SMARGIASSI, Nicola
Origin Vasto, Italy
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Tailor
Occupation in Australia Tailor, Taxi Owner/Driver
CASTEL BIANCO
Arrival Year 1952
Fremantle
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No English meant no job, until the girl next door, Imelda Smith taught him English (she became his wife in 1956 and they had 5 children). He got a job tailoring at Parkers, Trinity Arcade, and eventually bought the work room, where he remained until 1983. He sang in the Italian Choir.
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