BARBATO, Domenico

Born 22 October 1934

Origin Montesarchio, Italy
First settled in Queens Park, WA
Original Occupation Labourer
Occupation in Australia Crane Driver

OCEANIA

Departure Port Napoli
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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When I arrived in 1953, Perth was tiny. I remember thinking 'there is nothing here'. I had nothing, no money, didn't speak any english & had nowhere to go. I didn't let anything stop me though. I got a job, worked hard & have never looked back.

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