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SOKOLOWSKA, Urszula 1950 GENERAL W C LANGFITT

10th of February 1940 will stay in our memories forever. At dawn a widowed mother of six: Stefania, Wanda, Urszula, Franciszek, Jadwiga and Janina...

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SOKOLOWSKA, Wanda 1950 GENERAL W C LANGFITT

Deported, aged 15, to forced labour in Arkhangelsk, Northern Siberia, February 1940. Following Sikorski-Majski Treaty, journeyed south and fled...

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SOKOLOWSKI, Franciszek 1950 GENERAL W C LANGFITT

Deported to Siberia in 1940 with mother and five sisters. Put in orphanage in Kirgistan. Reunited with family in Pahlevi, Iran. Eventually spent...

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SAMPSON, Edward & Stella 1954 NEW AUSTRALIA

The family settled in Mount Barker. Ted was a labourer. His wife died in 1959 and he remarried. Moved to Perth in 1966. Then on retirement...

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SPENCELEY, JL, CA & Family 1968 AURELIA 181
STEVENTON, Michael 1964 CANBERRA

Left Southampton Australia Day 1964. At Fremantle met by a Mr Cornish of Claremont. Landed Sydney 15/02/1964. First job on railways at Orange...

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STUART, GA & M 1952 CAMERONIA

George worked in Perth and Katanning before the family moved to Rocky Gully after the birth of another daughter. He built houses, way sheds and...

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STUART, Linda & Susan 1952 CAMERONIA

Linda became a teacher, married and had three children. Died in November 2000 aged 50. Susan became a Chef. Travelled the world. Died September...

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STREETER, CJ & AM 1965 FAIRSTAR 182
SALVARINAS, C & T 1928 ORSOVA

Christos Salvarinas arrived 1928 on the ORSOVA. Wife, Theodora and son Athanasios, age 10 years, arrived 17/08/1937 on the VIMINALE.

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SCHAAREMAN-SHARMAN, Karel 1954 SIBAJAK

When a young boy, I had interest in travel. At the age of 17, I wanted to join the army (the start of the Korean War) but as I was under 21, I...

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SCHIFTER, Gabriela 1949 ANNA SALEN

Born as Gabriela Marta Faix (Ova). Father died when she was 10 years old. Schooling to Year 12. Special skill in languages. Passionate about...

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SCHIFTER, Tibor 1949 ANNA SALEN

Born in Slovakia when a province of Hungary. Schooling in Slovakia & Hungary to Year 12. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University in...

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SEALEY, Fred & Emma 1927 BALRANALD

Family still live in Palmyra. Vi has lived in same house in Hammad Street for 58 years.

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SHEARER, George & Olive 1951 GORGON

Born in India of British descendant. Left India 1949 for United Kingdom (Bexley, Kent). Left UK December 1950 for Ipoh, Malaysia visiting...

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SISARICH, Ivka 1937 OTRANTO 183
SISARICH, Mate 1927 OSTERLEY 183
STAMOULAS, Nicholas 1928 CITTA DI GENOVA

Married Eleni Galatis and they had two daughters, Joy and Olga. His occupation led him to being head chef at many hotels, the last being the old...

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SAIN, Jakica 1961 OCEANIA

Jakica arrived in Australia at age 13, with her mother and brother. Her father and older brother had arrived a few years earlier and they all...

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SAIN, Jure 1961 OCEANIA

Jure arrived in Australia with his mother and sister at age 15. His father and older brother had arrived a few years earlier and they all settled...

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SAIN, Marko 1957 TOSCANA

Arriving on his own Marko had left his entire family in Croatia. His son joined him 2 years later, followed by his wife, youngest son and...

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SAIN, Tereza 1961 OCEANIA

Tereza arrived in Australia with her son and daughter to join her husband and son who had already settled in Spearwood. Her 2 eldest children...

