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CAIN, Henry (10/08/1856-1940). He was born in Bunbury. His parents were Richard and Alice Cain, originally Hurst. Henry married on 07/03/1886 to Charlotte Sarah Gardiner (28/10/1944-). Henry was a farmer of the farm called Bookview at Brookhampton in 1880. He gave land for the erection of a community hall.


CAIN, Richard. He died in Bunbury. He married around 1853 Alice Hurst (1835-). Alice's parents were Abraham and Ann. Their children were all born in Bunbury. Their children were Eliza (1854-), Henry (1856-) and Elizabeth (1856-). Richard was a carrier from 1873 to 1879 and a teamster. In Brookhampton, he employed seven ticket of leave men at Picton on occasions between 1866 to 1869. He worked at the Collie Saw Mills in 1860. His religion was the Church of England. 


CALFE, William (1822-). William served his penal time as a convict. He arrived on 05/04/1854 on the Sea Park. He married on 24/08/1858 to Catherine Grant (1839-) in Picton. Catherine was born in Ireland. Catherine's parents were John and Rose Anna. She arrived 25/05/1858 On the Emma Eugenia. Their children were Catherine Sophia (1859-1926), Rosanna (1864-). William was a farmer at Picton in 1860 and a Carrier at Bunbury in 1869. He employed 15 ticket of leave men on occasions in 1860-1874. He applied for assisted passages for his parents-in-law.


CANE, Richard. Richard was a bootmaker in Guildford from 1875-1877. Richard then worked as a Timber carter in Bunbury from 1879-1880 Bunbury and then worked in the Sawmills at Collie in 1884.


CANT, Joseph (1830-). Joseph served his penal time as a convict. He arrived on 02/06/1855 on the Stag. Joseph was admitted to Mt Eliza Invalid Depot from Bunbury, 09/12/1886. 


Frederick Samuel Caporn (04/10/1863-11/07/1949).

Late Frederick Caporn

South Western Times Thu 14 Jul 1949
Photo courtesy of the National Library of Australia

He was the son of Frederick and Mary Ann. Frederick was married 18/06/1890 at the Bunbury Church of England to Margaret Sinclair. Margaret was the daughter of John and Julia. Their children were Frederick John (Jack) (1892-1970), George Jeffrey (1894- ), Elsie Hopetown (1900- ) and Eric. In Bunbury, Frederick worked a saddlery business at the Railway Station. Freemason. He was Liberal in politics and a member of the Church of England.


CAPORN, Henry (1830-1912). Henry was the son of Samuel and Ann. Henry arrived on 20/08/1842 on the Simon Taylor with his parents. Henry married on 17/03/1852 to Amelia Smith. Amelia arrived on the Mary Ann. Henry remarried on 12/01/1873 to Harriet Baskerville (18/09/1851-17/08/1892) in Busselton. Harriet was the daughter of John. Henry's children were Ann Elizabeth (1852-1948), Frederick Thomas (1855- ), Charles Edward (1855- ), Henry Samuel (1857- ), James Goode (1859- ), George William (1861- ), Ann (died in Infancy) and a son unnamed (1875- ). Henry was the member of an unsuccessful gold exploring party to Glenelg R. Kimberleys in 1864. He purchased a Perth Town Lot in 1868. Henry worked as a Boatman from 1862-1875. He employed two ticket of leave men between 1852-1859. Henry's first wife was formerly a Governess. In Bunbury, he was a saddler in 1874.


CAREY, D. In Bunbury, he was an assistant post and telegraph officer in 1886.


CAREY, Frederick Fletcher (26/06/1866-09/1908). Frederick was the son of Thomas Campbell and Eliza. Frederick married in 1898 to Teenie Sophia Rumble (1874- ). Teenie was the daughter of William (Junior) and Amy. Frederick's children were Teenie Eliza born (1899-), William Thomas (1900-), Amy May (1902-), Frederica Blanche (1904-), Allan Raymond (1907-1941) died in World War II, and twins that died (1906). Frederick was a Surveyor linesman, and he went on statewide journeys for his work. Frederick bought some land at Mingenew and built a stone house after his marriage. He was educated in Bunbury. He was a member of the Church of England. 


CAREY, Thomas Campbell (1833-04/09/1884). He was born in Ireland and died in Perth. Thomas arrived on 01/02/1862 on the Robert Morrison with his wife and two sons. Thomas married on 29/09/1853 to Eliza Shields Stewart (1837-28/10/1871) in Ireland. He remarried on 20/04/1874 to Rose Strickland (19/06/1849-1911) in Fremantle. Rose was the daughter of Henry and Mary Ann. Thomas' children with Eliza were Henry Stewart born (1854-1889), James Campbell born (1856- ), an unnamed daughter (1865-1865), Frederick Fletcher (26/06/1866-09/1908) and Campbell Bunbury (1869- ). Thomas' children with Rose were Rose Elizabeth Hay (1876- ), Annie Blanche (1878- ), Dora (1879-1879) and Clara Charlotte (1880-). Thomas was a competent field surveyor employed by the Government at Albany, Bunbury and Wellington Districts. Thomas bought Bunbury Town Lots in 05/1864. Thomas was an Assistant Surveyor until 1870. He was then a Contract Surveyor and then worked in private practice. Thomas was the first Mayor of Bunbury and Chairman of the Municipal Council. He was a Justice of Peace for Bunbury and Australind. KLC for Vasse (06/10/1872 and 03/091878). 1884. Thomas was the Chairman of Committees. Replaced in Legal Council 1874 by G.R. Gale after Eliot vs. Carey Libel case. Member of Mechanics Institution at Carey Park, Bunbury named after him.


CARNAGHAN, Elias (1861- ). Elias arrived on the Lady Elizabeth with his mother. In Bunbury, he signed a petition regarding restrictions on people who had served their penal sentences in 1877. He departed to South Australia on 03/11/1883 on the Camelot. He was listed as Thomas Garahern.


CARNES, Charles. He employed three ticket of leave men at Bunbury in 1868 and two ticket of leave men at Toodyay in 1866 and 1868.


CARNEY, George (1826- ). He had served his penal sentence. George arrived on 01/06/1858 on the Lord Raglan. He employed a ticket of leave labourer at Bunbury in 1870. 


CARROLL, Daniel (18/01/1834-14/01/1878). Daniel died in York and had served his Penal sentence. He was the son of Michael (Labourer). Daniel arrived possibly on 31/08/1853 on the Phoebe Dunbar. Daniel married on 27/01/1864 to Eliza Croft in York Wesleyan. Eliza was a servant. She arrived possibly in 07/1863 on the Eena. She was the daughter of Willoughby (Coal Miner). She remarried on 08/02/1880 to John Coffey. Their children were John Michael (1864- ), William (1866-1910), Sarah (1874-1874 ), Elizabeth Brigid (1877-1878) and Catherine Anne (1879- ). Daniel was a Labourer and assisted in building the Roman Catholic Church in Bunbury in 1868. Daniel employed eight ticket of leave men on occasions between 1866-1876.


