KLIMAK, Mychajlo

18 September 1922 – 13 October 2009

Origin Strij, Ukraine
First settled in Brookton, WA
Original Occupation Farm Worker
Occupation in Australia Diesel Locomotive Cleaner

AMARAPOORA

Departure Port Naples, Italy
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

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Placed and worked on a farm in Brookton for one year then relocated to Northam Holden Camp for two years and lived in a tent. Was employed by Govt Railways, Northam as a shunter. Taught self to read and write in English. Retired working at Government Railways.

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