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ADAMS, Wesley J

2 August 1874 – 20 August 1949

Origin Norwich, Norfolk, England
Accompanying Family Travelled with friends, wife & children followed in 1912
First settled in Pingelly, WA
Original Occupation Picture Framer
Occupation in Australia Painter & Decorator

OPHIR

Arrival Year 1911

Fremantle

235 panel

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Wesley migrated with friends. After failure on the land, tried the Eastern Goldfields. Joined by wife and children in 1912. Painting and wallpaper business. Choirmaster at Wesley Church, musical director of many theatre musicals and the 'All Blacks' musichalls, assisted by family, fundraiser for miner's families.

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