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VINCENT, Henry Francis 1830 MEDINA

I am a direct descendant of Henry Vincent. 5th generation Vincent. I am married to another (first settler) descendant Farrall, who is a descendant...

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VENCELLS, Juan 1853 JOHN PANTER

Juan Vencells, also known as John Bancells. John Panter arrived 14th August 1853. Arrived with Bishop Salvado to work at Benedictine Monastery at...

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VENTURA, Franciscus Pablo 1853 LA FERROLANA

Arrived 1853 on Ferrolana with Bishop Salvado for New Norcia. Parents Andres & Clara Figueras. 1856 went to Gerldton/Mullewa. Married 7-8-1862...

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VAGG, Edward & Jessie 1867 NORWOOD

The family first lived at the pensioner barracks in Fremantle, then settled in Hampton Rd Beaconsfield. The original home is still there, opposite...

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VANZETTI, E, F, C & A 1897 OROYA

Eugenio: (Brother of Judge Domenico, Florence Italy) Offices: 228 St Georges Tce Home: "Albaredo" 122 Adelaide Tce. Invested £250,000 mining 1893...

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VITALI, Martino 1902 AUSTRAL 404
VANZETTI, Elisa & Matilde 1902 BARBAROSSA

Elisa Vanzetti whose father was a civil court judge came from a prosperous family in Florence, Italy. After being orphaned, an Uncle already in...

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VIRGONA, Onofrio 1903 ORUBA

Married Rosina Re at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fremantle on the 19/06/1920. Rosina arrived in Fremantle aboard the ship Indarra in 1920. They...

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VARISCHETTI, Aurelio 1910 OMRAH

First arrived in 1901, aged 19. Returned to Italy, married in 1904 & returned to WA in 1910. Sent for his wife & the 4 children in 1914....

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VICKRIDGE, Henry John 1912 BELGIC

Came out as an Engineer to assemble the cranes on Fremantle Wharf. Worked as an Engineer on the State Ship 'Bambra' calling in at North West...

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VERNON, James & Family 1912 OMRAH

Mother, father, aunt, six sons, two daughters-in-law & three grandchildren. Father died as result of accident five months after arrival in...

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VILLA, Angelo Attilio 1913 YARRA

After he married Irene Henry in 1919, they lived in Gwalia and later in Boulder. In 1934 during the Kalgoorlie Riots, he gained a reputation as a...

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VARISCHETTI, Charles Paul 1914 ORSOVA

Worked as Farm Labourer, Sleeper Cutter, Examiner on Railways & Coal Miner. During the depression, cycled from Collie to Kalgoorlie & back...

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VARISCHETTI, Frank 1914 ORSOVA

Eldest of seven borthers. Early life worked at Saw Mills in Collie. Married Edna Kelly at Boulder, had 4 children - Margaret, Reg, Frances &...

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VARISCHETTI, Giovanna 1914 ORSOVA

Since Aurelio had arrived earlier he sent for Giovanna in 1914. Upon arrival they went to Boulder. Three more children were born there and they...

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VARISCHETTI, John 1914 ORSOVA

John arrived with his mother & 3 brothers to join his father in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. He joined the RAAF in WW2, married an English lady,...

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VARISCHETTI, Michael 1914 ORSOVA

Aged 9 years upon arrival in Australia, Mick lived in Boulder & Collie. Later worked as a Machine Miner in Boulder & married Alice Kelly...

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VIRGONA, Rosina (nee RE) 1920 INDARRA

Rosina Re arrived in Fremantle 5/6/1920 aboard the ship Indarra. She married Onofrio Virgona & resided in Fremantle. Deceased 26/3/1960.

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VAN ROMPAEY, Oscar & Emma 1921 ORSOVA

Van Rompaey - Oscar Adolphus & Maria Joanna Emma - known as "Emma". They had 3 children - George Armond 21/10/1923, Yvonne Albertine 3/11/1925...

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VICARY, Rose & Florence 1922 THEMISTOCLES

Rose and Florence (sisters) married Edmund and William Tincombe repectively on their arrival at Fremantle and pursued a farming future with their...

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VASS, R, J & Family 1923 THEMISTOCLES

Robert & Janet Vass & family (Beatrice, Anne - my grandmother, John, Thomas & Margaret) accompanied by Janet's sister Isobella &...

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VARVELL, Jesse Frank 1923 ORMONDE

FATHER & MOTHER,TOGETHER WITH JESSE AND BROTHER, ARTHUR CAME OUT FROM UK UNDER GROUP SETTLEMENT SCHEME. TWO SIBLINGS, HAROLD AND ELLEN, BORN...

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VARVELL, Arthur William Jr 1923 ORMONDE

Never Married, worked as a Coachbuilder and Farrier. Leader of the Queens Park Scouts for many years and the Adventurer Unit. Died in family home...

