FITCH, Maurice & Christabell
13 February 1880 – 16 March 1964
22 January 1891 – 14 August 1973
Origin Plomesgate, WM, Suffolk, England
Accompanying Family Wesley Augustus B. 17-11-1919 - D. 29-5-1941 & Una Rose B. 27-6-1921 (still living)
First settled in Group 54 Peel Estate, Wellard, Rockingham, WA
Original Occupation Dairy Farmer
Occupation in Australia Labourer
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Departure Port London, England
Arrival Year 1923
Albany
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Maurice & Christabell traveled by train with their 2 children to Fremantle Immigration Centre. Then in the middle of winter by truck to Wellard. Given a tent to live in until they could build a house. Chris traveled by milk truck to Fremantle & then onto King Edward for 3 more children. Stayed until 1931. Land unsuitable. Moved to Fremantle where 2 more children were born. Of the 7 children, 4 are still living. Wesley, Una, Brian, Oscar, Hazel, Ivan & Alan.
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