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The legacy of the oldest Assyrian in Australia: life before and after World War Two
The Alwand refinery in Khanaqin city (left) where Mr Zkharya worked for 17 years. Credit: sbs Assyrian/Google
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Mr Zkharya recalls his time working at the oil refinery in Khanaqin in the Dyala provence established in 1931. He and his son were wrongfully accused of being British spies, leading to a trial that ultimately resulted in their release. He also reflects on the deep love and strong bond he shared with his wife until her passing in the 1990s. Eventually, Mr. Zkharya made the decision to leave Iraq for good and settle in Kuwait.
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