Fritz Fischer receiving his Order of Australia award from NSW Governor David Martin

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TitleFritz Fischer receiving his Order of Australia award from NSW Governor David MartinPhoto Number001176Date1988DescriptionFritz and Lilly Fischer and their five children arrived in Australia from Germany in 1957 aboard the ship 'Skaubryn'. They lived in migrant hostels until 1960 when they moved to a home in Barrack Point. Fritz helped to establish a German School at Oak Flats in 1962, and the German Air Rifle Club at Albion Park Rail in 1967. Fritz and Lilly shared the positions of President and Secretary in both organisations. The family became naturalised citizens in 1963. Fritz was awarded the German Cross by the German Government in 1985, and the Order of Australia Medal in 1988 in recognition of his efforts to foster good relations between the Australian and German people.LocationSydney

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Fritz Fischer receiving his Order of Australia award from NSW Governor David Martin

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Fritz Fischer receiving his Order of Australia award from NSW Governor David Martin