HEMSLEY, Thomas D

22 May 1928 – 4 January 2004

Origin Born in Tientsin, China, of Yorkshire Parents
Accompanying Family None
First settled in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Occupation Laboratory Assistant
Occupation in Australia Technical Sales Representative

CHARON

Departure Port Singapore
Arrival Year 1948

Fremantle

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Arrived after being demobbed from the Royal Navy in Singapore. An abiding passion for science led to a career in laboratories in Yorkshire and Maribyrnong, Victoria, then selling electronic laboratory instruments. Married Valerie Howcroft 1965, moved to Perth 1969, adopted two daughters Bronwen and Madeline. Interests - audio (hi-fi) and photography.

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