CARROLL, George (22/07/1887). George worked his passage to Western Australia on the Hampshire in 01/1887. He worked as a Tinsmith. George walked from Bunbury to Albany seeking work at the 41-mile railway construction camp.


CARROLL, James. James married Elizabeth Fisher (1859-1952) in Bunbury. Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry and Mary Ann. James' children were Jack (1880- ), Patrick, Henry, George (1890- ), Thomas (1892- ), Bertha (1873- ), Maud (1888- ), Rachel, Louisa, Kate, William and Ivy. Elizabeth remarried to Hartnett of Picton. James worked as the Overseer at the Henty Estates, as a Farmer at Brunswick, and the Collie sawmills between 1879-1884. A horse accidentally killed James. 


CARROLL, Patrick John (1810- ). Patrick was the son of William and Bridget. Patrick arrived on 24/10/1850 on the Hashemy as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard. His wife Mary (1820- ) was the daughter of James and Mary. Patricks children were William (1842- ), John (1846- ), Michael (1847-1924), William born (1851- ), James (1853- ), Bridget (1855-1927), Simon (1863-1920) and Maria. Patrick was a Farmer in Bunbury in the 1850s. He was formerly a Private in the British Army. On 20/04/1869, he was granted in Bunbury, Town Lot 97. Listed by Salvado 05/1854. Patrick's religion was the Roman Catholic Church.


CARROL, Thomas. He married Ellen Flynn (05/1853-). Ellen was the daughter of John and Ellen (Pensioner Guard). Thomas' children were Henry Godfrey and John Thomas Born Fremantle (1875- ), Edwin William (1877- ), Ada Theresa (1881-1899), Henry James (1884- ). Thomas was a Policeman and Customs Officer. He was stationed at Harvey in (1874), Mt Barker as a Corporal in (1886), Bunbury (1887) and Hamelin in (1889).


CARTER, Theophilus (1830- ). He had served his Penal sentence. Theophilus arrived on  22/12/1866 on the Corona. He travelled to Sydney on 22/02/1872. Theophilus had one child. Theophilus was a Watchmaker in 1870. Theophilus employed three ticket of leave men between (1869-1872) including a fish curer at Bunbury from 1869-1870.


CARTER, Thomas Hunter (1825- ). Thomas was the son of Thomas. He had served his penal sentence. Thomas arrived possibly on 22/12/1865 on the Vimeira. Thomas married Sophia (1827- ).  Thomas remarried on 10/09/1871 to Mary Ann Smith (widower) in Busselton. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Walker. Thomas' children with his first wife were Richard (1853- ), Henry (1853-) and Harriet (1858- ). Thomas was a Carpenter in Busselton-Wonnerup. Thomas was admitted from Bunbury Hospital to the Mt. Eliza Invalid Depot on (02/09/1882).


CARTER, Timothy (1835- ). He had served his penal sentence. Timothy arrived on 01/06/1856 on the Lord Raglan. Timothy married 25/12/1866 in Bunbury to Martha Parmenter. Martha was underage at that time. She was the daughter of William and Martha. She arrived on 23/03/1865 on the Fitzroy. Timothy's child was William (1870). In Bunbury, he was a saddler in 1885. He may have been a butcher at Quindalup-Augusta. He was a part of the Church of England.


CAWTHORNE, Michael (1823-). He had served his penal sentence. Michael arrived on 01/06/1858 on the Lord Raglan. Michael was deported on 29/11/1876 from Fremantle for South Australia. He was a saloon passenger in the Georgette, which was wrecked on 12/1876. Michael employed eleven ticket of leave men at "Rosamel" Bunbury between 1864-1872.


CAYGILL, George. George married on 25/10/1863 in Bunbury to Mary Anne. George had one child, James (1859- ).


CHAMBERS. They lived at "Prinsep Park", Bunbury. He employed a ticket of leave man clearing land in 1866. 


CHAPLING, Private John Rudd. He was part of the 96th Regiment. John was stationed in WA between 1847-1849 and at Bunbury in 1847.


CHAPMAN, Clara Agnes (30/11/1869- ). Clara was the daughter of Thomas George and Selina. Clara married Arthur Blechynden (1870- ). Arthur was born in Bunbury as the son of John and Elizabeth.


CHAPMAN, Edward (18/04/1863-24/10/1947). He was the son of Thomas George and Selina. Edward married Margaret Lyons. Edward then remarried to Edith Ackery. Edward had no children. Edward was a Farmer and Orchardist at "North Cottage" Preston. He sold it in 1903. He was selected "Darlington Creek" Arthur River. Edward retired to Bunbury.


CHAPMAN, Mary Matilda (25/07/1860-). She was the daughter of Thomas George and Selina. Mary married Elijah Hamilton Wright (03/07/1855-). Elijah was the son of Thomas Twigg and Maria.


CHAPMAN, Thomas (25/11/1853- ). Thomas was the son of Thomas George and Selinda. Thomas married on 01/11/1877 in Bunbury to Lydia Marsh (05/10/1857-1940). Lydia was born in Brunswick as the daughter of William and Elizabeth. Thomas’ children were Charles (1876- ), John (1880- ), Frank (1883- ), Arthur James (1887- ), Aubrey George (1890- ), Reuben Ivan (1893- ), Joseph (1896- ), Clarence Wilfred (1898- ) and Basil Vernon (1901- ). Thomas was the Manager of George Eliot's estate. Thomas was a Farmer and Orchardist at "Sunnyvale" Preston. Thomas was a member of 1st Preston Road Boulevard in 1896. Most of Thomas' sons took up farms.


CHAPMAN, Thomas George (17/03/1825-11/05/1897). He died in Bunbury. He was the son of Thomas (A Wood Turner). Thomas arrived on 30/12/1835 on the Giraffe, sponsored by Children's Friends Society. Thomas married on 07/01/1849 to Selina Gardiner (1830-11/01/1874). Selina is buried in Bunbury. She is the daughter of Reuben and Ann. Thomas’ children were Elizabeth (1850-1939), Joseph John (1851- ), Thomas (1853- ), Maria (1855- ), Lucy (1857-1918), Mary Matilda (1860- ), Edward (1863-1947), Alfred (1865-1905), George Bambledon (1867- ), Clara Agnes (1869- ) and Selina Ellen (1873- ). He served Governor Stirling, then on the Champion before going to Bunbury with Scott. He was a shepherd, then Thomas farmed at Bunbury and managed George Eliot's property "Hambledon". Thomas was a Pioneer settler at Lowden, "Rockhampton", where he lived out his final days.


CHEYNE. He was in charge of survey party. He was also listed as a passenger on 17/8/1886 on the Victorian from Fremantle to Bunbury.  


