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GENTLE, William 1863 CLYDE

Anscestors still have a farming property in York, Western Australia.

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GIELINGH Family 1954 SIBAJAK

Father - Gradus Johannes Guelingh, born 25th March 1919 and died 29th November 1997. Mother - Maria Elizabeth Gielingh, born 27th April 1923....

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GESTRO Maria A 1970 ARANDA

Married Gregory John Hastie 1971. Daughter Leeann 1972, son Royce 1974, son Dean 1976. Greg joined WA Police Force 1973, worked and lived, Perth...

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GEUTJES Peter & Paulina 1954 WATERMAN

Married 31/8/1954 Descen, Peter 15/6/1955, Mary-Anne 21/4/1958. Served armed forces 1950-1952. Employed automotive/diesel fitter. Joined TAFE 1967...

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GOLDSWORD A & G 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Our Dutch surname was translated when naturalised on 13/7/1960. From Goudswaard into Goldsword. Started work as a Bricklayer and became a Master...

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GOODALL Family 1949 ORMONDE

Upon arrival in WA, the Goodall family from Tolworth, Surrey, purchased seven acres in High Road, Riverton. They set up a poultry farm. George...

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GRAINGER Alan, Joan & Christine 1970 CASTEL FELICE

Mrs Joan Grainger was the 20,000th migrant in WA sponsored by WA Employers Federation with an official welcome by the State Premier at a reception...

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GREENLEY TW & JM 1966 FAIRSEA 11
GRINDROD Michael, Beryl & Family 1969 ELLINIS

Leaving England with a young family and not knowing what to expect. We certainly made a go of it and my family all worked hard to get where they...

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GALLAGHER, Frank & Rose 1947 ASTURIAS

Frank became a State Republic Servant (transport) and had three sons, Michael, Antony & Nathan. Rose became a Nurse (midwife). Married Kevin...

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GALLAGHER, John & Margaret 1947 ASTURIAS

John & Margaret remained in WA all their lives, The family moved from 15 Preston st, Como, to 421 Oats st, East Victoria Park in early 1954....

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GALLAGHER, Tony & Martin 1947 ASTURIAS

Tony became a teacher and then a Commonwealth Public servant (Education). He married Annette Connell & has two children - Lucy and Christian....

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GALLINAGH, Joe & Jean 1948 ORION

Jean and Joe Gallinagh sailed into Fremantle on 24 January 1948 onboard the passenger ship RHS ‘Orion', they were accompanied by their family of...

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GALLINAGH, Sarah Anne 1948 ORION 110
GALLOP, James 1829 LOTUS

Arrived 1829 with elder brother, Richard and younger brother, Edward. James M. Elizabeth Spencer 19/10/1843 who arrived on Calista - 12 children....

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GARLICK, Gordon Brian 1950 MALOJA 111
GLENNIE, Joseph & Alison 1927 OSTERLEY

Settled in Manjimup with children, Isabella and James (Elizabeth born 1930). Came to Australia with Group Settlement Scheme, however no land was...

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GARDINER, Sarah & William 1923 BERRIMA

Sarah McColmont & Samuel Gardiner , born in norther Ireland, married 27/7/1899 on the Island of Magee. They moved with three boys to Ardrosson...

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GOOCH, Alan 1961 ORONTES

On arrival at Fremantle was taken to hospital with pneumonia. Family was supposed to go to Sydney.

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GRIXTI, Emmanuel & Roseanne 1956 CASTEL FELICE

Emmanuel worked for Hapfields Steel Factory of Bassendean, Western Australia. Retired in December 1976. Enjoyed his fishing down the river in...

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GLADISH, Doris E 1949 DORSETSHIRE

1937-1942 employed as mothers help, counter hand. 1942-1945 cook in British Army Woolwich Arsenal. 1946 - son Victor born. 1949 - married Jack...

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GOODERSON, R & F & Family 1949 ASTURIAS

Roy was born in London and Florence in Somerset. Both served in the Armed forces in WWII

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GRYG Family 1952 ESPERANCE BAY 113
GOODE Family 1923 ESPERANCE BAY 114
GDOWSKI, Tadeusz 1949 AMARAPOORA

I love this country, I have no regrets.

