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HOMBERGEN, Bartholomeus

Origin Amsterdam - Holland
Accompanying Family Betty,Eddie,Lida,John,Hannah,Willy,Peter,Luke,Elsje.
First settled in MERREDIN W.A
Original Occupation Chef Cook
Occupation in Australia Chef Cook

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1956

Fremantle

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Family given the choice to go to Canada, America or Australia. Chose Australia believing more opportunities available for children. Left Holland temp. below zero - arrived Aust 42°c.

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