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SWIFT, Helen C & Elizabeth

25 November 1918 – 24 July 1946
Born 28 February 1946

Origin Broxburn, Scotland
Accompanying Family Elizabeth Margaret Gould (nee Swift)
First settled in Kondut, WA
Original Occupation Secretary
Occupation in Australia Farmer

ORBITA

Departure Port Liverpool
Arrival Year 1946

Fremantle

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Life in Edinburgh was very different to farm life at East Kondut, with Elizabeth 5 months old. Learnt to deal with shearers, seeding, harvest and good and bad seasons. Rejoiced when good water was found and electricity was connected. Moved to Perth in 1975 with husband RAAF Pilot. Gordon diagnosed with cancer. Died July 1976.

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