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J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing

Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894

PR8894 © State Library of Western Australia, 2006

Note. The information on this listing is taken from the old card index to the Pioneer Women's Memorial Fund, PR8894. Further biographical details are in the collection where notes state 'Biographical details' or similar.

Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes

Volume 5

Iffla, Carlotta F Went as bride onto virgin land in Narrikup district. Helped to make a productive farm, educated children, no schools near.

Iffla, Grace Mary Annie Went as bride onto virgin land in Narrikup district. Helped to make a productive farm, educated children, no school near.

Iles, Mrs Ada Pioneer of Nangeenan district, now Nokanning, where they settled 1910. Passed away in her 90s.

Iles, Annie Arrived in Narembeen district 1911-1912, virgin land. Mother of Will, Tom, Stan, Ernie and Doris. Later the family owned shops and property in Narembeen.

Inglis, Jessica (nee Hester) 1868, Bunbury 1942 Wife of James. Pioneered Blackwood Park at Bridgetown, then with James Inglis drove to Upper Blackwood. Nearest neighbours 5 miles. Drove 70 miles once a month to Bunbury for stores.

Ingram, Amelia Her parents came out by sailing ship. Born in a tent at Mitcham, South Australia. One of 1st 30 white children born in South Australia. Came to Narrogin about 1903. Her husband and his 4 brothers took up virgin land at East Narrogin. Had 12 children. Died aged 86 years.

Ingram, Millicent Flora 8 January 1968 Wife of Albert. They started a farm of virgin land at East





(nee Jones) Narrogin 1895.

Ingram, Mrs Rose One of original Pagers for Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Seamen’s Mission. Worked on old wharf and still pages at Terminal.

Inkpen, Frances Matilda Wife of George Inkpen. Pioneer of York. Helped her husband establish 1st paper in York.

Ipsen, Isabella Went to Balbarrup via Manjimup August 1907.

Irving, Catherine Best (nee Scrymgeour)

1899, Glasgow Arrived Albany 1928 and married George Irving. Went to Moorine Rock on virgin block, which they developed to a very high standard. Had 1 son.

Isbister, Henrietta Lindsay Arrived Williams 1902, living at “Glenorchy”.

Ivey, Doris Anne 1910, Perth Married 1930 and went to Bodallin. Had 4 children. Suffered the many hardships of pioneering days.

Ivey, Florence Kathleen (nee Shears)

Arrived in Victoria from India 1927. Settled at Lake Carmody, W.A., 1929 with sister and family. Married 1930 to a farmer and lived on farm 9 miles from Bodallin. Taught correspondence for 6 years, raised family of 4 children.

Jackson, Doris Lily (nee Marsh)

1902 Lived Armadale-Kelmscott district 1902-25. Pioneered at Narembeen 1925.

Jackson, Florence Robina Arrived at McAlinden 1928, West Arthur district.

Jackson, Irene Louisa (nee Wish)

30 November 1980 1st Teacher at Kalannie 1930, also at Xantippe. 1st Secretary CWA Kalannie.

Jackson, Mary (nee Woods)

Wife of James Jackson who drove the 1st locomotive in the State 1871. Pioneer of Vasse and Busselton where they arrived 1868.

Jacobi, Mrs Letitia Ethel Pioneer of Dumbleyung. Took up virgin land, afterwards





Amelia known as Fullerville Farm, Dumbleyung district 1900.

Jacobsen, Alice Anna Went to Coolgardie in 1894.

Jaekel, Mary Eleanor (nee Gavagan)

1879 1921 Wife of Henry Jaekel. Pioneered at Ongerup 1912.

Jaentsch, Augusta Anna Pioneer of Victoria Park where she lived 1894-1916.

Jakovich, Maria Lived Erikin, Bruce Rock district. October 1911 to January 1940.

James, Lady Adeline One of 1st Vice Presidents of National Council of Women 1911.

James, Amelia Caroline (Mrs I.M.)

Founder of Como Croquet Club, Infant health Centre, Como Kindergarten. Was a Pioneer in everything that could help with community activities.

James, Amy Ann (nee Ongden)

18 June 1863, Perth 19 April 1932 Brief biographical note on ‘Thornlie’ resident.

James, Ida Mary (nee Broadbank)

13 April 1887, London

18 September 1965, Perth

Brief biographical notes on Carnamah resident.

James, Lucy Corona (nee Francisco)

1842, Fremantle Married Edward Senior James. Head Storekeeper of the Colonial Commissariat, 1 August 1860. One of her sons was later Sir Walter James, K.C., K.C.M.G., L.L.B.

James, Mary Took up virgin land with her husband and 6 children in Darkan district, West Arthur 1917.

James, Mary Rogers Kalgan River 1905.

James, Mrs Maud Foundation President Three Springs Branch CWA January 1929 to September 1930.

Jarman, Mrs H Biographical note on Goldfields resident.

Jasper, Bessie (nee





Jeavons)

Jasper, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Cunderdin Shire.

Javens, Eliza 5 July 1866. Holywell, Suffolk, England

25 November 1964 Brief biographical note on Kojonup district resident.

Javens, Sara (nee Geary) 31 October 1870 31 March 1964 Born Peterborough England. Married there 6 April 1901. 1910 they came to W.A. with their daughter, journeyed to Scott’s Brook to take up land where they lived for 30 years. Retired to Albany. Husband died there. Returned to Upper Blackwood where she spent rest of her life.

Jeakes, Emily (nee Mitchell)

Cunderdin district.

Jecks, Elizabeth (nee Jones) Wife of Thomas Jecks. Married at Woodbridge 3 June 1837 and lived in Guildford. Came out from England with Governor Stirling on his personal staff.

Jecks, Isabella (nee Jones) 1854, Guildford 4 September 1927, aged 73

Married James Jecks, 27 June 1888 and lived in Guildford all her life.

Jefferis, Minnie Lane 1877 1963 Brief biographical note on Coorow and Latham resident.

Jeffery, Ann Louisa Wife of telegraphist, Eucla, approx. 1900. 1st child died of convulsions 1905. 2nd child born Ballarat and brought overland by stagecoach across Nullarbor to Eucla when 6 months old. Mrs Jeffery would sit up with campfire to keep dingoes away at night when camping overnight.

Jeffries, Florence May (nee Whitcombe)

Wife of John Jeffries. Pioneer of Kununoppin, arrived 1910.

Jenkins, Clarice Maude (Peg)

Pioneer of East Canna where she and husband with 2 children took up virgin land 9 September 1926 or 1929.





Worked to develop land and is still there (late 1960’s). A son now manages the farm. Worked for all district activities.

Jenkins, Sara 1st settler at Gibson (Esperance district). Conducted Wayside Inn for 36 years.

Jennings, Bridget 5 May 1901 Wife of Daniel Jennings who was in the Military Forces. They arrived 1856.

Jennings, Kathleen Anne (nee Dabb)

Maldon, Victoria, 1873.

December 1960, aged 87 years.

