GURNEY Family
27 January 1915 – 23 October 1988
Born 4 June 1916
Origin Walton on Thames, England
Accompanying Family Judith Mary, Patricia Helen and Christine Elizabeth
First settled in Perth WA
Original Occupation Motor Mechanic
Occupation in Australia Structural Engineer
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Departure Port Tilbury Docks
Arrival Year 1952
Fremantle
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George and Helen Gurney with their daughters Judith, Patricia and Christine were amongst the first 208 British migrants to arrive in WA under the Commonwealth Nominee Scheme. They were also amongst the first 53 families to be accommodated at Graylands Hostel. They settled in Swanbourne where their son Timothy was born.
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