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WILLIAMS, Daniel Alexander

1882 – 1960

Origin Lambeth, London, UK
First settled in Broome WA
Original Occupation Carpenter
Occupation in Australia Carpenter

ORIENT

Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1908

Fremantle

84 panel

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Dan's wife, Bertha & daughter Marguerita joined Dan in 1909. They settled in Broome WA where their other children David, Zoe, Bernard & Joyce were born. Dan, a Pearling Master, lost his pearling lugger "Margery" in a cyclone. The P.W.D employed Dan as a carpenter. He helped constrict the wooden light house in Broome WA.

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  • My grandparents. My father David was born in Broome in 1910. He married Kathleen Rosina May 1933 they had two children Patricia and Terrance.

    Tue 13 Sep 2016

  • David and Kathleen were grandparents to the following Kevin, Graham, Gayle, Jillian. Danielle, Michael. Great grandparents to David, Matthew, Lauren, Alexandra, Gianni, Grace-May, Jak.

    Thu 22 Dec 2016

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