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VAN DER SCHAAF Family 1956 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Rev. Pieter van der Schaaf served the migrant community of the Reformed Church in Western Australia. He conducted regular services in Perth,...

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VAN DER SCHOOR Family 1951 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

As family we lived through-out Tasmania for 10 years. Dad and Mum lived the rest of their years, 12 and 38 respectively, in Geelong, Victoria. In...

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VAN DER STEL, Jannigje 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

On arrival went to Shackleton on a bus and worked in a shop with some Dutch people cleaning & cooking. Married Cornelius Vandenberg in May...

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VAN DER STRAATEN, Herbert 1949 ORION

Spent the majority of his working life in Australia as a member of the R.A.A.F. He retired as a F/Sgt. When he died he left two children, and one...

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VAN DER TOGT, Johanna C 1954 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 120
VAN DER VALK, Hendrik C 1954 ORCADES 489
VAN DER VEGTE Family 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

We were a family of 4 - father, mother & 2 daughters 5yrs & 3rs old when we migrated. My parents hoped for a better way of life for us...

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VAN DER VLERK, Guus FR 1950 CYRENIA

Guus Van Der Vlerk, born in Delft, Holland. Spent a long time in concentration camps during WWII. In 1950 he migrated to Perth, Australia with...

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VAN DER WEGEN, CP & AC 1960 ZUIDERKRUIS 196
VAN DER WEIDE, C & A 1956 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Cornelis & Anna left Rotterdam to emigrate to Australia, arriving in Fremantle on January 8th 1956. Upon arrival in Fremantle, the family were...

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VAN DER WERFF, Martin & Ann 1956 SIBAJAK

Family - Martin and Ann Van Der Werff with 5 children, 3 girls & 2 boys aged 10-8-5 years & 2years and 5 months (respectively).

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VAN DER WIELE Family 1960 ZUIDERKRUIS 46
VAN DER WORM, H, A & F 1956 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Daughter, Irene born 1959, Perth. Grandchildren, Samantha, Vanessa

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VAN DER WOUDE, Lambertus 1950 HIMALAYA

Lambertus and Margaretha were married in Holland on 08/04/1950. Lambertus left two weeks later to travel to Australia. He was joined by his wife 6...

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VAN DER WOUDE, Margaretha 1950 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Lambertus and Margaretha were married in Holland on 08/04/1950. She joined Lambertus in Western Australia after he found suitable accommodation...

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VAN DER ZANDEN, JJ & C 1955 GROOTE BEER

Have enclosed an article written by my father 'JJ Van Der Zanden' to the editor of a Dutch newspaper three & a half years after the family's...

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VAN DETH Family 1950 VOLENDAM

The family was sponsored by the Cliftons from 'Alverstoke' where Jan (John) worked on their dairy farm. He later found work in Donnybrook, Yornup...

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VAN DETH, Jan & Mab 1950 VOLENDAM

Our sponsers were the sisters Emily & Cecile Clifton of "Alverstoke" Brunswick Junction.
Son: Sander born 23/2/1943 & daughter:...

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VAN DEUREN, Nicolaas 1952 FAIRSEA 30
VAN DIJK, Eveline J & Jolanda P 1965 MAASDAM

Eveline & Jolanda left Holland with Mum & Dad from Hoek van Holland on 19/10/1965 & arrived in Fremantle around 17/11/1965.

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VAN DIJK, Jacob C & Aria HJ 1965 MAASDAM

Jacob & Arie left Holland from Hoek van Holland 19/10/1965 & arrived in Fremantle around 17/11/1965. They married 06/07/1960 & had 3...

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VAN DONGEN, Adriana J 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 126
VAN DONGEN, Adrianus J 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 126
VAN DONGEN, Frank & Rita 1956 SIBAJAK

We arrived in Fremantle as a family of immigrants. My parents had jobs at the Wooroloo T.B. Sanatorium and we lived on Bailup Road, Wooroloo.

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VAN DONGEN, Hubertus G 1950 VOLENDAM 125
VAN DONGEN, Margaretha 1950 VOLENDAM 125
VAN DOORN, Elisabeth (Bep) 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Mother of 6. Returned to Holland in 1965. Husband passed away in 1971. Remarried in 1994. Travelled to Australia many times to see children and...

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VAN DOORN, Franciscus 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Lived in Australia for 12 years. Had 3 children in Australia. Returned to Holland in 1965 with his 5 youngest children. His eldest married and...

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VAN DOORN, Pauline Anna 1958 ORSOVA 245
VAN DOORN, Rozina 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Married at 18 just before parents immigrated back to Holland. Married Peter Bacich, an immigrant from Croatia. Had 2 children, Peter in 1967 and...

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VAN DRIEL, Cornelis Keith 1952 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Resided in Dalwallinu 1958-1997. Occupation: Farmer

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VAN EGGHEN, Peter & Joyce 1971 ELLINIS

We have lived in the hills area since our arrival in WA. We have travelled extensively in WA being ardent caravanners. Our children live in the...

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VAN EIJNDHOVEN, Frans MJ 1971 NORTHERN STAR

Came in search of a new life. Met my future wife on board, Susan Buckingham.

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VAN ELDEN, Johannes Johann 1955 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 72
VAN ELSWYK, Alfred Richard 1953 FAIRSEA 246
VAN ES, Alberdina JE 1952 FAIRSEA 307
VAN ETTEN, Jacoba 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 39
VAN GELDER Family 1953 SIBAJAK

Cas & Ida van Gelder accompanied by daughters Adele and Ida Jnr. Cas died 1986 aged 69. Ida died 2000 aged 83. Daughters both married WA men...

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VAN GENNIP, AG, EM & Family 1952 FAIRSEA

Fremantle to Northam Holden Camp then moved to Canning Vale. Our parents and one son Jerry have passed away. Bill van Gennip has 2 daughters....

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VAN GENTEVOORT, JF 1953 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 17
VAN GEYZEL Family 1957 GORGON

Hubert Alden (Father) was a prisoner of war in Changi. He migrated to Australia in 1960, after Margaret (Mother) and seven children migrated in...

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VAN GRONINGEN, Teunis 1954 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Married with 3 children; Yvonne 26/11/1958, Terry 30/08/1960 and Rodney 03/01/1963.

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VAN HAMERSVELD, J & Z 1950 SIBAJAK

Johannes Van Hamersveld was one of the first people to introduce European smallgoods to WA, working with Johnson & Co.

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VAN HAMERSVELD, J, R & J 1950 SIBAJAK

Jozef's date of birth: 17/12/1947.

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VAN HEERWAARDEN Family 1955 SIBAJAK

John and Ann (Johannes and Anna) arrived with four young children. Another child was born while living in Dean Mill, (Marian). Moved to Bunbury in...

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VAN HELVOORT, AF & Family 1954 HIMALAYA 430
VAN HERK Family 1955 SIBAJAK

Norbetus and Hendrika.

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VAN HERWAARDE, Wim & Johanna 1954 HIMALAYA

All children are grateful for the big step their parents took. We, including our parents, have been very happy here.

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VAN HEYST Family 1954 JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT 92
VAN HOOFF, EJ, FM & Family 1952 FAIRSEA

EJ was a Tailor and FM was a Housewife

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