GRAVAS, Asimina
Origin Kastellorizo, Greece
Accompanying Family Husband Marcos Gravas (born 11-8-1900) & one of her single younger sisters, Anastasia Palassis. Asimina was also pregnant & had her first daughter, Rene just after arriving (30-9-1930)
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Home Duties
Occupation in Australia Self Employed (Fish & Chip Shop Proprietor)
ROMOLO
Departure Port Alexandria, Egypt
Arrival Year 1930
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Bought and managed café in Stirling St, Perth which closed because of the Depression. After WWII, they opened a fish & chip shop in Charles St, West Perth. Marco died 12-1-1957 and Asimina continued with the business until the government needed the land for the new freeway.
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