, 102) [2]
Mrs Olive Winifred STRAHAN
Resided in Arrino and Three Springs for at least the years 1958-1975 [19]
"Percy" Percivial Newton STRAHAN
Born 29 August 1901 in Walkaway, Western Australia [16]
Son of James STRAHAN and Mary Ann BISHOP; stepson of George COUSINS [15]
Following the death of his father and later stepfather resided with his mother in Walkaway and then on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Labourer in Arrino 1924-1934, Farmer in Arrino 1935-1944, and Labourer in Arrino 1945-1948 [6] [19]
Believed to have farmed his mother's property in Arrino [P2]
Tractor Driver for Arthur G. Y. SAUNDERS on York Park Farm in Arrino in the early 1940s [P2]
Later worked as a Bin Attendant for Co-operative Bulk Handling at the wheat bins in Arrino [P2]
Married Olive Winifred WILTON of Irwin [P2]
Farmhand in Three Springs from 1949 until at least 1975 [19]
Passed away at the age of 79 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [24]
Father of Judith, Leslie, James and Charles [P2]
Died 13 November 1980; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 174) [24]
Preston George STRAHAN
Born 1898 in Guildford, Western Australia [15]
Son of James STRAHAN and Mary Ann BISHOP; stepson of George COUSINS [15]
Following the death of his father and later stepfather resided with his mother in Walkaway and then on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Farmhand and Labourer in Arrino 1921-1933 [19] [50]
Won the "Donkey Go" in the ring events section of the Three Springs Day held in Three Springs on 26 September 1917 [10: 5-Oct-1917]
Won a cake in a raffle at the Hospital Ball in the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Thursday 5 April 1923 [9: 27-Apr-1923]
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]
Married "Vi" Violet Rose DODD in 1929 [66]
In October 1929 purchased a new 30 cwt. Ford truck from local dealers Messrs FORD & KIDSON [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Employee of the Main Road Board in Carnamah in 1933 [5: 11-Aug-1933]
He was driving his Brockway Junior truck on the old main road in Carnamah on 4 August 1933 when it collided with another truck [5]
The two stub axles of his truck were smashed, the radiator was knocked about and the chassis was bent [5: 11-Aug-1933]
Himself and one of his passengers escaped without any injuries however a second passenger required medical attention [5]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction prior to shifting to Watheroo with his wife and children in May 1936 [166]
Sent a wreath for the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Father of Dawn and Arthur [166]
Mrs Violet Rose STRAHAN
Wife of Preston George STRAHAN; see Violet Rose DODD
Mrs Eleanor Jane STREET
Wife of Henry Vincent STREET; see Eleanor Jane WHITTON
Henry Vincent STREET
Born C.1888 [2]
Married Eleanor Jane WHITTON in 1908 [66]
Served in the Western Australian Police Force from 21 August 1915 to 8 July 1948; regimental number 1190 [87]
Stationed in Geraldton prior to being transferred to Three Springs in late June 1928 [87]
Arrived in Three Springs on Monday 2 July 1928 to succeed Constable John COPPINGER [39: 3-Jul-1928]
Police Constable in Three Springs from July 1928 to August 1932 [39: 3-Jul-1928] [4: 20-Aug-1932] [87]
He was the sole constable for the Three Springs Police District, which stretched as far south as Gunyidi [--]
Resided in Three Springs with his wife and children [4: 6-Feb-1932]
Came 2nd in the Gent's Hack at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
In late 1928 he purchased a new Clyno car from Three Springs representative Michael GANNON [4: 3-Nov-1928]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Race Club in 1929 [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Timekeeper at the Three Springs Race Club's Race Meeting held in Three Springs on Thursday 11 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929]
In May 1929 he was away on holidays, during which time he was relieved in Three Springs by Constable LARSEN [4: 18-May-1929]
Returned to Three Springs in November 1929 after having undergone an operation in Perth [4: 23-Nov-1929]
The operation was from an injury received during his time as a Police Constable in Geraldton [4: 23-Nov-1929]
Won the Gent's Hack in the Ring Events section of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1930 [4: 30-Aug-1930]
Along with his wife and children holidayed in Busselton during his six weeks annual leave over late 1930 and early 1931 [4: 20-Dec-1930]
Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Founder and First Aid Instructor of the Three Springs Young Scouts' Association [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Honorary Member of the Carnamah Athletic Club in 1932 [4: 6-Feb-1932]
Received honorary membership after rendered valuable assistance to the Club for the first boxing tournament [4: 6-Feb-1932]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah Hotel licensee Charles Joseph Leslie BREWER on 9 July 1932 at the Winchester Cemetery [4]
Employed the services of Carnamah auctioneer R. LAFFAN to sell his household furniture and effects on 3 August 1932 [4: 30-Jul-1932]
Was tendered a farewell function at the Three Springs Town hall on 15 August 1932 [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Left Three Springs in August 1932 after his promotion and transfer to Police Headquarters in Perth [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Appears to have travelled to Coorow for their First Agricultural Show held on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Competed in the Horses in Action and Horse Events sections, coming 1st in the Gent's Hack and 2nd in the Swerving Race [5]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [2]
Died 2 October 1961; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, Garden of Remembrance, T, 232) [2]
His wife Eleanor, late of the Perth suburb of Maylands, died on 24 October 1982, aged 91 years [2]
Edward Elliott STRUDWICK
Farmhand in Three Springs 1949-1956 [6] [19]
Carrier in Morawa in 1964 and 1965 [19]
Mrs Thelma Mary STRUDWICK
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1952-1956 [19]
"Bert" Albert Robert STRUTTON
Born 2 May 1894 in Perth, Western Australia [16]
Son of Robert STUTTON and Maud Mary ALBERT [15]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 21 October 1914 [94]
Gave his father Robert STRUTTON as his next of kin, his address being Hill Street, Fremantle WA [94]
Embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on Transport A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915 [94]
Lieutenant 339 in the Australian Imperial Force's 10th Light Horse Regiment during the First World War [94]
Following the end of hostilities returned to Australia on 10 July 1919 and was soon after discharged [94]
Himself and Arthur W. H. GULL purchased Francis J. MORGAN's 3,258 acre farm in Three Springs [44]
The 3,258 acres consisted of Victoria Location 3729, 3740, 3939, 4246 and 4479 [44]
Farmer of Narragarra Farm in Three Springs 1921-1962 [19] [50]
From 1922 to 1924 farmed in partnership with Arthur W. H. GULL (who became his brother-in-law) as "Gull & Strutton" [6]
Married Edith Annie GULL in 1924 [66]
He also owned 920 acres of farmland in Carnamah in 1923 and 1924 [44]
His land in Carnamah was Victoria Location 3053 which adjoined the northerly end of the Yarra Yarra Lakes [44] [62]
Presumably sold the 920 acre block, as by 1932 it had become part of Jasper W. GREEN's Bushy Park Farm in Carnamah [3]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1922-1925 - was Captain in 1923 [10: 12-May-1922, 26-Jun-1924] [9: 25-May-1923, 4-Sep-1925]
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club 1922-1935 - was Captain in 1922-23 [10: 3-Feb-1922] [9: 23-Mar-1923] [5: 22-Feb-1935]
One of the leaders of the Three Springs Kangaroo Hunting & Picnic Party of Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September 1922 [9]
Himself and his then future wife Edith A. GULL with a number of followers secured the honour of the first kangaroo [9: 15-Sep-1922]
Clerk of Course at the Picnic Race Meetings held in Three Springs to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1928 [124]
Inaugural Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won three 2nd prizes at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
The 2nd prizes were for Milking strain Shorthorn Bull, Best All Round Dairy Cow, and Pen of Three Fat Merino Wethers [4]
Member of the committee who had the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs built in 1929 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
In February 1929 extended his farmland holdings with the purchase of Golden Hope Farm in Three Springs [4: 23-Feb-1929]
The property was 500 acres in size, cost £4/5/- per acre and was purchased from the Estate of the Late J. RICHARDSON [4]
Among those who travelled from Three Springs to the coast for a day in a truck and two cars on Saturday 23 March 1929 [4: 6-Apr-1929]
Foundation President of the Three Springs Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League 1932-1934 [5: 12-Aug-1932, 1-Jun-1934]
In 1933 it was remarked that he was "a live wire where the interests of returned men are concerned" [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Vice President of the Three Springs-Arrino Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
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]
Won 1st prize for male Bronzewing Turkey at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 22 September 1932 [5: 30-Sep-1932]
Won the Putting the Weight at the R.S.L. Sports Day at the Arrino Recreation Ground on Thursday 5 November 1932 [5: 11-Nov-1932]
Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society - was Vice President 1933-1937 [5: 26-May-1933, 17-May-1935, 1-May-1936, 25-Mar-1937]
Won 1st prize for male and 2nd for female Bronzewing Turkeys at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
He was among those from Three Springs who attended the R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Morawa on 28 October 1933 [5: 3-Nov-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]
Played for the victorious R.S.L. team who defeated "The Rest" at cricket in Three Springs on Sunday 2 December 1934 [5: 7-Dec-1934]
Won a jardiniere in a sweepstake at the R.S.L. Dance held in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 January 1935 [5: 18-Jan-1935]
A fire broke out on his farm on 16 January 1935, however was extinguished by a locals who rushed to the scene [5: 18-Jan-1935]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1935, and Committee Member and Vice President in 1937 [5: 21-Jun-1935, 9-Apr-1937]
As a Grounds Committee Member in 1937 he helped organise the construction of the Golf Club's new links [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Sold 18 bales of wool in October 1935 - five bales at 15d., six bales 13½d., and seven bales at 13¾d. per pound [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Welcomed those present at the R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday evening 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in its match against the Carnamah District Cricket Association in 1935 [5: 6-Dec-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of William B. SHERIDAN of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Competitor in the Billiard Tournament held in Three Springs in May 1936 to raise funds for the Hospital in Three Springs [5: 8-May-1936]
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]
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]
Won 1st prize for Peas in Pod in the Vegetable section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 [5: 25-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]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in their victory against the Morawa Association on 10 January 1937 [5: 15-Jan-1937]
Himself and Three Springs farmer Douglas THOMSON paid a visit to Perth during the first week of February 1937 [5: 5-Feb-1937]
Later in February 1937 himself, S. Bert EVENSEN and Sydney C. GOOCH holidayed at the coast west of Three Springs [5: 26-Feb-1937]
Played for the "Railways" in their lost cricket match against the Three Springs Cricket Club on Sunday 21 February 1937 [5: 26-Feb-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]
Attended the Official Opening of the new golf links in Three Springs on Sunday 23 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Pallbearer at the funeral of TS farmer Albert Irwin Broad at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 6 September 1938 [4: 10-Sep-1938]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Three Springs farmer Isaac WALLACE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 29 May 1939 [4: 3-Jun-1939]
Captain of Three Springs' local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Speaker at the Smoke Social tendered to departing resident Keith S. GLYDE in Three Springs on 16 February 1943 [4: 20-Feb-1943]
Later resided in the south coastal Perth suburb of Safety Bay [2]
Father of Shirley [4: 20-Dec-1941]
Died 10 February 1967; ashes buried Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle WA (Congregational, DD, 3) [2]
Mrs Edith Annie STRUTTON
Wife of "Bert" Albert Robert STRUTTON; see Edith Annie GULL
Shirley STRUTTON
Born 1928 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of Albert Robert STRUTTON and Edith Annie GULL [4: 20-Dec-1941]
Resided with her parents on Narragarra Farm in Three Springs [19]
Won the 12 Years & Under Girls Horse Riding Competition at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
Competed in the Horses in Action section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Won the Under 14 Years Riding Competition and the Under 12 Years Girls Riding Competition, and came 2nd for Child's Pony [5]
Won the 8 Years Girls Running Race at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships on 26 September 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
William Thomas STUBBS
Orderly in Three Springs in 1948 and 1949 [19]
Alfred John SUCKLING
School Teacher of the Three Springs State School in Three Springs in 1961 and 1962 [19]
Resided at the School House in Three Springs [19]
Mrs Gwenyth Elaine SUCKLING
Resided at the School House in Three Springs in 1961 and 1962 [19]
Mrs Catherine Margaret SULLIVAN
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1961-1965 [19]
Eugene Winson SULLIVAN
Garage Proprietor in Three Springs for at least the years 1964 and 1965 [19]
From 1960 to 1966 he was the local agent for Ampol Petroleum Limited (in partnership as "Sullivan & Maley" 1963-1966) [60]
During his years as Ampol Petroleum Limited agent his telephone number was Three Springs-291 [60]
Mary Agnes SULLIVAN
Clerk in Three Springs in 1943 [19]
Maurice Noel SULLIVAN
Bank Officer in Mingenew [50]
Member of the Mingenew Cricket Club in 1936-37 [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in their victory against the Morawa Association on 10 January 1937 [5: 15-Jan-1937]
Michael SULLIVAN
Builder's Labourer in Three Springs in 1947 [19]
John Robert Charles SUTHBY
Labourer in Three Springs in 1914 [19]
George William SWANSON
Farmhand and Farm Manager in Three Springs 1927-1929 [4] [19]
In January 1930 he took over the Swan Registry Office at 544 Hay Street in Perth [4: 1-Feb-1930]
From his office in Perth he recruited farm workers, hotel servants and other employees for employers [4: 1-Feb-1930]
Aline Elizabeth SWEETMAN
Born 26 October 1909 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P186]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [P186]
Resided with her parents in Arrino [19]
Baptised at a service in Arrino on 25 February 1910 by Methodist minister Horace FAULL of Dongara [84]
Sewing Mistress at the Arrino State School in Arrino in 1928 and 1929, and 1933-1936 [73]
Received from the Education Department £20 per annum in 1928 and 1929 and £18.61933-1936 for her duties as Sewing Mistress [73]
Returned to Arrino in early September 1928 after spending a very enjoyable holiday in Carnamah [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Herself and her parents spent a holiday at the beach in Dongara in early January 1930 [4: 4-Jan-1930]
Foundation Treasurer of the Arrino branch of the Country Women's Association in 1932 [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Secretary-Treasurer of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1932-33 [5: 19-Aug-1932]
Spent two weeks away from Arrino holidaying in Bunbury in January 1934 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
She was among those from Arrino who spent the Easter holidays in 1934 at Cliff Head [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Played the piano at the afternoon tea given to the C.W.A. State President in Three Springs on Tuesday 5 February 1935 [5: 8-Feb-1935]
Attended the Divisional Meeting of the Country Women's Association held in Morawa on Friday 22 March 1935 [5: 29-Mar-1935]
Donated a torch for the C.W.A. Euchre & Bridge Evening held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 28 May 1935 [5: 31-May-1935]
Won 1st prize for a Jubilee Sign in Wildflowers and 2nd for Collection of Wildflowers at the Three Springs Show in 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
She was among those from Arrino who travelled to Perth in October 1935 to attend the Royal Show [5: 11-Oct-1935]
By July 1937, when she visited her parents in Arrino, she was living in Perth [5: 9-Jul-1937]
Married Charles Watson PEARSON in 1945 [P186]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant [2]
Mother of Penelope [P186]
Died 25 August 1990; ashes scattered at the Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle WA (Anglican, A3, 1117) [2]
David Graham SWEETMAN
Farmer in Arrino for at least the years 1958-1975 [19]
Mrs Elizabeth SWEETMAN
Wife of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN; see Elizabeth PAYNE
Elsie SWEETMAN
Born 1891 in Dongara, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Resided with her parents on farmland in Arrino 1904-1919 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Organised the very successful concert which was held at the railway goods shed in Arrino on Friday 11 September 1914 [10]
At the concert ferself and her sisters Isabella and Laurie performed the dialogue "Wanted a General Servant" [10: 18-Sep-1914]
The Concert, which also consisted of solos, duets and dancing, raised £5/10/0 for the Circuit Fund of the Methodist Church [10]
Secretary of the committee that conducted the Patriotic Concert held at the railway goods shed in Arrino on 18 December 1914 [10]
At the concert herself and Arnold S. COPE sang the song "Red, Red Roses," which mightily pleased the audience [10: 25-Dec-1914]
Along with her sister Helena and Harold and John COPE performed the humorous play "Men's and Women's Rights" [10]
Won the Stepping 100 Yards competition at the Annual Sports Meeting held in Arrino on Easter Monday 1 April 1915 [10: 9-Apr-1915]
Married "Syd" Sydney George STOKES in Perth in 1917 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Dudawa, East Arrino 1917-1950 [19]
Spent a holiday in Carnamah during August of 1933 [5: 18-Aug-1933]
Member of the Arrino branch of the Country Women's Association in 1935 [5: 29-Mar-1935]
Attended the Divisional Meeting of the Country Women's Association held in Morawa on Friday 22 March 1935 [5: 29-Mar-1935]
Won a clock at the Euchre & Bridge Evening conducted by C.W.A. at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 28 May 1935 [5: 31-May-1935]
During July 1935 spent another holiday in Carnamah staying with her sister Mrs Helena M. GREEN [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Mary J. STEPHEN of Arrino and Mingenew at the Mingenew Cemetery on 15 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
The sons, daughters and relatives of Mary STEPHEN extended special thanks to her in a bereavement notice in The Irwin Index [4]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Later resided in Narrogin [2]
Mother of Sydney, Joan, Ruth, Isabelle, Bernard and Peggy [161]
Died 28 March 1981; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, DA, 210A) [2]
"Harry" Henry John William SWEETMAN
Born 1889 in Lockeville, Western Australia [15]
Son of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Farmer of the 3600 acres Rockvale Farm in Arrino [120]
Married Marjorie ROBERTS in 1928 [66]
Did contract clearing at Jan Jan for the Upper Irwin Road Board in March 1910 [9: 8-Apr-1910]
Elected Inaugural Member for Arrino on the Three Springs Road Board at its founding elections on 16 February 1929 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
His horse Dolly came 2nd in the Pony Race at the Annual Sports Meeting in Arrino on Easter Monday 1 April 1915 [10: 9-Apr-1915]
At the Three Springs Races on Thursday 6 March 1919 his horse Doctor won came 2nd in the Hack Race [9: 14-Mar-1919]
His horse Doctor competed in the Hack Race at the Sports Meetings in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1919 [124]
Vice President of the Picnic Race Meeting held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March 1925 [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]
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]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Race Club in 1929 [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Chairman of the Three Springs Road Board's Revision Court in 1930 [4: 8-Mar-1930]
Himself and his wife travelled to Perth for a few days holiday and attended the races in March 1930 [4: 15-Mar-1930]
Himself and his wife travelled from Arrino to Geraldton by car on the morning of Monday 24 July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Sold four bales of wool through Elder Smith & Co at 14½d. per pound in October 1933 [5: 13-Oct-1933]
Unsuccessfully requested with the Three Springs Road Board in January 1934 for permission to erect gates on a road [5: 26-Jan-1934]
Lieutenant in the Three Springs Road Board District Bush Fire Brigade in 1933-34 and 1934-35 [5: 10-Nov-1933, 9-Nov-1934]
Himself and his wife departed Arrino by truck, loaded with provisions, for a holiday in Jurien Bay on 14 January 1935 [5: 18-Jan-1935]
During January 1935 sold eight bales of wool through the agency of Elder Smith & Co for 11d. per pound [5: 1-Feb-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]
Sold 162 shorn wethers for 10/1 per head at the Midland Market through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on 16 October 1935 [5: 18-Oct-1935]
In October 1935 signed a petition in support of the Three Springs Road Board constructing new tennis courts in Arrino [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Himself, his wife and their children spent a holiday at Jurien Bay in January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
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]
Himself, Albert H. COUSINS and Vernon FERGUSON requested a road in Arrino be closed in October 1936 [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Sold two cows at £2/17/6 and one bull at £1/12/6 through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market in late 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Farmed and resided in Arrino until 1958, and then resided in Port Denison for at least the years 1959-1965 [19]
Later resided in Three Springs [24]
Passed away at the age of 83 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [24]
Died 26 July 1972 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery (Anglican, Plot 135) [24]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"A member of the Three Springs Road Board and formerly a member of the Mingenew Road Board for five years, Mr. H. J. W. Sweetman is a successful farmer at Arrino. In 1904 he journeyed with his parents in a buggy from Fremantle to Arrino, where they selected a holding. Mr. Sweetman owns Rockvale, a property of 3,600 acres, 1,500 of which are cleared. He had 400 acres of wheat this season and expects a seven-bag average, the principal varieties being Canberra and Merredin. There are 650 acres fallowed for the forthcoming seeding. From 600 to 1,000 sheep are run on Rockvale and Mr. Sweetman intends on embarking on fat lamb production. [His parents] Mr. and Mrs. Sweetman, senr., are living in retirement in Arrino township."
