Dinah Green was born on the 10th of September 1841, in Perth. (Birth Reg. No. Perth:22/1841) The fourth child to George and Jane Green. Dinah was baptised a month later on the 31st of October 1841, in Perth. St George's Church (where Dinah was to later marry) was completed in Perth, during 1842.
Dinah grew up in the Perth township. Perth had village-like atmosphere of scattered single- and two-story brick or stone residences, surrounded by gardens, that remained unchanged until the 1880s and 1890s.
In 1849, after a decade and half of meagre growth, Perth became a penal colony and in the next 16 years received an influx of over 9,000 convicts. This significantly changed the social and economic dynamics of the colony. The convicts were involved in the construction of a large amount of infrastructure, and this shaped the character of the city.
By 1850, the population of the entire colony of Western Australia had increased to 5,886, while the population around Perth was still only about 1,940, approximately equal with that of Fremantle.
It was not very long before a young Edward Ridley began his association with the Green family following the Ridley family's move from Middle Swan to Perth. Both Edward Ridley and his brother James Ridley, were employed by Dinah's father George Green, in Perth.
In 1860, Dinah's 20-year-old sister Elizabeth married John Blechynden. Elizabeth and John were married in St. Georges Cathedral, Perth, on Thursday, the 23rd of February 1860. (Marriage Reg. No. Perth:1487/1860) The young couple then moved south to the Bridgetown area.
The next year, Dinah married Edward Ridley (born on the 2nd of October 1832, in Sussex, England). Edward had arrived with his parents, Edward Thomas Ridley and wife Amelia Ridley, from England, during August 1842.
Dinah and Edward were married on the 7th of August 1861, in St Georges Cathedral. (Marriage Reg. No. Perth:1660/1861) Edward at the time, was employed as a Tanner and had been farming in partnership with his younger brother James Ridley at Greenough.
The couple moved north, and Edward was engaged, at various times, in mines, hotels and property, mostly in the Geraldton/Champion Bay area. They had nine children, three of whom died in infancy.
Dinah grew up in the Perth township. Perth had village-like atmosphere of scattered single- and two-story brick or stone residences, surrounded by gardens, that remained unchanged until the 1880s and 1890s.
In 1849, after a decade and half of meagre growth, Perth became a penal colony and in the next 16 years received an influx of over 9,000 convicts. This significantly changed the social and economic dynamics of the colony. The convicts were involved in the construction of a large amount of infrastructure, and this shaped the character of the city.
By 1850, the population of the entire colony of Western Australia had increased to 5,886, while the population around Perth was still only about 1,940, approximately equal with that of Fremantle.
It was not very long before a young Edward Ridley began his association with the Green family following the Ridley family's move from Middle Swan to Perth. Both Edward Ridley and his brother James Ridley, were employed by Dinah's father George Green, in Perth.
In 1860, Dinah's 20-year-old sister Elizabeth married John Blechynden. Elizabeth and John were married in St. Georges Cathedral, Perth, on Thursday, the 23rd of February 1860. (Marriage Reg. No. Perth:1487/1860) The young couple then moved south to the Bridgetown area.
The next year, Dinah married Edward Ridley (born on the 2nd of October 1832, in Sussex, England). Edward had arrived with his parents, Edward Thomas Ridley and wife Amelia Ridley, from England, during August 1842.
Dinah and Edward were married on the 7th of August 1861, in St Georges Cathedral. (Marriage Reg. No. Perth:1660/1861) Edward at the time, was employed as a Tanner and had been farming in partnership with his younger brother James Ridley at Greenough.
The couple moved north, and Edward was engaged, at various times, in mines, hotels and property, mostly in the Geraldton/Champion Bay area. They had nine children, three of whom died in infancy.
4.1 Jane Amelia Ridley was born during 1863, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. Victoria:7046/1863)
Her mother Dinah was 22 years old at the time, and her father Edward was 31 years old.
Jane was baptised in the Geraldton Church of England.
Jane Amelia Ridley died the next year, as a 12-month-old baby, on the 7th of May 1864. in Geraldton. (Death Reg. 2580/1864)
Burial details unknown. The Anglican Bishop consecrated a small cemetery at the east end of town during 1864.
Her mother Dinah was 22 years old at the time, and her father Edward was 31 years old.
Jane was baptised in the Geraldton Church of England.
Jane Amelia Ridley died the next year, as a 12-month-old baby, on the 7th of May 1864. in Geraldton. (Death Reg. 2580/1864)
Burial details unknown. The Anglican Bishop consecrated a small cemetery at the east end of town during 1864.
During 1864, A description of Geraldton by J.P. Stowe of the Forlorn Hope indicates that there were roughly 60 houses in the settlement, nearly all built of stone. “Some were extensive and substantial buildings, the principal one being Mr Crowther’s store... Further west appeared the Resident Magistrate’s house, a capacious, one-storeyed dwelling with several acres of lawn attached, and surrounded by a stone wall.”
An outbreak of diphtheria in the settlement resulted in a number of deaths.
An outbreak of diphtheria in the settlement resulted in a number of deaths.
4.2 Elizabeth Ridley was born in 1864, in Geraldton, about the same time her sister Jane died. (Birth Reg. No. 8160/1864)
Elizabeth's father, Edward Ridley was the first licensee of the 'Geraldton Hotel' from 1864 till 1867.
Elizabeth Ridley died aged just 18 months old, during 1866, in Geraldton. (Death Reg. 3190/1866)
Burial details unknown.
Elizabeth's father, Edward Ridley was the first licensee of the 'Geraldton Hotel' from 1864 till 1867.
Elizabeth Ridley died aged just 18 months old, during 1866, in Geraldton. (Death Reg. 3190/1866)
Burial details unknown.
4.3 Robert James Ridley was born on the 16th of April 1866, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. 9221/1866) His mother Dinah was 25 years old.
The first post office was built in Geraldton during the same year, 1866.
In 1871, the Western Australian Education Act made attendance at school compulsory for all children.
Robert would have attended school.
Robert married Margaret "Maggie" Sivewright (born 1875, in Greenough, to David and Lily Sivewright).
David Sivewright, was a former convict who made his own way in the world. His mother, Lillias Auld, was a sponsored Scottish bride.
The first post office was built in Geraldton during the same year, 1866.
In 1871, the Western Australian Education Act made attendance at school compulsory for all children.
Robert would have attended school.
Robert married Margaret "Maggie" Sivewright (born 1875, in Greenough, to David and Lily Sivewright).
David Sivewright, was a former convict who made his own way in the world. His mother, Lillias Auld, was a sponsored Scottish bride.
Robert and Margaret were married on the 5th of November 1896, in Nannine.
