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Lois Betty CARTER
Born 7 October 1923 [45]
Daughter of Herbert Reuben CARTER and Mabel Irene SHEPHARD [0: image 04285]
Resided with her parents on Fairview Farm in Three Springs [19]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 as a "Bride" [4: 6-Dec-1930]
Won a 1st prize for Writing in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 13 September 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Won a 2nd prize for Needlework in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 19 September 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
In the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1936 she again received a 2nd prize for Needlework [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Steward of the Fancywork section at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Twelfth Annual Show on 14 September 1939 [262]
Bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister Daphne to Leonard D. PARKER in Three Springs on Saturday 25 January 1941 [4: 1-Feb-1941]
She was "tastefully attired in a pretty frock of crinkle chiffon with a blue veil and head-dress of flowers" [4]
Also carried a sheaf of blue roses and wore a handsome bracelet, which was the gift of the bridegroom [4]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Supplier of music at the Valedictory Social for Rev. Charles and Mrs Hilda WALSH in Three Springs on 11 May 1942 [4: 16-May-1942]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for George & Nellie MEYER in Three Springs on Saturday 13 February 1943 [4: 20-Feb-1943]
Main supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Matron Jean CLEMESHA at the Three Springs Hall on 24 March 1944 [4: 1-Apr-1944]
Played the piano at the Farewell for departing hotel manager William A. DUNCAN in Three Springs on 12 April 1944 [4: 22-Apr-1944]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS in Three Springs on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Carter's Orchestra played at the Welcome Home Social for Mostyn L. FRANKLIN in Three Springs on 1 December 1945 [4: 8-Dec-1945]
Married "Stan" Stanley Harold LUCAS on Friday 15 September 1944 at Saint James' Church in Three Springs [0: image 04285]
Wore a beautiful gown of dull ivory silk trimmed with pearls and with a white tulle veil held in place with a coronet of feathers [0]
Carried a bouquet of white stocks, snapdragons and small English daisies [0: image 04285]
Her bridesmaids were Olive LUCAS and Margaret FRANKLIN, who wore Grafton silk of pink and blue respectively [0: image 04285]
Her brother Vern CARTER carried out the duties of groomsman at their wedding [0: image 04285]
Following their wedding ceremony the wedding breakfast took place at Mrs Black's Dining Room in Three Springs [0: image 04285]
Later in the evening a dance was held in the Three Springs Hall to celebrate their marriage [0: image 04285]
Resided with her husband Stan on farmland in Carnamah [19]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Red Cross Society [7: page 180]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club in 1953-54 [89]
Member of the Carnamah R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary in 1954 [7: page 193]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club - was Captain in 1961 [7: page 213]
Lieutenant of the Carnamah Girl Guides 1961 onwards [7: page 223]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club 1967-1979 - was President in 1976 [7: page 234]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society -1971 [13]
Member of the Carnamah Red Cross Uniformed Service after qualifying in First Aid and Home Nursing [7: page 178]
In 1979 was awarded the Red Cross Society's Long Service Medal [7: page 180]
Member of the Carnamah Bowling Club [45]
Mother of Graeme, Robert, Alan and Paul [45]
Died 7 April 2005; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs WA [45]
From The West Australian newspaper, Saturday 9 April 2005:
"LUCAS (Lois Betty): Beloved wife of Stanley for 61 wonderful years and loving mother of Graeme, Robert, Alan and Paul all formerly of Carnamah. Beloved daughter of Herbert and Mabel Carter (both dec) and loving sister of Daphne and Vern of Three Springs. Passed away peacefully at 9:45pm on Thursday 7th April 2005 after a long fight against illness. Thankyou so much to Doctors and Staff of SJOG Murdoch. Thankyou Mum for all the wonderful memories you have bought to our lives. Rest in Peace."
Enclosed with the Australian Red Cross WA Headquarters circular, 14 July 2005:
"Obituaries - Lois Lucas - Carnamah Red Cross Unit. Lois Lucas was an enthusiastic member of the Carnamah Red Cross for many years. She used her many talents to assist Red Cross throughout the North Midlands District. When the branch decided to have a uniform group, trained in First Aid and Home Nursing, she was in the original group and assisted at all local function requiring first aiders - local shows, sporting fixtures and training. Blood Bank had a mobile visit once a year and up to a hundred donations were usually gathered from the district. Lois played the piano accordion, did china painting, sewing, cooking and helped in a myriad of ways putting her Red Cross training and principles into practice. She did Civil Defense training and always helped with local fires and floods and was a friend to all. On the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen of Thailand to Perth, Lois was one of the half a dozen uniformed members who formed a Guard of Honour at Government House."
"Vern" Lyle Vernon CARTER
Born 1925 [15]
Farmhand in Three Springs for at least the years 1947-1975 [19]
Mrs Mabel Irene CARTER
Wife of "Bert" Herbert Reuben CARTER; see Mabel Irene SHEPHARD
Norman William CARTER
Tractor Driver in Three Springs 1950-1952 [19]
Peter Andrew CARTER
Born C.1959 [2]
Resided of late in Three Springs [2]
Died 7 November 2002; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Reuben CARTER
Born C.1865 [2]
Married Leah BIGNELL in 1893 in Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia [32]
Arrived in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1906 after purchasing 362 acres of virgin land [44] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Farmer of Fairview Farm in Three Springs, Western Australia [19] [120:5-Oct-1933]
He was the first farmer to settle in the Three Springs district, following a few days later by Charles F. THOMAS [120: 15-Oct-1936]
His first crop in 1906 was a complete failure, however the following year obtained the good yield of 20 bushels to the acre [120]
Initially his farm consisted of the 362 acre Lot 12 of the Kadathinni Agricultural Area in Three Springs [44]
The Kadathinni Agricultural Area was 10,000 acres in size and was initially intended to be a State Experimental Farm [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Within a few years of settling in the district he had also taken up the 548 acre Lot 20 of the Kadathinni Agricultural Area [44]
Farmer in partnership with his son Herbert R. CARTER as "R. Carter & Son" from about 1923 onwards [6] [44]
By 1923 he had purchased a further 866 acres in Lots 22 and 28 of Victoria Location 1933 [44]
Also by 1923 his son had purchased 456 acre Victoria Location 4132 - taking their collective farmland to a total of 2,232 acres [44]
Met Samuel F. MOORE M.L.A. at the railway station in Three Springs on his visit to the district in October 1908 [9: 23-Oct-1908]
In October 1908 he purchased a new Massey-Harris binder [9: 23-Oct-1908]
Grew 140 acres of crop on his farm in Three Springs in 1910 [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]
Exhibited sheaves of Bob's and LeHugenot wheats at the Moora Agricultural Society's Annual Show in Moora in 1910 [9: 28-Oct-1910]
Foundation Committee Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1910 [9: 1-Jul-1910]
Member of the Three Springs Local Board of Health in 1910 [9: 26-Aug-1910]
Member of the Kadathinni Farmers and Progress Association in 1910 and 1911 [9: 23-Sep-1910] [31: 3-May-1911]
Member of the committee formed in July 1910 to obtain an Agricultural Hall for Three Springs [9: 22-Jul-1910]
Played dozens of games of crib at a Surprise Party held at David TODD's home in Three Springs in early February 1915 [10: 5-Feb-1915]
Attended and almost won the Gents Prize at the Euchre Party & Dance held in Three Springs on Friday 8 October 1915 [10: 12-Oct-1915]
Won the Dry Land Race at the local Hall Committee's Sports Day in Three Springs on Friday 18 February 1916 [10: 25-Feb-1916]
One of four men appointed to manage and control the Three Springs Recreation Reserve in 1916 [10: 18-Aug-1916]
Thirteen years on, in 1929, he was still a Trustee of the Three Springs Recreation Reserve No. 12432 [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs [34]
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 in the Ugly Man Competition he came second, and helped 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]
Donated £1/5/- to increase the funds being raised by the Three Springs branch of the Red Cross Society in 1918 [10: 21-Jun-1918]
Won 1st prize for Chaff in the Farm Produce section of the Three Springs Day held on Thursday 26 September 1918 [10: 4-Oct-1918]
Donated a two-tooth sheep to the Basket Social & Dance in Three Springs in aid of Church funds on 10 February 1919 [9: 21-Feb-1919]
The Three Springs Committee for Saint Patrick's Day requested his assistance with their children's events in 1919 [124]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club in 1919 [10: 27-Jun-1919]
Attended May BERRIGAN's 21st Birthday held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday 12 September 1919 [9: 19-Sep-1919]
Won 1st prize for Two Shaves of Wheat at the Three Springs Day held on Thursday 25 September 1919 [10: 3-Oct-1919]
Member of the Hall Committee that managed the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs in 1919-20 [9: 29-Aug-1919]
Had a fine new house built on his farm in Three Springs in 1920 [10: 9-Jul-1920]
Donated 5/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1925 [124]
In mid October 1928 sold eight bales of wool for 12½d. per pound, five for 11¼d., three for 12¼d. one for 11½d [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Later resided in Perth [2]
Died 14 October 1943; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, HA, 545) [2]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"Mr. R. Carter, another of the district's earliest pioneers, has an intimate knowledge of Australia. Besides being one of the first to arrive in Three Springs - his arrival was on St. Patrick's Day in 1906 - he was also one of the pioneers of Coff's Harbour, in the fertile northern rivers country of New South Wales. Mr. Carter took up 313 acres in Three Springs in 1906, and subsequently acquired two other properties. He spends some of his time in Perth nowadays, making periodical visits to Three Springs. His son, H. R. Carter, holds a half-interest in the farms, and also has his own block. Mr. Carter and his son have a reputation for very sound farming method, and this is exemplified by the fact that this season they expect to obtain a 10-bag average over 220 acres."
Henry CARRINGTON
Labourer in Three Springs in 1910 [50]
M. S. CARVEL
Secretary of the committee who conducted the Annual Sports Meeting at Arrino on Easter Monday 1 April 1915 [10: 9-Apr-1915]
Luigi CASADIO
Born 26 August 1912 in Lugo, Ravenna, Italy [P396]
Son of Celso CASADIO and Santa Luigia PILANI [P396]
He grew up in Lugo and studied at a professional secondary school as a mechanic [P396]
His father was a writer and journalist, and was also clerk of the local Fascist Trade Union of Porters [P396]
His mother was a stall keeper at the local market in Lugo, and in the mid 1930s he worked as a hawker but with poor success [P396]
In March 1936 he applied to be a colonial worker in Africa and was accepted in the army after a period of training [P396]
Italy annexed the Ethiopian Empire and it was merged with Italy's Eritrea and Somaliland to become Italian East Africa in 1936 [P396]
Along with thousands of other workers and soldiers he departed Italy for Africa by steamship on 6 June 1936 [P396]
He worked in Africa and in letters back to Italy revealed life was harsh and far from the regime's promises and aspirations [P396]
In 1938 he is believed to have briefly visited Italy before returning to Italian East Africa that same year [P396]
Returned to Italy for Christmas in 1939 and on 6 February 1940 he married Bruna FANTUCCI [P396]
After Italy joined the Second World War he was sent back to Africa with the military militia Camicia Nera, "The Blackshirts" [P396]
Private in the 81st Battalion of The Blackshirts until being captured at Sidi Barani in Egypt on 11 December 1940 [30: item 9931740]
The destroyed Blackshirts had suffered heavy casualties due to being undermanned, underequipped and undertrained [P396]
As a Prisoner of War he was later sent by the British to Prisoner of War camp number three in Bombay, India [P396]
His family last heard from him with a message dated 22 November 1944 from Bangalore, India stating he was in good health [P396]
As a Prisoner of War he departed Bombay, India and arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 13 February 1945 [30: item 9931740]
In Australia his identification number was PWIX 67603 - PW standing for Prisoner of War, I for Italian and X for Fascist [24]
Following his arrival he was sent to Western Australia, being interned at Karrakatta in Perth on 24 February 1945 [30: item 8642727]
He was administered by Prisoner of War Camp Number 16 at Marrinup southeast of Pinjarra and northwest of Dwellingup [30]
He was sent to Three Springs on 10 April 1945 and worked on the farm of DURACK Bros in Arrino [24] [30: item 8642727]
At the age of 33, and the day after the Second World War ended, he hanged himself on DURACK Bros' farm in Arrino [30: item 8642727]
Died 23 August 1945 in Arrino; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, Plot 43) [24]
His family, who hadn't heard from him since he was in India, received a telegram on 10 October 1945 advising them of his death [P396]
His wife Bruna continued to live in his native town of Lugo in Ravenna, Italy until her death at the age of 78 on 3 April 1989 [P396]
William CASONOVER
Railway Labourer and Repairer in Arrino 1901-1904 [6] [19]
Mrs Catherine CASSIDY
Resided in Three Springs in 1921 [19]
Edward CASSIDY
Manager in Three Springs in 1921 [19]
Edward CASTLE
Contractor in Three Springs in 1910 [6]
"Molly" Mary CASTLE
Born 1901 in Malcolm, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of Alexander Wilson CASTLE and Deborah Caroline OWEN [15]
Resided with her parents in the mining districts of Malcolm and Wiluna until her father's death in 1905 [P122]
Following her father's death resided with her mother and three siblings in the Perth suburb of East Perth [P122]
As a child and adult she spent holidays staying with George R. and Minnie M. WATSON on Moonlight Farm in Three Springs [P122]
Married "Ray" Raymond SHAW in Perth in 1928 [66]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs 1930-1940, where he was the manager of the local E. S. & A. Bank [4: 8-Feb-1930] [6] [19]
Attended the Show Ball after the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 21 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In a dress of mauve taffeta attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
Holidayed with her husband and children in Perth in February 1937 during her husband's annual leave [5: 19-Feb-1937, 25-Mar-1937]
Herself and her husband were bid farewell at a Valedictory Dance in Three Springs on Thursday evening 13 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
It was organised by the Three Springs Road Board and was attended by 200 people from Arrino, Three Springs and Carnamah [4]
Seven speakers spoke about their sorrow in losing two valuable and estimable citizens, good friends and an excellent banker [4]
During the evening they received an electric oven from the residents of Three Springs in addition to a number of personal gifts [4]
On behalf of the residents of Arrino and Dudawa they were also presented with an electric kettle and an electric toaster [4]
Dancing at their Valedictory continued to the early hours of the morning, before concluding with the singing of Auld Lang Syne [4]
Left Three Springs in March 1941, following her husband's transfer to the Perth suburb of Midland Junction [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Applecross [2]
Mother of Patricia and Denis [P122]
Died 10 April 1997; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, Lawn 6, 1A) [2]
Arthur Herbert CATHRO
Born 21 March 1906 in Fremantle, Western Australia [16]
Shop Assistant in Arrino, Western Australia 1929-1933 [19]
Married Marchie May ARMOUR on 19 November 1937 at the Registry Office in Port Adelaide, South Australia [55]
Resided in Largs Bay North, South Australia prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 11 January 1944 [16]
Private SX35056 in the Australian Army's 74 Dental during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 31 August 1945 [16]
Mrs Kathleen Flora CATTO
Widow of George CATTO; see Kathleen Flora CLARK
"Reg" Reginald CAVANAGH
Relieving Postmaster in Three Springs from November 1914 to January 1915 [10: 3-Nov-1914, 26-Jan-1915]
Spent a few days in Three Springs in May 1915 en route to serve as Relieving Postmaster in Mullewa [10: 28-May-1915]
Relieving Postmaster in Three Springs for six weeks in June and July 1914 [10: 6-Jun-1916]
In September 1919 he was once more in Three Springs as Relieving Postmaster [10: 29-Sep-1919]
Competed in and won the Three Springs Tennis Club's Tennis Tournament held on Saturday 27 September 1919 [10: 29-Sep-1919]
Attended and competed in the sports at the annual picnic meeting, the Three Springs Day, held on 25 September 1919 [10: 3-Oct-1919]
Sito CERONI
Clearer in Dudawa, East Arrino in 1927 and 1928 [19]
John Hilton CHADWICK
Farmhand in Three Springs 1953-1956 [19]
Mrs Ada Sarah CHAMBERS
Wife of Geoffrey CHAMBERS; see Ada Sarah ROBINSON
Geoffrey CHAMBERS
Married Ada Sarah ROBINSON at Peak Hill in 1904 [15]
Farmer in Three Springs in 1913 and 1914 [50]
Engine Driver in Three Springs in 1916 and 1917 [50]
Labourer in Three Springs in 1917 [19]
Farm Foreman in Yandanooka 1919-1922 [50]
Rev. Edward CHARD
Anglican Priest in charge of the Three Springs Parish [5: 18-Aug-1933] [19]
Conducted Church of England services in Three Springs and Arrino and sometimes also in Carnamah and Coorow [5]
Officiated at a number of burials at the Three Springs General Cemetery in 1932, 1933 and 1934 [24]
Speaker at 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]
At 3 p.m. declared open the Carnamah Anglican Church's Bazaar held in Carnamah on Saturday 12 August 1933 [5: 18-Aug-1933]
Travelled to Perth in August 1933 to attend the Annual Clergy Retreat and the Anglican Synod in Perth [5: 1-Sep-1933]
Spoke on behalf of the Church at the send-off to Albert and Elsie STOKES at Three Springs on 23 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended and spoke at the send-off to Miss Mary LYNCH in Three Springs on Wednesday 31 January 1934 [5: 2-Feb-1934]
Over Easter in 1934 he held services in Coorow and Carnamah on Easter Friday and in Three Springs on Easter Sunday [5: 30-Mar-1934]
Following the departure of Rev. A. W. CURTIS in May 1934 he also conducted services in the Coorow-Carnamah Parish [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Drove a car without brakes, had a slight impediment in his speech and was said to have been not quite right mentally [P2]
He preached lengthy sermons to the schoolchildren about stirring themselves up like porridge, and keeping up their prayers [P2]
Bid farewell from the people of Three Springs and Arrino at a function held at the Three Springs Hall on Tuesday 31 July 1934 [5]
At his farewell he was presented with a case of pipes as an expression of the good will in which he was held [5: 3-Aug-1934]
Left Three Springs at the end of July 1934 after being transferred to Victoria Park as Curate of the Carlisle Parish [5: 6-Jul-1934]
He was succeeded by Rev. Alfred J. TOOMEY, who took over the amalgamated Coorow-Carnamah and Three Springs Parishes [5]
Florence Jessie CHEDZEY
Born 1912 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Married Frank Augustus KAY in Moora in 1933 [66]
Resided in Arrino in 1938 and 1939 [19]
Charles Campbell CHEYNE
Mine Owner in Arrino 1903-1906 [6] [19] [50]
Miner in Arrino until 1908 [19]
Walter CHITTENDEN Jnr
Railway Ganger in Three Springs 1904-1910 [19]
Railway Ganger in Bookara in 1911 [19]
Mrs Flora Josephine CHRISTENSEN
Resided on Victoria Location 10207 in Eneabba via Three Springs for at least the years 1962-1965 [19]
Jack Sejer CHRISTENSEN
Farmer of Victoria Location 10207 in Eneabba via Three Springs for at least the years 1962-1965 [19]
Arthur CHRISTEY
Assistant Teacher in Charge of the Three Springs State School in 1929, on an annual salary of £310 [73]
He was in charge of the school owing to the Head Teacher and Temporary Head Teacher both being on leave [73]
Rev. Frederick Sophius Peel CHRISTIANSEN
Born C.1891 [2]
Methodist Minister in Three Springs in 1917 and 1918 [6] [10] [19]
One of the Costume Judges at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Wednesday 24 October 1917 [10: 2-Nov-1917]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club in 1917-18 [10: 23-Nov-1917]
He had presumably left Three Springs by April 1918, when another Methodist Minister arrived in the district [10: 26-Apr-1918]
Married Muriel Lillian GOWER in Perth in 1921 [66]
Methodist Minister in Dongara in 1922 [19] [84]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Inglewood [2]
Died 4 July 1955; ashes dispersed at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Alexander Frederick CHRISTIE
Born 14 November 1903 in Fremantle, Western Australia [16]
Son of James CHRISTIE and Phoebe SMIRK [15]
Labourer in Three Springs 1925-1927 [19]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Leederville prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 6 January 1942 [16]
Corporal WX18636 in the Australian Army's 20 Australian Detention Barracks during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 18 December 1945 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Nollamara [2]
Died 19 July 1993; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (EC Section, Garden of Remembrance, 28, 18) [2]
Jack Murray CHRISTIE
Bank Officer in Three Springs in 1961 [19]
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Mrs Sybil Emily CHRISTIE
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs in 1961 [19]
Victor Hedley CHRISTOPHER
Born 4 November 1914 in Wooroloo, Western Australia [15]
Farmhand in Three Springs 1938-1942 [19]
Won the 2 mile Cycle Race at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting held in Three Springs on Tuesday 17 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
In 1939 he was living in Touche Street, Three Springs [50]
Resided in the outer Perth suburb of Greenmount prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 24 August 1942 [16]
Private WX29380 in the Australian Army's 28 Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 15 November 1945 [16]
Mrs Frances Catherine CLANCY
Resided in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Michael Ronald CLANCY
Wheat Bin Attendant in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Freda Rebecca Florence CLAPP
Born 1902 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of William Henry John CLAPP and Ida Maud HALE [15]
Waitress at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs in 1924 [19]
Married William Henry BARRY in 1927 [66]
Resided of late in Cunderdin [2]
Died 3 February 1974; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (General, Lawn 2, 272) [2]
Mary Danberger CLARK
Born C.1910 [2]
Married Mervyn RICH in 1935 [66]
Herself and her husband resided in Arrino in 1938 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of West Midland [2]
Died 31 January 1989; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 9P, 53) [2]
Mrs Maxine Uraine CLARK
Wife of John CLARK; see Maxine Uraine MCKENZIE
Robert Baden CLARK
Born 8 June 1900 in Jolimont, Western Australia [16]
Son of William Frederick CLARK and Elizabeth BRUCE [15]
Labourer in Three Springs 1927-1929 [19]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1927 [4: 7-May-1927]
Married Nellie Gertrude DAWSON in Perth in 1930 [66]
Resided in Walpole prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 29 June 1940 [16]
Private WX6010 in the Australian Army's Mobile Laundry 8 Division during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 11 September 1942 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Karrinyup [2]
Died 18 June 1970; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 6, 42) [2]
Sydney CLARKE
Miner in Arrino in 1903 [6]
Beryl Edith CLARKSON
Born 18 October 1919 [84]
Daughter of Joseph William CLARKSON and Myra May DOWNES [84]
Resided with her parents in Dongara [84]
Baptised on 30 November 1919 by Methodist minister Stephen WRIGHT of the Wesley Manse in Dongara [84]
Married "Allan" Sydney Allan MONEY in 1940 [66]
Resided with her husband in Arrino 1940-1946 and in Coorow in 1947 [6] [19]
Resided on Irwin Road in Dongara 1967-1971, during which time her husband operated as a Storekeeper [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of East Fremantle [2]
Mother of Suzanne, Wendy, Beverley and Graham [P2]
Died 23 April 2006; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 34, 93) [2]
Frederick Albert CLAYDEN
Builder in Three Springs 1953-1958 [19]
Annie Josephine CLEARY
Born 1870 in County Clare, Ireland [201]
Daughter of Michael CLEARY and Mary BURKE [201]
Her family's two story farmhouse was said to have been burnt down during agrarian troubles in Ireland [201]
Along with her siblings Mary, Tess, Julie, Margaret and Jack left Ireland for New South Wales, Australia [201]
Herself and her sisters Mary, Tess and Julie later left New South Wales and shifted to the goldfields in Western Australia [201]
Married Patrick Joseph LYNCH in 1902 in Boulder, Western Australia [15]
Herself and her sisters Mary and Tess were the proprietresses of the Manhattan Tearooms in Lane Street, Boulder [201]
Following her husband's election to the Parliament of Western Australia in 1904 they left Boulder and shifted to Perth [201]
After his election as a Commonwealth Senator they resided in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds 1907-1909 [201]
From 1909 until 1918 resided at 8 Avenue No. 2 in North Perth / 8 Camellia Street in North Perth [201]
During their years at North Perth they also spent time at her husband and brother-in-law's farm in Three Springs [201]
Her sister-in-law Mrs Sarah LYNCH of Three Springs passed away at the age of 41 years on 11 June 1914 [2]
Between herself and her sister Mrs Mary O'BRIEN they took care of three of her late sister-in-law's children [201]
She raised her young niece Mary LYNCH, and her sister looked after her nephew Thomas A. LYNCH and Peter J. LYNCH [201]
In 1919 herself, her husband and their children took up residence on her husband's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [201]
Resided with her husband and children on Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1919-1931 [201]
They may have retained and continued to also use their home in North Perth, as she was of North Perth at the time of her death [2]
Conducted the stalls at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Three Tuesday 17 March 1925 [9: 3-Apr-1925]
Through raffles at the Picnic Race Meeting she raised £20/3/- for the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee [124]
She had also donated pork, cake and milk for the Refreshment Stall at the Picnic Race Meeting [124]
Travelled to Mogumber in mid May 1928 to receive her daughter Mrs CLUNE on her return from her honeymoon [4: 19-May-1928]
She was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Judged the Confectionary section with William PADBURY, and won 1st prize for Ham in the Dairy Produce section [4]
Judged the Confectionary section at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on 4 April 1929 in a pink brocaded satin skirt with lace bodice to tone [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Mother of Bridget, Mary and Michael [201]
Died 18 May 1931 in North Perth; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, BA, 454) [2]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 23 May 1931:
Obituary - Death of Mrs. P. Lynch - Regret in North Midlands. A wide circle of friends throughout the North Midlands experienced a feeling of deep regret when it became known that Mrs. Annie Lynch, wife of Senator P. J. Lynch, of Three Springs, had passed away at her home in North Perth on Monday last, at the age of 59 years. In addition to her husband she leaves a son and two daughters to mourn their loss. For some month prior to her death the late Mrs. Lynch had been in indifferent health. She was an extremely popular lady in the North Midlands, and in good health was to be seen at nearly every public function at Three Springs. The late Mrs. Lynch came to Australia about 40 years ago and lived in New South Wales for about eight years. She afterwards came to Western Australia and in 1903 married Senator Lynch. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Lynch lived on the goldfields, the Senator then being a member of the Boulder Municipal Council. Later they engaged at farming at Three Springs. The funeral took place on Tuesday last in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery."
