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REVELEY, Tom, Lil & Family

7 February 1893 – 18 January 1985
26 November 1892 – 7 October 1981

Origin Blyth, Northumberland, England
Accompanying Family Bella & Ina
First settled in Leederville, Western Australia
Original Occupation Colliery Shot Firer
Occupation in Australia Engineer (East Perth Powerhouse)

VEDIC

Departure Port Liverpool
Arrival Year 1927

Albany

ALBANY panel

Read their story

The Salvation Army had chartered the vessel, and Tom, a Bandmaster in Blyth Corps was asked to form a Brass Band to entertain the passengers and to provide music in the Church Services. Many lasting friendships were made on the journey. A welcome function was conducted at the Albany Town Hall.

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  • I am at present compiling the biography of a wonderful gentleman who went over to Australia on the same ship, The Vedic in 1926, arriving in '27. At 102 he is sharing his story with me! best wishes Diana Jackson dianariduna@yahoo.com

    Sat 25 Aug 2012

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