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Tasman’s BriefcaseA special briefcase was made in Tasmania to mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Abel Tasman. The briefcase was made from black leather, embossed with the Tasmanian coat of arms. Inside there

ROYAL VISITOCTOBER 25TH AND 26TH, 2006 It was weeks of anticipation for the Dutch Community in Tasmania, as they received preliminary invitations and two general invitations in the Saturday Mercury, for the Royal visit. His

THE ROOK FAMILY by Meinard Karel ROOK Compiled 2005 ArrivalWe arrived in Australia in August 1950, after a 6 week voyage from Holland on the Sibijaek. Our first land fall was in Fremantle, then on

The article below is a brief resume of the life of Reg Doedens. It is structured on the ghosted auto-biography prepared by Anne Rand, with additional notes by the reviewer, (a neighbour, cadet, employee, hardware

Family home built by Peter & Anneke The family home and workshop they left behind. Leaving the Netherlands forever FROM CANADIAN CHOCOLATE TO ANTARCTIC BUILDER PETER HERWEYNENWhen he was 18 years old, Jan van Herweynen

Saturday the 21st of April was the day the Klaverjas Club “Ons Genoegen” celebrated their 50th anniversary. The celebrations started in the morning at the Lenah Valley RSL clubrooms. Players had come together from Launceston

Martina van Munster nee Kruiff Martina’s early memories were fixed in World War II. Her family lived in Den Helder, a natural harbour on the tip of North Holland. The harbour was also a naval

The diary of G Rhee is quite unique because it was written in 1940.  Gerard Rhee was one of the first Dutch migrants to Tasmania.  There are interesting glimpses in this diary of a young

George Huizing 8/9/1938 – 27/12/2016 A newspaper clipping on my desk reminds of the last time I saw George. The clipping concerns a lost property title, in the parish of Lorainah. Property belonging to JKF

We praise God for the life and witness of Bart Jan Folkerts18 September 1911 to 24 October 1999 An Association [Christian Parent-Controlled Schools] Founder and Gold Member“Now with the Lord he loved and served …

Interview with ENGEL SYPKESat 526 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay (his home) on Friday 23 January 2015 @ 3.30 pm.Present: Engel & Marie Sypkes, Kees Wierenga. Background notes regarding the contribution by Engel to the

7 Mar 1926 – 10Jul 2017 From bride to crafty great grandmother Elly with her brothers Reg and Max In May 1950, a group of 10 men, and their wives, met in the residence of

Shaping Kingston – The story of God’s children in Kingston especially focussing on the Reformed Church – written by Historian Kees Wierenga – $40 plus postage Here are all the references for the book.  If

​Fair Dinkum Dutch CourageDutch settlers in Ulverstone, TasmaniaCompiled by Elizabeth Nickols(27 families)Excerpts (and some additional notation by Kees Wierenga) Brandsema, Wilko (Bill) and Hendrikje (Hennie) nee Wind(pp.1 – 9, 20 photos)Wilko was born in 1910

Below is a short summary by Kees Wierenga of the book by Liz Nickols. Names are in alpha order. Copies of the book are available from liz.nickols@gmail.comDetails noted below, especially regarding who is still alive

The new doctor There is a red book.  It is one of many books in a series.  This one is devoted to the letter ‘S’.  There is nothing in it except surnames starting with ‘S’,

Dirk Bolt  –  architect Photos on this page were prepared for an exhibition in the Channel Museum, Margate Tasmania, as part of their display on the achievements of the Dutch migrants in southern Tasmania.    

Tasman’s map – floor mosaicIn 1942, when the world was at war, two Italians were put to work to re-produce Tasman’s map in mosaic form in the foyer of the Mitchell Library, Sydney. Their craftmanship

The Dutch-Australian Society ‘Abel Tasman” Inc. BLUE GUM, TULIP & SPRING FESTIVALS From the newsletter of the DAS (Dutch-Australian Society), the Tasman Telegraphs, I have noted the following:[reporting of events the DAS usually lacked pertinent

CELEBRATIONS The van der Laans celebrated their wedding anniversary in November 1954.  There had been other celebrations – the wedding of Wim Sikkema was the first – a small gathering of six men, including the

Charlie Rook The journal below is based on the diary Charlie kept through his National Service days. It was later edited by him, and passed to this editor for inclusion in the record of achievements

The Vonks Bram and I decided to emigrate to Australia, the land of milk and honey (not always) in November 1959.  In February 1960 we got married, just after my twenty first birthday, and a

From Dutch schoolgirl to servant of the people ADRIANA TAYLOR It is normal for the eldest son to inherit the farm. This has been true over the centuries, and in many places in the world.

Adrian, Dien, George, Toni, with Adriana in front Adriana’s passport photo The original family home, although the attic room has been enlarged since the family migrated. ADRIANA TAYLOR It is normal for the eldest son

LITTLE  GRONINGEN  –  how did it come to be? T he beginning of Little Groningen, so named by the farmer, Geard, who sold the land to van der Laan and Pinkster.  For a discussion of

thesis_full_copy_print_version..pdf File Size: 787 kb File Type: pdf Download File Dutch migration  assimilation  –  thesis.The link above is to the original version of the thesis, presented as a complete document.  Formatting issues mean that some

OUR PURPOSE The Dutch Tasmanian Connection exists to promote the cultural and historical heritage that links Tasmanians to the Netherlands. If you would like to help us increase awareness within the Tasmanian community of their

01 January 2016 Constitution of the Dutch Tasmanian Connection Inc.An Association registered under the “Associations Incorporation Act, 1964.” NAME1. (1) The name of the organisation shall be the Dutch Tasmanian Connection Inc. (2) The office