THORNILEY, Joseph & May
18 April 1894 – 29 May 1988
21 January 1895 – 16 April 1973
Origin Warrington, Lancashire UK
Accompanying Family Son John, Daughters Doris & Mary
First settled in Denmark, WA
Original Occupation Wire Drawer
Occupation in Australia Labourer
ORAMA
Departure Port Tilbury Docks
Arrival Year 1927
Fremantle
31 panel
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Arrived in Fremantle and knew no one. Salvation Army lady befriended him. Survived 2 World Wars and a depression with a family of 6. Lived in a hession tent in Denmark and also next to the Old Mill in South Perth. Travelled the world till his late 80's.
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