TESTIMONIAL - (as recorded by brother, Ern)
Emigrated to Australia at the age of 16 in 1926. Departed UK 18th Sept 1926, arrived 1st Nov 1926. Finished up as a successful sugar cane farmer. Before emigrating he served for a while in the Territorial Army, Swindon. Actually in camp at Okehampton when emmigration papers arrived. After trying his hand at most everything, Fatty finally settled down as a sugar cane farmer. That was after his 5 or 6 years in the Australian Army. Ill health compelled him to retire early. He uprooted from Maryborough and settled in Cairns leaving half the family and taking the rest.
| Name | Age | Relation | Birth Town | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dunford | 33 | Potterne | Labourer in Eng shop - GWR Railway CO | |
| Florence Dunford | 31 | Rodbourne Cheney | ||
| Victoria Dunford | 10 | Swindon | ||
| Frederick Dunford | 8 | Swindon | ||
| William Dunford | 4 | Swindon | ||
| Sidney Dunford | 1 | Swindon |
| Name | Age | Relation | Birth Town | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas George Dunford | 43 | Head | Potterne, Wiltshire | Labourer, GWR Company, Swindon |
| Florence Louisa Dunford | 42 | Wife | Haydon, Wiltshire | Home duties |
| Victoria Dunford | 20 | Daughter | Swindon, Wiltshire | Home duties |
| William Dunford | 14 | Son | Swindon, Wiltshire | Butchers, E.Cousins |
| Sidney Dunford | 11 | Son | Swindon, Wiltshire | Full time education |
| Edith Dunford | 9 | Daughter | Swindon, Wiltshire | Full time education |
| Reginald Dunford | 7 | Son | Swindon, Wiltshire | Full time education |
| Louisa Dunford | 4 | Daughter | Swindon, Wiltshire | |
| Hilda Dunford | 2 | Daughter | Swindon, Wiltshire |
