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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 3

Daddow, Elizabeth Mary Lived in Tambellup from 1903.

Daglish, Edith, O.B.E. Very brief biographical notes on wife of Parliamentarian.

Daily, Nora Teresa (nee Donovan)

21 December 1870 27 January 1934 Wife of Patrick Thomas Daily. Pioneer of Southern Cross district, arriving there 1894.

Dall, Mabel Annie Wife of Sydney Cecil Dall. Pioneered virgin land in Quairading, came before any railway there, did not see another white woman for 6 months at a time. Reared family of 10 children with no doctors nearby. Well-educated woman.

Danes, Mrs Charlotte S. Pioneered with husband, Alfred Danes, took up land in 1922. 1st woman to make a home in Burakin. After husband killed in an accident 1942, Mrs Danes worked farm alone, then leased is and worked during war canning food for troops.

Daniels, Mary Ada (nee Giblett)

7 May 1876 4 April 1956 Very brief biographical note on Cunderdin resident.

Daniels, Mrs R.B. Esperance Shire. Pioneer of Scadden, ran store there for 43 years.

Darcy, Mrs Norman 1st Hon. Secretary of Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in W.A.

Dare, Mrs Blanche 1966 Mrs J.A. Dare came to Coolgardie 1894, then to Kulin district of Harrismith 1909, where she pioneered and lived until her death aged 86 years.

Darlington, Ellen Mary Took up land at Shackleton 1 January 1911.





Davern, Susannah (Sister Armstrong)

1860 2 August 1939 Perth. Brief biographical Information on nurse.

Davey, Ellen (nee Snell) 1859 1953 Very brief biographical information on Goldfields pioneer.

Davey, Jane (nee Marchant) 1829 Brief biographical information on York pioneer.

Davey, Louisa Martha (nee Bayes)

9 April 1865 22 May 1945 Brief biographical information on Yuna resident.

Davey, Maude (nee Harris) 1880 Very brief biographical note on Bodallin resident, Yilgarn.

David, Marie Rose 1868 1961 Born Victoria. Died Perth. Went to Sandstone by Cobb’s coach 1907. Widowed 1916.

Davidson, Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Woodward)

Very brief biographical notes on Yelbeni resident.

Davies, Caroline Wife of Arthur. Came to W.A. with husband, 4 sons and 2 daughters from England 1908-1911, settled at ‘Duneton’, 23 miles east of Manjimup. Bridgetown was nearest shopping centre. Amongst 1st settlers on farms in that district.

Davies, Cecile Mary (nee Barningham)

Wife of David Adolphus Davies. Arrived in Walgoolin from Melbourne, September 1928. Took up virgin land at ‘Kia-ora’. 1st President CWA Walgoolin.

Davies, Ethel Rose Cecil (nee Clifton)

1888 1966 Wife of Rowland Botterill. Pioneer of Gnowangerup 1911.

Davies, Lucy 21 July 1883 A staunch worker for Castledare and Clontarf Boy’s Town for past 60 years. Foundation member Catholic Women’s League in 1937 and was Treasurer for 27 years.

Davies, Rosa Went to Yorkrakine from Perth with 5 small children August 1915.

Davies, Sarah She and husband pioneered timber industry in South West corner of State in 1875. Also took part in many public and social activities in the Karridale area.

Davis, Francis Harriet 1785 1835 Wife of John O’Key Davis. Arrived on S.S. ‘Lotus’ 6 October





1829. 1st settlers at Gosnells on Canning River.

Davis, Mary (nee Barnes) 21 September 1863 12 March 1958 Brief biographical information on Kulyalling and Dumbleyung resident.

Davis, Sarah (nee Heal) 1906 Wife of John Sydney Davis of ‘Tibradden’, whom she married 1854.

Daw, Polly Charlotte Came to Esperance from South Australia 1894. Mother of 11 children. Worked hard for establishment of 1st church in Esperance.

Dawe, Ellen Ann Went to Nungarin district 1913, farming property 7 miles from town. 1963 she moved into township, her husband died 1954. Still living at this time, aged 82 years.

Dawson, Anne Wife of Elijah. Arrived Fremantle 11 March 1830 and settled in Vasse and Augusta district 1832.

Dawson, Christine Jane Was among 1st women to arrive in Northcliffe district January 1924.

Dawson, Deborah Margaret With her husband took up farming on virgin land at Bullock Hills, via Katanning 1901.

Day, Christine Louisa Mathilde Went to Moojebing with young family of 4 children to live in small cottage of timber and iron 1895. Another child was born. Spent many years of hardship and isolation from medical help and schooling.

Day, Esther Alice 1893 1966 Born Stawell, Victoria. Arrived Fremantle 1899. Took up land at Kulin 1911. Retired 1953.

Day, Mary Ann 1859 1947 Born Beachworth, Victoria. Came to Fremantle 1898, took up land at Kulin 1909.

Day, Susan (nee Hymus) 28 January 1839 28 November 1929 Pioneer of Rockingham district and with her husband managed the Stage Coach Inn. Had 15 children, reared 14.

Deacon, Grace Very brief biographical notes on Nyabing-Pingrup resident.

Deane, Sarah Watkins Plantaganet. Wife of 1st Resident Doctor 11 November 1911.





Dean – Williams, Setena Biographical information on Goomalling resident.

Deary, Margaret Elizabeth Came to W.A. 1894. Husband had Cooperage at Fremantle.

De Burgh, Clara (nee Welliton) 1823 1906 Wife of Robert in India. Came to W.A. on 2nd voyage of ‘Trusty’ 1843 as governess to young daughters of Mr Wells, Manager to W.A. Bank. Married 1846. Pioneered property at York (Dare River), also property on Moore Rive, Gingin in 1854.

De Burgh, Isobel May Lived at Guildford and Caversham 1896-1963.

De Castilla, Violet (nee Bussell) Augusta/Margaret River/Busselton.

De Gruchy, Frances Wife of William. Bendering-Yealering and Kondinin district.

Delamotte, Marian Maud 1868 1930 Pioneer of Norseman. Great worker for Anglican Church movement.

Delaporte, Eliza Rose 1855 1942 Born Bunbury.

De Largie, Elfreda (nee Watt) Wife of Paul de Largie, 1st schoolteacher at Kondinin School, June 1917. Later married Paul, a local farmer. Had 9 children.

Della Bosca, Florence Isabel (nee Northey)

Born Goldfields, one of 13 children. After marriage went mining 1915 at Nevoria, later to Yellowdine. Husband supplied wood for No 7 Pumping Station. Had 7 children and later farmed at Bronte.

Della Vale, Martina Mary 1881 Born Italy. Arrived from Genoa 1899, aged 18 years. Went by Cobb and Co. coach to Kalgoorlie, then direct to Wiluna. Lived in various outback areas of the northern Goldfields for 30 years.

Della-Vedova, Candida Came to Kalgoorlie from Italy 1900, then moved to West Arthur district 1908, settled with husband and children on virgin land. Lived there until her death in 1964 aged 85 years.

Dempster, Mary Emily (nee Marsden)

Born Esperance Bay 1867-1888. Died at Northam.

Dempster, Maud (nee Biographical information on Northam resident.





