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RACKLEY, James (1825/9-21/06/1912). James was an ex-convict who died in Bunbury. His parents were William and Ann, who were from England. James arrived on 07/08/1854 on the Ramillies. James was married on 16/07/1861 in York at the Roman Catholic Church to Ann Ryan. Ann’s parents were John and Elizabeth. She arrived on 26/12/1860 on the Escort or 06/04/1859 on the Hamilla Mitchell. James and Ann’s children were Elizabeth (1862-), Charles (1863-), born in York, and Esther Mary (1866-). James lived in York and Perth and was a carter and boat owner in the 1870s. He sold the cutter, Eliza Jane, in 1874 to George Simpson of the Western Australia Timber Co., Lockeville. James employed thirteen ticket of leave men on occasions from 1863-1874, including boatmen, woodcutters, sawyers and a cooper.

R.A.E, William John (1872-27/03/1917). William was born in New South Wales and died in Gaza in WWI. His father was William Allwood, who arrived in the late 1890s. In December 1903, William John was married in Bunbury to Norah Mitchell (03/11/1880-05/03/1974). Norah's parents were William Bedford and Caroline. William John and Norah's children were William Gordon (1904-), Mary (1906-1906) died in Albany, Margaret (1909-1912) died in Bunbury, Kenneth Prinsep (1910-1934), Elizabeth Alison (1913-) and Janet Ainslie (1915-). William John was a surveyor who worked in Geraldton district and later was appointed District Surveyor at Albany. His widow was a hostess at the Government House from 1949-1951 when her brother's wife died. Sir James Mitchell was lieutenant governor of Western Australia for many years.

RALPH George (1829-). George was an ex-convict. He arrived on 29/05/1863 on the Clyde with his wife and two children from the U.K. George employed 2 ticket of leave men in 1869 at Blackwood and in 1879 at Bunbury.

RAMSAY, James (1836-19/10/1873). James was born in Scotland and died in Picton by drowning. His father was John, and his uncle was William Cunningham Ramsay. James arrived in Melbourne and Albany in late 1859. On 21/06/1662, he married Anne Roberts (27/12/1840-07/02/1900). Anne died in Bunbury by drowning. Her parents were William Jenkin Roberts and Isabella. She arrived on 10/04/1842 on the Diadem. James and Anne's children were John (1864-), William Cunningham (-1944) and Eva. In Bunbury from 1867, James was a landowner and stockbreeder. He also was a member of the Road Board and Bunbury Volunteer Force. He owned two shops, a butcher and a grocery. He employed 7 ticket of leave men on occasions from (1862-1870) including a sawyer and a cabinet maker.

RAMSAY, James (11/11/1854-27/10/1879). James' parents were William Cunningham and Bridget. He was a member of the Road Board of Bunbury. He inherited "Minninup" which was previously his father's property. James went to Eastern colonies twice to buy good breeding stock. He died of an accident with a timber whim.

RAMSAY, John. John was the brother of William Cunningham. He entered ploughing matches in Bunbury in 1849 to 1850. 

RAMSAY, William Cunningham (1820-15/05/1862). William died in Picton. He arrived on 10/04/1842 on the Diadem as a widower. He was married on 30/01/1853 in Dardanup to his second wife, Bridget O'Shanahan (1835-17/06/1859). Bridget died during childbirth. She arrived on (27/7/1850) on the Sophia. Her father was James Sheehey. William married on (03/01/1860) in Bunbury to his third wife, Grace Campbell Hill (1819-07/02/1893/4). Grace died in Picton. Her parents were David and Mary. She arrived on 26/11/1858 per Dolphin. William's children were James (1853-1879) died by timber accident, Ann Maria (1855-1921) and William Cunningham (1856-). William was a prosperous farmer with son James at "Minninup", which he bought in 1856 from J.K. Child. He also owned Bunbury town lots, and some farms in Wellington district, bought in the 1850-1860s. William traded in supplies with American whalers. His widow carried on at "Minninup" as stock owner, and employed 8 ticket of leave men on occasions from (1863-1873).

