SCHAAREMAN-SHARMAN, Karel

Born 5 August 1933

Origin Delft, Holland
Accompanying Family Nil
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Office Worker
Occupation in Australia Electrician

SIBAJAK

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1954

Fremantle

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When a young boy, I had interest in travel. At the age of 17, I wanted to join the army (the start of the Korean War) but as I was under 21, I needed my parents signature - they refused. So I waited till nearly reaching 21 and worked towards emigration to Australia.

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