(Marriage Reg. 489/1896) Nannine is located on the northern bank of Lake Anneen, approximately 35 kilometres (22 mile) south-southwest of Meekatharra, and 735 kilometres (457 mile) north-northeast of Perth. The townsite was gazetted in April 1893. Nannine was a former gold mining town, the site of the first discovery on the Murchison Goldfield. In 1897, the postal directory lists Robert J. Ridley as running the 'Royal Hotel' in Nannine. |
Robert and Margaret later moved to Geraldton.
Robert became a fairly familiar figure in commercial circles in this and the Murchison districts for over twenty years.
Robert moved around the eastern goldfields of Western Australia as a publican, prospector and postmaster until the family
finally settled in Mullewa in the 1930's.
Robert and Margaret had eight children.
Robert became a fairly familiar figure in commercial circles in this and the Murchison districts for over twenty years.
Robert moved around the eastern goldfields of Western Australia as a publican, prospector and postmaster until the family
finally settled in Mullewa in the 1930's.
Robert and Margaret had eight children.
4.3.1 Ivy Sibyl Ridley was born in Geraldton, on the 28th of September 1897. (Birth Reg. 1526/1897)
Ivy married William "Blue" George Nancarrow (born 1893, UK) on the 18th of September 1917, in Mullewa,
William's father Nancarrow was employed by the W.A. Government Railways (W.A.G.R.) working in Mullewa and Geraldton.
Ivy and William had eight children.
4.3.1.1 Daphne Sibyl Nancarrow was born on the 28th of May 1915, in Fremantle.
She was educated at the Midland Primary School.
Daphne married John Raymond Pianta at Maylands, during 1947. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101194/1947)
4.3.1.2 William James Nancarrow born on the 26th of March 1918, in Subiaco,
at Nurse Lloyd’s Private Hospital in Coolgardie Street. Ivy and William were still living in Mullewa at the time.
He was educated at the Midland Primary School.
At age 15 years, in March 1933, Wiliam went droving on 'Gabyon Station' at Yalgoo.
In 1937, he went to live with the Ridley grandparents, who had moved from Mullewa to Cue.
He later became a Stockman and a keen sportsman.
William enlisted in the RAAF in July 1941.
William married Isobel Ann Beaton in St Georges Cathedral, Perth, on the 8th of August 1941.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 101761/1941)
William served around Australia with the RAAF.
He was discharged on the 11th of December 1945.
Isobel and William had two children.
4.3.1.2.1
4.3.1.2.2
William went to work on the Snowy Mountain scheme in 1955. The family lived in Cooma and Tumit.
The family returned to WA to work. William retired on the 26th of March 1983.
Isobel Ann Nancarrow (nee Beaton) died on the 28th of August 2015, at Banksia Park, aged 94 years.
William Nancarrow passed quietly in his sleep at Banksia Park Nursing Home, in Orelia, on the 16th of January 2018.
4.3.1.3 Edward "Teddy" George Nancarrow born on the 6th of November 1919, in Subiaco.
Educated at the Midland Primary School.
Edward "Teddy" George Nancarrow died in Perth, during 1968, aged 49 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 103440/1968)
4.3.1.4 Phyillis Muriel Nancarrow born on the 16th of May 1922, in Mullewa.
Phyllis married Keith Hendy Milner at Mt Hawthorn, during 1942. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 102541/1942)
Keith was the son of Martin Gilbert Milner & Emily Lillian Hemming.
Children unknow,
Keith Hendy Milner died in Perth, during 1973. (Death Reg. Perth: 100633/1973)
4.3.1.5 John Nancarrow was born on the 14th of December 1924.
4.3.1.6 Bernard Ernest Nancarrow was born during 1927.
Bernard Ernest Nancarrow died in Cloverdale during 1980, aged 53 years (Death Reg. Perth: 102188/1980)
4.3.1.7 Marjorie Emma Nancarrow was born on the 13th of October 1929.
Marjorie Emma Nancarrow died less than 1 year old and was buried on the 3rd of January 1930.
4.3.1.8 Betty Edith Nancarrow was born on the 27th of December 1930, in Midland.
The family moved during June 1933, from Midland, and went to Muckinbudin.
Mukinbudin is a small town in the northeastern Wheatbelt region, approximately 298 kilometres east of Perth,
and 80 kilometres north of Merredin near Lake Campion
Ivy Sibyl Nancarrow (nee Ridley) died on the 24th of April 1988, in the family home in Homewood Street, Cloverdale.
Buried at Karrakatta.
Ivy married William "Blue" George Nancarrow (born 1893, UK) on the 18th of September 1917, in Mullewa,
William's father Nancarrow was employed by the W.A. Government Railways (W.A.G.R.) working in Mullewa and Geraldton.
Ivy and William had eight children.
4.3.1.1 Daphne Sibyl Nancarrow was born on the 28th of May 1915, in Fremantle.
She was educated at the Midland Primary School.
Daphne married John Raymond Pianta at Maylands, during 1947. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101194/1947)
4.3.1.2 William James Nancarrow born on the 26th of March 1918, in Subiaco,
at Nurse Lloyd’s Private Hospital in Coolgardie Street. Ivy and William were still living in Mullewa at the time.
He was educated at the Midland Primary School.
At age 15 years, in March 1933, Wiliam went droving on 'Gabyon Station' at Yalgoo.
In 1937, he went to live with the Ridley grandparents, who had moved from Mullewa to Cue.
He later became a Stockman and a keen sportsman.
William enlisted in the RAAF in July 1941.
William married Isobel Ann Beaton in St Georges Cathedral, Perth, on the 8th of August 1941.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 101761/1941)
William served around Australia with the RAAF.
He was discharged on the 11th of December 1945.
Isobel and William had two children.
4.3.1.2.1
4.3.1.2.2
William went to work on the Snowy Mountain scheme in 1955. The family lived in Cooma and Tumit.
The family returned to WA to work. William retired on the 26th of March 1983.
Isobel Ann Nancarrow (nee Beaton) died on the 28th of August 2015, at Banksia Park, aged 94 years.
William Nancarrow passed quietly in his sleep at Banksia Park Nursing Home, in Orelia, on the 16th of January 2018.
4.3.1.3 Edward "Teddy" George Nancarrow born on the 6th of November 1919, in Subiaco.
Educated at the Midland Primary School.
Edward "Teddy" George Nancarrow died in Perth, during 1968, aged 49 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 103440/1968)
4.3.1.4 Phyillis Muriel Nancarrow born on the 16th of May 1922, in Mullewa.
Phyllis married Keith Hendy Milner at Mt Hawthorn, during 1942. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 102541/1942)
Keith was the son of Martin Gilbert Milner & Emily Lillian Hemming.
