HOBBS, William Thomas
6 February 1887 – 17 January 1957
Origin Phillam, Devon, England
Accompanying Family Traveled with brother John Hobbs
First settled in York, Western Australia
Original Occupation Horseman
Occupation in Australia Farmer
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Departure Port Antwerp
Arrival Year 1912
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Worked on a number of farms. Was a blade shearer. 1916 married Alma Elizabeth Sophia Rogers. 1916 purchased first block of land £ 3-12-6 per acre. Ended up with 4300 acres west of Beverley. Four children, Frederick John, Gladys Salina Victoria, Clarence Andrew & William Herd.
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