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GREENSLADE Vaughan

Dorothy Flanagan nee Bradshaw was in charge of the cows at their farm "Lone Pine" along the Gnowangerup-Broomehill Road.
She sent the cream via Mr. Greenslade who owned the mail run from Katanning to Broomehill.
The cream was transported by large cans which were sent to the butter factory in Katanning.
David Kindred: Vaughan was my Godfather and Connie my Godmother in Broomehill.
Their house was adjacent to the Broomehill Railway Platform.
Mrs Greenslade conducted Sunday School for Broomehill Children.
Whilst we were predominantly Church of England all were welcome.
Mrs Greenslade had a piano in her meeting room which was played when versus were sung.
Only a handful of children attended but being Broomehill that was what it was.
Mrs Greenslade one asked my mum mum one day where my brother Graham was because he had not been attending.
When Graham was quizzed on this he simply explained that he now goes to the Methodist Church with Mrs Bolt because she gave him an apple for attending.
Big business to get customers was very active in Broomehill even back in the 1950's.

 

                

VAUGHAN GREENSLADE              #1

The Greenslades were the prime movers to re-establish the Anglican Church from its original beginning Eticup.
At a time when Lord Brassey owned GOBLUP now Condeena his Wife Lady Brassey donated one thousand pounds to add a vestry to the church.
Quite a substantial amount in those days.
Mr Greenslade ran a mail delivery service in the district and inr od his sons grew a business called HAMMOND HONEY which was conducted at a large shed near the house.
He had bee hives every where around the Great Southern.
A memorial plaque is attached to the wall of the Church in Broomehill recognising the Greenslades.
Final note:
All fixtures and fittings were done by donation of residents and each is marked by a small metal disc.
The Kindred family pew (seat bench cost $50. or 25 Pounds) equivalent to 5 weeks pay in those days.
There have been more details on this Church building. Fund raising etc in earlier posts.
Helen Gillingham: “I sure can remember him delivering bread and papert to Martinup. He had a lovely smile and was such a jovial man. I used to sit out at the gate with my grandfather (Leo Treasure) What seemed like hours until he came. To amuse myself I woud carve my initials into the gum tree nearby or make daisy chains and put them around my neck, head and hands and feet.I also learnt from grandpa how to read the clouds and what the weather was going to do and also which way the ants were running were all signs of what weather would be coming...without technology.”
Richardson's Katanning supplied many items not only for that town but for surrounding townsfolk and farms. Depending on the size and quantity, many items could have been delivered via the regular mail service.
Mr Greenslade also ran a Mail Delivery service from Katanning to Broomehill, then on to Gnowangerup and back again. (c1940/50’s)

 

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References:                 Article:      .Research by Merilyn Stewart

 

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