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OTTOBRINO, Rosa & Anna 1952 NEPTUNIA

Rosa came out with daughter Anna, then 3½ years old, to join husband in hope of building a better life.

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O'CONNOR, Richard, Elspeth 1967 SOUTHERN CROSS

Accompanying children, Philip, Bernard and Geoffrey O'Connor, Richard worked in the oil industry starting at Barrow Island and then Burmah Oil....

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OMODEI, Giovanni & Maria 1914 SYDNEY

After Bullfinch, the family moved to Gwalia and Dad worked as a miner at the Sons of Gwalia mine. Later moved to Eastbrook near Pemberton and...

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OSTASHKEVICH, H & Family 1951 SKAUBRYN

Helen was born into aristocracy in St Petersburg, Russia. She left for Belgrade, via Constantinople during the Russian Revolution. Her husband was...

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OAKES, Hilda 1925 BARRABOOL 209
O'NEILL, John B & Rosaleen 1965 FAIRSKY 209
OXMAN, Alfred James 1886 OTAGO

Alfred was a Stone Mason, Railway ganger, Gas Lamp Lighter & Council Worker. Married Amelia Elizabeth Webb, 6/3/1887, Presbyterian Church,...

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O'MEARA, Thomas Francis 1909 OSTERLEY

They went to Kojonup and later Katanning. William enlisted at the age of 21 years in the First World War and was decorated with the Distinguished...

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O'BRIEN, Michael & Ellen 1911 PAPANUI

Michael & Ellen had left London on their honeymoon on the PAPANUI but it caught fire on its crossing and were separated & billeted at St....

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O'LONE, Edward 1963 CASTEL FELICE

Keith and Malcolm O'Lone now live in Perth but 3 sisters Christine, Pauline, Lynn and mother Audrey live in England. Father Edward deceased.

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OMAT, C, G & GV 1950 SKAUGUM 197
OTTOBRINO, Nicola (Cav) 1951 AUSTRALIA

Married Assunta Cosenza, daughters Maria, Anna & Giuseppina. Worked for WA Railways for over 30 years. Relocated his family to Perth in 1973....

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OLDING, AC & MO 1951 MOOLTAN 195
OLSEN, Emil & Esther 1956 SKAUBRYN

Came to Australia with 16/-, one suitcase, a nine year and a 1 1/2 year old. The family travelled 5 hours on the back of an open truck from...

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OWENS, Joe & Ivy 1970 FAIRSTAR

Followed their son Jeffrey Owens about a year later. Ivy's sister Ethel came with them and now lives near her niece Janet in Gosnells after living...

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OTTER, Jaak 1950 FAIRSEA 182
ONESTI, Libiana (BARTOLAI) 1952 SYDNEY

Barely of age, a new husband and a new country. Mum successfully raised four children and gave us a happy life. An inspiration to me, a credit to...

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OLSEN, Kim 1967 FAIRSTAR 180
OFFER, Henry 1851 MINDEN

Henry was convicted for stealing a spade, a sack, 3 fowls, 1 duck and apples and transported to Australia. Granted a "ticket of leave" on arrival...

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O'KANE, Brian 1954 ARCADIA

Arrived at age of ten with my father Francis, sister Mary, brothers Danny & Oliver. My father (a labourer) brought us to Australia for a...

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OFFENBURG, WF, MW, JE & LG 1924 OSTERLEY

Before coming to WA William was 27 years in the British Army and retired as Regimental Sergeant Major. The family came to WA as part of Soldier...

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O'LOUGHLIN, Patrick 1900 UNKNOWN

Worked on Railway in Chidlows. Married Alice Fitzgerald 26/12/03, Fremantle. 5 children - Johanna Margaret b 1904, John Thomas b 1907 d 1977, Mary...

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OUD, Antoon, Jans & Family 1956 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

All 8 children (7 boys & 1 girl) came out together. Mrs Oud gave birth to twin girls on 19th Dec 1956 to complete the family. Family of giants...

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OVERMARS, Wilhelmus HB 1950 VOLENDAM

First Grayland Camp 11 days. Purchased property in Maddington - April 1950. Gardener - Home of Good Shepherd Leederville for 27 months....

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O'CONNELL, Mary (Molly) 1932 ORONSAY

Born Cardiff, Wales 5.12.1919. Arrived Fremantle through Fairbridge Scheme in 1932. Worked for several farming families in SW and the Wheatbelt,...

