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MAKSIMOVIC, V & E 1950 SKAUGUM

represented Yugoslavia at the 1936 Berlin Olympics at 16 years; educated at Rome University, Italy on a scholarship; worked as a teacher speaking...

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MARTELLA, Pasquale 1955 SYDNEY

One of seven children, the only one of his family to settle in Australia - the others immigrated to Canada and America. His first job in...

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MARTELLA, Rosa 1958 FLAMINIA

After leaving the farm in Northcliffe, the family moved to Fremantle. Rosa worked in a mattress factory and then at Bicton Hospital. She has three...

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MIDDLETON, Martin & Jeanne 1972 ACHILLE LAURO 39
MORGAN, Margaret Ann 1948 ASTURIAS

I was 2 yrs old when we came to WA my parents John and Dorothy met just after the war, married had one child, me, we later lived in Bunbury where...

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MYNARD, Michael & Nancy 1962 STRATHEDEN

After working in Africa and returning to England, they decided to move to the warmer climate of Australia

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MILLS, William (Billy) 1912 GOTHIC

Fought in the first World War, returned to Australia. Billy was married and had some children. He died young and his wife and children returned to...

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MARCINIAK, Anastasia 1950 SKAUGUM

2 sisters, 1 brother. White Church &Luchyn orphanages during famine. 1942 forced labourer on German farm, Zanfeld-Zuderfelf by Brake. Post war...

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MARCINIAK, Krys (LARSEN) 1950 SKAUGUM

1 sister, Barbara 20.11.1950. St Joseph's Convent School, Northam. Nurse training 1964, Royal Perth Hospital. Married Finn Larsen 1967. Lived in...

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MARCINIAK, Wladyslaw 1950 SKAUGUM

2 sisters. 1939 Polish Army. Captured by Germans, escaped. 1941 - 1945 forced civilian labourer Bremen, plane factory. Post war settelments 1945-...

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MOVIGLIATTI, Antonia 1938 REMO 391
MOVIGLIATTI, Elia 1928 MARIA CRISTINA 391
MOVIGLIATTI, Maria 1938 REMO 391
MACDONALD, David & Margaret 1958 IBERIA

David was a Police Cadet, later a Police Constable No's 3413 and later 5194. Married Maree Moore 22.11.63. Margaret was a receptionist at the...

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MACDONALD, Robert & Jean 1958 IBERIA

Robert was the main bricklaying contractor for the Empire Games Stadium, Beatty Park Swimming Pool and the Empire Games Village and John Eyre BP...

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METTIMANO, Adolfo Carlo 1952 CASTEL FELICE

Adolfo made a valuable contribution to West Australia and his legacy will live on through his offspring.

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MUNTEANU, Kon 1950 FAIRSEA 392
MACLEOD, Angus & Annie 1923 BENDIGO

Positive thinking and enormous courage to start a new life. Endured many hardships but were happy to give their children a brighter future. They...

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MACLEOD, Annie 1923 BENDIGO

Ann worked as a nurse (Trained at one stage by older sister). Met John Lange (Jack) at Northam Hospital in 1942. Four children Sandra m Terry...

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MACLEOD, Catherine 1923 BENDIGO

Became ill in 1922 when the family originally planned to immigrate to Canada with neighbors/ friends. Originally walked to Karnup school on...

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MACLEOD, John 1923 BENDIGO

At 17 he joined the merchant navy and was based in Sydney all his working life. Married Alice in Sydney and had 2 children, Donald and Ann. Don...

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MACLEOD, Angus 1923 BENDIGO

Arrived in WA at 14; played pipes for Coastal Scottish Pipe Band and was treasurer of the Calendonian Society in Fremantle. Was killed in Crete...

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MACLEOD, Angus 1923 BENDIGO

Named after father who was MIA during WWI (older brother Angus named after grandfather). Worked as a truck driver then lumper until his death in a...

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MACLEOD, Katie-Ann 1923 BENDIGO

Went to school at Karnup where later Premier John Tonkin was her teacher. Worked as a cook and housemaid at Davilak House, supported younger...

