TACOMA, Eelco

17 February 1931 – 5 October 1998

Origin The Hague, Holland (born Djakarta, Indonesia)
First settled in Bunbury WA
Original Occupation Student
Occupation in Australia Teacher, later Business Administrator

VOLENDAM

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1950

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Eelco was the first migrant boy, and the eldest, at Bunbury High School 1950-51. Attended Claremont Teachers' College 1953-4. Became a Councillor of City of Canning 1971 and Mayor 1982-88.

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