ČOVIĆ, Šimun
18 February 1900 – 14 May 1975
Origin Tucepi, Dalmacija
Accompanying Family Viko Covic, a farmer born 1899
First settled in Boulder, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Labourer
VILLE DE STRASBOURG
Departure Port Marseilles
Arrival Year 1924
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Sam, as he was known, came seeking a new life. He worked hard as a labourer in the Kalgoorlie goldmines and on the wood line cutting wood for the mine boilers. He was a small time entrepreneur in his spare time buying and building, providing for his family “back home”.
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