Children unknow,
Keith Hendy Milner died in Perth, during 1973. (Death Reg. Perth: 100633/1973)
4.3.1.5 John Nancarrow was born on the 14th of December 1924.
4.3.1.6 Bernard Ernest Nancarrow was born during 1927.
Bernard Ernest Nancarrow died in Cloverdale during 1980, aged 53 years (Death Reg. Perth: 102188/1980)
4.3.1.7 Marjorie Emma Nancarrow was born on the 13th of October 1929.
Marjorie Emma Nancarrow died less than 1 year old and was buried on the 3rd of January 1930.
4.3.1.8 Betty Edith Nancarrow was born on the 27th of December 1930, in Midland.
The family moved during June 1933, from Midland, and went to Muckinbudin.
Mukinbudin is a small town in the northeastern Wheatbelt region, approximately 298 kilometres east of Perth,
and 80 kilometres north of Merredin near Lake Campion
Ivy Sibyl Nancarrow (nee Ridley) died on the 24th of April 1988, in the family home in Homewood Street, Cloverdale.
Buried at Karrakatta.
4.3.2 Lily Ridley was born in Greenough, on the 25th of September 1899. (Birth Reg. 2369/1899)
Lily married Albert "Bert" Samuel Clarkson (born on the 9th of December 1897, in Bealiba, Victoria)
Albert's parents were Albert & Annie Clarkson from Victoria.
Lily and Albert were married on the 24th of April 1916, in the Muchison District. (Marriage Reg. Murchison: 4400007/1916)
They had eight children.
4.3.2.1 Myrtle May Clarkson was born during 1916, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. Geraldton: 2900173/1916)
Myrtle May Clarkson died in Geraldton during 1918, aged 1 year old. (Death Reg Geraldton: 2900040/1918)
4.3.2.2 Lillian Edith Clarkson was born in Geraldton during 1918. (Birth Reg. Geraldton: 2900124/1918.)
Lillion married Charles Henry Hince in Cue, during 1937. (Marriage Reg Murchison: 4400042/1937)
4.3.2.3 Jean Clarkson was born in Cue, during 1920. (Birth Reg. Murchison: 4400051/1920)
Jean married William Pigdon in Cue, during 1941. (Birth Reg. Murchison: 4400033/1941)
4.3.2.4 Joyce Annie Clarkson was born in Cue, during 1922 (Birth Reg. Murchison: 4400044/1922)
Joyce was a bridesmaid in Cue during November 1946.
Joyce Annie Clarkson married Giovanni Bedola in Cue, during 1948. (Marriage Reg. Murchison: 4400016/1948)
4.3.2.5 Clarkson.
4.3.2.6 Clarkson.
4.3.2.7 Edith Mary Clarkson.
4.3.2.8 Shirley Clarkson.
Lily married Albert "Bert" Samuel Clarkson (born on the 9th of December 1897, in Bealiba, Victoria)
Albert's parents were Albert & Annie Clarkson from Victoria.
Lily and Albert were married on the 24th of April 1916, in the Muchison District. (Marriage Reg. Murchison: 4400007/1916)
They had eight children.
4.3.2.1 Myrtle May Clarkson was born during 1916, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. Geraldton: 2900173/1916)
Myrtle May Clarkson died in Geraldton during 1918, aged 1 year old. (Death Reg Geraldton: 2900040/1918)
4.3.2.2 Lillian Edith Clarkson was born in Geraldton during 1918. (Birth Reg. Geraldton: 2900124/1918.)
Lillion married Charles Henry Hince in Cue, during 1937. (Marriage Reg Murchison: 4400042/1937)
4.3.2.3 Jean Clarkson was born in Cue, during 1920. (Birth Reg. Murchison: 4400051/1920)
Jean married William Pigdon in Cue, during 1941. (Birth Reg. Murchison: 4400033/1941)
4.3.2.4 Joyce Annie Clarkson was born in Cue, during 1922 (Birth Reg. Murchison: 4400044/1922)
Joyce was a bridesmaid in Cue during November 1946.
Joyce Annie Clarkson married Giovanni Bedola in Cue, during 1948. (Marriage Reg. Murchison: 4400016/1948)
4.3.2.5 Clarkson.
4.3.2.6 Clarkson.
4.3.2.7 Edith Mary Clarkson.
4.3.2.8 Shirley Clarkson.
In the 1954 electoral roll, Lilly was recorded living at Austin Street, in Cue.
Albert was a Fitter employed by the Cue Council. Albert Samual Clarkson died suddenly on the 22nd of October 1954, at age 56, in Cue. (Death Reg Murchison 25/1954) He was found dead, by his son, on the floor of the Power station. Buried on the 24th of October 1954 in the Anglican section of Cue Cemetery. Lily Clarkson (nee Ridley) died on the 5th of December 1991, in Cue. Lilly was buried in the Cue Cemetery with her husband. |
4.3.3 Edward "Ned" David Ridley was born in Northampton, on the 28th of August 1902. (Birth Reg. 3835/1902)
He grew up in Mullewa.
Ned embarked on a droving career at the early age of 14 years and continued in this profession until the early trucking industry took over in the late 1940's.
Edward quietly married Dorothy Kathleen Winifred Bradford (born 1916, Perth) on the 17th of March 1935, in Geraldton.
(Marriage Reg. 011/1935)
Dorothy was the daughter of Joseph Gordon Bradford & Winifred Theresa (Dennison) Bradford. They moved to Mullewa to live.
Ned and Dorothy had five children.
4.3.3.1 Joan Marie Ridley
4.3.3.2 Margaret Annette Ridley
4.3.3.3 Robert James Ridley was born during 1940.
Robert James Ridley died in Perth during 1986, aged 46 years. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 102924/1986)
4.3.3.4 Edward Richard Ridley.
4.3.3.5 Kerry Elizabeth Ridley.
In the 1950's, Ned took up shearing and built up a good business around Mullewa.
Edward "Ned" David Ridley died on the 29th of August 1970, at age 68 years, in Geraldton.
(Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900118/1970)
Buried at Geraldton Cemetery.
He grew up in Mullewa.
Ned embarked on a droving career at the early age of 14 years and continued in this profession until the early trucking industry took over in the late 1940's.
Edward quietly married Dorothy Kathleen Winifred Bradford (born 1916, Perth) on the 17th of March 1935, in Geraldton.
(Marriage Reg. 011/1935)
Dorothy was the daughter of Joseph Gordon Bradford & Winifred Theresa (Dennison) Bradford. They moved to Mullewa to live.
Ned and Dorothy had five children.
4.3.3.1 Joan Marie Ridley
4.3.3.2 Margaret Annette Ridley
4.3.3.3 Robert James Ridley was born during 1940.
Robert James Ridley died in Perth during 1986, aged 46 years. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 102924/1986)
4.3.3.4 Edward Richard Ridley.
4.3.3.5 Kerry Elizabeth Ridley.
In the 1950's, Ned took up shearing and built up a good business around Mullewa.
Edward "Ned" David Ridley died on the 29th of August 1970, at age 68 years, in Geraldton.
(Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900118/1970)
Buried at Geraldton Cemetery.
4.3.5 Henry George Ridley was born in Northampton, on the 11th of November 1909. (Birth Reg. Northampton: 5000038/1909)
May not have married.
Henry George Ridley died on the 4th of October 1973, in Maylands, aged 63 years.
Buried in the Anglican section of Karrakatta.
May not have married.
Henry George Ridley died on the 4th of October 1973, in Maylands, aged 63 years.
Buried in the Anglican section of Karrakatta.
4.5.6 Thelma May Ridley was born in Geraldton, on the 4th of May 1912. (Birth Reg. Geraldton: 2900069/1912)
Thelma married Jack Booy during 1931, in the Murchison District. (Marriage Reg. 014/1931)
Thelma married for a second time.
Thelma May Booy (nee Ridley) died on the 24th of April 2006, at age 93, in Perth.
Cremated at Karrakatta.
Thelma married Jack Booy during 1931, in the Murchison District. (Marriage Reg. 014/1931)
Thelma married for a second time.
Thelma May Booy (nee Ridley) died on the 24th of April 2006, at age 93, in Perth.
Cremated at Karrakatta.
4.5.7 Margaret Mary Ridley was born in Geraldton, during 1914. (Birth Reg. Geraldton: 2900183/1914)
Margaret married Jack Amos in Kalgoorlie, during 1940. (East Coolgardie)
Margaret Mary Amos (nee Ridley) died in Kalgoorlie, on the 7th of April 1959, aged 44 years.
Buried in the Anglican section of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery.
Margaret married Jack Amos in Kalgoorlie, during 1940. (East Coolgardie)
Margaret Mary Amos (nee Ridley) died in Kalgoorlie, on the 7th of April 1959, aged 44 years.
Buried in the Anglican section of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery.
4.5.8 Daisy Ridley was born on the 24th of January 1905, in Northampton. (Birth Reg. 4569/1905)
Daisy married Brian Bernard Rodan on the 10th of February 1927, in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Geraldton.
(Marriage Reg. Geraldton: 2900016/1927) Brian was the second son of Mr. & Mrs. Rodan, of Yalgoo.
Twenty years later, after Brian's sudden death in Cue, on the 23rd of February 1947, at age 45 years,
Daisy remarried to Stephen Butler during 1952, in Murchison district.
Daisy Butler (nee Ridley, Rodan) died on the 12th of December 1994, aged 89 years.
Her ashes are interred in a Rose Garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery.
Daisy married Brian Bernard Rodan on the 10th of February 1927, in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Geraldton.
(Marriage Reg. Geraldton: 2900016/1927) Brian was the second son of Mr. & Mrs. Rodan, of Yalgoo.
Twenty years later, after Brian's sudden death in Cue, on the 23rd of February 1947, at age 45 years,
Daisy remarried to Stephen Butler during 1952, in Murchison district.
Daisy Butler (nee Ridley, Rodan) died on the 12th of December 1994, aged 89 years.
Her ashes are interred in a Rose Garden at the Karrakatta Cemetery.
Robert moved around the goldfields as a publican, prospector and postmaster before settling in Mullewa in the 1920s.
Robert James Ridley died on the 29th of August 1947, in Maylands, aged 81 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101790/1947)
Margaret Ridley was a beacon in the life of her grandchildren, and she was still in their lives, until the 1950’s, living in Maylands.
Margaret Ridley (nee Sivewright) died in Perth, on 25th April 1962, aged 86 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101245/1962)
Buried in the Anglican Section of at Karrakatta.
Robert James Ridley died on the 29th of August 1947, in Maylands, aged 81 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101790/1947)
Margaret Ridley was a beacon in the life of her grandchildren, and she was still in their lives, until the 1950’s, living in Maylands.
Margaret Ridley (nee Sivewright) died in Perth, on 25th April 1962, aged 86 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101245/1962)
Buried in the Anglican Section of at Karrakatta.
4.4 William George Ridley was born on the 15th of April 1870, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. Victoria:12232/1870)
The current 'City of Geraldton' was first established as the 'Municipality of Geraldton' on the 21st of February 1871.
The population of Geraldton was approximately 500 in 1871.
William grew up and became a partner in the firm 'Urch & Ridley'.
William married Edith Elenora Wein, (born 1878, in Ballarat) They were married in Cue, on the 5th of April 1896. (Marriage Reg. 479/1896). Edith was the daughter of Frederick & Georgina Wein.
Edith was a niece of a Mrs Stanbrook, the husband of the local publican. Nearly all of the local residents were present. William was later sued by the Stanbrooks for the cost of the wedding at Muchison Hotel. William won as two cheques given as wedding presents, by the Stanbrooks, had not been honoured.
Edith and William had six children.
The current 'City of Geraldton' was first established as the 'Municipality of Geraldton' on the 21st of February 1871.
The population of Geraldton was approximately 500 in 1871.
William grew up and became a partner in the firm 'Urch & Ridley'.
William married Edith Elenora Wein, (born 1878, in Ballarat) They were married in Cue, on the 5th of April 1896. (Marriage Reg. 479/1896). Edith was the daughter of Frederick & Georgina Wein.
Edith was a niece of a Mrs Stanbrook, the husband of the local publican. Nearly all of the local residents were present. William was later sued by the Stanbrooks for the cost of the wedding at Muchison Hotel. William won as two cheques given as wedding presents, by the Stanbrooks, had not been honoured.
Edith and William had six children.
4.4.1 William David Ridley was born the next year during 1897, in Cue. (Birth Reg. 1844/1897)
William married Lorna Georgina Warr (Born 1909, York) of Ferguson Street, Midland Junction, during 1927.
Lorna was the second daughter to Mr & Mrs E.W. Warr. (Reg. Swan: 6100030/ 1927)
They had children.
4.4.1.1 William Hartley Ridley was born on the 29th of November 1927, at his parent's residence,
28 Spring Park-Road, Midland Junction.
William David Ridley died on the 9th of July 1962, in Perth, aged 65 years. (Death Reg. Perth 102031/1962)
William married Lorna Georgina Warr (Born 1909, York) of Ferguson Street, Midland Junction, during 1927.
Lorna was the second daughter to Mr & Mrs E.W. Warr. (Reg. Swan: 6100030/ 1927)
They had children.
4.4.1.1 William Hartley Ridley was born on the 29th of November 1927, at his parent's residence,
28 Spring Park-Road, Midland Junction.
William David Ridley died on the 9th of July 1962, in Perth, aged 65 years. (Death Reg. Perth 102031/1962)
4.4.2 Georgina Ellen Norah Ridley was born in Cue during 1898. (Birth Reg. 2503/1898)
Georgina married Ernest Hempshire Hackfath (born 1898, NSW) during 1920, at Midland Junction.
