Where it all began
Chapter One
Our story starts with Celestino Baiada, who moved from Malta to Australia as a 14-year-old boy. Left alone to start a new life, a quiet but determined Celestino went to work, knowing there would be opportunities ahead. It could be said that his name somewhat determined his destiny; ironically enough, the Maltese occupational name ‘bajjad’ means ‘egg-seller’.
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From Celestino to Charlie
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![One of the Baiada homes](/system/pictures/images/000/000/021/square/Chap_1_-2.jpg?1503986734)
A taste for property
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![Baiada family](/system/pictures/images/000/000/022/square/Chap_1_-3.jpg?1503986838)
Marriage and family
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![Charlie helping out in the home garden](/system/pictures/images/000/000/023/square/Chap_1_-4.jpg?1503986859)