RAMSAY, William Cunningham (16/12/1856). William's parents were William Cunningham and Bridget (maiden name O'Shanahan). William was married on 10/03/1924 to Uranie Murnane (1864-18/12/1951). Uranie was born in Victoria and died in Dardanup. She was the daughter of Valmont Melotte and the widow of Jeremiah Murnane. Uranie arrived in 1898 with her husband and 3 Children. William inherited his father's estates at Bunbury and worked as a farmer and grazier at "Minninup". He was a member of the Bunbury Road Board for five years.

RAYNER, A. Lived in Bunbury and employed a ticket of leave labourer in (1871). 

Mary Xavier Read (1859-1938)

Mother Mary Xavier Read, one of the pioneering Mercy Sisters at Bunbury was known as the ‘Mother of Music’ throughout the South West of Western Australia. She was a highly qualified and accomplished musician and was an experienced teacher before she joined the Sisters of Mercy (McLay, 1992, p.168). Mary came from a family of wealthy and talented musicians who ran a prestigious music school, Read’s Academy in Dublin (McLay, 1992, p.168). Mary’s dedication to music resulted in outstanding music results for the Bunbury convent, with 7% of the Trinity Music College awards given throughout the Commonwealth to her students. Amongst her students, two fellowships and three national prizes were also gained (reference).

Born in 1859 to well-off parents Thomas and Teresa Read, Mary Josephine was one of thirteen children. Her upbringing had the other Sisters at the convent thinking her a ‘snob’ (reference). Her father was a Protestant but Mary and her siblings were brought up as Catholics like their mother. Mary’s father, dressed in his Sunday’s best of tails and a top hat, would see them off to the Catholic church in the family coach driven by a coachman before walking to his Protestant Church (McLay, 1992, p.168).

At twenty-four years old, Mary arrived in Perth in 1883 as part of a group of nine postulants. In September of that year, she ‘took the white veil’ to become a novitiate, choosing Sister Mary Francis Xavier as her religious name (reference). Sister Xavier completed her training at the Victoria Square Convent, Perth, and ‘took the black veil’ in 1885 with the other eight women who she took her white veil with (reference). She took her final vows at Fremantle in 1891 (reference). 

Two of these women died within two years of the ceremony, Sister Ignatiua, aged 21 (McLay, 1992, p.466), and Sister Bridget, aged 32 (reference). Their deaths are a testament of how hard life was in Australia, and how committed Sister Xavier was to give up the privileged life she lived in Ireland to serve the people of Australia.

Sister Xavier was sent to Bunbury in January 1886 where she stayed for a brief period (McLay, 1992, p.72). In 1897 she returned to Bunbury, the year when the Sister of Mercy convent became separate to Perth’s (reference). Sister Xavier was then appointed Assistant Mother under the Reverend Mother Angela Costello, who was the first Australian born sister to receive this title (reference).

Mother Xavier’s main contribution to the Bunbury community was teaching music which she did with much dedication. As a result, her pupils constantly did well in the Trinity College exams. In 1914, Nora Coalstad, at just 11 years of age,  was one the youngest musicians to win an exhibition (reference) and in 1921 Doris Bettesworth achieved the highest mark in Western Australia for the Licentiate of the Associated Board of Music exam (L.A.B) (reference). Cecilia Lucey, who was later billed as “Bunbury’s Favourite Soprano '' also won gold medals in singing for three years in succession (McLay, 1992, p.172). 

Bunbury became the second examination centre in Western Australia to hold Trinity College examinations and a special Music Hall was built in 1918 to accommodate the growing number of students. Lessons were offered for several instruments, singing and to both Catholic and non-Catholics alike (McLay, 1992, p.201).

