| Name |
Charlie James |
| Birth |
1876 |
| Gender |
Male |
 Droving |
25 May 1918 |
Yanrey Station Western Australia  [1] |
Stock Movements.
Charlie James is at present mustering sheep at Yanrey, to overland to Mullewa. |
| Droving |
14 Sep 1918 |
Onslow Western Australia [2] |
| Drover Charlie James left on Wednesday evening with a party per car for Onslow. Drove Edgar accompanies him as far as Billalong. The late Drover Millar's plant was sold on the 10th, Drover James being the purchaser. |
| Droving |
8 Oct 1918 |
Jimba Jimba Station Western Australia [3] |
| October 8 3100 mixed sheep from Jimba Jimba for sale at Mullewa Messrs. Phillips & Viveash owners, Drover C. James in charge. |
| Droving |
4 Jan 1919 |
Meeberrie Station Western Australia [4] |
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
A determined attempt at suicide was made on New Year morning at Bibbawarra by a man named Patrick Ronan. Ronan had gone out under engagement to cook for Drover C. James on a trip with stock to Meeberie Station, and in the morning Drover James left him at the camp whilst he went to count the sheep at Mungagee gate.
Some little while afterwards a native boy came across to Mr. James and told him that Ronan had shot himself and was dead. Mr. James immediately started for the camp, and meeting Messrs, A. Angelo and Perrett, who were out cattle hunting, the three accompanied by the native proceeded to investigate the matter.
Ronan had got up and was making for the bush when they arrived. He had a bad wound in the top of his forehead and was bleeding freely. On being questioned, he said he fired two shots at himself with a Winchester rifle, but owing to the barrel being too long he found it a difficult job and the first shot missed, but the second one took effect.
He said he was going away from the camp to die under a bush when they arrived. The police and doctor were telephoned for from the river ramp and Ronan was brought in and taken to the hospital. The wound we understand, is a serious one but late inquiries show that the unfortunate man is getting on as well as can be expected. |
| Droving |
30 Jan 1919 |
Boolathana station Western Australia [5] |
GASCOYNE STOCK MOVEMENTS
Six thousand mixed sheep from Boolathana Station to Meeberrie passed the Boundary Store, Gascoyne River on January 30, in charge of Drover C. James. |
| Droving |
6 May 1920 |
Nannutarra Western Australia [6] |
STOCK MOVEMENTS
Drover C. James with two plants passed Boundary Store, Upper Gasoyne on May 6 for Nannutarra, one l©t to lift sheep for Mullewa and the other to lift cattle fow Meekatharra. |
| Droving |
26 May 1920 |
Mount Stuart Station Western Australia [7] |
MOUNT STEWART.
The recent rains have done a lot of good, and the country is looking well, especially here, and at Nanntarra and the 17-Mile. At the last named place feed is abundant. Shearing is in full swing here. Drover C. James left with 4050 sheep for Mullewa on May 26. |
| Droving |
24 Oct 1920 |
Boundary Store Western Australia [8] |
GASCOYNE STOCK MOVEMENTS
The following travelling stock passed Boundary Store, Upper Gascoyne:
October 24. 3000 fat wethers from Bidgemia to Mullewa, McIntosh, Mawley and Fry owners. Drover C. James in charge. |
| Droving |
6 Jun 1921 |
Cardabia Station Western Australia [9] |
PASTORAL.
Several mobs of travelling stock passed Boundary Store, Gascoyne River, during last month, of which related news has just come to hand as follows:— June 6, 4000 fat wethers from Cardabia for Mullewa, French Bros. and Co, owners, Drover C. James in charge.
