John Wall Hardey and his wife Elizabeth
John Wall Hardey was born in Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England, on the 19th of March 1802. He was the first son of Robert Hardey MD (born during 1775, in Lincolnshire) and his wife, Ann (nee Wall) Hardey, (born during 1777). John was born about 9 months after his parents had married, in York, on the 1st of June 1801. Both parents were 21 years old. John was baptised two days after his birth, on the 20th of March 1802, in Barrow upon Humber.
John was listed as living in Ulceby Grange, near Barton-upon-Humber, in 1829. By then, his mother Ann, had given birth to 13 children. |
John Wall Hardey married young Elizabeth Davey (Born 1812, aged 17-18 years), only 4 days prior to departure, on the 5th of September 1829. They were married in Ulseby, in Lincolnshire. While his younger brother, Joseph Hardey had married Ann Robinson (then 29 years old), in August, 49 days before they set sail.
This newly married couple were about to leave England and many of their friends behind.
This newly married couple were about to leave England and many of their friends behind.
The chartered brig Tranby departed the Old Dock at Hull, on Wednesday, the 9th of September 1829, bound for the Swan River Colony.
For information about John and Elizabeth Hardey, 'Before leaving England': [Click Here]
For information about John and Elizabeth Hardey, 'Before leaving England': [Click Here]
After Arrival in Fremantle
Tranby sighted land on the 2nd of February, rounded Rottnest Island and arrived in Gage's Road, on the 3rd February 1830. It the anchored in Cockburn Sound. Fremantle was little more than a tent village to the east.
John wrote to England shortly after, during July, (extracts appeared the 'Durham Chronicle' Newspaper on the 28th May 1831) and gives a detailed explanation explained what happened as they entered Gages Road;
"On casting anchor, Mr Scott, the Harbour-master, came to the brig (Tranby) in the Governor’s gig, for documents, &c., and very politely gave Mr M. Clarkson and myself (John Hardy) a passage in the same to the Marquis of Anglesea,
On board of which was the Governor. His Excellency gave us a kind and hearty welcome; and after reading our letters of introduction (for which I hope you will thank those gentlemen who so kindly gave us them,) he said he wished more like us would come out, for those who had already arrived, nineteen in every twenty knew nothing about farming. He invited us to call upon him at Perth, which we afterwards did, and had the pleasure of taking wine with him. "
John continues:
"He [Stirling] then ordered his nephew to get a boat, and take us to examine two parcels of land, either of which we might select. We chose the peninsula, on the account of its superior location, being situated between the two chief towns in the colony, Perth and Guildford. This grant was considered a great favour, as Mr Henty, and I suppose twenty others, had desired to have it, but had been refused. Immediately after getting our goods in shore, which was a work of great labour, we (Messrs. C. and H.) bought the brig’s skiff, and the between deck. We then set to, and with the assistance of the ship’s carpenter, built a flat, 27 feet long, and 8 wide for the purpose of conveying our goods up into the country. "
John wrote to England shortly after, during July, (extracts appeared the 'Durham Chronicle' Newspaper on the 28th May 1831) and gives a detailed explanation explained what happened as they entered Gages Road;
"On casting anchor, Mr Scott, the Harbour-master, came to the brig (Tranby) in the Governor’s gig, for documents, &c., and very politely gave Mr M. Clarkson and myself (John Hardy) a passage in the same to the Marquis of Anglesea,
On board of which was the Governor. His Excellency gave us a kind and hearty welcome; and after reading our letters of introduction (for which I hope you will thank those gentlemen who so kindly gave us them,) he said he wished more like us would come out, for those who had already arrived, nineteen in every twenty knew nothing about farming. He invited us to call upon him at Perth, which we afterwards did, and had the pleasure of taking wine with him. "
John continues:
"He [Stirling] then ordered his nephew to get a boat, and take us to examine two parcels of land, either of which we might select. We chose the peninsula, on the account of its superior location, being situated between the two chief towns in the colony, Perth and Guildford. This grant was considered a great favour, as Mr Henty, and I suppose twenty others, had desired to have it, but had been refused. Immediately after getting our goods in shore, which was a work of great labour, we (Messrs. C. and H.) bought the brig’s skiff, and the between deck. We then set to, and with the assistance of the ship’s carpenter, built a flat, 27 feet long, and 8 wide for the purpose of conveying our goods up into the country. "
During the first two weeks following arrival, the Hardeys and their servants were fully occupied in transferring their livestock safely to the beach; unloading their goods, chattels, provisions and farming equipment, checking the condition of their seeds and stores; erecting a marquee for shelter and commencing work on a temporary house at Fremantle.
The Tranby folk swelled Western Australia's total European population to 1,250. Twenty-five ships had arrived before them. Many more than Lieutenant-Governor Stirling had expected in the six months since he had arrived in the ship Parmelia with its handpicked band of pioneers. Some had been disillusioned and had promptly left on the next ship.
Very little land had been properly surveyed. People were angry at the delays that prevented them from building proper homes and enclosing land in which to keep their stock. Animals were escaping into the bush, or growing poorer on the limited supplies of grass and water that were at hand.
The Tranby folk found that only a few people had brought wooden houses and some had begun to build with limestone, which was available a few inches below the sand at the port. They expected to find the Governor in the Fremantle township but soon learned that he was then established at a site he had named “Perth” about twelve miles up the Swan River.
Very little land had been properly surveyed. People were angry at the delays that prevented them from building proper homes and enclosing land in which to keep their stock. Animals were escaping into the bush, or growing poorer on the limited supplies of grass and water that were at hand.
The Tranby folk found that only a few people had brought wooden houses and some had begun to build with limestone, which was available a few inches below the sand at the port. They expected to find the Governor in the Fremantle township but soon learned that he was then established at a site he had named “Perth” about twelve miles up the Swan River.
The Swan River Colony
The Government by their regulations, published in August 1829, had wisely circumscribed the river frontage of every holding, and surveyed the sections to run back some distance from the Swan. These long, narrow blocks came to be called "ribbon grants". In this way, every settler was able to enjoy the advantage of river transport, and the residences were within easy walking distance of each other. The principal early grants were situated above Perth, along the beautiful reaches of the river winding up to Guildford. The river frontage of grants, on either side, fairly evenly faced each other, and the settlers built their houses near the river, on some prominent bank, or on a gentle slope terraced by small hills.
There was a justified criticism that during the first six months of settlement, Stirling had granted much good land to many people who were not bona fide settlers (Civil, Navel and Military officers).
In 1829, the Governor Stirling had reserved two “peninsulas” on the river, one on either side. That on the right was for a racecourse, but his plans for the other are not at present known. Henry Camfield, who came in the Caroline only two months after Perth was founded, was given the reserve on the left bank. He planned to grow hops for beer, an aim that was favoured by Stirling, who hoped that a supply of beer would lessen the excessive drinking of rum and other spirits that was then prevalent among the “lower classes”. A Mr James Henty and his brothers were denied the other which became known a 'The Peninsula'.
There was a justified criticism that during the first six months of settlement, Stirling had granted much good land to many people who were not bona fide settlers (Civil, Navel and Military officers).
In 1829, the Governor Stirling had reserved two “peninsulas” on the river, one on either side. That on the right was for a racecourse, but his plans for the other are not at present known. Henry Camfield, who came in the Caroline only two months after Perth was founded, was given the reserve on the left bank. He planned to grow hops for beer, an aim that was favoured by Stirling, who hoped that a supply of beer would lessen the excessive drinking of rum and other spirits that was then prevalent among the “lower classes”. A Mr James Henty and his brothers were denied the other which became known a 'The Peninsula'.
Peninsula Farm
John Wall Hardey was allocated two lots on the Peninsula: Locations ' D' and 'E'. Location 'D' was the largest block at 94 acres and the other the higher Location 'E' at 8 acres. NEW: [More details of the Peninsula can be found Here] |
Up the River from Fremantle
The primitive track from Fremantle to Perth was heavy sand, making transport of goods and chattels difficult and costly. The Hardeys, Clarksons and others in their party set about and built a floating timber "flat" using part of the Tranby middle deck that they had purchased. This was a fairly common solution at the time and was towed by rowboat. On February the 24th, some of the party left the struggling settlement of Fremantle to haul it upriver to the Peninsula east of Perth. The area near the current Causeway has a particular problem as it had to be pushed and man handled over the shallows.
The unloaded flat returned to Fremantle on March 1st and that night was "set adrift by some unknown". It was never recovered, and four days later the band set to work to build another one. With this floating flat, they transferred their possessions from Fremantle to the Peninsula, by river. Work then began building houses. On Saturday May 1st, the Hardey group finally left Fremantle. The next day being the Sabbath and a day of rest, they "camped under Mount Eliza". (now Kings Park)
The brig “Tranby” departed from Gage Roads, bound for Batavia, on the 27th February 1830, having stayed in port for three weeks.
John Wall Hardey wrote to England in August and explained the construction of the first house: "One of the men and I then set to, and built a house, such as it is, being composed of wood, mud, and rushes, about seven yards square. We have two doors and two windows in it, but not one pane of glass in either of them! At one end of our domicile is a store-house, and at the other end lives Joseph Ellis and his wife; whilst, on the back of the house, live our men George Green and Hewson. The Australian edifice stands in the midst of an enclosure or garden, 156 links square, on the banks of the Swan, about 30 yards from the water, set sufficiently above its level, to secure us from floods. Opposite the house, the river expands into a fine sheet of water, about a quarter of a mile broad, on which is occasionally seen the imposing spectacle of 30 or 40 black swans at one time."
John and Elizabeth lived and worked on the Peninsula, (with the other Tranby Folk). The first year (1830) was very difficult. Clearing land, planting crops and building houses. Mixed farming was the first response on the Swan, Helena and Canning Rivers and continued to be significant in those areas almost to the end of the century. Elsewhere stock raising, mainly sheep but sometimes cattle tended to be more important.
John wrote in August: "We shall have about five acres of wheat this season, some of which looks very well; as do the rye and oats, &c. The garden seeds are coming up nicely; and the potatoes look uncommonly well. I believe that the Messrs. Clarksons and ourselves have the honour of having first put in the plough in this colony."
The Colonial Hospital opened in Perth on 15 June 1830. However, flood waters covered a lot of the Peninsular during July.
The unloaded flat returned to Fremantle on March 1st and that night was "set adrift by some unknown". It was never recovered, and four days later the band set to work to build another one. With this floating flat, they transferred their possessions from Fremantle to the Peninsula, by river. Work then began building houses. On Saturday May 1st, the Hardey group finally left Fremantle. The next day being the Sabbath and a day of rest, they "camped under Mount Eliza". (now Kings Park)
The brig “Tranby” departed from Gage Roads, bound for Batavia, on the 27th February 1830, having stayed in port for three weeks.
John Wall Hardey wrote to England in August and explained the construction of the first house: "One of the men and I then set to, and built a house, such as it is, being composed of wood, mud, and rushes, about seven yards square. We have two doors and two windows in it, but not one pane of glass in either of them! At one end of our domicile is a store-house, and at the other end lives Joseph Ellis and his wife; whilst, on the back of the house, live our men George Green and Hewson. The Australian edifice stands in the midst of an enclosure or garden, 156 links square, on the banks of the Swan, about 30 yards from the water, set sufficiently above its level, to secure us from floods. Opposite the house, the river expands into a fine sheet of water, about a quarter of a mile broad, on which is occasionally seen the imposing spectacle of 30 or 40 black swans at one time."
John and Elizabeth lived and worked on the Peninsula, (with the other Tranby Folk). The first year (1830) was very difficult. Clearing land, planting crops and building houses. Mixed farming was the first response on the Swan, Helena and Canning Rivers and continued to be significant in those areas almost to the end of the century. Elsewhere stock raising, mainly sheep but sometimes cattle tended to be more important.