(Marriage Reg. Swan: 6100052/1920)
Georgina Ellen Hackfath (nee Ridley) died on the 25th of July 1972, at about age 74.
Buried in the Anglican section of the Karrakatta Cemetery.
Georgina married Ernest Hempshire Hackfath (born 1898, NSW) during 1920, at Midland Junction.
(Marriage Reg. Swan: 6100052/1920)
Georgina Ellen Hackfath (nee Ridley) died on the 25th of July 1972, at about age 74.
Buried in the Anglican section of the Karrakatta Cemetery.
4.4.3 Heartly Edward Ridley was born in Perth, on the 5th of October 1901. (Birth Reg. 4462/1901)
Heartly served in the Z Special Unit as a Private during WW2. (Service No. WX31696) He may not have married. Heartly Edward Ridley died on the 4th of March 1949, aged 47 years, in Midland Junction. Buried at Karrakatta. |
4.4.4 Alfred Halley Ridley was born in North Perth, during 1910. (Birth Reg. Perth: 100817/1910)
Alfred married Martha Lillian "Trixie" Warr (sister of Lorna) during 1932, in Perth.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 100095/1932)
They lived at Midland Junction and had a son.
4.4.4.1 Alfred William George Ridley was born on the 28th of June 1932, in at Nurse Neal's Rotunda Hospital, Midland Junction.
Alfred William George Ridley died at the West Subiaco Hospital, on the 1st of January 1935, aged 2 years, six months.
Alfred married Martha Lillian "Trixie" Warr (sister of Lorna) during 1932, in Perth.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 100095/1932)
They lived at Midland Junction and had a son.
4.4.4.1 Alfred William George Ridley was born on the 28th of June 1932, in at Nurse Neal's Rotunda Hospital, Midland Junction.
Alfred William George Ridley died at the West Subiaco Hospital, on the 1st of January 1935, aged 2 years, six months.
Alfred joined the RAAF during WW2 and served at RAAF Pearce as a Corporal.
Alfred Halley Ridley died on the 11th of January 1943, in the Upper Swan, aged 32 years, following a motorcycle accident on the Perth to Gingin Road, near Bullsbrook. (Death Reg. Swan: 6100016/1943) His widow, Martha Lillian "Trixie" Ridley (nee Warr) later re-married John Frederick Bennett in the North Perth Congregational Church, during 1948. |
4.4.5 Edith Wien Ridley was born in Perth, during 1913. (Birth Reg. Perth: 101739/1913)
Edith first married William McLaws Robertson during 1934, in Midland Junction. (Marriage Reg. Swan: 6100026/1934)
William was the son of William McLaws Robertson & Alice Yeates.
Edith's second marriage was to Alistair Archibald Niven, (born 1910) in Perth,
They married during 1949.
Edith Wein Niven (nee Ridley) died on the 23rd of May 1995, at about age 82 years.
Her first husband, William McLaws Robertson died in Midland during 1973, aged 67 years. (Death Reg. Swan: 6100114/1973)
Edith first married William McLaws Robertson during 1934, in Midland Junction. (Marriage Reg. Swan: 6100026/1934)
William was the son of William McLaws Robertson & Alice Yeates.
Edith's second marriage was to Alistair Archibald Niven, (born 1910) in Perth,
They married during 1949.
Edith Wein Niven (nee Ridley) died on the 23rd of May 1995, at about age 82 years.
Her first husband, William McLaws Robertson died in Midland during 1973, aged 67 years. (Death Reg. Swan: 6100114/1973)
4.4.6 Richard Colin "Richie" Ridley was born in Midland Junction during 1918. (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100191/1918)
Richard married Margaret Ethel McKinnon during 1944, in Perth. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 100401/1944)
Richard Colin Ridley died.
Richard married Margaret Ethel McKinnon during 1944, in Perth. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 100401/1944)
Richard Colin Ridley died.
William George Ridley died on 17th of July 1928, at his home in Midland Junction aged 58 years. (Death Reg. Swan: 6100063/1928)
Edith Ridley (nee Wein) died in Hollywood, on the 21st of September 1956, aged 77 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 102496/1956) Buried at Karrakatta in the Anglican section. |
In February 1872, a summer cyclone centred on Champion Bay. Flooding caused damage to farming properties. The sea wall in Geraldton was washed away and the ‘lighthouse’ on Flagstaff Hill was destroyed. Many houses lost their roofs, both hotels lost their chimneys and the jetty was severely damaged to the point it had to be rebuilt.
4.5 Sarah Jane Ridley was born in 1872, in the Back Greenough Flats. (Birth Reg. 13888/1872)
Sarah married Walter James Beavis (born 1865, in Nunawading, Victoria). The son of George & Charlotte Beavis.
They were married in Geraldton, during 1895. (Marriage Reg. 328/1894)
Sarah and Walter had three children.
Sarah married Walter James Beavis (born 1865, in Nunawading, Victoria). The son of George & Charlotte Beavis.
They were married in Geraldton, during 1895. (Marriage Reg. 328/1894)
Sarah and Walter had three children.
4.5.1 George Edward Beavis was born in Geraldton, during 1895.
(Birth Reg. 2166/1895) He became a Survey Hand. At 20 years old, George enlisted as a Private, on 1st January 1916. (Service No. 75) His parents were living in Charles Street, North Perth. Both approved him joining. He embarked from Fremantle on the 6th of June 1916 and arrived at Plymouth, on the 21st of July 1916. Proceeded to France in November. Joined 28th Battalion. Wounded in action on the 20th of September 1917 in Belgium. |
George Edward Beavis 'died of wounds, received in action'. on the 21st of September 1917, at age 21 years old, in Belgium.
Body buried in 'The Huts Cemetery' Dickebusch, Belgium.
The Personal Inscription reads:
WHEN THE FIELDS ARE WHITE WITH DAISIES, I'LL RETURN
IN LOVING MEMORY
Body buried in 'The Huts Cemetery' Dickebusch, Belgium.
The Personal Inscription reads:
WHEN THE FIELDS ARE WHITE WITH DAISIES, I'LL RETURN
IN LOVING MEMORY
4.5.2 Jack Beavis was born in Geraldton, on the 26th of June 1897. (Birth Reg. 1506/1897)
He became a Chair Maker. In 1942, Jack was living with his parents at 389 Charles Street, North Perth.
He became a Chair Maker. In 1942, Jack was living with his parents at 389 Charles Street, North Perth.
Jack enlisted as a Private in the Army No 5. Labour Company on the 19th of January 1942. (Service Number: W50754) He was 44 years old. Jack embarked for PNG on the 15th of October 1942. Returned in February 1944. Overseas to Bougainville on the 7th of July 1945, returning on the 21st of January 1946. Discharged at Perth on the 14th of February 1946. |
Jack Beavis died in North Perth, on the 29th of December 1964, aged 67 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 104028/1964)
Buried in the Wesleyan section at Karrakatta.
