LIGHT, Edgar Rodney Ward
18 April 1899 – 27 March 1966
Origin Chichester England
Accompanying Family None
First settled in Salmon Gums WA
Original Occupation Farm Labourer
Occupation in Australia Farmer
BARRABOOL
Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1925
Fremantle
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Attended agricultural college in England. Wanted to be a farmer but land was too expensive. Migrated. Took farming jobs at Lake Grace. Bought a sheep property at Esperance 1935 and achieved his dream. Married Bessie Swann, two children Richard and Judith. Sold property in 1948. Bought a mixed farm at Narrikup.
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