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Nederlandse Vereniging in NSW (1944-2008)

This is one of the earliest Dutch Clubs in Australia, founded in 1944. The official name was first Nederlandse Vereeniging in Nieuw Zuid Wales (N.Z.W), later documents state Nederlandse Vereniging in NSW and later the more common name was used Nederlandse Vereniging in Sydney or in English Netherlands Society in Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsAugust 2, 2023 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

Articles, Poems and Letters to the Editor from Dr. C Wouters

Dr. Wouters did not shy away from controversial issues. He refused to swear allegiance to the Queen during his naturalisation ceremony, instead he was allowed to swear on the Bible, something that since that time has been accepted by the Australian Government. He advocated for equality for migrants within various Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsJuly 30, 2023 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

De Nederlandse gemeenschap in het sociale leven van Australia – 1958

The Dutch community in social life in Australia.

By DACC, 2 yearsJuly 29, 2023 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

Dutch Carnavals Vereniging The Jokers – Blacktown

By DACC, 2 yearsJuly 29, 2023 ago
Art, Music, Film, Theatre

Dutch/Australian Artist Queenie van de Zandt Invites Dutch women over 40 to share their stories of menopause and middle age

Queenie van de Zandt is the daughter of Ria and Hans van de Zandt. Hans is the co-founder of the Canberra Dutch Club in the ACT. Queenie mentioned that she is very proud to be Dutch and that parts of her Dutch heritage have influenced her writing. In particular in Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsJuly 26, 2023 ago
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Peter Zorgdrager established Miniland in Coonabarabran

Miniland was a theme park in Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia. It was opened in 1972 by Peter Zorgdrager, a Dutch immigrant who was inspired by Dusneyland. The park featured a variety of giant sculptures, including dinosaurs, animals, and landmarks from around the world. It also had a children’s playground, Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsJuly 25, 2023 ago
Art, Music, Film, Theatre

Jan Willem van Otterloo conductor of Melbourne and Sydney Orchestras

Jan Willem van Otterloo was a prominent Dutch conductor who achieved great success both in his home country and in Australia. He was born on December 27, 1907, in Winterswijk, Netherlands, and began his music career as a cellist before turning to conducting. He studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory and Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsApril 24, 2023 ago
Aviation and Shipping

Three unique Dutch movies during WWII from around Australia

Amateur movies made by Mr. Arie Berger. Source Netherlands Ministry of Defence Movie #3 – 1943 Beeldbank – Department of Defence – Netherlands Movie #4 1943 -1944 Beeldbank – Department of Defence – Netherlands Movie #5 1945 -1946 Beeldbank – Department of Defence – Netherlands See also: The Dutch at Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsMarch 29, 2023 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

Maerten van Delft explored northern coast in 1705

Maerten van Delft was a Dutch explorer who conducted an expedition in 1705 to explore the western and northern coastlines of what is now known as Australia. The expedition was organised by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The expedition played a significant role in the early European history and Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsMarch 18, 2023 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

The famous tulip growing Tesselaar family

The following information is abstracted from the Tesselaar website. In June 1939 – just weeks before the outbreak of World War 2 in Europe – Cees and Johanna Tesselaar left their home in Beverwijk, the Netherlands and on their wedding day aboard the Strathallan. They were headed for Australia, bringing little Read more…

By DACC, 2 yearsMarch 11, 2023 ago

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