Ten Pound Pom Scheme (jan 1, 1945 – jan 1, 1982)
Description:
Ten Pound Poms was a term used by Australians to describe British citizens who migrated here after the second world war. The migrants were called Ten Pound Poms because they were charged only 10 pounds to get here. This scheme was an assisted passage scheme formed by the Government of Australia.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1945
jan 1, 1982
~ 37 years