8. Richard Rowland (Jnr)

Richard Rowland

Richard Rowland (the 2nd 'Richard' or 'Jnr.'), was born 'in Perth' (on Peninsula Farm) 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.

11 December 1857

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 Rowland's senior 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 aged 18 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 the 2nd of November 1869 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 the 24th of February 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 of April 1880, in Greenough Flats.

The Rowland family kept their Fogerthorpe property, on the Peninsula, while working the Irwin property up north. In July 1864, when Richard junior failed to pay the rent on his tillage lease, his father Richard wrote an explanation to the Colonial Secretary, offering to make up the arrears, together with any fine which might be imposed. Although Frederick Barlee (later Sir Frederick) accepted Richard offer, his annotation was less than complimentary.

"The Rowlands are honest and well-intentioned people, but ignorant and I am sure, have no intention to defraud the Revenue".

1870's

In 1870, Richard Rowland Junior was again behind in his payments, sending just 10 Pounds on the 15th of June, and applying for a further deferment of the remainder.

Richard Rowland Senior advertised, and then sold his land and buildings on the Peninsula, during 1875, after being behind in payments.

This sale included the 105-acre farm known as 'Fogerthorpe', (that Richard had purchased from the Clarkson brothers in 1845) This had 30 acres under cultivation with a brick two-story house.

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 around 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. This house
originally consisted of a two-roomed cottage of rendered mud brick construction with a simple hipped roof and a veranda to the front.

Richard and Elizabeth went on to have a family of eight children.

Flowerdale Cottage circa 1997. (Photo via Irwin Shire Council)

˪ 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 Elizabeth Nairn (nee Rowland) via the Irwin District Historical Society.

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 Reg.: 1000/1896). They were still on the farm in 1906.

Ivy married, during 1920, at Dongara, Darcy John Ellery (a farmer, from Mendua. Born on the 2nd of June 1887, in Toodyay).
(Marriage Reg: Irwin 3/1920) Darcy was the son of the pioneer Frederick Ellery & Martha Ann Sloper.
Darcy's father 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)

Patricia married Frederick John Tomlinson on the 7th of May 1949, in the Perth District (Marriage Reg: 1187/1949).
Frederick was the son of Alfred Richard Tomlinson & Dorothy Walker.
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 John Tomlinson had died on the 25th of June 1991, at Joondalup, Two Rocks, aged 77 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 102690/1991)

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 Anne (Polly) Bell (born during April 1936) on February 4th, 1959, in the
Plantagenet District (Marriage Reg: 15/1959).
Laura was the daughter of Lennard Bell & Mary May Lee.
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
Leanne had a partner, Trevor Jones. At least one child.

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 Anne Ellery (nee Bell) died during May 1992, in Dongara, aged 56 years.
(Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900066/1992)
  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, in Dongarra. (Birth Reg Irwin: 3300040/1922)

Elva married Clement David Simpson on Tuesday, September 3rd, 1946, in the Roman Catholic Church, Dongara
(Marriage 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.
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 of 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 the 26th of August 1947, in Dongarra,
(Marriage Reg. Irwin: 3300012/1947)
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 in St John of God Hospital, Northam.

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 (see below).
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, in Geraldton,
and was interred at Dongara.
(Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900142/1975)

Headstone for Kathleen and Charles Ellery. (via BillionGraves.com)

Darcy John Ellery died aged 83 years, on the 3rd of December 1970, at Dongara, and was interred in the Dongara Cemetery.
(Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900166/1970)

His wife, Ivy Elizabeth Ellery (nee Nairn) died twenty years later, on 17th September 1990, in Stirling, aged 94 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 103986/1990)

Headstone of Darcy John Ellery (via BillionGraves.com)

8.1.2 Ambrose Gregory Rowlingson 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.
In 1906, at 6 years old, he was living on 'Stonehurst Farm' with his family. His father was a farmer.

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 on the 18th of February 1942 for the Citizen Military Forces
during World War II. (Serial No. W47608). He served with the 29 Garrison Battalion.
He was discharged on the16th February 1944, as a Private.

Ambrose Gregory Rawlinson Nairn (c.1920) Photo via IDHS.

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, married.
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.

Later, he married Violet Grace Nafpleotes (Page), (born during 1916, in Fremantle).
They were married during 1963, in Geraldton (Marriage 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 Rowlingson Nairn died on the 18th of December 1987.
(Death 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.

Ambrose Nairn headstone (via Billion Graves.com)

8.1.3       Cyril Robert Paul Nairn was born on the 29th of April 1902, on 'Stonehurst farm',
Dongara (Birth Registration: 2998/1902).
Cyril was two years old when his younger brother Irwin was born.
  Cyril 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. His mother Emma was his next of kin.

