Ten Pound Poms (1997)

04/14/1997 (GB) • Documentary • 48m

Overview

In 1947, the Assisted Passage Scheme began, devised by the Australian government to bring in white British settlers. For just 10 pounds, they could start a new life in a sun-drenched land of opportunity, and over the next 25 years, more than a million people took up the offer. The scheme's pioneers tell their story.

Ten Pound Poms (1997)

04/14/1997 (GB) • 48m

Documentary

Overview

In 1947, the Assisted Passage Scheme began, devised by the Australian government to bring in white British settlers. For just 10 pounds, they could start a new life in a sun-drenched land of opportunity, and over the next 25 years, more than a million people took up the offer. The scheme's pioneers tell their story.

Top Billed Cast

Veronika Hyks

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

immigration

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