WATSON, Henry & Laura

Origin Barrow-in-Furness England
Accompanying Family Laura Watson (wife age 45) Peter David Chippendale Watson (son age 10) Christine Ann Watson (daughter age 3)
First settled in Mount Helena, Western Australia
Original Occupation Tyre fitter
Occupation in Australia General Carrier

ASTURIAS

Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1947

Fremantle

165 panel

Read their story

The family lived in Mount Helena from 1947-1963, the 10 acre property when they arrived was nothing but bush. This would have been a totaly different environment from their home in England. No electricity or running water. They did it tough for a number o

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