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KYNASTON, Charles 1913 BELGIC

When arrived was a labourer, then later became an engine driver

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KEARNEY, Francis 1949 DORSETSHIRE

Frank visited Perth during W.W 2 with the British Royal Navy. He was befriended by Mr & Mrs W. Gibson of North Perth. In 1948 the Gibsons...

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KENGEN, Johannes Joseph 1949 MAETSUYCKER

After serving in WWII as a young man Johannes chose Australia for his new beginning. With just a suitcase in his hand, Johannes was able to become...

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KOP, Adriaan & Maria C 1954 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Some Children arrived in July 1953.
Franciena, Maria C,Adriaan, Mathijs.
Child Niccolaas arrived 1952

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KIRBY, George & Sheila 1967 FAIRSEA

We are so pleased that we came to live in WA for the friendly people and the Aussie Rules Football. Our team is 'The Dockers' and South Fremantle...

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KIRBY, Harold & Andrew 1967 FAIRSEA 160
KORIC, Branco & Zorka 1950 OXFORDSHIRE

Spent 25 years in Mingenew working hard to build up a business and raising 3 children. Moved to Dongara, then eventually to Perth.

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KOOIMAN, Johanna W 1955 SIBAJAK

I arrived in Fremantle as a single girl. Worked for 3 years at Aquines College as a House Mother. Met my husband and got married and lived for 47...

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KASPERKIEWICZ, Antoni 1949 ANNA SALEN

We were all displaced Polish people living in Germany after the war. Dad was a tailor and his preference was to migrate to America. These boats...

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KASPERKIEWICZ, Czesława 1949 ANNA SALEN

We were all displaced Polish people living in Germany after the war. Dad was a tailor and his preference was to migrate to America. These boats...

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KASPERKIEWICZ, Elżbieta 1949 ANNA SALEN

We were all displaced Polish people living in Germany after the war. Dad was a tailor and his preference was to migrate to America. These boats...

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KASPERKIEWICZ, Kazimierz 1949 ANNA SALEN

We were all displaced Polish people living in Germany after the war. Dad was a tailor and his preference was to migrate to America. These boats...

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KASPERKIEWICZ, Lucjan 1949 ANNA SALEN

We were all displaced Polish people living in Germany after the war. Dad was a tailor and his preference was to migrate to America. These boats...

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KEOHANE, John & Marian 1967 FAIRSEA

Settled in Bunbury WA September 1967. Still there. It's a wonderful place. Sandra & Christopher welcomed two sisters born in Bunbury WA;...

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KOP, Adriaan 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 17
KEOGH Family 1967 FAIRSKY

The family consisted of Peter and Nuala and their three daughters Patricia, Gillian and Jane. Peter and Nuala lived the rest of their lives in the...

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KINDRED, Joseph & Elizabeth Alice 1923 BARRABOOL

Joe, formerly a Corporal in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, married Liz Dewhurst a cotton weaver in Bolton in 1921. In 1923 they settled in Manjimup...

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KOVACIC Family 1957 ROMA 17
KANNIS, Chrissie B (KAKULAS) 1918 MINDEROO

Seventh child of Bartholomew (Varthalamoos) and Ekaterini Kakulas. Mother passed away Sept 1918 aged 44 yrs. Attended Princess May School,...

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KANNIS, John Theodosios 1915 UNKNOWN

Eldest son of Theodosios and Ekaterini Kannis. Employed at Nannup and Ellis Creek cutting timber. Brought out his mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters...

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KUX, George & Ilse 1949 ANNA SALEN 171
KEEPING, Jo-ann & Victoria 1973 FAIRSTAR 173
KEEPING, Kenneth & Anne 1973 FAIRSTAR 173
KOLTASZ Family 1950 SKAUGUM

Teodor and Maria Koltasz were from Ukraine. Teodor was a prisoner of war in Germany, Maria was taken from Ukraine as a slave worker in Germany....

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KOUMBIADI, Barbara 1950 CYRENIA

Came to live with my sister and get married. Was to leave when I met my husband Steve Economou who came from Greece via Egypt.

