Sailor turned settler's tale of Jayes estate in 1830s
The article recalls Skipper Jan George Lee Steere who sailed to Fremantle and settled in the Upper Blackwood. It details the Jayes estate purchased in 1830 by J. Henry Morgan’s early settlers, the Jayes homestead built around 1860, and family ties to the Leake and Lee Steere line. It notes Surrey Chambers name origin and early local policing with Constable McAlinden in 1860 Bridgetown.
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Surrey
England
China Seas
Fremantle
Jan George Lee Steere
J. Henry Morgan
Jayex
Scott’s
Agnes Lee Steere
James Scott
James’ Scott
Scott's
Bridgetown
Nortup
Legislative Assembly
James Lee Steery
W.A
Mir
Wilfred Lee Steere
Jayers
Charlotte Padbury
Cape
McAlinden
Jayes
Bunbury
Aetlien ‘Moulton
Mayanup
Blackwo
al Jayes
Tom Giblett
John Blechynden
Laura Forrest
Mins
Lee Steere
Edwardames Lee Steere
Peeth
Cleets
Jaye
Blackwood
Agnes Forrest
Wilam Forrest
Dwalgaoup
Lord Forrest
Blackwood Road
Jayen Homestead
William Forrest
James Tn. Tlis Secutary
B. J. Lee Steere
Portest
Athens
James Lee Steere and Jayes district life recalled
A lengthy reminiscence recalls Sir James George Lee Steere KC MG and his influence in the Wellington electoral district and Jayes homestead. The narrative traces his rise from early settlement to knighthood, family ties, and the growth of local landmarks including Jayes bridge and Hall.
Local Government July Meeting Records and Deliberations
The Mansi aup Road Board met on Saturday July 13 with chairman Ro Go Look and members present including W Mottram and J Mottram. Delegates reported on South West works, bush-street alterations, and plans for an agricultural college society with support, while road surfacing trials using gravel and clay were approved for several lengths. The board reviewed permits, loans, and repairs for bridges, footpaths, a running track, and crossovers, and received various department and public requests along with the rabbit inspector’s report.
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Mansi Aup
Messrs
Ro Go Look
Reeve
W. Mottram
Mottram
HH. Liner
Worgan
Richards
Dowood SG
Dofheld
J. Semith
Genco
Landstate Rem
W. W.brockman
Mic
Dessie Luck
Limmer
South West
Lye WM
Mitauel
Bath
Parents
Pisiaens Aewx
Wm. Mottram
Paap
Holdsworth
Grace
Scar Ying
A. W. Gibbe
Northcliffe
Pemberton-Northcliffe
A. Simcock
Corballip Road
R. Pearce
Middlesex
Jardee’ Rehoul
Bool
Ray ‘Muir
Hik
Prom
Jack May
Mrv
Clara Ridley
Clara Ridley, Asking Why the Clearing of Chopping Street
Tt Wat
Duffield
Rowe Street
Turttee
Manjimwp
Hydatid Cysts in Sheep Warn Breeders of Infestation
The article urges sheep breeders to address hydatid cysts in flocks with up to 12 percent carcase infestation. It recommends regular dog treatment every three months using Areca nut preparations, controls on dog feeding, and tethering after dosing to reduce parasite spread.
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Seriday
Timber company protests early action rating
A scheme letter sent to the Elect Lighting Committee from the Timber Carpirating protests the early action rating affecting the entire area of their concessions rather than only the comps or restricted weeds marked for cutting.
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Elect Lighting Committee
Urinary meeting held in Red Hostel town
The town of Red Hostel held a meeting on July 21 with acting chairman Mr WW Thyer presiding. Attendees included Mess He Lake J McAlmien, JS Bagshinn, Bo Heater, the Machin, G Draper secretary, and the foreman.
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Lake
McAlmien
EB Testchet
JS Bagshinn
Bo Heater
W. A. Oust
Machin
G. Draper
Foreman
Blackberry Eradication Meeting in Bridge Town
A committee meeting in Bridge Town discussed eradicating blackberries. Minister for Agriculture declined full grant but offered to survey affected areas, noting initial biopharmaceutical results showed good control with limited regrowth. Plans called for January experiments on multiple properties and further cooperation.
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Hridgetown
O D. Walker
Wadie
Chreenshyanh
K Hawter
Heine
Te Would Be Appreciated If You Mention This Paper
A note asks readers to mention the paper when replying to advertisements. It urges acknowledgment of the publication in outreach and inquiries and suggests this helps both advertisers and readers.
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James
Upper Blackwood
Torelie
Lee Steers
W.A. Legisaltive Assembly
Wellington
FP. Venn
Theo
Hooley
Swan
Perth
Baal
Broome
Sir James George Lee Steere
Lee Bteere
Jayes Mall
James Lee Steere
Jame
Pemberton Wallett
Wallett
Warren
Pemberton
Greer Felts
Benjinwo
Greenfield
Mann
Loni
Metre
Coléwyn Mayer
Commonwealth Bank
Stmm Orf Bridgetown Hospital
White Rock Quarries
Hemswick
E. Bradshaw
Beard
Johnston-Bradshaw
Mr. Hester
Bagshaw
Mr Johnston
Thad
Tester
Mitchell
Doust
Johnston” Bey Kiven
Varnes
Yoruup
Thit Senair
Main Rode Roar
Lpt
Min Bagshaw
Ragshaw
Hester
Southern Cross
Kere
Petro
Fairbanks Morse
Wonder
Scopper
Brickword
Bridgetow
Freemason's
H. C. Jones
Rose Street
W. H. McCutcheon
Hampton St. ‘ Bridgetown
National Bank
Cal
Wm. Moyes & Sons Builders
Timber & Hardyware Merchants
Alex Rogers
Scotts Hotel
Hampton Street
Stephen ST
Fish
R. Hancock & Sons Monumental Masons
Spencer Street
Kunbury
Stromberg Carlson Radios
C. R. Pratt
Goutay Tete
Panera oOo
HAMO
Bre
Collett
McK. Clark Lyte
South-West Committee
Nshevrolet
Australia
Clutete Anal
Bon Fisher
Victoria Insurance Company
Tranmers
K . Properjonnay
Berap Brook
Mu. F. Meagher
Vlasiente
CACC
Freres
Wm. Moyes & Sons
Business May
Jocal Fisks
Anyocute
Manumngr Mail
Noyne Wrook Bulletin
Prawerton Post
Kannup Review
Ond Caremushes
Balingup Ldget
INRIA
Sussex Press
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