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MATHER, Colin & Esme 1963 FAIRSEA

After 12 years Colin, Esme & 3 daughters, Nicola, Trudi & Adele returned to England. Colin returned to Perth in 1996 and now lives in the...

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MATHER, Jeff, Glen, Russ, Ali 1965 ORIANA 48
MATHER, Norman & Jean 1969 FAIRSKY

Australian Citizenship for all family granted 21st January 1975.

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MATHERS Family 1971 BRITANIS 101
MATHERS, H, RE & Family 1974 ELLINIS 168
MATHERS, John 1965 FAIRSKY

I served with British Army in South Australia from 1959 to 1962 in which time met my wife who was serving in RAAF at Edinburgh Field SA Returned...

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MATHERSUL Family 1950 CHESHIRE

JE Mathersul - Master Mariner migrated to Australia with his wife Mary and their 4 children; David, John, Ian & Rosemary. Ruth & Jasmine...

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MATHESON Family 1970 ANGELINA LAURO

Neither parent had ever been to WA prior to deciding to live here. The three girls were 9, 4, & 2 when we arrived. No family or friends lived...

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MATHEW, Martin P 1957 ORCADES 108
MATHEWSON Family 1969 FAIRSTAR

Childrens Date of Birth: Ross 07/07/1964; Scott 12/01/1968 and Clair 12/01/1968 (Twins) All born in Epsom District Hospital Surrey, England.

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MATHIESON, Robert George 1924 SOPHOCLES

My father came here from Scotland & remained until his death. Lived in Beverley also for many years. Married & had three children.

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MATHIEU Family 1959 MAETSUYCKER 43
MATHIS, Hans 1964 GUGLIELMO MARCONI

Hans Mathis was one of many Swiss hairdressers who came to Australia to work for Karl Wigger Salon in Perth. Married Perth girl Lynne Rogers in...

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MATHYS, H, M & Family 1967 GALILEO GALILEI

Arriving from Switzerland with our 3 children, Heidy 7 years, Susanne 4 years & Alfred 2 years. Two years later, we are proud Australian...

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MATICH, Frank & Marija 1910 BREMEN 107
MATIKOVAS, Juozas (Joe) 1948 KANIMBLA

Joe has 1 Daughter, 2 Grandsons, 2 Great Grand-Daughters & 3 Great-Grandsons

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MATISONS, Irene M 1955 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 30
MATISONS, Janis V 1949 FAIRSEA 30
MATON, Albert 1965 ARCADIA 421
MATRENZA, Walter & Lilian 1951 UGOLINO VIVALDI

Both born in Egypt of Maltese nationality and deemed British subjects. Due to rising political upheaval and progressive expulsion of all "...

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MATTABONI, Abbondio 1925 ORSLEY

Worked in the timber industry south of the State especially Nannup and Sussex Mill and Cullitys Mill, Picton. Bought 100 acres of bush which he...

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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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MATTHEWMAN, Brian & Marg 1969 CANBERRA

We arrived in Fremantle on a public holiday & spent our first week in a hotel in Mount St. No shops open, only a deli. Bought a house in...

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MATTHEWS, Dorothy & Mark 1951 CHITRAL 310
MATTHEWS, Frederick Noel 1931 LARGS BAY

Sailed to Australia from UK aged 8. Educated at Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra. Joined AIF 1941, member 24th MG. POW in Singapore, Burma Railway &...

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MATTHEWS, Ivan George 1968 ANGELINA LAURO 153
MATTHEWS, Richard & Jane 1970 ORSOVA

We migrated to W A with our two sons, Anthony and Julian. Richard worked at the University of Western Australia. We lived in Nedlands for 18 years...

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MATTHEWS, Robert & Fanny 1880 CHARLOTTE PADBURY

Robert Matthews & Fanny North were among 14 immigrants nominated by S.P Phillips Esq. who accompanied them on the Charlotte Padbury. They...

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MATTHEWS, Rueben & Fanny 1910 OTWAY

Rueben & Fanny Matthews came to Australia with their children Ruth, Marjorie and Lilian. Rueben took up land in 1913, 33 kms east of Katanning...

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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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MATTIA, Evaristo & Antonia 1952 CASTEL BIANCO

Evaristo Mattia was born in a small Italian village called Mel: he was the only member of his family to leave Italy and live abroad.

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MATTIN, Paul Francis 1974 PATRIS 16
MATTIOLI, Vincenzo 1956 NEPTUNIA 54
MATTIONI, Agostino 1950 NAPOLI

Agostino was 22 when he arrived in Fremantle. Was then transported to Adelaide for work. Stayed there in SA until 1957, then moved to WA &...

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MATTSSON Family 1969 FAIRSTAR

Leo Armas Mattsson (father) born: Rauma, Finland 29/05/1921 was in the British Army & Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 51st division; in...

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MATULOVIC, Marija 1960 TOSCANA

Marija, along with three young children arrived in Fremantle to join her husband, Anton, who had emigrated the previous year. They originally...

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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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MATVEEV, Dmytro & Iryna 1950 SKAUGUM

Dmytro & Iryna were taken during their teens by occupying German forces in the early stages of WWII to Hannover to work as slave labour. They...

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MAUGER, T & Family 1881 BONNIE LASSIE

Engaged with the Adelaide S.S. Company trading to the North West and in 1887-1888 was in charge of stevedoring and coaling operations in Albany....

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MAUGERI, Giuseppe 1963 ROMA

Giuseppe Maugeri, now known as Joe, did not warm to his new residence as he found communication a struggle because he could not speak any English...

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MAUGHAN, Richard & Family 1969 ARAWA

Son - Craig Richard born 1971. We have lived in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and settled in Perth in 1975. We now have eleven grandchildren, aged...

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MAUGHAN, Tom 1974 EASTERN PRINCESS

On the Eastern Princess's second last voyage, we encountered Cyclone Tracy's force, a day following the Darwin devastation. 30 foot waves - a...

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MAURICH, Stanko, Danica & M 1950 GENERAL M L HERSEY

Stanko & Danica arrived in Australia with their son Martin in 1950. After a stay in Northam, they finally settled in South St, Fremantle....

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