REGINALD CHARLES JOHN MARE

Reginald Charles John Mare

Reginald Charles John Delamare Mare
Nevena, Cartmeticup, Katanning.

From Cyclopedia of Western Australia 1913

Reginald Mare was a son of Mr. John Thomas Matthew Mare, who was a manager of the Western Australian branch of the P. & O. Steamship Navigation Company, and grandson of the Major-General Welman, of “Araih,” “Barwang,” and ‘‘Douglas” stations in the Wagga district of New South Wales.

Born at East St. Kilda on January 2, 1889, he pursued his primary studies at “Cumloden,” there. Being brought to Western Australia by his parents while still quite a lad he concluded his education at the Scotch College, Perth.

He was then apprenticed to the engineering profession, taking his first course at the Midland Junction Workshops in the State Railways Department, where he continued for two years. To enlarge his experience he next joined the firm of Hudson & Ritchie, of North Fremantle, and remained there until defective eyesight compelled him to abandon the profession.

Turning his attention to pastoral life he proceeded to the north-west and secured a position on Yanrey Station, the property of Mr. T. F. de Pledge. From here, a year later, he went to Brick House Station in the Carnarvon district where he spent some time.

Coming south Mr. Mare, in 1910, purchased his property of “Nevena,” in the Katanning district and devoted himself to its development, being largely interested in the agricultural industry. In addition to his farming operations he had various mining investments in the State, and also had interests in the rubber industry of the East Indies. Mr. Mare was a member of the agricultural society of the district. He was a keen supporter of the various forms of sport, was a member of the polo club and of the local racing club, and also displayed considerable interest in cricket.

Reginald Charles John Mare