BROOMEHILL OBITUARIES

Broomehill Obituaries

MR ROSS ANDERSON
MARY ANN HUSTLER
MRS ALICE MAUD MILEY
ISABELLA RICHARDSON
LESLIE JAMES TOWNSEND
RICHARD HOOPER WILKINSON

KATANNING OBITUARIES
KATANNING HISTORIC OBITUARIES

In years gone by, local newspapers would publish the obituaries of community members who had passed on. These obituaries were a brief snapshot of those people’s lives. More will be added as I come across them during my local history research. Some Broomehill people’s obituaries may be included in the Katanning pages as they may not reference Broomehill.

Broomehill obituaries

MR ROSS ANDERSON

Great Southern Herald
14 April 1945 – P2

Although it was not unexpected, the news of the death of Mr Ross Anderson at Coleraine Private Hospital on April 3, in his 84th year, following a long period of failing health, came as a feeling of loss to a wide circle of old friends and acquaintances throughout the State. Before coming to reside in the district with his brother Tom, in 1905, the late Mr Anderson was well known in the north-west of Western Australia, where both he and his brother had large pastoral interests.

When they decided to purchase the old “Goblup” estate between Katanning and Broomehill and commence breeding stud merinos, it is improbable, although men with long vision, they visualised to the full how greatly they were going to influence stud breeding and the wool industry in Western Australia.

“Goblup” originally comprised Some 30,000 acres of the finest pastoral and agricultural land in the district. Selected originally in 1840 by Edward May Spencer, it was purchased and enlarged by Lord Brassey in 1882. Tom and Ross Anderson divided up the estate, selling 16,000 acres to friends from the north-west and retaining 7,000 acres each for themselves. The northern portion, being held by Ross, named his property “Illareen” and made the Illareen Merino Stud one of the foremost in the State.

It was their initiative that encouraged a number of North-Westerners to follow suit, with the eventual result that the district became widely known for the production of high-class stud merinos and the famous “blue wools” of the Great Southern.

From this commencement, the Lower Great Southern has become the source of stud merino stock for the pastoral and agricultural areas of the State and the justification of the inauguration of the annual stud merino sheep sales, which now rank as the second most important in the Commonwealth.

In addition to being a sheep breeder, Ross Anderson took a keen interest in public affairs, particularly those relating to the improvement and development of agricultural and pastoral production. He was also a keen exponent of sport. He was a foundation member of the Great Southern Sheepbreeders’ Association and its president for some years; member and president of the Katanning Agricultural and Pastoral Society for a long period; president of the Katanning Racing Club and Polo Club respectively, and president and captain of the Katanning Golf Club for a lengthy period.

Only of recent years, owing to infirmities due to advancing age, did he retire from these various responsibilities. He was a man of genial and generous disposition, and esteemed and respected by a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

His widow, Shirley, two sons (George and Athol) and three daughters, Mollie (Mrs P. H. Crossley), Jean (Mrs C. W. Lavster) and Shirley (Mrs J. D. R. Robinson), and 13 grandchildren survive him.

The funeral took place on Wednesday, April 4, his remains being interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Katanning Cemetery, with Rev. J. F. Boon being the officiating clergyman. Funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs C. E. Courtis and Co., Katanning.

Chief mourners at the graveside were Messrs George and Athol Anderson (sons), P. H. Crossley, C. W. Lavater and J. D. R. Robinson (sons-in-law) and Mr Cliff Anderson (cousin). Pallbearers were Messrs P. H. Crossley, E. Richardson, T. Anderson, N. Anderson, C.  Anderson and Frank Thompson.

Those attending the funeral included W. C. Ball; C. L. Barber (representing Turf Club); A. G. Bunes; C. B. Ball (representing P.P.A,); R. Bayne; S, Baggott; Mr J. and Miss Cassady (representing Katanning Hotel; J. R. Downer; J. Fraser; J. Fitzmaurice; H. A. Fildes; M. D. Fitzgibbon; T. A. Gee (representing Watts and Gee): D. Keith House; P. Jones; I. Krakeour; G. F. Meyer (representing Broomehill, Katanning Co-op); C. M. Morrison; W. Den Murray; N. B. O’Halloran; F. H. Piesse; A. W. Partridge; A. A. Partridge; D. Robinson (representing Union Bank); F. A. Rogers; W. E. Richmond (representing Richardson and Co.); J. C. Lee; F. J. Lee Steere; J. L. Hogan (representing Goldsbrough, Mort and Co.); R. Scott (representing Elder Smith and Co.); I. Synnott; Alf Somas; James Thompson; C. G. Tree; R. E. Tree; W. E. Watts; E. P. Wellard; M. Hardie; E. Anderson; R. M. Richardson; H. Dowling; . Thomas; E. S. R. Piesse and John Barkley.

