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Dutch Tasmanian Connection

Dutch Tasmanian Connection

Eulogy Bart Jan Folkerts – 1999

We praise God for the life and witness ofBart Jan Folkerts18 September 1911 to 24 October 1999 An Association [Christian Parent-Controlled Schools] Founder and Gold Member“Now with the Lord he loved and served … a man of strength,courage and determination, a fighter for what he believed in.” “My Grace is Read more…

By Kees Wierenga, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia

George Huizing Honorary Consul Tasmania

George Huizing 8/9/1938 – 27/12/2016 A newspaper clipping on my desk reminds of the last time I saw George. The clipping concerns a lost property title, in the parish of Lorainah. Property belonging to JKF von Schmidt. I quickly dropped an email to the owner – “where is Lorainah?” JKF, Read more…

By Kees Wierenga, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia

Dutch Tasmanian Connection

Due to changing times and ageing volunteers, and lack of interest amongst the next generation, the Dutch-Australian Society ‘Abel Tasman” (DAS) faded away in the years 2012 – 2015.  The strength and commitment to be involved in community events waned.  Sinterklaas decided it was too far to come.  However, the Read more…

By Kees Wierenga, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
Dutch Tasmanian Connection

Adriana Taylor – From Dutch schoolgirl to servant of the Tasmanian people

Teacher, community volunteer, alderman, Lord Mayor, Legislative Councillor. It is normal for the eldest son to inherit the farm. This has been true over the centuries, and in many places in the world. Jos (Adrianus Johannes Ansems), known to all as Lange Jos, refused the privilege. He had no heart Read more…

By Kees Wierenga, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
Dutch Tasmanian Connection

Bram and Riet Vonk – From Holland to Hobart: A journey of resilience and love

Bram and I decided to emigrate to Australia, the land of milk and honey (not always) in November 1959.  In February 1960 we got married, just after my twenty first birthday, and a few weeks later our application to go was approved.  We were young and full of adventures.  We Read more…

By Kees Wierenga, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
Dutch Tasmanian Connection

Charlie Rook’s diary of his National Service 1968/69

The journal below is based on the diary Charlie kept through his National Service days. It was later edited by him, and passed to this editor for inclusion in the record of achievements of Dutch migrants to Tasmania. It may be seen as the description of the life of an Read more…

By Kees Wierenga, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
Cultural Events and Activities

Sinterklaas in Tasmania

By Kees Wierenga, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago

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