ASHBY, George, Phyllis, John
15 June 1904 – 20 September 1988
1 November 1917 – 17 April 1984
Origin London England
Accompanying Family Father George & Mother Phyllis & sisters
First settled in Collie WA
Original Occupation Electrician
Occupation in Australia Electrician
ORCADES
Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1949
Fremantle
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Couldn't get 'Assisted Passage' after 2 years so came out 1st class. Met girl called Avril Russell who disembarked Fremantle. Used to hold hands on deck chairs whilst looking after my young sisters Veronica & Shirley
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Came out to oz 31 years ago along with mother father and four children. Life was a struggle-soon lost a 19 year old brother in a motor bike accident and father died a year later. I don't know how I'd survive today without friend like April Russell ! Great
Wed 28 Sep 2011
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