Arrived 26/06/1836 on the Addingham with his wife. He was listed in the 1837 Perth Census. He Travelled from Bunbury to Perth in 1846.
RODWELL, William James
William's parents were William and Mary Ann (widow Buckle, maiden name Elkington). He married Jane Hayes on 22/06/1892 in Bunbury. William and Jane's children were Mervyn James (1893-1893), George William (1894-), Walter Andrew (1896-1948).
RODWELL, William
(1824/6-17/11/1882).
William died in Bunbury. He was an ex-convict who arrived on 28/03/1854 on the Sea Park. On 06/10/1859 in Bunbury, he married Mary Ann Buckle (widow- maiden name Elkington) (1826-22/03/1913). Mary also died in Bunbury. William and Mary's children were Ellen Scott (1861-), James (1862) died as an infant, Alice, Mary Ann (1866-), William James, George (1867-1945). William was a shoemaker in Bunbury from 1868-1877. He employed two ticket of leave men in 1870 and 1873 and possibly one in 1882.
RODWELL, George
(1867-11/10/1945).
George's parents were William and Mary Ann (Widow of Buckle, maiden name Elkington). On 10/06/1890 in York, he married Sarah Mehalah Bradshaw (1874-27/07/1916). Sarah's parents were Amos- a wheelwright- and Ellen (maiden name Kidd). George and Sarah's children were Ernest, Pearl, Ray, Queen, Ida May (1897-), Leonard Amos (1899-), Rita, Clarence Hunter (1902-), Olive, Sydney, Ruby and Gordon. George lived in York and worked as a wheelwright in 1890 when he arrived in Bunbury.
RODGERS, James
(1829-13/06/1895).
James died in Bunbury. He was an ex-convict who arrived on 07/08/1854 on the Ramillies. He was married on 16/05/1862 in Parkfield to Margaret Keenan (1839-16/02/1922). Margaret also died in Bunbury. Her father was Michael, a farmer from Ireland. She arrived on 26/12/1860 on the Escort. James and Margaret's children were John (1862-1904) born in Belvedere Australind and died in Kartidale, William (1863-) born in Rosamel, Michael (1864-), Thomas (1866-), James (1870-), Joseph (1872-), Daniel P., Dennis, Francis, Patrick, and George. James employed 17 ticket of leave men at Wonnerup, Lockeville and Cooks Park from 1864-1881. He worked for B. Piggott and took up a tillage lease. He was a farmer at "Rosamel", and by 1887 he had over 6,000 acres freehold and 10,000 leaseholds. James nominated brother-in-law John Keenan and his wife as migrants in 1863.
ROGERS, George
(18/04/1865-).
George was born in Gwalia and died in Perth. His parents were William and Ellen (maiden name McKeowen). George was a miner in Gwalia and a station hand in the North West. He also worked on the construction of the Perth-Fremantle and Perth-Bunbury Railway lines. Lit. Private tuition. George was with the Labor party and was a Roman Catholic.
ROBINSON, Henry John
Henry was married in Bunbury on 25/11/1896 to Ada Woodley (1871-25/10/1958). Ada's parents were Charles and Emma (maiden name Gardiner). Henry and Emma's children were Beatrice M., Elsie A. (1898-), Cordon C. (1900-), Minns E. (1902-), Cyril H. (1904-), Rose A. (1906-), Richard J., Alex G. (1911-). Henry lived in Greenbushes.
ROBINSON
Builder, Bunbury (1888/9). In partnership with Dennis Valentine.
ROBERTS, William Jenkin
(1828-1883).
William's parents were William Jenkin and Isabella. He arrived on 10/04/1842 on the Diadem with his parents. In 09/1850, he married Elizabeth Hurst (1834-). Elizabeth's father was Abraham, who also arrived on the Diadem. William and Elizabeth's children were Alfred and Matilda (1851-). William lived in Bunbury and worked in Capel as a farmer at "Trencreek". He was a postmaster at Minninup in 1874. He was a member of the Wellington Road Committee and Road Board from 1869 onwards. William employed seven ticket of leave men in 1872 and 1873, mainly for work on land drainage.
ROBERTS, Thomas
(1839-29/10/1907).
Thomas' parents were William J. and Isabella. Thomas arrived on 10/04/1842 on the Diadem with his parents. On 02/07/1863 in Bunbury, he married Mary Ann Eliza Properjohn (18/12/1848-11/09/1913). Mary's parents were Charles and Elizabeth. Thomas and Mary's children were Rebecca Jane (1867-1937), Amy Sophia (-1956), Bertha Emily, Daisy Alma, Isabella Jenken, Thomas Edward, Laura Elizabeth Slennet, Vernon Gale Thomas Wm. Jenken and Clarence Herbert. Thomas was a Bunbury district pastoralist and held a 5,000 acres pastoral lease on Blackwood River. He was a farmer at "Rosemore" Elgin. Thomas employed some ticket of leave men in the 1870s. He was a member of the Church of England.
ROBERTS, Herbert Henry
(21/03/1869-20/10/1942).
Herbert was born in Bunbury and died in Capel. His parents were Charles Fox and Hannah (maiden name Hurst). In Busselton on 22/06/1898, Herbert married Rose Campbell Forrest (06/08/1876-20/08/1957). Rose was born in Preston and died in Bunbury. Her parents were James and Annie Maria (Maiden name Ramsay). Rose was active in the C.W.A. Herbert. Rose's children were Sheila May (1899-), Edwin Rowland Campbell (1903-), Alexander Forrest (1906-) and Herbert Cunningham (1912-1944). Herbert was a farmer at "Stratham Park" and established "Greenfields" in Capel in 1905. He was a member of the local Road Board. Herbert was a successful exhibitor at the Royal Show and in Bunbury with horses and cattle. He was also a keen cricketer.
