Summary
Newspaper clipping originally stored within the pages of a black leather bound Bible [Book of Psalms], which was brought by Mary Ward when she migrated with her family from England to Australia in 1961. The clipping is of a photograph showing the welcoming of the new Superintendent for the Middlesbrough Methodist Circuit with the accompanying caption and title.
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
Newspaper clipping.
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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Organisation Named
Middlesbrough Methodist Circuit, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
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Past Owner & User
Mrs Mary H. Ward, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, Great Britain
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Inscriptions
Image title: 'Superintendent welcomed' Image caption: 'THE NEW Superintendent of / Middlebrough Methodist / Circuit (the Rev. Robert B. / Hyde) is welcomed by the / Rev. Gerald A. F. Gostick / (third left) at Avenue Church, / Middlesbrough, in the presence / of (left to right) the Revs. / Brian P. Tibbetts, Anderw / Elliot, Raymond Prideaux, / Ronald Sangster, Sidney F.J. / Ramsey and Authur Temple. / (EG)'
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Overall Dimensions
179 mm (Width), 115 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Migration Schemes, English Immigration, Religions: Methodist, Churches, Community Organisations, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Migrants, Religions, Religious Artifacts, Religious Instruction, Religious Symbols, Prayers