The Heritage Wall is situated at the start of the Heritage Garden adjacent to the town clock and surrounding the Heritage Rose Garden. The roses in this garden are unique as they were all propagated from original rose varieties brought to Western Australia by the earliest settlers.
The wall allows the community to recognise those families, people and businesses who have been part of Katanning for a century or more, and those people who have had a major impact on the thriving community we see today.
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Noongar Community
The Noongar Community, descendants of the traditional aboriginal owners of this area, have also contributed to the current Katanning community since it’s inception
Although not on the Heritage Wall this plaque is dedicated to those members of the Noongar community and is located prominently alongside the Gazebo in the park.
“In recognition of all
Noongars who have lived
and contributed to the
Katanning Shire
and Community
October 2005″
Sponsored by the Department of Indigenous Affairs
Pioneer & Memorial Wall
Pioneer & Memorial Wall
3rd June 1992
To Commemorate 100 years of
Local Government in Katanning
It is intended that this wall become a
Social History of the Community under
the Management of the Shire of Katanning
For Plaque Enquiries Please Contact Shire Office
P.J. Kerin. JP, Shire President
T.S. Ruland, Shire Clerk
CHEETHAM
A tribute from their sons and daughters to
George and Dulce Cheetham
from Tarnagulla, Victoria.
In 1911 they selected virgin land at Datatine, East Katanning
and pioneered the farm “Graylands”.
SEVERIN
Carl Chrisian Severin selected virgin land
“Brocklesby”
20 kms north west of Katanning in 1892
The property has been continuously farmed
for four generations by his descendants
5th September 1992
COOMPATINE
Haddleton Family Farm
Selected 1864
SALVATION ARMY
To Commemorate 100 Years of the Presence of
The Salvation Army in
the Katanning District providing
Family and Spiritual support for the Community
October 1993
ALEXANDER THOMSON
The Hon Alexander Thomson, MLC
Born South Shields. Scotland 9 March 1872, arrived Katanning 1905,
died 18 November 1953
Prominent Great Southern Builder with many fine buildings
as monuments from Perth to Albany
Responsible for establishing the Katanning Silver Chain and
Infant Health Clinic, Inaugurator of the Historical Society
Parliamentary Representative of the Great Southern for 35 years,
Deputy Leader and Leader of the Country Party 1923 – 1930.
MATTHEWS
A tribute from the son and daughters of Reuben and
Fanny Matthews from Romford, Essex, England,
who selected virgin bush land 35 kms east of
Katanning along the Commelberrup Road in 1913
and developed the property known as
Westwood Farm
MOURITZ
Arthur & Edith (nee Treasure) – A tribute from their children,
Eileen Edith Mollie Francis Arthur & Keith
They have 92 descendants in Katanning
2 June 1996
KATANNING BAPTIST CHURCH CENTENARY
January 1896 – 1996
The Church has worshiped continually
during these 100 years
Praise be to our Lord and Creator
“Great is thy Faithfulness
Unveiled 7 September 1996
In Memory of
ROBERT LAWSON RICHARDSON
1862 – 1928
Businessman & Benefactor
TUCK
Henry James TUCK (1879 – 1961) & Alice Mary TUCK (1869 – 1950)
arrived in Katanning from England in December 1911
They lived in Katanning & contributed to this community for 50 years
A tribute from their only child Gladys Ellen & Hampton descendants.
LENA EMILY HARRIS (nee Beeck)
Celebrating 100 years in Katanning
Born 16 October 1896
Loving wife of the late William Hervey Harris
Loved mother of 10, Grandmother of 31
Great Grandmother of 56
Unveiled by Lena herself on 16 October 1996.
In Memory of
ELIJAH QUARTERMAINE
and Family
First Settlers of the Katanning District
“Yowangup”
Selected 1854
TUCK
This plaque is dedicated to Alfred, William & Louis Tuck
& their family in recognition of their pioneering
spirit, dedication to the community and service
to their country
from their 75 descendants
Arrived 1911
Dedicated 1996
HARRIS REUNION 29-30 March 1997
Charles Arthur HARRIS b 1868 Loughton UK d 1943 Katanning WA
Arrived here 1892. m 1893 Catherine Jackson LEGGAT b 1867
Glasgow Scotland. d 1902 Katanning WA
Their children Russell, Bessie, Alan, Hervey & Kate.
