WOODHEAD, Clara
17 January 1879 – 6 October 1959
Origin Derbyshire, England
Accompanying Family Harold Edward Woodhead aged 2 ½ years & Albert Leslie (Les) Woodhead aged 10 months
First settled in Bridgetown, WA
Occupation in Australia Farmer's Wife/Shopkeeper
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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1906
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Clara and her two infant sons joined husband Albert in Bridgetown. Had four more children. Sometimes took in laundry, had a Greengrocery and a Fish n Chip Shop. Won awards including 'Champion' for breadmaking Royal Perth and local shows. Befriended some Catterick Soldiers Settlers' families whose living conditions were difficult.
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