ACKROYD, Joshua & Mary
13 February 1921 – 16 March 1993
21 June 1929 – 28 May 2004
Origin Hull, Yorkshire, England
Accompanying Family Daughter Mary Christine
First settled in Leederville Perth. WA
Original Occupation Carpenter & Joiner
Occupation in Australia Carpenter
ESPERANCE BAY
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1955
Fremantle
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The Ackroyd family were sponsored by Joshua's uncle Mr. Joe Abbott where they lived in one room of Joe's home for 4 months before finding their own dwelling. There were no passports issued for the one way passage, the term 'The 10 Pound POM' was given to the new immigrants.
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Denise Andrea Ackroyd. born 15th Feb 1960
Jennine Elizabeth Ackroyd. born 26th Nov 1962
Scott Ackroyd. born and died 16th June 1965
Sun 27 Jan 2013
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