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MRS. ALICE MAUD MILEY

Great Southern Herald
26 November 1938 – P3

An old and respected resident of the district, in the person of Mrs. Alice Maud Miley, of Broomehill, died at the Katanning Hospital on Sunday last after a brief illness, aged 66 years.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon in the rites of the Roman Catholic Church and the cortege proceeded to the Broomehill Cemetery. A graveside service was performed by the Rev. Father F. Byrne.

The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miley, Mr. and Mrs. Will Miley, grandsons and granddaughters. Pallbearers were Messrs. J. Bruce, E. L. Edwardes, H. Green, L. Nalli, T. J. Chine, and A. McGuire. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. C. E. Courtis and Co., of Katanning.

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ISABELLA RICHARDSON

Great Southern Herald
12 August 1939 – P2

The death occurred on Sunday, August 6th, at the Katanning Government Hospital of Isabella, wife of Mr. L. H. Richardson, of Broomehill, aged 72 years. The funeral took place at the Anglican portion of the Broomehill Cemetery on Tuesday, August 8th, the last rites being performed by Rev. T. R. Pelham-Thurman. Pallbearers were Messrs. T. Dorey, D. Usher, E. Annice, G. Green, J. P. Bruce, and W. C. Annice.

Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. C. E. Courtis and Co. Chief mourners were Mr. L. H. Richardson (husband), Mr. H. Richardson (son), Mr. and Mrs. William

Garrity (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs. P. Garrity (sister-in-law), Mr. T. Betteridge (brother-in-law), Mrs. Pantall, Mrs. I. Betteridge, Mrs. Burridge, and Mrs. Thompson (nieces), Mr. and Mrs. Hinge (nephew and niece), M. Pantall (niece), C. Betteridge (nephew), M. Pantall (nephew), Mrs. Layton (niece), and V. Moir (cousin).

Amongst those present at the graveside were the following: – Mr. J. F. Bruce representing Richardson and Co., Broomehill), Mr. R. F. Jones, E. E. Annice, Mr. and Mrs. R. Clayton, J. Grose, Mr. E. Edwardes (representing Broomehill Road Board), T. J. Clune, Mrs. E. Batchelor, J. Watts, H. W. A. Tylor (representing Richardson and Co., Katanning), G. Green, James Fraser, W.A. Nelson, H Jones (representing Football Association), Mr. Batchelor Snr., G. F. Meyer (Broomehill Co-op.), E. J. McGill, D. G. Usher, J.F. Hillman, W. C. Annice, T. Darcey, and others.

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MARY ANN HUSTLER

York Chronicle (WA)
30 October 1942 – P3

As referred to in our last issue, the death of Miss Mary Ann Hustler occurred at the residence of her niece, Mrs. M. E. Boyle, Henry Road, on October 21. The deceased lady, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hustler (the former a miller in our town for some time), was born at York 82 years ago. She was a postal official in the local post office during the time the late Mr. Richard Hardman was postmaster, and filled a similar position in other portions of the State. Latterly, she had been a resident of Broomehill. Her demise occurred after a rather lengthy illness.

Miss Hustler was held in high esteem by her many friends, and expressions of deep sympathy have been extended to her relatives. The funeral took place in the Anglican portion of the local cemetery on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. W. B. Churchill officiating at the graveside and a prior service in Holy Trinity Church.

The chief mourners were Mesdames J. E. Clough (Ethel), M. E. Boyle (Margaret), A J. McDougall (Elma), A. Murray (Jessie) and Oliver (Margaret) (nieces), Messrs. A. J. McDougall, J. Close and M. Boyle (nephews).

