Murray Austen-Smith
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 20 January 1945 |
| Additional Names |
Joseph William Smith Roy Joseph Austen-Smith Edith May Marion Smith |
| Transcription | MURRAY AUSTEN-SMITH 20 January 1945 - 7 October 1995. Beloved son of ROY & DOROTHY. Died in Zimbabwe - a free spirit Mahikari. Devotee. |
Early Life
Murray Austen-Smith was born on 20 January 1945 in Newton Abbot, Devon England. His father was Roy Joseph Austen-Smith (18 April 1916 - 2 April 1991) and his mother was Dorothy Austen-Smith (nee Bendle).
Marriage
Murray married Fong Eng Austen-Smith (died 2 April 2021).
Electoral Rolls
According the the electoral roll in 1977 Murray lived at 67M Hill Street Perth and in 1980 he lived at 41 Wickham Street East Perth, with Fong Eng Austen-Smith (died 2 April 2021).
Community Involvement
According to Trove, Murray was a member of Swan River Rowing-Sculls. He won the Veteran's Title and Men's "B" Grade. This was published on Monday 23 January 1983.
Death
Murray died at the age of 50 on 7 October 1995 in Zimbabwe, Africa.
Immigration
Murray immigrated to Australia, with his parents from Southampton to Fremantle, on the MV "Stirling Castle" in April 1946, arriving on 12 June 1946. He was only 1 at the time. The address on arrival was Albany Highway, Armadale.