June 7, 3500 store wethers from Exmouth Gulf and Artesian Stations, in charge of Drover James, G. J. Gooch owner. |
| Droving |
18 Aug 1921 [10] |
| Charlie James and Mick Fogarty have left for the back blocks again for a flock of wooleys. |
| Droving |
26 Mar 1922 |
Giralia Station Western Australia [11] |
STOCK MOVEMENTS
Drover C. James passed Boundary Store, Gascoyne River, on March 26, with 4000 wethers (1500 from! Yardie Creek, and 2500 from Giralia) en route for Mullewa |
| Droving |
26 May 1922 |
Boundary Store Western Australia [12] |
Drover James reported at the Boundary Store on May 26 with 4,000 sheep en
route for Mullewa. |
| Droving |
27 Jul 1922 |
Sharks Bay Western Australia [13] |
General News.
Mr. Charlie James and his team are off to Sharks Bay for stock. |
| Droving |
1 Apr 1923 |
Mardie Station Western Australia [14] |
STOCK MOVEMENTS
Drover C. James's plant passed Boundary Store (Upper Gascoyne) on April 1 en route for Mardie Station Roebourne. |
| Droving |
1 Oct 1923 |
Yandil Station Western Australia [15] |
Stock Movements.
Drover James and party brought down some 7000 sheep from Port Hedland and stations en route to Yandil Station, a distance of 700 miles, and practically with out loss, only some 28 were missing from the tally, the sheep arrived in excellent condition. |
| Droving |
11 May 1924 |
Eudamullah Station Western Australia [16] |
GASCOYNE JUNCTION.
(Prom our own Correswondent.)
May 11. 1924.
Drovers Charlie James and Nick Kirwan have taken delivery of 5,800 wethers and 400 ewes on account of McKenna Bros, Yalgoo from Messrs Camerer & Co of Eudamullah: They are passing Bidgiemia today. |
| Droving |
13 Oct 1924 |
Mia Mia Station Western Australia [17] |
GASCOYNE JUNCTION.
(From our own Correspondent)
Drover C. James passed Bidgemia with 3000 shorn wethers, ex Mia-Mia,
for Mullewa on October 13. |
| Droving |
16 Mar 1926 |
Beringarra Station Western Australia [18] |
MURCHISON FLOODS.
Train Still Held Up.Cue, March 16.
Heavy thunder and lightning last night passed to the northward. A few drops of rain M! at Cue and elsewhere in the district. In Lennonville 33 points fell causing the creek through Mt Magnet to run a banker.
There is nothing definite yet as to when a train wil1 reach here. The washaways at this end will be sufficiently repalred to allow the train to cross this weekend. Rain records just to hand from Cogla Downs show 7inches, and Taincrow 6inches.
Mr Woods, manager of Beringarra station, and drover Charlie James reached Cue on Saturday evening they left the car at Wire Pool. The water there was 6ft, Lake Nannine is overflowing, and the water is crossing the railway line near Nannine.
Lake Austin is still rising, and water is flowing across the causeway going south past the island. From reports to land it is evident that a good many sheep were drowned during last week. The carcasses of sheep and kangaroos have been noticed in the flood waters. |
| Droving |
13 Aug 1927 |
Mt Phillip Station Western Australia [19] |
STOCK MOVEMENTS
The following travelling stock passed Boundary Store, Upper Gascoyne:
August 13. Drover C. James, with 6500 shorn wethers from Mt. Phillip to Mullewa. A. Oakley, owner. |
| Death |
5 Nov 1928 |
Perth |
- 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. [20]
- THE LATE CHARLES JAMES.
It is with regret that we report the death, of the well-known drover, Mr Charles James, which took place yesterday. Charlie James has for some months past been confined to hospital in the Metropolitan area, and lately his condition has caused much concern to his friends.
Probably Mr. Charlie James was one the best known drovers throughout the North West of this State, being constantly employed, for a number of years past, in moving large mobs of sheep and cattle from various points.
He proved very successful in his deliveries, always paying personal attention to the judicious movement of the stock under Ins charge.By his death the country loses a first-class stockman and a good citizen. [21]
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| Person ID |
I112 |
Drovers |
| Last Modified |
11 Mar 2023 |
1876 - 1928 (52 years)
