GRIFFITHS, Margeurite
Born 29 November 1908
Origin Basle, Switzerland
Accompanying Family Salome Saemann
First settled in North Perth, WA
Original Occupation Seamstress
Occupation in Australia Seamstress
OTRANTO
Departure Port Toulon
Arrival Year 1929
Fremantle
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Margeurite Griffiths, nee Saemann, arrived from Switzerland in 1929. She married in 1931 & raised five children. Throughout her life she was a successful seamstress having lifetime clients until well into her 80's. She is approaching 99, is much loved & continues to be an inspiration to all who know her.
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