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FRANCHINA, Salvatore

Origin Capo D'Orlando, Sicily, Italy
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Bootmaker
Occupation in Australia Bootmaker

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Departure Port Messina, Italy
Arrival Year 1926

Fremantle

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Salvatore arrived with bootmakers trade and operated business in Fremantle firstly at 68 High Street and later 95 Market Street. In 1940 he was interned at Harvey and later at Kalgoorlie. Following his release he lived in Katanning and Joondanna. He died at MCL Convalescence Home in Cottesloe.

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