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DAVENPORT, Thomas, Elizabeth

1 November 1859 – 21 July 1913
7 February 1869 – 19 February 1951

Origin Meretown, Cheshire, England
First settled in Swanbourne, Western Australia
Original Occupation Gentleman Farming
Occupation in Australia Chartered Accountant

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Departure Port London, UK
Arrival Year 1897

Albany

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My grandmother was amazed at the profusion of blooming arum lilies growing wild along the foreshore of Princess Royal Harbour. Back in London, one bloom alone "cost a fortune". Arum lilies & the gold rush - it augured well as they came ashore to a country of such abundant promise.

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