Editor Trudi Anne Gribble Author Vivienne Sinclair John Joseph O’Heney was born in Ireland in 1878 and arrived in Fremantle around 1892 with his widowed mother, Catherine, and his siblings. They settled on Russell Street in Beaconsfield, and by 1903, John listed his occupation as a factory hand. It’s likely he was involved in producing pickles and sauces, as…
Editor Trudi Anne Gribble Author Vivienne Sinclair Western Preserving Works John Joseph O’Heney was born in Ireland in 1878 and arrived in Fremantle around 1892 with his widowed mother, Catherine, and his siblings. They settled on Russell Street in Beaconsfield, and by 1903, John listed his occupation as a factory hand. It’s likely he was involved in producing pickles…
Edited Trudi Gribble Author Vivienne Sinclair Western Preserving Works – Sovereign Pickles Harry Robert Rayner, born in Stratford, Essex, England, in 1878, began his career as a foreman at a local jam and sweet factory. According to the 1901 Census, Rayner was 22 years old and employed in this role, with claims that he had also worked for the…
In 1897 we find Charles and Alfred Jecks of Guildford listed as gardeners and apiarists. By October 1897, Charles Jecks had purchased land on Queens Road, South Guildford and established the Guildford Bee Company. He is listed in title as an apiarist and by 1902-1903 had purchased the six adjoining land allotments. In total his property amounted to nearly…
Ernest John Myers (1877–1945) and Arthur (Jacob) Myers (1879–1949) were two of six children born to Alexander and Mary Myers of Queanbeyan NSW. When Alexander passed away in 1882 he was described as a Soda Water & Cordial Manufacturer in partnership with Edwin Land both of Queanbeyan. At his death Alexander left his wife and six children under the…