DEBELJAKOVIC, Slavko

Born 6 May 1923

Origin Donji Stupanj, Yugoslavia
First settled in Perth WA
Original Occupation Tailor
Occupation in Australia Tailor, Hotel Keeper, Caravan Park Owner

GOYA

Departure Port Napoli, Italy
Arrival Year 1949

Fremantle

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After four years as a POW in Germany during World War 2, in 1948 we were declared 'Displaced Persons' without a country. I didn't want to go back to Yugoslavia under Tito; I came here where I have happily raised a family of 4 children and 7 grandchildren

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