BLACKLEY, Alfred & Margaret
19 May 1897 – 1 March 1953
14 February 1898 – 1 September 1970
Origin London England
Accompanying Family Wife only
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Trained as farrier
Occupation in Australia Farmer
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Departure Port Unknown
Arrival Year 1921
Fremantle
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In 1922 worked on farms to gain experience. 1923 took up 1000 acres virgin land 12 miles from Lake Brown. Cleared land by axe - first team horses, 1926 - first wheat 1927. Farmed wheat, sheep, horses, cows & pigs. Droughts & dust storms & grasshoppers caused great hardships on family. Joined RAAF 1942. Left farm and was a transport courier.
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