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| 151 | 1920 'Family Notices PRUNSTER. On January 20, 1920, at York, Western Australia, Augustine Gregory, the dearly beloved father of Joseph H. Prunster and Mrs W. Marwick, of York, Western "Australia, Brother Alphonsus, of Clontarf, and Augustine, of Geraldton, aged 93 years. R.I.P. | Prunster, Augustine A (I755)
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| 152 | 1920 'OLD TIME MEMORIES Old Time Memories By Hugh Kalyptus Mr. E. C D. Keyser, of South Perth, writing under date of Waterloo Days, says: The copy of Colonel Molloy's photograph, so appropriately published in Waterloo weeks issue of the "Western Mail," with your historic references to the Trafalgar Waterloo veteran's distinguished career, are especially interesting to me, the good old Colonel having performed the marriage ceremony which united my father and mother in the bonds of matrimony. It will interest some of your readers of Old Time Memories to learn that my mother before her marriage, was Miss Catherine Thurkle, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth of that clan. She was a sister of the late Mr. Thomas Thurkle who did such yeoman service as a member of the Busselton Road Board, for so many years. My mother was born near the Perth Cause, way, where the police station now stands, on March 14, 1837; and as above stated, was married by Colonel Molloy, at Fairlawn near Busselton, the residence of the Trafalgar Waterloo hero, on December 29, 1853. My father Charles Donat Keyser, was a native of Philadelphia (U.S.A.), and was. born in 1832. He came to Fremantle, direct from the United States, in 1852. Some of my near relatives were members of the old Pettit family, who were pioneers of the Swan River Settlement my mother's grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Pettit, having arrived at Fremantle, as did, also my mother's grandfather, John Pettit, during the very early 'thirties. Mrs. Rebecca Pettit was a centenarian, and died at Busselton in 1879, a the age of 101. If you could furnish, the name of the vessel that brought the Pettits to these shores I should feel much obliged. Concerning Mr. Keysers inquiry as to the name of the vessel that brought the Pettit family of the Swan River Settlement, I communicated with Mr. Fairbairn who in the 'seventies' succeeded Mr. Joseph Strelby Harris as Resident Magistrateof Busselton. In his reply,'Mr. Fairbairn' states I regret that I cannot give you the name of the ship in which thc Pettit family came to Australia. I have been told that old Mr. Pettit was married here to a Miss Long, in the very early days, when at the Vasse. I knew Mrs. Pettit, she lived with her, daughter. Mrs. George Cross, and died at the advanced age of 101 years. Mrs. Petites son, Edward, also lived at the Vasse. He was engaged in the coasting trade, and met his death by a fall from the Bunbury jetty. One of the Pettits married a Nairn. | Family: John Bauchem Pettit / Rebecca Long (F248)
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| 153 | 1920 'Family Notices MARWICK - GURNEY (Silver Wedding). On August 14. 1895, at St. Patrick's Church. York, by thc late Father Gibney, Joseph Walker, youngest son of William and Mary Marwick, of York, to Mary Ellen, eldest daughter of James and Ellen Gurney, of Fremantle (late Government official). | Family: Joseph Walker Marwick / Mary Ellen Gurney (F188)
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| 154 | 1920 'Family Notices BELLION-KEYSER. On October 2, at St. George's Cathedral, Perth, by the Kev. Patrick, Jim, son of Mr. and Mrs J. H. Bellion, ofPerth, to Beryl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. D. Keyser, of South Perth. | Family: Jim Bellion / Beryle Lolanthe Keyser (F264)
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| 155 | 1873 'POLICE COURT?PERTH David Wimbridge I am 13 years old, son of Wimbridge, messenger at the Commissariat. I was with Robert Hall and saw all he has stated. Dullard, first went over to Feast and shoved him. He then caught hold of Feast and gave him a trip with his foot and threw him. He then kicked him in the back when down. I was close to. I saw young Feast run to the side of the road and get a piece of brick and throw it as hard as he could at Dullard. I saw it hit him on the right eye. As soon as he got it he went off. He did not say "Feast, you have stabbed me." It was not very dark, and I could see plainly. There was no blood on Dullard's face before the brick was thrown. My father is a pensioner, and I did not want to come here, but they summonsed me. | Wimbridge, David A (I624)
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| 156 | 1874 'Classified Advertising NOTICE. BROUGHT in on the evening of the 29th December, 1873, and bow in ray yard, near Cobham, York, one black mare, about 14 hands high, star in forehead, 4 white feet, branded JB conjoined on near shoulder. If not claimed within the specified time, will be sold to defray expenses. ANTHONY ENRIGHT | Enright, Anthony (I612)
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| 157 | 1907 'Family Notices.' WEDDINGS. MOLLOY-PEAD. (By "Adrienne.") A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Wednesday, Oct. 2 between Mr. John Joseph Molloy, son of. Mr. T. G. Molloy, and Miss' Augusta Elisa Wesley Pead, daughter of the late Mr. Alfred Pead and of Mrs. Pead. of "Geraldton House," Short-street. Father Smythe officiated at the ceremony, which was performed in tho presence of a very large congregation. