IWANKIW Family
Origin Göttingen, Germany
Accompanying Family Roman Father, Irmgard Mother, Jochen (John) 4 yrs, Jutta (Judy) 2 yrs
First settled in Northam Camp and Bassendean
Original Occupation Both parents qualified master butchers
Occupation in Australia Butchers
GENERAL M L HERSEY
Arrival Year 1950
Fremantle
33 panel
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German, Ukraine couple Roman and Irmgard and children Jochen and Jutta. Roman was a smallgoods man. He introduced European varieties whilst working at Johnsons in Perth. In 1952 purchased Butcher Shop and slaughter house in Denmark WA. In 1967 purchased and moved to abattoir in Kalgoorlie.
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Visitor Submitted Comments
wondered how to contact john or judy eric
Sun 11 Oct 2015
Hi John my name is Mark Hill you knew me as Rowe I wanted to get in contact with you to see how you are doing your old employees mark
Wed 30 Oct 2019
Hi John and Judy,
Our family lived close to you in Scotsdale Denmark many moons ago. Judy took me horse riding and your Mum and Dad were revered by our family for both their small goods and the courage and commitment they showed to all. Would love to reconnect!
Cheers! Jan Ruhen
Tue 17 Nov 2020
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