Mother Xavier was talented in other areas besides music, including sewing, as shown from this letter penned by 11-year-old Mary Hastie to ‘Aunties Corner’ in The W.A. Record (January 21 1901):

“...My dear Auntie, I am pleased to tell you the bazaar was a great success, as the Sisters worked hard to try and have it nice. There was one beautiful Doll which stood in the middle of the Irish Australian Stall, which was the attraction of the room — Erin, dressed by Rev. Mother Xavier. She stood on a bed of moss, dressed in a beautiful white satin dress with shamrocks worked down the front; her right hand was resting on a gold harp and a bunch of shamrocks in the other hand….. Goodbye, Dear Auntie; I remain, Your Loving Niece, (age 11 years) Mary Hastie.”  (reference).

Early in 1914, Mother Xavier returned to Ireland on account of her mother’s death (reference). She was accompanied by Mother Agnes and returned to Australia in 1915 with nineteen new postulants for Bunbury (reference). Their trip back to Australia was not without danger, as WWI had begun, making the seas a deadly place. Their ship was pursued by a German submarine for two hours, during which the ship’s captain had them pray for protection and safety (McLay, 1992, p.174). The party was given a large welcome on return (reference) with the Children of Mary welcoming home Mother Xavier. In a speech, Miss Josie Buswell said “...we all recall with pride and gratitude your unselfish and inspiring work for our good. In the midst of overwhelming difficulties and sorrows you always found time for us, and on every possible occasion you gave us the benefit of your ripe knowledge, and experience, and fanned our often dormant faith into life and fruit.” (reference)

In 1935 Mother Xavier’s Golden Jubilee was accompanied by great celebrations. The first was a Ball in her honour (reference). The following night consisted of the official Jubilee programme with several musical items performed by former students. They were followed by speeches and the presentation of a Honorary Fellowship from the Trinity College of Music in recognition of their long and successful connection. Mr Parkes, a representative of the college, listed the achievements gained by the convent and said it was remarkable considering the small population (reference). 

Mother Xavier Reid died in 1938, aged 79, and was buried with other Sisters of Mercy at the Bunbury Cemetery. In 1953, Xavier Street was named in her honour for her contribution to the cultural life of Bunbury (reference). 

READING, Henry Eagleton (1845-10/10/1913). Henry's parents were Mark Henry and Elizabeth (maiden name Eagleton). He arrived on 16/09/1887 on the Helena Mena with his wife and three sons. He married Elizabeth Gallimore Alnutt Pearson in 1868. Henry and Elizabeth's children were Henry Frederick William (1869-1918), William James (1872-1944), George Eagleton (1874-1947), John Forrest Piggott (1891-), born in Western Australia, and WaIter Eagleton. Henry was a grocer in Perth from 1888-1889, and he established "The Southern Times" in 1888 in Bunbury. After his death, the business was taken over by his son George.

READING, Henry Frederick William (1869-03/02/1918). Henry was born in England and Died in Busselton. His parents were Henry Eagleton and Elizabeth (maiden name Pearson). He arrived on (16/09/1887) on the Helena Mena with his parents. Henry was married on 14/02/1899 in Minninup, Capel, to Mary Campbell Forrest (16/12/1871-24/09/1945). Mary was born in Capel, and her parents were James Hill F. and Annie Maria (maiden name Ramsay). Henry and Mary's children were Henry James Forrest (1900-1973), Annie Elizabeth May (1901-), Margaret Elvira Hope (1903-1976), Robert Pearson (1905-), Mary Hill (1907-), Esther Irene (1909-) and Daisy Campbell (1913-). Henry was a printer and paper editor in Bunbury and a farmer in Donnybrook. Sussex Loc 249, 253 and 326. He was a Liberal and a member of the Church of England. 

