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MINSHULL, Samuel & Elizabeth

27 February 1911 – 17 April 1988
24 September 1909 – 12 August 1988

Origin Manchester, England
Accompanying Family Muriel Ann Minshull & Dorothy Minshull
First settled in Kalgoorlie, WA
Original Occupation Painter & Decorator
Occupation in Australia Painter & Decorator

SOMERSETSHIRE

Departure Port Liverpool
Arrival Year 1952

Fremantle

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Both left a family of 12 behind. The family was promised a job and accommodation, but on arrival found out this was not to be. After leaving a winter in the UK the temperature on arrival was 42 degrees. Daughter Muriel had severe sunstroke & the family were advised to come to Perth.

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  • This was my Auntie & Uncle My name is Mildred Ashworth (nee Barrow) I would love to be put in touch with Dorothy or Muriel if anyone knows their whereabouts

    Wed 24 Oct 2012

  • Hello Mildred you can find me on Facebook my name is muriel Boeyen

    Sun 24 Feb 2013

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