SIMUNOVIČ, Marija
Born 12 October 1908
Origin Dracevica Brac, Croatia
First settled in Boulder WA
Occupation in Australia Married woman
ROMOLO
Departure Port Genoa, Italy
Arrival Year 1934
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Marija Simunovic (Pivcevica). Youngest of seven. Loved dancing. Self taught seamstress for family. Fiercely determined & stoic. Arrived Boulder during Ding Bat Flat Riots of 1934. Married Josip Brajcic (Kalcetina) in 1935. They had five children, Joseph, Michael, Eni, John and Perina. Her world revolved around her family and their achievements.
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