READING, William James (1846-14/10/1936). William was born in Rugby, and his parents were Mark Henry and Elizabeth (maiden name Eagleton). He arrived on 20/03/1871 on the Fitzroy from the U.K. and on the Twilight to Bunbury. James was married on 21/11/1872 at Australind Congregation to Elizabeth Piggott (10/12/1852-01/12/1925). Elizabeth was born in Western Australia. Her parents were Benjamin and Sarah (maiden name Eagleton). William and Elizabeth's children were Henry Benjamin, who died at six months old, Benjamin (1875-1956), Henry (1882-1908), Maude Alice (1884-), still living as of 1978, WaIter Eagleton (-1939), a son born in 1887 and died at five weeks old, Florence Emily (1889-1975), Celia Violet (1893-1976), Charles William James (1895-1973) and Violet (1896-). William was said to have come because of ill health. He taught at Parkfield School and employed three ticket of leave men from 1872-1874 at "Spring Hill". He also worked as a farmer at "Runnymede", Australind, and bought land from Cundall and Harris. William was the chairman at Brunswick Road Board from 1895-1898 and a founder member of the Farmers' Association in 1893. He received his education at Cambridge College England. In the J.F. Congregation, he was active in proposals for railway by coast route. 

REDDING, Charles J (1851-). Charles arrived on 26/05/1877 on the Hastings from London. He joined the Police Force and transferred from Perth to Bunbury in 1881.

REED, A.R. He lived in Bunbury and employed a ticket of leave labourer in 1871. 

REEVE, George. George was an ex-convict, who arrived on 09/06/1862 on the Norwood. His wife and family followed him on 07/03/1866 on the Robert Morrison. In the U.K. in 1854, George married Mary Ann Noble (1829-1922). Mary was from Norfolk, England. Their children were Amelia (1856-), Anna (1859-), George (1861-), and several more children born in Western Australia, Bunbury "Balbarrup" from 1867. His wife was known as "The Doctor", being skilled at nursing.

REGAN Johannah. Listed by Salvado at Bunbury 05/1854. 

REID, William (1831-). William arrived on 26/12/1860 on the Escort with his first wife, Isabella (1830-). He married his second wife, Margaret Clark (1844-), on 02/03/1866 in Fremantle. Margaret was born in Ireland and arrived on 17/12/1864 on the Hastings. William's child was William (1866-1868), who died at Clackline. In Fremantle, in 1863, he employed a ticket of leave man, where he was assistant warder at Clackline Road party in 1868. William employed six ticket of leave men from 1865-1868. He was Water Policeman at Busselton in 1876. He was part owner of schooner Belle of Bunbury in 1879. William was also a master mariner with Thomas Hayward (merchant), James D. Gibbs (shipwright) and Andrew Stewart (seaman). The vessel wrecked in 1887. William was part owner of Theresa 1880-1888 with Seeligson and complete owner from 1899. 

REYNOLDS, Samuel. Samuel was married to Anne Donlon (1832-) on 22/10/1853 at the Royal Catholic Church. Anne arrived on 13/01/1853 on the Travancore. Salvado listed Anne on 05/1854 in Bunbury. 

RICH, George (1826-). George was buried in Picton on 04/03/1904. He married Eliza Frances Hill (1830-19/8/1902) in Bunbury on 13/11/1868. Eliza was also buried in Picton. Her parents were David and Mary (maiden name Campbell) from Scotland. Eliza arrived on 26/03/1963 on the Strathmore. George and Eliza's child was Mary C (1869-). George was stationed at Toodyay in 1867 as warden of the convict establishment. He arrived at Bunbury as a farmer in the 1860s and was a keeper in 1870 of public houses "plough and Harrow ", "Frogmore" and "Taulton Vale", Dardanup (1885). George employed 34 ticket of leave men on occasions from 1865-1879. ·

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.

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. 

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-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.

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. 

RlLEY, 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.

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.

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.

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, 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, 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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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). 

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. 

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.

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

ROGERS, James (1797-24/01/1857). James died in Bunbury. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

ROSE, John (11/05/1846-). He was the son of Samuel and Mary Rose. John married on 04/02/1874 in Fremantle to Mary Ann Kain. Mary was the daughter of Bernard. John remarried Mary Rose Walmsley (-20/11/1912). She died in Bunbury. John's children were Alice Sophia (1875-), born in Fremantle, Annie Beatrice (1888-) and George.