  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.

The Nairn Children: Cyril, Ivy, Ambrose (Gregory) and Irwin Nairn. Photo via the IDHS,

8.1.4 Irwin Richard Johnson Nairn was born on May 18th, 1904, in Dongara.(Birth Registration: 3362/1904). He was baptised in Dongara.
He was living on 'Stonehurst Farm' in 1906.
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 & Harriett Brady [nee Cousins]) They were married on
the 12th of August 1932, in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 12/1932).

They then moved to Doctors Hill, Northam.

Irwin served in the Defence Forces during WW2. He enlisted firstly in the CMF, in November 1940, in the 9th Australian Horse Transport Section, and then the Regular Australian Army, at Kapooka, NSW, (Service No. WX36747) as a Private, on the 6th of January 1944. He served overseas at Morotai/Balek Pepen, in Borneo, from March to November 1945, in the 2/3 Australian Port Operations Company. He was discharged on the 30th of November 1945, at Karrakatta. Rose had in the meantime, moved to 13 Hepburn Street in Dongara.

Rose and Irwin had seven children.

Irwin Richard Nairn in Service uniform c. 1940) Photo via IDHS.

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 and was living in Geraldton in 1972.
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.)

Gravesite (via Midwestwaheritage.com)

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.
   (Marriage 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 was born during the 1930'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 (Marriage 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 had 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 had 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 the 29th of July, 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 had 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. (Death 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).

Irwin R J Nairn headstone. (via Billiongraves.com)

8.1.5 Gladys Muriel (Maria) Nairn was born on March 31st, 1908, in Dongara in the Irwin area (Birth Registration: 008/1908).

Gladys died 12 days later, on April 11th, 1908, at Dongara. (Death 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).

The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 21 Aug 1954 Page 6

Emma Elizabeth Nairn (nee Rowland), died on the 18th of August 1952, in Geraldton. (Death 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.

Her husband, Henry Robert Ronaldson Nairn had died much earlier in Geraldton, on the 25th of August 1940, aged 74 years. (Death Reg: Irwin, 010/1940).

His body was buried in the Dongara Cemetery on the 26th of August 1940.

Via Trove.

˪    8.2          Jane Rowland was born on March 7th, 1874, at Dongara. (Birth Reg. 15348/1874) Her father is described as 'Richard Rowland, the Younger',
Jane was baptised the same year, on July 26th, 1874, at Greenough. This was the same year, on the1st of April, that John Forrest led 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 on the 11th of April 1875, the son of George & Elizabeth Wass) They were married at Irwin, on the 18th of August 1896. (Marriage Reg. 457/1896)

  By 1903, they lived in Dongara, farmed on 'Gum Thicket' and went on to raise nine children.

8.2.1       George Ivo Phillip Wass was born during 1903, in Dongara (Birth Reg No. 3224).
  George lived on 'Gum Thicket' with his parents.
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 5 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.
  (in 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).

Headstone of George Wass (via BillionGraves.com)

8.2.2       William Thomas Wesley Wass was born on the 11th of October 1904, in Yardarino, Dongara (Birth Reg. No. 3380).
William lived on 'Gum Thicket' with his parents.

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 1930s,
  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, in Northam. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900129/1990)
It is not known when his wife Georgina Maud Wass (nee Mason) died.

8.2.3 Albert (Mick) Frederick Johnson Wass, was born 1st January 1906, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. Irwin: 3300005/1906)
Mick early on lived on 'Gum Thicket' with his parents and brothers.

Mick married Daisy Sloper (born on the 11th of January 1902, in Dongara).
Daisy was the daughter of Charles & 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   Vivien Bedford Wass, was born 11th March 1936.
He was baptised on 30th April 1936, in Dongara.

  Vivien 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.

Gravesite (via Midwestwaheritage.com)

8.2.3.2 Glenys June Wass, was born on the 19th of 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 was born on the 19th of 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 the 29th of 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.

Headstone of Mick, Daisy and Robin Wass (via BillionGraves.com)

8.2.4 Richard Andrew Ebenezer (Dick) Wass, was born on the 3rd of January 1896, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 1626/1897)
He became a farm hand in Dongara.

Richard enlisted for service on the 10th of January 2016, at Blackboy Hill (Service Number: 1739) when he was aged 20 years old. He was recorded as being a 'Farm Hand' in enlistment and of 5 feet 6 inches tall. He embarked from Fremantle, for active service abroad on the H.M.A.T. A60 Aeneas on the 17th of April 1916

He served in the Suez and the Abbassia area with the 51st Battalion A.I.F. but spent a lot of time in hospital with influenza, dysentery and rheumatism.

Richard returned to Australia via the H.T. Seeang Choon and was discharged 'medically unfit' on the 29th of August 1919.

