HUMMERSTON, Michael

1822 – 28 October 1907

Origin Epping, Essex
First settled in Ballarat, Victoria
Original Occupation Shoemaker
Occupation in Australia Victualler

UNKNOWN

Departure Port Portsmouth
Arrival Year 1841

Fremantle

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Ran away from 24 siblings. Owned licences to several hotels in South Australia & Victoria. Returned to Perth with his family & owned licences to the P&O & Freemasons (now Sail & Anchor) Hotels. Built hotels in Mt Helena, Kalamunda (still standing) & Midland, including the heritage Railway Hotel (burned down in 1999).

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