John wrote in August: "We shall have about five acres of wheat this season, some of which looks very well; as do the rye and oats, &c. The garden seeds are coming up nicely; and the potatoes look uncommonly well. I believe that the Messrs. Clarksons and ourselves have the honour of having first put in the plough in this colony."
The Colonial Hospital opened in Perth on 15 June 1830. However, flood waters covered a lot of the Peninsular during July.
John wrote the England towards the end of 1830:
"We often think of our friends in England, and would be most happy to spend some hours with you every week; but the idea of returning to settle there, at least for several years hence, has never once entered our minds. You may believe us when we assert, we never yet regretted coming here; and were we offered a passage home, free of expense, we would decline the offer. We hope this statement will convince you we are content and happy. Thank God, we never enjoyed better health than at present, and were never more able or willing to work than just now. We have no landlord, requiring more rent than the produce of the soil will make; but one’s arm is nerved, from the knowledge that what we do is effectually, is all our own. Pleasing thought! After a few years of toil, we hope we shall realize something very comfortable, something commensurate to the sacrifice of the enjoyments of home, the privileges of an enlightened land, and the hazard and expense of a first outfit.”
"We often think of our friends in England, and would be most happy to spend some hours with you every week; but the idea of returning to settle there, at least for several years hence, has never once entered our minds. You may believe us when we assert, we never yet regretted coming here; and were we offered a passage home, free of expense, we would decline the offer. We hope this statement will convince you we are content and happy. Thank God, we never enjoyed better health than at present, and were never more able or willing to work than just now. We have no landlord, requiring more rent than the produce of the soil will make; but one’s arm is nerved, from the knowledge that what we do is effectually, is all our own. Pleasing thought! After a few years of toil, we hope we shall realize something very comfortable, something commensurate to the sacrifice of the enjoyments of home, the privileges of an enlightened land, and the hazard and expense of a first outfit.”
York and the Avon Valley
John Wall Hardey took a place in the second Expedition, to the Avon Valley, undertaken by Ensign Robert Dale of the 63rd Regiment. The first expedition had discovered the Avon Valley and had generated favourable reports.
In October 1830, Ensign Dale undertook his second foray into the hinterland with the Hardey's and Clarksons invited by Stirling to join the party because of their considered expertise in agriculture. [See here for more detail] John Wall Hardey was most impressed with what he saw:
" The best soil I have seen since I left England is about the base of this hill [Mount Bakewell]; the grass, also, is truly good and thick set. The land walked over this morning is of excellent quality, generally speaking, very nicely situated, and well suited for grazing and agricultural purposes."
In October 1830, Ensign Dale undertook his second foray into the hinterland with the Hardey's and Clarksons invited by Stirling to join the party because of their considered expertise in agriculture. [See here for more detail] John Wall Hardey was most impressed with what he saw:
" The best soil I have seen since I left England is about the base of this hill [Mount Bakewell]; the grass, also, is truly good and thick set. The land walked over this morning is of excellent quality, generally speaking, very nicely situated, and well suited for grazing and agricultural purposes."
Many of the members of this expedition applied and were granted land after Stirling through open the Avon Valley for selection. The first land grant was made to Captain Francis Henry Byrne ( of 11,000 acres) on the western side of the Avon River and outside the 1830 York town boundary. Grants were also made to Ensign Dale (2,000 acres), William Brockman (15,830 acre), the Clarkson brothers (18,261 acres ), and John and Joseph Hardey (1,163 acres).
Progress and Further Purchases on the Swan River
The Legislative Council was established on the 1st of November 1830, and Thomas Banister began exploring the country between Perth and Albany in December.
John acquired the Peninsula Location I of 41 acres from Thomas Hurray during 1831. This large location was the higher ground, at the north of the Peninsula, and next to his original 8 acres, Location E. Thomas Hurrey and his wife Charlotte had left the Colony for Van Diemans Land before the end of 1831.
John acquired the Peninsula Location I of 41 acres from Thomas Hurray during 1831. This large location was the higher ground, at the north of the Peninsula, and next to his original 8 acres, Location E. Thomas Hurrey and his wife Charlotte had left the Colony for Van Diemans Land before the end of 1831.
In 1831, to enable flat bottomed boats to sail up the river, a canal (called the Old Burrswood Canal) was dug and constructed across Burrswood Peninsula. Thus Camfield's Burrswood Farm became an island. Though barely a quarter of a mile long, this canal shortened the distance between Perth and Guildford from twelve miles to nine miles. This canal was superseded by a canal at Claisebrook in 1839.
A group of islands made up what is now one island known as Heirisson Island. The largest of these had been granted to a settler, J. Furguson, and was 30 acres in area. The islands were linked by a dyke, which diverted water from the Burrswood canal. Early landing places along the river included Whatley Cove (Claughton Reserve).
A group of islands made up what is now one island known as Heirisson Island. The largest of these had been granted to a settler, J. Furguson, and was 30 acres in area. The islands were linked by a dyke, which diverted water from the Burrswood canal. Early landing places along the river included Whatley Cove (Claughton Reserve).
1832
The first Census of the colony was conducted on the 1st of July 1832. Later, on 12th August, Governor Stirling returned to England to seek more support for the struggling colony.
During February and into March 1832, there were many fires in the Perth district. On the 18th of February, Mr William Brockman's house was burnt down. William Brockman, with his wife and eldest son Edmund, had arrived on the Minstrel in January 1830. He had brought with him a prefabricated house, seven servants, and a number of sheep. Mr Richard Well's (had arrived on the Calista in 1829) house burnt the next month on the 4th of March.
Unexpected though the extremes of summer and winter were, settlers soon adapted to them; and it was a healthy climate, as Stirling put it: "favourable to health in an uncommon degree is the undoubted persuasion of every one with whom I have spoken."
John and Elizabeth's first child, Bernard Hardey was born during 1832, with father John aged 29 years, and mother Elizabeth, 20 years old. Bernard possibly died young.
The official census, taken in 1832, records out of around 1,300 residents, 803 were male, 478 were female, and 20 were unknown. That means there were around 35 women for every 65 men, very close to a 1:2 female-male ratio. So, while men were clearly in the majority here, the female population was not negligible. What is more, since there were only around 59 people born in Western Australia by 1832, and assuming half of those were female births, the female population of the Swan River Colony was largely a result of migration and not natural birth. While many came to the Swan River without family, the vast majority, around 858 people, did arrive with at least one family member. A 2016 researcher (Matthew Niendoff) has found, it was also a colony populated younger people. By 1832, 545 people between the ages of 0 and 19 made up about 40% of the colony’s population. The other 60% of the colony’s population was also quite young. The largest age group according to his tally was 20-29, which accounted for around 321 of the settlers, just about a quarter of the population. This means two thirds of the entire population was under the age of 30. Only 23 of the first 1,300 settlers were over the age of 50, and only three residents were over 60.
During February and into March 1832, there were many fires in the Perth district. On the 18th of February, Mr William Brockman's house was burnt down. William Brockman, with his wife and eldest son Edmund, had arrived on the Minstrel in January 1830. He had brought with him a prefabricated house, seven servants, and a number of sheep. Mr Richard Well's (had arrived on the Calista in 1829) house burnt the next month on the 4th of March.
Unexpected though the extremes of summer and winter were, settlers soon adapted to them; and it was a healthy climate, as Stirling put it: "favourable to health in an uncommon degree is the undoubted persuasion of every one with whom I have spoken."
John and Elizabeth's first child, Bernard Hardey was born during 1832, with father John aged 29 years, and mother Elizabeth, 20 years old. Bernard possibly died young.
The official census, taken in 1832, records out of around 1,300 residents, 803 were male, 478 were female, and 20 were unknown. That means there were around 35 women for every 65 men, very close to a 1:2 female-male ratio. So, while men were clearly in the majority here, the female population was not negligible. What is more, since there were only around 59 people born in Western Australia by 1832, and assuming half of those were female births, the female population of the Swan River Colony was largely a result of migration and not natural birth. While many came to the Swan River without family, the vast majority, around 858 people, did arrive with at least one family member. A 2016 researcher (Matthew Niendoff) has found, it was also a colony populated younger people. By 1832, 545 people between the ages of 0 and 19 made up about 40% of the colony’s population. The other 60% of the colony’s population was also quite young. The largest age group according to his tally was 20-29, which accounted for around 321 of the settlers, just about a quarter of the population. This means two thirds of the entire population was under the age of 30. Only 23 of the first 1,300 settlers were over the age of 50, and only three residents were over 60.
1833
On the 27th of January 1833, Joseph & John Wall Hardey's older brother John Hardey, at the age 54 years, arrived as a steerage passenger from England via the Cygnet, at Fremantle. He had been born on the 7th of May 1779, in Barrow, Lincolnshire. Prominent Methodists Barnard Clarkson and George Lazenby were passengers on the same ship.
John began working on the Peninsula as an 'agriculturist'. [There were now three Hardey brothers, with the same first initial 'J' associated with the Peninsula]. The same month, brother Joseph Hardey walked his cattle from the Peninsula to (Lt) Henry Bull's estate in the Upper Swan for agistment and visited them every few weeks to check on their progress. (Bull's Swan Location 1land was 8km south of what is now known as the suburb of 'Bullsbrook') |
John Wall Hardey and brother Joseph, were importing various household items from England, during 1833. They were offering them for sale in James Ougden's shop in Perth. James was a Blacksmith and had worked for the Clarksons. The Swan River rose again during June 1833 causing a lot of concern. |
In August of 1833, both Joseph and John Wall Hardey became Directors on the Western Australian Agricultural Society, under the Patronage of Captain Frederick Chidley Irwin. Irwin had arrived in the colony with his 63rd Regiment detachment in the Sulphur in June 1829, six days after the Parmelia, which brought the lieutenant-governor and the first settlers. Irwin was acting as Governor, in the temporary absence in England of Governor (Sir) James Stirling from September 1832 to September 1833.
1834
It seems John and Elizabeth did move up to the Avon for a short time (the brothers large property included the familiar 'Mt Hardey') before returning to the Swan. Their second son, Robert Davey Hardey was born in York, on the 28th of April 1834.
The 1st of June 1834 was declared Foundation Day, and the colony celebrated with a public holiday. The Swan River rose again in July of this year to much concern. Farming continued and crops were planted.
The 1st of June 1834 was declared Foundation Day, and the colony celebrated with a public holiday. The Swan River rose again in July of this year to much concern. Farming continued and crops were planted.
John Wall's next acquisition was land situated opposite the Chase farm on the Peninsula, over the Swan River, in what is now known as Belmont. He bought the Swan Location 33 block (800ha) from Phillip Hayman Dod. Philip had acquired it from James Henty after he had relinquished it. Phillip Dodd, only 19 years of age when he arrived at Perth, was the son of Henry Dod, a shipping agent who had provisioned the ‘Caroline’ for James Henty and the others who had chartered her from England to the Swan River. Dod repeatedly complained that his allocated river frontage was too marshy and eventually he received the full 2,000 acres and presumably an accessible river frontage. In 1831, Phillip Dod exchanged part of location 33 for land owned by John Wall Hardey on the Peninsula, and he moved across the river for a short period, before moving to Fremantle. John Wall did not actually pay for the property but exchanged it for the wooden house in Fremantle, which he and his brother Joseph built when they arrived in the Colony. Dodd then rebuilt it in High Street.