Sweeting)

Dempster, Olive Evelyn (nee Snell)

1952 Wife of Vernon Dempster. Married 1901. Pioneered virgin land at Wongamine near Northam.

Dempster Mrs Rona Ivy (nee Tuckey)

1890 16 July 1963 Married 1915 went to live at Benger to farm and home on virgin block. Joined CWA 1931, Branch President, Vice President, Divisional President, Council Member and State President (1947), National President 1948-49. Worker for many organizations, also a J.P.

Dempster, Sarah (nee Clarkson)

1847 1912 Brief biographica linformation on wife of Frederick Mackie Roe, of Wongan-Ballidu and Northam.

Depiazzi, Catherine (nee Busher)

20 June 1883 Born Waterloo. Lived all her unmarried life at Paradise. One of 1st pupils to attend Waterloo School, walking through scrub each day. 1902 married Bernard Depiazzi and lived on Farm “Fair View”, which is still farmed by her son. Had 9 children.

De Pledge, Ethel Barker 14 January 1877 2 August 1955 Born Sheffield, England. Died Kendenup. Wife of Henry Valentine De Pledge. Came to W.A. 1921, to Kendenup in the de Garis Days. Pioneer woman of property ‘Rivelin’. Reared family of 1 daughter and 3 sons.

Derrick, Alma (nee Roberts) 1852 1945 Born Victoria, died Dalwallinu. Wife of George. Had 6 children. Pioneer of district. Member of CWA.

Dettman, Dorothy OBE Wife of Harry. First, and to date, only woman ever elected to the committee of the Royal Justices Association. Was elected 1959 and is still a member.

Devenish, Gwendoline (nee McWaters)

Married 2 September 1922. Went to virgin land, Cunderdin 1925, Stonehaven Farm.

Dew, Mrs Stella Arrived Kannongorring district from South Australia September 1926. Helped to pioneer the district, worked for every organization. 1st President CWA, also Secretary later





and has been Outstanding Woman of the Community.

Dewar, Mrs A.J 1st storekeeper at Kondut.

Diamond, Ida Mary Very brief biographical notes on Maya resident, Perenjori Shire.

Dickinson, Emma Wife of James. 1912 came from Perth to Wickepin by train, then cart to Gnerkadilling, East Corrigin. Property known as ‘Leigh Farm. Had 8 children. Later lived at Kondinin.

Dickman, Elizabeth (nee Wyte) 1883 1964 Born Adelaide. Arrived Albany when few months old. Married Charles Dickman 1904. Reared 8 children. Pioneer of Albany. Died there.

Dickson, Caroline 13 November 1857 4 December 1912 Born York. Married 1891 Boyup Brook. Died Bridgetown, having lived at Boyup Brook all her married life. Organizer and worker for development of Boyup Brook, raising money for building of Old Town Hall, now Clinic and rest room.

Di Marchi, Jessie Emma (nee Coppin)

1884 Born Roebourne, Yarri Station on the De Grey. Married Ben Di Marchi 1905. Went to Minningarra Station, an unimproved lease where they lived for 40 years.

Ding, Mrs Louisa Pioneer of Brookton District, 1907-1923.

Dinsdale, Matilda (nee Mills) 27 April 1937 Came to Aust. Aged 31/2 years with parents on ‘Travencore’ 1852. Settled in York. Lived in York-Toodyay and Fremantle. Her Father was in Police Force. Married York 23 December 1871. Had 10 children.

Diprose, Anne Tambellup 1904-1930. Lived in house made of bush timber.

Dix, Sarah Doxford 1876 Pioneered and endured hardships of Goldfields, Malcolm 1907 then Broad Arrow and Kalgoorlie. Later pioneered farm at Kendenup 1925 with her family. Still lives there aged 91 years.

Dixon, Catherine Ann Came to Fremantle from England 1849 and lived there all her life. Reared family of 11 children. Suffered hard conditions of





those early days.

Dixon, Ethel Went to Narembeen 1924 on virgin block.

Dixon, Eva Emily (nee McAtee) 1864 1941 Born Pinjarra. Spent all married life at Cockburn.

Dixon, Evelyn Eliza 1934 Arrived in Albany from Victoria 1894 with husband and 3 children. Went by train to Southern Cross, then by coach to Coolgardie, then to Kalgoorlie. Died in Perth.

Dobson, Isabella (nee Telfer) 1963 Wife of John A. Dobson. Arrived Calingiri 1918. 1st registered nurse in district. Foundation member Calingiri CWA. 1st Matron CWA Girls Hostel. Foundation Committee member, Anglican Church, Calingiri.

Dodd, Annie 1886 Arrived from Doodlakine in a spring cart with husband and 4 sons 1927. Settled on virgin block Warrachuppin, lived in a tent.

Dodd, Elizabeth 1850 Born England. Arrived 1859 on ‘Sultana’. Lived at Butler’s Swamp. Went farming at Dandaragan after marriage. Acted as midwife to the district in 1890.

Dodd, Nurse Emma (nee Payne)

1951 Biographical notes on Irwin River and Irwin district resident.

Doherty, Honora (nee Casey) Very brief biographical notes on Cunderdin resident.

Doherty, Laura Jane (nee Kearns)

Wife of Hubert. Pioneer of Trayning where she settled in 1910.

Doig, Elizabeth (nee Robinson) 1845 1890 Born Surrey. Married October 1873 Congregational Church, Perth. Came to Australia In ‘Palestine’ 1852, aged 7 years.

Doig, Maria Very brief biographical notes on Wagin resident.

Dolling, Amelia Came to W.A. with husband and family from South Australia. Settled in Makigin district on virgin land about 1907. Lived there for 25 years then retired to Pingelly. Mrs Dolling passed away aged 82 years.

Dolton, Mrs F.L.E. Born South Australia. One of 1st women to arrive and make





home in Totadjin area now known as Belka, 1910-1930. Now residing in Fremantle in her 93rd year.

Dolton, Mrs L.A. Born Kalgoorlie. A schoolteacher at Belka, after World War I married and helped establish farm at Belka (Bruce Rock Shire).

Donald, Ida (nee Davey) 8 April 1895 Biographical notes on Yuna district resident.

Donnan, Martha Went to Tammin with husband and 3 children 1898, where they took up virgin land for farming and grazing.

Donnelly, Mary (nee Heffernan)

Wife of Thomas Patrick Bugler. Married before leaving England, her husband a soldier bringing convicts, resided in Army barracks, Fremantle, later Perth.

Donovan, Agnes Victoria (nee Priest)

1879 Married and went to Cunderdin 1901. Pioneered Belac Farm. Widowed 1913 and married James Donovan. Her 1st husband was James Price.

Donovan, Mary Anne 16 October 1857 23 July 1942 Born Dalkeith. Spent early part of adult life in Murchison district, returning to Osborne Park 1891. Mother of 2 sons and 4 daughters.

Doran, Alice Founder of CWA Forrest Hill 1939-51. Also member of Forrest Hill-Denbarker CWA.

Dorrell, Mabel Violet 1890 27 November 1939 Came to W.A. from England 1923, went to virgin country on dairy farm 20 miles east of Manjimup. One trip to town per year at beginning. Transport horse and buggy. Two children, 1 son and 1 daughter.

