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DE GROOT, Hendrik P & Anna

30 December 1904 – 27 January 1987
26 September 1905 – February 1984

Origin Hilversum, Netherlands
Accompanying Family Daughters: Marijke and Sietske, Nephew: Rolf de Groot
First settled in Beckenham, WA
Original Occupation Planter, Java, Indonesia, Office Worker - Netherlands
Occupation in Australia Acting Chancellor Royal Netherlands Consulate, Perth, WA

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Departure Port Rotterdam, Netherlands
Arrival Year 1950

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Hendrik, ex-planter, wife Anna and 3 daughters, all POWs - Burma and Java arrived in Netherlands 1946. Emigrated to WA, eldest daughter married and stayed in Holland. Hendrik became Acting Chancellor of Royal Netherlands Consulate, Perth (1954-69); Marijke, salesperson Levinsons Jewellers; Sietske, Secretary at ANZ Bank.

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