VENABLES, Graham & Robin

Born 31 July 1910
11 February 1912 – 3 March 1983

Origin Dartington, Devon, UK
Accompanying Family None
First settled in Illawarra, NSW
Original Occupation School Boys
Occupation in Australia Labourers & Service Industries

BARADINE

Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1928

Fremantle

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Graham and Robin arrived under the 'Big Brother' Child Migration Scheme. They were indentured farm labourers until they turned 21. Served in the armed forces during WW2. They became Australians, settled down and raised 3 daughters, 1 grandson and to date, 2 great grandchildren.

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