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MORLEY, Vic & Phyllis 1974 BRITANIS

Arrived with youngest son, Peter. Eldest son John already here. Other sons Chris & William followed as did daughter Phyllis all with their...

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MCGEE, Clifford & June 1973 BRITANIS

We spent 6 years prior to emigrating in West Germany. Clifford was a regular soldier (BAOR). We came to Oz seeking sunshine and a good life for...

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MATHERS Family 1971 BRITANIS 101
MCCOLL, Gail Marshall 1972 BRITANIS

I travelled alone and knew no one in Australia. I was after a new lifestyle and some sunshine. I left my mother and father in Scotland. I had no...

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MISSELDINE, Edward & Isobel 1971 BRITANIS 174
MORGAN, Ethel, Dennis, Kevyn 1972 BRITANIS

Left the UK for a better life in Australia and now are proud Australians.

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MASSHEDER, Dave, Wendy, Rick 1971 BRITANIS 203
MORGAN, David, Anne & Family 1972 BRITANIS

Anne & David were both teachers & settled in Harvey. They arrived with their 2 daughters, Karen & Jacqueline. Their 3rd daughter Emma...

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MCGOVERN, Terence & Anne 1973 BRITANIS 247
McCARTHY, Gayna M 1972 BRITANIS

Gayna (nee Wynne), I arrived with my parents and brother. Thanks to them I enjoyed a wonderful life riding horses and working in the beauty...

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MOORE, Caroline Janice 1972 BRITANIS

It was very difficult for my brother & myself to come to a new land at the ages of 16 & 14, but now all these years later, I would...

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MOORE, Kenneth Alfred 1972 BRITANIS 387
MOORE, Margaret (née PAGE) 1972 BRITANIS

When we arrived as a family, we were sent to the new Noalimba Reception Centre in Bateman. We were very lucky as most went to Graylands.

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MOORE, Robert Alfred 1972 BRITANIS

Arrived in Australia with a job already awaiting by the Western Australia Workers Federation.

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McLAREN, Colin & Christine 1973 BRITANIS

Not long after arriving, Colin & Chris bought their own home. Colin became a bricklayer & they had three children, all still live in Perth...

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McINTOSH, AW, ME & Joanna 1974 BRITANIS

We came to join the rest of the family and start a new life.

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MICHELSEN Family 1973 BRITANIS

It was our great adventure into the unknown, we didn't know anyone or speak the language. Just knew we were going to a better place.

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MCKENNA, T & M & Family 1863 BURLINGTON

1865 HE WAS THE FIRST POLICE TROOPER IN THE KATANNING DISTRICT. THE FAMILY SET UP CAMP AT TWONTKWILLINGUP (the place of frogs) known as POLICE...

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MAYDWELL, Robert & Susannah 1829 CALISTA

The Maydwell family were servants to Mr George Leake. It is believed that Robert was a gardener. Apparently 1831-1832 he was appointed as a...

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MIDDLETON, Frank 1950 CAMERONIA

Emigrated alone.
Employed in various jobs in WA, Victoria and Papua New Guinea, before settling in Sydney in 1960's.
Now resident in...

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MOORE, Alfred & Dorothy 1952 CAMERONIA

Alf was a survivor of the First Parachute Brigade's drop on Arnhem in WW2. He brought his wife and young family to Australia for a fresh start and...

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MALUISH, Kenneth 1950 CAMERONIA 127
MACKINTOSH, Alex & Muriel 1952 CAMERONIA

Alexander brought his family to Australia for their son to have a better chance in life. Sadly Alex was not to see this betterment, dying 8 years...

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MILLS, Jack & Family 1951 CAMERONIA

Moved to Burwood in 1953 & onto Concord West in 1970.

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MARSTON Family 1970 CANBERRA

To join husband who arrived in 1969. Remainder of family arrived 1977.

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McKELVIE AB, AJ, SR ,ME 1963 CANBERRA

migrated to develop Laporte titanium dioxide factory at Australind

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MOTTRAM, Jim 1964 CANBERRA

Arrived Fremantle 25th April 1964. Never heard of Anzac Day. Called up for military service. Soon found out about mateship, diggers and Anzac Day...

