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FURNESS, Percy Elwyn

10 June 1863 – 6 August 1956

Origin Parbold, Lancashire, England
Accompanying Family Wife Annie (nee Woodward), Children Nellie, George, Florence, Mabet, Nora & Percy
First settled in Cranbrook area, WA
Original Occupation Poulterer
Occupation in Australia Farmer / Store Keeper / Editor of Poultry Journal

ORTONA

Arrival Year 1907

Fremantle

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Percy born 10/06/1863 at Accrington, Lanes to Geroge & Alice Furness(nee Sodall); was a pawnbroker in Hastingden, later a noted poulterer. Percy farmed at Frankland WA, later went to Melbourne as editor of Poultry Journal. Percy and Annie buried at Fremantle WA. Son George formed Frankland aud Narrogin WA

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