WHITE, John & Clara
26 July 1905 – 7 October 1969
8 November 1907 – 28 July 1994
Origin Sutton Courtenay, Berkshire England
Accompanying Family White Maurice (son)
First settled in Perth WA
Original Occupation Gardener
Occupation in Australia Nursery Man/Park Keeper
ASTURIAS
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1952
Fremantle
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John trained as a gardener at Kew and was employed by the Countess of Norbury, Clara was a housemaid and cook in service. In WA, John's employment included working at the Perth Town Council Nursery and helping set up floral arrangements at UWA for the Queen's visit in 1964.
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