Welcome Walls

EDWARDS, Derek and Joan

Origin York, UK
Accompanying Family Wife, Joan Son, Roderick Son, Kevin
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation Bus Conductor
Occupation in Australia Oil Installation Superintendant

ORIANA

Departure Port Southampton, UK
Arrival Year 1962

Fremantle

12 panel

Read their story

10 pound pom who knew no - one. Had no job to come to, spent nearly 2 years at Graylands Hostel. A courageous decision that has never been regretted.

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