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KUNJASICH, Ivo 1926 VILLE DE VERDUN 186
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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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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KENNELLY, David Augustine 1968 FAIRSEA 192
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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KLANDERMANS, Jan & Martha 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Jan & Martha arrived in 1952 and camped in Morley with their 3 children. They lived in the same house until they passed away aged 96 and 91....

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KOLLIAS, Angelo 1937 ROMOLO 194
KOLLIAS, Stefanos 1924 MONCALIERI 194
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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KAMINSKA, Bronislawa & Julia 1950 GENERAL W C LANGFITT

Sisters Bronislawa and Julia arrived with their mother Maria, brother Romuald and his wife and 4 children from East Africa. Their trip from Poland...

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KAMINSKA, Maria 1950 GENERAL W C LANGFITT

Maria Kaminska arrived with 2 daughters, a son, daughter-in-law and 4 grandchildren. Her journey took her from Poland to Siberia, Persia and East...

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KEIG, Thomas & Florence 1955 OTRANTO

Tom Keig was South Australia's Immigration Officer until he retired in 1977.

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KASEN, Gerrit Toos & Wilma 1950 VOLENDAM

Gerrit was employed by the State Saw Mills & helped to build housing for the workers on weekends. He took over the building of the Shannon...

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KEZICH, Manda 1938 OTRANTO

Family of labourers. Hard working. Suffered many setbacks but persevered.

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KEZICH, Mate 1927 CITY OF PALERMO

Family of labourers. Spent all their life in Kalgoorlie and suffered many setbacks but kept on persevering.

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KLOMPMAKER, K, M & Family 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Although our original destination was Melbourne, upon our arrival in Fremantle, Government Officials asked for volunteers to disembark in...

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KNYN, John 1954 ZUIDERKRUIS

Married 9th June 1956 to Julia Alberts. 3 Children; Steve, Brian & Robert.

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KARG Family 1953 CASTEL VERDE

One of the youngest German migrant families to arrive in Fremantle.

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KEMENY, Peter & Hanno 1950 SKAUGUM

Left Delmenhorst August 1950 as last departure date for pregnant wife, Hanno. Peter was the assistant to ship's purser; payment $10 total....

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KIRK, Ruth & Alice 1928 ORSOVA

My mother Alice & her sister Ruth sailed to Australia to visit their Aunt & Uncle Rachel & Jack Ledan in West Midland WA. Both sisters...

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KODRA, Barie 1937 ESQUILINO

One of the earliest Albanian women to migrate from Albania (aged 23yrs) with her son (almost 3) to rejoin her husband who had re-entered WA in...

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KODRA, Muhamet 1937 ESQUILINO

One of the earliest Albanian children to migrate to Australia from Albania aged 2yrs and 11months. He arrived with his mother to be reunited with...

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KALNINS, Elza, Vija, Zedones 1950 SKAUGUM

Departed Riga Latvija 1942 for Berlin and Frankfurt. We stayed in Germany for 8 years. Departed Germany for Australia. Arrived in Fremantle Port...

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KEMP, Fred & Hilda 1952 CAMERONIA

With three children Gary 26/01/1939, Diane 11/11/1942, Ray 17/19/1945. 14 months at Graylands Migrants Hostel. Moved to Tuart Hill where Fred...

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KLESSENS, Wilhelmus (Bill) 1951 WATERMAN

Worked first as floormill hand - WAGR as fireman - Ceiling Fixer with H. B. Brady - Draftsman Duncan Plan Service'56 - Draftsman Bellscreen '57...

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KOCH, Johann & Winifred 1959 STRATHNAVER

Immigrated to Australia with their 4 year old son, John Michael Koch. Lived on South Terrace in Fremantle then Medina, then Hamilton Hill from...

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KOCH, John Michael 1959 STRATHNAVER

Lived with parents in Fremantle, Medina And Hamilton Hill. Attended University of WA. Now lives in Leeming. Married Beverley Lorrainne Glossop and...

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KENT, Ronald David 1949 MOOLTAN

Worked PMG 36 years retired 1/12/88. Married Margaret Cobby in 1951. Have 3 children Regina, David,Veronica & 8 Grandchildren 4 girls, 4 boys...

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KNAPTON, Gail 1968 FAIRSTAR

Married in 1972 had 2 children and returned to UK in 1976. Finally returned to Perth on 50th Birthday after 26 yrs. Now residing in WA with...

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KNOL, Hidde & Pietertje 1952 FAIRSEA

Destination was meant to be Melbourne but several families disembarked in Fremantle. The Knol family being one of them.

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KNOL, Johanna & Ybeltje 1952 FAIRSEA 20
KOOPERMAN, Miriam 1950 HIMALAYA 20
KORA, Andrea & Peter 1949 GENERAL R M BLATCHFORD 200
KENDALL, Charles & Dorothy 1953 MALOJA 201
KENDALL, Doreen 1953 MALOJA 201
KENDALL, Veronica & Colin 1953 MALOJA 201
KODRA, Xhafer A & Demirhan Y 1939 REMO

Xhafer migrated to Australia in 1927 doing contract clearing in the wheatbelt & in the transport industry in Victoria. He returned home in...

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KRAJANCICH, Ivan & Family 1924 BENALLA

Ivan arrived in Western Australia to become a Vigneron. Had a vineyard lined up for him by his brother. In Yugoslavia he was a Sheep Farmer. He...

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KEANE Family 1953 STRATHMORE

Rosalind Keane Harry Keane John Keane Norah Keane Margaret Keane Louisa Woodward Fred Woodward

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KUENZEL, Friedrich Wilhelm 1960 CASTEL FELICE

After 6 months in Melbourne Fritz Kuenzel signed a government contract and worked in Papua New Guinea for 3 years. He returned to Australia and...

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KYNE, Pat, Anna & Family 1958 ORCADES

Patrick & Anna (Irish) had 3 children. Patrick had 2 brothers in WA (John & Dermot) uncles in Sydney (Wiliam Molloy) & Adelaide (...

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KACZMARCZYK, Wladek & Sonia 1950 DUNDALK BAY

Met and married in Bavaria. During the war worked in the Schloss Teizing near Neumarkt St.Vie.

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KEMPEN, Cor & Annie 1954 SIBAJAK 204
KENNY, John, Jean, Michael 1959 IBERIA

We never had any regrets in coming, raised 3 children, eldest son served 8 yrs, in R.A.N. & now g/son is serving his country too. We would not...

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