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Australia for £10?
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hooch | Report | 19 Jun 2006 21:17 |
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Apparently Under the £10 scheme you had to have a job to go to (have a trade that was in demand) You had to be able to support your sself and family. When first arriving you had to stay in Hostels. If you had a criminal record you were not allowed to join the scheme. Is there anything else you wanted to know ? Luv Angie xxx |
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An Olde Crone | Report | 19 Jun 2006 21:12 |
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Oh, the 'ten pound Poms'. Government scheme during the 50s and 60s, jointly sponsored by Britain and Australia to give cheap passage to Brits who wanted to emigrate to Australia. I cant remember what the criteria were, but dont think it was very stiff. The Australian Government provided temporary accommodation in Camps and helped the Brits to get jobs. (A neighbour of ours went out on this scheme, came home two years later because they were homesick, stayed 6 months, went back to Aus, came back again...) OC |
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Rachel | Report | 19 Jun 2006 21:08 |
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Sorry can't help but would be intreasted in the answer as my uncle went over in 1956 - 1957 and necer came home again. |
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Helen | Report | 19 Jun 2006 21:03 |
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Does any one have any information about, People who emigated to Australia in 1957 under the £10 scheme?? Many thanks helen. |
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