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ALVARO, Saturnino

Born 2 July 1926

Origin Madrid, Spain
First settled in Richmond, VIC
Original Occupation Cabinet maker
Occupation in Australia Cabinet-Maker

ROMA

Departure Port Genova Italy
Arrival Year 1965

Fremantle

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He was a passionate and talented cabinetmaker who became one of the best furniture restorers in Melbourne. In 1970 he was commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia to design and create a souvenir wooden box that would hold all historical Australian postage stamps which was presented to the Queen.

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