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… look for construction and rail workers. At that time many also went to South America (Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela) to work in construction. … were subjected to another medical exam. Then we left directly for the city of Tulle in France. I stayed in France for nearly two years, the … to wait again. It was the third time I had returned home after having said goodbye to my family thinking I would be leaving (twice to Belgium …
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… to go home. We wrote to each other, he asked me to marry him, and I said yes. I left England on Friday, April 3, 1947 aboard the S.S. … to leave, to be with the person of my dreams, but it was also a sad time too because I had to leave my family. The train ride from … very proud of it. I have been lucky enough to return to England to visit a number of times. SAYING GOODBYE Gwen Milton, sister of Joyce …
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… St. Fidelis Golden Age Club Toronto To remember and honour our members who came to Canada from all … Per ricordare e onorare tutti i nostri membri che provenienti da tutte le regioni d'Italia immigrarano in Canada e riconoscere il loro … St. Fidelis Golden Age Club Toronto …
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… because of his trade and left Berlin in 1955 arriving in Quebec City on June 20th. He travelled to Toronto and stayed on a temporary … work I started in the Order Clerical department, moved up to the Credit Department as collector, Assistant Supervisor, and eventually I …
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… Type: Immigrant Port of Entry: Halifax, Pier 21 Date of Arrival: March 26, 1964 I arrived at pier21 on March 26 1964 and took the train to Toronto where I was met by my aunt who …
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… school. Then, my parents enrolled me in high school in the picturesque city of Berezhany. There I attended school until 1939. September 1st, … west again with full force. At the same time, the allied forces (Canada, the United States, France and England) were fighting the … we finally saw the shores of Canada. I will never forget the day we set our eyes on the coast of Nova Scotia. It was a luxury to even dream …
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… the Greek Line. The excitement was unbelievable as we stepped onto the jetty looking at the “Olympia”, I realized its size as my eyes traveled … families seeking opportunities in a new land, Canada. Once we were settled in our cabin, deep in the bowels of the ship, as we had no … It was that evening when we finally got underway and nightfall had set as we crossed the English Channel for Southampton England. The …
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… cases where the rights are unclear, we archive but do not provide public access to the work. For questions or comments, or to provide … contact the Museum’s Collection Manager collections@pier21.ca or Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 1055 Marginal Road Halifax, NS B3H 4P7 T: (902) 425-7770 ext. 265 F: (902) 423-4045 With …
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… moral character but were additionally required to possess adequate knowledge of either French or English. Persons with disabilities, which the … nationality as determined by its legislature. Canada was the first commonwealth nation to adopt the imperial nationalization policy as …
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… to our emigration, he had practiced in Rotterdam. Neither parent liked city living and they longed for more space and freedom. Inspired by … My parents in fact had twelve children. My oldest brother was in South Africa at the time, but came to Canada a year later. My second …