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white ninou-de-soie over chiffon mounted on glace , the corsage was smartly trimmed with rich Cluny lace, and the skirt with satin knots. A handsomely-embroidered tulle veil was clasped by a spray of oranelossoms, and a lovely bouquet of white flowers and ferns was carried. Mr. Cecil Pead (brother of the bride) gave his sister away. The bridesmaids were the Misses Kathleen and Constance Molloy (sisters of the bridegroom), the little Misses Gracie Haddy and Dolly Haigh (the bride's nieces), and little Miss Thelma Cooper (niece of the bride- groom). The Misses Constance and Kathleen Molloy wore frocks of soft blue and pink silk respectively, with dainty trimmings of lace. Veils, the one finished with a wreath of forget-me nots and the other with pink roses completed the toilettes. Two of the little bridesmaids wore pretty frocks of cream ninon-de-soie over silk trimmed with lace. The third little one was dressed in white silk inserted and trimmed with lace, and having a sash of white silk ribbon. Short white veils with wreaths of pink roses and floral croóks were the finishing touches to the pretty group. Mr. Thompson acted as best man. After the ceremony was over a reception was held at St. George's Hall. Mrs. Pead received the guests in a handsome black dress with softenings of lace, and a black hat with ostrich feathers. Refreshments were served in the supper room adjoining the hall when the pleasant formalities of congratulation to the bride and bridegroom were over. The tables were pretty with white flowers and foliage, the room being brightened with the flags of England and Ireland. The usual toasts were honored. During the afternoon the newly married, couple left for their honeymoon, which is to be spent at the Caves. The bride traveled in a handsome frock of pastel blue eolienne over glace, trimmed with ecru lace and touches of pink and a hat of pale blue plaited straw, with blue tulle and pink roses. In the evening several hundred guests enjoyed a dance given by Mrs.. Pead in honour of the occasion. A large number of hand some presents were received. | Family: John Joseph Molloy / Augusta Eliza Wesley Pead (F46)
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| 158 | 1925 'Family Notices TIMEWELL (nee Doris Cooper).-On September 12. at Miss Harvey's Hospital. Bulwer st. to Mrs and the late Clarence Edward Timewell, a daughter. | Family: Clarence Edward Timewell / Doris Mabel Cooper (F81)
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| 159 | 1927 'Family Notices. GILL. On October 7, 1927. at Wooroloo, Thomas Patrick, the 'beloved brother of Mrs. Annie Jensen, of Bullardoo Station, Mullewa, and Mrs. Mary O'Brien, oí Sydney; New.South Wales aged 45 years R.Î.P. | Gill, Thomas Patrick (I1312)
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| 160 | 1929 'No title Death of Jack Molloy. The death occurred recently of the one-time line rugby player, Jack Molloy who died in Sydney. Molloy was born in Western Australia and learned the game at St. Ignatius College, Sydney. On his return to this State over 20 yeats ago he played At half-back, and five eighths in the Perth team, which composed among others, the three Todd brothers the three Jago brothers, and Andy Maloney. Jack Molloy was always a clean and forceful player and worthy opponent. He had the unique honour of being the only player to represent Western Australia in a New South Wales team. The New South Wales Union asked for two players to represent Western Australia in a trial match, with a view to inclusion in an Australian rugby team, and Jack Molloy was sent to Sydney at his, own expense, and played in a trial game, performing fairly well in good company The other player selected was a sterling forward, Charlie Williams, who unable to make the trip | Molloy, John Joseph (I146)
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| 161 | 1930 'Family Notices SHAW. On December 7, 1980, at York Hospital, Harriet, dearly beloved wife or William Shaw, loving mother of Hubert, Roy (Northam), Elsie (Mrs. Screaigh), Robert, Myrtle, Donald, and Isabell, loving grandmother of Teddy and Cyril Screaigh and Valda Shaw; aged 60 years. At rest. | ?, Harriet (I1239)
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| 162 | 1934 'ON THE GOLDFIELDS.' The South Kalgurli fire station put away its hoses and other fire accessories last week, and was gladly decorated for the coming of age of Miss Lorna Bell. The dance was given by Miss Bell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W- J. Fox. Over a hundred guests enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mirs. Fox, and spent a pleasant few hours in dancing, games, and competitions. Mr. Pat Lynch and Miss Peg Green and Mr. A. Northey and Miss Lily Doran won novelty dances, while Mr. Percy Hunt put his best voice forward as master of ceremonies. Supper was in the hands of Mesdames Fox, Jay, Kelly, and Mitchell. During the evening Mr. Reg Sholl gave several vocal items, while Miss Hazel Burwash gave several violin solos. After the birthday cake had been cut. Miss Bell was presented with a large gold painted key, and received many handsome present's. | Family: Allan Paul Northey / Lillian Harriet Doran (F59)
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| 163 | 1937 'A GRASS FOR SALT SOILS A GRASS FOR SALT SOILS. Experiment to be Made. Some special Russian grass seed which has been obtained by Senator T. W. Marwick, of York, is expected to grow well on salt land in this State. Senator Marwick intends experimenting with it himself and he has also sent some seed to two farmers in other districts who are interested in the experiment. Referring to this grass, Senator Marwick said in an interview that he had heard about it a few years ago, but until now he had been unable to procure any. The grass had been planted in Canada and had done well there on salt land. Last year, said Senator Marwick, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research obtained some of the seed and he also procured some. The seed obtained by the C.S.I.R. was tested only as a drought resisting grass and, of 19 types of foreign grasses which were imported last year, it proved to be about the third best fodder plant. The Australian seed which had been obtained from this grass was a more robust seed than the original, which came from Russia. The grass, he added, is a deep rooted grass, and I believe that once it is established on lighter country it will become a permanent pasture for many years. From the reports I have had it also does well on fairly salt soil and we are going to experiment with it. I have sent samples of the seed to Mr. B. Cook, of Wagin, and Mr. J. Truman, of Calgarra, and they are going to test it out. | Marwick, Tom W (I1339)
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| 164 | 1914 'Family Notices PEAD,-On April 17, 1914, at Perth, the beloved infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Poad, of Clifton Crescent, Mount Lawley, aged 2 days. | Family: Cecil Arthur Pead / Dorothy May Coombe (F47)
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| 165 | 1926 'Family Notices BROUN. On August 28, 1926, at Beverley, Western Australia (suddenly), Ellen, widow of the late James William Broun, dearly beloved mother of Nell and Norman; aged 72 years. At rest. | Pettit, Ellen Elizabeth (I899)
