PICKERING, Derek

Born 3 March 1939

Origin Earl Shilton, England
Accompanying Family None
First settled in South Perth, WA
Original Occupation Shop Assistant
Occupation in Australia Purchasing Supply Officer

ORCADES

Departure Port Tilbury Docks
Arrival Year 1954

Fremantle

34 panel

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At age eight, Derek decided he would go to Australia, so at fifteen he travelled alone to Australia, leaving behind his mother and four sisters. He was sponsored by an uncle who had migrated years before and never returned to England.

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