DE JONG Family

Origin Rotterdam, Holland
First settled in Wanneroo, Western Australia

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1952

Fremantle

96 panel

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Mother and three children departed Holland on 14/08/1952. Father came by plane the previous year to find employment and accommodation. The later became the first martial arts instructor in WA. The family had a difficult time adjusting to the "pioneer" conditions of life in Wanneroo and times were extremely difficult in the early days. 2 more children were born in WA.

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