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DRAKE, Madeline Frederica

5 July 1880 – 1977

Origin Romsey, England
Accompanying Family None
First settled in Welbungin, WA, Mt Marshall Shire
Original Occupation Governess
Occupation in Australia Companion/Housekeeper

OSTERLEY

Arrival Year 1927

Fremantle

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Called to help her sister Miriam Biddiscombe on wheat farm, care for 3 children, be the teacher of 2 boys per correspondence lessons for a time and be vital seamstress for family through Great Depression Years.

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