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TARABOCHIA, Antonio

31 January 1878 – 25 September 1925

Origin Lussinpiccolo Austria (now Croatia)
First settled in Day Dawn, Murchison WA
Original Occupation Miner
Occupation in Australia Miner & Orchardist

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Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1909

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Antonio was first family member to call Australia home (1909). Previously shipwrecked on journey to goldmine in New Zealand, returning home Lussinpiccolo (Croatia) to marry Margherita (née Martinovich). Decided to emigrate to goldmine in Day Dawn, Murchison District (WA). Became Australian Citizen 1912. Soon after Margherita arrived, commenced family, two daughters (Mary & Annie). Settled on orchard, Roleystone district.

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