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GARNETT James James Garnett mrried Elizabeth Emma Wise and the couple originally settled in Tambellup before deciding to move to Gnowangerup. In the beginning it would appear, beyond doubt, that the first Baptist services ever held in Gnowangerup were held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Garnett who had renterd a portion of "Eugenup" whilst clearing was done and a home made on "Glenroy". The remains of the old "Eugenup" homestead are still to be seen at the entrance to the property.. Mr. and Mrs. Garnett and their small family moved over from Tambellup during 1905. They had attended the Baptist church there and the Pastor, Mr. Campbell, arranged to hold services in their house, riding a horse over every three weeks.
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JAMES & ELIZABETH GARNETT #1 |
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ELIZABETH EMMA GARNETT (nee Wise) #2 |
They had a family of eleven children: Muriel M.F.E. - b.1900 (m. Joseph M. Mycock 1937) farmed at Kukerin. Garten - b.1902 (died at 2mths old) Ida Eva Ellen - b.1903-1971 (m. Harold George Smith 1926); farmed at Amalup. Grace Susan I. - b.1907 (m. William ‘Bill’ Wellstead 1932) farmed at Bremer Bay Thelma May - b.1909-1991; Thelma spinster lived in Katanning. North F. - b.1913 (m. Eileen M. Barnes 1936) farmed at Bremer bay Hazel C. - b.1914 (m. Colin M. Carr 1940) farmed at Gnowangerup Verdun L. W. - b.1916-1985 (69) (m. Winifred A. Diprose 1938) farmed at Gnowangerup. Glen Hope - b.1918-1973; (m. Gladys J. Tranter 1943) farmed at Gnowangerup Amy D. - b.1921 (m. Alexander D. Parnell 1945) farmed at Broomehill.
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RUINS OF "EUGENUP" #3 |
Settlers were few in those days and Elizabeth Garnett could recall the early meetings, those who were there, and how they enjoyed the opportunity of meeting each other. Elizabeth maintained her connection with the church through all the years. Although moving to Katanning and having her membership there, Gnowangerup was still "home". She never sought to take a leading part in church affairs, preferring rather to take care of home duties and training her family, many whom are members of this and other Baptist fellowships. |
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