SILLAOTS, Verna (Tom)

Born 14 May 1926

Origin Estonia
Accompanying Family None
First settled in Bunbury, WA
Original Occupation Conscripted into Army
Occupation in Australia WAGR Shunter, Shire Council Foreman (Wanneroo)

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Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

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Upon arrival in Fremantle, persuaded by the locals to change his name from Verna to Tom. Verna is a male name in Estonia, but a female name in Australia.

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