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| 166 | 1910 'Family Notices THE GOULD GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. Gould, of Chapman; near Geraldton, were married at Glastonbury, Somerset, England on August 4, 1860, and came out to Western Australia by the' ship Mary Harrison, which arrived here on June 25, 1862. A few weeks later Mr. and Mrs. Gould went to Champion Bay, in the Victoria District, for the Messrs. Brown, of Glengarry, and after a short experience with the late Major Logue and Mr. J. S. Davis, of Tibbradden, Mr. Gould started farming at Killeley, and finally settled at Rudd's Gully, near Geraldton, where he followed agricultural pursuits with considerable success till 1903, when he retired. Mr. and Mrs. Gould are wellknown throughout the Victoria District, and have a large circle of friends.Their five sons are all prosperous, up-to-date farmers, while their six daughters have married men on the land. There are fifty-five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Gould has always had an eye for a good horse and on many occasions has acted as judge at thc agricultural shows in the district. | Family: Edward Jones Gould / Sarah Tarzwell (F27)
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| 167 | 1910 'ORCHARDING IN ENGLAND ORCHARDING IN ENGLAND. Mr. Chas. Harper, of Woodbridge, has shown me an interesting letter from Mr. Marwick, sen,, formerly of York, who is now residing in England and Mr. Marwick keeps in touch with Western Australia by regularly reading the "Western Mail," and gives the following little incident as indicating how the fruit crops failed in some districts last season. Mr. Marwick states that he was chatting with a fruiterer and florist in Wisbeck re fruit crops, and an orchardist present made an offer to sell all the crop on some 500 ten year old healthy and vigorours trees, all choice sorts, for the sum of 3d. Mr. Marwick continues: "I said as a joke, 'I will go halves with you in that deal," and I paid my half of the purchase money. No fruit had been gathered from the apple trees that season by the owners or by any other person. My partner in the purchase and I arranged to be at the gate in the garden next morning, where we were met by the owner. We went over the 500 fine young trees, and collected about four stone, or say a small bushel of apples. We became rash in our speculative venture and bought from the same gentleman in the same garden all and every plum which wc cculd gather from about 400 beautiful ten year old Victoria plum trees for 6d The owner went around with us to see that we got our fruit. The yield amounted to five pounds, worth 3d per lb. or 15d., so that we had 9d to divide between us. The owner stated that the trouble was caused by sharp frosts at the time of blossoming. Wisbeck is the greatest fruit country I have seen in all mv travels. For miles around there is nothing but gardens and fields of fruit. | Marwick, William (I774)
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| 168 | 1910 'Family Notices ASHTON - TRIGG (Silver Wedding) On November, 19 1885, at Christ Church Geraldton, by the Rev. Henry Laurence, assisted by the Rev. James Tait, Herbert, third son of the late Henry Ashton, Deputy Commissary General of W.A., to Florence, eldest daughter of the late Wm. Trigg, of Geraldton. | Family: Herbert Ashston / Florence Trigg (F339)
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| 169 | 1935 'Early Gold and Lead A Geraldton Pioneer. Dear Cygnet, I send you a photo, of an old Geraldton pioneer, born as long ago as 1861 at Tibradden Station, 227 miles out from here. He is Arthur Blayney, and he has the distinction of never, having been to school, nor on board a ship of any description. In his early days he took the first five tons of general cargo to leave Mullewa for the Murchison, and he transported it on an eight horse team. He was also the driver of the third team to reach Nannine,that altogether, he has contributed prominently to the opening up of the interior. M. Davies, Geraldton. Well, Mr. Blayney is rather, old to start school now, but he can still do a lot for the education of the children of the State if he will get hold of someone who has been to school and get him to jot down some of his reminiscences, and especially some of the stories he must have heard from his parents and the earliest pioneers. By the way. Mr. Davies does not tell us that Mr. Blayney is "hale and hearty." I suppose I am to take that for granted from the snapshot. | BLAYNEY, Arthur (I77)
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| 170 | 1935 'SEDAN CAR BURNT SEDAN CAR BURNT. Detachable Parts Looted. YORK, Dec. 31. On Saturday evening, while being tested some miles out along the Perth-road, a large sedan motor car. owned by Mr. J. S. Marwick, of Yandegine ,York, burst into flames. The occupants ,Messrs. Allan Marfleet and George Sandstrom, were unable to extinguish the outbreak and within an hour and a half, only the metal parts of the car remained. Both men escaped without serious injury. | Marwick, Jack Sylvester (I782)
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| 171 | 1930 'YORK and DISTRICT 1930 'YORK and DISTRICT.', Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), 17 July, p. 34, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38508117 A Substantial Pioneer. A Native of York, Mr. Warren Marwick has spent practically the whole of his life there, and has given of his best in the service of the town and district. He has represented his province in the Législative Council, was for 10. years a mëinber of the York Road Board, was for seven years a municipal Councillor , is a past president of the York Agricultural Society and one of York's leading industrialists. Mr. Marwick's father was the late William Marwick, one of York's most notable piooneers, who arrived in York from Cambridgeshire in the early 'fifties. Mr. Warren Marwick was born in York in 1869. In those days there were very few buildings inork, and most of them were of the mud bat variety, and were in use chiefly by Crimean pensioners and Indian Mutiny soldiers, who were amongst the first settlers in York. The only other houses I recollected as standing at that time were Mr. Monger's Faversham House, near the present site of the local co-operative stores, the home of Mr. Stephen Parker (father of the late Chief