CALLEJA, Paul, Tony & Joe
1887 – 3 December 1952
20 November 1903 – 12 March 1965
Origin Birkirkara, Malta & Birkirkara, Malta & Malta
Accompanying Family Joe's wife, Emmanuella(Emma) arrived in Fremantle on 3/10/1929 on the SS Barrabool. Tony's wife Carmena and 2 sons, Emmanuel(4) and Paolu (3) followed him to Australia on the SS Balranald which arrived in Fremantle on 10/11/1930
First settled in Perth, WA
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Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1927
Fremantle
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Paul Calleja was the father of Tony and the uncle of Joe. Paul was listed as Plasterer on the ship's manifest, Tony as Bricklayer(Tiler) and Joe as Motor Driver. Paul worked as a painter and caretaker until he had to return to Malta to be with his wife. He was for a time the assistant to Master Painter Mr Nash who did the original DINGO FLOUR sign on Stirling Hwy, Leighton. Mr Nash was given the job in the late 20's or early thirties. Tony worked as kitchen hand, cook, orderly and orchardist. Joe worked as orderly, kitchen hand, cook and factory labourer. Tony was in the army during WW2. Joe was in the land army.
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