Doscas, Margaret Settled Cottesloe with husband John 1898. Sister to Lady Forrest and lived Cottesloe all her life. Foundation member of early charitable movements including Red Cross. Foundation member of Liberal League founded by late Mrs F.D. North.

Dosek, Antoni Anna 7 November 1884 10 August 1962 Biographical notes on Kulin resident.





Douglas, Edith 1879 1965 Settled in Woodanilling district 1900.

Douglas, Ellen Eliza Kalgan River 1907.

Douglas, Isabella Julianna 1846 1910 Arrived Woodanilling district 1902.

Douglas, Louisa Grace (nee Watson)

3 October 1947 Biographical notes on Woodanilling resident.

Douglas, Susan Esperance Shire. Wife of Captain Douglas who built ‘Fairhaven’. This property now used as haven for native girls.

Doust, Agnes Helen (nee Giblett)

Born Dingup, settled Dunreath.

Doust, Assenath Amelia (nee Muir)

19 May 1870 5 November 1951 Lived in Bridgetown.

Doust, Elizabeth (nee Chapman)

27 May 1851 15 February 1939 Born Harvey, lived and died in Bridgetown.

Doust, Mercy (nee Needs) Born near Donnybrook. Died and buried in Manjimup. Married 1885 went to virgin land named ‘Riverside’. Warren district and reared large family. Acted as midwife to isolated neighbours when necessary.

Doust, Susan (Mrs Alfred) 18 May 1859 Wife of Alfred. Born Fremantle. Married Bridgetown 6 October 1879. Family of 10 children.

Dowden, Angela Mt Magnet Shire.

Down, Henrietta Emilie (nee Liedl)

22 October 1939 Very brief biographical notes on Goldfields pioneer. Wife of George Thomas Down.

Downes, Amelia (nee Williams) Pioneer of Dongara. Mother of 1st white child born in Dongara – 1858.

Downes, Miss Julia Came to Perth 1880. Lived at 1 Mount Street, Perth.

Downes, Mary Anne (nee Pill) 1861 15 May 1943 Biographical notes on Northampton district resident.

Downie, Alice Maud Arrived from England to Fremantle 1908. Pioneered virgin land Yealering district where she has lived ever since.

Downs, Miss Alice Pioneered virgin land at Gabbin (then known as Mulji) with





brothers in 1914. (Mt Marshall Shire).

Downs, Miss Lydia Pioneered virgin land at Gabbin (then known as Mulji) with her brothers in 1914. (Mt Marshall Shire).

Dowrick, Sarah (nee Thornley) Pioneered at Boulder and Gwalia 1899-1911, then to Mullayup (Bridgetown Shire) 1911-1950.

Drage, Ethel Maud 1875 1922 Came to Forrest Hill, Mt Barker in 1899 with 2 children, later had 10 more. Pioneered farming property with her husband.

Drake – Brockman, Amy Kate (nee Whitfield)

Granddaughter of Henry Sutherland who came to Australia in ‘Parmelia’ 1829. Born at Greenough, married George Dudley Drake-Brockman at Roebourne and pioneered Cururina Downs Station, Marble Bar. Came to Northam and established Beechborough.

Draper, Emily Esther (nee Adams)

15 April 1853 Born London. Daughter of Rev. Henry James Adams, Anglican Minister, Devonshire Place, London. Married 20 October 1888 to George Henry Draper of London. Came to W.A. 1889.

Draper, Mrs Iris Jane Pioneer of district, 5 miles N.W. of Narembeen 1929. Played active part in all women’s organizations.1st President Narembeen ladies Bowling Club.

Draper, Rebecca (nee Scott) 1868 1920 Biographical notes on Bridgetown resident.

Dreghorn, Mrs Janet Very brief biographical notes on Perth and Morawa district resident.

Drew, Nurse Frances (nee Cherry)

1st Silver Chain nurse and 1st Superintendent of this nursing association, including Cottage Homes. Was sole person to start fund for Alfred Carson Memorial Hospital, Claremont. Gave unstinting service to mankind.

Drew, Martha (nee Lang) Wife of William. Pioneer of Yelbeni, arrived 1910.

Drew, Sarah Mt Magnet district.

Driver, Mary Came to W.A. from Victoria 1898. Foundation Secretary





Albany W.S. Guild 1916 – later joined Perth Guild. Foundation Treasurer A.F.W.U. and active with W.C.T. Union, where she held office for a number of years.

Drummond, Ellen Amelia (nee Cugden)

13 December 1858 Very brief biographical notes on Dandaragan resident. Wife of James Drummond.

Drummond, Mrs John (nee Shaw)

Wife of John. Arrived with her parents on ‘Egyptian’ 1830.

Drummond, Sarah (Mackintosh)

1782 1864 Born Ireland. Died Hawthornden. Arrived ‘Parnelia’ 1829 with husband James and 6 children. Lived on Swan at Guildford in 1836 one of 1st women to settle in Toodyay Valley where she spent rest of her life.

Drury, Mary Elizabeth 9 November 1889 Brief biographical details of Kellerberrin resident.

Du Boulay, Bessie 18 October 1946 Wife of Howard H. Mayne. Born Melbourne. Married 11 November 1896. Lived in Mt Magnet for 40 years. Aged 78 years at death.

Du Boulay, Josephine 21 February 1919 Arrived in Australia on ‘Daylight’ 1864. Aged 74 years at death.

Duckworth, Mary Alice 1888 Born England, migrated to Australia 1910. Pioneered virgin farm at Beenong (Lake Grace Shire) 1920. Farm still held by son John Duckworth 1966.

Dudley, Ann 1836 11 November 1911. Born Northern Ireland. Came to Australia at early age. She and her husband were pioneers of Jennapullen district where she lived all her married life.

Duff, Mrs Esther Mary Arrived Merredin 1907. Pioneered virgin land. Was active social worker in community. 1926 was largely responsible for existence of Golf Club. 1st President 1925-1928.

Duff, Florence Manley 1880 Brief biographical information on Goldfields and Kendenup resident.

Duffield, Charlotte 8 November 1865 Mrs John Dufffield came to W.A. in early 1830 on ‘Egyptian’





age 67 with her 5 children. Husband had arrived in 1829 on ‘Warrior’.

Dunkley, Harriet Amelia Pioneered in Capel 1904-1947.

Dunn, Clara (Mrs J) With her husband went farming to Tammin 1910.

Dunn, Miss Eliza Went to Cocanarup Station, 12 miles west of Ravensthorpe to settle there.

Dunn, Mary Ann (nee Hatton) Came to Esperance with her husband to Boyatup, Esperance in 1895.

Dunn, Nellie (nee Herbert) 12 September 1892 20 July 1967 Wife of William and had 4 children. With parents settled at Gnowangerup years before town built. Conditions hard – all clearing done by axes. Her lack of opportunity to have school education a hard blow, but she read a lot and was very artistic.

Dunne, Mary Elizabeth (nee McDonald)

1856 1925 Wife of Connelius John Dunne. Came from York Peninsula, South Australia, landed Albany 1894, then to Goldfields 1895, travelled by Cobb and Co. coach. Later went on farm at Wagin, virgin land, 1920.

