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NICHOLLS Family 1965 ORIANA

Norman, Kathleen, Susan, Carol, Michael and Andrew set off for Australia for twenty pounds on the Oriana. They all have families of their own and...

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NEGGO, Olaf & Gaida (Vanags) 1949 ANNA SALEN

Gaida arrived on the ship "Oxfordshire" in 1949 (same date as husband's ship) under maiden name of "Vanags". Olaf and Gaida had one daughter,...

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NEGUS, John 1854 SEA PARK

John Negus was convicted of Arson for burning a haystack on 21 May 1850 and transported to Fremantle on 20/12/1853. On arrival at Fremantle he was...

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NAUMOSKI, Jordan 1967 ANGELINA LAURO

My husband came to Australia very young with a big dream for his future. He worked very hard in Tom Price & Paraburdoo. We got married, had...

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NEWTON, Arnold & May 1950 SOMERSETSHIRE

Built a house in Bayswater in 1952 and moved to Safety Bay in 1982.

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NAARSTIG, TJ, AM, TH & FJ 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Wanted to start a new life after WWII.

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NG, Christine & Conrad 1973 CENTAUR 464
NOAKES, G, J, V, P & L 1965 NORTHERN STAR 463
NIEVELSTEIN, Petronella 1950 EMPIRE BRENT 46
NURSE, Ken & Sheila 1971 FAIRSKY 46
NOBLE, M, M & RG 1952 MORETON BAY 456
NEILSON, G & B, M, P, A, C 1970 ORONSAY

We arrived from Japan where Dad was working - a friend who was Australian in the same company offered us his home in Perth so we could try out the...

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NEWMAN, William Herbert 1924 ORCADES

Herbert departed England in the middle of winter & arrived through Fremantle to commence clearing land at Doodenanning in the heat of the...

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NAOUM, Albert Gamil Elias 1966 ACHILLE LAURO 446
NICOL, Robert & Isabella 1911 ORONTES

1922 moved to a Group Settlement (19) in Yanmah via Manjimup - farmed tobacco, then dairy. Survived by nine children.

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NOBLE, Duncan & Elizabeth 1949 ASTURIAS 442
NIMMERRICHTER, Johann 1975 MALAYSIA 441
NUTTON, M & D & Family 1956 STRATHNAVER

All the family found hostel life so very different. Eventually to have our own home was great.

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NEAL, John & Joan 1956 STRATHAIRD

Both medical scientists - worked at RPH and Red Cross Blood Transfusion Services. Three children; 2 boys, 1 girl. Mother of John settled in WA...

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NEAL, Margaret LA 1919 ORSOVA

Margaret Neal arrived from London to marry Herbert Victor Hill of Cottesloe. Hebert an ANZAC had been wounded at Gallipoli and hospitalised in...

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NEWTON, EIT, DM & RC 1955 MORETON BAY

Myself and brother Richard had chickenpox during the voyage, and were confined to sickbay for half the trip. There was also a measles epidemic...

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NEWELL, John, Edith & Family 1912 OMRAH

Three children - John Edward born 31/7/1896, Rose born 20/07/1899 died 29/10/1978, Lilian born 06/11/1904 died 09/5/1977. John senior was a...

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NORTON, Mick, Sarah & Family 1952 ASTURIAS 432
NIEMAN, BHJ, GM & Family 1955 SIBAJAK

Set up continental butcher shop in Collie with other family members. Later settled in Manjimup for 45 years with Margaret, Veronica & Michael...

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NARDUCCI, Paolo & Petro 1938 ESQUILINO

From Italy to Pingelly, the first Italians to migrate to Pingelly. Work done was to clear land for farming.

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NIVEN, Alexander & Ann 1922 LARGS BAY

Alexander Niven was one of the "Old Contemptibles" of World War I. His number was C435. He arrived in Fremantle with his wife & family....

