Richard Rowland
Richard Rowland (the 2nd 'Richard' or 'Jnr.'), was born 'in Perth' (presumably on the Peninsula) on the 31st of March 1845. He was the eighth child to his parents, Richard and Elizabeth. His mother was 39 years old.
Richard junior joined a family of seven other siblings: Jane Rowland who was now 14 years old; Mary Rowland was 12 years old; Ann Margaret Rowland, 9 years old; Emma Johnson Rowland, 7 years. His older brother Michael Johnson Rowland was 6 years old; and his sister Elizabeth Rowland, just 2 years old. |
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Richard's early childhood and education are unknown, but he is later listed as 'literate'.
In 1852, with Richard then aged 7 years, his big sister Jane Rowland, now “of age” at 21, married a Mr John Stokes (a Carpenter from Waneroo). They were married in Perth. Richard became an uncle the next year with the birth of John Stokes junior in the Victoria Plains district. The same year, Richard and Elizabeths's second daughter, Mary Rowland, then aged 20 years, married Mr John Fletcher, a 21-year-old carpenter from England (born 6th September 1832, in Burlington, Yorkshire). They were married in Perth and later moved to Adelaide to live.
In 1852, with Richard then aged 7 years, his big sister Jane Rowland, now “of age” at 21, married a Mr John Stokes (a Carpenter from Waneroo). They were married in Perth. Richard became an uncle the next year with the birth of John Stokes junior in the Victoria Plains district. The same year, Richard and Elizabeths's second daughter, Mary Rowland, then aged 20 years, married Mr John Fletcher, a 21-year-old carpenter from England (born 6th September 1832, in Burlington, Yorkshire). They were married in Perth and later moved to Adelaide to live.
On Saturday, 5th December 1857, when Richard was 12 years old, the Rowland house on the Peninsula was gutted by fire while some of the unmarried children were home alone.
This setback no doubt contributed to Richard's decision to lease his Peninsula holdings and take up land on the Irwin River.
On Saturday, 5th December 1857, when Richard was 12 years old, the Rowland house on the Peninsula was gutted by fire while some of the unmarried children were home alone.
This setback no doubt contributed to Richard's decision to lease his Peninsula holdings and take up land on the Irwin River.
1860's
Richard Rowland junior then moved north, to the Irwin area, with his parents, and siblings during 1863. He was then aged18 years. Richard then farmed in the area with his father Richard and the rest of the family.
Richard junior was listed as a 'Farmer and Grazier' and leased pastoral land with his older brother, Michael Rowland in the Irwin District. In the 1860's, he leased (or owned) Lots: No. 6982 of 150 acres, 6968 of 150 acres, and No. 2992 of 150 acres in his own right. Richard, at the time, is listed as being 'literate'.
MARRIAGE
At age twenty-four, during the summer of 1869, Richard married Elizabeth Rhodes. They were married on November 2nd in the Registrar's Offices Greenough. (Elizabeth had been born on 26th June 1848, in Escrick, Yorkshire, England). She was the daughter of John Rhodes (born 24th December 1809, in Killgate (or Wheldrake), Yorkshire, England) and Jane Rhodes (nee Flint, born 18th January 1816, in Farlington, Yorkshire, England, she died on 3rd August 1893).
The Rhodes family had arrived at Fremantle, from Yorkshire, on February 24th, 1852 on the ship 'Will Watch' with a family of thirteen. John Rhodes was a Stonemason in England and became a farmer in Greenough. He had taken his family north to the Greenough Flats in 1857. One of four families to open up the area, he was a partner of the Cattle Company Scheme of settlement at Irwin River. They all took up tillage leases for yeoman, from the Colonization Assurance Corporation. The Colonization Assurance Corporation was established in 1850, by virtue of a special Act of Parliament. The principal objects contemplated by its formation were the promotion of Emigration and Settlement in Western Australia. John Rhodes (Elizabeth's father) died suddenly at his residence, on Saturday, 24th April 1880, in Greenough Flats.
MARRIAGE
At age twenty-four, during the summer of 1869, Richard married Elizabeth Rhodes. They were married on November 2nd in the Registrar's Offices Greenough. (Elizabeth had been born on 26th June 1848, in Escrick, Yorkshire, England). She was the daughter of John Rhodes (born 24th December 1809, in Killgate (or Wheldrake), Yorkshire, England) and Jane Rhodes (nee Flint, born 18th January 1816, in Farlington, Yorkshire, England, she died on 3rd August 1893).
The Rhodes family had arrived at Fremantle, from Yorkshire, on February 24th, 1852 on the ship 'Will Watch' with a family of thirteen. John Rhodes was a Stonemason in England and became a farmer in Greenough. He had taken his family north to the Greenough Flats in 1857. One of four families to open up the area, he was a partner of the Cattle Company Scheme of settlement at Irwin River. They all took up tillage leases for yeoman, from the Colonization Assurance Corporation. The Colonization Assurance Corporation was established in 1850, by virtue of a special Act of Parliament. The principal objects contemplated by its formation were the promotion of Emigration and Settlement in Western Australia. John Rhodes (Elizabeth's father) died suddenly at his residence, on Saturday, 24th April 1880, in Greenough Flats.
1870's
In the Electoral Roll of 1903 and 1916, Richard Rowland (Jnr) [8] is listed as "Farmer, Flowerdale Farm, Dongara", along with his son, Richard Jun (the 3rd 'Richard Rowland' [8.4]).
The mud brick house at Flowerdale was built by Richard and Elizabeth Rowland on the south bank of the Irwin River circa 1880. An orchard was grown around the homestead. (The property was sold to Frederick Ellery in the 1940s). It is the only house remaining in this area along the river. Richard and Elizabeth went on to have a family of eight children; |
˪ 8.1 Emma Elizabeth Rowland was born on the 27th of May 1872, in Greenough. She was baptised, at Greenough, on May 21st, 1872, at Greenough. She was two years old when her sister, Jane Rowland [8.2] was born,
Emma, when aged 23 years old, married the 29 year old, Henry Robert Rawlingson “Rolly” Nairn. They were married on the 1st of October 1895, at the Church of England, in Dongara (Reg. No. 515). Rolly had been born on the 7th of July 1866, near Woolooloo, Victoria Plains. (A station of over 30,000 acres) – (Birth Registration: 9399/1866) He was the son of James Littlewood Nairn (born in May 1817, in Sussex, England) and Sarah Bulkham (nee Pettit) Nairn (born in 1893, Sussex, England and had arrived on the Gilmore with her parents during 1829). Rolly was one of 12 children. Woolooloo, more commonly known as Noolooloo, was a station established by his father James in what became the Carnamah district. Henry was the first known non-Aboriginal child born in Carnamah. He spent his initial infancy on 'Noolooloo Station', as his parents were still there when his birth was registered in August 1866. Emma and Rolly had five children: |
8.1.1 Ivy Elizabeth Nairn was born the year after her parents were married, on September 9th, 1896, at 'Stonehurst Farm',
near Dongara (Birth Registration: 1000/1896).
Ivy married, during 1920, at Dongara, Darcy John Ellery (a farmer, from Mendua. Born on the 2nd of June 1887).
(Marriage Reg: Irwin 3/1920) Darcy was the son of the pioneer Frederick Ellery. (Born in Toodyay, died 1945, Geraldton.
Frederick was a son of Sophia Dent).
Ivy and Darcy lived on 'Wimpole Farm' at Dongara. They had four children together.
8.1.1.1 Patricia Gladys Ellery was born on March 17th, 1918, in Dongara in the Irwin District. (Birth Reg. No. 3300001)
She married Frederick John Tomlinson on May 7th, 1949, in the Perth District (Reg: 1187/1949).
At the time, he was a Salesman, living in Gladstone Street, Rivervale. They had no children.
By 1980, Frederick was retired, and they were living in Grey Street, Kilbarri.
Patricia Gladys Tomlinson (nee Ellery) died on the 30th of October 2001, at Carlisle.
Her husband, Frederick Tomlinson had died on the 25th of June 1991, at Two Rocks.
8.1.1.2 Kenneth John Ellery was born on September 18th, 1920, in the Irwin district. (Birth Reg. No. 3300039/1920)
In 1943, he was farming on 'Wimpool Farm', Dongara.
Ken married the 23-year-old, Laura Ann (Polly) Bell (born during April 1936) on February 4th, 1959, in the
Plantagienet District (Reg: 15/1959).
In 1977, they were living Ken's parents farm, on 'Wimpole Farm', at Dongara.
Together, they had two children:
8.1.1.2.1 Leanne May Ellery, had at least one child to partner, Trevor Jones:
8.1.1.2.1.1 Alexander Jones.
8.1.1.2.2 Colleen Elizabeth Ellery, and has at least one child:
8.1.1.2.2.1 Benjamin.
Laura Ann Ellery (nee Bell) died during May 1992. She was interred in the Dongara Cemetery.
Kenneth John Ellery died on the 21st of July 2001, at Dongara.
near Dongara (Birth Registration: 1000/1896).
Ivy married, during 1920, at Dongara, Darcy John Ellery (a farmer, from Mendua. Born on the 2nd of June 1887).
(Marriage Reg: Irwin 3/1920) Darcy was the son of the pioneer Frederick Ellery. (Born in Toodyay, died 1945, Geraldton.
Frederick was a son of Sophia Dent).
Ivy and Darcy lived on 'Wimpole Farm' at Dongara. They had four children together.
8.1.1.1 Patricia Gladys Ellery was born on March 17th, 1918, in Dongara in the Irwin District. (Birth Reg. No. 3300001)
She married Frederick John Tomlinson on May 7th, 1949, in the Perth District (Reg: 1187/1949).
At the time, he was a Salesman, living in Gladstone Street, Rivervale. They had no children.
By 1980, Frederick was retired, and they were living in Grey Street, Kilbarri.
Patricia Gladys Tomlinson (nee Ellery) died on the 30th of October 2001, at Carlisle.
Her husband, Frederick Tomlinson had died on the 25th of June 1991, at Two Rocks.
8.1.1.2 Kenneth John Ellery was born on September 18th, 1920, in the Irwin district. (Birth Reg. No. 3300039/1920)
In 1943, he was farming on 'Wimpool Farm', Dongara.
Ken married the 23-year-old, Laura Ann (Polly) Bell (born during April 1936) on February 4th, 1959, in the
Plantagienet District (Reg: 15/1959).
In 1977, they were living Ken's parents farm, on 'Wimpole Farm', at Dongara.
Together, they had two children:
8.1.1.2.1 Leanne May Ellery, had at least one child to partner, Trevor Jones:
8.1.1.2.1.1 Alexander Jones.
8.1.1.2.2 Colleen Elizabeth Ellery, and has at least one child:
8.1.1.2.2.1 Benjamin.
Laura Ann Ellery (nee Bell) died during May 1992. She was interred in the Dongara Cemetery.
Kenneth John Ellery died on the 21st of July 2001, at Dongara.
8.1.1.3 Elva Martha Ellery was born on October 1st, 1922.
Elva married Clement David Simpson on Tuesday, September 3rd, 1946, in the Roman Catholic Church, Dongara
(Reg: 13/1946). He was the youngest son of Mrs P. Simpson. They were married by the Rev. Williams.
Elva' bridesmaid was her older sister, Patricia [8.1.1.1]
Clement Simpson was a Fireman, in Dongara.
They had three children:
8.1.1.3.1 Cheryl Endre Simpson was born in the 1940s,
Cheryl married Rodney James Baskerville.
Rodney was a mechanic.
In 1977 and 1980, the couple were listed as living in George Road, in Geraldton. They have two children:
8.1.1.3.1.1 Vanessa Kylie Baskerville,
8.1.1.3.1.2 Lisa Maree Baskerville.
8.1.1.3.2 Rhonda Kay Simpson was born in the 1940s.
Rhonda married Noel Duncan Ducas. Noel was a machine operator living in Utakarra,
in Geraldton, during 1980. They had two children:
8.1.1.3.2.1 Aaron Noel Ducas, and,
8.1.1.3.2.2 Fiona Kaylene Ducas.
Elva married Clement David Simpson on Tuesday, September 3rd, 1946, in the Roman Catholic Church, Dongara
(Reg: 13/1946). He was the youngest son of Mrs P. Simpson. They were married by the Rev. Williams.
Elva' bridesmaid was her older sister, Patricia [8.1.1.1]
Clement Simpson was a Fireman, in Dongara.
They had three children:
8.1.1.3.1 Cheryl Endre Simpson was born in the 1940s,
Cheryl married Rodney James Baskerville.
Rodney was a mechanic.
In 1977 and 1980, the couple were listed as living in George Road, in Geraldton. They have two children:
8.1.1.3.1.1 Vanessa Kylie Baskerville,
8.1.1.3.1.2 Lisa Maree Baskerville.
8.1.1.3.2 Rhonda Kay Simpson was born in the 1940s.
Rhonda married Noel Duncan Ducas. Noel was a machine operator living in Utakarra,
in Geraldton, during 1980. They had two children:
8.1.1.3.2.1 Aaron Noel Ducas, and,
8.1.1.3.2.2 Fiona Kaylene Ducas.
8.1.1.3.3 Gail Patricia Simpson was born during the 1950s.
Gail married Wade Lawrence Johnson in April 1969.
Wade was a mechanic and engineer in Rangeway, Geraldton.
They had three children.
8.1.1.3.3.1 Sharlene Margaret Johnson,
8.1.1.3.3.2 Danielle Gail Johnson,
8.1.1.3.3.3 Marnie Nadine Johnson.
By 1980, the Clement and Elva Simpson were living at Bluff Point, Geraldton. Clement was a loco driver at that stage.
Elva Martha Simpson (nee Ellery) died on the 9th December 2012, in Geraldton, aged 90 years old.
8.1.1.4 Charles (Chas) Gregory Ellery was born on the 13th of May 1924, in Dongara.
He married Kathleen May (Kit) Batty (born during 1927) on August 26th, 1947.
Charles was a farm hand and the couple lived in Meckering.
They had three children;
8.1.1.4.1 Karen Elizabeth Ellery was born in the 1950s.
Karen married, at age nineteen, Kevin George Healy (the son of Irwin Francis Healy)
a Dongara fisherman, [Kevin was her second cousin; see 8.8.5.3] on January 18th, 1969.
They have a son:
8.1.1.4.1.1 Jason Marcus Healy,
8.1.1.4.2 Diane Gay Ellery was born in the 50s, a twin to Christopher.
She became a typist in Dongara.
Diane married Gary Timper and had two girls:
8.1.1.4.2.1 Chelsea May Timper,
8.1.1.4.2.2 Ashley Timper,
8.1.1.4.3 Christopher "Chris" Charles Ellery, also born in the 50s, a twin to Diane Ellery.
Christopher became a Carpenter in Dongara,
Chris married Lyn Hillary. No children.
Gail married Wade Lawrence Johnson in April 1969.
Wade was a mechanic and engineer in Rangeway, Geraldton.
They had three children.
8.1.1.3.3.1 Sharlene Margaret Johnson,
8.1.1.3.3.2 Danielle Gail Johnson,
8.1.1.3.3.3 Marnie Nadine Johnson.
By 1980, the Clement and Elva Simpson were living at Bluff Point, Geraldton. Clement was a loco driver at that stage.
Elva Martha Simpson (nee Ellery) died on the 9th December 2012, in Geraldton, aged 90 years old.
8.1.1.4 Charles (Chas) Gregory Ellery was born on the 13th of May 1924, in Dongara.
He married Kathleen May (Kit) Batty (born during 1927) on August 26th, 1947.
Charles was a farm hand and the couple lived in Meckering.
They had three children;
8.1.1.4.1 Karen Elizabeth Ellery was born in the 1950s.
Karen married, at age nineteen, Kevin George Healy (the son of Irwin Francis Healy)
a Dongara fisherman, [Kevin was her second cousin; see 8.8.5.3] on January 18th, 1969.
They have a son:
8.1.1.4.1.1 Jason Marcus Healy,
8.1.1.4.2 Diane Gay Ellery was born in the 50s, a twin to Christopher.
She became a typist in Dongara.
Diane married Gary Timper and had two girls:
8.1.1.4.2.1 Chelsea May Timper,
8.1.1.4.2.2 Ashley Timper,
8.1.1.4.3 Christopher "Chris" Charles Ellery, also born in the 50s, a twin to Diane Ellery.
Christopher became a Carpenter in Dongara,
Chris married Lyn Hillary. No children.
