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Alexander Duncan

Town/City Kiewa Vic.3691
First name Alexander
Last name Duncan
Country of Origin Scotland
Date of Birth 1830
Year of Arrival in Australia 1852
Submitted by John Duncan

Story

Reason for leaving homeland – As far as we know in search of gold.

Not sure about the journey but Alexander Duncan a Blacksmith together with his Father also Alexander a Sailor travelled to the Goldfields of Kalgoorlie struck it rich and on returning to Melbourne purchased several Hotels including The Rifle Brigade in Carlton, Saracens Head and City Arms.





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