Richard (Dick) Wass in WW1 Uniform. via Irwin Historical Soc.)

Richard Andrew Wass married the 21-year-old Emily Sloper (born on the 12th of January 1896, in Dongara).
  They were married on the 25th of August 1917, in Dongara. (Irwin Marriage Reg: 7/1917)
Emily's older sisters, Amy & Dorrie Sloper married the brothers Clarrie & Jim Rowland, and both resided on farms in Carnamah.
Richard was recorded as a farmhand on 'Wye Farm' at Yardarino in the Irwin district during 1919.
They had a large family:

8.2.4.1   Edith May Wass, was born on the 6th of April 1918, at Yardarino, near 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.

Reginald George Burgess died in Albany during 1980. (Death Reg. Plantagenet: 5400109/1980)
In 1980, Edith was living at 4 Mueller Street, Lockyer.
  Edith May Burgess (nee Wass) died on 4th July 1991, in Albany, aged 73 years. (Death Reg. Plantagenet: 5400160/1991)

8.2.4.2 Ida Joyce Wass, was born on the 26th of December 1920, in Dongara. (Birth Reg. No. 3300001/1920)
Her father was a farmer of Lot 53 of the Yandanooka Estate in Yandanooka, from 1921-1953.

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 Joan died 21st July 2010, in Perth.
  8.2.4.2.2 Eileen Joyce Dunkley, born on 8th October 1944, in Geraldton.
Eileen Joyce 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 Ashley Dunkley 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 23rd of October 2013, in Rockingham, aged 61 years.

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 of March 1922, in Dongara.
He became a Farmer at Yandanooka with his father.

Charles enlisted for service, aged 24 years, in February 1941, at Carnamah. (Service No. WX28253)
He was a member of the 25th Recce Battalion. He embarked for New Guinea, via Cairns, on the 11th of November 1944, and returned to Australia on the 7th of March 1946.
He was discharged on the 24th of May 1946.

Charles married Edith "Pat" Maude Wells. They were married in the Church of England, Mingenew, on Friday, the 21st of January 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.

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.

Headstone of Charles Richard Wass. (via BillionGraves.com)

In September 1949, Charles was allotted Wheat and Sheep Farm A140 at Yandanooka under the War Service Land Settlement Scheme.

Charles Richard Wass died on the 10th of October 1964, at Moora, aged 42 years. (Death Reg. Moora: 4200036/1964)
He was buried at Moora.
Edith Maud Wass (nee Wells) died on the 4th of February 2016.
She was buried in the Moora Cemetery next to her husband.

8.2.4.3 Gwenyth Faith Wass was born during 1924.

Gwenyth married James Lawrence Harvey Armstrong in Perth, during 1944. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 100480/1944)

8.2.4.4   Andrew John Wass, was born during the 1920s.

8.2.4.5 Beryl Faye Wass, was born on the 24th of May 1928 in the Irwin District.

Beryl married Arthur Edward Stonehouse (born 24th of January 1923, in Albany)
He was the son of William George & Catherine Stonehouse.
They were married during 1947, in Geraldton. (Marriage Reg. 68/1947)
In May 1948, the couple moved to Yandanooka.
They had two children.
8.2.4.5.1 M Stonehouse.
8.2.4.5.2 F Stonehouse.

  Arthur Edward Stonehouse died on the 15th of May 1999, in Midland.
  Beryl Faye Stonehouse (nee Wass) died on the 29th of January 2016, in Narrogin.

8.2.4.6 Reginald James Wass, born on the 5th of April 1930, in Dongara.
He enlisted in the Australian Army Infantry Corps as a Private (Service No. 5400324)
  Reginald served in Korea during 1953. Discharged in 1954.

Reginald married Elva Beryl Glass. They were married in the Northampton District during 1955 (Marriage Reg: 03/1955).
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.
He was baptised by the Rev. Milton E. Bassett, of the North Midlands Methodist Mission, on the 15th of October 1933.

Harold Edward Wass died on 8th July 1936, at less than 3 years old, in the North Midlands District Hospital in Three Springs
after a sudden illness, resulting from bronchial pneumonia. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300016/1936)

8.2.4.8 Emily Merle Wass, was born on the 1st of September 1935.

Emily Merle Wass died the next year, in Three Springs aged 10 months. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300017/1936)
  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 Andrew Wass and his wife, Emily Wass lived in “The Store”, at Old East End, Dongara.