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SINICCO Family 1950 SURRIENTO

Pio's wife Giulia and their children Vilma (15) and twins Franco and Mina (11) joined Pio at Bindoon. The children went to boarding colleges at...

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SINICCO, Pio 1949 UGOLINO VIVALDI

Pio was sponsored by the Christian Brothers to work on the construction of several buildings at Boys Town, Bindoon until 1956. He then moved to...

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SKENDER, Nedim, Selima, Avdo 1970 ACHILLE LAURO 184
SHALES, Roger 1969 FAIRSTAR 185
SAW, Thomas, Henry, Ebenezer 1848 TRUSTY

Thomas worked at his trade Carpenter/Cabinetmaker. Made furniture for Gov't House. 1852 married Harriet Sophie Gibbs in Perth. They had 3 sons...

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SCHYNKARUK, Johann & Thekla 1950 SKAUGUM

Johann escaped from Poland before the war. Was in Germany during war and met Thekla. They married, 1946 and migrated to Perth 1950. Johann was a...

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SHAW, William, E & Family 1830 EGYPTIAN

William and Eliza Shaw arrived with six children and a further three were born in Western Australia. They came to the Swan River Colony after...

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SHOESMITH, WP, HM, BP & SM 1951 MORETON BAY 186
STRIKWERDA, Loes & Marianne 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Husband, Ynte Strikwerda (of Loes) came ahead - flew to Australia in April 1952 - KLM Airlines. Marianne Cronin (daughter) resides at 37 Kathleen...

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SARSON, Anne 1968 AURELIA 187
SARSON, Dennis 1968 AURELIA 187
SULC, Josef & Vera 1949 TOSCANA

Left Czechoslovakia for Australia via Austria and Italy 1948. Reason for immigration, communist oppression. Accompanied by two sons. Later had...

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SCHERINI, Giovanni 1950 SURRIENTO 188
SCHERINI, Vittorio 1952 FLORENTIA

The second of four brothers to come to Australia. Settled on the land and worked hard to clear my land and earn a living. Only objection, is...

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SIDWELL, Harold & Brenda 1968 ELLINIS

I arrived as a Wood Machinist. Now have own business for 32 years. My wife has been a member for Red Cross for 32 years.

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SIGISMONDI, Nicoletta 1961 AUSTRALIA

Came for a better life in 1961 under the name of Sigismondi (maiden name) and married in 1967 to Ermando D'Aurizio.

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SKOTSCH, Family 1949 AMARAPOORA 188
SMITH, Gordon & Sheena 1964 IBERIA 188
SOKLIČ, Zdenko 1955 OCEANIA 188
STEFANELLI, Giovanni 1950 SURRIENTO 188
STEFANELLI, Maria 1954 SURRIENTO 188
STOYKOVSKI, Traian & Goutsa 1962 UNKNOWN

Traian and Goutsa were partisans who fought against the Nazis in WW2. They arrived in Fremantle with their two young daughters and baby son and...

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SPENCE, Alice Maud 1921 OSTERLEY

My mother bought a Grocers shop at 269 Great Eastern Highway, Rivervale, just after the family arrived. She stayed there until her death in...

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SPENCE, Arthur Ernest 1921 OSTERLEY

Arthur grew up in Rivervale. His mother ran a general store and his father worked at the cement works. Arthur continued to live in Rivervale...

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SPENCE, Herbert W 1921 OSTERLEY

Dad arrived in Australia a non swimmer at age 11 but learnt to swim in the river near Rivervale. Went on to win the swim through Perth to...

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SPENCE, James H 1921 OSTERLEY

Jim got work in the timber mills at Hakea and Dwellingup until he joined the Army in 1940. After the war he finished his working life at the...

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STERLE, Giorgio, Edda & Alda 1954 OCEANIA

Georgio Sterle will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity to everyone. His wife Edda worked as a nurse at the Fremantle Hospital....

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SMITH, FG & MM, G & E 1965 FAIRSEA 19