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SCHMIDT, Anita C

Born 19 October 1944

Origin Germany
Accompanying Family Father, mother, 1 brother & 1 sister
First settled in Perth, WA

CASTEL VERDE

Departure Port Bremerhaven
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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The family who spoke no English after enduring Northam camp were sent to New Norcia. Father milked cows (he was a Forrester) whilst children went to Catholic Schools. No quarter given for not knowing English.

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