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BATTAGLIA, Giovanni

Origin Teglio Italy
First settled in Kalannie Western Australia
Original Occupation Soldier, worked family farm
Occupation in Australia Miner and Farmer

ESQUILINO

Departure Port Genoa
Arrival Year 1939

Fremantle

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Came to Australia for greater opportunities - Went to Paynes Find working as a miner (9 yrs) returned to Kalannie to pursue a farming career. Married Bruna Pellegrini in 1955, purchased land and set about clearing and developing the virgin block into a successful farming enterprise.

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