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VAN NELLESTIJN, Dirk Jan

Origin Veenendaal Holland
Accompanying Family Father: Dirk Jan Mother: Gysbertha Petronella Sons: Willem & Adrianus Daughters: Niesje Gysbertha & Gysberth Petronella
First settled in Bonegilla Victoria
Original Occupation Draper
Occupation in Australia Concrete Contractor

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Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1952

Fremantle

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Migrated from a small country town due to economic situation in Europe after WW2.

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  • I had no idea this existed. This is my family, Dirk was my grandfather, Adrianus is my father. I will have to tell him.

    Fri 23 May 2014

  • amazing, i remember that my grandfather Jos (Adrianus) van Nellestijn had a brother Dirk who left the Netherlands and went to Australia. I met him once when i was a kid

    Sat 31 Aug 2019

  • Amazing. I remember my grandfather Jos (Adrianus) van Nellestijn had a brother Dirk who left the Netherlands for Australia. I met him once when I was a kid

    Sat 31 Aug 2019

  • This is the brother of my grand father. Would be nice to get in touch with Australian family.

    Mon 8 Nov 2021

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