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SIMONS Family

Origin Aachen, Germany
Accompanying Family Hannelore (girl), 3 years 10 months old; Hans-Detlef (boy) 1 year 5 months old
First settled in Adelaide, SA
Original Occupation Phillip’s Corporation employee
Occupation in Australia Phillip’s Corporation employee

AURELIA

Departure Port Bremerhaven
Arrival Year 1960

Fremantle

40 panel

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Theo and Karla, a young German couple, brought their two small children to Australia to enjoy a better life far from the dangers of war. They arrived at Fremantle on Theo's 27th birthday.

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