DEBONI, Pio Felice
22 April 1908 – 12 September 1989
Origin Samolaco Era, Province of Sondrio, Italy
First settled in Carnarvon, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Banana Plantation Farmer
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Departure Port Genoa, Italy
Arrival Year 1930
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Pio joined his brother Giovanni and worked on Meedo Station in the Gascoyne District. In 1932 they took up land in Carnarvon and became pioneers of the banana industry. Married Silvia by proxy in 1939. During WWII served in the Australian Military Forces.Pio sponsored many relations to Australia.
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