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SMITH, Alexander & Mavis

Origin Dundee, Scotland
Accompanying Family Wendy aged 11 years, Anne aged 7 years, Jeffrey aged 5 years
First settled in Cannington, WA
Original Occupation Mechanical Engineer
Occupation in Australia Mechanical Engineer Kwinana Oil Refinery

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Departure Port Tilbury, England
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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Alex, Mavis & children Wendy, Anne & Jeffrey departed England 4th of February. Alex had been working in refineries for 14 years in Iraq/Iran but with children at boarding school, and a desire to keep the family together, he decided to migrate with his family to a warmer climate.

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  • Thanks dad we are having a great life here would have it any other way

    Sun 27 May 2012

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