ABBOTT, Harry Frans
18 February 1917 – 4 September 2008
Origin London, England
Accompanying Family 23 boys & Barnardos/Fairbridge Officials
First settled in Pinjarra, Western Australia
Original Occupation Scholar
Occupation in Australia Radiographer, Spinal Therapist & Physical Treatment
BELTANA
Departure Port Tilbury Docks
Arrival Year 1928
Albany
ALBANY panel
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Admitted Barnardos Home for Destitute Children, London, aged 3 years. Foster Home - Little Wretton, Norfolk. At 11 years, sailed on SS Beltana and transferred to Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Western Australia. At 21 years, eligible to leave Fairbridge care. Employed Pinjarra Hospital until World War II. Joined Royal Australian Air Force Active Service whilst studying for a Radiographic career, and during War Service. Post World War II, employed as a Radiographer while studying Spinal Therapy and Physical Treatment, practising it and owning a 'Practice' until retirement at 80 years of age.
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