URBANIAK, Jan & Maria

15 April 1915 – 8 January 1994
Born 20 September 1927

Origin Popow/Poland & Psary/Poland
Accompanying Family Son George
First settled in Bruce Rock WA
Original Occupation Farm Hand
Occupation in Australia Ganger Railways/Gardener/Orderly

ANNA SALEN

Departure Port Bremerhaven Germany
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

32 panel

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5 children, George born Germany, Teresa, Elizabeth, John and Bernadette born Bruce Rock. German forced labour during war. Came to Australia as displaced persons. Ship sailing to Melbourne returned to Fremantle as sick child onboard. 3 months Northam Camp (now Army Camp) then to Railway Camp, Bruce Rock. Settled in Bruce Rock.

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  • Correct version is that "Anna Salen"was bound for Melbourne but turned around and head back to Fremantle instead to meet Australia's immigration quote for 1950. Ship arrived in Fremantle on 31 December 1950.

    Thu 15 Sep 2016

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