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Dutch – Australian History

Dutch Explorers in the Gulf of Carpentaria

In 2022 I explored the south western part of the Gulf of Carpentaria. We were at the mouth of the Norman River at Karumba. The Dutch explores didn’t come that far south in the Gulf. Nevertheless we got an idea of the landscape and in particular the endless savanna along Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsJune 10, 2022 ago
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The Tasman Map – The Biography of a Map Sydney 9 July

Was Captain Cook was the first European to map Australia and was Matthew Flinders the first to circumnavigate? No way! Abel Tasman, the Dutch East India Company and the first Dutch discoveries. Everyone who passes through the vestibule of the Mitchell Library stops to admire the magnificent marble mosaic of Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsJune 10, 2022 ago
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia

NEW – Online classes at Dutch School ‘de Kangoeroe’ in Sydney

In addition to classes at the Hunters Hill, Manly Vale, Surry Hills and Forestville locations, Dutch school ‘de Kangoeroe’ is also providing online classes this year. They use the latest methods that enable them to offer hybrid education. Requirements for online learners:– You live more than 45 minutes’ drive from one Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsJune 10, 2022 ago
News and Updates

Dr Chris Roelfsema – preserving reefs in Australia

In June 2022 Dr Chris Roelfsema, Associate Professor at The University of Queensland presented a lecture on ‘Maps Connecting People To Help Save Reefs’. The theme of the lecture indicates the priority that the Netherlands government gives to combatting the consequences of climate change, worldwide. The role of Dutchman Chris Roelfsema in Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsJune 9, 2022 ago
Dutch Organisations

Dutch Australian Genealogy Group December 2025 Newsletter added

A group of people who have Dutch ancestry and are researching our family trees. Facebook page

By DACC, 3 yearsJune 9, 2022 ago
Military and Political History

Netherlands East Indies Aircrafts operational in Australia during WWII

After the Japanese occupied the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) in early 1942, Army, navy and civil airline (KLM) crews escaped and reassembled in Australia. As few ground staff had escaped the NEI, the four squadrons, that were gradually formed, were completed by Australian personnel and so designated as joint RAAF/NEI Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsJune 6, 2022 ago
Military and Political History

Annual reunions of the 18 NEI RAAF Squadron

The preparation of the formation of the 18 NEI Squadron RAAF started in Archerfield, Brisbane and was formalised in Canberra on 4 April 1942. There is an annual reunion of the children of the 18th squadron (For enquiries:  Leonie Killeen 18sqnei.aust@gmail.com). The world-wide reunion takes place in Arnhem , also Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsJune 6, 2022 ago
Art, Music, Film, Theatre

Dutch movies at Sydney Film Festival – June 2022

The world’s best new films come to Sydney this year for 12 days and nights of inspiring and entertaining premieres, talks and parties. Go and see one of the three films below, or why not all of them!? NR.10 – One whispered word sets into motion a precisely executed, unpredictable, Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsMay 24, 2022 ago
Art, Music, Film, Theatre

Dutch Children films at international festival – Sydney, Melbourne

CHIFF, isa festival of the best new kid’s films from across the world screening only in cinemas from May 28 – June 13! CHIFF returns with three films from the Netherlands, including OINK – a hilarious Dutch-language animation about a girl who desperately wants a pet dog but is given a piglet Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsMay 24, 2022 ago
Dutch businesses in Australia

Ambassador met Dutch organisations in Brisbane

During her official visit to Brisbane Netherlands Ambassador to Australia H.E. Marion Derckx and Honorary Consul Mrs Marjon Wind met with representatives of various Dutch organisations in Brisbane. Present were: Netherlands Association of Queensland (NAQ) Brisbane Borrelclub Dutch Radio Group 4EB De Duyfkenschool Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Queensland Dutchlink Read more…

By DACC, 3 yearsMay 23, 2022 ago

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