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D'ANDREA, Gaetano 1956 AURELIA

Arrived ahead of Assunta, Beniamino & Maria Angela D'Andrea. Worked on hydro-electric scheme.

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D'ANDREA, Maria Angela 1957 SYDNEY

Moved back to Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

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DAVIES, Will, Maud, K & ME 1913 ZEALANDIC

William Thomas Davies & Maud Davies, Kathleen (5) and Maud Elizabeth (4)

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DIEDERICH, John Francis 1909 ORTONA

John Francis Diederich arrived from India, where he had moved from New Zealand. he had moved from Germany to NZ as a child.

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DILETTI, Delmo & Sara 1952 CASTEL BIANCO

Diletti Sara (nee Guagliardo) arrived on 31/07/1956 on the 'Australia'. Met and married Delmo Diletti 1958 and had 3 children, Renato, Salvatore...

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DAVIS, Phil & Frank 1925 ESPERANCE BAY

Well this is my first night in Aussie & I sincerely hope that in a few years time I shall be able to look back & never regret my present...

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DEL PINO Family 1977 AUSTRALIS

Our whole family migrated together. There was mum, dad and six kids (3 boys and 3 girls)

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DI LUCIA, Felice 1952 CYRENIA 213
DI LUCIA, Maria 1957 OCEANIA

My mother was 19 years old when she travelled to Fremantle. She was to meet her husband for the first time as they were married by proxy (arranged...

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DOWDING, JW, ME, N & GA 1953 STRATHAIRD

Arrived in Fremantle with 2 children, Nevis (DOB 27/3/1938) & Grace Anne (DOB 24/1/1943).

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DUFF, Amanda R (nee COLLINS) 1964 ARCADIA 213
DUTTON, D, J, J, D & J 1966 FAIRSTAR

The family finally settled in Calista (Kwinana) & have lived & worked in the area for the last 39 years. All happy & healthy.

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DIDIO, Francesco 1951 PROTEA

Francesco worked as a mill hand and labourer on his arrival. He married Maria Paolillo in 1953 and they settled in Donnybrook and became...

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DE JONGE, Hendrik & Jacobje 1954 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Hendrik was an Insurance Agent in Holland. Went into labouring due to lack of knowledge of English. He and his family settled well. Family has...

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DODD, Tony & Daphne 1968 ELLINIS

After emigrating to the 'land of opportunity' for Ten Pounds, Tony & Daphne made the most of every oportunity. They successfully ran their own...

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D'AGOSTINO, Francesco 1951 AUSTRALIA

Arrived with Mother Maria Nunziata and Sisters Rosa and Immacolata. Reunited with Brothers Domenico and Angelo. Settled in Harvey.

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DAWKINS, Barrie & Roger 1949 ASTURIAS 215
DAWKINS, Rose & Patricia 1949 ASTURIAS

We came to Australia to start a new life because my father was killed in the war. His grave is in Marseille France. I was 8.

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DOYLE, Margaret 1957 ORION

Married in Perth in Oct 1964, first child Anita born 14 May 1966 . Second daughter Donna 8th October 1968. Third child Erika born 20th December...

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DE RIJCKE, Grietje 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Much loved grandmother of Cally Hannah, James Hannah and Lauren Hannah.

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DE RIJCKE, Willem 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Much loved grandfather of Cally Hannah, James Hannah and Lauren Hannah.

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DUFFIN, Patrick & Anne 1965 ELLINIS

Patrick was a Butcher by trade. Worked his trade until his sudden death 14 years later. He settled in his new country from day 1, however I was...

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DUYVESTEIN, JH & DJH 1955 WATERMAN

The origanal spelling of the family name is Duyvestyn but my grandfather wanted it spelt as Duyvestein.As a family we would like the Welcome Wall...

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DEKKER, Jan 1953 SIBAJAK

4 children lost parents during the war in 1943-44. Fostered by father's brother and family making 9 children and 2 adults. Settled in Albany, WA....

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DOWSON, A, D, A, J, K & P 1963 FAIRSKY 217
DRUZIJANIC, Ivan 1928 ORVIETO 217
DRUZIJANIC, Matija 1937 ORAMA 217
DAWSON, Terry & Anke 1971 AUSTRALIS

From 1965-1969 Terry travelled all over Australia. On returning to England, met Anke. Anke had lived in France and Lebanon for 6 years and...

