FENNER, John & Pam
Origin Essex UK
Accompanying Family Daughter Lindsay aged 2 years who caught both chicken pox and measles on the boat trip.
First settled in Perth WA
Original Occupation Draughtsman
Occupation in Australia Draughtsman
ORION
Departure Port Tilbury Docks London
Arrival Year 1962
Fremantle
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Ten pound tourists excited by the prospect of a new life under southern skies to be somewhat overwhelmed by heat and homesickness initially but eventually becoming ardent Aussies for whom the smell of a gum leaf means home.
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