TUOMA, AK, KK, SA & HK
Born 2 October 1931
Born 27 April 1934
Origin Tampere & Tornio, Finland
Accompanying Family Seija Annelli 19 months, Hannu Kalevi 3 months
First settled in Noresman
Original Occupation Woodcraftsman
Occupation in Australia Carpenter
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Departure Port Helsinki
Arrival Year 1959
Fremantle
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Kalevi trained as wood craftsman. Kerttu worked as waitress in the summer months and in the shoe factory in Tampere. Kalevi could not find work so they thought they would try their luck in Australia. Kerttu's sister Elvi Sundell was already living in Norsman.
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