Summary
'Australian Migration Newsletter' dated December 30, 1960. The 'Australian Migration Newsletter' was a fortnightly bulletin for prospective settlers to keep up to date with Australian traditions. This newsletter titled number 14, focuses on Public Holidays in Australia. Signed by acting Chief Migration Officer K. J. Smith of the Australia House in The Strand, London, England.
Part of a large collection of material relating to the migration and settlement of British migrants to Australia in the 1960s under the 'Bring Out a Briton' Scheme. It documents in particular both the migration experiences of James and Mary Ward and their three children who arrived in Melbourne on the 'TSS Stratheden' from Yorkshire in December 1961; and the Burke Road East Malvern Methodist Church's sponsorship of a number of English families, including the Wards, under the Scheme. The Church's support included temporary accommodation for assisted families in a neighbouring house. The 'Bring Out a Briton' Scheme (1957-1982) was part of a Commonwealth Government initiative which offered subsidised ship fares, accommodation and support to encourage migration from the UK to Australia after World War II.
Physical Description
One page newsletter, two sided typed in black ink, faded blue heading and signature on back page.
Significance
The Ward/Barlow Families collection is of national significance in documenting British assisted migration to Australia post-World War II. The collection provides a comprehensive snapshot from the commencement to completion of a British assisted migration experience and illuminates post-war immigration policies and procedures which favoured British immigration into Australia.
The collection of almost 400 items comprises a unique body of documentation with intersections between personal, community and government narratives that explore British post-World War II assisted migration. It includes photographs, personal correspondence, documents and objects offering a rare glimpse into the role of the Australian and British governments, Methodists Church sponsorship and community engagement in assisting and welcoming British immigrants to Australia. Assisted British migration was a constant theme of Australian immigration history until the early 1980s. Government initiatives such as the 'Bring Out A Briton' scheme had an enormous impact on the composition and size of the Australian population, making the Ward/Barlow collection of broad social and political historical significance.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from William & Jennifer Barlow, 22 Feb 2012
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K. J. Smith - Department of Immigration, England, Great Britain, 30 Dec 1960
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Inscriptions
First Page: 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER / AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION NEWSLETTER / from THE CHIEF MIGRATION OFFICER AUSTRALIA HOUSE STRAND LONDON / No . 14. December 30, 1960 / Dear Sir/Madam,...[extensive text]...There is a similar bank holiday in Tasmania on the first Monday in November.' Second Page: '- 2 - / AUSTRALIAN HOLIDAYS: (underlined) Although we miss out on Whit Monday and...[extensive text]... THERE WILL BE ANOTHER ISSUE OF THIS NEWSLETTER ON JANUARY 13, (faded ink) 1961.'
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Overall Dimensions
203 mm (Width), 330 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Migration Schemes, English Immigration, Religions: Methodist, Churches, Immigration Selection, Immigration Policies, Community Organisations, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrants, Assisted Immigration, Ships, Housing, Accommodation, Employment