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CARNEMOLLA Family 1925 MONCALIERI

Angelo Carnemolla was a 'Carabinieri' but due to the fascist political unrest immigrated to Australia. His wife Grazia (Miragliotta) & 3...

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CLAYTON, James & Mary 1949 MOOLTAN

After WWII, the Clayton family were to go South Africa where Jim would be foreman plumber on a big housing project. However, this fell through...

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COMBE, Hettie Clare 1927 OTRANTO

Migrated via UK / Suez Canal / India / Ceylon / Perth. Studied in Rose Bay, Sydney. Married in 1942. Two children - 1 daughter and 1 son. Founding...

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COOK, Thomas George 1830 ROCKINGHAM

1838 employed as a servant to John Hancock, farmer, Toodyay. Married Cecilia Nichilson (widow), who was born 1819. Had 11 children. 1840's...

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CRAWFORD Family 1957 FAIRSEA

Parents - LW Crawford 20/08/1921 (M), GR Crawford 14/10/1927 (F) & children - IL Crawford 17/05/1951 (M) & SW Crawford 24/03/1955 (F)....

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CANNON, Sylvia & John 1961 CANBERRA

Both employed by Ford Motor Co, Melbourne, who transferred John to Fremantle in 1963. In WA since then. At this time, three children and 6...

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CARNELL William & Sylvia 1950 RANCHI

William Carnell was a returned Serviceman & was awarded a free passage to Australia. The trip from England to Australia was William and Sylvia...

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CARRIERO Michele Carmine 1952 SYDNEY

First Job 2 days after ariving in Fremantle with B. Makutz, safe makers, Coolgardie Street Perth.

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CARRUTHERS William R 1949 DORSETSHIRE 10
CARTMALL, Ken & Jo 1966 FAIRSKY

Family sponsored by WA Government. Ken worked for tough instruments West Perth then for RPH Medical Physics Dept for 18yrs. Daughter Toni...

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CHRISTY Family 1967 FAIRSTAR

Arthur has continuous employment in the motor trade. Elaine (B.Ed) has Grad.Dip. Soc. Admin. Curtin Uni trained. Career as a Primary Teacher....

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COCKCROFT Richard 1922 BENDIGO

Richard fought in WWI in France. Came to Australia for new life. I have his UK passport LO47674 with Fremantle Customs stamp 16 Oct 1922. He lived...

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COLE, Brian E 1958 FAIRSEA

Accompanying Family: Douglas Cole, Father, Winifred Cole, Mother, Michael Cole, Brother, Carol Cole, Sister, Barry Cole, Brother, Stephen Cole,...

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COLLINS, Roy, Alice, Sheila 1952 CAMERONIA

Ex - serviceman's free passage scheme for Roy and his wife and young family. Stayed 12 years in WA, in Bassendean, Perth, Nannup, Norseman and...

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CONNOR, J & SG 1968 FAIRSEA

Lived at Kelmscott Byford York
Armadale Mandurah.Worked as a bricklayer and historical
restoration untill retiring.We have never been...

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CLIVE, William, Edith & Sons 1923 SOPHOCLES

Ship unable to berth in Fremantle - weather too rough. Taken to Albany & transported to Fremantle by train.

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COCKRAM, Richard & Betsy 1850 SOPHIA

Elizabeth Cockram (nee Buckingham) her two brothers, (Thomas & John) & their families travelled together from Devon. Richard Cockram...

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COFFEY, Timothy & Daniel 1913 ARMADALE

Six brothers, Patrick, Michael, Stephen, Jeremiah, Timothy & Daniel & four cousins, Patrick & Stephen Coffey, Patrick O'Reilly &...

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CARY, Charles & Thelma 1926 ALBION

Travelled the world on Star Line as ships carpenter. Worked with Fremantle Habour Trust as Foreman - Shipwright/Carpenter.

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CLARKSON, Bob & Madge 1952 CHITRAL

Arrived in Fremantle, transferred to Point Walter for 6 weeks, then to East Belmont & finally to Scarborough. Bob worked up north, Exmouth...

