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MATTHEWS, Rueben & Fanny

22 June 1881 – 6 January 1960
25 August 1881 – 11 May 1956

Origin Dagenham, County Essex, England
Accompanying Family Ruth Alice, Marjorie & Lilian
First settled in Fremantle WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Farmer

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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1910

Fremantle

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Rueben & Fanny Matthews came to Australia with their children Ruth, Marjorie and Lilian. Rueben took up land in 1913, 33 kms east of Katanning naming their property 'Westwood'. Their descendents are still farming and living in the district today.

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