Of Interest: A bush reserve, to be called the P.H. Dod Reserve was approved by the Minister for Lands in January 1994. Located at Reserve 31820, Lot 500 (375) Fisher Street, Cloverdale. It is situated opposite the south end of Belgravia Street. Contains remnant bushland. John Wall Hardey named the property he aquired, Grove Farm in 1835, after having sold his Peninsula Location 'I' to fellow Tranby passenger, George Johnson.
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John Hardey then offered 'Chase Farm', on the Peninsula, for sale in the Gazette, on the 14th of February 1835. (Presumed to be Lot 'D' on the corner) Of note is that he is now living in Grove Cottage (on the other side of the Swan).
By the 24th April 1835, John Wall Hardey was offering all of the stock on Chase Farm for sale. Also included was a sail boat and a cart. In August 1835, John was re-elected as a Director of the Western Australian Agricultural Society, along with Michael Clarkson. On the 8th October 1835, John Wall Hardey was appointed as a Magistrate. John Wall Hardey and his family were then living in York. He had leased his Grove Farm property to a good tenant. He commenced at York with a small flock of sheep that he purchased from Mr. Henty for the sum of £450. This flock consisted of 220 ewes, 160 being pure Merinos. |
John reported on a severe hail storm affecting the York district in November, with hail stones capable of killing sheep and lambs.
1836 - Departure - Bound for England
Young John Walker Hardey was born to Elizabeth, on the 19th of March 1836, at Mount Hardey, near York. Young John was baptised, in York, during the next month, on the 25th of April 1836. On the 9th of August 1836, John was granted the Deeds of Country Grants '43' and '48'. He also had his 10,000 acres at York that he was steadily improving. |
1837
On 1st June 1837, the 'Bank of Western Australia' opened in Perth. During the same year, Stirling resigned as Governor of Western Australia but did not leave for over a year.
1838 The Family Return
News from England of the coronation of Her Majesty was printed in local newspapers "our gracious Queen Victoria, on the 28th of June 1838", was the all-engrossing topic. "The August ceremonial passed off with great magnificence." The Hardeys would have participated in the celebrations in England.
The John Wall Hardey family comprising of John, Elizabeth, Robert & John Walker Hardey, returned to Fremantle, from London, via the Cape of Good Hope, on the Britomart, on the 5th of December 1838. The ship had been charted by a Mr. Mangles. Another returnee was Mr & Mrs Tanner and family. According to the Perth Gazette, James Stirling was expected to return to England on the Britomart, but that did not happen. His replacement, William Hutt was expected to arrive soon. It seems that John returned with considerable investments. John Wall Hardey then returned to being a Magistrate at York. |
1839
On 5th January 1839, Sir James Stirling and his family finally returned to England, and John Hutt was appointed as the second Governor of Western Australia. John's brother, William Hutt, was closely involved in the settlement of South Australia. John was appointed superintendent of emigration for the South Australian Colonization Commission and both he and William applied for the Governorship of South Australia but, neither was successful.
John Hutt was offered the position of Governor of Western Australia and he arrived in the Colony aboard the Brother on January 1st 1839, and took over as Governor after Stirling had resigned and returned to England. |
Hutt had previously been Governor of North Arcott, Madras but his close adherence to regulations made him much less popular than his predecessor.
When Hutt replaced Stirling as the Governor, there was a change in policy toward the Aboriginal people with Hutt declaring; 'the absolute necessity which exists, for not allowing any outrage, either on the part of the white population towards the Natives, or vice versa to pass unnoticed.'
One of Hutt's first actions on taking over the Governorship was to increase the number of people on the Legislative Council by adding 4 appointed un-official members.
When Hutt replaced Stirling as the Governor, there was a change in policy toward the Aboriginal people with Hutt declaring; 'the absolute necessity which exists, for not allowing any outrage, either on the part of the white population towards the Natives, or vice versa to pass unnoticed.'
One of Hutt's first actions on taking over the Governorship was to increase the number of people on the Legislative Council by adding 4 appointed un-official members.
In February 1839, John Wall's brother, Joseph Hardey and his family, who had been living at the Avon, Mount Hardey property while John Wall Hardey was in England, returned to live on the Peninsula. It was then that the existing home (now called 'Tranby House') was built. This house was built from mud bricks, which were made on the property.
On the 7th of March 1839, John Wall Hardey's name was included in the publication of the List of the Magistrates of the Territory who are at present in the Country, and whose names are included in the existing Commission of the Peace.
On the 11th of May 1839, George Johnson advertised a Perth property for sale, or for letting, on behalf of John Wall Hardey. This property was located in Perth. George seems to be acting as an agent at this time. In August 1839, John Wall Hardey was offering 250 breeding ewes for sale from his 'Mollony' property, near York. |
On the 22 October 1839, John Wall Hardey was granted a Piece of Land in Perth, between "Allotment L28 and Public Highway, on the Water side". (Ref: State Library Acc. No. 711A/43)
In November 1839, the Editor of the Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal travelled over the hills to the York district. He was very impressed. He was struck by the extra work that owners had to undertake on their properties due to the general lack of labour in the colony. [See the extract to the right] |
1840
On the 10th of June 1840, Messrs Viveash (who had arrived in 1838) and Smith mortgaged 8,000 Acres of Land part of “Avon Location H” to John Wall Hardey with a security of £1,382 and Interest. On the 18th of June 1840, John Wall Hardey (as the owner) offered 'Carronine Catta', formally known as 'Mount Hardey' for sale. It consisted of 9,560 acres. "with substantial dwelling-house and kitchen thereon, and a large pool of excellent water, in front, situated within two miles (south) of York; offers a very desirable opportunity to any person who may wish to invest capital in the purchase of land, 30 acres of which are under plough, and in a good state of cultivation, nearly clear of timber, and planted with wheat, peas, English barley, Cape barley and wheat mixed for hay, canary grass, turnips, &c." He was also offering 110 Hoggs, and 80 bushels of Wheat. By August, it looks like John had not sold it.
Elizabeth then gave birth to their third child, Mary Ann Hardey on the Friday, the 28th of August 1840, at Carronine Catta Mount Hardey, near York.
In November, John Wall was re-elected to a Committee on the York Agricultural Society. In 1841, John Wall was growing Oats at York with seeds obtained from the Cape of Good Hope. He also offered, for sale, 100 ewes in late February. |
By the early 1840's a whaleboat service was conducted twice weekly from Perth to Guildford, past the Peninsula, taking nine hours to complete the trip. The charge of six shillings per passenger was exorbitant when compared with the cost of a passage from London to Fremantle at £18. Some Guildford merchants found it profitable to own a barge of their own, and river transport was to predominate for many decades to come.
In the early days of the Colony, most farmers had to rely on boats and ferries for transport. One issue were the mudflats in the Swan River which restricted navigation.
Between 1837 and 1838, preliminary works were completed for a bridge to cross the mudflats before construction could fully begin, these included paving Adelaide Terrace up to the riverfront. The construction of the first 'Causeway' bridge commenced on the 2nd of November 1840 with pile driving for the foundations taking place. The bridge itself was completed a year later in 1841 with the surrounding approaches being finished throughout 1842.
In the early days of the Colony, most farmers had to rely on boats and ferries for transport. One issue were the mudflats in the Swan River which restricted navigation.
Between 1837 and 1838, preliminary works were completed for a bridge to cross the mudflats before construction could fully begin, these included paving Adelaide Terrace up to the riverfront. The construction of the first 'Causeway' bridge commenced on the 2nd of November 1840 with pile driving for the foundations taking place. The bridge itself was completed a year later in 1841 with the surrounding approaches being finished throughout 1842.
1842
On Wednesday, the 5th of January 1842, John Wall Hardey was chosen as the Chairman of the General Road Trust, in Perth. The meeting was held in the Perth Court House. That meeting lamented the poor design of the bridge that was being built 'over the flats'. Major Irwin had a hand in the design. The Causeway bridge was officially opened by Chairman of the Road Trust, John Wall Hardey on the 24th of May 1843 accompanied by his friend, Michael Clarkson. The Govenor did not attend. It was however described as "the best public works constructed throughout the Colony". John was also the Acting Secretary of the York Agricultural Society at the time.
The bridge was originally a toll road with 6d being charged to horse and carriage riders, and 1d for pedestrians on foot to cross. The original Causeway remained the only Swan River crossing, in Perth, for 19 years until it was largely destroyed during flooding in the winter of 1862.
The bridge was originally a toll road with 6d being charged to horse and carriage riders, and 1d for pedestrians on foot to cross. The original Causeway remained the only Swan River crossing, in Perth, for 19 years until it was largely destroyed during flooding in the winter of 1862.
Daughter, Elizabeth Lousia Hardey, (John and Elizabeth's fourth child) was born on the 6th of September 1842, in Grove Cottage, (Belmont) in the Perth district. With her father, John Wall Hardey, aged 39 years and her mother, Elizabeth, at 30 years old at the time. |
1843
On the 14th of October 1843, there was a public complaint in the Perth Gazette about John Wall and his non-attendance, as Chairman, at a General Road Trust meeting. There was a belief that the road continuing on from the Causeway to Guildford was not in a suitable state for the transportation of wool and only benefited those having property near the causeway.
1844
In April 1844, John Wall Hardey resigned from the General Road Trust after having just been re-elected as Chairman in January. Work was underway to improve the Guildford Road. Mr. S Moore was elected in his place. In May, John was advertising tons of Potatoes for sale at 12 shillings per hundred weight, on his Grave Farm. He had two crops on the same land in the same year.
On the 20th of January 1844, public notice was given that John Wall Hardey's property in the Avon district had been fully surveyed and marked out on the ground at 9,466 acres. John's brother Joseph's property was surveyed at 6,876 acres.
John's Daughter, Phillis Leonora Hardey, (their fifth child) was born on the 29th of July 1844, in Perth (or York?). Her mother Elizabeth was then aged 32 years. Phillis was christened much later on the 12th of October 1860, at age 16 years, in the Wesley Church, in Perth.
On the 20th of January 1844, public notice was given that John Wall Hardey's property in the Avon district had been fully surveyed and marked out on the ground at 9,466 acres. John's brother Joseph's property was surveyed at 6,876 acres.
John's Daughter, Phillis Leonora Hardey, (their fifth child) was born on the 29th of July 1844, in Perth (or York?). Her mother Elizabeth was then aged 32 years. Phillis was christened much later on the 12th of October 1860, at age 16 years, in the Wesley Church, in Perth.
1845
On 28 August 1845, Charles Pratt, Samuel Waterman Viveash, John Frederick Smith and John Wall Hardey, surrendered Avon Location 'H', of 16,083 acres, to Her Majesty (ref: State Library Acc: No. 711a/113).
On the 10 August 1846, Mary Hutton (a fellow Tranby passenger) conveyanced “Location No. 114 Lakes” north of Perth, to John Wall Hardey. (Ref. State Library Acc. No. 711A/122)
On the 10 August 1846, Mary Hutton (a fellow Tranby passenger) conveyanced “Location No. 114 Lakes” north of Perth, to John Wall Hardey. (Ref. State Library Acc. No. 711A/122)
1847
On the 4th of January 1847, the Hardey brother's mother, Ann (nee Wall) Hardey, died in Barrow-upon-Humber, in Lincolnshire, leaving their father, Robert Hardey a widower. News would have taken a long time to reach Perth.
In 1847, Governor Andrew Clarke died, in office, and Frederick C. Irwin filled in temporally. Andrew Clarke had not been well when he was appointed Governor and has the unlucky distinction of being the only West Australian Governor to die while in office.
In 1847, Governor Andrew Clarke died, in office, and Frederick C. Irwin filled in temporally. Andrew Clarke had not been well when he was appointed Governor and has the unlucky distinction of being the only West Australian Governor to die while in office.