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KATTLER, Fred, Vera & Family 1953 FAIRSEA

Friedrich and Veronika born Roumania. Arrived Fremantle with three children. Transported to Northam Camp. Moved to Koojedda. Worked at Gumley...

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KORDAS Family 1965 FAIRSKY 174
KOUMPIADOU, Maria 1948 RADNIK

Marriage was arranged in Greece by parents. Sent to Western Australia to marry Spyros Metzakis.

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KORT Family 1950 SIBAJAK

My parents were typical postwar immigrants from Holland who in the long run, through perseverence and hard work, did very well. Their love of...

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KANNIS, Elpida 1946 STRATHMORE 176
KINGDON, Roger & June 1966 AUSTRALIS

June & Roger travelled with their 3 children; Anthony Charles Roger 03/08/1946, Jonathan Charles Russell and Veronica Anne 25/12/1951. The...

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KYRILLOS, Michael 1947 ASTURIAS 176
KEARNS, Tommie & Kathleen 1970 FAIRSTAR

Tommie & Kathleen Kearns arrived with three children; Jackie, Pauline and Ursula. Three more children were born in WA; Helena, Kieran and...

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KROONENBURG Family 1950 SIBAJAK

They left Holland because of World War II. Came alone without any other family. Family has since grown in WA.

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KEELEY, James & Mary 1925 ORONSAY

James and Mary had nine children. Four died in the UK. The family left England with their five remaining children for Australia. Jessie being my...

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KEARNEY Family 1970 NORTHERN STAR

Came out with young family (7) 2-15 years. 1-child born in WA. Now have 16 Grandchildren

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KEEN, Alan W 1940 BATORY

Evacuated from London when invasion seemed imminent, part of C.O.R.B. Scheme. Turned 6 on board. Was not re-united with parents and brother till...

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KING, Joseph A 1947 ORMONDE

Arrived as an 11 year old on the Child Immigration Scheme from Scotland. Attended Bindoon Boystown until 1952. First employment was as a stone-...

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KITCHEN, TJ, PM, PT & MY 1966 FAIRSKY 18
KREEFT, John & Liz 1954 SEVEN SEAS

Life was very different 50 years ago, but after all what happened over the years, good and sad, we had to push on. I have a very close and loving...

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KUN SZABO, Janos & Maria 1950 GENERAL M L HERSEY

Janos and Maria are now retired in Esperance WA and have four grandchildren - Kane, Meisha, Zackary and Tahlia.

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KARABEVICIUS, V & E 1949 GOYA

Background: veterinarian from Siulia in Lithuania. Immigrated for freedom, independence and are classified as a displaced person (as opposed to...

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KORWILL, Ferry & Marianne 1938 ORONSAY

Marianne & Ferdinand (Ferry) Korwill arrived 1938 with daughter (Katrin). Ferry designed & built first WA solar hot water system. Engineer...

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KORWILL, Ottilie (nee MANDL) 1939 UNKNOWN

Ottilie Korwill (nee Mandl) born Vienna 1878, died Perth 1970. Widowed mother of Ferdinand Korwill. Arrived Fremantle 1939 (?) on (ship unknown)...

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KACIUBA, Antonia & Kazimierz 1949 MOZAFFARI

First settled at Holding Camp in Northam and worked in the crushing plant at the Mundaring Weir Dam site before gaining employment at various...

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KATICH, Katica 1954 AUSTRALIA

Maiden name Milicic. Married Joe Katich. Vineyard owner - operator from village of Brusje, on island of Hvar in Adriatic Sea. Left Yugoslavia to...

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KERR, William W 1921 ORMONDE

William arrived at Fremantle with parents; Alexander and Elizabeth, brothers, Alexander and Joseph and sisters Mabel and Christine on 27th...

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KATSELAS, Harris 1955 TASMANIA 185
KOMNINOS, Maria 1904 UNKNOWN

Mother of Panaula Auguste of Auguste's Oyster Beds East Fremantle. Originally from Greek Island of Kastellorizo.

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KORNAUS, J, S & HRK 1950 SKAUGUM

My father Jan was born in Poland and was a POW in Germany where he met my mother Susanna Haunz I was born in Mainz in 1947 and we migrated to...

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