I am John; the youngest son of Blas and Kathleen Matic- impoverished young couple that migrated from Yugoslavia to make a new life in Australia. I have tried to compile a story of their life-their hopes, their fears their successes and their happiness. Much of the story has been compiled from my memory of talks with Mum and Dad, discussions with my elder sister Teresa and older brother Joseph.
Unfortunately the amazing story of their life did not rate much importance to me until the last few years when I became to realize what our parents achieved and what an adventure they had made of their lives. By that time my Father had died and I had to rely on my Mother to fill me in on many details---this is their life…
The Matic family story
Unfortunately the amazing story of their life did not rate much importance to me until the last few years when I became to realize what our parents achieved and what an adventure they had made of their lives. By that time my Father had died and I had to rely on my Mother to fill me in on many details---this is their life…
The Matic family story