DUFF, Mac (James)
Born 25 June 1908
Origin Port Soderick, Isle of Man
Accompanying Family James and Emily plus two children, Dunbar 6 and Mac (James) 4
First settled in West Guildford WA
Original Occupation Railway station master
Occupation in Australia Railway booking clerk/vigneron
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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1912
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In 1920 the family took up 16 acres (later 40) on Pyrton Estate. Mac & his father planted a vineyard, after 1945 brother Gordon joined them. Initially currants, sultanas and raisins were produced, later table and wine grapes were added. The vineyard was sold in 1986. For 39 years Mac was a delegate to the Australian Dried Fruit Association, a coauthor of its constitution, advisor to government and on numerous occasions an overseas representative. Marriage in 1930 to Ruth Lovelock of West Guildford resulted in three children, Ruth, Norma and James.
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Visitor Submitted Comments
Also as far as I am aware there was never any wine grapes grown on the property
Tue 3 Mar 2020
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