Alfred Robert CLEMENTS
Labourer in Three Springs in 1916 and 1917 [19] [50]
Jean Russell CLEMESHA
Matron of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in 1943 and 1944 [4] [19]
She was tendered a Farewell Social & Dance at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday evening 24 March 1944 [4: 1-Apr-1944]
Three speakers spoke of the good work she had done while Matron, and how running a country hospital was no easy task [4]
During the function, which had been organised by Edward HUNT, she received a cheque from the residents of the district [4]
Left Three Springs by the night train on Friday 24 March 1944 having accepted the position of Matron at the hospital in Norseman [4]
Irene CLIFFORD
Born C.1901 [2]
Married Arthur Hawken TUNBRIDGE in Perth in 1922 [66]
When her husband settled on farmland in Arrino she initially remained living in Perth, however after four children joined him [P2]
Resided with her husband and children on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 in saxe blue with gold beads and braid trimming [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Died 18 December 1930; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, NA, 230) [2]
James CLIFFORD
Land Clearer on Woopenatty Station in Arrino in 1926 and 1927 [19]
Douglas CLIFTON
Bank Officer in Three Springs 1955-1962 [19]
Judith CLIFTON
Resided in Three Springs 1955-1962 [19]
Mrs "Biddy" Bridget Patricia CLUNE
Wife of "Jerry" Jeremiah James CLUNE; see "Biddy" Bridget Patricia LYNCH
"Danny" Daniel McMahon CLUNE
Son of "Jim" James Benedict CLUNE and "Molly" Mary Monica LYNCH [201]
Married Lorraine Elva KIDD in Perth in 1961 [66]
Farmer of Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1962-1967 [19]
Successfully applied for a 600 acre Conditional Purchase cotton farm on the Ord River Scheme in the north-west of WA [201]
"Jim" James Benedict CLUNE
Born 1907 [15]
Son of Jeremiah McMahon CLUNE and Alice Mary BRENNAN [15]
Resided with his parents on Canterbury Farm in New Norcia [201]
He was from a prominent pioneering family of New Norcia, and was educated at Saint Ildephonsus College in New Norcia [201]
Farmer of Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Himself and his brother leased and farmed Mount Leonora Farm from its owner Senator Patrick J. LYNCH [120]
Donated £1/1/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 [124]
Severely hurt his ankle at a football match on Sunday 22 July 1928 and was unable to "get about" the following day [4: 28-Jul-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]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1928-1935 - was Captain in 1929 [4: 19-May-1928] [5: 19-Aug-1932, 7-Jun-1935] [120]
Married "Molly" Mary Monica LYNCH in 1929 [66]
Resided with his wife and later their elder children on his father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1929-1933 [201]
Following their marriage himself and his wife were the guests of honour at a Social in Three Springs on Friday 1 November 1929 [4]
During the evening, which was tendered by the Three Springs Football Club, they were presented with a chime clock [4: 9-Nov-1929]
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1930-31 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Represented the North Midlands Cricket Association in their match against the Morawa-Perenjori Association in 1930 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Attended the Commemoration Dinner held at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs on Friday 26 August 1932 [5: images 00152-3]
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 evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 [5: 18-Nov-1932]
Along with his wife and children left Three Springs in 1933 [201]
School Teacher at various locations including Miling, and in 1941 and 1942 was Headmaster of Elashgin State School [201]
In early 1943 shifted back to Three Springs and with his elder brother Jerry leased their father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm [201]
Farmer of Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1943-1964 [201]
Leased and farmed the property in partnership with his brother Jerry as "Clune Bros" in 1943, and then by himself 1944 onwards [201]
Left Three Springs in 1964 [201]
Father of Marie, Pauline, Celine, Gerald, Joan, Danny, Paul and Francis [201]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"Last season the premiership of the North Midlands Football Association was won by the Three Springs team, ably skippered by Mr. J. B. Clune. Educated at St. Idephonsus College, New Norcia, Mr. Clune is a member of a sporting family. In 1928 he was a member of the New Norcia team that took champion honours in Country Cricket Week, several brothers participating in the success also. When leading Three Springs on the football field, Mr. Clune plays either ruck or centre half-forward. With his brother, Mr. V. Clune, he is leasing Senator Lynch's property Mount Leonora. They hope to average 20 bushels an acre from their 400 acre crop, most of which is on fallowed country. Mount Leonora comprises 4,000 acres, 3,000 of which are heavy salmon gum country, and 1,000 sand plain. The cultivation of lupins and oats will increase the productivity of the lighter country."
"Jerry" Jeremiah James CLUNE
Born 1903 in Midland Junction, Western Australia [15]
Son of Jeremiah McMahon CLUNE and Alice Mary BRENNAN [15]
Resided with his parents on Canterbury Farm in New Norcia [201]
He was from a prominent pioneering family of New Norcia, and was educated at Saint Ildephonsus College in New Norcia [201]
Farmer in Mogumber 1927-1936 [6]
Married "Biddy" Bridget Patricia LYNCH in Perth in 1928 [66]
On leaving Mogumber shifted with his wife and children to his father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [201]
After a time shifted to Perth where he worked as a Tractor Salesman and then Katanning where he worked as a Stock Salesman [201]
In December 1942 they shifted back to Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [201]
Himself and his brother Jim leased and farmed their father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs in 1943 [201]
They farmed Mount Leonora together in partnership as "Clune Bros" until dissolving partnership when he leased Parakalia Farm [201]
Leased, farmed and resided on Mrs Sara T. MALEY's Parakalia Farm in Three Springs in 1944 and 1945 [P40] [201]
Speaker at the Farewell Function for departing hotel manager William A. DUNCAN in Three Springs on 12 April 1944 [4: 22-Apr-1944]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS in Three Springs on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Left Three Springs in December 1945 after purchasing Newmarracarra Station at Kojarena between Geraldton and Morawa [201]
Served on the Greenough Shire Council for 18 years [201]
Father of Dermot, Maureen, Bernard, Carmel, Loretta, Patricia and Imedla [201]
Died 18 April 1967; buried Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton WA [26]
Mrs Lorraine Elva CLUNE
Wife of Daniel McMahon CLUNE; see Lorraine Elva CLUNE
Mrs "Molly" Mary Monica CLUNE
Wife of "Jim" James Benedict CLUNE; see "Molly" Mary Monica LYNCH
Ethel Elizabeth COCKING
Born 1893 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of William Richard COCKING and Mary Louisa JURY [15]
Resided with her parents in Perth 1893-1912 and then with her father on Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
Dressmaker in Three Springs in 1916 [19]
Dressmaker in Wannamal in 1916 and 1917 [50]
Married James Kinnear HEBITON in Perth in 1924 [66]
Resided with her husband James on Inverbeg Farm in Three Springs 1924-1962 [19]
In 1926 her stepson James married her sister Ruth, and in 1929 her stepsons Don and Bob married her sisters Olive and Evelyn [66]
Attended the wedding dance of Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG at the Carnamah Hall on 27 March 1928 [4: 31-Mar-1928]
She was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prizes for Pansies in the Flower section and for both male and female Black Orpingtons in the Poultry section [4]
Costume Judge at the Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs in aid of the local Anglican Church on 27 June 1929 [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Founding Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929, and President in 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944] [206]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of floral silk voile [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association - was Vice President in 1932 and 1933 [5: 2-Jun-1933]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 8 June 1933 in a dress of lavender georgette [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Won 1st prize for Preserved Fruits in Syrup and 2nd for Gentlemen's Buttonhole at the Three Springs Show in 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended the Three Springs C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Judged the Educational section at the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on Thursday 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Speaker at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS at the Three Springs Hall on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley [2]
Died 3 March 1969; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Presbyterian, KA, 470) [2]
Evelyn Myra COCKING
Born 1900 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of William Richard COCKING and Mary Louisa JURY [15]
Resided with her parents in Perth 1900-1912 and then with her father on Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
Student at the Wannamal State School in Wannamal in 1914 and 1915 [114]
Resided in Three Springs in 1928 and 1929 [19]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on 20 September 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prize for a Specimen of Underclothing at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show in 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Married "Bob" George Bain HEBITON on Monday 18 February 1929 at the Brisbane Street Methodist Church in Perth [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Mullewa for at least the years 1931-1949 [6]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Como [2]
Died 16 December 1970; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 8D, 80) [2]
Ruth COCKING
Born 28 October 1902 in Perth, Western Australia [15] [114]
Daughter of William Richard COCKING and Mary Louisa JURY [15]
Resided with her parents in Perth 1902-1912 and then with her father on Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
Student at the Wannamal State School in Wannamal 1914-1917 [114]
Gave a recitation at the Empire Day Celebrations held at the Wannamal Hall on the evening of 22 May 1914 [114]
Gave a recitation at the Christmas Tree and Dance held in Wannamal on 18 December 1915 [114]
Won the 12 to 14 years Running Race at the Empire Day Celebrations held at the Wannamal State School on 24 May 1916 [114]
Married James Kinnear HEBITON Jnr in Perth in 1926 [66]
Two years earlier her sister Ethel had married James' father James Kinnear HEBITON Snr [15] [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Three Springs [19]
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 C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant [2]
Died 15 July 1981; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (IC Section, Garden of Remembrance 2, 109) [2]
William Richard COCKING
Born 21 March 1869 [114]
Married Mary Louisa JURY in Perth in 1890 [15]
Labourer, Ganger and then Leading Repairman for the WA Government Railways in Perth 1891-1912 [114]
His wife, late of East Perth, passed away at the age of 39 years on 4 July 1909 and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery [2]
In 1912 purchased Fred CLOSE's 1330 acre farm in Wannamal, which consisted of Swan Locations 2228, 2229 and 2451 [114]
Farmer of Sylvania Farm in Wannamal 1912-1937 [114]
Member of the Wannamal Hall Committee in 1914-1917 - was President in 1915 [114]
Foundation Member of the Methodist Band of Hope formed in Wannamal 1914 [114]
During a kangaroo hunt in Wannamal in November 1920 he fell from his horse and broke his collar bone [114]
His eldest daughter Hilda passed away in Perth in 1922, after a nervous breakdown followed by rheumatic fever and a stroke [114]
Farmer in Three Springs in 1928 and 1929 [19], after which he appears to have returned to Wannamal [114]
Upon his retirement in 1937 his son Harry took over the running of his Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
In 1938 he was once again living in Three Springs, and working locally as a Labourer [19]
Returned to Wannamal and resided in a small house on Sylvania Farm that had previously been used to accommodate shearers [114]
In 1949 and possibly during some of the early 1950s he once more resided in Three Springs [19], but then returned to Wannamal [2]
Attended the Back to Wannamal Ball to celebrate the 40th Birthday of the Wannamal Hall on 6 September 1952 [114]
Resided in Wannamal until his death in 1953 [2] [114]
Father of Hilda May, Ethel Elizabeth, Henry Edward, Evelyn Myra, Ruth, William Victor and Olive Edna [4: 23-Feb-1929] [15]
His daughter Ethel married James K. HEBITON of TS, and his other three daughters married sons from James' first marriage [4]
Died 7 November 1953 in Wannamal; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, AA, 295) [2] [114]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 23 February 1929:
"Mr. J. K. Hebiton and Mrs. Hebiton have just returned to Three Springs from a visit to Perth, where at the Brisbane Street Methodist Church they attended the weddings of Messrs. Don and Bob Hebiton. On Saturday, February 15, Mr. Don Hebiton was married to Miss Olive Cocking, and on Monday, February 18, Mr. Bob Hebiton and Miss Evelyn Cocking were pronounced man and wife. The Hebiton family must surely hold a record for a father and three sons have now married four sisters. This is a magnificent testimonial to the family from which so many charming brides have been wooed and won."
Catherine COFFEY
Nurse in Three Springs 1928-1936 [5] [19]
Pioneered the Cottage Hospital on Charles C. MALEY's Parakalia Farm in Three Springs [5: 25-May-1934] [P2]
Upon its opening in 1929 she was Matron and ran the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [5: 25-May-1934]
Donated £1/1/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 [124]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Races on Thursday 11 April 1929 in a dress of black lace and ninon [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Donor at the Gift Evening held for the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs on Wednesday 1 May 1929 [4: 25-May-1929]
Foundation Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929 [206]
In December 1929 extended a request for gifts or donations to provide Christmas cheer for the inmates at the Hospital [4: 14-Dec-1929]
Foundation Committee Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1930 [4: 14-Jun-1930]
She was the owner an unusual cactus called Queen of the Night, which only flowered at night [4: 4-Mar-1933]
Her cactus only gave three blooms in 1933 compared with five the previous year - said to have been a result of the depression! [4]
Attended the Bridge and Euchre Party at the Dominican Convent in Three Springs on Monday 21 August 1933 [5: 25-Aug-1933]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club - was Secretary in 1933-34 and Vice President in 1935-36 [5: 6-Oct-1933, 20-Sep-1935]
Departed Three Springs on Thursday 16 November 1933 to spent a fortnights holiday in Perth [5: 17-Nov-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 [5: 5-Jan-1934]
Returned to Three Springs on Tuesday 27 March 1934; during her absence Acting Matron BRUTON had run the hospital [5: 30-Mar-1934]
In May 1934 took extended leave of six months, during which time she visited the Centenary Celebrations in Melbourne [5: 4-May-1934]
Prior to her departure she was bid a Farewell at Three Springs Hall on Thursday 24 May 1934, to which about 200 people attended [5]
At her farewell she was presented with a cheque from the residents of Three Springs and thanked for her good work [5: 25-May-1934]
Returned to Three Springs and resumed her duties at the hospital on Friday 14 December 1934 [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Her sisters, the Misses COFFEY, returned to Perth on 23 January 1934 after visiting her in Three Springs [5: 25-Jan-1935]
On Wednesday 15 May 1935 her sisters, Misses COFFEY, arrived in Three Springs by car on another visit [5: 17-May-1935]
Judge of the Baby Competition at the Anglican Church's Fair held at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 16 May 1935 [5: 24-May-1935]
Won 2nd prize for Geraniums in the Flower section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on 19 September 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
She was absent from Three Springs for four weeks vacation in early 1936, returning on Friday 31 January 1936 [5: 10-Jan-1936, 7-Feb-1936]
Resigned from her position as Matron of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in early March 1936 [5: 13-Mar-1936]
She was tendered a farewell party by 20 of her friends at Peter and Annie VANDELEUR's home on 11 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
On Thursday 12 March 1936 handed over control of the North Midlands District Hospital to Matron V. HOWSON [5: 13-Mar-1936]
She was again farewelled at a party held at Mrs Sara T. MALEY's home on Parakalia Farm on Friday 13 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Left Three Springs by the midnight train on Friday 13 March 1935 to take up a position in Kondinin [5: 13 & 20-Mar-1936]
After relieving at the Morawa Hospital for a number of weeks she holidayed with friends in Three Springs in April 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"The popular but extremely busy matron of the North Midlands District Hospital is Matron Coffey, who has been in Three Springs for two and a half years, previously being in charge of the temporary hospital. Matron Coffey trained in Melbourne, and is a life member of the Royal Victorian Nurses' Association and of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association."
"Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY
Born 8 May 1900 in Surrey Hills, New South Wales, Australia [P40]
Son of Edward COFFEY and "Kathleen" Catherine Helen Philbert MARKHAM [32]
His father was publican of a hotel on Powell Street in Kathleen Valley 1902-1906 [6] [50]
Following his father's death in 1906 his mother ran the Shamrock Hotel in Mount Sir Samuel in 1908 [6] [15]
His mother ran the Sandstone Hotel in Sandstone in 1909 and 1910, and in 1910 married "Mick" Michael QUAIN [15]
His stepfather and mother ran the Sandstone Hotel 1911-1915 and then the Commonwealth Hotel in Geraldton 1916-1920 [6]
By 1921 he was living in Three Springs [10: 10-Jun-1921]
Labourer, later Tobacconist and then Draper in Three Springs [19]
He ran his business from a shop in Three Springs which contained billiard tables for games of billiards, snooker and pyramids [120]
The premises he ran his business from had previously been occupied by Michael GANNON [P2]
In 1936 he was working in Three Springs as a "General Agent, Hairdresser and Tobacconist" [120: 15-Oct-1936]
Obtained the telephone at his business premises and his home around 1947, which were numbers TS-235 and TS-238 [60]
From 1958 to 1863 he also operated as a Bookmaker (Bookie) from Railway Road, Three Springs [60]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1921-1929 - was Captain in 1927 and 1929 [10: 10-Jun-1921, 12-Jun-1924] [4: 7-May-1927, 25-May-1929]
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day 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]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Travelled from Three Springs to Perth on Monday 15 April 1929 [4: 20-Apr-1929]
As a "Frenchman" he was the best dressed gentleman at the Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 [4: 6-Jul-1929]
He was among those from Three Springs who attended the Perth Royal Show in October 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
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 Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
Secretary of the Catholic Church Committee in Three Springs in 1934 [5: 20-Jul-1934]
Attended the Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 June 1934 to raise funds for Church organ repairs [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Married "Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS on 25 October 1934 in Three Springs [P40]
Following their honeymoon they returned to Three Springs and were tendered a Welcome Home on 21 November 1934 [5]
They received a cheque from the residents of the district at their Welcome Home, which was attended by 120 people [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Attended the Saint Patrick's Day Picnic & Sports Meeting at the Three Springs Show Ground on Monday 18 March 1935 [5]
Competed in the sports, coming 2nd in the Handicap 120 yard Race and winning the Throwing at Wicket competition [5: 22-Mar-1935]
On the drums he was a member of the orchestra which provided the music at a Grand Ball which followed the Picnic & Sports [5]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1935, 1936 and 1937 [5: 12-Jul-1935, 10-Jul-1936, 25-Jun-1937]
Himself and his wife Rene were among those from Three Springs who attended the Royal Show in Perth in 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Secretary of the Saint Patrick's Day Picnic & Sports in Three Springs on 17 March 1936 and 18 March 1937 [5: 6-Mar-1936, 26-Feb-1937]
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]
Competitor at the Carnamah Golf Club's Open Championship over 36 holes in Carnamah on Sunday 29 August 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936]
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Himself and his wife holidayed in Perth during February 1937 [5: 26-Feb-1937]
Won the Gent's Singles at the Official Opening of the Three Springs Golf Club's new golf links on Sunday 23 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Member of the committee that organised the very successful Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Attended the Official Opening of the Nurse's Quarters in Three Springs on Friday afternoon 27 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
With great difficulty himself, Frank ARNDT and Mick COFFEY rode a triple seated bike in a novelty procession to the opening [5]
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]
Ran a drapery shop in Three Springs in the 1940s [103: page 82]
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 Function for departing hotel manager William A. DUNCAN in Three Springs on 12 April 1944 [4: 22-Apr-1944]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Fanny Jane BRIMSON of Three Springs at the Three Springs Cemetery on 29 April 1946 [4: 4-May-1946]
Speaker at the Valedictory Social for stationmaster Herbert E. REYNOLDS in Three Springs during November 1949 [4: 19-Nov-1949]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1946 [13]
Resided in Three Springs until at least 1965 [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Floreat Park [2]
Died 17 December 1993; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, J, 552) [2]
"Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY was a supplier of music at the following local functions:
Provider of music at the social evening tendered in Three Springs to Gladys BASTIAN on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Supplier of music at the social tendered to Mario and Annie MAYRHOFER in Three Springs on 15 October 1934 [5: 19-Oct-1934]
Played the drums at the C.W.A. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-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 drums at the North Midlands District Hospital Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Himself and four other musicians, including his wife on the piano, supplied the music under the name of "Coffey's Orchestra" [5]
"Coffey's Orchestra" provided music at the Anglican Church's Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 20 June 1935 [5: 14-Jun-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 drums at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 4 July 1935 [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Drummer 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 Orchestra supplied the music for the Three Springs Convent School's Annual Concert on 18 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Played the drums 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 drums at the Three Springs C.W.A. Younger Set's Leap Year Ball in Three Springs on 21 February 1936 [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Played the drums at the North Midlands District Hospital's Annual Ball in Three Springs on Easter Monday 13 April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Played the drums at the Three Springs Anglican Church's Annual Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 25 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Played the drums 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 drums at the Coorow Rifle Club's Annual Ball at the Coorow Hall on Saturday evening 28 November 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Played the drums 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 drums 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 drums at the Social Evening for local newlyweds Richard H. S. & Rachel M. A. JAMES on 5 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Played the drums at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Flannel Dance in Three Springs on Saturday 6 February 1937 [5: 12-Feb-1937]
Played the drums at the Annual Ball of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs on Monday 29 March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Played the drums 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 drums 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 drums 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 drums 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 drums at the Farewell for EK, Les & Dorine BYRNE and Merv WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Mrs "Rene" Irene Agnes COFFEY
Wife of "Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY; see "Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS
John Edward COFFEY
Born 6 January 1898 in Broad Arrow, Western Australia [15] [16]
Son of Edward COFFEY and "Kathleen" Catherine Helen Philbert MARKHAM [15]
His father was publican of a hotel on Powell Street in Kathleen Valley 1902-1906 [6] [50]
Following his father's death in 1906 his mother ran the Shamrock Hotel in Mount Sir Samuel in 1908 [6] [15]
His mother ran the Sandstone Hotel in Sandstone in 1909 and 1910, and in 1910 married "Mick" Michael QUAIN [15]
His stepfather and mother ran the Sandstone Hotel 1911-1915 and then the Commonwealth Hotel in Geraldton 1916-1920 [6]
Married Dorothy Blanche THOMPSON in 1923 [66]
For a number of years he worked as a Clerk and lived on Forrest Street in Geraldton [50]
Enlisted in the Australian Army in the Perth suburb of Claremont on 30 October 1940 [16]
Private WX5198 in the Australian Army's 2/13 Field Ambulance during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 26 May 1945 [16]
Pensioner in Three Springs 1953-1955 [19]
Died 26 September 1957; buried Utakarra Cemetery in Geraldton, Western Australia [26]
John Francis COFFEY
Son of John Michael COFFEY and Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS [P360]
Station Assistant for Western Australian Government Railways in Three Springs 1973-1978 [19]
Resided in Williamson Street, Three Springs [P360]
John Michael COFFEY
Born 6 August 1924 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P360]
By 1947 he was working as a Farmhand in Arrino, and in 1952 was working for DURACK Bros in Arrino [19]
Married Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS on 24 January 1953 at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs [P360]
He was a "Jack of All Trades" in Three Springs in Arrino [P360]
Worked variously as a shearer, builder, handyman, on the talc mine in Three Springs and for the Three Springs Shire Council [P360]
Resided in Three Springs until at least 1986 [19] and later shifted to Geraldton [P360]
Father of John and Patricia [P360]
Died 16 February 2002; ashes scattered at Saint George's Beach in Geraldton [P360]
His ashes were scattered with those of his wife and his grandson Luke J. PROUT [P360]
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth COFFEY
Wife of John Michael COFFEY; see Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS
Patricia Mary COFFEY
Born 8 October 1955 at the King Edward Memorial Hospital in Subiaco, Western Australia [P360]
Daughter of John Michael COFFEY and Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS [P360]
Resided with her parents on Williamson Street in the Three Springs townsite [P360]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [P360]
Boarding Student at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara 1968-1971 and at Saint Gertrude's College in New Norcia in 1972 [P360]
Trained as a Registered Nurse at Princess Margaret Hospital in the Perth suburb of Subiaco 1973-1976 [P360]
Married Kevin PROUT in 1977 [P360]
Returned to Three Springs in 1981 and remained until 1995 when she shifted to Geraldton [P360]
Mother of Luke and Daniel [P360]
Miss M. COGHLAN
Shifted to Three Springs in August 1929 to work as a dressmaker from Michael GANNON' store [4: 17-Aug-1929]
She had previously managed the dressmaking department of a store in Perth for seven years [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Commenced working as a Dressmaker from Mrs ANDERSON's residence in Three Springs in November 1929 [4: 23-Nov-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
"Charlie" William Charles COLE
Married Sarah Gertrude TRACEY in Perth in 1910 [66]
Store Manager in Three Springs in 1914 [6] [10]
Resided in Slaughter Street, Three Springs in 1914 [19]
Returned to Three Springs in September 1914 after spending a recuperating rest at Watheroo [10: 29-Sep-1914]
Donated a silver mounted pipe as the prize for the Euchre Party & Dance held in Three Springs in late September 1914 [10: 29-Sep-1914]
Left Three Springs in October 1914 and moved to Watheroo where he managed J. A. WHITELAW's general store [10: 16-Oct-1914]
By February 1915 he had left Watheroo and was living in Mingenew, and by August 1915 he was in Morawa [10: 5-Feb-1915, 27-Aug-1915]
Christabel Joy COLE
Clerk in Three Springs in 1959 [19]
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Edward Albert COLE
Grocery Assistant in Three Springs in 1959 [19]
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Ernest Edgar Richard COLE
Born 1886 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Son of Harry COLE and Sarah LILLICRAP [15]
Married Henrietta COOK in Perth in 1910 [66]
Grocer in Three Springs 1926-1929 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Maylands [2]
Died 6 November 1961; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, U, 128) [2]
Mrs Henrietta COLE
Wife of Ernest Edgar Richard COLE; see Henrietta COOK
Herbert John COLE
Born 10 October 1902 in Malvern, South Australia [55]
Son of Thomas William COLE and Annie Jane HASLAM [55]
Married Lorna PARKER in 1925 [66]
Farmer of Yanda Farm in Mingenew, Western Australia [19]
Member of the Mingenew Polo Club in 1931 [4: 28-Mar-1931]
Member of the Mingenew Recreation Advisory Committee in 1934 [101: page 129]
Sold 260 1½ year Koonoona blood Merino ewes for 14/6 per head at the Mingenew Market on 20 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
With M. HILL won the Men's Handicap Doubles ay the North Midlands Easter Tennis Tournament in Mingenew in 1936 [5: 8-May-1936]
Member of the Mingenew Tennis Club in 1936-37 [5: 5-Mar-1937]
Committee Member of the Mingenew District Agricultural Society in 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Lieutenant W47889 in the Australian Army's Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Kate Augusta COLE
Born 1867 in North Shields, Northumberland, England [20]
Daughter of mechanical engineer John W. COLE and Mary Ann OLIVER [20]
In 1871 she was living with her parents, grandfather, uncle and siblings John, Annie and Rhoda in Byker, Northumberland [20]
Later resided with her parents, sisters Annie and Rhoda, and brother Oliver at 14 Bloom Grove in Lambeth, Surrey, England [20]
Arrived in Western Australia in about 1898 [4: 21-Jan-1939]
Married George Harding BICKFORD in Perth in 1907 [66]
Resided with her husband in Boyup Brook, Southern Cross and then at Three Springs [4: 21-Jan-1939]
Along with her husband arrived in Three Springs in mid October 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs, where he was Secretary of Three Springs Road Board [19]
Her nephews Max S. LEWIS and Denis W. LEWIS farmed Punyarra Farm in Caron from 1927 to 1938 [19] [27]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended the Armistice Day ceremony held at the Three Springs State School on Monday 11 November 1929 [4: 16-Nov-1929]
Helped cater for the Anglican Church's Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 [4: 6-Dec-1930]
Spoke on behalf of the C.W.A. at the send-off to Albert and Elsie STOKES in Three Springs on 23 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Herself and her husband spent the Easter vacation of 1936 by the beach in Dongara [5: 10-Apr-1936]
Won a flask of eau de cologne in a raffle at the Anglican Church's Grand Ball in Three Springs on Tuesday 31 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
Resided in Three Springs until her death in 1939 [2]
Died 14 January 1939; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZG, 317) [2]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 21 January 1939:
Obituary - Late Mrs G. H. Bickford - Funeral at Karrakatta
"The funeral of the late Mrs Kate Augusta Bickford, wife of Mr Geo. H. Bickford, secretary of the Three Springs Road Board, took place in the Anglican Cemetery at Karrakatta on Monday afternoon last and was largely attended. During last week the deceased lady, in company with her husband, was returning from a holiday of a few weeks spent in the South-West, and when almost in readiness to leave Perth for her home in Three Springs she was stricken with a sudden illness. Medical attention was immediately obtained and Mrs Bickford was ordered into hospital, but despite all possible attention she gradually weakened and passed away at an early hour on Saturday morning last. The funeral service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. E. Sweetman. The late Mrs Bickford, who was 71 years of age, was born in North Shields (England) and came to Western Australia forty one years ago. During the whole of that period she was an ardent church worker, firstly at St Mary's Church at West Perth, and later at Boyup Brook, Southern Cross and Three Springs, having resided at the last named centre with her bereaved husband for about nine years. Of a quiet and homely disposition, the deceased lady made many friends in Three Springs, being very highly respected by all sections of the community, and we join with residents of the district generally in extending the deepest sympathy to Mr Bickford in his sad and sudden bereavement. The chief mourners at the funeral were Mr G.H. Bickford (widower), Mr W. B. Lewis (brother-in-law) and Max Lewis (nephew), the pall bearers being representatives of the Three Springs Road Board in Messrs C. F. Thomas (chairman), W. J. Turner (vice-chairman), E. Hunt, W. G. Jordan, C. E. Maley and F. Connaughton. Others present at the graveside were Messrs W. Patrick M.L.A., J .N. Smith, S. R. Hogbin, W. M. Cooper, S. G. W. Fathers, R. Shaw, A. C. Perkins, L. C. Byrne, H. C. Stacey, W. J. Kerr, W. K. Weller, A. G. Kirkwood, E. K. Byrne, A. Mortimer, J. T. Berrigan, K. S. Glyde, J. Allan, H. R. McGeachin, R. Barnhart and W. Sweetman, Mesdames W. Sweetman, R. Barnhart, M. M. Watson, C. F. Thomas, A. Fathers and W. G. Jordan. Wreaths and floral tributes were received from the chairman and members of the Three Springs Road Board, employees of the Three Springs Road Board, chairmen, members and secretary of the Carnamah Road Board, Geraldton Newspapers Limited, chairman and committee of North Midlands District Hospital, Mr and Mrs E. Hunt and family, Mrs Watson and Arthur [Mortimer], Mr and Mrs R. Barnhart, Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas jun, Mr and Mrs W. H. G. Howard and Joyce, Mrs G. J. Broad, Mr and Mrs A. S. Kirkwood and Margaret, F… Kerr, Mr and Mrs W. G. Jordan and family, Mrs Spence, C. E. Maley and family, Mr and Mrs R. Black and family, Mr and Mrs E. J. Burge, Mr W. J. Turner, her loving sister and brother-in-law and her loving husband."
Mrs Lorna COLE
Wife of Herbert John COLE; see Lorna PARKER
Mrs Sarah Gertrude COLE
Wife of "Charlie" William Charles COLE; see Sarah Gertrude TRACEY
Agnes Esther COLEMAN
Nurse at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs 1952-1956 [19]
Hazel COLES
Born 23 November 1931 [84]
Daughter of Wilfred James COLES and Ivy BRIMSON [84]
Resided with her parents in Arrino 1931-1938 [19] [84]
Baptised by Rev. Henry V. BRAY of the North Midlands Methodist Mission on 20 March 1932 [84]
Mrs Ivy COLES
Wife of Wilfred James COLES; see Ivy BRIMSON
Wilfred James COLES
Born 1900 in York, Western Australia [15]
Son of Ellen Louisa COLES [15]
Labourer in Arrino 1929-1938 [19]
Married Ivy BRIMSON in 1931 [66]
Father of Hazel [84]
Annie COLGAN
School Teacher at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs 1925-1931 [19] [50]
School Teacher at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara 1932-1947 [19]
Resided in Three Springs in retirement for at least the years 1949-1965 [19]
Mrs Muriel Teresa COLLINS
Resided at the Police Quarters in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Phillip COLLINS
Barman in Three Springs in 1922 [50]
Terence Henry COLLINS
Police Constable in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Teresa Bridget CONNAINE
Married Martin John DUANE [91]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs for at least the years 1947-1965 [19]
"Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON
Born 24 May 1910 in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland [201]
Departed Southampton, England on the steamship Esperance Bay and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 24 July 1930 [63]
After his arrival in Western Australia travelled to Three Springs where he secured employment with Senator Patrick J. LYNCH [201]
Farmhand for Senator Patrick J. LYNCH on Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs for two years [79: 23-Aug-1973]
He was then Manager of Senator Patrick J. LYNCH's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs for four years [5: 17-Aug-1934, 4-Sep-1936] [201]
Purchased a farm in Dudawa, East Arrino from William B. MITCHELL of Dongara, which he named Kilrickle Farm [79: 23-Aug-1973]
Farmer of Kilrickle Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino [201]
Purchased numerous other parcels of farmland, including Mrs Sara T. MALEY's Parakalia Farm in Three Springs [201]
Later resided on and farmed Parakalia Farm in Three Springs [24]
Every Sunday travelled in a spring cart to Mass at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs [201]
Attended the opening of Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Carnamah on Sunday on 9 November 1930 [201]
Won 1st prize for a Milking Strain Shorthorn Cow at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 21 September 1933 [5]
Also exhibited in the Poultry section, receiving 2nd prize for male Plymouth Rock [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Exhibited in the Horse, Cattle and Vegetable sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 13 September 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Won 1st and 2nd for Heifer (pure bred milking strain two years and under), and 1st for Clydesdale Stallion and for Cabbage [5]
On behalf of Senator LYNCH oversaw the Clydesdale stallion Fyvielie Pearl, which stood at Mount Leonora in 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
The horse, imported from New Zealand, could stand with a mare for £3/3/-, or £2/2/- on service + £2/2/- if pregnancy followed [5]
Came 2nd in the Hurry Scurry and Farmer's Hack at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports in Three Springs on 17 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
He was among those from Three Springs who travelled to Perth in early October 1936 for the Royal Show [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Married (1) Lizzie MURRAY in 1937 [66]
Served as a Member of the Three Springs Road Board / Three Shire Council 1937-1966 [201]
Elected to the Three Springs Road Board as the Member for Dudawa by a margin of three votes in April 1937 [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Charles F. THOMAS Jnr welcomed him as a new Road Board member and stated that he was "a valuable asset in his youth" [5]
Attended the reception in Three Springs to Charles G. LATHAM, Leader of the Opposition in WA, on 26 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Attended the opening of the Nurse's Quarters in Three Springs and dinner at the Commercial Hotel on 27 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
Served on the Board of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in 1937-38 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Helped organise the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART, which was held in Three Springs on 3 February 1938 [4: 12-Feb-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]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Fanny Jane BRIMSON of Three Springs at the Three Springs Cemetery on 29 April 1946 [4: 4-May-1946]
For a period he was the owner of the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs [201]
Married (2) Margery BURTON [201]
Passed away at the age of 89 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [24]
Father of Shaun, Maureen, Kathleen, Gwen, Norma and Madge [P359]
Died 14 March 2000; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, 181) [24]
From The Countryman newspaper, Thursday 23 August 1973:
Three Springs Man Still Leads in the Winners
"Twenty-four years ago a Three Springs farmers-breeder, Fred Connaughton, led in his first metropolitan winner. Then last Saturday at Belmont Park another of his horses, Aughrim, won brilliantly to prove Fred was still in business.
Irish-born, he migrated from Galway Bay to Western Australia 43 years ago. Today, Fred Connaughton is a big landholder, farming on a big scale still vitally interested in breeding top-class racehorses.
He left school in Eire and went to work for the Irsh Ministry for Agriculture. After three years he decided to migrate to Australia where he worked as a farmhand for two years before spending four years as manager of Senator P. J. Lynch's property in the North Midlands region. Fred had decided to take up his own property and bought a 3,300-acre farm owned by the brother of Sir James Mitchell, about 12 miles north of Three Springs. He called it Kilrickle.
Later he bought a series of properties... a 1,200-acre block at Dongara; Dalgooka, a 4,000 acres north of the Kilrickle property; Belinda, a 6,300-acre property at Mingenew; Byro, a 2,900-acre block adjoining Belinda; Talarra, a 2,700 acre block adjoining Belinda and Pine Spring, a 4,000 acre block adjoining Talarra. Combined, these properties totalled 16,400 acres, which Fred Connaughton called 'Menacres.' He sold it about three years ago though still maintaining an interest in it.
He kept the Kilrickle and Dalgooka properties and with further purchases now farms a total of 17,000 acres, running 15,000 sheep, 50 stud shorthorn breeding cattle, and 150 commercial beef shorthorn cattle. He is also cropping 3,000 acres of wheat and 1,000 acres if oats and barley this season.
He has always had a keen love of good horses and 25 years ago bought his first thoroughbred broodmare, Star Lex, which was by Gay Star out of Lexan. However, the best he produced was undoubtedly Kilrickle which is now to stand his first season at stud on lease. He is racing several good horses at present including good city winner Aughrim, Buree and Ardri."
