History of a Street Precinct
Biography - Basford Family
Arthur John Basford
153 Farrell street 1938-1956 
He was born 2.10.1909 in Carlton; baptised Holy Trinity 26.9.1915 when the family lived in Bain Street.
His father was Arthur Basford born Port 1889.
He was baptised as an adult in 1949 at Holy Trinity when he lived at 113 Stokes Street. He was at various times a driver, watchman and labourer; died Albert Park 1961. Married Beatrice Isobel Lewis in 1935.
Other children of Arthur and Beatrice were Merril Denise born 29.11.1940, baptised Graham Street Methodist 9.2.1941 and Helen Mary born 31.5.1946 also baptised at Graham Street 4.8.1946
He was born 2.10.1909 in Carlton; baptised Holy Trinity 26.9.1915 when the family lived in Bain Street.
His father was Arthur Basford born Port 1889.
He was baptised as an adult in 1949 at Holy Trinity when he lived at 113 Stokes Street. He was at various times a driver, watchman and labourer; died Albert Park 1961. Married Beatrice Isobel Lewis in 1935.
Other children of Arthur and Beatrice were Merril Denise born 29.11.1940, baptised Graham Street Methodist 9.2.1941 and Helen Mary born 31.5.1946 also baptised at Graham Street 4.8.1946