OLSEN, Emil & Esther
Born 15 April 1924
5 August 1923 – 23 October 1993
Origin Copenhagen Denmark
Accompanying Family Bert & Birgit (children)
First settled in Corrigin WA
Original Occupation Taxi Driver
Occupation in Australia Builder
SKAUBRYN
Departure Port Bremmen
Arrival Year 1956
Fremantle
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Came to Australia with 16/-, one suitcase, a nine year and a 1 1/2 year old. The family travelled 5 hours on the back of an open truck from Fremantle to Corrigin on the first day. Despite many hardships grew to become successful and respected members of the Corrigin community.
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