Dunstan, Mary Eleanor 1949 Came to W.A. from Victoria, 1895. Reared her family in Northam. Died in Perth. Her husband, a railway man, was moved from place to place in the State and she proved to be a good helpmate to him.

Durack, Frances (Fran) Brief biographical notes on wife of Jeremiah Joseph Durack, Left Queensland approximately June 1888. Wyndham district.

Durack, Mary (nee Costello) 1843 1893 Born Yass, N.S.W. Married 1862. With husband and 2 infant sons went to West Queensland. 1890 she and husband joined sons at Argyle Station. 1st white woman to settle in district. Died of fever. Husband died Fremantle 1898. Of her 8 children 4 sons and 2 daughters survived. Mr and Mrs





Durack share same grave at Goulbourn, N.S.W.

Durack, Mrs Patrick [Nothing else on card]

Durham, Alice 1869 1955 Brief biographical notes on Quairading resident.

Dutton, Florence Jane Narembeen Shire. Went to Kurren Kutten June 1912.

Dyer, Bridget Ellen (Mrs E.M.) Pioneer of Capel where she lived for 60 years. Had 4 sons and 3 daughters. Took very keen interest in the welfare of the district.

Dwyer, Isabel Mary (nee Bailey)

1872 1948 Biographical information on Goldfields and Northam resident.

Dzubiel, Mary Went to Collie and pioneered 1907.

Eacott, Hilda Louise Pioneer of Baladjie (Yilgarn) 1928, before roads or railway.

Eade Mrs Esther (nee Gannaway)

31 October 1888 19 September 1968 Came to Kalgoorlie 1901 from Victoria, and has lived there ever since.

Eakins, Aimee 1890 7 February 1966 Brief biographical details.

Eakins, Catherine (nee Silcocks)

Came to ‘Wooligan’, Tardun, via Mellewa 1905-1945. Went there from Greenough with a grown family.

Eakins, Mary (nee Crane) Arrived in Gilmore 15 December 1829. Married John Eakins and lived in Upper Swan district for short time, then trekked to Greenough by horse and dray with baby and cow. Took 3 weeks. Farmed in Greenough Shire and raised 6 children. Lived there until her death.

Earl, Sarah Ann (nee Frewin) 20 May 1866 25 October 1939 Brief biographical details on Bunbury district resident.

Earnshaw, Sarah Ann (nee Gibbs)

1883 Born at Boolading. Married and pioneered farm at Bokal in West Arthur district.

Eastcott, Mary (nee Baucell) December 1862 July 1960 Born South Perth. Died Glendalough. Married 1884, went to Chidlows Wells, later to Wagerup, took up 200 acres of land. Food scarce. 3 years before they could buy a cow. Taught her children. Well-respected pioneer who helped many in their troubles.





Easton, Minnie Mary (nee Cooper)

15 June 1879 Born Mandurah. Married there 12 April 1900. Widowed 1917. Farmed at Wickepin for 9 years and reared 6 children. Her 2 sons helped her on farm. Pioneer of Mandurah and Wickepin.

Eaton, Clara Ann (nee Walton) 29 June 1885 1961 Biographical information on Pingelly resident.

Eaton, Elizabeth Rebecca (nee Pettit)

21 August 1860 9 December 1952 Very brief biographical notes on Northam resident.

Eaton, Mary Ann (nee Walton) 1922 Married Alfred Nile Eaton at Wogalin. Came to Cunderdin as bride and pioneered on ‘Greenvale’ farm, 16 miles South of Cunderdin. Bad seasons caused them to abandon farm and moved to small holding close to ‘Old Youngedin’. Cunderdin district.

Eatti, Mrs Pioneered Norseman 1896.

Ebsary, Matron 1st Matron, Kondinin Hospital 1925.

Ebsary, Elizabeth Olive Maytle (nee Ward)

Very brief biographical notes on Nippering pioneer (Wagin district).

Edbrooke, Annie (nee Mathews)

Born England. Married John Wilding Edbrooke 1912. Went to virgin block 20 miles from Cunderdin where she helped work the farm. Suffered many hardships, also drought of 1914.

Eddy, Ethel Doreen Biographic notes on Pinjarra resident.

Eddy, Jessie Mildred Went to Narembeen at Emu Hill townsite 1921. Pioneer of district.

Edgar, Myra Wife of A.W. Edgar, part owner De Grey Station, North West. Only white woman on Station 1890-1898.

Edgecombe, Alice Louise Voce (nee Tribe)

Wife of George Edwin Edgecombe. Went to West Swan Loc. A456 on virgin soil and planted a vineyard 1927.

Edis, Hannah Turner (nee Menzies)

3 April 1868 1941 Biographical notes on Goldfields resident.

Edis, Margaret 19 April 1890 Biographical notes.





Edmondson, Letitia 1881 1949 Arrived from England 1912. Pioneer of Calingiri and Nurgarin. Settled on virgin land Nungarin 1912-22. Settled on virgin land Calingiri 1922. Triple certificated nurse.

Edney, Charlotte (nee Platt) 1867 1944 Biographical notes on Shark Bay and Roebourne districts.

Edwards, Mrs Cunderdin Shire.

Edwards, Bessie (nee Brown) Wife of Charles Edwards. 2nd generation. One of York’s most marvellous and generous people.

Edwards, Charlotte (nee Broom)

1832 28 November 1905 Arrived on the ‘Will Watch’ 24 February 1852.

Edwards, Miss Eleanor 1844 1929 Very brief biographical notes on Beverley and York resident.

Edwards, Eleanor (nee Aylen) 1798 1872 Arrived on ‘Rockingham’. Brief biographical notes on York and Beverley resident.

Edwards, Elizabeth 1782 26 April 1866 Arrived in W.A. on ‘Hooghly’ 12 February 1830.

Edwards, Emily Came to Kondinin 1910 with husband to manage Mr Trembath’s property. Took up virgin land 1912. Property known as ‘Inglewood Farm’. Had 7 children. Suffered many hardships in early days: house gimlet poles and bag walls whitewashed.

Edwards, Emma Rebecca (nee Masters)

14 July 1885 Born Marrickville, N.S.W. Came to Wael, W.A., 1903. Married at her brother’s home 25 April 1906. 7 children of marriage.

Edwards, Evelyn Pioneered in early Goldfield days. Was a midwife for many years in Burbank

Edwards, Henrietta Maud (nee Effland)

1877 Brief biographical notes on Goldfields and Mundaring resident.

Edwards, Ina (nee Rennie) Early pioneer of Bruce Rock 1910.

Edwards, Mrs Kenneth 1st President York CWA formed 40 years ago.

Edwards, Mary Came to W.A. in ‘Rockingham’ Jan. 1830. Settled on Murray 1st, then to Swan-Guildford where they had a small business. Later to York where they pioneered ‘Hartleap’, ‘Sandgate’’,





‘Holdhurst’ and ‘Mt Pleasant’ and also business at York.

Edwards, Matilda (nee Palmer) 1881 Very brief biographical notes on Dardanup Shire resident.

