BEERKENS, Joseph
Born 28 February 1936
Origin Venray Netherlands
Accompanying Family Sister Tini Beerkens
First settled in East Cannington, WA
Original Occupation Painter
Occupation in Australia Painter
JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT
Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1957
Fremantle
43 panel
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Joseph wanted to leave Holland for an adventure. Tini (his sister) came with him, looking for a better life. They decided to emigrate to Western Australia because their two brothers, Piet & John Lived there. The five week boat trip was free. It was funded by the Dutch government.
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