Married Thomas Hugh Jennings November 1894. She arrived Fremantle 1895, proceeded to Coolgardie and lived there for 9 years before going to Kalgoorlie. Travelled to Southern Cross by train, coach to Coolgardie. Lived in hessian huts.

Jensen, Rachel In 1914 began on a farm. Nearest railway Wickepin, 20 miles away.

Jenzen, Ethel Maud (nee Rock)

Wife of Henry Charles Theodore Jenzen. Came to Cunderdin 1910, pioneered Rockdale farm, 8 miles North East of Cunderdin. 3 children of the marriage. Property still owned and farmed by Jenzen family.

Jessup, Amelia (nee Peril) 8 August 1846, Fremantle

Married 8 August 1863 to Benjamin Jessup at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Guildford and went to live at Northam.

Jessup, Catherine Hilda (nee Herbert)

1867, Wallaroo, South Australia

1 July 1953 aged 85. Biographical note on Goldfields resident.

Jobson, Miss Catherine 1925 Came from Eastern States as Governess to Mr Monger’s family. Later started Girls High School for boarders. Moved to Perth1912.

Johnson, Caroline (nee Came to Dongara 1870 where her husband was 1st





Russ) schoolteacher. A great and wonderful worker for the community.

Johnson, Edith Pioneered virgin land at Bodallin March 1928.

Johnson, Mrs Joseph Pioneer of Balbarrup, via Manjimup.

Johnson, Maggie Elizabeth 19 October 1962, aged 81 years at Lesmurdie

Arrived Pickering Brook 1902, moved to Lesmurdie 1903 with her husband where they created a home in the virgin bush. Reared 8 children.

Johnson, Mary Ann (nee Dunroche)

1833, Ireland 2 August 1924, aged 91 years in Northam.

Arrived in Australia aged 9 years. After her marriage lived in Northam-Toodyay district. No transport so walked to Northam for her shopping.

Johnson, Rachel (nee Coombes) Later Mrs Harford

1854, Ireland Brief biographical note on Yilgarn district resident.

Johnson, Rose Matilda (L.L.A.)

Arrived Nungarin 1913 from South Africa and with her husband took up land for farming. She started the 1st School in bush and hessian building, where she taught until 1914. Family of 3 boys. State President of Women’s Section of Primary Producers Association.

Johnson, Mrs W.D. 1st woman to attend a State Conference of Labour Party 1900. Appointed member of 1st Royal Commission on Betting 1948, being 1st woman appointed on a State Royal Commission.

Johnston, Mrs Pioneer. Wife of earliest Congregational Minister in Fremantle.

Johnston (or Johnson), Catherine Elizabeth (nee

13 August 1876 28 March 1942 Married 13 January 1886[sic], Bunbury. Went to live at Leschenaultia, Bunbury. Reared 11 children. A good social





Hayward) worker and always gave help and welcome to those who needed it.

Johnston, Elizabeth (Mrs J.) Came from Northam to settle in North Dandalup where she worked for the community. She convened the CWA Branch 1934.

Johnston, Eliza Harriet 13 December 1870, Stirling, South Australia

10 June 1942, Quairading

Married and arrived Dangin 1907. Settled on virgin land. Foundation member CWA. Lived all her life on the property since 1907.

Johnston, Ellen Jane (nee Regan)

1870, Moore River. Pioneered in Toodyay.

Johnston, Gladys Kate Went to Nyabing district 1923.

Johnston, Isabella Jane J.P. (nee Miller)

Biographical note on community worker.

Johnston, Mary (nee Clifton)

1893, Bunbury. Wife of Harry Robert. Arrived from England on the ‘Parkfield’ 1841. Surveyor General. Mother of 4 children.

Jones, Mrs Came with son, Stephan, and was 1st woman in Kondinin district. Arrived 1910. Property known as ‘Koorikin’ Farm.

Jones, Clara Jane (nee Giles)

25 April 1894 1960 Married at Northam 1916, then lived at Dowerin on a farm. Later took up virgin land there. Has served a very full life on committees, schools, hospital, Red Cross, local shows, CWA. Present age 73 [late 1960’s].

Jones, Eliza (nee Payne) 1814, Somerset, England

Wife of Charles Jones whom she married 8 September 1836, Somerset. Arrived W.A. on the ‘Hamilla Mitchell’ 6 April 1859, with 6 children. Lived 1st at Guildford, then Northampton.

Jones, Mrs Elizabeth Took up virgin land Manmanning, September 1929.





Jones, Elizabeth Mary (nee Matthew)

1866 1944 Wife of John Charles Clarence. Pioneer of Jackitup 1920. (Gnowangerup district).

Jones, Sister Elsie Brief biographical note on nurse.

Jones, Emily Maud (nee McGregor)

24 July 1872, London.

Aged 77 years Biographical note on Bruce Rock resident.

Jones, Emma (nee Clinch) Pioneer woman of Gingin district.

Jones, Eva Mt Magnet district.

Jones, Frances (nee Barnden)

1832, Burswood 1895, Guildford Daughter of Richard and Frances Barnden (nee Friend) who arrived on ‘Caroline’ 1829.

Jones, Mrs H Pioneer of Norseman before 1900.

Jones, Mrs Janet Settled in Coorow district 1904.

Jones, Katherine Mary (nee Regan)

1886 1938 Wife of David Henry Jones. Pioneered in Dalwallinu district 1919. Opened 1st Sweet and Vegetable Shop also boarding house. Later left and took up virgin land at Burakin 1929.

Jones, Mrs Lex 1st woman President of West Kimberley Air Branch 1955. (C.W.A.)

Jones, Louisa (nee Goldsmith)

29 October 1801, England

23 December 1830, Perth.

Buried east Perth Cemetery. Married in England 26 August 1821. Arrived in W.A. with husband Richard and 5 children on ’Lotus’ October 1829 - left Southampton, England, 29 May 1829.

Jones, Louisa Augusta Born Germany. Came from there when a girl in a sailing ship and pioneered virgin land at Dullbelling, York. Settled on virgin land East Morawa 1925.

Jones, Margaret 1877 1965 Pioneered ‘Terndate’, Manjimup.

Jones, Mary 1876, London, England

1955 Wife of Albert Jones. Married in Boulder 1899 and lived at Brown Hill in their early married life. Pioneers of that





district.

Jones, Matilda Mary (nee Treasure)

1868, Martinup, Broomehill

1962 Pioneer of Kojonup district 1885-1962. Married William Thomas Jones at the Old Barracks in 1885 and lived in Kojonup until her death. She and her husband pioneered about 10,000 acres of virgin land. Family of 4 sons and 5 daughters.

Jones, Molly (nee Cruikshank)

1951 Wife of Clarence John. Pioneer of Jackitup 1920.

Jones, Mrs Ray Esperance district.

Jones, Sarah Roseanna (nee Pike) (1st marriage Farrell)

1873, Ringwood, Victoria.

Married 1902. Husband died 1905. Her 1st child, a son, born 1905. She took up land at Doodenanning with her 3 brothers. 1910 she remarried and went to live at South Caroling on virgin land.

Jones, Tabitha Wife of Walker (who arrived 1829). Arrived at Fremantle 1832 on ‘James Patterson’ with 9 children to join husband at Guildford.

