Summary
Leaflet issued by the Orient Line in 1948. It contains information about the RMS Ormonde. It was used by the Wingad family, Charles and Florance and their daughters Brenda and Averil, when they migrated from Burbage, Leceistershire, England on 17 December 1948. They travelled on the ship RMS Ormonde and arrived in Melbourne on 21 January 1949. The family migrated because Charles Wingad was bronchial, and considered both South Africa and Australia. They decided on Australia after Charles saw an add for Prestige Hosiery machinists in Brunswick. Prestige sponsored them and seven other families and assisted with accommodation. Charles' health improved and he lived till 90.
Physical Description
Leaflet with printed black text on one side
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Averil Embury, 17 May 2001
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Inscriptions
Text: ORIENT LINE
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overall dimensions
12 cm (Length), 0.1 cm (Width), 18.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
British Immigration, Immigrant Shipping, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Shipping Lines