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LOPRESTI, Francesco

Born 13 September 1925

Origin Sinagra, Sicily, Italia
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Worked at Paulik & BHP, Market Gardener

PAOLO TOSCANELLI

Departure Port Messina
Arrival Year 1956

Fremantle

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Left Italy to build a life of great opportunities for his family. Son of Carmelo and Rosaria Lopresti who both went to America for a better life. Wife Maria, Son Carmelo, Daughters Maria and Sarina rejoined him in 1958. Sons, Leo (deceased) and Antonio were born in Australia.

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