MACARTHUR, J, M & Family
Origin Stornaway, Scotland
Accompanying Family John MacArthur ,Mary MacArthur , Mary Jane MacArthur, Malcolm MacArthur, Christina MacArthur, Normina MacArthur, Agnes MacArthur
First settled in Peel Estate, Karnup, WA
Original Occupation Fish Smoker (Kippers)
Occupation in Australia Foreman on Main Roads Board
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Departure Port Tilbury Docks, London
Arrival Year 1923
Fremantle
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John MacArthur was an ex-navy man who served in 1st World War. John and Mary brought their family of 5 children to WA on an assisted passage. They spent 6 weeks at the old artillery barracks in Fremantle and then were in the first group settled at '50 Group Settlement'.
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