In 1980, Charles was listed as a farm hand, in Dongara. Charles (Chas) Gregory Ellery died on the 11th of January 2011, aged 86 years, in Geraldton. He was buried in the Dongara Cemetery beside his wife. His wife, Kathleen May Ellery (nee Batty) died much earlier, on September 15th, 1975, aged 48, and was interred at Dongara. |
8.1.2 Ambrose Gregory Rowlington Nairn was born on March the 13th 1900, in Dongara (Birth Registration: 2687/1900). He was two years old when his brother Cyril was born.
Ambrose became a Dogger on the railways. Ambrose married twice, firstly to Ruby Adeline Williams. (Born on the 25th of March 1918, in Three Springs). They were married in the Irwin District on the 30th of December 1933. (Marriage Reg: 17/1934) In 1937, they were living at the Irwin Siding and Ambrose was a labourer. Ambrose enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces during World War II (Serial No. W47608). He was discharged on the16th February 1944 as a Private. In 1949, and again in 1951, the couple were listed as living at 21 Mathoura Street, Midvale, Midland Junction. Ambrose was a Fettler at that stage. Together they had five children; 8.1.2.1 Unknown F Nairn, 8.1.2.2 Unknown F Nairn, 8.1.2.3 Unknown M Nairn, 8.1.2.4 Unknown M Nairn, 8.1.2.5 Unknown F Nairn. |
Ambrose Gregory Nairn separated from Ruby before 1949 and later, he married Violet Grace Nafpleotes (Page), born during 1916,
in Fremantle). They were married during 1963, in Geraldton (Reg: 124/1963) (no children from this marriage.)
Ambrose was listed as a 'gardener' in the Irwin district during 1980. Violet was living in Parker Street, in Dongara.
in Fremantle). They were married during 1963, in Geraldton (Reg: 124/1963) (no children from this marriage.)
Ambrose was listed as a 'gardener' in the Irwin district during 1980. Violet was living in Parker Street, in Dongara.
Ambrose Gregory Rowlington Nairn died on the 18th of December 1987. (Reg: Geraldton, 007/1988) He was buried in the Dongara Cemetery on the 23rd of December 1987. His first wife, and mother of his children, Ruby, re-married in 1949 (Brian Johnson) and Ruby died on the 21st of June 1997, aged 79 years. Violet Grace Nairn (nee Page) died on the 19th of August 2001. She was aged 85 years. Her body was cremated at the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton on the 23rd August 2001. |
8.1.3 Cyril Robert Paul Nairn was born on April 29th, 1902, on 'Stonehurst farm', Dongara (Birth Registration: 2998/1902). Cyril was two years old when his brother Irwin was born. He became a labourer in the Irwin district. Cyril joined the Australian Army on 26th April 1942, for service during WW2. (Reg Number: W72074). He became a Private in the 7 Geraldton Battalion VDC. In 1958, he was listed as 'a labourer' in Dongara. Cyril married Mary Gillespie, in Geraldton, during 1963 (Marriage Reg: 79/1963) when he was 61 years old. They lived in Dongara and had no children. Cyril Robert Nairn died on September 26th, 1984, in Geraldton, aged 84 years. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 143/1984). His body was cremated at Karrakatta, on the 4th of October 1984. It is not known when his wife Mary Nairn (nee Gillespie) died. |
8.1.4 Irwin Richard Johnson Nairn was born on May 18th, 1904, in Dongara
(Birth Registration: 3362/1904). He was baptised in Dongara. Irwin was three years old when his sister Gladys Muriel Nairn was born, and still three years old when she died (1908). Irwin became a labourer in the Dongara district. Irwin married Rose Ellen Brady (Born 20th Feb 1912 in the Irwin District. The daughter of Frederick and Harriett Brady [nee Cousins]) They were married on the 12th of August 1932, in the Irwin District (Reg: 12/1932). They then moved to Doctors Hill, Northam.
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8.1.4.1 Mervyn Richard Nairn, was born on the 15th of December 1932,
in Northam. He was two years old when Ernest was born, and six years old when his youngest brother Maxwell, was born in Northam. Mervyn became a civil servant (Postman) in Dongara. He was a keen cyclist. He undertook Army training at Northam during WW2. Mervyn never married. In 1977, he is listed as being a Mail Officer, living at 283 Marine Terrace, Geraldton. Mervyn Richard Nairn died on the 2nd of December 2004, in Perth, aged 72 years. He was buried in the Dongara Cemetery. (His mother died the year after him.) |
8.1.4.2 Ernest George Nairn was born on the 4th of December 1934. He became a labourer in Dongara.
At age 28 years, George married Kathleen Margaret Wick on June 30th, 1962, in Geraldton (Reg: 76/1962).
They set up home in Dongara and had one child:
8.1.4.2.1 Andrea Louise Nairn.
In 1980, Ernest is listed as being a farmer in Dongara with Kathleen.
8.1.4.3 Joyce Harriet Nairn, born during the 30's. Joyce was educated at the Dominican Ladies Collage, Dongara.
In 1953 she was playing basketball in the newly formed girls basketball team at Dongara.
Joyce married Norman Ralph Buckless during 1956, in the Irwin District (Reg: 12/1956).
Norman was a labourer and they set up house in Northampton. Together they had five children:
8.1.4.3.1 Rose Ivy Buckless, born during the 50s.
Rose married Frank Randell and has one child:
8.1.4.3.1.1 Jamie Randell, born during the 70s.
8.1.4.3.2 William Ralph Buckless, was born during the 50s.
He became a labourer in Northam.
William married Sue Morrow and has two children:
8.1.4.3.2.1 Jodie Lee Buckless, born in the 80s,
8.1.4.3.2.1 Sheree Ann Buckless, born in the 80s.
8.1.4.3.3 Lynette Kaye Buckless, was born during the 60s.
She became a meat packer in Northam.
Lyne married Peter Thompsett and had one child:
8.1.4.3.3.1 Casey Thompsett, was born during the 80s.
8.1.4.3.4 Peter John Buckless, born during the 60s,
8.1.4.3.5 Marie Buckless was born during the 70s.
By 1980, Joyce and Norman were living at 25 Buckland Street in Northam. Norman had retired.
8.1.4.4 Maxwell Nairn was born in the on the 29th of April 1939. He became an electrician in Dongara.
He married twice; first to Lorraine June Woods. They had no children.
In 1977, they were living in Dongara.
Max later divorced Lorraine. She moved to Bradley Way, Lockridge.
Max then married Leonie Burket and has no children.
Maxwell Nairn died on the 9th of March 2016, aged 77 years old.
His body was cremated at the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, on the 17th of March 2016.
8.1.4.5 Frederick Francis Nairn was born on July 29th, 1941, at Northam.
Frederick Francis Nairn died at Northam, aged 1 day old (Death Reg. Northam: 4900162/1943)
8.1.4.6 Pamela Gail Nairn was born during the late 40s in the St. John of God Hospital, Geraldton.
Pam married Richard Watson and has four children:
8.1.4.6.1 Wendy Ann Watson, born during the 70s,
8.1.4.6.2 Anthony Richard Watson,
8.1.4.6.3 Andrew David Watson,
8.1.4.6.4 Todd Irwin Watson.
8.1.4.7 Gary Nairn was born in the 50s.
Gary married Lynette Reeves in January 1984.
At age 28 years, George married Kathleen Margaret Wick on June 30th, 1962, in Geraldton (Reg: 76/1962).
They set up home in Dongara and had one child:
8.1.4.2.1 Andrea Louise Nairn.
In 1980, Ernest is listed as being a farmer in Dongara with Kathleen.
8.1.4.3 Joyce Harriet Nairn, born during the 30's. Joyce was educated at the Dominican Ladies Collage, Dongara.
In 1953 she was playing basketball in the newly formed girls basketball team at Dongara.
Joyce married Norman Ralph Buckless during 1956, in the Irwin District (Reg: 12/1956).
Norman was a labourer and they set up house in Northampton. Together they had five children:
8.1.4.3.1 Rose Ivy Buckless, born during the 50s.
Rose married Frank Randell and has one child:
8.1.4.3.1.1 Jamie Randell, born during the 70s.
8.1.4.3.2 William Ralph Buckless, was born during the 50s.
He became a labourer in Northam.
William married Sue Morrow and has two children:
8.1.4.3.2.1 Jodie Lee Buckless, born in the 80s,
8.1.4.3.2.1 Sheree Ann Buckless, born in the 80s.
8.1.4.3.3 Lynette Kaye Buckless, was born during the 60s.
She became a meat packer in Northam.
Lyne married Peter Thompsett and had one child:
8.1.4.3.3.1 Casey Thompsett, was born during the 80s.
8.1.4.3.4 Peter John Buckless, born during the 60s,
8.1.4.3.5 Marie Buckless was born during the 70s.
By 1980, Joyce and Norman were living at 25 Buckland Street in Northam. Norman had retired.
8.1.4.4 Maxwell Nairn was born in the on the 29th of April 1939. He became an electrician in Dongara.
He married twice; first to Lorraine June Woods. They had no children.
In 1977, they were living in Dongara.
Max later divorced Lorraine. She moved to Bradley Way, Lockridge.
Max then married Leonie Burket and has no children.
Maxwell Nairn died on the 9th of March 2016, aged 77 years old.
His body was cremated at the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, on the 17th of March 2016.
8.1.4.5 Frederick Francis Nairn was born on July 29th, 1941, at Northam.
Frederick Francis Nairn died at Northam, aged 1 day old (Death Reg. Northam: 4900162/1943)
8.1.4.6 Pamela Gail Nairn was born during the late 40s in the St. John of God Hospital, Geraldton.
Pam married Richard Watson and has four children:
8.1.4.6.1 Wendy Ann Watson, born during the 70s,
8.1.4.6.2 Anthony Richard Watson,
8.1.4.6.3 Andrew David Watson,
8.1.4.6.4 Todd Irwin Watson.
8.1.4.7 Gary Nairn was born in the 50s.
Gary married Lynette Reeves in January 1984.
Irwin Richard Johnson Nairn died on the 3rd of January 1983 in the Geraldton Nursing Home, at age 78 years. (Reg: Geraldton, 014/1983)
His body is interred in the Anglican section of the Dongara Cemetery (Grave 22) on the 5th of January 1983. His wife, Rose Ellen Nairn (nee Brady) died during 2005, at age of 93 years. She was buried in the Dongara Cemetery with her husband Irwin and son Mervyn (8.1.4.1). |
8.1.5 Gladys Muriel (Maria) Nairn was born on March 31st, 1908, in Dongara in the Irwin area (Birth Registration: 008/1908).
She died 12 days later, on April 11th, 1908, at Dongara. (Irwin Reg: 003/1908)
Gladys Murial Nairn was buried at Mingenew Cemetery on the 12th of April 1908.
She died 12 days later, on April 11th, 1908, at Dongara. (Irwin Reg: 003/1908)
Gladys Murial Nairn was buried at Mingenew Cemetery on the 12th of April 1908.
Henry “Rolly” Nairn was a farmer, of 'Stonehurst Farm' in Dongara, from 1904-1933. In 1930, “Rolly” Nairn put a notice in The Irwin Index newspaper stating he would not be responsible for his wife’s debts (Emma).
Emma Elizabeth Nairn (nee Rowland), died on the 18th August 1952, in Geraldton. (Reg: Geraldton, 095/1954) after a lengthy illness. She was aged 84 years. Her body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery in the Anglican section. The service at the graveside being conducted by the Rev. F.E. Elliott of Geraldton. Emma was survived by three sons and one daughter. |
˪ 8.2 Jane Rowland was born on March 7th 1874, at Dongara. She was baptised the same year, on July 26th 1874, at Greenough. This was the same year, on the1st of April, that John Forrest lead an expedition from Geraldton, Western Australia, across the Gibson Desert to the Peake telegraph station in South Australia.
Jane was two years old when her sister Annie Rowland was born. She was then eight years old when her older brother, William Richard Rowland was born and then died, during 1882.
Jane, at age twenty two, married Ebenezer John Wass (born 11 April 1875, the son of George & Elizabeth Wass) at Irwin, on 18th August 1896. They lived in Dongara, farmed in the Irwin District and raised nine children;
Jane was two years old when her sister Annie Rowland was born. She was then eight years old when her older brother, William Richard Rowland was born and then died, during 1882.
Jane, at age twenty two, married Ebenezer John Wass (born 11 April 1875, the son of George & Elizabeth Wass) at Irwin, on 18th August 1896. They lived in Dongara, farmed in the Irwin District and raised nine children;
8.2.1 George Ivo Phillip Wass, was born during 1903, in Dongara (Birth Reg No. 3224). He became a labourer in Dongara. He married his cousin Sylvia Elizabeth Gibbs (nee Rowland, ex. 8.7.2), daughter of his Uncle Rueben. They were married, in the Northam District during 1953 (Marriage Reg: 67/1953) (Sylvia may have previously had 4 children: Leslie; Donal; Neville; Janice and Lana)
George was employed as a farm hand after their marriage. They lived in Carnarvon Street, Port Dennison. George Ivo Philip Wass died in Geraldton, on the 28th of May 1974 aged 71, without having children, (Death Reg: Geraldton, 079/1974). His body was buried at the Dongara Cemetery (Grave #80, Methodist section) His wife, Sylvia Elizabeth Wass (nee Gibbs) died on 7th September 1989, at Geraldton. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 155/1989) Sylvia was aged 80 years. She was buried at Dongara with her husband (Grave 81). |
8.2.2 William Thomas Wesley Wass was born on the 11th of October 1904, in Yardarino, Dongara (Birth Reg. No. 3380).
William married Georgina Maud Mason in the Irwin District during 1931 (Marriage Reg: 6/1931).
In 1943, William was working for the Mains Road Board in Geraldton, as a labourer. They had three children:
8.2.2.1 Valma Fay Wass, was born during the 30s,
Valma married Clifford James King, in Moora, during 1953 (Marriage Reg. 7/1953) Clifford was a farmer in Calingira.
In 1980, Valma was living in Calingira, near Moora.
8.2.2.2 William Bernard Wass, born during the 30s. He became a salesman in Northam.
William married Linda Valerie Troy, in Perth during 1958 (Marriage Reg. 1907/1958)
8.2.2.3 Barry George Wass, also born during the 30s. He became a labourer in Northam.
In 1980, William and Georgina were listed as living at 45 Charles Street, in Northam. William had retired.
William Thomas Wass died on the 8th of November 1990. It is not known when his wife Georgina died.
William married Georgina Maud Mason in the Irwin District during 1931 (Marriage Reg: 6/1931).
In 1943, William was working for the Mains Road Board in Geraldton, as a labourer. They had three children:
8.2.2.1 Valma Fay Wass, was born during the 30s,
Valma married Clifford James King, in Moora, during 1953 (Marriage Reg. 7/1953) Clifford was a farmer in Calingira.
In 1980, Valma was living in Calingira, near Moora.
8.2.2.2 William Bernard Wass, born during the 30s. He became a salesman in Northam.
William married Linda Valerie Troy, in Perth during 1958 (Marriage Reg. 1907/1958)
8.2.2.3 Barry George Wass, also born during the 30s. He became a labourer in Northam.
In 1980, William and Georgina were listed as living at 45 Charles Street, in Northam. William had retired.
William Thomas Wass died on the 8th of November 1990. It is not known when his wife Georgina died.
8.2.3 Albert (Mick) Frederick Johnson Wass, was born 1st January 1906, in Dongara.
Mick married Daisy Sloper (born 11th January 1902, in Dongara. Daisy was the daughter of Charles and Emily Sloper)
They were married on the 19th of November 1934, in Victoria Park. (Marriage Reg: Perth 1679/1934). They had two children:
Mick married Daisy Sloper (born 11th January 1902, in Dongara. Daisy was the daughter of Charles and Emily Sloper)
They were married on the 19th of November 1934, in Victoria Park. (Marriage Reg: Perth 1679/1934). They had two children:
8.2.3.1 Viviene Bedford Wass, was born 11th March 1936.
He was baptised on 30th April 1936, in Dongara. Viviene Bedford Wass died on January 30th, 1965, in Geraldton aged 29 years. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 016/1965 B/N 58). He had died of leukaemia. Vivian Wass was buried at Dongara, on the 1st of February 1965, in the Methodist Section, Grave 60. |
8.2.3.2 Glenys June Wass, was born on the 19th July 1938.
Glenys married twice.
