BEM, Franjo (Frank) & Maria
7 December 1912 – 11 May 1971
23 September 1913 – 28 June 1995
Origin Silberbach, Czechoslovakia & Kebel, Hrvatsko Zagorje, Croatia
Accompanying Family Julia Bem - married name Bajuk - came out when 3½ years old
First settled in Northam then Floreat, WA
Original Occupation Fine Furniture & General Carpenter (Franjo), Trader (Maria) & Child (Julia)
Occupation in Australia Fine Furniture & General Carpenter (Franjo), Market Gardeners/Deli Owners (Franjo & Maria)& Medical Secretary, Clerk & Teacher Assistant (Julia)
SKAUGUM
Departure Port Bremerhafen
Arrival Year 1950
Fremantle
415 panel
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The family travelled on the SKAUGUM III to Western Australia. Dad's heritage was German & Czechoslovakian & Mum's was Croatian. They bought "Island Farm" in East Northam, raised poultry, cows & mainly had a very large market garden; their produce was well known at the Perth Markets & often mentioned on the radio. Then they only ran a piggery. In 1961 they moved to Floreat where they owned & ran a fruit, vege & deli shop & became well known in the area; lastly Mum owned & ran a cake shop there & was renowned for her tortes & strudels. God Blessed me with the best parents. They had hearts of gold & nobility of character.
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