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GALLAGHER, Mildred Reeves 1939 ORONTES

Mildred worked as a Commonwealth Prices Branch Officer from 1943-1946. Her five children:Rosemary, Lorili, Robyn, Diane (Debbie) and Brett have...

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GAHAN, Edward Joseph 1960 ORONTES

Arrived with wife Mary Gahan (nee Relihan) and children Margaret (12), Ann (11), Edward (9) and Eileen (6). Son Anthony Gahan was born in 1963...

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GRIBBLE, B, MI & CI 1956 ORONTES

Bryan Gribble, Margaret Irene Gribble (nee Lansom), Carole Irene Gribble (20/12/1955)

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GUTHRIE, Hugh 1911 ORONTES

Hugh married Barbara Mary Hicks (born Fremantle) Grand Daughter of Robert Hicks, Daughter of Barbara (nee Miller) and Jabez Hicks. Married 23 July...

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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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GODLY, John Amos 1954 ORONTES

John joined the Royal Navy in June 1939. He came to Sydney on loan to the RAN in June 1949. On returning to UK he decided to return to Australia...

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GILDERS, LJ, DL, AL & LJ 1949 ORONTES

Was in Royal Navy during WWII. Came to Australia and loved the climate. After the war Australia was the country he wanted to settle in... and he...

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GEORGE, John & Jemima 1920 ORONTES

Went to Koorda for first years. After depression forced them off the land, they settled in Victoria Park. Worked on the original traffic bridge in...

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GUTHRIE, Robert 1911 ORONTES

Left family farm in Donegal Ireland with brothers and sisters. Missed boat in London. Boarded in Marseilles.

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GRAY, Len, Marjory, R & J 1957 ORONTES

Len & Marjory settled in Perth with their 2 daughters, Robin, 20 and Judy, 16. Len was very happy until his sudden death in 1967. Later...

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GREGSON, Robert Arthur 1947 ORONTES

Robert known as Bob to friends and colleagues, arrived in WA to take up the position as a Wool Buyer for Robert Jowitt & Sons Ltd, a wool firm...

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GIOKU-YOVKOFF, Georgios C 1939 ORONTES 286
GREEN, David, Maura & Family 1961 ORONTES

Mum & dad moved to Australia in 1961 with 7 children in tow. An eighth child was born in Australia in 1964.

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GODDEN, P & G & Family 1962 ORONTES

Daughters Sally Jill & Carol Leigh have homes in Ringwood, Vic. Sal has three sons, Shannon in the UK, A Grade Electrician & Paratrooper...

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GOLLOW, M, M & SR & IJ & AD 1956 ORONTES

We came looking for a place with good working conditions, good climate, good place to bring up our children. We stayed. In 1986 I was honoured...

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GREGORY, Joseph & Family 1909 OROTAVA

Joseph Gregory and his eldest son Ernest arrived at Fremantle on the Orotava 08/04/1909. His wife Elizabeth (1869 - 05/04/1927), with their...

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GOSPODNETIC, Francesco 1905 OROYA

24.8.1887-5.12.1959. One of 9 children. Parents Jereomiah and Franscisco. Worked in the goldmines and cut sleepers and with Perth City Council....

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GREEN, Fanny (GLENDINNING) 1906 OROYA

Married Michael Glendinning, who arrived from London on the Orsova 03/10/1911.

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GILLARD, Vera & Reg 1957 ORSOVA 21
GORST, James & Lilian 1910 ORSOVA

James & LilianGorst were posted all over WA as James was in the mounted police force. Located for some time in Marble Bar using black-trackers...

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GAVIN, Don B 1956 ORSOVA

I was 21 years old, when I arrived in Australia with my brother Michael now deceased on 09/09/2002

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GIANATTI, Carlo G 1924 ORSOVA

With his mother and sister Carlo migrated to Australia from Sondrio Italy. Like many early arrivals his father Antonio worked hard to have his...

