I have only just managed to catch up with your splendid issue of ‘Holland Focus’. There’s no doubt about it, the magazine is just getting better and better! With best wishes,
JMT Groenewegen
The Consul for the Netherlands in Tasmania Mr George Huizing and Mrs Nova Huizing were delighted to host a special delegation from the “Municipality of Grootegast”. Nowadays, Lutjegast, the birthplace of famous explorer and navigator Abel Janszoon Tasman is part of this municipality.
The maritime city of Hobart will host its seventh Australian Wooden Boat Festival in February 2007, with the historic waterfront precinct a scene of colour, excitement, action, music and flavours, all inspired by the sea.