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Of Coming Into My Inheritance (Pier 21, Halifax in February 1952) New beginnings in a new country in a new year. Mother busy with us, visas, and the packages Rolled down the gangplank in baby’s ancient carriage. Helpful hands pushed us onwards to the railroad station Into the Traveller’s Aid office …
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Passengers await their train to destinations across Canada. The model of Pier 21 is full of activity . The miniature representation is a favourite of many visitors of the Museum . The model, roughly 8 feet by 4 feet, depicts a day in the mid to late 1950s, during the period when the building was …
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In honour of the immigrants from Navelli, L’Aquila, Italy and their families for their commitment to sustaining Italian culture, traditions and everlasting friendships in Canada. In onore degli immigrati di Navelli, L’Aquila per il loro impegno nel sostenere la cultura italiana, le tradizioni e le …
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by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian Introduction: Origins of World Refugee Year In the spring of 1958, four young individuals affiliated with the Bow Group, a conservative public policy think tank inside the British Conservative Party, initially suggested the concept of an international year specifically …
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CARMEN NELLIE JOE E TOM DI FALCO My great uncle Carmelo Di Falco was one of five brothers, Salvatore, Giovanni, Emanuele and Giorgio (who was my grandfather and my mom, Giorgia’s father). He was the only one, at the time, leaving Ibla in search of a place to call home. Alone my great uncle took the …
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Date of Arrival: April 1953 Ship: Groote Beer Children: Simon, Johannes and Klasina …
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Date of Arrival: November 1952 Ship: Groote Beer Children: Gijsbert, Janny, Meint & Elizabeth …
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Nicolangelo Romano and Maria C. Romano We are Nicolangelo (Nick) Romano and Maria (Mary) C. Romano. I, Nick, was born in Roseto Valfortore, Foggia, Italia, the youngest child of Maria Figliola and Antonio Romano. Mary was also born in Roseto, the middle child of Filippo Bozzelli and Maria Grazia …
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Gina D'Agostino …
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Aurelio Curcio …