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GAVIN, Michael Joseph 1956 ORSOVA 156
GILL, George Clement 1923 ORSOVA

Approximately two years of age on arrival in WA.

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GILL, John & Cissy 1923 ORSOVA

Family was part of the Group Settlement Scheme.

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GERICEVICH, Nikola 1911 ORSOVA 167
GAFFNEY, Jessie 1929 ORSOVA 186
GIANNI, Angela, Carlo, Emma 1924 ORSOVA 199
GIANNI, Ferrante Romeo 1923 ORSOVA 199
GERMINARIO, Giovanni 1930 ORSOVA

Giovanni was born in Molfetta, Italy on 02/04/1902. He arrived in Fremantle in 1930 and was joined by his wife, Maria, in 1936. He had 5 children...

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GILL, Edmund & Elsie 1925 ORSOVA 295
GAUNT, Charles Walter 1911 ORSOVA

Later moved to Bassendean, served apprenticeship as moulder. Married Jean McEvoy 1928, moved to Maylands and started own foundry business in 9th...

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GODFREY, George Edward Syd 1919 ORSOVA

Aged 6 months when arrived with his mother in 1919. Grew up in Wagin. Member of Wagin Brass Band & cycling club. Joined 2/28 Battalion 1940....

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GODFREY, Harriet Selina 1919 ORSOVA

Known as Queenie. Married Anthony George Godfrey (known as George) 1918. Arrived with 6 month old son, George. Settled in Wagin and raised seven...

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GLENDINNING, Michael 1911 ORSOVA

Michael was chaperone to his female cousin coming to Australia for her marriage in Fremantle. Two years later he returned as an ANZAC.

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GEORGE, PL, JF & AL 1967 ORSOVA

On arrival, my wife Jean was 7 months pregnant & on 31st May, 1967 our second son, Kevin was born at St Anne's Hospital in Mount Lawley. We...

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GODDEN, Stan, Ivy & Meta 1923 ORSOVA

Stan worked Economic Stores Perth & GPO. Went to Bridgetown & installed power to town. Moved to Bruce Rock & Narembeen also installing...

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GREATREX, Mary & Edith 1895 ORUBA

Mary & daughter Edith left Birmingham in 1895, travelling on the 'Oruba' to Albany, where they joined Ernest. Four more children were born to...

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GABELICH, Antica (Annie) 1902 ORUBA

Annie married Vincent Serventy ( he had arrived from Brac in 1898) in Boulder in 1903. After living in Kalgoorlie, Cookernup & Armadale, they...

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GORTON Arthur D 1921 ORVIETO 9
GUMPRICH Family 1921 ORVIETO

Gaston and Ruth were accompanied with their two children Gwendoline and Victor.

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GRIFFITHS, Florence Mabel 1927 ORVIETO

Factory worker. Bar maid/waitress Kalgoorlie. Munition worker Welshpool WWII. Sang on radio 6GF Kalgoorlie. In chorus Handel's Messiah Kalgoorlie...

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GALIPO, Filippo & Catena 1930 ORVIETO 130
GOLDIE, James, Thomas & Hugh 1923 ORVIETO

Hugh was born 22 April 1921.One more son & two daughters were born after settling in Australia.

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GOLDIE, Thomas & Sarah 1923 ORVIETO 324
GROSINA, Daniele 1929 ORVIETO 353
GUGIATTI, Vincenzo 1912 ORVIETO 354
GARBELLINI, Giovanni 1927 ORVIETO

Refer to Barbetti Giacomo.

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GLUCINA, David I 1927 ORVIETO

Worked as timber cutter at Harvey then went to Wiluna looking for gold. Married Ljubica Sulenia 6/1/1940. Moved to Sandstone, Widgimooltha,...

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GEEKIE, Walter, Ann & Walter 1922 ORVIETO

Walter (Jun) b.14/04/1920 d.01/09/2001. Walter & Ann had five more children, all daughters born in Australia, Mary (Sorfleet), Ann (Florance...

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