BARONE, Antonio
Born 13 November 1918
Origin Vasto, Italia
First settled in Hamel, WA
Original Occupation Contadino/farm hand
Occupation in Australia Boiler attendant/factory hand
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Departure Port Napoli (Naples)
Arrival Year 1937
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Left school and began working when nine years old. Joined father (Luigi) first lodging - makeshift shack (corrugated iron roof, hessian bag walls). Worked together in country towns. Interned at Rottnest during WW2. Released to grow potatoes for the Australian Army. Married Celia De Rosa (18/12/1943). Worked for Nestle and Brownes Dairy (1949-1983). Daughters Lena (12/02/1946) and Anne (08/04/1950).
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