Firstly, on 29th September 1956, she married Gerard Sydney Criddle (born during 1929, in Geraldton).
(Marriage Reg: 13/1956).
Gerard was a farm hand and for a time worked on "Irwin Park" Irwin.
Together, they had three children:
8.2.3.2.1 Margaret Roma Criddle, born in the 50s.
Became a teacher at The Convent of Mary, Young Street, Harvey.
8.2.3.2.2 Peta Criddle, born in the 50s.
Peta married Marty Keatley on the 5th of August 1981, and has one child:
8.2.3.2.2.1 Unknown Keatley.
8.2.3.2.3 Lynne Maree Criddle, born in the 60s.
Lynne married Horace (Harry) Harold Byrne on the 23rd of April 1983 and has two children:
8.2.3.2.3.1 Louise Maree Byrne, was born in the 80s,
8.2.3.2.3.2 Unknown Byrne.
Gerard Sydney Criddle died, aged only 38 years old, on the 22nd of September 1967, in Mingenew.
He was buried in the Dongara Cemetery. Glenys was living at Hampton Street, Port Dennison by 1968.
His wife, Glenys June Criddle (nee Wass) who was only 29 years old when her husband Gerard died, married again;
This time to Norman Oliver Moran. Norm was a driver in Port Denison. No children from the marriage.
In 1980, Glenys was employed as a manageress and was living at 65 Hampton Street, Port Denison.
Glenys June Moran (nee Criddle, Wass) died at age 79 years, on the 3rd of May 2018.
Her body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery on the 11th of May 2018.
8.2.3.3 Robin Albert Wass, born 19th April 1947 in Geraldton.
Robin married Deidre Flounsham and has one child:
8.2.3.3.1 Unknown Wass.
Robin Albert Wass died in Geraldton, on 29th January 1992 aged 45 years old. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 019/1992)
He was cremated at Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton and the ashes buried in Dongara Cemetery, with his parents.
Glenys married twice.
Firstly, on 29th September 1956, she married Gerard Sydney Criddle (born during 1929, in Geraldton).
(Marriage Reg: 13/1956).
Gerard was a farm hand and for a time worked on "Irwin Park" Irwin.
Together, they had three children:
8.2.3.2.1 Margaret Roma Criddle, born in the 50s.
Became a teacher at The Convent of Mary, Young Street, Harvey.
8.2.3.2.2 Peta Criddle, born in the 50s.
Peta married Marty Keatley on the 5th of August 1981, and has one child:
8.2.3.2.2.1 Unknown Keatley.
8.2.3.2.3 Lynne Maree Criddle, born in the 60s.
Lynne married Horace (Harry) Harold Byrne on the 23rd of April 1983 and has two children:
8.2.3.2.3.1 Louise Maree Byrne, was born in the 80s,
8.2.3.2.3.2 Unknown Byrne.
Gerard Sydney Criddle died, aged only 38 years old, on the 22nd of September 1967, in Mingenew.
He was buried in the Dongara Cemetery. Glenys was living at Hampton Street, Port Dennison by 1968.
His wife, Glenys June Criddle (nee Wass) who was only 29 years old when her husband Gerard died, married again;
This time to Norman Oliver Moran. Norm was a driver in Port Denison. No children from the marriage.
In 1980, Glenys was employed as a manageress and was living at 65 Hampton Street, Port Denison.
Glenys June Moran (nee Criddle, Wass) died at age 79 years, on the 3rd of May 2018.
Her body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery on the 11th of May 2018.
8.2.3.3 Robin Albert Wass, born 19th April 1947 in Geraldton.
Robin married Deidre Flounsham and has one child:
8.2.3.3.1 Unknown Wass.
Robin Albert Wass died in Geraldton, on 29th January 1992 aged 45 years old. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 019/1992)
He was cremated at Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton and the ashes buried in Dongara Cemetery, with his parents.
Albert (Mick) Frederick Wass was a farm hand in Irwin.
Albert Frederick Johnson Wass died, in Geraldton, on the 24th of June 1970, aged 64. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 089/1970) He was buried at the Dongara Cemetery (Grave #59 Methodist Section.). Albert’s wife Daisy Wass (nee Sloper) died two years later, on the 14th of June 1972, in Geraldton, aged 70 years old. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 096/1972) She was buried with her husband at Dongara (Grave #59 Meth.) on the 19th of June 1972. Along with their son, Robin. |
8.2.4 Richard Andrew Ebenezer (Dick) Wass, was born on the 3rd of January 1896, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 1626/1897)
Richard returned to Australia via the H.T. Seeang Choon and was discharged 'medically unfit' on the 29th of August 1919.
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Richard Wass married Emily Sloper (born 12th January 1896, in Dongara). They were married on the 25th of August 1917, in Dongara. (Irwin Marriage Reg: 7/1917) They had a large family:
8.2.4.1 Edith May Wass, was born on the 6th of April 1918, at Yardarino, Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300014/1918)
Edith married Reginald George Burgess, in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 2/1941)
Reginald was a general farm hand at Yandanooka when they were married.
Later, he was employed as slaughterman in Albany. They had no children.
In 1980, Edith was living at 4 Mueller Street, Lockyer.
Edith May Burgess (nee Wass) died on 4th July 1991, in Albany.
8.2.4.2 Ida Joyce Wass, was born on the 26th of December 1920, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300001/1920)
Ida married Ronald Dunkley (born 3rd June 1920, in Fremantle) They were married at East Fremantle
on the 11th of July 1941, at aged 20 years old. (Marriage Reg 255/1941).
In 1949, they were living at 32 Walter Street, East Fremantle. Ronald was employed as a 'lumper'.
They had eight children:
8.2.4.2.1 Beryl Joan Dunkley was born on the 10th of January 1943, in Fremantle. Beryl died 21st July 2010, in Perth.
8.2.4.2.2 Eileen Joyce Dunkley, born on 8th October 1944, in Geraldton. Eileen died, in Subiaco, on 28th October 2009.
8.2.4.2.3 Richard Ashley Dunkley, born on the 14th of November 1946 in Fremantle. Richard died in December 2016.
8.2.4.2.4 Colin Andrew Dunkley was born on 3rd April 1951, in East Fremantle.
Colin married Margaret. Colin became a Driller at Useless Loop in 1980.
Colin Andrew Dunkley died in Newman, on 27th February 1994, aged 42 years old.
8.2.4.2.5 Evelyn Mary Dunkley was born on the 12th of December 1952.
Evelyn married Keith Herbet Birch (born 1937) on the 17th of February 1975, in Fremantle.
Evelyn Mary Birch (nee Dunkley) died on the 23 October 2013 in Rockingham.
8.2.4.2.6
8.2.4.2.7
8.2.4.2.8
Ida Joyce Dunkley (nee Wass) died on the 7th of April 2005, in the Northam Nursing Home.
Her husband, Ronald Dunkley died on the 19th of January 1995, in Fremantle.
8.2.4.1 Edith May Wass, was born on the 6th of April 1918, at Yardarino, Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300014/1918)
Edith married Reginald George Burgess, in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 2/1941)
Reginald was a general farm hand at Yandanooka when they were married.
Later, he was employed as slaughterman in Albany. They had no children.
In 1980, Edith was living at 4 Mueller Street, Lockyer.
Edith May Burgess (nee Wass) died on 4th July 1991, in Albany.
8.2.4.2 Ida Joyce Wass, was born on the 26th of December 1920, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300001/1920)
Ida married Ronald Dunkley (born 3rd June 1920, in Fremantle) They were married at East Fremantle
on the 11th of July 1941, at aged 20 years old. (Marriage Reg 255/1941).
In 1949, they were living at 32 Walter Street, East Fremantle. Ronald was employed as a 'lumper'.
They had eight children:
8.2.4.2.1 Beryl Joan Dunkley was born on the 10th of January 1943, in Fremantle. Beryl died 21st July 2010, in Perth.
8.2.4.2.2 Eileen Joyce Dunkley, born on 8th October 1944, in Geraldton. Eileen died, in Subiaco, on 28th October 2009.
8.2.4.2.3 Richard Ashley Dunkley, born on the 14th of November 1946 in Fremantle. Richard died in December 2016.
8.2.4.2.4 Colin Andrew Dunkley was born on 3rd April 1951, in East Fremantle.
Colin married Margaret. Colin became a Driller at Useless Loop in 1980.
Colin Andrew Dunkley died in Newman, on 27th February 1994, aged 42 years old.
8.2.4.2.5 Evelyn Mary Dunkley was born on the 12th of December 1952.
Evelyn married Keith Herbet Birch (born 1937) on the 17th of February 1975, in Fremantle.
Evelyn Mary Birch (nee Dunkley) died on the 23 October 2013 in Rockingham.
8.2.4.2.6
8.2.4.2.7
8.2.4.2.8
Ida Joyce Dunkley (nee Wass) died on the 7th of April 2005, in the Northam Nursing Home.
Her husband, Ronald Dunkley died on the 19th of January 1995, in Fremantle.
8.2.4.3 Charles Richard Wass, was born on the 30th March 1922, in Dongara. He became a Farmer at Yandanooka.
Charles married Edith (Pat) Maud Wells. They were married in the Irwin District, during 1949 (Marriage Reg: 4/1949).
Edith had been born on the 25th of June 1922. They began their married life at 'The Brook' at Moora. In 1954, Charles is listed as a farmer.
Edith had been born on the 25th of June 1922. They began their married life at 'The Brook' at Moora. In 1954, Charles is listed as a farmer.
They had five children:
8.2.4.2.1 Norman Kenneth Wass. He became a carrier at Moora. 8.2.4.2.2 Harold Wass, 8.2.4.2.3 Peter Thomas Wass, Peter became a farmer at Moora. 8.2.4.2.4 Carolyn Emily Wass, She became a shop assistant at Moora. 8.2.4.2.5 Jeffrey Wass. Charles Richard Wass died on 10th October 1964. He was buried at Moora. Edith Wass (nee Wells) died on the 4th February 2016. She was buried in the Moora Cemetery next to her husband. |
8.2.4.3 Gweneth Wass, born during 1924,
8.2.4.4 Andrew Wass, was born during the 20s,
8.2.4.5 Beryl Wass, was born during the 20's,
8.2.4.6 Reginald James Wass, born during 1930.
Reginald married Elva Beryl Glass. They were married in the Northampton District during 1955 (Reg: 3/1955).
He became a farmer in the Northampton district.
In 1980, Reginald and Elva are listed as living at 3 Napia Way, Duncraig with Reginald employed as a salesman.
Reginald James Wass died on 28th April 1997, in Duncraig.
He was buried at Karrakatta.
8.2.4.7 Harold Edward Wass, was born on 25th August 1933.
Harold Edward Wass died on 8th July 1936, at less than 2 years old.
8.2.4.8 Emily Merle Wass, was born on 1st September 1935.
Emily Merle Wass died the next year. She was buried during July 1936.
8.2.4.9 Gordon Victor "Vic" Wass, was born on the 22nd of November 1939.
He became a farm hand at "Woolawa", at Walebing.
Vic married Carol Ann Cahill (born on the 22nd of September 1943). No children.
Carol Wass (nee Cahill) died on the 1st of January 2009.
Her husband, Gordon Wass died on the 10th of May 2010.
Both are buried in the Karrakatta Cemetery.
8.2.4.4 Andrew Wass, was born during the 20s,
8.2.4.5 Beryl Wass, was born during the 20's,
8.2.4.6 Reginald James Wass, born during 1930.
Reginald married Elva Beryl Glass. They were married in the Northampton District during 1955 (Reg: 3/1955).
He became a farmer in the Northampton district.
In 1980, Reginald and Elva are listed as living at 3 Napia Way, Duncraig with Reginald employed as a salesman.
Reginald James Wass died on 28th April 1997, in Duncraig.
He was buried at Karrakatta.
8.2.4.7 Harold Edward Wass, was born on 25th August 1933.
Harold Edward Wass died on 8th July 1936, at less than 2 years old.
8.2.4.8 Emily Merle Wass, was born on 1st September 1935.
Emily Merle Wass died the next year. She was buried during July 1936.
8.2.4.9 Gordon Victor "Vic" Wass, was born on the 22nd of November 1939.
He became a farm hand at "Woolawa", at Walebing.
Vic married Carol Ann Cahill (born on the 22nd of September 1943). No children.
Carol Wass (nee Cahill) died on the 1st of January 2009.
Her husband, Gordon Wass died on the 10th of May 2010.
Both are buried in the Karrakatta Cemetery.
Richard Wass and his wife, Emily Wass lived in “The Store”, at Old East End, Dongara.
Richard Andrew Wass died on 17th September 1978, at Willagee.
His wife, Emily Wass (nee Sloper) had died previously on 15th July 1950, in Three Springs.
Richard Andrew Wass died on 17th September 1978, at Willagee.
His wife, Emily Wass (nee Sloper) had died previously on 15th July 1950, in Three Springs.
8.2.5 Greeta Jane Christine Wass was born on the 25th of December 1910, at Wye Farm, in the Irwin district.
(Birth Reg. No. 3300007/1911)
Greeta married Harold Edward Garfield Blencowe (born 7 January 1905, in Geraldtown). They were married in Dongara, on the 21st of January 1933. (Marriage Reg: 2/1933) They lived in Carnamah, from March to July 1933.
Following her husband’s transfer to Perth, Greeta left Carnamah with him, by train, on Monday 24th July 1933.
Harold joined the Australian Citizen Forces in Narragin, during World War II. (Service No. W56459)
Harold became the Postmaster at East Fremantle. He and Greta lived in the Post Office Quarters.
Later, (1980) they moved to Beaconsfield. Greeta later resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley.
They had three children:
8.2.5.1 Lesley Ann Blencowe was born on the 18th of April 1935 in Subiaco.
Lesley died in 2001, in Melbourne.
8.2.5.2
8.2.5.3
Greta Jane Blencowe (nee Wass) died on 26th January 2003.
Her ashes were interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (IC Section, Rose Memorial, FE, 14).
Her husband, Harold Edward Garfield Blencowe had previously died on the 27th of June 1984, aged 79 years.
He had been cremated at Karrakatta.
(Birth Reg. No. 3300007/1911)
Greeta married Harold Edward Garfield Blencowe (born 7 January 1905, in Geraldtown). They were married in Dongara, on the 21st of January 1933. (Marriage Reg: 2/1933) They lived in Carnamah, from March to July 1933.
Following her husband’s transfer to Perth, Greeta left Carnamah with him, by train, on Monday 24th July 1933.
Harold joined the Australian Citizen Forces in Narragin, during World War II. (Service No. W56459)
Harold became the Postmaster at East Fremantle. He and Greta lived in the Post Office Quarters.
Later, (1980) they moved to Beaconsfield. Greeta later resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley.
They had three children:
8.2.5.1 Lesley Ann Blencowe was born on the 18th of April 1935 in Subiaco.
Lesley died in 2001, in Melbourne.
8.2.5.2
8.2.5.3
Greta Jane Blencowe (nee Wass) died on 26th January 2003.
Her ashes were interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (IC Section, Rose Memorial, FE, 14).
Her husband, Harold Edward Garfield Blencowe had previously died on the 27th of June 1984, aged 79 years.
He had been cremated at Karrakatta.
8.2.6 Ruby Elizabeth Wass, was born on the 20th of December 1899 in Dongara.
(Birth Reg. No. 2402/1899) She was one year old when her sister Phyllis was born. Ruby married Herbert Edward Polding (born during 1900) He was an engine attendant in Geraldton. They were married on April 29th, 1933, in Geraldton (Marriage Reg: 18/1933). In 1936, they were living 170 Durlacher Street, in Geraldton. They had two children: 8.2.6.1 Stretton Edward Polding, He became a Turner in Perth. 8.2.6.2 Dorothy Polding. In 1958, Ruby and Herbert were living at 9 Scaddan Street, in Bassendean. Herbert was employed as a 'dresser'. By 1977, Ruby and Stretton were living in Gregory Street, Belmont. Ruby Polding (nee Wass) died on the 25th of November 1990. Her husband, Herbert Edward Polding had died previously on the 30th of December 1983, in Bassendean. His body was cremated at Karrakatta. |
8.2.7 Phyllis Irene Mary Wass was born during 1901 (Birth Reg. No. 2844) in Irwin.
Phyllis married Charles Edward Hanlon.
