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CONTI, Sebastiano (Charlie)

Born 28 February 1933

Origin Tortorici, Sicily, Italy
First settled in Leederville, Western Australia
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Shearer

TOSCANA

Departure Port Messina
Arrival Year 1952

Fremantle

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Always known as Charlie. Was a shearer for many years around the north of WA. He was the first Italian shearer.

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  • This is my grandad.
    Proud to hear that he was the first italian shearer in Wa.

    Wed 25 Mar 2015

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