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ALLISON, John, Jo, Paul, Ric 1959 STRATHAIRD

Fresh air and sunshine

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ABRUSCI, Leonardo 1952 NEPTUNIA 165
AIRULO, Giuseppe 1960 SYDNEY

I arrived in Australia in 1960 by ship. I worked in the community as a motor mechanic until I retired. I married and had five children. I have six...

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ANDREW, Charles & Joyce F 1963 CASTEL FELICE 162
AUSTIN, A, E & Family 1970 ACHILLE LAURO

Settled in Canberra. Husband an Engineer with Navy. Wife became Chaplain in Uniting Church. Children, Pauline and Penny now both married.

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ARCHER, Paul Percival 1963 FAIRSKY 161
ANDERSON, Alex, C, T & J 1831 EGYPTIAN

Alex & Cecilia first settled at Bassendean, then granted 6,900 acres Toodyay including 'Mt Anderson'. 1837 to Tasmania, later to Portland,...

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ANDERTON, Clara & Thomas 1923 ORSOVA

Arrived with 6 children Cyril, Eileen, Herbert, Hilda, Freda & Thomas. Sent to Pemberton group settlement. Later Father Cyril & Herbert...

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ATKINSON Family 1965 NORTHERN STAR 16
ATTRILL, MJ & PL & 6 Children 1955 ORONSAY 16
ALBERT, Henry 1850 HASHEMY 159
ADAIR, John, Meg, Lyn & Gill 1964 AURELIA

After settling in Perth we increased our family by the addition of a son, Darren 1967 and by a daughter Lorraine in 1969.

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ANDERSON, John, Pam, Y & S 1968 ELLINIS 154
AFFLECK, Alexander & Marion 1966 FAIRSKY 152
AFFLECK, Gillian I 1966 FAIRSKY 152
AFFLECK, Joyce C 1966 FAIRSKY 152
AFFLECK, R Bruce 1966 FAIRSKY 152
ALLIA, Ida (nee VERTERAMO) 1939 ESQUILINO

At the age of five Ida left Italy with her mother, sister and brother to join her father who had settled in Wanneroo as a market gardener. At the...

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ARMIT, Dave, Mary, David 1962 CASTEL FELICE 152
ALLAN, Alexander B 1950 MALOJA 151
ARTUS, Elsie May 1943 ORCADES

Married name Elsie May Compton

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ÅKESSON, Bror Thure 1910 OMRAH

Bror & family left Denmark for London, boarding SS OMRAH to Western Australia. Gunner died enroute & was buried at sea (Lat 15.32 S, Long...

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ANDERTON, Thomas Singleton 1924 ORSOVA

A 1914-18-war veteran Thomas came to WA believing he was going to his own dairy farm. After an arduous journey to Northcliffe the family arrived...

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ANTIPAS, Dimitra (nee HASAPI) 1955 PATRIS

Dimitra Hasapi arrived in 1955 in Fremantle port by herself, and upon arrival met her husband to be Gerassimos Antipas. They together went on to...

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AQUINO, Vincenzo 1954 AUSTRALIA

Attended St Brigid's Primary Catholic School, West Perth 1955-1956.
Highgate Primary School 1957-1959.
Forrest High School, Lord...

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ASHFIELD Family 1969 FAIRSKY 15
AYRES, Olga Dorothy Ann 1953 STRATHEDEN

We spent 6 weeks in North Fremantle, 12 weeks in Katanning, 2 years in Fremantle then settled back in North Fremantle.

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AXFORD, Juliet nee WINDER 1950 DORSETSHIRE

Mother: Alma Florence Winder, Father: Leslie Francis Winder, Sister: Vivienne Winder. Mother, Father & Sister went back to England 3 years...