Edwards, Susan 4 July 1877 6 December 1945 Pioneered ‘Glenfield’, Manjimup Shire.

Efford, Eliza Wife of Sam. Efford, British soldier. They lived at Round House, Fremantle, until granted land at Butlers Swamp, where she lived for rest of her life. Was a friend to all in need.

Efford, Eliza Jane (nee Cunden) Very brief biographical notes on Claremont resident.

Egan, Ellen Emily 14 April 1856 28 July 1925 Brief biographical notes on Cue resident.

Egam, Mrs Lilian Gertrude 1871 1966 Brief biographical notes on Carnarvon resident.

Egeberg, Annie (Mrs Jules Martin)

Early settler with her husband in Cunderdin. Both started 1st community projects there. Descendents still living in Cunderdin.

Egerton-Warburton, Amy (nee Hester)

Went to Yeriminup, Cranbrook, from Blackwood Park, Bridgetown. Married 1872 and lived whole of her married life of 40 years in Cranbrook.

Egerton–Warburton, Fanny (nee Hester)

1855 1927 Brief biographical notes on Bridgetown and Kojonup resident.

Egerton–Warburton, Mary Frances Edith (nee Dempster)

23 January 1869 3 May 1945 Born at Buckland, Northam. Married October 1900.

Eivers, Mrs D A Inaugural President, Women’s Auxiliary Churches of Christ, W.A.

Elder, Major Jenny (Mrs) (nee Capt Jenny Fuller)

Biographical notes on Salvation Army worker.

Eldridge, Miss Maud Pioneer of Ongerup 1913.

Eley, Elizabeth (nee Parkes) 3 December 1857 1931 Wife of Charles Eley. Arrived from England to W.A. January 1907. Went to Calgardup Brook, Margaret River 1907.

Elias, Mary Ellen (nee Palmer) 1889 1969 Wife of William. Pioneer of Collie 1901. Reared 10 children.

Eliot, Louisa (nee Clifton) Wife of George Eliot whom she married 1842. Pioneer of





Australind. Arrived with her parents 1840.

Ellery, Sophia (nee Dent) 1 September 1829 Parents arrived on the ‘Anglesea’ 23 August 1829.

Elliot, Miss Cunderdin Shire.

Elliott, Bertha Eva (nee Dawson)

1st Headmistress of North Cunderdin School. Salary ₤122 per annum. Boarded at Mr McWaters’s farm, driving horse and sulky several miles each day to work. Resigned from Education Department 1916 to marry local farmer Simon Elliott.

Elliott, Catherine Pioneered Infant Welfare Service in W.A. while Secretary of Goldfields Branch of Silver Chain Nursing League.

Elliott, Emma (nee Durlacher) Pioneer of the Kimberleys, Mardie Stations, 90 miles S.W. of Roebourne 1888-1898.

Elliott, Mrs G.W. A Secretary of Women’s Auxiliary Churches of Christ. W.A.

Elliott, Mary (nee Martyn) Went to virgin land farming 1909. 1910 started the Dumbleyung school in hall. 1912 opened school at Mt Pleasant, 9 miles north of Dumbleyung.

Ellis, Ann (nee Fraser) Pioneer farmer wife at Springfield, Beverley. Cleared land with help of natives who loved and respected her. Whilst doing this her husband cut and carted sandalwood to pay for land.

Ellis, Elizabeth (formerly Mrs McMillan)

Came to N.E.Tammin 14 December 1910 with young family, later widowed, married Mr C. Ellis and had 3 more children.

Ellson, Marjory (nee Birks) Wife of Mr R. Ellson. One of first 3 kindergarten teachers to graduate 1914.

Elsegood, Mary Ann (nee Robinson)

1844 1934 Born Surrey, England. Arrived in W.A. 1842. In her girlhood Mrs Elsegood lived in house where Boans now stands, opposite Perth Railway Station.

Elston, Maude Jessie (nee Leighton)

1876 1968 Very brief biographical note on Yilgarn and Esperance resident.





Emmerton, Isabella Mary (nee Baylis)

Landed Fremantle Jetty 1900 with 3 other women to open the Social work for the Salvation Army.

Emmott, Bernice Gwendoline Irene

Lived at Moonijin via Dowerin March 1928-February 1952.

Endersbee, Elsie Elizabeth Arrived in Korbel district 1913 to be married. Resided there until 1947, then retired to Perth where she is still living. (c.1967)

Enright, Margaret (nee Hennessey)

1877 Very brief biographical notes on Goomalling and Northam resident.

Erhardt, Agnes Charlotte (nee Schmidt)

1883 Born Kilalac, Victoria. Came to Dowerin 1908. Had a family of 8 children.

Eva, Florence Georgina Wife of Herbert Michael Eva, mines surveyor. Spent several years with husband on Goldfields, then commenced farming in Brookton Shire (Nalya) 1912. Raised family of 8 children.

Evans, Olive Louise 1876 1960 Came to W.A. 1901. Founder Cottesloe Infant Health Centre. Foundation member Perth Women’s Service Guild-Cottesloe Woman’s Service Guild. Prominent in Kindergarten Union.

Evans, Mrs Rose Arrived Plantagenet 1857, and then Cranbrook district.

Eville, Dr Violet Pollyanna Pioneer Woman doctor in Kalgoorlie. One of 1st doctors in Princess Margaret Hospital (Resident). Was married to Dr Gorman.

Eyres, Nancy Kestell 1889 Lived Goldfields 1910-1922. Lived Harvey 1922-1934. One of the 1st women masseurs in W.A.

Fairhead, Florence (nee McBurney)

1879 18 July 1966 Very brief biographical notes on Pingelly resident.

Fairhead, Mary (nee Walsh) Pioneer of Merredin district. Arrived W.A. about 1864.

Fallon, Agnes Selina (Mrs) Arrived Duranillan 1900. Pioneered farm in West Arthur district.

Fancote, Caroline 1849 September 1915 Born England, died Kelmscott. Wife of Charles Fancote. 1st





postmistress at Kelmscott when coach used to take mail to Albany. Went to Roleystone 1860. Mother of 10 children, all now deceased.

Fancote, Gertrude Ivy Stainer (nee Turner)

1884 1956 Very brief biographical notes on Armadale-Kelmscott district resident.

Fanning, Elizabeth Pioneer of Tambellup district.

Farmer, Ann 1st white woman to land in Perth 18 June 1829.

Farr, Anna Agnes 1876 1950 Brief biographical notes on Esperance and Cunderdin resident.

Farrall, Alice Rebecca Arrived in Bruce Rock district with husband and 5 children 1913, to farm virgin land. Returned to Bruce Rock to live after husband’s death 1936.

Farrall, Norah Sophia (nee Leah)

Emigrated from England 1910 as a girl. Worked with her father on property ‘Greenacres’ in Bruce Rock district. Carted water alone for miles. Lived on farm after she married. Her parents retired to Perth.

Farrant, - Pioneer of Kalamunda district.

Farrant, Leah (nee Beere) Wife of Harold Lascelles. West to Borden approximately 1918 and lived there until 1950.

Farrell, Mary Amelia Cecil (nee Downee)

Brief biographical notes on Perenjori resident.