Richard Andrew Ebenezer Wass died on 17th September 1978, at the Perth suburb of Willagee, aged 81 years.
(Death Reg. Fremantle: 2700735/1978)
Richard was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery. (Lawn, E, 45)

His wife, Emily Wass (nee Sloper) had died previously on 15th July 1950, at age 54, in the North Midlands Public Hospital, Three Springs.
She was buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Plot 89)

8.2.5       Greta Jane Christine Wass was born on the 25th of December 1910, at 'Wye Farm', near Bonniefield, in the Irwin district.
  (Birth Reg. No. 3300007/1911)

  Greta married Harold Edward Garfield Blencowe (born on the 7th of January 1905, in Geraldton).
  They were married in the Dongara Methodist Church, on Saturday, the 21st of January 1933. (Marriage Reg: 2/1933)
Harold was the eldest son of Mr. Albert Edwin & the late Mrs. I. Blencowe of Geraldton. The Rev. T. Cook officiated.
The reception was held for 50 people in the Dongara Town Hall.
Three months later, Greta was the Matron of Honour at her younger sister Ruby's marriage to Herbert Podding, in Geraldton.

Greta and Harold lived in Carnamah, from March to July of 1933.
Following her husband’s transfer to Perth, Greta left Carnamah with him, by train, on Monday 24th July 1933.
They had three children:

8.2.5.1 Lesley Anne Blencowe was born on the 18th of April 1935, in Subiaco.
Lesley lived in Gwalia for a time in the 1940s and played basketball.

Lesley married Graham Ross Lockhart, in Fremantle during 1957. (Marriage Reg. 347/1957)
Lesley Anne Lockhart (nee Blencowe) died during 2001, in Melbourne.

8.2.5.2 Joan Elizabeth Blencowe was born on the 10th of November.
Joan married George Andrew Idle in Fremantle during 1961. (Marriage Reg. 480/1961)

8.2.5.3 Trevor Blencowe was born on the 4th of December.

   Harold joined the Australian Citizen Forces on the 17th of June 1942 in Narrogin, during World War II. (Service No. W56459)
Harold was transferred to Perth from Gwalia Post Office in December 1948.
  Harold became the Postmaster at East Fremantle. He and Greta lived in the Post Office Quarters.
In 1950 they were living in Mends Street.
  Later, (1980) they moved to Beaconsfield. Greta later resided in the Perth suburb of Bentley.

  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, in London)
He was an engine attendant in Geraldton.
  They were married on April 29th, 1933, in the Wesley Church, Geraldton
(Marriage Reg: 18/1933). The Rev. A. Mason officiated.
Herbert was the eldest son of Mr. George Albert & Mrs. Alice Evelyn Polding
of Clifton Gardens, London.

  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 Greta Polding.
Dorothy married Graham Dean Bailey during 1957, in Perth.
  (Marriage Reg. Perth: 1014/1957)

Ruby Wass c.1920. Photo via IDHS

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 Elizabeth Polding (nee Wass) died on the 25th of November 1990, in Perth. aged 90 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 105015/1990)

Her husband, Herbert Edward Polding had died previously on the 30th of December 1983, in Bassendean, aged 83 years.
  (Death Reg. Perth: 100047/1984)
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. (Born during 1888, in Geraldton)
Charles was a labourer. He was the son of James Hanlon & Elizabeth Penny.
In 1936, they were living 28 Forrest Street, Geraldton.
Children unknown.

 Charles Edward Hanlon died in Geraldton during 1960, aged 70 years. (Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900061/1960)
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, on the 5th of December 1936. (Marriage Reg. East Murchison: 4500060/1936)
Sophy Joyce, was the youngest daughter of Mrs. R. N. Smales, of Victoria Park, and the late Frances Evans, of Healsville, Victoria.
By 1937, Irwin was a miner at Wiluna, and the couple were living at 8 Sixth Street, Wiluna.
Irwin joined the Australian Army, as a Private, on the 20th of May 1942, at Kalamunda. (Service No. W62736)
He was discharged three months later on the 13th of June 1942.
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 Winterfold. (Death Reg. Fremantle: 2700092/1968)

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 only 3 years old. (Death Reg. 1285/1901)

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.

Memorial to Ebeneeza and Jane (nee Rowland) Wass (via BillionGraves.com)

˪ 8.3 Anne (Annie) Rowland was born on the 28th of 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). They were married in Dongarra. (Marriage Reg. 888/1900)

William was the son of David (born 1841) & 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:

William Henry Brand and Annie Brand (nee Rowland) and Iris Brand. Taken at Tyford Farm. Photo via Irwin District Historical Society IRME 1135

8.3.1       Iris Elizabeth Brand, born on the 11th of April 1901, in Irwin (Birth Reg. 2834/1901).
On the 6th of May 1908, the 7-year-old Iris was a Flower girl at John Rowland & Amelia Edward's marriage at Dongara.

