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SHAW, Samuel

6 May 1920 – 26 May 1989

Origin Macchesfield, England
First settled in Nyamup, Bunnings Timber Mill, WA
Original Occupation Stone Mason
Occupation in Australia Mill Hand/Farm Work/Public Works Dept Busselton

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Departure Port Tilbury, London
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

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Left ship in Fremantle with friends. Enjoyed the spirit & goodwill of Fremantle & missed the boat, so made the best of it. Found work & a year later sponsored out fiancee Elsie Goodwin. Married in Bridgetown on 2/6/1950. They had 5 children, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren & growing. Thank you from your loving family.

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  • I enjoyed reading this about my Uncle Sam, only got to see him when he came to Perth Scotland to visit his brother, my Grandad and Granny. Would love to get in touch with the rest of the family. Xxx

    Mon 28 Dec 2015

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