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KENDA, Leopoldo & Alice L

25 October 1917 – 19 June 1997
26 June 1914 – 15 January 2003

Origin Rijeka (Fiume) Yugoslavia
Accompanying Family Son Renato
First settled in South Fremantle WA
Original Occupation Barber (male) Hairdresser (female)
Occupation in Australia Meatworks/Processor (male) Hairdresser (female)

SKAUGUM

Departure Port Bremenhaven Germany
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

36 panel

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Migrated through international refugee organization, IRO, as displaced persons, DP. Best known as "Leo" to his Aussie mates at Robb Jetty Meatworks. As "Poldo" to the Italian and Yugoslav community. Lidia, registered hairdresser enjoyed extenstive clientele of Italian, Yugoslavs and Aussies.

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