WITHERSPOON, Mabel
22 February 1903 – 12 October 1995
Origin Belfast, Northern Ireland
Accompanying Family Travelled to Australia alone under a scheme for young women
First settled in Tammin, WA
Original Occupation Office Worker
Occupation in Australia Housekeeper & Shop Assistant
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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1929
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Mabel came to Australia for health reasons. Lived in Tammin for 2 years working in Bakery. Found WA summers too hot. Moved to Melbourne where she married and had two children. Returned to live in Perth in 1987 after death of her husband and lived here with her daughter till her death. Mabel one of 13 children. The others stayed in Belfast.
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