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MEYER, Borchardt & Elfriede

26 July 1921 – 26 November 1971
Born 6 December 1927

Origin Merseburg, Germany
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Watchmaker
Occupation in Australia Watchmaker

CASTEL VERDE

Departure Port Bremen
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

479 panel

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Left East Germany 1947 for a better life. We both worked as watchmakers. Were welcomed in Western Australia, found peace and happiness, raised a family and made Australia our home.

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