![]() ![]() Brian’s father, Les Barnett, arrived from England in 1926 and commenced working for Dan O’Leary at Walgoolan, later acquiring the block next door and planting his first crop in 1929. The marriage saw the arrival of three children, the expansion of their Walgoolan farm and the maturing of their Merino stud, Seven Oaks, into one of the top studs in the eastern Wheatbelt and the State. The name “Basher” was earned because of his prowess and passion at football, but his introduction to Helen Brown came from another widespread rural interest, Junior Farmers, the pair becoming yet another couple who met through this forum. ![]() “This one’s a keeper, Basher” was the comment from a friend when he first saw Brian (Basher) Barnett with Bruce Rock farmer’s daughter, Helen Brown, a piece of advice that was not so much heeded as not really needed, for before too much time had passed, she became Helen Barnett. Champion in many ways Thursday, 1 March 2018 11:15AM ![]()
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