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GIBSON, RC, L & RJ 1973 AUSTRALIS

Robert Snr (Bob) worked on the waterfront as a waterside worker 1974 - 1998. Robert Jnr is currently working on the waterfront as a waterside...

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GOULD, Ken, Pat & Family 1967 CASTEL FELICE

Came to Australia for a new life and opportunity which proved to be an excellent move. Three daughters arrived with us and one daughter was born...

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GALEA, MT (Tess Taylor) 1949 COLUMBIA

Husband transferred temporarily to Perth in 1970 - Soon realised the beauty, freedom and safety for children in WA. So transferred permanently....

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GANDOSSI, Angelo & John 1950 SEBASTIANO CABOTO

Angelo and John are brothers who operate and manage a smash repair business. They have 4 & 2 children respectively and 2 & 1 grand-...

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GANDOSSI, Maurizio & Angela 1950 SEBASTIANO CABOTO

Worked in Kalgoorlie then Jarrahdale timber mill, Kwinana refineries and resided in Coogee. Had three children, eight grand-children and three...

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GARTON Family 1969 ANGELINA LAURO

Mother decided after her divorce to come to WA with her three children, to start a new life. We were sponsored by the Fairbridge Society where the...

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GAFFNEY, Joe 1951 ORION

Every year on the 19th of April, I come back to the passenger terminal to re-live the moment I arrived in Australia.

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GRANERI, Felice 1950 UGOLINO VIVALDI

He came in search of work for a better life. When he established himself he sent for his new bride, together they raised four children in North...

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GHERSINICH, Ettore & Silvia 1950 SKAUGUM

Silvia predeceased her husband Ettore. The family came to find peace, freedom and a future for their sons. The Fiumani community were wonderful...

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GHERSINICH, Lorenzo Marino 1950 SKAUGUM 119
GHERSINICH, Sergio Natale 1950 SKAUGUM 119
GAHLER Kurt 1961 ORIANA

I came to Australia as a young adventurer and I fell in love with this country over the years and I made it my home. I married Helen Smart of...

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GARNER, William & Family 1968 FAIRSKY

Arrived in W.A. in 1968 a sapling tree (a young family of 6 members + one more in 1969). Grown to a mature healthy tree in 2004 with strong...

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GIAMMO, Santo & Carmela 1964 GUGLIELMO MARCONI

Migrated to ensure a better life for their family, with daughter Maria born 23/11/1962. Daughter Benadetta born 01/04/65, son Andrea born 29/04/71...

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GIUMELLI, Achille (Alex) 1937 REMO

Achille was 17 years old when he arrived in Australia. The eldest of 5 children sent to Australia to obtain a better life.

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GIAQUINTA, Concetta & Maria 1929 ORFORD

Concetta Giaquinta aged 24 left Sicily with 4 year old Maria to join husband arriving Fremantle 1929. Gave birth to Filippo and Francesco, battled...

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GEORGE, Thomas David 1926 BERRIMA

Thomas George married schoolteacher Eileen Plummer. Settled in Western Australia and raised nine children.

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GIAQUINTA, Giuseppe 1925 MONCALIERI

Giuseppe Giaquinta left Sicily for a better life in Australia, arriving at Fremantle in 1925. He was employed as a labourer in country towns, then...

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GIORGI, Florindo & Agnese 1956 OCEANIA

Commenced Golden West Pasta producing range of spaghetti & pasta products. Became Napoli Pasta then sold to Leggo's. Agnese ran a boarding...

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GALATIS, Elena 1933 ORFORD

Elena left Ithaca with Klementine Moraitis. They came to marry men they did not know. They settled in Cottesloe where they lived the rest of their...

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GRIFFITHS, Chas & Amy 1973 FAIRSTAR

Visiting family in Australia having sold the Lancresse Lodge Hotel in Guernsey Channel Islands enroute to Commonwealth Games, New Zealand...

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GREENAWAY Family 1969 FAIRSTAR 125
GERMANO, Raffaele 1949 UGOLINO VIVALDI 125
GORMAN, J, D & Family 1970 ELLINIS

Joan & Dennis returned to WA with 3 of their 4 children in 1970. They first migrated in 1950 with their eldest child Martin but returned to...

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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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