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… Addolorata Di Falco and daughters arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax aboard the … who was a widow; her husband having been killed during World War II. Three of my husband's brothers managed to leave Italy before WWII … finally arriving in Halifax on May 27, 1954. The trip was very good, although Grazia and Gemma were ill during the crossing. In Italy, …
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… Years of service: 1939-1945 Medals Received: 5 My father was in the RAF in England and did Commando training. He was in 'blue group' and landed in Caan on 'D' day. He survived two plane crashes during the war and is very lucky to …
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… were living in Indonesia. Arie, a mining engineer, was employed in the oil business by Shell Oil Company. They had two young daughters, … for Montreal leaving Tiny and the two girls in Holland. Within ten days of arriving in Calgary, Arie had three job offers. He was …
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… Our Family's arrival in Canada, 21 April 1957 Soon after the end of the Second World War our parents, Arie and Corrie Versluys, … idea and our father very quickly embraced the idea completely to the point where he talked of little else. Mom and dad had an eventful life … We had to reply by 5 pm whether we would accept. The ship was due to set sail the following Saturday 13 April. I went to dad's place of work …
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… about me being alone on the Trans-Canada Highway, Daphnée decided to accompany me in my adventure. I was thrilled because deep down I was … all my personal belongings and on August 9, 2010 at 8 a.m., in the company of Daphnée, I began the biggest challenge of my life: driving … 3 p.m. The five days on the road helped me shape my plan. Being accompanied by Daphnée, who was totally new in my life at the time and to …
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… course of the twentieth century, Canada has had a mixed record in welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. … life before, fear, displacement, refuge and life in Canada. Case studies from major waves of refugees coming to Canada will be featured including German Jewish, Hungarian, …
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… It was 1942 and a lovely Sunday afternoon when I met my handsome soldier. My plans that day were to … She did not get on. I stood hanging out of the door yelling for her to come on till the bus reached the top of the street. I was furious with … Union Terrace Gardens these two Canadian soldiers spotted us and said "come on down". There was a steep bank so we said, 'No you come on …
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… years in Italy and his adult life in Canada. Marcello was born in the Veneto region of Italy during World War II. He was the youngest of four children. The oldest brother was …
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… Luigia Beninatto. Both were born in and lived in the village of Breda di Piave in the province of Treviso, Italy. It is also an account of … Although the profession was a prestigious one, requiring a specific set of skills and knowledge, it was also a demanding one. It required … who supplied the factory, and then endless hours throughout the day and evening to supervise the stages in the cheesemaking process. …
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… Luigia Beninatto. Both were born in and lived in the village of Breda di Piave in the province of Treviso, Italy. It is also an account of … Although the profession was a prestigious one, requiring a specific set of skills and knowledge, it was also a demanding one. It required … who supplied the factory, and then endless hours throughout the day and evening to supervise the stages in the cheesemaking process. …