WISNIEWSKI, Wally & Emily
23 January 1913 – 28 March 1985
19 October 1922 – 21 June 2005
Origin Lubienik & Janiki, Poland
Accompanying Family Zbigniew (Bill) Wisniewski
First settled in Northam, WA
Original Occupation Platelayer, Carpenter, Storeman
Occupation in Australia Boiler Attendant
SKAUGUM
Departure Port Bremerhaven
Arrival Year 1950
Fremantle
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Wally and Emily grew up in Poland and had their lives shattered by WWII. They became Displaced Persons after the war. They wanted a new start so emigrated to Australia. After a very tough first few years they settled, had six children and led a happy but frugal life.
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