1848
Another Census was taken during 1848. The census recorded that there were then in the colony, 3,063 adherents of the Church of England, 276 Wesleyans, 187 Independents, and 377 Roman Catholics.
During 1848, Governor Charles Fitzgerald took over from Frederick Irwin. He found the Treasury almost depleted and many of the settlers expressing themselves as being thoroughly dissatisfied with the administration that had set too high a price on crown land and had failed to overcome the crippling lack of labour - two factors that discouraged the flow of better-class emigrants. Although he was not a popular Governor, he instituted many changes that were for the benefit of ordinary people. He was speared by an Aborigine while on an expedition to the Geraldine mines, but he survived and went on to live to the ripe old age of 96.
During 1848, The first horse race meeting was held at Grove Farm, four miles out from Perth. Convict labour was later used to create road access to the site on Hardey’s property from the Guildford Road (renamed Great Eastern Highway in 1935), to the objection of local press who felt the money was best utilised elsewhere. Later in the 1850's, John Wall Hardey, whose brother Joseph Hardey believed horseracing to be the 'gun shot of the devil', stopped allowing racing on his land and T. R. C. Walters donated land from his adjoining property for a permanent race track, this being the site of the current Ascot Racecourse. 'The Western Australian Turf Club' was established in 1852.
During 1848, Governor Charles Fitzgerald took over from Frederick Irwin. He found the Treasury almost depleted and many of the settlers expressing themselves as being thoroughly dissatisfied with the administration that had set too high a price on crown land and had failed to overcome the crippling lack of labour - two factors that discouraged the flow of better-class emigrants. Although he was not a popular Governor, he instituted many changes that were for the benefit of ordinary people. He was speared by an Aborigine while on an expedition to the Geraldine mines, but he survived and went on to live to the ripe old age of 96.
During 1848, The first horse race meeting was held at Grove Farm, four miles out from Perth. Convict labour was later used to create road access to the site on Hardey’s property from the Guildford Road (renamed Great Eastern Highway in 1935), to the objection of local press who felt the money was best utilised elsewhere. Later in the 1850's, John Wall Hardey, whose brother Joseph Hardey believed horseracing to be the 'gun shot of the devil', stopped allowing racing on his land and T. R. C. Walters donated land from his adjoining property for a permanent race track, this being the site of the current Ascot Racecourse. 'The Western Australian Turf Club' was established in 1852.
The 1850's
On the 1st of June 1850, the 21st anniversary of its Foundation, Western Australia lost its status as a free colony with the arrival of the first convict ship, the Scindian. Upon his arrival, Captain Henderson found no suitable goal. Prisoners were sent to various depots to work under guard on public works.
Before the arrival of the convicts, the colony had less than 6,000 people. From 1850 to 1868 a total of 9,669 convicts arrived. Their presence in the colony provided the labour to erect public buildings such as the present Government House, the Barracks, the Court House, the Town Hall, the Perth and Fremantle goals etc. By the end of the convict era there were some 23,000 persons, and 1,100 miles of road, 47 major bridges and 79 minor bridges had been constructed.
On the 14th of December 1850, there was no doubt a celebration when Joseph and John Wall Hardey's younger brother, Henry Hardey, (born in 1819) his wife Dinah (nee Davy) and their 5 children arrived at Fremantle, from London, aboard the Mary. They lived on the Peninsula up to 1854. Henry's wife Dinah died and left Henry Hardey a widower with the five children.
Before the arrival of the convicts, the colony had less than 6,000 people. From 1850 to 1868 a total of 9,669 convicts arrived. Their presence in the colony provided the labour to erect public buildings such as the present Government House, the Barracks, the Court House, the Town Hall, the Perth and Fremantle goals etc. By the end of the convict era there were some 23,000 persons, and 1,100 miles of road, 47 major bridges and 79 minor bridges had been constructed.
On the 14th of December 1850, there was no doubt a celebration when Joseph and John Wall Hardey's younger brother, Henry Hardey, (born in 1819) his wife Dinah (nee Davy) and their 5 children arrived at Fremantle, from London, aboard the Mary. They lived on the Peninsula up to 1854. Henry's wife Dinah died and left Henry Hardey a widower with the five children.
John Wall and Elizabeth's Family
John and Elizabeth Hardey went on to have three sons and four daughters:
Presumed to have died young.
- 1. Bernard Hardey was born during 1832.
Presumed to have died young.
- 2. Robert Davy Hardey was born on the 28th of April 1834, in York.
Robert married on the 27th of January 1859, Maria Jemima Stone (born 1837), in Perth. He succeeded his father on 'Grove Farm'. [More details on this branch of the family below]
Six children.
Robert Davy Hardey died on the 6th of March 1905, in Stirling St. Perth, aged 70 years. (Death Reg. Perth:1857/1905)
- 3. John Walker Hardey born on the 19th of March 1836, at 'Mt Hardey' York. He was baptised in York, on the 25th of April 1836. John Walker Hardey's death date is unknown.
- 4. Sarah Elizabeth Hardey, was born on the 16th of August 1836.
- 5. Sarah Hardey was born during 1840.
Sarah Hardey died on the 21st of June 1921, in Perth.
Mary married on the 9th of January 1862, Edmund Graham Barrett Lennard, (born on the 30th of November 1839)
They were married at St. Matthews Church, Guildford. Edmund was the eldest son of E.P.S. Lennard of St. Lennard's, Upper Swan.
They went on to have six children.
6.1 George Barrett Lennard was born on the 4th of December 1862, at 'Mt Hardey', York. (Birth Reg. 6777/1862)
Married. Nine children.
George Barrett Lennard died on the 8th of October 1917, at age 54 years, in St. Leonards, West Swan.
6.2 Elizabeth Barrett Lennard born during 1864, in Beverley. (Birth Reg. 8135/1864
6.3 Flora Mary Barrett Lennard was born during late 1867, in Beverley. (Birth Reg.10780/1868)
Flora married William Gerald Lefroy during 1888, in Guildford Church.
Had fourteen children.
Flora Mary Barrett Lefroy (nee Lennard) died on the 2nd of August 1958, aged 91 years.
6.4 Mary Maude Barrett Lennard was born during 1869, in Beverley. (Birth Reg. 11562/1869)
6.5 Edward Ernest Barrett Lennard was born on the 31st of December 1870, in Middle Swan. (Birth Reg. 12846/1871)
6.6 Victor Dacre Barrett Lennard was born on the 22nd of June 1874, in Swan. (Birth Reg. 15688/1874)
Mary Ann Lennard (nee Hardey) died on the 13th of February 1884, from measles, at St. Leonards, WA.
Buried at Guildford Gramar Cemetary.
The Inquirer and Commercial News noted: 'A very painful circumstance in connection with the sad event is that a large and helpless family, of whom six are now prostrated with sickness, are left motherless’.
Edmund Graham Barrett Lennard died on the 18th of April 1888, at age 48, in Saint Leonards.
They were married at St. Matthews Church, Guildford. Edmund was the eldest son of E.P.S. Lennard of St. Lennard's, Upper Swan.
They went on to have six children.
6.1 George Barrett Lennard was born on the 4th of December 1862, at 'Mt Hardey', York. (Birth Reg. 6777/1862)
Married. Nine children.
George Barrett Lennard died on the 8th of October 1917, at age 54 years, in St. Leonards, West Swan.
6.2 Elizabeth Barrett Lennard born during 1864, in Beverley. (Birth Reg. 8135/1864
6.3 Flora Mary Barrett Lennard was born during late 1867, in Beverley. (Birth Reg.10780/1868)
Flora married William Gerald Lefroy during 1888, in Guildford Church.
Had fourteen children.
Flora Mary Barrett Lefroy (nee Lennard) died on the 2nd of August 1958, aged 91 years.
6.4 Mary Maude Barrett Lennard was born during 1869, in Beverley. (Birth Reg. 11562/1869)
6.5 Edward Ernest Barrett Lennard was born on the 31st of December 1870, in Middle Swan. (Birth Reg. 12846/1871)
6.6 Victor Dacre Barrett Lennard was born on the 22nd of June 1874, in Swan. (Birth Reg. 15688/1874)
Mary Ann Lennard (nee Hardey) died on the 13th of February 1884, from measles, at St. Leonards, WA.
Buried at Guildford Gramar Cemetary.
The Inquirer and Commercial News noted: 'A very painful circumstance in connection with the sad event is that a large and helpless family, of whom six are now prostrated with sickness, are left motherless’.
Edmund Graham Barrett Lennard died on the 18th of April 1888, at age 48, in Saint Leonards.
Elizabeth married Dr. Alfred Robert Waylen M.D. on the 20th of November 1862, in St Matthew's Church, Guildford. Alfred was a doctor practicing at Guildford. He became the Colonial Surgeon and Principal Medical Officer. No children. Elizabeth Lousia Eliza Waylen (nee Hardey) died on the 11th of October 1885, aged 43 years, in Guildford. (Death Reg. 13801/1886) (Alfred later re-married, the widow Louisa Leake on the 2nd of June 1887, in St. Georges Cathedral. Louisa was the widow of the late Sir Luke Samuel Leake, Speaker of the Legislative Council of Western Australia.) |
- 8. Phillis L. Hardey was born during 1844, in Perth. (Birth Reg. Perth: 431/1844)
Phillis L. Martin (nee Hardey) died on the 13th of February 1884, in Adelaide, aged just 40 years.
Florence married Joseph Smyth (born 1838) on the 6th of August 1879, in Perth. (Marriage Reg. 4751/1879) Joseph became the highly respected Manager of the National Bank of Australia, in Perth. They had three children. 9.1 Henry St John Smyth was born on the 25th of April 1881, in Perth (Birth Reg. 21855/1881) 9.2 Francis De Lisle Smythe was born during 1882, in Perth. (Birth Reg. 23562/1882) 9.3 Alfred Waylen Smyth was born during 1885, in Perth. (Birth Reg. 26679/1885) |
Florence's husband Joseph Smyth died on the 3rd of March 1887, at his brother in law's house (Dr Alfred Waylen) in Guildford. (Death Reg. 177/1887). He was 49 years old. Joseph left Florence with three children.
The 30-year-old Florence then married Charles Anthony Madden, at St. Matthews Church, in Guildford, two years later, on the 27th of April 1889. (Marriage Reg. 102/1889) Charles was the Manager of the National Bank of Australia, at Northam.
Florence then had four further children with Charles.
9.4 Charles Arthur Madden was born on the 10th of November 1890, at the National Bank of Australasia, in Northam.
(Birth Reg. 1554/1890)
9.5 Dressie Florence Madden was born during 1893, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 226/1893)
9.6 Unnamed Stillborn Madden, born during 1898, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 2649/1898)
(Death Reg. 1608/1898)
9.7 Winnie Clara Madden born during 1902, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 5303/1902)
Florence Fanny Madden (nee Hardey/Smyth) died on the 21st of February 1952, in Subiaco, aged 92 years.
The 30-year-old Florence then married Charles Anthony Madden, at St. Matthews Church, in Guildford, two years later, on the 27th of April 1889. (Marriage Reg. 102/1889) Charles was the Manager of the National Bank of Australia, at Northam.
Florence then had four further children with Charles.
9.4 Charles Arthur Madden was born on the 10th of November 1890, at the National Bank of Australasia, in Northam.
(Birth Reg. 1554/1890)
9.5 Dressie Florence Madden was born during 1893, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 226/1893)
9.6 Unnamed Stillborn Madden, born during 1898, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 2649/1898)
(Death Reg. 1608/1898)
9.7 Winnie Clara Madden born during 1902, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 5303/1902)
Florence Fanny Madden (nee Hardey/Smyth) died on the 21st of February 1952, in Subiaco, aged 92 years.