Buried in the Wesleyan section at Karrakatta.
4.5.3 Stanley Arthur Beavis was born in North Perth, on the 6th of October 1904. (Birth Reg. 5192/1904)
In 1929, he married Gladys Myrtle Cartmel (born 1905). (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101225/1929)
In 1929, he married Gladys Myrtle Cartmel (born 1905). (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101225/1929)
In 1922, when receiving son George Beavis's effects, Walter Beavis was working at the 'State Saw Mill' at Pemberton.
Walter James Beavis died on the 12th of April 1933, in Subiaco, aged 68 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 100595/1933)
Sarah Jane Beavis (nee Ridley) died on the 28th of April 1955, in North Perth, aged 83 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101022/1955)
Buried in the Wesleyan Section of Karrakatta.
Walter James Beavis died on the 12th of April 1933, in Subiaco, aged 68 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 100595/1933)
Sarah Jane Beavis (nee Ridley) died on the 28th of April 1955, in North Perth, aged 83 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101022/1955)
Buried in the Wesleyan Section of Karrakatta.
4.6 Louisa Green Ridley was born during 1874, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. No. 15566/1874) This was the same year that Dinah's father, George Green died in Perth, during December, aged 68 years old. On the 5th of June this year, the telegraph line was established between Newcastle (Toodyay) and Geraldton.
In 1878, Lady Ord opened the Geraldton Primary School.
The 20-year-old Louisia married John "Jack" McNaull, (born in 1876). They were married in Geraldton, during 1894.
(Marriage Reg. 328/1894)
They had three children:
In 1878, Lady Ord opened the Geraldton Primary School.
The 20-year-old Louisia married John "Jack" McNaull, (born in 1876). They were married in Geraldton, during 1894.
(Marriage Reg. 328/1894)
They had three children:
4.6.1 Ellen "Nelly" McNaull was born in Geraldton, during 1895. (Birth Reg. 723/1895)
Ellen married Roy Williams (born 1895, in Burra, SA)
They were married in Perth, during 1915. (Marriage Reg: Perth: 100165/1915)
Roy was the son of Samuel Williams and Ellen Cadzow.
They had four children before Ellen died.
4.6.1.1 Louisa May Williams was born at Midland Junction, during 1916. (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100261/1916)
Louisa May Williams died four days later at Midland Junction, during 1916 (Death Reg. Swan: 6100089/1916)
4.6.1.2 Frederick George Williams was born at Subiaco on the 19th of May 1920. (Birth Reg. Perth: 101270/1920)
Frederick George Williams died at Manjimup, on the 24th of April 1921, aged 11 months.
(Death Reg. Blackwood: 500024/1921)
4.6.1.3 Joan Williams was born at Subiaco, during 1922. (Birth Reg. Perth: 102973/1922)
Joan was 12 years old when her mother killed herself.
4.6.1.4 Ellen Louise Williams was born in Dwellingup, during 1923. (Birth Reg. Murray: 4700084/1923)
Roy Williams died at Three Springs, during 1934. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300016/1934)
Ellen was then living at 21 Kennedy Street, Inglewood.
Widow, Ellen Williams (nee McNaull) died on the 9th of October 1935, at about age 40 years, in Normanby Road, Inglewood.
She died in hospital following poisoning during an attempted double suicide leaving a note for young Joan.
A 27-year-old labourer, Robert Wilson Hogg failed in his attempt, at the same time, and was charged with assisting her death.
Ellen married Roy Williams (born 1895, in Burra, SA)
They were married in Perth, during 1915. (Marriage Reg: Perth: 100165/1915)
Roy was the son of Samuel Williams and Ellen Cadzow.
They had four children before Ellen died.
4.6.1.1 Louisa May Williams was born at Midland Junction, during 1916. (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100261/1916)
Louisa May Williams died four days later at Midland Junction, during 1916 (Death Reg. Swan: 6100089/1916)
4.6.1.2 Frederick George Williams was born at Subiaco on the 19th of May 1920. (Birth Reg. Perth: 101270/1920)
Frederick George Williams died at Manjimup, on the 24th of April 1921, aged 11 months.
(Death Reg. Blackwood: 500024/1921)
4.6.1.3 Joan Williams was born at Subiaco, during 1922. (Birth Reg. Perth: 102973/1922)
Joan was 12 years old when her mother killed herself.
4.6.1.4 Ellen Louise Williams was born in Dwellingup, during 1923. (Birth Reg. Murray: 4700084/1923)
Roy Williams died at Three Springs, during 1934. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300016/1934)
Ellen was then living at 21 Kennedy Street, Inglewood.
Widow, Ellen Williams (nee McNaull) died on the 9th of October 1935, at about age 40 years, in Normanby Road, Inglewood.
She died in hospital following poisoning during an attempted double suicide leaving a note for young Joan.
A 27-year-old labourer, Robert Wilson Hogg failed in his attempt, at the same time, and was charged with assisting her death.
4.6.2 Frederick McNaull was born in Geraldton, during 1896. (Birth Reg. 906/1896)
Fred became a Coach Builder.
At 21 years old, he joined the AIF during 1917. (Service No. 3484) His father was living in Charles Street, North Perth, at the time. Fred embarked for overseas, from Albany, on the "Port Melbourne" on the 24th of July 1917. Fred served with the 44th Battalion, AIF as a Private. Private Fred McNaull was Killed in Action, in France, on the 13th of April 1918. Memorial is at Villers Bretonneux, Picardie, France. |
4.6.3 Maud McNaull was born in North Perth, on the 23rd of September 1912. (Birth Reg. Perth: 101645/1912)
Maude married John Payne (born 1904, Irwin) in Geraldton, during 1932. (Marriage Reg. Geraldton: 2900013/1932)
They had one child.
4.6.3.1
Maud Payne (nee McNaull) died in October 1975, in Bentley.
Maude married John Payne (born 1904, Irwin) in Geraldton, during 1932. (Marriage Reg. Geraldton: 2900013/1932)
They had one child.
4.6.3.1
Maud Payne (nee McNaull) died in October 1975, in Bentley.
Louisa Green McNaull (nee Ridley) died on the 8th of September 1923, at Wurraming, (near Boddington) aged 49 years.
(Death Reg. Murray: 4700016/1923)
Believed to be buried in Geraldton Apex Park.
(Death Reg. Murray: 4700016/1923)
Believed to be buried in Geraldton Apex Park.
4.7 John Edward Ridley was born during 1876, in the mining town of Gwalla. Birth Reg. 17258/1876)
John married Matilda Frances "Fanny" Cant. (born on the 23rd of July 1876, in Greenough)
Fanny was the daughter of William & Margaret Ann Cant.
