SMITHSON, R & M, A, R, P
Born 31 October 1914
Born 23 November 1919
Origin Dover, UK
Accompanying Family Parents - Margaret Moore & Robert & Children - Ann, Robert & Patricia.
First settled in Walpole, WA
Original Occupation Merchant Seaman
Occupation in Australia Sales & Retail
CHITRAL
Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1951
Fremantle
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From Dover to Walpole. Endured hardships - poverty, ill health & a foreign environment (brackish creek water, no electricity, surrounded by dense bush) and isolation. Embraced new life. Family grew with another son added. Grandchildren and great grandchildren followed. Proud to be an Australian.
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