Jones, Winifred Prynn Arrived King George Sound, Albany, from England 1892. Later pioneered in Southern Cross and Yilgarn.

Jordan, Mother Colombia 1st Superior St Josephs Convent, Northam, May 1889. Arrived with 2 sisters to begin work in religious and secular education. Her work in many fields of teaching earned her great admiration by her courage and foresight. After 3 years was transferred.

Jordan, Elizabeth Jane Ann (nee Jones)

17 October 1953 Biographical notes on Kalgoorlie resident.

Joyce, Bridget (nee 1841, Ballywangham, 1917, aged 76 Biographical article on Moora resident.





Lenane) County Clare, Ireland.

Joyce, Caroline Pioneered virgin land in Moora district.

Joyce, Hannah Grace (nee Fordham) (previously Mrs James Savage)

1858, Fremantle 1940 Married James Savage 1875 and went to live at Busselton same year, moved to St John’s Brook, Jarrahwood 1884. Widowed 1903. Married J.J. Joyce 1910, had 12 children living when she died 1940.

Joyce, Mrs Kate Went to Broad Arrow 1900. One of 1st woman to live there. Her home was a hessian house.

Joyner, Mrs 1st Home Secretary of National Council of Women. W.A.

Joyner, Sarah Emma Brief biographical note on Wickepin pioneer.

Judd, Mrs Cunderdin district.

Judge, Mrs (nee Tilly) Fremantle district.

Jull, Dr Roberta Member off 1st Executive of W.A. Association of University Women. She was 1st President.

Jupp, Sarah Ann 1863 Wife of S.H. Jupp. Arrived from Yorkshire with her husband and lived all their lives in Upper Chapman at Nabawa. Pioneered and suffered much hardship. Reared 3 sons and 2 daughters.

Just, Eva (nee Osborne) 1950 Mr and Mrs Charles Just selected land in Latham district on Wongan Hills-Mullewa Railway June 1909. Mrs Just daughter of Police Inspector W.H. Osborne who was in party accompanying John and Alexander Forrest on overland journey to Adelaide 1870.

Kammann, Alice Caroline 1960 Lived in Warren district Manjimup, 1906-1960.

Kane, Mrs Margaret Civic and social worker, Harvey, Brunswick Junction.





Kane, Margaret (nee Kelly) 25 June 1875, Scotland

11 March 1959, Bunbury

Brief biographical notes.

Kastner, Winifred (nee Stubbs)

Biographical note.

Kaufmann, Anna Emily 1922 Brief biographical note on Upper Blackwood resident.

Kealley, Mrs Charlotte 1858, South Australia 1949 Very brief biographical note on Cartmeticup (Katanning) resident.

Kealy, Elizabeth Mary (nee O’Brien)

1874 Brief biographical note on Goldfields and Busselton resident.

Kealy, Mary Ellen (nee Matthews)

1871 1954 Biographical note on Port Hedland, Onslow pioneer.

Keamy, Mrs C.F. Took up farming at Carnamah. Foundation member C.W.A.

Keamy, Ethel May 1888, Kerang, Victoria

1965 Pioneered virgin property at Watheroo 1916. 1st President Watheroo CWA.

Kean, Mrs Mary Elizabeth 11 July 1879, Fremantle

13 March 1964 Settled at N.W. Newdegate (later called North Burngup, now Pingaring) August. 1925. Lived in 3 room galvanized iron partitioned into rooms with hessian. Lake Grace nearest town. Water 14 miles away from Government well. Lived on farm until her death.

Kearsley, Alice Came to Hines Hill district 1911 (Merredin district).

Keay, Nellie Gordon Smith Social worker for Church, local activities and Secretary Woman’s Auxiliary R.S.L. September 1938-July 1944. Also Red Cross worker at Pingrup. Helped to pioneer a farm. Had 3 children.

Keay, Rachel Maud President of Women’s Auxiliary Church and social worker in Pingrup for many years. Was known as a sweet and





gracious woman. Had 2 sons who served in World War II.

Keegan, Sorata Blancbe Pioneer of Perenjori settled on virgin land 28 August 1911 with husband and 2 sons. Acted as Nurse and midwife to district with permission of Dr Atkinson, then chief of Health Department. Went through many hardships. Retired to Victoria Park.

Keen, Alice Grace Went to virgin land at Jelba Cutting, Bruce rock district, 16 January 1911.

Keenan, Catherine Ellen (nee Tanner)

1876, Glenrowen, Victoria

1963, aged 87 years Brief biographical notes on Goldfields and Dumbleyung district.

Kelly, Blanche Myrtle Pioneer of Quairading district.

Kelly, Miss Kathleen Arrived from Ireland 1912. Kept house from her brothers at Tyrone Park, South Kumminin for approximately 15 years. (Narembeen district).

Kelly, Marie (nee Christensen)

1880 1959 Arrived in Nungarin 1912 from Melbourne to visit her sister and brother-in-law. Later married William Kelly, who after only a short time was killed. She then went to live with her sister and helped look after the family until her death. Known as ‘Aunty’.

Kelly, Mary (nee Reynolds) Ca.1848 Married William Kelly 1872. Farmed 1st at Toodyay and York, later took up virgin land (pastoral lease) at Meckering, which was then known as Boodabyn, later Mt Pleasant.

Kelly, Mary Elizabeth (nee Leighton)

1 January 1869, Fremantle, on site of R.C. Church.

13 June 1948, Fremantle

Married in the Johnstone Memorial Church, Fremantle, by Rev. Johnstone, 15 June 1892 to Andrew Kelly.

Kelly, Matilda (nee Collins) 20 March 1885, Came to W.A., aged 9 years, with her parents. Sister and





Melrose, South Australia

brothers and lived at Waell until her marriage September 1906 when she went to live on farm 5 miles south of Meckering. Retired to township 1958. Was foundation member CWA branch formed 1935

Kelly, May Florence (nee Gentle)

Cunderdin Shire.

Kendall, Rose Annie Gertrude (nee Thompson)

Pioneer of Muchea district 1917-1951.

Kennedy, Annie (nee Passmore)

1863, England Wife of Michael Kennedy. Came to Australia with parents in ‘Lace Horse’ 1865 to Swan River settlement. Lived in tents and daub houses. Married June 1886 had 7 children. Came to Australia 1865, went to Fremantle, then Albany 1885.

Kennedy, Louisa Mt Magnet district.

Kennedy, Mary (nee Turner)

1810 Wife of William Kennedy. Arrived in W.A. on ‘Simon Taylor’ 1842 aged 32 years, from Scotland. Lived at Mounts Bay Road, Perth. Had 2 sons who both made a name in the new colony.

Kenny, Mary Agatha (nee Kearns)

Kyabram, Victoria. 13 January 1962 aged 81, Perth.

Came to W.A. with parents 1896. Married 6 May 1902 at Southern Cross. Lived at Southern Cross Armadale, Merredin and Perth. A real pioneer of Goldfields.

