O'GARR, Alan
22 May 1908 – 27 April 1998
Origin Paisley, Scotland, UK
First settled in Walkaway, Western Australia
Original Occupation Apprentice
Occupation in Australia Jackaroo, Clerk, Soldier, Businessman
JERVIS BAY
Departure Port Glasgow
Arrival Year 1928
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Alan initially worked as a jackaroo at Walkaway where he met Rose Wilson. They married in 1932, raising 3 children, Norm, Wendy and Lewese. He served in Borneo during WWII as a Staff Sergeant. Later, Alan and Rose lived at Caversham House and ran it as a function centre.
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