MOORE, Alfred & Dorothy
23 May 1919 – 19 September 2003
16 February 1922 – 5 August 2004
Origin London England
Accompanying Family John, David & Graham (sons)
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation Bus Conductor
Occupation in Australia Department Manager
CAMERONIA
Departure Port Glasgow
Arrival Year 1952
Fremantle
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Alf was a survivor of the First Parachute Brigade's drop on Arnhem in WW2. He brought his wife and young family to Australia for a fresh start and to give his sons the opportunity to do well.
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Alfred and Dorothy along with their three boys were sponsored by Alf's older sister, May Lillian Peay (nee Moore) and her husband Harold Grahame Peay. They had arrived in Fremantle in 1950. Harold set up the bus conductor job at Metro Buses (Fremantle)where Harold was a diesel fitter. Two more brothers Tom and Bill along with their families emigrated later as did Amelia the mother of May (Maisie),Alf, Tom and Bill.
Sun 22 Jan 2012
Harold and May Peay were my grandparents (my mum is their only child Anne Elizabeth Peay. They passed away on 11/11/13 and 11/11/14.
Sat 28 Apr 2018
May Lilian Peay (née Moore) - date of passing 11/11/93.
Harold Graeme Peay - date of passing 11/11/94.
Mon 4 Feb 2019
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