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The Dutch Australian Society Neerlandia clubhouse, Frenchs Forest April 2012

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Laura Parengkuan

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Dutch Australian Society Neerlandia

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Parengkuan, Laura

Laura Parengkuan holds Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of New South Wales

Private collection

Dutch Australian Society Neerlandia

Founded by the Dutch immigrants who had settled in a camping ground in Narrabeen, DAS Neerlandia became a successful social club for its community, preserving a cosy, home-like Dutch atmosphere and celebrating Dutch holidays.

Clubs and Societies

Dutch

Late Twentieth Century architecture

Dutch Australian Society Neerlandia

Cultural organisation which celebrated Mother's Day, Eurofest, Melbourne Cup, Saint Nicholas Day for Children and Christmas with Dutch food and games.

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Frenchs Forest

Leafy north-eastern residential suburb. It is named for James Ffrench [sic], special constable and crown lands ranger, who supervised timber-getters and set up sawmills in the area from 1856.

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