Australia for Ten Pounds

by Ann McVeigh From 31 March 1947 the bargain of a life-time became available to British subjects: they could now emigrate to Australia for just ten pounds — about the equivalent of an adult male's weekly wage. This exceptional offer became possible after an agreement between the governments of Australia and the United Kingdom resulted ... Read more

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