DACC, Author at Dutch Australia Cultural Centre

Augustin Lodewyckx introduced the first university course in Dutch in Australia

Augustin Lodewyckx (1876-1964) was a Belgian scholar and professor who made significant contributions to the study of modern languages in Australia. He was born on December 8, 1876, in Booischot, Belgium, the son of Joannes Lodewijckx, a farmer, and his wife, Maria Dymphna Maes. After completing his secondary education in Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsMay 11, 2023 ago

Cultural Events and Activities

Netherlands Amusement and Sport Club Wilhelmina started in Wentworthville

The following text is from a booklet published by the Federation of Netherlands Societies Ltd. in February 1985. The research for this booklet was done by Mijntje Hage. The Netherlands Australian Sports Club Wilhelmina Ltd. (N.A.S.C) was a club with its own building and therefore an enormous number of activities going on. Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsMarch 1, 2023 ago