Saw Dust in His Veins

Siro Bianchi’s life in Italy, migration woes and new life in Australia

by Phil Bianchi

This is Siro Bianchi’s story. It is about growing up in Italy and the difficult times he and his family experienced, migration to Australia, being temporarily prevented entry into Australia because a forged letter said he was a communist, his marriage, his children and his working life and experiences in Australia.

Also contains information on Western Australia timber cutting, timber industry machinery and the story of Richard & Norm Palmer Contractors Collie WA.

(Morley, self published, 2006), A4, 145 pages, soft cover, illustrated.

This book is available from the author – Phil Bianchi

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