Justice), known as Bridge House, on the west bank of the Avon, another belonging to the late George Monger, and nearby the home of the late Captain Meares. Another home near Parker's Bridge, on the north side, in those days was occupied by tbe late Mr. Redmile. The King's Head Hotel, now used as a hostel, still stands. On the south end of the town the home of Messrs. Langford and the late John Lott, which are two storied, are still to be seen There was also the Castle Hotel and the York Hotel (now the Workers Club!) Kitt's store, near the present site of the Bank of New South Wales, was then a busy centre. Of churches there was the Church of England, the Roman Catholic, the Methodist, and the Roman Catholic convent school. At the north end of the town was also the home of Mr. S. Monger In his youth Mr. Marwick commenced work on his father's farm, Red Swamps, about two miles north of the town. In those days many of the pensioners held land grants from the Imperial Government of from 5 to 10 acres. After holding them for a while the majority of the pensioners were glad to sell to the highest bidder. Mr. Marwick, availing himself of this opportunity, purchased many of these blocks when his finances permitted , and by this means increased his holding at Red Swamps to 350 acres. Today the Marwick family own 500 acres in the York municipality. In 1885 Mr. Marwick, senr, selected from the Government 3,000 acres fifteen miles east of York, on the Mortlock River Mr. Warren Warwick first commenced work in reality here, when his job was ringbarking and fencing this property. Two years later another 3,000 acres was selected by Mr. Marwick, senr., in the names of his three sons. This was situated eight miles from Greenhills, and today is the well-known and fully improved property known as The Willows. This property has been increased to the extent of making it a block of 13,000 acres, of which 11 000 acres have been cleared and cropped. It carries 6,000 sheep, and crops 2.500 acres annually. In about 1887 Mr. Warren Marwick entered into partnership with his father and three brothers as farmers and cartage contractors which firm carried on extensive business enterprises or the various goldfields. Mr. Marwick claimed to be the first man to sow wheat east of Kellerberrin. In 1888 he ploughed, sowed, and cropped 25 acres at Yorkrakine, and in the following year he cropped at the same place 55 acres, which yielded 10 cwt. to the acre without fallow or super. This was carted to Southern Cross. and sold at the price of £21 per ton. This crop was personally mowed with a scythe by Mr. Warren Marwick, and also carted by him to Southern Cross. Partly retiring from any active interest in Marwick Bros goldfields activities. Mr. Marwick in 1894 decided to concentrate on the development of their various agricultural propositions in the York district, with the result that such properties as Thc Meadows, of 2,000 acres, and Yangedine, 4.000 acres, were purchased by the firm and brought up to their present state of efficiency. In 1908 Mr. Marwick further showed his faith in York district when he, with Messrs. G. S. Harvey , R. G. Neincke, J. T. Parker, and W. G. Burges, purchased and remodelled the York Roller Flour Mills, and in the same year the interests of the Avon Valley mills were amalgnmated with the York mills. Mr. Marwick was appointed the first chairman of directors of the company , which position he still holds. Mr. Marwick is also chairman of directors of the York Farmers' Co-operative Company . Ltd.. and a director of the Westralian Farmers. Ltd. Perth. In addition to the foregoing interests. Mr. Marwick this season has over 3.000 acres under crop. | Marwick, Warren (I778)
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| 172 | HARRIS-HAYDEN A correspondent writes:- A very quiet wedding took place at Geraldton on Monday, April 25, the contracting parties being Mr. J. Harris, of Condon, and Miss Lucy Hayden, of Geraldton. The bride was given away by Mr. Alfred Cream brother-in-law; Mr. J. Hayden being best man. The bride was attended by two little bridesmaids, Miss Gladys Moore and Miss Dorothy Cream, niece of the bride. The following is a list of the presents : Mother of the bride, sewing machine and house linen; Mr. and Mrs. A. Cream cruet; Master Erwin Cream, sugar basin; Dorothy Cream, butter basin ; Mr. J. W Hayden, cheque: Mr. Jack Hayden, cheque; friends at Nullagine, cheque ; Misses Smith, York, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomas, Roebourne, cheque; Mrs. Warrener, breakfast cruet, prayer and hymn books in case, and birthday book ; Mr. and Mrs. Tindale, silver butter knife; Master Hepburn Tindale, silver thimble; Miss May Plester, pair silver serviette rings and butter knife; Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas, pair vases; Mrs. Nyland, fancy handkerchiefs; Mr. and Mrs. York, fancy salt cellars; Mrs. Porter, tea cosy; Mr. and Mrs. Moore, breakfast set: Miss Grace Moore, fancy table cover; Mrs. J. Cream, biscuit barrel, butter and sugar basins; Miss Maud Cream, afternoon-cups and saucers; Miss Lily Cream, salt cellars; Mrs. T. Cream and Miss Cream, breakfast set; Misses Harrison, water jug and tumblers; Misses Whittle, pair glass dishes; Mrs. H. Hipper, cheese dish, butter and sugar basins; Mrs. J. Hipper, fancy sauce bottles; Miss Hipper, table cloth | Family: Joseph Alfred Harris / Lucy Hayden (F86)
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| 173 | 1904 'BUTCHER?WIMBRIDGE BUTCHER - WIMBRIDGE. My Bunbury correspondent writes: St. Poul's Church, Bunbury, was on Tuesday of last week the scene of one of the most popular marriage ceremonies which has taken place in Bunbury for a long time past, the contracting parties being Miss Evelyn Mary Wimbridge, third daughter of the late Mr, W. T. Wimbridge. proprietor of tho Pioneer Carriage Works. Perth, and Mr, Alex. Cranston Butcher, son of Captain Butcher, late harbour master of Albany The Bishop of Bunbury, assisted by the Rev, T, Secombe. rector of Bunbury, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Wm. Wimbridge. of Picton, looked charming in a Gown of white silk crepe de chine, over glace silk softly shirred and having accordéon pleats and ruches, alternating with rows of hansome silk medallions. From a transparent yoke of shirred chiffon fell a bertha of rich silk qluny lace, whilst a wide folded belt of glace silk was worn i also a pearl and star