Farrell, Thore (nee Christensen)

1882 1929 Brief biographical notes on Nungarin resident.

Farrelly, Mary, J.P. Led campaign for wholemeal bread and called ‘Wheat Princess’. Member of Women’s Christian Temperance Union, helped found East Perth Kindergarten, a Justice of the Peace, member of Women’s Service Guild and interested in Guide movement, at camps 1916-17 acted as Guide Mother.

Farren, Mary Eliza (nee 1863 Very brief biographical notes on Goldfields, Yilgarn district.





Saunders)

Farrow, Adelaide Victoria Amy (nee Sproule)

1 December 1892 Very brief biographical notes on Wagin district resident.

Fauckner, Mollie 1st woman to travel on railway to Wongan Hills from Perth 1914. Took up farming there.

Faulkner, Mrs Pioneer of Beacon 1929.

Faulkner, Louisa Arrived Albany from England 24 May 1891 with her husband and 8 children. 1st President Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Albany. Also started the Sailors Rest and regularly visited Albany Gaol for 20 years.

Featherstone, Louise Bryans Settled on virgin land Pingrup 1923.

Feilman, Margaret Anne Brief biographical note on Perth Architect and Town Planner.

Fells, Eva May Victoria Married York Methodist Church 24 March 1915. Then settled on property ‘Summerfield’ 4 miles north of Aldersyde.

Fennell, Annie (nee Crackel) 1889 Wife of John Crackel. Went to Gnowangerup 1911.

Ferguson, Christina 1806 June 1870 Brief biographical notes on wife of Alexander of Swan and Toodyay.

Ferguson, Grace Ogilvy (nee Fergusson)

1860 1919 Brief biographical notes.

Ferguson, Isabella (nee Maxwell)

1819 1910 Born Scotland. Parents James and Elizabeth Maxwell. Wife of Dr John Ferguson. Went to Wedderburn, Brunswick Junction 1842.

Ferguson, Jane 1823 1919 Brief biographical notes on Swan-Guildford, Gingin and Toodyay resident.

Ferguson, Sarah Elizabeth (nee Waters)

1850 1941 Brief biographical notes on Toodyay resident, wife of Alexander James Ferguson.

Feutrill, Elizabeth Eleanor 1870 1957 Born Bairnsdale, Victoria, Died Busselton. Convenor of 1st CWA meeting in Swan Valley March 1939. Had 1 child.

Few, Winifred Florence Wife of Edward Victor Few. Came to farm “Rockview” South





Walgoolin 1926. Land taken up 1922.

Fewson, Annie Kate Settled with husband on virgin land in Kuringup district 1921-1953. Was 1st music teacher there 1932-1935.

Fewster, Mrs Sarah (nee Midgley)

Pioneer of Chittering.

Ffoulkes, Alice (Mrs J.E.) Wongan-Ballidu Shire.

Fiddes, Louisa Winifred Catherine

28 January 1890 Very brief biographical notes on Cannington worker for the community.

Fidge, Mrs Wife of Charles Fidge. Pioneer of Ardath in Bruce Rock district where they settled 1914 on virgin land. Mrs Fidge worked for all community projects.

Fiegert, Susan Jane Cunderdin. After her marriage went to land which she helped to clear in 1907. Lived in a tent for some months.

Field, Emma Annie Lived at Laverton 1905-1908, then at Brookton, Cottesloe and Fremantle. 1927 went on virgin property at Kwelkan near Kununoppin with husband and sons.

Field, Louisa Ernestine One of 1st white woman at Peak Hill 1902, helped her husband pioneer Belmont to Perth bus service 1911. Pioneered farm at Lowden 1923.

Field, Nurse Mary Resided in Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie area 1894-1919. Was district nurse and became well known for her work during typhoid epidemic there.

Fimister, Mrs Marie Biographical information on Mayoress of Kalgoorlie 1899-1900.

Finey, Nelly Mabel Pioneered farm 14 miles south of Tammin 1918.

Finkelstein, Rose (nee Cass) Wife of Harry. With family went farming at Shackleton 1912.

Firth, Eliza Arrived Perth 15 May 1892. Helped dig a well to get water.

Firth, Elsie (nee May) 1903 Wife of John Firth. Pioneer of Nyabing 1926. 1st woman to make home on Kojonup Location 7929, Homestead 6161.





Fisher, Beryl Mary Ware (nee Hickling)

1934 Brief biographical notes on Beverley resident and CWA member.

Fisher, Mrs Eliza Hannah Settled in Meckering 1891.

Fisher, Elizabeth Maria 1880 Northam. Married William E. Fisher 1900, settled on virgin country at County Peak, Beverley 1903. One of pioneers of district and suffered hardships of that time. At one time, went over 2 years without coming into town.

Fisher, Lydia Gladys (nee Braybrook)

2 August 1899 Very brief biographical notes in Quairading resident.

Fisher, Sophia (nee Gibbs) Arrived with parents at Darkan 1862. Pioneered farm about 1874. Only 3 families for 1st 40 years.

Fitt, Alica (nee Dimmock) 13 June 1860 Very brief biographical note on Cuballing pioneer.

Fitzgerald, Margaret 23 May 1883 Biographical notes on Fremantle Post Office employee.

Fitzpatrick, Cecilia Ann Frances Went to Baandee district with husband and 6 sons, 17 September 1909. Later 2 sons and 1 daughter born. Talented pianist and played for entertainments. A Foundation and Life Member of CWA Branch.

Fitzsimons, Mrs Lilias A real pioneer of the Minnivale Hindmarsh district.

Flack, Ellen (nee Lundy) Wife of Edward Flack. Came to Cunderdin 1908, pioneered ‘Yorkville’ farm. An ardent CWA worker she played important rote in foundation of Cunderdin Branch 1929.

Flaherty, Sarah Wife of Edward Flaherty. Arrived with husband and family on ‘Gilmore’ 1829 from Kent, England.

Flanagan, Anorah Elizabeth (nee Treasure)

1866 Born Martinup, Broomehill. Married James Michael Flanagan 1886. Lived 1st at Albany then Kojonup where they pioneered a farm.

Fleay, Mrs Cecelia May Very brief biographical notes on Kulin district resident.

Fleay, Edith Pioneered 1st farm Arthur River area 1862.

Fleay, Emily Alice Born in West Arthur district. Pioneered farm there 1882-





1966.

Fleming, Adelia (nee Frolich) Wife of John Fleming. Pioneer of Yelbeni, arrived 1908.

Fletcher, Catherine (nee McNamara)

15 March 1878 1940 Born at Barracks, Perth. Younger daughter of John and Bridget McNamara. Married June 1900. Later went to Victoria. Mother of 11 children.

Fletcher, Emily Elizabeth (nee Blake)

1890 1969 Wife of Rodger Taylor. Pioneered at Broomehill 1908.

Fletcher, Ines Ida (nee Adams) 1891 Born Shark Bay. Daughter of pearlers. Married pearler, Tasman Fletcher.

Fletcher, Lily Magdalene Arrived in Bruce Rock 1911.

