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KASEN, Gerrit Toos & Wilma

Origin Werkendam, The Netherlands
First settled in Shannon River, Western Australia
Original Occupation Carpenter
Occupation in Australia Carpenter

VOLENDAM

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

197 panel

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Gerrit was employed by the State Saw Mills & helped to build housing for the workers on weekends. He took over the building of the Shannon River town assisted by a colourful band of fellow immigrant workers.

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