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Migration history

Explanations of Post-War Dutch Emigration to Australia

By Wim Blauw. Introduction and Summary: Understanding Dutch Emigration to Australia After WWII Why did tens of thousands of Dutch citizens leave their homeland after World War II, and why did so many choose Australia as their destination? Wim Blauw’s comprehensive study provides the most thorough sociological explanation to date. Read more…

By DACC, 1 monthMay 31, 2025 ago
Dutch Organisations

Dutchies in Bundaberg

This is a Dutch Australian Weekly article from 18 November 1991 Since 1989, Bundaberg has had a ‘Dutch Aussie Friendship Club’. Coming from Sydney, where many Dutch associations exist, the driving force behind D.A.F.C., Alex Zwarts, discovered that there was no longer a club in Bundaberg. The previous one had Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 27, 2025 ago
Migration history

Shannon Bauwens the history of a Dutch Aboriginal

Bunya Mountains Aboriginal Corporation Shannon is member of the Wakka Wakka Nation. This country is represented by several clan groups and encompasses the traditional land and waters that surround the Bunya Mountains region of Southeast Queensland, Australia.  The Bunya Mountains held immense cultural and spiritual significance for Aboriginal people for thousands Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 26, 2025 ago
Migration history

From Dutch Roots to Queensland’s Deputy Premier: The Journey of Jarrod Bleijie

A Legacy of Resilience: Dutch Heritage Jarrod Pieter Bleijie was born on January 25, 1982, in Griffith, New South Wales, to Pieter and Christine Bleijie. His paternal grandfather’s story is one of survival and determination. Born in the Dutch East Indies, he endured the hardships of a Japanese internment camp Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 26, 2025 ago
News and Updates

Dutch Victims at the Childers Backpacker Hostel Fire in 2000

On 23 June 2000, a deliberately lit fire engulfed the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Childers, Queensland, claiming the lives of 15 young travelers from around the world. Among them were two Dutch nationals: Joly van der Velden, 23, and Sebastian Westerveld, 22 The fire was started by Robert Paul Long, Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 20, 2025 ago
Migration history

Erna Walraven: a pioneering zookeeper with Dutch roots

When Erna Walraven began working at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo in 1983, she entered a world still heavily dominated by men. As a newly qualified zookeeper, the role was a dream come true—but some of her male colleagues didn’t share her enthusiasm. She faced resistance, exclusion, and open scepticism. Yet Erna Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 19, 2025 ago
Dutch businesses in Australia

DAF Trucks: Dutch engineering on Australia’s roads

DAF Trucks, with its origins in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, represents one of the great Dutch industrial success stories of the 20th century. While widely recognised across Europe for its engineering quality and reliability, DAF has also carved out a firm place in the Australian trucking landscape. Yet the story Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 18, 2025 ago
Aviation and Shipping

Fokker and Australia: A Century-Long Aviation Partnership

The Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker has maintained a significant presence in Australian aviation history, from pioneering flights in the early 20th century to modern-day operations. This article explores the evolution of Fokker’s involvement in Australia, highlighting key milestones and the current status of Fokker aircraft in the country. See also Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 17, 2025 ago
Military and Political History

A wreath that speaks for the silent: remembering Dutch civilian suffering in WWII Asia

While walking through Roma Street Parkland, just next to where we live in Brisbane, I stopped once again at the Netherlands – Netherlands East Indies Memorial. It’s a peaceful and thoughtfully designed place, set amidst the gardens, and a rare public tribute to the wartime connection between the Netherlands, the Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 12, 2025 ago
Dutch – Australian History

Cape Keer Weer: The First European Place Name in Australia – A Correction

By Peter Reynders For some time, I have argued that the proper English translation of the first European geographic name given to part of Australia is “Cape Return,” not “Cape Turn Again” or any of the other variants that have appeared in various publications. I believe this name was first Read more…

By DACC, 2 monthsMay 10, 2025 ago

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