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MITCHELL, Marion & Bob 1963 CANBERRA 27
MARTIN, Stanley & Margaret 1964 CANBERRA

Stan & Margaret emigrated from Cwmcerwyn Farm, Maesteg, South Wales & decided to settle in Bunbury. Rather than continue farming Stan...

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MCMINIGAL, Joseph 1965 CANBERRA

My Father had already been to Australia,then returned to Scotland.Later, my Mother and he were married.I was born in Glasgow,and emigrated as a...

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MONTGOMERIE Family 1966 CANBERRA

Both Nigel and Dorothy are deceased and are survived by their only son Neil. Neil had two children Scott William born 15/01/1990 in Darwin and...

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MCGRATH, Jim & May 1968 CANBERRA

Raised 5 children in Australia Shona 08/08/1952, Mary 12/02/1954, Anna 24/02/1957, Eamonn 31/07/1962 and Sarah 14/04/1967.

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MACKINNON, C&N & Kevin 1963 CANBERRA

The passenger list indicates 34 families disembarked at Fremantle. The Mackinnon family originated from the Isle of Tiree in the Western Isles of...

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MCCALLUM, JE, J & Family 1969 CANBERRA

Oldest son Paul previously immigrated in 1968. Oldest daughter Ann remained in England, marrying George White in Febuary 1969. Immigrated to Perth...

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MIDDLETON, Alex & Doris 1968 CANBERRA

Sandy, born Alexander, son of Arthur and Margaret was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He moved to England and married in 1957 to Londoner Doris Eleanor...

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MIDDLETON, James & Terence 1968 CANBERRA

James (Jim) and Terence (Terry), sons of Sandy and Doris were born in London, attended Enfield School, then Balcatta Primary and Balcatta High....

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MCCLOY, Frank & Rena 1961 CANBERRA

They were the first of both sides of the family to emigrate to Australia. Frank was involved in construction of Ord River Dam, in north-west,...

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MURRAY, Alex & Vivien 1969 CANBERRA

Viv was born in Kenya, Came to WA to work as a hairdresser and has ended up owning and runninga wholesale business with 7 staff

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MCLEAN, Jane & Family 1965 CANBERRA

Jane's husband died as a result of an accident in 1949, leaving her with four young children. In 1965 she came to Australia with three of her...

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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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MOONEY Shaun & Paul 1968 CANBERRA 360
MOONEY, Patrick & Pauline 1968 CANBERRA 360
MANERA, Giovanni & Celestina 1926 CAPRERA

First naturalised Italian - Aust Builder in WA. Had 7 children - 6 boys 1 girl. Celestina arrived on "Citta Di Genova" to Perth on 19-3-1927,...

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MORESCHINI, Samuele 1927 CAPRERA

Travelled to Australia as an 18 year old. Spent time in the goldfields of WA. Returned to Italy to marry Lucia LEGENA. Settled in Fremantle...

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MAMMONE Francesco A 1926 CAPRERA

Francesco arrived in Fremantle and shortly after travelled to Augusta with other Italians to cut railway sleepers. Later, he went to Donnybrook,...

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MOSCARDINI, Guiseppe 1924 CAPRERA

Married Teresa Sgiro. Survived by 5 children. Emma, Adam, Rose, John (dec) Anne. All residing in Perth.

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MANNOLINI, Pietro 1924 CAPRERA

On arrival, Pietro was taken to Williams, given a tent and axe to cut timber for railway sleepers. From this start went to work in Wiluna area...

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MARINKO, Josip 1927 CAPRERA

Came to join his brother in his Joinery business.

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MOBILIA, Carmelo 1927 CAPRERA

Carmelo worked in Southern Cross for two years & saved enough money to buy property in Badgerup Rd, Wanneroo. Supplied vegetables to the army...

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MALATESTA, Gelsomina 1926 CAPRERA

Mum lived to almost 100, taught herself to speak English, was a devout Christian, visiting the sick & lonely, helping those in need. She cared...

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