pendant, the gift of the bridgegrooui. The first bridesmaid was Miss Wimbridge, sister of the bride. She was prettily attired in white Persian lawn, daintily trimmed with Valenciennes lace and insertion; and carried a beautiful shower bouquet, oomposed of yellow flowers. A very pretty hat of champagne silk, white chiffon, and black tips, with a dash of tangarine. was worn; also a bangle, the gift of tue bridegroom. The bride was also attended by her two little nieces, the Misses Pearl Wimbridge and Muriel Stone, who looked very picturesque in white China silk accordeon pleated dresses, prettily inserted with Valenciennes lace and insertion, They also wore white Victoria bonnets tied with chiffon strings, and carried gola crooks, with two shades ot violets and ribbone to match. Gold neck chains, with photo charms, gifts of the bridegroom, were also worn, The mother of the bride wore black silk voile over glace silk, with dainty ribbon ruchings. and smärt toque of sequin, trimmed with paradise osprey, and crush- ed tangarine roses. In the capacity Of best man. Mr. Barron, an old friend of the bridegroom, was in attendance. After the ceremony the party adjourned to the Wellington Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. Mrs. Butcher's going away dress was cream serge. with smart coat fronts turned back from soft falling frills of laco, with cold and turquoise buttons; cream oriuolinè straw hat with slashed bow of "cocque de rouge," finished with ostrich plumes land gold stems, was also worn. | Wimbridge, Eveline Mary (I632)
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| 174 | 1921 'Family Notices. BELL-KEYSER On June 2nd 1921, by the Rev. G. F. Caton, Hilton C., only son of Mr, and Mrs. E. Bell, of River-street, South Perth, to Daphne C., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, E C. D, Keyser, of Lyall street, South Perth. | Family: Hilton C Bell / Daphene Constance Keyser (F262)
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| 175 | 1922 'Family Notices GURNEY - WIMBRIDGE (Golden Wedding). On February 5, 1872, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Perth, by the Rev. Father Mathew Gibney (now Bishop), James Evans (Jim), late senior warder Rottnest Island, eidest son of the late Patrick and Ann .Gurney, - to Ellen (Nellie) second daughter of the late W. T. and Eleanor Wimbridge, late Commissariat Department, Perth. Present address: 30 Little Howard street, Fremantle. | Family: (Jim) James Evans Gurney / Ellen Teresa Wimbridge (F182)
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| 176 | 1922 'Family Notices.' SHARPE.-On January 26, at Melville Hospital, Albany, to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Sharpe, junr. a son (Keith Upton Barbar). Both well. | Family: Malcolm Sharpe / Doris Elizabeth Timewell (F14)
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| 177 | Family Notices MOORE-On April 20. 1931. at Perth, Henry Tayton Moore, dearly beloved father of Annie(Mrs W Reardon. Perth). Maud (Mrs J Lockhart, Maylands), Grace (Mrs W. R Atkinson, Maylands), Daisy (Mrs J McDonald Maylands), Kathleen (Mrs M Deering (Fremantle) Emmie and Hettie (deceased) and Harry (Victoria) Jack (Perth), Harold (Maylands)Ernest (Mount Hawthorn) and William Moore (Victoria), and brother of Mrs F Trunan(Loretto st Subiaco) and Mrs J Cream (Cross street. Bunbuny), aged 74 years. | Moore, Henry Tayton (I95)
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| 178 | 1937 'Family Notices LEANEY, RAYMOND CLEAVE, to ROMA MARY PRUNSTER, at Perth, on January 30. | Family: Raymond Cleave Leaney / Roma Mary Frances Prunster (F276)
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| 179 | 1935 'Albany Activities Miss Mollie Hannan, postmistress of Narrikup, was married to Mr. Herbert Dunn, a son of the late Mr. William Dunn, of Woodburn, Porongorups, on September 14. A week earlier the bride was the guest at a kitchen tea, held in the Narrikup Hall, at which Mr. P. Pugh conveyed to her the best wishes of residents of the district. | Family: Herbert Walter Dunn / Mollie Hannan (F272)
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| 180 | 1950 'Personal stories from Geraldton MR. WALTER W. TRIGG, a Geraldton identity, is still hale and hearty and as fond as ever of talking of old times. A son of Mr. William Trigg who built many of the early public and private buildings in the district, and was also one of the first publicans. Mr. Walter Trigg was a pupil at the little stone school built by his father about 1861. He delights in telling of the wonder of the Abrolhos Islands around which he spent much time fishing vears ago. He had a hut on Pelsart Island and on one occasion found near the shore an old flagon believed to have come from the wrecked Dutch ship Batavia. The first private house built of stone in Geraldton, where Mr. Trigg was born 81 years, ago, still stands in Marine terrace, facing the Esplanade. Beginning his working days as a messenger boy for the railways, when Mr. Haig was the stationmaster. Mr. Trigg was successively builder, fishmonger, and auctioneer. Always a keen bowling enthusiast he captained the team which won the shield in the first bowling carnival held in Geraldton. He was forced to give up the game eight years ago when he suffered an injury to his knee, but he is still able to ride his cycle around the town. A story recalled by Mr. Trigg concerned the. "Bushmen's Home" Intended by the Rev., Lawrence to be a house and refuge for station hands and shepherds when in town, the building, situated where the lawn now adjoins the Town Hall, was completed up to the eaves when funds ran out. It remained at that stage for many years and was eventually demolished by the council, Mr. Trigg is the proud possessor of the only known photo of the first lighthouse which stood on Flagstaff Hill. When a ship was sighted in daylight a flag was hoisted and at night a lantern was hauled to the top of the flag staff. Many of the' residents had their own flagstaffs and when the official flag went up very soon up went all the flags, gayly waving a welcome to the ship. On the hill where Bluff Point lighthouse stands, a space of about 30 yards used to be kept clear of undergrowth. In the centre stood a tall pole with a barrel on the top to serve as a guide to ships. The ships anchored out at the two mile buoy and their cargoes were brought in by lighters. Some of Mr. Trigg's collection of old paintings, jewellery and ornaments were to be exhibited during the Centenary week. | Trigg, Walter. W (I323)