Fletcher, Mary Ann (nee O’Brien)

1835 1928 Came to W.A. on ‘Clara’ 1850. Wife of John Fletcher. Pioneered at Coolup 1869 and went to Manjimup until 1870’s. Took up land at Quindanning 1876, then to Williams. Died in her 94th year.

Fletcher, Mary Ann (nee King) 9 November 1876 July 1959 Brief biographical notes on Marradong resident.

Flinn, Ellen Came to Belconon Farm, Bendering 1911 - took train to Beverley, then by horse and cart with her husband and parents, Mr and Mrs Turpin. Had 4 daughters.

Flitcroft, Eliza E. Settled on virgin land Victoria Plains 1913. Settled on virgin land Gabbin 1919.

Flower, Alice Susan Arrived from Saddleworth, South Australia, and settled in Tambellup 1 March 1900.

Flower, Nellie (Ellen) Early President Cottesloe Women’s Service Guild. Founder of Myola Club, Claremont. Helped welcome and advise migrants 1909-1915.

Flower, Marion Augusta (nee Burke)

Wife of Frank. Pioneer of Trayning, where she settled 1911.

Flugge, Christina Charlotte 15 November 1933 Brief biographical notes on Katanning resident.

Flynn, Agnes Came to Chidlows 1895. Yetta grazing property given to her





by her uncle in England. 1st woman on the farm. Had 10 children. Property still owned by 2 of her sons.

Flynn, Mary (nee Crowe) 1830 1884 Brief biographical notes on Bunbury district resident.

Flynn, Mary (nee Kenny) 1876 1958 Parents had dairy in Stirling St, Perth. The 2 sisters helped deliver milk by handcart as far as the Barracks. When married she was 1st to settle in Osborne Park area where her husband established dairy and later on ice works.

Flynn, Mrs Mary Elizabeth Went to live in Dalwallinu district opened in 1910. Left there 1951.

Foale, Gladys Alfreda (nee Langdon)

Came to Erikin, Bruce Rock district, from Kalgoorlie with her parents 1911. Married in 1920.

Foale, Miss Marjorie 1st schoolteacher in Narembeen 1914.

Foale, Mary Emma Came from South Australia to Bruce Rock district with her husband. Settled in South Shackleton 1911.

Fontanini, Esther Arrived Manjimup 1909 as farmer’s wife.

Foord, Florence (nee Hamence)

29 April 1874 Born Adelaide. Came to W.A. as a bride 1900 and lived in Boulder City.

Foreman, Mrs Rose 1st woman councillor in W.A. Served on York Council for 13 years. Was Mayoress for 5. Secretary of York Red Cross for over 30 years, Secretary of Women’s Institute for nearly 40 years, ever since its inception.

Ford, Alwine Sophia Arrived W.A. 1904, married 1909. Pioneered virgin land 5 miles from Brookton. Was an active worker for the Red Cross, RSL and CWA. Now residing in Albany.

Ford, Freda Agnes (nee Moeser)

1894 Born South Australia. Came with her parents to Avon Park near Aldersyde 1910. Married Martin Ford 1910, he had land at Ashfield, 10 miles from Brookton and Qualen near Aldersyde. Family of 6 sons and 5 daughters, all still living. Mr Ford died 1950. Mrs Ford still alive (1970).





Forrest, Mrs Alexander (nee Barrett-Lennard)

1897 Born Annandale Beverley about 1855.

Forrest, Annie Maria (nee Ramsay)

1854 21 December 1921 Born Minninup. Died Ludlow. Mother of 13 children. After marriage, lived at Forrest Hill, Preston. Later moved to Seaview, a farm near Ludlow. Respected pioneer, helped in church.

Forrest, Mrs David (nee Parker)

5 May 1853 29 May 1942 Married at Wilberforce church near York 7 December 1881. 1st white woman in Ashburton district, made her home at Minderoo, near Onslow. Had 7 children - eldest 2 sons died and buried at Onslow (John and William), 2 daughters and another son, also deceased, Donald died at Suez 1915. 1 son Robert still alive.

Forrest, Margaret Wife of William Forrest. Came to W.A. from Perth, Scotland with Leschenaultia Settlement Scheme in ’Trusty’ 1842.1st son born on voyage, 2nd son James Hill Forrest born Leschenaultia, 3rd son John became Lord Forrest. 7 sons born to them. Pioneered and built Picton House, Picton.

Forrest, Margaret Ellen (nee Walpote)

Wife of James Ramsey Forrest. Came as bride to ‘Pinchers Brook’ where they took up 400 acres of virgin land in 1919. Turned this into a successful and productive farm.

Forrest, Lady Margaret Elvira (nee Hamersley)

Wife of John Forrest, 1st Premier of W.A., who later became Lord Forrest. Married 1876. Mrs Forrest was daughter of Mr Edward Hamersley of Pyrton Manor, Oxfordshire, England and Pyrton, Guildford, W.A.

Forrest, Mrs Mervyn (nee Courthope)

1894 1963 Spent most of her married life at Minderoo Station on the Ashburton River. Had 4 children, eldest son killed in action with R.A.A.F. at Gasmata, New Britain, 1943

Forrest, Mrs William (nee Fowler)

1839 1929 Born Donnybrook. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fowler who arrived in W.A. 1837. Married 1861 Lord Forrest’s eldest





brother, William and they pioneered at Greenough for 10 years. 1871 took up crown land at Upper Blackwood. Had 10 children.

Forrester, Eleanor Hilda (nee Moody)

Arrived in Southern Cross 1905 as a bride. Lived there until 1943. Settled on what was the 1st commercial farm in Yilgarn district. Born Moonta, South Australia Died in Adelaide.

Forrester, Mary Eliza Pioneer of Yilgarn.

Forster, Elizabeth Jane 23 July 1943 Brief biographical notes on Kellerberrin district resident.

Forster, Mary 19 May 1864 1 July 1954 Born England. Died Perth. Lived in Korbel-Merredin district 1911-1945.

Forsyth, Miss Jessie Foundation member Fremantle Women’s Service Guild. 1st editor of ‘Dawn’. Active member in W.C.T. Union.

Forward, Ada Harriet (nee Christmas)

1877 Born Jurendine, Northam district. Married George Edward Forward, June 1896. Family of 5 children. Farmed a virgin property. Still alive aged 91 years.

Forward, Mrs Caroline 1820 1899 Born England. Came to Australia with her husband on ‘Parmelia’. Settled in Northam and surrounding districts. Their descendants settled on many of the farms near Northam.

Forward, Emily (nee Morrell) Daughter of Richard Morrell, an early pioneer of the State. Married William Forward 1873. Helped her husband in all district activities, which included local government and Agricricultural Society, also Church of England.

Forward, Flora (nee Christmas) 1st marriage to Edward Ralph, by whom she had 10 children (2 died). After husbands death married Fred Forward and had 2 more children. 1st lived at Bejoording, later came back to Northam.

Forward, Winifred Mary (nee Cain)

1869 1961 Born Crystal Brook, South Australia Married at Broken Hill about 1890. Arrived on Goldfields 1894, endured hardships





of early days.

Foss, Alma Charlotte Arrived Carnarvon 1885. Wife of 1st magistrate there.

