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GALIPO, Orlando

Born 1 June 1941

Origin Capo D'Orlando, Sicily, Italy
Accompanying Family Accompanied by mother Antonina and brothers and sister.
First settled in Spearwood, WA
Original Occupation Child
Occupation in Australia Grano Worker

NEPTUNIA

Departure Port Messina, Sicily
Arrival Year 1956

Fremantle

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Arrived at age 14, settled in Spearwood with family. Worked at Fremantle Woolcombers until mid 1970s. Then worked as a grano workers with brothers Charlie and Robert. Married Antonina Grida in 1967, fathered Antonino, Guiseppi and Concetina. Lives in Beeliar and is still enjoying his market garden.

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