Hector McLachlan
| Town/City | Norwood 5067 |
|---|---|
| First name | Hector |
| Last name | McLachlan |
| Country of Origin | England |
| Date of Birth | 30/05/1901 |
| Year of Arrival in Australia | 1912 |
| Submitted by | Rowena Dunk |
Story
Reason for leaving homeland – Left with his family as a child. Father had previously gone to South Africa. Employment prospects not good. ‘Carrie & all her brood are going to Australia’ – family letter – 1911.
About the Journey – My father’s greatest impression was the burial at sea. On meeting his father at Durban Grandfather confessed ‘Carrie, I’ve lost the lot’ – the money he was supposed to have been saving.
Impressions on Arrival – Fascination of Australian children with his red flannel underwear. Australia really did have real flowers.