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COOK, Doreen 1951 RANCHI 237
COOK, Emma 1850 SOPHIA

In 1857, departed to Victoria with father and mother, Thomas Abbs and Ann, brothers Robert and John. Married Charles Farmer in Victoria, 1888. One...

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COOK, Ernest Daniel 1911 OPHIR

Only member of family to come to Australia. Married Elizabeth Whitelaw Reid in Fremantle on 25 October 1913. Lived in Midland Junction, Brookton...

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COOK, G, D, Kim & Michael 1965 CASTEL FELICE 67
COOK, George F & Doris 1961 FAIRSKY 147
COOK, Harriet 1850 SOPHIA

Also known as Hannah.

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COOK, John 1850 SOPHIA

Married Esther Pitches, with whom he had 9 children. In 1857 migrated to Victoria with his father and mother, Thomas Abbs and Ann, brother Robert...

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COOK, Kenneth John 1952 SOMERSETSHIRE

Ken arrived with his family, the Reverend Robert John Cook, mother Constance Eileen and grandmother Rhoda Lily Cook. They settled in Gnowangerup...

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COOK, Mary A 1850 SOPHIA

Eldest daughter of Thomas Abbs and Ann (nee Harmer). In 1853, Fremantle, married John Tapper (1831/1895), son of Daniel and Ann. Children, John (b...

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COOK, Pat 1955 STRATHAIRD

Set up first Teacher Librarianship Course at the then Secondary teacher's College, Nedlands. Was the driving force behind the establishment of the...

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COOK, Robert G 1850 SOPHIA

After 7 years in WA, moved to Victoria with his parents Thomas Abbs and Ann, brother John and sister Emma. Married Martha Woods in Victoria in...

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COOK, Roy William 1950 CHESHIRE 145
COOK, Solomon 1840 MAYFLOWER

Jumped off American whaling ship Mayflower. Helped build vessels 'Chance', 'Vulcan', 'Emma Sherratt' & 'Fairy'. The 'Fairy' vessel controversy...

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COOK, Stephen Douglas 1966 FAIRSKY

Father Joseph Douglas Cooke and mother Edith Cooke. Married Christine Riddell on the 25-10-1969. Fathered four children, Michelle Rene'e Cook,...

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COOK, Thomas A 1850 SOPHIA

Thomas and his wife Ann (nee Harmer) and their six children initially settled in Perth. A seventh child was born after their arrival. In 1887...

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COOK, Thomas A (Jnr) 1850 SOPHIA

Married Honora Rea (b 1829 Ire) in 1857, raising 8 children, 4 boys & 4 girls with DOB's between 1860 and 1872.

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COOK, Thomas George 1830 ROCKINGHAM

1838 employed as a servant to John Hancock, farmer, Toodyay. Married Cecilia Nichilson (widow), who was born 1819. Had 11 children. 1840's...

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COOK, William & Eileen 1951 NEW AUSTRALIA

When we landed, housing was difficult and after living in a shed on our block for 3 years, we completed our home in Alfred Cove in 1956. Our first...

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COOKE Family 1913 MEDIC

Approx 1918 bought a property at Cherry Tree Pool, Kojonup until 1938. Sold property and came to live at Dardanup with son John Henry Bensted and...

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COOKE, George Oliver 1951 ORONSAY

Came to Australia after the war to make a new start for their 3 children.

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COOKE, JD & E & Family 1966 FAIRSKY

Joseph Douglas & Edith Cook. Parents - Joseph Douglas & Margaret Cook & Edith & Arthur Holt. Children - Stephen Douglas, Carol...

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COOKE, John Taylor 1829 LOTUS

Carpenter, builder & contractor. Worked in Albany early 1830's. Selected land at 'Katrine' near Northam. Imported first steam mill &...

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COOKE, Paul 1953 ORONSAY

Resided in Bunbury, Maylands, Bayswater, Medina, Calista, White Gum Valley, Orelia, Leeming. Then to Beaumaris in Victoria. Educated in WA, to...

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COOKE, R & M 1883 HASTINGS 436
COOKE, Roy 1953 ORONSAY

Resided in Bunbury, Maylands, Bayswater, Medina, Calista, White Gum Valley, Leeming. Married to Glenis May Barndon. Two Children - Jeanette Anne...

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COOMBES, Peter Thomas 1921 HORORATA

The Coombes family arrived 1921 - part of the British Soldier Settlement Scheme. Left London on the 'Benalla' which ran aground on Pevensy Beach....

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COOMBES, RE, EB, TA & PE 1965 FAIRSTAR 189
COOMBS, Andrew & Ethel 1959 CENTAUR

Andrew & Ethel Coombs brought their children, Christine, Clive & Colin to Western Australia for a good future. They bought a house in...

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COOMBS, Frederick L 1929 ORFORD 266
COONAN, Thomas & Mary 1853 TRAVANCORE

Given a parcel of land to farm by the Swan Colony plus a ticket of leave man to help farm the land

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COONEY Family 1969 FAIRSKY 53
COOPER Family 1969 ELLINIS

Arrived with three children 6, 4, 2. Husband worked on most of Perth's infrastructure Narrows Bridge/ City Arcade etc. Rockingham Silos. Wife...

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COOPER, AB, AE, EC, IS & SB 1965 FAIRSTAR 207
COOPER, Benjamin Robert 1924 EURIPIDES 380
COOPER, Doug, Sandy & Karen 1968 CASTEL FELICE 407
COOPER, E W 1923 ESPERANCE BAY

Settled on Group 85 (Osmington) near Margaret River on virgin bushland under Group Settlement Scheme. Retired to Margaret River in 1952. Mr...

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COOPER, Edgar & Marjorie 1963 FAIRSTAR

Edgar fought World War 2 in North Africa and Italy. Marjorie served in Southampton. Manned Anti-Aircraft Guns against the Germans. Sponsored to...

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COOPER, Geoffrey & Dorothy 1965 CASTEL FELICE

My wife and I with 4 children arrived on the 17.10.65 to a wonderful warm welcome. Became Australian citizens in 1966 and have never regretted it...

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COOPER, George & Barbara 1956 STRATHAIRD

After first arriving in Fremantle, we settled in Elizabeth, South Australia, living there for 19 years before buying 12 acres of land in Penfield...

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COOPER, George & Sarah 1857 CITY OF BRISTOL 293
COOPER, George Boon 1884 KINGDOM OF SAXONY

His son Henry James Cooper accompanied him.

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COOPER, Hannah Elizabeth 1925 ORAMA 380
COOPER, Harry & Clarice 1950 CAMERONIA

Had two more children; Philys born 1952 and Janet born 1956, deceased 1956.

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COOPER, Henry James 1884 KINGDOM OF SAXONY

His father George Boon Cooper accompanied him.

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COOPER, Hugh 1928 DEMOSTHENES

Had three sisters & five brothers. One brother played soccer for Derby County, Liverpool & England. Joined brother's Sam & Bill in WA...

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COOPER, JJ 1921 ZEALANDIC

Came with father & mother. Family broke up. Known from then as James. Worked all working life in Fremantle. Army service as an Australian....

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COOPER, JJ & Family 1966 AUSTRALIS 25
COOPER, John A & Susan B 1965 FAIRSTAR

After initially settling in Albany, family moved to Meckering where they bought a Shell Service Station business. Family and business survived the...

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COOPER, John, Enid & Lesley 1955 OTRANTO

John, wife Enid and daughter Lesley, arrived 1955, proud to be Australians. Born in Australia since arrival are son Russell, grandchildren Terri,...

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COOPER, John, Nancy & Family 1958 ORONTES 399