BARNETT, Tom & Elsie
3 December 1914 – 29 April 1992
22 November 1915 – 7 September 1994
Origin Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
Accompanying Family Florence Harris, sister to Elsie. Mostly worked in David Jones Sydney, then farmed
First settled in Bundaberg Queensland
Original Occupation Baker/Pastry Cooks
Occupation in Australia Baker/Farmers
ORMONDE
Departure Port Tilbury London UK
Arrival Year 1948
Fremantle
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Arrived with Joan (9), Ann (7), Sister Florrie. Then Lillian born. Girls later Teachers. Moved to Sugar-Cane Farm in Childers, introducing hill contours. Then Bundaberg corner store. Fruit packing Victoria and Goondi Sugar Mill. Tom-passionate soccer player. Coached schoolboys. President. Elsie-talented passionate artist. Both dedicated to family, church, hospitality.
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