In 1854, John Wall Hardey purchased the adjoining Location 34 from J.P. Beele. Beele was an absentee owner who resided in America. This 930ha property was called 'Belmont Farm'. (this is all of present-day suburb of 'Rivervale') This property had a 2-mile Swan River frontage. It was on this property that the horse racing on what was to become Ascot.
On the 12th of July 1854, John's younger brother, Henry Hardey, now a widower with 5 children, married Isabella Marguerite Elderton (the daughter of Charles Frederick Elderton [a Police Constable] & Harriette Robinson Norcliffe Prescott). They were married in Wexcombe, in the Upper Swan Valley area.
During 1855, Governor Arthur Edward Kennedy (later Sir Arthur) was appointed. He had served as Governor of the Gambia Settlements and in 1854 he was appointed Consul-General of Sherborough County. It was the following year he became Governor of W.A. He was an unpopular Governor, and a protest rally was held in August 1856. After leaving W.A. in 1862, he went on to become Governor of Vancouver Island, Governor of Sierra Leone, Commissioner for the abolition of the slave trade, Governor of Hong Kong and then Governor of Queensland.
On the 25th of September 1855, Joseph & John Wall Hardey's older brother, John Hardey died at the Peninsula Farm. He was aged 74 years 4 months. John had arrived in the Colony on the Cygnet in 1833. (On the same ship as Barnard Clarkson) John had become an Agriculturist on the Peninsula and grew grapes. He had not married. His body was interred in the East Perth Cemetery on the 26th of September.
In 1856, Perth was proclaimed a City by Queen Victoria. During this period, John Wall Hardey became a member of the Legislative Council. John Wall Hardey's younger brother John Hardey, who had living on the Peninsula, died. Probate was issued on the 25th March 1856 (Ref: State Library Acc. No. 711A/297)
In early 1857, John Wall Hardey was importing and selling ploughs through George Johnson's Store at Guildford. |
John Wall Hardey left the York farm to his young son (then aged 24 years), Robert Hardey's management, in 1858, The family then moved to live at Maylands. Elizabeth became pregnant and Florence Fanny Hardey (John & Elizabeth's last child) was born on 2nd of May 1859, in Perth. Her mother, Elizabeth Hardey was then aged 48 years old.
The same year, John and Elizabeth's first son, Robert Davy Hardey married the 21-year-old, Maria Jemima Stone (born on the 29th of December 1837, in Perth). She was the daughter of Alfred Hawes & Sarah Haria Stone. They were married on the 7th of January 1859, in St Georges Cathedral, in Perth. They went on to have six children together. [see below] The first, Elizabeth Victoria Hardey being born during 1860, at 'Mount Hardey'. (Point of interest: young Elizabeth would have had a 1-year-old Aunty, in Florence Fanny Hardey)
The same year, John and Elizabeth's first son, Robert Davy Hardey married the 21-year-old, Maria Jemima Stone (born on the 29th of December 1837, in Perth). She was the daughter of Alfred Hawes & Sarah Haria Stone. They were married on the 7th of January 1859, in St Georges Cathedral, in Perth. They went on to have six children together. [see below] The first, Elizabeth Victoria Hardey being born during 1860, at 'Mount Hardey'. (Point of interest: young Elizabeth would have had a 1-year-old Aunty, in Florence Fanny Hardey)
The 1860's
On 9 January 1862, John and Elizabeth's daughter, Mary Ann Hardey married Edward Graham Barrett-Lennard (born 30th November 1839, at St Leonards). Edward was the son of, Edward Pomeroy Barrett-Lennard of near Beverley.
They were married at St Matthew's Church in Guildford. A grandson, George Hardey Barrett-Lennard was born later that year on the 4 December 1862. They were living at nearby St Lennard's on the Swan. Later the same year, on the 20th of November 1862, Mary's sister, Elizabeth (Eliza) Louisa Hardey married a doctor, Dr. Alfred Robert Waylen (born 1833) at Guildford and trained in England. |
1866
In 1866, (Hon) John Wall Hardey M.L.C. was a member of the ten person Legislative assembly under His Excellency John Stephen Hampton, Governor.
Hampton had come to Western Australian in 1862 with a very authoritarian outlook having originally being in charge of the convict system in Tasmania.
Governor Hampton had a black cloud hanging over his career as he had been accused of using convict labour for his own gains and despite a tribunal eventually not making a finding against him, he was tarnished by the accusation. Rev. Rogers who worked in Tasmania at the same time as Hampton wrote that he was 'an opportunist and self-seeker, little moved by any finer feeling.' The Superintendent of Fremantle prison also found Hampton unfriendly and cold. Prisoner's sentences were lengthened for any minor infraction, and it was not long before contemporaries were writing complaints to London of Hampton's 'Tasmanian tactics.'
With a large number of convicts at his disposal, Hampton set about a large building project and many buildings that still stand in Fremantle and Perth date from this time. Governor Hampton modified the plans for the Government House in Perth and included a bigger dining room and ballroom. Costs escalated from 7 thousand pounds to 15 thousand pounds. He was also criticised for extravagantly furnishing the house. Several very large gilt mirrors that he purchased are still there today.
Hampton's tenure as Governor was remembered as being harsh and his style as dictatorial. He was not popular with settlers. Despite this, by the time he left office he had balanced to budget and doubled government revenue.
Hampton had come to Western Australian in 1862 with a very authoritarian outlook having originally being in charge of the convict system in Tasmania.
Governor Hampton had a black cloud hanging over his career as he had been accused of using convict labour for his own gains and despite a tribunal eventually not making a finding against him, he was tarnished by the accusation. Rev. Rogers who worked in Tasmania at the same time as Hampton wrote that he was 'an opportunist and self-seeker, little moved by any finer feeling.' The Superintendent of Fremantle prison also found Hampton unfriendly and cold. Prisoner's sentences were lengthened for any minor infraction, and it was not long before contemporaries were writing complaints to London of Hampton's 'Tasmanian tactics.'
With a large number of convicts at his disposal, Hampton set about a large building project and many buildings that still stand in Fremantle and Perth date from this time. Governor Hampton modified the plans for the Government House in Perth and included a bigger dining room and ballroom. Costs escalated from 7 thousand pounds to 15 thousand pounds. He was also criticised for extravagantly furnishing the house. Several very large gilt mirrors that he purchased are still there today.
Hampton's tenure as Governor was remembered as being harsh and his style as dictatorial. He was not popular with settlers. Despite this, by the time he left office he had balanced to budget and doubled government revenue.
By 1866, John Wall's daughter, Mary Ann's father-in-law, Edward Pomeroy Barrett-Lennard was in grave financial difficulties and on the brink of bankruptcy. John Wall came to the rescue and paid all debts incurred by Barrett-Lennard, amounting to nearly 1,000 pounds. Consequently, to the financial transaction all land owned by Edward Pomeroy on the Avon, except for one part, came into the ownership of John Wall's descendants. It was named Location L covering 11,280 acres which adjoins the Beverley township on the north side.
1868
By the end of the convict era in 1868, the vine industry in the Swan Valley, based on dried fruit and wine production, was well established. The main winemakers located on the Swan River and inland were:
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1869
In June 1869, the first telegraph line between Perth and Fremantle was opened linking the city to the coast.
In June 1869, the first telegraph line between Perth and Fremantle was opened linking the city to the coast.
The 1870's
The Perth Town Hall was opened on Foundation Day, 1st of June 1870. The hall was built by convicts and free men between 1867 and 1870. Its decorations contain a number of convict motifs, including windows in the shape of the broad arrow, and decorations in the shape of a hangman's rope. It is the only town hall built by convicts in Australia. Upon completion it was the tallest structure in Perth. The Colony's population had risen to 24,785 persons (15,375 males, 9,410 females).
The now well known, Wesley Church, in Hay Street Perth, is a brick church built in 1870, for the Methodist congregation. The new church was the third Methodist place of worship to be built in the forty years in the Swan River Colony. John Wall Hardey encouraged the operation of the Sunday School.
George Shenton had earlier suggested that the name of the church be Wesley Church and promised £1,000 to establish the building fund. Joseph W. Hardey contributed £500. (Equivalent to £58,000 in 2019, or $108,500 AUD at 2019 rates)
The total cost of the building was estimated to be in the vicinity of £3,000 - a considerable sum for a church membership of 138 in total and with a quarterly income of little over £66/43/00.
An appeal was launched to raise the funds; George Shenton and Joseph and John Wall Hardey gave over half the cost of the church between them. Funding for the building was raised by subscription and a bank loan of £800 at the interest rate of five per cent per annum, for which Joseph Hardey and George Shenton were guarantors.
The now well known, Wesley Church, in Hay Street Perth, is a brick church built in 1870, for the Methodist congregation. The new church was the third Methodist place of worship to be built in the forty years in the Swan River Colony. John Wall Hardey encouraged the operation of the Sunday School.
George Shenton had earlier suggested that the name of the church be Wesley Church and promised £1,000 to establish the building fund. Joseph W. Hardey contributed £500. (Equivalent to £58,000 in 2019, or $108,500 AUD at 2019 rates)
The total cost of the building was estimated to be in the vicinity of £3,000 - a considerable sum for a church membership of 138 in total and with a quarterly income of little over £66/43/00.
An appeal was launched to raise the funds; George Shenton and Joseph and John Wall Hardey gave over half the cost of the church between them. Funding for the building was raised by subscription and a bank loan of £800 at the interest rate of five per cent per annum, for which Joseph Hardey and George Shenton were guarantors.
John Wall Hardey's younger brother, Henry Hardey, his second wife Isabella, and his family departed Fremantle, on the Eliza Blanch, bound for Melbourne, on the 15th of November 1870. They had been living at Gwalla (WA) from 1866. They later continued onto New Zealand.
Elizabeth, Ann, Joseph Hardey and then John Hardey Dies
Elizabeth (nee Davy) Hardey died on 14th April 1873, (Reg. No. 6578) aged 61 years, at Grove Farm, in Belmont. The cause of death was listed as 'Spinal disease'.
Her body was interred at East Perth Cemetery, Wesleyan section [Grave 85] on the Tuesday, the 15th of April 1873. Her youngest daughter Florence was aged 14 years. |
The next year, brother Joseph Hardey's wife, Ann Hardey died on 16th May 1874, aged 73 years. The cause of death was listed as 'dysentery'. At the time, she was residing at Woodbine Cottage, in Perth.
Ann was buried in the Wesleyan section of the East Perth Cemetery on the 17th of May 1874.
Ann was buried in the Wesleyan section of the East Perth Cemetery on the 17th of May 1874.
John Wall Hardey's younger brother, Joseph Hardey died in Perth, from an inflammation of the lungs, while living in a house located at 216 Murray Street, on the 6th of September 1875, leaving more than £12,000 to the Methodist Church. His body was interred in the Wesleyan section of the East Perth Cemetery, on the 8th of September beside his wife Ann.
John Wall had retired from public life and after his wife died in 1873, he took up residence in Goderich Street, Perth, with his old friend and fellow countryman and Methodist, Mr. George Lazenby. George had arrived on the Cygnet in 1833. John was aged 71 years.
On the 6th of August 1879, John and Elizabeth's youngest child, Florence Fanny Hardey, at age 20 years, married Joseph Smyth (born 1838, in Guildford). They were married in the Roman Catholic Church in Perth. They had three children, the first born in 1881.
John Wall had retired from public life and after his wife died in 1873, he took up residence in Goderich Street, Perth, with his old friend and fellow countryman and Methodist, Mr. George Lazenby. George had arrived on the Cygnet in 1833. John was aged 71 years.
