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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Read their story
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.
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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