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O'ROURKE, Thomas

Origin Dublin Ireland
Accompanying Family Mrs Rosalene O'Rourke, Brian J O'Rourke, Rory J O'Rourke, Thomas V O'Rourke, Catherine M O'Rourke
First settled in Watermans Bay WA
Original Occupation Carpenter
Occupation in Australia Carpenter

ESPERANCE BAY

Departure Port Tilbury England
Arrival Year 1954

Fremantle

24 panel

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My dad came out in 1954 ,got a job and sponsored the rest of the family to immigrate to Australia. Coming from Ireland we were not elligable for the ten pound per family scheme.

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