MATTEO, Immacolata
Born 5 December 1938
Origin Siderno Marina, Reggio Calabria
Accompanying Family Mother-Angela, Siblings-Rocco, Antonio, Franco, Rosa & Natalina
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Child
Occupation in Australia Seamstress/Business Proprietor/House Wife & Mother
OCEANIA
Departure Port Messina
Arrival Year 1954
Fremantle
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Mum spent her 16th birthday and first night in Australia on the Oceana. She taught herself many skills, to sew, cook and to be a mother that has kept her family together. Her English may not always be the best, but not a lot of words are needed to show love.
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