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Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia

Dutch Organisations

Blue Mountains Dutch Club

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. It is the only info we have on this organisation. The activities of this club are also very varied, but on the whole, everything Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 22, 2024 ago
Art, Music, Film, Theatre

Dutch-Australian sculptor Antone Bruinsma

Antone Bruinsma, an Australian-based sculptor, boasts over 35 years of professional experience in his craft. Having relocated to Australia from Amsterdam, Holland, with his family at the age of 12, his artistic journey began by spending quality time with his father, a Dutch artist and painter, in his art studio. Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 22, 2024 ago
Book Library

DACC – Primary Research Projects

The following breakdown provides a comprehensive overview of completed and ongoing research projects in the field of DACC. Allies in a Bind: Australia and the Netherlands East Indies in the Second World War Australia Explained: A Site for Newcomers and Old Hands Children Born on Ships En Route to Australia Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 21, 2024 ago
Dutch Organisations

Hawkesbury and district Dutch Australian Society

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. It is the only info we have on this organisation. When land became scarcer and dearer and people had to move to the outer Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 21, 2024 ago
Migration history

Michaël “Sjel” de Bruyckere: A Football Journey from the Netherlands to Australia

Michaël “Sjel” (Mike) de Bruyckere, born in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, on 6 February 1928, was a remarkable Dutch and Australian footballer whose legacy extended beyond the pitch. Early Years and Dutch Success. De Bruyckere commenced his football journey as a junior player in his local club before catching the eye Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 17, 2024 ago
Sport

Fortuna 60 SC – The Orangemen – Morwell Victoria

Morwell in the Latrobe Valley saw a large influx of Dutch emigrants in the 1950s. In 1954 12% of the population was Dutch this increased to 15% by 1961. Dutch Clubs followed soon as it is no wonder that many of the Dutchies became involved in football. Fortuna ’60 Soccer Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 14, 2024 ago
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia

Migrating People, Migrating Data – Digital Approaches to Migrant Heritage

By DACC, 1 yearApril 11, 2024 ago
Migration history

SPORT CLUB HOLLAND INC. – Gambier Centrals Soccer Club

Founded in August 1962, the club was known as “Sports Club Holland” until 1982-83, when a name change led to the modern Gambier Centrals being born. In 2003 the club finally put down roots on Bishop Road, moving from its second home on Penola Road alongside activ8. See also: Clogball Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 9, 2024 ago
Migration history

Remembering Tasmanian Football Legend Adrian Harmsen

Adrian (Aad) Harmsen was born in Leiden in 1925. From a young school age he played football and became a key player in the local football club. During WWII he became involved resistance work and in 1945 he was employed as a translator at the Royal Dutch Aiforce. Worried about Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 9, 2024 ago
Dutch Media

S.C. Windmills – Dutch football club Perth

The Windmills Soccer Club, founded in 1950 by Dutch immigrants led by Hank Beumer, has a rich history in Western Australian soccer. Originally established as a recreational outlet for the local Dutch community, the club navigated its early years and gained entry into the Third Division of the Western Australian Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearApril 3, 2024 ago

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