ROSE, John Lytton (25/08/1867-) He was born in Bunbury. He was the son of William and Mary Ann Alice (maiden name Delaporte). John married on 29/01/1891 Ada Annie Muriel Morgan.

ROSE, Robert Henry (1832-29/11/1909). He was the eldest son of Robert and Elizabeth (maiden name  Canler ). Robert arrived on 25/05/1852 on the Merope. Robert married on 26/03/1857 in Australind to Ann Bishop Allnutt (29/08/1834-18/01/1864). Ann died in Australind. Robert remarried on 22/07/1865 to Elizabeth Eliza Teede (04/07/1845-24/02/1911). Elizabeth died in Victoria. She was the daughter of George Robert and Mildred Children. Robert and Ann's children were Robert Henry (1858-1900), John Charles (1859-1940), George Canler (1861-1959), James (1862-1943) and Edwin (1863-1948). Robert and Elizabeth's children were Mary (1866-) died in infancy, Mary Ann Elizabeth (1867-1897), Louise Patience (1869-1909), Augustus Fred (1870-), Mary E (1871-), Percival (1872-1935), Ada Mildred (1874-1875), Ada Mildred (1875-), Arnold Jeffes (1877-1952), Madelaine (1879-1948), Bessie (1880-), Florence (1881-1948), Thomas Leopold (1883-1927), Ella (1884-1968) and Annette Lucille (1890-1969). He employed twenty-five ticket of leave men at "Parkfield" 1864- 1878 (1 a teacher). Bt. "Parkfield Estate" Australind Justice of the Peace. Farmer Bunbury. Pastoral leasehold 1850s. Member of the Board of Education for the Wellington district. 

ROSE, Samuel (1816-23/10/1867). Samuel arrived on 18/03/1841 on the Parkfield with his wife and son. He married Mary Rose Hallen (1814-29/03/1850). Mary died in childbirth. Samuel remarried on 18/05/1855 in Bunbury to Emma Delaporte (widow, maiden name Penfold) (1825-24/08/1890). Emma died in Bunbury. Samuel and Mary's children were Sam (1836-), William (1842-), John (1846-), Mary Matilda (1850-). Samuel and Emma's children were George Charles, Grace Ann (1869-1940), Eleanor Rosetta (1854-), Emma and Sarah Eliza (1857-1936). Samuel bought a Bunbury Town Lot in 1850 and Wellington Location of 120 acres in 1856. Widow carried on the business of "Rose Hotel" 1868 and Bunbury storekeeper 1874. She employed seven ticket of leave men on occasions from 1867-1871.

ROSE, Samuel (1836-). He was the son of Samuel and Mary Rose. Samuel married on 13/12/1859 to Mary Forrest (1837-). Mary was the daughter of Gavin and Mary. She arrived on 06/12/1842 on board the Trusty with her parents. Their children were Samuel Litton Clifton (1864-1938), Gavin John, Grace Ann (1869-1940) and Daniel Murray (1877-), born in Perth Church of England. Samuel was a carpenter and wheelwright. He employed five ticket of leave men at Bunbury on occasions from 1865-1873.

ROSE, Samuel Litton Clifton (1864 - 03/01/1938). He was born in Capel. He was the son of Samuel and Mary (maiden name Forrest). Samuel married in 1886 at Bunbury to Susannah Maria Higgins (1861-21/01/1935). Susannah was born in Caple and died in Bunbury. She was the daughter of Henry and Lavinia (maiden name Gardner). Their children were Coral Clifton (1887-), Mind baptized in 1888, Lavinia (-1956) baptized in 1890, Winifred Constance Clifton (-1947) baptized in 1893, Charles Clifton (1895-1963), William Clifton (1897-1915) died at Madras in World War 1, Samuel Clifton (1898-1960), Allan Clifton (1899-1963) and John Litton Clifton (1904-1964). Samuel was a farmer at "Doongup".  He was a member of the Church of England.