Kent, Mrs Ivy 1890 (N.S.W.) April 1974 Foundation President Civilian Widow’s Association. Later 1st National President. Also W.A. State President Also foundation member National Fitness Council and was 1st lady appointed to Board of Charities Commission.

Kenworthy, Adah (nee Gravesend, England Arrived, aged 1, Fremantle, on “Charlotte Padbury”.





Beattie) Became schoolteacher. Married 1870. Ardent worker for Church of England. Founded St Mary’s Church, North Fremantle with her husband.

Kenworthy, Lilias (nee Nickoll)

Colerane, Victoria. Wife of Joseph Kenworthy. 1st teacher at Oak Park School. Married a farmer and helped pioneer holding 1913. Had 4 children (Goomalling district). Later lived in Leederville.

Keogh, Catherine Mary Settled in Kendenup on virgin block with 6 children under 10 years, 1921.

Keough, Margaret Ellen 3 October 1877 1945 Brief biographical note on Perenjori resident.

Keough, Rose Ann Wife of Edward. Went with husband to Goldfields (Cue, Menzies) on arrival in W.A. 1894, started to run Hotel. Later returned to Perth where they became Official Caterers (W.A. Military). Later had lease Kings Park tearooms from 1900, and then went to Rottnest.

Ker, Dorinda (nee Guerin) 1832, Ireland 1910, Brunswick Junction

Brief biographical note on Harvey resident.

Ker, Emilia Ann (nee Hoffman)

1890 Wife of Frank Canning Ker. Pioneer of Koorola, 1915.

Kerr, Mrs Jane Pioneer of Norseman 1912, then went as postmistress to Salmon Gums. She was known as ‘Gran’ to all her many friends.

Kerr, Maria (nee Chivil) 1867, Beverley September 1949 Very brief biographical note on Pingelly resident.

Kershaw, Maude E (nee King)

1903 1st schoolteacher at North Pingrup when school opened with 16 children 1923. Later married a farmer at Pingrup and pioneered farm, which her husband went to 1920. Had 3 children who died in infancy. Interested in CWA and all





sports and districts activities.

Kett, Jessie Elenore Wife of Andrew Kett. Arrived Pingrup 1923 on virgin land.

Kevan, Muriel Francis Gordon

Brief biographical note.

Kevil, Mrs Cunderdin Shire.

Keyser, Katherine (nee Thurkle)

1837, Perth Wife of Charles Keyser, whom she married at Busselton 29 December 1853. In 1850 Charles started a small timber mill and made shingles for the Anglican Church. The Keyser family lived at Busselton for a number of years and then moved to Albany.

Khan, Mrs Alice F Cunderdin Shire.

Kiddie, Mrs S.E 1884, Collingwood, Victoria

Came to W.A. with her sister. They were 1st 2 single girls in Leonora. Pioneered farm with her husband in Badgebup 1911-1947. Husband died 1932. She retired to live in Floreat Park.

Kiddy, Alice Arrived from England with husband 1908. Settled Upper Kalgan River, Albany, lived in hessian hut for years.

Kilmartin, Mrs Cunderdin Shire.

Kilpatrick, Fanny Louisa (nee Hancock)

1850, Beverley 1927, Beverley Brief biographical note.

Kilpin, Louisa (nee Tippett) 28 March 1860, Toodyay

ca. 1936 Brief biographical note on Victoria Plains-Bolgart resident.

Kimber, Anne Laura (nee Hamilton)

1860, Victoria 1955 Brief biographical note on Bunbury resident.

Kimber, Edith Catherine Very brief biographical note on Wongan-Ballidu resident.

King, Helen 27 December 1956 Wife of A.E. King arrived Fremantle from South Australia





1892 with 2 daughters. 1st Secretary Women’s Service Guild, one of 1st members Kindergarten Union and active member of Cremation Committee. Also active in New Thought Centre and later Seekers Club. Lost her sight towards end of her life.

King, Jane Hamilton Very brief biographical note on Fremantle resident.

King, Kathleen May (nee Small)

Brief biographical note on Bruce Rock resident.

King, Lillian Folie (nee Waldeck)

1885, Greenough Pioneer of Mollerin, Mt Marshall Shire. Took up virgin land 1929, had to clear the land and build a home.

King, Mary Ann (nee Friend)

1853, Toodyay Wife of George King. Married at Greenough 1883. Went to Yalgoo before turn of century.

King, Maude Elizabeth May (nee Brown)

1889, Arthur River Married and pioneered farm at Hillman. Had 10 children. Always taken keen interest in community affairs, West Arthur district.

Kingston, Alice Georgina Left England with husband and 6 sons November 1910 and settled in Denmark. Acted as midwife in district - only means of travel horse and cart. Staunch worker for Methodist Church and prime mover for establishment of present Church. Active worker in Agricultural and Horticultural Society from its inception.

Kingston, Ethel Mildred (nee Muir)

1890, Forrest Hill, Mt Barker (now Pardellup Prison Farm)

1963 Wife of Albert George, Pioneered at Borden.

Kinlock, Mrs Lucy Pioneer of Newdegate district. 1st President Newdegate





CWA 1936.

Kinsella, Mrs Florence Marion

1st woman on S.H. Commission. Commissioner appointed March 1948, retired 1965. Appointed to represent women’s interests.

Kinsella, Mary Jane Wife of William Patrick. Pioneer of Trayning where she settled 1908.

Kippenburger, Miss Cunderdin Shire.

Kippin, Mary 1878, South Australia Born Booleroo Centre, South Australia 1878. Lived all her single life in that area. Married Henry Kippin, an Englishman, 1902. 1904 came to W.A. settled in Woodanilling. 1967 Mrs Kippin still lived there and celebrated her 89th birthday. 1912-15 they moved to Nyabing where Mrs Kippin rendered valuable community service. Her Christian faith helped her through a hard life.

Kirwin, Jessie Marion (nee Renton)

Arrived in W.A. 1909 from South Australia. Arrived Newdegate 1923. 1st white woman on Glenmore, N.E. Newdegate, mother of 1st white child born in the district.

Kitto, Alice Jane Very brief biographical note on Cunderdin resident.

Kitto, Edith Margaret Errington (nee Burden)

Cunderdin Shire.

Kitto, Margaret (nee Boles) Cunderdin Shire.

Klein, Emily Elizabeth (nee Sherlock)

1886 Went to Wubin 1909 from Victoria. Travelled on Midland railway to Gunyidi then 45 miles overland. Lived under few sheets of iron fixed to a big gum tree, her only home for 17 years. Travellers passing through were housed and given meals. Helped with chaff cutting and milked cows. 1st





woman in Wubin. Lived there 40 years.

Klemm, Lilian Maud 29 November 1898 2 March 1966 Nursing sister at Wooroloo in her younger days. Once saved child from drowning at Bunbury. Worked for Comforts Fund in Kalgoorlie and Guildford Red Cross. Life member and delegate for York on W.A. Croquet Council also trained referees.

Knapp, Alice Mary (nee Ball)

15 December 1875, Bordertown, South Australia

10 September 1949, Kronkup.

Married Francis Knapp. Came to W.A. 1896 and to Kendenup 1921 in early days of De Garis. Reared 4 daughters and 3 sons. Wonderful bush woman. Played accordion at dances.

