GOBETTI, Giovanni & Ester
22 July 1909 – 12 October 1964
29 August 1913 – 13 April 1962
Origin Tirano, Italy
First settled in Marvel Loch: Loc404 Jilbadji Yilgarn
Original Occupation Family Farm, then Cane (Sugar) Farmer
Occupation in Australia Yilgarn Farm Owner (Farmer)
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Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1938
Fremantle
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Giovanni Gobetti Born: 22/07/1909 Died: 12/10/1964 Ester Gobetti (nee Panizza) Born: 29/08/1913 Died: 13/04/1962. Both grew up and married in Tirano Italy. Giovanni had dreams of being a QLD sugar farmer. Instead landed at Fremantle and on dock was met by Esters family that had arrived before, so settled in WA becoming Yilgara Farmers. First Blocl Loc 404, Jilbadji. Fourth generation living on farm today. Their example of hard work and commitment has resulted in a fine legacy for family and Western Australia.
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