VEENSTRA, Pieter S
Born 7 August 1928
Origin Leeuwarden, Holland
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Book Binder
Occupation in Australia Roof Tiler/Insurance Sales
GROOTE BEER
Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1951
Fremantle
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The Dutch Army did not want me, Australia did. Arrived in 40° heat with 600 other unemployed tradesmen in March 1951. Started work 4 days later. Now have 21 descendants (2005). Never had any regrets.
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