Knapp, Dorcas (nee Blechynden)

Married Thomas Knapp and settled at Young’s Siding 17 April 1856.

Knapp, Edith Nursed in England during the war and came to Australia 1919. Took up block of virgin land with husband at Ballidu - husband’s family had taken up land 1914. Developed land and made farm as it is now.

Knapp, Elizabeth Pioneer of Ballidu, took up virgin land 1914. Came by ship, which left England the day War was declared. 1st home was bush home, bush timber and wheat bag walls, white-washed over. After some years built little home on adjoining virgin block.

Knapton, Mrs Busselton district.

Knight, Emily Ada (nee Jones)

25 February 1872, Greenough

9 October 1957, Perth

Married 17 September 1890 or 1891, Geraldton. Daughter of Israel Abel and Elizabeth Jones (nee Eastwood), both from England.

Knight, Kate Lillian (nee Wife of C. Knight. 1st teacher at Morawa State School July





Edis) 1912.

Knight, Sarah (nee Hall) 1857, Whitwick, Leicester, England.

Arrived in W.A. on ‘S.S. Osterley’, January 1915 aged 57, to join 2 sons who had taken up virgin land Koolanooka. Wife of David Knight. 1st woman to live on 1st land to be farmed at Koolanooka. After 12 years she and her husband returned to England where she died. Had pioneering conditions.

Knight, Zuileme Hypatio (nee Walker)

Pioneer of Trayning where she settled 1909.

Knowles, Catherine 24 February 1870, Liverpool, England

31 March 1955, Perth

Came to W.A. April 1900. One of original pioneers of Nungarin 1909. 1st house with wooden floor was scene of country dances. Left farm due to salt erosion.

Knox, Vera (nee Hoyle) 16 December 1902, Halifax, England

12 October 1962 Came to Australia with her parents December 1907. Settled at Toolibin 1906. Married and had 3 sons.

Kohl, Mrs Sarah Jane Pioneer of Kunonoppin 11 June 1911, when townsite was first surveyed.

Korten, Florence (nee Tapper)

1880, Fremantle 1961, aged 81 years. Fremantle resident.

Kowald, Bertha Lydia (nee Beeck)

Migrated to Katanning from South Australia in February 1892.

Kowald, Johanna Susanna May 1877, Palmer, South Australia

1949 Came to Katanning 1901 as a bride, having married F.W. Kowald, her late sister’s widower, with family of 8 children. Settled on property “The Grange”, about 5 miles N.W of town where they were successful farmers. It was there her 6 children were born.

Krakover, Mary Jane (nee 1861, Newcastle-on- 1962 Wife of Phillip Krakover. Came to Australia in ship “Queen





Riddles) Tyne of Nations”. Pioneered in Southern Cross 1895, in Broomehill 1897.

Kregor, Mrs D.O. Pioneer of Kondut district about 1912

Kruper, Isabel Bertha (nee Good)

1880, Ceylon Came to Claremont 1895. 1914 married Max Kruger. Wagin-Waroona 1917. 1921 virgin black Lake Brown. 1927 moved Yilgarn, suffered many hardships under primitive and pioneering conditions.

Kuhne, Louisa (nee Hof) 1900, Victoria 1938 Wife of Otto Kuhne. Settled in virgin land at Kirwan 1927. Pioneer of Dalwallinu, then Burakin.

Kuper, Mrs Helen (nee Pangeran)

1st aboriginal Postmistress and telegraph operator in New Norcia, in fact, in the world.

Lacy, Mrs Pioneer of Gabbin.

Ladyman, Hettie 1869, South Australia 10 June 1960 Came to W.A. 1902. Married to Joseph Ladyman at St Luke’s Church, Albany, 24 April 1902. Lived all her life at ‘Woodlands’ Carrolup district of Katanning.

Laing, Laura May Went to William Bay, Denmark, 1909.

Laird, Mary Catherine (nee Sheriden)

Wife of Robert Blair Laird. Pioneer of Trayning, where she settled 1910.

Lamb, Annie Maude Wife of William Henry Lamb. Pioneer of Trayning where she settled 1910.

Lambert, Elizabeth (nee Joint)

Lancashire, England 1939 Wife of James Brown Lambert. Took up virgin land at South Burracoppin 1923. Name of farm ‘Panelope’.

Lamond, Nelina (nee Mayney)

London 19 May 1941 Brief biographical note on Yalgoo resident.

Lamond, Nelina Nancy (nee Mayney)

Wife of Gerald Lamond. Pioneer of Kununoppin, arrived 1889.





Lamont, Jane Eliza (nee Hughes)

1883, Echuca Husband Norman Thomas Lamont. Pioneered at Ongerup 1910.

Lanagan, Eileen Patricia Only white woman to travel the Canning Stock Route, Kimberley to Wiluna, May-September 1940.

Lanagan, Louisa Wife of F. Lanagan. Went to Morawa 1926. Pioneered virgin block.

Landells, Flora Margaret (nee Le Cornce)

1888, Adelaide W.A. 1 August 1981 aged 94

Came to W.A. 1896. Wife of Reginald Burns Landells. Lived in Guildford until 1913, then Maylands, where she taught Applied Arts. 1st woman in W.A. to make Studio Pottery. Foundation Patron of W.A. Guild of China Painters.

Lange, Emily Sarah 24 October 1860 8 October 1946 Married 25 September 1875. Arrived Pingelly 1906 and pioneered their farm of 1,100 acres known as ‘Karping’. Life was very hard for some years. She reared 5 sons and 6 daughters, all being between 60 and 70 years of age when they died.

Langley, Eva Jane 1884, Brookton district

1965. 3rd child of early pioneer family. Married 1906. Settled in Brookton on virgin land. Reared 6 children. Retired in Brookton township 1945, until her death.

Langsford, Agnes (nee Read)

Born near Jacob’s Ladder, Perth. 1st Pipe Organist of Wesley Church, Perth at age of 18 years, 1878-1884.

Langsford, Elizabeth 23 May 1870, York, aged 55 years

Wife of John Langsford. Came to W.A. on ‘Travancore’ 1852 and proceeded straight to York where they settled. They had 2 children, Sarah Catherine (6) and Edward (2).

Langsford, Maria 1878, York 2nd wife of John Langsford. Sister to his 1st wife, Elizabeth. After Elizabeth’s death, 1870, John married Maria in Fremantle, 1873.





Langsford, Sarah Catherine Brief biographical note on York resident.

Lanigan, Johana (nee Fitzpatrick)

1835, Ireland 31 August 1922, aged 87 years.

Very brief biographical note.

Lardi, Mrs Catherine Anne Kept 1st store at Tammin. Established 1910.

Large, Susan (nee Reynolds)

Cunderdin district.

Larsen, Mary Elizabeth (nee Grover)

7 September 1881, Fern hill, Upper Blackwood.

Biographical note on Kojonup resident.