"Gwen" Gwendoline Cecilia CONNAUGHTON
Daughter of "Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON and Lizzie MURRAY [201]
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1964 and 1965 [19]
Mrs Lizzie CONNAUGHTON
Wife of "Fred" "Fergus CONNAUGHTON; see Lizzie MURRAY
Maureen Helen CONNAUGHTON
Daughter of "Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON and Lizzie MURRAY [201]
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1961-1965 [19]
Shaun Murray CONNAUGHTON
Son of "Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON and Lizzie MURRAY [201]
Truck Driver in Three Springs in 1959 [19]
Farmer of Kilrickle Farm in Arrino [201]
Father of Paul and Christopher [201]
Thomas CONNAUGHTON
Railway Repairer in Three Springs 1909-1912 [6]
Stockman in Perenjori 1922-1936 [19] [50]
Stockman on Bowgada Station in Bowgada 1931-1936 [50]
Alice Hope CONNOLLY
Born 1911 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P2]
Resided in Arrino [19]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 4 April 1929 in lemon crepe de chine trimmed with rosettes [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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 pale blue net dress with silver bodice attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Attended the Annual Show Ball in Three Springs on 25 September 1930 wearing mauve satin with uneven hemline [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a gown of black lace [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of lemon satin [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 8 June 1933 [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of pink lace [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club from 1933-34 to 1936-37 [5: 20-Apr-1934, 15-Nov-1935, 4-Dec-1936]
Singles and Doubles Finalist in the North Midlands Easter Tennis Tournament in Mingenew on 11th to 13th of April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Competitor in the North Midlands District Hospital Appeal's Popular Girl Competition conducted in May 1936 [5: 29-May-1936]
Through her involvement in the competition she received 10,012 votes which raised £41/14/4 for the Hospital at Three Springs [5]
Attended the very largely attended Carnamah Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 17 April 1937 in black georgette [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Partook in the Empire Parade as British Borneo at the Anglican Church's Annual Ball in Three Springs on 17 June 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Married "Len" Leonard Francis ANGEL in 1941 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland at Strawberry in the Mingenew district [P121]
On retirement they left Mingenew and resided at the Ocean Gardens Retirement Village in the Perth suburb of City Beach [P121]
Mother of Beverley and Janice [P121]
Died 6 June 1993; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Alma Ethel CONNOLLY
Born 1908 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P2]
Resided in Arrino [19]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 4 April 1929 in rose pink crepe de chine with pink fluted skirt [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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]
Wore ivory lace with handkerchief skirt to the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on Thursday 25 September 1930 in a cream satin frock [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a white frock [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of white frilled georgette [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Came 2nd in the Single Ladies Race at the R.S.L. Sports Day at the Arrino Recreation Ground on 5 November 1932 [5: 11-Nov-1932]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 8 June 1933 [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Bridesmaid at her sister Elvera's wedding to Arthur A. SMITH on 11 July 1933 at the Anglican Church in Three Springs [5: 14-Jul-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1933-34 and 1934-35 and 1935-36 [5: 20-Apr-1934, 8-Mar-1935, 15-Nov-1935]
Herself and Bert FAWCETT won the Arrino Tennis Club's Spoon Contest held in Arrino on Sunday 17 March 1935 [5: 22-Mar-1935]
Competed in the North Midland Districts Easter Tennis Tournament held in Mingenew on 20, 21 and 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Married "Tim" Leonard Robert BYGRAVE in 1936 [P2]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Dudawa, East Arrino until the mid 1940s and then on farmland in Dongara [P2]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1936-37 - for the second year running she was Ladies Champion [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Attended the Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 18 April 1937 in "ivory satin high black collette in self material" [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Won 4th prize of two charity tickets in a Three Springs Parents & Citizens Association raffle in mid 1937 [5: 9-Jul-1937]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Resided in Dongara until her death in 1994 [2]
Mother of Hadyn [P121]
Died 25 July 1994; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Cyril Howard Gould CONNOLLY
Born 25 January 1904 in Geraldton, Western Australia [16]
Son of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [15]
Farmhand on his father's farm in Walkaway until shifting with his parents to Arrino in 1922 [P121]
Farmer with his father of Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino 1922-1930 [P121]
After his father sold Cintra Farm shifted with his father and sisters to a house in the Arrino townsite [P121]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1939-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Beach Committee's Dance held at the Dongara Hall in Dongara on Monday evening 28 February 1929 [4: 2-Feb-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 in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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]
He was among those who took a joy-ride in a Gipsy Moth plane which visited Arrino on 19 December 1929 [4: 28-Dec-1929]
Won the High Jump at the R.S.L. Sports Day at the Arrino Recreation Ground on Thursday 5 November 1932 [5: 11-Nov-1932]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club from 1929-30 to 1935-36 [4: 8-Nov-1930] [5: 20-Apr-1934, 13-Mar-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 2 May 1934 himself and Herbert B. FAWCETT crutched William MUTTER's ewes on Noalimba Farm in Dudawa [144]
Attended the Inering School Dance held at the Carnamah Hall to raise money for books on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Member of the Arrino Cricket Club in 1934-35 [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Winner of Bridge at the Card Party held at the home Mrs TURNER in Arrino on Wednesday evening 7 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Himself and Miss SEHPPARD won the Monte Carlo dance at the Anglican Church Dance in Arrino on 1 November 1935 [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Himself and Herbert B. FAWCETT made cement brick at Blue Water that were used for Arthur A. V. C. SMITH's farmhouse [144]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Private in Arrino's local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
After marrying an Eastern States woman resided with his wife in the Eastern States of Australia for a number of years [P121]
Later returned to Arrino and worked as a Sheep Shearing Contractor [6] [P121]
After working as a Shearer in Arrino for a number of years he left the district and moved to Dongara [P2]
"Elvie" Elvera Grace CONNOLLY
Born 1905 in Walkaway, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [15]
Prior to her marriage resided with her father, sisters and brother Cyril on Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino [19]
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]
In the Ring Events won 1st for Lady's Hunter, 2nd for Lady's Hack, and with Charles B. DODD came 2nd in the Pair of Hacks [4]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 4 April 1929 in white crepe de chine with silver bead trimming [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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 gold silk lace with posy to tone attended the Arrino Race Club's Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 in an ankle length blue satin dress [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1930-31 [4: 8-Nov-1930]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 8 June 1933 in a dress of white georgette [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Owing to illness she travelled to Perth in July 1932 for X-Ray treatment [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Married "Archie" Arthur Albert Victor Cockerill SMITH on Tuesday 11 July 1933 at the Anglican Church in Three Springs [5]
At their wedding her bridesmaid was her sister Alma while the best man was Arrino farmer Leonard R. BYGRAVE [5: 14-Jul-1933]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Dudawa, East Arrino [19]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 2 September 1933 in an ivory satin dress [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Show on 21 September 1933 in an ivory marocain dress with white cape [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In a dress of red organdie attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club 1933-1939 - was Captain from 1935-36 to 1938-39 [5: 8-Dec-1933, 14-Dec-1934, 20-Sep-1935] [4: 1-Oct-1938]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball on 12 May 1934 in a daintily embossed lemon lace dress [5: 18-May-1934]
Attended the Premiership Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 20 October 1934 in dress of pink lace trimmed with satin [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Attended the Arrino Tennis Club's Annual Ball held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 25 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Doubles Champion with her sister in the North Midlands Easter Tennis Tournament in Mingenew in April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936, 8-May-1936]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Attended the Carnamah Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 17 April 1937 in black lace with large pink rose at waist [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 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]
During the 1940s herself and her husband left Arrino and shifted to Dongara where they had purchased a small farm [P121]
Resided of late at 106 Port Leander Drive in Port Denison [132]
Died 26 February 1986 at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Nedlands; buried Dongara Cemetery, Dongara (Anglican, Plot 99) [132]
Florence Ethel Short CONNOLLY
Resided in Arrino in 1953 [19]
Mrs Harriet CONNOLLY
Wife of Robert Walter CONNOLLY; see Harriet GOULD
Joseph Austin Ducan CONNOLLY
Labourer in Arrino 1955-1962 [19]
Olive Mary CONNOLLY
Born 1918 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P121]
Resided with her parents on Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino 1922-1930 and then with her father in the Arrino townsite [P121]
Educated at the Dudawa State School and later at the Arrino State School [P121]
She was among those who took a joy-ride in a Gipsy Moth plane which visited Arrino on 19 December 1929 [4: 28-Dec-1929]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of white georgette [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 in a white satin dress with shoulder cape [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In a dress of white satin attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club from 1933-34 to 1936-37 [5: 8-Dec-1933, 14-Dec-1934, 15-Nov-1935, 20-Nov-1936]
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in a dress of coral pink lace [5: 18-May-1934]
Attended the Inering School Dance held to raise money for books at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball on 20 October 1934 in dress of blue satin with silver trimmings [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Winner of Bridge at the Card Party at the home Mrs Emma T. TURNER in Arrino on Wednesday evening 7 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
In November 1935 Miss Win DAVEY (whose father had previously run the Arrino Store) spent a holiday staying with her [5: 29-Nov-1935]
After a short absence she returned to Arrino on Tuesday 28 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
On leaving Arrino shifted to Perth and worked cooking and house cleaning for Bill YOUNG of Young Motors for three years [P121]
After leaving the employment of Bill YOUNG worked at a cosmetic counter at Selfridges Department Store in Perth [P121]
Married (1) "Colin" Leonard Colin STONE in 1942, who had worked as a hairdresser in Carnamah and Three Springs [P121]
Resided with her husband in Perth, where he had his own hairdressing business in the then just completed Ahern's Arcade [P121]
They later shifted to Dongara where they jointly conducted a piggery and tomato garden [P121]
Member of a local orchestra in Dongara - her husband on the trumpet, herself on the drums and Peter BEATON on the piano [P121]
Resided with her husband Colin in Dongara until his death at the age of 47 years on 26 February 1961 [132] [P121]
Following her husband's death shifted to Perth and worked as a Receptionist at the Imperial Hotel in Wellington Street, Perth [P121]
Married (2) "Sandy" Alexander McDougall MCGILP [P121]
Resided with her husband Sandy on farmland in Waddy Forest / Latham and later in the Perth suburb of Claremont [P121]
Robert Walter CONNOLLY
Born 1878 in Greenough, Western Australia [15]
Son of Joseph CONNOLLY and Emma BELL [15]
Married Harriet GOULD in Geraldton in 1903 [15]
Farmer in Walkaway from as early as 1895 until 1922 [6]
Purchased Mrs Elizabeth M. SMITH's 1,901 acre Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino (Lot M805 of Victoria Location 1932) [44]
Left Walkaway and shifted to Arrino as he believed it was a better place for marrying off his daughters [P121]
Farmer of Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino 1922-1930 [4] [6] [19] [P121]
His wife passed away in Perth on 18 May 1926, and at the request of her sisters was buried in Geraldton [169] [P121]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4]
Won 1st for the Handicap Trot, 1st for the five foot High Jump and 2nd for Best Turnout in the Ring Events at the Show [4]
Also exhibited in the Swine sections, winning 1st prizes for Berkshire Boar, Berkshire Sow and Three Porkers [4: 29-Sep-1928]
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 meeting held in Arrino on Saturday 13 April 1929 to discuss the affairs and finances of the Arrino Hall [4: 20-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]
C. 1929 sold Cintra Farm to Albert F. BOWTELL and took up residence in the Arrino townsite where he ran an oil agency [P2] [P121]
Member of the Arrino Hall Committee in 1930 [4: 10-May-1930]
Received treatment at the Hospital in Three Springs in October 1933 after his hand was severely crushed [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Travelled to Perth by train in September 1934 to receive treatment for ulcerated eyelids [5: 14-Sep-1934] [4: 22-Sep-1934]
Returned to Arrino in early December 1934 after spending almost three months in Perth for medical attention to his eyes [5: 7-Dec-1934]
Won a torch for winning in bridge at the Euchre & Bridge Evening held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 28 May 1935 [5: 31-May-1935]
Attended the luncheon tendered to Primate of Australia Rev. Henry F. LE FANU in Three Springs on Monday 1 July 1935 [5: 5-Jul-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]
Described "as a real gentleman" who would accompany his daughters and dance with them at local dances [P2]
Resided in Arrino until suddenly taking ill and dying from appendicitis [P2] at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [4]
Father of Cyril, Elvera, Alma, Alice, Ruby and Olive [P2]
Died 24 July 1938; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 33) [4: 30-Jul-1938] [24]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 30 July 1938:
Obituary - Late Mr Robert Walter Connolly - A Popular Arrino Resident
"Quite a gloom was cast over the Arrino and Three Springs district on Sunday last, when it was learned that Mr Robert Walter Connolly had passed away at the North Midlands District Hospital at Three Springs. The deceased gentleman, who was an extremely popular figure, had been a resident of Arrino for about sixteen years, and during that period he made an extremely large circle of friends. The late Mr Connolly was originally farming at Dudawa, but following the death of his wife some years ago he transferred with his family of five daughters and one son to Arrino and established a petrol depot in the township. In common with other members of the family, he always displayed a prominent part in the social and sporting life of the community. He was of a genial disposition, always ready to lend a helping hand in social or public affairs, and more particularly if children were concerned. He was a life member of the Arrino Football Club, and a vestryman of the Anglican church, and his genial and helpful personality will be greatly missed on all sides. The funeral took place at Three Springs on Monday last, the remains being first removed from the North Midlands Hospital to St. James Church for a brief choral service, and the large gathering representing all parts of the district testified in no uncertain manner to the popularity of the deceased gentleman. Following the service at the church the cortege wended its way to the cemetery, where another service was conducted by the Rev. A. J. Toomey. The pall-bearers were Messrs V. Ferguson, C. E. Maley, E. Fawcett, N. Stokes, H. J. Stacey, J. K. Allen, J. H. Bradshaw and L. Hellewell, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. E. Thomas of Three Springs. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were laid upon the grave, amongst them being those from the Cousins Family, Daughters, Son (Cyril) and Sons-in law, Marie and Brian (grandchildren), Claude and Florrie [Maley] and family, "Bellaranga," Arrino Football Club, R. Fogarty and family, Mr and Mrs A. Saggers, Mr and Mrs A. Bowtell and family, Mr and Mrs W. G. Jordan, Mr and Mrs E. W. Franklin, The Hoar Family, Mr and Mrs Colin Smith, "Little Friends" in Arrino District, Mr Allan Money, Mr and Mrs J. H. Bradshaw, Mrs [Sara] and Ethel Maley, Mr and Mrs E. J. Pearse, Girls of Three Springs Hotel, Mr and Mrs E. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs V. Tippett, Mr Jack Sheedy, Mr and Mrs H. Sweetman, Mrs E. and C. Dodd, Mr Philip McCagh, Three Springs Road Board, Arrino Tennis Club, Mr and Mrs Alf Hunter and family, Mr Vern Ferguson, Mr and Mrs E. Hunt and family, Mr and Mrs T. K. Allan, Dr and Mrs Mayrhofer, Mr and Mrs J. Turner, Mrs McCagh and John, Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas jun and family, Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas sen and family, Mrs E. Turner and family and Miss Carroll, Mr and Mrs H. J. Stacey, Mrs McNeill and family, Mr and Mrs L. Hellewell and Bob and Dorothy, Mr and Mrs S. G. Stokes and family, Mr and Mrs Pearse and family, Mr and Mrs W. Mutter and family, Mr W. B. and E. Sweetman and Mrs Angel. As a mark of respect to the deceased gentleman and his family, members of the Arrino Football Club did not journey to Coorow on Sunday last to fulfil a fixture scheduled to be played against the home club at that centre."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 20 August 1938:
"Bereavement - The Sons and Daughters of the late Robert Walter Connolly desire to thank all kind friends and relations for letters, telegrams, cards, floral tributes and expressions of sympathy received in the recent loss of their dear father. Will all please accept this as a person expression of gratitude."
Ruby Maud CONNOLLY
Born 1913 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P2]
Resided with her parents on Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino and later in the Arrino townsite [P2]
Attended the Annual Show Ball in Three Springs on 25 September 1930 in a pink satin dress with uneven hemline [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1930-31 and 1934-35 [4: 8-Nov-1930] [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a lemon frock [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of biscuit net [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on 1 September 1933 in a dress of white satin with georgette cape [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 September 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
She was reported to have worn a dress of "white satin with flared skirt and posy at shoulder" to the Monster Ball [5]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in a dress of tangerine velvet [5: 18-May-1934]
Competitor in the Parkinson Tennis Club's Open Championship Tournament in Carnamah on Tuesday 1 January 1935 [5: 21-Dec-1934]
Returned to Arrino on Tuesday 28 January 1936 following an absence, presumably a holiday [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Married "Merv" Albert Mervyn COUSINS [P121]
Resided with her husband in Arrino until 1946 [6], and then on farmland in Mingenew 1947 onwards [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle [2]
Mother of Brian, Colin and Pam [P121]
Died 26 November 1997; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Walter James CONNOLLY
Labourer in Three Springs 1911-1921 [19]
"Con" N. CONSTANTINE
Employee at the National Bank in Three Springs [4: 7-Jan-1928]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1927 [4: 7-May-1927]
Took over the duties of Secretary of the Three Springs Football Club in mid May 1927 [4: 21-May-1927]
He was tendered a send-off by the local sporting bodies in Three Springs on Friday 30 December 1927 [4: 7-Jan-1928]
Left Three Springs at the end of December 1927 to enter into business with his father in Geraldton [4: 7-Jan-1928]
Alice May CONWAY
Born C.1872 [2]
Married "Ernie" Ernest Theodore Christian KLOPPER in 1905 in Geraldton, Western Australia [15]
Resided with her husband and children on Lake View Farm in Three Springs [19]
Won 1st prize for Eggs at the "Three Springs Day" held in Three Springs on Wednesday 26 September 1917 [10: 5-Oct-1917]
Attended the Saint Patrick's Day Sports held at the Parakalia Race Course in Three Springs on Saturday 16 March 1918 [10]
During the day's races her horse Golden Gloss won the Parakalia Handicap and came 2nd in the Forced Handicap [10: 22-Mar-1918]
Her horse named Golden Gloss was a child of Grenelle, a stallion owned by Donald MACPHERSON of Carnamah [10: 3-Apr-1924]
Received 1st prize for Eggs at the Three Springs Day held on Mrs Minnie M. WATSON's farm on 26 September 1918 [10: 4-Oct-1918]
At the Three Springs Races held on Thursday 6 March 1919 her horse Cutaway came 2nd in the Pony Race [9: 14-Mar-1919]
Her horse Cutaway also competed in the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting on Thursday 27 March 1919 [10: 11-Apr-1919]
Cutaway and Golden Gloss competed at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1920 [123]
Her horse Golden Gloss competed at the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting in Carnamah on 16 September 1920 [10: 1-Oct-1920]
Golden Gloss was a starter in the Yarri Yarri Handicap and Local Handicap at the Carnamah Races on 28 March 1921 [10: 1-Apr-1921]
Her horse Golden Gloss competed at the Saint Patrick's Day Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Thursday 15 March 1923 [9]
Golden Gloss won the Hurry Scurry race and came 2nd in the Trial Stakes race, both of five furlongs each [9: 13-Apr-1923]
Her horse Golden Gloss ran at the Carnamah Race Club's Races at Macpherson Park in Carnamah on Thursday 10 April 1924 [10]
Golden Gloss came 3rd in the Trail Stakes (winning £1) and won the Third Class Plate (winning £15) [10: 17-Apr-1924]
Donated cake for the Refreshment Stall at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1925 [124]
Golden Gloss ran in the Saint Patrick Handicap and Parakalia Handicap races at the Picnic Race Meeting [124]
Won 1st and 2nd prizes for Eggs and Radishes at the Carnamah Agricultural Show held in Carnamah on 13 October 1927 [9: 21-Oct-1927]
Following her husband's death in 1928 she continued to reside in Three Springs for many years [P2]
Resided in the Three Springs townsite - initially in rented rooms of the boarding house and then in a house [P2]
Awarded 1st prize for Eggs at the Carnamah Show and Sports Carnival held in Carnamah on Thursday 4 October 1928 [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Came 2nd in the Handicap Trot in the Ring Events, and won 1st prize for Hen Eggs and 2nd for female Black Orpington [4]
Won 2nd prize for Jersey Cow in the Cattle section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Resided in Slaughter Street, Three Springs in 1952 and 1953 [19]
Mother of Mervyn and Dorothy [P2]
Died 24 November 1953; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, HA, 867) [2]
Mrs Minnie CONWAY
Resided in Three Springs in 1921 and 1922 [19]
Thomas CONWAY
Labourer in Dandaragan in 1914 [50]
Labourer in Three Springs in 1921 and 1922 [19]
Labourer in Dandaragan in 1923 [19]
Labourer in Dalwallinu North in 1927 [19]
Labourer in Three Springs 1929-1936 [5] [19] [50]
In 1931 he was living on Railway Terrace in the Three Springs townsite [50]
Won the Stepping 100 Yards at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Tuesday 17 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Won the Gent's Stepping 100 Yards at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting in Three Springs on 17 March 1937 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Elinor COOK
Born C.1865 [2]
Daughter of Henry and Mary COOK [24]
Married John Frederick HACKETT in Geraldton in 1883 [15]
Resided on Blue Water Farm in Arrino 1906-1921 [6] [19] [24]
Passed away in Arrino at the age of 56 years, having suffered from diabetes under the treatment of Dr MCALEER [24]
Mother of John, Annie, Mary, Joseph, Henry, Kathy, Kathleen, Daisy, Sarah and Clara [15]
Died 15 August 1921 in Arrino; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs [24]
Henrietta COOK
Born C.1889 [2]
Married Ernest Edgar Richard COOK in Perth in 1910 [66]
Herself and her husband resided in Three Springs 1926-1929 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Maylands [2]
Died 27 October 1979; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, U, 128) [2]
Thomas COOK
Methodist Home Missionary in Three Springs in 1921 [19]
During his residence in Three Springs he resided at the local Wesley Manse [19]
Methodist Minister in Dongara in 1933 [19]
William Alexander COOK
Labourer on Lake View Farm in Three Springs 1909-1911 [6] [19]
Born 7 October 1923 [45]
Daughter of Herbert Reuben CARTER and Mabel Irene SHEPHARD [0: image 04285]
Resided with her parents on Fairview Farm in Three Springs [19]
Attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 as a "Bride" [4: 6-Dec-1930]
Won a 1st prize for Writing in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 13 September 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Won a 2nd prize for Needlework in the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 19 September 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
In the Educational section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1936 she again received a 2nd prize for Needlework [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Steward of the Fancywork section at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Twelfth Annual Show on 14 September 1939 [262]
Bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister Daphne to Leonard D. PARKER in Three Springs on Saturday 25 January 1941 [4: 1-Feb-1941]
She was "tastefully attired in a pretty frock of crinkle chiffon with a blue veil and head-dress of flowers" [4]
Also carried a sheaf of blue roses and wore a handsome bracelet, which was the gift of the bridegroom [4]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Supplier of music at the Valedictory Social for Rev. Charles and Mrs Hilda WALSH in Three Springs on 11 May 1942 [4: 16-May-1942]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for George & Nellie MEYER in Three Springs on Saturday 13 February 1943 [4: 20-Feb-1943]
Main supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Matron Jean CLEMESHA at the Three Springs Hall on 24 March 1944 [4: 1-Apr-1944]
Played the piano at the Farewell for departing hotel manager William A. DUNCAN in Three Springs on 12 April 1944 [4: 22-Apr-1944]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS in Three Springs on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Carter's Orchestra played at the Welcome Home Social for Mostyn L. FRANKLIN in Three Springs on 1 December 1945 [4: 8-Dec-1945]
Married "Stan" Stanley Harold LUCAS on Friday 15 September 1944 at Saint James' Church in Three Springs [0: image 04285]
Wore a beautiful gown of dull ivory silk trimmed with pearls and with a white tulle veil held in place with a coronet of feathers [0]
Carried a bouquet of white stocks, snapdragons and small English daisies [0: image 04285]
Her bridesmaids were Olive LUCAS and Margaret FRANKLIN, who wore Grafton silk of pink and blue respectively [0: image 04285]
Her brother Vern CARTER carried out the duties of groomsman at their wedding [0: image 04285]
Following their wedding ceremony the wedding breakfast took place at Mrs Black's Dining Room in Three Springs [0: image 04285]
Later in the evening a dance was held in the Three Springs Hall to celebrate their marriage [0: image 04285]
Resided with her husband Stan on farmland in Carnamah [19]
Member of Carnamah's branch of the Red Cross Society [7: page 180]
Member of the Five Gums Tennis Club in 1953-54 [89]
Member of the Carnamah R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary in 1954 [7: page 193]
Member of the Carnamah Golf Club - was Captain in 1961 [7: page 213]
Lieutenant of the Carnamah Girl Guides 1961 onwards [7: page 223]
Member of the Carnamah Repertory Club 1967-1979 - was President in 1976 [7: page 234]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society -1971 [13]
Member of the Carnamah Red Cross Uniformed Service after qualifying in First Aid and Home Nursing [7: page 178]
In 1979 was awarded the Red Cross Society's Long Service Medal [7: page 180]
Member of the Carnamah Bowling Club [45]
Mother of Graeme, Robert, Alan and Paul [45]
Died 7 April 2005; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs WA [45]
From The West Australian newspaper, Saturday 9 April 2005:
"LUCAS (Lois Betty): Beloved wife of Stanley for 61 wonderful years and loving mother of Graeme, Robert, Alan and Paul all formerly of Carnamah. Beloved daughter of Herbert and Mabel Carter (both dec) and loving sister of Daphne and Vern of Three Springs. Passed away peacefully at 9:45pm on Thursday 7th April 2005 after a long fight against illness. Thankyou so much to Doctors and Staff of SJOG Murdoch. Thankyou Mum for all the wonderful memories you have bought to our lives. Rest in Peace."
