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FRKOVICH, Mate

Born 18 October 1940

Origin Gospic, Croatia
First settled in Parkerville, WA
Original Occupation Fitter
Occupation in Australia Boilermaker/Welder

GUGLIELMO MARCONI

Departure Port Genova, ITALY
Arrival Year 1965

Fremantle

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Born and raised in Gospic, Croatia. Left his mother, brother and 5 sisters at the age of 25. Arrived in Perth to establish a better life and help support his family overseas. After 3 years he purchased a home, married and has 2 happily married children and 1 grandchild.

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