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BATTAGLIA, Antonio

1 November 1904 – 18 September 1995

Origin Tresenda Italy
First settled in Jarrahdale WA
Original Occupation Bootmaker
Occupation in Australia Carrier

CARIGNANO

Departure Port Genoa
Arrival Year 1927

Fremantle

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Born in Carona Italy on the Swiss border. The first in his family to emigrate to Australia to seek a better life. Worked in the country till settling in Jarrahdale in 1930's. Naturalised 1935. Later joined by his wife Maria and daughter Angela 1936 after a 9 year separation. Reunited at Fremantle harbour. Settled in Jarrahdale where son John was born in 1939.

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