SURTES, Catherine
2 May 1870 – 1962
Origin England
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Apprentice to a Drafter
Occupation in Australia She went into Service
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Departure Port Unknown
Arrival Year 1886
Fremantle
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Grandma travelled to Fremantle alone, aged 16 and went into service with the Leake and Kelsall Families. She married James Mather, a Foreman Coachbuilder & had 5 sons, Frank, Norman, Bruce, Douglas and Alan. She was founder of Trinity Lunchroom and active in Women's Temperance Union.
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