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BOAR William Miles

Origin Plaistow, England, UK
Accompanying Family Louisa Frances: wife, Catherine May Price: mother-in-law, Frederick Price: father-in-law, Catherine Louise: daughter, William David: son Daughter - Catherine Louise Son - William David Mother in Law - Catherine Price Father in Law - Frederick Price
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Ex British Army Sergeant Major - Plumber
Occupation in Australia Plumber

ASTURIAS

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1947

Fremantle

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In August 1947, the ASTURIAS was the first all migrant ship from Britain to arrive at Fremantle. A sketch of the family's arrival was illustrated in the West Australian newspaper.

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  • Hi - you might like to visit my website about the ship SS Asturias. Kind regards, Vicki Doherty

    Sat 25 Jul 2015

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