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ROBERT HOOPER WILKINSON

Great Southern Herald
7 August 1926 – P2

Broomehill has suffered a great loss in the death of Robert Hooper Wilkinson, who passed away at the Katanning Hospital on the morning of the 2nd of August, after long and patient suffering. Mr Wilkinson, who saw much active service with the 28^th Battalion in the Great War, nobly bore his sufferings, which were caused by the war. He was highly respected and loved for his genial nature and good works by all who knew him.

His remains, which were enclosed in a handsome coffin, were laid to rest in the Broomehill cemetery, the burial service, which was most impressive, being read by the Rev. A. D. Webb. The pallbearers were R. H. Norrish, W. Nelson, S. Leahy, R. Heron, J. Stubbs and H. Jordan, all returned men and old comrades of Mr. Wilkinson.

As the funeral passed the State School the children joined the procession, the presence of youth in such company adding to the solemnity of the occasion.

The grave bore many beautiful wreaths and floral mementos from friends of the deceased, with the funeral arrangements being carried out by Mr. J. Squiers, of Katanning.

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LESLIE JAMES TOWNSEND

Great Southern Herald
27 April, 1940

His friends in the Broomehill and Katanning district were grieved to learn of the tragic death of Leslie James Townsend, who died as the result of injuries received on the property of Mrs. F S. Thompson, Broomehill, on Monday April 22, when he was thrown into the works of a combine, the horses of which had bolted.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, April 23rd, the cortege moving from the Presbyterian Church Broomehill, after a short service, to the place of interment the Presbyterian portion of the Broomehill Cemetery. The last rites of the Church were administered by the Rev. E. F. Greenfield, funeral arrangements being in the hands of Messrs. C. E. Courtis and Co. of Katanning.

The duties of pall bearers were carried out by the following: Messrs. W. Usher, D. G. Usher, F. McGuire, G Dowling, J. Darcy, S. Potter. Chief mourners at the graveside were Messrs. Harry and Reg Townsend (brothers) Mrs. H. Townsend (sister-in-law); Mr. F. H. Townsend, (uncle) and Messrs. J. and A. Wornum (cousins).

Amongst those gathered at the graveside were the following:
Messrs. R. Anderson; B, Batchlor; A. Batchlor; C. Burridge; H, Craig; T.J. Clune (representing P. and C. Association); R. Clayton; J, F. Darcy; G. Dowling; G. Green, senr; W. J. J. Green; L. M. Gilbert; L. M. Gilbert junr; H. Hall; A. Holzkneckt; J. F. Hillman; A. T. Hillman; T. Johnson; F. E. Jones; O. P. McGuire; T. Miley; F. McGuire; E. Moir; T. J. McGuire; J. Miley; S. Moir; H. Priest; S. Potter; W. Royce; S. A. Robinson; A. T. Reid; J. Stubbs; R. S. Tindale; Don Usher Jnr; W. Usher; D. G. Usher, (representing F. S. Thompson and Co.); J. Watts; Roy Whitton; Mr. and Misses Fowles: Mr. and Mrs. Wes Jones; Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Newbey; Mr. and Mrs. J. K, Newbey; Miss Graham.

Floral emblems were received from the following:
Mum, Dad, Harry and Reg Townsend; Broomehill Football Club; Austral Football Club, Katanning; Aunt Hattie and family; Geoff, Len and Rae; Violet, Jack and family; Don and Phyllis; Roy, Kathie and family; Wes, Ellen and family; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hillman; Mrs. T. Norrish snr; Mrs. Forsyth and Joan; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Thompson and Jack, and Jack Garrity; Mr. and Mrs. Williams and family; Mrs. Darcy and Eileen; Mr. and Mrs. Greenslade and family; G. Dowling; Mr. and Mrs. N. Potter and Les Whelton; Ciss and Henry Richardson, Margie and Dudley; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Gilbert and family; Mr. and Mrs. Wolf and family;

Mr. and Mrs. Batchelor snr and Esme; Mr. & Mrs. E. Edwardes and family; Mr. and Mrs. Burridge and Cyril; Mrs. Newby and Reggie; Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Newbey; Mr. and Mrs. J. Watts; W. Usher; Mabel and Gordon Beeck; Mr. and Mrs. Moir, Tom and Syd; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hall, Hamish and Peter; Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Newbey; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Betty; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Meyn and family; Mr. and Mrs. H, Craig; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McGuire; A. L. Radbourne and family; Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Usher snr; Mrs. Jones, Doff and Sheila; Sid and May Potter and boys; and others.

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