RATEJ, Frank
Born 15 November 1937
Origin Korplje, Slovenia
First settled in Yackandandah, VIC
Original Occupation Mechanic Driver
Occupation in Australia Transport Owner/Shop Owner
AURELIA
Departure Port Genova
Arrival Year 1956
Fremantle
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My first look at Australia was Fremantle and I was so impressed I wanted to stay, but my ship passage was to Melbourne. My first work was transporting timber to Bonegilla, Victoria. I am proud to be an Australian citizen. I visited Fremantle after 49 years and it still looks beautiful!.
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