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DE JONGE, Hendrik & Jacobje

1 July 1914 – 19 August 1990
10 October 1916 – 3 October 1999

Origin Groningen, Holland
Accompanying Family Elije, Klaas, Geert, Anna, Tjakiena
First settled in Armadale, WA
Original Occupation Insurance Agent
Occupation in Australia Labourer

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1954

Fremantle

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Hendrik was an Insurance Agent in Holland. Went into labouring due to lack of knowledge of English. He and his family settled well. Family has grown - married Australian, Welsh and Dutch. Many grand and great-grandchildren.

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