CHILD, James Kay (1819-29/06/1846). James died in Picton. James arrived on 21/04/1841 on the Henry at Australind with five servants for Habgood and Waylen and 1 for himself. James engaged in mercantile activities and whaling ventures at Bunbury and Fremantle.


CHRISTMAS, George (11/09/1858-26/02/1893). George died in Northam. He was the son of Charles and Hannah. George married on 11/04/1863 in a Northam Church of England to Emma Amelia Smith (04/1863-25/05/1948). Emma was born in Bunbury as the daughter of William H. and Kate Elizabeth. Emma remarried Hugh Henry Campbell (04/1853-) on 22/06/1897. George's children were Henry Herbert (1884-1884), Grace Emily (1885- ), George Edmond (1887- ), Lilian Evaline (1888- ) and Alice Elizabeth (1890- ). George was a Farmer in Northam "Grass Valley".


CHURCH, John. In Bunbury, he was a baker and confectioner, 1870. John employed six ticket of leave men, including a baker from 1869-1874 (in 1870 and 1874 from Perth).


CLAIRS, (Canon) Edward Spittlehouse (1856- ). Edward arrived on 17/09/1887 on the Helens Mena with his wife and six children. Edward married Marie in the United Kingdom. His children Edward, Jame Perical (1878- ) born in England, Elizabeth, Edith, George and Ann. He had 15 children, of which five of the nine born in Western Australia died as infants. Edward was ordained in England in 1882. He served as an Anglican clergyman in Western Australia in 1887, then at Busselton, Northam between 1891-1901, Jarrahdale and Pinjarra. He made Canon (Priest) in 1904. He represented the Diocese of Bunbury at a church conference in England. On his return in 1909, he served at Pingelly, at Fremantle in 1911 and West Perth in 1922. He retired in 1928. Edward was a military chaplain in World War One and served for two years at Blackboy Camp with the rank of Colonel.


CLANCY, Patrick (1814- ). Patrick was born in Ireland. Patrick arrived on 27/07/1850 on the Sophia, with his wife Ann (?Hannah), Ryan (1820-) and 2 Children. Patricks children were Mary  (1848- ), Dennis (1849- ), Brigid (1851- ) and John (1852- ). Patrick was a Labourer in the 1850s at "Belvedere" Bunbury. Patrick bought a Fremantle Town Lot in 1867.


CLARKE, Arthur Lewin (19/03/1840- ). Arthur was the son of Ephraim and Sarah. He arrived on 18/03/1841 on the Parkfield with his parents. Arthur married Emma Gibett (11/1844- ) on 09/07/1875 at the Bunbury Church of England. Emma was the daughter of John and Anna. Arthur's children were a daughter born (1877- ), John Pearson born (1881- ), Eva, Amy and Lewin. Arthur was a Farmer and Grazier in the Nelson District. In 1862 Arthur applied for land in Nelson. Arthur was a 7th Day Adventist.


CLARKE, Ephraim (10/05/1806-19/11/1875). Ephraim was born in England and died in the Harvey District. Ephraim arrived by the Parkfield with his wife and three children. Ephraim married Sarah Pearson French (30/03/1811-02/05/1876) on 14/12/1831. Sarah was born in England as the daughter of William Henry French of Buckingham. Ephraim's children were Sarah Mary (1833-1914), William James (1835-1836), William James (1838- ), Arthur Lewin (1840- ), James (1842-1931), Anna Maria Elizabeth (1844-1927), Ephraim Mayo (1846-1921), Henry Hardy (1848-1920), Eliza (1850-1911), Kate Fanny (1853-1936) and Caroline Ruth (1856- ). Ephraim was a Surveyor and Builder for Australind farming between 1844-1850. Ephraim was a landholder in the Leschenault District in 1850: Mandurah 1851 and Preston between 1851-1860 and in Wellington 1854. Pastoral leases 10 acres "Hampden" Harvey: 20 acres Jardup and Pastoral leases. Ephraim was appointed the Overseer of Bunbury Convict Depot in 11/1852. Lit. Ephraim was of the Church of England, originally Baptist in England.


Ephraim Mayo Clarke (1846-1921)

Ephriam Mayo Clarke

Souvenir of Bunbury Western Australia 1904

Published by the Bunbury Herald

Ephraim Clarke was born at Australind in 1846 to Ephraim Senior and Sarah (nee Pearson), who had come to Western Australia in 1841 as part of the failed Australind settlement scheme. His parents were living at the junction of the Brunswick and Collie Rivers at his birth. They later moved to Hampden further down the coast, where in 1949, Mr Clarke Senior owned and operated the Hampden Inn. Mr Clarke Senior was appointed as overseer for the Bunbury convict Depot in 1852, and in 1856, he purchased 10 acres of land on the banks of the Harvey River. In 1859, when Ephraim was 18 years old, the family moved to this property and lived in a cottage built by Mr Clarke (reference; reference; reference). 

Ephraim Junior worked both his father's farm and his own holding in Harvey before moving to Bunbury in 1874 to open a store (reference; reference). 

Soon after Ephraim moved to Bunbury, he opened a general store operating from rented rooms in Koombana House in Victoria Street. In 1880 he purchased property on the corner of Victoria and Stirling Streets, moving his business to the new premises (reference). In 1884 he bought neighbouring land and, at what is now 30 Stirling Street, built a home, stable and substantial business premises named Colonial House, which included a large shop. This shop became one of the main emporiums in Bunbury (reference; reference; reference). He was also exporting kangaroo skins in 1888 (reference). 

Around 1905, his son Charles opened another store on the corner of Victoria and Stephen Streets called Clarke's Corner, which sold soft furnishings, manchester and clothes while E. M. Clarke became a grocery store, and they advertised together as branches of the one business (reference, reference). In 1910, Clarke's Corner was sold by 1913 to Harry Trenoweth, who opened a Bon Marché franchise (reference; reference). The Clarkes then amalgamated in Stirling Street as Clarke's Stores which was still in business at Ephraim's death in 1921 (reference).

Mr Clarke was on the board of several companies in Bunbury. These included the Bunbury Jarrah Timber Company; Bunbury Tin Mining Company; Mineral Prospecting Machinery Company; Collie Commercial Coal Company; and the Bunbury Butter Factory (reference; reference; reference; reference; reference).

Mr Clark established orange trees at Jardup. The oranges produced there were described in 1889 by the Southern Times as "without doubt, fine specimens of fruit, fit for Covent Garden Market, London, and should command a ready sale." (reference). 