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ACKROYD, Barry 1971 BRITANIS

Youngest son of 5 siblings of Madge and Walter Ackroyd. Resident of Perth WA since 1982. One daughter-Kathryn Anne born 1985 (18/9/85)

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ALLUM, David & Mary 1969 ANGELINA LAURO

The net lowering suitcases at Southampton opened, suitcases finished up in the sea. Steered off course 500 miles as seas were rough. Only 10% went...

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ADDY, Brian 1970 FAIRSTAR 147
ALLAN, Bevan Stuart 1961 ARCADIA

Emigrated as 18 year old, lived with Aunt & Uncle in Como. Parents emigrated following year after favourable reports. Married Fremantle girl...

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ANTULOV, Anka (TANCABEL) 1956 SURRIENTO

After 1 year in Australia I met my husband, Vinko Tancabel and we were married in April 1958. We have 3 beautiful sons: Denis, David & Glen

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ALBERTI, Calogero 1959 NEPTUNIA

When I first arrived at the age of four, I couldn't speak a word of English. I am now a High School Teacher and I teach English. I married Silvana...

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ALBERTI, Girolamo 1959 NEPTUNIA

Girolamo married Maria Testa in 1974. They have four children, Teresa, Bruno, Orazio and Olivia. Girolamo is currently a councillor with the...

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ALBERTI, Lucia 1959 NEPTUNIA

Lucia married Gaetano Palermo in 1973. They have a daughter, Julie and a son, Mark.

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ALBERTI, Orazio & Teresa 1959 NEPTUNIA

Orazio Alberti worked at Arnotts Mills & Wares for most of his working life in Fremantle. In Capo D'Orlando he worked as a taxi driver. He...

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ALOIA, Giovanni 1968 ACHILLE LAURO 143
ALOIA, Maria Gioconda MONZŪ 1967 GALILEO GALILEI

Met Giovanni Aloia the following year (1968). They married in September 1968. Bought a house together in Beaconsfield. They still live there today...

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ARRIGONI, Giovanni Pietro 1949 UGOLINO VIVALDI

Went to the northern goldfields & worked on the mines (gold) for 15 years. The balance of his working life he worked in a steel factory in the...

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ARRIGONI, Maria Francesca 1949 TOSCANA

Arrived in Fremantle 5 months after Dad's arrival. Went to the Northern Goldfields to support Dad & mothered 3 children in 13 years spent up...

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ACASON, George & Rosalyn 1973 GALILEO GALILEI

Youngest daughter Melody born on 25/12/1974 Manly Hospital. Returned to settle in Perth January 1976. Son David served in Australian Navy. We now...

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ASHBY, George, Phyllis, John 1949 ORCADES

Couldn't get 'Assisted Passage' after 2 years so came out 1st class. Met girl called Avril Russell who disembarked Fremantle. Used to hold hands...

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ASHBY, Veronica & Shirley 1949 ORCADES

Lived in Collie until late teens. Married early in our 20's and lived in Perth.

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ANG, LiangPoh H & ChengNeo 1942 GORGON

Prior to 1942 arrival - Crown Court interpretor/translator in Singapore. 27 March 1942 to November 1943 - Australian Army Sergeant (W61311) at HH...

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ATTWOOD, AE & HA 1927 BENDIGO

Six children accompanied Mr & Mrs Attwood in 1927. Two older sons migrated in 1926.

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ANDREATTA, Valentino I 1952 ROMA

Founder, Director and Conductor of the WA Italian Choir.

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AUSTEN, William 1913 ORONTES

William Austen was a butcher, it is believed he went to either Mount Magnet, or Wittenoom soon after arrival in WA. He later settled in North...

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ADAIR, William (Bill) 1953 NEW AUSTRALIA

William came out to join his brother Ronald who migrated to Australia in 1948/49. William worked a number of jobs to earn enough money to sponsor...

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ANELLI, Sabina 1964 GUGLIELMO MARCONI

Sabina was the first Anelli family member to leave her native home for Fremantle, but within three years of arriving in Fremantle, her parents and...

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