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… on the S.S. Bayano (100 passengers) for Britain in a large convoy. We had arrived in Halifax by train. I had never slept on a train before and had never been east of Montreal, so the two days train trip was quite an adventure. We were put in the Nova Scotian and were not permitted to go out alone. There were twelve Red Cross Corps. girls, volunteers, who …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal Ship Name: SS Homeland Port of Entry: …
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… of starting a new life. They are: Manuel Rodrigues, Martinho de São José, Jaime Teotónio, Manuel Brígido, Faustino Gaspar and Luís … except working on the fields for family survival. They were brave to come especially when they first arrived and could not understand anyone … They were led to different rooms until they were separated to go to different destinations. They became very isolated wondering where …
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… measles as we crossed over. On the boat I assume. And by the time we got here, she was full blown measles. And I do remember walking up a … were quarantined.” The Accommodation and Detention quarters at Pier 21 had a large airing gallery so people could get fresh air. Mike recalled chicken wire and bars. “I …
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… Having no relatives here we stayed with his friends until we found somewhere to live. I was made most welcome with them and I think Canada … is a great country. Theodore passed away in 1979 from Cancer. Our two sons had graduated, one in teaching, and the other in Engineering which he …
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… from Italy. They were met at Pier 21 by nuns with gifts as Christmas had just passed. My father and his brother arrived one year earlier. My … time last year (1997) for a short visit. My parents actually had the chance to emigrate to either the US or Canada but ended up in Canada. I … of ours! If you would like to contact Giuseppe Ursano you may do so at: Jursano@vianet.on.ca or Ursano@Canada.com . Or visit his web …
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… holders, a church cross and a railing for a church in Toronto. John also helped Dutch immigrants find with finding work or settling in their new dwelling. He was also a Boy Scout leader for many years. Mary was a dedicated wife and … took retirement. Their daughter, Nancy, married J-P Vaillancourt and had three children: Jeff, with two kids Ashley and Olivia; Jenny, her …
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… Canada. I was a little disappointed because my departure meant that I had to miss the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium and not only was my … (Wolverhampton Wanderers) but they subsequently were victorious! I had had the opportunity to serve as a steward at the Stadium which … the game, but my travel arrangements had been made months in advance so I could only read about the victory when the English papers finally …
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… a lot of seasickness among the crew and passengers. However, we had entertainment brought on board with a small vessel, as it was too … particular that I remember was playing table tennis with Burl Ives, a well known movie actor and folk singer. Another thing I remember well … Of course there was the usual swimming pool, gymnasium, and movies. So one was kept quite busy was well as the all day brunch. Every day my …
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… sixteen years before moving to Halifax in 1960. My father at that time had accepted a job as Secretary of the Nova Scotia Command of the Royal … I became Canadian citizens in the 1960’s and we were very proud to do so. The immigration story of Lily Broadbent Huestis as told by her …