WINTER, John H & Sarah E
20 October 1911 – 21 February 1997
2 December 1919 – 2 September 2003
Origin Kilfinane, Co. Limerick Ireland
Accompanying Family Six children: Elizabeth, David, Kenneth, Colin & Gillian (twins) & Jacqueline
First settled in Denmark WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Insurance Inspector
LARGS BAY
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1957
Fremantle
29 panel
Read their story
Arrived in Australia with 6 children all under 11 years (heatwave conditions). Boat trip took 53 days due to many days of inclement weather & mechanical breakdowns. Three ports of call - Las Palmas, Cape Town & Durban (Suez canal closed at this time) Final trip for SS LARGS BAY.
Share
Visitor Submitted Comments
Post new comment