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PACE, John

13 December 1910 – 9 January 1986

Origin Marsa, Malta
First settled in Bassendean, WA
Original Occupation Bus Driver
Occupation in Australia Foundry Worker

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Departure Port Valetta
Arrival Year 1950

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John Pace migrated to Australia in 1950, to forge a life with better opportunities for his family. Post-war Malta was difficult. He built by hand the beginnings of a house in Bassendean, found employment as a foundry worker & sent for his family four years later.

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