Charles was a labourer. In 1936, they were living 28 Forrest Street, Geraldton.
Children unknown.
Phyllis May Nichols (nee Wass) died during 1990.
Phyllis married Charles Edward Hanlon.
Charles was a labourer. In 1936, they were living 28 Forrest Street, Geraldton.
Children unknown.
Phyllis May Nichols (nee Wass) died during 1990.
8.2.8 Irwin James Ray Wass was born on the 3rd of October 1907, Yardarino, Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300025/1907)
Irwin married Sophia Joyce Evans in Wiluna, during 1936. (Marriage Reg. East Murchison: 4500060/1936)
By 1937, Irwin was a miner at Wiluna, and the couple were living at 8 Sixth Street, Wiluna.
He joined the CMF in Claremont, during World War II. (Service No. W62736)
In 1943, Irwin had become the manager of the State Hotel, in Dwellingup. Sophia as employed on 'home duties'.
Children unknown.
Irwin James Ray Wass died on the 14th of January 1968, in Fremantle.
Irwin married Sophia Joyce Evans in Wiluna, during 1936. (Marriage Reg. East Murchison: 4500060/1936)
By 1937, Irwin was a miner at Wiluna, and the couple were living at 8 Sixth Street, Wiluna.
He joined the CMF in Claremont, during World War II. (Service No. W62736)
In 1943, Irwin had become the manager of the State Hotel, in Dwellingup. Sophia as employed on 'home duties'.
Children unknown.
Irwin James Ray Wass died on the 14th of January 1968, in Fremantle.
8.2.9 John Edward Wass, was born on 24th July 1896, in Dongara (Birth Reg. No. 2198/1898) and was baptised on July 24th, 1898?
John Edward Wass died during 1901, in Dongara, aged 3 years old.
John Edward Wass died during 1901, in Dongara, aged 3 years old.
Jane Wass (nee Rowland) died on March the 22nd 1949, in Geraldton and is buried at Dongara. She was aged 73 years old.
Her husband, Ebenezer J. Wass died less than a month later on Friday June 4th, 1949 aged 71 years old and was buried along with his wife, at the Dongara Cemetery. |
˪ 8.3 Anne (Annie) Rowland was born on the 28th April 1876, in the Dongara area (Birth Reg. 17114/1876) and was baptised the following year, at Greenough on February 5th 1877. She was two years old when her brother Richard Rowland was born.
On 24th April 1900, Anne was aged twenty four. She married William Henry Brand (born 28th April 1875, at Irwin/Dongara - Birth Reg. 16344/1875).
On 24th April 1900, Anne was aged twenty four. She married William Henry Brand (born 28th April 1875, at Irwin/Dongara - Birth Reg. 16344/1875).
William was the son of David (born 1841) and Susan (born 1847, nee Criddle) Brand.
William was twenty-five years old when they were married, on April 24th, 1900. He was listed as a 'fettler' on the Midland Railway. Annie and William had two daughters: |
8.3.1 Iris Elizabeth Brand, born on April the 11th 1901, in Irwin (Birth Reg. 2834/1901).
Iris married Bruce Hamilton Williams in the Methodist Church, Dongara, on Tuesday the 28th of June 1927 (Reg: 11/1927).
Bruce was a motor mechanic formally of Geraldton. In 1937, they were living in St Kilda Road, Belmont. They had three children:
8.3.1.1 Faye Olive Williams.
Faye married Robert Morell Campbell in Perth, during 1950 (Marriage Reg: 2608/1950). Robert was a Baker.
In 1954, the couple were listed as living in Swanbank Road, Maylands with Faye's parents, Bruce and Iris.
They had two children:
8.3.1.1.1 Margaret Campbell. Born in the 1950's.
Margaret married Kevin Bird and has one child:
8.3.1.1.1.1 James Bird.
8.3.1.1.2 Pauline Ruth Campbell. Born in the 1950's.
Pauline married Barry Lakstine and has two children:
8.3.1.1.2.1 Kirsty Lakstine, and
8.3.1.1.2.2 Matthew Lakstine.
In 1963, and 1977, the family were living at 42 Vera Street, Morley Park, with Robert still working as a baker..
8.3.1.2 Constance Ann Williams, married Frank Leslie Mutton in Perth, during 1953 (Marriage Reg. 1310/1953)
Frank was a fire tender driver. In 1958, they were living in Maida Vale Road, Maida Vale. They had two children.
8.3.1.2.1 Gary Mutton, and
8.3.1.2.2 David Mutton.
By 1972, the couple were living at 17 Gloucester Road, Kalamunda. Frank was employed a fireman.
By 1980, they were in Middle Swan.
8.3.1.3 Iris Joy Williams, married Lawrence John Sanderson in Perth, during 1964 (Marriage Reg: 929/1964),
In 1968, they were living on North River Road, Carnarvon. Lawrence was employed as a 'planter'.
The couple had two children;
8.3.1.3.1 Suzanne Sanderson, and
8.3.1.3.2 Wayne Sanderson.
In 1980, Iris and Lawrence were still living on North Road, Carnarvon.
By 1958, Bruce and Iris had moved from Maylands, and he was a Motor Mechanic in Carnarvon. The family was living at 1 Brown Street.
In 1980, Bruce and Iris were living on Gascoyne Road, Carnarvon. Bruce had retired.
Iris Elizabeth Williams (nee Brand) died on March 5th, 1983, and was buried in Carnarvon.
It is not known when her husband Bruce Williams died.
Iris married Bruce Hamilton Williams in the Methodist Church, Dongara, on Tuesday the 28th of June 1927 (Reg: 11/1927).
Bruce was a motor mechanic formally of Geraldton. In 1937, they were living in St Kilda Road, Belmont. They had three children:
8.3.1.1 Faye Olive Williams.
Faye married Robert Morell Campbell in Perth, during 1950 (Marriage Reg: 2608/1950). Robert was a Baker.
In 1954, the couple were listed as living in Swanbank Road, Maylands with Faye's parents, Bruce and Iris.
They had two children:
8.3.1.1.1 Margaret Campbell. Born in the 1950's.
Margaret married Kevin Bird and has one child:
8.3.1.1.1.1 James Bird.
8.3.1.1.2 Pauline Ruth Campbell. Born in the 1950's.
Pauline married Barry Lakstine and has two children:
8.3.1.1.2.1 Kirsty Lakstine, and
8.3.1.1.2.2 Matthew Lakstine.
In 1963, and 1977, the family were living at 42 Vera Street, Morley Park, with Robert still working as a baker..
8.3.1.2 Constance Ann Williams, married Frank Leslie Mutton in Perth, during 1953 (Marriage Reg. 1310/1953)
Frank was a fire tender driver. In 1958, they were living in Maida Vale Road, Maida Vale. They had two children.
8.3.1.2.1 Gary Mutton, and
8.3.1.2.2 David Mutton.
By 1972, the couple were living at 17 Gloucester Road, Kalamunda. Frank was employed a fireman.
By 1980, they were in Middle Swan.
8.3.1.3 Iris Joy Williams, married Lawrence John Sanderson in Perth, during 1964 (Marriage Reg: 929/1964),
In 1968, they were living on North River Road, Carnarvon. Lawrence was employed as a 'planter'.
The couple had two children;
8.3.1.3.1 Suzanne Sanderson, and
8.3.1.3.2 Wayne Sanderson.
In 1980, Iris and Lawrence were still living on North Road, Carnarvon.
By 1958, Bruce and Iris had moved from Maylands, and he was a Motor Mechanic in Carnarvon. The family was living at 1 Brown Street.
In 1980, Bruce and Iris were living on Gascoyne Road, Carnarvon. Bruce had retired.
Iris Elizabeth Williams (nee Brand) died on March 5th, 1983, and was buried in Carnarvon.
It is not known when her husband Bruce Williams died.
8.3.2 Thora May Brand was born on August 14th, 1912, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. Irwin: 049/1913).
Thora married Stanley Bliss Harper. (born on the 16th of September 1909). Stan trained and earned a living as a Baker.
They were married in the Dongara Methodist Church on the 29th of September 1930. (Marriage Reg: 21/1930)
In 1937, Thora and Stanley were living in Dongara.
Thora and Stan went on and had five children.
8.3.2.1 Bruce Standley Harper, was born on April 22nd, 1931, in the Irwin district. Bruce became a teacher.
Bruce married Jean Margaret Carey, (born 1934).
They were married, in Fremantle, during 1957 (Marriage Reg: 207/1957) They had four children:
8.3.2.1.1 Keith Harper, born during the 50s,
8.3.2.1.2 Dianne Harper, born during the 50s,
8.3.2.1.3 Craig Harper, born during the 60s, and
8.3.2.1.4 Earle Harper, born in the 70s .
In 1963, the family were living in Norma Road, Melville with Bruce still teaching. By 1972, they had moved to Alfred Cove.
Bruce Harper died on the 15th June 1974, aged 43 years, in Alfred Cove.
Jean Margaret Harper (nee Carey) died on the 12th August 1979, in Alfred Cove.
8.3.2.2 Richard Clyde Harper, was born on the 7th of February 1933,
Richard married Carol Edith Phipps in Merredin, during 1958 (Marriage Reg: 38/1958). Richard was a 'carrier'.
In 1968, the family was living at 98 Ensign Street, Narrogin. They had three children;
8.3.2.2.1 Julie Anne Harper, born during the 1950s. She became a hairdresser in Narrogin.
Julie married Gary Ian Burgoyne, Gary was a shearer.
In 1980, the couple were living in the Caravan Park in Narrogin. Julie and Gary had one child:
8.3.2.2.1.1 Leah Joanne Burgoyne, born in the 80s,
8.3.2.2.2 Susan Lee Harper, born in the 1960s,
She became a dental assistant in Narrogin. married ? , and
8.3.2.2.3 Darren Harper, was born in the 60s.
By 1980, Richard was listed as a Farm Hand in Narrogin. The family still lived in Ensign Street.
8.3.2.3 George William Harper was born on the 27th of June 1934. He became a Baker.
George married Una May Kittyea. They were married in the Northam district, during 1956.
(Marriage Reg: 79/1956). In 1958, they were living in Campbell Street, Corrigin, with George working as a baker.
They had four children;
8.3.2.3.1 Dale Maree Harper, born in the 50s,
8.3.2.3.2 Lance Kenneth Harper, born in the 50s,
He became a mechanic.
8.3.2.3.3 Sonya Harper, born in the 60s, and
8.3.2.3.4 Natasha Beau Harper, born in the 60s.
By 1972, George and Una were living at 11 Fairway East in Yokine, and George still working as a baker.
8.3.2.4 Trevor Colin Harper was born on the 7th April 1936.
Trevor married Edna May Russell. They were married in Perth, during 1959 (Reg: 2284/1959)
In 1963, Trevor was a Newsagent and he and Edna were living at 67 Great Eastern Highway, Rivervale.
They had two children:
8.3.2.4.1 Stephen Lorne Harper, born in the 60s,
8.3.2.4.2 Linda Harper, born in the 60s.
By 1980, Trevor was still a Newsagent and was living in Armadale with Stephen.
8.3.2.5 Clive Edwin Harper was born on January the 23rd, 1938.
Clive became a primary school teacher before becoming a school principal at a number of schools
around Western Australia.
Clive met, and then married Claudette Alice Williams in Narrogin, during 1962 (Marriage Reg: 9/1962).
Claudette’s twin sister, Betty Williams, was bridesmaid.
Clive and Claudette have three children:
8.3.2.5.1 Jaci Joanne Harper was born during the 60s in Narrogin.
She married John Rolston in Perth, during 1987.
No children. Living in Fremantle.
8.3.2.5.2 Fiona Harper was born during the 60s in Narrogin.
Fiona was married in East Fremantle, during 1990, but later divorced. No children.
Fiona is a keen sailor and is sailing clockwise around Australia after departing Fremantle in November 2005.
8.3.2.5.3 Aaron Harper was born on in the 60s.
Aaron married Deborah Giles in the Cook Islands, and has one daughter:
8.3.2.5.3.1 Kiara Jade, born during the 2000s, in Brisbane.
Both Clive and Claudette have been heavily involved in hockey, tennis, school sports and golf. They live in Port Kennedy.
Stan and Thora travelled extensively around Australia by caravan and worked in Coolgardie as a baker. Stan was a good bush mechanic.
In his 90’s he had a welding accident, in his shed, and later died of his burns.
Stanley Bliss Harper passed away on the 8th of January 2005. He was buried in the Rockingham Regional Memorial Park in Baldivis, WA.
His wife, Thora Harper (nee Brand) now lives in a Retirement Home in Rockingham.
Thora married Stanley Bliss Harper. (born on the 16th of September 1909). Stan trained and earned a living as a Baker.
They were married in the Dongara Methodist Church on the 29th of September 1930. (Marriage Reg: 21/1930)
In 1937, Thora and Stanley were living in Dongara.
Thora and Stan went on and had five children.
8.3.2.1 Bruce Standley Harper, was born on April 22nd, 1931, in the Irwin district. Bruce became a teacher.
Bruce married Jean Margaret Carey, (born 1934).
They were married, in Fremantle, during 1957 (Marriage Reg: 207/1957) They had four children:
8.3.2.1.1 Keith Harper, born during the 50s,
8.3.2.1.2 Dianne Harper, born during the 50s,
8.3.2.1.3 Craig Harper, born during the 60s, and
8.3.2.1.4 Earle Harper, born in the 70s .
In 1963, the family were living in Norma Road, Melville with Bruce still teaching. By 1972, they had moved to Alfred Cove.
Bruce Harper died on the 15th June 1974, aged 43 years, in Alfred Cove.
Jean Margaret Harper (nee Carey) died on the 12th August 1979, in Alfred Cove.
8.3.2.2 Richard Clyde Harper, was born on the 7th of February 1933,
Richard married Carol Edith Phipps in Merredin, during 1958 (Marriage Reg: 38/1958). Richard was a 'carrier'.
In 1968, the family was living at 98 Ensign Street, Narrogin. They had three children;
8.3.2.2.1 Julie Anne Harper, born during the 1950s. She became a hairdresser in Narrogin.
Julie married Gary Ian Burgoyne, Gary was a shearer.
In 1980, the couple were living in the Caravan Park in Narrogin. Julie and Gary had one child:
8.3.2.2.1.1 Leah Joanne Burgoyne, born in the 80s,
8.3.2.2.2 Susan Lee Harper, born in the 1960s,
She became a dental assistant in Narrogin. married ? , and
8.3.2.2.3 Darren Harper, was born in the 60s.
By 1980, Richard was listed as a Farm Hand in Narrogin. The family still lived in Ensign Street.
8.3.2.3 George William Harper was born on the 27th of June 1934. He became a Baker.
George married Una May Kittyea. They were married in the Northam district, during 1956.
(Marriage Reg: 79/1956). In 1958, they were living in Campbell Street, Corrigin, with George working as a baker.
They had four children;
8.3.2.3.1 Dale Maree Harper, born in the 50s,
8.3.2.3.2 Lance Kenneth Harper, born in the 50s,
He became a mechanic.
8.3.2.3.3 Sonya Harper, born in the 60s, and
8.3.2.3.4 Natasha Beau Harper, born in the 60s.
By 1972, George and Una were living at 11 Fairway East in Yokine, and George still working as a baker.
8.3.2.4 Trevor Colin Harper was born on the 7th April 1936.
Trevor married Edna May Russell. They were married in Perth, during 1959 (Reg: 2284/1959)
In 1963, Trevor was a Newsagent and he and Edna were living at 67 Great Eastern Highway, Rivervale.
They had two children:
8.3.2.4.1 Stephen Lorne Harper, born in the 60s,
8.3.2.4.2 Linda Harper, born in the 60s.
By 1980, Trevor was still a Newsagent and was living in Armadale with Stephen.
8.3.2.5 Clive Edwin Harper was born on January the 23rd, 1938.
Clive became a primary school teacher before becoming a school principal at a number of schools
around Western Australia.
Clive met, and then married Claudette Alice Williams in Narrogin, during 1962 (Marriage Reg: 9/1962).
Claudette’s twin sister, Betty Williams, was bridesmaid.
Clive and Claudette have three children:
8.3.2.5.1 Jaci Joanne Harper was born during the 60s in Narrogin.
She married John Rolston in Perth, during 1987.
No children. Living in Fremantle.
8.3.2.5.2 Fiona Harper was born during the 60s in Narrogin.
Fiona was married in East Fremantle, during 1990, but later divorced. No children.