Mr Clarke also co-owned Kookolup Swamp with Dr James Meehan (reference). This swamp was one and a half miles out of Bunbury on Vasse Road and was part of Big Swamp (reference; reference). They began draining land around the swamp in 1888 and organised for the access road to be surveyed (reference). In 1891, they had the land cleared for ₤30 per acre, and Mr Clark planted seven acres of fruit trees and fourteen acres of vines (reference). Two years later, in 1993, Ephraim was involved in forming the Wellington Fruit and Vine Growers Association and became the first President (reference). At the same time, Mr L. L. Cowan visited Bunbury. He was an expert in viticulture and fruit growing who the West Australian employed to report on the progress of the fruit growing industry around the state. Speaking at the association's inaugural meeting, Mr Cowan praised Mr Clarke's efforts, saying, "I saw the new state of this industry in Mr E. M Clarke's vineyard. He has not hesitated to spend pounds upon pounds upon developing his property, but when he told me that these trees had only been planted two years I was astonished and compelled to admit that during the whole of my experience I had never seen such tremendous growth even when the trees had the advantage of irrigation. Of course I do not wish to appear to doubt Mr. Clarke's veracity but the growth is really most surprising." (reference; reference). Shortly after he visited Bunbury, Mr Cowan wrote in his report published in the West Australian that Mr Clarke's property was "the piece de resistance" of the Bunbury area. He also included the following description of Mr Clark: "Mr. Clarke himself has no spare flesh about him but a lot of spare energy. He is thin and wiry and lively, and he has a good head and a keen bright eye, and he knows enough to go indoors when it rains, and he can talk quite as much sense as most men in a given time, and he has a lot of "git up" and go about him, and altogether is most like one of those "infernal and eternal Yankees" who are forever moving ahead of everyone else, and won't let people go to sleep. Mr. Clarke's faith is "The simple creed for word or deed. Be sure you're right then go ahead."

In one of the early meetings of the Wellington Fruit and Vine Growers Association, Mr Clarke presented a paper that he had written on various aspects of viticulture (reference). The full article was printed in the Western Mail and the West Australian (reference; reference). He also lobbied the government for a Bureau of Agriculture (reference).

Mr Clarke chose grapes suitable for raisins and to make both red and white wines, and around 1913, he began producing and marketing the wines under the brand name "Punchbowl Wines" (reference, reference). The brand was still being sold in 1937 (reference).

It did not take long after Mr Clarke arrived in Bunbury to become involved in the community. In 1877 he was on the committee of the Mechanic's Institute and advocated for a railway to Bunbury (reference; reference). He also helped organise The Bunbury Mounted Rifle Corps and served with the Wellington Volunteers (reference; reference).

In 1879, Mr Clarke became a town councillor (reference). Ephriam becoming a town councillor was the beginning of nearly twenty-eight years of being involved in the municipal affairs of Bunbury. During that time, he held the office of Mayor eight times (reference). When Mr Clarke first ran for Mayor in 1894, the Bunbury Herald reported, "this gentleman's name has been associated with every public movement for the town and district's prosperity." (reference).

Mr Clarke was the Inaugural Treasurer of the Wellington District Political Association in 1889 and served on the Wellington Roads Board in 1991 (reference, reference). He was also a member of the Bunbury Progress Association (reference). 

Mr Clarke was often called a juror by the local court, and in 1894, he was appointed as a Justice of the Peace along with Mr George Rich and Mr James Moore. Mr Clarke was the only one of the three singled out by the Bunbury Herald as being worthy of the honour: "The selection of Mr. E. M. Clarke for the honor was an acknowledgment of that gentleman's sterling character, and a recognition of his past public services and the estimation he is held by all classes of the community." (reference)

In 1901, Mr Clarke stood for election to the State Senate in the southwest province and won a decisive victory over Mr Tom Malloy. He served in that position for 19 years until his death, consistently winning elections with ease.

Ephraim Clarke was involved in many different aspects of the community. He helped form the Bunbury Rifle Club in sports and was an active and skilful participant in shooting competitions. In his obituary, Mr Clark was described as "an excellent shot with almost any sort of firearm, even the ancient breech-loader with which our early settlers were wont to secure their kangaroo steaks." (reference). He was also a keen fisherman and had just returned from a fish trip to Augusta the day before he died (reference). 

Mr and Mrs Clarke were both active members of the Wesleyan Church, and Mr Clark was Treasurer in his early days in Bunbury (reference; reference). Mr Clark was also a freemason and became their trustee in 1894 (reference).

One of Mr Clarke's chief hobbies was gardening. He won prizes for his flowers, and his garden was a mass of blooms (reference; reference). He was working in his garden in the afternoon on the day before his death (reference).

Mr Clark had heart problems since at least 1893, but it didn't seem to slow him down in any way (reference). However, in the early morning of Friday, 15 April 1921, he told his wife he did not feel well but seemingly recovered. He complained about pains in his heart three hours later, and his wife called Dr Ignatius Flynn. Unfortunately, he died from heart failure within minutes of the doctor's arrival (reference).

Ephraim Clarke married Louisa Francis Teede in 1876 (reference). They had twelve children: Edith Bertha (b. 1877); Janet Louise (b. 1878); George Ephraim (b. 1880); Alfred Pearson (b. 1881); Charles Lionel (b. 1883); Arthur Hubert (b. 1885); Maurice Brett (b. 1887); Raymond Arthur (b. 1889); Leonard Bertram (b. 1891); Alice Evie (b. 1892); Ephraim Mervyn (b. 1894); and Gwendoline Victoria (b. 1897). 

Edith married George Rose in 1901, and Janet married his brother Edwin in 1902 (reference). George married Elsie Oakley in 1905, but she died in 1910, leaving behind two small children. (reference; reference). George served on the Bunbury Council and attained the office of Mayor in 1914 (reference). Charles married Elvina Lowe in 1906 (reference). He ran the family business for some time and was Chairman of the Bunbury Butter company before becoming the Commissioner of the Agricultural Bank in 1935 (reference). Arthur "Hubert" married Cecilia Castieau in 1914 (reference). He had an orchard at Roelands and was also one of the leading potato growers in the area (reference, reference). Hubert volunteered for service in 1915 (reference). Maurice "Brett" Clarke married Ethel Sharland in 1910 (reference). Brett was in retail and had a store in Stephen Street in 1942 (reference). Raymond "Ray" served in the 11th Battalion in World War 1. He fought and was wounded at Gallipoli, then recovered and fought in France, where he was severely injured. He was awarded a Military Cross for carrying out his duties efficiently and under fire (reference). In 1915, the Bunbury Herald reported he was one of the best shooters sent from Australia (reference). Raymond married Marjorie Clifton in 1918 and became a farmer in Roelands (reference, reference). He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1948 (reference). A more detailed biography of Ray can be found at the Bunbury War Heroes website (reference). Alice married Alfred Cullen in 1940 (reference). Their son Kevin was the founder of Cullen Wines in Wilyabrup (reference). Ephraim's granddaughter Vanya Cullen has won several awards for viticulture (reference). Ephraim Mervyn "Dick" served in the 11th Battalion and was one of the first soldiers to come ashore at Gallipoli. He was wounded several times while fighting in France and was blinded for life after being shot through the eyes during the battle for Lihons in 1918. He married Irene Benson in 1926 and became a furniture maker (reference). Gwendoline Clark "Gwen" married John Davy in 1933 (reference). John delivered cream on contract for the South West Dairy Cooperative (reference). Alfred and Leonard both died in infancy (reference).


