TERPSTRA, H, J & Family

Born 11 September 1910
4 August 1915 – 18 February 2006

Origin The Netherlands
Accompanying Family Dina, Trijntje, Seike, Centina, Siebe & Peter
First settled in Byford, WA
Original Occupation Nurseryman
Occupation in Australia General Labourer

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1951

Fremantle

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We came to a strange land with a strange language. Most noticeable to us was the friendliness & helpfulness of the locals. They never laughed at us, not even about things we now recognise as being very funny.

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