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COWIN, James Henry

25 October 1926 – 20 July 2005

Origin Douglas, Isle of Man
First settled in Cottesloe, WA
Original Occupation Merchant Seaman
Occupation in Australia Stevedore

SARPEDON

Arrival Year 1961

Fremantle

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James Cowin, who travelled the world as a merchant seaman, was offered a job in Fremantle in 1961. He decided to bring his new bride to settle in Fremantle. Together they raised three children. James always used to say that Fremantle was the best place in the world.

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