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NAGY, Laszlo & Anna 1950 OXFORDSHIRE

Laszlo worked for the WAGR & his promotions in the organisation meant frequent shifts. Their first child, Susan, born on 12/8/1950 in...

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NELLINI, Sesto 1956 NEPTUNIA

Migrated here with my brother Antonio who since returned home to Italy & settled there.

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NEWMAN, Reginald Dorrien 1931 LARGS BAY

Migrated to Australia in 1931. Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in 1940 (2nd/16th Battalion). Fought at many overseas locations, in...

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NIVEN, R & A & Family 1914 ORVIETO

On arrival in Fremantle Robert & Annie Niven travelled by train to Carnamah to a farm they had purchased before leaving Scotland. The Niven...

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NARUSTRANG Family 1950 GENERAL M L HERSEY

Displaced by communist forces in WWII.

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NICI, Rosario & Elena 1960 NEPTUNIA 417
NOTARO, Giuseppe & Elisa 1956 AUSTRALIA

Joe first resided in Midland for 2 yrs. 1959 he married Elisa. They lived in York for 7 years. Joe worked at York Hotel as chef and Exmouth's...

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NIELSEN, Niels Christian 1909 BARBAROSSA

Misspelling of name e.g. Neil Neilson or Neilsen

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NEWTON, AHE 1923 ORCADES

No previous farming background. Took up virgin land which he farmed for the next fifty years.

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NICHOLSON, Robert 1921 UNKNOWN

Married mother from same place 1923. Both Assisted Migrants.

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NODDINGS, Douglas & Joan 1969 FAIRSTAR 411
NASSKAU, Raymond & Susan 1964 CANBERRA

This is the only Nasskau family in Australia. We have two daughters - Karen & Tracy.

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NATOLI, Francesco 1962 SYDNEY

Worked 13 years as a Surveyor. Became a Builder in 1975 and worked for 30 years in his own company Capricornian Constructions. Son to Basilio...

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NEGGO, Ivar & Ellen Aunapu 1949 ANNA SALEN

There are three sons in the family: Warner, Mark and Anthony; five grandsons and one granddaughter. The family resettled and now live in Sydney....

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NARDI, Luigi 1928 COMMISSAIRE RAMEL

One of the first veneer workers in WA who built a reputation for fine furniture.

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NICHOLSON, Jean Margaret 1973 BRITANIS

Jean migrated at the age of 44 with 7 of her eight children in tow as a 10 pound tourist. Jean had a fantastic sense of humor that was matched...

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NICOLANDIS, George 1967 AUSTRALIS 406
NORRISS Family 1911 OTWAY

Ernest & Edith Norriss & five children arrived in Fremantle aboard the Otway, 1911. Took up farming land at Belka near Merredin in the...

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NAIRN, William & Mary 1829 MARQUIS OF ANGLESEA

William and Mary came to Australia with their four children, James 12yrs, Margaret 5yrs, Charlotte 3yrs and baby William. William Snr was a Smithy...

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NEARY, Ronald & Winifred 1970 CASTEL FELICE

Ronald & Winifred, with children Trevor, Bryan & Brenda settled in Rockingham. Brenda had a daughter in 1983 & she is now expecting...

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NIXON Family 1912 GOTHIC

The Nixon parents and 7 children left England in the hope of bettering the lives of their children. They became farmers in the Dalwallinu area...

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NORDEN, Hendrik, Greitj, Jan 1951 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Booked to Bathurst but Jan had sores so disembarked at Fremantle.

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NORTON, Ronald, Anne & Steve 1968 FAIRSTAR

We came to WA in 1968 with one son, Stephen. Had another son, Gary in 1970. My wife and I are now retired and enjoy seeing the way WA has changed...

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NELISSEN, W, G, C & N 1970 ELLINIS

We arrived, not speaking English, with enough funds for a deposit on a small house. Both children (then 3 and 4 years old) have a tertiary...

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