  Iris married Bruce Hamilton Williams in the Methodist Church, Dongara, on Tuesday the 28th of June 1927 (Marriage Reg: 11/1927).
The Rev. Cramp officiated.
  Bruce was a motor mechanic, formally of Geraldton.
  By 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 had 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.
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.

Constance 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,
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.

Iris 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,
8.3.1.3.2                Wayne Sanderson.

In 1980, Iris & Lawrence Sanderson 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, aged 81 years, and was buried in Carnarvon.
(Death Reg. Gascoyne: 2800008 /1983)
Her husband Bruce Hamilton Williams died in Hilton, during 1992, aged 90 years. (Death Reg. Fremantle: 2700965/1992)

   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).
Jean was the daughter of Francis John Carey & Alma Tully.
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.
                                                                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 Standley Harper died on the 15th of June 1974, aged 43 years, in Alfred Cove.
  (Death Reg. Fremantle: 2700455/1974)
  Jean Margaret Harper (nee Carey) died on the 12th of August 1979, in Alfred Cove, Shenton Park.
(Death Reg. Perth: 102848/1978)

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 was 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   ? .

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 of 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.

Grave marker for William Henry Brand. via BillionGraves.com

˪ 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.

HMAT A24 Benalla.

Richard enlisted as a trooper (Regimental No. 1430) on the 7th of August 1915, in Geraldton. His father Richard is listed as his next of kin. Richard is listed as 5ft 9 ½ inches high, weighed 165 lbs, with dark blue eyes, and dark hair. He was a Methodist.

Richard embarked with the 3rd Light Horse Brigade, 10th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcements, from Fremantle to Egypt. He was aged 36 years. He embarked on the 1st of November aboard the HMAT A24 Benalla.

The 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment AIF was the only AIF light horse regiment recruited in Western Australia during the First World War.

Richard Rowland (the third) Photo via Irwin District Historical Society

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.

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 was the daughter of William & Sarah Clarkson.
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 of February 1924, as a six-day
old infant. (Death Reg. Geraldton o11/1924)
He was buried on the 12th of February in the Dongara Cemetery.
(Methodist Section, Grave 196)

Edward Richard Rowland's gravesite (via BillionGraves.com)

8.4.2 Brian James Rowland was born on the 1st
of December 1925, at the Geraldton and District Maternity
Home, in Geraldton.

The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 9 Dec 1925 Page 1 Family Notices

His parents were living at Mullewa at the time. His mother Ella 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 (RAN) 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, in Bayswater. Cremated at Karrakatta.

His wife, Mollie Elfreda 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. "

The grave of Richard and Ella (nee Clarkson) Rowland in the Dongara Cemetery (via BillionGraves.com)

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)

Gravesite (via Midwestwaheritage.com)

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:

˪ 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:

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.

He had a partnership with Harold Friend Thomas and himself, as Kenneth George Attrill, trading as "Thomas & Attrill," Blacksmiths,
Wheelwrights, Undertakers, etc., at Three Springs and Morawa gave notice that on the 15th of February 1936, they dissolved the partnership by mutual consent, with Harold Friend Thomas transferring as a gift his interest in the business to Kenneth
   George Attrill.

He became a Mechanic/welder. Ken was employed by J. Gribble & Sons in Austin Street, Cue. Kenneth accidently caused a large fire
   in March 1937 when an oxy-acetylene plant he was starting at the garage, was engulfed in flames.

  Later, Kenneth became the Business Manager of the Capital Hotel in Cue. This historic building, originally a hotel built around
1930, has been transformed into a guest house and cafe is now known as the Queen of the Murchison Guest House and Cafe.

Kenneth married Jean Olive Thomas (born 1913, in South Australia).
They were married in the Methodist Church, Mingenew, on Saturday the 28th of September 1935. (Marriage Reg: 20/1935)
Jean was the only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas, formerly of Dongarra and Mingenew, and then residing at Midland Junction,

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 and was living at the Capital Hotel, in Cue. Ken became the licensee of the Capital Hotel.
They had two children.

8.5.1.1 Lois Shirley Attrill was born on the 17th of August 1936. She lived at Seventh road, Wonthella in the 50's.

Shirley married Arthur John Watts during July 1955, in the Methodist Church, Geraldton. (Marriage Reg. 55/1955)
Arthur was the only son of Mr. & Mrs. A. Watts of Moonyoonooka.
  They 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.
                                                                                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.

Gravesite (via Midwestwaheritage.com)

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 enlisted for service 27th of April 1943 as a Private in the Australian Army during WW2. He had the Service number: WX39055.
Charles served with the 2nd/23rd Infantry Battalion. Discharged on the 29th of November 1945.

In 1954, he is listed as living at 54 Paton Street, in Big Bell, with his wife, Mavis.

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 1994, 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 was born on the 11th of April 1916. Her parents were at Big Bell in the 1930's.

