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PALMER, George, Lily & Jean

27 November 1884 – 31 December 1955
10 January 1880 – 1 January 1967

Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Accompanying Family Wife - Lily Jane & Daughter - Jean
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Insurance Clerk
Occupation in Australia Shire Clerk

ORONTES

Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1920

Fremantle

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George served in East Africa during WWI. For health reasons he migrated to Perth, arriving July 1920 aboard the Orontes, with Lily & daughter. He worked as an Insurance clerk, then bought a newsagency in Donnybrook. He was later appointed CEO of Preston Road Board. He moved to Perth in his forties & was appointed Secretary Cottesloe Golf Club until retirement.

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