WATSON, Cecil & Hylda

30 November 1908 – 15 July 1999
10 November 1902 – 3 November 1982

Origin Derby, Engalnd, UK
Accompanying Family Judyth b. 08/03/1940 & David b. 08/01/1942
First settled in Cottesloe, WA
Original Occupation Railway Controller & Home Duties
Occupation in Australia Clerk & Shop Work

DORSETSHIRE

Departure Port Liverpool
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

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Working people who immigrated post-war to give their two children opportunities. They needed to sell many possessions and we all had one suitcase each and a family trunk. Our parents were often homesick, my father continuing to follow English soccer & cricket. Eventually lived in Narrogin.

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