ROSE, Rev. Thomas G. He arrived on 02/10/1876 on the Helena Mena, with his wife J.B. and children, Erick, Alfred H, Ada H and Thomas A. Thomas was a congregational minister in Perth from 1876-1879. He visited Bunbury in 01/1877. Thomas departed on 30/12/1879 on the Helena Mena for London with his family.

ROSE, William James. He was born in Bunbury. He was the son of William and Mary Ann Alice (maiden name Delaporte). William married Alma Esther. Their children were William James Richard (1908-), Thomas Leonard (1912-), Kadge Elba (1915-), Tester (1917-), Forrest Rupert (1919-), Francis Charles (1922-) and Esther Joan (1924-).

ROSSER, Alfred Gra (20/05/1850-1915). He was born in Fremantle. He was the son of Alfred Gra and Caroline. Alfred went to Victoria with his parents and returned to Western Australia in the 1880s. He married in 1877 in the Church of England Melbourne to Marie Louise Fanning (1858-15/05/1896). Marie was born in Victoria. Alfred remarried on 07/05/1898 in Fremantle to Elizabeth Hislop (1875-).  Elizabeth died in South Australia. Alfred and Marie's children were Arthur Chester Gra (1878-1967), Eulalie (1881-1882), Eric Lindhurst Gra (1883-1956 ) died in Western Australia and employed in the Fire Brigade, Ursula Audrey (1885-), Ariel Gertrude (1888-1936) and Cedric Hereford Gra (1891-1936). Alfred and Elizabeth's children were Dorothy Constance and Gra Rosser (1904-), born in England. Alfred went to London in 1859 on the Aerolite for his education. He worked with his father in Melbourne, as a commercial traveller and at Fremantle as a commission agent with Hunter and Co. from 1888-1889. On his return to Western Australia, he was involved in the establishment of Gas Co. at Fremantle. His residence was in Picton. He worked as a land and estate agent. He was the proprietor of the "Pier Hotel" Fram, the "Burlington Hotel" in Bunbury, and "Governor Broome" in Perth. He made several voyages to Victoria. Alfred was educated in England at 18 years under an uncle (Oxford MA). He was a member of the Church of England. 

ROURKE, James. He arrived on 01/06/1850 on the Scindian as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard with his wife Anna Halon and 5 Children, including Margaret (Mary),  James (1849-), Mary Jane (1851-). James was formerly a Private of the 27th Regiment. An armourer. He possibly employed a ticket of leave mason at Bunbury in 1863. 

ROWLAND, John. He employed four ticket of leave men on occasions from 1861-1874, one of which was a sawyer. John was an Australind farmer from 1876-1885, and then in Bunbury, he was the Boarding housekeeper from 1887-1889.

RYAN, Michael (12/12/1864-07/08/1951). He was born in Toodyay. He was the son of Michael and Margaret (maiden name Fitzgerald). Michael married on 03/07/1889 in South Australia to Clara Oakley Graham (31/10/1866 or 26/091866-18/04/1945). Clara was born in South Australia and died in South Perth. She was the daughter of William and Emily (maiden name Trott). She arrived with her mother on 28/09/1877 from South Australia on the Star of Hope. Their children were Kathleen (1890-1970), Eileen (1892-1952), Donald (1894-1946), Jessie (1896-), Doreen (1898-), Edith (1900-1970), Sheila (1903-), Brian (1904-1973) born in South Australia, Eric (1906-1908)  born in South Australia and Joan (1908-1974). Michael was first at Northam in 1879 as a Telegraph Messenger, then to Eyre, Onslow. He was employed in the Telegraph Department of East-West (Eucla line) from Bunbury and Boulder. He was a senior officer in Perth and Superintendent of Telegrams from 1911-1927 when he retired. He made several voyages to and from his stations on the South Coast. His residence was in South Perth. He was educated at Government and Roman Catholic Schools. He was a Liberal and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. 

RYLAND John. He was employed on the S. Palleton of Bunbury.