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| 181 | 1936 'Family Notices TAYLOR (nee Olive Wimbridge). On July 27, at Tresillian Hospital, Nedlands, to Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Taylor, of Cecil-avenue, Cannington, a son (Rosslyn George). Both welL No visitors for seven days. | Family: Fredrick Taylor / Olive Ermine Wimbridge (F195)
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| 182 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Northey, Mildred E (I168)
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| 183 | 1936 'Family Notices MYLECREEST (Meg Leeds) On November 23, at Carhalton, Surrey, to Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Mylereest, a daughter. | Family: Douglas Mylecreest / Meg Leeds (F320)
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| 184 | 1937 COUNTRY NEWS A very pretty wedding was solemnized on February 1 in the Roman Catholic Church, the contracting parties being Linda, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cream, of Mullewa, and Mr. J. N. Frost, of Mullewa. After the ceremony a reception was held in in the R.S.L. Hall. after which the happy couple left by train for their honeymoon.--Workmen | Family: James Norman Frost / Linda Cream (F152)
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| 185 | 1937 'Family Notices GRADY. The Friends of the late Mrs. Johauna Grady,.formerly of York, sister of Mrs. N. Hayden, of York, and John and Tom Grady, are respectfully informed that her re mains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery at 11.20 o'clock THIS (Tuesday) morning. The Cortege will move from Messrs. Donald J. Chipper and Son's Service Chapel, 1023-1027 Hay street, Perth, at 11 o'clock. Friends wishing to attend thre Funeral may proceed by the 11.6 o'clock train from Perth. | Grady, Johauna (I1250)
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| 186 | 1937 'Family Notices MARRIAGES. BANTING WIMBRIDGE. On February 17, at Guildford, by the Rev. Fr. McCormack, John, eldest son of Mr.and Mrs. M. Banting, of South Bunbury, to Blanche, third daughter of the late Mr. W. M Wimbridge and Mrs M. Wimbridge, Picton Junction. | Family: John Banting / Amy Blanche Wimbridge (F194)
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| 187 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Alexander George Haigh / Doris E Grieves (F168)
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| 188 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Cream, William Everard (I210)
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| 189 | 1937 'Family Notices.' FUNERAL. The Late Mrs. A. M. Coombe. The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Margaret Coombe. widow of the late Mr. Thomas Coombe, of the Cloisters, St George's terrace, Perth, took place yesterday afternoon in the Congregational portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The late Mrs. Coombe was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and had been a resident of this State for the past 30 years. She was a very keen and energetic social and welfare worker, and was interested in an executive capacity in the Children's Protection Society, Wooroloo Welfare Fund, Women's Immigration Auxiliary Council, Friendly Union of Soldiers' Wives, Mothers and Sisters, and the Bible Society. The chief mourners were Sir Thomas Coombe, Mr. James Coombe, Mesdames J. Shaw, Cecil Pead, R. Milbank Denehey, Allan Pead. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Harold Dean, B. S. Sampson, M.L.A., H. Gover, N. Birt, R. Birch and H. Anketell. Among those present were Messrs. F. C. Shaw, G. E. H. Birt, B. Cocks (representing L. Thorn, ML.A.), C. H. Wooldridge, Mesdames S. Vincent, Braun, J. Findlay, P. Hope, A. W. Hiddlestone (F.U.S. Wives), C. M Eggleston (Women's Immigration Auxiliary Council), Wooldridge, Kimber, Misses N. Le Souef (Board of Directors, Y.W.C.A.), and J. Birt. The service at the graveside was conducted, by the Rev. Lincoln Sullivan. The funeral arrange ments were carried out by Messrs. Donald J. Chipper and Son. | Coombe, Annie Margaret (I197)
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| 190 | 1937 'Woman's Realm Woman 's Realm MRS. EDWARD ROBERTS OF YATHROO. Eighty-Sixth Birthday Today. By F.W.G. SHE was on her knees weeding the garden when I called on her unexpectedly yesterday. I had been prompted to do so by an invitation to attend her 86th birthday party which will be attended by a few old friends today. With the assistance of a walking stick lying beside her, Mrs. Edward Roberts rose to greet me. It is 29 years since I first saw her at Yathroo. She was then the busy chatelaine of that historic homestead. The walking stick she was now using belonged to her grandfather, William Nairn, who was among the first to arrive at the Swan River Settlement. Mrs. Roberts was born in Busselton on September 21, 1851, close to the old church there. Her father, James Nairn, married Sarah Pettit, who belonged to a family well known in Busselton at that time. James Nairn's brother, Charles, accompanied Frank Gregory in the exploration of the country east of York in the fifties of the last century, and was Walter Padbury's manager of the first settlement in the North-West, on the De Grey. He went down with the Emma, a boat owned by Walter Padbury. Mrs. Roberts had five brothers, William, Frank, Walter, Charles and Henry Robert Rollington. The last named, who is known as Rolly, is the only survivor of them, and now lives at Dongarra with his daughter. An old family Bible contains the records of the Nairn and Roberts families, and on the fly leaf there is an inscription which shows that it was presented to Mrs. Edward Roberts by Mrs. Walter Padbury on January 1, 1878. It was a gift from one Charlotte Nairn to another Charlotte Nairn, for they both bore the same maiden names. When Mrs. Roberts was still a small child she was brought by her parents to Dallak, in the York district, a property which her father rented. It later became the prpperty of the Mongers (or was probably theirs at this time). At the age of 10 she was taken to Noolooloo, a property which her father had acquired on what is now known as the Midlands area. It was situated between Carnamah and Coorow, and their nearest neighbour was Mr. William Long, at Coorow. The latter is