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The Torpey Girls in Australia-

06/08/2022 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

I was recently sent a fascinating story by David Howell about his relatives the ‘Torpey Girls’. He has kindly allowed me to share part of their story with you. It was researched by himself and Bosco Ryan, my cousin and his cousin Ed O’Dea. The story begins with John Torpey from Ballyvouden, Kilteely, Co. Limerick […]

Filed Under: People, Places & Towns Tagged With: Australian History, Collie, Coolgardie, Goldfields History, Western Australia

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