Summary
Alternative Name(s): Prayer Book
Book 'The Children's Mass Book', published by A.G. Younes, circa 1955. It was used by Italian immigrant Marino Dereani when he attended Mass at Bonegilla migrant camp. The Dereani's immigrated to Australia from Trieste, Italy in 1955, and spent the first five years of their lives in Victoria at Bonegilla Migrant Camp. Georgina and her husband became staff members at Bonegilla and were allocated private accommodation, which Georgina went to great lengths to make comfortable, purchasing many household items around Albury, NSW.
Physical Description
Mass book, with the cover torn off. The inside of the book has extensive black text and some illustrations.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Public Life & Institutions, Childhood
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Georgina Dereani, 08 Mar 2001
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Publisher
A.G. Younes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1955
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User
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Inscriptions
Printed on frontispiece: The / Children's / Mass Book / A. G . YOUNES / 230 ELIZABETH ST / MELBOURNE, C. 1.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
8 cm (Length), 1 cm (Width), 12.7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Immigration, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Migrant Camps, Migrant Hostels, Migrant Reception Centres, Religions: Roman Catholic