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John Joseph Mowforth 1885 - 1954 Yarr, Australia

Family sailed from England in 1890 to W.A. Enlisted AIF 23 March 1915 at age 35 Address Torbay near Albany W.A. Occupation Grocer. Returned 17 March 1917. Married Florence Wills 29th January 1927,Elwood. Messrs. F. Scott and J. J. Mowforth represented Returned Soldiers at the Win-the-War rally at Sale. Yarram Lawn Bowls 1935 Spoon Competition won by J.J.Mowforth.

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John Joseph Mowforth Australia

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John Mowforth 1857 - Aug 15, 1941 Albany, Western, Australia

Pioneer - first farmer to grow potatoes at Albany W.A. The Albany Advertiser, August 1941. A PIONEER PASSES. The death on Friday, August 15, of Mr. John Mowforth, of Grasmere, removed a pioneer settler of the Albany district. Born at Cottingham, Yorkshire, in 1857, the late Mr. Mowforth came to the Albany district in 1890, and conducted a dairy for several years before settling at Grasmere. He was one of the first settlers in the district, which was then virgin bush, but he foresaw the possibilities latent in the rich swamp lands. He concentrated mainly on growing such crops as cabbages which found a ready market on the goldfields. As this industry became less profitable, he turned to potato growing, and became one of the foremost growers in the state. The Albany Advertiser. W. A., 17th August 1942. IN MEMORIAM. MOWFORTH. - In loving memory of our dear Father and Grandpa, departed this life August 15th, 1941. - Ever remembered by his loving Chas, May and Edna.

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John Mowforth Yarr, Australia

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