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MITSOPOULOS, Geo (Boris) 1938 ESQUILINO

Born Boris Mirchev in Nivitsi. No formal education - self educated. Married Krsta Toutountzis. Served Greek Army. First Australian job, timber...

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McFARLANE, Jane & Family 1914 ESSEX

The family were to land at Fremantle, but the German raider the 'Emden' chased the 'Essex', forcing the ship to land at Albany.

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MacRITCHIE, Angus 1924 EURIPIDES ALBANY
McGREGOR, Roderick 1924 EURIPIDES

Roderick arrived to become Builder's Clerk for his brother-in-law. He married Ethel Burnette Howse in Perth. They had two children; Robert John...

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McNAULTY, William 1927 EURIPIDES ALBANY
MEARS, Albert Edward 1922 EURIPIDES ALBANY
MOORE, James, Martha, Jessie 1927 EURIPIDES

James was a mental nurse for 33 years. Mathar died when Jessie was 15 years old. Jessie is now 85 years old and has 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren...

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MORGAN, David & Phyllis 1922 EURIPIDES

After farming in Moorine for a number of years, the Morgan Family settled on a farm at Somerset Hill, near Denmark, WA. After WWII, their only son...

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MURRAY, David 1924 EURIPIDES

Taught in country schools. Settled near Bridgetown in 1937 where he ran a small farm as well as teaching.

ALBANY
MISSLER, Edith 1954 FAIRSEA

As there was talk of Russia going to war again my parents, brothers and I decided to flee East Germany before The Wall went up. They came to...

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MISSLER, Edith 1954 FAIRSEA

As there was talk of russia going to war again my parents, brothers & I decided to flee east germany before the wall went up. They came to...

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MEYER, Gunter K 1954 FAIRSEA 4
MCKUNE Family 1965 FAIRSEA 5
MCCUTCHEON, Roberta W 1966 FAIRSEA

Worked at Kununoppin Hospital until marriage to Patrick Hugh Fagan of Mukinbudin WA on 01/03/1967. Had 4 children, Joanna Mary 31/08/1969,...

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MITSOU, Nicolas 1954 FAIRSEA

Arrived in Australia at the age of 18 to be met by father who had migrated some 17 years earlier. Originally employed as a tobacco grower on...

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MOULTON, Herbert & Suzanne 1960 FAIRSEA

Wanted to stay in Fremantle but had work in Victoria. Returned to WA in August 1962. First comment, “ If this is Australia I'm going to love it,”...

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MAYO, John & Johanna 1967 FAIRSEA

Migrating was the biggest adventure and best decision we ever made.
We still have our Document of Identify No 348387

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MAYO, Rachel & Rebecca 1967 FAIRSEA

Arrived with parents, John & Johanna. Johanna said "We felt it was the best decision and greatest adventure of our lives".

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MCBRIDE, Iris Joan 1961 FAIRSEA

I arrived and stayed living in Perth, married and became Iris Hill in 1962. Son Steven born in 1963 and son Gordon born in 1964. Divorced in 1985...

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MARSH, Alistair 1956 FAIRSEA 19
MURPHY, Eugene & Dolores 1965 FAIRSEA

Eugene was recruited in London in August 1964 by the Perth Metropolitan Water Board. Dolores and Eugene left (Galway) Ireland on their wedding day...

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MATISONS, Janis V 1949 FAIRSEA 30
MAAS, Cornelis & Family 1953 FAIRSEA

Kees Junior, son of Cornelis and Lena Maas, worked at Wittenoom where he contracted Mesothelioma and died on July 4th 1977 Lena Maas wife of...

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MYRES Family 1964 FAIRSEA

Father John Douglas Forsyth Myres travelled by plane.
Mrs Margaret Janet Myers, Nicholas Myers aged 13, Katharine Myres aged 11, Charles...

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MEYER 1954 FAIRSEA 26
MACLEAN, C & M & J & S 1964 FAIRSEA 30
MAY, Stanley & Janet 1967 FAIRSEA

From a panel beater to owning a freight business, then seafood shop with family members. Then becoming an owner auctioneer. Paul now Mine...

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MULLER, Peter Elgar 1950 FAIRSEA

I was 11 years old when we arrived in Fremantle. We went by train from the port to Northam and then by bus to the camp. Our family came out on the...

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MASON, Iris Den & Robert 1965 FAIRSEA 34
MCKIERNAN, Phil & Kathleen 1964 FAIRSEA

Recruited by WA's Lonnie Mirron in Manchester. Initial accomodation in Point Walter Migrant Hostel. Worked on US Communications North-west Cape...

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MOLENDIJK, Dina 1955 FAIRSEA 41
MALATYNSKI Family 1950 FAIRSEA

The family settled in Brunswick Junction where Mr Malatynski worked as a railway labourer. 2 more children (Jenny and Cecilia) were born in WA. Mr...

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MULLIGAN Family 1958 FAIRSEA 43
MITCHELL, William & Annie 1963 FAIRSEA

Very happy to say our family have settled well in WA. We are all Australian citizens and now have 6 grandchildren. They all participate in sports...

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MARKO, S, M, I, & L 1950 FAIRSEA

Fled country after the war.

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MAAS, Louie & Lanie 1952 FAIRSEA 76
MAAS, Mary 1952 FAIRSEA 76
MCDERMOTT, CPG, SG & Family 1966 FAIRSEA

Settled in West Perth then moved around. Colin was a very keen sports person. Referied soccer indoors & out was a coach for many years to...

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MATTHEWS, Stuart & Eileen 1968 FAIRSEA

Other family members already here. The lure of a better lifestyle and working opportunities. Climate was a factor also. Australia offered a...

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McNAB Family GA, M, C & PA 1957 FAIRSEA 83
MCKERNEY, Stephen & Susan 1967 FAIRSEA

Stephen Hugh married Melinda Anne (DOB 2/4/1968) daughter of Charles Jaggers and Marion (nee) Geddes on 25/11/1989. Children : Jaidon Luke (14/12/...

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MARCINKOWSKI, Jan, K, S & T 1950 FAIRSEA 94
MUELLER, Rudi, Anna, Klaus 1953 FAIRSEA

Stayed three months at holden camp in Northam on arrival. Rudi Worked for BP Refinery. Family moved to Safety Bay, then Medina. Purchased land and...

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MACAS, J, A, R & E 1961 FAIRSEA 98
MURACE, Domenico 1956 FAIRSEA

Sponsored by his Brother-in-law. He arrived in Australia 1956 and together they worked in Burracoppin, laying down railway lines for the...

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MULDER, Hendrik Jan 1953 FAIRSEA

Arriving as a 27yr old bachelor, Hank's love for work took him to rural WA, where he farmed, built houses, poultry farmed, undertook lawnmowing...

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MUELLER, RK, AK & KR 1953 FAIRSEA

On arrival stayed three months at Holden Camp Northam. Rudi worked for BP refinery. Family moved to Safety Bay then Medina. Purchased land and...

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MUTCH Family 1958 FAIRSEA

Finally settled in Denmark WA.

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MATUSIK, Waclaw 1950 FAIRSEA

Worked in the mines in Cue and Kalgoorlie - then opened his first watchmaker shop, then jewellery and watch-making business. Was quite a legend at...

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MOORHEAD, John, Jean & Bruce 1958 FAIRSEA 137