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British Migrants to Australia on board ship - 1920s
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British Migrants to Australia on board ship - 1920s
In the 1920s, the Australia Government was keen to develop regional areas. Prime Minister Stanley Bruce considered there were three things necessary for this: labour, money and markets and for these Australia depended on Britain. British migrants were encouraged to settle in Australia. The Australian Government paid most of their fare and, like the soldiers before them (who had arrived after WW1), some were assisted to establish farms, with often limited success. Date: circa 1920s
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of hope and determination among British migrants embarking on a new life in Australia during the 1920s. At the time, the Australian Government was actively seeking to develop regional areas and believed that labour, money, and markets were essential for this growth. With a strong historical connection to Britain, Prime Minister Stanley Bruce encouraged British immigrants to settle in Australia, offering subsidized fares and, in some cases, assistance in establishing farms. The image shows a crowded steerage deck filled with families, men, women, and children, all eager to begin their journey towards a new future. The cramped conditions and the sense of anticipation conveyed by their expressions speak to the challenges and opportunities that awaited them. Despite the limited success of many government-assisted farming initiatives, the arrival of these migrants marked the beginning of new generations that would help populate the interior of Australia and contribute to its cultural and economic development. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and aspirations of those who traveled great distances to build a new life in a faraway land.
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