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RYLANCE, John & Cissie 1951 DORSETSHIRE

John & Cissie arrived with 4 daughters and in 1955 their son Michael was born. When we finally moved into a house, Cissie thought each...

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ROBERTSON, Edward & Dorothea 1951 STRATHAIRD

Two sons, Edward & Peter. Peter married Patricia McGillivray. Has two sons, Daniel & Michael & two daughters, Gemima & Marlena....

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ROGERS, Charles & Jessie 1951 STRATHEDEN

After Indian Independence Charles and his wife who ran the 'Soldier's Home' in Bangalore, India came to Western Australia to join their children...

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RECHICHI, Paul 1951 SURRIENTO

Arrived with his father & settled in Greenbushes as a farmer. Married Rosa & later moved to Hamilton Hill & together raised Tony,...

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RODA, Paul 1951 OCEANIA

Paul arrived in Australia just before his 18th birthday. He was employed in various occupations throughout the south west. He married Patricia...

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RUSSO, Caterina 1951 UGOLINO VIVALDI

Settled in Tuart Hill where she still lives today.

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RUUBEN, Loti (BUKOVSKIS) 1951 ANNA SALEN

After arriving in Australia, I experienced a completely different culture, language and of course, the Australian summer heat.

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ROCCA, Italina & Marina 1951 OCEANIA

Italina & Marina arrived on 07/09/1951 to join husband & father, who was already here working to start a new life for his family.

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REMMELINK (ZWET), Elisabeth 1951 AUSTRALIA 356
REMMELINK, Geerling (Gerry) 1951 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 356
RUFFO, Giovanni 1951 NAPOLI 370
ROSSI, Pietro D 1951 NAPOLI

Soldier with Italian Army WWII. Married Maria Rocco, a Sicilian in 1953 (having met only two times). Fathered six children - Mary, Sam, Aida,...

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ROBINSON, Edward 1951 DORSETSHIRE

Left the UK on 24th May (Empire Day). Perth, WA was our first Australian Port - but we disembarked Sydney 9th July after voyage which lasted six...

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ROLLO, Robert John 1951 DORSETSHIRE 385
RUSSOTTI, D & A & S 1951 CYRENIA

Diego & Antonia arrived with their 4 yr old son Salvatore. They all were granted Australian citizenship in 1967. 55 yrs after arrival, Diego...

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RANDLES, John & Shelagh 1951 MOOLTAN

John served with RAF 1943 to 1947. Detached to RAAF in England 1944. After demobilization decided to emmigrate with wife Shelagh to Australia....

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ROSS, Alvin, Annie & Family 1951 STRATHAIRD

Father: Alvin, Mother: Annie, Brothers: Donald and Edward & Sisters: Valerie and Margaret.

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RENTIER Family 1951 MAETSUYCKER

Arie & Marie Rentier, with two daughters, Elsje & Marja left Holland in 1948 & lived in Indonesia for two years. They left & came...

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RUDD Family 1951 GEORGIC

Marian Rudd, Ian Rudd & Gillian Rudd.

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ROMEO, Marianna 1952 AUSTRALIA

Marianna Romeo was born in Sitizano, Reggio Calabria. She came to Australia in 1952 with 4 children: Rocco, Angela, Raffaele and Stella, to join...

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ROMEO, Marianna 1952 AUSTRALIA

Marianna Romeo was born in Sitizano, Reggio Calabria. She came to Australia in 1952 with 4 children: Rocco, Angela, Raffaele and Stella, to join...

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RYAN, Tony Patrick 1952 ORMONDE

Sent to Castleclare & Clontarf. Tricked into leaving my mum behind. Told I was taking a long holiday. False papers made up by Child Migrant...

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ROSSI, Pietro & Family 1952 ROMA

Have worked hard. Dad is an honourary life member of the Lions Club, Kwinana, WA.

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RUITENBURG Family 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Alma Ruitenburg b. 31/12/1953 in Australia, second daughter for the Ruitenburg Family. Family returned to the Netherlands on the P & O steamer...

