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BERTOGNA, Albino & Olinda

1 March 1907 – 4 February 1969
6 March 1909 – 21 February 2003

Origin Fiume, Italy
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Bank Manager (Albino) Home Duties (Olinda)
Occupation in Australia Labourer Water Supply (Albino) Home Duties (Olinda)

OXFORDSHIRE

Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

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Albino and Olinda left their home town of Fiume after World War II to give their family, Manlio, Lucina and Aris a new opportunity in an exciting country. Moving to Australia meant leaving behind family, friends and a prosperous career, but provided new opportunities for the Bertogna family.

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