JEFFERIES, Walter James
6 June 1904 – 12 June 1977
Origin Wantage, Berkshire, England
First settled in Moora, WA
Original Occupation Farming, Officer, Merchant Seaman
Occupation in Australia Farming, Master Mariner
OTRANTO
Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1927
Fremantle
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Jim Jefferies married Mina Luckwell from Wantage 08.02.1928. Mina arrived on the Otranto 1 year after Jim 07.02.1928. They farmed in Moora until 1930, then lived in Cottesloe 1934-1944. Jim, who was a Conway graduate, joined the Stateships. He was awarded in Fremantle 1937 a Master Mariners Certificate No. 0241. For family reasons he chose a shore occupation as a dredge master and tug master. Retired to a property in Lesmurdie. He leaves behind three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Happy and loving memoreis
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