The JvO: Migrant Tales

The Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was a well-known Dutch migrant ship. In the 1950's and 1960's more than a hundred thousand people made the great crossing to Australia, on this ship. In our series The JvO: Migrant tales, Dutch Australians reminisce about their journey with the Johan.

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Episodes

The JvO Migrant tales: The story of Riet Zuman
Published: 01/07/2026Duration: 14:54Transcriptavailable
The JvO Migrant tales: The story of Jannetje Nieuwenhuis
Published: 24/03/2026Duration: 17:08
The JvO Migrant tales: The story of seaman Henk Vrolijks
Published: 17/03/2026Duration: 15:29Transcriptavailable
The JvO Migrant tales: The story of Johannes van der Wielen
Published: 10/03/2026Duration: 13:05
The JvO Migrant tales: The construction of 'de Johan'
Published: 03/03/2026Duration: 17:49Transcriptavailable

The JvO: Migrant Tales

Episodes

The JvO Migrant tales: The story of Riet Zuman

The JvO Migrant tales: The story of Jannetje Nieuwenhuis

The JvO Migrant tales: The story of seaman Henk Vrolijks

The JvO Migrant tales: The story of Johannes van der Wielen

The JvO Migrant tales: The construction of 'de Johan'

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