Republished with permission. Chapter five from the book: A Touch of Dutch. For the full pdf click here.
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Among the many fascinating objects in the collection of the Bronbeek Museum is an Australian-made Owen Mark I submachine gun. At first glance it appears to be simply another weapon of the Second World War. Read more
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One of the most significant collections relating to the Dutch presence in Australia during the Second World War can now be found at the Northern Rivers Military Museum in Casino, New South Wales. The museum Read more