Fiona is a keen sailor and is sailing clockwise around Australia after departing Fremantle in November 2005.
8.3.2.5.3 Aaron Harper was born on in the 60s.
Aaron married Deborah Giles in the Cook Islands, and has one daughter:
8.3.2.5.3.1 Kiara Jade, born during the 2000s, in Brisbane.
Both Clive and Claudette have been heavily involved in hockey, tennis, school sports and golf. They live in Port Kennedy.
Stan and Thora travelled extensively around Australia by caravan and worked in Coolgardie as a baker. Stan was a good bush mechanic.
In his 90’s he had a welding accident, in his shed, and later died of his burns.
Stanley Bliss Harper passed away on the 8th of January 2005. He was buried in the Rockingham Regional Memorial Park in Baldivis, WA.
His wife, Thora Harper (nee Brand) now lives in a Retirement Home in Rockingham.
William was a Fettler in his early years. By 1931, he was employed as a Farm Hand, in Dongara, where he lived with his wife Annie.
William Henry Brand died, in Geraldton SGOC, on April 10th, 1947, aged 72, (Death Reg: Geraldton, 034/1947) He was buried at the Dongara Cemetery (Methodist section, Grave 6) on the 11th of April 1947. His wife Annie Brand (nee Rowland) died on July 26th, 1960. |
˪ 8.4 Richard Rowland (the third), was born at Dongara, during June 1878 (Birth Reg. 19069/1878). He was one year old when his sister Martha Mary Rowland was born and then three years old when his brother William Rowland was born, and then tragically died.
Richard became a farmer. In 1908, Richard is listed in the Electoral Roll as farming, on 'Bonniefield Farm, Dongara'. Bonniefield was a farm at the time owned by the Fred and George Waldeck.
Richard became a farmer. In 1908, Richard is listed in the Electoral Roll as farming, on 'Bonniefield Farm, Dongara'. Bonniefield was a farm at the time owned by the Fred and George Waldeck.
After the withdrawal from Gallipoli in December 1915, the regiment was bought up to strength and reorganised. With the rest of the Australian light horse they defended Egypt from the Ottoman Army advancing on the Suez Canal. Through 1916, they drove the Turks across the deserts of Sinai, participating in the battles of Romani and Magdhaba.
In 1917, the 10th Light Horse was part of the Desert Column that advanced into Palestine. The regiment participated in the bloody battles to break the Gaza-Beersheba line and helped capture Jerusalem. They participated in the Es Salt Raid in May 1918. In August, they were one of the regiments re-equipped with swords and rifle boots and retrained to take a more orthodox cavalry role. In their new role they took part in the rout of the Ottoman army in the Jordan Valley, a campaign the light horse referred to as "The Great Ride". In September the 10th Light Horse was the first formed regiment to enter Damascus. Richard served but also spent some time in hospital in Port Said, Masaid, Malha, Moascar, Ghezireh, Abbissia, and Ismailia. He was diagnosed with an “irregularity of heart and leakage of mitral valve”. He was classified “B3”. Richard was invalided to Australia on the 15th of November 1918, and embarked on HT “Port Darwin” at Suez. He was discharged on the 15th of February 1919, and was awarded the 1914/15 Star, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal.
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Back in Australia, Richard is listed as being a 'farm hand' on 'Flowerdale Farm' during 1919.
The 43-year-old Richard, married the 37-year-old, Ella Clarkson (born July 1882, in Dongara) They were married, during 1921, in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg. No. 1921/2). Ella and Richard lived in Dongara, on the 'Flowerdale Farm' and had two children. 8.4.1 Edward Richard Rowland was born on the 5th of February 1924, in Dongara.
Young Edward Richard Rowland died, on the 11th February 1924, as a six day old infant. He was buried in the Dongara Cemetery. (Methodist Section, Grave 196) |
8.4.2 Brian James Rowland was born on the 1st of December 1925, at the Geraldton and District Maternity Home, in Geraldton.
His parents were living at Mullewa at the time. His mother was to die just six days after giving birth (see below).
His father Richard was to die when Brian was aged 6 years old.
Brian joined the Royal Australian Navy during World War 2 as service number F/V328.
(He listed his aunt, Annie Brand as his next of kin)
Brian married Mollie Elfreda Rimmington Hudson, (born on the 20th of September 1922). Mollie lived in Fitzgerald Street, North Perth.
They were married in the St. Margaret's Presbyterian Church. North Perth, on Saturday, December 21st, 1946 (Marriage Reg. 1946/3130)
Together, they had for children:
8.4.2.1 Richard Rowland (the 4th).
8.4.2.2 Anne Rowland.
8.4.2.3 Wendy Rowland
8.4.2.4 Coral Trudy Rowland
In 1977, Brian and his wife Mollie were listed as living in Cobden Street, Bayswater. Brian was a Clerk.
Brian James Rowland died on the 8th of April 2001.
His wife, Mollie Rowland (nee Hudson) had died on the 26th of March 2020, in Perth.
His parents were living at Mullewa at the time. His mother was to die just six days after giving birth (see below).
His father Richard was to die when Brian was aged 6 years old.
Brian joined the Royal Australian Navy during World War 2 as service number F/V328.
(He listed his aunt, Annie Brand as his next of kin)
Brian married Mollie Elfreda Rimmington Hudson, (born on the 20th of September 1922). Mollie lived in Fitzgerald Street, North Perth.
They were married in the St. Margaret's Presbyterian Church. North Perth, on Saturday, December 21st, 1946 (Marriage Reg. 1946/3130)
Together, they had for children:
8.4.2.1 Richard Rowland (the 4th).
8.4.2.2 Anne Rowland.
8.4.2.3 Wendy Rowland
8.4.2.4 Coral Trudy Rowland
In 1977, Brian and his wife Mollie were listed as living in Cobden Street, Bayswater. Brian was a Clerk.
Brian James Rowland died on the 8th of April 2001.
His wife, Mollie Rowland (nee Hudson) had died on the 26th of March 2020, in Perth.
Ella Rowland (nee Clarkson) died a year later, on the 5th of December 1925, six days after giving birth, (to Brian 8.4.2) at the young age of 41 years. (Death Reg: Geraldton 059/1925 B/N H3) She was interred in the Dongara Cemetery on the 7th of December 1925 (Methodist Section, Grave 125).
The Geraldton Guardian of 12 December 1925 reports: " Great regret was felt in Dongarra when it was learnt that Mrs. Rowland, wife of Mr. Richard Rowland, of Mullewa, had passed away in the Geraldton Hospital on Saturday evening. The deceased lady gave birth to a son on December 1st. On December 6th it was found necessary to remove her from the Maternity Home to the Government Hospital for an operation. In spite of every effort of the medical officers and staff, by the afternoon it was realized that her condition was critical. Members of the family were summoned from Dongarra, and remained with her to the end, which came, quite painlessly, at ten o'clock on Saturday evening. The funeral took place in Dongarra on Monday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, the Rev. H. Faull, of Geraldton, officiating at the church service and the graveside. " |
Her 54-year-old husband and war veteran, Richard Rowland (the 3rd Richard) died, on April 25th, 1932 (ANZAC Day), having lost his wife Ella, and one of his two sons, in the past eight years. Richard died in Dongara (Death Reg: Irwin, 008/1932 B/N H 3)
The World War 1 veteran was buried at Dongara Cemetery, on the 26th of April 1932, alongside his wife. (Methodist Section, in Grave 125) |
On the 19th August 1879, Richard Rowland's (the second) older sister, Ann Margaret Cockman (nee Rowland) died, in Perth, and was buried in GinGin.
The Rowland's then went on to have their fifth child:
The Rowland's then went on to have their fifth child:
˪ 8.5 Martha Mary Rowland was born on September 27th, 1880, in Dongara (Birth Reg. 21296/1880). She was two years old when her brother William Rowland was born, and three years old when he died. Twenty years later, during 1903, 1906, and then 1909, she is listed as living on 'Flowerdale Farm' with her mother and father. Her occupation is listed as; 'domestic', 'home duties' and 'spinster'.
Martha married George Malcolm Attrill (who had been born on 16th January 1877, in Millicent, SA) They were married on Tuesday, April 21st, 1910, at Dongara. (Irwin Marriage Reg: 3/1910). George's father was George Attrill Snr. (born 1844, South Australia) and his mother, Louisa Mary Attrill (nee Chancellor). George Attrill was a blacksmith, at Dongara (at Lot 933 Irwin Road),
Later on, Martha and George lived in Mingenew, and there had three children:
Martha married George Malcolm Attrill (who had been born on 16th January 1877, in Millicent, SA) They were married on Tuesday, April 21st, 1910, at Dongara. (Irwin Marriage Reg: 3/1910). George's father was George Attrill Snr. (born 1844, South Australia) and his mother, Louisa Mary Attrill (nee Chancellor). George Attrill was a blacksmith, at Dongara (at Lot 933 Irwin Road),
Later on, Martha and George lived in Mingenew, and there had three children:
8.5.1 Kenneth George Attrill, was born on the 28th of June 1911, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300025/1911)
In 1936, he is listed as living in Winfield Street, Morawa. Kenneth was a blacksmith like his father and became a Mechanic/welder. He was employed by J. Gribble & Sons in Cue. Later, he became the Business Manager of the Capital Hotel in Cue.
Kenneth married Jean Olive Thomas (born 1913, in South Australia).
They were married in the Irwin District during 1935 (Marriage Reg: 20/1935)
In 1936, he is listed as living in Winfield Street, Morawa. Kenneth was a blacksmith like his father and became a Mechanic/welder. He was employed by J. Gribble & Sons in Cue. Later, he became the Business Manager of the Capital Hotel in Cue.
Kenneth married Jean Olive Thomas (born 1913, in South Australia).
They were married in the Irwin District during 1935 (Marriage Reg: 20/1935)
Kenneth joined the Australian Army on the 22 April 1942, at Cue. He became a Lieutenant (Service Number W83492). Originally served with the No. 7th Battalion, in Geraldton. He was aged 30 years on enlistment. He later reverted to the rank of Private. Kenneth discharged on the 15th of October 1945.
Jean was his next of kin at was living at the Capital Hotel, in Cue. They had two children. |
8.5.1.1 Shirley Attrill, born on the 17th of August 1936.
Shirley married John Watts and had two children:
8.5.1.1.1 David Watts, born on the 21st of February 19 .
David married a Miss Smith.
8.5.1.1.2 Karen Watts, born on 28th of November 19 .
Karen married Hayden Webb and has two children:
8.5.1.1.2.1 Toby Webb, and
8.5.1.1.2.2 Simon Webb.
Shirley married John Watts and had two children:
8.5.1.1.1 David Watts, born on the 21st of February 19 .
David married a Miss Smith.
8.5.1.1.2 Karen Watts, born on 28th of November 19 .
Karen married Hayden Webb and has two children:
8.5.1.1.2.1 Toby Webb, and
8.5.1.1.2.2 Simon Webb.
8.5.1.2 Robert Kenneth Attrill, was born on the 10th of September 1944, in Perth.
Robert Kenneth Attrill died on the 13th of November 1966, as a result of an accident in Geraldton, having never married. He was aged 22 years. (Death Reg. Geraldton, 151/1966). His body was buried in the Methodist section of the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, (Row 18, Plot 9) on the 15th of November 1966. Kenneth George Attrill died, at home, in Geraldton on September 25th, 1987. (Reg: Geraldton, 125/1987). He was buried in the Methodist section of the Dongara Cemetery (Row 18, Plot 10) on the 29th of September 1987. His wife, Jean Olive Attrill (nee Thomas) had died earlier on the 7th of July 1976, in Geraldton, while living at Wanthella. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 108/1976). She was buried in the Methodist section of the Utakarra Cemetery (Row 18, Plot 10) on the 9th of July 1976. |
8.5.2 Charles Richard Attrill, was born on the 10th of July 1913 at Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300040/1913)
Charles married a Mavis Ellery Pascoe during 1936, in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 25/1935) and had one child.
8.5.2.1 Maxwell Charles Attrill, born on 9th of November 1938. He became a storeman.
Maxwell married Delma Murphy and had two children:
8.5.2.1.1 Richard John Attrill, born in the 60s,
8.5.2.1.2 Rodney Wayne Attrill, born in the 70s.
Charles married a Mavis Ellery Pascoe during 1936, in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 25/1935) and had one child.
8.5.2.1 Maxwell Charles Attrill, born on 9th of November 1938. He became a storeman.
Maxwell married Delma Murphy and had two children:
8.5.2.1.1 Richard John Attrill, born in the 60s,
8.5.2.1.2 Rodney Wayne Attrill, born in the 70s.
In 1972, they were living in Seventh Street, Wanthella in Geraldton up the road from their son Maxwell.
Charles Richard Attrill died on 30th January 12994, in Geraldton, (Death Reg: Geraldton, 023/1994)
His body was buried in the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton (LC1, Row 2, Plot 17) on the 3rd of February 1994.
His wife, Mavis Ellery Attrill (nee Pascoe) died on the 17th of October 2010, aged 96 years.
Her body was buried in the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton (LC1, Row 2, Plot 17) on the 21st of October 2010.
Charles Richard Attrill died on 30th January 12994, in Geraldton, (Death Reg: Geraldton, 023/1994)
His body was buried in the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton (LC1, Row 2, Plot 17) on the 3rd of February 1994.
His wife, Mavis Ellery Attrill (nee Pascoe) died on the 17th of October 2010, aged 96 years.
Her body was buried in the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton (LC1, Row 2, Plot 17) on the 21st of October 2010.
8.5.3 Muriel (Sheila) Attrill, born on the 11th of April 1916.
Sheila married Gordon Kenneth (Ben) Hope (born on 25th September 1914.) The were married in Perth, during 1939,
(Marriage Reg: 22/1939) and had four children.
8.5.3.1 David Charles Hope, born on the 7th of December 1939.
David married Joan Ewen, in Geraldton, during 1963 (Marriage Reg: 89/1963) and have four children:
8.5.3.1.1 Julie Marie Hope, born in the 60s,
8.5.3.1.2 Kerry Ann Hope, born in the 60s,
8.5.3.1.3 Michelle Louise Hope, born in the 60s, and
8.5.3.1.4 Jason Hope, born in the 70s.
David Charles Hope died on the 20th of September 1985, in Perth, aged 45 years old. (Death Reg. Perth:103874/1985)
8.5.3.2 Robert Alan Hope was born on the 30th of March 1943. He became a commercial fisherman based at Port Dennison.
Robert married Helen Joy Coulter. They were married during 1963, in Perth (Marriage Reg: 2508/1963) and
have two children:
8.5.3.2.1 Debra Leanne (Deb) Hope, born in the 60s. Married Charlie McGlue?
8.5.3.2.2 Steven Robert Hope, born in the 60s.
Robert Alan Hope died on the 9th of February 2010.
He was buried in the Anglican section of the Dongara Cemetery (Plot 134) on the 12th of February 2010.
8.5.3.3 Peter John Hope was born on the 6th of June 1946.
Peter married Carol Money (nee White), No children.
Peter John Hope died on the 22nd of December 2007 aged 61 years.
His body was cremated at the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, on the 31st of December 2007.
8.5.3.4 Dianne Hope, born in 1954.
Dianne married Jeff Vincent and has one child:
8.5.3.4.1 Brett Vincent.
Muriel Sheila Hope (nee Attrill) died on the 21st of April 2010, at Port Dennison.
Her body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery on the 30th of April 2010.
Her husband, Gordon Kenneth Hope had died previously on the 3rd of January 1989, at Yanchep.
(Death Reg: Perth:100166/1989)
Sheila married Gordon Kenneth (Ben) Hope (born on 25th September 1914.) The were married in Perth, during 1939,
(Marriage Reg: 22/1939) and had four children.
8.5.3.1 David Charles Hope, born on the 7th of December 1939.
David married Joan Ewen, in Geraldton, during 1963 (Marriage Reg: 89/1963) and have four children:
8.5.3.1.1 Julie Marie Hope, born in the 60s,
8.5.3.1.2 Kerry Ann Hope, born in the 60s,
8.5.3.1.3 Michelle Louise Hope, born in the 60s, and
8.5.3.1.4 Jason Hope, born in the 70s.
David Charles Hope died on the 20th of September 1985, in Perth, aged 45 years old. (Death Reg. Perth:103874/1985)
8.5.3.2 Robert Alan Hope was born on the 30th of March 1943. He became a commercial fisherman based at Port Dennison.
Robert married Helen Joy Coulter. They were married during 1963, in Perth (Marriage Reg: 2508/1963) and
have two children:
8.5.3.2.1 Debra Leanne (Deb) Hope, born in the 60s. Married Charlie McGlue?
8.5.3.2.2 Steven Robert Hope, born in the 60s.
Robert Alan Hope died on the 9th of February 2010.