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DEBONI, Pio Felice 1930 ORONSAY

Pio joined his brother Giovanni and worked on Meedo Station in the Gascoyne District. In 1932 they took up land in Carnarvon and became pioneers...

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DEBONI, Silvia Irene 1940 ESQUILINO

Silvia married Pio by proxy in Italy and joined him in Carnarvon. Classed as an alien and seperated from her husband the war years were difficult...

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DEBOICK, A, D & Family 1968 CASTEL FELICE

Accommodated at Graylands Hostel on arrival. Stayed approximately 1 year then moved to Alma Rd, North Perth. We had 3 children with us & we...

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DEMARCHI, Giacomo & Mattea 1950 SKAUGUM

Giacomo and Mattea arrived with their three small children, Ersilia, Giuseppe and Nerina. They were sent to the camps in Northam, then they were...

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DOWNS, EW, PD & Family 1970 ELLINIS

First arrived by air (British Eagle) in 1964,returning to England in 1966 by ship (Flavia). Parents and three younger children came back home to...

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DUFFY, Dennis, Alma & Family 1969 FAIRSKY

Denis & Alma had 4 young children; Stephen, James, Peter & Elaine. They have all never regretted the move to WA.

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DICKSON, Sarah & Family 1955 ARCADIA

Father Andrew arrived 6 months prior to the family and found accommodation in East Fremantle. Met the family on arrival. The family all still...

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DRAY, Kay & Susan 1946 ASTURIAS

Father - Marc Charles Dray Ret. Serviceman RAAF, Wife Ruby (aka Kay), Daughter Susan

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DUGALITY, N & A 1950 SKAUGUM 22
DAVIES, Havard & Ethel 1951 OTRANTO

Havard, a Bricklayer and his wife Ethel took advantage of a £10 passage on board the 'Otranto' in 1951 to provide a better lifestyle for their...

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DAVIES, Jean & Betty 1951 OTRANTO

Jean (15yrs) and Betty (13yrs) arrived in Fremantle in 1951. Jean became a successful Business Proprietor. Betty, a world champion Ballroom Dancer...

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DAVIES, Pearl & Carol 1951 OTRANTO

Twins Pearl and Carol always maintained their extremely close bond. Carol and husband Geoff had 4 children and at 2005, 5 grandchildren. Pearl had...

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DE LEO, Marina 1951 UGOLINO VIVALDI

Marina came to Perth as a 4 year old with her mother and brother to join her father so they could establish a better life in Perth.

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DE GROOT, Henricus J 1955 SIBAJAK

After immigrating I married, raised 8 children, who gave me 24 grandchildren, all live in Perth today. Honest hard work has returned to me respect...

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DEBSKI, Stefan 1950 ANNA SALEN 221
DEE, PE & AK (GREENWOOD) 1912 CASSEL

Percy & Agatha met on the journey to Australia and married in the church they helped build in Jolimont in 1914. They returned to England in...

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DEE, Percy E & Agatha K 1958 ORSOVA

First migrated to Perth in 1912, but returned to UK for WWI. Agatha and daughter Peggy (2) visited in 1922. Percy and Agatha remigrated in 1958 to...

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DUCE, Kenneth & Sheila 1967 CANBERRA

Kenneth & Sheila Duce arrived at Fremantle Dock aboard the Canberra with daughters - Diane Julie & Tracy Dawn Duce to start a new life in...

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DE MARTIN, Ada 1959 AUSTRALIA

Ada and her mother Maria sailed out from Italy to join her sister Augusta, who was already married and settled in Kalamunda. One year later Franco...

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DE MARTIN, Maria 1959 AUSTRALIA

Maria De Martin who was left a widow with two young daughters, sailed out from Italy with her youngest daughter Ada to meet up with her oldest...

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DE VRIES, Jan & Anneke 1950 MAETSUYCKER

Since arriving in Perth, we have had one son and two daughters who have all remained living in WA. We have eight grandchildren.

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DIX, Viola G 1923 HOBSONS BAY

Came with friends after breaking off her engagement. Friends went on to Melbourne, Viola stayed in WA knowing no one! Met & married my father...

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