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submitted by Spyro Calocerinos on 21.07.2004

Michael Karpathakis

Michael Karpathakis
Copyright (1935)

Michael was born in Symi 1912 while the island was still Italian, therefore arrived in Australia with an Italian passport. He was my wife's (Sadie's) father. Died 18/12/1961 in Sydney. Was a professional fisherman. Had many friends in the Immigration Department and assisted scores of Greeks coming to Australia working on ships, then "jumping" ship. He managed to get permits for them as well as passports later. He had many Kytherian friends.

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Spyro Calocerinos
on 22.07.2004

Michael Karpathakis was the father of Sadie Calocerinos(Kalokairinos). He was born on the island of Symi while the island was still in Italian hands.Was born 1912 and died 18/12/1961.Was a professional fisherman.He had many friends in the Immigration department and assisted many,many Greeks coming to Australia on ships - without a permit- to eventually obtain a permit and a passport.Had lots of Kytherian friends.