Vittoria was cleaning the bomb shelter which was where they lived during the war. The bomb shelter they stayed in was in the fields in Gozo in Xaghra and was once used a s a catacomb during Roman times, so there was no need to dig out any trench. At the time Vittoria needed to clean it and prepare it for their stay. She was 14 years old at the time and she was carrying bags of soil on her back, when Giuseppe saw her and asked if she needed any help. Vittoria said "no thanks I can manage myself". From that moment on, Vittoria fell in love with him. They would occasionally see each other during the period of some 7 years. They thoroughly enjoyed the festas together. They were not allowed to hold hands or anything physical during their courtship. Giuseppe asked Vittoria's father for her hand and he was most honoured to have his as a son-in-law.

	Married Giuseppe Teuma on 1st January 1947 at Xaghra Church. Vittoria was 22, Joseph was 37 (click here to see Marriage certificate).
	Reception was in Giant street, Honey moon in Valetta in a hotel
	Fashion was to wear black, father gave her a necklace which she wore on her wedding day - philligrano gold lace
	1950 26/6/50 Mary ann
	1951 14/7/51 Pauline
	1952 13/8/52 Josephine
	1953 13/11/53 Mary

	Giuseppe at the time was working as a stone carver in Malta, working 6 days a week, coming home on Sundays. He lived in a hostel in Hamrun. They both decided that a better life in Australia awaits them. They did not think Malta was where they wanted to be. This migration to Australia was encouraged both from the Australia opening its door to the Europeans. The passage to Australia has heavily subsidised by the British Government where by only had to pay $XXXX and the Maltese government were trying to control the population and this migration to Australia/Canada/USA was most suitable for the government.
	Giuseppe left first for Australia on the 15th September 1955 on a boat, for 7 weeks.
	Vittoria was in Gozo with her 4 children and pregnant, when Giuseppe left for Australia

	He travelled with many other Maltese, with Vittoria's cousin Emmanuel Sultana. On arrival into Sydney he stayed with Emmanuel Sultana on Ettalong Road. Giuseppe bought two acres of Land on Whalans road Greystanes. This was semi rural at the time.. He paid 1000 Australian pounds. He had acquired the property within 3 months of arriving.  however with no house. Giuseppe then built a temporary dwelling, which had wooden planks and a tin roof.
	This was all done in time for her arrival, within 3 months By the time Vittoria arrived the land had been acquired, and the house built.
	Vittoria left for Australia on the 29th December 1955 on a German Boat called Aroza Qolm. Vittoria had 4 children:- Mary ann, Paulina, Josephine and Mary and pregnant with Cathy.
	Vittoria was on the boat with her 4 children and pregnant for 7 weeks. They travelled via the Suez Canal.
	Vittoria was coming from a tight knit village with all her family and friends around her and her familiarity. To arrive in this large, deserted rural area with miles and miles of open space and land between, was daunting for her. She struggled settling into to Sydney, and was ill for some months
	However Vittoria was still pleased as they would have otherwise lived in the migrant shelters in the city which were very unfavourable. they lived in this temporary dwelling for almost 4 years
	Giuseppe started to work for Wunderlich in 1955. Wunderlich were manufacturers of asbestos sheeting used in houses, buildings etc. They were owned by James Hardie
	He worked in this factory for 17 years
	He also ran a market garden on the 2 acres of land where he would sell the produce to the market. He did not have a stall in the market. He also had animals and cows etc - see farm section for more
	1955 - 6/4/55 Cathy was born
	1956  - 8/6/56 Jerry was born
	1957 - 3/8/57 Rita was born
	1958 - 6/11/58 Carmen was born
	1961 - 19/8/61 Margaret was born
	1966 - 20/2/66 Bernadette and Johnny (twins) were born
	1968  -31/8/68 Raymond was born
	Vittoria dn Giuseppe bought their first car, a Holden
	1969 Vittoria and Giuseppe decided to build a new home on the acres of land