FOSTER, John & Pheobe
20 September 1890 – 15 March 1960
14 September 1890 – 14 August 1967
Origin Yorkshire England
First settled in Peel Estate Grp 112 Baldivis WA
Original Occupation Soldier - labourer
Occupation in Australia Farmer - labourer
ORCADES
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1924
Fremantle
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Owing to the collapse of the Group settlement scheme John & Pheobe bought a small holding at Byford where they remained until 1960-1962. John worked as a labourer on the Canning Dam and Harvey Dam. Joined the Army during 1939 war, stationed at Rottnest/Northam. Worked at State Brickworks at Byford until death.
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