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GUILLAUMIER, Victoria M 1953 TOSCANA

I turned 9 two days after arriving, A child migrant with my two brothers and sister. My parents Walter and Violetta arrived 16-5-1954. With my...

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GRANERI, Vincenzo 1953 OCEANIA

Was first sent by truck with other immigrants to country regions to build roads etc. Worked for two years in various jobs before marrying by proxy...

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GUGLIELMANA, Giulia, G & S 1953 SURRIENTO 45
GILROY, Francis 1953 NEW AUSTRALIA

Arrived as an eight year old child migrant. Schooled at Kellerberrin and Tardun. Fostered by Claude & Mary Fitzpatrick. Married Engelina Van...

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GROOTEN, OP & Family 1953 FAIRSEA

Otto & Nelly with 3 children arrived at Fremantle in March 1953 from Holland. In July a third daughter was born. They settled in Bayswater and...

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GELING, Paula MJ & Harmjan 1953 SIBAJAK 91
GUIDOTTI Family 1953 OCEANIA 96
GRIGOLETTO, Domenico G 1953 NEPTUNIA

Upon the death of his mother Anna, Domenico at the age of two and a half was reunited with his father Gino. Domenico became a heavy duty diesel...

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GOODRIDGE, Charles George 1953 NEW AUSTRALIA

Singer in Perth's Rock 'n' Roll Band called "The Hi-Five" on Channel 7 TV 1960. Stockman, Radio Announcer, Teacher, Musician, Justice of the Peace...

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GOSATTI, Severina C 1953 AUSTRALIA

To start a new life and get married in a new country. Married John Albert POLETTI on 20th June 1953.

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GOSATTI, Dina (nee VALBUZZI) 1953 AUSTRALIA

Married Dino Gosatti on 27/11/1953 and accompanied him to Chittering/Muchea. Had two children, Giovanni (John) and Diana and later moved to East...

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GRECA, Alfonsa 1953 SURRIENTO 156
GRECA, Caterina 1953 SURRIENTO 156
GRECA, Teresa 1953 SURRIENTO 156
GIUFFRE, Umberto Enzo 1953 NEPTUNIA 165
GIUFFRE, Giuseppina Travia 1953 NEPTUNIA 168
GIUFFRE, Maria (LIBRIZZI) 1953 NEPTUNIA 168
GREENFIELD, Robert & Adina 1953 ORCADES

Starting as motor mechanic Robert rose to Service Manager of Faull's Pty Ltd, Subiaco 1953 - 1982. Adina was child evacuee with CORB (Childrens...

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GROOT, Ann & Letty 1953 SIBAJAK 207
GROOT, Cornelis & Elisabeth 1953 SIBAJAK

Came to Australia after we lost everything in the flood in the island after dykes broke in 1953 Feb 3rd. So we decided to migrate and Australia,...

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GAGLIA, Cristina & Armando 1953 NEPTUNIA

Cristina left her hometown with her son Armando 2 1/2 years old to join her husband Mario. Accompanying Cristina were her 2 sister-in-laws and...

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GAMBRILL, Janet 1953 NEW AUSTRALIA

Sent out to Australia under the Government Child Migration Scheme. Nazareth House.

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GENOVESE, Paolina & Carmelo 1953 NEPTUNIA

Paolina & Carmelo were mother and son.

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GARBIN, Marin 1953 TOSCANA

Aged 14 on arrival. Left parents and siblings behind to start a new life in Australia. Was sponsored by two paternal uncles.

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GENTILE, UQ 1953 ROMA 367
GAGLIO, Maria Concetta 1953 OCEANIA

Husband, Tindaro came to start a better life & I joined him to start our own family. Left most of my family behind. We had three children,...

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GIUFFRE, Italia (MARTELLI) 1953 NEPTUNIA 377
GRIMA, Marcellina 1953 CASTEL FELICE 427
GRIFFIN, Arthur & Betty 1953 MALOJA 434
GRAHAM, TW, AA, MS & VA 1953 NEW AUSTRALIA 456
GURNEY Family 1952 OTRANTO

George and Helen Gurney with their daughters Judith, Patricia and Christine were amongst the first 208 British migrants to arrive in WA under the...

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GALIPO, Filippo 1952 AUSTRALIA

Worked with brother to earn enough money to gradually get all family to Australia, father was able to come in 10/07/1954 with son Roberto &...

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GAVIN, Patrick L 1952 OTRANTO

Patrick one of nine children, aged 21 years. Worked as a tram conducter for one year in Melbourne. Arrived back in Perth in 1953.

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GORDON, Jock 1952 ORION

John (Jock) Gordon accompanied his mother and younger brother to WA. They had come to assist Jock's sister, brother-in-law & family, who had...

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GRANT SMITH, CMS & Valerie 1952 ORCADES

In January 1952 Caroline (born Scotland) brought children Valerie (b19/07/42), twins Penny & Alan (b02/05/44) from Ceylon for their education...

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GRANT SMITH, Penny & Alan 1952 ORCADES

In January 1952 Caroline (born Scotland) brought children Valerie (b19/07/42), twins Penny & Alan (b02/05/44) from Ceylon for their education...

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GRIMMINCK, Ferdina & Maria 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Wife-Maria Grimminck Born 30/04/1916 Died 03/02/2002

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GRIMMINCK, Gerard 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Did a 5 year apprenticeship and worked as an electrician for the next 40 years, is now retired. Lived in Baldivis for 30 years and raised 5...

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GEERS, Frank Peter 1952 WATERMAN 24
GEERS, Johannes & Adriana 1952 WATERMAN 24
GEERS, Keith 1952 WATERMAN 24
GEERS, Peter John 1952 WATERMAN 24
GENOVESE, Antonino 1952 ROMA

He was the first in his family to marry an Australian girl. They were married 44 years & had four children. He meant the world to his family...

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GRIMALDI, Michele 1952 CASTEL BIANCO

Worked hard for 2 years to save enough money to bring his wife and 3 children over from Italy in 1954.

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GLYNN, Thomas & Eileen 1952 CHESHIRE

Eileen & Thomas arrived with four daughters: Maureen 7yrs; Sheelah 5yrs; Veronica 3yrs & Kathleen 23 mths. Frances was born 7 mths after...

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GALEA 1952 FLORENTIA

Salvatore worked in Africa & served in their War. Returned to Italy only to be sent to World War 2. POW for 7 years. Returned to Italy,...

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GORHAM, John, Marg & Family 1952 CHITRAL

John Gorham with two children John jnr & Valerie Ann by first marriage to Irene Margaret Emery. Divorced circa 1947, met & Married...

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GIANNECCHINI, Emilio 1952 CASTEL FELICE 46
GRAY, Catherine 1952 CHITRAL

Talented Singer. Sung with Perth Auditorial and Scarborough Ladies Choir. Volunteer with the Merry Minstrels Concert Group and founder of the...

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GAGLIA, Adolfo 1952 NEPTUNIA

Adolfo was the youngest of five boys and came out to Australia with his oldest brother Enrico. They were the last of the five to arrive as the...

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