Dutch Organisations
Abel Tasman Village
The first document provide information on the village and its history.
Dutch Organisations
Orange Dutch Society
Prince William of Orange The City of Orange is named of Dutch Prince William of Orange who befriended Sir Thomas Mitchel when both of them served as aides-de-camp to the Duke of Wellington. As the Surveyor General of NSW Mitchell named Orange Read more…
Dutch Organisations
Concordia Dutch-Australian Society Newcastle and Districts – May-June 2025 newsletter added
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 Initially, there were several small Dutch clubs in the various immigrant hostels in and Read more…
Dutch Retail Shops
George Broekhuysen – Dutch Shop Dee Why
George Broekhuysen established a successful Dutch Shop on Pittwater Road, Dee Why, Sydney. It was a real ‘Winkel van Sinkel’ (shop of everything). He also delivered shopping on his motorbike to the many Dutch families in the area, an area Read more…
Aviation and Shipping
London to Melbourne Air Race – 1934
The MacRobertson Trophy Air Race (also known as the London to Melbourne Air Race) took place in October 1934 as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations. The race was devised by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Harold Gengoult Smith, Read more…
Maritime History
Early encounters with Australian Shores
Book by Rupert Gerritsen, 2015 Introduction This book brings together a selection of stories about Australia’s early, and neglected, maritime history. They were written by Rupert Gerritsen R.O.N. for a general audience, and their publication here celebrates his life and Read more…
News and Updates
Consuls, Envoys and Ambassadors of the Netherlands in Australia since 1853
Pierre van der Eng, Australian National University (updated January 2022) It took until 1951 for The Netherlands to establish diplomatic representation in Australia in the form of an accredited ambassador. Depending on the issue, bilateral diplomatic matters were dealt with Read more…
Sport
Dutchlink Golf Day, Sydney – 3 February
Invitation Thursday afternoon, 3 February 2022 Dutchlink Golf Day: Wakehurst Golf Club Last year we unfortunately had to cancel this event. That is why we are extra excited to re-invite you for an afternoon of Golf, and at the Read more…
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia
De Duyfkenschool in Brisbane
De Duyfkenschool is in 2008 als Nederlandse stichting opgericht door een aantal mensen die zagen dat er behoefte was aan Nederlandstalig onderwijs in Brisbane. De school is vernoemd naar het schip “De Duyfken”, het eerste Europese schip dat in Australië Read more…
Military and Political History
Historical overview of Dutch consular service in Queensland
The Dutch Republic has sent representatives to foreign lands since 1584 and it was the first country to regulate consular services by statute. After the restoration of Dutch independence in 1813, consular services were revived in 1814 (with additional regulations Read more…