"Isabell" Isabella SWEETMAN
Born 1893 in Dongara, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Resided with her parents on Donnybrook Farm in Arrino 1904-1915 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Married (1) Ted HARDING in Perth in 1915 [66]
Resided with her parents on Donnybrook Farm in Arrino 1915-1920 [19] [30]
Her husband had enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force and they married prior to his embarkation for active service abroad [18] [30]
He served as Corporal 2812 in the Australian Imperial Force's 11th Battalion in France during the First World War [30: item 4245939]
In May 1917 received word that he was missing, failed to hear from him, and another soldier said he had been Killed in Action [30]
Her husband had been Killed in Action on 6 May 1917 and the Australian Imperial Force never found his final resting place [30]
Under the War Pensions Act received a pension of 52/3 and her daughter 20/- per fortnight from 9 October 1917 onwards [30]
Received her late husband's personal effects, Memorial Scroll, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and his Victory Medal [30]
His personal effects consisted of a piece of silk, scarf, pair of mittens, cards, strop, brush, handkerchief and a pipe [30]
Attended the Saint Patrick's Day Sports at Parakalia in Three Springs on Saturday 16 March 1918 [10: 22-Mar-1918]
During the horse races at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports a horse swerved into the spectators and knocked him to the ground [10]
Married (2) George James BANKS in Perth in 1927 [66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Midvale [2]
Died 3 February 1970; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 9O, 66) [2]
Laurie SWEETMAN
Born 1898 in Dongara, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Resided with her parents on farmland in Arrino 1904-1919 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Sang "Annie Laurie" at the Social & Concert held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday 24 April 1914 [10: 1-May-1914]
Herself and Eileen COPE sang "I Turn the Shadows to Sunshine" at the Concert held in Arrino on 11 September 1914 [10: 18-Sep-1914]
Married Herbert HART in 1919 [66]
Resided with her husband in Arrino until about 1934, where he worked as a Contractor and Labourer [6] [19]
Later resided with her husband in Geraldton [16]
After giving birth to twins her mother travelled to Geraldton in November 1935 to assist her for a few days [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Following her husband's death she resided in Perth [P2]
Mother of Elizabeth, Graeme, Merle, and twins Robin and Rilla [P2]
Died September 1990; buried Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton WA [26]
Mrs Marjorie SWEETMAN
Wife of Henry William John SWEETMAN; see Marjorie ROBERTS
Peter K. SWEETMAN
Farmer in Arrino 1952-1958 [19]
Farmer in Caron in 1961 [19]
His middle name appears as both Kingsford and Kingsley on electoral rolls [19]
Rosemary SWEETMAN
Resided in Arrino 1952-1958 [19]
Theo Henry SWEETMAN
Best dressed baby boy at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Arrino on Tuesday 12 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Farmer in Arrino for at least the years 1953-1975 [19]
Verna Winifred SWEETMAN
Resided in Arrino for at least the years 1955-1975 [19]
"Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN
Born 1865 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Son of Henry SWEETMAN and Elizabeth ADAMS [15]
Married Elizabeth PAYNE in 1887 in Fremantle [15]
In 1904 he travelled with his wife and children in a buggy from Fremantle to Arrino, where he selected land [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Farmer in Arrino from 1904 until 1928 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929] [P2]
Also operated as a Building Contractor in partnership with his son, trading as "W. B. Sweetman & Son" [9: 25-Oct-1907]
In 1907 they built a house for PARKER Bros on Glenwillie Farm in Winchester [9: 25-Oct-1907]
Presided over the gathering at the Arrino railway station to farewell William and Florence TIMMS on 17 March 1911 [9: 24-Mar-1911]
Presided over the Patriotic Concert held at the railway goods shed in Arrino on Friday 18 December 1914 [10: 25-Dec-1914]
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs [34]
His horse Doctor won the Hack Race at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports held in Three Springs on 16 March 1918 [10: 22-Mar-1918]
His horse Peaceful Boy came 2nd in the Trial Stakes at the Three Springs Races held on Thursday 6 March 1919 [9: 14-Mar-1919]
At the Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1919 his horse Peaceful Boy won the Maiden Plate [124]
Won 1st prize for the Best Gentlemens Hack at the Three Springs Picnic Meeting on 25 September 1919 [9: 3-Oct-1919]
Donated 10/6 to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1925 [124]
Vice President of the Picnic Race Meeting held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March 1925 [124]
One of his horses won the Carnamah Cup, the main race at the Carnamah Races held on Thursday 25 March 1926 [9: 2 & 9-Apr-1926]
Attended the Confetti Carnival held in Carnamah on Saturday 3 April 1926 at which he was presented with the Carnamah Cup [9]
Purchased Ned DODD's old shop and block in Arrino town, pulled down the shop and used its parts to make a shed on his farm [P2]
When his son Henry married in 1928 he built a four roomed house on the block and himself and his wife retired to Arrino town [P2]
Attended the meeting held in Arrino on Saturday 13 April 1929 to discuss the affairs and finances of the Arrino Hall [4: 20-Apr-1929]
He was Father Christmas at the Christmas Tree in Arrino on 21 December 1929, which was attended by 100 children [4: 4-Jan-1930]
Ending in 1930 he financially assisted the Arrino Cemetery Board to the extent of £12 [4: 18-Oct-1930]
Member of the Arrino Hall Committee in 1930 [4: 10-May-1930]
In November 1930 advertised that he had a shop in Arrino for rent, that was fitted with shelves and a counter [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Member of the Arrino branch of the Primary Producers' Association [4: 20-Dec-1930]
Received permission from the Three Springs Road Board to erect a petrol bowser outside his premises in Arrino in 1931 [4: 15-Aug-1931]
Made the presentations to Edward and Persis DAVEY at their public farewell at the Arrino Hall on 14 March 1932 [39: 21-Mar-1932]
Along with his wife spent a few days holiday in Dongara in early August 1933 [5: 4-Aug-1933]
Appeared as a witness for farmer George STOKES when he was summoned to the Three Springs Police Court in 1933 [5: 13-Oct-1933]
After a holiday in Dongara himself and his wife returned to Arrino by car on Wednesday 27 June 1934 [5: 29-Jun-1934]
Speaker at the Farewell tendered to Henry and Ethel TOWNSEND at the Arrino Hall on Friday 14 June 1935 [5: 21-Jun-1935]
In August 1935 he aided the Three Springs Road Board in the identification of graves in the Arrino Cemetery [5: 16-Aug-1935]
Himself and his wife were again absent from Arrino for most of August 1935 owing to spending a holiday at Dongara [5: 9 & 30-Aug-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]
In October 1935 signed a petition in support of the Three Springs Road Board constructing new tennis courts in Arrino [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mingenew pioneer Mrs Mary J. STEPHEN of Arrino at the Mingenew Cemetery in 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bickley [2]
Father of Benjamin, Henry John William, Elsie, Isabella, Helena Mena, Alfred Edward and Laurie [15]
Died 9 March 1953; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
His wife Elizabeth, late of Bickley, died at the age of 85 years on 6 December 1957 [2]
Evelyn Edith SWIFT
Born 1917 [15]
Married Garth Millet SNOOK in Perth in 1942 [66]
Resided in Arrino 1947-1949 [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bull Creek [2]
Died 30 June 2002; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
John SYME
Carpenter in Three Springs 1911-1913 [6] [19] [50]
Labourer in Nugadong, East Gunyidi 1916-1921 [19]
Surname also spelt SYMES [50]
Thomas SYNDON
Resided in Arrino in 1907 [6]
TTT
Patrick TAIT
Labourer in Three Springs 1912-1914 [50]
"Bessie" Betsy Dawson TALBOT
Born 1887 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England [21]
Daughter of cotton weaver Elizabeth Ann TALBOT who later in 1887 married John Thomas ECCLES [20] [21]
Herself and her mother were living with her mother's mother and stepfather at 51 Ingham Street in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1891 [20]
In 1901 herself and her mother were lodging with a Walter BURNS at 76 Dewhurst Street in Blackburn, Lancashire [20]
Married "Jack" John BRENNAND in 1907 in Lancashire, England [21]
Her husband departed London, England on the steamship Orontes for Fremantle, Western Australia on 23 December 1910 [203]
In 1911 her husband was working as a Fettler for the Midland Railway Company in Arrino [19]
Departed London, England with their son John on the steamship Gothic for Fremantle, Western Australia on 20 July 1912 [203]
Resided in Three Springs 1914-1917, where her husband was a Fettler [19] [50]
Resided in Arrino in 1918 and 1919, where her husband was a Farmer [6], and in Morawa 1919-1922 [50]
Storekeeper in Latham 1923-1934 [6] [19]
Resided in Dongara from 1935 until her death in 1952 [2] [6] [19]
Died 13 May 1952; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, LE, 438) [2]
Dorine Clarice TANEY
Won 1st prize for Plain Scones in the Confectionary section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1932 [5: 30-Sep-1932]
Married "Les" Leslie Charles BYRNE Perth in 1933 [66]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs 1933-1938 [19]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of blue figured organdie [5: 8-Sep-1933]
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]
Entrant for Three Springs in the North Midlands Popular Girl Competition in aid of the Anglican Church in 1937 [5: 9 & 16-Jul-1937]
A Social Evening to support her candidature was held at the home of Percival L. & Lola MILLARD on 16 August 1937 [5: 13-Aug-1937]
The Competition concluded with a Grand Ball in Three Springs on Tuesday evening 31 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
At the conclusion of voting she came 3rd in the Competition with 9,260 votes, which raised £38/11/8 for the Anglican Church [5]
The Very Rev. Dean MOORE of Saint George's Cathedral in Perth presented her as the Marchioness of Three Springs [5]
Sang a song at the farewell to William M. and Margaret K. CARMODY in Three Springs on Monday 12 July 1937 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Came 2nd in the Amateur Singing Competition at Novelty Dance Evening in Three Springs on Thursday 15 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
Herself, her husband and her father-in-law were the recipients of a Valedictory Evening in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Along with her husband left Three Springs in June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Basil Miles TANNER
Vermin Control Officer in Three Springs in 1964 [19]
Mrs Lynn Roberta TANNER
Resided in Three Springs in 1964 [19]
Mrs Hester Amey TAPLIN
Resided in Arrino in 1947 [19]
Resided in Coorow 1948-1958 and in Mingenew 1959-1962 [19]
Pearce Edgar TAPLIN
Railway Stationmaster in Arrino in 1947 [19]
Railway Stationmaster in Coorow 1948-1958 [19]
Railway Stationmaster in Mingenew 1959-1962 [19]
Walter TAPPER
Farmhand in Arrino 1914-1925 [19]
John TAPSELL
Farmhand in Three Springs in 1919 [50]
James Innes TARBUTT
Labourer in Three Springs in 1929 [19]
Patrick TART
Labourer in Three Springs 1911-1914 [19]
Alfred TAYLOR
Contractor in Three Springs 1909-1913 [6]
Clearing Contractor in Three Springs in 1914 and 1915 [6]
Labourer in Arrino 1916-1921 [19]
Clearing Contractor in Three Springs 1922-1932 [6]
Known to have cleared some of Charles F. THOMAS' Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P2]
Labourer in Three Springs in 1931 [50]
Benjamin TAYLOR
Contractor in Three Springs in 1910 [6]
Charles TAYLOR
Farmhand in Three Springs in 1950 [19]
Cyril George TAYLOR
Resided on Woopenatty Station in Arrino in 1931 [50]
Edmund Youlden TAYLOR
Born 21 October 1870 in Kilmore, Victoria, Australia [30]
Son of Swanson TAYLOR and Elsie TOLMIE [15]
Farmer in Booralaming, Western Australia [50]
Mercantile Commission Agent in Dowerin 1912-1916 [6] [30: item 1929248]
He was also the Secretary of the Dowerin Road Board in 1913 and 1914 [6]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Dowerin on 4 March 1916 at the age of 45 years [30: item 1929248]
He had been serving in the D Troop of the 25th Light Horse prior to and up until joining the Australian Imperial Force [30]
Upon enlistment he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed 142 pounds and had grey eyes, fair hair and a fair complexion [30]
While on parade in Claremont on 15 September 1916 his horse reared and in falling he struck his right shoulder against a post [30]
He was hospitalised with a fractured scapula and discharged as permanently unfit in Perth on 19 February 1917 [30]
Briefly returned to Dowerin before reenlisting in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 11 June 1917 [30: item 1929248]
He was of the same height and complexion as before however his weight was 148 pounds and his eyes were noted as blue [30]
His next of kin was his elder brother George Swanson TAYLOR of 103 & 106 Russell Street in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia [30]
After training at Seymour in Victoria he was appointed to the May Reinforcements of the Tunnelling Company on 7 July 1917 [30]
Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. 171 Nestor on 21 November 1917 [30]
After further training in Egypt and England proceeded to France on 2 March 1918 [30]
Sapper 8006 in the Australian Imperial Force's 3rd Tunnelling Company in France during the First World War [30]
Embarked Southampton, England on the City of Poona and disembarked in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 14 May 1919 [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 6 June 1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Farmer of Wattle Springs Farm in Yandanooka, Western Australia 1923-1950 [19] [176]
His farm comprised of Lots 4 and 26 of the Yandanooka Estate, which was a Solider Settlement Estate [61]
Helped secure a £130,000 reduction from the Government in valuations and interest off the Yandanooka Estate in 1936 [4: 29-Aug-1936]
One of the Yandanooka Estate settlers was Henry CURTIS, who he had met during his war service in France in 1918 [30: item 3479681]
Member of the Yandanooka Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League - was President in 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Attended the Fifth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Dongara on Saturday evening 24 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Member of the Yandanooka branch of the Wheatgrowers Union in 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Attended a North Midlands Zone Council meeting of the Wheatgrowers Union in Three Springs on 11 April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Resided and farmed in Yandanooka until his death at the age of 80 years in 1950 [176]
Died 29 December 1950 in Yandanooka; buried Mingenew Cemetery, Mingenew [176]
Ernest Charles TAYLOR
Farmhand on Earra Farm in Arrino 1956-1958 [19]
Fay Ellen TAYLOR
Trained Nurse at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in 1962 [19]
George TAYLOR
Labourer on Woodfanally Station / Woopenatty Station in Arrino in 1903 [50]
Nora Mary TAYLOR
Resided in Three Springs in 1926 [19]
W. J. TAYLOR
Contractor in Three Springs in 1911 [6]
Wilfred Charles TAYLOR
Labourer on Fairview Farm in Three Springs in 1928 [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]
William Readhead TAYLOR
Labourer in Three Springs in 1939 [19]
Resided at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs [19]
Eva Maud TEAKLE
Born 9 February 1883 in Gulnare, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Isaac TEAKLE and Elizabeth TILBROOK [55]
Married "Charles" George Charles FRANKLIN on 30 March 1909 at the Methodist Church in Gulnare, South Australia [55]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Three Springs, Western Australia 1909-1911 [19]
Sang a song at the Social hosted by Charlie and Winifred THOMAS at the schoolroom in Three Springs on 30 July 1910 [9: 12-Aug-1910]
Their son Raymond passed away at the age of 11 weeks on 4 April 1910 and was buried at the Mingenew Cemetery [176]
Mother of and Raymond and Nellie [P2]
Died 24 July 1911; buried Eastern Road Cemetery in Geraldton, Western Australia [169]
Following her death her daughter was raised by her husband's sister-in-law and brother Henrietta and Evander W. FRANKLIN [P2]
Percival William TEKELL
Contractor in Arrino 1925-1927 [19]
Mrs Jane TERRY
Resided in Kanowna, Nannine, Bunbury and then Mingenew [9: 17-Jun-1910, 16-Jun-1911]
Conducted the Railway Refreshment Rooms in Mingenew in 1909 and until 1910 when she shifted to Three Springs [9: 17-Jun-1910] [50]
Attended the Midland Railway Company's 9th Subdivision Sale at the Builders & Contractors' Exchange in Perth on 18 June 1909 [39]
The sale was the Company's first of agricultural blocks of virgin bush and townsite blocks in Three Springs [39: 19-Jun-1909]
She was the successful bidder for 215 acres of prospective farmland and for four townsite blocks [27]
The 215 acres was Lot M738 of Victoria Location 1933 which cost £43 (4/- an acre), payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
The four townsite blocks were Lots 18, 31, 32 and 116 of Victoria Location 2022 and cost £69, payable over 18 months [27]
She completed paying for the townsite blocks, and on-sold the 215 acres to Philip and Patrick J. LYNCH in 1912-13 [27] [44]
Proprietress of the Wine & Beer Saloon / Commercial Hotel in Three Springs 1910-1913 [6] [31: 19-Dec-1910]
Secured a wine and beer license and had a building built for her saloon in Three Springs, which opened on 1 July 1910 [9: 17-Jun-1910]
Virgin bush had to be cleared from the block before building could commence [9: 30-Jun-1911]
Her "Commercial Hotel" contained a splendid bar, bedrooms, dining room, outhouses and gas plant [9: 15-Jul-1910]
Shortly after opening she had plans to also establish a provision and drapery store within her hotel [9: 15-Jul-1910]
The Three Springs Race Club was formed at a meeting held at her Commercial Hotel on Saturday 10 December 1910 [9: 23-Dec-1910]
In 1911 she employed Stanley MOORE as manager of her Commercial Hotel [6]
Initially her hotel was made of wood and iron however she made additions and extensions from masonry at a cost of over £2,000 [9]
The extensive extensions to her hotel out of stone and brick were completed in mid 1911 [31: 30-Jun-1911]
Following the additions her Commercial Hotel consisted of eleven bedrooms and five sitting rooms plus staff accommodation [9]
Successfully applied before the Irwin Licensing Court in Moora on Friday 9 June 1911 to a Publican's General License [9: 16-Jun-1911]
Previously she'd only held a Wine & Beer License, and was the first between Moora and Mingenew to get a Publican's License [9]
The Three Springs Correspondent for The Midlands Advertiser newspaper criticised her premises as unsuitable for a hotel [9: 30-Jun-1911]
He claimed that it wasn't suitable as it was only one story and because the back part of the building wasn't built out of stone [9]
Later a traveller wrote to the newspaper stating he believed the building was suitable as Three Springs was a small town [9: 7-Jul-1911]
She was described as "a born landlady, who has a keen business-eye, and well merits the wide patronage she gets" [31: 30-Jun-1911]
Gertrude Muriel TESTER
Born 1906 [15]
Married John Cecil MALLER in Perth in 1926 [66]
Resided in Three Springs 1947-1953 [19]
After an absence herself and her husband had returned to Three Springs by 1962 [19]
Continued living in Three Springs following the death of her husband in 1967 [2] [19]
In 1986 was living at Lot 218 Mayrhofer Street in Three Springs townsite [19]
Alma Elizabeth THOMAS
Born 2 February 1901 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [15]
Settled with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs in 1906 [P40]
Attended the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance held in Three Springs on Wednesday 22 November 1916 [10: 5-Dec-1916]
During the evening herself, her sisters, Annie BYRNE and the Misses BERRIGAN sang the song "Australia Will Be There" [10]
Boarding Student at the Presentation Convent in Geraldton prior to being enrolled at the Convent in Three Springs [98]
Enrolled at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 19 March 1917, and after her sister was the Convent's fourth pupil [98]
Herself and her sister Nora sang "Friendship" at the Convent School's Annual Concert held in TS on 20 November 1918 [10: 29-Nov-1918]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs until leaving school in December 1918 [98]
Married "Frank" Francis KIDD on 7 June 1920 in Yarloop [P40]
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 2nd prize for an Oil Painting at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [2]
Died 21 July 1983; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, F, 572) [2]
Alma Lois THOMAS
Born 7 August 1931 in Perth, Western Australia [98]
Daughter of Horace Edward THOMAS and "Neta" Uneta SAGGERS [P376]
Resided with her parents in Three Springs [19]
Began her schooling at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 2 February 1937 [98]
Married Douglas Jason PAXMAN in Perth in 1951 [66]
Later resided in Dongara [2]
Died 3 September 2000; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, J, 454) [2]
"Billy" Amy Dolores THOMAS
Born 11 April 1905 in Moonyoonooka, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [P40]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs 1906-1919 [P40]
Along with three others sang "On the Mississippi" and "Mary" at the Concert & Dance in Three Springs on 6 June 1914 [10: 12-Jun-1914]
Attended the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance held in Three Springs on Wednesday 22 November 1916 [10: 5-Dec-1916]
During the evening herself, her sisters, Annie BYRNE and the Misses BERRIGAN sang the song "Australia Will Be There" [10]
Herself and sister Rene attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 24 October 1917 as "The Magpies" [10: 2-Nov-1917]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98]
Died 20 March 1919 at Rosella Hospital, Geraldton; buried at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in East Street, Geraldton [P40]
After the resumption of the cemetery in Geraldton her headstone was relocated to between her parents graves at Three Springs [P40]
From The Geraldton Guardian newspaper, Thursday 20 March 1919:
"Thrown From a Pony - Young Girl's Tragic Death - A young girl named Amy Dolores Thomas the fourteen year old daughter of Mr. C. Thomas, farmer Three Springs, died in the Rosella Hospital this morning as the result of a riding accident. The girl had gone out yesterday on her pony on a message, and a little while later she was found by the butcher lying on the side of the road, having evidently been thrown from her pony. She was unconscious, and evidently seriously hurt. It was decided to bring her into Geraldton for treatment, and she was still unconscious last night when she was admitted to the Rosella Hospital, and she passed away at half past eleven o'clock this morning without ever properly regaining consciousness. Deceased was the niece of Mrs. W. Bennett, Eleanor St. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Roman Catholic Cemetery."
From The Geraldton Express newspaper, Friday 21 March 1919:
"A very sad accident occurred at Three Springs, Midland Line on Wednesday last, whereby Amy Dolores sixth daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Thomas came to her death. The little girl (who was affectionately known as "Billy") was sent to bring in some horses riding a quiet pony. Some time subsequently she was found lying injured and unconscious some distance from the homestead. Amy in common with the rest of the children, was a good and fearless rider and her horse must have stumbled throwing her off, and probably dragging the poor child for some distance. The sufferer was taken to Geraldton by the night train and brought to the residence of her aunt Mrs. W. Bennett being placed in the Rosella Hospital early yesterday morning, where she succumbed to her injuries after some hours, having never recovered complete consciousness. Little Amy was a fine intelligent lass and a splendid example of what a useful, healthy, well trained Australian country girl should be. This papers best sympathies go out to the bereaved family in their great loss. The remains of this well-loved little girl who was barely 14 years old was interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery this afternoon. The sorrow stricken parents, with the victim's brother, and Mrs. Booth, her eldest sister are in town."
From The Geraldton Guardian newspaper, Saturday 22 March 1919:
"Funeral - A large number of friends attended the funeral at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Geraldton, of the late Miss Amy Dolores Thomas, the fourteen year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas of Three Springs who died on Thursday, as a result of a riding accident the previous day. The pall bearers were Messrs. W. Keeley, W. Bennett, J. E. Giles and J. Silcock. The Rev. Father Masterton officiated. Wreaths were sent by Mr. & Mrs. F. Green, Mr. & Mrs. W. Angel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Berrigan and family, Mr. & Mrs. Opperman (Three Springs), Mrs. Koch (Three Springs) and Mr. and Mrs. Ironside and family. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. George Lester."
From The Moora Herald and Midland Districts Advocate newspaper, Friday 28 March 1919:
"Just after going to press last issue we received the sad news that Miss Amy Thomas, aged 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Thomas of Three Springs, and sister of Mrs. W. Booth, of Moora, had, on Wednesday, been thrown from a horse, and conveyed to Geraldton. The young lady was seriously hurt and succumbed to her injuries on Thursday morning. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives."
Anthony Everett C. THOMAS
Farmer in Three Springs for at least the years 1964-1975 [19]
"Charlie" Charles Frederick THOMAS
Born 21 June 1868 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Son of George THOMAS and Mary DYNAN [15]
Married Winifred BROWNRIGG in Geraldton on 31 August 1892 [P40]
Resided in Geraldton until shifting to prospective farmland in Three Springs in 1906 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
After building a makeshift home on his land in Three Springs he arrived to settle with his wife and children on 8 April 1906 [P40]
On their arrival they were welcomed with lunch by a fettler's wife in a small house where the war memorial now stands [P40]
Farmer of Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [120: 26-Dec-1929]
His 900 acre farm consisted of Lots 7 & 13 of the Kadathinni Agricultural Area, which he'd purchased for £1/10/- per acre [P40]
The Kadathinni Agricultural Area was 10,000 acres in size and was initially intended to be a State Experimental Farm [120: 5-Oct-1933]
During the 1923-24 financial year extended his farm by 360 acres with the purchase of Victoria Locations 3339, 3463 and 3728 [44]
With further purchases extended his farm to a total of about 5,000 acres [120: 26-Dec-1929, 5-Oct-1933, 15-Oct-1936]
Among such was 450 acres purchased from Charles C. MALEY for the record price of £12 per acre [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Excluding earlier pastoralists Reuben CARTER and himself were the first settlers of the Three Springs district in 1906 [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Turned the first furrow in the history of Three Springs in 1906 when he planted oats in a small four acre clearing [5: 25-Sep-1936]
He is said to have grown the first wheat in Three Springs, apparently 15 acres in 1906 which was cut for hay [191]
Undertook contract work in Three Springs, including fencing the Kadathinni Well by contract for £3/10/- in 1907 [103: page 30]
In 1907 held the first "Three Springs Day," which became an annual fete and sports meeting, and of which he was Secretary [120] [191]
Met Samuel F. MOORE M.L.A. at the railway station in Three Springs on his visit to Three Springs in October 1908 [9: 23-Oct-1908]
After the partaking "of an excellent spread" at his farmhouse MOORE spent the afternoon learning the wants of the district [9]
It proved worthwhile as \ afterwards MOORE spoke with the Works Department and had a well put down in Three Springs [9]
Inaugural Secretary in 1908 and a Member in 1911 of Kadathinni Farmers and Progress Association [103: page 40] [31: 11-Jan-1911]
He wrote a letter to the Upper Irwin Road Board about certain work done in Three Springs in January 1909 [9: 22-Jan-1909]
The Road Board informed him that they deemed the work satisfactory and that they'd spent £200 in Three Springs in two years [9]
A photograph of a sample of Alpha wheat he grew appeared in The Western Mail newspaper on 11 December 1909 [120: 11-Dec-1909]
Two wheat experts who viewed the sample claimed it was the finest sample of wheat they had ever seen anywhere [120]
He grew 200 acres of Alpha wheat in 1909, and partway through harvest it was stripping nine bags of clean wheat to the acre [120]
He was the second largest grain grower in Three Springs in 1910 - with 300 acres of his farm in crop [9: 17-Jun-1910]
His 1910 crop was "good and regular, and testified to the fertility of the soil, and to a good rainfall" in Three Springs [31: 7-Oct-1910]
His crop was among those inspected when Samuel F. MOORE M.L.A. visited Three Springs on 30 September 1910 [9: 14-Oct-1910]
Member of the committee formed in July 1910 to obtain an Agricultural Hall for Three Springs [9: 22-Jul-1910]
Member of the Hall Committee that managed the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs - was Secretary in 1915-16 [10: 10-Aug-1915]
Member of the Hall Committee that managed the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs until at least 1919-20 [9: 29-Aug-1919]
Sang a song at the Social himself and his wife hosted at the schoolroom in Three Springs on Saturday 30 July 1910 [9: 12-Aug-1910]
Won the Log Chopping Competition at the "Three Springs Day" held in Three Springs on Monday 16 September 1915 [10]
He defeated the other competitors after chopping his 37 inch log with an axe in one minute and 37 seconds [10: 24-Sep-1915]
Committee Member and Secretary of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee 1916-1928 [124] [10: 22-Mar-1918, 17-Jan-1919]
He was Secretary-Treasurer in 1916 and 1917, and in 1918 himself and Mrs Sara T. MALEY were Joint Secretaries [124]
Once more Secretary-Treasurer in 1919, 1925 and 1928, and also Joint Treasurer with Rev. Father John FLAHAVAN in 1925 [124]
Donated to the Committee: 10/- in 1916, £1/1/- in 1918, £2/2/- in 1919 and 1920, £2/10/- in 1925, and £1/1/- in 1928 [124]
As Secretary he was the main organiser of the Committee's annual Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day [124]
The Sports Meetings included horse races, and from 1920 onwards they became Picnic Race Meetings [124]
Himself and Thomas A. LYNCH ran the tote at the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations on 15 March 1923 [9: 13-Apr-1923]
Donated a sheep and some steelyards for the Committee to raffle at their Picnic Race Meeting on Tuesday 17 March 1925 [124]
Himself and James G. LYNCH ran the tote at the Committee's Picnic Race Meetings on Saint Patrick's Day 1925-1928 [124]
Inaugural Member of the Arrino Cemetery Board, which managed the Arrino Cemetery, in 1916 [10: 18-Aug-1916]
Attended the annual Three Springs Day held at Casuarina Park in Three Springs on Wednesday 27 September 1916 [10]
Won the Log Chopping Competition (through an 18 inch log with an axe) and received 2nd prize for Chaff [10: 6-Oct-1916]
In early December 1916 received the news that his brother William had been accidentally killed at Mullewa [10: 5-Dec-1916] [P40]
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 fifth, his involvement helping to raise the amount of £42/13/4 [10: 6-Jul-1917]
Member of the Three Springs Honour Board Committee in 1917 [10: 20-Jul-1917]
He was among the worst affected by severe floods that flooded and isolated Three Springs for ten days in mid August 1917 [10]
The floodwaters rushed through his home to a depth of two feet and with great difficulty he got his family to safety [10: 24-Aug-1917]
Won 1st prize for Wheaten Sheaves at the Three Springs Day on Mrs M. M. WATSON's farm on 26 September 1918 [10: 4-Oct-1918]
Attended the wedding of Robert A. CALDOW and May I. BYRNE at the Three Springs Hall on 5 October 1921 [9: 21-Oct-1921]
The Three Springs Kangaroo Hunting & Picnic Party inspected his crops on the way their hunt of 1-2 September 1922 [9: 15-Sep-1922]
Conducted the tote at the Picnic Races held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March 1925 [9: 3-Apr-1925]
In 1927 or 1928 had the telephone connected to his home in the name of "C. F. Thomas & Son" - was telephone number TS-20 [60]
Inaugural Secretary of the Three Springs Agricultural Society 1928-1934 [4: 29-Sep-1928] [5: 7-Oct-1932, 8-Sep-1933, 13-Apr-1934]
The Society's first show was a huge success, credited largely to the "tremendous amount of hard work" he had done [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Vice President of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1935, 1936 and 1937 [5: 17-May-1935, 1-May-1936, 25-Mar-1937]
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]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show, Official Luncheon and Show Ball on 20 September 1928 [4]
C. F. Thomas & Son entered exhibits in the Horse, Sheep and Wool & Skins sections of the First Annual Show [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prizes for Farm Gelding and Strong Wool Merino Fleece, and 2nd prizes for Farm Gelding and Pair of Farm Horses [4]
Successfully exhibited in the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prizes for a Farm Gelding and for a Strong Merino Fleece and 2nd prizes for Pair of Farm Horses and 3 Merino Ewes [4]
Secretary and organiser of the Grand Social, Dance & Novelty Fair held in Three Springs on Wednesday 15 November 1928 [4]
The evening which boasted a splendid orchestra and a good supper, raised funds for the local Convent School [4: 10-Nov-1928]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Race Club in 1928 and 1929 [4: 1-Dec-1928, 23-Feb-1929]
Inaugural Member of the Three Springs District Road Board - represented the Kadathinni Ward in 1929 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Attended the first meeting of the Three Springs District Road Board on Monday 25 February 1929 [103: page 61]
Member of the Three Springs Road Board's Revision Court in 1930 [4: 8-Mar-1930]
Upon the expiration of his term as Town Member in April 1937 he re-nominated but was defeated by 17 votes [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Along with his wife and their daughters Nora and Rene travelled to Geraldton in early February 1929 [4: 9-Feb-1929]
On their return to Three Springs they broke the axle of their car, however his daughters assisted (and got quite black!) [4]
Secretary of the Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations & Sports Meeting held in Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1929 [4: 30-Mar-1929]
Among those who travelled from Three Springs to the coast for a day in a truck and two cars on Saturday 23 March 1929 [4: 6-Apr-1929]
In May 1929 purchased a smart new Oakland car through Carnamah agent Andrew SMART [4: 18-May-1929]
At a meeting held on 10 August 1929 he was appointed a Trustee of the Three Springs Recreation Reserve No. 12432 [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Won 2nd prizes for a Farm Gelding and for a Pair of Farm Horses at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1929 [4: 5-Oct-1929]
Competed in the nationwide Bateman Centenary Wheat Growers' Competition in 1929 [4: 17-May-1930]
In October 1929 successfully obtained permission from the TS Road Board to lay a water pipe over a road near his farm [4: 26-Oct-1929]
Acted as agent for the Carnamah Agricultural Society in 1930 and accepted exhibits from Three Springs for their Show [4: 13-Sep-1930]
Exhibited in the Poultry section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show held at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 18 September 1930 [4]
Won 1st prizes for both male and female Rhode Island Reds and 2nd prize for a female White Leghorn [4: 27-Sep-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 22 September 1932 [5: 7-Oct-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 Three Springs C.W.A. Husbands Evening at the Three Springs Hall on Saturday 10 December 1932 [4: 17-Dec-1932]
Vice President of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1933 [5: 26-May-1933]
Served on the Board of the North Midlands District Hospital, Three Springs 1933-1935 [5: 14-Jul-1933] [109]
Oversaw the Three Springs Road Board's town drainage works which were carried out in 1934 to prevent flooding [5: 15-Jun-1934]
In 1934 voted in favour of dances held at the Three Springs Hall being allowed to continue after midnight on Saturdays [5: 15-Jun-1934]
The motion was unsuccessful by one vote, resulting in a continued disadvantage to the hall, town and all who attended dances [5]
His son raised the motion again before the Road Board in October 1936 when it was passed six votes to one [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Judged the Poultry section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Shows in 1934, 1935 and 1936 [5: 14-Sep-1934, 20-Sep-1935, 4-Sep-1936]
In 1935 the Three Springs Road Board planted a rose garden in front of the local railway station upon his suggestion [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Honorary Secretary of the Saint Patrick's Day Sports and Picnic Meeting held in Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1935 [5]
The day included good prizes for pedestrian, equestrian and cycling events and was followed by a Grand Ball at night [5: 15-Feb-1935]
Judged the Poultry section at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Shows in Coorow in 1935, 1936 and 1937 [5: 13-Sep-1935, 11-Sep-1936, 10-Sep-1937]
"C. F. Thomas & Son" won 1st prize for Dairy Cow in the Cattle section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
Presided over the meeting of Three Springs ratepayers held on Saturday 11 January 1936 to discuss the local water crisis [5: 17-Jan-1936]
On Wednesday 6 May 1936 he was travelling to Perth by car with daughter Irene and son-in-law "Mick" Clifford F. COFFEY [88]
Near Winchester at about 11:30 a.m. the steering on the car went out of control and the car left the road and crashed into a tree [88]
Fortunately none of them received any serious injuries, although he was in a bad way and suffering heart trouble [88]
Donated special prizes for the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
"C. F. Thomas & Son" were among local farmers who hired through the Three Springs Road Board a boring plant in 1937 [5: 22-Jan-1937]
At his request abandoned the first bore at 143 feet and no water, and moved on to another spot 40 yards south of Beach Road [5]
The second bore was abandoned after the boring bit was lost at 93 feet, and due to clay falling in from 40 feet level [5: 5 & 25-Mar-1937]
Reported to the Three Springs Road Board that the Post & Telegraph Department had destroyed trees at the local Convent [5]
The Department had wantonly destroyed the trees while lopping branches away from the telegraph line [5]
The Three Springs Road Board resolved to ascertain what power the Department had in destroying trees [5: 22-Jan-1937]
Resided in Three Springs until his death in 1941 [24]
Father of Winifred Mary, Letitia Catherine, Charles Frederick Jnr, Alma Elizabeth, Honora Mary, Amy Dolores and Irene Agnes [P40]
Died 8 October 1941 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, Plot 33) [24]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"Despite the pessimism of a recognised authority, Mr. C. F. Thomas, snr., was convinced of the quality of the land when he arrived in the undeveloped Three Springs district in 1906 from Geraldton. This season he is hopeful of harvesting 3,600 bags from 600 acres of wheat. Kadathinni Farm, the property of Mr. C. F. Thomas and Son, covers 5,500 acres. After Mr. Thomas's arrival in the district, progress was slow and some bad seasons were experienced, but a visit to Kadathinni Farm reveals the success of the pioneers. Mr. Thomas has been the secretary of the Agricultural Society since its inception, and is a member of the road board."
