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SPRANCIS, Aina & Ansis

Born 4 January 1924
Born 6 September 1913

Origin Latvia
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation Nurse and Musician
Occupation in Australia Nursing Aid and Labourer

FAIRSEA

Departure Port Napoli -Italy
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

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Ansis was a conductor of the Latvian Mixed and Mens choirs and played in a band called the Ambassadors at many migrant balls. Aina was a member of the Latvian cross-stitch society and her work was exhibited in Latvian festivals across Australia. Both participated in voluntary work for 20 years.

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