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| 601 | LOCAL HAPPENINGS SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST When the s.s. Minderoo arrived at Carnarvon on Saturday afternoon last it was stated that an elderly passenger named John Jordan had been missing since about 8 o'clock that morning, when the ship had passed Cape Inscription. A thorough search of the ship was made but without success. Jordan was a well known resident of the back country, and kept the Boundary Store on the Gascoyne River stock route. Last year he leased his store for 12 months and was returning to take it over again. | Jordan, John (I1)
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| 602 | LONGMUIR.? On January 23, 1932, accidentally Killed, Lillian, the dearly beloved daughter of Mrs. E. Longmuir, of 70 Lincoln-street, High gate Hill, and loved sister of Eunice (Mrs. Pead), Ronald (killed in action), Douglas. Minnie (Mre. Gould), Bruce, Hilda, Jean and Ida. Longmuir; aged 26 years. LONGMUIR. ? On January 23 at Wembley, result motor accident, Lillian, dearly beloved niece of Mrs. L. Bralthwaite. LONGMUTR.? On January 23, result of accident, Lillian, loved friend of Cr. and Mrs. C. H. Bull ' Harry, Elsie, Wally and little Ken; fiancee late Edwin Major (Ned) Bull. United In death. | Longmuir, Eunice Rashleigh (I192)
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| 603 | MACDONALD.— The Friends of the late Mr. James Francis Macdonald, of North Jandakot, and formerly of Murchison district, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian Cemetery, Fremantle | Macdonald, James Francis (I300)
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| 604 | MARRIAGE. BONE — OELKER. — On November 26 1907, at St. Francis Xavier's, Nannine, by the Rev. Father Corcoran George John, second eldest son of the late Mr William Bone, of Greenough, to Eliza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oelker, of Ballarat, Victoria. | Family: George John Bone / Eliza Oelker (F408)
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| 605 | MARRIAGE. CREAM? DEDMAN. On November 3rd, at the Methodist Church, Victoria Park, by the Rev. A. W. Bray, Charles Francis, second son of the late John and Mrs. M. Cream, of Victoria Park, to Lilian May, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dedman, Mount Hawthorn.' Present address, 15 MeMittan-street, Victoria Park. | Dedman, Lilian May (I47)
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| 606 | Marriages. DURLACHER-EDWARDS.-At York, on the 30th April last, by the Rev. E. Williams, John Slade Durlacher, of Sharks Bay, to Louisa, sixth daughter of the late W. Edwards, of York. | Family: John Slade Durlacher / Louis Edwards (F2)
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| 607 | Martha, the beloved wife of the late John McCormick fond mother of Henry, Annie (Mrs. Fitzpatrick, deceased), Albert, William, Thomas and Robert aged 86 years. | McDonnell, Martha (I242)
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| 608 | McCOLL. In loving memory of our dear brother, Archie, 28th Battalion, who was killed in action at Pozieres, July 29, 1916. He is sleeping in peace in a soldier's grave, His march of life is ended. But his memory lives with the gallant men Who Australia's shores defended. Inserted by his loving brothers, sisters and sister-in-law, Annie McCoIl, New South Wales papers please copy. | McColl, Archie (I221)
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| 609 | McCOLL. The Friends of the late Mr.NEIL McCOLL, of Mt. James Station, North West, formerly of 1st Remount Unit, A.I.F., and of 19 Fairfield-street Mt. Hawthorne are respectfully, invited to follow his remains to the place of Interment, the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the Private Mortuary of Messrs. Donald J. Chipper and Son, 844 Hay-street, Perth, at 2 o'clock TOMORROW (Friday) AFTERNOON. Friends wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 2 o'clock train from Perth. DONALD J. CHIPPER and SON, Funeral Directors, 844 Hay street, Perth. Tel. B3232. Inglewood Branch:735 Beaufort-street. | McColl, Neil (I220)
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| 610 | McCOLL. On July 18, 1929, at Perth, Neil McColl, the dearly beloved husband of Annie McColl, and fond brother of Angus McColl of Mt. James Station and 19 Fairfield street Mount Hawthorn, late of 1st Remount Unit, A.I.F. Aged 55 years. McCOLL. On July 18, 1929, at Perth, after a long and painfull illness, Neil McColl, beloved father-in-law of George Gardiner, and darling grandpa of Dot, Marjorie and Georgie. A patient sufferer at rest. | McColl, Neil (I220)
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| 611 | McCOLL.— In. loving memory of my .dear Dad Neil late First remount Unit, A.I.F who passed away at Perth, July 18. 1929 also my dear sister. Martha May (Queenie), who died February 7 1925. Treasured memories. Not just today, but every day In silence we remember Inserted by his loving son, Jack and daughter in law Flo (Narembeen) McCOLL In fond and loving memory of our dear Dad, Neil, late First Remount Unit A.I.F., who passed peacefully away July 18 1929; also our darling sister Queenie, who died February 7 1925. Loving memories Your' sweet smile and patient endurance A memory with us will, remain. Till God, in His wonderful mercy Shall grant that we all meet again. Inserted by his loving daughters, . Kate and Sarah, also Bert. Will and families. McCOLL. In fond and loving memory of our darling brother. Neil, late First Remount Unit, A.I.F., who passed peacefully away at Perth, July 18, 1929. Loving memories.Tis hard to find words sweet enough For you our loved one, dear And just' as hard to say how much We miss you year by year. Inserted by his loving brother, Angus, Mt. James Station, and sisters. (N.S.W. papers please copy.) McCOLL.— In fond and loving memory of our dear grandpa, late First Remount Unit, A.I.F. who passed peacefully away at Perth, July 18 1929; ' also our /Darling mother, who fell asleep on February 7, 1925. Longed for always Deep in our hearts there's a picture Of two who have gone to rest; In memory's frame we will keep them, Because they were two of the best. Inserted by grandchildren Dot, Marge, George and Bill, and great-grandson Billie. | McColl, Neil (I220)
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| 612 | McCORMICK.--On June 8 1943 Subiaco. William Robert the dearly loved husband of Mary Ann McCormick and fond father of Horace and Alma (Moore River) aged 56 years. | McCormick, William Robert (I245)
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| 613 | Miss Grace Collins, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Collins, of Glenburgh, and Mr. A. P. Milne, of Coordewandy Station. | Family: Alan Douglas Milne / Grace Florence Collins (F76)
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| 614 | MOTOR NOTES Mr Merton Fitzpatrick, the well known station owner of Dalgety Downs, Carnarvon, has joined the ranks of Fiat owners, having taken delivery of a Model 501 fitted with Italian deluxe body. | Fitzpatrick, Merton (I13)
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| 615 | MOTOR NOTES Winterbottom Motoring Company Mr.. E. L. Chawner/ of Trayning has purchased a new Dodge" Sax sedan beautifully upholstered in leather two tone with the smartly- duco finished body. | Family: Ernst William Worth / Nerissa ? (F47)
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| 616 | Mr David Pettit, an old settler, died suddenly at the Blackwood a few days since. He was engaged in clearing a passage for his team when he complained of illness and sat down. Shortly after wards he was observed to fall forward, and his companion going to his assistance, discovered that he was dead. It is supposed that he died from disease of the heart. | Pettit, David Henry (I894)