He was buried in the Anglican section of the Dongara Cemetery (Plot 134) on the 12th of February 2010.
8.5.3.3 Peter John Hope was born on the 6th of June 1946.
Peter married Carol Money (nee White), No children.
Peter John Hope died on the 22nd of December 2007 aged 61 years.
His body was cremated at the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, on the 31st of December 2007.
8.5.3.4 Dianne Hope, born in 1954.
Dianne married Jeff Vincent and has one child:
8.5.3.4.1 Brett Vincent.
Muriel Sheila Hope (nee Attrill) died on the 21st of April 2010, at Port Dennison.
Her body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery on the 30th of April 2010.
Her husband, Gordon Kenneth Hope had died previously on the 3rd of January 1989, at Yanchep.
(Death Reg: Perth:100166/1989)
In 1943, Martha and George Attrill were living in Dongara,
Mary Martha Attrill (nee Rowland) died in Geraldton, aged seventy, on July 22nd, 1951. (Death Reg. Geraldton, 086/1951) She was buried at the Dongara Cemetery (Methodist Section, Grave 129) on the 24th of July 1951. Her husband, George (Robinson?) Malcolm Attrill died in Geraldton, ten years later on the 20th of March 1962, aged eighty-five. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 037/1962 B/N H1) He was buried in the Dongara Cemetery on the 21st of March 1962, (Methodist Section, Grave 129) with his wife. |
˪ 8.6 William Rowland was born at Dongara, on December 29th, 1882 (Birth Reg. 23700/1882).
William Rowland died, as an infant aged only 10 days old, early the next year on January 8th, 1883, in Dongara (Death Reg: Irwin 057/1872). His body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery at Grave 64.
William Rowland died, as an infant aged only 10 days old, early the next year on January 8th, 1883, in Dongara (Death Reg: Irwin 057/1872). His body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery at Grave 64.
Reuben married Alice (Elizabeth) Adeline Edwards (born during 1883, in Geraldton). Alice was the daughter of the Greenough couple, Joshua Edwards (born 2nd of September 1856, in the Upper Swan) and Emma Elizabeth Rhodes (born August 1852, in Maylands)
Reuben and Alice were married at the Methodist Church in Dongara, on Wednesday afternoon, 6th May 1908 (Marriage Reg: Irwin 3/1908). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Faull. Her 28-year-old sister, Martha Rowland was Alice's bridesmaid. Reuben and Alice had three children; 8.7.1 Dallas May Rowland "Dal" was born on 1st July 1917, in Irwin
(Birth Reg. 012/1917). Dal married Bernard John (Jack) Cousins, (born on the 17th of May 1916, in the Irwin District). She was 24 years old. They were married in the Irwin area on the 1st of July 1941. (Marriage Reg: 11/1941). In 1943, they were living in Dongarra with Bernard working as a labourer. They had two children: |
8.7.1.1 Robyn Elizabeth Cousins was born on the 6th of December 1943, in Midland Junction.
Robyn married Rowland Donald Parton (born on the 25th of September 1943, in Narrogin).
They were married during 1963, in the Swan District (Reg: 210/1963).
In 1968, Rowland was a trainee engineer in Narrogin. He and his wife were living at 7 Narrakine Road.
They had three children:
8.7.1.1.1
8.7.1.1.2
8.7.1.1.3
Robyn married Rowland Donald Parton (born on the 25th of September 1943, in Narrogin).
They were married during 1963, in the Swan District (Reg: 210/1963).
In 1968, Rowland was a trainee engineer in Narrogin. He and his wife were living at 7 Narrakine Road.
They had three children:
8.7.1.1.1
8.7.1.1.2
8.7.1.1.3
In 1977, the Cousins couple were living in Karratha, at 222 Dugald Way. Rowland was a 'plant attendant'.
Robyn Elizabeth Parton (nee Cousins) died on the 1st of March 1994, in Karratha. She was 50 years old.
Her memorial is in Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Cassia Circuit, as a Water Feature.
Her husband, Rowland Donald Parton died much later, in Perth, on the 2nd of April 2016, aged 72 years.
8.7.1.2 Lesley May Cousins was born during the 1940's.
Lesley married Zbigniew Antoni Januszkiewicz, in the Williams District, during 1965 (Reg: 75/1965).
Zbigniew was a plumber. In 1972, they were living at Karratha in the northwest.
They had three children.
8.7.1.2.1
8.7.1.2.2
8.7.1.2.3
By 1980, Lesley was living in Kalamunda and Zbigniew still working in Karratha as a plumber.
Robyn Elizabeth Parton (nee Cousins) died on the 1st of March 1994, in Karratha. She was 50 years old.
Her memorial is in Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Cassia Circuit, as a Water Feature.
Her husband, Rowland Donald Parton died much later, in Perth, on the 2nd of April 2016, aged 72 years.
8.7.1.2 Lesley May Cousins was born during the 1940's.
Lesley married Zbigniew Antoni Januszkiewicz, in the Williams District, during 1965 (Reg: 75/1965).
Zbigniew was a plumber. In 1972, they were living at Karratha in the northwest.
They had three children.
8.7.1.2.1
8.7.1.2.2
8.7.1.2.3
By 1980, Lesley was living in Kalamunda and Zbigniew still working in Karratha as a plumber.
In 1980, the couple were living at 30 Ferguson St, Midland, with Bernard listed as a 'blacksmith striker'.
Dallas May Cousins (nee Rowland) died on the 16th of March 2001, in South Perth.
Her memorial is in Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Cassia Circuit, as a Water Feature.
Her husband, Bernard John Cousins died shortly after on the 2nd July 2002, in South Perth.
Dallas May Cousins (nee Rowland) died on the 16th of March 2001, in South Perth.
Her memorial is in Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Cassia Circuit, as a Water Feature.
Her husband, Bernard John Cousins died shortly after on the 2nd July 2002, in South Perth.
8.7.2 Sylvia Elizabeth F. Rowland was born during 1909, in Geraldton (Birth Reg. 025/1909).
Sylvia was a member of the ladies' cricket team in Dongara.
Sylvia Rowland married twice.
Firstly, in 1927, to Lionel James Gibbs, in Perth (Marriage Reg: 1149/1927). Lionel had been born in Bunbury during 1902.
In 1931, the couple were living at 31 Gregory Street, in Geraldton. Lionel was a Ganger with Public Works Department.
They had five children together.
8.7.2.1 Leslie John Gibbs was born during 1928, in Geraldton.
Les married Verna Elepeth Platt, (the daughter of Ernest Platt and Elspeth Beck.)
They were married during 1941, in Perth, (Marriage Reg: 2771/1941).
They lived in Vale Road, Maylands, with Leslie working as a clerk. They had six children.
8.7.2.1.1 Darylin Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.2 Leslie Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.3 Anne Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.4 Brian Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.5 Alice Gibbs, and
8.7.2.1.6 Rosemary Gibbs.
Verna Gibbs (nee Platt) died during 1947, only 6 years after having married, in Wooroloo, aged 37 years old.
(Death Registration: Northam: 4900194/1947)
8.7.2.2 Donald Johnson Gibbs was born during 1930, in Geraldton.
Donald married a divorcee Patricia Parker (nee Howorth), (born 1928).
They were married during early 1950, in Broome (Marriage Reg: 9/1950).
Patricia had two children from a previous marriage to Mervyn T. Parker.
Patricia and Donald had three children together.
8.7.2.2.1
8.7.2.2.2
8.7.2.2.3
In 1958, the family were living in Broome, with Donald working as a labourer.
Donald Johnson Gibbs died on the 26th of May 2011, in Wannanup, aged 81 years.
Patricia Gibbs, (nee Howorth/Parker) had died on the 21st of August 2001, at Wannanup.
8.7.2.3 Neville J. Gibbs.
Neville married Margory D. I. Major. They were married in Geraldton, during 1952 (Marriage Reg: 54/1952).
They had three children:
8.7.2.3.1 Anthony (Tony) Gibbs,
8.7.2.3.2 Robyn Gibbs, and
8.7.2.3.3 Christine Gibbs.
8.7.2.4 Janice Susan Gibbs.
Janice married Kenneth Price, during 1965 (Marriage Reg: Swan 169/1965) and had two children.
8.7.2.4.1 Susan Price,
8.7.2.4.2 Stephen Price.
8.7.2.5 Lana Gibbs. Lana married Robert (Bob)? , and has two children:
8.7.2.5.1 Phillip, and
8.7.2.5.2 Jenny.
By 1943, the family were living at 131 Boulder Road, Kalgoorlie, and Lionel was working as a miner.
By 1949, Lionel had begun working as a pile driver in Wyndham. Sylvia was not with him.
Sylvia and Lionel separated. By 1954, he was by himself in Francis Street Subiaco, and was working on Jetty Construction.
By 1958, Lionel was still living in Subiaco.
Sylvia's first husband, Lionel James Gibbs died in Subiaco, on the 10th of May 1964, and was buried at Karrakatta.
Sylvia was a member of the ladies' cricket team in Dongara.
Sylvia Rowland married twice.
Firstly, in 1927, to Lionel James Gibbs, in Perth (Marriage Reg: 1149/1927). Lionel had been born in Bunbury during 1902.
In 1931, the couple were living at 31 Gregory Street, in Geraldton. Lionel was a Ganger with Public Works Department.
They had five children together.
8.7.2.1 Leslie John Gibbs was born during 1928, in Geraldton.
Les married Verna Elepeth Platt, (the daughter of Ernest Platt and Elspeth Beck.)
They were married during 1941, in Perth, (Marriage Reg: 2771/1941).
They lived in Vale Road, Maylands, with Leslie working as a clerk. They had six children.
8.7.2.1.1 Darylin Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.2 Leslie Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.3 Anne Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.4 Brian Gibbs,
8.7.2.1.5 Alice Gibbs, and
8.7.2.1.6 Rosemary Gibbs.
Verna Gibbs (nee Platt) died during 1947, only 6 years after having married, in Wooroloo, aged 37 years old.
(Death Registration: Northam: 4900194/1947)
8.7.2.2 Donald Johnson Gibbs was born during 1930, in Geraldton.
Donald married a divorcee Patricia Parker (nee Howorth), (born 1928).
They were married during early 1950, in Broome (Marriage Reg: 9/1950).
Patricia had two children from a previous marriage to Mervyn T. Parker.
Patricia and Donald had three children together.
8.7.2.2.1
8.7.2.2.2
8.7.2.2.3
In 1958, the family were living in Broome, with Donald working as a labourer.
Donald Johnson Gibbs died on the 26th of May 2011, in Wannanup, aged 81 years.
Patricia Gibbs, (nee Howorth/Parker) had died on the 21st of August 2001, at Wannanup.
8.7.2.3 Neville J. Gibbs.
Neville married Margory D. I. Major. They were married in Geraldton, during 1952 (Marriage Reg: 54/1952).
They had three children:
8.7.2.3.1 Anthony (Tony) Gibbs,
8.7.2.3.2 Robyn Gibbs, and
8.7.2.3.3 Christine Gibbs.
8.7.2.4 Janice Susan Gibbs.
Janice married Kenneth Price, during 1965 (Marriage Reg: Swan 169/1965) and had two children.
8.7.2.4.1 Susan Price,
8.7.2.4.2 Stephen Price.
8.7.2.5 Lana Gibbs. Lana married Robert (Bob)? , and has two children:
8.7.2.5.1 Phillip, and
8.7.2.5.2 Jenny.
By 1943, the family were living at 131 Boulder Road, Kalgoorlie, and Lionel was working as a miner.
By 1949, Lionel had begun working as a pile driver in Wyndham. Sylvia was not with him.
Sylvia and Lionel separated. By 1954, he was by himself in Francis Street Subiaco, and was working on Jetty Construction.
By 1958, Lionel was still living in Subiaco.
Sylvia's first husband, Lionel James Gibbs died in Subiaco, on the 10th of May 1964, and was buried at Karrakatta.
Sylvia Elizabeth Gibbs (nee Rowland) later married her cousin; George Ivor Philip Wass (see 8.2.1, the son of her aunty Jane Wass (nee Rowland). born on the 4th of July 1903). They were married in Northam, during 1953. (Marriage Reg: 67/1953). She was then 44 years old. There were no children from this marriage. George Wass died on May 27th, 1974. Six years later, during 1980, Sylvia was living in Geraldton, at Lot 16/ Eria Place, Utakra. He was buried in the Dongara cemetery. Sylvia Elizabeth Wass (nee Rowland) died on September 7th, 1989, at Geraldton. (Death Reg. Geraldton 2900155/1989) |
8.7.3 Ivy Thelma Rowland was born early 1912, in Dongara (WA BDM Birth Reg: 2/1912 Irwin).
Thelma Rowland married twice.
Firstly, to Mr Michael "Mick" Thomas Curtin, (son of John Joseph Curtin), during 1933, in Dongara. (BDM Marriage Reg: 17/1931)
They had two children.
8.7.3.1 Ainsley Adeline Curtin, was born in the 30's.
Ainsley married Robert Franklin Sharp, the son of Robert Sharp & Elizabeth Jane (Dodd) Sharp, during 1949,
in Perth. (Reg: 1969/1949). In 1954, they were living in Watheroo, Moore.
In 1963, Ainsley was living at 146 Great Eastern Highway, Midvale, with her husband Robert,
who was a Locomotive Driver.
8.7.3.2 Alwyn Thomas Curtin was born about 1935.
Alwyn Thomas Curtin died on the 17th of July 1954, in Royal Perth Hospital, aged 19 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 101684/1954)
Buried at Midland Cemetery.
Thelma Rowland married twice.
Firstly, to Mr Michael "Mick" Thomas Curtin, (son of John Joseph Curtin), during 1933, in Dongara. (BDM Marriage Reg: 17/1931)
They had two children.
8.7.3.1 Ainsley Adeline Curtin, was born in the 30's.
Ainsley married Robert Franklin Sharp, the son of Robert Sharp & Elizabeth Jane (Dodd) Sharp, during 1949,
in Perth. (Reg: 1969/1949). In 1954, they were living in Watheroo, Moore.
In 1963, Ainsley was living at 146 Great Eastern Highway, Midvale, with her husband Robert,
who was a Locomotive Driver.
8.7.3.2 Alwyn Thomas Curtin was born about 1935.
Alwyn Thomas Curtin died on the 17th of July 1954, in Royal Perth Hospital, aged 19 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 101684/1954)
Buried at Midland Cemetery.
DEATH REPORT (West Australian). Collision Catapults Man Over Taxi. Catapulted over the roof of a taxi, a motor cycle pillion rider was killed in a collision in Great Eastern-highway, Midvale (east of Midland Junction), early on Saturday night. Two cars and a pedestrian also became involved in the crash. The man killed was Alwyn Thomas Curtin (19), of Mathoura-road, Midland Junction. He died soon after being admitted to Royal Perth Hospital with a fractured skull, abrasions and suspected internal injuries. Curtin was a pillion passenger on a motor cycle ridden by Langley James Butler (18), of Little Harold-street, Bellevue.
Ivy divorced Michael Curtin during 1943, on the grounds of desertion.
Ivy (Thelma) later married Arnold Roy Plester, (the son of Reuben Plester and Ann Wilton) during 1944, in the Swan district.
(WA BDM Marriage Reg: 11/1944). Ivy was aged 33 years. No children from this marriage
(Arnold may have had two from a previous marriage in 1933?).
Thelma Plester (nee Rowland/Curtin) died on the 13th of March 1962, in the Swan District (WA BDM Death Reg: 52/1962).
She was buried in the Wesleyan Section of the Midland Cemetery.
Her second husband, Arnold Roy Plester died on the 24th of July 1966, in the District of Swan.
Ivy (Thelma) later married Arnold Roy Plester, (the son of Reuben Plester and Ann Wilton) during 1944, in the Swan district.
(WA BDM Marriage Reg: 11/1944). Ivy was aged 33 years. No children from this marriage
(Arnold may have had two from a previous marriage in 1933?).
