Welcome Walls

BRUZZESE, Vincenzo

Origin Grotteria R. Calabria Italy
First settled in Leederville, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Roof Tiler

TOSCANA

Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

203 panel

Read their story

Vincenzo arrived in Perth alone hoping to make a better life for his family. He worked long hours clearing land in Mingenew for three years, before sending for his wife and three children. The family grew with the birth of five more children.

Share

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share this

Visitor Submitted Comments

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
Attach files to this comment
Changes made to the attachments are not permanent until you save this post. Files must be smaller than 10 MB and have one of the following extensions: jpg jpeg gif png bmp.

All content copyright Government of Western Australia, All rights reserved.