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| 617 | MR WILLIAM ROBINSON On Tuesday, July 4. at the Busselton Hospital, Mr. William Robinson passed away suddenly. Deceased was born at Waterford. Ireland, in 1870. and came, to Western Australia in 1920. The family spent about 18 months on the wheatbelt before finally settling in the Yallingup district, where farming was carried on. Upon his retirement a few years go, the late Mr. Robinson came to reside in Busselton, spending much of his time in his favourite pastime of fishing. of a quiet disposition, he was much respected among his friends. He leaves a family of two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral took place last Thursday afternoon, a service being conducted in the Congregational Church prior to the interment in the Busselton cemetery. Pastor R. Salter officiated and the pall-hearers were Messrs. A. R. Bovell, A. Barnard. L. M. Powell, A. Armstrong and G. Fairley, whilst the casket, which was draped with a Union Jack, was carried by Messrs. J. H. Cockerill. A. Forster. C. Scott and D. Olivers. Floral tributes from the following were laid upon the grave: Mum and Mary: Sons and Daughters: Joe Betty and Norm Harriet and Ernie: Vera and George Fairley; Kitty, Bill and Maureen: S. Tatam and E. Ladiges: Mr. and Mrs. Chiffings and family: Mr. aud Mrs. Granfield, Bert, Hilda and family: Busselton R.S.L.; Mr. and Mrs. Symington and Mary: Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Armstrong and family; Mrs. Kinsella and Tillie. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. R. Falkingliam & Son. | Robinson, William (I104)
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| 618 | Mr. and Mrs William Trigg, jun.,have recently been appointed to positions at the native hospital in Derby. Mr. Trigg will be the officer in charge, and Mrs. Trigg will act as matron. | Trigg, William (I327)
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| 619 | Mr. C. Baumgarten arrived back with his new Chrysler "Sixty" during the week, and is loud in praise of the many types of American and other bodied cars now in the Chrysler Showrooms in Perth. . | Baumgarten, Clarence Andrew (Trix) (I388)
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| 620 | Mr. Frank Attrill, brother of Mrs. Markwell, arrived last week to spend a few days at the Pingelly Hotel, after travelling 1050 miles per horse and cart in about three months. | Attrill, Frank (I462)
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| 621 | MR. J. A. ROBINSON After a long illness Mr. Joseph Andrew "Robbie" Robinson, of Busselton, passed away in the District Hospital on Friday last. The late Mr. Robinson, who was 50 ..years of age, was well known and respected, and in spite of his illness, which necessitated his admission to hospital on a number of occasions, he was always cheerful and never appeared to lose heart. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, the remains being laid to rest in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The last rites were conducted by the Rev. C. T. Jones, assisted by the Rev. E. Bryant. Among the wreaths laid upon the grave were the following:— George and Vera; Lilly and Albert; Mr. and Mrs. Holgate, Lionel and Jock ; Evan : Mary and John Mackellar; J. Wilcock; Lucy and Jack Rutherford ; Frank and Nora Wilkinson and family; Ward Matron and Nursing Staff of Busselton Hospital ; Lockwood and Cargeeg families and Mrs. Bovell and Digger; Mum, Bert and Milda and family. Betty, Harriette and Jock and family; Mr. and Mrs. Power and family; Mrs. Keast and family; all at "Ivy Cottage" ; Chiffings family; Mr. and Mrs. .T. Williams and family ; Hilda s and Geoff Lord; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and family; Mr. and Mrs. P. Larkin; Mrs. Paul and family; Harold and Mabel Carter ; Alf and Alice Armstrong and family; Mavis, Pem and Evan; Bill and Betty and family; Mr. and'Mrs. E. Biggs, Arthur and Ronnie. Messrs. R. Falkingham & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements. | Robinson, Joseph Andrew (I1433)
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| 622 | Mr. L Chawner With the sudden death of Mr. Llewellyn (Lyn) Chawner on Wednesday, July 27, Trayning suffered a great loss. He came to the district 35 years ago and after his education at New Norcia and Muresk, he undertook the management of his father's farm, at Idegarra In 1937 he married Miss Doris Worth, of Claremont. For many years he has been a most active and popular member of the community which he served faithfully in a variety of ways. He was People's Warden of the Parish Church, also the Parish Representative at Synod. A large number of the townspeople and people from the outlying district attended the funeral service which was held op Friday, July 30, in the Trayning Parish Church. The Service was conducted by the Rector, Rev. J. Allan Dobson. The interment followed at the Trayning Cemetery. The late Mr. Chawner leaves widow and three children. The pall-bearers were: Meesrs.. D. Coupe, L. Lee, W. D. Craikce, and H. McCallum. The coffin-bearers were: R. G. Coupe, C. Maisey, R. Bancroft, and R. Moralee. Floral tributes were received from: Mr. and Mrs Lee and Family Mr. and Mrs. J. Patterson The Trayning' Football Club Walter and Mabel McGarry and Mrs. Tosten Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Craike May and Ken Coupe Muriel and Wally Reynolds Lorna and Cec Mr. and Mrs. Felaio and Family Miss Giles The Blechynden Family Members Trayning C.W.A Trayning Repertory Club Mr. and Mrs, Hulls and Family The Members and Parishioners, Beneubbin-Nungarin Parish Mr. and Mrs. Jim O'Meara and Family Laurie Foord and Family Ursula and Toby Foord and Paul Tomney Commercial Hotel, Trayning Harry, Kath and Sue; St. John's Church, Kununoppin Mr and Mrs. Wally Couper and Family Mr and Mrs. Bill Couper | Chawner, Henry Charles (I156)
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| 623 | Mrs. James Fitzpatrick desires to thank all kind friends for telegrams, letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy in her recent sad bereavement. The Brothers and Sisters of the late James .Fitzpatrick, of Dairy Creek Station, and their families desire to express their sincere thanks for letters cards, telegrams, and messages of sympathy their sad bereavement. | Fitzpatrick, James (I12)
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| 624 | Mullewa Mems. (1930, July 10). The Magnet Mirror and Murchison Reflector (Meekatharra, WA : 1928 - 1935), p. 4 The first sale this season of overlanded stock as advertised to take place at Muliewa on the l6th July, when a flock of sheep overlanded by Drover Nick Kirwan will be offered by Messrs Dalgetv and Co Ltd. It is reported that large numbers of sheep will be offered at Mullewa this year. | Kirwan, Nicholas Wade (I143)
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| 625 | Murchison and Carnarvon Mails. A petition was received by the Pastoralists' Association of Western Australia some time ago from Mr. Merton Fitzpatrick, of Dalgety Downs Station, signed by a large number of residents in the Carnarvon district, requesting that the postal authorities should be asked to connect the Murchison and Carnarvon districts with a direct mail service. It was pointed out that all that was necessary was to connect Byro Station with Dairy Creek,92 miles, the missing link in a chain of complete direct service from Exmouth Gulf, Yanyeraddy, Minilya, Wooramel, and Gascoyne to Perth. To assist in this project the Upper Gascoyne Road Board decided to shorten and repair the mail road within its boundary. Representations were made to the Deputy-General by the Pastoralists' Association, with the result that the Postal Department has agreed to extend the small service as requested on trial fortnightly for three months, commencing from July II, 1922, the mail matter for places beyond Dairy Creek to be restricted to letters. The Deputy Postmaster-General stated that to provide a regular connection at Dairy Creek for Carnarvon letters it would be necessary to increase the frequency of the Gascoyne mail service to weekly instead of four times a month, and it was advised that the contractor was unwilling to adopt that course. The matter, would, however, receive further attention. | Fitzpatrick, Merton (I13)
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| 626 | MURESK COLLEGE. (1929, February 7). Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), p. 45 MURESK COLLEGE. First Diplomas Awarded. A large and interested gathering of parents and friends assembled at Muresk Agricultural College on Diploma Day to witness the distribution of diplomas and prizes. Among those present were Diploma Holders. Edwin Hobbs (honours). Llewellyn Chawner (honours) College Work.-Third year: First prize, Llewellyn Chawner Second prize, Edwin Hobbs Third prize, James Burnside | Chawner, Llewellyn Henry (I155)