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ROE, George 1952 NEW AUSTRALIA

Great grandson of Thomas Roe - Emma Merrett of Gloucester (married 1833, moved to Swansea 1839). Mother Rachel Bowen spoke Welsh. Used his mind...

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REBELO, Francisco S 1952 NORTH CAPE

My Father was in the group of the first Portuguese migrants to come to Fremantle WA. He was the first from his large family to migrate Western...

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RUTIGLIANI, Domenico 1952 CASTEL FELICE 13
RIETVELD NEE RYNDERS, Anne 1952 FAIRSEA

Educated at Iona Presentation College,Claremont teachers College & ECU. Mother of 5. Volunteer guide for the DUYFKEN. Secretary/Treasury for...

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RIDDERHOF, Cornelis & Jannie 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 22
RUSSON, JA 1952 FAIRSEA 25
RIFICI, John 1952 NEPTUNIA

HAIRDRESSING ICON IN EAST VICTORIA PARK. INTRODUCED CHIANINA CATTLE INTO WA.

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RIJNDERS, AT & PAE Family 1952 FAIRSEA

Arnold & Paulina Rijnders Engelberts had decided to emigrate to Australia after Dad had spent several years in forced labour camp in Germany....

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ROSSI, Ottavio Luigi 1952 ROMA

The youngest of 8 children he migrated, as did his brothers Pietro & Guiseppino. Luigi (Ottavio) married by proxy. His wife Dina arrived in...

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RUGGIERO, Ferdinando 1952 NEPTUNIA 29
RUSSON, John 1952 FAIRSEA 29
RONDONI, Carlo 1952 CASTEL BIANCO 30
RAESIDE, Jim & Babs 1952 STRATHAIRD

Jim & Babs arrived from Scotland with daughters Barbara & Marianne. Whilst living in 'Nissan' galvanised huts they formed a co-operative...

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RICCELLI, Luigi 1952 AUSTRALIA

Came to perth to work and for a better life for his young family. Worked as a stonemason down south WA, and around perth.

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RECHICHI, Domenica & Family 1952 CASTEL BIANCO

Domenica arrived in Australia with her four children to join her husband Vincenzo. Their youngest son Leo was born in Perth Feb 1955. They have...

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RICCIARDI, Umberto 1952 NEPTUNIA

Lobster fishing since 1952 to Ricciardi Ocean Products a successful family owned business providing WA seafood for local, Australian and export...

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RUSSO, Leone 1952 RAVELLO

Married to Maria (nee Mancuso) in Perth on the 14.12.1963 at St Mary's Cathedrial.

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RICHARDSON, Vincent 1952 OTRANTO

Arrived Fremantle, 10 hour stopover. Disembarked Adelaide, met by Daish Family (sponsor) of Murray Bridge. Worked Adelaide Tarcoola. Arrived by...

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RECHICHI, Maria Eufemia 1952 CASTEL BIANCO

Married Nicola Ottobrino 27/10/1956 St. Brigid's Catholic Church, West Perth. Mother of four: Arcangela 28/07/1957 (married Ilija Stojanovski),...

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ROMBOLA, Ferdinando 1952 SYDNEY 54
RIJNHART, Dirk & Teuntje 1952 FAIRSEA 75
RANDAZZO, Giuseppe 1952 CYRENIA

Giuseppe came to Australia for work opportunities. Two years later he married by proxy. Giuseppe and Assunta have four sons and 11 grandchildren...

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RICE, P & PH 1952 CAMERONIA 85
RYAN, Eric & Irene 1952 SOMERSETSHIRE

Took part in D-Day landings at Normandy June 1944 (ex Army). Landed at Ver-sur Mer near Bayeux. Arrived Fremantle 30 October 1952

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RIPPINGALE Family 1952 RANCHI 108
RICE, Jeanne P 1952 CAMERONIA

Family migrated to Australia because of fathers poor health that required a warmer climate. Australia was chosen because of Uncle Albert already...

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