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VENDITTI, Addolorato

Born 27 April 1922

Origin Santa Maria del Molise, Italy
First settled in Pingelly, WA
Original Occupation Farming Duties
Occupation in Australia Railways & Building Industry

NAPOLI

Departure Port Naples
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

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At the age of 32 years, Addolorato left his hometown Santa Maria del Molise, Italy & arrived in Fremantle in 1950. He left his pregnant wife & 2 young children in Italy to search for work & a better future. He worked clearing land for farming for a few years. He sent for his wife Elisa and children to join him. He worked in the railways and they settled in Pingelly and have four sons.

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