In 1935, P. Hunnisett, 9, arrived at Fremantle, Australia, in a group of 20 children from the Child Emigration Society, 115, The Strand, London, England. He was placed in Cook Cottage at Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Australia.

Peter Hunnisett died June 12, 1937, aged 12 years at Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Australia. He is buried at Fairbridge Cemetery. The cemetery is located a couple of kilometres past the farm and beyond the second gravel pit. Containing some 24 graves, this is a very secluded and peaceful resting place. The cemetery is well tended.