Enclosed with the Australian Red Cross WA Headquarters circular, 14 July 2005:
"Obituaries - Lois Lucas - Carnamah Red Cross Unit. Lois Lucas was an enthusiastic member of the Carnamah Red Cross for many years. She used her many talents to assist Red Cross throughout the North Midlands District. When the branch decided to have a uniform group, trained in First Aid and Home Nursing, she was in the original group and assisted at all local function requiring first aiders - local shows, sporting fixtures and training. Blood Bank had a mobile visit once a year and up to a hundred donations were usually gathered from the district. Lois played the piano accordion, did china painting, sewing, cooking and helped in a myriad of ways putting her Red Cross training and principles into practice. She did Civil Defense training and always helped with local fires and floods and was a friend to all. On the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen of Thailand to Perth, Lois was one of the half a dozen uniformed members who formed a Guard of Honour at Government House."
"Vern" Lyle Vernon CARTER
Born 1925 [15]
Farmhand in Three Springs for at least the years 1947-1975 [19]
Mrs Mabel Irene CARTER
Wife of "Bert" Herbert Reuben CARTER; see Mabel Irene SHEPHARD
Norman William CARTER
Tractor Driver in Three Springs 1950-1952 [19]
Peter Andrew CARTER
Born C.1959 [2]
Resided of late in Three Springs [2]
Died 7 November 2002; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Reuben CARTER
Born C.1865 [2]
Married Leah BIGNELL in 1893 in Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia [32]
Arrived in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1906 after purchasing 362 acres of virgin land [44] [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Farmer of Fairview Farm in Three Springs, Western Australia [19] [120:5-Oct-1933]
He was the first farmer to settle in the Three Springs district, following a few days later by Charles F. THOMAS [120: 15-Oct-1936]
His first crop in 1906 was a complete failure, however the following year obtained the good yield of 20 bushels to the acre [120]
Initially his farm consisted of the 362 acre Lot 12 of the Kadathinni Agricultural Area in Three Springs [44]
The Kadathinni Agricultural Area was 10,000 acres in size and was initially intended to be a State Experimental Farm [120: 5-Oct-1933]
Within a few years of settling in the district he had also taken up the 548 acre Lot 20 of the Kadathinni Agricultural Area [44]
Farmer in partnership with his son Herbert R. CARTER as "R. Carter & Son" from about 1923 onwards [6] [44]
By 1923 he had purchased a further 866 acres in Lots 22 and 28 of Victoria Location 1933 [44]
Also by 1923 his son had purchased 456 acre Victoria Location 4132 - taking their collective farmland to a total of 2,232 acres [44]
Met Samuel F. MOORE M.L.A. at the railway station in Three Springs on his visit to the district in October 1908 [9: 23-Oct-1908]
In October 1908 he purchased a new Massey-Harris binder [9: 23-Oct-1908]
Grew 140 acres of crop on his farm in Three Springs in 1910 [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]
Exhibited sheaves of Bob's and LeHugenot wheats at the Moora Agricultural Society's Annual Show in Moora in 1910 [9: 28-Oct-1910]
Foundation Committee Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1910 [9: 1-Jul-1910]
Member of the Three Springs Local Board of Health in 1910 [9: 26-Aug-1910]
Member of the Kadathinni Farmers and Progress Association in 1910 and 1911 [9: 23-Sep-1910] [31: 3-May-1911]
Member of the committee formed in July 1910 to obtain an Agricultural Hall for Three Springs [9: 22-Jul-1910]
Played dozens of games of crib at a Surprise Party held at David TODD's home in Three Springs in early February 1915 [10: 5-Feb-1915]
Attended and almost won the Gents Prize at the Euchre Party & Dance held in Three Springs on Friday 8 October 1915 [10: 12-Oct-1915]
Won the Dry Land Race at the local Hall Committee's Sports Day in Three Springs on Friday 18 February 1916 [10: 25-Feb-1916]
One of four men appointed to manage and control the Three Springs Recreation Reserve in 1916 [10: 18-Aug-1916]
Thirteen years on, in 1929, he was still a Trustee of the Three Springs Recreation Reserve No. 12432 [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Signed the petition and financial guarantee in 1917 for the Midland Railway Company to provide a resident doctor at Three Springs [34]
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 in the Ugly Man Competition he came second, and helped 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]
Donated £1/5/- to increase the funds being raised by the Three Springs branch of the Red Cross Society in 1918 [10: 21-Jun-1918]
Won 1st prize for Chaff in the Farm Produce section of the Three Springs Day held on Thursday 26 September 1918 [10: 4-Oct-1918]
Donated a two-tooth sheep to the Basket Social & Dance in Three Springs in aid of Church funds on 10 February 1919 [9: 21-Feb-1919]
The Three Springs Committee for Saint Patrick's Day requested his assistance with their children's events in 1919 [124]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club in 1919 [10: 27-Jun-1919]
Attended May BERRIGAN's 21st Birthday held at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday 12 September 1919 [9: 19-Sep-1919]
Won 1st prize for Two Shaves of Wheat at the Three Springs Day held on Thursday 25 September 1919 [10: 3-Oct-1919]
Member of the Hall Committee that managed the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs in 1919-20 [9: 29-Aug-1919]
Had a fine new house built on his farm in Three Springs in 1920 [10: 9-Jul-1920]
Donated 5/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1925 [124]
In mid October 1928 sold eight bales of wool for 12½d. per pound, five for 11¼d., three for 12¼d. one for 11½d [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Later resided in Perth [2]
Died 14 October 1943; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, HA, 545) [2]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"Mr. R. Carter, another of the district's earliest pioneers, has an intimate knowledge of Australia. Besides being one of the first to arrive in Three Springs - his arrival was on St. Patrick's Day in 1906 - he was also one of the pioneers of Coff's Harbour, in the fertile northern rivers country of New South Wales. Mr. Carter took up 313 acres in Three Springs in 1906, and subsequently acquired two other properties. He spends some of his time in Perth nowadays, making periodical visits to Three Springs. His son, H. R. Carter, holds a half-interest in the farms, and also has his own block. Mr. Carter and his son have a reputation for very sound farming method, and this is exemplified by the fact that this season they expect to obtain a 10-bag average over 220 acres."
Henry CARRINGTON
Labourer in Three Springs in 1910 [50]
M. S. CARVEL
Secretary of the committee who conducted the Annual Sports Meeting at Arrino on Easter Monday 1 April 1915 [10: 9-Apr-1915]
Luigi CASADIO
Born 26 August 1912 in Lugo, Ravenna, Italy [P396]
Son of Celso CASADIO and Santa Luigia PILANI [P396]
He grew up in Lugo and studied at a professional secondary school as a mechanic [P396]
His father was a writer and journalist, and was also clerk of the local Fascist Trade Union of Porters [P396]
His mother was a stall keeper at the local market in Lugo, and in the mid 1930s he worked as a hawker but with poor success [P396]
In March 1936 he applied to be a colonial worker in Africa and was accepted in the army after a period of training [P396]
Italy annexed the Ethiopian Empire and it was merged with Italy's Eritrea and Somaliland to become Italian East Africa in 1936 [P396]
Along with thousands of other workers and soldiers he departed Italy for Africa by steamship on 6 June 1936 [P396]
He worked in Africa and in letters back to Italy revealed life was harsh and far from the regime's promises and aspirations [P396]
In 1938 he is believed to have briefly visited Italy before returning to Italian East Africa that same year [P396]
Returned to Italy for Christmas in 1939 and on 6 February 1940 he married Bruna FANTUCCI [P396]
After Italy joined the Second World War he was sent back to Africa with the military militia Camicia Nera, "The Blackshirts" [P396]
Private in the 81st Battalion of The Blackshirts until being captured at Sidi Barani in Egypt on 11 December 1940 [30: item 9931740]
The destroyed Blackshirts had suffered heavy casualties due to being undermanned, underequipped and undertrained [P396]
As a Prisoner of War he was later sent by the British to Prisoner of War camp number three in Bombay, India [P396]
His family last heard from him with a message dated 22 November 1944 from Bangalore, India stating he was in good health [P396]
As a Prisoner of War he departed Bombay, India and arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 13 February 1945 [30: item 9931740]
In Australia his identification number was PWIX 67603 - PW standing for Prisoner of War, I for Italian and X for Fascist [24]
Following his arrival he was sent to Western Australia, being interned at Karrakatta in Perth on 24 February 1945 [30: item 8642727]
He was administered by Prisoner of War Camp Number 16 at Marrinup southeast of Pinjarra and northwest of Dwellingup [30]
He was sent to Three Springs on 10 April 1945 and worked on the farm of DURACK Bros in Arrino [24] [30: item 8642727]
At the age of 33, and the day after the Second World War ended, he hanged himself on DURACK Bros' farm in Arrino [30: item 8642727]
Died 23 August 1945 in Arrino; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, Plot 43) [24]
His family, who hadn't heard from him since he was in India, received a telegram on 10 October 1945 advising them of his death [P396]
His wife Bruna continued to live in his native town of Lugo in Ravenna, Italy until her death at the age of 78 on 3 April 1989 [P396]
William CASONOVER
Railway Labourer and Repairer in Arrino 1901-1904 [6] [19]
Mrs Catherine CASSIDY
Resided in Three Springs in 1921 [19]
Edward CASSIDY
Manager in Three Springs in 1921 [19]
Edward CASTLE
Contractor in Three Springs in 1910 [6]
"Molly" Mary CASTLE
Born 1901 in Malcolm, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of Alexander Wilson CASTLE and Deborah Caroline OWEN [15]
Resided with her parents in the mining districts of Malcolm and Wiluna until her father's death in 1905 [P122]
Following her father's death resided with her mother and three siblings in the Perth suburb of East Perth [P122]
As a child and adult she spent holidays staying with George R. and Minnie M. WATSON on Moonlight Farm in Three Springs [P122]
Married "Ray" Raymond SHAW in Perth in 1928 [66]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs 1930-1940, where he was the manager of the local E. S. & A. Bank [4: 8-Feb-1930] [6] [19]
Attended the Show Ball after the Three Springs Agricultural Show on Thursday 21 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In a dress of mauve taffeta attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
Holidayed with her husband and children in Perth in February 1937 during her husband's annual leave [5: 19-Feb-1937, 25-Mar-1937]
Herself and her husband were bid farewell at a Valedictory Dance in Three Springs on Thursday evening 13 March 1941 [4: 22-Mar-1941]
It was organised by the Three Springs Road Board and was attended by 200 people from Arrino, Three Springs and Carnamah [4]
Seven speakers spoke about their sorrow in losing two valuable and estimable citizens, good friends and an excellent banker [4]
During the evening they received an electric oven from the residents of Three Springs in addition to a number of personal gifts [4]
On behalf of the residents of Arrino and Dudawa they were also presented with an electric kettle and an electric toaster [4]
Dancing at their Valedictory continued to the early hours of the morning, before concluding with the singing of Auld Lang Syne [4]
Left Three Springs in March 1941, following her husband's transfer to the Perth suburb of Midland Junction [4: 22-Mar-1941]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Applecross [2]
Mother of Patricia and Denis [P122]
Died 10 April 1997; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, Lawn 6, 1A) [2]
Arthur Herbert CATHRO
Born 21 March 1906 in Fremantle, Western Australia [16]
Shop Assistant in Arrino, Western Australia 1929-1933 [19]
Married Marchie May ARMOUR on 19 November 1937 at the Registry Office in Port Adelaide, South Australia [55]
Resided in Largs Bay North, South Australia prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 11 January 1944 [16]
Private SX35056 in the Australian Army's 74 Dental during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 31 August 1945 [16]
Mrs Kathleen Flora CATTO
Widow of George CATTO; see Kathleen Flora CLARK
"Reg" Reginald CAVANAGH
Relieving Postmaster in Three Springs from November 1914 to January 1915 [10: 3-Nov-1914, 26-Jan-1915]
Spent a few days in Three Springs in May 1915 en route to serve as Relieving Postmaster in Mullewa [10: 28-May-1915]
Relieving Postmaster in Three Springs for six weeks in June and July 1914 [10: 6-Jun-1916]
In September 1919 he was once more in Three Springs as Relieving Postmaster [10: 29-Sep-1919]
Competed in and won the Three Springs Tennis Club's Tennis Tournament held on Saturday 27 September 1919 [10: 29-Sep-1919]
Attended and competed in the sports at the annual picnic meeting, the Three Springs Day, held on 25 September 1919 [10: 3-Oct-1919]
Sito CERONI
Clearer in Dudawa, East Arrino in 1927 and 1928 [19]
John Hilton CHADWICK
Farmhand in Three Springs 1953-1956 [19]
Mrs Ada Sarah CHAMBERS
Wife of Geoffrey CHAMBERS; see Ada Sarah ROBINSON
Geoffrey CHAMBERS
Married Ada Sarah ROBINSON at Peak Hill in 1904 [15]
Farmer in Three Springs in 1913 and 1914 [50]
Engine Driver in Three Springs in 1916 and 1917 [50]
Labourer in Three Springs in 1917 [19]
Farm Foreman in Yandanooka 1919-1922 [50]
Rev. Edward CHARD
Anglican Priest in charge of the Three Springs Parish [5: 18-Aug-1933] [19]
Conducted Church of England services in Three Springs and Arrino and sometimes also in Carnamah and Coorow [5]
Officiated at a number of burials at the Three Springs General Cemetery in 1932, 1933 and 1934 [24]
Speaker at 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]
At 3 p.m. declared open the Carnamah Anglican Church's Bazaar held in Carnamah on Saturday 12 August 1933 [5: 18-Aug-1933]
Travelled to Perth in August 1933 to attend the Annual Clergy Retreat and the Anglican Synod in Perth [5: 1-Sep-1933]
Spoke on behalf of the Church at the send-off to Albert and Elsie STOKES at Three Springs on 23 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended and spoke at the send-off to Miss Mary LYNCH in Three Springs on Wednesday 31 January 1934 [5: 2-Feb-1934]
Over Easter in 1934 he held services in Coorow and Carnamah on Easter Friday and in Three Springs on Easter Sunday [5: 30-Mar-1934]
Following the departure of Rev. A. W. CURTIS in May 1934 he also conducted services in the Coorow-Carnamah Parish [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Drove a car without brakes, had a slight impediment in his speech and was said to have been not quite right mentally [P2]
He preached lengthy sermons to the schoolchildren about stirring themselves up like porridge, and keeping up their prayers [P2]
Bid farewell from the people of Three Springs and Arrino at a function held at the Three Springs Hall on Tuesday 31 July 1934 [5]
At his farewell he was presented with a case of pipes as an expression of the good will in which he was held [5: 3-Aug-1934]
Left Three Springs at the end of July 1934 after being transferred to Victoria Park as Curate of the Carlisle Parish [5: 6-Jul-1934]
He was succeeded by Rev. Alfred J. TOOMEY, who took over the amalgamated Coorow-Carnamah and Three Springs Parishes [5]
Florence Jessie CHEDZEY
Born 1912 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Married Frank Augustus KAY in Moora in 1933 [66]
Resided in Arrino in 1938 and 1939 [19]
Charles Campbell CHEYNE
Mine Owner in Arrino 1903-1906 [6] [19] [50]
Miner in Arrino until 1908 [19]
Walter CHITTENDEN Jnr
Railway Ganger in Three Springs 1904-1910 [19]
Railway Ganger in Bookara in 1911 [19]
Mrs Flora Josephine CHRISTENSEN
Resided on Victoria Location 10207 in Eneabba via Three Springs for at least the years 1962-1965 [19]
Jack Sejer CHRISTENSEN
Farmer of Victoria Location 10207 in Eneabba via Three Springs for at least the years 1962-1965 [19]
Arthur CHRISTEY
Assistant Teacher in Charge of the Three Springs State School in 1929, on an annual salary of £310 [73]
He was in charge of the school owing to the Head Teacher and Temporary Head Teacher both being on leave [73]
Rev. Frederick Sophius Peel CHRISTIANSEN
Born C.1891 [2]
Methodist Minister in Three Springs in 1917 and 1918 [6] [10] [19]
One of the Costume Judges at the Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on Wednesday 24 October 1917 [10: 2-Nov-1917]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club in 1917-18 [10: 23-Nov-1917]
He had presumably left Three Springs by April 1918, when another Methodist Minister arrived in the district [10: 26-Apr-1918]
Married Muriel Lillian GOWER in Perth in 1921 [66]
Methodist Minister in Dongara in 1922 [19] [84]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Inglewood [2]
Died 4 July 1955; ashes dispersed at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Alexander Frederick CHRISTIE
Born 14 November 1903 in Fremantle, Western Australia [16]
Son of James CHRISTIE and Phoebe SMIRK [15]
Labourer in Three Springs 1925-1927 [19]
Resided in the Perth suburb of Leederville prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 6 January 1942 [16]
Corporal WX18636 in the Australian Army's 20 Australian Detention Barracks during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 18 December 1945 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Nollamara [2]
Died 19 July 1993; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (EC Section, Garden of Remembrance, 28, 18) [2]
Jack Murray CHRISTIE
Bank Officer in Three Springs in 1961 [19]
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Mrs Sybil Emily CHRISTIE
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs in 1961 [19]
Victor Hedley CHRISTOPHER
Born 4 November 1914 in Wooroloo, Western Australia [15]
Farmhand in Three Springs 1938-1942 [19]
Won the 2 mile Cycle Race at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting held in Three Springs on Tuesday 17 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
In 1939 he was living in Touche Street, Three Springs [50]
Resided in the outer Perth suburb of Greenmount prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 24 August 1942 [16]
Private WX29380 in the Australian Army's 28 Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 15 November 1945 [16]
Mrs Frances Catherine CLANCY
Resided in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Michael Ronald CLANCY
Wheat Bin Attendant in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Freda Rebecca Florence CLAPP
Born 1902 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of William Henry John CLAPP and Ida Maud HALE [15]
Waitress at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs in 1924 [19]
Married William Henry BARRY in 1927 [66]
Resided of late in Cunderdin [2]
Died 3 February 1974; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (General, Lawn 2, 272) [2]
Mary Danberger CLARK
Born C.1910 [2]
Married Mervyn RICH in 1935 [66]
Herself and her husband resided in Arrino in 1938 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of West Midland [2]
Died 31 January 1989; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 9P, 53) [2]
Mrs Maxine Uraine CLARK
Wife of John CLARK; see Maxine Uraine MCKENZIE
Robert Baden CLARK
Born 8 June 1900 in Jolimont, Western Australia [16]
Son of William Frederick CLARK and Elizabeth BRUCE [15]
Labourer in Three Springs 1927-1929 [19]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1927 [4: 7-May-1927]
Married Nellie Gertrude DAWSON in Perth in 1930 [66]
Resided in Walpole prior to enlisting in the Australian Army on 29 June 1940 [16]
Private WX6010 in the Australian Army's Mobile Laundry 8 Division during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 11 September 1942 [16]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Karrinyup [2]
Died 18 June 1970; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, Lawn 6, 42) [2]
Sydney CLARKE
Miner in Arrino in 1903 [6]
Beryl Edith CLARKSON
Born 18 October 1919 [84]
Daughter of Joseph William CLARKSON and Myra May DOWNES [84]
Resided with her parents in Dongara [84]
Baptised on 30 November 1919 by Methodist minister Stephen WRIGHT of the Wesley Manse in Dongara [84]
Married "Allan" Sydney Allan MONEY in 1940 [66]
Resided with her husband in Arrino 1940-1946 and in Coorow in 1947 [6] [19]
Resided on Irwin Road in Dongara 1967-1971, during which time her husband operated as a Storekeeper [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of East Fremantle [2]
Mother of Suzanne, Wendy, Beverley and Graham [P2]
Died 23 April 2006; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 34, 93) [2]
Frederick Albert CLAYDEN
Builder in Three Springs 1953-1958 [19]
Annie Josephine CLEARY
Born 1870 in County Clare, Ireland [201]
Daughter of Michael CLEARY and Mary BURKE [201]
Her family's two story farmhouse was said to have been burnt down during agrarian troubles in Ireland [201]
Along with her siblings Mary, Tess, Julie, Margaret and Jack left Ireland for New South Wales, Australia [201]
Herself and her sisters Mary, Tess and Julie later left New South Wales and shifted to the goldfields in Western Australia [201]
Married Patrick Joseph LYNCH in 1902 in Boulder, Western Australia [15]
Herself and her sisters Mary and Tess were the proprietresses of the Manhattan Tearooms in Lane Street, Boulder [201]
Following her husband's election to the Parliament of Western Australia in 1904 they left Boulder and shifted to Perth [201]
After his election as a Commonwealth Senator they resided in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds 1907-1909 [201]
From 1909 until 1918 resided at 8 Avenue No. 2 in North Perth / 8 Camellia Street in North Perth [201]
During their years at North Perth they also spent time at her husband and brother-in-law's farm in Three Springs [201]
Her sister-in-law Mrs Sarah LYNCH of Three Springs passed away at the age of 41 years on 11 June 1914 [2]
Between herself and her sister Mrs Mary O'BRIEN they took care of three of her late sister-in-law's children [201]
She raised her young niece Mary LYNCH, and her sister looked after her nephew Thomas A. LYNCH and Peter J. LYNCH [201]
In 1919 herself, her husband and their children took up residence on her husband's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [201]
Resided with her husband and children on Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1919-1931 [201]
They may have retained and continued to also use their home in North Perth, as she was of North Perth at the time of her death [2]
Conducted the stalls at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day Three Tuesday 17 March 1925 [9: 3-Apr-1925]
Through raffles at the Picnic Race Meeting she raised £20/3/- for the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee [124]
She had also donated pork, cake and milk for the Refreshment Stall at the Picnic Race Meeting [124]
Travelled to Mogumber in mid May 1928 to receive her daughter Mrs CLUNE on her return from her honeymoon [4: 19-May-1928]
She was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Judged the Confectionary section with William PADBURY, and won 1st prize for Ham in the Dairy Produce section [4]
Judged the Confectionary section at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show on 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on 4 April 1929 in a pink brocaded satin skirt with lace bodice to tone [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Mother of Bridget, Mary and Michael [201]
Died 18 May 1931 in North Perth; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, BA, 454) [2]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 23 May 1931:
Obituary - Death of Mrs. P. Lynch - Regret in North Midlands. A wide circle of friends throughout the North Midlands experienced a feeling of deep regret when it became known that Mrs. Annie Lynch, wife of Senator P. J. Lynch, of Three Springs, had passed away at her home in North Perth on Monday last, at the age of 59 years. In addition to her husband she leaves a son and two daughters to mourn their loss. For some month prior to her death the late Mrs. Lynch had been in indifferent health. She was an extremely popular lady in the North Midlands, and in good health was to be seen at nearly every public function at Three Springs. The late Mrs. Lynch came to Australia about 40 years ago and lived in New South Wales for about eight years. She afterwards came to Western Australia and in 1903 married Senator Lynch. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Lynch lived on the goldfields, the Senator then being a member of the Boulder Municipal Council. Later they engaged at farming at Three Springs. The funeral took place on Tuesday last in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery."
