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CORDWELL, Marion

Born 4 July 1946

Origin Norwich, England
First settled in Fairbridge, Pinjarra, WA
Original Occupation Child
Occupation in Australia Nurse

IBERIA

Departure Port Fairbridge
Arrival Year 1956

Fremantle

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At nine, I left Southampton (December, 1955) to arrive with other escorted Fairbridge bound children. Went on to have 5 children and foster others. I also have 14 grandchildren. I am an artist and writer "Children for Rent". I love Australia and am grateful for the chance to live there.

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