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CLAY Family 1971 CANBERRA

Looking for an outdoor lifestyle, Jack & Selma Clay, packed up their four children & set sail for Australia. They settled in the Perth...

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CANTWELL, JJ & MP, CJ & LM 1972 ELLINIS

Came to Western Australia to provide better chances for our family in the future.

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CICCOLELLA, Marta 1934 ORONSAY

Marta arrived on a summer day on 11/12/1934. Marta and Michele waited six years to be reunited. She agreed to come to Fremantle as a proxy bride....

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COOPS, Anna Maria 1961 WATERMAN

My parents wanted to give us a better life and more chances for the good life.

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CORREIA, J, C & T 1971 ACHILLE LAURO 102
CRAIG, John & Bryson Sally 1928 OTRANTO

John (Jack) Craig & Sally Bryson met on the voyage to Australia. They subsequently married in WA & had four children, Ronald, John, Colin...

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CHERRY, John & Jean 1961 STRAAT CLEMENT

Born in Scotland. Served in RAF. Emigrated to Australia after fifteen years with the Colonial Medical Service in Uganda, East Africa. Settled in...

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COLLI, Amante A 1929 NEPTUNIA

Amante Colli arrived as an 18 year old, working in a variety of jobs, before becoming a granolithic contractor. Amante was interned in Harvey,...

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COLLI, Evelina R 1951 ORONSAY

Evelina Rita Colli arrived in WA with her husband, to start a new life following the war in Italy. Evelina spent her life as a housewife, using...

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CUKROV, Sam & Danny 1951 RAVELLO 103
CAMPIONE, Gaetano 1953 ROMA

Worked at James Hardie Industries for 37 years.

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CASS, Arthur M & Agnes R 1951 ESPERANCE BAY

Had two more children, Jacqueline born 08/06/1952 and Nigel, born 26/06/1657. Moved to Collie, WA in 1955. Eventually settled back in the...

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CUKROV (ROSOV), Mate 1925 CEPHEE

Mate Cukrov worked and lived on his market garden property in South Coogee from 1937 until his death in 1977. Prior to that time, he worked on the...

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CAMER-PESCI, Benito Pietro 1950 NAPOLI 105
CANCIGLIA, Concettina 1958 AUSTRALIA 105
CARSON Family 1949 OTRANTO

Code breaker, Blechley Park, UK during WWII. Set cryptic crosswords for the Listener Newspaper (UK) and Sydney Morning Herald. Worked with Smith...

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CHIELLINI, Romano 1955 OCEANIA 105
CHIELLINI, T & Domenico 1956 NEPTUNIA 105
CICCHILLITTI, Nicolino 1951 NAPOLI 105
CAMER-PESCI, Guiseppe 1955 AUSTRALIA

Guiseppe was a carpenter who left Italy due to the lack of available work in his village. His brother Benito and many others from the Valtellini...

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CHADWICK Family 1957 STRATHMORE 106
CICCHILLITTI, Maria 1952 CYRENIA 106
CICCHILLITTI, Teresa 1963 GUGLIELMO MARCONI 106
CLARK, John, Anne & Edna 1911 BELGIC

Wife, Anne & children, Edna Wilfred (Hipper). Second marriage - wife, Flora & children, John E, Jannette R (Duffy) & Marjorie E (...

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COKIS, Evangelos 1954 CYRENIA 107
COLLINGS, A, S & D 1965 ORIANA 107
CAMPBELL, J, M & S 1956 LARGS BAY

My father, John Campbell came in February 1956, aboard the SS New Australia with his brother, Duncan and a young man, Doug Brown, who later...

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CHAPMAN, Frank T 1922 JERVIS BAY

Frank Thomas came to Australia at a personal cost of 20 pounds on the maiden voyage of Jervis Bay in 1922. He was followed in 1926 by his wife-to-...

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COLEDAN, Wanda Maria 1956 CASTEL FELICE

Our mother, Wanda Coledan endured 26 days to come to Australia by ship. Became a hairdresser and later married in 1958. Became an Australian...

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CARNICELLI, Enrico 1932 ROMOLO 109