Arrested in Townsville — Footprints of Italian Prisoners of War in Australia

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

On the 18th June 1940 114 Italian crew from the Romolo were arrested in Townsville under a Warrant dated 18th June 1940, to be interned at Interment Camp, Gaythorne. Three women who were part of the crew were not arrested: Maria Cebin and Guilia Panzeletti worked as stewardesses, Elena Giovenale worked as a nurse.

Arrested in Townsville

 

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