buried in the Coorow cemnetery. "The clergyman who christened me was the Rev. Mears," said Mrs. Roberts. "I remember him quite well. In after years he went quite blind." School and Marriage. Mrs. Roberts was sent to Perth for her education and spent her early girlhood at the homes of the first Mrs. Strickland and Mrs. Walter Padbury, who lived near each other in St. George's terrace. Mrs. Strickland and her mother were life long friends. Each winter young Charlotte Nairn would accompany her uncle and aunt (Mr. and Mrs. Walter Padbury) to Yathroo, and used to ride there on horseback, a distance of 120 miles. It was here that she came to know Edward Roberts, who was manager for Walter Padbury there. Mr. Roberts also made frequent visits to Perth to see Mr. Padbury, and these also gave the young couple the opportunity of getting to know each other. They were married in the Guildford Church on April 19, 1871 and proceeded at once to Yathroo in "a four-wheeled buggy," a distinction of which Mrs. Roberts still feels proud, despite the fact that a week or two ago she was travelling over the Albany road at the pace of 60 miles an hour. Sixty-six years ago Yathroo was a great centre of hospitality for all who travelled north or south. To undertake the arrangements of such a great homestead was no small task to a girl of 20 years. But the record of the years bears witness that she did it creditably, and reared a family of eight children. "Welcome Shelter." There are many thousands of people still living who will think of Mrs. Roberts today, but always their memories will be of the Yathroo days. If only the dead could speak there would be given to of a fairly complete account of the development of all that country that lies direct north of Perth. They could tell of the nights at Yathroo when Governor Weld arrived unannounced, of the visit of Lord Gifford, and the happy days which Sir Arthur and Lady Lawley spent there. There are records of the visits of Bishops Hale, Parry and Riley. There are multitudes of those who have played a smaller part on the stage of life who recall the welcome shelter which Yathroo afforded them in the years that are past. There was no railway north of Guildford. All stores had to be carted from that centre. When Mrs. Roberts arrived at Yathroo the only other home steads in the district of Dandarragan were Yere-Yere (then known as the Dandarragan Springs) owned by James Drummond, a son of the famous natura list; Bulgamarra, owned by Mr. W. L. Brockman, who used it for horse breed ing for Indian export; Noondal owned by the MacIntosh family; and Cholsey, the station -f Charles Clinch. It is now known as Chelsea, and owned by Mr. Maitland Roberts. The de Burghs at Cowella were the nearest neighbours on the south. There were no made roads, but long dreary tracks of loose sand which made'travelling a slow thing. For medical attention they had to depend upon their own wit, or take the slow drive of days to the nearest township at Guildford. If their children were to receive any education they had to make provision for it. Education Difficulties: My husband paid various teachers and governesses to give our children their early education, and they were later sent off to the best schools we knew of in Perth or Fremantle," said Mrs. Roberts. "After some time we built a school in Dandarragan, which still stands. It was known as St. Mary's School. After some time we decided to hand the building and property over to the State. My uncle, Walter Padbury, advised us to do so, as he considered that it would relieve many settlers of the expense of private education, and give opportunities to those who could not afford to pay for the education of their children to receive equal benefits. The building which is now used as a State school at Dandarragan was built first of all with the intention of being used as a church and school. That explains why it looks more suitable for a church than a school. It was many years after I arrived at Yathroo before we began to receive visits from a clergyman for church services. Before that time my husband used to have a reading of Evening Prayer on those Sundays he was at home. Then the Rev. George Sadler started to visit us, and after him came the Rev. Canon Allen, the Rev E. Pritchett and others. When I called on Mrs. Roberts there came to my mind many hundreds of people and scores of scenes which I felt ought not be allowed to perish. I hope they will not perish, for they tell of a quality and habit of life which went to build up this State on sound lines. It is only the sure knowledge that there are many hundreds still living who will desire that some small honour should be paid to one of our pioneer women that has prompted me to set down these few details of a great mother and the friend of thousands. | Nairn, Charlotte (I1208)
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| 191 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Gould, Ada Gabriel (I445)
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| 192 | 1938 'Family Notices LEANEY (nee Roma Prunster) On February 1 at Sister Bathgate's. East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R C. Leaner-a daughter(Margaret Francis). Both well. No visitors for five days. | Family: Raymond Cleave Leaney / Roma Mary Frances Prunster (F276)
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| 193 | 1938 'Family Notices.' KEEPING. The Friends of the late Mr. Walter Keeping, of 31 Victoria parade. Claremont. dearly beloved husband of Jessie loving father of Joan and Betty are respect fully informed that his remains will be Interred in the Anglican Cemetery. Karrakatte. THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON. The Funeral will leave the Private Chapel of Messrs. Prosser. Scott and Co.. Ltd.. 355-3517 Hay street, 6ubiaco, at 1.45 o'clock. arriving at the Cemetery at 2.5 Leederville. Fremantle, Cottesloe. TelB3680. B3399. 1682 1105 | Keeping, Walter (I67)
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| 194 | 1938 'A NORSEMAN PIONEER.' A NORSEMAN PIONEER. Death of Mr. John Sharpe. ESPERANCE, March 28 Mr. John Sharpe, a brother of Mr. Herbert Sharpe, of Norseman, who entered the Esperance Hospital on Saturday after a sudden heart attack, died yesterday morning at the age of 67 years. The brothers, with pack horses, traveled from Albany to Kanowna in 1893 and, learning of the Dundas find, they immediately returned to Norseman. The population of the town in those days was only 16. Mr. R. Johns, of Norseman, arrived the following week and all three remained in the district. Mr. Sharpe is survived by a widow and a large family. | Sharpe, John (I45)
