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GHISALBERTI, Pietro

Origin Vilminore, Italy
First settled in Bassendean, WA
Original Occupation Stonemason
Occupation in Australia Stonemason, bricklayer

TOSCANA

Departure Port Genoa
Arrival Year 1951

Fremantle

53 panel

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Peter left his wife Anna and young Marilena and Emilio at home while he migrated in 1951. He built a stone house in Bassendean, and the family followed in 1954. Peter was naturalised in 1956. He aimed to provide a better education and life opportunities for his children.

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