John and Matilda were married in Geraldton, on the 3rd of October 1896. (Marriage Reg. 328/1894)
John was later employed at the Midlands Railways in the workshops.
John and Matilda had five children, the first three were born in Geraldton.
John married Matilda Frances "Fanny" Cant. (born on the 23rd of July 1876, in Greenough)
Fanny was the daughter of William & Margaret Ann Cant.
John and Matilda were married in Geraldton, on the 3rd of October 1896. (Marriage Reg. 328/1894)
John was later employed at the Midlands Railways in the workshops.
John and Matilda had five children, the first three were born in Geraldton.
4.7.1 Charles Edward Ridley was born in Geraldton during late 1896. (Birth Reg. 1422/1897)
Charles Edward Ridley died a little over 1 year old, in Geraldton. (Death Reg. 1317/1898)
Charles Edward Ridley died a little over 1 year old, in Geraldton. (Death Reg. 1317/1898)
4.7.2 Eric Gordon Ridley was born in Geraldton after his brother died, during 1898.
Eric married Ruby Pascoe (born 1904, Boulder) during 1922, in North Maylands. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101270/1922)
Eric was a Clerk.
Eric Gordon Ridley died on the 24th of September 1971, in North Perth, aged 73 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 103638/1971)
Eric married Ruby Pascoe (born 1904, Boulder) during 1922, in North Maylands. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101270/1922)
Eric was a Clerk.
Eric Gordon Ridley died on the 24th of September 1971, in North Perth, aged 73 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 103638/1971)
4.7.3 Easter May Ridley was born in Geraldton, during 1901. (Birth Reg. 2669/1901)
Easter married David Ogden (born 1900) David, was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. J. Ogden, of Maylands.
David and Easter were married on the 8th of March 1924, at the Methodist Church, Maylands.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 100307/1924)
At the conclusion of the service, the reception and wedding banquet were held in the Westralian Farmers' Club Room,
Their future home was at Bridgetown. They had children.
4.7.3.1 Rema Dawn Ogden was born on the 5th of August 1925, at Nurse Mosley's, The Avenue, Midland Junction.
Her parents were living at 113 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, at the time.
Easter May Ogden (nee Ridley) died on the 26th of August 1986, at about age 85, in Perth.
Easter married David Ogden (born 1900) David, was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. J. Ogden, of Maylands.
David and Easter were married on the 8th of March 1924, at the Methodist Church, Maylands.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 100307/1924)
At the conclusion of the service, the reception and wedding banquet were held in the Westralian Farmers' Club Room,
Their future home was at Bridgetown. They had children.
4.7.3.1 Rema Dawn Ogden was born on the 5th of August 1925, at Nurse Mosley's, The Avenue, Midland Junction.
Her parents were living at 113 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, at the time.
Easter May Ogden (nee Ridley) died on the 26th of August 1986, at about age 85, in Perth.
4.7.4 Keith Canute Ridley was born in Geraldton, on the 16th of May 1908.
Keith married Geraldine "Dene" Mary Reardon (born Dec1907, in North Perth) on the 8th of August 1938, in Maylands.
Geraldine was the daughter of Thomas Joseph Reardon & Henrietta Maria Smith of Bunbury.
They were married in the Queen of Martyr's Church, in Maylands. (Marriage Reg. Perth 101613/1938)
They had two children.
4.7.4.1 Wayne Thomas Ridley.
Wayne married June Blackford during 1968. They had five children.
4.7.4.1.1 Wenona Jasmine Ridley was born on the 30th of December 1968, in Collie.
Wenona Jasmine Ridley died on the 22nd of September 1991, aged 22 years car accident, Roelands. She was buried on the 26th of September 1991, in the Guildford Cemetery.
4.7.4.1.2
4.7.4.2 Kenneth John Ridley.
Kenneth John married Lorrane Deluce Elms and had three children.
4.7.4.2.1
Keith divorced Geraldine but later remarried her during 1944, in Perth. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101865/1944)
(Or Geraldine divorced Keith and later remarried in 1944.)
Keith Canute Ridley died on the 7th of January 1990, in Dianella, aged 81 years old. (Death Reg. Perth: 100193/1990)
Buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Wesleyan Portion, GA 251.
Geraldine Mary Ridley (nee Reardon) died on the 14th of June 2002, aged 94 years.
Buried on the 19th of June in Karrakatta Cemetery, Wesleyan Portion, GA 251
Keith married Geraldine "Dene" Mary Reardon (born Dec1907, in North Perth) on the 8th of August 1938, in Maylands.
Geraldine was the daughter of Thomas Joseph Reardon & Henrietta Maria Smith of Bunbury.
They were married in the Queen of Martyr's Church, in Maylands. (Marriage Reg. Perth 101613/1938)
They had two children.
4.7.4.1 Wayne Thomas Ridley.
Wayne married June Blackford during 1968. They had five children.
4.7.4.1.1 Wenona Jasmine Ridley was born on the 30th of December 1968, in Collie.
Wenona Jasmine Ridley died on the 22nd of September 1991, aged 22 years car accident, Roelands. She was buried on the 26th of September 1991, in the Guildford Cemetery.
4.7.4.1.2
4.7.4.2 Kenneth John Ridley.
Kenneth John married Lorrane Deluce Elms and had three children.
4.7.4.2.1
Keith divorced Geraldine but later remarried her during 1944, in Perth. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 101865/1944)
(Or Geraldine divorced Keith and later remarried in 1944.)
Keith Canute Ridley died on the 7th of January 1990, in Dianella, aged 81 years old. (Death Reg. Perth: 100193/1990)
Buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Wesleyan Portion, GA 251.
Geraldine Mary Ridley (nee Reardon) died on the 14th of June 2002, aged 94 years.
Buried on the 19th of June in Karrakatta Cemetery, Wesleyan Portion, GA 251
4.7.5 Dulcie Lorraine "Lorrie" Ridley was born in Midland Junction during 1915. (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100210/1915)
In 1937, she was living at 25 Tenth Avenue, in Maylands.
Dulcie married Gordon Thomas Henderson (born 1915, in Perth)
He was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Henderson, of Havelock-street, West Perth.
They were married on the 14th of November 1938, in the Maylands Methodist Church. (Marriage Reg. Perth:101834/1938)
Gordon had been living at 25 Kingston Avenue, West Perth.
After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Masonic Hall, Guildford Road, Maylands with about 80 guests.
Dulcie Lorraine Henderson (nee Ridley) died during 1966, at Osborne Park, aged 51. (Reg. Perth: 101873/1966)
In 1937, she was living at 25 Tenth Avenue, in Maylands.
Dulcie married Gordon Thomas Henderson (born 1915, in Perth)
He was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Henderson, of Havelock-street, West Perth.
