RAFFA, Giacomo & Nunziata
1 April 1895 – 20 November 1963
5 May 1902 – 18 October 1971
Origin S. Agata Raccuia, Sicily, Italy
First settled in Fremantle WA
REGINA D'ITALIA
Departure Port Messina
Arrival Year 1926
Fremantle
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Giacomo arrived in Fremantle 1912 at 17 years of age. Worked to save money. Returned to Sicily in 1925 to marry and came back in 1926 with his wife. They reared 7 children. He fished all his life, while his wife worked hard at home, especially through the depression years.
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