Summary
Booklet entitled 'Western Australia', published by Western Australia Government Tourist and Publicity Bureau, Perth, 1960, including maps and colour photo plates of Perth and flora and describing Western Australian history, geography, industry and community services. This is one of many booklets about Australia collected by James and Mary Ward before they migrated from England to Australia in 1961.
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
Stapled booklet of 32 pages printed in black and white, containing 7 full page full-colour photos, one b&w photo and 3 maps with a front cover with red and black printed title and a colour photo on a yellow background.
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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Publisher
The Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau, 772 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, England, Great Britain, 1960
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User
Mr James W. Ward, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, Great Britain, 1960 - 1962
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User
Mrs Mary H. Ward, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, Great Britain, 1960 - 1962
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Inscriptions
Cover: 'WESTERN AUSTRALIA / (photo) / (on map) WESTERN AUSTRALIA' Title page: (State crest) / WESTERN AUSTRALIA / A Handbook of Information / issued by the / Western Australian Government / Tourist and Publicity / Bureau, Perth / 1960' Body text: Physical Features / Western Australia extends approximately ... (extensive text) ... and of the York Road District, / 1,109.'
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Overall Dimensions
175 mm (Width), 228 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Migration Schemes, English Immigration, Community Organisations, Immigration, Migrants, Assisted Immigration, Housing, Accommodation, Employment, Education