They were married on the 14th of November 1938, in the Maylands Methodist Church. (Marriage Reg. Perth:101834/1938)
Gordon had been living at 25 Kingston Avenue, West Perth.
After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Masonic Hall, Guildford Road, Maylands with about 80 guests.
Dulcie Lorraine Henderson (nee Ridley) died during 1966, at Osborne Park, aged 51. (Reg. Perth: 101873/1966)
John and Matilda lived at 25 Tenth Avenue, Maylands while he worked a Midland.
John Edward Ridley died on the 14th of May 1960, in Maylands, aged 84 years.
He is buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery.
Matilda Frances Ridley (nee Cant) died on the 2nd of October 1962, in Inglewood.
She is buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery.
John Edward Ridley died on the 14th of May 1960, in Maylands, aged 84 years.
He is buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery.
Matilda Frances Ridley (nee Cant) died on the 2nd of October 1962, in Inglewood.
She is buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery.
The Point Moore Lighthouse, constructed by Chance Brothers of Birmingham, England, using prefabricated cast-iron, was lit for the first time on 19 March 1878. Standing 34 metres high, the Point Moore Lighthouse is the oldest surviving Commonwealth lighthouse in Western Australia. This iconic Geraldton landmark is still in operation today and can be seen from 26 kilometres out to sea.
4.8 Alice Mary Ridley was born on the 6th of July 1878, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. 19112/1878)
Alice Mary Ridley died six days later, as a baby, on the 12th of July 1878, at Geraldton. (Death Reg. 9818/1878)
Buried at Geraldton Apex Park.
Alice Mary Ridley died six days later, as a baby, on the 12th of July 1878, at Geraldton. (Death Reg. 9818/1878)
Buried at Geraldton Apex Park.
On the 26 July 1879, the Northern Railway line from Geraldton to Northampton was officially opened. At a total cost of £147,217, the line linked the port with the Northampton lead and copper mines. The train ran along Marine Terrace. The first Geraldton Railway Station was located opposite the entrance to the Esplanade Jetty [Place No. 308] in a building later enlarged and used as the Mechanic’s Institute.
In 1882, D. Harwood and J.S. Malley opened the Victoria Brewery, which later became the Geraldton Brewery, opposite the Geraldton Hotel.
In 1882, D. Harwood and J.S. Malley opened the Victoria Brewery, which later became the Geraldton Brewery, opposite the Geraldton Hotel.
4.9 Alice May Ridley was born during 1883, in Geraldton. (Birth Reg. No. 24499/1883)
The same year, flooding of the Greenough Flats caused considerable damage and heavy losses of stock.
Alice married Earnest Edward Regan, during late 1907, in Perth. (Marriage Reg. 100573/1907)
They had one son.
4.9.1 Leslie Regan was born in Perth, during 1909. (Birth Reg. Perth: 100457/1909)
Alice sued for divorce from Earnest on the 9th of March 1921, on the grounds of desertion. This was granted.
Alice May Regan (nee Ridley) died on the 27th of May 1952, in North Perth, aged 82 years old.
Buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery.
The same year, flooding of the Greenough Flats caused considerable damage and heavy losses of stock.
Alice married Earnest Edward Regan, during late 1907, in Perth. (Marriage Reg. 100573/1907)
They had one son.
4.9.1 Leslie Regan was born in Perth, during 1909. (Birth Reg. Perth: 100457/1909)
Alice sued for divorce from Earnest on the 9th of March 1921, on the grounds of desertion. This was granted.
Alice May Regan (nee Ridley) died on the 27th of May 1952, in North Perth, aged 82 years old.
Buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery.
1900's
A result of gold rush immigration, in one decade the population of Perth tripled, from 8,447 in 1891 to 27,553 in 1901. By the beginning of the twentieth century, Perth was totally transformed. Its streets were lined with elaborately styled multi-storey buildings, many of which were designed by members of a now large architectural profession, and the population had spilled over into new suburbs that encircled the city.
Edward became a well-known prospector and miner at Northampton. The family lived in Geraldton for some time and owned the original 'Geraldton Hotel' a rambling one-storey building which stood adjacent to the newer 1912 edifice. Later, the couple moved to Leederville around 1907. By 1907, the population of Geraldton was approximately 2,800.
Dinah's younger brother, John Edward Green [5.] died aged 59 years, at Mongers Street, Leederville, on the 18th of September 1903. (Death Reg. No. 1464/1903)
The next year, another brother died. Thomas Henry Green [7.] died on the 6th of July 1904, in Cottesloe, aged 56 years. (Death Reg: 447/1904)
Dinah's other younger brother, James Joseph Green [6.] died on the 31st of March 1907, in West Perth, aged 61 years. He was interred in the Wesley section of the Karrakatta Cemetary on the 2nd of April 1907. He was previously living at 'Emeraldine', 89 Havelock Street, in West Perth.
A few years later, Dinah's mother Jane Green died, in Perth, on the 11th of October 1910, aged 92 years old.
Edward became a well-known prospector and miner at Northampton. The family lived in Geraldton for some time and owned the original 'Geraldton Hotel' a rambling one-storey building which stood adjacent to the newer 1912 edifice. Later, the couple moved to Leederville around 1907. By 1907, the population of Geraldton was approximately 2,800.
Dinah's younger brother, John Edward Green [5.] died aged 59 years, at Mongers Street, Leederville, on the 18th of September 1903. (Death Reg. No. 1464/1903)
The next year, another brother died. Thomas Henry Green [7.] died on the 6th of July 1904, in Cottesloe, aged 56 years. (Death Reg: 447/1904)
Dinah's other younger brother, James Joseph Green [6.] died on the 31st of March 1907, in West Perth, aged 61 years. He was interred in the Wesley section of the Karrakatta Cemetary on the 2nd of April 1907. He was previously living at 'Emeraldine', 89 Havelock Street, in West Perth.
A few years later, Dinah's mother Jane Green died, in Perth, on the 11th of October 1910, aged 92 years old.
Dinah Ridley (nee Green) on the 22nd of August 1912, aged 70 years, in Leederville. (This was two years after her mother, Jane Green had died). She was buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery on Friday the 23rd of February 1912. "The cause of death being heart failure, and paralysis". Dinah left a grown-up family of three sons and three daughters. She was living at 37 Schafer Street, in Leederville. Her husband, Edward Ridley was the chief mourner at the funeral but died three weeks later, on the 8th of September 1912, at their residence in Leederville. They were both buried in the Wesleyan section of Karrakatta Cemetery. |
Major References for this page:
Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Online Index Search Tool (www.wa.gov.au) |
Goxhill to the Swan: A History of the Green Family
Raylee J. Jones, 1995 - Swan River Settlement (W.A.) - 240 pages
Publisher: R.J. Jones, Perth, W.A., 1995.
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