CLARKE, James (22/06/1842-16/08/1931). James was the son of Ephraim and Sarah. James married Eliza Giblett (29/03/1851-31/07/1909). Eliza was the daughter of John and Ann. James children were Annie Eliza (1879- ), Kate Jemina (1881-1901), Lilian Sophia Maud (1883-1965), Edith Emma (1885-1964), Ruby Ellen (1887-1966), James Giblett (1890- ), Rhoda Eva (1893- ), Winifred Mary (1895-1942). James was a Farmer in Harvey "Myrtle Hill" Cookernup. James employed a ticket of leave shepherd in 1877 from Bunbury.


CLARKE, William. He was a Private of the 96th Regiment. He was stationed in Western Australia between 1847-1849 and at Bunbury in 1847. 


CLARKE, William James (10-16/03/1838- 1920). He was the son of Ephraim and Sarah. William arrived on 18/03/1841 on the Parkfield, with his parents. William married Sarah Elizabeth Piggot (12/11/1842-28/01/1928) in Bunbury on 14/12/1863. Sarah was born in England as the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah. She arrived in 1844 on the Trusty with her parents. William's children were Thomas (1873-1939), James Benjamin French (1866-1945), Mary Caroline Eliza Sarah (1873-), Thomas Arthur Henry (1873-1939) and Ephriam, who died in 1875 as an infant. William was a farmer in Bunbury between 1860-1877. William got a pastoral lease in Wellington for 2000 acres in 1862. In 1863 he bought 40 acres. Leschenault with A.A. 1866: "Hampden" Harvey. William employed two ticket of leave men between 1871-1876.


CLEMENTS, W. This man employed a ticket of leave man in 1856 in Perth. He owned in Bunbury, a Town Lot in 1860. He had land at Busselton. He left the colony in 1861.


CLEVELAND, William (1812-24/02/1891). William died in Bunbury and served his Penal sentence. William arrived on 01/05/1853 on the Pyrenees. William applied for a Leasehold in Sussex in 1866. 


CLIFFORD, Daniel. He was a pensioner and served in the Bunbury police force. His wife was listed as a landowner at Vasse in 1885 and a house proprietor from 1888 to 1889.


CLIFTON, Algernon Francis (16/02/1857-06/01/1948). Algernon was born in Brunswick Junction and died in Bunbury. He was the son of Robert Williams Clifton and Christina Grant. Algernon married Augusta Dorinda Ker (18/01/1861-18/06/1939) at Bunbury's St Paul's church. Augusta was born in Busselton. Both Augusta and her husband were buried in Australind. Algernon's children were Dorinda Frances (1887- ), Robert Algernon (1889-1952), Cecile (1890-1966), Emily Ker (1891- ), Marian Augusta (Daisy) (1893- ), Claude Algernon (1894-1932), Kathleen Louisa (1896- ) and Edith Christina (1899-1973). Algernon was a Dairy Farmer at "Alverstoke" Brunswick Junction in 1875. Algernon was a member of the Church of England. Algernon later took over several other Clifton properties, 4200 acres sold to the Government for subdivision. He gave other lots for the Agriculture Hall and sold land to the Bunbury Golf Club. Algernon was a part of Sergeant Wellington Mounted Volunteers between 1877-1883. A member of the Wellington, Brunswick and Harvey Road Boards. In succession, Algernon was a member of the Brunswick Farmers Association and Director of the Bunbury Butter Factory. Algernon was a part of the Founder Branch of the Red Cross in 1915.


CLUTON, Charles Edward Ernest (30/09/1863-11/09/1912). Charles died in Bunbury. He was the son of George and Eliza Naylor. Charles married Matilda Louisa Layman (1869-07/05/1961), who was widowed and originally Hayward, in Bunbury in 06/1897. Charles' children were Ella Matilda (1898- ), George Hayward (1899- ), Stella Hayward (1901- ), Karl Hayward (1903- ) and Foster Hayward. Charles was sent to England as a baby. At 17 years old, Charles came back to Western Australia by the Charlotte Padbury on 30/09/1880. Charles was educated in England and returned from his visit by the Charlotte Padbury on 16/09/1881. To Roeburne - Overseer Maitland R. 1885. Charles then went to the southwest and farmed in Bunbury. Charles was a member of the Church of England.


CLlFTON, Charles Hippuff (29/05/1827-21/06/1890). He was the son of Marshall Waller. Charles arrived on the Parkfield, with his parents. Charles married Maria Elizabeth Glynn (15/08/1829-20/03/1890) in Bunbury on 21/10/1851. Maria was orphaned at birth. She was the daughter of Mathias and ward of Thomas Little. Maria probably arrived with them on the Gaillaidon 02/1838 from India. Charles children were Rebecca Catherine (1852-1901), Charles Leonard Worsley (1854-1928), Evangeline Louisa (baptised,1856-1936), Marian Edith (1861-1912), Francis Dudley (1866-1866) and Lucy Maria (1867-1867). Charles was a Civil Servant in 1851. He was a part of the Native Police Bunbury and Postmaster for 1853, Maria (wife) was the postmistress in 1854. Supt. Convict estimated Guildford 10/1853-1872 and Perth Prison 1873-. Sec. Central. Bd. He was educated in 1878 and Perth Registrar General in 1885.


CLIFTON, Elinor Katherine (1820-21/03/1904). Elinor died in Australind. Elinor was the daughter of Marshall Waller Clifton. Elinor arrived 18/03/1841 with her parents on the Parkfield. Elinor was the Australind Postmistress from 1845-1862. Elinor bought Bunbury Town Lots in 1855 and 1856. With Lady Bunbury, Elinor started the British and Foreign Bible Society in Bunbury.


CLIFTON, Gervase (24/04/1863), Gervase was born in Albany to William Carmalt of Albany. Gervase first married Elizabeth Caroline Oldenburg on 21/02/1895/8. Gervase remarried Emma Hannah H. Joy Hall (14/07/1876-) in 1905. Emma was the daughter of William Shakespeare and Hannah. Gervase was a Bunbury farmer between 1887-1889. Gervase managed "Moorland" for his widowed sister, Mrs Harley Johnston.


CLIFTON, Isabelle Caroline (1862-1908). Isabella was the daughter of Robert Williams and Christina. Isabella married John Pierce Owen in Bunbury in 1892.


