GILLETT, M, MA & Family
8 June 1914 – 17 June 1972
28 June 1920 – 15 June 2000
Origin Iringa, Tanganyika, Tanzania
Accompanying Family Margaret, Barbara, John & Christopher
First settled in Bangalow, NSW
Original Occupation Veterinary Field Officer
Occupation in Australia Driver - Red Cross
AUSTRALIA
Departure Port Dar-es-Salaam
Arrival Year 1962
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Michael created cattle route across southern Tanganyika, a dangerous challenge lasting 12 months - awarded MBE. Settled Perth, worked for oil exploration company and Red Cross. Merle honoured for charity work with brain injured children, Rotary Volunteer of the Year, and chosen to carry Olympic torch. Three children settled WA, fourth in Queensland.
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