VAN KEMPEN, Laura
Origin Batavia (Djakata) Indonesia
Accompanying Family Harold van Kempen (husband).
Ties van Kempen (son of 1 year)
First settled in Carlisle, WA
MAETSUYCKER
Departure Port Priok
Arrival Year 1951
Fremantle
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Born in Brussels from Dutch parents who migrated to Indonesia whilst she was in her early teens. Interned in women-only Japanese Prison of War Camp during the WW2 occupation. Married soon after release. Indonesian Independence riots influenced the decision to migrate to WA.
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