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… grounds of St. George's Church and this is where Pocahontas is buried. She died in the hospital where I was born, in 1617. I was born many years later on June 25, 1941. I had four brothers, oldest Victor, Jim, Ron and Bryan. Two brothers, Jim and … to Canada. My Mother had a sister in Toronto. Dad's intentions were to visit Canada then go on to Australia, but Mom did not agree. She wanted …
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… - in marriage, that is…and I thought that one of the brief stories she told me about some events that preceded her immigration to Canada … very little cash and without any knowledge of the English language. For many newcomers the transition from the Old World to the New one is …
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… Officer-Rear Gunner GALLANT, P/O Joseph Ulysse Edmond - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.432 Squadron – Ulysse Gallant, fondly known to … family alongside his six siblings: two brothers, Von and Omer, and four sisters, Bernice Sara, Florence and Lina. Les put aside his school …
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… Joyce Emily Sherwood nee Callow with tributes by her sister Gwen Milton and her … England. I remember when the sirens went off, we all went to the Anderson Shelters until the all-clear was sounded. I worked as a conductor … and they were friends of Bill. I went out with him till he was shipped out to go home. We wrote to each other, he asked me to marry …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: Argentina Port of Entry: Halifax Date of Arrival: August 24, 1951 Age on Arrival: 30 The following is a story written by Vincenzo and Rita’s daughter … of "O Sole Mio" guiding him up the ramp and onto the deck of the great ship," The Argentina." Was he apprehensive as he looked out and waved …
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… need a better future for our children". The people in Holland had just come through a war and were trying to rebuild, but there was no housing and no money. At that time the governments of Canada and Holland and other countries as well, were setting up … the 20 October 1953 would be the day to depart from Rotterdam on a ship called the Groote Beer. Then for me came a difficult time be cause …
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… to be imminent. I vividly remember being in our neighbour's air-raid shelter in Falkirk, Scotland, when I heard a lady tearfully giving an account of recent bombings and remarking, "now the Germans can swim across the English channel and invade Britain." In July, I … vast distance separating our family, as well as the danger of being at sea during the war. Standing beside me, there were five members of one …
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… bun (pav)—will be love at first bite, guaranteed. The first time I visited Mumbai, on the inbound flight I sat next to a Mumbaiker who was … it be? His answer was clear: It must be pav bhaji. Because of my love for this mouthwatering street food, I teach this dish in our cooking … soft bun to serve with it. Step 1: For the bhaji: In a large pot, combine the potatoes, cauliflower, beans, red peppers, water, and 1 …
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… Life in Uganda - A Multifaceted Community Time 0:01:10 Transcript I speak English, Gujarati, Gujarati’s … all of us, so he wanted to keep the Ugandan citizens to stay there for the business and to grow for the community. And so, we were the … that we going to live here, and we’re not going to go back—if we go visit, fine. I visited once, but at that time the new government came …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: Conte Biancamano Port of Entry: Halifax Date of Arrival: … recounted by Vito Spatafora, December, 2023 Vito was born in 1949 in the small town of Vita, which is in the province of Trapani in Sicily, … Michele, Nicolina e Vito Spatafora …