On the 6th of August 1879, John and Elizabeth's youngest child, Florence Fanny Hardey, at age 20 years, married Joseph Smyth (born 1838, in Guildford). They were married in the Roman Catholic Church in Perth. They had three children, the first born in 1881.
The 1880's
John's daughter, Phillis L. Hardey married David Martin (born 1842) at the Church of St. Marys, Guildford, on the 25th of November 1880. It would have been sad not to have her mother there. Phillis L. Martin (nee Hardey) died on the 13th of February 1884, in Adelaide, aged just 40 years.
John and Elizabeth's married daughter, Mary Ann Barret-Lennard died from measles, the same year, at St Lennard’s on the 13th of February 1884, aged 44 years, and was buried in the Old Cemetery, East Guildford. The Inquirer and Commercial News noted: 'A very painful circumstance in connection with the sad event is that a large and helpless family, of whom six are now prostrated with sickness, are left motherless’. Her doctor husband re-married two years later.
John and Elizabeth's married daughter, Mary Ann Barret-Lennard died from measles, the same year, at St Lennard’s on the 13th of February 1884, aged 44 years, and was buried in the Old Cemetery, East Guildford. The Inquirer and Commercial News noted: 'A very painful circumstance in connection with the sad event is that a large and helpless family, of whom six are now prostrated with sickness, are left motherless’. Her doctor husband re-married two years later.
In the early 1880's John Wall was afflicted by paralysis and was placed under the care of good friends Mr. and Mrs George Lazenby.
John Wall Hardey died in his sleep in the early hours of Friday, the 14th of May 1885, at George Lazenby's home in Perth, at the age of 83 years. (Reg No. 13183) He had been suffering for many months. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, the 16th of May, and the internment was made in the family vault, in the Wesleyan Cemetery, East Perth. John Wall left practically all of his land properties to his son Robert Davy Hardey. He, and fellow Tranby passenger, George Johnson became the executors and Trustees of the estate. Later the same year, John's daughter, Elizabeth Louisa Waylen (nee Hardey) died on the 12th October 1885, in Guildford. |
Their Son: Robert Davy Hardey
All of John Wall Hardey's land was inherited by John’s only surviving son, Robert Davy Hardey, [2.] (born on the 24th of April 1834) The daughters having been married.
Robert had married Maria Jemima Stone (born on the 29th of December 1837, in Perth). Maria was the eldest daughter of Alfred Hawes Stone and Sarah Maria Stone. Alfred was a keen photographer.
Robert and Maria were married on the 7th of January 1859, in St Georges Cathedral, Perth. (WA Reg: 1859/1276) by the Very Rev. the Dean, Robert Davey.
Robert had married Maria Jemima Stone (born on the 29th of December 1837, in Perth). Maria was the eldest daughter of Alfred Hawes Stone and Sarah Maria Stone. Alfred was a keen photographer.
Robert and Maria were married on the 7th of January 1859, in St Georges Cathedral, Perth. (WA Reg: 1859/1276) by the Very Rev. the Dean, Robert Davey.
In 1867, the couple were listed as living near York, (at 'Mt Hardey') and were employing a convict. Robert's interests extended far including Public Education.
Robert and Maria had six children together.
Robert and Maria had six children together.
2.1 Elizabeth Victoria Hardey, was born during 1860, at 'Mount Hardey' (near York) the year after her parents were married. (Birth Reg: #5296/1860) Elizabeth grew up and lived in York.
Elizabeth married William George Johnson, William was born in Lancashire, England, on the 13th of September 1844.
He had been baptised on the 15th of December 1844, in the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, in George Street, Hulme, in Lancashire. William had sailed to Australia on the Aerolite, aged 9 years old, with his parents. William was the eldest son of George Johnson (who came out on the Tranby in 1830 and who had returned to England and marrying Jane (Ouston) Johnson before William was born.)
Elizabeth and William were married on Wednesday, the 30th of April 1879, at the St. Matthew's Church, Guildford. (Marriage Reg: 4669/1879)
Elizabeth and William had six children together.
Elizabeth married William George Johnson, William was born in Lancashire, England, on the 13th of September 1844.
He had been baptised on the 15th of December 1844, in the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, in George Street, Hulme, in Lancashire. William had sailed to Australia on the Aerolite, aged 9 years old, with his parents. William was the eldest son of George Johnson (who came out on the Tranby in 1830 and who had returned to England and marrying Jane (Ouston) Johnson before William was born.)
Elizabeth and William were married on Wednesday, the 30th of April 1879, at the St. Matthew's Church, Guildford. (Marriage Reg: 4669/1879)
Elizabeth and William had six children together.
2.1.1 Jane Constance Johnson was born on the 12th of September 1880, at Guildford (Birth Reg: 21282/1880).
Jane married Walter Herbert Davis, on the 28th of March 1906, at the Wesley Church, Guildford.
Walter was the third son of the late John Murray Davis, of Geraldton. (Marriage Reg: 08/1906)
They had two children.
2.1.1.1 Victoria Mary Constance Davis was born during 1910, at Guildford (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100268/1910)
2.1.1.2 Edwyna Blanche Davis was born during 1914, in Guildford. (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100168/1914)
Jane Constance Davis (nee Johnson) died on the 21st of June 1938 at Claremont. (Death Reg: #1092/1938)
Jane married Walter Herbert Davis, on the 28th of March 1906, at the Wesley Church, Guildford.
Walter was the third son of the late John Murray Davis, of Geraldton. (Marriage Reg: 08/1906)
They had two children.
2.1.1.1 Victoria Mary Constance Davis was born during 1910, at Guildford (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100268/1910)
2.1.1.2 Edwyna Blanche Davis was born during 1914, in Guildford. (Birth Reg. Swan: 6100168/1914)
Jane Constance Davis (nee Johnson) died on the 21st of June 1938 at Claremont. (Death Reg: #1092/1938)
2.1.2 Ethel Marion Victoria Johnson was born in 1882 at Guildford. (Birth Reg: 23030/1882)
Ethel married Frank Bertram Tory (born 1873, in Dorset, UK).
They were married on the 4th of October 1911, in the Wesleyan Church, at Guildford. (Marriage Reg: 58/1911)
They had one child.
2.1.2.1 Ethel Elizabeth Troy was born on the 27th of July 1912, in Turnworth, Keightley-road, Subiaco.
(Birth Reg. Subiaco: 5900246/1912)
Ethel moved to Canberra.
Ethel Elizabeth Troy died on the 10th of July 2003, at age 90, in the Batemans Bay Hospital, NSW.
Ethel Marion Victoria Tory (nee Johnson) died on the 18th of May 1946, at Subiaco. (Death Reg: 1023/1946)
Buried at Karrakatta.
Frank Bertrum Tory died on the 4th of July 1949 at age 76 years in Healesville, Victoria.
Ethel married Frank Bertram Tory (born 1873, in Dorset, UK).
They were married on the 4th of October 1911, in the Wesleyan Church, at Guildford. (Marriage Reg: 58/1911)
They had one child.
2.1.2.1 Ethel Elizabeth Troy was born on the 27th of July 1912, in Turnworth, Keightley-road, Subiaco.
(Birth Reg. Subiaco: 5900246/1912)
Ethel moved to Canberra.
Ethel Elizabeth Troy died on the 10th of July 2003, at age 90, in the Batemans Bay Hospital, NSW.
Ethel Marion Victoria Tory (nee Johnson) died on the 18th of May 1946, at Subiaco. (Death Reg: 1023/1946)
Buried at Karrakatta.
Frank Bertrum Tory died on the 4th of July 1949 at age 76 years in Healesville, Victoria.
2.1.3 Helena Maria Johnson was born during 1884 at Guildford. (Birth Reg: 25539/1884)
Helena married in the Methodist Church at Guildford, on the 30th of December 1915,
Robert Henry Habgood. (born 1883, in Fremantle) (Marriage Reg: #1/1916)
They moved to Sandstone and had two children.
2.1.3.1 Robert Mace Habgood was born on 21st of June 1920, in Miss Harvey's Private Hospital,
Aberdeen Street, Perth. (Birth Reg. Perth: 101790/1920)
2.1.3.2 William Henry Habgood was born on the 17th of November 1921, in Perth.
(Birth Reg. Perth: 102987/1921)
Robert Henry Habgood died on the 10th of December 1936, at age 53 years in Northam.
Helena Habgood (nee Johnson) died on the 6th of September 1957, at Northam. (Death Reg: 2311/1957)
Helena married in the Methodist Church at Guildford, on the 30th of December 1915,
Robert Henry Habgood. (born 1883, in Fremantle) (Marriage Reg: #1/1916)
They moved to Sandstone and had two children.
2.1.3.1 Robert Mace Habgood was born on 21st of June 1920, in Miss Harvey's Private Hospital,
Aberdeen Street, Perth. (Birth Reg. Perth: 101790/1920)
2.1.3.2 William Henry Habgood was born on the 17th of November 1921, in Perth.
(Birth Reg. Perth: 102987/1921)
Robert Henry Habgood died on the 10th of December 1936, at age 53 years in Northam.
Helena Habgood (nee Johnson) died on the 6th of September 1957, at Northam. (Death Reg: 2311/1957)
2.1.4 George Hardey Johnson was born on the 23rd of August 1886, at Guildford.
He became a Land Agent and was living in Johnson Street, Guildford.
He became a Land Agent and was living in Johnson Street, Guildford.
At 30 years old, George enlisted for service in the AIF during World War 1.
He enlisted on the 9th of September 1916, with Service Number: 32621. He proceeded overseas in 1917, disembarking at Plymouth, on the 11th of April. George headed to France in August 1917 and served as a Gunner in the 110th Howitzer Battery, 4th Division. George returned to Australia on the 8th of April 1918 suffering from Sin Tachycardia (a heart problem related to shell shock). He was discharged on the 9th of June 1918. |
George married during 1942, Gladys Dorothea Hannah Richter. (born 1893, in South Aust.) (Marriage Reg: 2764/1942)
They married in Perth and lived in Shenton Park.
George Hardey Johnson died on the 25th of July 1957, in Perth.
Buried in Anglican portion of Karrakatta.
Gladys Dorothea Hannah Johnson (nee Richter) died on the 26th of December 1988 at about age 95.
They married in Perth and lived in Shenton Park.
George Hardey Johnson died on the 25th of July 1957, in Perth.
Buried in Anglican portion of Karrakatta.
Gladys Dorothea Hannah Johnson (nee Richter) died on the 26th of December 1988 at about age 95.
2.1.5 Maud Beilby Johnson was born during 1889, in Guildford. (Birth Reg: 736/1889)
Maud married in the Methodist Church, Guildford, on the 16th of March 1921, Linnell William Athol Carter. Resided in Narrogin. She was an enthusiastic golfer and tennis player and made a large circle of friends.
Maud Beilby Carter (nee Johnson) died on the 9th of July 1927, at Cottesloe Beach, after six years of marriage. She had been in ill-health for the last 12 months. (Death Reg: 935/1927)
Buried in the Wesleyan portion of the Guildford Cemetary.
Maud married in the Methodist Church, Guildford, on the 16th of March 1921, Linnell William Athol Carter. Resided in Narrogin. She was an enthusiastic golfer and tennis player and made a large circle of friends.
Maud Beilby Carter (nee Johnson) died on the 9th of July 1927, at Cottesloe Beach, after six years of marriage. She had been in ill-health for the last 12 months. (Death Reg: 935/1927)
Buried in the Wesleyan portion of the Guildford Cemetary.
