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MANNOLINI, Anna 1953 OCEANIA

Anna was 19 years old, newly married and expecting her first child when she arrived in Fremantle. Her first memories of the port were its rusty,...

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MIKOLAJSKA, Michalina 1958 OCEANIA 26
MIOVSKA, Nikolina 1959 OCEANIA

Arrived in Australia to be reunited with her father who was the first of the family to migrate to Australia. The rest of her family, mother &...

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MACKINTOSH, Sidsel 1962 OCEANIA

married Craig Mackintosh of Perth, WA on 10/12/62 whom I met in Oslo, Norway

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MACRI, Caterina 1957 OCEANIA

Left family and friends to join her husband who had been working in Australia for five years.

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MACRI, Eduardo 1952 OCEANIA

Left all his family, friends and wife in Italy for a better life in Australia.

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MARINOVIC, Marko 1957 OCEANIA

I came here when I was 15 and travelled/worked throughout Australia from the cane fields in Queensland to the Snowy River Mountain Project. I...

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MUSCARA, Caterina & Rosina 1955 OCEANIA

Travelled to join husband and father already in Australia. Also younger brother Pietro born 19/04/1950. Husband - Guiseppe Muscara, Wife -...

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MIRCO, Francesco 1962 OCEANIA

On the 2nd October 1965 married Maria Radi at St Brigids Church, Midland who arrived on the 7th May 1956 on the Australia. She came from the same...

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MARTINOVICH, Zora 1957 OCEANIA 98
MARINO, Giuseppe 1960 OCEANIA 100
MORASCA, Giuseppe 1956 OCEANIA 100
MILEVSKI, Trajan 1962 OCEANIA 104
MORO, Giuseppina (STALTERI) 1958 OCEANIA

Married Lorenzo Moro 16/01/1960.

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MIJAT, Vladimir 1958 OCEANIA 121
MARONI, Tullio 1952 OCEANIA 133
MAGNO, Rosa 1959 OCEANIA

Arrived to join husband, Michele, who arrived on 30 July 1956.

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MORESCHI, Luigi (Gino) 1952 OCEANIA 143
MIOVSKI, Tome & Gona 1961 OCEANIA

During the Greek civil war 1946-1949 we were evacuated to the Czech Republic. After the war we could not return to our homeland because of our...

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MICELI, Salvatore 1962 OCEANIA

Come to Australia to seek work and a better life. Married wife Inis and has 3 children, Maria, Gregorio & Basilio.

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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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MATTEO, Angelina 1954 OCEANIA

Nonna desperately wanted to get away from her home town. She wanted to give her children a happy life. Before she died we, her family wanted to...

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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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MIGNACCA, Maria Luisa 1954 OCEANIA 170
MENINI Family 1954 OCEANIA

3rd persons date of birth - 02/10/1942

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MARZOCCA, Liberato 1960 OCEANIA

Came to WA as a young man to live with his sister & family as she was home sick.

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MESITI, Giuseppe 1952 OCEANIA 213
MUSCA, Gaetano & Vittoria 1962 OCEANIA

Sponsored by Uncle in Australia. Settled in Wheatbelt town of Bodallin. Gaetano worked for the Railways, helped establish the Perth - Kalgoorlie...

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MUSCA, Salvatore Guiseppe 1962 OCEANIA

Attended Bodallin Primary School 8yrs old and in Year 1 learning English - could not speak a word of English. Did 4yrs of Primary Education, then...

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MARINO, Benito 1960 OCEANIA 231
MENDOLIA, Caterina (ACCETTA) 1959 OCEANIA

Left Italy to join her sister for a better life. Has enjoyed the years with her husband, daughter & grandchildren.

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MELIA, Pietro 1962 OCEANIA

Immigrated to Australia to live a better lifestyle and better working conditions.

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MICARELLI, Mariannina 1959 OCEANIA 307
MIRAUDO, Salvatore 1957 OCEANIA

Salvatore's wife Giovannina and children Sebastian & Mariella stayed back while he left for Australia. He arrived on the 26/1/1957 and worked...

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MACRI, Teresa 1955 OCEANIA 324
MACRI, Vincenzo 1960 OCEANIA 324
MEDICA, Anton 1953 OCEANIA 362
MARINO, Angelo 1956 OCEANIA

Left a war-torn country to make a better life for his family.

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MARINO, Lucia 1957 OCEANIA

Lucia came to Australia to be with her husband (Angelo) who arrived in Perth in June 1956. He had worked & found them a place to live thus...

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MEDOCH, Richard & Hedwig 1952 OCEANIA 374
MORO, Carlo 1955 OCEANIA 375
MARINELLI, Giulio & Family 1952 OCEANIA

We came to Australia seeking a better life for our family & future extended family.

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MARINOVICH, Franko 1962 OCEANIA 377
MANSO, Vincenzo 1960 OCEANIA

Arrived in Australia in 1960. Married Gina Manso (nee Sirtori) on 15th October 1967 by proxy. Gina came to Australia in 1968. Vincenzo & Gina...

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