JOHNSTON, Joseph & Mabel
21 April 1878 – 23 July 1970
29 December 1883 – 15 January 1967
Origin Liverpool England
Accompanying Family Sons Alexander & Haddon. Mabel's mother Rose Hannah Waller & brother Thomas Frederick.
First settled in East Perth WA
Original Occupation Ships carpenter
Occupation in Australia Carpenter & builder
OSTERLEY
Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1911
Fremantle
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Joseph and Mabel arrived with two small boys, Alex and Haddon, together with Mabels mother and brother. They spent most of their lives in Harvey where two more children William and Ruby were born. Joe conducted a building business and built much of Harvey and surrounds in 1920's and 1940's. They were involved in local churches where Joe was a Lay Preacher and Mabel led the choir.
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