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Compagnie Batavia – 73rd Living History Reenactment group

The Group participated in the Winterfest at the Hawkesbury showground in July 2022. They were portraying the Dutch Militia of the 30 year war period (1600-1630’s) as Pike and Musket (Pictures below). Facebook site.

By DACC, 17 hoursJuly 5, 2022 ago
Aviation and Shipping

Joop Gijzemijter at NEI-TS in Archerfield

Johannes (Joop) Gijzemijter Born 24 Feb, 1915, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Died 30 April, 1999, Brisbane, Australia. Written by his son John Gyzemyter. “What did you do during the war Daddy?” As children Dad often told us stories about his career in aviation which started on the 3rd of March 1930 as Read more…

By DACC, 2 daysJuly 4, 2022 ago
Maritime History

Dutch participation in Battle of Milne Bay 1942 Seminar Brisbane 10 September

Most of the vital reinforcement of New Guinea in 1942 and 1943 –  during the War in the South West Pacific – including troops, vehicles, weapons and supplies for the Milne Bay, Buna and Gona operations, was undertaken by Dutch vessels. The operation collectively known as Operation Lilliput, used the Read more…

By DACC, 3 daysJuly 3, 2022 ago
Aviation and Shipping

The “Pulk” – a 18 NEI Squadron RAAF version aircraft wants to fly again

scroll to the bottom for more information The “Pulk” (which was originally N5-131 a B-25C – the first mass-produced B-25 version) from No. 18 (NEI) Squadron – a Netherlands East Indies / RAAF composite squadron. The original “Pulk” was named after the Dutch B-25 pilot, Fred “Pulk” Pelder (this nickname Read more…

By DACC, 4 daysJuly 2, 2022 ago
Aviation and Shipping

First flight between Netherlands and Australia – May 1931

In May 1931, KLM added an experimental flight from Batavia to Melbourne to their regular Amsterdam – Batavia service providing a through service from Amsterdam to Australia. The plane was a Fokker FVIIA/3m trimotor specially named ‘Abel Tasman’ for this trip. The pilot and co-pilot were Maurits Pattist and Jan Read more…

By DACC, 5 daysJuly 1, 2022 ago
Military and Political History

Dutch history of Archerfield Airport Brisbane presentations and Tour of the Heritage Room

Organised by Dutchlink Brisbane on 22 July from 2pm till 4pm Archerfield Airport has recently opened a Heritage Room in their historic Art Nouveau Arrival Hall. It provides a great pictorial overview of its rich history. Archerfield Aerodrome was Brisbane’s commercial airport from 1931 until 1949. It is linked to Read more…

By DACC, 2 weeksJune 20, 2022 ago
Art, Music, Film, Theatre

Maryse Jansen – photographer

Maryse Jansen had always lived in Rijswijk and Den Haag in the Netherlands, until she made Australia her home in 2009. A different lifestyle, a warmer climate and lots of natural space beckoned. Maryse and her partner took their chances, applied for permanent residence in Australia and ended up just Read more…

By DACC, 3 weeksJune 13, 2022 ago
Dutch – Australian History

Dutch Explorers in the Gulf of Carpentaria

In 2022 I explored the south western part of the Gulf of Carpentaria. We were at the mouth of the Norman River at Karumba. The Dutch explores didn’t come that far south in the Gulf. Nevertheless we got an idea of the landscape and in particular the endless savanna along Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 10, 2022 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

The Tasman Map – The Biography of a Map Sydney 9 July

Was Captain Cook was the first European to map Australia and was Matthew Flinders the first to circumnavigate? No way! Abel Tasman, the Dutch East India Company and the first Dutch discoveries. Everyone who passes through the vestibule of the Mitchell Library stops to admire the magnificent marble mosaic of Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 10, 2022 ago
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia

NEW – Online classes at Dutch School ‘de Kangoeroe’ in Sydney

In addition to classes at the Hunters Hill, Manly Vale, Surry Hills and Forestville locations, Dutch school ‘de Kangoeroe’ is also providing online classes this year. They use the latest methods that enable them to offer hybrid education. Requirements for online learners:– You live more than 45 minutes’ drive from one Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 10, 2022 ago

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