Thelma Plester (nee Rowland/Curtin) died on the 13th of March 1962, in the Swan District (WA BDM Death Reg: 52/1962).
She was buried in the Wesleyan Section of the Midland Cemetery.
Her second husband, Arnold Roy Plester died on the 24th of July 1966, in the District of Swan.
Rueben's wife, Alice Adeline Rowland (nee Edwards) died at the Victoria Hospital Hospital on the 29th September 1936, aged 53 years old. (Reg: Geraldton, 063/1936) She was buried in the Methodist section of the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton (Row 3, Plot 9) |
Reuben Johnson Rowland died at Wembley, aged eighty, on January 3rd 1966. He was buried at Karrakatta.
It is not known when his second wife, Dorothy Rowland died.
It is not known when his second wife, Dorothy Rowland died.
˪ 8.8 Frances Ada Rowland was born on June the 19th 1886, at Dongara (Birth Reg. 28792/1886). Her mother Elizabeth was 37 years old at the time.
She married Irwin Healy. during 1908, in Fremantle (Marriage Reg: 162/1908). Irwin had been born on the 27th of January 1885, at the 'Grange', in Irwin. He was christened on 15 Feb 1885. Irwin was the son of Peter Francis Healy (born 21st of May 1861, died 22 January 1964, in Dongara), and Harriet Healy (nee Cousins, born 1863, died 5th of November 1949)) Frances and Irwin had eight children: |
8.8.1 Douglas Richard Healy was born on November 30th, 1908, at North Fremantle.
The same year as his parents were married. (Birth Reg. No. 2700756/1908)
He was one year old when his brother Roy Healy died and was 5 years old when his sister Freda died.
Douglas Richard Healy became a labourer.
Douglas married Elizabeth Dorothy (Beth) Johns, on 26th March 1940 in Perth. (Marriage Reg: 621/1940)
They had two children.
8.8.1.1 John Douglas Healy was born in the 1940s. He became a compositor in Kalgoorlie.
John then married Maureen Patricia Adams during 1965, in Perth (Marriage Reg: 933/1965).
John became a Police Officer in Esperance in the 1960's, and in Geraldton, during the 1970's and 80's.
John and Maureen have four children:
8.8.1.1.1 Tracy Healy, born in the 60s,
8.8.1.1.2 Michelle Healy, born in the 60s.
Michelle married Mr Carriera and has one child:
8.8.1.1.2.1 Amber Carriera.
8.8.1.1.3 Jodie Healy, born in the 60s.
8.8.1.1.4 Jon Justin Healy, born in the 1970s.
8.8.1.2 Gwenda Ray Healy, born in the 40s.
Gwen Healy married twice; firstly, to Lewis John Perejuan during 1961, in Geraldton (Marriage Reg: 131/1961)
Lewis was a farm hand working at Hutt. They moved to Hutt after they were married.
Gwenda and Lewis had four children:
8.8.1.2.1 Cheryl Rae Perejuan, born in the 60s,
8.8.1.2.2 Mark Douglas Perejuan, born in the 60s.
Mark married and has three children.
8.8.1.2.2.1 Kyle Perejuan born in the 80s,
8.8.1.2.2.2 Jay Perejuan born in the 80s, and
8.8.1.2.2.3 Danique Perejuan born in the 90s.
8.8.1.2.3 Nicole Elizabeth Perejuan, born in the 70s.
8.8.1.2.4 Gary Herbert Perejuan, born in the 90s.
In 1977, the family were living in Carey Street in Carnarvon. Lewis was a fitter.
Gwenda Perejuen (nee Healy) later divorced her husband, Lewis Perejuen, around 1980.
Gwenda later remarried, a Mr. Gary Wells.
The same year as his parents were married. (Birth Reg. No. 2700756/1908)
He was one year old when his brother Roy Healy died and was 5 years old when his sister Freda died.
Douglas Richard Healy became a labourer.
Douglas married Elizabeth Dorothy (Beth) Johns, on 26th March 1940 in Perth. (Marriage Reg: 621/1940)
They had two children.
8.8.1.1 John Douglas Healy was born in the 1940s. He became a compositor in Kalgoorlie.
John then married Maureen Patricia Adams during 1965, in Perth (Marriage Reg: 933/1965).
John became a Police Officer in Esperance in the 1960's, and in Geraldton, during the 1970's and 80's.
John and Maureen have four children:
8.8.1.1.1 Tracy Healy, born in the 60s,
8.8.1.1.2 Michelle Healy, born in the 60s.
Michelle married Mr Carriera and has one child:
8.8.1.1.2.1 Amber Carriera.
8.8.1.1.3 Jodie Healy, born in the 60s.
8.8.1.1.4 Jon Justin Healy, born in the 1970s.
8.8.1.2 Gwenda Ray Healy, born in the 40s.
Gwen Healy married twice; firstly, to Lewis John Perejuan during 1961, in Geraldton (Marriage Reg: 131/1961)
Lewis was a farm hand working at Hutt. They moved to Hutt after they were married.
Gwenda and Lewis had four children:
8.8.1.2.1 Cheryl Rae Perejuan, born in the 60s,
8.8.1.2.2 Mark Douglas Perejuan, born in the 60s.
Mark married and has three children.
8.8.1.2.2.1 Kyle Perejuan born in the 80s,
8.8.1.2.2.2 Jay Perejuan born in the 80s, and
8.8.1.2.2.3 Danique Perejuan born in the 90s.
8.8.1.2.3 Nicole Elizabeth Perejuan, born in the 70s.
8.8.1.2.4 Gary Herbert Perejuan, born in the 90s.
In 1977, the family were living in Carey Street in Carnarvon. Lewis was a fitter.
Gwenda Perejuen (nee Healy) later divorced her husband, Lewis Perejuen, around 1980.
Gwenda later remarried, a Mr. Gary Wells.
In 1963, Douglas Healy and his wife, Elizabeth, were living in Seventh Street, Kalgoorlie with their son John. Douglas was a labourer. BY 1977, they were living in Geraldton.
Douglas Richard Healy died in Dongara, on the 13 June 2004. His body was buried at the Utakarra Cemetery in CE Section, Row 161, Plot 6 on the 18th of June 2004. His wife, Elizabeth Dorothy Healy (nee Johns) died in Geraldton on the 10th of October 1983. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 141/1983) Her body was buried at the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton on the 14th of October 1983 (CE, Row 161, Plot 6). |
8.8.2 Roy Cecil Healy was born on September 14th, 1910, at Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300033/1910)
Roy enlisted in Fremantle and served in the Australian Army during WW2, (Service number: WX27098.)
Roy Healy married twice;
Firstly, to Ella Dodd Williams on the 7th of June 1940, at the Church of England, at Dongara (Marriage Reg: 9/1940).
In 1943, he was living in Dongara as a farmer. Roy and Ella had one son together.
8.8.2.1 Barry Roy Healy born during 1941.
Barry never married.
Barry Roy Healy died during 1962, aged 21 years, in Wyndham. (Death Reg. East Kimberley 3600017/1962)
Roy and Ella separated. In 1949, Roy was a 'tractor driver' living in Jarrahdale.
Roy Cecil Healy later married a lady called Ivy Alice Pantin (nee Randall). Ivy and Roy were married during 1951, in Northam.
(Reg: 128/1951). They had a further child;
8.8.2.2 Peter Healy. born ?. Peter Healy married and has three girls;
8.8.2.2.1 Unknown Female Healy,
8.8.2.2.2 Unknown Female Healy,
8.8.2.2.3 Unknown Female Healy.
In 1980, Roy is listed as a 'milk vendor' living in Northam.
Roy Cecil Healy died on the 16th of May 1985, in Northam (Death Reg. Northam: 4900050/1985),
He was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium.
His second wife Ivy Healy (nee Pantin) died on the 9th of September 1993 aged 87 years.
Roy enlisted in Fremantle and served in the Australian Army during WW2, (Service number: WX27098.)
Roy Healy married twice;
Firstly, to Ella Dodd Williams on the 7th of June 1940, at the Church of England, at Dongara (Marriage Reg: 9/1940).
In 1943, he was living in Dongara as a farmer. Roy and Ella had one son together.
8.8.2.1 Barry Roy Healy born during 1941.
Barry never married.
Barry Roy Healy died during 1962, aged 21 years, in Wyndham. (Death Reg. East Kimberley 3600017/1962)
Roy and Ella separated. In 1949, Roy was a 'tractor driver' living in Jarrahdale.
Roy Cecil Healy later married a lady called Ivy Alice Pantin (nee Randall). Ivy and Roy were married during 1951, in Northam.
(Reg: 128/1951). They had a further child;
8.8.2.2 Peter Healy. born ?. Peter Healy married and has three girls;
8.8.2.2.1 Unknown Female Healy,
8.8.2.2.2 Unknown Female Healy,
8.8.2.2.3 Unknown Female Healy.
In 1980, Roy is listed as a 'milk vendor' living in Northam.
Roy Cecil Healy died on the 16th of May 1985, in Northam (Death Reg. Northam: 4900050/1985),
He was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium.
His second wife Ivy Healy (nee Pantin) died on the 9th of September 1993 aged 87 years.
8.8.3 Bartle Neil Healey was born on April 23rd, 1912, in Pintharuka. (Bartle still spells his surname Healey.
A throw back two generations). Bartle lived at Morawa. He became a farmer. Bartle joined the Army on the 29th of July 1941,
for service during World War II. (Service Number: W83504). He enlisted in Morawa. He was 29 years old at the time.
He was discharged in 1945. He continued as a farm hand at Pintharuka.
Bartle married twice; first to Brenda Jean Tarbotton (nee Nowland) during 1952, in the Irwin district (Marriage Reg: 13/1952).
After their marriage, they were living at Pintharuka and together raised five children.
8.8.3.1 Kaye Patricia Healy was born in the 1950s.
Kaye married Michael Willie and had three children:
A throw back two generations). Bartle lived at Morawa. He became a farmer. Bartle joined the Army on the 29th of July 1941,
for service during World War II. (Service Number: W83504). He enlisted in Morawa. He was 29 years old at the time.
He was discharged in 1945. He continued as a farm hand at Pintharuka.
Bartle married twice; first to Brenda Jean Tarbotton (nee Nowland) during 1952, in the Irwin district (Marriage Reg: 13/1952).
After their marriage, they were living at Pintharuka and together raised five children.
8.8.3.1 Kaye Patricia Healy was born in the 1950s.
Kaye married Michael Willie and had three children:
8.8.3.1.1 Tina Willie was born in the 1960s.
Tina Willie married Tony Marchesano. They have two children:
8.8.3.1.1.1 Daniel Michael Marchesano, was born in the 90s.
8.8.3.1.1.2 Chloe Marchesano was born in the 90s.
8.8.3.1.2 Trudy Willie was born in the 1960s.
Trudy Willie married Sean Curtis and has one child;
8.8.3.1.2.1 Kaylene Cutis.
8.8.3.1.3 Gavin Willie was born in the 1970s.
8.8.3.2 Graham Neil Healy was born in the 50s, at Morowa. Graham Healy is a twin to Jeanette Frances Healy (8.8.3.3).
He became a fisherman in Dongara.
Graham married Karen Elizabeth Morley and has three children:
8.8.3.2.1 Rhett Healy, born in the 80s,
8.8.3.2.2 Blake Graham Healy, born in the 80s, and
8.8.3.2.3 Griffin Bartle Healy, born in the 80s.
8.8.3.3 Jeanette Frances Healy, born in the 50s, at Morawa. Jeanette Healy is a twin to Graham (8.8.3.2).
Jeanette married Arnold Henry Fitzgerald. Arnold was a fisherman. They had four children.
8.8.3.3.1 Teresa Fitzgerald was born in the 1970s.
She has two children to Paul ?;
8.8.3.3.1.1 Rhiannon,
8.8.3.3.1.2 Tenae.
8.8.3.3.2 Suzanne Fitzgerald, born in the 70s,
8.8.3.3.3 Natasha Fitzgerald, born in the 70s, and
8.8.3.3.4 Quentin Fitzgerald, born in the 1980s.
In 1980, Jeanette Fitzgerald and her husband, Arnold, were listed as living on the Great Northern Highway, Dongara.
8.8.3.4 Stanley Irwin Healy was born in the 50s, at Morowa.
Stan Healy met Cheryl O’Halloran (nee Vincent) and had one child:
8.8.3.4.1 Shenoa Anne (O’Halloran) Healy born in the 70s.
Stan Healy later married, Jo-Anne Cole and has three children:
8.8.3.4.2 Ryan Healy, born in the 80s, and,
8.8.3.4.3 Rochelle Healy, born in the 80s.
Stan Healy has since divorced Jo-Anne Healy.
8.8.3.5 Peter John Healy was born in the 50s.
Peter Healy married Deidre Blanche Smith (the daughter of Grace Matilda Page). Peter was a labourer.
They were living in Parmelia during 1980. They had three children;
8.8.3.5.1 Troy Adam Healy, born in the 70s,
8.8.3.5.2 Tyrone Healy, born in the 70s,
8.8.3.5.3 Aaron Wade Healy, born in the 70s.
Peter Healy divorced Deidre Healy in the 1980's.
On the 17th of August 1991, he married, Pam Walters.
Bartle Neil Healy later remarried. He married Grace Page. (no children).
In 1980, Bartle is listed as living in Dongara.
Bartle Neil Healy died on the 26th of November 1997, in Dongara.
Tina Willie married Tony Marchesano. They have two children:
8.8.3.1.1.1 Daniel Michael Marchesano, was born in the 90s.
8.8.3.1.1.2 Chloe Marchesano was born in the 90s.
8.8.3.1.2 Trudy Willie was born in the 1960s.
Trudy Willie married Sean Curtis and has one child;
8.8.3.1.2.1 Kaylene Cutis.
8.8.3.1.3 Gavin Willie was born in the 1970s.
8.8.3.2 Graham Neil Healy was born in the 50s, at Morowa. Graham Healy is a twin to Jeanette Frances Healy (8.8.3.3).
He became a fisherman in Dongara.
Graham married Karen Elizabeth Morley and has three children:
8.8.3.2.1 Rhett Healy, born in the 80s,
8.8.3.2.2 Blake Graham Healy, born in the 80s, and
8.8.3.2.3 Griffin Bartle Healy, born in the 80s.
8.8.3.3 Jeanette Frances Healy, born in the 50s, at Morawa. Jeanette Healy is a twin to Graham (8.8.3.2).
Jeanette married Arnold Henry Fitzgerald. Arnold was a fisherman. They had four children.
8.8.3.3.1 Teresa Fitzgerald was born in the 1970s.
She has two children to Paul ?;
8.8.3.3.1.1 Rhiannon,
8.8.3.3.1.2 Tenae.
8.8.3.3.2 Suzanne Fitzgerald, born in the 70s,
8.8.3.3.3 Natasha Fitzgerald, born in the 70s, and
8.8.3.3.4 Quentin Fitzgerald, born in the 1980s.
In 1980, Jeanette Fitzgerald and her husband, Arnold, were listed as living on the Great Northern Highway, Dongara.
8.8.3.4 Stanley Irwin Healy was born in the 50s, at Morowa.
Stan Healy met Cheryl O’Halloran (nee Vincent) and had one child:
8.8.3.4.1 Shenoa Anne (O’Halloran) Healy born in the 70s.
Stan Healy later married, Jo-Anne Cole and has three children:
8.8.3.4.2 Ryan Healy, born in the 80s, and,
8.8.3.4.3 Rochelle Healy, born in the 80s.
Stan Healy has since divorced Jo-Anne Healy.
8.8.3.5 Peter John Healy was born in the 50s.
Peter Healy married Deidre Blanche Smith (the daughter of Grace Matilda Page). Peter was a labourer.
They were living in Parmelia during 1980. They had three children;
8.8.3.5.1 Troy Adam Healy, born in the 70s,
8.8.3.5.2 Tyrone Healy, born in the 70s,
8.8.3.5.3 Aaron Wade Healy, born in the 70s.
Peter Healy divorced Deidre Healy in the 1980's.
On the 17th of August 1991, he married, Pam Walters.
Bartle Neil Healy later remarried. He married Grace Page. (no children).
In 1980, Bartle is listed as living in Dongara.
Bartle Neil Healy died on the 26th of November 1997, in Dongara.