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 5 October 1933:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Carnamah - Rich Pastoral and Wheat Lands - A Progressive Community
"Mr C. F. Thomas, the pioneer farmer of the Three Springs district, is a native of Geraldton, where he was born 65 years ago. He arrived at Three Springs in 1906 a few days later than Mr R. Carter. Both of these hardy settlers selected land that was portion of a block of 10,000 acres known as Kadathinni Estate. When the Government decided to revoke the experimental farm project, the land was subdivided for sale, the highest price per acre being 30/- paid by Mr Thomas and the late Mr H. Maley. Mr Thomas originally selected 900 acres on the conditional purchase system, and increased his holding by purchase to 4,000 acres, 450 of which was purchased from the late Mr C. C. Maley at £12 per acre. This was the highest price ever paid of land in the district, and probably stands as a record for the highest priced farm land sold in any portion of this state. Two thousand acres are cleared, of which 700 are cropped annually for an average yield of twenty bushels per acre, while for the same period 250 acres are in fallow. The property carries 2,000 Merino sheep, 30 cattle and 20 horses. It is splendidly watered by three dams and there is also a supply from wells that is adequate for all domestic and stock requirements. Mr Thomas is a foundation member of the local road board and vice-president of the Three Springs Agricultural Society, of which he was the original organiser and secretary and the only honorary life member."
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 15 October 1936:
"Starting in 1906 with a holding of 900 acres, Mr. C. F. Thomas, sen. increased his property to the present area of 5,000 acres. Arriving from Geraldton after five days' journey with only one plough, one wagon, a few horses as his only farming equipment, he carved a prosperous farm out of virgin country. It was largely owing to the efforts of Mr. Thomas that an annual agricultural show was inaugurated in the district, and he holds a testimonial from the Three Springs Agricultural Society as a token of its gratitude for his work in this connection. As early as 1907 Mr. Thomas convened a Three Springs Day, which eventually grew into the first district agricultural show."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 11 October 1941:
Late Mr. Thomas, sen. - A Three Springs Pioneer - Long Service to District
"A pioneer of the Three Springs district in the person of the late Mr. C.F. Thomas, sen., passed to his last rest in the very early hours of Thursday morning at the North Midlands Hospital, and the news of his death was received with great regret by all who knew him. The deceased had been in failing health for a long period and recently entered the local hospital where he passed away on Thursday. The late Mr. Thomas was born at Geraldton and in April last, he celebrated his 73rd birthday. He was engaged in a carrying business in the Geraldton district during the early years of his life, and was married there to Miss Winifred Brownrigg, who survives him together with four daughters and a son. A fifth daughter predeceased her father. In 1906 Mr. Thomas moved to Three Springs with his family, plant and household goods, having selected the property on which he had since lived. He was the first man to crop land at Three Springs and has seen the district develop from bush country to its present highly improved condition. When the Three Springs Road Board was formed in 1929, the late Mr. Thomas became a member and represented the Town Ward for several years until ill-health compelled his retirement from public life. He was a foundation member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society, in the formation of which he played a prominent part. For many years he held the position of secretary of that body, in which he took an exceptionally keen interest as in fact, he did in everything pertaining to the district in which he had elected to make his home. He was a staunch churchman and was always prominent in anything connected with the
welfare of the Roman Catholic Church in the district. Three of his daughters (Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Burge and Mrs. Coffey) have married and settled at Three Springs, as also has his son (Mr. C.F. Thomas, jun.) who has for several years, occupied the position of chairman of the Three Springs Road Board. The district generally, is very much the poorer for the passing of such a pioneer as Mr. C.F.Thomas sen. who was a man of kindly personality and high moral character. The residents of Three Springs and many of the surrounding districts where he was also held in high esteem, will tender sincere sympathy with the bereaved family, in which expression the "Irwin Index" associated itself. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon in the cemetery at Three Springs in the presence of a very large assemblage of residents from all parts of the district."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 18 October 1941:
Late Mr. Thomas, sen. - Three Springs Pioneer - Largely Attended Funeral
"The funeral of the late Mr. C.F. Thomas sen., a pioneer of the Three Springs district, who died on Thursday of last week, took place the following day in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Three Springs. As indicating the respect and esteem in which the deceased was held there was a very large attendance at the funeral, those present including residents of Three Springs, Arrino, Yandanooka and Morawa. The Rev . Father Lynch read the prayers. The pall-bearers was Messrs. F. Connaughton, E. W, Franklin, M. M. Wilson and C. E. Maley, members of the Three Springs Road Board, of which body the deceased was a member from its establishment until his retirement a few years ago. The principal mourners were:- Mrs. Thomas (wife), son, daughters, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law and grand-children. Others present included Messrs. N. Nairn, P. J. Lynch, W. Maley, K. S. Glyde, W. Turner, J. Lynch, A. E. Saggers, A. Mortimer, E. Duffy, E. Hunt, S. Broad, N. McKenzie, Pilot Fred McKenzie, H. Barrett, A. H, Ferguson, Cecil Maley, C. Luscombe, G. H. Bickford, E. L. Franklin, A. Sheppard, Archie Howard, A. Smith, Claude Maley, Walter Durack, S. Gooch, J. B. Kuhnberg, K. Bussenschut, R. Black, A. R. Strutton, A. Bastian, K. Bastian, E. W. Franklin, J .K. Hebiton, sen., W. Smith, H. R. Goodridge, C. B. Thomas, C. B.Barrett, H. R. Carter, S. Lambert, B. Paskos, F. Connaughton, Albert Sheppard, R. Young, W. Turner, W. G. Duncan, Bertolliti, Howard Smith, J. Brown, P. Vanderleur, H. Sweetman, Selway, Father Ord, Dr. M. Mayrhofer, Mr. and Mrs. G. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. S. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. O'Shannessy, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. S. Maley, Mrs. L. J. Carter (representing "Irwin Index"), Miss Mary Howard, Miss Caroll. The numerous floral tributes included the following:- His loving wife, his loving son (Charlie), daughter-in-law (Winnie) and family, loving daughters, (Winnie, Letty, Alma, Nora and Irene), sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bastian, Mr. and Mrs. P. Millard, Mrs. Sara Maley, the management and staff of the North Midlands Co-op Ltd., Mrs. Watson and Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. A. Saggers, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Lynch, Luscombe family, Mrs. S.J. Howard and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas and Mrs. L. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Black and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Hebiton and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. Morgan and family, Mr. G. H. Bickford, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Williamson, Dr. and Mrs. Mayrhofer, Mr. E. Hunt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin and Hetty, Mr. and Mrs. G. Meyer and family, Daphne and Len Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Carter and family, "The Irwin Index" E. Duffy, Ted and Biddy, Mr. and Mrs. Gooch, Matron and staff of the North Midlands Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vandeleur, members and secretary of the Three Springs Road Board, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bussenschut and family, Frank, Kath and Charlotte, Mrs. and Mrs. H. Nairn, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Maley and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Carter, Mrs. Turner and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jordan, Mrs. Angel, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sweetman, Mr. and. Mrs. J. Turner and John. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. E. Thomas of Three Springs."
Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr
Born 28 August 1898 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [15]
Settled with his parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs in 1906 [P40]
Boarding Student at Saint Idephonsus College in New Norcia from 18 July 1916 until December 1918 [187]
Farmer of Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs with his father [P40]
Married "Win" Winifred Beatrice EVERETT on 18 February 1929 in Three Springs [P40]
Resided with his wife and children in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1919-1925 [10: 9-Jul-1920, 10-Jun-1921, 12-May-1922, 22-Jun-1923, 12-Jun-1924] [9: 22-Aug-1919, 7-Aug-1925]
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1922-23 [9: 9-Feb-1923
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928, and donated £1/1/- to the Committee in 1928 [124]
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]
Inaugural Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Member of the Three Springs Race Club - was Tote Clerk at their Race Meeting on Thursday 11 April 1929 [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Sailor" [4: 6-Jul-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 Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 [4: 10-Dec-1932]
Entrant in the Popular Husband's Competition held in There Springs in 1933 to raise funds for the local Convent Building Fund [5]
He was announced the winner with a lead of 1664 votes at a Concert & Dance at the Convent on 31 August 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Won 1st prize for Pair of Dressed Fowls at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 21 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Served on the Three Springs Road Board 1934-1936 [5: 25-May-1934, 19-Apr-1935, 12-Jun-1936]
Following the re-election of the entire Road Board in 1936 he was nominated and elected unopposed as the Board's Chairman [5]
Represented the TS Road Board at the 21st Road Board Conference held in Perth on 5th, 6th and 7th August 1936 [5: 12-Jun-1936]
He "thanked the members for the honour again conferred upon him" when they re-elected him their Chairman in 1937 [5: 23-Apr-1937]
In 1934 voted in favour of dances held at the Three Springs Hall being allowed to continue after midnight on Saturdays [5: 15-Jun-1934]
The motion was unsuccessful by one vote, resulting in a continued disadvantage to the hall, town and all who attended dances [5]
In 1936 he raised the issue before the Road Board once more, and this time it was moved successfully six votes to one [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Attended and spoke at the Farewell to Matron COFFEY held in the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 25-May-1934]
Attended the Annual Ratepayers' Meeting of the Three Springs Road Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday 13 April 1935 [5: 19-Apr-1935]
Presided over the meeting of Three Springs ratepayers held on Saturday 11 January 1936 to discuss the local water crisis [5: 17-Jan-1936]
Spoke on behalf of the Three Springs Road Board at the Farewell Social to Harold BARNETT on 14 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Member of the committee who made arrangements for when Sir James MITCHELL visited Three Springs in 1936 [5: 14-Aug-1936]
Met the Lieutenant Governor Sir James MITCHELL on his arrival in Three Springs by train on 16 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Speaker at the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Speaker at the Social Evening for newlyweds Richard H. S. & Rachel M. A. JAMES in Three Springs on 5 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
In expressing the good wishes of those present he said that their union "had brought together two old and respected families, [5]
who had for many years been the firmest of friends" and that they "had grown up together from childhood and decided to [5]
continue life's journey hand in hand" after which he expressed regret at their departure from Three Springs for the goldfields [5]
Nominated for appointment to the Protests & Disputes Board of the North Midlands Football Association in 1937 [5: 9-Apr-1937]
Member of the Three Springs Coronation Celebrations Committee in 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Presented medals to the schoolchildren at the Coronation Celebrations in Three Springs on Friday afternoon 21 May 1937 [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Justice of the Peace and Local Magistrate for the Three Springs Police Court in 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
Attended the reception in Three Springs to Charles G. LATHAM, Leader of the Opposition in WA, on 26 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Presided over the farewell to the CARMODY family at the Agricultural Hal in Three Springs on Monday 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]
Judged the Poultry section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show on 9 September 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
Chairman of the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART's, which was held in Three Springs on 3 February 1938 [4: 12-Feb-1938]
Chairman of the Valedictory for Minnie WATSON & Arthur MORTIMER held in Three Springs on 15 February 1938 [4: 19-Feb-1938]
Main Speaker at the Farewell for EK, Les & Dorine BYRNE and Mervyn WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Pallbearer at the funeral of TS farmer Albert Irwin Broad at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 6 September 1938 [4: 10-Sep-1938]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Kate A. COLE of Three Springs at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 16 January 1939 [4: 21-Jan-1939]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Around 1940 he became the owner of his father's farm in Three Springs, and took over the farm's management from his father [P40]
During his father's time the farm's name had been Kadathinni, however his wife renamed it Hill Padua after a place in Italy [P40]
For many years he also leased and farmed a property in Three Springs belonging to his sister Mrs Winifred M. BOOTH [P2]
Presided over the Valedictory Dance tendered to Ray and Molly SHAW in Three Springs on Thursday 13 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Presided over the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Presided over the Farewell Function in Three Springs for Private Thomas W. WIGHAM on Friday 12 December 1941 [4: 20-Dec-1941]
Speaker at the Farewell to local army recruit Albert E. ROJO at the Three Springs Hall on Saturday 18 January 1942 [4: 24-Jan-1942]
Speaker at the Social & Dance held in Three Springs for six local soldiers serving in the Army on 20 September 1943 [4: 25-Sep-1943]
Speaker at the Farewell Smoke Social tendered to postmaster Jack ARMSTRONG in Three Springs on 12 March 1953 [4: 21-Mar-1953]
Passed away at the age of age of 78 years at the North Midlands District Hospital [24]
Father of Everett, Marie, Rufie, Pauline and Frances [P40]
Died 22 June 1977 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery (Roman Catholic, Plot 24) [24]
Christopher Burlington THOMAS
Born 1900 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Son of Evan THOMAS and Maud Elizabeth BOLTON [15]
Married Mildred Mary JONES in 1927 [66]
Employee of the Branch Department of the National Bank in Perth until being transferred to Three Springs in 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Arrived in Three Springs in July 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Manager of the National Bank Three Springs 1937-1944 [5: 25-Jun-1937] [6] [19]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society [4]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Red Cross Society - served as Treasurer [4]
Helped organise the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART, which was held in Three Springs on 3 February 1938 [4: 12-Feb-1938]
Helped arrange the Valedictory for Minnie WATSON & Arthur MORTIMER held in Three Springs on 15 February 1938 [4: 19-Feb-1938]
Speaker at the Farewell for departing National Bank employee Mervyn WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Speaker at the Valedictory Dance tendered to Ray and Molly SHAW in Three Springs on Thursday 13 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Jimmy & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Himself and his wife were tendered a Farewell Dance at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Monday 11 September 1944 [4]
Their Farewell Dance was organised by the Three Springs Road Board in recognition of their public spiritedness [4: 16-Sep-1944]
During the evening mention was made of what "outstanding citizens" they were, and that they would be greatly missed [4]
The Chairman of the Three Springs Road Board, William J. TURNER, presented them with a cheque on behalf of the people [4]
Following his transfer himself, his wife and their daughter left Three Springs by train on 12 September 1944 [4]
Manager of the National Bank in Dowerin 1944- [4]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Alfred Cove [2]
Father of Marlyn [4]
Died 27 July 1968; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 7, 630) [2]
David St. John THOMAS
Born 5 October 1945 in Midland Junction, Western Australia [P40]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [P40]
Resided with his parents in the Three Springs townsite and then on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
He was in a car accident south of Dongara and passed away at the Geraldton Regional Hospital in Geraldton [P40]
Died 21 January 1969; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, Plot 23) [24]
Donald Edison THOMAS
Born 8 November 1909 in Dongara, Western Australia [16]
Son of John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [84]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1909-1911 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister Horace FAULL at his patents' home in Mingenew on 19 December 1909 [84]
Striker in Three Springs in 1933-1935 [19]
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1934 [5: 15-Jun-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Mechanic in Laverton in 1936 [50]
His brother and sister-in-law Horace F. and Uneta THOMAS were also in Laverton in 1936 [50]
Married Margaret Minnie LAMBERT in Perth in 1936 [66]
Resided in Merredin prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force on 20 November 1940 [16]
Leading Aircraftman 29300 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 25 Squadron during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 30 October 1945 [16]
Motor Mechanic in Wongan Hills 1949-1954 [50]
During the same period his brother Horce E. THOMAS was also a Mechanic in Wongan Hills [50]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Dianella [2]
Died 6 July 1971; ashes scattered over the Rose Garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Elsie THOMAS
Café Proprietor in Three Springs in 1958 [19]
"Bruce" Eric Bruce THOMAS
Farmer in Yandanooka [19]
Committee Member of the Yandanooka branch of the Primary Producers' Association in 1930 [4: 3-May-1930]
Member of the Mingenew-Yandanooka Cricket Club in 1931-32 [4: 12-Dec-1931]
Member of the Mingenew Tennis Club in 1935-36 and 1936-37 [5: 6-Dec-1935, 5-Mar-1937]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Pallbearer at the funeral of retired Mingenew butcher Norman SAGGERS at the Mingenew Cemetery on 22 April 1963 [4: 26-Apr-1963]
Everett St. John THOMAS
Born 8 December 1930 in Three Springs, Western Australia [P40]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [P40]
Resided with his parents in Three Springs 1930-1936 - initially in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm [P40]
Baptised by Rev. Father Michael LYNCH at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 6 January 1931 [91]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs in 1936 [98]
Passed away at the age of five years and nine months at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [P40]
Died 18 September 1936 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery (Roman Catholic, Plot 22) [24]
At the time of his burial his family reserved adjacent plots 23 and 24, the latter of which his father was later buried in [24]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 13 December 1930:
"The stork paid a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Thomas, junr., at Three Springs on Monday last, and left a little son."
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 25 September 1936:
"Obituary - The death occurred, during the early hours of Friday morning, September 18, when Everett St. John, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas, jnr. passed away at the Three Springs Hospital following a short illness. The deceased, who was six years of age, was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday when he was found to be suffering from pneumonia. The deceased leaves his parents, three sisters and a brother to mourn their sad loss. The deepest of sympathy is extended to the parents in their sad bereavement. Special mass was held in the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church on Saturday morning at 7.30 a.m. Following a service in the church at 10 a.m. the cortege moved to the cemetery where the last sad rights were performed by the Rev. Father Lynch."
