MERLO, Vincenzo
6 September 1928 – 18 March 1991
Origin Francavilla, Sicily - Italy
Accompanying Family G. Marchioro - Friend
First settled in East Perth, WA
Original Occupation Market Gardner
Occupation in Australia Builders Labourer
AUSTRALIA
Departure Port Messina - Sicily
Arrival Year 1952
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Travelled from a poor country to seek a prosperous new life. Worked hard down South clearing bush land & collecting potatoes on various farms. He finally worked as a builders labourer until he retired early through illness. Married Giuseppina Condelli on 4/01/1958 and lived in North Perth. Had four children named Carmelo, Raffaele, Nuccia and Donato. Sadly passed away on 13/03/1991.
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