8.8.4 Frieda Elizabeth Healy was born on May 30th, 1914, at Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. Irwin 3300023/1914)
Frieda Elizabeth Healy married twice; firstly, to Albert John Keown during 1935, in Morawa, Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 13/1935).
Albert was a Commission Agent. After they married, they were living in Morawa. Freda and Albert had two children.
8.8.4.1 Robert John Keown, born October 4th, 1935. Robert became a labourer in Dongara.
Robert married Patrica ? , and has three children:
8.8.4.1.1 Julie Liewelln Keown, born in the 1960s,
8.8.4.1.2 Andrea Elizabeth Keown, born in the 60s, and,
8.8.4.1.3 Stephen Roy Keown was born in the 60s.
In 1968, Robert was recorded as a 'truck driver' in Morawa with Patricia, living at 3 Manning Street.
By 1980, they were living at 242 First Street, Wnthlla, Geraldton.
8.8.4.2 Olive Ann Keown was born on April 14th, 1941.
Olive married Mervyn Roy Davis. Mervyn was a pastry cook.
In 1968, the couple were living in Wright Street, Withers (Bunbury area). They had three children:
8.8.4.2.1 Tracey Anne Davis, born in the 60s,
8.8.4.2.2 Debra Lee Davis, born in the 60s,
8.8.4.2.3 Peta Michelle Davis, born in the 70s.
By 1980, Mervyn was listed as an Insurance Representative and the family were living in Streich Avenue, Kelmscott.
In 1943, Freda and Albert were living in Morawa. In 1949, Freda was working as a waitress at the Vasse Hotel, in Busselton.
Freda's husband Albert, sued for divorce, on the grounds of desertion. It was granted in 1950.
Frieda Elizabeth Keown later married Herbert (Bert) Hampton; during 1951, at age 37 years, in Geraldton (Marriage Reg: 59/1951).
Herbert was working as a Barman and Frieda as a barmaid at the Hotel Boddington, in Williams.
No children from their marriage. By 1980, they were living in Armstrong Street, Dongara.
Freda Elizabeth Hampton (nee Healy) died during on the 10th of August 1994. She died at 1/7 Criddle Road in Dongara, aged 80 years.
(Death Reg: Geraldton, 127/1994). Her body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery at the Anglican Section, Grave 5.
Her second husband, Herbert Hampton died on the 11th of March 2008. He was buried on the 18th of March 2008.
Frieda Elizabeth Healy married twice; firstly, to Albert John Keown during 1935, in Morawa, Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 13/1935).
Albert was a Commission Agent. After they married, they were living in Morawa. Freda and Albert had two children.
8.8.4.1 Robert John Keown, born October 4th, 1935. Robert became a labourer in Dongara.
Robert married Patrica ? , and has three children:
8.8.4.1.1 Julie Liewelln Keown, born in the 1960s,
8.8.4.1.2 Andrea Elizabeth Keown, born in the 60s, and,
8.8.4.1.3 Stephen Roy Keown was born in the 60s.
In 1968, Robert was recorded as a 'truck driver' in Morawa with Patricia, living at 3 Manning Street.
By 1980, they were living at 242 First Street, Wnthlla, Geraldton.
8.8.4.2 Olive Ann Keown was born on April 14th, 1941.
Olive married Mervyn Roy Davis. Mervyn was a pastry cook.
In 1968, the couple were living in Wright Street, Withers (Bunbury area). They had three children:
8.8.4.2.1 Tracey Anne Davis, born in the 60s,
8.8.4.2.2 Debra Lee Davis, born in the 60s,
8.8.4.2.3 Peta Michelle Davis, born in the 70s.
By 1980, Mervyn was listed as an Insurance Representative and the family were living in Streich Avenue, Kelmscott.
In 1943, Freda and Albert were living in Morawa. In 1949, Freda was working as a waitress at the Vasse Hotel, in Busselton.
Freda's husband Albert, sued for divorce, on the grounds of desertion. It was granted in 1950.
Frieda Elizabeth Keown later married Herbert (Bert) Hampton; during 1951, at age 37 years, in Geraldton (Marriage Reg: 59/1951).
Herbert was working as a Barman and Frieda as a barmaid at the Hotel Boddington, in Williams.
No children from their marriage. By 1980, they were living in Armstrong Street, Dongara.
Freda Elizabeth Hampton (nee Healy) died during on the 10th of August 1994. She died at 1/7 Criddle Road in Dongara, aged 80 years.
(Death Reg: Geraldton, 127/1994). Her body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery at the Anglican Section, Grave 5.
Her second husband, Herbert Hampton died on the 11th of March 2008. He was buried on the 18th of March 2008.
8.8.5 Irwin Thomas Francis (Sonny) Healy was born on August 24th, 1916, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. Irwin: 3300029/1916)
Irwin Francis Healy married Ivy Maude Munday (born on the 10th of July 1918, in Dongara.
The daughter of George Henry Munday and Ada Sherry). They were married during 1941, in Fremantle. (Marriage Reg: 368/1941).
Iwin became a solder during World War II. (Service Number WX35310). He enlisted at Big Bell with listing Ivy as his next of kin.
In 1943, the couple were living in Moir Street, North Perth, with Irwin listed as 'a soldier'. They had four children.
8.8.5.1 Donald Alexander Healy, who was born in 1941.
Donald married Hilary Anne Le Quaietermaine of Three Springs, during 1961. (Swan Marriage Reg: 38/1961). After they were married, Donald is listed as a Fisherman with the couple living at Port Dennison.
They have three children:
8.8.5.1.1 Mark Allen Healy , born in the 1960s,
8.8.5.1.2 Donald Healy, born in 60s, and
8.8.5.1.3 Viki Marie Healy , born in the 60s.
Viki married Warren Criddle on January 7th, 1984.
8.8.5.2 Irwin Francis Healy was born in 1942. He became a Cray fisherman at Port Dennison.
Irwin married Valerie Joy Howell. They were married, in Geraldton, during 1964. (Marriage Reg: 52/1964).
They have two children.
8.8.5.2.1 Gavin Francis Healy, born in the 1960s, and
8.8.5.2.2 Lara Joy Healy, born in the 70s.
In 1980, Irwin and Valerie were living at the corner of Smith and Hepburn Street, in Dongara with Irwin still employed
as a fisherman.
8.8.5.3 Kevin George Healy was born in 1949. He became a fisherman at Port Dennison.
Kevin married Karin Elizabeth Ellery (his third cousin, see 8.1.1.4.1) on January 18th 1969.
After they married, they lived at Church Street, Dongara. They had one child:
8.8.5.3.1 Jason Marcus Healy, born in the 1970s.
8.8.5.4 Kathleen (Kathy) Lorraine Healy was born in the 1950's. Kathleen Healy became a telephonist.
Kathy married Peter Samualkiewicz on September 25th, 1971.
After they were married, they were living in Port Headland where Peter was a 'test assistant'.
Peter later became a deck hand.
In 1977, they were living on Carnarvon Street, Port Dennison. Together they had four children:
8.8.5.4.1 Mathew Peter Samualkiewicz.
8.8.5.4.2 Christy Jayne Samualkiewicz,
8.8.5.4.3 Paul Trevor Samualkiewicz,
8.8.5.4.4 John Irwin Samualkiewicz.
Irwin Francis Healy married Ivy Maude Munday (born on the 10th of July 1918, in Dongara.
The daughter of George Henry Munday and Ada Sherry). They were married during 1941, in Fremantle. (Marriage Reg: 368/1941).
Iwin became a solder during World War II. (Service Number WX35310). He enlisted at Big Bell with listing Ivy as his next of kin.
In 1943, the couple were living in Moir Street, North Perth, with Irwin listed as 'a soldier'. They had four children.
8.8.5.1 Donald Alexander Healy, who was born in 1941.
Donald married Hilary Anne Le Quaietermaine of Three Springs, during 1961. (Swan Marriage Reg: 38/1961). After they were married, Donald is listed as a Fisherman with the couple living at Port Dennison.
They have three children:
8.8.5.1.1 Mark Allen Healy , born in the 1960s,
8.8.5.1.2 Donald Healy, born in 60s, and
8.8.5.1.3 Viki Marie Healy , born in the 60s.
Viki married Warren Criddle on January 7th, 1984.
8.8.5.2 Irwin Francis Healy was born in 1942. He became a Cray fisherman at Port Dennison.
Irwin married Valerie Joy Howell. They were married, in Geraldton, during 1964. (Marriage Reg: 52/1964).
They have two children.
8.8.5.2.1 Gavin Francis Healy, born in the 1960s, and
8.8.5.2.2 Lara Joy Healy, born in the 70s.
In 1980, Irwin and Valerie were living at the corner of Smith and Hepburn Street, in Dongara with Irwin still employed
as a fisherman.
8.8.5.3 Kevin George Healy was born in 1949. He became a fisherman at Port Dennison.
Kevin married Karin Elizabeth Ellery (his third cousin, see 8.1.1.4.1) on January 18th 1969.
After they married, they lived at Church Street, Dongara. They had one child:
8.8.5.3.1 Jason Marcus Healy, born in the 1970s.
8.8.5.4 Kathleen (Kathy) Lorraine Healy was born in the 1950's. Kathleen Healy became a telephonist.
Kathy married Peter Samualkiewicz on September 25th, 1971.
After they were married, they were living in Port Headland where Peter was a 'test assistant'.
Peter later became a deck hand.
In 1977, they were living on Carnarvon Street, Port Dennison. Together they had four children:
8.8.5.4.1 Mathew Peter Samualkiewicz.
8.8.5.4.2 Christy Jayne Samualkiewicz,
8.8.5.4.3 Paul Trevor Samualkiewicz,
8.8.5.4.4 John Irwin Samualkiewicz.
Irwin Thomas Healy was to become a farm manager and then a Cray Fisherman after the war.
Ivy Maude Healy (nee Munday) died on the 17th of December 1989, at Geraldton, and was buried at Dongara. (Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900004/1990) Her husband, Irwin Francis (Sonny) Healy died on the 26th of September 2001, aged 85 years. He was interred in the Dongara Cemetery. |
8.8.6 Phyllis Harriet Healy was born on September 21st, 1918, a twin to Phillip [see below 8.8.7]. (Birth Reg. No. 3300035/1918) Phyllis Healy married Stanley Kitchener (F.K.) Keown, (born during 1914, in Perth.) They were married during 1940, at Morawa, in the Irwin district. (Marriage Reg. No.: 3300022/1940) They had two children. |
8.8.6.1 Margaret Keown, born in 1942.
Margaret married Herbert Holmes and had two children:
8.8.6.1.1 Nicole Holmes, born in the 1960s,
8.8.6.1.2 Alison Holmes, born in the 70s.
8.8.6.2 Valerie Mae Keown, was born in the 1940's.
Valerie married Alan Robert Neal. Alan was a horse breeder. They lived in Hazelmere and had two children.
8.8.6.2.1 Penny Neal, born in the 70s, and,
8.8.6.2.2 Robert Neal, born in the 70s.
Stanley Kitchener Keown died in the Mullewa Hospital, on the 30th of September 1972. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 133/1972 246).
He was 52 years old.
His body was buried in the Morawa Cemetery on the 2nd of October 1972.
Margaret married Herbert Holmes and had two children:
8.8.6.1.1 Nicole Holmes, born in the 1960s,
8.8.6.1.2 Alison Holmes, born in the 70s.
8.8.6.2 Valerie Mae Keown, was born in the 1940's.
Valerie married Alan Robert Neal. Alan was a horse breeder. They lived in Hazelmere and had two children.
8.8.6.2.1 Penny Neal, born in the 70s, and,
8.8.6.2.2 Robert Neal, born in the 70s.
Stanley Kitchener Keown died in the Mullewa Hospital, on the 30th of September 1972. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 133/1972 246).
He was 52 years old.
His body was buried in the Morawa Cemetery on the 2nd of October 1972.
8.8.7 Phillip George Healy, also born on September 21st, 1918, the twin to Phyllis (above). (Birth Reg. No. 3300034/1918)
Phillip Healy died under two years old, on January 5th, 1920, (Death Reg: Irwin: 0012/1920).
His body was interred in the Dongara Cemetery. (see photo below) on the 6th of January 1920. (Anglican Section, Grave 7)
Phillip Healy died under two years old, on January 5th, 1920, (Death Reg: Irwin: 0012/1920).
His body was interred in the Dongara Cemetery. (see photo below) on the 6th of January 1920. (Anglican Section, Grave 7)
8.8.8 Verna Frances Healy was born on April 14th, 1930.
In 1954, Verna was living at 34 Hill Street, in East Perth, and was employed as a 'cafeteria hand'.
Verna Frances Healy married Kevin Stanley O'Malley (born 1932, Geraldton) They were married during 1955,
in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 2/1955).
At the time of their marriage, Kevin had been living in Hill Street, East Perth and working as a truck driver.
After they were married, they moved to Morawa. Verna and Kevin had two children.
8.8.8.1 Mark Kevin O'Malley, born in the 1960s, and
8.8.8.2 Leonie Dixie O'Malley, born in the 60s.
In 1977, Kevin and Verna were living at 128 Wattle Crescent, Windie (near Northam) He was a Loader Driver.
Kevin Stanley O'Malley died on the 21st of March 1999, in the Swan Districts Hospital in Perth, aged 67 years.
His body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery (CE, Grave 9).
In 1954, Verna was living at 34 Hill Street, in East Perth, and was employed as a 'cafeteria hand'.
Verna Frances Healy married Kevin Stanley O'Malley (born 1932, Geraldton) They were married during 1955,
in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 2/1955).
At the time of their marriage, Kevin had been living in Hill Street, East Perth and working as a truck driver.
After they were married, they moved to Morawa. Verna and Kevin had two children.
8.8.8.1 Mark Kevin O'Malley, born in the 1960s, and
8.8.8.2 Leonie Dixie O'Malley, born in the 60s.
In 1977, Kevin and Verna were living at 128 Wattle Crescent, Windie (near Northam) He was a Loader Driver.
Kevin Stanley O'Malley died on the 21st of March 1999, in the Swan Districts Hospital in Perth, aged 67 years.
His body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery (CE, Grave 9).
Irwin Healy died on January 22nd, 1964, in Dongara. (Death Reg: Geraldton, 024/1964 A7) and was interred in the Dongara Cemetery (Grave 7 Anglican Section.) on the 24th of January 1964. His wife: Francis Ada Healy (nee Rowland) survived her husband, by fourteen years living in Wundowie, and died in the Woorooloo Hospital, on Thursday, October 26th, 1978, aged ninety-two. According to her son, she had suffered from Pleurisy in her early years. Francis was buried in the Dongara Cemetery (Anglican section Grave 6.) beside her husband on the 30th of October 1978. |
Richard Rowland Junior, and Richard Senior, were active in the Methodist Church. By 1883, the Dongara community members felt a church for Methodists, separate from Greenough, was badly needed. So a meeting was called, presided over by Rev. Thomas Bird to discuss ways and means. As a result, Messrs F. Pearse, E. W. Clarkson, R. Pettit, J. Turtin, D. Branch, W. H. Linthorne, Richard Rowland Snr., Richard Rowland Jnr. and Frederick Waldeck were called to form a building committee. Shortly after, tenders were called and W.H. Linthorne was appointed to build the church at the contract price of £314. Richard's father, Richard Rowland Senior, died on the 15th August 1883, before the church was completed. |
The Church building was erected in 1884, and the first resident minister appointed in 1885. The Rev Bird laid the foundation stone and the two opening services held in 1884 were attended by 218 persons. The first officers of the church were F. Pearse (Society Steward), D. Brand (Chapel Steward), E.W. Clarkson and R. Pettit (Poor Stewards), John Rowland and M. Fripp (Caretaker). The first minister was the Rev. E. Holiday. |
1920's
Richard Rowland (Jnr) died, at Dongara, on August 31st, 1926. He was aged eighty-one. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300017/1926)
His wife, Elizabeth Rowland (nee Rhodes) died less than two weeks later, at Dongara, on September 13th, 1926, aged eighty-one. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300016/1926)
They were both buried in Dongara Cemetary.
His wife, Elizabeth Rowland (nee Rhodes) died less than two weeks later, at Dongara, on September 13th, 1926, aged eighty-one. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300016/1926)
They were both buried in Dongara Cemetary.
The Descendants of Richard and Elizabeth Rowland
Richard and Elizabeth Rowland had 10 Children.
˪ Their individual stories are told here:
˪ Their individual stories are told here:
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