2.1.6 Evelyn Louisa Johnson was born in 1893, at Guildford. (Birth Reg: 1553/1893)
Evelyn married in 1923, Ralph Walker Taylor at Guildford. (Marriage Reg: 74/1923)
Evelyn Louisa Taylor (nee Johnson) died on the 2nd of March 1971, in Perth, aged 78 years.
(Death Reg: 882/1971) Buried at Guildford.
Evelyn married in 1923, Ralph Walker Taylor at Guildford. (Marriage Reg: 74/1923)
Evelyn Louisa Taylor (nee Johnson) died on the 2nd of March 1971, in Perth, aged 78 years.
(Death Reg: 882/1971) Buried at Guildford.
William was elected a member of the Guildford Municipal Council in 1880, returned as chairman in 1881, a position he held for three years. In 1887, William was elected Mayor of Guildford then again in 1892, 1894, 1895, and 1897 – 1898 finally in 1906 to 1908.
William George Johnson died on the 30th of July 1917, aged 73 years and was buried in the Guildford Grammar Cemetery.
Elizabeth Johnson (nee Hardey) died three years later on the 23rd of August 1922, aged 62 years, in Guildford.
Buried in the Guildford Cemetary with her husband.
William George Johnson died on the 30th of July 1917, aged 73 years and was buried in the Guildford Grammar Cemetery.
Elizabeth Johnson (nee Hardey) died three years later on the 23rd of August 1922, aged 62 years, in Guildford.
Buried in the Guildford Cemetary with her husband.
2.2 Ellen Annette "Ellie" Hardey was born during 1863, at 'Mt Hardey' in York. (WA BDM Birth Reg: #7333/1863
Ellen lived in York before moving to Perth with her family to 'Belmont House'.
Ellen never married.
Ellen Annette Hardey died on the 7th of February 1933, in Pickering Brook, aged 67 years.
(Death Reg. Canning:1400011/1933) She was buried at the Guildford Cemetery.
Ellen lived in York before moving to Perth with her family to 'Belmont House'.
Ellen never married.
Ellen Annette Hardey died on the 7th of February 1933, in Pickering Brook, aged 67 years.
(Death Reg. Canning:1400011/1933) She was buried at the Guildford Cemetery.
2.3 Fanny Leonora Maria Hardey was born during 1866, in York. Fanny lived in York before moving to Belmont.
Fanny married, on the 23rd of April 1884, in the Wesleyan Church, Guildford, Archibald Gervase Clifton. (born 1858, in Australind)
He was the son of Robert Williams Clifton & Christina Grant (Martin) Clifton. (Marriage Reg: 5732/1884)
They were married by the Rev. V. Roberts, assisted by the Rev. C. H. Nield.
As a young man Robert was appointed Acting Warden at Hall's Creek and later was appointed the Warden of Lawlers,
then serving in a similar capacity at Norseman and other centres.
Fanny and Robert had four children together.
Fanny married, on the 23rd of April 1884, in the Wesleyan Church, Guildford, Archibald Gervase Clifton. (born 1858, in Australind)
He was the son of Robert Williams Clifton & Christina Grant (Martin) Clifton. (Marriage Reg: 5732/1884)
They were married by the Rev. V. Roberts, assisted by the Rev. C. H. Nield.
As a young man Robert was appointed Acting Warden at Hall's Creek and later was appointed the Warden of Lawlers,
then serving in a similar capacity at Norseman and other centres.
Fanny and Robert had four children together.
2.3.1 Amy Violet Christina Clifton was born during 1885, in Bassendean. (Birth Reg. 25973/1885)
She then moved to South Australia with his parents.
Amy married Thomas Richard Allan (born in Ireland)
They were married on the 28th of August 1905, in Adelaide. (SA BDM Marriage Reg: 224/711/1905)
Amy Violet Christina Allan (nee Clifton) died during 1949 at age 64, in New Zealand.
She then moved to South Australia with his parents.
Amy married Thomas Richard Allan (born in Ireland)
They were married on the 28th of August 1905, in Adelaide. (SA BDM Marriage Reg: 224/711/1905)
Amy Violet Christina Allan (nee Clifton) died during 1949 at age 64, in New Zealand.
2.3.2 Harold Robert Vivian Clifton was born during 1887, in Perth. (Birth Reg. 1056/1887)
He was christened in Guildford on the 27th of September 1887.
Harold moved to South Australia with his parents.
Harold married Emily May Williams during 1915, in South Australia.
Emily was the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Williams, of Forres Elgin, Rockhampton.
Harold Robert Vivian Clifton died on the 2nd of March 1965, at age 77 in Brisbane, Queensland.
He was christened in Guildford on the 27th of September 1887.
Harold moved to South Australia with his parents.
Harold married Emily May Williams during 1915, in South Australia.
Emily was the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Williams, of Forres Elgin, Rockhampton.
Harold Robert Vivian Clifton died on the 2nd of March 1965, at age 77 in Brisbane, Queensland.
2.3.3 Donald Archibald Clifton was born during 1890, in Perth. (Birth Reg. 907/1890)
His parents were living in Lord Street, at the time.
Donald Archibald Clifton died during May 1892, at 1 year 10 months of age, in Perth. (Death Reg: 354/1892)
His body was buried in the Wesleyan Section of East Perth Cemeteries. (The Hardey Plot).
His parents were living in Lord Street, at the time.
Donald Archibald Clifton died during May 1892, at 1 year 10 months of age, in Perth. (Death Reg: 354/1892)
His body was buried in the Wesleyan Section of East Perth Cemeteries. (The Hardey Plot).
2.3.4 Roy Kimberley Clifton was born during 1896, in Perth.
(Birth Reg 1352/1896) He became a Civil Servant. Roy enlisted on the 24th of March 1915 at 19 years old. He became a Private serving with 6th/16th Bn. Australian Infantry. (Service No. 2195) He embarked at Fremantle on the HMAT A62 "Wandilla" on the 26th of June 1915. Private Roy Kimberley Clifton was 'Killed in Action' on the Gallipoli Peninsular at the Dardanelles, on the 15th of August 1915, aged 19 years, 1 month.. Commemorated at the LONE PINE MEMORIAL in Turkey. |
Fanny Leonora Clifton (nee Hardey) died on the 12th of August 1927, in Perth, aged 62 years.
Buried in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery.
Her widower husband Robert, moved to Sydney, and married again. (NSW BDM Marriage Reg: 19233/1928)
"On November 24, 1928, at Bondi Methodist Church, Sydney, by Rev. Frank Branch, A. G. Clifton, ex Warden and
Resident Magistrate, Kimberley, East Murchison and Phillips River Goldfields, Western Australia, to Mrs. E. Duisbury,
widow of the late Edwin Duisbury."
Buried in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery.
Her widower husband Robert, moved to Sydney, and married again. (NSW BDM Marriage Reg: 19233/1928)
"On November 24, 1928, at Bondi Methodist Church, Sydney, by Rev. Frank Branch, A. G. Clifton, ex Warden and
Resident Magistrate, Kimberley, East Murchison and Phillips River Goldfields, Western Australia, to Mrs. E. Duisbury,
widow of the late Edwin Duisbury."
2.4 Emma Louisa Hardey, was born during 1870, in York. Lived in York before moving to Perth.
Emma was married in the Wesley Church, Perth, on the 6th of February 1895, to Henry George Hampton. (born in UK)
They were married by the Rev. Thomas Bird.
Henry was the son of George Essex Hampton & Fanny Annette (Stone) Hampton of "Torquay," England and the
grandson of the former Western Australian Governor John Stephen Hampton.
Emma was 23 years old. Henry was to become the Under Secretary for Law in Western Australia from 1901 to 1935.
They had one son together.
Emma was married in the Wesley Church, Perth, on the 6th of February 1895, to Henry George Hampton. (born in UK)
They were married by the Rev. Thomas Bird.
Henry was the son of George Essex Hampton & Fanny Annette (Stone) Hampton of "Torquay," England and the
grandson of the former Western Australian Governor John Stephen Hampton.
Emma was 23 years old. Henry was to become the Under Secretary for Law in Western Australia from 1901 to 1935.
They had one son together.
2.4.1 Alfred Guy Essex Hampton was born on the 8th of November 1902, at Lord Street, Perth. (Birth Reg. 5019/1902)
Alfred married Marion Elizabeth Allom on the 1st of June 1940, in St Mary's Church, Karoo Street, South Perth.
Marion was the only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H. O. Allom, of Suburban-road, South Perth.
Alfred Guy Essex Hampton died on the 8th of August 1975, at the age 72 years.
Alfred married Marion Elizabeth Allom on the 1st of June 1940, in St Mary's Church, Karoo Street, South Perth.
Marion was the only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H. O. Allom, of Suburban-road, South Perth.
Alfred Guy Essex Hampton died on the 8th of August 1975, at the age 72 years.
Henry George Hampton, became the Under-Secretary for Law in W.A.
He retired in August 1935, after 43 years' service in the Crown Law Department, the period from 1901 being spent
as Under-Secretary.
He was an original member of the Government Tender Board in 1910 and refused the position of Public Service Commissioner
in 1912. Henry later became chairman of the Tender Board and in 1914, a member of the Public Service Appeal Board.
Emma Louisa Hampton (nee Hardey) died on the 8th of February 1940, at her residence in Victoria Avenue, Perth.
(Death Reg: 266/1940). Buried at Karrakatta. (Crematorium Rose Gardens-Wall C-0002) The Premier, Mr. J. C. Willcock,
attended the service.
Henry George Hampton died in Perth, on Friday the 15th of March 1954 at age 83 years.
He retired in August 1935, after 43 years' service in the Crown Law Department, the period from 1901 being spent
as Under-Secretary.
He was an original member of the Government Tender Board in 1910 and refused the position of Public Service Commissioner
in 1912. Henry later became chairman of the Tender Board and in 1914, a member of the Public Service Appeal Board.
Emma Louisa Hampton (nee Hardey) died on the 8th of February 1940, at her residence in Victoria Avenue, Perth.
(Death Reg: 266/1940). Buried at Karrakatta. (Crematorium Rose Gardens-Wall C-0002) The Premier, Mr. J. C. Willcock,
attended the service.
Henry George Hampton died in Perth, on Friday the 15th of March 1954 at age 83 years.
2.5 Janie Evelyn Hardey, was born on the 5th of January 1873, in York. (WA BDM Birth Reg: #14539/1873). Lived in York before moving to Perth to live in the 11 roomed 'Belmont House' around 1880.
Janie was married in the St. Georges Cathedral, on the 13th of November 1895, to George Mackelcan Neville, (born during September 1869, in the UK) the son of Hastings Mackelcan Neville & Elizabeth Sophia (Cotton) Neville. (WA BDM Marriage Reg: #524/1895) George was a manager in the Western Australian Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Neville left for Northam where they spent their Honeymoon.
They had one son together, in Perth, before moving to England.
Janie was married in the St. Georges Cathedral, on the 13th of November 1895, to George Mackelcan Neville, (born during September 1869, in the UK) the son of Hastings Mackelcan Neville & Elizabeth Sophia (Cotton) Neville. (WA BDM Marriage Reg: #524/1895) George was a manager in the Western Australian Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Neville left for Northam where they spent their Honeymoon.
They had one son together, in Perth, before moving to England.
2.5.1 Rupert Hastings Rolfe Neville was born during November 1900, in Perth. (Birth Reg. 4348/1900)
Moved to England with his parents. He was eleven years old when his mother Janie died.
Rupert Hastings Rolfe Neville died during 1982, in England.
Moved to England with his parents. He was eleven years old when his mother Janie died.
Rupert Hastings Rolfe Neville died during 1982, in England.
