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… had reached Bremerhaven, our final destination prior to our departure for Canada. CANADA? The name Canada meant absolutely nothing to me; it … John and Mark. In the year 2000 I had the great fortune (and a dream come true) to visit them and acquaint myself with the rest of the family. Both my …
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… the young men of his era he served in World War I and was hospitalized for nine months in Prague after sustaining severe injuries to his back … a train to Ethelbert, Manitoba. They settled in the small rural community of Ukraina. When they arrived they had no home to live in. … In October, Anton and Zofia, with Julian driving, went to Ontario to visit their son Boleslaw (Bill) and his family, Anton's brother Bolek …
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… saying, "Forever, forever". Fortunately I had the money to return if I wished, I had saved the money whilst working for Canadian Treasury … the fruit markets and stalls in Ontario fill me with pleasure. All our visitors from England have to go to the Farmers Markets. Later on that … still love the land of my birth and the people there. Canada gave me a chance to grow and widen my experiences and for that I am thankful. …
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… Cowboys and Indians lived there. WOW! It sounded like a great place to visit. Subsequently one day in August I found myself leaving home with … after leaving England, I went back to see my real parents for a short visit. I felt somewhat strange and uncomfortable with them, as they …
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… Ross Down (1922-2009) The late Orland Ross Down passed through Pier 21 four times between 1941 and 1945. He was an eighteen year old young man from Charlottetown who joined the RCAF in 1940, trained in Canada as a wireless-operator/air-gunner and left for overseas from … little information available so two of us were given permission to visit Eastern Command H.Q. I can still see the startled looks we got …
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… my birthday March 28 (I turned 28), we became engaged. I promised to come to Canada as soon as possible. I did not consider myself an … have a check-up by the Health Department. I was so nervous that I got sick. Also, after my smallpox vaccination, I was very sick for several …
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… Museum’s Accessibility Plan and information on how to provide feedback can be found on this web page . → NaviLens To improve accessibility, … Museum uses NaviLens technology. Download the free NaviLens App . You can scan nearly 100 codes around our museum. This will guide you with audio …
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… My Pier 21 Story Elizabeth Heinz, Nanaimo, BC 24 August 2015 For the past 120 years, my extended family has had the privilege of … it was to find refuge as new immigrants, depart for military service, visit for pleasure or pilgrimage; the iconic Pier continues to have a … Edward and Helen Ruff left a tumultuous Crimea with their four children, including my grandmother Rose. They arrived via New York …
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… My Pier 21 Story Elizabeth Heinz, Nanaimo, BC 24 August 2015 For the past 120 years, my extended family has had the privilege of … it was to find refuge as new immigrants, depart for military service, visit for pleasure or pilgrimage; the iconic Pier continues to have a … Edward and Helen Ruff left a tumultuous Crimea with their four children, including my grandmother Rose. They arrived via New York …
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… On August 19, 1954, approximately one month shy of my sixth birthday, my mother, Teresina DiGirolamo, and most of my … town of Provvidenti in the Campobasso region of Italy. We were heading for Naples to embark on a ship to join my father, Francesco Supino, and … over 30 years working in Canada and returned home very few years to visit. He retired to Italy just the year before we left. He helped us …