ROBERTS, Frederick William
(27/08/1877-08/1940).
Frederick was born in Perth. His father was George. On 24/04/1912 in Bunbury, he married Ethel Marion Forrest (29/03/1891-). Ethel's parents were George and Alice Helen. Frederick was employed in railway construction and was apprenticed as a surveyor under C.Y. O'Connor before serving again in the railway department. In 1906 he resigned to be a business partner of A.F. Spencer and Co., and in 1910 bought a partnership with Thomas Hayward and Son in Bunbury. Frederick was a member of the Bunbury Harbour Board and became the Bunbury Chamber of Commerce president in 1910. In addition, he was the treasurer of the Wellington Agricultural Society, captain of the Bunbury Swimming Club and member of a local Hunt Club. He was educated at Briggs' Grammar School, Fremantle.
ROBERTS, Charles Fox
(22/02/1844-).
Charles' parents were William and Isabella. In Bunbury on 22/09/1864, he married Hannah Hurst (1845-), a relative of Abraham Hurst. Hannah arrived on 06/04/1859 on the Hamilla Mitchell. Charles and Hannah's children were Hannah Elizabeth (1865-1865) died in Bunbury, William Charles (1865-), Frank Albert, Clara, Edith, Susan (1875-), Herbert, Catherine Emily, Basil, Capel, Grace, and Ilma (1888-). Charles lived in Bunbury and was a farmer and grazier at "Capel Farm" from 1867-1876. He took over his father's tenancy of Stirling's estate until around 1887 when he owned "Greenfields", Stratham. Charles employed four ticket of leave men on occasions in 1865, 1871 and 1874.
REMINGTON, Lewis Bacon
(1859-13/04/1901).
Lewis was born in England and died in Bunbury. His father was Robert, a farmer. Lewis arrived on 11/03/1884 on the Natal from London. In Fremantle, on 08/03/1886 he married Teresa McMahon (13/09/1864-06/01/1933). Teresa was born in Fremantle and died in Midland. Her parents were James, a warder and enrolled Pensioner, and Mary (maiden name Martin). Lewis and Teresa's children were Florence (1892-), born in Geraldton, Amy (1894-), born in Geraldton, Edith (1898-) born in Bunbury, and Robert (1901-1907). Lewis was an employee of the Western Australia Government. He worked on railways as a locomotive foreman in Geraldton, Fremantle and Bunbury. He was educated at Tuxford Grammar School in England.
RILEY, John
(1831-).
John was an ex-convict who possibly arrived on 18/07/1855 on the Adelaide. He employed a ticket of leave labourer in Toodyay in 1859 and perhaps another in Bunbury in 1869.
RIDLEY, Bernard Walford
(1864-16/8/1944).
Bernard was the son of W. Walford, timber merchant of England. Bernard was born in England and arrived on 12/04/1886 on the Yeoman from London. In 1892 he married Jeanette Rogers (1864-1939), daughter of Ishmael. Jeanette was a relative of May Gibbs, the artist, and was a competent artist herself. Bernard and Jeanette's children were Eric, Darby Walford (1907-1969), Harold, Marjorie and Geoffrey. Bernard was a licensed surveyor and came to Western Australia to work on the Great Southern Railway project. He was assistant to civil engineer May in surveying the Bunbury Railway. Bernard formed the Grosvenor Prospecting Co. in 1888 and participated in the early prospecting of the Eastern Goldfields with Gillies MacPherson. Ill health caused him to resume survey work and became a draughtsman in P.W.D. He surveyed Avon, Armadale, Albany and Southern Cross. Bernard became the founder of the Institute of Licensed Surveyors in Western Australia and Western Australia Cricket Association. His residence was in Stirling Street, Perth.
RICHARDSON-BUNBURY (Lady) Margaret
(06/07/1795-31/03/1873).
Margaret was the widow of Sir James M.R. Bunbury of Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Margaret arrived on 20/06/1855 on the Avalanche with her three daughters and two sons, and prefabricated housing. Her son Willliam preceded her in 1842 on the Diadem. Margaret's children were John R. who remained in Ireland, Diana (1811-1898), who collected plant specimens for Von Mueler, Mary, Emily, William (1817-) and Alfred (1837-1864). She was a Gentlewoman of Picton.
RICHARDSON-BUNBURY, Taunton
(1837-03/05/1864).
Alfred's father was Sir James. He arrived on 20.6.1855 on the Avalanche. In Bunbury, he was a clerk and tidewaiter. Alfred was a farmer and pastoralist in 1862, with a 10,000-acre pastoral lease.
RICHARDSON William
William was an ex-convict, who possibly arrived on 18/10/1851 on the Minden. He employed 5 ticket of leave labourers on occasions from 1872-1876 at Vasse. In 1877 William signed a petition regarding discrimination against ex-convicts. As an elderly man he was admitted from Bunbury to the Mt. Eliza Invalid Depot on 7/9/1886.
RICHARDS, George
(1830-).
George was an ex-convict who possibly arrived on 31/01/1852 on the Marion. He married Ellen Guery (1829-) in Bunbury on 27/01/1854. Ellen arrived on 13/06/1853 on the Sabrina. Salvado listed Ellen on 05/1854 in Bunbury. George employed two ticket of leave men 1869, one at York and one at Bunbury.