Harold Friend THOMAS
Born 18 October 1905 in Mingenew, Western Australia [16]
Son of railway stationmaster John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [15]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1905-1911 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister J. E. STONE of Dongara on 3 December 1905 [84]
Married Margaret FORBES in 1926 [66]
Blacksmith's Striker in Mingenew 1927-1930, and Blacksmith in Mingenew 1931-1940 [6] [19]
Member of the Mingenew Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows Friendly Society in 1930 [4: 3-May-1930]
Listed as the undertaker of most burials at the Mingenew Cemetery between 1936 and 1944 [176]
Member of the Mingenew Rifle Club in 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Resided in Mingenew until enlisting in the Australian Army on 2 August 1940 [16]
Corporal W236656 in the Australian Army's Western Australian Inspection Staff during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 18 October 1945 [16]
Died 14 January 1982; buried Utakarra Cemetery in Geraldton, Western Australia [26]
"Nora" Honora Mary THOMAS
Born 12 March 1903 in Moonyoonooka, Western Australia [15] [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [P40]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Educated at the Three Springs State School until the end of 1916 and then at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98]
Won the Girls Skipping competition at the annual "Three Springs Day" held on Monday 16 September 1915 [10: 24-Sep-1915]
Herself and her sister Alma sang "Friendship" at the Convent School's Annual Concert held in TS on 20 November 1918 [10: 29-Nov-1918]
Appointed the Godmother of her nephew Arthur W. HUNT at his baptism in Three Springs on 1 December 1920 [91]
Member of the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church Committee in 1925 [124]
Won a prize for her costume at the Carnamah Girls Club's Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 21 August 1926 [39: 7-Sep-1926]
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: 20-Sep-1928]
Won the Ladies Motor Car Driving at the Show and exhibited in the Artwork section, winning 1st prize for an Oil Painting [4]
Foundation Secretary of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929 [206]
Proved a good mechanic and got blackened in assisting repair her father's car on their return from Geraldton in Feb 1929 [4: 9-Feb-1929]
After a holiday in Perth herself and her sister Rene returned to Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1929 [4: 30-Mar-1929]
Following the Arrino Race Club's race meeting attended the evening Ball in the Arrino Hall on Thursday 4 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as "Dame Fashion" [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Organiser of the Grand Centenary Plain & Fancy Dress Ball at the Hall in Three Springs on 5 September 1929 [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
In mid November 1929 she spent a holiday in Miling, staying with her sister Mrs Winifred M. THOMAS [4: 23-Nov-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 in a dress of green silk lace [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 in a gown of green satin [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Exhibited in the Art section of the Fifth Annual Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 22 September 1932 [5: 30-Sep-1932]
Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Portrait oil painting, 1st for Animal Study oil painting and 2nd for Landscape oil painting [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]
Married Edward James BURGE on 1 June 1933 in Perth [P40]
Resided with her husband in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Hosted of a House Party including bridge and euchre at the Convent in Three Springs on Monday evening 21 May 1934 [5]
About 35 people attended the House Party, which helped raised money for the Church Building Fund [5: 25-May-1934]
Member of the committee that organised the very successful Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Resided in Three Springs until at least 1975 [19]
Herself and her husband left Three Springs and shifted to the Little Sisters of the Poor in the Perth suburb of Glendalough [2] [P40]
Died 13 December 1978; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 8, 803) [2]
Horace Edward THOMAS
Born 22 February 1904 in Subiaco, Western Australia [15] [84]
Son of railway stationmaster John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [15]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1904-1911 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister J. E. STONE of Dongara on 21 March 1904 [84]
Married "Neta" Uneta SAGGERS in 1927 [19]
Wheelwright in Mingenew 1926-1930 [4] [19]
Member of the Mingenew Football Club in 1926 [4: 21-Aug-1926]
Member of the Mingenew Rifle Club 1927-1930 - was Vice Captain in 1929 [4: 30-Apr-1927, 1-Jun-1929, 19-Jul-1930]
Himself and his wife travelled from Mingenew to Perth for a short holiday by train on Friday 1 September 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
While in Perth he competed in the National Rifle Association's Annual Prize Meeting held at the Rifle Range in Swanbourne [4]
Member of the Loyal Mingenew Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows Friendly Society in 1929 [4: 26-Jan-1929]
On the evening of 23 August 1929 himself and his wife travelled from Mingenew to Perth for a fortnights holiday [4: 31-Aug-1929]
While in in August 1929 Perth he competed in the Centenary Rifle Meeting held in the Perth suburb of Swanbourne [4: 31-Aug-1929]
He was in Geraldton suffering from appendicitis during October of 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Entered into partnership with his father-in-law Norman SAGGERS' butchering business in Mingenew in February 1930 [4: 8-Feb-1930]
In July 1930 himself and his wife holidayed with his parents in Dongara, where his father was Railway Stationmaster [4: 2-Aug-1930] [6]
Butcher in Miling in 1931 [50]
Blacksmith in Three Springs 1933-1946 [6] [19]
His business was situated on the corner of Murcott and Slaughter Streets in the Three Springs townsite [P42]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Along with his wife, children and brother Donald briefly left Three Springs and worked as an Engineer in Laverton [50]
After spending time on the goldfields at Laverton returned to Three Springs in April 1936 [5: 24-Apr-1936]
Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1936-37, and Treasurer in 1937-38 [5: 12-Jun-1936, 12-Mar-1937, 2-Jul-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]
He was "one of the most consistent local shooters" in the Three Springs Rifle Club [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Mechanic in Wongan Hills 1949-1954 [50]
Member of the Wongan Hills Rifle Club in 1949 [39: 29-Nov-1949]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Rossmoyne [2]
Father of Juanita, Alma and twins John and Norman [P376]
Died 22 October 1991; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, H, 534) [2]
"Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS
Born 27 June 1908 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [P40]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98] and later at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara [9: 30-Sep-1921]
Herself and sister Billy attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 24 October 1917 as "The Magpies" [10: 2-Nov-1917]
Won the Children's Highland Fling Competition at the Red Cross Gala Day in Three Springs on Thursday 23 May 1918 [10: 31-May-1918]
Acted in the play "Red Riding Hood" at the Dominican Convent School's Annual Concert in TS on 20 November 1918 [10: 29-Nov-1918]
Won 1st prize for a Drawing of Australian Wildflowers at the Three Springs Day held on Thursday 25 September 1919 [10: 3-Oct-1919]
Received a Distinction in Elementary Division School Examinations at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara in 1921 [9: 30-Sep-1921]
Member of the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church Committee in 1925 [124]
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: 29-Sep-1928]
Foundation Treasurer of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929 [206]
Proved a good mechanic and got blackened in assisting repair her father's car on their return from Geraldton in Feb 1929 [4: 9-Feb-1929]
After a holiday in Perth herself and her sister Nora returned to Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1929 [4: 30-Mar-1929]
Following the Arrino Race Club's race meeting attended the evening Ball in the Arrino Hall on Thursday 4 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Races on Thursday 11 April 1929 in a blue satin bodice and net frilled skirt [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Garden" [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
In a dress of lavender georgette attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a rose frock [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 in a gown of apricot satin [5: 23-Sep-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 Younger Set of the Three Springs Country Women's Association - was Vice President in 1933 [5: 2-Jun-1933]
Attended the House Party held at the home of Mr and Mrs E. SHEAHAN in Three Springs on Thursday 24 August 1933 [5: 25-Aug-1933]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of pink taffeta [5: 8-Sep-1933]
On Saturday 2 September 1933 she attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball held at the Carnamah Hall [5: 8-Sep-1933]
She attended the Ball wearing a dress of "coral pink georgette, a coatee trimmed with cream fur adding a finishing touch" [5]
Won 1st prize for Three Porkers exhibited in the Swine section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended the Roman Catholic Church's Ball in Carnamah on Saturday 26 May 1934 in a salmon pink marocain dress [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Travelled to Perth by car with Mrs Frances BARNHART and Mrs Elsie SAGGERS to attend the Royal Show in 1934 [5: 5-Oct-1934]
Married "Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY on 25 October 1934 in Perth [P40]
Following their honeymoon they returned to Three Springs and were tendered a Welcome Home on 21 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
They received a cheque from the residents of the district at the function, held at the local hall and attended by 120 people [5]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs, where he worked as a Labourer and later Tobacconist, until at least 1965 [19] [88]
Won 1st prize for a Collection of Fancy Work at the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on 19 September 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1936 and 1937 [5: 1-May-1936, 2-Jul-1937]
Herself, her husband and her father were on their way to Perth on 6 May 1936 when the steering on the car went out of control [88]
Her husband was driving and when the steering went at about 11:30 a.m. the car left the road and collided head on into a tree [88]
Fortunately none of them were injured, although her father was suffering heart trouble; the car contained licence plate TS-11 [88]
The accident, which occurred near Winchester, was said to have been caused from a radius rod dropping off the car [5: 8-May-1936]
Won a crystal set at the North Midlands District Hospital Appeal's Grand Ball held in Three Springs on 21 May 1936 [5: 29-May-1936]
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Member of the committee that organised the very successful Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Helped arrange the Valedictory for Minnie WATSON & Arthur MORTIMER held in Three Springs on 15 February 1938 [4: 19-Feb-1938]
Herself and her husband ran a drapery shop in Three Springs in the 1940s and 1950s [P40]
On leaving Three Springs in the 1970s shifted to Glengarrif Drive in the Perth suburb of Floreat [P40]
Resided in Floreat until 1995 when she shifted to the Saint Louis retirement estate in the Perth suburb of Claremont [P40]
Died 17 October 1995; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, J, 552) [2]
"Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS was a supplier of music at the following local functions:
Part of the orchestra that provided the music at the Ball that followed the Three Springs Races on 11 April 1929 [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Along with L. S. LLOYD supplied the music at the Popular Girl Dance at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 21 July 1932 [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Played the piano at the Grand Show Ball following the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 22 September 1932 [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Played the piano at the evening dance in the Three Springs Hall after the Arrino R.S.L. Sports Day on 5 November 1932 [5: 18-Nov-1932]
Led the orchestra which supplied the music at the Hospital Appeal Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 8 June 1933 [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Supplier of music at the Anglican Church Ball at the Three Springs Hall during the third week of July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 September 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Assisted the Bing Boys Orchestra with the music at the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
"Miss Thomas' Orchestra" performed at the Fire Brigade Ball held in Three Springs on Tuesday 21 November 1933 [5: 17-Nov-1933]
Supplier of music at the Carnamah Tennis Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 9 December 1933 [5: 15-Dec-1933]
One of four suppliers of music at the Church of England's New Year's Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 30 December 1933 [5: 5-Jan-1934]
Played the piano at the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
"Miss Thomas's Band" supplied the music at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Dance in Three Springs on 1 March 1933 [5: 9-Mar-1934]
Along with her orchestra supplied the music at the Saint Patrick Day Dance at the Three Springs Hall on 17 March 1934 [5: 23-Mar-1934]
Assisted with the supplying of music at the Farewell to Miss Gladys DIXON at the Carnamah Hall on 22 March 1934 [5: 30-Mar-1934]
Part of the five piece orchestra that performed at the Parkinson Tennis Club's Dance in Carnamah on 14 April 1934 [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
"Miss Thomas's orchestra" dispensed the music at the Arrino Tennis Club Dance at the Arrino Hall on 26 April 1934 [5: 4-May-1934]
Her orchestra that played in Three Springs and Arrino included Franz H. ARNDT and Clifford F. COFFEY [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Assisted with the music at the Dance in aid of Mrs KNAPP and family at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 4 May 1934 [5: 11-May-1934]
Part of the orchestra that performed at the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in Carnamah on 12 May 1934 [5: 18-May-1934]
Supplier of music at the C.W.A. Euchre Party and Dance held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 15 May 1934 [5: 18-May-1934]
Her orchestra supplied the music at Matron COFFEY's Farewell at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 25-May-1934]
Dispenser of music at the Roman Catholic Church's Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 26 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Provider of music at the social evening tendered in Three Springs to Gladys BASTIAN on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Her orchestra provided the dance music at the Three Springs Hall after the MCHARG-BASTIAN wedding on 5 June 1934 [5: 8-Jun-1934]
Along with her orchestra supplied the music at the Arrino Hall Committee's Dance in Arrino on Saturday 16 June 1934 [5: 22-Jun-1934]
Excellent music was supplied by her orchestra at the Three Springs Anglican Church's Annual Ball on 21 June 1934 [5: 29-Jun-1934]
Supplier of music at the Dance held in Carnamah on Saturday 30 June 1934, held to raise funds for Church organ repairs [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Herself and her orchestra provided the music at the Bachelor's Dance held in Three Springs on Monday 2 July 1934 [5: 6-Jul-1934]
"Miss Thomas's Orchestra" was engaged for the Arrino Hall Fund Dance at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 5 July 1934 [5: 13-Jul-1934]
Supplier of music at the Inering School Dance at the Carnamah Hall on the evening of Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Her orchestra supplied the music at the Arrino Hall Committee's Dance at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 16 August 1934 [5: 24-Aug-1934]
Supplied the music at the Dominican Convent's Children's Concert in Three Springs on Friday 24 August 1934 [5: 31-Aug-1934]
Mrs "Rene" Irene Agnes COFFEY was a supplier of music at the following local functions:
"Coffey's Orchestra" provided the music at the C.W.A. Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
The orchestra consisted of her herself on the piano, her husband on the drums and Frank ARNDT on the violin [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Dance in Carnamah on Saturday 8 December 1934 [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Supplier of music at the Valedictory to Jack HODKKISS and the BICKELL family in Three Springs on 21 January 1935 [5: 25-Jan-1935]
Played the piano at the North Midlands District Hospital Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Part of Coffey's Orchestra which supplied the music at the Arrino Tennis Club's Annual Ball on Tuesday 25 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Supplier of music at the Carnamah Football Club's Opening Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 29 June 1935 [5: 5-Jul-1935]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 4 July 1935 [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Pianist of Coffey's Orchestra which played at the Three Springs Football Club's Dance held on Thursday 18 July 1935 [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Coffey's Orchstra supplied the music at the 3rd Birthday Arrino C.W.A. Ball held at the Arrino Hall on 26 July 1935 [5: 2-Aug-1935]
Herself and her husband provided the music for dancing at a Dance held at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 1 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 3 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Coffey's Orchestra supplied the music for the Three Springs Convent School's Annual Concert on 18 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Her orchestra supplied the music at the Concert in aid of the Dominican Nuns in Three Springs on 15 August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Show Ball on Thursday 12 September 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Wednesday 2 October 1935 [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Coorow Rifle Club's Grand Ball held at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 26 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Anglican Church Dance held at the Arrino Hall on 1 November 1935 [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Coffey's Orchestra provided the music for dancing at the Aerodrome Dance in Arrino on Thursday 7 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
She was the sole provider of music at the C.W.A. evening held in Arrino on Tuesday 12 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Girls Club's Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 7 December 1935 [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Anglican Church's New Year's Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 31 December 1935 [5: 3-Jan-1936]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Flannel Dance on 16 January 1936 [5: 24-Jan-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Girls Club's Third Leap Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on 29 February 1936 [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Played the piano at the North Midlands District Hospital's Annual Ball in Three Springs on Easter Monday 13 April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance held in Carnamah on Saturday 2 May 1936 [5: 8-May-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Football Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 30 May 1936 [5: 5-Jun-1936]
Her orchestra, with herself on the piano, supplied the music at the Anglican Church Ball in Three Springs on 25 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Coffey's Orchestra played "popular music for dancing" at the Arrino Tennis Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 30 July 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Assisted with the music at the Annual Concert of the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 21 August 1936 [5: 28-Aug-1936]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball at the Hall in Three Springs on Thursday 1 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Supplier of music at the Anglican Church's Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Friday 27 November 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Coorow Rifle Club's Annual Ball at the Coorow Hall on Saturday evening 28 November 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Played the piano at the Surprise Afternoon Social for Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on 10 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Rifle Club's First Annual Ball at the Hall in Three Springs on 12 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Provider of music at the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Played the piano at the Carnamah Anglican Church's New Year's Eve Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 31 December 1936 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Played the piano at the Social Evening for local newlyweds Richard H. S. & Rachel M. A. JAMES on 5 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Flannel Dance in Three Springs on Saturday 6 February 1937 [5: 12-Feb-1937]
Coffey's Orchestra provided popular music for the Saint Patrick's Day Ball in Three Springs on 17 March 1937 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Played the piano at the Annual Ball of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs on Monday 29 March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Played the piano at the Coronation Ball in Three Springs following the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
As part of the "Three Springs Orchestra" played the piano at the Anglican Church's Annual Ball on 17 June 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Coffey's Orchestra were engaged to provide the music at the Arrino Football Club's Annual Ball on 29 July 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Played the xylophone at the Coorow Rifle Club's Presentation Ball at the Coorow Hall on Saturday evening 10 July 1937 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Coffey's Orchestra supplied the music at the farewell for the CARMODY family in Three Springs on 12 July 1937 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Played the piano at the Grand Ball of the North Midlands Popular Girl Competition in Three Springs on 31 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]
Played the piano at the Farewell for EK, Les & Dorine BYRNE and Merv WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS in Three Springs on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Played the organ at the wedding of John J. McCAGH and Hannah E. TURNER in Three Springs on 30 April 1946 [4: 18-May-1946]
Played the piano at the Kitchen Tea tendered to Adelaide M. BARRETT in Three Springs on Thursday 5 March 1953 [4: 14-Mar-1953]
Jack Douglas THOMAS
Born 1902 in Cottesloe, Western Australia [15]
Son of John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [15]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1902-1912 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister J. E. STONE of Dongara at the age of six weeks on 3 August 1902 [84]
Grocer in Moora in 1925 [50]
Agent in Mingenew in 1929 and Shop Assistant in Mingenew 1930-1932 [6] [19]
Social Committee Member of the Mingenew Football Club in 1930 [39: 3-Apr-1930]
Member of the Mingenew Cricket Club - was Vice Captain in 1930-31 [4: 20-Dec-1930]
Represented the North Midlands Cricket Association in their match against the Morawa-Perenjori Association in 1930 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Married Elsie Clyde MCDERMOTT in 1932 [66]
Ran the Railway Refreshment Rooms in Mingenew in 1933 [6]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Nedlands [2]
Died 24 September 1975; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, FC, 677) [2]
James Edward THOMAS
Farmhand in Three Springs in 1921 [50]
Clearer in Three Springs 1922-1932 [19]
Labourer in Three Springs 1933-1947 [19]
Possibly the J. THOMAS who ran the tote at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1920 [124]
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 [124]
"June" Juanita Mary THOMAS
Born 19 April 1929 in Geraldton, Western Australia [98]
Daughter of Horace Edward THOMAS and "Neta" Uneta SAGGERS [98]
Resided with her parents in Mingenew and later in Three Springs [19]
Began her schooling at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 10 September 1934 [98]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 27 April 1929:
"Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas, of Mingenew, are to be congratulated on the birth of a daughter, which took place at Geraldton last week."
"Lettie" Letitia Catherine THOMAS
Born 12 May 1896 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [15]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Part of piano trio which played at the Social at the Three Springs State School after a local football match in mid July 1910 [9: 22-Jul-1910]
Sang a song at the Social hosted by her parents at the schoolroom in Three Springs on Saturday evening 30 July 1910 [9: 12-Aug-1910]
Sang "Pretty Pond Lilies" at the Concert & Dance held at the schoolroom in Three Springs on 1 September 1910 [9: 9-Sep-1910]
Played the piano overture "Waves of the Ocean" at the Concert & Dance held in Three Springs on 6 June 1914 [10: 12-Jun-1914]
"Sang the songs "Roses" and "Love Me and the World is Mine" at a Social in Three Springs on Thursday 30 July 1914 [10: 21-Aug-1914]
Her songs were "met with a great reception, so marked in the second song that it is safe to conclude the world is hers" [10]
Probationary Teacher at the Three Springs State School in 1915, on an annual salary of £30 [73]
Wore a dainty white voile frock to the Plain & Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 19 July 1916 in aid of the Red Cross [39: 31-Jul-1916]
Attended the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance held in Three Springs on Wednesday 22 November 1916 [10: 5-Dec-1916]
During the evening herself, her sisters, Annie BYRNE and the Misses BERRIGAN sang the song "Australia Will Be There" [10]
Married James Charles HUNT on 13 August 1918 in Three Springs [P40]
Resided in Moora 1919-1921 [P40]
Resided in Moora until 1921 when herself, her husband and their sons James and Arthur travelled to England [P40]
They departed London, England on the steamship Ormonde and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 1 June 1922 [70]
Resided with husband and children in Three Springs, where her husband worked as a farmhand, wheat lumper and then farmer [P40]
Following the Arrino Race Club's race meeting attended the evening Ball in the Arrino Hall on Thursday 4 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-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 Grand Ball after the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of floral silk georgette [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 [4: 10-Dec-1932]
Resided in Three Springs until 1949 [19] and then lived at 88 Sasse Avenue in the Perth suburb of Mount Hawthorn [P40]
Her husband remained in Three Springs however visited her in Perth, and she went to Three Springs during seasonal busy times [P40]
In 1952 they sold their house in Mount Hawthorn and purchased another at 36 Daglish Street in the Perth suburb of Wembley [P40]
Around 1960 her husband left Three Springs and resided full time at 36 Daglish Street in Wembley [P40]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Wembley until her death in 1979 [2]
Mother of James, Arthur, Frederick, Betty and William [P40]
Died 6 July 1979; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, PC, 303) [2]
Mrs Letitia Catherine HUNT was one of the suppliers of music at many and numerous local functions:
Herself and Fred HARDWICK supplied the music at the Dance in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day in 1925 for £3 [9: 3-Apr-1925] [124]
The two of them also provided the music at the Dance/Ball held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day in 1926 and 1928 [124]
Played the piano at the wedding of Edmund K. WELLS and Margaret A. KROSCHEL in Carnamah on 8 February 1927 [4: 19-Feb-1927]
Played the piano at the Dance in aid the local Hall Piano Fund at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on 7 January 1928 [4: 14-Jan-1928]
Played the piano at the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on Friday 31 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Part of the admirable orchestra at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show Ball on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Member of the orchestra that provided the music at the Football Dance held in Arrino on Tuesday 2 October 1928 [4: 6-Oct-1928]
Part of the orchestra that provided the music at the Ball that followed the Three Springs Races on 11 April 1929 [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Supplier of music at the Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs in aid of the local Anglican Church on 27 June 1929 [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 6 December 1929 [4: 14-Dec-1929]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Supplier of music at the Anglican Church's Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 [4: 6-Dec-1930]
From The West Australian newspaper:
"HUNT, (Letitia Catherine): of 36 Daglish St Wembley and Three Springs, passed peacefully away in her sleep July 6, 79. Daughter of the late Charles and Winifred Thomas -- Pioneers of Three Springs. Loved wife of Jim (dec.), loving mother of Jim, Arthur, John, Betty, Bill,
mother-in-law of Jean, Margaret, Peg, Margaret and Maurice. Grandmother to 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Very much loved."
HUNT (Letty): Daughter of the late C.F.Thomas and Winifred Thomas (Senior), pioneers of Three Springs, arrived Three Springs 1906. Her hard work and concern helped make Three Springs what it is today. Gave great pleasure to many in the early days as pianist for local dances even though it necessitated travelling lonely miles, driving a buggy in all weathers, arriving home sometimes at day break. With great admiration for her fortitude, and she will always be in my memory. After long sad illness now peace. Sister-in-law to Winifred wife of the late C. F. Thomas (Junior).
HUNT (L.C.): The Lynch family of Three Springs wish to pay grateful tribute to Letty, her sister Winnie and all the Thomas family who welcomed us when we arrived from Ireland in 1909. We well remember their kindness to our dear mother and to all of us when she died. Prayerful sympathy to Letty's loved ones. From the remaining Lynch's. Tom, Phil, Jim, Peter and Mary (Sister Emmanuel.)
