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MERKS, Hendrikus Antonius

21 February 1911 – 5 March 1992

Origin Kerkdriel, Netherlands
Accompanying Family Josef Versteeg and his wife and four boys (cousin), Antoon Versteeg ( cousin)
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation basketweaver, truckdriver
Occupation in Australia Mine Worker, Brick Manufacturer, Fibreglass Sheet Manufacturer

VOLENDAM

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1950

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Married Catherina Maria Coppens June 1955 who arrived on the Johan Van Oldenbarnegveld in April 1955. Had three children Johanna Maria, Gijsbertus Johannes and Edward Theodore

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