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GRIFFITHS, Trevor & Brenda 1962 ORION

Our children were born and bred in Manchester. We have nine grandchildren, Christopher, Jeffrey, Denise, Wendy, Sandra, Alexis, Graeme, Caitlin,...

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GARCIA, Jose 1962 AURELIA

The Australian Government sent a committee to Spain who actively searched for tradesmen wanting to migrate to Australia & help build the...

164
GARCIA, Virtudes Maria 1962 AURELIA 164
GARCIA, Virtudes nee HURTADO 1962 AURELIA

On arrival, the family was sent to the Northam Immigration Hostel, but eventually settled in Leederville. The family grew to include 2 sons -...

164
GLAVOCICH, Ivan 1962 SYDNEY

Ivan was first to arrive in Australia. His son Franko followed him in 1963. In April 1965, his wife Katica, Daughter-in-law Therezija and grand-...

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GILLETT, M, MA & Family 1962 AUSTRALIA

Michael created cattle route across southern Tanganyika, a dangerous challenge lasting 12 months - awarded MBE. Settled Perth, worked for oil...

209
GREATHEAD, Kenneth D 1962 CANBERRA 209
GIOFFRE, Antonino 1962 ROMA 232
GIANCOLA, Nicolina (PALERMO) 1962 AURELIA

Lived at 34 Robertson St, Manjimup, WA. Housewife, married to Costanzo Giancola (see separate entry). Beef farming property adjacent to the 100...

265
GARLAND, Les, Anne & Gillian 1962 CASTEL FELICE

Registered Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse. Married to Gary Gow 1975 and have 2 children; Robert & Susan Gow.

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GIRARDI, Antonietta 1962 ROMA

Antonietta came to Australia to be with her sister Giovannina who had been in Perth for around 4-5 years. She became a Dressmaker & met her...

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GARTON, Arthur, Ivy & Family 1962 CASTEL FELICE

Children's names & date of birth: Philip Arthur Garton 11.8.1951, Marilyn Glenys Garton 14.5.1953 & Lesley Christine Garton 13.4.1961. We...

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GARTON, Lesley & Family 1962 CASTEL FELICE

Thanks to my mum & dad for their courage & love in the journey to give our family a better life here in Australia & for all that it...

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GARTON, Marilyn Glenys 1962 CASTEL FELICE

Parents, Arthur and Ivy Garton, brother Philip Arthur 11/8/51 and sister Lesley Christine 13/4/61. Best decision ever made by our parents!!

353
GREGORY, D, I, S, & W, D 1962 STRATHEDEN

We were to arrive in Melbourne, but Beatty Park Pool was being built in Perth for the Commonwealth Games and my father-in-law was a tiler by trade...

408
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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GIGNOLI, E, A & Family 1962 NEPTUNIA 463
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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GRIFFITHS, Ronald Alan 1961 FAIRSKY

Team Manager Swan Districts Football Club 1981 - 1985
Team Manager West Australian State Football Side 1983 - 1985
Accountant in own...

13
GUERRINI-RANELLI, Carmela 1961 ROMA 23
GROVE Family 1961 CANBERRA 27
GRIFFIN, Martin James 1961 STRATHEDEN

Martin was born on the same day as Prince Charles and mum got a food hamper from the Palace.

42
GREGET, Petar 1961 AUSTRALIA

Left homeland of Croatia for a better life for his wife and son. Arrived one year before his wife and son to earn and save some money to provide...

61
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...

77
GLOGGNER, Robert 1961 ORION

Arrived in Fremantle in 1961 and moved to Sydney.

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GORMLEY Family 1961 FAIRSEA

Charles Gormley arrived with wife Edith and 5 children, kerry, mary, Andy. Patricia and Timothy and while in Australia had two more Robin and...

92
GUY Family 1961 FAIRSKY 94
GABELICH, Petar L 1961 AURELIA

Gabelich Petar Leon, arrived in Fremantle from Croatia on 04/04/1961 on the Ship Aurelia. Before me, my grandparents Petar & Perina arrived in...

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GIANCOLA, Nicolina 1961 AURELIA

Married to Gennaro Giancola. Lives in East Victoria Park. Has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

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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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GAVRANIC, Marinko & Dragomir 1961 GALILEO GALILEI

Marin aged 8 years and Dragomir aged 2 ½ years, arrived in Fremantle with their mother Nives. They were greeted by their father Nikola, who had...

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GAVRANIC, Nikola & Nives 1961 GALILEO GALILEI

Nikola, known as Drage, arrived on the 18th August 1958 in Fremantle on the ship 'Australia' . Nikola, a fisherman, was later joined by his wife...

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GRIFFITHS, Jack & Marjorie 1961 FAIRSKY

The family operated the first roadhouse in New Norcia in 1961. Jack was the senior civilian engineer working for the US Navy in Exmouth and had...

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GUGLIOTTI, Lupo 1961 CONTE GRANDE 212
GRIMA, Sam 1961 FLAMINIA 265
GARBIN, Nikola 1961 OCEANIA 356
GUIDI, Quinto 1961 ROMA 371
GLIOSCA, Giuseppina 1961 OCEANIA

To have some recognition for our future generation.

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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.

410
GRAY Family 1961 FAIRSKY 423
GRAHAM, HM, CG & Family 1961 STRATHNAVER

Emigrated looking for improved opportunities for the family. All remained in Victoria. George married Janice Miller, Anna, Philip Ashton &...

431
GIANFRANCESCO, Maria 1961 SYDNEY

Came to Australia with Pietro (son) and Antonietta (sister in law). Settled in Bunbury with husband Giacomo and had 2 further children Pina and...

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GIANFRANCESCO, Pietro 1961 SYDNEY

Arrived in Australia at 11 months with Maria (mum) and Antonietta (aunty) to be with dad (Giacomo). Married with 2 children and lives in Bunbury...

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GRIFFIN Family 1960 FAIRSEA

Griffin family; Dad Harry, Mum Amy, Daughters Dorothy & twins Linda & Edwin. Harry was a coal miner in Dinnington UK. Worked for...

44
GIZZARONE, Luigi 1960 SYDNEY 21
GRIMSHAW, Charles & Family 1960 FAIRSKY

Charles was first fitter employed in WA by Gilbarco petrol pump installation/maintenance Co. Living in Bunbury, he serviced Pinjarra to Hopetoun...

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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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GORDON, Dennis 1960 STRATHEDEN

Gordon and Eileen left Dover in March 1960, travelled through France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan...

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GIUFFRÈ, Antonio 1960 SYDNEY

Born Piraino, Sicily. Son of Rosaria La Monica and Michelangelo. Orphan at six, joined army. Served Russian front WW2. Married Rosaria Scaffidi 20...

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GOVICH, Jerko 1960 TOSCANA 98