TROPIANO, Paolo

Born 15 February 1924

Origin Siderno, Marina, Italy
Accompanying Family Nil. Departed at age 14 alone to meet up with brother
First settled in Morawa, WA
Original Occupation Student
Occupation in Australia Wheat & Sheep Farmer

VIMINALE

Departure Port Messina
Arrival Year 1939

Fremantle

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Original Agricultural Pioneer in Morawa District. Responsible for clearing land in Morawa & South West. Also made mud bricks for Morawa Town Hall & Masonic Lodge. Purchased farming land in Morawa from Railways (4000 acres). Cleared first 30 acres by hand. Went on to establish & farm a thriving wheat & sheep property called 'Emu Soak'. Raised 8 children.

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