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MACLEOD, Kennethina 1923 BENDIGO

Left Scotland at 15 and initally worked as a live-in helper for doctor and family at Wellard. Worked hard to support family after father's death...

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MACLEOD, Rhoda 1923 BENDIGO

Rhoda was the baby of the family and much loved by all. Worked as a shop assistant in Fremantle before joining Women's Army. Served overseas in...

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MARCON, Egidio 1934 VIMINALE

Aged 13 travelled alone to join father Guiseppe and work in market garden to help pay for passage of mother and siblings to Australia. Married...

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MARROCCO, Lucia 1954 SYDNEY

Married to Gaetano Demarte 5th November 1955. Owned and operated delicatessens on Stirling Highway Mosman Park, High Street Fremantle and South...

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MATELJAN, Ivan 1933 OTRANTO

Arrived with mother Luce and brother Michael to join father / husband Mate and brother Matt. New life before them.

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MIELE, Anna 1962 ROMA 395
MITCHELL, William 1855 ADELAIDE

Literate Shoemaker - 10 year sentence 11/08/1852 - 7 years transportation to Australia 1855 (25 years old). Convict number 3478 - Ticket of Leave...

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MADDEN, Marjorie 1927 MORETON BAY 396
MARCHINKO, Fabian & Roza 1950 SKAUGUM 396
MONTEROSSO, Giuseppe 1950 SURRIENTO

Like many Italian immigrants of his time, Joe (Giuseppe) arrived with a dollar in his pocket! Joe worked tirelessly for his family and is the...

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MOORE, Richard & Kate 1912 WAIMANA

Richard and Kate Moore came to Australia to escape the Great War. Their son, my grandfather Richard George Moore (dob 13/05/1903) served in the...

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MULLARKEY, J & P & J & G 1968 HIMALAYA

Have settled and are all citizens of Australia. Have had over 80 visitors since 1976.

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McGIVERN, Barbara & Fred 1964 FAIRSKY

All my immediate family settled here, 9 siblings plus my (our) mother. Also wives husbands and numerous children. All were trades persons and are...

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McGOVERN, Bernard & Mary 1978 KOTA SINGAPURA 397
McILWAINE, Herb 1951 ASTURIAS

Arriving at Pt Walter Camp, Herb requested outdoor work; firstly in forestry in the South West and later as driller for water wells in the north....

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MUSULIN, Mijo 1964 GALILEO GALILEI

Eldest of eight children to Andrija & Zorka. Left his homeland for greater opportunities. Began working as a factory hand before entering the...

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MAC CORMICK, Donald & Mary 1969 ELLINIS

Arrived with two sons, Malcolm 4 & Donald 1. Later had a daughter, Marie. Commenced family Civil Engineering Company 1976 and turned...

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MORTON, WK 1925 BARRABOOL 398
MORLEY, AR & MA, GE & MH 1964 FAIRSTAR

We arrived with our daughters, Gail & Marie. Later we had two sons, Simon and Glenn born 1969 and 1970. We now have eight grandchildren.

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MARSTON Family 1928 BELTANA

The family's arrival was preceded by the migration of Jessie's mother and siblings who provided initial support for the young family. Lived in...

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MCCARTHY, Pauline Margaret 1968 AURELIA 4
MCMILLAN, Margaret Ann 1912 OMRAH

Maragret Ann McMillan arrived at Fremantle and joined her fiancee. They were married the next day at Cottesloe Jan 10th 1912. She then became wife...

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MEYER, Gunter K 1954 FAIRSEA 4
MICHAELS, Rei, Ruth, R, B & R 1960 CASTEL FELICE

On first impression life seemed hard because of language, lifestyle & climate, After 44 years reflection we couldn't have made a better choice...

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MORELLI, AP & GA 1912 ARMAND BEHIC

Mr Morelli took up sugarcane growing in 1914 and was among the first farmers to supply the Babinda Sugar Mill. There were three daughters; Emma,...

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MADAFFERI, Domenica 1950 SURRIENTO

Domenica (nee Stillitano) settled with her 4 children and husband in the house he built in Mt Hawthorn. They had 3 more children. The family now...

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