BRUCE, John (Jock)

Born 11 March 1928

Origin Dundee Scotland
First settled in Keiwa Valley Victoria
Original Occupation Mechanical Fitter
Occupation in Australia Mechanical Fitter

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Departure Port Dundee?
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

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John (Jock) was given free passage as an ex serviceman. He arrived with sixpence in his pocket and was assisted to find employment as a fitter on the Keiway Valley hydro electric team in Victoria. He then worked in New Guinea and Victoria until 1973 when he moved to Perth with his wife and 3 children.

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