CLIFTON, Marshall WaIler (14/07/1849-19/09/1904). Marshall was the son of Robert Williams and Christine. Marshall married Louisa Clifton (13/02/1850-1927) on 15/04/1875. Louisa died in Bunbury. Louisa was the daughter of William Carmalt and Ann Emily. Marshall's children were Grace Harriet (1876-1902), Jessie Christine (1876-1959), Gervase (1877-1957), Reginald (1878-1963), Marshall Waller (1880-1960), Helen Beatrice (1881-1961), Rosina Josephine (1883-1961), Joan Dorothy (1884-1954), Cecily (1886-1967), Francis Carmalt (1887-1953) and Theodore Douglas (1892-1892). Marshall was a Farmer at The "Wokalup House" in Wokalup and Harvey. Marshall joined the Police 08/07/1890, became Sub-Inspector in 1893 and resigned in 1897. Marshall was a part of the 2nd Lieutenant Wellington Mounted Volunteers. Marshall employed eleven ticket of leave men between 1870-1882. Marshall was educated at Bunbury, and Bishops College, Perth. He visited Melbourne 02/11/1886 by the South Australian. Marshall was a member of the Church of England.


William Pearce Clifton (1816-1885)

William Pearce Clifton was born on 2 February 1816 in England (reference). Going by his middle name, Pearce, he was known as a farmer, magistrate and skilled photographer (reference). His 1860s photography of Fremantle is considered some of the best for that town and time (reference).

Croquet in the Perth Public Gardens July 1864

Pearce is one of the gentlemen pictured.

Photo courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia slwa_b3384253_1

Pearce was the fourth child of Marshall Waller Clifton and his wife Elinor Bell Clifton (reference). Pearce arrived in Western Australia aboard the Trusty on 18 March 1841 when he was 25 years old with his parents and siblings (reference). His father, Marshall Waller Clifton, was the Chief Commissioner of the Western Australian Company that headed the failed Australind venture. Pearce married Annette Josephine Gaudin (1816-1871) on 3 January 1844, the widow of surveyor John Gaudin (reference; reference). Annette’s father was Reverend G W huet of England. The couple established the Ringwood farm in Australind (reference). After the failure of the Australind settlement, Pearce was appointed as the Western Australian Company's agent to sell the remaining land as the Company was in liquidation on 25 November 1843 (reference). 

Government House 1863 - likely Pearce is W Clifton

Photo courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia BA1392

Pearce's first business venture in Australia was unsuccessful. The company Clifton & Plowes of Australind, run by Pearce and George Plowes, was dissolved on 16 May 1842 (reference). Despite the early failure, Pearce also began one of Australia's first businesses with Scott Andrew Stirling, establishing an Australind and Bunbury branch of a General Merchants, Land and Commission Agents under the firm of Clifton, Stirling and Co in June 1842 (reference). Unlike his first venture, this one was a success and featured many times in the local papers (reference; reference; reference). 

Pearce also became involved in the early timber business (reference). In 1847 Pearce was part of a party in charge of clearing tracks for sandalwooders from Williams. In 1854 he supplied one thousand loads of wood to Adelaide city and port (reference).

Over the years, he had his hand in many of the ongoing events around Bunbury, such as attending public meetings and becoming Justice of the Peace in September 1846 (reference; reference; reference; reference). His house, Leschenault Homestead, was built in 1846 from weatherboards and wattle and daub (reference). His house was a social hub for those living in Bunbury and used for entertainment and as a base for the local hunting club (reference). He also employed thirty two ticket of leave men between 1863 and 1875. In 1870 he became the Resident Magistrate of Bunbury. He was also a member of the Church of England.

Mariage certificate of William Pearce Clifton and Amy Symmons 10 November 1874

Photo courtesy of Ancestory.com

Pearce met the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred, on 25 September 1867 in Fremantle (reference). Over a year later, the prince and Pearce were corresponding by letters (reference).

Annette sadly passed away on 8 November 1871. The couple had no children (reference). While alive, Annette was also involved in the Bunbury community by helping out St Paul's Church (reference). Pearce married for the second time to Amy Symmons on 10 November 1874. Together they had three children, Edith Ellen Clifton (1878-1963), Robert Symmons Clifton (1879-1942) and Brenda Clifton Johnston (1883-1963) (reference; reference; reference). On 27 November 1881 Pearce and Amy visited the eastern colonies on the ship, Otway.

In 1885 Pearce became unwell but continued to work for the community until his death on 1 May 1885 in Bunbury (reference; reference).


CLINTON, Captain. Wife and daughter arrived on 18/03/1830 on the Emilia and Ellen from Bunbury. Part owner with Captain. Rae. On Clinton's death by drowning, his widow gave Rae power to sell. Negotiations were underway to sell to the Government, with several debtors claiming part of the price. Mrs and Miss Clinton left on 02/07/1831 on the Nimrod.


COBBY, William Robert (11/10/1846-19/12/1904). He was born in New South Wales and died in Donnybrook. William was the son of George William and Jane. William married Hannah Robberts (16/05/1853-31/07/1935) in Wesley Mission, New South Wales, 16/11/1872. Hannah was born in Perth and died in Bunbury. She was the daughter of Charles and Emma of Western Australia. William worked in the Lands Department. William took up land at Thompsons Brook. His wife was Wesleyan.


COFFEY, Miss H. She arrived on 09/01/1881 on the Cleopatra from Melbourne via Bunbury.


COLE, Abraham (06/1848-). He was the son of Thomas and Frances. Abraham married on  11/03/1874 to Eliza Jane Gregg (1859- ) at the Perth Church of England. Eliza was the daughter of John and Elba. Abraham's children were all born at the Perth Church of England, and they were Mary Jane (1875- ), Eliza Ann (1877- ) and Rose Agnes (1879- ). Abraham was an Assistant Warden at Rottnest in 1875.  In Perth, he was a Labourer and Gardener. Abraham was also a Policeman at Kojonup in 1884 and Bunbury in 1885. Abraham was a farm labourer and bricklayer at Busselton between 1886 to 1889.


COLE, Archibald H. L. (1842-18/01/1884). Archibald died in Japan. He had served his Penal sentence. Archibald was the son of Reverend W. G. Cole. Archibald arrived on 10/08/1865 on the Racehorse. Archibald went to Singapore on 20/12/1873 on the Hawk. Archibald was an accountant and schoolmaster in Bunbury 1869/72. He employed six ticket of leave men at Bunbury from 1869-1871. Archibald was a Fremantle "Herald" reporter in 1873.


COLLINGHAM, F. Listed on 23/06/1886 on the Victorian, from Bunbury to Fremantle.


COLLINS, Peter (1836- ). He had served his Penal sentence. Peter arrived on 29/05/1863 by the Clyde. Peter married Emma Woodread (underage) in Bunbury on 09/09/1867. Emma was the daughter of George and Phoebe. Peter worked as a brickmaker: He employed 13 ticket of leave men at Bunbury between 1865 and 1871 and one more at Perth in 1872.


