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DEKKER, Jan

Born 7 October 1936

Origin The Hague, Holland
Accompanying Family Willem, Froukje, Sieb, Bea, Willie, Wim, Ineke, Herman, Jan, Joop & Coby
First settled in Albany, WA
Original Occupation Farm Hand
Occupation in Australia Farming

SIBAJAK

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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4 children lost parents during the war in 1943-44. Fostered by father's brother and family making 9 children and 2 adults. Settled in Albany, WA. Jan Dekker started work 3 days after arrival.

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