ROSE, James

(06/08/1862-30/08/1943).

He was born in Bunbury. He was the son of Robert Henry (farmer) and Ann Bishop (maiden name Allnutt). James married on 26/02/1889 in Perth Church of England to Amy Edith Stone (17/03/1868-1955). Amy was the daughter of William Alfred and Emily Elizabeth (maiden name Ashton). Their children were H. E. Vernon, Francis James (1891-1903), Hubert Ernest (1893-) and Harold Mervyn (1895-). Clerk of Works York in 1887 and a Clerk at the Perth Bank in 1889. He was a Major in the Perth Co. of Western Australia Rifle Volunteers 1885.

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ROSE, George Canler

(01/02/1861-07/03/1959).

He was born in Bunbury. He was the son of Robert Henry and Ann Bishop (maiden name Allnutt). George married on 20/03/1901 to Edith Bertha Clarke (19/04/1877-04/12/1960). Edith was born in Bunbury as the daughter of Ephriam Mayo and Louisa (maiden name Teede). Their children were George Canler (1902-1971), Sylvia Anne (1903-), Kim, Alice Bertha (1904-), Olive (1906-1906) and Grace. He worked with Lowe in a bank at Bunbury 1878. For three years, he was the manager of W.H. Venn's farm at Dardanup in 1882. Then George went to the Kimberley as manager of "Fraser Station" and manager of "Yeeda Station" for J.A. Game, the English owner, after William Paterson went south. George bought Mt. Anderson Station. He returned to the family property at Australind 1893. He was a member of Royal and Wellington Agricultural Societies. Member of Kimberley Road Board and Bunbury Road Board Director of Bunbury Butter Co.

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ROSE, Edwin

(01/02/12/1863-10/01/1948).

Edwin was born in Bunbury. His parents were Robert Henry and Ann Bishop (maiden name Allnutt). On 14/10/1902, Edwin married Janet Louisa Clarke (28/07/1878-13/10/1926). Janet was born in Bunbury, and her parents were Ephriam Mayo and Louisa (maiden name Teede). Edwin and Janet's children were Edna Joy (1904-) and Frances May (1905-). Edwin was a pastoralist in Kimberley, at "Cherabin Cattle Stations" and "Quanbun Sheep Station" from 1891-1903. By 1898 he was farming at "Wedderburn Park," Brunswick. He was a member of the South West Dairy Co-op., a member of the Royal Agricultural Society, and the Veterinary Board. He was a Justice of Peace and a Member of the Legislative Council. He was also a member of the Brunswick Road Board. Edwin was educated at Parkfield School.

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ROSE, Charles

(1837-05/09/1886).

Charles was born in England. He arrived on 23/09/1853 on the Devonshire with his mother, Elizabeth. He married Madeliene Viola Menzies (1843-06/1940) in England on 23/06/1870. Madeliene's father was Robert Marshall Menzies of South Lambeth. Madeliene conducted Ladies School Bunbury from 1887-1889. Charles and Madeliene's child was Mabel Bessie Louise. Charles was a farmer and grazier in Blackwood. In Bridgetown, "Wilgarrup" had 100 acres freehold in 1857 and extensive leasehold. Charles employed six ticket of leave men on occasions from 1887-1889. Charles visited England with his mother, departing 10/01/1869 on the Bridgetown and returning on 16/10/1870 on the Bridgetown with his bride.

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ROGERS, James 1814

(1814-). James was born in England and arrived on 26/03/1852 on the Mary. He was a farmer in Bunbury from 1868.

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ROGERS, George

(1822-).

George's father was George. He was an ex-convict and arrived on 02/06/1855 on the Stag while his wife and three children stayed in the U.K. George married his second wife Jane Prior (1846-1938) in Bunbury on 20/12/1860. Jane's parents were George William and Elizabeth (maiden name Golten). George was a tailor and employed a ticket of leave labourer in Bunbury in 1870. He later left for Sydney. He was semi-literate and his religion was Protestante.

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ROGERS D

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.

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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). 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ROBINSON

Builder, Bunbury (1888/9). In partnership with Dennis Valentine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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