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Title: Norway: Solving the mystery of a Norwegian sailor
Post by: choc_lamington on Saturday 13 July 19 14:15 BST (UK)

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help in solving this little puzzle.
In 1913, a young Norwegian sailor by the name of Per Valdahl fell from his ship's mast in Tumby Bay, South Australia.
He was buried here, and we're trying to trace relatives so that they know (if they don't already) where his final resting place is.
I have attached copies of the newspaper notice which has a few more details and a copy of his death details.
Any help would be amazing!

Title: Re: Norway: Solving the mystery of a Norwegian sailor
Post by: jamcat95 on Saturday 13 July 19 22:31 BST (UK)

Hi
Here are only 2 records I could find for him:

1895 Birth 20 July in Ålesund:
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01o1s/

1910 Census in Ålesund:
https://www.digitalarkivet.no/census/person/pf01036746010496


Ian

Title: Re: Norway: Solving the mystery of a Norwegian sailor
Post by: choc_lamington on Sunday 14 July 19 03:13 BST (UK)

Already very helpful thank you Ian! We'll start with those :)