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PIACENTINI, Carlo Alberto

Born 16 October 1919

Origin Piandelagotti, Italy
First settled in Karridale, WA
Original Occupation Shoolboy
Occupation in Australia Sleeper cutter

ESQUILINO

Departure Port Genoa
Arrival Year 1936

Fremantle

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Joined my father sleeper cutting at Karridale. Started a sawmill at Dardanup 1945. Married Elizabeth Panizza 1947, 4 children. Started an earthmoving business 1949 which has become one of WA's largest privately owned and family operated earthmoving companies.

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