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Record #5432
Name :
: Frank CANDY (1916 - 1931)


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 4 Dec 1916

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 8 Feb 1931
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, London, Lambeth
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial, Pinjarra
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: Dec 1928
Country
: Australia

Ship
: Bendigo

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Fairbridge Homes
NotesA birth registration was found for Frank H Candy: Mother's Maiden Surname: Candy; Date of Registration: Oct Nov Dec 1916; Registration district: Lambeth; Registration county: London; Volume Number: 1d; Page Number: 627.

In 1928, Frank Candy, 12, arrived at Fremantle, Australia, in a group of 42 children from the Child Emigration Society, Savoy House, Strand, London, England. He was placed in Jenner Cottage at Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Australia.

Frank Candy died February 8, 1931, at the age of 15 at Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Western Australia. He is buried at Fairbridge Cemetery. The cemetery is located a couple of kilometres past the farm and beyond the second gravel pit. Containing some 24 graves, this is a very secluded and peaceful resting place. The cemetery is well tended. 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-03-03 21:07:17 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-03-05 19:01:21 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
5432 CANDY, Frank1916ENG, LND, Lambeth Dec 1928 : Bendigo AUS Fairbridge Homes