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GAWTHORNE, Eva & Patrick 1948 ASTURIAS

Eva and Patrick arrived Fremantle on the Asturias on about 21 January 1948 having left Bombay 14 days earlier. On arrival took a tour with a taxi...

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GIUNTOLI, Pierangelo 1949 NAPOLI

Worked the first years in his uncles D.Dimarco's orchard. Entered the fruit and veg's business and owned successful shops in the Perth City and...

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GREENACRE, Charles and Jean 1957 STRATHAIRD

Famiy home in Applecross from 1957 - 1991. The children all went to Applecross Primary School and then to schools in Perth. Charles was a GP in...

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GRIFFITHS, G (Brian) & Janis 1968 AURELIA

Came on same ship as Janis' parents Alan and Margaret Averill to join brothers Alan and Ian Averill who were already here. Brian and Janis went...

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GIBB Janice 1973 ELLINIS

I arrived in Australia as the eldest child (4 children) of Violet & John Box. There was myself and a brother - Stephen (DOB 14/10/1959) born...

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GURNEY Family 1862 NORWOOD

Patrick & family came to WA as Pensioner Guard from Canada with James, Susan, William and baby Bridgit born a month out at sea from Fremantle...

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GARDINER, John 1859 SULTANA

John Gardiner christened Weedon North Hampshire 1850 arr WA 1859 on Sultaba with parents Thomas(Pensioner Guard) Mary Ann (nee DeVoye)and siblings...

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GARDINER, Thomas & Mary Ann 1859 SULTANA

Thomas Gardiner a Pensioner Gyard arrived in Fremantlre 1859 on Sultana with wife Mary Ann (nee DeVoye). Sons Stephen and John. Daughter Caroline...

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GARDNER, John E 1951 STRATHMORE 79
GAVIN, Marina D 1952 STRATHEDEN

I was born in Patna, grew up in the Howrah Railway Community. My last two years were spent in Calcutta. At the age of 17 departed India with my...

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GANDOSSI, Mario Silvio 1950 SURRIENTO 78
GENOVESI, Benedetto G 1950 SURRIENTO

First arrived as a P.O.W. to Sydney in 1943 aboard SS Uruguay from Bombay, India ex Navy released in 1946. Returned to Genova. Sponsored by O'...

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GILES Family 1921 ZEALANDIC

Elizabeth Gilkes, a World War II widow, and six children - Thomas 17, Maggie 13, Elizabeth 11, Robert 9, Walter 7, Edith 4, arrived on the "...

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GORTMAKER, L & M 1954 SIBAJAK

Lambert enjoyed his shed repairing things and making model sailing ships. Marige loved the warmer climate, riding her bike and to travel...

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GADALETA, Domenico 1955 NEPTUNIA

Lived with aunts & uncle: De Palma Family. Worked as a crayfisherman. Was tragically killed at the age of 25.

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GADALETA, Italo Giuseppe 1961 OCEANIA

Was a crayfisherman for 15 years. Part owner of the Rex. Owner of the Bolzano Fishing Boats. Restaurateur. Had four children, 2 boys, 2 girls...

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GOLDIE Family 1927 BENDIGO 77
GOULD, RM, JV, CA, JE & TR 1963 CASTEL FELICE

Randolph Gould came to WA on a Tradesman Scheme accompanied by his wife, Jennifer and children Carol, Janice and Travor. Our family lived at...

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GWATKIN, Yvonne 1971 NORTHERN STAR

Daughter of May and Jack Gwatkin, sister of John, Sandra, Andrew and Martin. Married Stephen Peters 1972. Have two daughters Ainsley and Rebecca....

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GHILARDI, Lori 1956 SURRIENTO 75
GRAHAM, Robert WD & Ruby E 1951 CHESHIRE

Robert served in British Royal Navy as L/H Stoker from 26/04/1943 to 9/11/1945. Service No. KX551231. Peter married Margaret R.E Bell and lives in...

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GAIKHORST, K, N, S, K & R 1951 SIBAJAK

Parents arrived with 3 children.

