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KOTULA, A (nee TLUCZEK) 1950 GENERAL W C LANGFITT

Deported to Russia in 1940 with parents. As refugees, travelled through Uzbekistan, Iran & Africa. Migrated to Australia in 1950. Worked as a...

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KOTULA, Longin 1948 ASTURIAS

Deported by Russians in 1940 to Siberia like thousands of Polish people. During Amnesty travelled to Uzbekistan to enlist with Polish Army. Then...

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KULCZYCKI, Jozef 1949 AMARAPOORA

Was sent from Poland to work in Germany during the war. Was there for 5 yrs. Worked in a saddle factory. In 1949 left for Fremantle WA and sent to...

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KOCH, Andrea Larina 1950 STRATHNAVER

My parents (both deceased) lived in Subiaco & later Claremont. Dad, an Industrial Chemist, worked at WA Thomas & Co, Cottesloe. I was...

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KENNELLY, David Augustine 1968 FAIRSEA 192
KAIS, Paul & Maria 1950 DUNDALK BAY

Veronika Daughter, Franz Son, Paul Son, Jacob Son

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KATAUSKAS, Bruno & Maria 1950 SKAUGUM

John Katauskas was born in Northam in June 1950.

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KOCIURUBA Family 1950 SKAUGUM

Departed Naples on Anna Salem, ship broke down, departed then on Skaugum. Good, honest, hardworking people who got caught up in the horror of WW2...

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KARAS, James Emil (Jim) 1979 TURKMENIA

Jim grew up in West Leederville having arrived with his parents Emil and Dorothy Karas in 1950 by a BOAC Airship. Linda was born in 1951. Jim...

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KURZ, Emmy & Bernhard 1956 SURRIENTO

Emmy and her son, Bernhard travelled to Perth to join Ernst Robert Kurz (Emmy's husband and Bernhard's father - see separate listing - who arrived...

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KURZ, Ernst Robert 1955 SYDNEY

Ernst travelled to Fremantle in advance of his wife Emmy and son Bernhard (see separate listing) who arrived on 29 January 1956. Ernst worked...

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KUNJASICH, Ivo 1926 VILLE DE VERDUN 186
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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KUX, George & Ilse 1949 ANNA SALEN 171
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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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
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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