IRVING Family

Origin Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK
Accompanying Family Irving: Robert Henry, Irene & 4 children.
First settled in Berkley Migrant Hostel, NSW
Original Occupation Crane Driver
Occupation in Australia Crane Driver

FAIRSKY

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1961

Fremantle

270 panel

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Arrived Fremantle - allowed off ship for the day - really liked it! Back on ship - embarked for Sydney NSW. Dad's job unavailable for him and had to wait 11 weeks until job became available. It certainly took its toll, 11 weeks of no money. Just relying on hospitality of migrant camp.

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