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In 1947, the Australian government launched the Assisted Passage Scheme, allowing white British settlers to migrate to Australia for just 10 pounds. This documentary chronicles the experiences of over a million individuals who took advantage of this opportunity over the next 25 years. Through personal stories, the film captures the motivations of these pioneers as they left their homeland for a new life in Australia.
The documentary features interviews and archival footage that provide insight into the settlers' adaptation to a new culture and environment. It examines both the impact of this mass migration on the settlers and the wider effects for Australia itself, revealing the complexities of immigration during this period.
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.
Perfect For
Australian history enthusiastsImmigration studiesPost-war migration