The Dutch have a long and rich history of migration to Australia. In the 20th century, many Dutch migrants came to Australia in search of a new start after the Second World War. One of the main centers for Dutch migration was the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre, which operated from 1949 to 1971.
The Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre was a place where Dutch migrants could go to learn about Australian culture and society. They could also receive training in English and other skills that would help them to find jobs in Australia.
The Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre was a vital part of the Dutch migration experience in Australia. It helped to make the transition to life in Australia easier for many Dutch migrants, and it played a significant role in the development of the Dutch community in Australia.
The book “Where Water Meets: Bonegilla, The Dutch Migrant Experience” by Dirk and Marijke Eijsbertse tells the story of the Dutch migration experience at Bonegilla. The authors, who were both Dutch migrants who lived at Bonegilla, provide a firsthand account of the challenges, triumphs, and cultural adjustments faced by Dutch migrants during their settlement in Australia.
The book is divided into three parts. The first part, “The Journey,” tells the story of the Dutch migrants’ journey to Australia. The second part, “The Centre,” describes life at Bonegilla. The third part, “The New Country,” tells the story of the Dutch migrants’ settlement in Australia.
The book is based on the authors’ own experiences, as well as interviews with other Dutch migrants who lived at Bonegilla. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Dutch migration experience in Australia.
The book “Where Water Meets: Bonegilla, The Dutch Migrant Experience” is a moving and insightful account of the Dutch migration experience in Australia. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this important chapter in Australian history.
Below is an article from the Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant | 1997 |. Scroll down to read the article on the book and its authors.
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Never good enough : assisted migrants from the Netherlands at Bonegilla / Bruce Pennay, 2007
