History

BRANCATASIANO, Frank

BRANCATASIANO, Frank

Emigrazione Samese – EU Vaio E Torno is a history of the families that left their small village of Samo in Reggio Calabria, Italy for Melbourne Australia. Some came before World War I. Many fled from the difficulties of war-torn Italy after World War II. Their journey was typified by the Bonfa, D’Agostino and Verzaci families.

ANN SNODGRASS, Perry

ANN SNODGRASS, Perry

Author Perry Ann Snodgrass’ two titles: Against The Tide, a true story of the three wives and sister of an educated convict, Thomas Armitage Salmon who arrived in Sydney in 1831 on the York. For his white collar crime, he served seven years as a clerk to the Superintendent of Stores at Emu Plains; and Colour of Shame, a story of family tragedy, heartbreak, love and courage.