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| 627 | National Archives of Australia Digitial copies of Service Records | Cream, Gordon Thomas James (I158)
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| 628 | National Australian Archives Digital copies of service records | Cream, Everard Daniel (I149)
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| 629 | NORTH WEST MEAT WORKS Another thing, even if there were an assured southern market for our fats, there is the cost of droving, or freight if found possible to secure shipping space, and also the losses and loss of condition which would be practicably eliminated if the sheep were slaughtered in Carnarvon. Over 100,000 sheep have passed the Boundary Store on the Gascoyne this season, and it may safely be assumed that not 30 per cent of them have arrived at their destination fat and the balance, as one large stock dealer puts it have been distributed over the southern areas for fattening. The sheep sent south, it should be remembered— and no doubt will by most of our stock growers have to be disposed of except in the case of the few men who have country available within touch of the market and unless the sheep are fat owners have to take what they can get. This of course, has been the case in the past, but with the increased numbers of stock being raised in the southern (parts of the State, the situation is each year becoming worse for the man who sends his stock south for sale. The only remedy is the establishment of an meat works at the different stock centres in the North West and assuredly they would come, but upon the system on which such works are established and carried on will rest the degree of advantage that they will be to the individual stock owners of the district. | Jordan, John (I1)
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| 630 | NORTH-WEST PASTORAL NEWS STATION PARS. During the year ended December 31, 1918, 140,000 travelling sheep and 2200 cattle passed Boundary Store going southwards. | Jordan, John (I1)
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| 631 | NORTH-WEST PASTORAL NEWS. STATION PARS. (1924, May 9). Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA : 1905 - 1952), p. 5. Drovers Charles James and N. Kirwan passed Boundary Store on April 21 on their way to Eudamullah, where they will lift a mob of wethers for Yalgoo. | Kirwan, Nicholas Wade (I143)
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| 632 | NORTHAM TO ESPERANCE AND ESPERANCE TO FREMANTLE WITH BUSHMEN FORTY YEARS AGO. (By Gabba Kyla.) 1874 It was a joyful day when Mr. E. Dempster (under whose care I was placed as a lad to gain experience in farming on the Buckland Estate) told me that, if I wished, I could join a party of station hands and shearers who were engaged for work on the Esperance Bay Station in 1874. We were to travel overland with pack and saddle horses. Our party consisted of seven members, including a native horse boy named Curly, seven riding horses, and five pack horses. I remember that there was no little excitement when we were preparing for the journey, as many of the horses had to be broken to their work. We left Buckland on September 5, 1874. About half-an-hour after we started on our journey one of our party, who rather fancied himself as a rough rider, was thrown from his steed. The horse bucked, causing the saddle to turn round under its flank, and the rider to fall underneath. The animal bucked right over him for some seconds. Fortunately no damage was done, except to the riders feelings. After we left Buckland our route lay through Northam to Wilberforce, and thence through York and Beverley to Brookton, after a which we left the main road, and followed sandalwood tracks as far as the head of the Palinup (or Salt) River. At that time there ,was very little settlement on the line of country over which we traveled, as we were well east of most of the homesteads of that time, the only ones I remember being Maplestead and those of Messrs. W.Lukin, Andrews, Quarterman, Treasures, and Moir Bros., at the head of the Pallinup.. After we left Moir Bros. station we struck south until we reached Hassells track from the Jerramungup sheep station to Albany. This we followed to the station, after which we turned about south-east across country to Dempsters crossing on the Phillips River, and thence east to Esperance where we arrived 21 days after our departure from Buckland. As Messrs. Dempster ,Bros. had made an agreement with the Fremantle butchers to deliver one thousand sheep about the middle of July at Fremantle, Mr. Andrew Dempster, who was then manager, gave me the choice between going out to help to open up their runs at Fraser Range, and returning to Fremantle with the sheep, under William Stewart, a well-known and capable drover. The natives had been very troublesome at the Fraser Range a few months before, and had so scared a party of well sinkers that they departed, leaving everything behind them except two horses and a dray, which they abandoned on the road, arriving at Esperance Bay in a very exhausted state. I did not think it advisable to go to such a place with men who had such a dread of natives, so I decided to take the risks attached to an overland journey to Fremantle with stock. The members of our party were the drover Stewart, myself, a native and , his wife, one riding and two pack horses, a kangaroo dog, and two sheepdogs. In our kit we had a most useful pair of tin water breakers holding about six gallons each, and made to fit the pack horses sides. I mention this because they helped to save the situation on more than one occasion when we were pressed for want of water in a waterless country such as that stretching from the Phillips River to the mouth of the Gardiner. We left Esperance Bay on October 12, 1874, with a flock of about 1,050 two and four tooth wethers off the shears, and only in moderate condition, under instructions from the manager to top them up if possible during the journey so that they might. be delivered in prime condition at Fremantle during July, 1875. Leaving the Bay, we traveled parallel with the coast to Menbeenup , and thence to the head of Stokes Inlet, at the mouth of the Young River. We then followed the river almost to its source, afterwards striking across country to the eastern branch of the Jerdacartup, or Oldfield River, to a fine grass patch, and thence to the head of the western branch, to another nice stretch of grass country called Naanup. We stayed about two weeks at this place, as the feed was splendid for stock. Our food supply having begun to run out, I had to return with the native as a guide to Esperance for a further supply, the distance being about 80 miles across country. We had a rather trying time on our journey towards Esperance , between our camp and the Young River, as we had to penetrate dense marlock thickets when approaching the river. It took us about sixteen hours to travel about 25 miles, though we pushed forward all the time. However, we got through without mishap, and on the return journey we did not have so much trouble, as we had daylight instead of darkness when pushing our way through the thickets. By the way, I can still recall with amusement that when leaving Esperance we were armed with a very old tower musket, stamped with the Tower brand, and having huge nipples which had to be fitted with very large percussion caps commonly known as policemans hats from their shape, they being like the hats worn by the police a century ago. Our native was very successful in shooting game with this old weapon , but it was a fair terror to kick when loaded with swan-drop shot. I generally let him do the shooting, my weapon of defence being a very ancient six barrelled pepper bor revolver. It was absolutely useless for shooting at more than six paces. After our return to camp we did not move for a few days, and then we continued our journey down the Jerdacartup to the coast, after which we turned to the