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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: Tom from OZ on Tuesday 22 February 11 00:08 GMT (UK)
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Hi
Could anybody advise me whether passenger lists are available online for the Fairsky in the late 1960's please. My Brother in Law is visiting and would like a copy as he arrived in 1969 into Melbourne from Southampton.
Many thanks
Tom
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Hi Tom,
Silly question...but is your brother sure it was the Fairsky ? According to this article it was not still in service in the '80's
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairsky
It could be another Fairsky I suppose. I would suggest contacting the Shipping Company that owned the Ship.
regards
Alison
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Hi Alison
My apologies that should have read late 60's, I have amended the original msg, thank you for highlighting the error
Tom
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http://www.ssmaritime.com/sitmar2.htm
also
http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/discoverycentre/your-questions/ten-pound-poms/
this should help
we were on the fairstar 1968
sylvia
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thanks for this link Sylvia,
I was one of the 1962 migrants on the Castel Felice - and have great memories of the trip - the story and info will make a great contribution to my family history - for generations to come! Cheers
Maggie
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on board the fairstar
oops forgot the photo
sylvia
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My In Laws were on the Castel Felice in 1955 ;)
Thanks for the link ;D
Regards
Alison
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Hi Tom,
Try searching the NAA - I can see mention of plenty of assisted immigrants arriving on the Fairsky in 1969.
http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/recordsearch/index.aspx (search now as a guest)
Debra :)
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Thanks to all that provided information and clues.
To Dundee I have checked the site you provided they don't appear to be named there but will check further.
Tom
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http://www.voyagefotos.com/Default.aspx
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40703650@N07/sets/72157621660184965/
may be lucky
sylvia
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http://www.yalumba.co.uk/Framesets/Sitmar%20Line.htm
interesting item
sylvia
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Down memory lane ::)
My husband and his first wife came to Austalia on the Castel Felice in 1962 or 1963. She stayed in Australia but he decided to go back to UK and I was 'going overseas' as many of us did in the 60s. We met on the Fairsea on its final voyage when it caught fire in the Pacific in January 1969 - that was quite scary!
We travelled home from UK on the Fairstar in 1971 - she was quite flash compared to the other Sitmar liners.
We also travelled on the Australis and the Britannis but thought the crew on the Italian ships more friendly and helpful :D
Judith
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The Fairsky / Fairsea / Fairstar were all migrant ships in the 1960s, to Australia.
The 1980s one is possibly a replacement for the original - I vaguely remember reading somewhere that this happened.
Like Dundee says, try NAA. Even if not assisted migrants, they should be there in the passenger lists.
Dawn M
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Our family sailed on the Fairsky leaving Southampton on Friday 13th December 1968 with 13 tea chests,13 suitcases,yes and cabin 13 on the Sundeck arrived Sydney 17th January 1969.Docking yes you guessed it dock 13.Glad to chat to anyone that's interested.Regards Dave Worley...
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AND YOU MADE THE 13TH POST DAVE ;D :o
NEIL ;D
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Family traveled on Fairsky. Leaving Southampton November 5 1969. Ship broke down so we crossed the equator 3 times. Went back to UK on her in August 1976. :'(. Fond memories. Traveled with the Kelly family from Liverpool. John,Kath and the 3 girls Gillian Karen and i think youngest was Ann. Met up again in Parramatta swimming pool months later. They lived in Blacktown. We lived in Graystanes. I still have the 'ships log' of daily events, where we were at sea, next port destination etc. Sadly Baz, Dot and youngest David now passed. Would love to hear from anyone on the ship either times.
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On board the Fairsky December 1965. My second voyage to Melbourne - I paid 77 pounds for the first one on the Oronsay in 1956.
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Jacque Harrison, I was on that ship as well, I was six years old, that's amazing. would you know where you can find a passenger list, thanks. Rob.
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Hi Rob and welcome to RC
Jacque Harrison has not been back since her one and only post.
But maybe her email address will get your reply.
In the meantime, see replies from Dundee and me, earlier.
Happy hunting :) :)
Dawn M
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My parents took the Castel Felice from Sydney to Southampton in December 1967, and the Fairsky for the return voyage in 1968.
I've searched for their names on the National Archives site without any luck. All the names seem to be those of migrants. Does anybody know if manifests of non-migrant passengers exist somewhere?
Thanks in advance.
Ray
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Did you have any luck… I’ve just found out my birth mother came to Australia on fairsky in 1969, I was put into state care as a toddler so have no information regarding her background or mine or anything… I’d love to be able to find a link to my family
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If you know her name and she came as an immigrant you may find her name on this site which has assisted immigrants from that time.
If you know she is deceased Rootschat researchers may be able to find her on electoral rolls etc However you may not feel comfortable in disclosing her name and she could still be living.
Judith
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Her name was apparently Barbara Ann Woods, previously maybe choppin or Legon just everytime I think I find something nothing matches up, I’m even learning now I don’t even think my birth month is write on my birth certificate :-(
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Becw5 - Silly question probably, but do you know what state you were born in? (NSW, Qld etc)
That may help us to guide you to a link for extra info.
Why would you think that your birth month is incorrect? A child's birthdate wouldn't normally be changed prior to adoption (if you were adopted).
Where did you find that your mother's maiden name might be choppin or legon?
Please be aware that specific details re living persons are not to be used on this forum.
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Not sure if you have explored this record.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/
(search as a guest if required)
Click Passenger lists
Enter the surname you have given above
Both given names.
1 record. Click little paper-shaped icon (digital copy to read)
1969. Fairsky. A married woman. Other details.
Sue
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Becw5 - Silly question probably, but do you know what state you were born in? (NSW, Qld etc)
That may help us to guide you to a link for extra info.
Why would you think that your birth month is incorrect? A child's birthdate wouldn't normally be changed prior to adoption (if you were adopted).
Where did you find that your mother's maiden name might be choppin or legon?
Please be aware that specific details re living persons are not to be used on this forum.
Maybe two different queries going on here. But to the poster called Becw5
There are lots of searches that seem possible here at the NAA. Immigration, citizenship, migrant: https://www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/immigration-and-citizenship
Perhaps your mother was a '£10 Pom'?
CD
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Hi
Could anybody advise me whether passenger lists are available online for the Fairsky in the late 1960's please. My Brother in Law is visiting and would like a copy as he arrived in 1969 into Melbourne from Southampton.
Many thanks
Tom
Yes. In regard to the original query about passenger lists for Fairsky in the 1960's.
The answer is yes, they are available.
Becw5,More information is available about the above woman whose name you have given us, of your interest.
If you are interested, you will need to reply on this forum.
The private messaging system will then be available to you.
Sue