Sheila married Gordon Kenneth "Ben" Hope (born on 25th September 1914, in Midland Junction.)
  They were married in Perth, during 1939.
(Marriage Reg: 22/1939) They later lived at Mingenew and had four children.

8.5.3.1 David Charles Hope was 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 was 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.

Memorial to George and Mary (nee Rowland) Attrill in the Dongara Cemetery (via BillionGraves.com)

˪ 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.

˪ 8.7 Reuben Johnson Rowland was born at Dongara, on March 22nd, 1884 (Birth Reg. 25060/1884) the year after his brother William [8.6] had died.

Reuben was two years old when his sister, Ada Frances Rowland [8.8] was born.

Reuben grew up on Dongara.

Reuben Rowland c 1914. Photo via Irwin District Historical Society

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. Reuben's 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).
Dallas grew up in Three Springs.
Dallas May became engaged to Geoffery Plester on the 30th of
May 1936. The son of Mr & Mrs R. Plester.

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:

Reuben Johnson Rowland and wife Alice (nee Edwards) with daughters; Dal and Sylvia Rowland. Photo via Irwin District Historical Society

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 (Marriage 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 Parton.
8.7.1.1.2 Parton.
8.7.1.1.3 Parton.

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 (Marriage 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   Januszkiewicz.
8.7.1.2.2   Januszkiewicz.
8.7.1.2.3    Januszkiewicz.

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.

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 Elspeth Platt, (the daughter of Ernest Platt & Elspeth Margaret Beck of Mt Lawley)
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.
8.7.2.1.6   Rosemary Gibbs.

Verna Gibbs (nee Platt) died peacefully on the 27th of November 1947, only 6 years after having married.
She died 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). Patricia had been born during 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 Gibbs.
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 Gibbs had separated.

  By 1954, Lionel 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 Shenton Park, Subiaco, on the 10th of May 1964, aged 61 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 101315/1964)
He 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). Sylvia was then 44 years old. There were no children from this marriage.

  George Ivor Philip Wass died on May 27th, 1974. (Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900079/1974)
   He was 70 years old. The body was buried in the Dongara cemetery.
Six years later, during 1980, Sylvia was living in Geraldton, at Lot 16/ Eria Place, Utakra.

Sylvia Elizabeth Wass (nee Rowland) died on September 7th, 1989, at Geraldton.
(Death Reg. Geraldton: 2900155/1989)

George Was gravestone (via BillionGraves.com)

8.7.3 Ivy Thelma Rowland was born early 1912, in Dongara (Birth Reg: 2/1912 Irwin).

  Thelma Rowland married twice.
  Firstly, to Michael "Mick" Thomas Curtin, (the son of John Joseph Curtin & Mary Ann Finn), during 1933, in Dongara.
(Marriage Reg: 17/1931)
They had two children.

8.7.3.1                   Ainsley Adeline Curtin was born on the 8th of May 1932.

Ainsley married Robert Franklin Sharp, during 1949, in Perth. (Marriage Reg: 1969/1949).
Robert was the son of Robert Sharp & Elizabeth Jane Sharp. (nee Dodd)
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. He lived in Midland Junction.

  Alwyn Thomas Curtin died on the 17th of July 1954, in Royal Perth Hospital, aged 19 years.
  (Death Reg. Perth: 101684/1954) Alwyn had been a pillion passenger on a motorcycle ridden by labourer Langley James Butler, of Little Harold St, Bellevue.
Butler's motorcycle, travelling west in Great Eastern highway, had hit a taxi entering the highway from
Sayer Street.
Buried at the 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 her husband Michael Thomas Curtin during 1943, on the grounds of desertion.

Ivy "Thelma" next year married Arnold Roy Plester, (the son of Reuben Plester & Ann Wilton) during 1944, in the Swan district.
(Marriage Reg: 11/1944). Ivy was aged 33 years with two children.
Arnold had been in the Army, as a Private, from the 26th of April 1942 to the 1st of April 1943 after enlisting in Dongara.
Arnold had two children (Max and Barry) from a previous marriage in 1933, to Ethel Alice Plester.(nee Mitchell)
This first marriage had ended in divorce on Friday, the 9th of April 1943, on the grounds of Desertion.
No children from Ivy and Arnold's marriage.

