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SBS Audio – First generation stories: emigrating later in life 21-11-2014

Published by Dutch Australian Cultural Centre on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Not everyone who comes here to built a new life, comes early in their career. But to come later in life requires a lot of courage and persistence. Dittie de Koning and her husband came to Australia to join their children who were already here.

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/first-generation-stories-emigrating-later-in-life

Ed. April 2026. It appears the SBS audio is no longer available. If anybody has more info on Dittie de Koningwe would appreciate more information.

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