The story of Ron Van ‘t Hag provides a particularly interesting example of how a young Dutch migrant became involved in Australian sporting life. Born in Almelo, the Netherlands, on 6 July 1940, Ron emigrated Read more
For Dutch families, the December festive season traditionally begins with Sinterklaas, or Saint Nicholas. Children are told that Sinterklaas arrives from Spain aboard a steamboat and travels through towns on a white horse. They place Read more
Lou Casch, born Lodewyk Nanlohy, was an Ambonese guitarist whose career connects the former Netherlands East Indies with the emergence of Australian rock and roll. Best known for his work with Johnny O’Keefe and the Read more