Alfred Robert CLEMENTS
Labourer in Three Springs in 1916 and 1917 [19] [50]
Jean Russell CLEMESHA
Matron of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in 1943 and 1944 [4] [19]
She was tendered a Farewell Social & Dance at the Agricultural Hall in Three Springs on Friday evening 24 March 1944 [4: 1-Apr-1944]
Three speakers spoke of the good work she had done while Matron, and how running a country hospital was no easy task [4]
During the function, which had been organised by Edward HUNT, she received a cheque from the residents of the district [4]
Left Three Springs by the night train on Friday 24 March 1944 having accepted the position of Matron at the hospital in Norseman [4]
Irene CLIFFORD
Born C.1901 [2]
Married Arthur Hawken TUNBRIDGE in Perth in 1922 [66]
When her husband settled on farmland in Arrino she initially remained living in Perth, however after four children joined him [P2]
Resided with her husband and children on farmland in Arrino [P2]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 in saxe blue with gold beads and braid trimming [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Died 18 December 1930; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, NA, 230) [2]
James CLIFFORD
Land Clearer on Woopenatty Station in Arrino in 1926 and 1927 [19]
Douglas CLIFTON
Bank Officer in Three Springs 1955-1962 [19]
Judith CLIFTON
Resided in Three Springs 1955-1962 [19]
Mrs "Biddy" Bridget Patricia CLUNE
Wife of "Jerry" Jeremiah James CLUNE; see "Biddy" Bridget Patricia LYNCH
"Danny" Daniel McMahon CLUNE
Son of "Jim" James Benedict CLUNE and "Molly" Mary Monica LYNCH [201]
Married Lorraine Elva KIDD in Perth in 1961 [66]
Farmer of Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1962-1967 [19]
Successfully applied for a 600 acre Conditional Purchase cotton farm on the Ord River Scheme in the north-west of WA [201]
"Jim" James Benedict CLUNE
Born 1907 [15]
Son of Jeremiah McMahon CLUNE and Alice Mary BRENNAN [15]
Resided with his parents on Canterbury Farm in New Norcia [201]
He was from a prominent pioneering family of New Norcia, and was educated at Saint Ildephonsus College in New Norcia [201]
Farmer of Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [120: 26-Dec-1929]
Himself and his brother leased and farmed Mount Leonora Farm from its owner Senator Patrick J. LYNCH [120]
Donated £1/1/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 [124]
Severely hurt his ankle at a football match on Sunday 22 July 1928 and was unable to "get about" the following day [4: 28-Jul-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]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1928-1935 - was Captain in 1929 [4: 19-May-1928] [5: 19-Aug-1932, 7-Jun-1935] [120]
Married "Molly" Mary Monica LYNCH in 1929 [66]
Resided with his wife and later their elder children on his father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1929-1933 [201]
Following their marriage himself and his wife were the guests of honour at a Social in Three Springs on Friday 1 November 1929 [4]
During the evening, which was tendered by the Three Springs Football Club, they were presented with a chime clock [4: 9-Nov-1929]
Member of the Three Springs Cricket Club in 1930-31 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Represented the North Midlands Cricket Association in their match against the Morawa-Perenjori Association in 1930 [4: 22-Nov-1930]
Attended the Commemoration Dinner held at the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs on Friday 26 August 1932 [5: images 00152-3]
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 evening dance at the Three Springs Hall after the R.S.L. Sports Day at Arrino on 5 November 1932 [5: 18-Nov-1932]
Along with his wife and children left Three Springs in 1933 [201]
School Teacher at various locations including Miling, and in 1941 and 1942 was Headmaster of Elashgin State School [201]
In early 1943 shifted back to Three Springs and with his elder brother Jerry leased their father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm [201]
Farmer of Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs 1943-1964 [201]
Leased and farmed the property in partnership with his brother Jerry as "Clune Bros" in 1943, and then by himself 1944 onwards [201]
Left Three Springs in 1964 [201]
Father of Marie, Pauline, Celine, Gerald, Joan, Danny, Paul and Francis [201]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"Last season the premiership of the North Midlands Football Association was won by the Three Springs team, ably skippered by Mr. J. B. Clune. Educated at St. Idephonsus College, New Norcia, Mr. Clune is a member of a sporting family. In 1928 he was a member of the New Norcia team that took champion honours in Country Cricket Week, several brothers participating in the success also. When leading Three Springs on the football field, Mr. Clune plays either ruck or centre half-forward. With his brother, Mr. V. Clune, he is leasing Senator Lynch's property Mount Leonora. They hope to average 20 bushels an acre from their 400 acre crop, most of which is on fallowed country. Mount Leonora comprises 4,000 acres, 3,000 of which are heavy salmon gum country, and 1,000 sand plain. The cultivation of lupins and oats will increase the productivity of the lighter country."
"Jerry" Jeremiah James CLUNE
Born 1903 in Midland Junction, Western Australia [15]
Son of Jeremiah McMahon CLUNE and Alice Mary BRENNAN [15]
Resided with his parents on Canterbury Farm in New Norcia [201]
He was from a prominent pioneering family of New Norcia, and was educated at Saint Ildephonsus College in New Norcia [201]
Farmer in Mogumber 1927-1936 [6]
Married "Biddy" Bridget Patricia LYNCH in Perth in 1928 [66]
On leaving Mogumber shifted with his wife and children to his father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [201]
After a time shifted to Perth where he worked as a Tractor Salesman and then Katanning where he worked as a Stock Salesman [201]
In December 1942 they shifted back to Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs [201]
Himself and his brother Jim leased and farmed their father-in-law's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs in 1943 [201]
They farmed Mount Leonora together in partnership as "Clune Bros" until dissolving partnership when he leased Parakalia Farm [201]
Leased, farmed and resided on Mrs Sara T. MALEY's Parakalia Farm in Three Springs in 1944 and 1945 [P40] [201]
Speaker at the Farewell Function for departing hotel manager William A. DUNCAN in Three Springs on 12 April 1944 [4: 22-Apr-1944]
Supplier of music at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS in Three Springs on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Left Three Springs in December 1945 after purchasing Newmarracarra Station at Kojarena between Geraldton and Morawa [201]
Served on the Greenough Shire Council for 18 years [201]
Father of Dermot, Maureen, Bernard, Carmel, Loretta, Patricia and Imedla [201]
Died 18 April 1967; buried Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton WA [26]
Mrs Lorraine Elva CLUNE
Wife of Daniel McMahon CLUNE; see Lorraine Elva CLUNE
Mrs "Molly" Mary Monica CLUNE
Wife of "Jim" James Benedict CLUNE; see "Molly" Mary Monica LYNCH
Ethel Elizabeth COCKING
Born 1893 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of William Richard COCKING and Mary Louisa JURY [15]
Resided with her parents in Perth 1893-1912 and then with her father on Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
Dressmaker in Three Springs in 1916 [19]
Dressmaker in Wannamal in 1916 and 1917 [50]
Married James Kinnear HEBITON in Perth in 1924 [66]
Resided with her husband James on Inverbeg Farm in Three Springs 1924-1962 [19]
In 1926 her stepson James married her sister Ruth, and in 1929 her stepsons Don and Bob married her sisters Olive and Evelyn [66]
Attended the wedding dance of Charles ROBERTSON and Winifred LANG at the Carnamah Hall on 27 March 1928 [4: 31-Mar-1928]
She was among the 400 people who attended the Matrons and Benedicts Ball held in Three Springs on 31 August 1928 [4: 8-Sep-1928]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prizes for Pansies in the Flower section and for both male and female Black Orpingtons in the Poultry section [4]
Costume Judge at the Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs in aid of the local Anglican Church on 27 June 1929 [4: 6-Jul-1929]
Founding Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929, and President in 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944] [206]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of floral silk voile [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association - was Vice President in 1932 and 1933 [5: 2-Jun-1933]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 8 June 1933 in a dress of lavender georgette [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Won 1st prize for Preserved Fruits in Syrup and 2nd for Gentlemen's Buttonhole at the Three Springs Show in 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended the Three Springs C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Judged the Educational section at the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on Thursday 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Speaker at the Farewell Dance for Christopher & Mildred THOMAS at the Three Springs Hall on 11 September 1944 [4: 16-Sep-1944]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley [2]
Died 3 March 1969; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Presbyterian, KA, 470) [2]
Evelyn Myra COCKING
Born 1900 in Perth, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of William Richard COCKING and Mary Louisa JURY [15]
Resided with her parents in Perth 1900-1912 and then with her father on Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
Student at the Wannamal State School in Wannamal in 1914 and 1915 [114]
Resided in Three Springs in 1928 and 1929 [19]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on 20 September 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Won 1st prize for a Specimen of Underclothing at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show in 1928 [4: 20-Sep-1928]
Married "Bob" George Bain HEBITON on Monday 18 February 1929 at the Brisbane Street Methodist Church in Perth [4: 23-Feb-1929]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Mullewa for at least the years 1931-1949 [6]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Como [2]
Died 16 December 1970; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, 8D, 80) [2]
Ruth COCKING
Born 28 October 1902 in Perth, Western Australia [15] [114]
Daughter of William Richard COCKING and Mary Louisa JURY [15]
Resided with her parents in Perth 1902-1912 and then with her father on Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
Student at the Wannamal State School in Wannamal 1914-1917 [114]
Gave a recitation at the Empire Day Celebrations held at the Wannamal Hall on the evening of 22 May 1914 [114]
Gave a recitation at the Christmas Tree and Dance held in Wannamal on 18 December 1915 [114]
Won the 12 to 14 years Running Race at the Empire Day Celebrations held at the Wannamal State School on 24 May 1916 [114]
Married James Kinnear HEBITON Jnr in Perth in 1926 [66]
Two years earlier her sister Ethel had married James' father James Kinnear HEBITON Snr [15] [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Three Springs [19]
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 C.W.A. Ball at the Three Springs Hall on the evening of Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Mount Pleasant [2]
Died 15 July 1981; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (IC Section, Garden of Remembrance 2, 109) [2]
William Richard COCKING
Born 21 March 1869 [114]
Married Mary Louisa JURY in Perth in 1890 [15]
Labourer, Ganger and then Leading Repairman for the WA Government Railways in Perth 1891-1912 [114]
His wife, late of East Perth, passed away at the age of 39 years on 4 July 1909 and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery [2]
In 1912 purchased Fred CLOSE's 1330 acre farm in Wannamal, which consisted of Swan Locations 2228, 2229 and 2451 [114]
Farmer of Sylvania Farm in Wannamal 1912-1937 [114]
Member of the Wannamal Hall Committee in 1914-1917 - was President in 1915 [114]
Foundation Member of the Methodist Band of Hope formed in Wannamal 1914 [114]
During a kangaroo hunt in Wannamal in November 1920 he fell from his horse and broke his collar bone [114]
His eldest daughter Hilda passed away in Perth in 1922, after a nervous breakdown followed by rheumatic fever and a stroke [114]
Farmer in Three Springs in 1928 and 1929 [19], after which he appears to have returned to Wannamal [114]
Upon his retirement in 1937 his son Harry took over the running of his Sylvania Farm in Wannamal [114]
In 1938 he was once again living in Three Springs, and working locally as a Labourer [19]
Returned to Wannamal and resided in a small house on Sylvania Farm that had previously been used to accommodate shearers [114]
In 1949 and possibly during some of the early 1950s he once more resided in Three Springs [19], but then returned to Wannamal [2]
Attended the Back to Wannamal Ball to celebrate the 40th Birthday of the Wannamal Hall on 6 September 1952 [114]
Resided in Wannamal until his death in 1953 [2] [114]
Father of Hilda May, Ethel Elizabeth, Henry Edward, Evelyn Myra, Ruth, William Victor and Olive Edna [4: 23-Feb-1929] [15]
His daughter Ethel married James K. HEBITON of TS, and his other three daughters married sons from James' first marriage [4]
Died 7 November 1953 in Wannamal; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Wesleyan, AA, 295) [2] [114]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 23 February 1929:
"Mr. J. K. Hebiton and Mrs. Hebiton have just returned to Three Springs from a visit to Perth, where at the Brisbane Street Methodist Church they attended the weddings of Messrs. Don and Bob Hebiton. On Saturday, February 15, Mr. Don Hebiton was married to Miss Olive Cocking, and on Monday, February 18, Mr. Bob Hebiton and Miss Evelyn Cocking were pronounced man and wife. The Hebiton family must surely hold a record for a father and three sons have now married four sisters. This is a magnificent testimonial to the family from which so many charming brides have been wooed and won."
Catherine COFFEY
Nurse in Three Springs 1928-1936 [5] [19]
Pioneered the Cottage Hospital on Charles C. MALEY's Parakalia Farm in Three Springs [5: 25-May-1934] [P2]
Upon its opening in 1929 she was Matron and ran the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [5: 25-May-1934]
Donated £1/1/- to the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day Committee in 1928 [124]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Races on Thursday 11 April 1929 in a dress of black lace and ninon [4: 20-Apr-1929]
Donor at the Gift Evening held for the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs on Wednesday 1 May 1929 [4: 25-May-1929]
Foundation Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association in 1929 [206]
In December 1929 extended a request for gifts or donations to provide Christmas cheer for the inmates at the Hospital [4: 14-Dec-1929]
Foundation Committee Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1930 [4: 14-Jun-1930]
She was the owner an unusual cactus called Queen of the Night, which only flowered at night [4: 4-Mar-1933]
Her cactus only gave three blooms in 1933 compared with five the previous year - said to have been a result of the depression! [4]
Attended the Bridge and Euchre Party at the Dominican Convent in Three Springs on Monday 21 August 1933 [5: 25-Aug-1933]
Member of the Three Springs Tennis Club - was Secretary in 1933-34 and Vice President in 1935-36 [5: 6-Oct-1933, 20-Sep-1935]
Departed Three Springs on Thursday 16 November 1933 to spent a fortnights holiday in Perth [5: 17-Nov-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Church of England's New Year Ball held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 December 1933 [5: 5-Jan-1934]
Returned to Three Springs on Tuesday 27 March 1934; during her absence Acting Matron BRUTON had run the hospital [5: 30-Mar-1934]
In May 1934 took extended leave of six months, during which time she visited the Centenary Celebrations in Melbourne [5: 4-May-1934]
Prior to her departure she was bid a Farewell at Three Springs Hall on Thursday 24 May 1934, to which about 200 people attended [5]
At her farewell she was presented with a cheque from the residents of Three Springs and thanked for her good work [5: 25-May-1934]
Returned to Three Springs and resumed her duties at the hospital on Friday 14 December 1934 [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Her sisters, the Misses COFFEY, returned to Perth on 23 January 1934 after visiting her in Three Springs [5: 25-Jan-1935]
On Wednesday 15 May 1935 her sisters, Misses COFFEY, arrived in Three Springs by car on another visit [5: 17-May-1935]
Judge of the Baby Competition at the Anglican Church's Fair held at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 16 May 1935 [5: 24-May-1935]
Won 2nd prize for Geraniums in the Flower section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on 19 September 1935 [5: 27-Sep-1935]
She was absent from Three Springs for four weeks vacation in early 1936, returning on Friday 31 January 1936 [5: 10-Jan-1936, 7-Feb-1936]
Resigned from her position as Matron of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in early March 1936 [5: 13-Mar-1936]
She was tendered a farewell party by 20 of her friends at Peter and Annie VANDELEUR's home on 11 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
On Thursday 12 March 1936 handed over control of the North Midlands District Hospital to Matron V. HOWSON [5: 13-Mar-1936]
She was again farewelled at a party held at Mrs Sara T. MALEY's home on Parakalia Farm on Friday 13 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Left Three Springs by the midnight train on Friday 13 March 1935 to take up a position in Kondinin [5: 13 & 20-Mar-1936]
After relieving at the Morawa Hospital for a number of weeks she holidayed with friends in Three Springs in April 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
From The Western Mail newspaper, Thursday 26 December 1929:
Country Towns and Districts - Three Springs and Mingenew - Cereal and Pastoral Wealth - People and Properties
"The popular but extremely busy matron of the North Midlands District Hospital is Matron Coffey, who has been in Three Springs for two and a half years, previously being in charge of the temporary hospital. Matron Coffey trained in Melbourne, and is a life member of the Royal Victorian Nurses' Association and of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association."
"Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY
Born 8 May 1900 in Surrey Hills, New South Wales, Australia [P40]
Son of Edward COFFEY and "Kathleen" Catherine Helen Philbert MARKHAM [32]
His father was publican of a hotel on Powell Street in Kathleen Valley 1902-1906 [6] [50]
Following his father's death in 1906 his mother ran the Shamrock Hotel in Mount Sir Samuel in 1908 [6] [15]
His mother ran the Sandstone Hotel in Sandstone in 1909 and 1910, and in 1910 married "Mick" Michael QUAIN [15]
His stepfather and mother ran the Sandstone Hotel 1911-1915 and then the Commonwealth Hotel in Geraldton 1916-1920 [6]
By 1921 he was living in Three Springs [10: 10-Jun-1921]
Labourer, later Tobacconist and then Draper in Three Springs [19]
He ran his business from a shop in Three Springs which contained billiard tables for games of billiards, snooker and pyramids [120]
The premises he ran his business from had previously been occupied by Michael GANNON [P2]
In 1936 he was working in Three Springs as a "General Agent, Hairdresser and Tobacconist" [120: 15-Oct-1936]
Obtained the telephone at his business premises and his home around 1947, which were numbers TS-235 and TS-238 [60]
From 1958 to 1863 he also operated as a Bookmaker (Bookie) from Railway Road, Three Springs [60]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club 1921-1929 - was Captain in 1927 and 1929 [10: 10-Jun-1921, 12-Jun-1924] [4: 7-May-1927, 25-May-1929]
Member of the Three Springs Saint Patrick's Day 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]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Travelled from Three Springs to Perth on Monday 15 April 1929 [4: 20-Apr-1929]
As a "Frenchman" he was the best dressed gentleman at the Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 [4: 6-Jul-1929]
He was among those from Three Springs who attended the Perth Royal Show in October 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
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 Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
Secretary of the Catholic Church Committee in Three Springs in 1934 [5: 20-Jul-1934]
Attended the Dance held at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 30 June 1934 to raise funds for Church organ repairs [5: 6-Jul-1934]
Married "Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS on 25 October 1934 in Three Springs [P40]
Following their honeymoon they returned to Three Springs and were tendered a Welcome Home on 21 November 1934 [5]
They received a cheque from the residents of the district at their Welcome Home, which was attended by 120 people [5: 23-Nov-1934]
Attended the Saint Patrick's Day Picnic & Sports Meeting at the Three Springs Show Ground on Monday 18 March 1935 [5]
Competed in the sports, coming 2nd in the Handicap 120 yard Race and winning the Throwing at Wicket competition [5: 22-Mar-1935]
On the drums he was a member of the orchestra which provided the music at a Grand Ball which followed the Picnic & Sports [5]
Member of the Three Springs Golf Club in 1935, 1936 and 1937 [5: 12-Jul-1935, 10-Jul-1936, 25-Jun-1937]
Himself and his wife Rene were among those from Three Springs who attended the Royal Show in Perth in 1935 [5: 11-Oct-1935]
Secretary of the Saint Patrick's Day Picnic & Sports in Three Springs on 17 March 1936 and 18 March 1937 [5: 6-Mar-1936, 26-Feb-1937]
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]
Competitor at the Carnamah Golf Club's Open Championship over 36 holes in Carnamah on Sunday 29 August 1936 [5: 4-Sep-1936]
Attended the Valedictory Social for Miss Rachel M. A. WALLACE in Three Springs on Tuesday 15 December 1936 [5: 24-Dec-1936]
Himself and his wife holidayed in Perth during February 1937 [5: 26-Feb-1937]
Won the Gent's Singles at the Official Opening of the Three Springs Golf Club's new golf links on Sunday 23 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Member of the committee that organised the very successful Annual Catholic Ball in Three Springs on 3 June 1937 [5: 11-Jun-1937]
Attended the Official Opening of the Nurse's Quarters in Three Springs on Friday afternoon 27 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
With great difficulty himself, Frank ARNDT and Mick COFFEY rode a triple seated bike in a novelty procession to the opening [5]
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]
Ran a drapery shop in Three Springs in the 1940s [103: page 82]
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 Function for departing hotel manager William A. DUNCAN in Three Springs on 12 April 1944 [4: 22-Apr-1944]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Fanny Jane BRIMSON of Three Springs at the Three Springs Cemetery on 29 April 1946 [4: 4-May-1946]
Speaker at the Valedictory Social for stationmaster Herbert E. REYNOLDS in Three Springs during November 1949 [4: 19-Nov-1949]
Financial Member of the Carnamah District Agricultural Society in 1946 [13]
Resided in Three Springs until at least 1965 [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of Floreat Park [2]
Died 17 December 1993; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Lawn, J, 552) [2]
"Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY was a supplier of music at the following local functions:
Provider of music at the social evening tendered in Three Springs to Gladys BASTIAN on Thursday 24 May 1934 [5: 1-Jun-1934]
Supplier of music at the social tendered to Mario and Annie MAYRHOFER in Three Springs on 15 October 1934 [5: 19-Oct-1934]
Played the drums at the C.W.A. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 22 November 1934 [5: 23-Nov-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 drums at the North Midlands District Hospital Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Easter Monday 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Himself and four other musicians, including his wife on the piano, supplied the music under the name of "Coffey's Orchestra" [5]
"Coffey's Orchestra" provided music at the Anglican Church's Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 20 June 1935 [5: 14-Jun-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 drums at the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 4 July 1935 [5: 12-Jul-1935]
Drummer 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 Orchestra supplied the music for the Three Springs Convent School's Annual Concert on 18 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Played the drums 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 drums at the Three Springs C.W.A. Younger Set's Leap Year Ball in Three Springs on 21 February 1936 [5: 6-Mar-1936]
Played the drums at the North Midlands District Hospital's Annual Ball in Three Springs on Easter Monday 13 April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Played the drums at the Three Springs Anglican Church's Annual Ball held in Three Springs on Thursday 25 June 1936 [5: 3-Jul-1936]
Played the drums 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 drums at the Coorow Rifle Club's Annual Ball at the Coorow Hall on Saturday evening 28 November 1936 [5: 4-Dec-1936]
Played the drums 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 drums 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 drums at the Social Evening for local newlyweds Richard H. S. & Rachel M. A. JAMES on 5 January 1937 [5: 8-Jan-1937]
Played the drums at the Three Springs Tennis Club's Flannel Dance in Three Springs on Saturday 6 February 1937 [5: 12-Feb-1937]
Played the drums at the Annual Ball of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs on Monday 29 March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Played the drums 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 drums 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 drums 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 drums 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 drums at the Farewell for EK, Les & Dorine BYRNE and Merv WILLIAMS in Three Springs on 16 June 1938 [4: 25-Jun-1938]
Mrs "Rene" Irene Agnes COFFEY
Wife of "Mick" Clifford Felix COFFEY; see "Rene" Irene Agnes THOMAS
John Edward COFFEY
Born 6 January 1898 in Broad Arrow, Western Australia [15] [16]
Son of Edward COFFEY and "Kathleen" Catherine Helen Philbert MARKHAM [15]
His father was publican of a hotel on Powell Street in Kathleen Valley 1902-1906 [6] [50]
Following his father's death in 1906 his mother ran the Shamrock Hotel in Mount Sir Samuel in 1908 [6] [15]
His mother ran the Sandstone Hotel in Sandstone in 1909 and 1910, and in 1910 married "Mick" Michael QUAIN [15]
His stepfather and mother ran the Sandstone Hotel 1911-1915 and then the Commonwealth Hotel in Geraldton 1916-1920 [6]
Married Dorothy Blanche THOMPSON in 1923 [66]
For a number of years he worked as a Clerk and lived on Forrest Street in Geraldton [50]
Enlisted in the Australian Army in the Perth suburb of Claremont on 30 October 1940 [16]
Private WX5198 in the Australian Army's 2/13 Field Ambulance during the Second World War [16]
Discharged from the Australian Army on 26 May 1945 [16]
Pensioner in Three Springs 1953-1955 [19]
Died 26 September 1957; buried Utakarra Cemetery in Geraldton, Western Australia [26]
John Francis COFFEY
Son of John Michael COFFEY and Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS [P360]
Station Assistant for Western Australian Government Railways in Three Springs 1973-1978 [19]
Resided in Williamson Street, Three Springs [P360]
John Michael COFFEY
Born 6 August 1924 in Geraldton, Western Australia [P360]
By 1947 he was working as a Farmhand in Arrino, and in 1952 was working for DURACK Bros in Arrino [19]
Married Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS on 24 January 1953 at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs [P360]
He was a "Jack of All Trades" in Three Springs in Arrino [P360]
Worked variously as a shearer, builder, handyman, on the talc mine in Three Springs and for the Three Springs Shire Council [P360]
Resided in Three Springs until at least 1986 [19] and later shifted to Geraldton [P360]
Father of John and Patricia [P360]
Died 16 February 2002; ashes scattered at Saint George's Beach in Geraldton [P360]
His ashes were scattered with those of his wife and his grandson Luke J. PROUT [P360]
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth COFFEY
Wife of John Michael COFFEY; see Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS
Patricia Mary COFFEY
Born 8 October 1955 at the King Edward Memorial Hospital in Subiaco, Western Australia [P360]
Daughter of John Michael COFFEY and Margaret Elizabeth JENNINGS [P360]
Resided with her parents on Williamson Street in the Three Springs townsite [P360]
Student at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs [P360]
Boarding Student at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara 1968-1971 and at Saint Gertrude's College in New Norcia in 1972 [P360]
Trained as a Registered Nurse at Princess Margaret Hospital in the Perth suburb of Subiaco 1973-1976 [P360]
Married Kevin PROUT in 1977 [P360]
Returned to Three Springs in 1981 and remained until 1995 when she shifted to Geraldton [P360]
Mother of Luke and Daniel [P360]
Miss M. COGHLAN
Shifted to Three Springs in August 1929 to work as a dressmaker from Michael GANNON' store [4: 17-Aug-1929]
She had previously managed the dressmaking department of a store in Perth for seven years [4: 17-Aug-1929]
Commenced working as a Dressmaker from Mrs ANDERSON's residence in Three Springs in November 1929 [4: 23-Nov-1929]
Attended the Three Springs Football Club's Welcome Home Social for two newly wedded couples on 1 November 1929 [4: 9-Nov-1929]
"Charlie" William Charles COLE
Married Sarah Gertrude TRACEY in Perth in 1910 [66]
Store Manager in Three Springs in 1914 [6] [10]
Resided in Slaughter Street, Three Springs in 1914 [19]
Returned to Three Springs in September 1914 after spending a recuperating rest at Watheroo [10: 29-Sep-1914]
Donated a silver mounted pipe as the prize for the Euchre Party & Dance held in Three Springs in late September 1914 [10: 29-Sep-1914]
Left Three Springs in October 1914 and moved to Watheroo where he managed J. A. WHITELAW's general store [10: 16-Oct-1914]
By February 1915 he had left Watheroo and was living in Mingenew, and by August 1915 he was in Morawa [10: 5-Feb-1915, 27-Aug-1915]
Christabel Joy COLE
Clerk in Three Springs in 1959 [19]
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Edward Albert COLE
Grocery Assistant in Three Springs in 1959 [19]
Resided in Carter Street, Three Springs [19]
Ernest Edgar Richard COLE
Born 1886 in Fremantle, Western Australia [15]
Son of Harry COLE and Sarah LILLICRAP [15]
Married Henrietta COOK in Perth in 1910 [66]
Grocer in Three Springs 1926-1929 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Maylands [2]
Died 6 November 1961; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, U, 128) [2]
Mrs Henrietta COLE
Wife of Ernest Edgar Richard COLE; see Henrietta COOK
Herbert John COLE
Born 10 October 1902 in Malvern, South Australia [55]
Son of Thomas William COLE and Annie Jane HASLAM [55]
Married Lorna PARKER in 1925 [66]
Farmer of Yanda Farm in Mingenew, Western Australia [19]
Member of the Mingenew Polo Club in 1931 [4: 28-Mar-1931]
Member of the Mingenew Recreation Advisory Committee in 1934 [101: page 129]
Sold 260 1½ year Koonoona blood Merino ewes for 14/6 per head at the Mingenew Market on 20 November 1935 [5: 22-Nov-1935]
With M. HILL won the Men's Handicap Doubles ay the North Midlands Easter Tennis Tournament in Mingenew in 1936 [5: 8-May-1936]
Member of the Mingenew Tennis Club in 1936-37 [5: 5-Mar-1937]
Committee Member of the Mingenew District Agricultural Society in 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Lieutenant W47889 in the Australian Army's Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
Kate Augusta COLE
Born 1867 in North Shields, Northumberland, England [20]
Daughter of mechanical engineer John W. COLE and Mary Ann OLIVER [20]
In 1871 she was living with her parents, grandfather, uncle and siblings John, Annie and Rhoda in Byker, Northumberland [20]
Later resided with her parents, sisters Annie and Rhoda, and brother Oliver at 14 Bloom Grove in Lambeth, Surrey, England [20]
Arrived in Western Australia in about 1898 [4: 21-Jan-1939]
Married George Harding BICKFORD in Perth in 1907 [66]
Resided with her husband in Boyup Brook, Southern Cross and then at Three Springs [4: 21-Jan-1939]
Along with her husband arrived in Three Springs in mid October 1929 [4: 19-Oct-1929]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs, where he was Secretary of Three Springs Road Board [19]
Her nephews Max S. LEWIS and Denis W. LEWIS farmed Punyarra Farm in Caron from 1927 to 1938 [19] [27]
Member of the Three Springs branch of the Country Women's Association [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Attended the Armistice Day ceremony held at the Three Springs State School on Monday 11 November 1929 [4: 16-Nov-1929]
Helped cater for the Anglican Church's Children's Fancy Dress Ball held in Three Springs on 28 November 1930 [4: 6-Dec-1930]
Spoke on behalf of the C.W.A. at the send-off to Albert and Elsie STOKES in Three Springs on 23 September 1933 [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Herself and her husband spent the Easter vacation of 1936 by the beach in Dongara [5: 10-Apr-1936]
Won a flask of eau de cologne in a raffle at the Anglican Church's Grand Ball in Three Springs on Tuesday 31 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
Resided in Three Springs until her death in 1939 [2]
Died 14 January 1939; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Anglican, ZG, 317) [2]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 21 January 1939:
Obituary - Late Mrs G. H. Bickford - Funeral at Karrakatta
"The funeral of the late Mrs Kate Augusta Bickford, wife of Mr Geo. H. Bickford, secretary of the Three Springs Road Board, took place in the Anglican Cemetery at Karrakatta on Monday afternoon last and was largely attended. During last week the deceased lady, in company with her husband, was returning from a holiday of a few weeks spent in the South-West, and when almost in readiness to leave Perth for her home in Three Springs she was stricken with a sudden illness. Medical attention was immediately obtained and Mrs Bickford was ordered into hospital, but despite all possible attention she gradually weakened and passed away at an early hour on Saturday morning last. The funeral service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. E. Sweetman. The late Mrs Bickford, who was 71 years of age, was born in North Shields (England) and came to Western Australia forty one years ago. During the whole of that period she was an ardent church worker, firstly at St Mary's Church at West Perth, and later at Boyup Brook, Southern Cross and Three Springs, having resided at the last named centre with her bereaved husband for about nine years. Of a quiet and homely disposition, the deceased lady made many friends in Three Springs, being very highly respected by all sections of the community, and we join with residents of the district generally in extending the deepest sympathy to Mr Bickford in his sad and sudden bereavement. The chief mourners at the funeral were Mr G.H. Bickford (widower), Mr W. B. Lewis (brother-in-law) and Max Lewis (nephew), the pall bearers being representatives of the Three Springs Road Board in Messrs C. F. Thomas (chairman), W. J. Turner (vice-chairman), E. Hunt, W. G. Jordan, C. E. Maley and F. Connaughton. Others present at the graveside were Messrs W. Patrick M.L.A., J .N. Smith, S. R. Hogbin, W. M. Cooper, S. G. W. Fathers, R. Shaw, A. C. Perkins, L. C. Byrne, H. C. Stacey, W. J. Kerr, W. K. Weller, A. G. Kirkwood, E. K. Byrne, A. Mortimer, J. T. Berrigan, K. S. Glyde, J. Allan, H. R. McGeachin, R. Barnhart and W. Sweetman, Mesdames W. Sweetman, R. Barnhart, M. M. Watson, C. F. Thomas, A. Fathers and W. G. Jordan. Wreaths and floral tributes were received from the chairman and members of the Three Springs Road Board, employees of the Three Springs Road Board, chairmen, members and secretary of the Carnamah Road Board, Geraldton Newspapers Limited, chairman and committee of North Midlands District Hospital, Mr and Mrs E. Hunt and family, Mrs Watson and Arthur [Mortimer], Mr and Mrs R. Barnhart, Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas jun, Mr and Mrs W. H. G. Howard and Joyce, Mrs G. J. Broad, Mr and Mrs A. S. Kirkwood and Margaret, F… Kerr, Mr and Mrs W. G. Jordan and family, Mrs Spence, C. E. Maley and family, Mr and Mrs R. Black and family, Mr and Mrs E. J. Burge, Mr W. J. Turner, her loving sister and brother-in-law and her loving husband."
Mrs Lorna COLE
Wife of Herbert John COLE; see Lorna PARKER
Mrs Sarah Gertrude COLE
Wife of "Charlie" William Charles COLE; see Sarah Gertrude TRACEY
Agnes Esther COLEMAN
Nurse at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs 1952-1956 [19]
Hazel COLES
Born 23 November 1931 [84]
Daughter of Wilfred James COLES and Ivy BRIMSON [84]
Resided with her parents in Arrino 1931-1938 [19] [84]
Baptised by Rev. Henry V. BRAY of the North Midlands Methodist Mission on 20 March 1932 [84]
Mrs Ivy COLES
Wife of Wilfred James COLES; see Ivy BRIMSON
Wilfred James COLES
Born 1900 in York, Western Australia [15]
Son of Ellen Louisa COLES [15]
Labourer in Arrino 1929-1938 [19]
Married Ivy BRIMSON in 1931 [66]
Father of Hazel [84]
Annie COLGAN
School Teacher at the Dominican Convent School in Three Springs 1925-1931 [19] [50]
School Teacher at the Dominican Ladies College in Dongara 1932-1947 [19]
Resided in Three Springs in retirement for at least the years 1949-1965 [19]
Mrs Muriel Teresa COLLINS
Resided at the Police Quarters in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Phillip COLLINS
Barman in Three Springs in 1922 [50]
Terence Henry COLLINS
Police Constable in Three Springs in 1965 [19]
Teresa Bridget CONNAINE
Married Martin John DUANE [91]
Resided with her husband in Three Springs for at least the years 1947-1965 [19]
"Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON
Born 24 May 1910 in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland [201]
Departed Southampton, England on the steamship Esperance Bay and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia on 24 July 1930 [63]
After his arrival in Western Australia travelled to Three Springs where he secured employment with Senator Patrick J. LYNCH [201]
Farmhand for Senator Patrick J. LYNCH on Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs for two years [79: 23-Aug-1973]
He was then Manager of Senator Patrick J. LYNCH's Mount Leonora Farm in Three Springs for four years [5: 17-Aug-1934, 4-Sep-1936] [201]
Purchased a farm in Dudawa, East Arrino from William B. MITCHELL of Dongara, which he named Kilrickle Farm [79: 23-Aug-1973]
Farmer of Kilrickle Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino [201]
Purchased numerous other parcels of farmland, including Mrs Sara T. MALEY's Parakalia Farm in Three Springs [201]
Later resided on and farmed Parakalia Farm in Three Springs [24]
Every Sunday travelled in a spring cart to Mass at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Three Springs [201]
Attended the opening of Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Carnamah on Sunday on 9 November 1930 [201]
Won 1st prize for a Milking Strain Shorthorn Cow at the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 21 September 1933 [5]
Also exhibited in the Poultry section, receiving 2nd prize for male Plymouth Rock [5: 29-Sep-1933]
Exhibited in the Horse, Cattle and Vegetable sections of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 13 September 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Won 1st and 2nd for Heifer (pure bred milking strain two years and under), and 1st for Clydesdale Stallion and for Cabbage [5]
On behalf of Senator LYNCH oversaw the Clydesdale stallion Fyvielie Pearl, which stood at Mount Leonora in 1935 [5: 23-Aug-1935]
The horse, imported from New Zealand, could stand with a mare for £3/3/-, or £2/2/- on service + £2/2/- if pregnancy followed [5]
Came 2nd in the Hurry Scurry and Farmer's Hack at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports in Three Springs on 17 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
He was among those from Three Springs who travelled to Perth in early October 1936 for the Royal Show [5: 9-Oct-1936]
Married (1) Lizzie MURRAY in 1937 [66]
Served as a Member of the Three Springs Road Board / Three Shire Council 1937-1966 [201]
Elected to the Three Springs Road Board as the Member for Dudawa by a margin of three votes in April 1937 [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Charles F. THOMAS Jnr welcomed him as a new Road Board member and stated that he was "a valuable asset in his youth" [5]
Attended the reception in Three Springs to Charles G. LATHAM, Leader of the Opposition in WA, on 26 May 1937 [5: 28-May-1937]
Attended the opening of the Nurse's Quarters in Three Springs and dinner at the Commercial Hotel on 27 August 1937 [5: 3-Sep-1937]
Served on the Board of the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs in 1937-38 [5: 16-Jul-1937]
Helped organise the Farewell for Barney & Frances BARNHART, which was held in Three Springs on 3 February 1938 [4: 12-Feb-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]
Pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs Fanny Jane BRIMSON of Three Springs at the Three Springs Cemetery on 29 April 1946 [4: 4-May-1946]
For a period he was the owner of the Commercial Hotel in Three Springs [201]
Married (2) Margery BURTON [201]
Passed away at the age of 89 years at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [24]
Father of Shaun, Maureen, Kathleen, Gwen, Norma and Madge [P359]
Died 14 March 2000; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Roman Catholic, 181) [24]
From The Countryman newspaper, Thursday 23 August 1973:
Three Springs Man Still Leads in the Winners
"Twenty-four years ago a Three Springs farmers-breeder, Fred Connaughton, led in his first metropolitan winner. Then last Saturday at Belmont Park another of his horses, Aughrim, won brilliantly to prove Fred was still in business.
Irish-born, he migrated from Galway Bay to Western Australia 43 years ago. Today, Fred Connaughton is a big landholder, farming on a big scale still vitally interested in breeding top-class racehorses.
He left school in Eire and went to work for the Irsh Ministry for Agriculture. After three years he decided to migrate to Australia where he worked as a farmhand for two years before spending four years as manager of Senator P. J. Lynch's property in the North Midlands region. Fred had decided to take up his own property and bought a 3,300-acre farm owned by the brother of Sir James Mitchell, about 12 miles north of Three Springs. He called it Kilrickle.
Later he bought a series of properties... a 1,200-acre block at Dongara; Dalgooka, a 4,000 acres north of the Kilrickle property; Belinda, a 6,300-acre property at Mingenew; Byro, a 2,900-acre block adjoining Belinda; Talarra, a 2,700 acre block adjoining Belinda and Pine Spring, a 4,000 acre block adjoining Talarra. Combined, these properties totalled 16,400 acres, which Fred Connaughton called 'Menacres.' He sold it about three years ago though still maintaining an interest in it.
He kept the Kilrickle and Dalgooka properties and with further purchases now farms a total of 17,000 acres, running 15,000 sheep, 50 stud shorthorn breeding cattle, and 150 commercial beef shorthorn cattle. He is also cropping 3,000 acres of wheat and 1,000 acres if oats and barley this season.
He has always had a keen love of good horses and 25 years ago bought his first thoroughbred broodmare, Star Lex, which was by Gay Star out of Lexan. However, the best he produced was undoubtedly Kilrickle which is now to stand his first season at stud on lease. He is racing several good horses at present including good city winner Aughrim, Buree and Ardri."
