DI GIOVANNI, Guido

Born 9 September 1938

Origin Civitaguana Italy
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation Mechanic
Occupation in Australia Mechanic

SURRIENTO

Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1955

Fremantle

86 panel

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Guido (16) travelled to Perth with a younger brother to join their father. His mother and youngest brother joined them six months later. Passage to Perth was 200 pounds. Two weeks later he was working as a mechanic. It took him five years to repay the fare for all his family.

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