VAN DE NES, G & LS

Origin Heemstede, The Netherlands
Accompanying Family Lena Simona (Wife, aged 29), Maria Helena (Mia- Daughter aged 4), Johanne Cornelius Joseph (John - Son aged 3)
First settled in East Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Book Binder
Occupation in Australia Book Binder

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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Our original destination was Georgetown, South Australia. Our eldest daughter developed a serious illness and we disembarked at Fremantle to rush her to hospital. We had four weeks accomodation at Graylands Hostel. After that we had to find permanent residence and a job. Therefore we stayed in WA.

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