Charles married Catherine’s widowed sister Jessie in 1903.
There are more than 200 descendants.
Unveiled by eldest grandchild, Merle Catherine Hills, 30/3/1997
A-M-D-G
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PARISH
A part of the Katanning Community
Since 1891
WARREN BROTHERS
This plaque commemorates the Warren Brothers
who came from South Australia and took up
land east of Katanning in 1898
JC Warren “Dyliabing” – RWA Warren “Walyaming”
EDC Warren “Warnaminup” – AF Warren “Boongadoo”
November 1996
BEECK FAMILY REUNION 18-19 APRIL 1992
Emil Robert and Hermine Beeck arrived from South
Australia and settled at “Capemont” West Katanning in
1892 with 11 of their children and their families
They served God and community with the dedication
Unveiled by Grandson Leonard Beeck on 28/9/97
CALDWELL
This Plaque commemorates the arrival in 1898 of
Oliver Andrew Caldwell. The allocation and
clearing of land “Gidelbarrup” east of Katanning
in the Badgebup district. Acknowledging his wife
Florence Caldwell (nee Klem) and their children
Angus, Lawrie, Alan, Esther & Isabel. Also the
continuing dedicated contribution to our
communities by their families.
Friedrich Wilhelm Kowald
To commemorate Friedrich Wilhelm Kowald, and
former wife’s sister, Johanna Susanna Kowald,
who settled on “The Grange” farm Katanning 1901.
They came from South Australia with his children
Ryan, Bertha, Cela, Wilhelm, and Arthur (twins) and Edwin.
Also born 1905 to 1914. Paul, Otto, Gordon, Wallace, Ruby and Ella.
They worshiped God and loved the land.
THOMAS
ERIC AND JOYCE (Nee Butler)
A tribute from their children
Janet, Alan, Ian, Linton and their families
50 years contribution to business,
community and sport
October 2001
1904 Hueppauff 2005
To commemorate the memory of
Carl Eduard G Hueppauff
and his wife Anna Elisabeth M (nee Schrapel) and
seven children who migrated from Bethany
South Australia to settle on virgin land and
pioneered the farm ‘Springrove’ at Ewlyamartup
Foundation members of the local Evangelical
Lutheran Church. They lived their faith.
In Memory of
Fred Manton Bowden
Chairman of the Katanning Road Board
1938 – 1952
An ardent worker for the town
In Memory of
SARAH AND CHARLES KIDDIE
A tribute from their children,
Hazel, Lesley, Allen, and their descendants.
Sarah and Charles came from
the Goldfields in 1912 and
pioneered the farm now known
as Carrallen at South Badgebup
Fitzgerald Charles & Sarah Cecelia (nee Bradbury)
Settled in Katanning 1905 contributing to the
development of the Katanning community and
continued involvement of the Broadhurst,
Clifton, Depiazzi, Fitzgerald, Forrest, Gerrans,
Hodgson, House, Mouritz, Richardson, Stapleton,
Tetley, Trantham, Whiteaker & White Families.
ANGLICAN CHURCH
To The Greater Glory of God
and to commemorate the presence of the
Anglican Church
in Katanning for more than 100 years.
St Andrews Church was consecrated
on 9th October 1898.
RICHARDS
Richards – Jack and Ethel arrived at Katanning in 1940
They contributed to sporting and community
life for thirty years Jack an ardent worker
for local football and trotting clubs
Ethel conducted a local kindergarten
during world war II She also created and
produced many award winning dramatic works
A tribute from the Richards family
GARSTONE TOM & ELLEN
Tom and Ellen Garstone pioneered “Martling”
Farm some 10 kilometres N.W. of Katanning, circa
1890. Their children were Cyril, May, Clarence,
Doris and Thomas. Tom was very civic minded,
serving thirty years on the Katanning Roads
Board and twelve years as President of
The Katanning Agricultural Society.