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O'LEARY, Michael 1950 GEORGIC 172
O'LEARY, Patrick 1950 GEORGIC 172
O'LEARY, PB & MG 1950 GEORGIC 172
OGG, RG, JRB & Family 1924 BORDA

RG Ogg was a Highland Guard at Stirling Castle, Scotland. He served at Gallipoli, was wounded then sent to Ulster. Married, took family &...

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ONESTI Family 1929 CAPRERA

My grandfather Natale Onesti arrived first, prior to 1929, date unknown. My father 5yrs arrived with brother and mother 1929. Natale was a market...

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OHTRA, A & L, L & T 1948 DERNA

A Ohtra started work in a garage near Kings Park then worked for Cumming Smith Bassendean until he retired. L Ohtra was a housewife, Lea (daughter...

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ONOFARO, Anna & Family 1954 NEPTUNIA

Anna's husband Giuseppe migrated to Australia in September 1952 to prepare the foundations of a new life together, with their 5 children in...

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ONOFARO, Giuseppe 1952 NAPOLI

Giuseppe emigrated to Australia first, to prepare the foundations for a new life for himself, his wife and family. His wife Anna and 5 children:...

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ORMEROD Family 1975 AUSTRALIS

Brian & June came to Perth then known as the land of opportunity for a better life for their young family, Amanda, Michael & Louise. Later...

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ORR, Mabel 1963 FAIRSKY

Eldest child of Robert and Mary Orr. Arrived aged 14yrs old. Eldest sister of six siblings, Amelia, Ena, Robert, William, Jack & Ann Orr. They...

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OSBORNE, Walter Hugh 1949 CHANDA

Before arrival at Fremantle, Walter had worked for Customs and the British Army in India. On arrival he worked at Yornup Timber Mill, then...

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OPRANDI, Attilio 1951 NAPOLI

Worked at Wittenoom, on the Woodline and Coolgardie. Settled in Bullsbrook with wife Rina (arrived 1955) and 3 children. Became Australian citizen...

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OPRANDI, Caterina 1955 OCEANIA

Arrived with son Francesco to join husband Attilio (arrived 1951). Moved to Bullsbrook in 1957. Became Australian citizen 1963.

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OPRANDI, Francesco 1955 OCEANIA

1957:Became Australian Citizen.
1979:Married Kerry Kimber.
1985:Daughter born. Ava Kimberley,
1989:Daughter born Alyssa Natalia...

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OKULICZ, Michael 1950 MALOJA 160
ORITI, Leone 1951 RAVELLO

I believe my father Leone Oriti arrived in Ftle in 1950 followed by my mother Serafina Oriti, nee Puglia with 3 children in 1952

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ORITI, Serafina (nee Puglia) 1952 AUSTRALIA

My mother Serafina Oriti nee Puglia arrived at Fremantle with three children in 1952

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OROPALLO, Rosina 1961 AURELIA

Rosina, the youngest of 7 children, came to Australia to keep one of her sisters company. Her family in Italy were farmers who also operated the...

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O'BRIEN Family 1966 CASTEL FELICE

Robert, Jean & Carol O'Brien arrived in Fremantle in 1966. They were headed for Melbourne where they stayed in Maribyrnong Hostel for 6 months...

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OLMINKHOF Family 1954 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Johannes & Caroline and their 2 children; Hans & Maryke. They wanted their children to grow up in a country free from religious...

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ODENKO Family 1949 ANNA SALEN

Ivan and Marta arrived in Australia in August 1949 on the Anna Salen, with their 3 sons, Anatoll (Tony), Viktor (Vic) & Leonid (Len). They...

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O'DWYER Family 1970 ANGELINA LAURO

John O'Dwyer had arrived by aeroplane in January 1970. His wife Sally and their children Mark (13), Lee Alison (10) and Roxana (6), followed 3...

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OLDHAM, Harry & Hilda 1924 HOBSONS BAY

They had three children - Harold, Doris and Edna.

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OLSEN, Ian & Patricia 1967 FAIRSTAR 154
O'BRIEN, MJ & MJ & Family 1959 STRATHNAVER

Son Michael 5 years old on arrival. Represented Australia Olympic Games Munich 1972 for boxing. 17 years old was Irish born so great rush to...

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