westward, following Dempsters overland track towards Albany, crossing the Steere River, and arriving eventually at the Phillips River. We made our camp at Dempsters Crossing, close under East Mount Barren, at the beginning of December. From this camp I had to return to Esperance for more food supplies a distance of about 100 miles. On this journey I travelled alone, and I shall never forget the feeling of utter loneliness when night camping at the "Horse Rocks," after the first day s journey from the river. I did not sleep very well that night, as my boyish fancies conjured up all the things which might happen during the night. After that I was quite resigned to the thought of camping alone, and imaginary foes and dangers did not trouble me any more. On my return to the Phillips River, the first news I heard was that our native had cleared out. As he had reached the boundary of his tribal district, he was frightened to go further. So we two white men were left to do the remainder of our journey with out further help and the very worst part of the country was now before us. We Left the Phillips River on September 21, for a start had to push our sheep through a dense marlock thicket for about a mile, this thicket having a considerable amount of rock poison growing all through it. However, we managed to get through without loss, camping on the high ridge above the river on that night not very far from Middle Mount Barren. This range of mountains deserves its name, as it remains in my memory as the most barren, gloomy looking range which it has been my lot to see even more so than those of the North West coast of Western Australia. Leaving our camp on the ridge, we dipped into the valley through which the Hammersley River approaches the sea, a barren poor country covered with dense thickets and poison plants, the water in the river itself being quite salt during the warmer summer months. But, luckily, we struck an old native well, and with the aid of a shovel which we had picked up on our way we cleaned out the well, which had been partly filled in, and succeeded in getting enough water to give our horses a drink, and to last us for three or four days. If it had not been for the finding of this well I think that we should have had to retrace our steps as far as the Steere River, as the water supply had almost dried up when we left the Phillips River. Our camp at the Hammersley was a most dangerous one for stock, being surrounded by poison, with only a strip of grass land about two hundred yards wide, and about half a mile in length, to pasture the sheep on. We had to watch them day and night whilst we remained there. We spent our Christmas at this lively spot. For the festive occasion the old drover made a plum pudding, the ingredients of which we brought from Esperance. The pudding, though rather greasy, was appreciated , after three months on damper, kangaroo and mutton. Leaving the Hammersley we pushed on with as much speed as possible through some poison country to Yates Swamp, about fifteen miles from the river, and to our great delight, we found a little water, which enabled us to water our famishing sheep. Leaving on the next day, we reached another Yates patch. These grass patches are a perfect Godsend to traveling stock in such a barren country. From that place I had to retrace my steps with the horses to the Yates Swamp for water for ourselves, horses, and dogs, and it was on this part of the journey that we realized the value of our water breakers. We moved on next day to an other grass patch, still having to return to the swamp for water. While pushing the stock on the two following days, I had to make two return journeys to the swamp for water. The next move was a serious matter for us. as we knew that in front was a dense thicket, about a mile wide, and full of poison and beyond that for some distance the country was devoid of fresh water. Our sheep, having been without water for some days, were beginning to show symptoms of thirst. Next day we were out in turns for half a day clearing a passage through the thicket (with a tomahawk) about a chain wide, cutting down all the poison we could see. On the following day we started to force our way with the sheep through the thicket, and, after three hours hard driving, during which we had to cut up the flock into mobs of 200 or 300, we rushed. them through with,dogs, one driving; while the other remained with the rest of the flock. However, we managed to get through, losing only two. After we had got through we struck the Copper Mine Creek, which contained no fresh water, so I had to push on ahead. and I found fresh water at the mouth of the Fitzgerald. We camped that night. At the Copper Mine where the country had been prospected for copper some years before, and a few.small shafts were still to be seen on the hill side above the old mining camp. At this place I saw a larger mob of dingoes than it has been my lot to see before or since. Our dogs ran down one of the mob, and killed it with my assistance. Except for the prick ears, it was exactly like a smooth-haired collie, being black and white and tan probably the cross progeny of the miners dogs. After we had passed Dempsters Inlet and Fitzgeralds Estuary, our troubles, with one exception, were ended, as far as the sheep were concerned, the exception being the want of water, from which they suffered considerably for some days. We had also some trouble in getting down to the mouth of the rivers to water our horses, as the banks on. both sides were very treacherous, and there were dense thickets down to the very edge. One of our horses fell down one of the banks into a quick sand, and it was only by good luck that he managed to scramble out. His hind quarters had sunk up to the stump of his tail, but, having his forefeet doubled underneath him, he managed, with my help on the bridle rein, to struggle out. After that we were very careful to keep them as far away as possible from the edge of the banks. To show the trouble that we had when watering our horses, I may mention that the water was procurable only in the sand at the mouth of the rivers, and very often within a few yards of the salt water. By digging down about 2ft. a pitiful supply was obtained, but, if taken to a greater depth, the water turned brackish. We had to water the horses, using a quart pannikin, which when filled was emptied into leather, saddle-bags, from which the horses drank. This was a rather slow and tedious process, because the sand kept falling in and filling up the holes. After we reached the Gardener River we were in good pastoral country, there being plenty of feed and water for sheep and horses. Passing Mr. J. Welsteads homestead at Bremer Bay, we rested our flock for a while to put them in good heart after their long and trying journey from the Phillips River. At Welsteads we purchased the first vegetables we had seen for five months, and we appreciated the change of diet from kangaroo, mutton, and damper. Leaving Welsteads, we traveled our sheep very slowly towards the Pallinup, taking advantage of feed for the sheep being plentiful. While we were on our journey we were visited by Mr. W. Dempster, who was on his way to Esperance, in the place of Mr. E. Dempster, who had met with an accident, and from him we heard the news of Sir John Forrests reception in Adelaide after his overland trip through Central Australia also that Mr. C. D. Price had just started to survey as far as Eucla the overland telegraph line from Albany to Adelaide, two memorable events in the history of this State. We reached the mouth of the Pallinup on March 1, and camped on the shores of this fine estuary, remaining there for a coup!e of weeks. This sheet of water was covered with innumerable water fowl, including hundreds of swans, black duck, and teal. as well as numbers of sea birds. From this camp I had to go to Cape Riche, Mr. A. Moirs station, to procure further supplies. We continued our journey up the Pallinup to The Sandalwood, Mr. George Moirs station, where we received a kind welcome from Mr. Moir. Leaving "The Sandalwood," we turned our faces to the west again, following the road to Albany as far as "The Pass," through the Stirling Range. The scenery was very impressive here. The