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JOHNSON, John & Christine

Born 2 May 1944
Born 17 February 1945

Origin Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK
Accompanying Family Wife Christine
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation Teacher
Occupation in Australia Teacher

FAIRSKY

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1969

Fremantle

2 panel

Read their story

England in the late sixties was a struggle to make ends meet. A teacher in 1966, I earned less than $10 a week. Christine also worked. We came to Australia leaving family behind in search of a better life - we found it!!!

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  • I didnt know that i AM 7 DAYS OLDER THEN YOU!

    Sat 28 Dec 2013

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