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GASPAR, Stipan Ivan (John)

Born 26 December 1923

Origin Unćani, Croatia
First settled in Spearwood, WA
Original Occupation Child
Occupation in Australia Student/Labourer & Market Gardener

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Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1938

Fremantle

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Known as Steven John, he arrived at the age of 14 and attended Spearwood State School for 6 months. Left school at 15yrs to help establish the family garden and home and worked as a labourer for many local businesses. At 18 yrs joined RAAF.

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