Summary
Map of Melbourne and suburbs, issued by the Victorian Railways Commissioners in 1954. It was used by Geoffrey and Hazel Tirchett when they migrated to Australia in 1954 as `10 Pound Tourists'. Geoffrey already had three brothers in Australia, and upon arrival the couple lived with one of Geoffrey's brothers in Brunswick, until they bought their own home in Pascoe Vale. They fondly remember the journey, especially the food which seemed plentiful after rationing in England.
The term '10 Pound Pom' or '10 Pound Tourist' refers to British migrants who came to Australia following World War Two on an assisted passage scheme where each migrant paid 10 pounds a ticket. Migrants were required to remain in Australia for two years.
Physical Description
Fold out map of Melbourne on one side with information, and Melbourne and suburbs on the other.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr & Mrs Geoffrey & Hazel Tirchett, 08 Mar 2001
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Publisher
Victorian Railways Commissioners, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1954
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Classification
Migration, Processing - planning & departure, Reference materials
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overall dimensions
12.4 cm (Length), 0.2 cm (Width), 20.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Immigration, Ports of Departure, Shipping Industry, Shipping Lines, Ten Pound Tourists