COLLlSON, Esther. he was buried in Bunbury on 29/06/1856.


CONIBEERE (CONNYBERE), John (1815-20/08/1877). John died in Bunbury. John arrived on 13/01/1853 on the Travancore. John married E.E. John was a Blacksmith in Bunbury. In 1863 John nominated his brother-in-law Anthoney Keen and his wife as assisted migrants. John employed four ticket of leave men between 1863 and 1871. John's widow was listed as a householder at Bunbury 1879-1889. 


CONNOR, George. Bunbury confectionary licence (Government Gazette 1872). George employed four ticket of leave men between 1871 and 1876 including a bookbinder in 1874. 


CONNOR, James C (1810-13/12/1886). James arrived on 14/10/1850 on the Hashemy, as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard, with his wife, Brigid. Brigid was born in Ireland (1825-23/05/1900). James' children were William (John?), Mary (1851- ) born in Perth Roman Catholic Church, Ellen (1854- ), Teresa, James (1856- ) born in Bunbury and John. James was formerly a Private in East India. He bought a Bunbury Town Lot in 1858 and became a Pensioner in 1875. He was listed by Salvado 5. James became a part of the Roman Catholic Church in 1854.


CONNOR, James. James was a Butcher in Bunbury in 1877. Signed a petition regarding restrictions on expirees.


CONNOR, James (1856-22/12/1906). James was born in Bunbury and drowned in Albany. He was the son of James (Pensioner Guard) and Bridget. James married on 04/04/1883 to Bridget O'Neill (1857-04/07/1934) in the Perth Roman Catholic Church. Bridget died in Albany. She was the daughter of Michael. James' children were Mary Teresa (1884- ), Rose Mary (1886- ), Joseph James (1888- ), Alice Maya (1889- ), Norah Annie Bride (1891- ), Elvie Agnes (1894- ) and John Cullen (1896- ). James joined the Western Australia Police Force as a Constable and was stationed in the Northwest between 1874 and 1875; Mail driver on the Albany-Perth run 24/12/1879. James was promoted to 1st Class Constable by 1886 in Perth, Lance Corporal in 1891 when in charge at Gingin, Sergeant in 1896 and made Inspector in 1901. James was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.


CONNOR, William. William married (Mrs) Elizabeth King in Bunbury on 01/10/1888. William's children were Helen Mary Anne (1889- ), Thomas William (1891- ), Mary Anne (1893- ) and John (1894- ).


COOKE, John Henry. He was the son of Ely (farmer). John was married to Emily Wisby in Bunbury Wesleyan Methodist Church on 23/02/1888. Emily was baptised on 26/11/1865 and was the daughter of Charles and Ellen.


COOLE, H. Bunbury Prison Warder on 1861


COPE, WaIter James (12/08/1865- ). Walter was born in England as the son of James. Walter arrived on 12/1885 on the Albany from England via the Eastern Colonies. Walter married Mary Adeline Birch in 1889. Mary was the daughter of Vernon. Walter had four children, two sons and two daughters. Walter was an Accountant in Geraldton around 1888-1889. He spent a year on the Goldfields. After his return, he was an Auctioneer in partnership with Trigg. Walter became the Secretary of The Geraldton Agricultural Society in 1898. Association with Wittenoom Bros until 1896 when he returned to England. In 1900 he came back to Bunbury and joined the Millars Timber Company in 1902.


CORBETT, Catherine. She married in Bunbury 1862.


CORNISH, Andrew (1850-1883). Andrew was the son of Anthony and Rebecca. Andrew married Margaret Anne Spencer in the Bunbury Church of England on 15/09/1875. Andrews' children were Bert, Frank and Gordon. Andrew was a Mail Coach driver in 1879 at Vasse and a Butcher in Bunbury in 1880-1884. Andrew employed a ticket of leave man. Andrew was a member of the Church of England.


COSBEE, Francis. Francis married Margaret Clifford in Bunbury on 23/08/1870. Margaret arrived on 28/01/1868 on the Hastings.


COSTELLO, John. He was a Bunbury customs officer. In Bunbury he signed a petition in 1877 regarding discrimination against expirees. He was a cabinetmaker between 1884 and 1889 and a Blacksmith in Bunbury from 1885 to 1889.


COSTELLO, John (29 /07/1902). John arrived on 24/10/1850 on the Hashemy as an enrolled pensioner guard. John married Ann Berrigan. John's children were John (1853- ), Ellen, Mary Jane (1862-1876). John was formerly a Private in the 40th Regiment. This family was listed at Bunbury 05/1854 by Salvado. John was granted the Lot P.7 at Albany. John was a Lighthouse keeper in Bunbury 1867 and Tidewaiter 1873. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.


COUTTS, Robert P (1833-1934). He was born in England. He served his Penal sentence. He was the son of Robert Percy. Robert arrived on 10/08/1865 by the Racehorse. Robert married Charlotte Augusta Leyland (widow of James) on 23/11/1886. Charlotte was born on 22/08/1861. She was the daughter of Henry Mason and Hannah Burnham. Robert's children were Lily Hay and Charlotte Augusta. Robert worked as a Timber carter from Collie to Bunbury between 1860 to 1870s. A farmer and labourer in 1888, worked in Donnybrook at "Goodwood". He worked on railway construction.


COVERLEY, Ernest. He was the son of William and Leticia Selby (originally Andrews). Ernest was a Barber in Bunbury. 


COVERLEY, John (1856-03/07/1927). He was the son of William and Leticia Selby. John married Sara Ann Maslin (11/09/1860-1918). Sara was the daughter of Thomas Neat and Sarah Christina. John was a teamster in Bunbury 1885, in Augusta, a timber hauler in 1889. John was said to have built "Mullalyup Inn".


COVERLEY, William (1824-23/10/1886). William was born in England and died in Bunbury. He served his Penal sentence. William was the son of John. William arrived on 01/05/1853 on the Pyrenees. William married Leticia Selby Andrews (1834- ) in Vasse on 18/08/1855. Leticia arrived on 24/03/1854 on the Victory. She is the daughter of Richard and sister of Mrs Thomas Maslin. William's children were John born (1856-1927), Sarah Jane (1858- ), William (1860-1946), Gilbert (1862-1949), Robert Henry (1864- ), Edward, Thomas, Albert, George, Ernest and Anne Amelia Leticia (1873-1891). William was a Small time farmer. He bought Nelson, a freehold of 40 acres in 1866, and applied for leasehold in 1862. William employed 19 ticket of leave men between 1863 and 1874.


