Thomas Vanderveldt, VOC historian in West Australia writes a monthly newsletter.
Member of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Jonathan (Jack) Ford on 30 June 2025, at his home in Brisbane. Jack had recently returned from hospital following heart treatment and, when Read more…
“Anna’s War” is the debut young adult historical fiction novel by Australian author DJ Taylor. Set in German-occupied southern Netherlands during the final 18 months of World War II, the story follows 14-year-old Anna Jansen Read more…
Jack Verschuren arrived in Western Australia from the Netherlands in 1954, part of the post-war wave of Dutch migrants seeking new opportunities and a better life. Settling in Northam, a regional centre in the Wheatbelt, Read more…