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RUSSELL Family

Born 17 July 1920

Origin Swanley, Kent, England
Accompanying Family Linda aged 15, Keith aged 11
First settled in Brentwood, WA
Original Occupation Boiler maker, welder
Occupation in Australia Gardener

CANBERRA

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1965

Fremantle

93 panel

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Lone father and two children, Linda and Keith. Due to contracting shingles on the boat could not continue in trade. Finally got employment as a gardener. Both children university graduates and very successful in chosen careers. Remarried an Australian, Shirley.

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