Marie Teresa THOMAS
Born 2 December 1929 in Three Springs, Western Australia [98]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [98]
Resided with her parents in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Baptised by Rev. Father Michael LYNCH at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 27 December 1929 [91]
At her baptism her aunt Miss "Nora" Honora M. THOMAS was her sponsor / appointed Godmother [91]
Herself and her brother Everett began their schooling on 10 February 1936 at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98]
Married "Les" Edmund Leslie SEARS in 1950 [66]
Herself and her husband resided on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs 1955-1968 and in Perenjori 1970-1980 [19]
Attended the official opening of the restored Macpherson Homestead in Carnamah on Saturday 23 October 2004 [270]
Mrs Mary Monica THOMAS
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1956-1965 [19]
Mrs Mildred May THOMAS
Wife of Christopher Burlington THOAMS; see Mildred May JONES
Pauline Winifred THOMAS
Shop Assistant in Three Springs in 1958 [19]
Resided on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [19]
"Rufie" Rufus Niven THOMAS
Born 1 March 1932 [91]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [91]
Resided with his parents in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Baptised by Rev. Father Michael LYNCH at Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 10 April 1932 [91]
Farmer of Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs for at least the years 1955-1965 [19]
Clearing Contractor in Three Springs 1922-1925 [6]
May Elizabeth STONE
Born C.1911 [2]
Married John Badock KUHNBERG in 1933 [66]
Resided in Three Springs 1938-1943 [19]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club - was Runner-Up Champion of the Associates in 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Resided of late in the Mandurah suburb of Halls Head [2]
Died 28 November 1988; ashes interred Fremantle Cemetery, Perth suburb of Palmyra (Crematorium N, 7, 64) [2]
Viola May STONE
Born 13 December 1904 in Norwood, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Charles Colin STONE and Viola Henrietta BENTLEY [55]
Her last place of residence in South Australia was Toorak [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Married "Jim" Robert James McBride EVANS in Perth in 1932 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Three Springs [19]
After suffering with indifferent health for some time travelled from Three Springs to Perth on Monday 6 November 1933 [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Herself and her husband won the Cigarette Race at the Reunion of South Australians in Carnamah on 26 September 1936 [5: 2-Oct-1936]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of South Perth [2]
Died 7 February 1986; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Gardens, Section G, Family Shrub, 3) [2]
Robert Terrence STOREY
Labourer in Arrino 1930-1932 [19]
"Les" Leslie James STRAHAN
Born 1893 in Guildford, Western Australia [15]
Son of James STRAHAN and Mary Ann BISHOP; stepson of George COUSINS [15]
Following the death of his father and later stepfather resided with his mother in Walkaway and then on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Contractor in Three Springs in 1911 and 1912 [6]
Electoral rolls list him as a farmer in Arrino 1914-1922, presumably of his mother's farm in Arrino [19] [50]
Lance Corporal 2998 in the Australian Imperial Force's 8th Field Company Engineers during the First World War [18]
After returning from the war he lived in Fremantle [P2]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [2]
Died 11 January 1952; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, Niche Wall, WO, 102) [2]
Mrs Olive Winifred STRAHAN
Resided in Arrino and Three Springs for at least the years 1958-1975 [19]
"Percy" Percivial Newton STRAHAN
Born 29 August 1901 in Walkaway, Western Australia [16]
Son of James STRAHAN and Mary Ann BISHOP; stepson of George COUSINS [15]
Following the death of his father and later stepfather resided with his mother in Walkaway and then on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Labourer in Arrino 1924-1934, Farmer in Arrino 1935-1944, and Labourer in Arrino 1945-1948 [6] [19]
Believed to have farmed his mother's property in Arrino [P2]
Tractor Driver for Arthur G. Y. SAUNDERS on York Park Farm in Arrino in the early 1940s [P2]
Later worked as a Bin Attendant for Co-operative Bulk Handling at the wheat bins in Arrino [P2]
Married Olive Winifred WILTON of Irwin [P2]
Farmhand in Three Springs from 1949 until at least 1975 [19]
Passed away at the age of 79 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [24]
Father of Judith, Leslie, James and Charles [P2]
Died 13 November 1980; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 174) [24]
Preston George STRAHAN
Born 1898 in Guildford, Western Australia [15]
Son of James STRAHAN and Mary Ann BISHOP; stepson of George COUSINS [15]
Following the death of his father and later stepfather resided with his mother in Walkaway and then on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Farmhand and Labourer in Arrino 1921-1933 [19] [50]
Won the "Donkey Go" in the ring events section of the Three Springs Day held in Three Springs on 26 September 1917 [10: 5-Oct-1917]
Won a cake in a raffle at the Hospital Ball in the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Thursday 5 April 1923 [9: 27-Apr-1923]
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]
Married "Vi" Violet Rose DODD in 1929 [66]
In October 1929 purchased a new 30 cwt. Ford truck from local dealers Messrs FORD & KIDSON [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Employee of the Main Road Board in Carnamah in 1933 [5: 11-Aug-1933]
He was driving his Brockway Junior truck on the old main road in Carnamah on 4 August 1933 when it collided with another truck [5]
The two stub axles of his truck were smashed, the radiator was knocked about and the chassis was bent [5: 11-Aug-1933]
Himself and one of his passengers escaped without any injuries however a second passenger required medical attention [5]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Midland Junction prior to shifting to Watheroo with his wife and children in May 1936 [166]
Sent a wreath for the funeral of Coorow stationmaster William C. Cox at the Karrakatta Cemetery on 4 November 1937 [5: 12-Nov-1937]
Father of Dawn and Arthur [166]
Mrs Violet Rose STRAHAN
Wife of Preston George STRAHAN; see Violet Rose DODD
Mrs Eleanor Jane STREET
Wife of Henry Vincent STREET; see Eleanor Jane WHITTON
Henry Vincent STREET
Born C.1888 [2]
Married Eleanor Jane WHITTON in 1908 [66]
Served in the Western Australian Police Force from 21 August 1915 to 8 July 1948; regimental number 1190 [87]
Stationed in Geraldton prior to being transferred to Three Springs in late June 1928 [87]
Arrived in Three Springs on Monday 2 July 1928 to succeed Constable John COPPINGER [39: 3-Jul-1928]
Police Constable in Three Springs from July 1928 to August 1932 [39: 3-Jul-1928] [4: 20-Aug-1932] [87]
He was the sole constable for the Three Springs Police District, which stretched as far south as Gunyidi [--]
Resided in Three Springs with his wife and children [4: 6-Feb-1932]
Came 2nd in the Gent's Hack at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
In late 1928 he purchased a new Clyno car from Three Springs representative Michael GANNON [4: 3-Nov-1928]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Race Club in 1929 [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Timekeeper at the Three Springs Race Club's Race Meeting held in Three Springs on Thursday 11 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929]
In May 1929 he was away on holidays, during which time he was relieved in Three Springs by Constable LARSEN [4: 18-May-1929]
Returned to Three Springs in November 1929 after having undergone an operation in Perth [4: 23-Nov-1929]
The operation was from an injury received during his time as a Police Constable in Geraldton [4: 23-Nov-1929]
Won the Gent's Hack in the Ring Events section of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show in 1929 [4: 28-Sep-1929]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1930 [4: 30-Aug-1930]
Along with his wife and children holidayed in Busselton during his six weeks annual leave over late 1930 and early 1931 [4: 20-Dec-1930]
Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Founder and First Aid Instructor of the Three Springs Young Scouts' Association [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Honorary Member of the Carnamah Athletic Club in 1932 [4: 6-Feb-1932]
Received honorary membership after rendered valuable assistance to the Club for the first boxing tournament [4: 6-Feb-1932]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Carnamah Hotel licensee Charles Joseph Leslie BREWER on 9 July 1932 at the Winchester Cemetery [4]
Employed the services of Carnamah auctioneer R. LAFFAN to sell his household furniture and effects on 3 August 1932 [4: 30-Jul-1932]
Was tendered a farewell function at the Three Springs Town hall on 15 August 1932 [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Left Three Springs in August 1932 after his promotion and transfer to Police Headquarters in Perth [4: 20-Aug-1932]
Appears to have travelled to Coorow for their First Agricultural Show held on Thursday 8 September 1932 [5: 16-Sep-1932]
Competed in the Horses in Action and Horse Events sections, coming 1st in the Gent's Hack and 2nd in the Swerving Race [5]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley [2]
Died 2 October 1961; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, Garden of Remembrance, T, 232) [2]
His wife Eleanor, late of the Perth suburb of Maylands, died on 24 October 1982, aged 91 years [2]
Edward Elliott STRUDWICK
Farmhand in Three Springs 1949-1956 [6] [19]
Carrier in Morawa in 1964 and 1965 [19]
Mrs Thelma Mary STRUDWICK
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1952-1956 [19]
"Bert" Albert Robert STRUTTON
Born 2 May 1894 in Perth, Western Australia [16]
Son of Robert STUTTON and Maud Mary ALBERT [15]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 21 October 1914 [94]
Gave his father Robert STRUTTON as his next of kin, his address being Hill Street, Fremantle WA [94]
Embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia for active service abroad on Transport A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915 [94]
Lieutenant 339 in the Australian Imperial Force's 10th Light Horse Regiment during the First World War [94]
Following the end of hostilities returned to Australia on 10 July 1919 and was soon after discharged [94]
Himself and Arthur W. H. GULL purchased Francis J. MORGAN's 3,258 acre farm in Three Springs [44]
The 3,258 acres consisted of Victoria Location 3729, 3740, 3939, 4246 and 4479 [44]
Farmer of Narragarra Farm in Three Springs 1921-1962 [19] [50]
From 1922 to 1924 farmed in partnership with Arthur W. H. GULL (who became his brother-in-law) as "Gull & Strutton" [6]
Married Edith Annie GULL in 1924 [66]
He also owned 920 acres of farmland in Carnamah in 1923 and 1924 [44]
His land in Carnamah was Victoria Location 3053 which adjoined the northerly end of the Yarra Yarra Lakes [44] [62]
Presumably sold the 920 acre block, as by 1932 it had become part of Jasper W. GREEN's Bushy Park Farm in Carnamah [3]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1922-1925 - was Captain in 1923 [10: 12-May-1922, 26-Jun-1924] [9: 25-May-1923, 4-Sep-1925]
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club 1922-1935 - was Captain in 1922-23 [10: 3-Feb-1922] [9: 23-Mar-1923] [5: 22-Feb-1935]
One of the leaders of the Three Springs Kangaroo Hunting & Picnic Party of Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September 1922 [9]
Himself and his then future wife Edith A. GULL with a number of followers secured the honour of the first kangaroo [9: 15-Sep-1922]
Clerk of Course at the Picnic Race Meetings held in Three Springs to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1928 [124]
Inaugural Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won three 2nd prizes at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
The 2nd prizes were for Milking strain Shorthorn Bull, Best All Round Dairy Cow, and Pen of Three Fat Merino Wethers [4]
Member of the committee who had the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs built in 1929 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
In February 1929 extended his farmland holdings with the purchase of Golden Hope Farm in Three Springs [4: 23-Feb-1929]
The property was 500 acres in size, cost £4/5/- per acre and was purchased from the Estate of the Late J. RICHARDSON [4]
Among those who travelled from Three Springs to the coast for a day in a truck and two cars on Saturday 23 March 1929 [4: 6-Apr-1929]
Foundation President of the Three Springs Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League 1932-1934 [5: 12-Aug-1932, 1-Jun-1934]
In 1933 it was remarked that he was "a live wire where the interests of returned men are concerned" [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Vice President of the Three Springs-Arrino Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League in 1937 [5: 19-Feb-1937]
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]
Won 1st prize for male Bronzewing Turkey at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 22 September 1932 [5: 30-Sep-1932]
Won the Putting the Weight at the R.S.L. Sports Day at the Arrino Recreation Ground on Thursday 5 November 1932 [5: 11-Nov-1932]
Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society - was Vice President 1933-1937 [5: 26-May-1933, 17-May-1935, 1-May-1936, 25-Mar-1937]
Won 1st prize for male and 2nd for female Bronzewing Turkeys at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
He was among those from Three Springs who attended the R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Morawa on 28 October 1933 [5: 3-Nov-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]
Played for the victorious R.S.L. team who defeated "The Rest" at cricket in Three Springs on Sunday 2 December 1934 [5: 7-Dec-1934]
Won a jardiniere in a sweepstake at the R.S.L. Dance held in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 January 1935 [5: 18-Jan-1935]
A fire broke out on his farm on 16 January 1935, however was extinguished by a locals who rushed to the scene [5: 18-Jan-1935]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1935, and Committee Member and Vice President in 1937 [5: 21-Jun-1935, 9-Apr-1937]
As a Grounds Committee Member in 1937 he helped organise the construction of the Golf Club's new links [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Sold 18 bales of wool in October 1935 - five bales at 15d., six bales 13½d., and seven bales at 13¾d. per pound [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Welcomed those present at the R.S.L. Reunion Dinner held in Three Springs on Saturday evening 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in its match against the Carnamah District Cricket Association in 1935 [5: 6-Dec-1935]
Sent a floral tribute for the grave of William B. SHERIDAN of Carnamah at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Competitor in the Billiard Tournament held in Three Springs in May 1936 to raise funds for the Hospital in Three Springs [5: 8-May-1936]
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]
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]
Won 1st prize for Peas in Pod in the Vegetable section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 [5: 25-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]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in their victory against the Morawa Association on 10 January 1937 [5: 15-Jan-1937]
Himself and Three Springs farmer Douglas THOMSON paid a visit to Perth during the first week of February 1937 [5: 5-Feb-1937]
Later in February 1937 himself, S. Bert EVENSEN and Sydney C. GOOCH holidayed at the coast west of Three Springs [5: 26-Feb-1937]
Played for the "Railways" in their lost cricket match against the Three Springs Cricket Club on Sunday 21 February 1937 [5: 26-Feb-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]
Attended the Official Opening of the new golf links in Three Springs on Sunday 23 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Pallbearer at the funeral of TS farmer Albert Irwin Broad at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 6 September 1938 [4: 10-Sep-1938]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Three Springs farmer Isaac WALLACE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 29 May 1939 [4: 3-Jun-1939]
Captain of Three Springs' local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Speaker at the Smoke Social tendered to departing resident Keith S. GLYDE in Three Springs on 16 February 1943 [4: 20-Feb-1943]
Later resided in the south coastal Perth suburb of Safety Bay [2]
Father of Shirley [4: 20-Dec-1941]
Died 10 February 1967; ashes buried Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle WA (Congregational, DD, 3) [2]
Mrs Edith Annie STRUTTON
Wife of "Bert" Albert Robert STRUTTON; see Edith Annie GULL
Shirley STRUTTON
Born 1928 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of Albert Robert STRUTTON and Edith Annie GULL [4: 20-Dec-1941]
Resided with her parents on Narragarra Farm in Three Springs [19]
Won the 12 Years & Under Girls Horse Riding Competition at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
Competed in the Horses in Action section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Won the Under 14 Years Riding Competition and the Under 12 Years Girls Riding Competition, and came 2nd for Child's Pony [5]
Won the 8 Years Girls Running Race at the Three Springs District Schools Athletic Championships on 26 September 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
William Thomas STUBBS
Orderly in Three Springs in 1948 and 1949 [19]
Alfred John SUCKLING
School Teacher of the Three Springs State School in Three Springs in 1961 and 1962 [19]
Resided at the School House in Three Springs [19]
Mrs Gwenyth Elaine SUCKLING
Resided at the School House in Three Springs in 1961 and 1962 [19]
Mrs Catherine Margaret SULLIVAN
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1961-1965 [19]
Eugene Winson SULLIVAN
Garage Proprietor in Three Springs for at least the years 1964 and 1965 [19]
From 1960 to 1966 he was the local agent for Ampol Petroleum Limited (in partnership as "Sullivan & Maley" 1963-1966) [60]
During his years as Ampol Petroleum Limited agent his telephone number was Three Springs-291 [60]
Mary Agnes SULLIVAN
Clerk in Three Springs in 1943 [19]
Maurice Noel SULLIVAN
Bank Officer in Mingenew [50]
Member of the Mingenew Cricket Club in 1936-37 [5: 20-Nov-1936]
Played for the North Midlands Cricket Association in their victory against the Morawa Association on 10 January 1937 [5: 15-Jan-1937]
Michael SULLIVAN
Builder's Labourer in Three Springs in 1947 [19]
John Robert Charles SUTHBY
Labourer in Three Springs in 1914 [19]
George William SWANSON
Farmhand and Farm Manager in Three Springs 1927-1929 [4] [19]
In January 1930 he took over the Swan Registry Office at 544 Hay Street in Perth [4: 1-Feb-1930]
From his office in Perth he recruited farm workers, hotel servants and other employees for employers [4: 1-Feb-1930]
Aline Elizabeth SWEETMAN
Born 26 October 1909 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P186]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [P186]
Resided with her parents in Arrino [19]
Baptised at a service in Arrino on 25 February 1910 by Methodist minister Horace FAULL of Dongara [84]
Sewing Mistress at the Arrino State School in Arrino in 1928 and 1929, and 1933-1936 [73]
Received from the Education Department £20 per annum in 1928 and 1929 and £18.61933-1936 for her duties as Sewing Mistress [73]
Returned to Arrino in early September 1928 after spending a very enjoyable holiday in Carnamah [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Herself and her parents spent a holiday at the beach in Dongara in early January 1930 [4: 4-Jan-1930]
Foundation Treasurer of the Arrino branch of the Country Women's Association in 1932 [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Secretary-Treasurer of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1932-33 [5: 19-Aug-1932]
Spent two weeks away from Arrino holidaying in Bunbury in January 1934 [5: 12-Jan-1934]
She was among those from Arrino who spent the Easter holidays in 1934 at Cliff Head [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Played the piano at the afternoon tea given to the C.W.A. State President in Three Springs on Tuesday 5 February 1935 [5: 8-Feb-1935]
Attended the Divisional Meeting of the Country Women's Association held in Morawa on Friday 22 March 1935 [5: 29-Mar-1935]
Donated a torch for the C.W.A. Euchre & Bridge Evening held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 28 May 1935 [5: 31-May-1935]
Won 1st prize for a Jubilee Sign in Wildflowers and 2nd for Collection of Wildflowers at the Three Springs Show in 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
She was among those from Arrino who travelled to Perth in October 1935 to attend the Royal Show [5: 11-Oct-1935]
By July 1937, when she visited her parents in Arrino, she was living in Perth [5: 9-Jul-1937]
Married Charles Watson PEARSON in 1945 [P186]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant [2]
Mother of Penelope [P186]
Died 25 August 1990; ashes scattered at the Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle WA (Anglican, A3, 1117) [2]
David Graham SWEETMAN
Farmer in Arrino for at least the years 1958-1975 [19]
Mrs Elizabeth SWEETMAN
Wife of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN; see Elizabeth PAYNE
Elsie SWEETMAN
Born 1891 in Dongara, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Resided with her parents on farmland in Arrino 1904-1919 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Organised the very successful concert which was held at the railway goods shed in Arrino on Friday 11 September 1914 [10]
At the concert ferself and her sisters Isabella and Laurie performed the dialogue "Wanted a General Servant" [10: 18-Sep-1914]
The Concert, which also consisted of solos, duets and dancing, raised £5/10/0 for the Circuit Fund of the Methodist Church [10]
Secretary of the committee that conducted the Patriotic Concert held at the railway goods shed in Arrino on 18 December 1914 [10]
At the concert herself and Arnold S. COPE sang the song "Red, Red Roses," which mightily pleased the audience [10: 25-Dec-1914]
Along with her sister Helena and Harold and John COPE performed the humorous play "Men's and Women's Rights" [10]
Won the Stepping 100 Yards competition at the Annual Sports Meeting held in Arrino on Easter Monday 1 April 1915 [10: 9-Apr-1915]
Married "Syd" Sydney George STOKES in Perth in 1917 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Dudawa, East Arrino 1917-1950 [19]
Spent a holiday in Carnamah during August of 1933 [5: 18-Aug-1933]
Member of the Arrino branch of the Country Women's Association in 1935 [5: 29-Mar-1935]
Attended the Divisional Meeting of the Country Women's Association held in Morawa on Friday 22 March 1935 [5: 29-Mar-1935]
Won a clock at the Euchre & Bridge Evening conducted by C.W.A. at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 28 May 1935 [5: 31-May-1935]
During July 1935 spent another holiday in Carnamah staying with her sister Mrs Helena M. GREEN [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Attended the funeral of Mrs Mary J. STEPHEN of Arrino and Mingenew at the Mingenew Cemetery on 15 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
The sons, daughters and relatives of Mary STEPHEN extended special thanks to her in a bereavement notice in The Irwin Index [4]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Later resided in Narrogin [2]
Mother of Sydney, Joan, Ruth, Isabelle, Bernard and Peggy [161]
Died 28 March 1981; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, DA, 210A) [2]
"Harry" Henry John William SWEETMAN
Born 1889 in Lockeville, Western Australia [15]
Son of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Farmer of the 3600 acres Rockvale Farm in Arrino [120]
Married Marjorie ROBERTS in 1928 [66]
Did contract clearing at Jan Jan for the Upper Irwin Road Board in March 1910 [9: 8-Apr-1910]
Elected Inaugural Member for Arrino on the Three Springs Road Board at its founding elections on 16 February 1929 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
His horse Dolly came 2nd in the Pony Race at the Annual Sports Meeting in Arrino on Easter Monday 1 April 1915 [10: 9-Apr-1915]
At the Three Springs Races on Thursday 6 March 1919 his horse Doctor won came 2nd in the Hack Race [9: 14-Mar-1919]
His horse Doctor competed in the Hack Race at the Sports Meetings in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1919 [124]
Vice President of the Picnic Race Meeting held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March 1925 [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]
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]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Race Club in 1929 [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Chairman of the Three Springs Road Board's Revision Court in 1930 [4: 8-Mar-1930]
Himself and his wife travelled to Perth for a few days holiday and attended the races in March 1930 [4: 15-Mar-1930]
Himself and his wife travelled from Arrino to Geraldton by car on the morning of Monday 24 July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Sold four bales of wool through Elder Smith & Co at 14½d. per pound in October 1933 [5: 13-Oct-1933]
Unsuccessfully requested with the Three Springs Road Board in January 1934 for permission to erect gates on a road [5: 26-Jan-1934]
Lieutenant in the Three Springs Road Board District Bush Fire Brigade in 1933-34 and 1934-35 [5: 10-Nov-1933, 9-Nov-1934]
Himself and his wife departed Arrino by truck, loaded with provisions, for a holiday in Jurien Bay on 14 January 1935 [5: 18-Jan-1935]
During January 1935 sold eight bales of wool through the agency of Elder Smith & Co for 11d. per pound [5: 1-Feb-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]
Sold 162 shorn wethers for 10/1 per head at the Midland Market through Elder Smith & Co Ltd on 16 October 1935 [5: 18-Oct-1935]
In October 1935 signed a petition in support of the Three Springs Road Board constructing new tennis courts in Arrino [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Himself, his wife and their children spent a holiday at Jurien Bay in January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
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]
Himself, Albert H. COUSINS and Vernon FERGUSON requested a road in Arrino be closed in October 1936 [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Sold two cows at £2/17/6 and one bull at £1/12/6 through Elder Smith & Co Ltd at the Midland Market in late 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Farmed and resided in Arrino until 1958, and then resided in Port Denison for at least the years 1959-1965 [19]
Later resided in Three Springs [24]
Passed away at the age of 83 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [24]
Died 26 July 1972 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery (Anglican, Plot 135) [24]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"A member of the Three Springs Road Board and formerly a member of the Mingenew Road Board for five years, Mr. H. J. W. Sweetman is a successful farmer at Arrino. In 1904 he journeyed with his parents in a buggy from Fremantle to Arrino, where they selected a holding. Mr. Sweetman owns Rockvale, a property of 3,600 acres, 1,500 of which are cleared. He had 400 acres of wheat this season and expects a seven-bag average, the principal varieties being Canberra and Merredin. There are 650 acres fallowed for the forthcoming seeding. From 600 to 1,000 sheep are run on Rockvale and Mr. Sweetman intends on embarking on fat lamb production. [His parents] Mr. and Mrs. Sweetman, senr., are living in retirement in Arrino township."
