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SIEKIERKA, Wiktoria 1950 FAIRSEA 392
STEFANOFF, Albina & Family 1950 FAIRSEA

Arrived as part of post WWII displaced persons migration.

392
SIMMONDS, EG, AF & MP 1956 FAIRSEA

The family considered coming to WA a great adventure and the opportunity to contribute to a new country.

398
SELENTIN Family 1953 FAIRSEA 405
SMART, Anne E (HENDERSON) 1966 FAIRSEA

Maiden name Smart. Worked as Occupational Therapist at Talbot Rehab Centre in Kew, Melbourne. Travelled Victoria widely. Went to Perth 1969 &...

407
SANGSTON, Jim, Joy, Rob, Ian 1957 FAIRSEA

Family since happily extended to include two daughters, Lesley & Debra, thirteen grandchildren & so far two great grandchildren. All...

409
SMITH, Finlay 1965 FAIRSEA 411
STRINGER, Owen & Family 1958 FAIRSEA

Owen worked as a photographer, wife Heather as his business partner & later public servant. Daughter Teresa studied at WAIT (Curtin Uni)...

419
SHARKEY, Mary 1966 FAIRSEA

Worked for 2yrs as Chief Medical Social Worker - Fremantle Hospital, 28 yrs as Chief Social Worker, Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital. Joined in 1972...

426
SPINDLER, Herbert & Olga 1953 FAIRSEA 451
STRUCK, Marie & KNOLL, Mary 1953 FAIRSEA 456
SKINNER, Terence John 1966 FAIRSEA

First employment - Motor Mechanic at Winterbottoms, Jolimont. Married - Heather Josephine Carter 1969. Children - two sons, Cameron and Gordon....

471
SPRYSZAK, C, D & Ksenia Krys 1950 FAIRSEA

We chose Australia as our new adopted country and are happy here, well accepted by people in Wongan Hills. We both spoke English. Our second...

480
SULLIVAN Richard & Carole 1969 FAIRSKY

Moved from Birmingham and met many close friends on the boat over to Fremantle and are still in contact with each other today.

9
SNELLING, Stephen Stanley 1968 FAIRSKY

Steve arrived in Fremantle with his wife and 3 small children as 10 pound migrants. With 300 pounds to his name. He stayed in Graylands Hostel...

10
SERVIS, James L 1970 FAIRSKY 22
STRAITON Family 1968 FAIRSKY

Originally headed for New Zealand (2 sisters already settled there). Settled here, and been here ever since. 1 son and 1 daughter still living.

24
SPENCER, H & BE & Family 1967 FAIRSKY

Harold always wanted to come to Australia. He came with wife Barbara and 5 children,the eldest being 14 the youngest 3. All their family remained...

40
SUTCLIFFE, L & P, Jill, Jenny 1971 FAIRSKY

Sutcliffe Family (from Warrington UK), came out here to give our children a better life.

40
SWIFT, Sandra 1958 FAIRSKY 46
SMITH, John & Irene 1963 FAIRSKY

Jack and Irene came to Australia via the Lonnie Scheme which was advertised in the British newspapers. We were married two weeks before leaving...

58
SMITH, EC, LD, MJ & MC 1966 FAIRSKY

He was a Battle of Britain pilot. A man who loved to fly - he gave up flying in Australia to support his family. He won many bravery awards for...

63
SUGRUE, Albert E 1970 FAIRSKY 65
SHARP, Ian & Margaret 1968 FAIRSKY

We were married just one month before we set sail. The Sitmar Line sent us a telegram on our wedding day to say Congratulations & that they...

71
SCOPES, Paul & Sylvia 1969 FAIRSKY 88
SOER Family 1966 FAIRSKY

Jack & Christine plus 7 children Marilyn, Janet, Stephen, Brian, Wendy, Clifford, Denise. All still alive and well in 2004.

95
STEVENSON, Brian & Maureen 1958 FAIRSKY

Children: Angela Mari born 22/10/1959, Jacqueline born 06/08/1962, Colette Anne born 09/04/1965 and Bryan Paul born 26/06/1966. Newly married...

110
SMITH, John & Diane 1970 FAIRSKY

We were all excited about the boat trip and going to a new country but also apprehensive.

118
SCOOTE, Stella & Brian 1970 FAIRSKY

Arrived here 10 years too late. Best thing we ever did.

144
SHANKS Family 1963 FAIRSKY

Arrived at Fremantle 518163, departed ship expecting to live in Perth WA. Trip was booked to Melbourne. Furniture and father's plastering tools...

150
SHADBOLT, Derek & Joyce 1967 FAIRSKY

Previous Shadbolt generation originated in Cambridgeshire, England. This generation originate from Swansea, South Wales.

151
SHAW, Edward & Elizabeth 1959 FAIRSKY

Family resided in Brisbane for 9 months, then moved back to WA for the building of BP refinery, Kwinana. Still residents of Kwinana.

166
STOODLEY Family 1968 FAIRSKY 173
STALLARD, Jill 1961 FAIRSKY

I arrived in Fremantle WA from England in 1961 not knowing if I would enjoy living on the other side of the world - 43 years later and becoming an...

175
SHARKEY, GG & Family 1962 FAIRSKY 203
SCOOTE, Jacquelene 1970 FAIRSKY 209
STIRLING, Norman W 1963 FAIRSKY

Married Pamela Forbes of Canterbury in Victoria July 1966. Moved to Perth, WA October 1966. Had 3 sons - Douglas (1968), Michael (1970) and...

209
SULLIVAN Family 1966 FAIRSKY

Tony & Eleanor Sullivan migrated to WA with their 4 children - Richard, Anthony, & twins Christine & Eleanor.

218
STREET, Jean & Victor 1959 FAIRSKY 220
STREET, Lorraine & Stephen 1959 FAIRSKY 220
STUBBS, John & Violet 1969 FAIRSKY

We spent the first 6 months in Graylands Hostel. Bought the home in Gosnells in which I still live. We all love Australia and have never regretted...

220
SALTER, Kenneth William 1964 FAIRSKY 222
SKITTLETHORPE, A & H 1962 FAIRSKY

The family moved to Perth in 1976.

241
SAMS, Philip, Venetia & Dawn 1958 FAIRSKY 259
SCOTT, James, Joan, Patricia 1964 FAIRSKY

James Scott was a soldier in the British Army. Served in the 7th Armoured Division in the 8th Army under Eisenhower. Has five medals and was one...

266
SEALEY, Roy & Gwenyth 1963 FAIRSKY

Myself & three children plus five grandchildren, all live in Rockingham.

273
SWINHOE Family 1963 FAIRSKY

Henry (Harry) and Betty had a great love of Australia travelling numerous times to all states. On retirement they prospected and had a gold...

314
STOCKLEY, KC & BE & Family 1967 FAIRSKY

Emigrated with six (6) children & wife. 4 sons & 2 daughters.

329
SOORD, K & B & Family 1962 FAIRSKY

Dad arrived on the Greek ship the Bretagne in February so that he could look for work, followed by Mum and three children, Dorothee, Evelyn and...

334
SCOTT, Andrew & Jean 1967 FAIRSKY

Our heart will always be in Fremantle...

393