BALL, Geoffrey & Joan

Born 4 September 1928
Born 5 July 1930

Origin Nueaton, England
First settled in Perth, WA
Occupation in Australia Builder

ORMONDE

Departure Port Tilbury, UK
Arrival Year 1951

Fremantle

274 panel

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Geoff was offered work by the Public Works Dept. building homes. In the offer was the rental of a new home. WWII caused a severe shortage of homes in the UK because of the bombing. In WA building of homes was neglected as war products took precedence.

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