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view stories of migrants
who arrived in Australia in 1957
"This is only one of the many embroidered pieces made by my mother and brought to Australia with us. They are so beautifully made that the backs are as finely sewn as the fronts. I am so proud to have such beautiful work in my possession. She has passed away now and they remain as loving reminders of her."
Ann Cusack

Meet Ann Cusack and see the map she drew at her Greek school in Egypt in the mid-1950s. Continue reading →

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"This set square from Hungary is a reminder of my education, but also of the education I was unable to attain [during the Communist era], although I had the ability."
Imre Molnar

Meet Imre Molnar and see his school book from Communist Hungary.
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"These three plates show scenes of Croatia. We got these when we visited in 1983."
Milan Mesic

Meet Mick Mesic and see his plate from Croatia. Continue reading →

"The statue is made of hand-painted fine bone china. It was acquired in Italy in the 1850s and passed on to me through my husband's grandmother and mother. It was a wedding gift to his grandmother from the local friars."
Domenica Scarcella

Meet Domenica Scarcella and see her statue of the Madonna, a family heirloom from Italy.
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"I stayed five months in Austria and the United Hias Service gave us food and accommodation. They fixed my travel to Australia and this is my visa."
Ivan Devai

Meet Ivan Devai and see the sailor bag which carried all his belongings to Australia in 1957.
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"The cup and saucer is small and Italian-sized. It is part of a large 12 cup coffee set that I brought with me from Italy, given by mother for my corredo (glory box)."
Concetta Cosentino

Meet Concetta Cosentino and see her cup and saucer from Italy.
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