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MATTEO, Antonio 1954 OCEANIA

He arrived here with his mother's brothers and sisters and forged a successful life as a cabinet maker. The child became a man too soon.

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MATTEO, Francesco 1954 OCEANIA

Frank is very artistic, great with colours. His gentle nature still reflects today this artistic side. His daughter is an actress in Sydney. All...

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MATTEO, Immacolata 1954 OCEANIA

Mum spent her 16th birthday and first night in Australia on the Oceana. She taught herself many skills, to sew, cook and to be a mother that has...

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MATTEO, Natalina 1954 OCEANIA 163
MATTEO, Rocco 1954 OCEANIA 163
MATTEO, Rosa 1954 OCEANIA

Rosa didn't know her future husband was on the same boat. Their paths were to cross 7 years later. The journey to Australia was a very happy time...

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MATTEO, Vincenzo 1952 OCEANIA

His mate came out sometime before he did, said it was a good place and he should bring his family. He came, borrowed enough money and 2 years...

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MULLIGAN, Thomas Joseph 1886 UNKNOWN

Thomas Mulligan was born in Cork Ireland and orphaned at aged 4. Sailed for Fremantle at aged 18 working as a cabin boy to pay his fare. In Perth...

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MYNSBERGEN Family 1952 WATERMAN 163
MANGANO, Calogero 1950 NAPOLI 162
MANGANO, Caterina 1952 ROMA 162
MYERS, June Mary 1955 OTRANTO

June married John Fitzgerald in 1956 and later married Leonard Dunstan in 1977.

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MILES, Thomas 1951 RANCHI

Mining Engineer in Wales, Cardiff and Kent

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MASON, JE, ML, MJ, CJ & AD 1964 AURELIA 160
MCCABE, Ted & Mina 1963 STRATHMORE

Ted Joined HM Customs Fremantle Oct 1963. Daughter Marian born April 1965 - Moved to Geraldton 1965 - 1967. Broome 1967 - 1968. Daughter Shona...

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MELVILLE, RC (Bob) 1964 FAIRSEA

Joined by wife (Eileen) and family at end of 1964 at Bruce Rock posting, then many parts of the state while employed by State Government. Proudly...

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MARCHINI, Marchino 1950 UGOLINO VIVALDI 16
MARROLLO, Franca 1963 NEPTUNIA 16
MARROLLO, Guido 1956 NEPTUNIA 16
MATTIN, Paul Francis 1974 PATRIS 16
MCELHINNEY Family 1963 STRATHMORE 16
MERTENS, P & J & Ann & John 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Ann Mertens married Giuseppe Bresa in 1955. Two daughters, one son, Deanna, Monica & Robert. G. Bressa died 1987. Seven grandchildren. Ann...

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MOLYNEUX, Eric & Kathleen 1949 DORSETSHIRE

Started work a farm hand in Boyup Brook and went on to become Shire Clerk of Bridgetown.

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MORDINI, Maria Salvatrice 1959 NEPTUNIA

The family came to join dad,
Antonio Mordini who had migrated in 1955. Second born child a daughter of Antonio Mordini and Giuseppa (nee...

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MORGAN, John & Dorothy 1948 ASTURIAS

Born 1903 - Worked Welsh coal mines - Joined Army 1918. Served in India 1925-37. WW2 P.O.W 4 years in Germany. Demobbed 1945. Sent to Guilford to...

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MORICONI, Messinella 1957 NEPTUNIA 16
MOFFAT, Frank & Helen 1948 MISR

We migrated here after my husband was demobbed from RAF to try to make a better life. He was an Instrument Repairer. I still live in Maddington....

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MARANGON, Silvestro A 1952 CASTEL BIANCO

Alf (as everyone called him) came to Australia to work. He married Anna Biasin, daughter of Italian immigrants, Giovanni and Giustina Biasin who...

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MASCARO, Giuseppe & Gaetano 1955 AUSTRALIA

In 1955 my Mother, Brother Gaetano and I were re-united with Dad in WA. We went to Richmond School and John Curtin High Schools. Gaetano was...

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MASCARO, Pietro 1951 PROTEA

In 1951 I returned to WA after being a prisoner of war in Australia. I worked on farms and a Tannery factory in North Fremantle. I bought a house...

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MASCARO, Rosa 1955 AUSTRALIA

In 1955 myself & my sons Giuseppe & Gaetano were re-united with my husband Pietro in WA. By 1958 our daughter Angelina was born. We...

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MASI, Joseph & Agnese 1955 AUSTRALIA 158
MASTROSA, Diva 1957 SYDNEY 158
MARSH, Donald 1956 FAIRSEA

I was aged 15 when I arrived in Australia with my parents and brothers under the 10 pound assisted passage. My father was ex regular British Army...

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MARTINSON, Sven, Urve & Svea 1949 MOZAFFARI

Son Peter Michael was born in Midland W.A. in 1950.

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MCKELLAR, Alice Joyce 1915 DEMOSTHENES

Arrived with parents Margaret and Peter McKellar and brother, Reginald. Married James Arthur McCracken in 1925. Had a son, Roy Arthur in 1926, was...

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MANTEGNA, Maria 1955 AUSTRALIA

Maria joined her two brothers Giuseppe and Franco in Fremantle from Capo D'Orlando Sicily in 1955. She then married Felice Pittorino and had three...

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MARCHESI, Mary (CALCEI) 1951 AUSTRALIA

Father Mario Calcei arrived 2nd August 1949.

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MATASSA, Amalia & Maria 1953 ROMA 156
MATASSA, Pietro 1950 SURRIENTO 156
MAVRANTONIS, Elias & Maria 1953 STRATHMORE 155
MAVRANTONIS, Terry & Poppy 1953 STRATHMORE 155
MCBRATNEY, Eric & Brigid 1957 ORONTES

Arrived in big Woolshed. The man said 'Poms, this way, Dings, there'. We did not know what he meant. When we found out we laughed, still do. It...

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MCBRATNEY, Norm, Terry, Lyn 1957 ORONTES

Norman, Terry & Lynette (25/11/1955) are the children of Eric & Brigid McBratney.

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MCCLELLAND, MG, JE, CM & EC 1967 FAIRSTAR

(Michael & Jill) We were Husband & Wife & divorced in 1970. I have not remarried and do not have a partner. I have brought up my 2...

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MIDDLETON, Eva Lilian 1913 AJANA

Married Richard Luke Briggs 16/10/1919. Gave birth to 2 sons & 1 daughter. Middle son, Alfred born 1923 was the first white child born in...

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MARINELLI, Giovanni & Maria 1952 CASTEL BIANCO

John Marinelli arrived in 1952. He returned to Italy in 1962 to marry Maria Albertini and hence Maria arrived in Fremantle 11/09/1962. They spent...

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MARTELLOTTA, G 1951 PROTEA

Married Palma Cevellera by proxy 1954. Resided Katanning ,operated various small businesses including 'Rovers Café'. Later took up occupation as...

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MARTELLOTTA, PR 1955 OCEANIA

Married Giuseppe Martellotta by proxy 1954. Resided Katanning, operated small business 'Rovers Café'. Settled in Albany WA 1968. Three children;...

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MAZZUCATO, Rodolfo 1952 CASTEL BIANCO 154