TSOLAKIS, Michael

Origin Castellorizo, Greece
First settled in Boulder, Western Australia
Original Occupation Apprentice Tailor
Occupation in Australia Tailor/Interpreter

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Departure Port Rhodes/Alexandria/Port Said
Arrival Year 1938

Fremantle

27 panel

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Michael arrived at 16 to join his sister in Boulder. Worked as tailor to bring over family. Served in Australian Army during WW2. He married Lola Simeon in 1948, raising 3 children. Active in Hellenic Community. Olympic volunteer interpreter in Sydney 2000. Still interpreting at 83.

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