Nederlanders in Bundaberg
Abstract
Article on Dutch people and the establishment of a Dutch association in Bundaberg, QLD.
Translation
Dutch in Bundaberg
There has been a ‘Dutch Aussie Friendship Club’ in Bundaberg since 1989. Coming from Sydney, where there are many Dutch associations, the driving force behind D.A.F.C., Alex Zwarts, discovered that there was no longer a club in Bundaberg.
The last one was defunct 11 years ago. After Alex spoke with several Dutch people in Bundaberg, they decided to start a club. After 31 members in the very early year, we now have more than 60 members.
The uniqueness of D.A.F.C. is that there are more than just members of Dutch descent. Some Australians, Germans and Hungarians are also attracted to the Dutch hospitality. Members range in age from 18 to over 70.
Our own ‘Trio International’ provides musical accompaniment to many club evenings. There is also a Dutch library available that is often used.
Even fellow countrymen on holiday or passing through are happy to come into the friendly club. You can obtain more information from Minnie Hoogvliet at (071)512560
There has been a ‘Dutch Aussie Friendship Club’ in Bundaberg since 1989. Coming from Sydney, where there are many Dutch associations, the driving force behind D.A.F.C., Alex Zwarts, discovered that there was no longer a club in Bundaberg.
The last one was defunct 11 years ago. After Alex spoke with several Dutch people in Bundaberg, they decided to start a club. After 31 members in the very early year, we now have more than 60 members.
The uniqueness of D.A.F.C. is that there are more than just members of Dutch descent. Some Australians, Germans and Hungarians are also attracted to the Dutch hospitality. Members range in age from 18 to over 70.
Our own ‘Trio International’ provides musical accompaniment to many club evenings. There is also a Dutch library available that is often used.
Even fellow countrymen on holiday or passing through are happy to come into the friendly club. You can obtain more information from Minnie Hoogvliet at (071)512560
| Date |
1991-11-18 |
| Transcription |
Nederlanders in Bundaberg Sinds 1989 bestaat er in Bundaberg een ‘Dutch Aussie Friendship Club’. Komende van Sydney, waar veel Nederlandse verenigingen zijn, ontdekte de stuwende kracht achter D.A.F.C., Alex Zwarts, dat er in Bundaberg geen club meer bestond. De laatste was 11 jaar geleden ter ziele gegaan. Nadat Alex gesproken had met diverse Nederlanders in Bundaberg, werd besloten om een club op te richten. Na 31 leden in het prille beginjaar, heeft men nu meer dan 60 leden. Het unieke van ‘D.A.F.C. is, dat men meer dan alleen leden heeft van Nederlandse komaf. Ook enkele Australiers, Duitsers en Hongaren voelen zich aangetrokken tot de Nederlandse gezelligheid. De leden varieren in leeftijd van 18 tot over de 70. Het eigen ‘Trio International’ verzorgt de muzikale begeleiding van vele clubavonden. Men heeft ook een Nederlandse bibliotheek ter beschikking waar graag gebruik van wordt gemaakt. Zelfs landgenoten op vakantie of doorreis wippen graag aan bij de gezellige club. Verdere informatie kunt u krijgen van Minnie Hoogvliet op (071)512560 |
| Subject | |
| Category | |
| Creator |
Dutch Australian Weekly |
| Current holder | |
| Item number |
223130767 |
| Access rights |
Digitised |
| Country of origin | |
| Language | |
| Physical format |
Magazine |
| Place of Publication |
Sydney, NSW |
| Translator |
Judith Rozeboom |
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