Larwood, Mrs Caroline (nee Robinson)

1844 1st marriage William Ellis, 1865. 2nd marriage William Hawkins. 3rd marriage Alfred Larwood. Arrived in Australia Late 1860’s. Acted as Nurse for the Armadale district.

Last, Alice Kate Lived at ‘Pineroo’ via Merredin 1912.

Last, Mary Jane Wife of C.B. Last, one of 1st settlers south of Merredin 1912.

Latham, Louise Maria 1st woman to arrive in Narembeen district January 1911. Pioneered virgin land.

Latham, Mrs Mary Settled in Coorow district 1899.

Lavis, Mrs Alica Emily 1 March 1923. Arrived from England 1910. Pioneered virgin land Woodanilling and Marracoonda districts of Katanning. Died on the farm at Katanning. Mother of 10 children.

Lawrence, Elizabeth (nee Anderson)

1839, Tyrone, Ireland Very brief biographical note on Northam resident.

Lawrence, Grace Harriet (nee Taffs)

1880, London, England.

1947 Biographical note on Cranbrook resident.

Lawrence, Rose Annette (nee Johnston)

1849 1924, Bunbury Wife of Eric H. Lawrence, Magistrate, Roebourne.





Lawrie, Rose (nee Lock) 1875 1961 Came to Collie from South Australia 1907. Pioneer of district. Reared 11 children.

Lawson, Margaret Ann 1st white woman to settle at Lake Grace 1911.

Lawson, Mary Susannah (nee Lyons)

Corrigin, Wyalkatchem.

Lawton, Pearl Mr and Mrs Lawton were pioneers of Yealering district, arriving about 1914. She was 1st President of Yealering branch of CWA and founder of Bullaring Branch.

Lay, Lizzie Methuen (nee Slarke)

Came with her parents from England August 1911, aged 11 years. Married and pioneered virgin farm – took up land 1922. Had 9 children.

Layman, Amelia Harriet (nee Curtis)

28 September 1842 17 September 1916 Married 28 July 1859. Wife of George Layman. There were 11 children of the marriage; all of whom reached adult life Helped her husband establish “Wonnerup House”, her gracious living and hospitality were well known.

Layman, Frances Henrietta Wife of Anthony G. Layman. Went to Capel July 1897 and became 1st official postmistress. Died after motor accident 1936.

Layman, Mary Ann 19 June 1870 Wife of George layman. Arrived in W.A. at commencement of colony. Married 1832. Mr Layman later speared to death by native. 5 children of marriage. Lived at Augusta and Wonnerup House. Remarried (Robert Heppingstone) and had 2 sons by that marriage. Renowned for her nursing skill.

Leach, Edith (nee Howcroft)

1873, Yorkshire, England

1959 Biographical note on Perth resident.

Leach, Mrs Helene Took up virgin land and made a home at Creelakin, now





Elizabeth known as Warralakin, in 1925.

Leah, Eliza Came to Australia from Oldham, England, 16 September 1910.

Leahy, Mary Emily 1881 15 December 1965 Arrived in district 1907 with husband and took up land for farming. Apart from holidays remained there until 1965. (Dalwallinu)

Leake, Mrs Emma Pioneer of Kununoppin.

Leake, Jane (nee Parker) 9 March 1846, York 4 February 1890. Brief biographical note on Kellerberrin resident.

Leake, Jane Margaret (nee Frazer)

Came from Victoria early in 1900. Married in 1909 and went to Kellerberrin. A very public-minded woman.

Leake, Mary (nee McJannet)

Wife of Harry Leake. Arrived in Kununoppin 1910.

Leake, Mary Anne (nee Walpole)

1872 Arrived in W.A. 1833 to join her husband who had arrived 1829. Had 3 sons and 1 daughter. Carried on her husband’s business after he died 1838.

Learmonth, Mrs Charles 1st President of War Widows Guild in W.A. 1947.

Le Boydre, Esther Thomasine

6 June 1920 Brief biographical note on Margaret River resident.

Lee, Ada Charlotte Married 3 September 1906, 3 days before her 17th birthday. They went to a little house in property her husband had obtained in 1904. Eventually found water on property. Their 1st few crops were hand sown. She had to contend with dingoes near the house. Family of 3 daughters.

Lee, Addie 1886 1940 Wife of George. Pioneered farm at Nukarni. Family of 3 sons and 2 daughters - 3 sons served in War. Merredin Shire.





Lee, Mrs Annabelle Pioneer of Ongerup 1911.

Lee, Emily (nee Wallace) 1882 1955 Married William Joseph Lee. Pioneered farm “Rosebrook” at Nomans Lake 1906. There were 9 children of the marriage.

Lee, Mrs F Pioneered virgin land at Bowgada in 1911. (Morawa Shire).

Lee, Helen Came to Toolibin with husband and baby son 1908. Left district February 1964 to live in Bicton.

Lee, Mary Jane Wife of Arthur Stanley Lee, whom she married 1901. Arrived in Australia 1913. Pioneered virgin land at Walgoolan 1922. Always active in district affairs.

Lee, Sara Jane (nee Glaskin)

Wife of Robert Paul. Pioneer of Trayning where she settled 1909.

Leeder, Hannah Arrived 1830.

Leeder, Susannah Harriett A pioneer of Northam.

Leeson, Ellen (nee McCarthy)

1847, Ireland September 1916. Came to W.A. on ship ‘Palestine’ 1866. Married that year to William H. Leeson. Was a schoolteacher before and after marriage. Lived on farm at Dandabine near Jennacubbine. Had 2 sons and 4 daughters

Lee Steere, Bridget Yelverton (nee O’Connor)

1884, New Zealand Daughter of Mr and Mrs C.Y. O’Connor. Did much work for the community, both Perth and Fremantle. Founder of Flying Angel Guild to work for Mission to Seamen.

Lee Steere, Caroline Agnes 24 September 1873, Blackwood district.

Upper Blackwood district.

Lefroy, Amy Elizabeth M.B.E. (nee Draper)

2 November 1901, Perth

Daughter of T.P.Draper. Educated E.G.G.S. ‘The Hermitage’, Geelong. W.A. Vice-President Red Cross Society. Deputy Divisional Commandant Australia Red Cross Society 1940-





42. Director of Branches 1942-6. Married 25 June 1922 to F.C.B. Lefroy. Had 1 son.

Lefroy, Annette (nee Bate) 1919, Guildford Wife of Henry Maxwell Lefroy. Arrived in ‘Sea Park’ 4 April 1854.

Lefroy, Elizabeth Jane (nee (Coaker)

1878, Devon 1948, Perth Very brief biographical note on Carnarvon district resident.

Lefroy, Flora Mary (nee Barrett-Lennard)

2 August 1958 Wife of William Gerald Lefroy 1867-1958.

Lego, Lucy 1950 Arrived in Australia 1923. Arrived on virgin land at Cadoux with her husband. 1928 established 1st General Store and Post Office. Did much community work in all fields, most generous and kind. Relinquished all activities 1949.

Lehrback, Louisa Europe Born Europe. Went 1st to Melbourne, then to W.A. Goldfields 1895. Fremantle 1890.

