“When Merdeka Came to Australia,” will not only be an exhibition but a collection of memorable experiences

On 27-29 May the Immigration Museum in Melbourne will host the event “When Merdeka Came to Australia - The History of Us 1942-1950,” that has been caringly put together by the Indonesian Diaspora Network of Victoria Inc. At the heart of the program is the story of the Black Armada, that tells how some courageous Indonesians and Australians supported the young Indonesian nation to maintain its independence. What were the incredible challenges they faced?

“When Merdeka Came to Australia - The History of Us 1942-1950.” This is full of interesting and diverse activities and will run from the 27 to 29 May 2022. . Source: Courtesy: Indonesia Diaspora Network of Victoria Incorporated

Sulistyawan Wibisono is Vice-President of the Global Indonesian Diaspora Network.  Heexplains to Sri Dean the extraordinary history of the Black Arrmada and describes the activities and events that will make up “When Merdeka Came to Australia - The History of Us 1942-1950.”

Links  https://museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/

https://www.idn-vic.org/ 

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When Australian waterside workers put black bans on Dutch vessels, the Dutch government responded by chartering vessels like the SS Moreton. Source: Source Frederick Garner Wilkinson, 1901-1975, Australian National Maritime Museum