"Isabell" Isabella SWEETMAN
Born 1893 in Dongara, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Resided with her parents on Donnybrook Farm in Arrino 1904-1915 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Married (1) Ted HARDING in Perth in 1915 [66]
Resided with her parents on Donnybrook Farm in Arrino 1915-1920 [19] [30]
Her husband had enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force and they married prior to his embarkation for active service abroad [18] [30]
He served as Corporal 2812 in the Australian Imperial Force's 11th Battalion in France during the First World War [30: item 4245939]
In May 1917 received word that he was missing, failed to hear from him, and another soldier said he had been Killed in Action [30]
Her husband had been Killed in Action on 6 May 1917 and the Australian Imperial Force never found his final resting place [30]
Under the War Pensions Act received a pension of 52/3 and her daughter 20/- per fortnight from 9 October 1917 onwards [30]
Received her late husband's personal effects, Memorial Scroll, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and his Victory Medal [30]
His personal effects consisted of a piece of silk, scarf, pair of mittens, cards, strop, brush, handkerchief and a pipe [30]
Attended the Saint Patrick's Day Sports at Parakalia in Three Springs on Saturday 16 March 1918 [10: 22-Mar-1918]
During the horse races at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports a horse swerved into the spectators and knocked him to the ground [10]
Married (2) George James BANKS in Perth in 1927 [66]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Midvale [2]
Died 3 February 1970; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 9O, 66) [2]
Laurie SWEETMAN
Born 1898 in Dongara, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of "Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN and Elizabeth PAYNE [15]
Resided with her parents on farmland in Arrino 1904-1919 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Sang "Annie Laurie" at the Social & Concert held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday 24 April 1914 [10: 1-May-1914]
Herself and Eileen COPE sang "I Turn the Shadows to Sunshine" at the Concert held in Arrino on 11 September 1914 [10: 18-Sep-1914]
Married Herbert HART in 1919 [66]
Resided with her husband in Arrino until about 1934, where he worked as a Contractor and Labourer [6] [19]
Later resided with her husband in Geraldton [16]
After giving birth to twins her mother travelled to Geraldton in November 1935 to assist her for a few days [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Following her husband's death she resided in Perth [P2]
Mother of Elizabeth, Graeme, Merle, and twins Robin and Rilla [P2]
Died September 1990; buried Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton WA [26]
Mrs Marjorie SWEETMAN
Wife of Henry William John SWEETMAN; see Marjorie ROBERTS
Peter K. SWEETMAN
Farmer in Arrino 1952-1958 [19]
Farmer in Caron in 1961 [19]
His middle name appears as both Kingsford and Kingsley on electoral rolls [19]
Rosemary SWEETMAN
Resided in Arrino 1952-1958 [19]
Theo Henry SWEETMAN
Best dressed baby boy at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Arrino on Tuesday 12 September 1933 [5: 15-Sep-1933]
Farmer in Arrino for at least the years 1953-1975 [19]
Verna Winifred SWEETMAN
Resided in Arrino for at least the years 1955-1975 [19]
"Ben" William Benjamin SWEETMAN
Born 1865 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Son of Henry SWEETMAN and Elizabeth ADAMS [15]
Married Elizabeth PAYNE in 1887 in Fremantle [15]
In 1904 he travelled with his wife and children in a buggy from Fremantle to Arrino, where he selected land [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Farmer in Arrino from 1904 until 1928 [19] [120: 26-Dec-1929] [P2]
Also operated as a Building Contractor in partnership with his son, trading as "W. B. Sweetman & Son" [9: 25-Oct-1907]
In 1907 they built a house for PARKER Bros on Glenwillie Farm in Winchester [9: 25-Oct-1907]
Presided over the gathering at the Arrino railway station to farewell William and Florence TIMMS on 17 March 1911 [9: 24-Mar-1911]
Presided over the Patriotic Concert held at the railway goods shed in Arrino on Friday 18 December 1914 [10: 25-Dec-1914]
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs [34]
His horse Doctor won the Hack Race at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports held in Three Springs on 16 March 1918 [10: 22-Mar-1918]
His horse Peaceful Boy came 2nd in the Trial Stakes at the Three Springs Races held on Thursday 6 March 1919 [9: 14-Mar-1919]
At the Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1919 his horse Peaceful Boy won the Maiden Plate [124]
Won 1st prize for the Best Gentlemens Hack at the Three Springs Picnic Meeting on 25 September 1919 [9: 3-Oct-1919]
Donated 10/6 to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1925 [124]
Vice President of the Picnic Race Meeting held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March 1925 [124]
One of his horses won the Carnamah Cup, the main race at the Carnamah Races held on Thursday 25 March 1926 [9: 2 & 9-Apr-1926]
Attended the Confetti Carnival held in Carnamah on Saturday 3 April 1926 at which he was presented with the Carnamah Cup [9]
Purchased Ned DODD's old shop and block in Arrino town, pulled down the shop and used its parts to make a shed on his farm [P2]
When his son Henry married in 1928 he built a four roomed house on the block and himself and his wife retired to Arrino town [P2]
Attended the meeting held in Arrino on Saturday 13 April 1929 to discuss the affairs and finances of the Arrino Hall [4: 20-Apr-1929]
He was Father Christmas at the Christmas Tree in Arrino on 21 December 1929, which was attended by 100 children [4: 4-Jan-1930]
Ending in 1930 he financially assisted the Arrino Cemetery Board to the extent of £12 [4: 18-Oct-1930]
Member of the Arrino Hall Committee in 1930 [4: 10-May-1930]
In November 1930 advertised that he had a shop in Arrino for rent, that was fitted with shelves and a counter [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Member of the Arrino branch of the Primary Producers' Association [4: 20-Dec-1930]
Received permission from the Three Springs Road Board to erect a petrol bowser outside his premises in Arrino in 1931 [4: 15-Aug-1931]
Made the presentations to Edward and Persis DAVEY at their public farewell at the Arrino Hall on 14 March 1932 [39: 21-Mar-1932]
Along with his wife spent a few days holiday in Dongara in early August 1933 [5: 4-Aug-1933]
Appeared as a witness for farmer George STOKES when he was summoned to the Three Springs Police Court in 1933 [5: 13-Oct-1933]
After a holiday in Dongara himself and his wife returned to Arrino by car on Wednesday 27 June 1934 [5: 29-Jun-1934]
Speaker at the Farewell tendered to Henry and Ethel TOWNSEND at the Arrino Hall on Friday 14 June 1935 [5: 21-Jun-1935]
In August 1935 he aided the Three Springs Road Board in the identification of graves in the Arrino Cemetery [5: 16-Aug-1935]
Himself and his wife were again absent from Arrino for most of August 1935 owing to spending a holiday at Dongara [5: 9 & 30-Aug-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]
In October 1935 signed a petition in support of the Three Springs Road Board constructing new tennis courts in Arrino [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mingenew pioneer Mrs Mary J. STEPHEN of Arrino at the Mingenew Cemetery in 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bickley [2]
Father of Benjamin, Henry John William, Elsie, Isabella, Helena Mena, Alfred Edward and Laurie [15]
Died 9 March 1953; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
His wife Elizabeth, late of Bickley, died at the age of 85 years on 6 December 1957 [2]
Evelyn Edith SWIFT
Born 1917 [15]
Married Garth Millet SNOOK in Perth in 1942 [66]
Resided in Arrino 1947-1949 [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bull Creek [2]
Died 30 June 2002; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
John SYME
Carpenter in Three Springs 1911-1913 [6] [19] [50]
Labourer in Nugadong, East Gunyidi 1916-1921 [19]
Surname also spelt SYMES [50]
Thomas SYNDON
Resided in Arrino in 1907 [6]
TTT
Patrick TAIT
Labourer in Three Springs 1912-1914 [50]
"Bessie" Betsy Dawson TALBOT
Born 1887 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England [21]
Daughter of cotton weaver Elizabeth Ann TALBOT who later in 1887 married John Thomas ECCLES [20] [21]
Herself and her mother were living with her mother's mother and stepfather at 51 Ingham Street in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1891 [20]
In 1901 herself and her mother were lodging with a Walter BURNS at 76 Dewhurst Street in Blackburn, Lancashire [20]
Married "Jack" John BRENNAND in 1907 in Lancashire, England [21]
Her husband departed London, England on the steamship Orontes for Fremantle, Western Australia on 23 December 1910 [203]
In 1911 her husband was working as a Fettler for the Midland Railway Company in Arrino [19]
Departed London, England with their son John on the steamship Gothic for Fremantle, Western Australia on 20 July 1912 [203]
Resided in Three Springs 1914-1917, where her husband was a Fettler [19] [50]
Resided in Arrino in 1918 and 1919, where her husband was a Farmer [6], and in Morawa 1919-1922 [50]
Storekeeper in Latham 1923-1934 [6] [19]
Resided in Dongara from 1935 until her death in 1952 [2] [6] [19]
Died 13 May 1952; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, LE, 438) [2]
Dorine Clarice TANEY
Won 1st prize for Plain Scones in the Confectionary section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1932 [5: 30-Sep-1932]
Married "Les" Leslie Charles BYRNE Perth in 1933 [66]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs 1933-1938 [19]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of blue figured organdie [5: 8-Sep-1933]
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]
Entrant for Three Springs in the North Midlands Popular Girl Competition in aid of the Anglican Church in 1937 [5: 9 & 16-Jul-1937]
A Social Evening to support her candidature was held at the home of Percival L. & Lola MILLARD on 16 August 1937 [5: 13-Aug-1937]
The Competition concluded with a Grand Ball in Three Springs on Tuesday evening 31 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
At the conclusion of voting she came 3rd in the Competition with 9,260 votes, which raised £38/11/8 for the Anglican Church [5]
The Very Rev. Dean MOORE of Saint George's Cathedral in Perth presented her as the Marchioness of Three Springs [5]
Sang a song at the farewell to William M. and Margaret K. CARMODY in Three Springs on Monday 12 July 1937 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Came 2nd in the Amateur Singing Competition at Novelty Dance Evening in Three Springs on Thursday 15 July 1937 [5: 23-Jul-1937]
Herself, her husband and her father-in-law were the recipients of a Valedictory Evening in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Along with her husband left Three Springs in June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Basil Miles TANNER
Vermin Control Officer in Three Springs in 1964 [19]
Mrs Lynn Roberta TANNER
Resided in Three Springs in 1964 [19]
Mrs Hester Amey TAPLIN
Resided in Arrino in 1947 [19]
Resided in Coorow 1948-1958 and in Mingenew 1959-1962 [19]
Pearce Edgar TAPLIN
Railway Stationmaster in Arrino in 1947 [19]
Railway Stationmaster in Coorow 1948-1958 [19]
Railway Stationmaster in Mingenew 1959-1962 [19]
Walter TAPPER
Farmhand in Arrino 1914-1925 [19]
John TAPSELL
Farmhand in Three Springs in 1919 [50]
James Innes TARBUTT
Labourer in Three Springs in 1929 [19]
Patrick TART
Labourer in Three Springs 1911-1914 [19]
Alfred TAYLOR
Contractor in Three Springs 1909-1913 [6]
Clearing Contractor in Three Springs in 1914 and 1915 [6]
Labourer in Arrino 1916-1921 [19]
Clearing Contractor in Three Springs 1922-1932 [6]
Known to have cleared some of Charles F. THOMAS' Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P2]
Labourer in Three Springs in 1931 [50]
Benjamin TAYLOR
Contractor in Three Springs in 1910 [6]
Charles TAYLOR
Farmhand in Three Springs in 1950 [19]
Cyril George TAYLOR
Resided on Woopenatty Station in Arrino in 1931 [50]
Edmund Youlden TAYLOR
Born 21 October 1870 in Kilmore, Victoria, Australia [30]
Son of Swanson TAYLOR and Elsie TOLMIE [15]
Farmer in Booralaming, Western Australia [50]
Mercantile Commission Agent in Dowerin 1912-1916 [6] [30: item 1929248]
He was also the Secretary of the Dowerin Road Board in 1913 and 1914 [6]
Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Dowerin on 4 March 1916 at the age of 45 years [30: item 1929248]
He had been serving in the D Troop of the 25th Light Horse prior to and up until joining the Australian Imperial Force [30]
Upon enlistment he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed 142 pounds and had grey eyes, fair hair and a fair complexion [30]
While on parade in Claremont on 15 September 1916 his horse reared and in falling he struck his right shoulder against a post [30]
He was hospitalised with a fractured scapula and discharged as permanently unfit in Perth on 19 February 1917 [30]
Briefly returned to Dowerin before reenlisting in the Australian Imperial Force in Perth on 11 June 1917 [30: item 1929248]
He was of the same height and complexion as before however his weight was 148 pounds and his eyes were noted as blue [30]
His next of kin was his elder brother George Swanson TAYLOR of 103 & 106 Russell Street in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia [30]
After training at Seymour in Victoria he was appointed to the May Reinforcements of the Tunnelling Company on 7 July 1917 [30]
Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. 171 Nestor on 21 November 1917 [30]
After further training in Egypt and England proceeded to France on 2 March 1918 [30]
Sapper 8006 in the Australian Imperial Force's 3rd Tunnelling Company in France during the First World War [30]
Embarked Southampton, England on the City of Poona and disembarked in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 14 May 1919 [30]
Discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 6 June 1919; received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal [30]
Farmer of Wattle Springs Farm in Yandanooka, Western Australia 1923-1950 [19] [176]
His farm comprised of Lots 4 and 26 of the Yandanooka Estate, which was a Solider Settlement Estate [61]
Helped secure a £130,000 reduction from the Government in valuations and interest off the Yandanooka Estate in 1936 [4: 29-Aug-1936]
One of the Yandanooka Estate settlers was Henry CURTIS, who he had met during his war service in France in 1918 [30: item 3479681]
Member of the Yandanooka Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League - was President in 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Attended the Fourth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Three Springs on Saturday 19 October 1935 [5: 25-Oct-1935]
Attended the Fifth Annual North Midlands R.S.L. Reunion Dinner in Dongara on Saturday evening 24 October 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Member of the Yandanooka branch of the Wheatgrowers Union in 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Attended a North Midlands Zone Council meeting of the Wheatgrowers Union in Three Springs on 11 April 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Resided and farmed in Yandanooka until his death at the age of 80 years in 1950 [176]
Died 29 December 1950 in Yandanooka; buried Mingenew Cemetery, Mingenew [176]
Ernest Charles TAYLOR
Farmhand on Earra Farm in Arrino 1956-1958 [19]
Fay Ellen TAYLOR
Trained Nurse at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in 1962 [19]
George TAYLOR
Labourer on Woodfanally Station / Woopenatty Station in Arrino in 1903 [50]
Nora Mary TAYLOR
Resided in Three Springs in 1926 [19]
W. J. TAYLOR
Contractor in Three Springs in 1911 [6]
Wilfred Charles TAYLOR
Labourer on Fairview Farm in Three Springs in 1928 [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]
William Readhead TAYLOR
Labourer in Three Springs in 1939 [19]
Resided at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs [19]
Eva Maud TEAKLE
Born 9 February 1883 in Gulnare, South Australia [55]
Daughter of Isaac TEAKLE and Elizabeth TILBROOK [55]
Married "Charles" George Charles FRANKLIN on 30 March 1909 at the Methodist Church in Gulnare, South Australia [55]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Three Springs, Western Australia 1909-1911 [19]
Sang a song at the Social hosted by Charlie and Winifred THOMAS at the schoolroom in Three Springs on 30 July 1910 [9: 12-Aug-1910]
Their son Raymond passed away at the age of 11 weeks on 4 April 1910 and was buried at the Mingenew Cemetery [176]
Mother of and Raymond and Nellie [P2]
Died 24 July 1911; buried Eastern Road Cemetery in Geraldton, Western Australia [169]
Following her death her daughter was raised by her husband's sister-in-law and brother Henrietta and Evander W. FRANKLIN [P2]
Percival William TEKELL
Contractor in Arrino 1925-1927 [19]
Mrs Jane TERRY
Resided in Kanowna, Nannine, Bunbury and then Mingenew [9: 17-Jun-1910, 16-Jun-1911]
Conducted the Railway Refreshment Rooms in Mingenew in 1909 and until 1910 when she shifted to Three Springs [9: 17-Jun-1910] [50]
Attended the Midland Railway Company's 9th Subdivision Sale at the Builders & Contractors' Exchange in Perth on 18 June 1909 [39]
The sale was the Company's first of agricultural blocks of virgin bush and townsite blocks in Three Springs [39: 19-Jun-1909]
She was the successful bidder for 215 acres of prospective farmland and for four townsite blocks [27]
The 215 acres was Lot M738 of Victoria Location 1933 which cost £43 (4/- an acre), payable by instalments over 15 years [27]
The four townsite blocks were Lots 18, 31, 32 and 116 of Victoria Location 2022 and cost £69, payable over 18 months [27]
She completed paying for the townsite blocks, and on-sold the 215 acres to Philip and Patrick J. LYNCH in 1912-13 [27] [44]
Proprietress of the Wine & Beer Saloon / Commercial Hotel in Three Springs 1910-1913 [6] [31: 19-Dec-1910]
Secured a wine and beer license and had a building built for her saloon in Three Springs, which opened on 1 July 1910 [9: 17-Jun-1910]
Virgin bush had to be cleared from the block before building could commence [9: 30-Jun-1911]
Her "Commercial Hotel" contained a splendid bar, bedrooms, dining room, outhouses and gas plant [9: 15-Jul-1910]
Shortly after opening she had plans to also establish a provision and drapery store within her hotel [9: 15-Jul-1910]
The Three Springs Race Club was formed at a meeting held at her Commercial Hotel on Saturday 10 December 1910 [9: 23-Dec-1910]
In 1911 she employed Stanley MOORE as manager of her Commercial Hotel [6]
Initially her hotel was made of wood and iron however she made additions and extensions from masonry at a cost of over £2,000 [9]
The extensive extensions to her hotel out of stone and brick were completed in mid 1911 [31: 30-Jun-1911]
Following the additions her Commercial Hotel consisted of eleven bedrooms and five sitting rooms plus staff accommodation [9]
Successfully applied before the Irwin Licensing Court in Moora on Friday 9 June 1911 to a Publican's General License [9: 16-Jun-1911]
Previously she'd only held a Wine & Beer License, and was the first between Moora and Mingenew to get a Publican's License [9]
The Three Springs Correspondent for The Midlands Advertiser newspaper criticised her premises as unsuitable for a hotel [9: 30-Jun-1911]
He claimed that it wasn't suitable as it was only one story and because the back part of the building wasn't built out of stone [9]
Later a traveller wrote to the newspaper stating he believed the building was suitable as Three Springs was a small town [9: 7-Jul-1911]
She was described as "a born landlady, who has a keen business-eye, and well merits the wide patronage she gets" [31: 30-Jun-1911]
Gertrude Muriel TESTER
Born 1906 [15]
Married John Cecil MALLER in Perth in 1926 [66]
Resided in Three Springs 1947-1953 [19]
After an absence herself and her husband had returned to Three Springs by 1962 [19]
Continued living in Three Springs following the death of her husband in 1967 [2] [19]
In 1986 was living at Lot 218 Mayrhofer Street in Three Springs townsite [19]
Alma Elizabeth THOMAS
Born 2 February 1901 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [15]
Settled with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs in 1906 [P40]
Attended the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance held in Three Springs on Wednesday 22 November 1916 [10: 5-Dec-1916]
During the evening herself, her sisters, Annie BYRNE and the Misses BERRIGAN sang the song "Australia Will Be There" [10]
Boarding Student at the Presentation Convent in Geraldton prior to being enrolled at the Convent in Three Springs [98]
Enrolled at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 19 March 1917, and after her sister was the Convent's fourth pupil [98]
Herself and her sister Nora sang "Friendship" at the Convent School's Annual Concert held in TS on 20 November 1918 [10: 29-Nov-1918]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs until leaving school in December 1918 [98]
Married "Frank" Francis KIDD on 7 June 1920 in Yarloop [P40]
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 2nd prize for an Oil Painting at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Victoria Park [2]
Died 21 July 1983; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, F, 572) [2]
Alma Lois THOMAS
Born 7 August 1931 in Perth, Western Australia [98]
Daughter of Horace Edward THOMAS and "Neta" Uneta SAGGERS [P376]
Resided with her parents in Three Springs [19]
Began her schooling at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 2 February 1937 [98]
Married Douglas Jason PAXMAN in Perth in 1951 [66]
Later resided in Dongara [2]
Died 3 September 2000; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, J, 454) [2]
"Billy" Amy Dolores THOMAS
Born 11 April 1905 in Moonyoonooka, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [P40]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs 1906-1919 [P40]
Along with three others sang "On the Mississippi" and "Mary" at the Concert & Dance in Three Springs on 6 June 1914 [10: 12-Jun-1914]
Attended the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance held in Three Springs on Wednesday 22 November 1916 [10: 5-Dec-1916]
During the evening herself, her sisters, Annie BYRNE and the Misses BERRIGAN sang the song "Australia Will Be There" [10]
Herself and sister Rene attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 24 October 1917 as "The Magpies" [10: 2-Nov-1917]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98]
Died 20 March 1919 at Rosella Hospital, Geraldton; buried at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in East Street, Geraldton [P40]
After the resumption of the cemetery in Geraldton her headstone was relocated to between her parents graves at Three Springs [P40]
From The Geraldton Guardian newspaper, Thursday 20 March 1919:
"Thrown From a Pony - Young Girl's Tragic Death - A young girl named Amy Dolores Thomas the fourteen year old daughter of Mr. C. Thomas, farmer Three Springs, died in the Rosella Hospital this morning as the result of a riding accident. The girl had gone out yesterday on her pony on a message, and a little while later she was found by the butcher lying on the side of the road, having evidently been thrown from her pony. She was unconscious, and evidently seriously hurt. It was decided to bring her into Geraldton for treatment, and she was still unconscious last night when she was admitted to the Rosella Hospital, and she passed away at half past eleven o'clock this morning without ever properly regaining consciousness. Deceased was the niece of Mrs. W. Bennett, Eleanor St. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Roman Catholic Cemetery."
From The Geraldton Express newspaper, Friday 21 March 1919:
"A very sad accident occurred at Three Springs, Midland Line on Wednesday last, whereby Amy Dolores sixth daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Thomas came to her death. The little girl (who was affectionately known as "Billy") was sent to bring in some horses riding a quiet pony. Some time subsequently she was found lying injured and unconscious some distance from the homestead. Amy in common with the rest of the children, was a good and fearless rider and her horse must have stumbled throwing her off, and probably dragging the poor child for some distance. The sufferer was taken to Geraldton by the night train and brought to the residence of her aunt Mrs. W. Bennett being placed in the Rosella Hospital early yesterday morning, where she succumbed to her injuries after some hours, having never recovered complete consciousness. Little Amy was a fine intelligent lass and a splendid example of what a useful, healthy, well trained Australian country girl should be. This papers best sympathies go out to the bereaved family in their great loss. The remains of this well-loved little girl who was barely 14 years old was interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery this afternoon. The sorrow stricken parents, with the victim's brother, and Mrs. Booth, her eldest sister are in town."
From The Geraldton Guardian newspaper, Saturday 22 March 1919:
"Funeral - A large number of friends attended the funeral at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Geraldton, of the late Miss Amy Dolores Thomas, the fourteen year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas of Three Springs who died on Thursday, as a result of a riding accident the previous day. The pall bearers were Messrs. W. Keeley, W. Bennett, J. E. Giles and J. Silcock. The Rev. Father Masterton officiated. Wreaths were sent by Mr. & Mrs. F. Green, Mr. & Mrs. W. Angel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Berrigan and family, Mr. & Mrs. Opperman (Three Springs), Mrs. Koch (Three Springs) and Mr. and Mrs. Ironside and family. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. George Lester."
From The Moora Herald and Midland Districts Advocate newspaper, Friday 28 March 1919:
"Just after going to press last issue we received the sad news that Miss Amy Thomas, aged 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Thomas of Three Springs, and sister of Mrs. W. Booth, of Moora, had, on Wednesday, been thrown from a horse, and conveyed to Geraldton. The young lady was seriously hurt and succumbed to her injuries on Thursday morning. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives."
