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AGNELLO, Antonino 1949 CYRENIA

Eldest of 6 children to Salvatore and Maria (nee Franchina). Eventually settled in Osborne Park. Had 3 Sons Salvatore, Giuseppe and Mario.

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AGNELLO, Nunziata 1950 NAPOLI

One of six children born to Giuseppe and Marianna (nee Bonfiglio) in Sinagra, Sicily. Settled in Osborne Park and had three sons, Salvatore,...

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AIREY, John Anthony 1922 HOBSONS BAY

He was a returned serviceman from WW1 and worked in country areas before establishing at Kalgoorlie where he graduated AWASM. Married Marie...

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ANSON, Peter & Rose 1967 ELLINIS

Royal Air Force Family. Lived in Cyprus, Egypt, Demark and several locations in UK prior to migrating.

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ARIANNA Family 1970 GALILEO GALILEI 318
AVERY, Amelia & Family 1911 BELGIC

George & Amelia set up home in Prouse St. Bassendean with Charles next door. Jack became a farmer in Dandaragan, Len an accountant in Carlisle...

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ALEXANDER, John J & Maureen 1966 CASTEL FELICE

John Johnston served Army 1954 - 1966 British services. Arrived 1966 in Australia. Trade Fitter. Served Police Department 1967 - 1975. Deceased...

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ALLAN, JF, GA & B 1962 ORONTES

Decided to emigrate to WA on the day our son sailed for Australia with our daughter Barbara.

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ALLIA, Carmela & Family 1956 AUSTRALIA

Maria Carmela Allia (better known as Carmela) arrived in Australia in 1956, accompanied by her three children, Antonino (8),Carmela Maria (6) and...

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ARAVIDIS, K, M, E, V, A 1954 CYRENIA 321
ARGYROPOULOS, Christos 1955 CYRENIA 321
ARENA, Antonio 1954 SURRIENTO

Arrived at 14 years old. Stayed with grandparents. Helped in the orchard & timber mill. Married to Almerina 1968. Had 3 boys. Went back to...

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ALESSANDRINI, Antonio A 1955 NEPTUNIA 325
ASTONE, Francesca LAPEDALINA 1939 ORCADES

Francesca travelled to Fremantle to join her new husband Salvatore Astone. Settled in Harvey where Giuseppe, Pasqualino & Maria were born....

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ASTONE, Salvatore 1928 PRINCIPE DI UDINE

Migrated to Western Australia to build a better life. Settled in Harvey working as a potato grower. Married Francesca Lapedalina in 1938,...

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AIRD, W, M, B, B, A, Amanda 1967 FAIRSTAR

We came to WA June 1967. It was not easy, but I can honestly say with PRIDE, we have never been a burden on the Aussie tax-payers. The bread we...

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ALLEN, AW, DE & Family 1961 FAIRSKY

Arrived with four children. 3 sons and 1 daughter, now have eight grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. We came out on the Commonwealth...

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ALTERI, Annunziata 1954 NEPTUNIA

Annunziata married Gino her neighbour by proxy on 20 February 1954. Gino had arrived in Melbourne in 1952 and worked his way to Perth. He decided...

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AQUINO, Rosa 1954 AUSTRALIA

Arrived in Perth WA with mum Marianna and brother Vincenzo. We were reunited with father Rocco, after 4 years of separation. Married in 1972 to...

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ANDREOLI, Duilio 1955 SURRIENTO

Work varied from timber mill work in Collie to the Goldfields (underground mining), building water tanks, fencing & sinking wells around Mt...

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ASPINALL Family 1965 AUSTRALIS 331
ALLIA, Antonino & Caterina 1951 SYDNEY

Mum & Dad were married by proxy. My father's brother took his place as groom in Italy, then they were both remarried (to each other) at St....

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ANTHOINE Family 1965 FAIRSTAR

Thomas Anthoine, wife Joan (nee Weir) & children, Nicolas (b.1952) & Jennifer (b. 1955) from Jersey, Channel Islands. Settled at Kwinana...

