VAN ARKEL, Anna M

Born 20 February 1947

Origin The Hague, Netherlands.
Accompanying Family Adrianus Cornelius Van Arkel (father), Maria Petronella Van Arkel (mother), and siblings Gerardus Willem Van Arkel, Josephina Maria Van Arkel, and Adriana Cornelia Van Arkel
First settled in Wooroloo, WA
Original Occupation Father's original occupation: Tailor
Occupation in Australia Father's occupation in Australia: nursing orderly, cook, head cook.

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Amsterdam, Netherlands
Arrival Year 1954

Fremantle

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Anna Maria Adriana, oldest child of Adrianus Cornelius and Maria Petronella. On disembarking we travelled to Holden Camp. Father sought work in various country towns, often hitchhiking. Although speaking little English he secured employment at the Wooroloo Sanatorium as a nursing orderly.

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