Anthony Everett C. THOMAS
Farmer in Three Springs for at least the years 1964-1975 [19]
"Charlie" Charles Frederick THOMAS
Born 21 June 1868 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Son of George THOMAS and Mary DYNAN [15]
Married Winifred BROWNRIGG in Geraldton on 31 August 1892 [P40]
Resided in Geraldton until shifting to prospective farmland in Three Springs in 1906 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
After building a makeshift home on his land in Three Springs he arrived to settle with his wife and children on 8 April 1906 [P40]
On their arrival they were welcomed with lunch by a fettler's wife in a small house where the war memorial now stands [P40]
Farmer of Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [120: 26-Dec-1929]
His 900 acre farm consisted of Lots 7 & 13 of the Kadathinni Agricultural Area, which he'd purchased for £1/10/- per acre [P40]
The Kadathinni Agricultural Area was 10,000 acres in size and was initially intended to be a State Experimental Farm [120: 5-Oct-1933]
During the 1923-24 financial year extended his farm by 360 acres with the purchase of Victoria Locations 3339, 3463 and 3728 [44]
With further purchases extended his farm to a total of about 5,000 acres [120: 26-Dec-1929, 5-Oct-1933, 15-Oct-1936]
Among such was 450 acres purchased from Charles C. MALEY for the record price of £12 per acre [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Excluding earlier pastoralists Reuben CARTER and himself were the first settlers of the Three Springs district in 1906 [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Turned the first furrow in the history of Three Springs in 1906 when he planted oats in a small four acre clearing [5: 25-Sep-1936]
He is said to have grown the first wheat in Three Springs, apparently 15 acres in 1906 which was cut for hay [191]
Undertook contract work in Three Springs, including fencing the Kadathinni Well by contract for £3/10/- in 1907 [103: page 30]
In 1907 held the first "Three Springs Day," which became an annual fete and sports meeting, and of which he was Secretary [120] [191]
Met Samuel F. MOORE M.L.A. at the railway station in Three Springs on his visit to Three Springs in October 1908 [9: 23-Oct-1908]
After the partaking "of an excellent spread" at his farmhouse MOORE spent the afternoon learning the wants of the district [9]
It proved worthwhile as \ afterwards MOORE spoke with the Works Department and had a well put down in Three Springs [9]
Inaugural Secretary in 1908 and a Member in 1911 of Kadathinni Farmers and Progress Association [103: page 40] [31: 11-Jan-1911]
He wrote a letter to the Upper Irwin Road Board about certain work done in Three Springs in January 1909 [9: 22-Jan-1909]
The Road Board informed him that they deemed the work satisfactory and that they'd spent £200 in Three Springs in two years [9]
A photograph of a sample of Alpha wheat he grew appeared in The Western Mail newspaper on 11 December 1909 [120: 11-Dec-1909]
Two wheat experts who viewed the sample claimed it was the finest sample of wheat they had ever seen anywhere [120]
He grew 200 acres of Alpha wheat in 1909, and partway through harvest it was stripping nine bags of clean wheat to the acre [120]
He was the second largest grain grower in Three Springs in 1910 - with 300 acres of his farm in crop [9: 17-Jun-1910]
His 1910 crop was "good and regular, and testified to the fertility of the soil, and to a good rainfall" in Three Springs [31: 7-Oct-1910]
His crop was among those inspected when Samuel F. MOORE M.L.A. visited Three Springs on 30 September 1910 [9: 14-Oct-1910]
Member of the committee formed in July 1910 to obtain an Agricultural Hall for Three Springs [9: 22-Jul-1910]
Member of the Hall Committee that managed the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs - was Secretary in 1915-16 [10: 10-Aug-1915]
Member of the Hall Committee that managed the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs until at least 1919-20 [9: 29-Aug-1919]
Sang a song at the Social himself and his wife hosted at the schoolroom in Three Springs on Saturday 30 July 1910 [9: 12-Aug-1910]
Won the Log Chopping Competition at the "Three Springs Day" held in Three Springs on Monday 16 September 1915 [10]
He defeated the other competitors after chopping his 37 inch log with an axe in one minute and 37 seconds [10: 24-Sep-1915]
Committee Member and Secretary of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee 1916-1928 [124] [10: 22-Mar-1918, 17-Jan-1919]
He was Secretary-Treasurer in 1916 and 1917, and in 1918 himself and Mrs Sara T. MALEY were Joint Secretaries [124]
Once more Secretary-Treasurer in 1919, 1925 and 1928, and also Joint Treasurer with Rev. Father John FLAHAVAN in 1925 [124]
Donated to the Committee: 10/- in 1916, £1/1/- in 1918, £2/2/- in 1919 and 1920, £2/10/- in 1925, and £1/1/- in 1928 [124]
As Secretary he was the main organiser of the Committee's annual Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day [124]
The Sports Meetings included horse races, and from 1920 onwards they became Picnic Race Meetings [124]
Himself and Thomas A. LYNCH ran the tote at the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations on 15 March 1923 [9: 13-Apr-1923]
Donated a sheep and some steelyards for the Committee to raffle at their Picnic Race Meeting on Tuesday 17 March 1925 [124]
Himself and James G. LYNCH ran the tote at the Committee's Picnic Race Meetings on Saint Patrick's Day 1925-1928 [124]
Inaugural Member of the Arrino Cemetery Board, which managed the Arrino Cemetery, in 1916 [10: 18-Aug-1916]
Attended the annual Three Springs Day held at Casuarina Park in Three Springs on Wednesday 27 September 1916 [10]
Won the Log Chopping Competition (through an 18 inch log with an axe) and received 2nd prize for Chaff [10: 6-Oct-1916]
In early December 1916 received the news that his brother William had been accidentally killed at Mullewa [10: 5-Dec-1916] [P40]
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 fifth, his involvement helping to raise the amount of £42/13/4 [10: 6-Jul-1917]
Member of the Three Springs Honour Board Committee in 1917 [10: 20-Jul-1917]
He was among the worst affected by severe floods that flooded and isolated Three Springs for ten days in mid August 1917 [10]
The floodwaters rushed through his home to a depth of two feet and with great difficulty he got his family to safety [10: 24-Aug-1917]
Won 1st prize for Wheaten Sheaves at the Three Springs Day on Mrs M. M. WATSON's farm on 26 September 1918 [10: 4-Oct-1918]
Attended the wedding of Robert A. CALDOW and May I. BYRNE at the Three Springs Hall on 5 October 1921 [9: 21-Oct-1921]
The Three Springs Kangaroo Hunting & Picnic Party inspected his crops on the way their hunt of 1-2 September 1922 [9: 15-Sep-1922]
Conducted the tote at the Picnic Races held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March 1925 [9: 3-Apr-1925]
In 1927 or 1928 had the telephone connected to his home in the name of "C. F. Thomas & Son" - was telephone number TS-20 [60]
Inaugural Secretary of the Three Springs Agricultural Society 1928-1934 [4: 29-Sep-1928] [5: 7-Oct-1932, 8-Sep-1933, 13-Apr-1934]
The Society's first show was a huge success, credited largely to the "tremendous amount of hard work" he had done [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Vice President of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1935, 1936 and 1937 [5: 17-May-1935, 1-May-1936, 25-Mar-1937]
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]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show, Official Luncheon and Show Ball on 20 September 1928 [4]
C. F. Thomas & Son entered exhibits in the Horse, Sheep and Wool & Skins sections of the First Annual Show [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prizes for Farm Gelding and Strong Wool Merino Fleece, and 2nd prizes for Farm Gelding and Pair of Farm Horses [4]
Successfully exhibited in the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prizes for a Farm Gelding and for a Strong Merino Fleece and 2nd prizes for Pair of Farm Horses and 3 Merino Ewes [4]
Secretary and organiser of the Grand Social, Dance & Novelty Fair held in Three Springs on Wednesday 15 November 1928 [4]
The evening which boasted a splendid orchestra and a good supper, raised funds for the local Convent School [4: 10-Nov-1928]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Race Club in 1928 and 1929 [4: 1-Dec-1928, 23-Feb-1929]
Inaugural Member of the Three Springs District Road Board - represented the Kadathinni Ward in 1929 [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Attended the first meeting of the Three Springs District Road Board on Monday 25 February 1929 [103: page 61]
Member of the Three Springs Road Board's Revision Court in 1930 [4: 8-Mar-1930]
Upon the expiration of his term as Town Member in April 1937 he re-nominated but was defeated by 17 votes [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Along with his wife and their daughters Nora and Rene travelled to Geraldton in early February 1929 [4: 9-Feb-1929]
On their return to Three Springs they broke the axle of their car, however his daughters assisted (and got quite black!) [4]
Secretary of the Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations & Sports Meeting held in Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1929 [4: 30-Mar-1929]
Among those who travelled from Three Springs to the coast for a day in a truck and two cars on Saturday 23 March 1929 [4: 6-Apr-1929]
In May 1929 purchased a smart new Oakland car through Carnamah agent Andrew SMART [4: 18-May-1929]
At a meeting held on 10 August 1929 he was appointed a Trustee of the Three Springs Recreation Reserve No. 12432 [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Won 2nd prizes for a Farm Gelding and for a Pair of Farm Horses at the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1929 [4: 5-Oct-1929]
Competed in the nationwide Bateman Centenary Wheat Growers' Competition in 1929 [4: 17-May-1930]
In October 1929 successfully obtained permission from the TS Road Board to lay a water pipe over a road near his farm [4: 26-Oct-1929]
Acted as agent for the Carnamah Agricultural Society in 1930 and accepted exhibits from Three Springs for their Show [4: 13-Sep-1930]
Exhibited in the Poultry section of the Carnamah Agricultural Show held at Centenary Park, Carnamah on 18 September 1930 [4]
Won 1st prizes for both male and female Rhode Island Reds and 2nd prize for a female White Leghorn [4: 27-Sep-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 22 September 1932 [5: 7-Oct-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 Three Springs C.W.A. Husbands Evening at the Three Springs Hall on Saturday 10 December 1932 [4: 17-Dec-1932]
Vice President of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1933 [5: 26-May-1933]
Served on the Board of the North Midlands District Hospital, Three Springs 1933-1935 [5: 14-Jul-1933] [109]
Oversaw the Three Springs Road Board's town drainage works which were carried out in 1934 to prevent flooding [5: 15-Jun-1934]
In 1934 voted in favour of dances held at the Three Springs Hall being allowed to continue after midnight on Saturdays [5: 15-Jun-1934]
The motion was unsuccessful by one vote, resulting in a continued disadvantage to the hall, town and all who attended dances [5]
His son raised the motion again before the Road Board in October 1936 when it was passed six votes to one [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Judged the Poultry section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Shows in 1934, 1935 and 1936 [5: 14-Sep-1934, 20-Sep-1935, 4-Sep-1936]
In 1935 the Three Springs Road Board planted a rose garden in front of the local railway station upon his suggestion [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Honorary Secretary of the Saint Patrick's Day Sports and Picnic Meeting held in Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1935 [5]
The day included good prizes for pedestrian, equestrian and cycling events and was followed by a Grand Ball at night [5: 15-Feb-1935]
Judged the Poultry section at the Coorow-Waddy Agricultural Shows in Coorow in 1935, 1936 and 1937 [5: 13-Sep-1935, 11-Sep-1936, 10-Sep-1937]
"C. F. Thomas & Son" won 1st prize for Dairy Cow in the Cattle section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
Presided over the meeting of Three Springs ratepayers held on Saturday 11 January 1936 to discuss the local water crisis [5: 17-Jan-1936]
On Wednesday 6 May 1936 he was travelling to Perth by car with daughter Irene and son-in-law "Mick" Clifford F. COFFEY [88]
Near Winchester at about 11:30 a.m. the steering on the car went out of control and the car left the road and crashed into a tree [88]
Fortunately none of them received any serious injuries, although he was in a bad way and suffering heart trouble [88]
Donated special prizes for the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
"C. F. Thomas & Son" were among local farmers who hired through the Three Springs Road Board a boring plant in 1937 [5: 22-Jan-1937]
At his request abandoned the first bore at 143 feet and no water, and moved on to another spot 40 yards south of Beach Road [5]
The second bore was abandoned after the boring bit was lost at 93 feet, and due to clay falling in from 40 feet level [5: 5 & 25-Mar-1937]
Reported to the Three Springs Road Board that the Post & Telegraph Department had destroyed trees at the local Convent [5]
The Department had wantonly destroyed the trees while lopping branches away from the telegraph line [5]
The Three Springs Road Board resolved to ascertain what power the Department had in destroying trees [5: 22-Jan-1937]
Resided in Three Springs until his death in 1941 [24]
Father of Winifred Mary, Letitia Catherine, Charles Frederick Jnr, Alma Elizabeth, Honora Mary, Amy Dolores and Irene Agnes [P40]
Died 8 October 1941 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, Plot 33) [24]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"Despite the pessimism of a recognised authority, Mr. C. F. Thomas, snr., was convinced of the quality of the land when he arrived in the undeveloped Three Springs district in 1906 from Geraldton. This season he is hopeful of harvesting 3,600 bags from 600 acres of wheat. Kadathinni Farm, the property of Mr. C. F. Thomas and Son, covers 5,500 acres. After Mr. Thomas's arrival in the district, progress was slow and some bad seasons were experienced, but a visit to Kadathinni Farm reveals the success of the pioneers. Mr. Thomas has been the secretary of the Agricultural Society since its inception, and is a member of the road board."
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 5 October 1933:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Carnamah - Rich Pastoral and Wheat Lands - A Progressive Community
"Mr C. F. Thomas, the pioneer farmer of the Three Springs district, is a native of Geraldton, where he was born 65 years ago. He arrived at Three Springs in 1906 a few days later than Mr R. Carter. Both of these hardy settlers selected land that was portion of a block of 10,000 acres known as Kadathinni Estate. When the Government decided to revoke the experimental farm project, the land was subdivided for sale, the highest price per acre being 30/- paid by Mr Thomas and the late Mr H. Maley. Mr Thomas originally selected 900 acres on the conditional purchase system, and increased his holding by purchase to 4,000 acres, 450 of which was purchased from the late Mr C. C. Maley at £12 per acre. This was the highest price ever paid of land in the district, and probably stands as a record for the highest priced farm land sold in any portion of this state. Two thousand acres are cleared, of which 700 are cropped annually for an average yield of twenty bushels per acre, while for the same period 250 acres are in fallow. The property carries 2,000 Merino sheep, 30 cattle and 20 horses. It is splendidly watered by three dams and there is also a supply from wells that is adequate for all domestic and stock requirements. Mr Thomas is a foundation member of the local road board and vice-president of the Three Springs Agricultural Society, of which he was the original organiser and secretary and the only honorary life member."
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 15 October 1936:
"Starting in 1906 with a holding of 900 acres, Mr. C. F. Thomas, sen. increased his property to the present area of 5,000 acres. Arriving from Geraldton after five days' journey with only one plough, one wagon, a few horses as his only farming equipment, he carved a prosperous farm out of virgin country. It was largely owing to the efforts of Mr. Thomas that an annual agricultural show was inaugurated in the district, and he holds a testimonial from the Three Springs Agricultural Society as a token of its gratitude for his work in this connection. As early as 1907 Mr. Thomas convened a Three Springs Day, which eventually grew into the first district agricultural show."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 11 October 1941:
Late Mr. Thomas, sen. - A Three Springs Pioneer - Long Service to District
"A pioneer of the Three Springs district in the person of the late Mr. C.F. Thomas, sen., passed to his last rest in the very early hours of Thursday morning at the North Midlands Hospital, and the news of his death was received with great regret by all who knew him. The deceased had been in failing health for a long period and recently entered the local hospital where he passed away on Thursday. The late Mr. Thomas was born at Geraldton and in April last, he celebrated his 73rd birthday. He was engaged in a carrying business in the Geraldton district during the early years of his life, and was married there to Miss Winifred Brownrigg, who survives him together with four daughters and a son. A fifth daughter predeceased her father. In 1906 Mr. Thomas moved to Three Springs with his family, plant and household goods, having selected the property on which he had since lived. He was the first man to crop land at Three Springs and has seen the district develop from bush country to its present highly improved condition. When the Three Springs Road Board was formed in 1929, the late Mr. Thomas became a member and represented the Town Ward for several years until ill-health compelled his retirement from public life. He was a foundation member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society, in the formation of which he played a prominent part. For many years he held the position of secretary of that body, in which he took an exceptionally keen interest as in fact, he did in everything pertaining to the district in which he had elected to make his home. He was a staunch churchman and was always prominent in anything connected with the
welfare of the Roman Catholic Church in the district. Three of his daughters (Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Burge and Mrs. Coffey) have married and settled at Three Springs, as also has his son (Mr. C.F. Thomas, jun.) who has for several years, occupied the position of chairman of the Three Springs Road Board. The district generally, is very much the poorer for the passing of such a pioneer as Mr. C.F.Thomas sen. who was a man of kindly personality and high moral character. The residents of Three Springs and many of the surrounding districts where he was also held in high esteem, will tender sincere sympathy with the bereaved family, in which expression the "Irwin Index" associated itself. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon in the cemetery at Three Springs in the presence of a very large assemblage of residents from all parts of the district."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 18 October 1941:
Late Mr. Thomas, sen. - Three Springs Pioneer - Largely Attended Funeral
"The funeral of the late Mr. C.F. Thomas sen., a pioneer of the Three Springs district, who died on Thursday of last week, took place the following day in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Three Springs. As indicating the respect and esteem in which the deceased was held there was a very large attendance at the funeral, those present including residents of Three Springs, Arrino, Yandanooka and Morawa. The Rev . Father Lynch read the prayers. The pall-bearers was Messrs. F. Connaughton, E. W, Franklin, M. M. Wilson and C. E. Maley, members of the Three Springs Road Board, of which body the deceased was a member from its establishment until his retirement a few years ago. The principal mourners were:- Mrs. Thomas (wife), son, daughters, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law and grand-children. Others present included Messrs. N. Nairn, P. J. Lynch, W. Maley, K. S. Glyde, W. Turner, J. Lynch, A. E. Saggers, A. Mortimer, E. Duffy, E. Hunt, S. Broad, N. McKenzie, Pilot Fred McKenzie, H. Barrett, A. H, Ferguson, Cecil Maley, C. Luscombe, G. H. Bickford, E. L. Franklin, A. Sheppard, Archie Howard, A. Smith, Claude Maley, Walter Durack, S. Gooch, J. B. Kuhnberg, K. Bussenschut, R. Black, A. R. Strutton, A. Bastian, K. Bastian, E. W. Franklin, J .K. Hebiton, sen., W. Smith, H. R. Goodridge, C. B. Thomas, C. B.Barrett, H. R. Carter, S. Lambert, B. Paskos, F. Connaughton, Albert Sheppard, R. Young, W. Turner, W. G. Duncan, Bertolliti, Howard Smith, J. Brown, P. Vanderleur, H. Sweetman, Selway, Father Ord, Dr. M. Mayrhofer, Mr. and Mrs. G. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. S. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. O'Shannessy, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. S. Maley, Mrs. L. J. Carter (representing "Irwin Index"), Miss Mary Howard, Miss Caroll. The numerous floral tributes included the following:- His loving wife, his loving son (Charlie), daughter-in-law (Winnie) and family, loving daughters, (Winnie, Letty, Alma, Nora and Irene), sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bastian, Mr. and Mrs. P. Millard, Mrs. Sara Maley, the management and staff of the North Midlands Co-op Ltd., Mrs. Watson and Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. A. Saggers, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Lynch, Luscombe family, Mrs. S.J. Howard and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas and Mrs. L. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Black and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Hebiton and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. Morgan and family, Mr. G. H. Bickford, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Williamson, Dr. and Mrs. Mayrhofer, Mr. E. Hunt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin and Hetty, Mr. and Mrs. G. Meyer and family, Daphne and Len Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Carter and family, "The Irwin Index" E. Duffy, Ted and Biddy, Mr. and Mrs. Gooch, Matron and staff of the North Midlands Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vandeleur, members and secretary of the Three Springs Road Board, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bussenschut and family, Frank, Kath and Charlotte, Mrs. and Mrs. H. Nairn, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Maley and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Carter, Mrs. Turner and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jordan, Mrs. Angel, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sweetman, Mr. and. Mrs. J. Turner and John. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. E. Thomas of Three Springs."
Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr
Born 28 August 1898 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [15]
Settled with his parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs in 1906 [P40]
Boarding Student at Saint Idephonsus College in New Norcia from 18 July 1916 until December 1918 [187]
Farmer of Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs with his father [P40]
Married "Win" Winifred Beatrice EVERETT on 18 February 1929 in Three Springs [P40]
Resided with his wife and children in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1919-1925 [10: 9-Jul-1920, 10-Jun-1921, 12-May-1922, 22-Jun-1923, 12-Jun-1924] [9: 22-Aug-1919, 7-Aug-1925]
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1922-23 [9: 9-Feb-1923
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928, and donated £1/1/- to the Committee in 1928 [124]
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]
Inaugural Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society in 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Member of the Three Springs Race Club - was Tote Clerk at their Race Meeting on Thursday 11 April 1929 [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Sailor" [4: 6-Jul-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 Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 [4: 10-Dec-1932]
Entrant in the Popular Husband's Competition held in There Springs in 1933 to raise funds for the local Convent Building Fund [5]
He was announced the winner with a lead of 1664 votes at a Concert & Dance at the Convent on 31 August 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Won 1st prize for Pair of Dressed Fowls at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 21 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Served on the Three Springs Road Board 1934-1936 [5: 25-May-1934, 19-Apr-1935, 12-Jun-1936]
Following the re-election of the entire Road Board in 1936 he was nominated and elected unopposed as the Board's Chairman [5]
Represented the TS Road Board at the 21st Road Board Conference held in Perth on 5th, 6th and 7th August 1936 [5: 12-Jun-1936]
He "thanked the members for the honour again conferred upon him" when they re-elected him their Chairman in 1937 [5: 23-Apr-1937]
In 1934 voted in favour of dances held at the Three Springs Hall being allowed to continue after midnight on Saturdays [5: 15-Jun-1934]
The motion was unsuccessful by one vote, resulting in a continued disadvantage to the hall, town and all who attended dances [5]
In 1936 he raised the issue before the Road Board once more, and this time it was moved successfully six votes to one [5: 23-Oct-1936]
Attended and spoke at the Farewell to Matron COFFEY held in the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 25-May-1934]
Attended the Annual Ratepayers' Meeting of the Three Springs Road Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday 13 April 1935 [5: 19-Apr-1935]
Presided over the meeting of Three Springs ratepayers held on Saturday 11 January 1936 to discuss the local water crisis [5: 17-Jan-1936]
Spoke on behalf of the Three Springs Road Board at the Farewell Social to Harold BARNETT on 14 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Member of the committee who made arrangements for when Sir James MITCHELL visited Three Springs in 1936 [5: 14-Aug-1936]
Met the Lieutenant Governor Sir James MITCHELL on his arrival in Three Springs by train on 16 September 1936 [5: 18-Sep-1936]
Speaker at the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Speaker at the Social Evening for newlyweds Richard H. S. & Rachel M. A. JAMES in Three Springs on 5 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
In expressing the good wishes of those present he said that their union "had brought together two old and respected families, [5]
who had for many years been the firmest of friends" and that they "had grown up together from childhood and decided to [5]
continue life's journey hand in hand" after which he expressed regret at their departure from Three Springs for the goldfields [5]
Nominated for appointment to the Protests & Disputes Board of the North Midlands Football Association in 1937 [5: 9-Apr-1937]
Member of the Three Springs Coronation Celebrations Committee in 1937 [5: 16-Apr-1937]
Presented medals to the schoolchildren at the Coronation Celebrations in Three Springs on Friday afternoon 21 May 1937 [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Justice of the Peace and Local Magistrate for the Three Springs Police Court in 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
Attended the reception in Three Springs to Charles G. LATHAM, Leader of the Opposition in WA, on 26 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Presided over the farewell to the CARMODY family at the Agricultural Hal in Three Springs on Monday 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]
Judged the Poultry section at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Annual Show on 9 September 1937 [5: 17-Sep-1937]
Chairman of the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART's, which was held in Three Springs on 3 February 1938 [4: 12-Feb-1938]
Chairman of the Valedictory for Minnie WATSON & Arthur MORTIMER held in Three Springs on 15 February 1938 [4: 19-Feb-1938]
Main Speaker at the Farewell for EK, Les & Dorine BYRNE and Mervyn WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Pallbearer at the funeral of TS farmer Albert Irwin Broad at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 6 September 1938 [4: 10-Sep-1938]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Kate A. COLE of Three Springs at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on 16 January 1939 [4: 21-Jan-1939]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Around 1940 he became the owner of his father's farm in Three Springs, and took over the farm's management from his father [P40]
During his father's time the farm's name had been Kadathinni, however his wife renamed it Hill Padua after a place in Italy [P40]
For many years he also leased and farmed a property in Three Springs belonging to his sister Mrs Winifred M. BOOTH [P2]
Presided over the Valedictory Dance tendered to Ray and Molly SHAW in Three Springs on Thursday 13 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Presided over the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Presided over the Farewell Function in Three Springs for Private Thomas W. WIGHAM on Friday 12 December 1941 [4: 20-Dec-1941]
Speaker at the Farewell to local army recruit Albert E. ROJO at the Three Springs Hall on Saturday 18 January 1942 [4: 24-Jan-1942]
Speaker at the Social & Dance held in Three Springs for six local soldiers serving in the Army on 20 September 1943 [4: 25-Sep-1943]
Speaker at the Farewell Smoke Social tendered to postmaster Jack ARMSTRONG in Three Springs on 12 March 1953 [4: 21-Mar-1953]
Passed away at the age of age of 78 years at the North Midlands District Hospital [24]
Father of Everett, Marie, Rufie, Pauline and Frances [P40]
Died 22 June 1977 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery (Roman Catholic, Plot 24) [24]
Christopher Burlington THOMAS
Born 1900 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Son of Evan THOMAS and Maud Elizabeth BOLTON [15]
Married Mildred Mary JONES in 1927 [66]
Employee of the Branch Department of the National Bank in Perth until being transferred to Three Springs in 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Arrived in Three Springs in July 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Manager of the National Bank Three Springs 1937-1944 [5: 25-Jun-1937] [6] [19]
Committee Member of the Three Springs Agricultural Society [4]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Red Cross Society - served as Treasurer [4]
Helped organise the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART, which was held in Three Springs on 3 February 1938 [4: 12-Feb-1938]
Helped arrange the Valedictory for Minnie WATSON & Arthur MORTIMER held in Three Springs on 15 February 1938 [4: 19-Feb-1938]
Speaker at the Farewell for departing National Bank employee Mervyn WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Speaker at the Valedictory Dance tendered to Ray and Molly SHAW in Three Springs on Thursday 13 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Jimmy & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Himself and his wife were tendered a Farewell Dance at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Monday 11 September 1944 [4]
Their Farewell Dance was organised by the Three Springs Road Board in recognition of their public spiritedness [4: 16-Sep-1944]
During the evening mention was made of what "outstanding citizens" they were, and that they would be greatly missed [4]
The Chairman of the Three Springs Road Board, William J. TURNER, presented them with a cheque on behalf of the people [4]
Following his transfer himself, his wife and their daughter left Three Springs by train on 12 September 1944 [4]
Manager of the National Bank in Dowerin 1944- [4]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Alfred Cove [2]
Father of Marlyn [4]
Died 27 July 1968; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 7, 630) [2]
David St. John THOMAS
Born 5 October 1945 in Midland Junction, Western Australia [P40]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [P40]
Resided with his parents in the Three Springs townsite and then on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
He was in a car accident south of Dongara and passed away at the Geraldton Regional Hospital in Geraldton [P40]
Died 21 January 1969; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, Plot 23) [24]
Donald Edison THOMAS
Born 8 November 1909 in Dongara, Western Australia [16]
Son of John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [84]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1909-1911 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister Horace FAULL at his patents' home in Mingenew on 19 December 1909 [84]
Striker in Three Springs in 1933-1935 [19]
Attended the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1934 [5: 15-Jun-1934]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1934 [5: 7-Sep-1934]
Mechanic in Laverton in 1936 [50]
His brother and sister-in-law Horace F. and Uneta THOMAS were also in Laverton in 1936 [50]
Married Margaret Minnie LAMBERT in Perth in 1936 [66]
Resided in Merredin prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force on 20 November 1940 [16]
Leading Aircraftman 29300 in the Royal Australian Air Force's 25 Squadron during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Royal Australian Air Force on 30 October 1945 [16]
Motor Mechanic in Wongan Hills 1949-1954 [50]
During the same period his brother Horce E. THOMAS was also a Mechanic in Wongan Hills [50]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Dianella [2]
Died 6 July 1971; ashes scattered over the Rose Garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Elsie THOMAS
Café Proprietor in Three Springs in 1958 [19]
"Bruce" Eric Bruce THOMAS
Farmer in Yandanooka [19]
Committee Member of the Yandanooka branch of the Primary Producers' Association in 1930 [4: 3-May-1930]
Member of the Mingenew-Yandanooka Cricket Club in 1931-32 [4: 12-Dec-1931]
Member of the Mingenew Tennis Club in 1935-36 and 1936-37 [5: 6-Dec-1935, 5-Mar-1937]
Attended the funeral of Carnamah agent William B. SHERIDAN at the Winchester Cemetery on 27 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Pallbearer at the funeral of retired Mingenew butcher Norman SAGGERS at the Mingenew Cemetery on 22 April 1963 [4: 26-Apr-1963]
Everett St. John THOMAS
Born 8 December 1930 in Three Springs, Western Australia [P40]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [P40]
Resided with his parents in Three Springs 1930-1936 - initially in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm [P40]
Baptised by Rev. Father Michael LYNCH at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 6 January 1931 [91]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs in 1936 [98]
Passed away at the age of five years and nine months at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [P40]
Died 18 September 1936 in Three Springs; buried Three Springs General Cemetery (Roman Catholic, Plot 22) [24]
At the time of his burial his family reserved adjacent plots 23 and 24, the latter of which his father was later buried in [24]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 13 December 1930:
"The stork paid a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Thomas, junr., at Three Springs on Monday last, and left a little son."
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 25 September 1936:
"Obituary - The death occurred, during the early hours of Friday morning, September 18, when Everett St. John, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas, jnr. passed away at the Three Springs Hospital following a short illness. The deceased, who was six years of age, was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday when he was found to be suffering from pneumonia. The deceased leaves his parents, three sisters and a brother to mourn their sad loss. The deepest of sympathy is extended to the parents in their sad bereavement. Special mass was held in the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church on Saturday morning at 7.30 a.m. Following a service in the church at 10 a.m. the cortege moved to the cemetery where the last sad rights were performed by the Rev. Father Lynch."
