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Kojonup Historical Collection > Records

IN KOJONUP COUNTRY - BOOK 1

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1988 - 1989

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Overview

Four books written and illustrated by Mr Bruce Raven. In Kojonup Country Book 1- chapters include Ossie's Billiard Salloon (Proprietor O.V. Gould), Gentleman Charlie (Noongar), Tommy Rogers, When the Circus came to Town (1934/1935), and Richardsons and Co.

Historical information

Boilup School was opened in September 1924 and closed in 1941. Mr Raven, a former student wrote this history of the school which was launched in October 1988 when a memorial stone was laid at the site of the old school.

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cwa-org-201-1989.12

Item type

Books

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Paper

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Bruce Raven

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Statement of significance

One man's memories of events and personalities around Kojonup
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Last modified

Monday, 23 February, 2026

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