Leighton Ann (nee Jones) 28 October 1842, Manchester, England

26 June 1932 Very brief biographical note on Fremantle resident.

Leighton, Margaret (nee Sutherland

1896, Fremantle Born Edinburgh, Scotland. Arrived Fremantle 1856.

Leishman, Jessie McLeod Mrs M.W.F. Born Adelaide, South Australia. Came to W.A. with husband and 3 small children 1896. Went to Coolgardie and Menzies where conditions were hard for a woman. 1905 took up virgin land at Narrogin. A wonderful Christian.

Lejeune, Racheal Leta Josceline

Pioneer of Boodanoo Station, Mt Magnet 1916-1949.

Le-Moignan, Mrs Ada Rose Took up virgin land at Warralakin, June 1926, 25 miles north





of Westonia.

Lenane, Evelyn May (nee Crane)

1912, Garraville, Victoria.

Pioneered farm at Bindi Bindi 1926.

Lenane, Mary Ann (nee Gladwell

1868 Goonderabbie, Walebing

1928

Lenanton, Esther Elizabeth (nee Rule)

Very brief biographical note East Fremantle resident.

Le Nay, Esther (nee Difely) Cunderdin Shire.

Lenton, Eliza Catherine One of 1st women in Kulin district 1910-1954. Hers was 1st wedding in district.

Lepper, Kathleen May Arrived in W.A. from Victoria 1905. Lived in Gosnells since September 1905. Husband died 1943, family consisted of 11 children. Still alive (late 1960’s) aged 89 years.

Le Souef, Ellen Grace Wife of Director and Builder of Zoological Gardens, South Perth.

Letch, Amelia Wife of Arthur Daniel Letch. Arrived approximately 1865-70. Husband ran 1st mail coach to York. Coach and horses kept where AMP building now stands. Also kept 1st General Store where Capitol Theatre stood.

Letch, Mrs George Abner Arrived in Perth 1865-70. 1st Boy’s College in Perth where Trinity Church now stands.

Letts, Annie Mary (nee Jeffries)

1957 Wife of John Jacob Letts. Pioneered in Boulder City 1888 before there were any conveniences - no water, no hospital.

Lewin, Daisy Anne With her husband took up land 1911, 24 miles from Cunderdin. Built 3-roomed cottage. Stayed 6-7 years,





through the rabbit infestation, they gave up. Went to Cunderdin, husband in Co-op store for 25 years. Had 2 children.

Lewis, Alice Rose 16 January 1875 1945, aged 70 years. Biographical note on Wickepin resident.

Lewis, Elsie Jane Came to Dowerin 1894.

Lewis, Mary (Mrs) One of 1st women in Koorda district. Was Bush Nurse, on call when needed. Arrived in district 1910

Lewis, Mary Elizabeth A farmer’s wife at Manmanning 1927-1962. Pioneered virgin block.

Liddle, Francis Hannah (nee Domney)

1875, Gippsland, Victoria

1967 Biographical note on Yilgarn resident.

Liddlelow, Julia (nee Boddington)

Aged 92 years Arrived as child in colony 1852. Lived mostly in Perth. Died aged 92 years.

Lightly, Miss Harriet Barbara

Went to Coolgardie 1898 as a teacher in pioneering date. Later joined Miss Scott at Cowardine (later Perth College).

Lilly, Charlotte With husband took up virgin land in Cordering area of West Arthur. Had a large family, widowed very early. She worked hard to rear and educate her family - no endowment or assistance. Very highly respected.

Lilly, Mrs Elizabeth West Kimberley Shire, Wyndham.

Lind, Ellen Dorothy (nee Lynch)

1900 1974 Wife of Laurence Lefroy. Pioneer of Kellerberrin district, 1909. Loyal and hard-working member of C.W.A.

Lindley, Annie Arrived Day Dawn 1893.

Lindley, Sarah Jane Arrived W.A. from Victoria 1926. Went farming to virgin country with her husband. Lived in Warren district.

Linehan, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Pioneer of Dowerin district 1906 on virgin land remained





Hill until 1929.

Little, Minnie Esther 26 August 1886 15 June 1967 Foundation member of I.S.W.A. founded 1940.

Lloyd, Emily Elizabeth Pioneered in Serpentine-Jarrahdale district and in Darkan 1920.

Lloyd, Mrs Eva Gladys Arrived Cordering area of West Arthur 1921. Helped husband to pioneer a farm.

Lloyd, Marion Helene (nee Spencer)

Arrived Boolading 1904. Pioneered a farm in West Arthur district.

Lloyd, Monica (nee Crosby) Clare, South Australia

Matron of Country hospitals. West to Meckering. Husband was Manager Bank of N.S.W. for 30 years. 2 children of marriage. 1st President of Meckering CWA formed 1935.

Loaring, Maria (nee Akam) 1864, London 1948 Very brief biographical note on Goldfields resident.

Lock, Agnes Eliza (nee Bertram)

Very brief biographical note on Goldfields resident.

Lock, Emma (nee Thomson)

Came to Esperance 1900 from Adelaide by sailing ship with 4 sons and 2 daughters. Later lived in Coolgardie and Beaconsfield.

Locke, Ann Rachel 1871 1951 Came from Melbourne 1893 to marry H.J. Locke and lived in Jandakot for 3 years before coming to Fremantle. Very interested in charity and community and church work. Mayoress of East Fremantle for 12 years.

Lockhart, Margaret (nee Kilpatrick)

1839, Ireland 9 November 1913, Busselton

Very brief biographical note.

Lockley, Hannah Elizabeth (nee Gee)

2 March 1882, Bunbury

16 May 1968 Very brief biographical note on Swan-Guildford resident.

Lockyer, Emma (nee Agett) 26 February 1903 Biographical note on Northam resident.





Lockyer, Helena Bell (nee Twine)

17 March 1952, aged 76 years

Daughter of Alfred and Cecilia Twine of Maismore, Toodyay. Married Ernest Lockyer 1900. Settled on virgin land, later known as Blackboy Hill, 3 miles from Northam. Family of 12 children.

Lockyer, Kezia With husband Paul and 7 children, left England in ‘Hooghley’ August. 1829, arriving February 1830. 1832 rented house in Perth. Husband and son helped to build ‘Old Mill’. After suffering many hardships finally returned to England after a son-in-law had shot Mr Johnstone in a duel, leaving family behind.

Lockyer, Lydia (nee Simmons)

Dunmow, Essex 21 March 1920 aged 90.

Biographical note on Northam resident.

Lockyer, Sarah Jane (nee Woolhouse)

1851, England 1921 Brief biographical note on Goomalling and Roebourne resident.

Lodge, Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lived in Cowcowing Agricultural Area, south Koorda, 1911.

Lofven, Sussanah Inga (nee Ingenborg)

1866 1963 in 97th year. 1921 went to Swan Location B. Developed virgin land as vineyard. Started 1st GFS Branch.

Logue, Eliza 27 October 1876, aged 81 years

Brief biographical note on Harvey resident.

