Tasman’s map – floor mosaicIn 1942, when the world was at war, two Italians were put to work to re-produce Tasman’s map in mosaic form in the foyer of the Mitchell Library, Sydney. Their craftmanship is much to be admired, and worthy of first-hand inspection. If you ask the security Read more…
Dirk Bolt – architect Photos on this page were prepared for an exhibition in the Channel Museum, Margate Tasmania, as part of their display on the achievements of the Dutch migrants in southern Tasmania. In October 1951 Dirk Bolt migrated Read more…
The new doctor There is a red book. It is one of many books in a series. This one is devoted to the letter ‘S’. There is nothing in it except surnames starting with ‘S’, and the history of these names. Because it is a Dutch book, the name ‘von Read more…
Below is a short summary by Kees Wierenga of the book by Liz Nickols. Names are in alpha order. Copies of the book are available from liz.nickols@gmail.comDetails noted below, especially regarding who is still alive and or where some people are living, was accurate in 2013.The summary below is quite Read more…
Fair Dinkum Dutch CourageDutch settlers in Ulverstone, TasmaniaCompiled by Elizabeth Nickols(27 families)Excerpts (and some additional notation by Kees Wierenga) Brandsema, Wilko (Bill) and Hendrikje (Hennie) nee Wind(pp.1 – 9, 20 photos)Wilko was born in 1910 in Stadskanaal, the son of a baker. Hennie was born a year later, her father Read more…
Shaping Kingston – The story of God’s children in Kingston especially focussing on the Reformed Church – written by Historian Kees Wierenga – $40 plus postage Here are all the references for the book. If your name is there and you would like to buy the book, then please make Read more…
01 January 2016 Constitution of the Dutch Tasmanian Connection Inc.An Association registered under the “Associations Incorporation Act, 1964.” NAME1. (1) The name of the organisation shall be the Dutch Tasmanian Connection Inc. (2) The office of the organisation shall be at 14 Maranoa Road, Kingston, Tasmania, and its website will Read more…
7 Mar 1926 – 10Jul 2017 From bride to crafty great grandmother Elly with her brothers Reg and Max In May 1950, a group of 10 men, and their wives, met in the residence of Eerke van der Laan in the city of Groningen. They had met several times before, Read more…
OUR PURPOSE The Dutch Tasmanian Connection exists to promote the cultural and historical heritage that links Tasmanians to the Netherlands. If you would like to help us increase awareness within the Tasmanian community of their historical and cultural heritage, we invite you to become a supporter or member. See About Read more…
Interview with ENGEL SYPKESat 526 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay (his home) on Friday 23 January 2015 @ 3.30 pm.Present: Engel & Marie Sypkes, Kees Wierenga. Background notes regarding the contribution by Engel to the transformation of the Grocery industry in Tasmania from corner shop to self-serve and computer based Read more…