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GARNETT Family 1952 MOOLTAN

Jack & Margery & 4 sons arrived in WA in 1952. Jack became a coal mine manager in Collie. They had 4 sons, Paul - City Engineer,...

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GEAR, M Olive 1948 ASTURIAS

Olive was the main instigator in establishing Wandoo Heights Nature Reserve along with Adela and Harry Hyde. She has tirelessly promoted saving...

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GRAYSON, Norman, Gladys & M 1957 CASTEL FELICE

Norm Grayson was a signalman in W.W 2 He was captured at Dunkirk and was a P.O.W for the rest of the war. Daughter Michelle was 4 years old when...

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GARMSON, Joseph Victor 1966 FAIRSTAR

Started at Ron Baxter's farm which held wheat seeding record. Later worked for Frank O'Neil swimming pools which pioneered concrete spraying....

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GERICEVICH, Todor 1912 OTRANTO

Was only 7 yrs old on arrival in WA. Resided with parents, moved to Kalgoorlie. Worked on the Golden Mile mines. Married Milka Kosovich in June...

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GHERARDI, Benvenuto Primo 1939 ORMONDE

First camped at South Coogee cutting firewood for resale. During WW2 was assigned to the Labor Corp and learned to drive. Post war carted wood to...

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GIBBONS, P, F & Family 1926 BELTANA

Sponsored by Salvation Army Adelaide. Ten year old son Ronald broke his leg out of Capetown. Doctor set leg wrongly so family disembarded...

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GIGLIA, Nunzio & Family 1955 OCEANIA 72
GOODSON, Edith May 1952 CHESHIRE

Edith May, known to Ellen Dorinea and John McCarthy as “AG” (Aunty Goodson) had no children. Ellen Dorinea, John & AG lived together in...

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GOODSON, Joseph Forman 1952 ESPERANCE BAY

Bill Goodson was a builder in Dulwich, London and decided to migrate to WA to start a poultry farm. He travelled with John McCarthy and they...

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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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GREGSON, Patricia Margaret 1949 ORONTES

My husband, Robert, and I came to WA as newly weds from Yorkshire to make our home in beautiful Perth. Bob was a woolbuyer for Robert Jowit &...

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GIBBONS, Herbert George 1921 OMAR

Herbert George Gibbons married Ellen Josephine Wood 18th November 1921. Father of Joan Margaret and Myra Constance. Settled in No. 19 Group,...

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GLAMUZINA, Drago 1926 VILLE D'AMIENS 7
GLAMUZINA-DOMANZIC, Pera 1938 VIMINALE 7
GREGG Family 1970 FAIRSTAR 7
GERVASONI Family 1950 SKAUGUM

Mario, Livia & their only child Renata arrived in Fremantle as displaced people from war torn Fiume, Italy (now Rijeka, Croatia) looking for a...

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GEAR, David & Mona 1956 STRATHNAVER

David - 10 years nursing at Repatriation General Hospital, Fremantle. 18 years at Royal Perth Hosptial in Sterlization Department, retired as...

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GOUGH, David & Amanda 1969 FAIRSTAR 68
GOUGH, Lorraine & Linda 1969 FAIRSTAR 68
GOUGH, Michael & Brenda 1969 FAIRSTAR 68
GRINCERI, Guiseppe 1929 CITTA DI GENOVA

Married to Maria Pinzone at St Brigid's Church in 1947. Had 6 children and eight grandchildren.

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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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GOOD, Cliff, Gwen & sons 1963 FAIRSKY

The original 5 members of the Good Family who migrated in 1963 have now grown to 20 including 3 daughters-in-law, 8 grand children and 4 great...

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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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GARVEY, Peter John 1972 BRITANIS

Arrived in Australia to a hot 40 degrees. After leaving England in mid winter.Had 4 hours in Perth before catching train to Adelaide.

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GRAHAM, Harry 1927 BERRIMA 65
GARCES, Manuel Da Silva 1952 NORTH CAPE

Manuel (Garces or Gus) was one of a group of the first Portuguese migrants. He was a gifted child receiving a scholarship by the Catholic Church....

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