THOMSON, Ken & Esther
Origin Leighton Buzzard, England
Accompanying Family Mavis Esther Thomson (daughter)
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Telecommunication Technician
Occupation in Australia Telecommunications Technician
CAMERONIA
Departure Port Glasgow, Scotland
Arrival Year 1950
Fremantle
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The family moved around the UK repairing communications systems damaged during WW2, until making the choice between emigrating to South Africa or Australia. Ken's career highlight was being selected to maintain the communications equipment on the HMS Britannia when the Queen docked in Fremantle.
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