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VARVELL, Arthur William Sr 1923 ORMONDE

Cleared land Channybearup Rd, Pemberton, moved to Queens Park 1935, worked on Canning Dam. During war was stationed Rottnest Island and worked at...

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VARVELL, Maude Clara 1923 ORMONDE

Settled on Group 89. Had a son Harold and daughter Ellen in Pemberton. Settled in Queens Park had a son John and then worked for the Red Cross...

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VAN NOORT, Cornelis A 1923 CHARON

Neil ( for Cornelis) left home aged 18, and worked in England, Spain, South Africa, Java, and finally Western Australia. In 1926 he married...

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VINCENT, Charles & Eva 1923 ESPERANCE BAY

3rd Mate on the voyage out. Age 16 Charles joined the Merchant Navy, did a 4 year apprenticeship. Served in both WW1 & WW2 with what they...

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VINALL, LE & VM 1923 BERRIMA

Laurence Eric & Verena Marshall Vinall worked hard, the land was difficult & family relocated to South Africa, only to return to Western...

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VIGUS, Barbara M 1924 THEMISTOCLES

Barbara known as Bobs, eldest child of Charles & Elsie Vigus immigrated to Australia when she was 12 years old with the 116 Group Settlement...

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VIGUS, Charles R 1924 THEMISTOCLES

Charles & Elsie with their family of five, were part of the 116 Group Settlement Scheme in Tingledale. Charles was a merchant seaman &...

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VIGUS, Charles T 1924 THEMISTOCLES

Charles, known as Tom was one of five children of Charles & Elsie Vigus who immigrated to to Australia in the Group Settlement Scheme. He...

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VIGUS, Elsie 1924 THEMISTOCLES

Elsie, wife of Charles & mother of Bobs, Tom, Bill, Kit & Marg was one of the Group Settlers at Tingledale. Crippled with arthritis, went...

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VOCE, Joseph, Grace & Family 1924 THEMISTOCLES

Our family worked very hard to clear the land. They faced many hardships and stressful times. They were true pioneers.

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VANOPULOS, Athanasios D 1924 REGINA D'ITALIA

Proprietor of the International Club Rooms, 91 James St, Perth WA. Telephone B8789. Married Eudoxia Stanissis on 28th June 1936 , Greek Orthodox...

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VEZA, Ante 1924 KARDELJEVO

Left Croatia for NZ, fell ill & disembarked in Fremantle. Ante worked in orchards in Darling Ranges then in South West in timber industry....

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VENTOURAS, Panagiotis 1924 ORVIETO 27
VALLI, Antonio & Pierina 1924 ORMONDE 44
VALLI, Tobia J 1924 PALERMO

Tobia Valli worked for WA Forests Dept for 5 years. Established a vegetable garden in 1929 in Gwellup. Married Australian born Lena Zuchetti in...

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VANOPOULOS, Grigorios 1924 UNKNOWN

Came to Australia to support wife at home. Worked as a tree feller to open up the roads to Manjimup. Started a Dry Cleaning Business 1928. Left...

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VERDON, Mina Dorothea 1924 MORETON BAY

Mina Verdon married her English fiancee Edward Winch on arrival and eventually had two daughters and four grandsons. She lived a good christian...

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VENTOURAS, Dimitrios G 1924 ORVIETO

Dimitrios (Jim) worked in Kalgoorlie, in Claremont and Cottesloe seafood businesses. He gave up business to become a builder which he did until...

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VOSNACOS, Anastase 1924 VILLE DE STRASBOURG

Farming wheat growing until 1934 then moved onto the Main Roads Depart. When his son & wife arrived his 7 yrs old son had to do...

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VLAHOV, Mate 1924 UNKNOWN

A handsome tall big man who went ahead of his family by 2 years - chopped timber at 'Millars Yard', Jarrahdale. Then settled in Osborne Park -...

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VINCENTI, Ferdinando 1924 CITTA DI GENOVA 284
VUKOVICH, Marko 1924 OMAR 472
VODANOVIC, Lukra & Maria 1925 ORVIETO

Migrated to Australia with her sister Marija (who passed away in 1926) to live with her aunty Katica Zemunik (nee Kordić). Met and married Ivan...

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VITALI, Giuseppe 1925 MONCALIERI

Resided Manjimup 1 yr, Boyup Brook 1 yr, Gwalia 6 mths & Fremantle 3 yrs. Married, moved to Nannup (for 10yrs) to farm & had 3 children....

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VINCI, Leone 1925 CITTA DI GENOVA 376
VISKOVICH, Mate 1926 CITTA DI GENOVA 36
VISKOVICH, Stipe 1926 REGINA D'ITALIA

Worked as sleeper cutter when first arrived in WA. Pioneer of Swan Valley.

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