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RUSSELL, George & Esther

29 March 1908 – 17 September 1977
Born 1 May 1909

Origin Hayes, Middlesex, England
Accompanying Family Children - Peter 15 yrs Sonia 10 yrs
First settled in East newborough, Victoria
Original Occupation Carpenter
Occupation in Australia Carpenter

ASTURIAS

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

96 panel

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George, a journeyman, travelled to Victoria in 1950 returning to settle in WA in 1953. Esther was the niece of Jim Larkin well known trade unionist in lreland. Family settled in Medina WA for construction on BP refinery.

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