BAHN, Arthur & Rachel May

12 November 1913 – 9 October 1971
18 May 1915 – 12 June 1995

Origin Hull, Yorkshire, England
First settled in Moreworth Stud, Vasse, WA
Original Occupation Farm Hand & Nurse
Occupation in Australia Farm Hand/Union Org & Home Duties

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Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

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Rachel was known by her second name (May). Her first words on seeing the mostly tin sheds of Fremantle were "Oh Arthur you've brought me to the end of the world".

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  • My name is Howard Goodrick. Rachel May Bahn was my father's sister. My father was James Arthur Goodrick. Their father was Arthur Goodrick. James died on 27th Dec 2008 aged 91 years and 11 months. Rachel May takes her name Rachel from her mother.

    Tue 20 Sep 2011

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