Logue, Isa Izon (nee Mitchell)

5 October 1854, Paradise, North Bunbury.

1949 Married Mr J. Logue 1891. Government Head Teacher at Bridgetown for 18 years.

Logue, Lucy Ellen (nee Shaw)

1832, Guildford Wife of Major Logue. Pioneer of Ellendale Greenough.

Long, Edith (nee Poole) 1889, Gloucestershire,

Arrived Australia 1914. Resided Victoria Park 1914-1925, Carnamah 1925-30, Donnybrook 1930 onwards. Woman of





England the Community. 1st and only woman to be elected to Preston Road Board 1951-1957.

Long, Mrs Sarah Settled in Coorow district 1861.

Longbottom, Eliza (nee Scott)

A midwife of York. Confined Mrs Fairhead’s Grandmother 1888.

Longmire, Grace (nee Washington)

1953 Came with her family to W.A. 1899. Married Stewart Longmire 1910. Went to live at Badgebup on a farm. A keen Church worker at Rockwell and later at Badgebup CWA and local activities. Carried on these works later at Katanning.

Looney, Catherine (nee Stanton)

1832, Perth 1911, East Perth 1st marriage Mrs J. McKenna. Very brief biographical note.

Lord, Mrs J 1st marriage Mrs Murtagh Crook. 1st woman settler in N.W. Newdegate, now Pingaring, 7 September 1923.

Lorden Bessie (2nd marriage Mrs C.E. Ashe.) Settled on the outskirts of Katanning district 1914. Lived life of pioneer settler’s wife until 1920. Widowed and later remarried C.E. Ashe 1926 and lived in Kojonup district until shortly before his death in Albany 1962.

Loton, Annie Campbell (nee Forrest)

24 November 1873 Daughter of James Hill Forrest. Married Ernest William Loton 1894 and lived at ‘Belvoir’, Upper Swan. 3 sons and 1 daughter born of marriage.

Loton, Grace Ellen (nee Withnell)

30 June 1880, Roebourne

June 1933. Daughter of John and Emma Withnell of Sherlock Station, Roebourne. Married 2 April 1902 at Northam. Lived at ‘Springhill’, Spencers Brook, where she died. Mother of Morris, Jean and William.

Loughton, Sarah Jane (nee 1849 1931 Very brief biographical note on Bellevue resident.





Chandler)

Loveday, Mary Ann Arrived at Fremantle in ‘Charlotte Padbury’ c. 1884. 1st settled at Dewar’s Pool, later Police Headquarters, old Military Barracks, Perth.

Lovegrove, Sarah Jane (nee Kain)

Wife of William Lovegrove. Married at St John’s Church, Fremantle and Bunbury districts 1875-1885. Family of 6 children.

Lovell, Catherine R. 1889, Capel Wife of Hector D. Lovell. Lived in Capel all her life. Family of 3 sons and 2 daughters.

Lovering, Amy 9 July 1887 21 April 1962 Brief biographical note on Kondinin resident.

Lowe, Agnes Ann (nee Wilsmore)

26 February 1871, Gawler, South Australia

29 November 1957. Married 5 June 1893. Came to W.A. on the ‘Pilbarra.’ Settled on property at Popanyinning approximately 1902-1936. The house was of iron and she did not see a white woman for 11 months.

Luber, Rosetta (nee Shrimski)

1872 1949 Arrived Fremantle 1887 on Helena Mena. 3 months coming to Australia. Married Gustus Luber 1889 (aged 17). 1894 went to Northam to live. 1st Hebrew Schoolteacher in Perth. President Jewish Women’s Guild 1909-1949. Worked for all community efforts.

Lucas, Caroline Arrived from England with husband and took up land at Boolading, 1906. Pioneered virgin land.

Lucke, Marie Went to Narembeen 1920-1928.

Lucy, Violet Elsie 14 October 1965, aged 80 years

Pioneered property known as ‘Charlecote Park’, Shackleton.

Ludemann, Evelyn Rose 20 April 1872, Bendigo, Victoria

20 February 1960 Went to Wattening near Bolgart 1908. Church services held in her home until Church was built.





Lugg, Ivy Vera (nee Connolly)

Came to Kukerin with parents 1910. For many years supplied the music for various functions in the district. Married a pioneer farmer in 1924 and lived in the district for 40 years.

Lukin, Jane Sarah (Mrs) 23 June 1872 Came out from England 1837. Settled at Deepdale, Toodyay. Lived there all her life.

Lukis, Jean (nee Campbell 1869 1954 Pioneer of the North West. Came to Murchison 1880. Gascoyne 1883. Lived at Cameron 1895.

Lukis, Miss Meroula Frances Fellowes

13 August 1911 Appointed 1st Archivist in W.A., March 1945, when Archives was Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery. Later Library separated 1955 and named Battye Library. As well as being Archivist, she was also Librarian.

Lulham, E.J. Biographical notes.

Lundy, Hilda 1st President Cunderdin Red Cross.

Lundy, Sabina Wife of John. Pioneer of Cunderdin, known for her many kindnesses to people on other properties when horses were the only transport. Descendants still live in Cunderdin.

Lutley, Emily (nee Porter) 2 March 1882 10 October 1954. Buried in Wagin.

Married Robert Farrant Lutley 3 April 1907, Migrated to W.A. 1909. Took up virgin land at Babakin 1910. Arrived on farm 1 November 1912. Lived and farmed there until 1950, when they retired to live in Wagin.

Luttrell, Amy Margaret (nee Jecks)

4 April 1892, Guildford

15 April 1967. Buried at Guildford

Wife of R.S. Luttrell. Lived in Guildford all her life.

Luttrell, Matilda (nee Smallhorn)

Wife of George Luttrell.

Lyers, Bridget 1872 Born at the ‘Barracks’ 1872.





Lynch, Christiana (nee Weibye)

1875 1951 Married John Lynch 1908. Lived at Berra, Niagara, and Kookynie, then to Kondinin where she set up 1st boarding house and catered for meals for travellers.

Lynch, Sara Elizabeth Farming with her husband at North Bungalla, Tammin, 1909.

Lynch, Thelma Susan (nee Colk)

12 October 1913, Bayswater.

Wife of James Lynch. 1st Secretary and Treasurer Eastern Goldfields Branch of Civilian Widows Association. Elected 13 December 1955-October 1959. Mrs Ivy Kent presided at Inaugural Meeting at CWA Rest Room, Kalgoorlie.

Lynn, Ann Ellen 1st couple to be married in Cue 1896. Mt Magnet 1895-1897. Bridgetown 1897-1950.

Lynn, Florence Wife of John Lynn. Came in 1911 to Avonlea, Bendering, with husband and 1 child. Family of 2 sons and 2 daughters.

Lyon, Caroline (nee Lubcke)

1870, Bendigo, Victoria

Wife of Robert Lyon. Arrived Kalgoorlie 1899.

Lyons, Honoria Mary (nee Lonergan)

c.1892. September 1978. (Known as Nora.) 1st woman Pharmacist do qualify in W.A.

Lyons, Margaret Ellen Pioneer of Narembeen district 1912.

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