ABC Goulburn Murray: Dr Karl returns to Bonegilla Migrant Centre, his first 'Aussie' home

By Allison Jess and Gaye Pattison.
Dr Karl was about two-years-old when he and his parents arrived from Sweden in the early 1950s. The Kruszelnickis lived at Bonegilla for a couple of years before settling in Wollongong.

[@billykaye6438]

I am 67 and going to visit this place after 60years. My first home as well back in 1962, I just hope I can remember some things.

[@royphillips4751]

Lived in one of those rooms for 8 months with my parents and sister before moving to East Hills Migrant centre in 1952/53. My parents had some resolve but the best thing they ever did.

[@tenparab]

Hot in the summer cold in the winter, what do you think it was like in the average working class home in those days ?

[@toosiyabrandt8676]

HI I was there with my mother father and brother in 1958, arriving in Melbourne after being shipwrecked on the Skaubryn, being rescued at sea, staying 2 weeks in Aden, and continuing our journey on the Johan van Oldenbarneveld. everything that happened after that was boring of course!!!! [ Only joking] Shalom to us only in Christ Yeshua.

[@wskska7641]

Lovely film memory. I lived there for 5 years, my parents for 7, as they worked in the hospital. I remember lamb and potatoes. Was also there in the 1950s. Wrote a book about my early memories 'To Bonegilla from Somewhere' (Connor Court: 2012) if it may be of interest. www.connorcourtpublishing.com.au/To-Bonegilla-from-Somewhere--Wanda-Skowronska_p_109.html