VELLA, Antonia
Born 16 February 1944
Born 6 November 1910
Origin Paula, Malta
First settled in Sydney, NSW
Original Occupation Housewife
Occupation in Australia Laundress
STRATHNAVER
Departure Port Valletta, Malta
Arrival Year 1948
Fremantle
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The mother, Josephine, arrived en-route to Sydney, where her husband had already settled, with seven children. The second youngest Nina, almost didn't reach Australia when she was saved from falling into the Red Sea by a Polish soldier.
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