TOGNINI, Carlo
Origin Postalesio (Sondrio), Italy
First settled in Woodline, north of Kalgoorlie, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Timber worker, restauranteur, shop keeper
LLOYD TRIESTINO
Departure Port Genova
Arrival Year 1951
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Carlo served in the Italian army 1939-43; fought with the partisans 1943-45. After the war he worked in Switzerland, on hydro-electric constructions sites. Uncertain employment prospects made him decide to migrate. He chose WA because many from his province (Valtellina) had migrated here.
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