WANT, Frank & Marion
21 March 1906 – 10 August 1987
6 February 1904 – 30 April 1977
Origin Silchar, Assam, India
Accompanying Family Daughter - Astrid Want & Son - Mark Want
First settled in Roleystone, Western Australia
Original Occupation Tea Plantation Manager
Occupation in Australia Orchard Manager
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Departure Port Calcutta
Arrival Year 1958
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Frank Want was born in Jersey and trained as an Electrical Engineer. He went to India in 1928 & worked in the tea industry for 30 yrs. Marion Want was born in Scotland and trained as a Secretary. She worked in an orphanage in Nepal at the time of her marriage to Frank.
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Frank James Want was provided with a full scholarship to both Streatham College & Dulwich College, London by the philanthropist property developer, Albert Casanova Ballard. Archie, as he was known, also supported Frank in obtaining work in Assam as an Engineer & in paying his fare. As Archie's biographer I would like to hear from any relatives who may have more information.
Wed 29 Oct 2014
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