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POSTANS, George

1830 – 28 March 1905

Origin Hereford, UK
Accompanying Family Convict No 17, amongst 1st batch convicts to arrive WA.
First settled in Fremantle, Pinjarra, Hope Valley
Original Occupation Labourer
Occupation in Australia Timber worker/ Farmer

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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1850

Fremantle

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Received early 'Ticket of Leave' in 24/9/1851. Married first white female born in WA. Labourer, timber worker, Pinjarra area. Had 12 children, plus 2 adopted. Purchased 100 acres at Hope Valley. Helped build first school at Hope Valley. Farmed there until old age.

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