GILLARD, Wilfred
Born 31 March 1917
Origin Oakhampton, Devon, England
Accompanying Family Nil
First settled in Pinjarra, WA (Fairbridge Farm School)
Original Occupation School Boy (Dr Barnados)
Occupation in Australia Station hand/Farm Worker/Coal Miner
BALLARAT
Departure Port Tilbury, England
Arrival Year 1928
Fremantle
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Child migrant Wilfred arrived 1928 and spent several years at Fairbridge then worked around Donnybrook, Balingup and Yaringa Station. Married Phyllis Scott 1938. Worked in the Collie Coal Mines until retiring in 1977. Has 5 children, 17 grandchildren, 43 great granchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
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