SIMPER
This plaque commemorates the arrival of
Thomas John Simper 1845-1930 and his wife Maria
(nee Williams) 1848-1934 who arrived from South
Australia in 1902 with their son George (1878-1960)
and daughters Rhoda 1880-1937, May 1881-1958,
Elsie 1884-1958, Amy 1886-1969 and Myrtle 1888-1967.
They settled on “Wernup” 16 miles east of Katanning.
JANE NOONAN (nee CARMODY)
Born York WA 1856 – Died Katanning WA 1938
and her husband William Joseph Noonan
born Cork Ireland 1846 arrived
Kojonup WA 1853 – Died Katanning WA 1911
Settled at “Homesdale” on the Coomelberrup Road
East Katanning October 1905
Unveiled at a Noonan Family gathering 26 May 2002
GEORGE McLEOD Jnr
1865 – 1929
Chairman Katanning Road Board
1907 – 1928 19 years service
A community minded person
McDOUGALL
This plaque commemorates the arrival of Mary Jane
McDougall 1855-1948 and her two sons, Arthur
1881-1965 and William 1884-1947 who came from S.A.
taking up land they named “Glendore” and settling
there 17 miles north east of Katanning near “John’s
Well”, Arthur in 1901, Mary Jane and Will in 1903. In 1917
Will & Mary Jane moved to “Allandale” at Datatine.
FRANCIS JOSEPH PATRICK NOONAN
Born Albany WA 1888 – Died Katanning WA 1952
and his wife Mary Jane Noonan (nee Stapleton)
Born “Carbury” Kildare Ireland 1903, arrived
Broomehill WA 1913 – died Katanning WA 1997
Settled on ‘Carbury’ formerly a portion of
‘Homesdale’ on the Warren Road, East Katanning 1929
Unveiled at a Noonan Family gathering 26 May 2002
GROVER
To honour the memory of
Bridget and William Grover
pioneers of the Katanning/Carrolup
District 1865. They established the
property known as “Indinup”
Still being farmed by
their direct descendants in 2009
LUTHERAN CHURCH
By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith
Commemorating the presence of the
Lutheran Church
in Katanning and surrounding districts
for over 100 years
September 2003
In Memory of
MICHAEL CRONIN J.P.
Settled in district 1875
Founding member of
Katanning Roads Board (1892-1902)
On behalf of Clem Cronin and Family
FEWSON
In honour of John and Emily Fewson
Pioneers of the land
Settled “Glencoe” 1909
LILIAN SEVERIN (Nee Matthews)
Celebrating 100th birthday
Born England 20. 8. 1910
Immigrated with parents to Katanning
aged 2 months
Married Reginald Wilcox Severin – 1936
Mother of Lawrence, Beryl, Ken, Alan and Murray
(Unveiled by Lilian Severin 2010)
ERNA RUBY MULLINEUX (nee KOWALD)
Celebrating 100 Years
Born Katanning 19.03.1912. Lifetime resident of Katanning.
Travelled by horse and buggy or walked to Katanning school.
Lived at Kowald family farm “The Grange” until marriage to
James Henry Mullineux of Katanning in 1937. Mother of Lenore
(Guidera) and Norma (Blyth). Lifetime active member of
Lutheran Church; Life Member of Forrest Hills Golf Club; and
Historical Society.
In Memory of
MR & MRS F.V.T. WREFORD
Pioneers of Moojebing 1892-1920
A tribute from descendants 2010
APPLIN
Thomas Edwin 1868-1939 and Agnes nee Moore 1868-1958
Arrived SS Belgic 1912 with 9 children:
Edward, Amelia Wells, Robert K.I.A., Lilian Brade, Arthur “George”, Freda,
Ptiscilla Daniels – British Empire Medal, P.V. “Dick” and Thomas “Tom”
Owner of Monks Green Stud – Katanning Dairy
Breeder of Illawarra Short Horns, Jersey and Holstein cows