PETKOVICH, Ivan (John)
Born 25 January 1923
Origin Blato, Korcula (Yugoslavia)
Accompanying Family Alone
First settled in Spearwood, WA
Original Occupation Apprentice Cabinet Maker/Carpenter
Occupation in Australia Carpenter/Builder
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Departure Port Genoa
Arrival Year 1939
Fremantle
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Arrived to join father. Worked on market gardens (Spearwood) 18 months. Apprenticed as carpenter (1941). Commenced military training (June 1942) and saw active service (Tarakan, 1945). Post-war, recommenced apprenticeship. Became registered builder. Married Regina Vasich 1944. Three children, Mary, John and Cheryl.
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