mountains on both sides are supposed to be the highest in the State. Their peaks are nearly always obscured with clouds, except in very fine weather. Leaving "The Pass," and turning away to the north-west to reach the Kalgan River as close to Kendenup station as possible, we had to face some of the worst country for droving on the whole of our journey, as we had to pass through dense prickly scrub, and then high thickets full of poison, and quite waterless at that time of the year. Our sheep and horses were two days and a half without water, and our dogs and ourselves about 36 hours. I remember that on the evening before we reached the Kalgan, just as darkness was setting in, we struck the head of a small creek leading into the river. After consulting the drover, I pushed on with the horses to try to find some water, feeling my way in the darkness along the bed of the creek. I came suddenly upon a small pool of water, but noticed that the horses made no at tempt to drink. So, jumping off my horse, I dipped my hand in the water, and drank a little. I found it was very salty, so taking the packs off the horses I let them go, knowing that they would find water before morning if there were any within reasonable distance. By the time I had camped and made a fire, Stewart and the sheep had arrived. So we camped for the night, hoping to reach water early next morning. It was a thirsty night for ourselves and the dogs. Early next morning I followed the horse tracks. down the creek, in a very short time reached the Kalgan, and discovered the horses at a water-hole in the bed of the river. Traveling up the river, we reached Kendenup, where Mr. Hassells manager gave us a hearty welcome. Kendenup at that time was the scene of A Goldmining Venture. and when we passed through the manager of the mine was having a shaft sunk on the creek just below the homestead, ,and at the time seemed very sanguine of success, but the venture failed. Leaving Kendendp, we crossed the Perth - Albany road, and followed the Upper Blackwood road, past Williams, Warburtons. and Steeres stations. Striking the Bridgetown Bunbury main road at the late Mr. Mark Padburys farm, we followed it right through to Bunbury, passing Australind, and thence to Pinjarrah. Then we followed the coast road to Rockingham, where we pastured our sheep for about three weeks, delivering them eventually at Messrs. Pearse Bros. yards about the middle of July, 1875. We had been about nine months covering A Journey of 700 Miles, and had made a record of droving as far as loss was concerned. We were only eight short in our tally-caused by deaths from poison-not including what we killed for our own use. We started with 1,050 sheep and delivered 1.028. The whole country traversed from Esperance to Bunbury was in a great degree, patchy poison land, and we came in contact with eight varieties of this noxious plant, which made the work of droving very risky, requiring constant care on the part of the drover. We met a great many natives on our trip to Esperance, but they were mostly civilised or semi-civilised. On the return journey we met but few bush blacks, the largest mob being at the Phillips River, and they were not troublesome, except that we had to watch our camp closely to prevent them from taking our food supplies. We had some trouble in protecting our sheep from dingoes through out the Journey, especially at Rockingham, where there were a number of crossbreeds. On one occasion they mauled our dogs very badly. Between Esperance and the Phillips River game, such as kangaroo, emu; tamar, and marnine (wallaby), and on the swamps and lakes, ducks, snipe, and swans were plentiful. Swamp snakes (karrimon) were also very numerous, and during the two and a half months journey from Esperance our party killed over forty. I do not think that they are very venomous, but a few rock snakes which we dispatched were, according to the natives, very deadly; and I noticed that they were always given a wide berth when seen by the blacks. At the present day the trip overland to Esperance is a mere holiday jaunt partly by rail and the rest by motor car. But in 1874 it was considered to be quite a serious bush trip, as only horses were available. Since that time I have had a good deal of experience in sheep droving in many parts of Western Australia, but none has ap to me like the trip along the lonely south coast from Esperance to the Stirling Range in company with,the rugged but kindly old Scottish drover, William Stewart, long gone to his rest. | Durlacher, John Slade (I1)
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| 633 | NORTHERN SETTLEMENT. — By our advertising columns it will be observed that several gentlemen are prepared to purchase sheep for their runs at Nickol Bay, the DeGrey, etc. Mr. Padbury's vessel, the Emma, which sailed on Saturday last, will call at Champion Bay for the purpose of shipping 600 sheep for that gentleman's station. We are also informed that Mr. James Drummond, Mr. Mclntosh, and Mr. Clarkson are about forming an establishment on the Ashburton, and have engaged the Emma, on her return trip, for the conveyance of sheep. It was at first proposed by Mr. Drummond to send the sheep overland from Champion Bay, but it has since been thought advisable to await the return of Mr. Hooley before doing so. As most of the route has been previously traversed, no impracticable obstacles to the accomplishment of this spirited enterprise are apprehended. Mr. Mount, a Victorian gentleman who has taken up a large quantity of land in this part of the colony, proceeded to Melbourne by the mail on Friday, with the intention of bringing sheep thence to stock it. | Hooley, Edward Timothy (I1)
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| 634 | NOTES FROM CARNARVON. (From our own Correspondent ) Since my last I have to report the particulars of a wedding which took place here recently, when Mr. C. Wheelock was united to Miss J . McJeanett in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed in the District Registrar's office by Mr G. Wright, and in the presence of almost thirty persons. Upon the bridal party leaving the office they were greeted with loud cheers, and at five p.m. about fifty of their friends were entertained by them at breakfast, which was got up in grand style at the Port Hotel. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr. C. Crowther, and drank in bumpers of champagne amidst much applause, by all present. | Family: Charles Thomas Wheelock / Jessie Nevin Macjannett (F18)
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| 635 | OBITUARY DEATH OF MR. RICHARD TROY. The death of Mr. Richard Troy, which took place at York last week removes one more interesting figure from the ranks of the early pioneers who landed in this State long be- fore West Australia received the proud title of "The Golden West.". The late Mr. Troy was born at Phillipstown, King's county Ireland on the 2nd of February, 1829 (a year memorable in Ireland for the passing of the Emancipation Act, and was therefore 81 years of age at the time of his death not 84 as stated in the daily press. At the age of 24, he set sail in the good ship "Sabrina". for West. Australia "The Swan River Settlement" as it was then called and landed in Fremantle on June 13, 1853, after a tedious and perilous voyage, which in those days occupied as many months as our modern mail boat takes weeks. In those days there was mail communication from Europe only once a year and the Government officials had authority to open all letters, fearing they might contain anything "treasonable," or disparaging to the then ruling powers. The story of Mr Troy's early experience is the history of many an emigrant who came in those troubled days to seek fame and fortune beneath the Southern Cross. Perth was then only an insignificant village and so high was the cost of provisions that Mr. Troy once informed the writer, that on many occasions he had to pay as much as 10/- for a 10-lb bag of sugar to the storekeeper, Mr. Shenton (the father of the late Sir George Shenton). The hardships and privations experienced by those sturdy pioneers who had to work long hours in all conditions of weather for a mere pittance, would be almost increditable to the present generation of workers, who have (amid other conveniences) an Arbitration Court, to which they can submit their grievances. Most of Mr. Troy's days were spent in the Eastern Agricultural Districts and at York he brought up a respectable family, one of whom is the popular Warden of Cue. Mrs. Troy who died a few years ago was also a native of King's County, and Mr. Troy's long expressed wish to have his remains laid beside those of his late beloved wife in the York cemetery, was carried into effect on last Tuesday week, when Father P. Sheridan, performed the last burial rites. The last few years of his life were calmly and peacefully spent at Sister O'Connor's St. Vincent Hospital, York, and the end, which was happy and tranquil in the extreme, was a fitting climax to an honest well spent life, each day of which was a preparation for Eternity. A devout and consistent son of the Catholic Church he received the last consolalations of his mother. May his gentle soul rest in peace. | Troy, Richard (Micheal) (I166)
