HAY, James & Elsie
5 November 1915 – 8 January 1966
25 February 1913 – 22 September 1999
Origin Gateshead-Upon-Tyne, Durham, England, UK
Accompanying Family Joyce (13), Margaret Joan (12), Helen (11), Raymond (5) & Jean (3).
First settled in Bridgetown WA
Original Occupation Maintenance Assistant, RAF
Occupation in Australia Labourer
EMPIRE BRENT
Departure Port Glasgow
Arrival Year 1949
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The family emigrated under sponsorship of Elsie's mother. James worked in the railways, Bridgetown council and Cockatoo Island mines. Elsie worked as a cook and ran the Bridgetown railway station's cafeteria. All the children were educated, married and raised families successfully in WA.
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