O'KANE, Patrick
Born 19 March 1927
Born 16 May 1931
Origin Ballymena County, Antrim, N. Ireland
Accompanying Family Wife - Mary O'Kane (aged 23 years) & sons - Michael (aged 5) and Rory (aged 3)
First settled in Hay St. Boarding House, Perth, WA
Original Occupation Royal Navy with Monte Bello A bomb trials
Occupation in Australia Now Retired
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Departure Port Tilbury Docks
Arrival Year 1955
Fremantle
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Arrived here with two children, Michael aged 5 and Rory aged 3. Mary was seven months pregnant and we had only 15 pound in our purse. Colum born KEH 20 May 1955; Sharon born 1957 (Deceased); Kerry born 1958 and Sean born 1959.
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