Thelma "Ivy" Plester (nee Rowland/Curtin) died on the 13th of March 1962, in the Swan District (Death Reg: 52/1962).
She was buried in the Wesleyan Section of the Midland Cemetery.
Her second husband, Arnold Roy Plester died two years later, on the 24th of July 1966, aged 54 years old.
"Near North end of South Guildford Bridge Great Eastern Highway South Guildford". (Death Reg. Swan: 6100138/1966)

Bereavement Notice - Geraldton Guardian & Express, 3 Oct 1936

Reuben's wife, Alice Adeline Rowland (nee Edwards) died at the Victoria Hospital on the 29th of September 1936, aged 53 years old. (Death Reg: Geraldton: 063/1936)

She was buried in the Methodist section of the Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton (Row 3, Plot 9)

Alice Rowland Death Notice - The Irwin Index 10 Oct 1936

The 56-year-old Rueben later re-married. This time to 35-year-old women called Gertrude Dorothy "Rose" Vincent, at Dongara, during 1940. (Marriage Reg. Irwin 3300013/1940) She was the daughter of William Vincent & Rosina Williams.

In 1958, Rueben Johnson Rowland is listed as living at 6 Salvado Road, Wembley, with Gertrude "Rose" Rowland.

Rueben J. Rowland and his father Richard Rowland (Jnr) c 1925. Photo via Irwin District Historical Society

Rueben Johnson Rowland died at Wembley, aged eighty, on the 3rd of January 1966, aged 80 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 100191/1966)
He was buried at Karrakatta.
His second wife, Gertrude Dorothy Rowland (nee Vincent) died at Carlisle, during 1983, aged 78 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101739 1983)

˪ 8.8 Frances Ada Rowland was born on 19th of June 1886, at Dongara (Birth Reg. 28792/1886). Her mother Elizabeth was 37 years old at the time.

She married Irwin Francis 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 15th of February 1885. Irwin was the son of Peter Francis Healy (born 21st of May 1861, died 22 January 1964, in Dongara), & Harriet Healy (nee Cousins), born during 1863, died on the 5th of November 1949)

Frances and Irwin had eight children:

Francis Ada Rowland. Photo via the Irwin District Historical Society.

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 living in Big Bell.

Douglas married Elizabeth Dorothy "Beth" Johns, on Friday, the 26th of March 1940, in the Methodist Church, Maylands.
Elizabeth was living in Cue, and was the daughter of Mr Emil & Mrs Gertrude Blanche Johns, of Maylands.
(Marriage Reg: 621/1940) The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. K. Attyill, captain of the Cue Volunteer Fire
Brigade and with the bridegroom and other members of the brigade, wore uniform for the ceremony.

They intended to make their home in Cue. They had two children.

8.8.1.1   John Douglas Healy was born in the 1940s. He became a compositor in Kalgoorlie.

  John 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 had 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. The couple 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 had 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.
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) had 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).

Gravesite (via Midwestwaheritage.com)

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 was born during 1941.
Barry never married. He may have lived in Wundowie near Northam, during 1960.

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 was mentioned, along with Ivy Pantin by her husband Walter Pantin in court, when Walter sought a divorce on the grounds
of Adultery. Granted on the 4th of April 1951.

Roy Cecil Healy later married Ivy Alice Pantin (nee Randall. The daughter of Albert & Jessie Randall).
Ivy and Roy were married during 1951, in Northam. (Marriage Reg: 128/1951).
In September 1962 Roy became a JP.  In 1963, they were living at Wundowie.

   They had a further child.

8.8.2.2 Peter Healy. born 19 .
  Peter married and had 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 Alice Healy (nee Pantin/ Randall) died on the 9th of September 1993, aged 87 years, at Mount Lawley.
  (Death Reg. Perth: 103896/1993)

8.8.3        Bartle Neil Healey was born on the 23rd of April 1912, in Pintharuka. (Bartle still spells his surname Healey.
  A throw back two generations). Bartle lived at Morawa. He became a farmer.
Bartle was the best man for Kitchener Keown when he married Bartle's younger sister, Phyllis Healy [8.8.6]

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.
  Bartle was discharged during 1945. He continued as a farm hand at Pintharuka.

Bartle married twice.

Firstly, to recently divorced Brenda Jean Tarbotton (nee Nowland) during 1952, in the Irwin district (Marriage Reg: 13/1952).
Robert James Nowland had divorced Brenda in May 1952, for infidelity with Bartle Healey. Robert told the court, that Brenda
had left Robert at his Meekatharra bakery business, to recuperate after the birth of their child in November 1950. Brenda
had become a housekeeper for the Healey family at the outback station at Pintharuka. The divorce was granted in Perth.
Brenda had given birth to twins before the divorce.

After Brenda and Bartle's 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 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 married Sean Curtis and had 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.
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 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 (after 1965). 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).
Frieda's younger sister Phyllis [8.8.6] later married Albert's brother Stanley Keown in October 1940. (see below)
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 was born on the 4th of October 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.
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 Anne Keown was born on April 14th, 1941.

