James Moore (bef. 1830 - 1906)

Born before 14 Jan 1830 in Cranbrook, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Maria (Harris) Moore — married 1852 in Australind, Western Australia, Australia

Husband of Elizabeth (Dawson) Finlayson — married before 1870 in Unmarried

Descendants

Died 29 Sep 1906 after age 76 in Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

James Moore was born in January 1830^[1]. He was christened on May 2, 1830 in Cranbrook, Kent. He was the son of John Moore and Mary Love^[2].

In 1841, he was living with parents and siblings in Cranbrook, Kent.

Name Age

John Moor 35 Ag Labourer

Mary Moor 35

Harriet Moor 13

James Moor 11

Alfred Moor 9

Francis Moor 3^[3]

James Moore emigrated from England in 1842, with his parents, aboard the vessel Diadem as part of the proposed Australind settlement^[4][5][6].

Moore was employed by the Reverend John Wollaston prior to venturing out to become a successful businessman^[5].

He married Maria Harris in 1852 in Australind^[7].

James was an auctioneer^[8].

James Moore was elected a Councillor on the first Municipality of Bunbury Council in 1871. He was later elected as Mayor of Bunbury for 1897- 1898 and his rotation as Magistrate in the local Courts kept him busy^[5].

Moore is fondly remembered for this quote in Perth in 1905:- “ Bunbury is a nice little place and well laid out, but when you have been dead as long as Bunbury, you will be nicely laid out too “^[5].

James was the father of Newton James Moore ( a local High School is named in his honour ), who also became a local Councillor, then elected as Lord Mayor, prior to election as a local member of Parliament, and then assuming the role of Premier of Western Australia from 1906- 1910^[5].

He passed away in 1906^[9]. James Moore was initially interred in Bunbury’s Pioneer Park Cemetery on 29 September 1906 ( aged 76 years ), however, later development of that site, led to transfer of his headstone memorial to the Pioneer Cemetery Section of the Bunbury General Cemetery, which was completed in 1986^[5]. James' headstone now in Bunbury Pioneer Park Cemetery, Bunbury, Bunbury City, Western Australia, Australia gives a death date of 29 Sep 1906^[1].

DEATH OF MR. JAMES MOORE. AN OLD PIONEER'S CAREER.

Bunbury, September 30.

When on Thursday afternoon last the Premier (Mr. Newton Moore) transferred his father (Mr. James Moore) from the Misses Moore and Lohrmann's Private Hospital, Perth, to his home at Bunbury, it was known that the aged -gentleman was very weak, and not expected to live many days. The Premier returned to Perth on Thursday evening and was summoned to Bunbury by a telegram from Dr. Joel on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Moore reached Bunbury on Friday night, and continued in close attendance upon Mr. Moore, snr until the latter quietly passed away shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday even- ing. On learning of the death of Mr. James Moore the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Frank Wilson), the Minister for Mines (Mr. Gregory), the Attorney General (Mr. Keenan), the Minister for Works-(Mr. Price), and the Colonial Secretary (Mr. Connolly) left Perth by the late train yesterday in order to be present at the: funeral to-day. Mr. E. McLarty. MLC, joined the same train at Pinjarra. Early this afternoon the body was conveyed to the Congrega-ional Church, where at 4.30 p.m.,Rev. John Chapman, assisted by Rev. A.. Buchanan, conducted the first portion of the burial service. A large number of residents-attended the service, which was opened with the singing of the hymn, "When our heads are bowed in woe," and concluded by the organist (Mr. W. J. Reading) playing "The Dead March in Saul." The cortege next proceeded to the Anglican cemetery. About 2,000 persons lined the route, and followed the mourners to the grave side. The C. Company W.A. Volunteer Regiment, under Lieutenants Erskine, Steere, and Johnson; headed the fun- eral procession, followed by the brethren of the Wellington and Bunbury Masonic Lodges. The chief mourners were Mr. Newton J. Moore and Mr. John Lowrie (father of the Premier's wife). The pall-bearers were the Colonial Treasurer, the Minister for Mines, Mr. E. M. Clarke, M.L.C.. Mr. T. Hay ward, M.L.A., Mr. Geo. Teede and Mr. W. H. Timperley (formerly Resident Magistrate of Bunbury). Next to the hearse were several members of the Ministry, Mr. E. McLarty, M.L.C., the Mayor and members of the Bun bury Municipal Council, and Justices of the Peace. Many other prominent citizens followed the remains on foot. The Bunbury City Band played a march until the cemetery was reached. Then the volunteers formed into single line, and the cortege passed through to the grave-side. Rev. Mr. Chapman concluded the Congregational burial service, assisted by Canon Darling, after which the Masonic ser- vice was conducted by worshipful Bro. T. W. Paisley, P.M., of the Wellington Lodge, assisted by the Worshipful Master, Bro. W Robinson, the brethren singing "Days and moments quickly flying" and "Abide with me" during the service. Many wreaths and other floral tributes were received among them being those from the Ministry, the officers and brethren of the Bun bury Lodge, Captain and Mrs. Abrahamson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, the non-commissioned officers and constables of Bunbury, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. A. Spencer, the Inspector of Police, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Teede, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. W. H Timperley, Mrs. Moore, Miss J. L. Walker, Rev. Mr. Chapman and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Steere, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Paisley, the W.M.officers, and brethren of the Wellington Lodge, Mr. E. M and Mrs. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hough, and Mr and Mrs. H. E. Reading. The Premier received throughout the day numerous telegrams of sympathy. The members of the Ministry (with the exception of the Premier) left for Perth by a special train at a quarter to 6 o'clock this evening. The Premier is expected to reach Perth late to-morrow evening. This evening a memorial service was conducted in the Congregational Church by. the Rev. Mr. Chapman. The late Mr. Moore was born in Cranbrook. Kent, England, in February, 1830. and he arrived in Western Australia with his parents when he was 11 years old. His father was one of the early pioneers who immigrated to this country under the auspices of the Western Australian Land Company in the ship Diadem. The passengers by that vessel proceeded to Australind, where they resided for some years. Later on Mr. James Moore served his apprenticeship to the wheelwrighting and building trade under the late Mr. J. D Gibbs, and afterwards he followed his trade in Perth, for two or three years. At the expiration of that time he returned to Australind, where he established himself in business, and married, in 1854, Miss Maria Harris, daughter of Mr. Charles Harris. In 1856 he removed to Bunbury, where he entered into business as a builder. He afterwards became largely interested in the timber export trade--then in its infancy-and at the same time he carried on business as an auctioneer and land and financial agent. He was very successful in his various ventures and acquired a considerable amount of property in the town. He always took an active part in public matters in Bun bury. For many years he served as a member of the local Municipal Council, and for some time he was mayor of the town. In his younger days Mr. Moore was an enthusiastic sportsman, and he took a considerable interest in cricket. He also took an active interest in volunteer matters. The deceased was a very old Freemason. He was one of the founders of the local Building Society, and at his death he was one of its trustees. He was also interested in shipping matters, being part-owner of the Western Australian trader Annie Lisle and other vessels. He was a generous supporter of the Congregational Church. Mr. Moore held the commission of the peace for many years, and until quite recently, when his health began to fail, he was always ready to take a large share of the local honorary magistrates' work. During his life he made several visits to the old country, and his reminiscences of the trips provided subject matter for many lectures. He also several times visited the Eastern States, and until his recent illness he was extremely active for his age. His health began to fail a few months ago, but his indisposition was then not regarded in a serious light. A few days ago he realised that his end was near, and, at his request, he was brought back to Bunbury. In addition to his son (the Premier), the late Mr. Moore has left a widow, who is in a very delicate state of health, and a large circle of other relatives, including a brother (Mr. John Moore) and a sister (Mrs. J. T. Lawrence). mother of the Superintendent of Police.