Harold Friend THOMAS
Born 18 October 1905 in Mingenew, Western Australia [16]
Son of railway stationmaster John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [15]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1905-1911 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister J. E. STONE of Dongara on 3 December 1905 [84]
Married Margaret FORBES in 1926 [66]
Blacksmith's Striker in Mingenew 1927-1930, and Blacksmith in Mingenew 1931-1940 [6] [19]
Member of the Mingenew Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows Friendly Society in 1930 [4: 3-May-1930]
Listed as the undertaker of most burials at the Mingenew Cemetery between 1936 and 1944 [176]
Member of the Mingenew Rifle Club in 1936 [5: 30-Oct-1936]
Resided in Mingenew until enlisting in the Australian Army on 2 August 1940 [16]
Corporal W236656 in the Australian Army's Western Australian Inspection Staff during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 18 October 1945 [16]
Died 14 January 1982; buried Utakarra Cemetery in Geraldton, Western Australia [26]
"Nora" Honora Mary THOMAS
Born 12 March 1903 in Moonyoonooka, Western Australia [15] [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [P40]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Educated at the Three Springs State School until the end of 1916 and then at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98]
Won the Girls Skipping competition at the annual "Three Springs Day" held on Monday 16 September 1915 [10: 24-Sep-1915]
Herself and her sister Alma sang "Friendship" at the Convent School's Annual Concert held in TS on 20 November 1918 [10: 29-Nov-1918]
Appointed the Godmother of her nephew Arthur W. HUNT at his baptism in Three Springs on 1 December 1920 [91]
Member of the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church Committee in 1925 [124]
Won a prize for her costume at the Carnamah Girls Club's Fancy Dress Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 21 August 1926 [39: 7-Sep-1926]
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: 20-Sep-1928]
Won the Ladies Motor Car Driving at the Show and exhibited in the Artwork section, winning 1st prize for an Oil Painting [4]
Foundation Secretary of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929 [206]
Proved a good mechanic and got blackened in assisting repair her father's car on their return from Geraldton in Feb 1929 [4: 9-Feb-1929]
After a holiday in Perth herself and her sister Rene returned to Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1929 [4: 30-Mar-1929]
Following the Arrino Race Club's race meeting attended the evening Ball in the Arrino Hall on Thursday 4 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as "Dame Fashion" [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Organiser of the Grand Centenary Plain & Fancy Dress Ball at the Hall in Three Springs on 5 September 1929 [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
In mid November 1929 she spent a holiday in Miling, staying with her sister Mrs Winifred M. THOMAS [4: 23-Nov-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 in a dress of green silk lace [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 in a gown of green satin [5: 23-Sep-1932]
Exhibited in the Art section of the Fifth Annual Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 22 September 1932 [5: 30-Sep-1932]
Won both 1st and 2nd prizes for Portrait oil painting, 1st for Animal Study oil painting and 2nd for Landscape oil painting [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]
Married Edward James BURGE on 1 June 1933 in Perth [P40]
Resided with her husband in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Hosted of a House Party including bridge and euchre at the Convent in Three Springs on Monday evening 21 May 1934 [5]
About 35 people attended the House Party, which helped raised money for the Church Building Fund [5: 25-May-1934]
Member of the committee that organised the very successful Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Resided in Three Springs until at least 1975 [19]
Herself and her husband left Three Springs and shifted to the Little Sisters of the Poor in the Perth suburb of Glendalough [2] [P40]
Died 13 December 1978; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 8, 803) [2]
Horace Edward THOMAS
Born 22 February 1904 in Subiaco, Western Australia [15] [84]
Son of railway stationmaster John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [15]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1904-1911 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister J. E. STONE of Dongara on 21 March 1904 [84]
Married "Neta" Uneta SAGGERS in 1927 [19]
Wheelwright in Mingenew 1926-1930 [4] [19]
Member of the Mingenew Football Club in 1926 [4: 21-Aug-1926]
Member of the Mingenew Rifle Club 1927-1930 - was Vice Captain in 1929 [4: 30-Apr-1927, 1-Jun-1929, 19-Jul-1930]
Himself and his wife travelled from Mingenew to Perth for a short holiday by train on Friday 1 September 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
While in Perth he competed in the National Rifle Association's Annual Prize Meeting held at the Rifle Range in Swanbourne [4]
Member of the Loyal Mingenew Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows Friendly Society in 1929 [4: 26-Jan-1929]
On the evening of 23 August 1929 himself and his wife travelled from Mingenew to Perth for a fortnights holiday [4: 31-Aug-1929]
While in in August 1929 Perth he competed in the Centenary Rifle Meeting held in the Perth suburb of Swanbourne [4: 31-Aug-1929]
He was in Geraldton suffering from appendicitis during October of 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Entered into partnership with his father-in-law Norman SAGGERS' butchering business in Mingenew in February 1930 [4: 8-Feb-1930]
In July 1930 himself and his wife holidayed with his parents in Dongara, where his father was Railway Stationmaster [4: 2-Aug-1930] [6]
Butcher in Miling in 1931 [50]
Blacksmith in Three Springs 1933-1946 [6] [19]
His business was situated on the corner of Murcott and Slaughter Streets in the Three Springs townsite [P42]
Member of the Carnamah Rifle Club in 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Along with his wife, children and brother Donald briefly left Three Springs and worked as an Engineer in Laverton [50]
After spending time on the goldfields at Laverton returned to Three Springs in April 1936 [5: 24-Apr-1936]
Member of the Three Springs Rifle Club in 1936-37, and Treasurer in 1937-38 [5: 12-Jun-1936, 12-Mar-1937, 2-Jul-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]
He was "one of the most consistent local shooters" in the Three Springs Rifle Club [5: 20-Aug-1937]
Mechanic in Wongan Hills 1949-1954 [50]
Member of the Wongan Hills Rifle Club in 1949 [39: 29-Nov-1949]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Rossmoyne [2]
Father of Juanita, Alma and twins John and Norman [P376]
Died 22 October 1991; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, H, 534) [2]
"Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS
Born 27 June 1908 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [P40]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98] and later at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara [9: 30-Sep-1921]
Herself and sister Billy attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 24 October 1917 as "The Magpies" [10: 2-Nov-1917]
Won the Children's Highland Fling Competition at the Red Cross Gala Day in Three Springs on Thursday 23 May 1918 [10: 31-May-1918]
Acted in the play "Red Riding Hood" at the Dominican Convent School's Annual Concert in TS on 20 November 1918 [10: 29-Nov-1918]
Won 1st prize for a Drawing of Australian Wildflowers at the Three Springs Day held on Thursday 25 September 1919 [10: 3-Oct-1919]
Received a Distinction in Elementary Division School Examinations at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara in 1921 [9: 30-Sep-1921]
Member of the Three Springs Roman Catholic Church Committee in 1925 [124]
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: 29-Sep-1928]
Foundation Treasurer of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929 [206]
Proved a good mechanic and got blackened in assisting repair her father's car on their return from Geraldton in Feb 1929 [4: 9-Feb-1929]
After a holiday in Perth herself and her sister Nora returned to Three Springs on Monday 18 March 1929 [4: 30-Mar-1929]
Following the Arrino Race Club's race meeting attended the evening Ball in the Arrino Hall on Thursday 4 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Races on Thursday 11 April 1929 in a blue satin bodice and net frilled skirt [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Garden" [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
In a dress of lavender georgette attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a rose frock [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Show Ball following the Carnamah Agricultural Show on 15 September 1932 in a gown of apricot satin [5: 23-Sep-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 Younger Set of the Three Springs Country Women's Association - was Vice President in 1933 [5: 2-Jun-1933]
Attended the House Party held at the home of Mr and Mrs E. SHEAHAN in Three Springs on Thursday 24 August 1933 [5: 25-Aug-1933]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of pink taffeta [5: 8-Sep-1933]
On Saturday 2 September 1933 she attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball held at the Carnamah Hall [5: 8-Sep-1933]
She attended the Ball wearing a dress of "coral pink georgette, a coatee trimmed with cream fur adding a finishing touch" [5]
Won 1st prize for Three Porkers exhibited in the Swine section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended the Roman Catholic Church's Ball in Carnamah on Saturday 26 May 1934 in a salmon pink marocain dress [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Travelled to Perth by car with Mrs Frances BARNHART and Mrs Elsie SAGGERS to attend the Royal Show in 1934 [5: 5-Oct-1934]
Married "Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY on 25 October 1934 in Perth [P40]
Following their honeymoon they returned to Three Springs and were tendered a Welcome Home on 21 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
They received a cheque from the residents of the district at the function, held at the local hall and attended by 120 people [5]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs, where he worked as a Labourer and later Tobacconist, until at least 1965 [19] [88]
Won 1st prize for a Collection of Fancy Work at the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on 19 September 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1936 and 1937 [5: 1-May-1936, 2-Jul-1937]
Herself, her husband and her father were on their way to Perth on 6 May 1936 when the steering on the car went out of control [88]
Her husband was driving and when the steering went at about 11:30 a.m. the car left the road and collided head on into a tree [88]
Fortunately none of them were injured, although her father was suffering heart trouble; the car contained licence plate TS-11 [88]
The accident, which occurred near Winchester, was said to have been caused from a radius rod dropping off the car [5: 8-May-1936]
Won a crystal set at the North Midlands District Hospital Appeal's Grand Ball held in Three Springs on 21 May 1936 [5: 29-May-1936]
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Member of the committee that organised the very successful Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Helped arrange the Valedictory for Minnie WATSON & Arthur MORTIMER held in Three Springs on 15 February 1938 [4: 19-Feb-1938]
Herself and her husband ran a drapery shop in Three Springs in the 1940s and 1950s [P40]
On leaving Three Springs in the 1970s shifted to Glengarrif Drive in the Perth suburb of Floreat [P40]
Resided in Floreat until 1995 when she shifted to the Saint Louis retirement estate in the Perth suburb of Claremont [P40]
Died 17 October 1995; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, J, 552) [2]
"Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS was a supplier of music at the following local functions:
Part of the orchestra that provided the music at the Ball that followed the Three Springs Races on 11 April 1929 [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Along with L. S. LLOYD supplied the music at the Popular Girl Dance at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 21 July 1932 [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Played the piano at the Grand Show Ball following the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 22 September 1932 [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Played the piano at the evening dance in the Three Springs Hall after the Arrino R.S.L. Sports Day on 5 November 1932 [5: 18-Nov-1932]
Led the orchestra which supplied the music at the Hospital Appeal Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 8 June 1933 [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Supplier of music at the Anglican Church Ball at the Three Springs Hall during the third week of July 1933 [5: 28-Jul-1933]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 September 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Assisted the Bing Boys Orchestra with the music at the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
"Miss Thomas' Orchestra" performed at the Fire Brigade Ball held in Three Springs on Tuesday 21 November 1933 [5: 17-Nov-1933]
Supplier of music at the Carnamah Tennis Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 9 December 1933 [5: 15-Dec-1933]
One of four suppliers of music at the Church of England's New Year's Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 30 December 1933 [5: 5-Jan-1934]
Played the piano at the Dance conducted by the Carnamah Toc H at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 24 February 1934 [5: 2-Mar-1934]
"Miss Thomas's Band" supplied the music at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Dance in Three Springs on 1 March 1933 [5: 9-Mar-1934]
Along with her orchestra supplied the music at the Saint Patrick Day Dance at the Three Springs Hall on 17 March 1934 [5: 23-Mar-1934]
Assisted with the supplying of music at the Farewell to Miss Gladys DIXON at the Carnamah Hall on 22 March 1934 [5: 30-Mar-1934]
Part of the five piece orchestra that performed at the Parkinson Tennis Club's Dance in Carnamah on 14 April 1934 [5: 13-Apr-1934]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
"Miss Thomas's orchestra" dispensed the music at the Arrino Tennis Club Dance at the Arrino Hall on 26 April 1934 [5: 4-May-1934]
Her orchestra that played in Three Springs and Arrino included Franz H. ARNDT and Clifford F. COFFEY [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Assisted with the music at the Dance in aid of Mrs KNAPP and family at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 4 May 1934 [5: 11-May-1934]
Part of the orchestra that performed at the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in Carnamah on 12 May 1934 [5: 18-May-1934]
Supplier of music at the C.W.A. Euchre Party and Dance held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 15 May 1934 [5: 18-May-1934]
Her orchestra supplied the music at Matron COFFEY's Farewell at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 25-May-1934]
Dispenser of music at the Roman Catholic Church's Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 26 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Provider of music at the social evening tendered in Three Springs to Gladys BASTIAN on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Her orchestra provided the dance music at the Three Springs Hall after the MCHARG-BASTIAN wedding on 5 June 1934 [5: 8-Jun-1934]
Along with her orchestra supplied the music at the Arrino Hall Committee's Dance in Arrino on Saturday 16 June 1934 [5: 22-Jun-1934]
Excellent music was supplied by her orchestra at the Three Springs Anglican Church's Annual Ball on 21 June 1934 [5: 29-Jun-1934]
Supplier of music at the Dance held in Carnamah on Saturday 30 June 1934, held to raise funds for Church organ repairs [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Herself and her orchestra provided the music at the Bachelor's Dance held in Three Springs on Monday 2 July 1934 [5: 6-Jul-1934]
"Miss Thomas's Orchestra" was engaged for the Arrino Hall Fund Dance at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 5 July 1934 [5: 13-Jul-1934]
Supplier of music at the Inering School Dance at the Carnamah Hall on the evening of Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Her orchestra supplied the music at the Arrino Hall Committee's Dance at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 16 August 1934 [5: 24-Aug-1934]
Supplied the music at the Dominican Convent's Children's Concert in Three Springs on Friday 24 August 1934 [5: 31-Aug-1934]
Mrs "Rene" Irene Agnes COFFEY was a supplier of music at the following local functions:
"Coffey's Orchestra" provided the music at the C.W.A. Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
The orchestra consisted of her herself on the piano, her husband on the drums and Frank ARNDT on the violin [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Roman Catholic Church's Dance in Carnamah on Saturday 8 December 1934 [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Supplier of music at the Valedictory to Jack HODKKISS and the BICKELL family in Three Springs on 21 January 1935 [5: 25-Jan-1935]
Played the piano at the North Midlands District Hospital Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Part of Coffey's Orchestra which supplied the music at the Arrino Tennis Club's Annual Ball on Tuesday 25 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Supplier of music at the Carnamah Football Club's Opening Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 29 June 1935 [5: 5-Jul-1935]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 4 July 1935 [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Pianist of Coffey's Orchestra which played at the Three Springs Football Club's Dance held on Thursday 18 July 1935 [5: 26-Jul-1935]
Coffey's Orchstra supplied the music at the 3rd Birthday Arrino C.W.A. Ball held at the Arrino Hall on 26 July 1935 [5: 2-Aug-1935]
Herself and her husband provided the music for dancing at a Dance held at the Arrino Hall on Thursday 1 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Golf Club's Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 3 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Coffey's Orchestra supplied the music for the Three Springs Convent School's Annual Concert on 18 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Her orchestra supplied the music at the Concert in aid of the Dominican Nuns in Three Springs on 15 August 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah District Agricultural Society's Show Ball on Thursday 12 September 1935 [5: 20-Sep-1935]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Wednesday 2 October 1935 [5: 4-Oct-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Coorow Rifle Club's Grand Ball held at the Coorow Hall on Saturday 26 October 1935 [5: 1-Nov-1935]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Anglican Church Dance held at the Arrino Hall on 1 November 1935 [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Coffey's Orchestra provided the music for dancing at the Aerodrome Dance in Arrino on Thursday 7 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
She was the sole provider of music at the C.W.A. evening held in Arrino on Tuesday 12 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Girls Club's Masquerade Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 7 December 1935 [5: 13-Dec-1935]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Anglican Church's New Year's Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 31 December 1935 [5: 3-Jan-1936]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Flannel Dance on 16 January 1936 [5: 24-Jan-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Girls Club's Third Leap Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on 29 February 1936 [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Played the piano at the North Midlands District Hospital's Annual Ball in Three Springs on Easter Monday 13 April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance held in Carnamah on Saturday 2 May 1936 [5: 8-May-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Carnamah Football Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 30 May 1936 [5: 5-Jun-1936]
Her orchestra, with herself on the piano, supplied the music at the Anglican Church Ball in Three Springs on 25 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Coffey's Orchestra played "popular music for dancing" at the Arrino Tennis Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 30 July 1936 [5: 7-Aug-1936]
Assisted with the music at the Annual Concert of the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 21 August 1936 [5: 28-Aug-1936]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball at the Hall in Three Springs on Thursday 1 October 1936 [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Supplier of music at the Anglican Church's Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Friday 27 November 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Played the xylophone at the Coorow Rifle Club's Annual Ball at the Coorow Hall on Saturday evening 28 November 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Played the piano at the Surprise Afternoon Social for Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on 10 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Rifle Club's First Annual Ball at the Hall in Three Springs on 12 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Provider of music at the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Played the piano at the Carnamah Anglican Church's New Year's Eve Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 31 December 1936 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Played the piano at the Social Evening for local newlyweds Richard H. S. & Rachel M. A. JAMES on 5 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Played the piano at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Flannel Dance in Three Springs on Saturday 6 February 1937 [5: 12-Feb-1937]
Coffey's Orchestra provided popular music for the Saint Patrick's Day Ball in Three Springs on 17 March 1937 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Played the piano at the Annual Ball of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs on Monday 29 March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Played the piano at the Coronation Ball in Three Springs following the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937 [5: 14-May-1937]
As part of the "Three Springs Orchestra" played the piano at the Anglican Church's Annual Ball on 17 June 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Coffey's Orchestra were engaged to provide the music at the Arrino Football Club's Annual Ball on 29 July 1937 [5: 2-Jul-1937]
Played the xylophone at the Coorow Rifle Club's Presentation Ball at the Coorow Hall on Saturday evening 10 July 1937 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Coffey's Orchestra supplied the music at the farewell for the CARMODY family in Three Springs on 12 July 1937 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Played the piano at the Grand Ball of the North Midlands Popular Girl Competition in Three Springs on 31 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]
Played the piano at the Farewell for EK, Les & Dorine BYRNE and Merv WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS in Three Springs on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Played the organ at the wedding of John J. McCAGH and Hannah E. TURNER in Three Springs on 30 April 1946 [4: 18-May-1946]
Played the piano at the Kitchen Tea tendered to Adelaide M. BARRETT in Three Springs on Thursday 5 March 1953 [4: 14-Mar-1953]
Jack Douglas THOMAS
Born 1902 in Cottesloe, Western Australia [15]
Son of John THOMAS and Lydia CAHILL [15]
Resided with his parents in Mingenew 1902-1912 [6] [84]
Baptised by Methodist minister J. E. STONE of Dongara at the age of six weeks on 3 August 1902 [84]
Grocer in Moora in 1925 [50]
Agent in Mingenew in 1929 and Shop Assistant in Mingenew 1930-1932 [6] [19]
Social Committee Member of the Mingenew Football Club in 1930 [39: 3-Apr-1930]
Member of the Mingenew Cricket Club - was Vice Captain in 1930-31 [4: 20-Dec-1930]
Represented the North Midlands Cricket Association in their match against the Morawa-Perenjori Association in 1930 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Married Elsie Clyde MCDERMOTT in 1932 [66]
Ran the Railway Refreshment Rooms in Mingenew in 1933 [6]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Nedlands [2]
Died 24 September 1975; ashes buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, FC, 677) [2]
James Edward THOMAS
Farmhand in Three Springs in 1921 [50]
Clearer in Three Springs 1922-1932 [19]
Labourer in Three Springs 1933-1947 [19]
Possibly the J. THOMAS who ran the tote at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1920 [124]
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 [124]
"June" Juanita Mary THOMAS
Born 19 April 1929 in Geraldton, Western Australia [98]
Daughter of Horace Edward THOMAS and "Neta" Uneta SAGGERS [98]
Resided with her parents in Mingenew and later in Three Springs [19]
Began her schooling at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs on 10 September 1934 [98]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 27 April 1929:
"Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Thomas, of Mingenew, are to be congratulated on the birth of a daughter, which took place at Geraldton last week."
"Lettie" Letitia Catherine THOMAS
Born 12 May 1896 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P40]
Daughter of Charles Frederick THOMAS and Winifred BROWNRIGG [15]
Resided with her parents on Kadathinni Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Part of piano trio which played at the Social at the Three Springs State School after a local football match in mid July 1910 [9: 22-Jul-1910]
Sang a song at the Social hosted by her parents at the schoolroom in Three Springs on Saturday evening 30 July 1910 [9: 12-Aug-1910]
Sang "Pretty Pond Lilies" at the Concert & Dance held at the schoolroom in Three Springs on 1 September 1910 [9: 9-Sep-1910]
Played the piano overture "Waves of the Ocean" at the Concert & Dance held in Three Springs on 6 June 1914 [10: 12-Jun-1914]
"Sang the songs "Roses" and "Love Me and the World is Mine" at a Social in Three Springs on Thursday 30 July 1914 [10: 21-Aug-1914]
Her songs were "met with a great reception, so marked in the second song that it is safe to conclude the world is hers" [10]
Probationary Teacher at the Three Springs State School in 1915, on an annual salary of £30 [73]
Wore a dainty white voile frock to the Plain & Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 19 July 1916 in aid of the Red Cross [39: 31-Jul-1916]
Attended the Red Cross Society Basket Social & Dance held in Three Springs on Wednesday 22 November 1916 [10: 5-Dec-1916]
During the evening herself, her sisters, Annie BYRNE and the Misses BERRIGAN sang the song "Australia Will Be There" [10]
Married James Charles HUNT on 13 August 1918 in Three Springs [P40]
Resided in Moora 1919-1921 [P40]
Resided in Moora until 1921 when herself, her husband and their sons James and Arthur travelled to England [P40]
They departed London, England on the steamship Ormonde and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 1 June 1922 [70]
Resided with husband and children in Three Springs, where her husband worked as a farmhand, wheat lumper and then farmer [P40]
Following the Arrino Race Club's race meeting attended the evening Ball in the Arrino Hall on Thursday 4 April 1929 [4: 13-Apr-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 Grand Ball after the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of floral silk georgette [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Farewell Evening tendered to local pioneer Mrs Blanche M. KOCH in Three Springs on 3 December 1932 [4: 10-Dec-1932]
Resided in Three Springs until 1949 [19] and then lived at 88 Sasse Avenue in the Perth suburb of Mount Hawthorn [P40]
Her husband remained in Three Springs however visited her in Perth, and she went to Three Springs during seasonal busy times [P40]
In 1952 they sold their house in Mount Hawthorn and purchased another at 36 Daglish Street in the Perth suburb of Wembley [P40]
Around 1960 her husband left Three Springs and resided full time at 36 Daglish Street in Wembley [P40]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Wembley until her death in 1979 [2]
Mother of James, Arthur, Frederick, Betty and William [P40]
Died 6 July 1979; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, PC, 303) [2]
Mrs Letitia Catherine HUNT was one of the suppliers of music at many and numerous local functions:
Herself and Fred HARDWICK supplied the music at the Dance in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day in 1925 for £3 [9: 3-Apr-1925] [124]
The two of them also provided the music at the Dance/Ball held in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day in 1926 and 1928 [124]
Played the piano at the wedding of Edmund K. WELLS and Margaret A. KROSCHEL in Carnamah on 8 February 1927 [4: 19-Feb-1927]
Played the piano at the Dance in aid the local Hall Piano Fund at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on 7 January 1928 [4: 14-Jan-1928]
Played the piano at the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on Friday 31 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Part of the admirable orchestra at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show Ball on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Member of the orchestra that provided the music at the Football Dance held in Arrino on Tuesday 2 October 1928 [4: 6-Oct-1928]
Part of the orchestra that provided the music at the Ball that followed the Three Springs Races on 11 April 1929 [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Supplier of music at the Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs in aid of the local Anglican Church on 27 June 1929 [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 6 December 1929 [4: 14-Dec-1929]
Herself and Frank ARNDT supplied the music at the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Supplier of music at the Anglican Church's Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 [4: 6-Dec-1930]
From The West Australian newspaper:
"HUNT, (Letitia Catherine): of 36 Daglish St Wembley and Three Springs, passed peacefully away in her sleep July 6, 79. Daughter of the late Charles and Winifred Thomas -- Pioneers of Three Springs. Loved wife of Jim (dec.), loving mother of Jim, Arthur, John, Betty, Bill,
mother-in-law of Jean, Margaret, Peg, Margaret and Maurice. Grandmother to 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Very much loved."
HUNT (Letty): Daughter of the late C.F.Thomas and Winifred Thomas (Senior), pioneers of Three Springs, arrived Three Springs 1906. Her hard work and concern helped make Three Springs what it is today. Gave great pleasure to many in the early days as pianist for local dances even though it necessitated travelling lonely miles, driving a buggy in all weathers, arriving home sometimes at day break. With great admiration for her fortitude, and she will always be in my memory. After long sad illness now peace. Sister-in-law to Winifred wife of the late C. F. Thomas (Junior).
HUNT (L.C.): The Lynch family of Three Springs wish to pay grateful tribute to Letty, her sister Winnie and all the Thomas family who welcomed us when we arrived from Ireland in 1909. We well remember their kindness to our dear mother and to all of us when she died. Prayerful sympathy to Letty's loved ones. From the remaining Lynch's. Tom, Phil, Jim, Peter and Mary (Sister Emmanuel.)
Marie Teresa THOMAS
Born 2 December 1929 in Three Springs, Western Australia [98]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [98]
Resided with her parents in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Baptised by Rev. Father Michael LYNCH at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 27 December 1929 [91]
At her baptism her aunt Miss "Nora" Honora M. THOMAS was her sponsor / appointed Godmother [91]
Herself and her brother Everett began their schooling on 10 February 1936 at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [98]
Married "Les" Edmund Leslie SEARS in 1950 [66]
Herself and her husband resided on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs 1955-1968 and in Perenjori 1970-1980 [19]
Attended the official opening of the restored Macpherson Homestead in Carnamah on Saturday 23 October 2004 [270]
Mrs Mary Monica THOMAS
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1956-1965 [19]
Mrs Mildred May THOMAS
Wife of Christopher Burlington THOAMS; see Mildred May JONES
Pauline Winifred THOMAS
Shop Assistant in Three Springs in 1958 [19]
Resided on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [19]
"Rufie" Rufus Niven THOMAS
Born 1 March 1932 [91]
Son of Charles Frederick THOMAS Jnr and Winifred Beatrice EVERETT [91]
Resided with his parents in the Three Springs townsite and later on Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs [P40]
Baptised by Rev. Father Michael LYNCH at Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs on 10 April 1932 [91]
Farmer of Hill Padua Farm in Three Springs for at least the years 1955-1965 [19]