BURSZTYN, Leja
14 October 1916 – 5 July 2004
Origin Rutki, Poland
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Home Duties
Occupation in Australia Home Duties
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Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1939
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As 1938 saw anti-semitism threaten Polish Jewry, Leja married Chona then migrated alone to Perth, sponsored by an aunt. Leja followed in 1939. Leja's family were all killed in WWII. Australia gave her the opportunity to have a family of her own and live a peaceful life.
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