DELLA-SANTINA, Giuseppe E

2 June 1910 – 4 September 2003

Origin San Pieve Paola Lucca, Italy
Accompanying Family Giuseppe Ernesto Della-Santina
First settled in Osborne Park & Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Carpenter's Assistant
Occupation in Australia Businessman & many other occupations

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Departure Port Genova
Arrival Year 1927

Fremantle

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Giuseppe Ernesto Della-Santina arrived in WA age 16 ½ years and was met by his father and Guelfi family and on the back of a truck in about 100 deg heat. He commented, 'We have come to hell'. Feeling the heat, was then taken to accommodation and employment in a flower nursery and Luisini's grapes.

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  • Hello Guiseppe Ernesto Della Santina, I am Jean-Michel Della Santina. Since I serves me as the computer, I look for Della Santina of part the world. I am there approximately 80, you countered rather young and I would like that you speak about it to your family. My origin comes from a Tuscan villa.ge named(appointed) Lammari next to Lucca, my family it is installed(settled) in Marseille in approximately of 1890. My grandfather had 10 or 12 brothers and sisters, they are to exile in diverse country, the USA, Argentina, Cuba, Australia there is Kath who life to Mandurah, Brazil and finally Italy, France-Corsica. Even if you do not answer me, I would maybe have taught you about things. Here is my address and phone number(coordinates) ( jeanmichel.dellasantina@dartybox.com ) see you soon and passes on(transmits) my friendships to your family. J-M

    Fri 8 Mar 2013

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