Janie Evelyn Neville (nee Hardey) died on the 20th of February 1911, aged 38 years, in Richmond, England.
George Mackelcan Neville died on the 1st of October 1940 at age 71 years in Barnstaple, Devon, England.
George Mackelcan Neville died on the 1st of October 1940 at age 71 years in Barnstaple, Devon, England.
2.6 Florence May Hardey was born during 1875, in York. (WA BDM Birth Reg: #16401/1875)
She would have initially grown up in York before moving back to Belmont, with the family in 1880.
Florence would have then lived in 'Belmont House'.
Florence married firstly, on the 7th of July 1897, George Herbert Stone, (born on the 17th of October 1864, in Perth).
George was the son of John Frederick Stone and Amelia Susan/Emma (Knight) Stone. (BDM Marriage Reg:1108/1897)
The father, John Frederick Stone was formerly the Controller of Convicts at Fremantle and now the Immigration Superintendent.
Florence and George lived in Adelaide Terrace and had one son together.
She would have initially grown up in York before moving back to Belmont, with the family in 1880.
Florence would have then lived in 'Belmont House'.
Florence married firstly, on the 7th of July 1897, George Herbert Stone, (born on the 17th of October 1864, in Perth).
George was the son of John Frederick Stone and Amelia Susan/Emma (Knight) Stone. (BDM Marriage Reg:1108/1897)
The father, John Frederick Stone was formerly the Controller of Convicts at Fremantle and now the Immigration Superintendent.
Florence and George lived in Adelaide Terrace and had one son together.
2.6.1 Marcus St John Herbert Stone was born during 1898, in Perth. (Birth Reg. 3136/1898)
Marcus married Helen Mary Mitchell on the 14th of October 1940.
They were two years married before Marcus died.
Marcus St John Herbert Stone died aged 44, on the 19th of August 1942, in Kalamunda.
(Death Reg. Canning: 1400039/1942)
Buried in the Anglican section of Karrakatta Cemetary.
Marcus married Helen Mary Mitchell on the 14th of October 1940.
They were two years married before Marcus died.
Marcus St John Herbert Stone died aged 44, on the 19th of August 1942, in Kalamunda.
(Death Reg. Canning: 1400039/1942)
Buried in the Anglican section of Karrakatta Cemetary.
George was the District Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths in Perth.
George Herbert Stone was found dead, at home, with a gunshot wound to his head, and a shotgun by his side,
on the 22nd of May 1901. He was aged just 36 years old. (Death Reg: 1891/1901)
The widow Florence then married for the second time, in Perth, during 1910, Francis Kelling Girdlestone,
the son of Charles Willson Girdlestone and Delia Teresa (De Burgh) Girdlestone. (WA BDM Marriage Reg: #409/1910)
Florence had a twelve-year-old son (Marcus) at the time of the marriage.
Florence May Girdlestone (nee Hardey/Stone) died on the 14th of October 1958, in South Perth, aged 83 years.
(WA BDM Death Reg: #2846/1958) Cremated at Karrakatta.
George Herbert Stone was found dead, at home, with a gunshot wound to his head, and a shotgun by his side,
on the 22nd of May 1901. He was aged just 36 years old. (Death Reg: 1891/1901)
The widow Florence then married for the second time, in Perth, during 1910, Francis Kelling Girdlestone,
the son of Charles Willson Girdlestone and Delia Teresa (De Burgh) Girdlestone. (WA BDM Marriage Reg: #409/1910)
Florence had a twelve-year-old son (Marcus) at the time of the marriage.
Florence May Girdlestone (nee Hardey/Stone) died on the 14th of October 1958, in South Perth, aged 83 years.
(WA BDM Death Reg: #2846/1958) Cremated at Karrakatta.
Robert sold off the Hardey property in the Avon District in October of 1885, after his father died in Perth, during May. This included Location L, MIN, M, and Avon Location 159, totalling 5,745 acres adjoining the Beverly Townsite and a frontage to the Avon River.
Robert then kept up his father’s practice by purchasing additional blocks on the south side of the Swan river. In all, Robert became the owner of five large locations covering an immense area. He had purchased Location 30 (400ha) , Location 31 (400ha) and Location 32 (400ha) from James Dummond during 1878. This brought the Hardey's holdings to 7,000 acres, nearly the whole of today's City of Belmont. The land produced good crops of vegetables, fruit, even some tobacco and Robert enjoyed great success with his grape production and resulting wines. The wine making was carried out in partnership with his cousin, Richard Hardey of Tranby Farm on the other side of the River. Cellars were dug under Belmont House (later the Sandringham Hotel), from the river bank and were only closed off in recent times. Grove Farm house must have been one of the finest houses in the early years of the Colony.
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After his father John Wall Hardey died in May 1885, Robert was keen to return to the family homestead at Grove Farm, so he offered Belmont House for rent. Robert sold Location 33 except for 32 acres surrounding the house which he then occupied. The original Grove Farmhouse was now two stories and built of brick with four rooms upstairs, four rooms downstairs, plus a kitchen and a bathroom. Horse stalls and a number of other buildings stood nearby. To the postal authorities it was known as number 2 Stoneham Road, Belmont. All the locals still referred to it as Grove Farm. A fine old English Oak tree stook near the house, planted by John Wall Hardey when the house was built.
An advertisement, in the West Australian of the 6th of April 1889, reads:
"To lease Belmont House near Grove Farm, 4 miles from Perth. 11 rooms, coachouse, stables, etc. Large garden and orchard in good order. 2 small paddocks.
(Signed) Robert D. Hardey
Belmont".
"To lease Belmont House near Grove Farm, 4 miles from Perth. 11 rooms, coachouse, stables, etc. Large garden and orchard in good order. 2 small paddocks.
(Signed) Robert D. Hardey
Belmont".
The Royal Perth Golf Club also used part of Grove Farm from 1900 to 1908 for a 9-hole course (known as the 'Belmont Links'). The golf grounds were renowned for flooding, which led to the club relocating to South Perth in 1908. Other owners of the property have been a Mr. James Devine and a Mr. Moore and in about 1920, Mr. Patrick F. Love, a well-known dairyman and Councillor of Belmont, bought the property and combined it with a property he already owned about half a mile away, Patrick used Grove Farm for growing clover and hay for some years and by the 1940s used it for grazing purposes. The house at that time was occupied by Mr. H. J. Henley and family, who use the ground around the house for a vegetable garden.
Robert and Maria Hardey moved and then resided at their home, at 33 Victoria Avenue, in Perth. Robert actively participated in the work of the Methodist Church and was personally responsible for the erection of one of the most attractive Methodist Churches in Western Australia at North Cottesloe. "The Hardey Memorial Church". Its foundation stone was laid at the end of 1904. Robert had gifted the site, and the family donated a lot of the funds required. Robert and his cousin, Richard Watson Hardey were among the original Trustees.
Belmont House, having originally been built for Robert Davy Hardey, was later turned into the Sandringham Hotel.
Maria Jemima Hardey (nee Stone) died on the 20th of October 1902, in Perth aged 63 years old and was buried at East Perth in the Wesleyan section.
Robert Davey Hardey died in the afternoon of the 6th of March 1905, in St Omar Hospital, Stirling Street Perth, aged 70 years, and 10 months, following an operation. The cause of death was Albuminuria; an Enlarged Prostate Gland; Shock from an operation to remove Prostate. (Death Reg. Perth:1857/1905)
Robert and Maria Hardey moved and then resided at their home, at 33 Victoria Avenue, in Perth. Robert actively participated in the work of the Methodist Church and was personally responsible for the erection of one of the most attractive Methodist Churches in Western Australia at North Cottesloe. "The Hardey Memorial Church". Its foundation stone was laid at the end of 1904. Robert had gifted the site, and the family donated a lot of the funds required. Robert and his cousin, Richard Watson Hardey were among the original Trustees.
Belmont House, having originally been built for Robert Davy Hardey, was later turned into the Sandringham Hotel.
Maria Jemima Hardey (nee Stone) died on the 20th of October 1902, in Perth aged 63 years old and was buried at East Perth in the Wesleyan section.
Robert Davey Hardey died in the afternoon of the 6th of March 1905, in St Omar Hospital, Stirling Street Perth, aged 70 years, and 10 months, following an operation. The cause of death was Albuminuria; an Enlarged Prostate Gland; Shock from an operation to remove Prostate. (Death Reg. Perth:1857/1905)
Robert Davey Hardey was buried at East Perth Cemetery on the 7th of March 1905. (Grave 85) buried with the body of his wife.
Reminders of John Wall Hardey
The Hardey River and Mount Wall
The Hardey River is a river in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The headwaters of the river rise at Tom Price in the Hamersley Range and flow in a westerly direction. The river travels almost parallel with the Nanutarra Road until it discharges into the Ashburton River near Hardey Junction.
The Hardey River has two tributaries: the Beasley River and Hope Creek. The river was named in 1861 during an expedition by explorer Francis Gregory, after the Swan River colonist John Wall Hardey, who was a family friend. Gregory had previously named the nearby Mount Wall after Hardey.
The Hardey River has two tributaries: the Beasley River and Hope Creek. The river was named in 1861 during an expedition by explorer Francis Gregory, after the Swan River colonist John Wall Hardey, who was a family friend. Gregory had previously named the nearby Mount Wall after Hardey.
Tranby Primary School (Rivervale Primary School)
The Tranby Primary School, in the City of Belmont, was established on land formally owned by John Wall Hardey (On the former Location 34, known as 'Belmont Farm') The school was opened in 1952 as the Ascot Primary School and renamed Tranby Primary School the following year. As much of the area served by this school was originally farmed by the Hardeys and other settlers who came by the Tranby, the perpetuation of the old name was deemed to be most appropriate.
The School was later renamed (during the 2000's) to The Rivervale Primary School and the direct link to the name Tranby was lost. It is located in a residential area which has a mixture of older houses and many new townhouse developments. The school has a student population of around 250 and is thriving.
The school has a faction competition that runs throughout the year in addition to the Sports Carnival. Students can earn points for their positive behaviour and good work in class and Faction Winners are well rewarded each term with a special event.
The School was later renamed (during the 2000's) to The Rivervale Primary School and the direct link to the name Tranby was lost. It is located in a residential area which has a mixture of older houses and many new townhouse developments. The school has a student population of around 250 and is thriving.
The school has a faction competition that runs throughout the year in addition to the Sports Carnival. Students can earn points for their positive behaviour and good work in class and Faction Winners are well rewarded each term with a special event.
Hardey Road
A main artery 'Hardey Road' still traverses land formally owned by Robert Davey Hardey. Once called Hardey's Road, parts are now Tonkin Highway and Daddow Road. The section between the racecourse and Guildford Road was named Malua Street until 1933. J. W. Hardey became an outstanding leader in the community, as did his son Robert Davy Hardey who became a member of the first Roads Board in 1899. Both had a significant influence on the development of Belmont. Portion of Matheson and Hardey Road formally closed and gazetted on the 8th of April1988. (Reference RDS/02 P1.)
Hardey Park
Hardey Park is located on the foreshore of Great Eastern Highway near the intersection of Abernethy Road. It is opposite the Peninsula on the southside of the river. Hardey Park currently has a boat ramp, an informal carpark and shared path suitable for cycling.
Hardey Park is also popular for weddings and wedding photography, which are held in the park and adjacent to the Swan River. It originally consisted of Eight acres of land purchased by the Roads Board from Robert D. Hardey on the 1st of June 1905 with a deposit of five hundred pounds, leaving three hundred pounds owing. On the 26th of January 1906, the colonial government contributed 250 pounds towards its purchase. The current park is not located on the original reserve (see inHerit link) |
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