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| 636 | Obituary MR. ALFRED CHARLES SMITH On Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, a very old, well-known, and highly regarded resident, in the person of Mr. Alfred Charles Smith, passed away al his late residence, "Clayton," North Toodyay, after a very brief illness. The late Mr. Smith was one of the oldest residents in this State, having reached his 81st year last January. He was born in Guildford, in 1838. In the early days he set--tled the Helena River, and many years ago was farming at Wonga-mine. On leaving Wongamine Mr, Smith went to, what was known af-terwards as, Smith's Mill; where he started a timber mill. This being one of the first timber mills in the State. After selling out of the tim- ber industry, he went in for farming no the Helena River, and lived there until 1906, when he and family came to Toodyay and have lived here ever since. Mr. Smith's father was one of the first settlers in the West, having come out from England in the sailing ship "Caroline" and which anchored in Gage Roads on 12th October, 1829, and his father made the first coffin in W.A., (that being for a soldier who was drowned in the Swan River), also helped with the erection of the first Government house in Western Australia. The late Mr. Alfred Smith was a well-read gentleman, by his most .pleasant manner had made a very large circle of friends. By his death West Australia has lost another of its old residents, who had done much towards the development of this State. Mr. Smith was married twice, his first wife predeceased him by very many years. He reared a very large family, who are now all grown up. He leaves a wife, six sons, seven daughters, thirty four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, also one brother and three sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral took place at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, and was very largely attended. His remains were laid at rest in the Anglican portion of the Toodyay cemetery, the Rev. J, Mason officiating. The pall-bearers were :—Messrs C. M. Lukin, J. Somers, F. G. Mil-ler, C. G. Ellery, M. Doust, and C, J. Lloyd. Mr. I. J. Doust carried out the funeral arrangements. Numerous letters, cards, and tele-grams of sympathy were received. There were no flowers by special request. | Smith, Alfred Charles (I8)
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| 637 | OBITUARY WARDEN PATRICK TROY, Perth, July 13. Another old goldfields identity passed away this, morning in the per-son of Mr. Patrick Troy, one of the best known and best respected Wardens who have ever been connected with the goldfields of this State. It was in March, 1912, that Mr. Troy retired from the warden-ship and the magistracy of the East Coolgardie Goldfields, but, like the late Warden Finnerty, it did not require many years of retirement to pass before death claimed him. The late Mr. Troy was a public servant in this State for 41 years. He joined the police force in 1873, being stationed first at Fremantle. In 1886 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and given charge of the Kimberley district. Later on he was made sub-inspector. In 1887 he was given full charge of the Kimberley police, with headquarters at Derby, but the following year he was transferred to Bunbury. In 1889 he was made junior inspector, and in 1894 he was appointed travelling inspector, ranking next to the Commissioner. Two years later he was transferred to the Mines Department, and was made Warden, his first appointment being at Kanowna. The deceased was Warden at Kanowna when the famous rush took place at the time the late Father Long proclaimed the discovery of a fabulous find in the vicinity of Kanowna and it was largely owing to the late Mr. Troy's tact and resourcefulness that the great exposure passed off without considerable rioting. Afterwards the deceased was appointed Warden on the Murchison, residing at Cue, eventually succeeding to the Kalgoorlie warden ship and magistracy, from which he retired nearly two years ago. Since his retirement Mr. Troy has been living at Guildford. When Mr. Troy retired from the public service the Minister for Mines (Mr. Collier) sent him the following tribute : — Permit me to place on record the high appreciation of the valued services yon have rendered to this State during your long and honourable career. It is interesting to trace the record of your work since you first joined the constabulary 43 years ago, and to review the progress of your upward path to the date of your appointment as relieving Warden in 1896 and your permanent appointment as Warden and resident magistrate in the following year. The many references to yourself appearing in the departmental files are consistently eulogistic of your work and of your assiduous application to all its branches. In the earlier stages of your career your knowledge and experience of police work, both as constable and as inspector, as bushman, and as one who could handle the natives with kindness won the high regard of your superior officers. Later in life your integrity and fearless dispensation of justice while occupying high and honourable positions of Warden and resident magistrate amply testified to your clear sightedness and your high estimate of the confidence reposed in you. It is in no sense extravagant to say that your career provides an admirable illustration of honourable attainments following painstaking perseverance and devotion to duty, crowned by the worthy fulfilment of a high and dignified position. You leave the public service poorer by your retirement, but you leave it also with a record of a life's work well performed an object lesson for emulation and an example of which the Mines Department is justly proud. You will at all times carry with you the highest regard of those with whom you have spent the best years of your life, and in whose service you have laboured so earnestly and successfully.' The late Mr. Troy leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters. The funeral takes place tomorrow. | Troy, Patrick (I170)
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| 638 | Obituary Late C. H. Wilson There passed away at Carnarvon on Tuesday, at the Carnarvon District Hospital, a well known drover of the district, in the person of Charles Henry Wilson, aged 72 years. The deceased was born at York, WA. He was a returned soldier from World War 1, being a member of the 51st Battalion. The funeral of the late Mr Wilson took place on Wednesday, when his remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Carnarvon Cemetery, Mr C. Quince officiating at the grave side. The pall bearers were Messers D. Farrar, J. Gleeson, W. J. Williams, D. Norton, B. Glass and S. Levy. | Wilson, Charles Henry (I419)
