VONK, Nicolaas & Sophia

16 November 1917 – 12 January 2001
Born 24 December 1925

Origin Koudekerk a/d Rÿn
Accompanying Family Three children Jacob 5 years old, Johanna 3 years old & Beatrix 1 year old.
First settled in Guildford, WA
Original Occupation Textile Retailer
Occupation in Australia Floor coverings

JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT

Departure Port Amsterdam
Arrival Year 1953

Fremantle

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Nicolaas helped to set up the Netherlands Presbyterian Congregation in Perth. He was also church organist from 1953 to 2000, and conducted the Netherlands male voice choir. Both did much welfare and charitable work within the Dutch migrant community.

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