This file, researched by Ruby Todorovski researcher at the University of Queensland includes documents regarding people who wanted to migrate to Australia after the war and issues regarding the repatriation of service people.
See also:
Evacuees from Netherlands East Indies recuperating in Australia after WWII
Links to declassified WWII Australian Documents re the Netherlands East Indies
Johannes (John) de Roo (1924–2016) stands as a remarkable example of resilience, community spirit, and the enduring impact of Dutch migrants on Australian life. Born in Leiden, the Netherlands, on 6 June 1924, John grew Read more…
Renaye Iserief is a celebrated figure in the early history of Australian women’s football, but her story is also deeply tied to the broader Dutch-Australian migration narrative. She is one of two Dutch-Australian women — Read more…
Henk Thijssens (1937–2020) was a cornerstone of the football community in Canberra — a respected referee, coach, and club volunteer whose Dutch-Australian journey reflected a life shaped by resilience, service, and love for the game. Read more…