Johannes de Regt
| Town/City | UlverstoneJohannes |
|---|---|
| First name | Johannes |
| Last name | de Regt |
| Country of Origin | Netherlands |
| Date of Birth | 8/8/1899 |
| Year of Arrival in Australia | 1951 |
| Submitted by | Marianne Bellchambers |
Story
Reason for leaving homeland – Saw no future for himself in postwar Europe, having been all over the world until the onset of World War 2.
About the Journey – Wonderful month-long sea voyage on the Sibajak with wife and 2 daughters, aged 10 and 8. He conducted English lessons for fellow travellers. First landing was Perth and then on to Melbourne. Flight to Wynyard , Tasmania.
Impressions on Arrival – Massive place with corrugated iron rooves. Enormous distances, lots of farmland, not crowded.