NEWTON, EIT, DM & RC
Born 22 August 1922
Born 27 June 1947
Origin Wolvercote, Oxford, England
Accompanying Family RC (Richard - b. 31/3/1951 - now decd)
First settled in Heidelberg, Vic
Original Occupation Elaine - Homemaker
Occupation in Australia Hospital Administration
MORETON BAY
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1955
Fremantle
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Myself and brother Richard had chickenpox during the voyage, and were confined to sickbay for half the trip. There was also a measles epidemic affecting many of the other children. Not the best of conditions, cold food and confinement in the old crews' quarters at the stern!
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