Research Notes

MOORE , James JNR, b. 14.1.1830 (Eng), d. 29 .9.1906 (Bunbury), son of John & Mary, arr 10.4 .1842 per Diadem with parents, m. (Australind ) Marie (Maria) HARRIS b . 1834 d. 2.7.1909. Chd . Newton b. 1870 (Bunbury). Bunbury 1861, Auctioneer 1877, bailiff: District Police Constable: JP: Granted leave of absence 1866 , Mayor of Bunbury 1898. Pt. owner with M.C.Davies of Star of the South In 1877. Employed 5 T/L men 1864- 1876 on occasions including 2 carpenters & a shoemaker .^[8].

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #220571049 (accessed 12 August 2022)
   Memorial page for James Moore (14 Jan 1830-29 Sep 1906), citing Bunbury Pioneer Park Cemetery, Bunbury, Bunbury City, Western Australia, Australia; Maintained by Kathy A (contributor 48215744).
2. ↑ "England, Kent, Parish Registers, 1538-1911," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD2-YCB5 : 8 December 2017), James Moore, 02 May 1830; citing Christening, Cranbrook, Kent, England, Kent Archives Office, Maidstone; FHL microfilm 1,473,751.
3. ↑ James Moor Age: 11 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830 Gender: Male Where born: Kent, England Civil Parish: Cranbrooke Hundred: Cranbrooke County/Island: Kent.Class: HO107; Piece: 472; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Cranbrooke; County: Kent; Enumeration District: 3 4 5; Page: 1; Line: 22; GSU roll: 306867. Source Information Ancestry.com. 1841 England Census [database on-line]. P
4. ↑ A Century Ago (1942, May 7). Harvey Murray Times (WA : 1931 - 1955), p. 2. Retrieved October 8, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251313452
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5} Bunbury Cemetery Heritage Walk:13. MOORE, James ( 1830- 1906 ),http://bunburyheritagewalk.com.au/13-moore-james-1830-1906/
6. ↑ Harvey History Online; Diadem Passenger List. https://www.harveyhistoryonline.com/?p=222
7. ↑ WA BDM, Marriage record, https://www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/: Reg: 441/1852
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Rica Erickson. (1987) The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre-1829-1888: https://www.friendsofbattyelibrary.org.au/_files/ugd/f5623a_287025c5a4344889ad0e545669e4b202.pdf?M
9. ↑ WA BDM, Death record, https://www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/: Reg 113