LOO, Aleksander and Family
Origin Poide, Estonia
Accompanying Family Nadja [wife], Juta, Uudo, Jaano, Tiiu, Rein and Tonu.
First settled in Eastern Creek, NSW
Original Occupation Headmaster
Occupation in Australia Labourer
GENERAL C C BALLOU
Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1949
Fremantle
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Escaping from Estonia the family were straifed by Communist fighters, the escape ship we were listed on was bombed and sunk - fortunately we had been placed on a second ship. All six children and parents we're re-united in Australia. The family suffered greatly but survived.
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