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FUNK, Walter E

Born 12 February 1925

Origin Woodford Green, Essex, England
First settled in Yerecoin WA
Original Occupation Cabinetmaker
Occupation in Australia Farm worker, cabinetmaker, shipwright-cabinetmaker

EMPIRE BRENT

Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

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Merchant Marines WW2 1943-1945, followed by 2-3 yrs Palestine Police Force. After arrival in Aust 1949 farm work on brother's farm Yerecoin 2-3 years. Cabinetmaker in Perth area including shop fitting & glasswork. Married 1961. 2 daughters, 3 grandsons. Shipwright and cabinetmaker for many years in Cockburn.

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