MURRAY, Michael J

5 December 1928 – 9 June 1998

Origin Bristol (UK)
Accompanying Family 2 Brothers - Robert & Louis
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Child
Occupation in Australia Shearer

STRATHNAVER

Arrival Year 1939

Fremantle

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Came from Bristol orphanage with 2 brothers under Child Migrant Scheme. Parents incapable of caring for 7 kids. Remained in Christian Brothers care until 18. Married and had 4 daughters. Became a shearer. Always a cheerful but fiercely independent and resilient character.

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