ORLOWSKY, R & A Family

25 December 1913 – 8 March 1994
1 December 1920 – 5 March 2004

Origin Soltsa Gorki Russia
Accompanying Family Tamara, Yurik and Margarita
First settled in Williams WA
Original Occupation Flour Miller
Occupation in Australia Carpenter

AMARAPOORA

Departure Port Italy
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

87 panel

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Post war displaced, Robert amd Anna Orlowsky and children arrived Fremantle 1949. Contracted to railways for two years at Williams (released as found to be colour blind). Moved to Wooroloo - Chief carpenter at Sanatorium then same at Como Forestry Dept. Built his home (East Victoria Park) and at the same time helped friends build theirs. Staunch Lutheran - St John, Aberdeen Street.

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