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DE PINTO, Giacomo

Born 12 March 1941

Origin Molfetta, Italy
Accompanying Family Travelled alone
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation N/A
Occupation in Australia Cray fisherman

NEPTUNIA

Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1954

Fremantle

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Giacomo was 13 yrs old when his father died in Molfetta Italy. He then travelled alone to Fremantle by ship to be with his Aunty and Uncle. Giacomo (Jim) was the eldest son and soon began work in the crayfishing industry to support his widowed mother, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Jim is a wonderful husband and father.

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