Summary
Single sheet of A4 paper, printed both sides, issued by the P&O Orient Line for the information of passengers on board the SS 'Stratheden'. The printout provides information about the amenities on board the Stratheden including: shops, hairdressers, swimming pools and other entertainments. The printout also provides information relating to mealtimes, banking and posting letters. The ship provided staff who organised entertainment for the children on board the ship; although parents are asked not to use this as a childcare service, particularly if parents are ashore. It was issued to Mary and James Ward when they migrated with their children on 'S.S. Stratheden' from England to Melbourne, Australia, 7 November to 13 December 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
Single sheet of A4 paper, printed and typed in black ink on both sides.
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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Inscriptions
Printed on the front of the page (title): 'S.S. "STRATHEDEN" / GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS...[extensive text]... on request to the Library Stewards as circumstances permit.' Printed on the back of page: '- 2 - / SHIP'S SHOPS (underlined)...[extensive text]... CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE BOAT DECK. (underlined)'
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Overall Dimensions
203 mm (Width), 330 mm (Height)
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References
'The SS Stratheden,' at: [Link 1] accessed: October 22, 2012
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Keywords
Migration Schemes, English Immigration, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrants, Assisted Immigration, Ships, Passenger Information