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CONNOLLY, Thomas

6 April 1937 – 10 September 2005

Origin Ireland, UK
First settled in Beacon, WA
Original Occupation Farmer (Labourer)
Occupation in Australia Factory Section Manager (GSI)

FAIRSEA

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1958

Fremantle

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Arrived March 1958 & lived in Beacon with family (sister). Turned 21 April 1958. Injured in MVA September 1958 & became a paraplegic. Spent 2 years in rehab Shenton Park. Commenced work at GSI 1961 & retired in 2001 after 40years of service. Married in 1962, had three children & became an Australian citizen in September 1982.

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