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| 639 | OBITUARY MR. CHARLES WHEELOCK Genuine sorrow was expressed in the town on Monday last when it became known that Mr. Charles Wheelock had passed away during the morning, and much sympathy was felt by all for his sorrowing wife and family. Mr. Wheelock has for years had only indifferent health, and during the past few months he has suffered a good deal, though he has bravely carried on his usual duties with the in true spirit which filled the breasts of our pioneers. Very early in the 80's young Charles Wheelock came to the Gascoyne district, and bore a big share in the opening up and settling of the Minlya river country. The natives at the time were very trouble some, and it was largely owing to the influence and determination of Charles Wheelock that there were not more tragedies amongst the early settlers. Mr. Wheelock was for some tune a partner with Mr. G. J. Gooch in the well known Wandagee station, and on selling out, he entered into a butchering business in Carnarvon, but later returned to the bush, and was at different times manager of Williambury station for the late Mr. C. R. Bunbury, and of Boolathaha for Mr. John Brockman. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their loss. His eldest son, Mr. Darcey Wheelock, was one of the first to volunteer for active service when the war broke out, and was shortly after ward sent to the front where he has been ever since. | Wheelock, Charles Thomas (I52)
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| 640 | OBITUARY MR. JAMES FITZPATRICK We regret to announce the death of Mr. James Fitzpatrick, which took place at Dairy Creek Station on Monday last. The deceased gentleman was widely known throughout the Gas-ooyne and Murchison districts. He belonged to one of the pioneering families of the Gascoyne, his father, the late Mr. John Fitzpatrick having arrived here with his family in the early eighties, and settled down in the pastoral industry on the upper reaches of the Gascoyne River. | Fitzpatrick, James (I12)
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| 641 | OBITUARY The Late Mrs J. N. Wheelock Carnarvon last week lost yet an other of her pioneers, with the death of Mrs Jessie Nevin Wheelock, on Wednesday July 3, who was 82 years of age. The late Mrs Wheelock was the daughter of William and Agnes McJannetts of Drumshang Edinburgh, Scotland. The deceased was born at Ballarat, Victoria, in 1863, and came to Carnarvon in 1883. Two years later she married Charles Thomas Wheelock, and their early married life was spent on Boolathana, Williambury and Wandagee Stations. Her husband predeceased her in 1916. The funeral of the deceased took pace last Thursday afternoon when her remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Carnarvon Cemetery, | Macjannett, Jessie Nevin (I53)
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| 642 | OBITUARY (1926, May 28). Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA : 1905 - 1952), p. 2. MR. W. E. CHAWNER It is with profound regret that we have to announce the death of Mr W. E. Chawner (Ned.) which took place at Carnarvon hospital early on Monday morning. Mr. Chawner retired on Friday sight last apparently in the best of health and spirits, but was found in an unconscious condition in his bed on Saturday morning, and never regained consciousness. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon in the Anglican portion of the cemetary, services being conducted by the Rev.A.P. Daniels in St.George's Church and at the graveside where a large number of residents of the town and district assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased gentleman. Mr. Chawner, who was 57 years of age, was one of the pioneers of the Gascoyne, having come to the district about 40 years ago. With his brother and Mr. Nash he at one time held the country now known as Yalbalgo, but after some years the property was disposed of, and for a long time Mr. Chawner has been engaged mostly in droving, principally on be half of Gascoyne pastoralists who had complete confidence in him. Of a most lovable disposition and a thorough gentleman in all his actions Mr. Chawner will be deeply regretted by a large number of friends in the Gascoyne | Chawner, Walter Edward (I149)
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| 643 | OBITUARY. CHARLES COLLINS It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mr. Charles Collins, of Glenburgh Station, which took place in Carnarvon Hospital on the 24th. inst. after an illness extending over several months. With him passes yet one more of the few remaining pastoral pioneers of the Gascoyne, men who have battled hard and faced conditions unknown to the present generation in their endeavour to open up the then unknown lands which have proved such a big asset to the State. His passing has caused wide spread expressions of regret from his numerous friends throughout the district, and of sympathy with his bereaved sons and daughters, Messrs Charles Dalgety, William, Bertram and Monte, Maude (Mrs. Ullinger), Annie (Mrs. Bailey) Grace (Mrs.Milne) Elsie (Mrs. Fitzgerald), and 17 grandchildren. His wife, daughter of the late J. Fitzpatrick, of Dairy Creek Station, predeceased him in 1928. The funeral took place on last Saturday morning, | Collins, Charles (I19)
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| 644 | Obituary. General regret was expressed and felt when the news came through, during the week, of the death of Mr Charlie James, who succumbed in Perth after a serious operation. The late gentleman was well-known in this district, having been engaged in the droving business for some considerable time past, previous to which he was a prominent bookmaker. Although regretted, his demise did not come as a surprise as, since being injured by an infuriated camel at Meekatharra some time ago, he had never enjoyed good health, and while in Mullewa a few weeks back, was the object of sympathy from his numerous friends. | James, Charlie (I112)
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| 645 | OBITUARY. MRS. R. E. LEWER It is with very deep regret we have to announce the death of Mrs. C. J. Lewer. who passed away at Carnarvon Hospital last Friday morning. The deceased lady was taken ill at Dairy Creek station early in the week , and on Tuesday night Dr. Ferguson Stewart was called to go out to the station, being driven by Mr. Bob Hammond. After attending to Mrs. Lewer, and seeing that there was no possibility of obtaining trained attendance on the station, arrangements were made to convey the patient to Carnarvon Hospital. Mrs. Lewer appeared to stand the trip well. She was taken to the hospital and no immediate danger was anticipated, but later she suddenly became worse and passed away at 3 o'clock on Friday morning. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Mr John and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, of Dairy Creek station. She was born at Cowala, on the Moore River, in 1866. As a young woman of 19 years of age she left there with her parents to come overland to the Gascoyne in 1885, and so was one of the fast disappearing band of pioneers of our district. She was married to Mr. C. J. Lewer. at Carnarvon on November 18, 1908. Her funeral was held last Friday afternoon in the Roman Catholic portion of the Carnarvon cemetery and was largely attended. In the absence of Father Mackay the service was conducted by Mr. Kennon. The pall bearers were Messrs. John Cummins (Dalgety and Co.) C. R. Cornish. W. G. Rendall (Bank of New South Wales) A. Perret (Carnarvon Traders) C. Gostelow (Gascoyne-Minilya Road Board) W. Shalleross (Elder, Smith and Co.) The chief mourners were Mr. C,J. Lewer (husband) Mrs. Rose Mortimer (daughter) Mrs. Myrtle Mortimer (daughter) Messrs. V. F. Mortimer and H. R. Mortimer (sons-in-law) Mrs. Ullinger (niece) Mr. C. D. Collins (nephew) and Mrs. C. D. Collins. Amongst those present at the grave side were the Mayor and Mayoress of Carnarvon (Mr. and Mrs. Egan), Mr. Myles Worth (representing the Upper Gascoyne Road Board), Mr. E. Tombs. G. Bishop, C Horn, C. H. Hammond, Mrs. A. C. Angelo, Mr. A. Gratwick. Mr. T. L. Brown, and a number of other prominent citizens. | Fitzpatrick, Rose Emma (I14)
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| 646 | On the 5th of April this little town was quite lively the occasion being the celebration of the first wedding here when Mr. James Wheelock was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Claudine Fogarty, only daughter of Mr. Jos. Fogarty, sheep farmer. The wedding breakfast and ball were held at the Midland Hotel. The service was performed in Messrs. Pearse & Co.'s large room. | Family: James Lowe White Wheelock / Florence Josephine Fogarty (F29)
