unknown CHATER* ( - )

1. unknown CHATER* ( - ).

Occupation carpenter.

Sp. (unknown).

2. Thaddeus Allahverdian CHATER (1899-1976).

Born 1899, Teheran.

Occupation Colliery Asst.

Died 6 Aug 1976, Australia.

Sp. Clara DER SARKISSIAN ( - ).

3. Sonja (Sandukht) Ella Valarie CHATER (1935- ).

Born 3 Sep 1935, Calcutta.

Christened 13 Oct 1935, at their residence in Lodna.

Occupation Teacher.

Married 6 Feb 1965, Holy Church of Nazareth.

Sp. George Michael MARCAR (bef1935- ).

Born bef 1935.

3. John Lazarus Stephen CHATER (1941- ).

Born 6 Jan 1941, Calcutta.

Christened 26 Jan 1941, at their residence in Dumdum.

Biographical index of the OIOC says "Twin".

3. Paul Theodore CHATER ¹ (1941- ).

Born 6 Jan 1941, Calcutta.

Christened 26 Jan 1941, at their residence in Dumdum.

Occupation btw 1959 and 1962, Apprentice, Messrs Creet Automobiles. They were automobile engineers. 30 Circus Avenue, Calcutta.

Occupation btw 1962 and 1964, Assistant Rope Way Supervisor, Messrs. Turner Morrison. Coal colliery. Lodna Colliery, Jharia Road, Dist. Dhanbad.

Biographical index at the OIOC says "twin".

Application for Entry for Residence to Australia states his address in India was: Lodna Colliery, Jharia P.O. Dist. Dhanbad, Bihar Province.

Nationality: Indian (of Armenian parentage)

Marital status: bachelor

place of birth: Calcutta, India

he had a father, mother and a married sister, all unnamed on the form.

He had not previously made an application for residence in Australia. He spoke fluent English, Armenian, Hindi and understandable Bengali.

His occupation is listed as motor mechanic. Specialist in motorcycles, can drive lorry, car, motorcycle, tractor.

he was employed:

from 1959-1962 by Messrs. Creet Automobils, No. 30 Circus Avenue, Calcutta as an apprentice.

from 1962-1964 by Messrs. Turner Morrison, Lodna Colliery Jharia PO Dist. Dhanbad who were coal merchants and he was an Assistant Ropeway Supervisor.

On entering Australia he wanted employment as a motor mechanic or any mechanical job.

Relatives in Australia were:

Arsham Owen Box

Leo Owen Box

who were his mother's cousins.

On arrival he was to stay with Rev. Aramais Mirzaian until his own arrangements were made.

Sp. (unknown).

2. Aramais T ALLAHVERDIAN (LATER TO BECOME CHATER) ( - ).

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