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DRAYTON, Alfred Eric

Origin Grimsby, England
Accompanying Family Wife: Drayton Violet Lillias 8.8.1918 Son: Drayton Anton James 14.3.1942 deceased 1987 Daughter: Drayton Josephine 7.1.1949 Mother-in-law: Violet Francis Harriet Carrick (1895-1980)
First settled in Scarborough Perth W.A
Original Occupation Commercial Artist
Occupation in Australia Commercial Artist

NEW AUSTRALIA

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1951

Fremantle

45 panel

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Introduced paper sculpture to Australia. Responsible for the first Perth City Xmas decorations. 1962 decorations for Empire Games. Helped Perth gain title 'City of Light' by astronaut John Glenn. Many contributions to state. Has autobiography.

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