BARROW, Douglas & Margaret
Born 8 June 1923
Born 31 May 1927
Origin Birkenhead England
Accompanying Family Two sons John & Peter. Daughter Delia Margaret
First settled in Leederville WA
Original Occupation Brewery foreman
Occupation in Australia Rotary Press machinist WA Newspaper
ORION
Departure Port Tilbury Docks London
Arrival Year 1962
Fremantle
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Douglas met Margaret (Peggy) nee Williams, when demobbed from RN 1946. Both born in Birkenhead, married 1951. Doug served in coastal forces aboard MGB.326.357 mostly in Aegean. Emigrated Dec 1961 considered Australia, especially WA, was a clean vibrant country. Best future for children. Two boys 8 and 7, one girl, 3. Never regretted this move.
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