CLARE, James R & Family
Born 22 July 1885
Born 24 March 1878
Origin Horwich, England
Accompanying Family Wife Emily & Sons Jack & Leonard
First settled in Cottesloe, Western Australia
Original Occupation Engine Driver
Occupation in Australia WAGR Employee (not as driver)
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Departure Port Liverpool
Arrival Year 1926
Albany
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James was an engine driver in England but the WAGR would not accept his qualification and assigned him to menial work. He lost a leg in a shunting accident.
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