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| 647 | On Thursday news was secured at the Police Station of the sudden death of Mr. John Fitzpatrick a well-known drover on the Murchison. Deceased was apparently in the best health and was conversing with his men, when he suddenly exclaimed "Oh", fell and immediately expired. Deceased was in charge of a mob of cattle from Byro Station. Constable Gravestock left Mullewa about noon on Thursday and proceeded to a mile the other side of Billabalong Station 100 miles from here and brought the body in, arriving here at 4.30 next morning, having travelled from the time of starting (sixteen hours). Dr. Hobbs held a post mortem in the afternoon when a verdict of death from natural causes was returned heart failure being the cause of death. When Constable Gravestock heard of Mr. Fitzpatrick's death, he at once tried to get in touch with Mr. James Fitzpatrick (brother) through the Mingenew Post Master, a wire was got to his brother at White Hill Station, Mingenew and through the forethought of Constable Gravestock. A sister in Perth was also advised and brother and sister were in time to see the deceased and attend the funeral, which took place on Friday afternoon, and was very largely attended. Father Hawse officiated at the grave. | Fitzpatrick, John (I460)
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| 648 | OTTAWAY: On Aug. 7. at Subi ace, Grace Evelyn Ottaway. of 8 Heytesbury-road. Subiaco, widow of Alfred E. Ottaway, formerly of Wyalkatchem lov ing mother of Jean, fond sls ter of Cecil and Harold Pead, Tot (Mrs. Molloy). Blanche (Mrs. Raigh) and Mill (Mrs. Enright). 1952 'Family Notices.', The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 9 August, p. 34, viewed 8 November, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49045742 | Pead, Grace Evelyn (I186)
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| 649 | Our Pioneers Gallery Fifty-Five Years in the North West Mr. John Cashan of Landor Station, on the Upper Gascoyne (By Canberra) The paths of the early pioneers were many and varied, and far too many of those veterans, through bad luck or bad judgement, did not reap that monetary reward which long and sturdy service in the back blocks surely entitled them to. Of course, all men cannot be masters or accumulators of money, there must be those who are prepared to serve, but amongst the latter are to be found many men, each of whom has played more than a man's part in converting the wilderness that was, into the farms and stations that are rapidly building- up the wealth of this great State. Our wide spaces contain many such men, without whose wide experience, noted bush craft and loyalty of service, the great development of our sheep and cattle stations could not be carried out. Such a man is Mr John Cashan, who, hale and hearty with a fund of anecdote and a merry twinkle in his eye, despite his growing age, and popularly known among his friends as "Johnnie," is making his first visit to Perth in 55 years. Mr. Cashan was born in King's County, Ireland, 75 years ago, and came to West Australia in 1863 in company with his parents, his father being in the army. Shortly afterwards he left for the bush with Mr Tom Burges, who held a station up near Geraldton where the youth intended being a jockey. But in those days the profession was by no means a lucrative one, and despite the fact that he handled many winners he soon decided on something else. Page-Boy to Pioneer. His next position was as page-boy in Government House to Lady Weld. In his three years in this position ho came in contact with a great many people, or in his own words, "There were only 26,000 people in the state then and I knew most of them". He was next attracted by the wilds whence he started out and where he was to remain for 55 years. During the earlier days his experiences of the bush and its wild inhabitants were many and varied. "The natives were very wild then," he narrates, "They'd think nothing, of molesting you, or taking your sheep and cattle, while they were practised cannibals. The bush swarmed with them but they quickly perished through sickness mainly, until at the present day only the remnants of the race remain, yet while they lived they were more cunning than ever a white man could be. One day I was out with some sheep and some blacks came from the front and cut some off while more tried to do the same at the back. They were clever alright. The veteran was astounded by the progress the city had made and was all entitles when admitting that lie passed along the Terrace the other day and could not find Government House. Of course automobiles and motor bicycles were somewhat of novelties to him, while he hasn't yet seen an aeroplane. Asked his impressions ot the cinema he candidly admitted with a smile that he had only been into a picture ball once-in Meekatharra and was so shocked by the ill treatment meted out to the heroine that he exclaimed "Oh, the bad fellow!" in full hearing of the other people at the show. A Fine Character. John Cashan is highly spoken of by employers and friends alike. Quiet and unassuming, he is well beloved by all who ever came in contact with him. When shown a "Sunday Times" snap of himself seated in charge of his poison cart and horse, he remarked, "Yes, that's my horse," which is typical of the man. He was recently brought to Perth by Mr. Merton Fitzpatrick, at whose place in Cannington he is enjoying a quiet respite of about a month, prior to returning to the Upper Gascoyne, to Landor station, managed by Mr. Eric Russell, where he has been employed for some years, trapping and poisoning dingoes and shooting eagle hawks. Despite his age, the hardships he has endured, his many years of incessant hard work and his consistent avoidance of holidays, he looks years younger than he is, can read without glasses, and looks good for another 25 years, a living example of the old axiom that hard work and an open air life will never hurt a man. John Cashan represents a type of pioneer the value of whose great work on the outskirts of civilisation can never be fully estimated in the building of a nation. | Cashan, John (I230)
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| 650 | Passed out at Port Hedland, in the middle of June, Watty Pearce, one of tho best known stockmen of the Nor West and North of this State. Watty will be remembered as a tall Well-set up man for his. years (he was close on seventy when he heard the last cooee), blue-eyed, breezy, and full of the milk of human kindness. He was always a favourite, no matter in what company be found himself. Straight-going in all his dealings with men and women, white or black he could always go back to where he had been before and could travel parts of the country peopled only with semi wild blacks who would not allow more than one white man In a hundred to do so. Watty Pearce's reputation amongst, all classes, creeds and colors making him. immune from the majority of what other men would encounter if they left the beaten track. There is scarcely a district, plain, mountain, river, lagoon, gulf, bay or camp in the whole of Nor Western and Northern Australia that was not intimately known, to W.P., nor was there a prominent squatter, stockman, overlander, storekeeper or' Government official unknown to him. Welcome being stencilled for him on every door mat, verandah, bungalow, path, station gate, camp site 'and home hand rails. When in Perth "Watty" was a tremendous favourite with all classes, his tastes, as a confirmed bachelor, mostly running to theatre parties, crayfish suppers, prawn swarries, afternoon teas and more-or-less matinees. His delight when down for one of his very much needed spells was to take out to the theatres, picture shows, etc, not the hotel star barmaids but the cooks, the housemaids, the waitresses and others who had not at other times a chance, of occupying the best seats in tho best show houses "Watty" "Pearce lived and died, a good, resolute white man and a. brother, and left behind him a multitude, of sorrowing friends. | Pearce, Walter (I441)
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