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FAIRBRASS, Ernest & Ethel

7 May 1897 – 21 September 1971
27 February 1897 – 17 June 1987

Origin Monkton, Kent, England
Accompanying Family Raymond
First settled in Northcliffe, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Farmer

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Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1924

Fremantle

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Rail strike prevented luggage arrival until May. Clothed by Methodist Mission. Arrived in Northcliffe, lived 4 years in half a shed. 10 shilling food allowance, settled on farm 1927. Never prospered, left after 17 years to serve as Military Policeman - Ernest served in WW1 at the Somme.

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