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Dutch businesses in Australia

Willem and Johanna Krins started DA Book (now About 3 Learning)

.Willem Krins, born on 4 June 1907 in Dordrecht, he married Johanna Paulina van Roijen on 23 December 1931 in The Hague. They had at least 1 son. Willem passed away on 1 November 1980 in Templestowe, Victoria, Australia, at 73 years old and was buried in Templestowe Cemetery. Willem Read more…

By DACC, 12 monthsAugust 8, 2024 ago
Aviation and Shipping

Dutch Merchantman Maetsuyker: From Escape to Hospital Ship in World War II. Unique set of 1944 pics added.

The Dutch merchant vessel Maetsuyker, weighing 4,131 tons, played a significant role during World War II. It managed to escape from the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) to the safety of Fremantle, Australia, just before the final surrender on Java Island. This article traces the journey of the Maetsuyker as it Read more…

By DACC, 12 monthsAugust 4, 2024 ago
Dutch – Australian History

Timeline of recorded ship landings 1606-1814

This is a timeline of the build-up to and recorded events of  Australia’s earliest maritime history. It Includes the ‘Australia On The Map (AOTM) Landings List 1606 – 1814’ from Willem Janszoon* to Louis de Freycinet and Matthew Flinders. It is a database of concise information about  landings on and Read more…

By DACC, 12 monthsAugust 3, 2024 ago
Art, Music, Film, Theatre

Pictures from the DACC tour of the Iris van Herpen Exhibition

The DACC was able to secure an exclusive tour through the Iris van Herpen exhibition. The event was a sold out success with the limited available tickets within days. The exhibition is on till October 7 and is highly recommended. The 40-year old Iris van Herpen is a Dutch fashion Read more…

By DACC, 12 monthsAugust 2, 2024 ago
Literature

The Dutch Toponymic Legacy in Australia

A country’s toponyms has many hidden complexities. For example, some name-forms can deceive theunwary in terms of their origins and meanings. Australia’s toponymy is a good case in point.Many of Australia’s toponyms are transparent as to their etymologies, such as, Port Macquarie (NSW),Sandy Bay (TAS), whilst others are more opaque, Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearJuly 22, 2024 ago
Dutch businesses in Australia

Dutch Circular Economy inspires the Bega Valley

Bega aims to become Australia’s most circular economy by 2030, inspired by pioneering Dutch practices. The concept of circularity, which involves keeping materials in use at their highest value, designing out waste, and regenerating natural systems, has taken root in Bega, following the Dutch model. Circularity is described as a Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearJuly 21, 2024 ago
Military and Political History

Dutch UN Jeep ambushed in Indonesia followed by investigation involving Australia (1949)

The first (and only?) United Nations’ casualties in its involvement in the Indonesian war ofindependence 1945-50. By ACT Branch Member Graham Rayner. At about ten o’clock on the morning of 18th March 1949 a Dutch military jeep, painted white and clearly marked as “UNITED NATIONS” was ambushed by what were Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearJuly 17, 2024 ago
Aviation and Shipping

Dutch immigrant ship Johan van Oldenbarnevelt – New: Bekrompenheid in ruil voor avontuur

When she was built in 1930, she was the largest ship yet built by the Nederlandse Scheepsbouw Maatschappij. She had berths for 770 passengers: 366 in first class, 280 in second, 64 in third and 60 in fourth class. She had berths for 360 crew. She had four decks and Read more…

By DACC, 1 yearJuly 16, 2024 ago
Migration history

Book: Shaping Kingston- The story of God’s children in Kingston

From their initial close connection with St Johns Presbyterians, a committed group of immigrant Dutch Christians moved on to build a church true to the Reformed tradition at Kingston. With original sources and interviews supplementing his research, Kees Wierenga chronicles their 60+ year story, a story based on faith and Read more…

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

Thank you DACC website users – website statistics

We are excited to share with you our latest website statistics, which serve as a resounding vote of confidence in the digital strategy we embarked upon four years ago. This snapshot, taken on July 7th, offers a comprehensive overview of our website’s performance over the past 28 days. Your continued Read more…

By DACC, 1 year ago

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