STAFFA, Maura & Fiona

Born 25 October 1949
Born 21 April 1947

Origin Blackburn Lancs, UK
Accompanying Family Michael, Teresa & Kevin (siblings)
First settled in Coogee, WA
Original Occupation School children
Occupation in Australia Inmates at Coogee Children's home and / Swan Homes, Middle Swan

ORONTES

Departure Port Tilbury
Arrival Year 1956

Fremantle

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Child migrants under Church Child Migrant Scheme. Mother not allowed to accompany under terms of agreement but allowed to migrate in 1957. Children separated after arrival.

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Visitor Submitted Comments

  • Incorrect birth dates - should read:
    07 January 1943 and 6 May 1944

    Thu 26 May 2011

  • Fiona Staffa was a nurse who looked after my father when he had an accident in 1962. He was in Australia with the Ark Royal.

    Sun 17 Dec 2017

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