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GRAY, J, O, J, S, M, C, A, J

Origin Belfast, N.Ireland
Accompanying Family James (Jim), John (Sean), Mary (Maresa), Colin, Andrew and Julie-Ann.
First settled in Bassendean
Original Occupation Icecream vendor
Occupation in Australia Bricklayer

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Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1971

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Catholic Irish Family travelled from troubles in Northern Ireland to Australia for a better life with six children under the age of 14. Stayed in temporary hostel in Graylands before settling in Bassendean.

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  • just found this. what a buzz this is my family i was only 3 yrs old now have 6 children 2 grandchildren living happily in perth my parents are my heroes tree sacrifices will never be forgotten ever

    Sun 19 Jan 2014

  • This should be corrected
    to children under 16 two of which were sent to Fairbridge the oldest spending their first year there.

    Mon 28 Jan 2019

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