FISHER, Robert & Bertram

18 August 1906 – 1 June 1993
23 July 1905 – 9 December 1983

Origin Portsmouth, England
First settled in Blue Knob, Nimbin, NSW
Original Occupation Farm Hands
Occupation in Australia Storekeeper & Boiler Attendant

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Departure Port Southampton, England
Arrival Year 1921

Fremantle

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Robert (Bob) and Bertram (Bert) arrived as boys having travelled steerage from England once their Father re-married. Bob fought in WWII in North Africa, New Guinea and Borneo. He settled in Lismore, NSW with wife Alvina (nee Chrisholm) and raised three boys Brian, Russell and Birek.

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  • Correction "Birek" should say Derek.

    Fri 6 Jul 2012

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