Olive married Mervyn Roy Davis in Perth, during 1962. (Marriage Reg. 3034/1962) 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 Keown, sued for divorce, on the grounds of desertion. It was granted in 1950.
(Albert then remarried, during 1951, to Eva L. Muir at Kattanning.)

  Frieda Elizabeth Keown the in same year, married Herbert (Bert) Hampton; during 1951, at age 37 years, in Geraldton.
(Marriage Reg: Geraldton: 59/1951).
Herbert was then working as a Barman and Frieda as a barmaid at the Hotel Boddington, in Williams.
  No children from their marriage.
  By 1980, the couple were living in Armstrong Street, Dongara.

   Freda Elizabeth Hampton (nee Healy) died 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.)
  Ivy was 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. (Marriage Reg: Swan: 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 was born in the 1960s.
8.8.5.1.2                Donald Healy, born in 60s.
8.8.5.1.3 Viki Marie Healy was born in the 60s.
Viki married Warren Criddle on the 7th of January 1984.

8.8.5.2    Irwin 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.
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 became a telephonist.
Kathy married Peter Samulkiewicz on the 25th of September 1971. Peter had arrived from Poland in 1950.
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 Denison. Together they had four children:

8.8.5.4.1                Mathew Peter Samulkiewicz.
8.8.5.4.2                Christy Jayne Samulkiewicz,
8.8.5.4.3   Paul Trevor Samulkiewicz,
8.8.5.4.4                 John Irwin Samulkiewicz.

Headstone for Ivy Maud Healy (nee Munday) (via BillionGraves.com)

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.

Headstone of Irwin Francis (Sonny) Healy (via BillionGraves.com)

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 on Saturday, the 5th of October 1940, at St David's Church of England, Morawa. (Marriage Reg. No.: 3300022/1940) Stanley Kitchener Keown was the younger son of Mr & Mrs Tom Keown, of Morawa. Phyllis's parents were living at Pintharuka. This marriage completed one of those rare cases where two brothers married two sisters. A brief honeymoon was held in Dongara.

They had two children.

Phyllis and Phillip Healy twins. (via IDHS)

8.8.6.1 Margaret Keown was born during October 1942, in Morawa Hospital.
Margaret married Herbert Holmes in the 1960's 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 the 21st of September 1918, the twin to Phyllis (8.8.6 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 with his parents. (see photo below) on the 6th of January 1920.
(Anglican Section, Grave 7)

8.8.8       Verna Frances Healy was born on the 14th of April 1930.
   In 1954, Verna was living at 34 Hill Street, in East Perth, and was employed as a 'cafeteria hand'.

  Verna married Kevin Stanley O'Malley (born during 1932, in Geraldton) They were married during 1955,
in the Irwin District (Marriage Reg: 2/1955). Kevin was the son of Mr. & Mrs. S. O'Malley of Dwellingup.
  At the time of their marriage, Kevin had been living in Hill Street, East Perth, and was 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,
                                                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.

Headstone for Irwin and Ada (nee Rowland) [Plus Phillip Healy] vis BillionGraves.com

Past Officers of the Methodist Church, Dongara. Richard Rowland Snr is at No.4 and Richard Rowland Jnr is at No. 5 - via the Irwin District Historical Society.

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, Edward 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 of August 1883, before the church was completed.

The Church building was erected in 1884, and the first resident minister appointed in 1885. The Rev Thomas 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), Edward Winteringham Clarkson and R. Pettit (Poor Stewards), John Rowland and M. Fripp (Caretaker). The first minister was the Rev. E. Holiday. Since June 1977 the Church has been part of Geraldton Region Parish of the Uniting Church in Australia.

The Uniting Church (forlally Methodist Church), Dongara. via Irwin Shire.

1920's

The Geraldton Express (WA : 1906 - 1928) Wed 9 Sep 1925 Page 2 News Exchange.

In September 1925, with Richard aged 80 years old, and wanting to retire, he offered Flowerdale Farm for sale along with other leases. 'Flowerdale' was on 962 acres of good land, four miles from Dongara.

The other land was 6,800 acres of Pastoral and 1,000 acres of Grazing Lease at Cassarena near the Arro Well Reserve and about 40 miles from Dongarra.

It may not have been sold but was then managed by W. Brand and E.J. Wass before being transferred to E. H. Hall, of Geraldton during 1938. The property was sold to Frederick Ellery in the 1940s

Richard Rowland (Jnr) died, at Dongara, on the 30th of August 1926. He was aged eighty-one, and the last of four brothers. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300017/1926)

His wife, Elizabeth Rowland (nee Rhodes, who had been born in Dongara), died less than two weeks later, at Dongara, on the 13th of September 1926, aged seventy-nine. (Death Reg. Irwin: 3300016/1926)

They were both buried in Dongara Cemetary, Methodist section.