Bombings in London

While Libero Roveto was in Tatura Camp 2B, the lives of his family were at risk with the intense bombings by the Germans on London. Many Dunera Londoners would have had serious concerns for the safety of their family.

But fear became reality for some of the men. Libero's father, Federico was one of the victims of the bombings on London. He was killed on the 19th April 1941 during one of the fierce bombing raids by the Germans. 

1941 'ANOTHER NIGHT RAID', Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), 21 April, p. 2. , viewed 09 Jan 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144534740

Libero Roveta was born in Alessandria Italy on the 9th June 1907.  He lived with his wife Desia, two sons and one daughter at 71 Kennington Road, London, England and worked as a head waiter.  At the time of his arrest on the 11th June 1940, he worked at the Royal Automobile Club.

After his arrival in London in 1919, he completed his education then spent two years at the Polytechnic Commercial School. He first worked with Reece Caterers in Liverpool then worked in the kitchen at Hyde Park Hotel from 1925-1927. After working a season in France at various hotels, the returned to London and worked at Claridges Hotel, Carlton Hotel and the Royal Automobile Club.

Libero did not return home to England until 1945. Reprieve from life in a camp came on the 16th May 1944, when he was 'released on parole' for work with the Civil Aliens Corps in forestry.

On the 6th February 1945 Libero boarded the SS Athlone Castle in Sydney, New South Wales and arrived in Liverpool, England on the 29th March 1945. His internment was over.