CAVILLA, Cecilia & Derek

21 March 1905 – 22 August 1975
Born 18 April 1936

Origin East Sheen, London, England
First settled in East Victoria Park, WA

ASTURIAS

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

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Derek, a member of the Merrymakers Concert Party in London and holding medals as a Mezzosoprano, performed during the voyage concerts. Arriving at Fremantle he was interviewed by the press. He subsequently sang at Guildford and when older performed on Young Australia broadcasts, ABC Recitals and Stairway to the Stars on TV7

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