Over one million British settlers migrated to Australia under the Assisted Passage Scheme, paying just 10 pounds each from 1947 to 1972.
Synopsis
Over one million British settlers migrated to Australia under the Assisted Passage Scheme, paying just 10 pounds each from 1947 to 1972.
Synopsis
In 1947, the Australian government launched the Assisted Passage Scheme. This initiative allowed British settlers to migrate to Australia for just 10 pounds. Over 25 years, more than a million people took advantage of this offer. The documentary features interviews with individuals like Paul Neuburg and Malcolm Brinkworth, who recount their experiences of leaving Britain for a new life. Archival footage complements their stories, revealing the challenges and successes they encountered while adapting to Australian culture.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the pioneers who moved to Australia for 10 pounds.
- See archival footage of life in post-war Australia.
- Find out why over a million people left Britain.
Did You Know
- Over one million individuals migrated to Australia under the scheme.
- The Assisted Passage Scheme began in 1947 and lasted for 25 years.
- The migration cost was only 10 pounds for each settler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the cost for British settlers to migrate to Australia under the Assisted Passage Scheme?
British settlers could migrate to Australia for just 10 pounds under the Assisted Passage Scheme.
How many individuals migrated to Australia through the Assisted Passage Scheme over 25 years?
Over a million individuals migrated to Australia through the Assisted Passage Scheme over the next 25 years.
Who directed the documentary Ten Pound Poms?
The documentary Ten Pound Poms was directed by Michael Davies.
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