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ANTUNOVICH, Luka & Marija 1960 AURELIA

Luka & Maria had lived in Croatia, Italy, Germany & Holland before migrating to Western Australia. They have 3 children, 9 grandchildren,...

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ANTONI, Ferruccio & Richi 1964 GALILEO GALILEI

Ferruccio & Enrichetta, together with four year old son Paolo soon settled in Nedlands, raising a total of five children - Paolo, Claudio,...

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ANSTEY, Myrtle 1947 ORMONDE 336
ASHBY, Eileen Mary 1947 ORMONDE

Arrived in Australia under the Child Migration Scheme as Eileen Mary Danaher.

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ANDERSON, Thomas & Jayne 1864 MERCHANTMAN

Thomas Anderson married Jayne Eliza Smythe in Ireland in 1858. They had 10 children. Thomas came to WA as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard. Formerly...

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ASHDOWN, Hubert Stanley 1912 ORAMA 339
AGATE, Charles & Shirley 1966 NORTHERN STAR

Arrived Fremantle with four sons, Anthony, Christopher, Phillip and Michael. 1970 arrival - Stephen, 1971 - Lesley Anne

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ARCHER, AJ, JM, EJ & KG 1969 FAIRSTAR 34
ASHBIL, Solomon & Esther 1927 COMMISSAIRE RAMEL

Father was a tailor who settled in Perth & moved to work in Victoria markets driving horse & cart. They returned to Perth after having one...

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ACOTT, Charles Frederick 1913 ARMADALE

Second eldest son of Arthur John & Emily. Brother of Herbert, Beatrice, Arthur, Leslie & John. Married Eva Florence Batten 27/1/1934....

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AGNELLO, Antonina & Rosario 1953 SURRIENTO

Joined husband and father, Carmelo who arrived previous year. Their second son, Francesco was born the following year. Rosario graduated in...

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AGNELLO, Carmelo 1952 OCEANIA

Left Sicily because of poverty and no opportunities, to start a new life in Australia. Worked and saved to bring his young wife and infant son out...

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ALTHAM, George & Frank 1911 PAKEHA

George Altham and 10 year old son, Frank joined two of George's brothers on the land at Bruce Rock. His wife, Sarah and three other children...

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ALTHAM, Sarah & Family 1912 AJANA

Sarah and her six children, Janie, Nathan, Beth, Annie, Adam and Sarah arrived in 1912 to join husband George who came to Australia in 1911 with...

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ADAMCZYK, Marjan & C 1950 SKAUGUM 344
ALLEYN, EF & EM 1923 ORVIETO 344
ARMSTRONG, Peter H 1949 CAMERONIA

Moved to Frankston, Melbourne with family and then resettled in Thornlie, WA with family.

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AFRICH, Joseph 1924 ORMUZ

Married prior to arrival in Western Australia in 1924. Joseph Africh was not able to bring his family until 1938. He was an agricultural worker...

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AFRICH, Veronika 1938 ORMONDE

Wife of Joseph Africh, who had migrated in 1924. Mother of Michael (Casimino) & Vera (Esther). Daughter of Auton Africh (who first arrived in...

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ALAJBEG, Nevenka & Mladen 1957 OCEANIA 346
ALAJBEG, Vjekoslav 1956 NEPTUNIA 346
ARTHEY, Gwen P 1967 FAIRSTAR

Came to Perth with parents, Tom and Daphne. I spent 3 years at high school, worked for the government print and was a telephonist at the post...

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ARTHEY, Tom & Daphne 1967 FAIRSTAR

Family left to join up with relatives in Perth. Wife was driving force. Weather was a big factor. Daughter happy to unite with cousins. Husband...

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AUZINS, Ruta (ZELTINS) 1950 SKAUGUM

Married to Valdis Auzins in Perth 23/06/1951.

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AUZINS, Valdis 1949 GOYA

Married to Ruta Auzins in Perth 23/06/1951.

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ABRAHAM Family 1909 ORSOVA

Family knew Sir James Mitchell who encouraged family to move to WA. Herbert wanted to be a farmer. Bought potato farm in Torbay Junction. Too...

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ALLEN, Barbara Joyce 1965 ORIANA 353