KNIGHT, George & Rosina

23 April 1907 – 1 November 2003
23 April 1909 – 19 October 1999

Origin Essex, London, England
Accompanying Family Rosie, Elsie, George & Joan
First settled in South Perth, WA
Original Occupation Toolmaker (London Royal Mint)
Occupation in Australia Foreman (Perth Royal Mint)

MOOLTAN

Departure Port Tilbury Docks
Arrival Year 1948

Fremantle

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A transfer to Australia, after war torn England, was wonderful. Two weeks later they were on the high seas. 4 children, Rosina, Elsie, George & Joan. Shopping in Perth with curlers in their hair, only to be met with scandalised stares as Perth ladies wore gloves and best clothes to town.

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