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OGNENIS, Elefteria

Born 16 August 1939

Origin Budapest Hungary
First settled in Manjimup, WA
Original Occupation Student
Occupation in Australia Farm hand

AUSTRALIA

Departure Port Genoa, Italy
Arrival Year 1955

Fremantle

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Separated from her family as a nine year old child war refugee, Elefteria arrived in Australia aged 17 to be reunited with her family. Together they started a new life on her parents farm at West Palgarup Road, Manjimup. Her father Constatine served Australia in the Second World War.

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