FORSYTH, Helen F
25 January 1887 – 10 November 1958
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Accompanying Family Forsyth William (Brother) who returned to Scotland to enlist in 1914
First settled in Yornaning WA (in the Shire of Cuballing)
Original Occupation Milliner/Teacher
Occupation in Australia Housekeeper for her brothers on their own selection until her marriage
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Departure Port Liverpool
Arrival Year 1912
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Helen Forsyth came to Australia to housekeep for her brothers who had taken up land at Yornaning. There she met and married Ralph Henderson, had 8 children, ran the Yornaning shop and Post Office for many years being comforter and counsellor to all; especially young mothers, and helped many survive the Great Depression.
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