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WARREN, A, E, Nick & Janet 1947 ORION 192
WRIGHT, Derek & Amelia 1958 CASTEL FELICE 192
WESTHOFF, Willem 1954 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

On landing at 'Freo' I was determined to become Australian as best as I could. This process required me to accept the ruggedness of Aussie Rules...

193
WICKHAM, Wallis & Ethel 1911 ORONTES

Wallis and Ethel May Blair met on board the ship 'Orontes'. They married shortly afterwards and had three children, Wallis (28.12.1915), Eileen (...

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WIERTZ, Henriette Louise 1954 SIBAJAK

I came to Australia to hope for a better life for myself and my future children. I love Australia and I am proud to be Australian.

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WILKINSON, Thomas & Jocelyn 1967 FAIRSTAR 194
WINTERBURN, LE, J, JS & SC 1958 ORONTES

Arrived in 1958 with two children. Had an Australian born into the family in 1964. Settled and stayed - only returned for a holiday.

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WOODCOCK, DWC, GE & DE 1955 OTRANTO 194
WOODHEAD, Rose 1929 OTRANTO

Worked at Crawley Baths, Parkerville Home, Housekeeper for William McAlpine at Latham WA. Married George McAlpine (son) 1933, children Bruce b...

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WEBBER, Elsie May 1965 CANBERRA

Elsie was 58 years old when she arrived in WA, but she settled well and became housekeeper for the Buzzard Family of Applecross. Eventually her...

195
WELHAN, Alexander & Erika 1949 ANNA SALEN

Arrived in Australia 1949 with 1 son (2 daughters and 1 son born in Australia). Now has 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

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WIGGERS, Antonius & Gerda 1959 ZUIDERKRUIS

Arrived 1959 5 sons - 3 daughters pregnant, girl born 1/4/60 (Cornelia). Has now 22 grand children and 24 great grand children.

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WILSON Family 1972 EASTERN QUEEN

We left Yorkshire, England by plane to Singapore, Then by boat to Fremantle. We had intended to go on to Adelaide SA, but decided to stay in Perth...

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WALLACE, John, Sarah & Annie 1911 ORSOVA

John Charles Wallace & Sarah Ann Wallace arrived with daughter Annie Maud Wallace (b.31/12/1910 d.18/05/2004). Later Winifred Gwendolen was...

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WEBSTER, Alec & Mary 1949 MALOJA

Father worked on the railways for 2 years, then worked up the North West on many different projects for many years. Had another 2 boys; Gordon...

197
WEDLOCK, John S 1947 ORMONDE

Child Migration Scheme from UK 10 yrs old. One of three brothers also Mathew and Robert in 'Clontarf' Boys Home. Left at 15, took up farming and...

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WILFORD, Barry 1939 STRATHAIRD 197
WATSON, James 1929 ORMONDE 198
WINTERSWYK, Jacob 1955 GROOTE BEER

Jacob's Family came out in Nov 1955 from Rotterdam. His family first went to Northam Army Camp and then onto Toodyay, Canning Vale and Gosnells...

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WHITE, Fred, Emily & Family 1910 ZIETEN

Fred and Emily came to Perth on the German ship the "Zieten" with children Fred (1 1/2), Emily (5) & Doris (8) and founded The Carlisle Bus...

2
WOODHEAD, Rosemary & Robin 1950 STRATHAIRD

Orphaned in England and brought to Australia by aunt & uncle G & R McAlpine. Farmers of Latham, WA. Rosemary moved to Queensland and...

2
WOODS, R, W & A 1970 ORIANA 2
WYNNE, Toph & Shirley 1972 BRITANIS

Toph Wynne brought his family to Australia to start a new life and fulfill his dream of building his own house. Since then he has built three...

2
WALTER Family 1964 FAIRSEA 20
WANSBROUGH, Daniel & Hannah 1831 DRUMMORE

Between 1831 - 1837 farm labour for William Tanner, Henry Bull & J. Phillips at Canning Vale. 1845 lived in Meadow St. Guildford. Also worked...

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WARREN, Stanley & May 1959 ORION 20
WHITTON, Thomas & Christina 1923 LARGS BAY

Thomas Whitton arrived in Fremantle 27th July 1923 on board the Largs Bay. His wife and daughter (both Christina) arrived 1st April 1924 on board...

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WILLIAMS, William & Annie 1950 STRATHAIRD 20
WINCH, David & Diana 1967 FAIRSKY 20
WALKER, John & Jane 1876 FITZROY

John worked on State railways. He and Jane are buried at Northam. They had eleven children - Thomas, Frederick, William, Robert and Eliza born in...

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WOOD, Anthony Robert 1974 AUSTRALIS 200
WOOD, Christopher Alan 1974 AUSTRALIS 200
WOOD, Elizabeth Ann 1974 AUSTRALIS 200
WOOD, Philip Stephen 1974 AUSTRALIS 200
WOOD, Wilmot & Vera 1974 AUSTRALIS 200
WERDMŰLLER VON ELGG, W 1955 WATERMAN 201
WILKINSON, Terence 1951 MAETSUYCKER 201
WARDLE, Thomas 1856 EMPRESS

Signed on Imperial Water Police 1.3.1856. Spn Coxswain of Water Police sailing vessel. Suffered severe deprivation and suffering during chase and...

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WHETTINGSTEEL Family 1958 IBERIA

The whole family came - grandparents, parents and two small children.

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WAGLAND, W, C, E, G, E & E 1927 OTRANTO 203
WALFORD, Peter 1956 FAIRSEA

Am married with 3 adult children,Nardine,Justin & Scott

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WATSON, Christine A 1947 ASTURIAS 203
WATSON, Peter DC 1947 ASTURIAS 203
WATTS Family 1965 FAIRSTAR 203
WEGGELAAR Family 1967 ANGELINA LAURO

Robert emigrated from the Netherlands with his mother and settled in Perth. He then moved to New Zealand, meeting his bride, Kalesita, there and...

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WRAGG, Gregory 1968 FAIRSTAR 203
WARD, Reg & Henriette 1962 ORANJE

Moved to WA for work Reg with Burroughs Wellcome, Henriette teaching at St Hilda's School. Reg originally from Richmond, Qld, Henriette from Haifa...

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WATKINS, DB & BJ 1968 FAIRSKY

We arrived with 7 children - 5 girls, 2 boys. The hostel could only accomadate 4 children. Fairbridge Farm School met us at the boat and took 3...

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WALKER, Derek B 1958 NELEUS 205
WATSON, Joe & Marion 1969 FAIRSKY 205