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GENOVESI, Benedetto G

Born 3 November 1920

Origin Genova, Italy
First settled in Narrogin WA
Original Occupation Navy Signaller
Occupation in Australia Supreme Court Usher

SURRIENTO

Departure Port Genova
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

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First arrived as a P.O.W. to Sydney in 1943 aboard SS Uruguay from Bombay, India ex Navy released in 1946. Returned to Genova. Sponsored by O'Reilly family, farmers from Narrogin. Married Marzia in 1952 and had 5 children. Retired Supreme Court Usher.

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