MC DOWELL Family
3 July 1901 – 18 August 1974
27 September 1904 – 6 September 1985
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Accompanying Family Maureen Elizabeth & Johnston Ralston
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Graphic Artist
Occupation in Australia Graphic Artist
STRATHNAVER
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1953
Fremantle
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MCDOWELL: Daniel Ferguson (graphic & shipping artist), Elizabeth Ralston (piano accompanist) & teenagers Maureen Elizabeth & Johnston Ralston from Dunoon, Scotland arrived 13th January 1953 on the Strathnaver. Daniel, employed by the Publications Branch Education Department, presented paintings of “HMAS Perth” and The Eindracht” to the Maritime Museum, “The Tranby” to Tranby School and “Parmelia” to Canning City.
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