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BROXUP, Herbert J & Family

Origin Cann Hall, Essex, England
Accompanying Family Daughter: Alice Maud Son: Herbert Ivan
First settled in Osborne Park
Original Occupation Engine Fitter

ORTONA

Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1904

Fremantle

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Herbert Broxup brought his two children, Alice Maud, 8 and Herbert Ivan 6, to Australia after his wife died. The family resided in Osborne Park for 2 years. The children were fostered, Maud to Chapman's of Donnybrook and Ivan to Giblett's of Manjimup. Herbert vanished. He tried to contact Ivan in 1920.

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  • Alice married Henry Chapman at Darlingup 1917 and they had 5 children. Alice and Henry are buried in the Margaret River Cemetery.

    Thu 16 Jul 2026

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