KOOPMAN, Derk Hendrik
Born 17 July 1935
Origin Norg Province, Drenthe, The Netherlands
Accompanying Family Father & Mother (Mr PG Koopman & Mrs MJ Koopman) nee Kalk, Brother (Hendrik) & Sister (Pitereje)
First settled in South Perth, Western Australia
Original Occupation Electrician
Occupation in Australia Boiler Attendant & Cranes Driver
HIMALAYA
Departure Port Vlissingen
Arrival Year 1954
Fremantle
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We left Fremantle after disembarking. My mother had taken some fruit off the boat. The Customs Officer was going to confiscate it. Mum said "here kids, eat it. don't waste it", so we did and on to Camp Northam we went.
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