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CIANCOTTI, Francesco

Origin Spelonga, Ascoli Piceno, ITALIA
First settled in Dallwallinu, Western Australia
Original Occupation Agricultural labourer
Occupation in Australia Cartage contractor

CASTEL BIANCO

Departure Port Genoa
Arrival Year 1952

Fremantle

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One thousand young single men aged from 17 to 33 years boarded the Castelbianco in search of a better life after World War II. I repaid the Australian Government 18 Sterling per month for 24 months to cover the cost of my trip over.

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