STANTON, Basil Joseph

Origin Wolverhampton, England
First settled in Harvey, WA
Original Occupation Ex - Royal Naval Air Service
Occupation in Australia Farmer

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Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1921

Fremantle

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Basil had a sister in South Africa and a brother Alban (Dick) in Australia. He tossed a coin and Australia won. So Dad arrived in Fremantle aboard the Orsova, from London in 1921. Married Cecilia Kavanagh and settled in Harvey. Resettled in metro area, had 3 children Phil (1927), Valma (1931) and Joan (1934).

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  • Think we are related. My grandfather was Alban Stanton born 1894' his father was also Alban Stanton. Lynda

    Sat 8 Jul 2017

  • I am a descendent of Basil's. the Brother named above Alban Walter is my grandfather, but he remained in UK and reared 6 xhildren in Liverpool he passed in 1948.

    Sun 20 Aug 2017

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