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Dutch WWII pilot Gus Winckel celebrated in Moruya

The following information comes from the book Allies in a Bind from Dr Jack Ford. Japanese attack on Sydney Harbour On 28 May 1942, Japanese submarine I-21 launched a floatplane. It flew over Sydney Harbour spotting 13 Allied warships including Read more…

By DACC, 3 weeksJuly 25, 2022 ago
Military and Political History

119 Netherlands East Indies Squadron RAAF in Australia during WWII

The following information comes from the book Allies in a Bind from Dr Jack Ford. On 7 June 1943, the Dutch detailed a plan for a new Mitchell squadron, designated No.119, to replace No.18 Squadron as the latter had suffered Read more…

By DACC, 3 weeksJuly 25, 2022 ago
Maritime History

History of the Dutch in South Australia

Dutch settlers in South Australia. Although the Dutch seem to be the first to have discovered Australia, including parts of Tasmania and South Australia, they have never made a great impact as a group of settlers. As there was never Read more…

By DACC, 3 weeksJuly 24, 2022 ago
Military and Political History

Dutch-Ambonese woman created first crack in the White Australia Policy – 1949

This story starts with Samuel Jacob he was a headmaster in Merauke in Dutch New Guinea, a job he combined with being a local civil administrator. Samuel and his family while having the Dutch nationality, were all born in Ambon. Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJuly 21, 2022 ago
Dutch – Australian History

Dutch representatives at the opening of Australia’s First Parliament – 1901

The First Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia was opened at the Melbourne Exhibition Building on 9 May 1901. The new King of England, Edward VII, sent his son and heir, the Duke of Cornwall and York, to Australia as Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJuly 20, 2022 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

Compagnie Batavia – 73rd Living History Reenactment group

The group was formed in 2016 and is Australia’s only 80 years war living history group. The group has around 40 members across the Eastern seaboard and has a very strong focus on an immersive living history impression. The Group Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJuly 20, 2022 ago
Dutch businesses in Australia

Pieter van Gent Winery & Vineyard – Dutch winemaker in Mudgee

The van Gent family tree can be traced back to 1790 and reveals a family of distillers and winemakers. It was Johannes Hermanus van Gent (1817 to 1859) ship owner, merchant, distiller of spirits, member of the Municipal Council, Chamber Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJuly 16, 2022 ago
Military and Political History

Grondwet wordt gewijzigd voor stemmen voor Eerste Kamer vanuit buitenland

Wat in 2015 met een motie op het D66 congres begon, eindigde in juli 2022, zeven jaar later, met een overwinning voor en erkenning van de rechten van de Nederlanders buiten Nederland: nota bene in de Eerste Kamer zelf werd Read more…

By DACC, 1 monthJuly 13, 2022 ago
Dutch businesses in Australia

Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia

The NCCA is the go-to organisation that connects the Australian and Dutch business communities. Its mission is to be an inclusive networking body that connects and provides measurable value for its members. Through our monthly events our members have the Read more…

By DACC, 1 monthJuly 13, 2022 ago
Dutch Organisations

The Dutch Australian Society “Abel Tasman” Inc.

The Dutch Australian Society “Abel Tasman” Inc existed from 1969 till approx 2010.  This history is written by Kees Wierenga during the 00s There was a Dutch Australian Society in the 1950s, but it faded away after approx. five years Read more…

By DACC, 1 monthJuly 13, 2022 ago

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