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VAN WEES, Hendricus

Born 29 December 1930

Origin Hoorn, Holland
Accompanying Family None
First settled in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Occupation Student
Occupation in Australia Architectural Draftsman

AMERSKERK

Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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Was in Melbourne for 11 months & came to Perth in November 1954. Worked as a carpenter on arrival, then as an architectural draftsman & specification writer for Commonwealth Dept, of Housing & Construction. Am an active bird watcher & conservationist.

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