"Gwen" Gwendoline Cecilia CONNAUGHTON
Daughter of "Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON and Lizzie MURRAY [201]
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1964 and 1965 [19]
Mrs Lizzie CONNAUGHTON
Wife of "Fred" "Fergus CONNAUGHTON; see Lizzie MURRAY
Maureen Helen CONNAUGHTON
Daughter of "Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON and Lizzie MURRAY [201]
Resided in Three Springs for at least the years 1961-1965 [19]
Shaun Murray CONNAUGHTON
Son of "Fred" Fergus CONNAUGHTON and Lizzie MURRAY [201]
Truck Driver in Three Springs in 1959 [19]
Farmer of Kilrickle Farm in Arrino [201]
Father of Paul and Christopher [201]
Thomas CONNAUGHTON
Railway Repairer in Three Springs 1909-1912 [6]
Stockman in Perenjori 1922-1936 [19] [50]
Stockman on Bowgada Station in Bowgada 1931-1936 [50]
Alice Hope CONNOLLY
Born 1911 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P2]
Resided in Arrino [19]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 4 April 1929 in lemon crepe de chine trimmed with rosettes [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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 pale blue net dress with silver bodice attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Attended the Annual Show Ball in Three Springs on 25 September 1930 wearing mauve satin with uneven hemline [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a gown of black lace [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of lemon satin [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 8 June 1933 [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on Friday 1 September 1933 in a dress of pink lace [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club from 1933-34 to 1936-37 [5: 20-Apr-1934, 15-Nov-1935, 4-Dec-1936]
Singles and Doubles Finalist in the North Midlands Easter Tennis Tournament in Mingenew on 11th to 13th of April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936]
Competitor in the North Midlands District Hospital Appeal's Popular Girl Competition conducted in May 1936 [5: 29-May-1936]
Through her involvement in the competition she received 10,012 votes which raised £41/14/4 for the Hospital at Three Springs [5]
Attended the very largely attended Carnamah Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 17 April 1937 in black georgette [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Partook in the Empire Parade as British Borneo at the Anglican Church's Annual Ball in Three Springs on 17 June 1937 [5: 25-Jun-1937]
Married "Len" Leonard Francis ANGEL in 1941 [66]
Resided with her husband on farmland at Strawberry in the Mingenew district [P121]
On retirement they left Mingenew and resided at the Ocean Gardens Retirement Village in the Perth suburb of City Beach [P121]
Mother of Beverley and Janice [P121]
Died 6 June 1993; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Alma Ethel CONNOLLY
Born 1908 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P2]
Resided in Arrino [19]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 4 April 1929 in rose pink crepe de chine with pink fluted skirt [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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]
Wore ivory lace with handkerchief skirt to the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on Thursday 25 September 1930 in a cream satin frock [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a white frock [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of white frilled georgette [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Came 2nd in the Single Ladies Race at the R.S.L. Sports Day at the Arrino Recreation Ground on 5 November 1932 [5: 11-Nov-1932]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball at the Three Springs Hall on Thursday 8 June 1933 [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Bridesmaid at her sister Elvera's wedding to Arthur A. SMITH on 11 July 1933 at the Anglican Church in Three Springs [5: 14-Jul-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1933-34 and 1934-35 and 1935-36 [5: 20-Apr-1934, 8-Mar-1935, 15-Nov-1935]
Herself and Bert FAWCETT won the Arrino Tennis Club's Spoon Contest held in Arrino on Sunday 17 March 1935 [5: 22-Mar-1935]
Competed in the North Midland Districts Easter Tennis Tournament held in Mingenew on 20, 21 and 22 April 1935 [5: 26-Apr-1935]
Married "Tim" Leonard Robert BYGRAVE in 1936 [P2]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Dudawa, East Arrino until the mid 1940s and then on farmland in Dongara [P2]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1936-37 - for the second year running she was Ladies Champion [5: 25-Mar-1937]
Attended the Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 18 April 1937 in "ivory satin high black collette in self material" [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Won 4th prize of two charity tickets in a Three Springs Parents & Citizens Association raffle in mid 1937 [5: 9-Jul-1937]
Attended the Farewell Social & Dance held for Vincent & May TIPPETT in Three Springs on Monday 28 July 1941 [4: 2-Aug-1941]
Resided in Dongara until her death in 1994 [2]
Mother of Hadyn [P121]
Died 25 July 1994; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Cyril Howard Gould CONNOLLY
Born 25 January 1904 in Geraldton, Western Australia [16]
Son of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [15]
Farmhand on his father's farm in Walkaway until shifting with his parents to Arrino in 1922 [P121]
Farmer with his father of Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino 1922-1930 [P121]
After his father sold Cintra Farm shifted with his father and sisters to a house in the Arrino townsite [P121]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1939-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Beach Committee's Dance held at the Dongara Hall in Dongara on Monday evening 28 February 1929 [4: 2-Feb-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 in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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]
He was among those who took a joy-ride in a Gipsy Moth plane which visited Arrino on 19 December 1929 [4: 28-Dec-1929]
Won the High Jump at the R.S.L. Sports Day at the Arrino Recreation Ground on Thursday 5 November 1932 [5: 11-Nov-1932]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club from 1929-30 to 1935-36 [4: 8-Nov-1930] [5: 20-Apr-1934, 13-Mar-1936]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 2 May 1934 himself and Herbert B. FAWCETT crutched William MUTTER's ewes on Noalimba Farm in Dudawa [144]
Attended the Inering School Dance held at the Carnamah Hall to raise money for books on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Member of the Arrino Cricket Club in 1934-35 [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Winner of Bridge at the Card Party held at the home Mrs TURNER in Arrino on Wednesday evening 7 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
Himself and Miss SEHPPARD won the Monte Carlo dance at the Anglican Church Dance in Arrino on 1 November 1935 [5: 8-Nov-1935]
Himself and Herbert B. FAWCETT made cement brick at Blue Water that were used for Arthur A. V. C. SMITH's farmhouse [144]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 1939 [4: 19-Aug-1939]
Private in Arrino's local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War [16]
After marrying an Eastern States woman resided with his wife in the Eastern States of Australia for a number of years [P121]
Later returned to Arrino and worked as a Sheep Shearing Contractor [6] [P121]
After working as a Shearer in Arrino for a number of years he left the district and moved to Dongara [P2]
"Elvie" Elvera Grace CONNOLLY
Born 1905 in Walkaway, Western Australia [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [15]
Prior to her marriage resided with her father, sisters and brother Cyril on Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino [19]
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]
In the Ring Events won 1st for Lady's Hunter, 2nd for Lady's Hack, and with Charles B. DODD came 2nd in the Pair of Hacks [4]
Member of the Dudawa Tennis Club in 1928-29 and 1929-30 [4: 20-Apr-1929, 30-Nov-1929]
Attended the Arrino Race Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 4 April 1929 in white crepe de chine with silver bead trimming [4: 13-Apr-1929]
Attended the Anglican Church's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 27 June 1929 as a "Dudawa Cowboy" [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 gold silk lace with posy to tone attended the Arrino Race Club's Ball at the Arrino Hall on 3 April 1930 [4: 26-Apr-1930]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's Annual Ball on 25 September 1930 in an ankle length blue satin dress [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1930-31 [4: 8-Nov-1930]
Attended the Hospital Appeal Grand Ball in Three Springs on Thursday 8 June 1933 in a dress of white georgette [5: 16-Jun-1933]
Owing to illness she travelled to Perth in July 1932 for X-Ray treatment [5: 29-Jul-1932]
Married "Archie" Arthur Albert Victor Cockerill SMITH on Tuesday 11 July 1933 at the Anglican Church in Three Springs [5]
At their wedding her bridesmaid was her sister Alma while the best man was Arrino farmer Leonard R. BYGRAVE [5: 14-Jul-1933]
Resided with her husband on farmland in Dudawa, East Arrino [19]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 2 September 1933 in an ivory satin dress [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Show on 21 September 1933 in an ivory marocain dress with white cape [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In a dress of red organdie attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club 1933-1939 - was Captain from 1935-36 to 1938-39 [5: 8-Dec-1933, 14-Dec-1934, 20-Sep-1935] [4: 1-Oct-1938]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball on 12 May 1934 in a daintily embossed lemon lace dress [5: 18-May-1934]
Attended the Premiership Ball at the Carnamah Hall on 20 October 1934 in dress of pink lace trimmed with satin [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Attended the Arrino Tennis Club's Annual Ball held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 25 June 1935 [5: 28-Jun-1935]
Doubles Champion with her sister in the North Midlands Easter Tennis Tournament in Mingenew in April 1936 [5: 17-Apr-1936, 8-May-1936]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
Attended the Carnamah Tennis Dance at the Carnamah Hall on 17 April 1937 in black lace with large pink rose at waist [5: 23-Apr-1937]
Attended the funeral of Arrino resident Mrs Ellen DEE at the Three Springs Cemetery on 16 August 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]
During the 1940s herself and her husband left Arrino and shifted to Dongara where they had purchased a small farm [P121]
Resided of late at 106 Port Leander Drive in Port Denison [132]
Died 26 February 1986 at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Nedlands; buried Dongara Cemetery, Dongara (Anglican, Plot 99) [132]
Florence Ethel Short CONNOLLY
Resided in Arrino in 1953 [19]
Mrs Harriet CONNOLLY
Wife of Robert Walter CONNOLLY; see Harriet GOULD
Joseph Austin Ducan CONNOLLY
Labourer in Arrino 1955-1962 [19]
Olive Mary CONNOLLY
Born 1918 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P121]
Resided with her parents on Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino 1922-1930 and then with her father in the Arrino townsite [P121]
Educated at the Dudawa State School and later at the Arrino State School [P121]
She was among those who took a joy-ride in a Gipsy Moth plane which visited Arrino on 19 December 1929 [4: 28-Dec-1929]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of white georgette [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the Ball after the Three Springs Agricultural Show in 1933 in a white satin dress with shoulder cape [5: 29-Sep-1933]
In a dress of white satin attended the Three Springs Golf Club's Annual Ball on Thursday 12 October 1933 [5: 20-Oct-1933]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club from 1933-34 to 1936-37 [5: 8-Dec-1933, 14-Dec-1934, 15-Nov-1935, 20-Nov-1936]
On the evening of Thursday 15 March 1934 attended the Carnamah Race Club's Annual Dance at the Carnamah Hall [5: 16-Mar-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in a dress of coral pink lace [5: 18-May-1934]
Attended the Inering School Dance held to raise money for books at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 July 1934 [5: 27-Jul-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Premiership Ball on 20 October 1934 in dress of blue satin with silver trimmings [5: 26-Oct-1934]
Winner of Bridge at the Card Party at the home Mrs Emma T. TURNER in Arrino on Wednesday evening 7 August 1935 [5: 9-Aug-1935]
In November 1935 Miss Win DAVEY (whose father had previously run the Arrino Store) spent a holiday staying with her [5: 29-Nov-1935]
After a short absence she returned to Arrino on Tuesday 28 January 1936 [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Competed in the Carnamah Tennis Club's Easter Tennis Tournament at Centenary Park in Carnamah in March 1937 [5: 2-Apr-1937]
On leaving Arrino shifted to Perth and worked cooking and house cleaning for Bill YOUNG of Young Motors for three years [P121]
After leaving the employment of Bill YOUNG worked at a cosmetic counter at Selfridges Department Store in Perth [P121]
Married (1) "Colin" Leonard Colin STONE in 1942, who had worked as a hairdresser in Carnamah and Three Springs [P121]
Resided with her husband in Perth, where he had his own hairdressing business in the then just completed Ahern's Arcade [P121]
They later shifted to Dongara where they jointly conducted a piggery and tomato garden [P121]
Member of a local orchestra in Dongara - her husband on the trumpet, herself on the drums and Peter BEATON on the piano [P121]
Resided with her husband Colin in Dongara until his death at the age of 47 years on 26 February 1961 [132] [P121]
Following her husband's death shifted to Perth and worked as a Receptionist at the Imperial Hotel in Wellington Street, Perth [P121]
Married (2) "Sandy" Alexander McDougall MCGILP [P121]
Resided with her husband Sandy on farmland in Waddy Forest / Latham and later in the Perth suburb of Claremont [P121]
Robert Walter CONNOLLY
Born 1878 in Greenough, Western Australia [15]
Son of Joseph CONNOLLY and Emma BELL [15]
Married Harriet GOULD in Geraldton in 1903 [15]
Farmer in Walkaway from as early as 1895 until 1922 [6]
Purchased Mrs Elizabeth M. SMITH's 1,901 acre Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino (Lot M805 of Victoria Location 1932) [44]
Left Walkaway and shifted to Arrino as he believed it was a better place for marrying off his daughters [P121]
Farmer of Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino 1922-1930 [4] [6] [19] [P121]
His wife passed away in Perth on 18 May 1926, and at the request of her sisters was buried in Geraldton [169] [P121]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4]
Won 1st for the Handicap Trot, 1st for the five foot High Jump and 2nd for Best Turnout in the Ring Events at the Show [4]
Also exhibited in the Swine sections, winning 1st prizes for Berkshire Boar, Berkshire Sow and Three Porkers [4: 29-Sep-1928]
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 meeting held in Arrino on Saturday 13 April 1929 to discuss the affairs and finances of the Arrino Hall [4: 20-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]
C. 1929 sold Cintra Farm to Albert F. BOWTELL and took up residence in the Arrino townsite where he ran an oil agency [P2] [P121]
Member of the Arrino Hall Committee in 1930 [4: 10-May-1930]
Received treatment at the Hospital in Three Springs in October 1933 after his hand was severely crushed [5: 10-Nov-1933]
Travelled to Perth by train in September 1934 to receive treatment for ulcerated eyelids [5: 14-Sep-1934] [4: 22-Sep-1934]
Returned to Arrino in early December 1934 after spending almost three months in Perth for medical attention to his eyes [5: 7-Dec-1934]
Won a torch for winning in bridge at the Euchre & Bridge Evening held at the Arrino Hall on Tuesday 28 May 1935 [5: 31-May-1935]
Attended the luncheon tendered to Primate of Australia Rev. Henry F. LE FANU in Three Springs on Monday 1 July 1935 [5: 5-Jul-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]
Described "as a real gentleman" who would accompany his daughters and dance with them at local dances [P2]
Resided in Arrino until suddenly taking ill and dying from appendicitis [P2] at the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs [4]
Father of Cyril, Elvera, Alma, Alice, Ruby and Olive [P2]
Died 24 July 1938; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 33) [4: 30-Jul-1938] [24]
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 30 July 1938:
Obituary - Late Mr Robert Walter Connolly - A Popular Arrino Resident
"Quite a gloom was cast over the Arrino and Three Springs district on Sunday last, when it was learned that Mr Robert Walter Connolly had passed away at the North Midlands District Hospital at Three Springs. The deceased gentleman, who was an extremely popular figure, had been a resident of Arrino for about sixteen years, and during that period he made an extremely large circle of friends. The late Mr Connolly was originally farming at Dudawa, but following the death of his wife some years ago he transferred with his family of five daughters and one son to Arrino and established a petrol depot in the township. In common with other members of the family, he always displayed a prominent part in the social and sporting life of the community. He was of a genial disposition, always ready to lend a helping hand in social or public affairs, and more particularly if children were concerned. He was a life member of the Arrino Football Club, and a vestryman of the Anglican church, and his genial and helpful personality will be greatly missed on all sides. The funeral took place at Three Springs on Monday last, the remains being first removed from the North Midlands Hospital to St. James Church for a brief choral service, and the large gathering representing all parts of the district testified in no uncertain manner to the popularity of the deceased gentleman. Following the service at the church the cortege wended its way to the cemetery, where another service was conducted by the Rev. A. J. Toomey. The pall-bearers were Messrs V. Ferguson, C. E. Maley, E. Fawcett, N. Stokes, H. J. Stacey, J. K. Allen, J. H. Bradshaw and L. Hellewell, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. E. Thomas of Three Springs. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were laid upon the grave, amongst them being those from the Cousins Family, Daughters, Son (Cyril) and Sons-in law, Marie and Brian (grandchildren), Claude and Florrie [Maley] and family, "Bellaranga," Arrino Football Club, R. Fogarty and family, Mr and Mrs A. Saggers, Mr and Mrs A. Bowtell and family, Mr and Mrs W. G. Jordan, Mr and Mrs E. W. Franklin, The Hoar Family, Mr and Mrs Colin Smith, "Little Friends" in Arrino District, Mr Allan Money, Mr and Mrs J. H. Bradshaw, Mrs [Sara] and Ethel Maley, Mr and Mrs E. J. Pearse, Girls of Three Springs Hotel, Mr and Mrs E. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs V. Tippett, Mr Jack Sheedy, Mr and Mrs H. Sweetman, Mrs E. and C. Dodd, Mr Philip McCagh, Three Springs Road Board, Arrino Tennis Club, Mr and Mrs Alf Hunter and family, Mr Vern Ferguson, Mr and Mrs E. Hunt and family, Mr and Mrs T. K. Allan, Dr and Mrs Mayrhofer, Mr and Mrs J. Turner, Mrs McCagh and John, Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas jun and family, Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomas sen and family, Mrs E. Turner and family and Miss Carroll, Mr and Mrs H. J. Stacey, Mrs McNeill and family, Mr and Mrs L. Hellewell and Bob and Dorothy, Mr and Mrs S. G. Stokes and family, Mr and Mrs Pearse and family, Mr and Mrs W. Mutter and family, Mr W. B. and E. Sweetman and Mrs Angel. As a mark of respect to the deceased gentleman and his family, members of the Arrino Football Club did not journey to Coorow on Sunday last to fulfil a fixture scheduled to be played against the home club at that centre."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 20 August 1938:
"Bereavement - The Sons and Daughters of the late Robert Walter Connolly desire to thank all kind friends and relations for letters, telegrams, cards, floral tributes and expressions of sympathy received in the recent loss of their dear father. Will all please accept this as a person expression of gratitude."
Ruby Maud CONNOLLY
Born 1913 [15]
Daughter of Robert Walter CONNOLLY and Harriet GOULD [P2]
Resided with her parents on Cintra Farm in Dudawa, East Arrino and later in the Arrino townsite [P2]
Attended the Annual Show Ball in Three Springs on 25 September 1930 in a pink satin dress with uneven hemline [4: 11-Oct-1930]
Member of the Arrino Tennis Club in 1930-31 and 1934-35 [4: 8-Nov-1930] [5: 14-Dec-1934]
Attended the Carnamah Grand Ball at the Carnamah Town Hall on Thursday 28 July 1932 in a lemon frock [5: 5-Aug-1932]
Attended the Grand Ball following the Three Spring Agricultural Show on 22 September 1932 in a gown of biscuit net [5: 7-Oct-1932]
Attended the R.S.L. Ball held at the Three Springs Hall on 1 September 1933 in a dress of white satin with georgette cape [5: 8-Sep-1933]
Attended the Carnamah Football Club's Monster Ball at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 2 September 1933 [5: 8-Sep-1933]
She was reported to have worn a dress of "white satin with flared skirt and posy at shoulder" to the Monster Ball [5]
Attended the Carnamah Golf Club's Opening Season Dance at the Carnamah Hall on Saturday 21 April 1934 [5: 27-Apr-1934]
On 12 May 1934 attended the Carnamah Football Club's Grand Opening Ball in a dress of tangerine velvet [5: 18-May-1934]
Competitor in the Parkinson Tennis Club's Open Championship Tournament in Carnamah on Tuesday 1 January 1935 [5: 21-Dec-1934]
Returned to Arrino on Tuesday 28 January 1936 following an absence, presumably a holiday [5: 31-Jan-1936]
Married "Merv" Albert Mervyn COUSINS [P121]
Resided with her husband in Arrino until 1946 [6], and then on farmland in Mingenew 1947 onwards [19]
Later resided in the Perth suburb of North Fremantle [2]
Mother of Brian, Colin and Pam [P121]
Died 26 November 1997; cremated at the Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA [2]
Walter James CONNOLLY
Labourer in Three Springs 1911-1921 [19]
"Con" N. CONSTANTINE
Employee at the National Bank in Three Springs [4: 7-Jan-1928]
Member of the Three Springs Football Club in 1927 [4: 7-May-1927]
Took over the duties of Secretary of the Three Springs Football Club in mid May 1927 [4: 21-May-1927]
He was tendered a send-off by the local sporting bodies in Three Springs on Friday 30 December 1927 [4: 7-Jan-1928]
Left Three Springs at the end of December 1927 to enter into business with his father in Geraldton [4: 7-Jan-1928]
Alice May CONWAY
Born C.1872 [2]
Married "Ernie" Ernest Theodore Christian KLOPPER in 1905 in Geraldton, Western Australia [15]
Resided with her husband and children on Lake View Farm in Three Springs [19]
Won 1st prize for Eggs at the "Three Springs Day" held in Three Springs on Wednesday 26 September 1917 [10: 5-Oct-1917]
Attended the Saint Patrick's Day Sports held at the Parakalia Race Course in Three Springs on Saturday 16 March 1918 [10]
During the day's races her horse Golden Gloss won the Parakalia Handicap and came 2nd in the Forced Handicap [10: 22-Mar-1918]
Her horse named Golden Gloss was a child of Grenelle, a stallion owned by Donald MACPHERSON of Carnamah [10: 3-Apr-1924]
Received 1st prize for Eggs at the Three Springs Day held on Mrs Minnie M. WATSON's farm on 26 September 1918 [10: 4-Oct-1918]
At the Three Springs Races held on Thursday 6 March 1919 her horse Cutaway came 2nd in the Pony Race [9: 14-Mar-1919]
Her horse Cutaway also competed in the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting on Thursday 27 March 1919 [10: 11-Apr-1919]
Cutaway and Golden Gloss competed at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1920 [123]
Her horse Golden Gloss competed at the Carnamah Race Club's Picnic Race Meeting in Carnamah on 16 September 1920 [10: 1-Oct-1920]
Golden Gloss was a starter in the Yarri Yarri Handicap and Local Handicap at the Carnamah Races on 28 March 1921 [10: 1-Apr-1921]
Her horse Golden Gloss competed at the Saint Patrick's Day Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Thursday 15 March 1923 [9]
Golden Gloss won the Hurry Scurry race and came 2nd in the Trial Stakes race, both of five furlongs each [9: 13-Apr-1923]
Her horse Golden Gloss ran at the Carnamah Race Club's Races at Macpherson Park in Carnamah on Thursday 10 April 1924 [10]
Golden Gloss came 3rd in the Trail Stakes (winning £1) and won the Third Class Plate (winning £15) [10: 17-Apr-1924]
Donated cake for the Refreshment Stall at the Picnic Race Meeting in Three Springs on Saint Patrick's Day 17 March 1925 [124]
Golden Gloss ran in the Saint Patrick Handicap and Parakalia Handicap races at the Picnic Race Meeting [124]
Won 1st and 2nd prizes for Eggs and Radishes at the Carnamah Agricultural Show held in Carnamah on 13 October 1927 [9: 21-Oct-1927]
Following her husband's death in 1928 she continued to reside in Three Springs for many years [P2]
Resided in the Three Springs townsite - initially in rented rooms of the boarding house and then in a house [P2]
Awarded 1st prize for Eggs at the Carnamah Show and Sports Carnival held in Carnamah on Thursday 4 October 1928 [4: 13-Oct-1928]
Attended the Three Springs Agricultural Society's First Annual Show and Show Ball on Thursday 20 September 1928 [4: 29-Sep-1928]
Came 2nd in the Handicap Trot in the Ring Events, and won 1st prize for Hen Eggs and 2nd for female Black Orpington [4]
Won 2nd prize for Jersey Cow in the Cattle section of the Three Springs Agricultural Show on 17 September 1936 [5: 25-Sep-1936]
Resided in Slaughter Street, Three Springs in 1952 and 1953 [19]
Mother of Mervyn and Dorothy [P2]
Died 24 November 1953; buried Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Roman Catholic, HA, 867) [2]
Mrs Minnie CONWAY
Resided in Three Springs in 1921 and 1922 [19]
Thomas CONWAY
Labourer in Dandaragan in 1914 [50]
Labourer in Three Springs in 1921 and 1922 [19]
Labourer in Dandaragan in 1923 [19]
Labourer in Dalwallinu North in 1927 [19]
Labourer in Three Springs 1929-1936 [5] [19] [50]
In 1931 he was living on Railway Terrace in the Three Springs townsite [50]
Won the Stepping 100 Yards at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting in Three Springs on Tuesday 17 March 1936 [5: 20-Mar-1936]
Won the Gent's Stepping 100 Yards at the Saint Patrick's Day Sports Meeting in Three Springs on 17 March 1937 [5: 19-Mar-1937]
Elinor COOK
Born C.1865 [2]
Daughter of Henry and Mary COOK [24]
Married John Frederick HACKETT in Geraldton in 1883 [15]
Resided on Blue Water Farm in Arrino 1906-1921 [6] [19] [24]
Passed away in Arrino at the age of 56 years, having suffered from diabetes under the treatment of Dr MCALEER [24]
Mother of John, Annie, Mary, Joseph, Henry, Kathy, Kathleen, Daisy, Sarah and Clara [15]
Died 15 August 1921 in Arrino; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs [24]
Henrietta COOK
Born C.1889 [2]
Married Ernest Edgar Richard COOK in Perth in 1910 [66]
Herself and her husband resided in Three Springs 1926-1929 [19]
Resided of late in the Perth suburb of Maylands [2]
Died 27 October 1979; ashes interred Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth WA (Crematorium Rose Gardens, U, 128) [2]
Thomas COOK
Methodist Home Missionary in Three Springs in 1921 [19]
During his residence in Three Springs he resided at the local Wesley Manse [19]
Methodist Minister in Dongara in 1933 [19]
William Alexander COOK
Labourer on Lake View Farm in Three Springs 1909-1911 [6] [19]