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Aaltensche Courant, 10 March 1950<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After World War II, hundreds of people from Aalten emigrated to distant lands in search of a better life. Although the majority of them went to Canada<\/a>, some Aalten residents went to other countries, including Australia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any interesting stories about relatives who emigrated from Aalten to Australia, suitable and approved for publication on Oud Aalten? Preferably accompanied by one or more photographs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After World War II, hundreds of people from Aalten emigrated to distant lands in search of a better life. Although the majority of them went to Canada, some Aalten residents went to other countries, including Australia. 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