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BERGSMA, Sybren & Tjaltje

Origin Harlingen, Netherlands
Accompanying Family Johannes (Hans), Willem (Bill), Rimanno (Anno)
First settled in Nollamara, WA
Original Occupation Tailor
Occupation in Australia Tailor

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1950

Fremantle

45 panel

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The family were headed for Sydney but because of severe seasickness were allowed to settle in Perth. Sybren and Tjaltje had their names shortened to Sam and Sally. They bought land approximately at the 8 mile peg in Nollamara and built their home and raised their family.

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