Foss, Mrs Isabella Came to Ardath in 1914 to take up land.

Foster, Mrs (nee McCrostie) Wife of W.A. Foster. Foundation officer of Penguin Club of Australia, W.A. Branch, 1945.

Foster, Maria (nee Williams) 1868 1941 Wife of Samuel. Pioneer of Ongerup 1913.

Foster, Mary Elizabeth Wife of Arthur. Pioneer of Needilup 1913.

Fotheringhame, Christina Murray

1883 1969 Wife of William Guthrie. Pioneer of Kondinin district 1919.

Foulkes-Taylor, Rosemary 10 November 1903 Brief biographical note on Girl Guides worker.

Fouracre, Miss Leah Lived on Old Coast Road, Waroona, 1911. Was murdered after giving shelter to a man posing as a Police Officer.

Fowler, Miss Elizabeth 1838 Born Australind. Granddaughter of Charlotte and Thomas Muir, 1st settlers in Manjimup, arrived Albany in ship ‘Ganges’ 18 January 1844. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fowler of Preston Park.

Fowler, Elizabeth (nee Dicey) 1820 1912 Wife of John, whom she married 1839. Arrived in ‘Giraffe’ 1835 after 6 months journey. They pioneered land in several centres and finally settled in Preston Valley - ‘Preston Park’. Were among earliest settlers of Preston district.

Fowler, Elizabeth (nee Draper) 1854 1934 Wife of Robert Fowler ‘Grove Hill’. Born York. Married Beverley 1888. Lived in the Preston Valley until 1927.

Fowler, Elizabeth (nee Muir) 1862 1940 Married 1891. Wife of Charles Kitching Fowler. Daughter of Thomas and Charlotte Muir, who were 1st, settles in Manjimup district, arriving Albany on ‘Ganges’ 1844. She pioneered a home and property out of the wilderness. ‘Glen Mervyn’ Preston.

Fowler, Ellen (nee Hough) 12 May 1843 16 November 1925 Born on banks of Collie River. Died at Bunbury. Farmed at Ferguson, head of estuary. Acted as midwife. Provisions had





to be carted by bullock wagon and boat up estuary.

Fowler, Eva (nee Marsh) Wife of Foster. Arrived Kununoppin 1910.

Fowler, Florence Caroline Sherwood

1868 1950 Wife of James Forest Fowler. Lived at ‘Preston Park’, Donnybrook. Later Conjeling Park, Williams.

Fox, Margaret Middleton (nee Watkins)

28 January 1885 Wife of James Richard. (Formerly Mrs Fred Herald.) Born Kojonup. Went to Dinninup 1903, pioneered property of ‘View Hill’, Dinninup. Well known and loved as Auntie Maggie. No family.

Francisco, Mrs Hugh Carr Pioneer of Murchison Shire, lived at Brych and Mabbin Stations.

Franklin, Hannah Settled on virgin land with her husband in 1906 at Wyola, Tammin.

Franks, Annie Eliza August 1941 Pioneer of Lake Grace, arrived May 1911.

Fraser, Augusta Louise 8 February 1883 25 July 1952 Married 28 September 1904. Resided in Dowerin her lifetime; was a foundation member Dowerin Branch CWA.

Fraser, Elizabeth (nee Hayward)

20 December 1882 Born Badgebup. Katanning Shire.

Fraser, Ellen (nee O’Grady) Wife of Peter. Early pioneer of Dandaragan.

Frearson, Mrs Annie Irene 1886 1934 Born South Australia. Came to Dowerin district 1903. Was at 1st meeting and foundation member CWA. Took part in CWA and church activities in Dowerin and Dowerin Lakes until failing health prevented her.

Frearson, Mrs Olive Elizabeth Came to Tammin 1911. Pioneered store in town.

Freeman, Mrs Charlotte 1879 Born York. One of 1st white settlers at Carnarvon. Went there 1882 and lived there for 60 years. Went to Perth and died aged 84 years. Has a street in Carnarvon named after her.

Freeman, Helen Esther Born at Ballarat. Husband was an organ builder. She took part in Savoy Operas there. Came to Kalgoorlie and was organist to Methodist, Presbyterian and Church of England





services. Member of Mother’s Union and CWA. Had 1 son. Passed away in 93rd yr.

Freestone, Viola Victoria Brief biographical notes on resident of Wongan Hills 1905.

Freind, Ellen (nee Johnson) 30 March 1862 14 March 1947 Lived in Northam-Toodyay district. Went shopping with her mother Mrs Johnson of Northam.

Freind, Mary Ann (nee Johnson)

1859 Born at ‘Glenavon’ between Northam and Toodyay. Married Frederick George Freind at ‘Katrine’ and pioneered at farm.

French, Ada Agnes (nee Eaton) Miss Eaton came to Goomalling in its early development, about 1901, with her family. Married Ernest French and settled on farm 3 miles south of Goomalling. Helped pioneer property and raised family of 8 children.

French, Fanny (nee Wisbey) Married John French of ‘Gold Gully Farm’, Irish town, Northam, 29 April 1874, where she resided until her death at 30 years of age in 1885, leaving family of 4 sons and 2 daughters.

French, Janet Wife of James French. Arrived Fremantle 1853. Developed virgin property near Northam, which they named ‘Gold Gully’.

Fricker, Annie Mary 1885 Pioneer of Narembeen. (Then known as Kumminin and Emu Hill district). Arrived 5 November 1911 aged 26 years.

Frizzell, Anna Jane (nee Simmons)

Married John Frizzell at Redcliffe about 1859. Lived at Guildford until at least 1878. Family of 10 children.

Frost, Harriet Pioneer of Kwolyin, Bruce Rock district. Brief biographical notes.

Frusher, Winifred Stella (nee Beck)

1947-67 Foundation President Kindergarten, Foundation President Hotham Zone Red Cross (Pingelly), Kindergarten Welfare Officer, foundation Commissioner Girl Guides.

Fry, Charlotte Ann (nee Stephens)

Came to W.A. from South Australia with her husband, a Methodist minister and settled in York 1895, Coolgardie





1897, Geraldton 1900, other centres, Bible Society 1911-1927. Wife of A.S.T. Fry.

Fuchsbichler, Barbara Arrived Bruce Rock 25 April 1912.

Fuhrmann, Mrs Bridget Roseanna (Rose), J.P.

Active member for many years Labour Women’s Organization, counsellor on Subiaco City Council, served on Children’s Protection Society all her adult life.

Fullarton, Emily Ann (nee Warner)

12 July 1877 Daughter of Gustavus Meredith Warner of Kilkeel, Ireland, descendent of Sir John Warner who was Lord Mayor of London 1648. Born at Foster, Victoria. Came to W.A. 1896. Married 28 June 1909 to Allan Fullarton of Balingup.

Fullarton, Kate Winifred 15 July 1878 20 September 1935 Brief biographical notes on Perenjori resident.

Fulwood, Ethel (nee Jose) Cunderdin.

Futcher, Mary Ann (nee Ross) Wife of James Futcher. Born Ballarat. Later Followed her husband to Goldrush 1895. Lived in hut with 2 small children for 6 months never seeing another white woman for months at a time.

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