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HOOGLAND, Meinderd & Truus

21 March 1910 – 4 June 1989
Born 19 October 1915

Origin Den Helder, Netherlands
Accompanying Family Hank, Burt, twins Colin & Arnold, Menno and John.
First settled in Holden Camp, Northam, WA
Original Occupation Carpenter
Occupation in Australia Carpenter

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Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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Meinderd owned a motor bike repair shop in Holland. Truus was raised on an orchard & vegetable farm. Upon arrival in Fremantle Meinderd, Truus and 6 boys were sent to Northam Holding Camp. Meinderd worked in the building trade. Truus raised 7 boys. The family lived in Medina and Spearwood.

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