Dutch Carpenters Arrive In N.Z.
[Special to ”Northern Advocate ”] AUCKLAND, This Day.
Marking the first step in what was stated to be a new immigration scheme sponsored by the Dutch and New Zealand Governments, five young Dutchmen, qualified carpenters, arrived by the steamer Monowai this morning, and left this afternoon for Wellington, where they will be employed on State building projects.
The men Were of a fine type —of athletic build and well educated —and they were looking forward with the keenest interest to taking up residence in this country. Two of them are engaged to be " married, and when they become settled they intend to send for their fiancees. r
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Northern Advocate, 27 June 1939, Page 5
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111Dutch Carpenters Arrive In N.Z. Northern Advocate, 27 June 1939, Page 5
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