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VOGELS, Hendrik & Maria

30 June 1916 – 19 March 2008
8 April 1915 – 14 April 1998

Origin Haarlem, Netherlands
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Plumber
Occupation in Australia Plumber

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Departure Port Rotterdam
Arrival Year 1955

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Hendrik & Maria arrived with their seven children, with Maria six months pregnant with their eighth child. Hendrik's eldest son & grandson (both also name Hendrik) represented Australia in cycling in both the Commonwealth & Olympic Games.

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