BAKOTA, Mira

Born 7 May 1945

Origin Zagreb, Croatia
Accompanying Family Mother Zora Skarica (nee Bakota nee Vujjici) and brother Tomislav Bakota
First settled in WA - Spearwood (1953), South Coogee (1953-57), Hamilton Hill (1957-62)
Original Occupation Mother - Nursing Sister
Occupation in Australia Mother - Home Duties & Brother - Fitter & Turner (retired)

NEPTUNIA

Departure Port Genoa, Italy
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

93 panel

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Arrived as an 8 year old girl with mother Zora Skarica (nee Bakota nee Vujicic born Dragljanje Croatia) and brother Tomislav Bakota. Educated to year 10 level - public school system. Travelled and worked overseas 1967 to end of 1970. I married on the 1966 to Chris Peterson and have two children: 1 son, 1 daughter. I have lived in Canberra since July 1974 and am employed as a public servant with the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

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