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JUKES, Ron & Brenda 1959 IBERIA 68
JURAS, J, A & Family 1950 GENERAL M L HERSEY

First impression of Australia end of the world! After just blue sky & sea for days, saw rusty 44 gallon drums on wharf and people handing out...

68
JASEK, W, B & Z 1950 FAIRSEA

Jasek W dob 11/08/1919, Jasek B dob 30/11/1928 & Jasek Z dob 11/03/1948

69
JONES, David Samuel 1949 DORSETSHIRE

In 1950 David moved to Ongerup WA. He was employed by farmer Andrew O'Neill. Eventually he acquired virgin land which he developed. David...

69
JONES, Geraint 1950 SOMERSETSHIRE

Spent early months working for Wesfarmers with brother Goronwy. Next worked at Ongerup WA on a farm where another brother David was working before...

69
JELAVIC, Iva & Senka 1959 AUSTRALIA 72
JELAVIC, Maté 1956 TOSCANA

A better life for my family. Loved it from the very beginning. I never wanted to return to my homeland.

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JOHNSTON, Joseph & Mabel 1911 OSTERLEY

Joseph and Mabel arrived with two small boys, Alex and Haddon, together with Mabels mother and brother. They spent most of their lives in Harvey...

72
JOSLIN, David & Sarah 1868 HOUGOUMONT

David was a soldier in the 2nd Regiment in the Queen's Royal Kaffir war in India, 1850-1853 and also at the 2nd Chinese war 1856-1860. The...

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JENKINS, Don, Gloria, & Sons 1971 ELLINIS

Living in a mining community we emigrated to WA for better job opportunities for our three boys Paul, Andrew and Colin.

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JACKSON, Alfred 1866 CORONA

Arrived as convict 1866, later pardoned. Ran his own jewellery business in Geraldton then Albany. Some of his work is in collection at WA Museum...

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JAGIELLO, Stefan & Irena 1950 SKAUGUM

Stefan and Irena Jagiello forcibly taken to labour camps in Germany during World War II. Daughter Freda Lodzia born 1945 arrived Fremantle 1950 to...

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JACOBS, William Humphrey 1948 ESPERANCE BAY

Bill Jacobs had a dental practice in Market Street, Fremantle for many years from 1953 and pursued a keen interest in yachting. He is a foundation...

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JOBSZ Family 1952 ESPERANCE BAY

Edward Clarence Jobsz and his wife Elisha Eila Belle Jobsz decided to migrate to Australia looking for a better life for their family

8
JONES, Alf, Peg, Stephen 1949 ASTURIAS

It must have been a terrible shock for my mum and dad.sent to Point Walter camp, then a job in the bush. Dad worked for the WA Government Railways...

8
JONES, Patricia & Godfrey 1964 FAIRSTAR

I arrived here very pregnant and my eldest daughter was born on 24 November 1964.
I had no idea I was so far away from my family in England...

8
JONES, Terence & Beryl 1964 GALILEO GALILEI

Of English origin, went to Africa 1949. Came to Australia 1964. Short spell in Collie, moved to Perth. Bought Dalkeith Hardware. Built up...

8
JURISICH Janice Rose 1966 ARCADIA

Came for working holiday only but met future husband in Perth and settled permanently.

8
JURACICH, John 1927 OSTERLEY

Arrived Australia with one suitcase. Could speak three languages (Croatian, Italian, German) but no English. Authorities would not recognise his...

81
JURACICH, Simon 1924 ORSOVA

Simon travelled to USA from Le Havre, France on ship named "France". Returning home to Mune (Austria) he was conscripted into the Austrian Army...

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JEFFERSON, Con & Alice 1912 ORSOVA

From North Perth they moved to 26 Aberdare Road, Shenton Park, and built one of the first homes in the area. The house is still retained in the...

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JODKOWSKI, A, J & Stan 1950 SKAUGUM

Alex and Janina - parents, Stan - son (dec)

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JONES, Alfred & Vera 1954 HIMALAYA

Originally stayed with Vera's parents who owned the Muckross tea rooms and then moved to the Kwinana area where Alf worked at the oil refinery...

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JAMIESON, J, MST & KM 1959 MAETSUYCKER

Ran PO Store in Shackleton WA (J & M Jamieson) 1959-1973. Margaret (Peg) Jamieson became known affectionately as Mrs Jammie and an identity in...

