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NEGROPONTE Family 1955 CASTEL FELICE

Originally from Rhode Island (pre -1939), Giovannin (John) and Teresa left war torn Italy in 1955, with their four children - Stefanino (Steve),...

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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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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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NEIMANIS, Edgars & Anna 1950 SKAUGUM

The Neimanis Family arrived in Fremantle as displaced persons after four years in various refugee camps around Germany. Mother (Anna) deceased in...

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NELEMAN, Pieter & Antje, F 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 338
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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NELISSEN, Willy 1970 ELLINIS 104
NELLA, Ottavio 1950 SURRIENTO

Arrived in Western Australia in 1950 to settle with his older brother having left the majority of his family in Italy. Together with Margherita,...

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NELLINI, Lido 1952 CASTEL BIANCO 106
NELLINI, Sesto 1956 NEPTUNIA

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

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NELSON, Beryl Dorothy 1956 ORCADES

Married Richard Alan Nelson, (Australian), who was holidaying in England. Immigrated to Australia on their honeymoon, 28/3/1956.

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NELSON, Clifford & Anneliese 1968 FAIRSTAR

The family had three girls aged 16yrs, 11yrs and 7yrs. Mr Nelson was killed in a workplace accident in Dec 1968. Mrs Nelson was left to bring up...

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NELSON, Gavin & Margaret 1949 MORETON BAY 325
NELSON, Gerry & Trudy 1972 ELLINIS

Gerry & Trudy arrived in Australia after one year of marriage. We had no family here and came to enjoy the sunshine & new life. Now we...

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NELSON, J & A & Family 1974 AUSTRALIS

A wonderful welcome at Fremantle by the people of Wagin Baptist Church. Our family were joining many other family members who had previously...

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NELSON, Robert Laurie 1952 CAMERONIA

Only member of family to migrate to Australia. I was 20 years of age.
“Cape Otway” Lighthouse Tender

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NELSON, Rosanna, Heidi, Toni 1968 FAIRSTAR

Rosanna travelled to Australia before marrying and having two sons. Heidi worked in a bank before marrying and having three daughters. Toni died...

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NELSON, Tom, Meg & Family 1965 FAIRSTAR

Emigrated with daughters in 1965 in search of sunshine and better lifestyle and opportunities for the future generations. Tom sponsored as...

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NERI, Amelia 1956 PAOLO TOSCANELLI

Came to stay with my beautiful husband who had arrived 4 years before, to make a better life.

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NERI, Nicola 1952 SYDNEY

I came to see if I could make a better life. First worked Hill 50 Gold Mine, Mt Magnet. Second job rigging & third job was my own retail...

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NESCI, Antonio & Josephine 1966 ACHILLE LAURO

My parents came to WA leaving their families back in Italy to give their children a brighter future. My father worked for the city of Gosnells for...

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NESKUDLA, Rudolf & Gabriel 1950 SKAUGUM

Lived in Hut 7 Northam Camp.

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NESS, Reginald John 1921 ORONTES

Reg Ness applied for and was granted a block of land in Newdegate. The bank foreclosed during the Depression and he resumed his trade of carpentry...

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NESSFIELD, B, M, C & Peter 1969 FAIRSKY 130
NETTLETON, G (Bill) & Joy 1954 STRATHMORE

My father was known as Bill. His real name was Gordon Peter Nettleton. My mother's name is Joy Millicent Nettleton (nee Green), from English...

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NETTLETON, Michael 1954 STRATHMORE

I came to WA as a seven year old, accompanied by my parents. My father served in the war in India, and in 1949 the family returned to India from...

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NEU, Elli 1950 TOSCANA

Private passenger. Lost, found family in Germany. Red Cross Sister processed displaced people, met Dusan Basanovic who left for Australia (Anna...

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NEUBAUER, Lorenz 1951 UGOLINO VIVALDI

04/07/26-30/08/03. Married Elisabeth Schetterer 04/07/53, Children: Monika, Michael Elizabeth, 9 grandchildren. Master plumber, worked: N.T, W.A....

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NEUBRONNER, F, N, E, N & M 1972 KHABAROVSK

Fred & Nancy Neubronner & family arrived in Fremantle as paying migrants from Sabah, Malaysia at a time when there were few Asian migrants...

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NEUHAUSER, Rudolf 1951 OCEANIA

Austria's Thermobau Gesellschaft exported about 1000 prefabricated weatherboard houses to WA, and were erected by Sandwell & Wood for the then...

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NEUMAIER, Maria 1958 CASTEL FELICE 333
NEVE, Geoff & Ann 1969 ORCADES 189
NEVILLE, Reginald 1962 SOUTHERN CROSS 210
NEVIN, Brian Anthony 1971 AUSTRALIS

Stayed in the YMCA during the first week. Got first job 15/5/1971.

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NEW, G, A, M & M 1958 ORSOVA 54
NEW, Reginald 1927 VEDIC

Reg was honourably discharged from British Army due to chronic illness (rheumatic fever). It was recommended he become a farmer in Australia. He...

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NEWCOMBE, James Ernest 1927 BERRIMA

Grew up in Devon, England. Married Daisy Reed from Tuart Hill. Raised family of eight in Bassendean area. Served in 5th Garrison Battalion 1941-43...

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NEWCOMBE, John & Bessie 1911 AUSTRALIND

Eldest son John Henry emigrated to Western Australia 1910/11 prior to his parents but details of ship and date of arrival has not been ascertained...

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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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NEWELL, Thomas & Bessie 1910 ORSOVA 222
NEWHOUSE, Chris & Mavis 1967 ANGELINA LAURO

Came for job & lifestyle opportunities.

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NEWLAND, Dave, Phil, Tony 1969 FAIRSKY

David Robert Newland born 21/11/50. Philip Alexander Newland born 25/06/54. Electrical Technician Married Australian Jillian Dawn Duck 3 children...

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NEWLAND, Denis & Doris 1969 FAIRSKY

DENIS WYNDHAM NEWLAND Born 25/02/1916, Died 23/08/1996. Husband. DORIS MAY NEWLAND Born 11/05/20 Wife going strong. FAIRSKY departed Southampton 6...

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NEWLAND, Walter & Ellen 1925 DIOGENES

Arrived in Albany then Cowaramup on Group Settlements. Left & came to Perth. Worked on railways then Education Department until retirement....

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NEWLOVE, Barbara Ann 1953 NEW AUSTRALIA 178
NEWLOVE, Elizabeth 1968 FAIRSKY 114
NEWMAN Family 1951 ASTURIAS

Father - George William, brought here as an electrician with WA Railways. Mother - Rosa Margaret, home duties. Daughters Janet 5yrs & Linda 2...

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NEWMAN, May I 1922 MORETON BAY

May worked as home help on a farm. May married George and they settled on a land grant at Salmon Gums. They had one child George junior.

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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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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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