COWAN, William Dyer (09/06/1854-10/01/1940). William was born in York as the son of Walkinshaw and Mary Elizabeth. William married Margaret Cable (-12/03/1941)in Perth on 11/04/1892. Margaret was the daughter of James of Wyndham. William's children were Clarence Walkinshaw (1894-1933), Stella Constance (1896- ), Raymond, Jeanett, Evelyn Annie, Margaret Isabel and James William Halley (1910- ). William was a Clerk of Courts in York for seven years (1870), Honorary Secretary Mechanics Institute in 1875. He was the Clerk of Courts in Geraldton for nine years. He was the resident magistrate for Toodyay and relieving resident magistrate for Bunbury for three years. Government resident for Wyndham for three years and at Roebourne in 1896. He was a Northam Freemason and a member of voluntary Militia. William was educated privately and at a government school in Perth. 


CRAIG, T.  In Fremantle, he was the assistant warder in 1876 at the Convict Deport. (14 years service). He may have been a water police officer in Bunbury, 1883.


CRAMPTON, Alfred (14/10/1839-20/03/1917) He was born in England as the son of William and Ann. Alfred arrived on 10/04/1842 on the Diadem with his parents. He married in Bunbury on 20/10/1865 to Lucy Gardiner (22/10/1847-04/1938). Lucy was the daughter of Reuben and Ann. Their children were Lewis William (1866-1937, baptised 1870), Rosamund (1868-1928, baptised 1870), Archibald (1870-), Adelaide (1872-1931), Gertrude (1873-1952), Alfred (1877-1957), Clementine Grace (1879-1909), Sydney Reuben (1881-1923), Victor Augustus (1883-1951), George Leonard Russel (1885-1956), Reginald Guildford (1887-1972) and Enid Myrtle (1893- ). Farmer and grazier at Myalup" Rose Flats", Harvey. He employed a ticket of leave labourer in  1872. Alfred's religion was the Church of England.


CRAMPTON, John (1831-). He was the son of William and Ann. John arrived on 10/04/1842 on the Diadem. John married in 1855 in Bunbury to Frances Moore (1838-18/4/1859). Frances was the daughter of John and Mary. John remarried on 02/06/1862 in Bunbury to Climena Gardiner (03/1843- ). Climena was the daughter of Reuben. Their children were Lucy (1855-), Mary Jane (1857-1946), Luke (1866- ) and Rachel (baptised 1870). He bought 10 acres in 1859.  


CREAM, John (15/12/1858-1903/1905). John died in Geraldton. He was the son of Timothy and Mary Ann. John married on 7/12/1885 in Geraldton to Maria Moore (1865-24/8/1943). Maria died in Perth. She was the daughter of Daniel (a gardener). Their children were Maud Lilian (1889-1969), who died in Bunbury, Laura (-1980), Ernest, who died young, Charles (-1953), Gladys, Harold (-1960), Glen (-1969). John was a butcher in Geraldton (1885- 1889) with Pead in 1887. He may have been a member of the Road Board or Town Council. 


CREE. He was a police constable stationed at Bunbury in 1884 and then transferred to Minninup.


CROOKER, J. F. He employed a ticket of leave labourer at Bunbury in 1869.


CROSBY, Francis (1838- ). He had served his penal sentence. Francis arrived on 29/05/1863 on the Clyde. Francis was a Pearlworker in England and a Shoemaker in Bunbury (1869-1872). He employed 25 ticket of leave men from 1868-1872.  


CROWDY, Sarah Ann. Sarah married in Bunbury in 1859 to Richard Henry Harnden. 


CRYER, James (1828- ). He had served his Penal Sentence. James arrived in 1862 on the York. James employed two ticket of leave men in 1864 and 1866 at Bunbury.


CUCKOO(W), William (1837- ). He had served his Penal Sentence. William arrived on 29/5/1863 on the Clyde. He married in Bunbury on 09/09/1867 to Elizabeth Pickersgill (1850- ). Elizabeth arrived on 28/4/1853 on Palestine, with her mother. She was the daughter of Joshua and Ann. In Bunbury, Dardanup and Donnelly River, he employed three ticket of leave men 1867-1869, including a shepherd in 1869. William's religion was the Church of England. He left for Callao on 18/3/1869. 


CUMMINS, George Fennins (06/03/1858-29/10/1925). George was born in England and died in Melbourne. He was the son of Reverend Richard Swete and Fanny Alicia (originally Penning). George arrived from Geelong, Victoria, on 26/05/1888 on the Albany. George married in Bunbury on 03/10/1894 to Edith Ada Timperly (15/02/1865-08/06/1935). Ada died in Melbourne. She was the daughter of William Henry and Rebecca (originally Properjohn). George was an accountant at the Union Bank in Perth in 1888. He opened a new branch at Bunbury on 22/10/1889. He was the manager at Albany. He went to Bendigo, Victoria, in 1894. George's religion was the Church of England. 


CUNDALE/CUNDELL, David (1822-06/04/1872). David died in Australind. He had served his Penal Sentence. David arrived on 01/06/1858 on the Lord Raglan. He left his wife and eight children in the United Kingdom. His wife was legally dead when he remarried in Bunbury on 03/10/1867 to Margaret Tuthill (widow) (1821-08/01/1892). Margaret died in Bunbury. She arrived on 20/8/1866 on the Palestine. David was a farmer at "White Rock " and "Parkfield", Bunbury. He employed 14 ticket of leave men from 1863-1872, 2 in partnership with Harris from 1866-1872. His widow was a dressmaker from 1883-1889).


CUNNINGHAM, James (22/11/1807/8-18/5/1871). James was the son of Thomas and Mary (originally Foard, Galway). He arrived on 25/6/1840 on the Runnymede, with his wife. James married on 25/6/1828 to Anna Thomas, Daughter of Robert and Jane (originally Kerry). Their children were Mary Jane (1839- ), Ted, Elizabeth  (1844- ) who was born in Bunbury, James (1846-1848), Robert (1849-), George James (1851-1925), who was born in Perth and Anna (1858-) who was born in Perth. James was formerly a Private in the 51st Regiment. He was stationed at Albany and Bunbury. James was discharged in Western Australia on 27/03/1848. He was a shoemaker in Perth, 1849.  He employed two ticket of leave men in 1857. James' religion was the Roman Catholic Church.


CUNNINGHAM, William. He was a Private of the 96th Regiment and was stationed in Western Australia from 1847-1849. He was at Bunbury in 1847.


CUPER/COOPER, Benedict (1837-12/11/1915). He was born in Swan and died in Northam. He was the son of John Spice Cooper. Benedict first married in New Norcia to Mary Helen Pangieran of Bunbury (1847-12/01/1877). Benedict remarried in New Norcia in 1883 to Matilda. Their child Maria Louisa Cuper died in 1863. Both had an aboriginal parent. Benedict was a small farmer at New Norcia. Mary Helen was a postmistress and telegraphist from 1874 to 1877. Benedict's religion was the Roman Catholic Church.