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| 195 | 1922 'Family Notices PEAD - STONE (Silver Wedding).-On July 29, 1897, at Roebourne, by Registrar, William James, eldest son of the late Frederick Pead of Geraldton, to Elizabeth, widow of the late Edward Stone, of Roebourne, formerly of Perth." | Family: William James Pead / Elizabeth Kate Boyer (F149)
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| 196 | 1904 'MR. WILLIAM THORPE'S GOLDEN WEDDING. MR. WILLIAM THORPE'S GOLDEN WEDDING. A correspondent writes :A function of no common intered took place on New Years Day at the residence of Mr. A. H. Thorpe, Gibbon street, Cottesloe Beach, when Mr. and Mrs. William Thorpe, of Plympton, East Fremantle, celebrated their golden wedding day. William Thorpe and Annie Harris were married in St. Peterus Church, Collingwood, Victoria, on December 23. 1853. bv the Rev.(afterwards Canon) Handfield. There are four sons, Messrs. W. H., G. E., A. H., and F. H. Thorpe, and three daughters Mrs. Keyser, Mrs. Bergin, and Mrs. Rodgers, besides 24 grandchildren. During a brief ceremony which was held in the drawing room by the Rev. Pollard James, Mr. Thorpe, sen., placed a gold ring on his wife's finger to commemorate the occasion, after which the Rev. T. Allan offered prayer. Subsequently the guests, to the number of between 50 and 6O, besides the respective families, adjourned to the dining room and enjoyed the ample spread provided for their refreshment. The room was tastefully decorated by the lady friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe, while a massive wedding cake occupied the centre of the table. The toast list, was as follows:- Bride and Bridegroom. by Rev. Pollard James. supported by Mr. Westlake, and responded to by Mr. Thorpe, sen. ; "The Family and Descendants," by Mr. Thompson, and responded to by Messrs. G. A., and F. Thorpe; "Host and Hostess." by Rev. T. Allan, and responded to by Mr. A. Thorpe, "The Familv in the Old Land,".by Mr. Tattersall (recently from England) ; "The Clergy," by Mr. H. Keyser (son-in-lay), and responded to by the clergymen present. Mr. Thorpe, sen., made a donation to thc East Fremantle Circuit as a thanks offering before the proceedings concluded. An enjoyable evening was spent after the celebration of the event. | Family: William Thorpe / Ann Harris (F268)
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| 197 | 1938 'Family Notices MARWICK. On June 22. at her late residence Panmure road. York, Susannah beloved wife of Warren Marwick loving mother of Thomas William (York). May Elizabeth (Mrs. B. M Craig. York). Grace Veronica (Mrs. G S. Fisher. York). Augustus Warren (York) Mary Francis (Mrs G B Wratten Colombo) Esme Lillian Maxwell, Charles (York) Charles (York) ; aged 63 rears. A Requiem will be celebrated this Thursday morning at 9.30 am At rest. | Collins, Susannah (I790)
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| 198 | 1923 'Family Notices.' PEAD. On October 16, 1923, at the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Leederville, Kate, relict of the late Alexander 'William Pead, of Cossack, and mother of Fred, and Alf; aged 79 years. | Healy, Catherine Kate (I567)
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| 199 | 1931 'YORK CENTENARY 1931 'YORK CENTENARY.', Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), 24 September, p. 41, THE MEADOWS - MESSRS. MARWICK. This magnificently and ideally situated property, partly in York and its environs, comprising 2,800 acres of rich, heavy undulating farm laud that for consistently high quality are not surpassed iu this State. The picturesque river Avon flows through the property {rom eud to end, and numerous natural springs and wells abound. The average rainfall in the district for the past six years is 18 inches. The property was acquired by the present owners Messrs. W. J. and S. J. Marwick some seven years ago, since when, by strict attention to business, and using thc latest approved methods, aided by a life study of local conditions, they have made "The Meadows" one of the show farms of York, and the State. In addition to cropping 600 acres of wheat, oats and peas, the wheat an-1 oats for hay and the peas for stock feeding pm-poses, a flock of 2,500 Border Leicester-Merino crossbreds, is carried, which are utilised to raise fat lambs for export and the metropolitan markets. Last year's sales by the firm of fat lambs reached 1,500 all quitted at satisfactory prices. A well-established stud flock of 110 Shropshires were taken over with the property. This stud waa founded in about 1900, by the introduction from England, by William Marwick, the grandfather of the present owners, of a number of personally selected pedigreed rams and ewes of this breed. Since then other rams of the breed have been imported from England, and the stud has been continually improved by adding from time to time the best available stud stock, from leading studmasters in the Eastern States and Tasmania. Today The Meadows Shropshire stud contains 250 ewes, and 70 Shropshire stud rams are disposed of to breeders throughout the State annually. A Border Leicester stud was founded last year by the importation of 90 pedigreed ewes in lamb, from the late Mr. Hogan's Tomwall stud, in New South Wales, and two registered rams from Starritt Brothers of Kelso Park, Mooroopna, Victoria. Quite recently the firm imported a further 100 yearling Border Leicester rams, each individually pedigreed and eligible for registration. Most of this consignment has been disposed of to various sheep farmers throughout the State. The firm is now concentrating on the fat lamb export trade, and hopes by careful selection to improve the quality and standard of its flocks. The property is subdivided into 36 paddocks, each well watered, and the general appointments and equipment are well planned and substantially built. | Marwick, William Joseph (I998)
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| 200 | 1944 'Family Notices LEEDS (by cable). On April 12, suddenly at Cashalton, Surrey. England. Nessy Susannah, widow of the late A. G. Leeds loving mother of Peg and Meg. | Monger, Nessie (I1125)
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