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Summary
Came to Western Australia with mother in 1887; early working life with Elder Smith & Co.; life in Perth; roads; facilities; Claisebrook Creek; move to Coodardy Station in 1890; sea voyage from Geraldton; observations on Aboriginals; their lifestyle; their station employment; religious beliefs; black trackers; return to business in Perth; expansion of business into cafeterias; impact of Depression; interest in Roelands Mission; the Chandler Boys Settlement Scheme; his philosophy of life.
