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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