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POPE, Dorothy J

Born 7 July 1934

Origin Bedford England
First settled in Manjimup WA
Original Occupation Comptometer Operator
Occupation in Australia Ledger Machinist, Farmer

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Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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Emigrated solo just before 19th birthday. Did office work in Manjimup 3½ years, 6 months office work in Perth. Married farmer in 1957 just 4 years later, still farming with 3 sons, also have 1 daughter. Will retire in 2005, husband passed away 1986, have 14 grandchildren to date.

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