REID, Jim, Margaret & Family
7 September 1914 – 15 May 2003
Born 9 September 1923
Origin Denny Loan Head, Scotland, UK
Accompanying Family Margaret Anderson (16), Emily Coull (14), Marion Bauld (12), John Summers (Ian) (10), Alexander James (8) and Thomas (Tom) Anderson (2).
First settled in Boyup Brook, WA
Original Occupation Stoker - Gas Works Denny
Occupation in Australia Timber mill worker
HIMALAYA
Departure Port Tilbury Docks
Arrival Year 1959
Fremantle
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Denny Gasworks closed, Margaret's sister in WA offered sponsorship, second son experiencing health difficulties hence family sought warmer climate, better opportunities, migrating for £10 each. Driven in two vehicles to Boyup Brook. Stayed with Margaret's sister for some months while house was purchased. Jim died June 1960 age 9 years. Christine Susan born October 1960, Ingrid Dawn born August 1965.
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