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Record #5465
Name :
: Edward A. WITHERS (1920 - 1934)


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1920

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 28 Jul 1934
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Warwickshire, Birmingham
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialAustralia, Pinjarra
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: Apr 1930
Country
: Australia

Ship
: Jervis bay

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Fairbridge Homes
NotesA birth registration was found for Edward A Withers: Mother's Maiden Surname: Moore; Date of Registration: Jan Feb Mar 1920; Registration district: Birmingham; Registration county: Warwickshire; Volume Number: 6d; Page Number: 437.

In 1930, Edward Withers, 10, arrived at Fremantle, Australia, in a group of 16 children from the Child Emigration Society, Strand, London, England.

Edward A. Withers died July 28, 1934, at the age of 14 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. 
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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
9030 WITHERS, Alice1899ENG,    , Finchley Oct 1908 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
5465 WITHERS, Edward A.1920ENG, WAR, Birmingham Apr 1930 : Jervis bay AUS Fairbridge Homes  
12360 WITHERS, Gertrude Emily1892ENG, LAN, Barrow in Furness Aug 1908 : Virginian CAN Waifs & Strays