GADSDON, Thomas Joseph

Origin Charlton, London, England
First settled in Morowa
Original Occupation waterman
Occupation in Australia mechanic

BALRANALD

Departure Port Falmouth
Arrival Year 1927

Fremantle

45 panel

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Arrived at 21 alone, having started his working life as a Marconi telegraph boy at 14. His forebears were watermen on the Thames. Struggled through the great depression, married Mary Batt in 1938 having 5 children and lived in Gosnells for 35 years. Had many tales to tell.

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