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JANCZYK Family 1950 ANNA SALEN

When WWII ended Kazimierz was a displaced person. After marrying, they emigrated to Australia. Lived in Smithmill, Randford, Boddington and then...

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JONES, Victor & Joyce 1961 ORIANA

Victor & Joyce came with five children - Alan, Tony, Timathy, Christine and David.

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JURKIEWICZ, Pawel & Lucja 1950 FAIRSEA

After the end of WW2, Pawel Jurkiewicz and Lucja-Stefania Kaczmarek were displaced persons in IRO camps in Germany. They married at Hohenfels on...

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JACEGLAV, Aneta 1932 ORONSAY

Departed Dubrovnik for Naples then embarked for Fremantle. Travelled by train to Kalgoorlie sitting up for 13 hours. Not impressed by hot dusty...

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JEFFREYS Family 1956 IBERIA

Philip Jeffreys 1900-1987, migrated in 1952 settling near Collie. Edith 1902-1979, Richard, born 1939, and Frederick John, born 1943, followed in...

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JULIA N & H & Family 1965 FAIRSEA 89
JOHNSTONE, Elizabeth Mary 1955 ORSOVA 90
JORDAN, Roisin & Cailin 1974 FEDOR SHALYAPIN

Roisin married David Bombardieri 17/10/1991 at Lesmurdie, daughters Laura & Matilda, living Maida Vale. Roisin 13 years with Qantas &...

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JOHNSTONE Family 1954 HIMALAYA

First job building oil refinery. Last job Library Assistant UWA. Retired 1982. Served British Army 1939 - 1946. 6 grandchildren. 5 great...

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JENKIN Family 1950 ASTURIAS

Came to Australia due to Dorothy's ill health. Nominated out by Oriel Smith of Northcliffe. They were a foundation member of Bunbury Musical...

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JACK, James & Margaret 1911 ORVIETO

Family remained in Perth. Decendants : Ager, Tebbutt, West, Smith.

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JAMIESON Family 1950 MALOJA

Douglas Jamieson & Polymnia (nee Mouchtoglou) married in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1942. Son John Alexander was born in Alexandria. Son and...

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JONES, John & Jean 1955 STRATHEDEN

Arriving in Perth, John, Jean had 4 children. David, Keith, Sally, Mark. All achieved high levels in sport, and their chosen careers. 7...

95
JAKOVICH, Cirko 1957 TOSCANA 98
JAKOVICH, Milica 1958 OCEANIA 98
JAKOVICH, Velko & Peter 1958 OCEANIA 98
JACKMAN, Herbert Charles 1922 DEMOSTHENES

Herbert married Martha Jane (Mattie) Newhill at Albany on 15/3/192?. They had five children: Shirley 1925, Bert 1926, Bryan 1930, Joan 1936 &...

ALBANY
JACKSON, A Caroline 1834 JAMES PATTISON

Ann Caroline Jackson arrived in Albany 19/06/1834 with her father Nathaniel (an Anglican Minister), mother Harriett, brother Michael (d. Perth 16/...

ALBANY
JACKSON, George & Margaret 1926 VEDIC

Group Settlement 117 Northcliffe

ALBANY
JACOBSON, Eric H 1909 MEDIC

Eric joined his brothers timber cutting in the southwest before lumping wheat at Korrelocking and Kunnoppin. He bought Solitude Farm at Trayning...

ALBANY
JAMES, Leslie Pearce 1913 MEDIC ALBANY
JAMES, Percy & Flossie (POMERY) 1924 DIOGENES

Percy & Flossie met on the ship, as they came out with their families. They later married & had five daughters.

ALBANY
JAMESON, Jane 1911 RUNIC ALBANY
JARVIS, ES, EE & Alwyn Percy 1911 SUEVIC ALBANY
JOHNSTON, George Robert 1922 THEMISTOCLES

Dad left England alone to find work and accommodation. Mum followed, arriving in Albany on Themistocles in March 1923. They eventiually settled in...

ALBANY
JOHNSTON, Rhoda 1923 THEMISTOCLES

Rhoda was registered at birth as Rosa. She was married April 1922 and husband, George sailed in Themistocles May 1922 to find a job and house. She...

ALBANY