HOVINGH, Jacoba Margaretha
Origin Groningen, The Netherlands
Accompanying Family Grietje. Wilhelmina, Johanna,
Albert and Henderick.
First settled in Belmont, WA
Occupation in Australia High school teacher
FAIRSEA
Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1952
Fremantle
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The colourful posters urging the citizens of Groningen to migrate to sunny Australia to increase the workforce were too much for my adventurous but restless mother to resist. She took up the challenge to live in a more hospitable climate, create better opportunities for her husband and 8 children.
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