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COLLELL, Juan Manuel

Origin Barcelona, Spain
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Fisherman
Occupation in Australia Fisherman

OCEANIEN

Departure Port Marsielles
Arrival Year 1911

Fremantle

330 panel

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Manuel fished from Fremantle on arrival 1911. Early 1920's he & wife Mary moved to Rottnest where they were caretakers at the Governors residence - now Quokka Arms. 1930 moved to Rockingham to build tearooms. Manuel continued fishing - became a well known identity. Manuel and Mary reared Christina, Rose and Manuel Jack.

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