Lyn Adel Rowe

William married Dellas Maud Fripp on 14 Apr 1934 in Geraldton, Western Australia. Dellas (daughter of Stephen Augustus Fripp and Margaret Amelia (Millie) Meakins\Menkin) was born on 27 Jan 1918 in Geraldton, Western Australia; died on 31 Mar 2002 in Nazareth House, Bluff Pt, Geraldton, Western Australia; was buried on 3 Apr 2002 in Lawn Section, Geraldton Cemetery, Western Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Carter, (1919);
• Residence: Bluff Point, Geraldton, Western Australia, (1919);

Notes:

Stephen Augustus Fripp

Notice of Driving Offence: from The Geraldton Guardian, Thursday, March 9, 1911. "Local News."

Driving Without Lights.- For having driven along Marine Terrace on the night of February 25th, without having a light on his vehicle, Stephen Augustus Fripp was fined 2s 6d at the Police Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty under extenuating circumstances, stating that the wind had put his light out, a fact that unfortunately for defendant, the policeman discovered before he did.



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News Item: from Chapman Valley Pioneers

As the years progressed, Yuna pioneers did like­wise, and the railway line from Geraldton to Naraling gradually extended to Yuna in 1913. This was a wonderful advancement for Yuna, there were two trains, mixed freight and passenger, operating between Geraidton and Yuna from 2 p.m. each Thursday, until after midnight on Fnday.
However the Mail service was continued twice weekly by road, (Horse and Cart) until after the 1924 days. This mail service was very important for Yuna pioneers. In addition to mail, the mail man carried bread, general stores replacement parts for machines and in particular, urgent medicine parcels for sick people. After a very early start, he reached Yuna in one day, with one or two changes of horses, returning early next day. I cannot recall all these early mail men to Yuna, but I am sure, that we will remember our two old mailmen Jack Vincent, and Steve Fripp.



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Death Notice: from The Geraldton Guardian

FRIPP - On February 6th, 1955. at Nazareth House, Stephen Augustus, dearly loved Father of Win and Delis, father-in-law of Merv and Bill and grand-dad of Gen, Noeleen, Norm and Kim Anderson and Les, Clive, Bev and Lyn Rowe.

At Rest.

Stephen married Margaret Amelia (Millie) Meakins\Menkin in 1900 in Geraldton, Western Australia. Margaret was born in ABT. 1881 in Greenough, Western Australia; died on 1 Apr 1945 in Perth, Western Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Age at Death (Facts Pg): 58 yrs old
• Baptism: 28 Feb 1830, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England

Notes:

Mark Robert Kail Fripp

ABODES:
1829 (Birth) - Witchampton, Dorset, UK
1865 (Martha's death) - Greenough Flats, Geraldton, Australia
1887 (Death) - Dongarra, Australia

Mark was transported to Australia for 10 years on the ship "Marion" for the crime of housebreaking, he also had 2 previous convictions. He was sentenced in Dorchester in July 1850. The warrant was dated 10 June 1850. His age on the passenger list was 23.

A description of the convicts was also given. Mark was described thus:-

Convict No.988
Occupation ....... Farm labourer
Marriage status .. Single
Height ........... 5' 5 1/2"
Hair ............. Dark
Eyes ............. Grey
Face ............. Round
Complexion ....... Fresh
Build ............ Stout
No Distinguishing Marks

The family home was destroyed by fire about January 1887 and three months later he fell from a horse at Dongarra, Western Australia and died from his injuries.

Mark had 2 sisters born after his birth that died in infancy (from Lyn Williamson)

EXTRACT FROM "THE VICTORIA EXPRESS". GERALDTON, JAN 29th, 1887 (From the Dongara correspondent).

"Last Thursday, the 20th, a sad misfortune befel one of our oldest townsmen, Mr. M. Fripp. While the family were at dinner that day one of the little boys had gone outside for something, came rushing in with the news that the house was on fire. Mrs. Fripp's mother, who at that time was ill in bed, and the first thought of which was to save her, which was done none too soon. She was kindly taken in by Mr. Johnstone, the schoolmaster.
Several people came running up to render assistance but the place being low, with a thatched roof, very few things were saved. Of clothes they only saved what they had on at the time of the accident. Much sympathy was felt and expressed, not only in kind words but kindlier deeds. Presents of money and clothes were given, sufficient perhaps to meet the bare necessities of present existence."

EXTRACT FROM "THE VICTORIA EXPRESS", GERALDTON, SAT 30th,1887 (from their Dongara correspondent).

"It is often said, troubles never come alone. Some little time ago I reported the burning of Mr. Mark Fripp's cottage and nearly all his household effects. Last Monday, while Mr. Fripp was yoking a young horse in the lead, near Mr, Smith's house, the horse somehow knocked him down. He was conveyed to his home, having, it is feared, sustained some internal injury. The Rev. Dr. Tail was speedily in attendance, but the case appears to be beyond his skill, I understand that Dr. King has been telegraphed for, and will be here today (Wednesday). Mr. Fripp says he cannot move any part of his body below his head, not even a toe or finger and that he cannot feel any sensation when touched
Fears are entertained for his recovery".

EXTRACT FROM "THE VICTORIA EXPRESS", GERALDTON, SAT.MAY 7th, 1887. (from their Dongara correspondent).

"The accident to Mr. Fripp, reported in my last letter has proved badly. On Thursday the 28th April, at 1.30 a.m. he died, leaving a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. He was much respected and a great many attended the funeral on Friday morning, which was conducted by Rev, J.G. Mitchell. A hymn, chosen by Mr. Fripp, was sung around the grave as the body was laid to its last resting place. I would say "Rest in Peace".

Mark married Elizabeth Mary Ann Hunt on 30 Apr 1859 in Office of the Sub Registrar at Champion Bay, Geraldton, Western Australia. Elizabeth (daughter of William Hunt and Eliza Kezia Stickland) was born on 20 Aug 1843 in Worth Matravers, Dorset, England; died on 12 Mar 1928 in Leederville, Western Australia; was buried in Mar 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Age at Death (Facts Pg): 84 yrs old
• Residence: Worth Matravers, Dorset, England, (1851);
• Census: 1851, Worth Matravers, Dorset, England - Elizabeth M - aged 7 - born Worth Matravers
• Emigration: 8 Aug 1857, "City of Bristol" with family and parents

Notes:

EXTRACT FROM W.A. Newspapers, Wed, March 14,1928. Death Notices

FRIPP: On Monday, March 12, at 139 Loftus Street, Leederville, Elizabeth, devoted mother of Eliza (Mrs. Truslove, Albany) Robert (dec'd), Steven and Ernest (Geraldton) Edith (Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Lawley), Elizabeth (Nurse Wahl, Leederville) and William (Dassendean); sister of Eliza Jackson (Leederville) and Robert Hunt (Midland Junction).
"Peace Perfect Peace"
No funeral notice.