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VAN BOCKXMEER Family

Origin Haarlem, Netherlands
Accompanying Family Bernardus, Johannes, Johanna, Leonarda, Franciscus & Maria
First settled in Maylands, WA

SIBAJAK

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1956

Fremantle

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Our parents considered that Australia had more opportunities to offer their 6 children than the Netherlands, still suffering the effects of occupation in WW2. This proved to be the correct decision, as all found success and happiness as Australian citizens.

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