COLES, Arthur, Susan & Sue
5 July 1911 – Invalid Date
16 June 1913 – 12 August 1992
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
First settled in Bayswater, WA
Original Occupation Chief Petty Officer in Royal Navy
Occupation in Australia Building Industry
STRATHEDEN
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1958
Fremantle
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Sponsored by mother's cousin, lived with her family. No jobs. Dad finally worked clearing land by hand. Mum as a sales-lady at Cox Bros Economics. In their late 40s they overcame homesickness, heat etc and leaving a son and family behind to better the health of their 10 year old daughter (Sue). They loved Australia.
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